shinyeyemakeup's Friends
 
 [Most Recent Entries] [Calendar View] [Friends View]

Below are the most recent 23 friends' journal entries.

    Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009
    qaf_coffeeclub
    [ danny_sparks ]
         		10:45a
    Introduction plus a question about Fetch Dickson and Queer Guy
    Hello! I am very new to the QAF fandom. I only saw the series for the first time in October. There was a brief period of time when I could watch the full episodes on a website in China. Sadly, they are no longer accessible.

    Anyway, I have been searching for some time for a community that is still having in-depth discussions about the show, for many have been closed or inactive for a while. I am glad that I found you!

    I really enjoy reading post-513 fic, and I have been kind of working on my own. As I develop my storylines, I sometimes wrestle with how to resolve problems that I have with canon, such as the crazy timeline.

    One problem I have is that I find it very unrealistic that a t.v. station would hire a recent gay porn star to be their "Queer Guy." Based on what I have read on various websites, I am far from alone in feeling this way.

    How, then, do you deal with this when writing about Emmett? Do you pretend that Fetch Dickson never existed? Do you pretend that QAF takes place in a universe where t.v. stations have no problem hiring former porn stars?

    Has anyone written a story where this did become an issue for Emmett... like someone sent videos of Fetch Dickson to channel five news? Or maybe a new boyfriend didn't realize at first that Emmett was once a porn star?


    Would strangers recognize Emmett as Fetch, or Queer Guy, or both? ( More thoughts after the cut )
    Sunday, December 20th, 2009
    xie_xie_xie
         		10:33p
    metafandom and its discontents
    There's been a big discussion going on in Greater Fandom over the community/asylum [info]metafandom, which puts out a list of links to interesting meta discussions across all the journaling sites every few days.

    Nutshell: They aren't linking to much meta lately. Why?

    I found a lot of interesting people to follow by reading [info]metafandom, and read some truly thought-provoking discussions. And I used to submit my stuff to them from time to time, and they would link to it, which I enjoyed.

    But the last three or four times I submitted a link, either mine or someone else's, either QAF-specific or "big picture" fandom meta, it was just ignored. I never knew if they just didn't like it, or didn't get  it, or what the problem was.

    I have nothing profound to add. I just assumed its moderators were in an echo chamber and didn't want minor fandoms, or maybe just didn't care for what I had to say, or possibly that moderator interest had waned and people's submissions were not being looked at anymore. I'm not an insider in that world and honestly can't say what happened, or why, or really, even when.

    But I do miss how it used to be, and miss seeing my stuff get linked to. I hope all this discussion results in a more diverse and vibrant [info]metafandom experience for us all.

    ETA: Just checked, and the last post of mine linked to from [info]metafandom was last April... this one.

    xie_xie_xie
         		8:13p
    Message from _ie_ie_ie
    I have worn the "X" off my keyboard.
    qaf_retread
    [ happier_bunny ]
         		5:17p
    A Blustery Mix of Porn, Laughter, and Schmoop!
    'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS by [info]philflam -- Cannot stop laughing over this gem!

    MUSTARD YELLOW by [info]vl_redreign

    WRECK OF THE DAY by R.C Mclachlan

    CHRISTMAS COOKIES by ethan aka xhaleslowly

    I sorta feel like I'm dumping fic on you guys but there's so much Holiday goodness out there and I was missed more than a week of December so be sure to bookmark the xmas tag. ;)

    HAPPY SUNDAY!

    Current Mood: mischievous
    qaf_crackfic
    [ happier_bunny ]
         		3:27p
    One of my faves: Jingle All the Way
    It's just not Christmas without Rizabeau's:

    JINGLE ALL THE WAY

    Let's see, we've got: Justin in tights! ~~ Evil!Craig ~~ Special Jingle Bells ~~ Not!Justin, but I love him nonetheless ~~ Christmas!Hating!Brian ~~ Silly!Ted

    AND SO MUCH MORE!

    ENJOY! I plan to spend plenty of time worshiping at Rizabeau's altar this afternoon. :D

    Current Mood: cheerful
    xie_xie_xie
         		11:49a
    IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
    I have changed my default icon to reflect my obsession with both Brian and Justin and the giddy gloriousness that is the holidays the season.
    Saturday, December 19th, 2009
    qaf_retread
    [ happier_bunny ]
         		8:25p
    MORE HOLIDAY CHEER
    Since it's almost time for this year's [info]qaf_giftxchnge, I thought I'd share some goodies from xchanges past.


    MERRY FUCKING CHRISTMAS, BRIAN by [info]fansee

    ASKING by [info]vamphile

    OF COMFORT AND JOY by severina2001

    Please don't forget to bury the authors in feedback snow.

    Current Mood: cheerful
    xie_xie_xie
         		8:22a
    R&R
    Marathoning West Wing.... fire in the fireplace... cloudy cold day... Kyrie curled up on the sofa.... nothing to do today but meet [info]vl_redreign for lunch and go downtown and buy a new lipstick!

    This is what I need to recharge the creative batteries!
    happier_bunny
         		10:35a
    HOORAY FOR ME!
    I don't have any place to be today. No rushing around to get ready for Christmas or my trip.

    We have about an inch or so of snow which makes everything so pretty.

    I think it might just be a perfect day. I'm going to bounce between the goodies from the FALL CONTEST, wrapping Christmas presents, watching NCIS on dvd (seasons 1-6 I got for my birthday) and reading porn from the SNOWBOUND challenge at [info]bj_action.

    *happy happy sigh*

    Current Mood: cheerful
    happier_bunny
         		10:27a
    Friday, December 18th, 2009
    xie_xie_xie
         		4:50p
    The indomitable (holiday) spirit of queers everywhere
    Hi there! I've been thrilled at the number of drabbles posted in my Gusmas Drabble Celebration that I'm guest-hostessing at [info]qaf_drabbles. As you know, I'm donating a dollar for every drabble posted there before the deadline of New Year's Day, to the Ali Forney Center for LGBT youth.

    It's a good cause, and one that I feel resonates with our fandom for many reasons. I gave to them last year, too, in honor of the fandom that's given so much to me.

    Tonight I read this post by the director of the Ali Forney Center, and it made me want to turn my bank account upside down for these kids. So even if all you can come up with is a single drabble, drop by the community and share it with us there. It's for the best cause of all: helping a kid survive a cold winter's night:

    A few months ago a man named Anthony reached out to me to tell me a terrible story. He knew of a teen in upstate New York whose family learned he was gay and threw him out. A few days later the boy tried to return home, only to be told that if he returned again his father would kill him and bury him in the backyard. The boy tried to survive in near bye towns eating out of garbage cans and sleeping in parking lots. Anthony was the last person who saw the boy alive; Anthony was the train conductor who slammed on the brakes when the boy jumped in front of his train, ending his life.

    When I first began to work with homeless teens in the mid 1990's I met a gay boy who had nowhere to stay. We sent him to what at that time was the one youth shelter in NYC, Covenant House, a large Roman Catholic Shelter. The first night he stayed there he was placed in a dorm with about 15 other kids. After he fell asleep, the other kids in the dorm gathered around him and urinated on him to show their hatred and unwillingness to share their dorm with a gay person. I cannot tell you how many similar stories I have heard over the years, of LGBT kids being gay-bashed, humiliated and abused at Covenant House. Back in the 90's most LGBT kids felt safer sleeping on the streets.

    I feel strongly that we, the LGBT Community, who call on each other to come out of the closet, have to be there to protect teens who come out only to be rejected and abandoned. I am very proud of the work that the Ali Forney Center now does to protect these kids and help them heal the trauma they've been put through, and help them rebuild their lives. We offer housing, food, clothing, medical care, mental health treatment, and vocational and educational assistance. We, and the many people who support us and volunteer for us become an extended family, who give these kids the love and support their own families cannot give.

    Last month was big for us; we opened a new shelter, increasing the number of youths we are able to house to 58 per night. It actually seems like a miracle when you consider that we were able to expand even though we lost $450K this year in government support. If we have a saint in heaven watching over us, it must be Bea Arthur, who left us $300K in her estate! I was actually frightened we would be forced by the funding cuts to shut down before Bea came to our rescue.

    The biggest miracle for me though is seeing our kids thrive. Right now 16 of the kids staying with us are attending college, and over 20 have found jobs. One young woman who has been living with us for two years and is ready to move out on her own is fielding offers to work in the research departments of Stanford and Brown Universities! Over a thousand kids have stayed with us since we opened in 2002, and a great many are now living proudly on their own.

    And while I know times are incredibly hard right now for so many of you, if you're one of the lucky ones, consider donating directly. I just did.

    Love,

    Xie
    happier_bunny
         		4:49p
    Winter Wonderlands...Vacations...First Birthdays/40th Birthdays...Healthy Cats...
    I'm taking a few minutes to share some of my news with you all. (Plus I promised some people some pictures of the little guy.)

    First of all, Champ is doing great. He gained an ounce while I was gone and that's an excellent sign and he's eating more and more on his own every day. I don't have to feed him through the stomach tube anymore and hopefully that can come out in a week or so.

    My birthday was a lovely affair. My sister and my friend put together a fantastic little shindig almost all the people I love in my world. We ate, laughed, visited, scratched lottery tickets, played with my new blackberry and everyone drooled over the KINDLE I got as a super duper present. (Cannot rec it enough. I'm currently having affairs with both my kindle and my blackberrry.)

    As for the vacation...wow. I had some amazing company on the road trip and all along the way. It was magical. Hotels were nice, the spa was amazing and it snowed at just the perfect moments (except for part of the ride home but ehhh, I've forgotten that already.) This trip was exactly what I needed: a chance to rest and recharge and I feel like I was able to do that. I feel almost like a new woman.

    Finally, I can't believe that Reason turned a year old. It seems like just a few days ago that we were worried to death that he wasn't eating and he had to spend Christmas Eve and half of Christmas in the hospital. Now, he's tall, strong, smart, inquisitive and oh so adorable. I cannot express how much I love this child. Now, who wants pictures?
    ( step inside my heart )

    Current Mood: happy
    xie_xie_xie
         		11:59a
    The glamorous life of a fic writer
    It's probably a bad sign that I'm trying to find out what TIME the gift exchange fics are due on the 22nd, isn't it? I mean, we're down to counting HOURS here. Minutes, even.

    And Rebel is transmitting furiously to me from heaven, so I have to find time to type for him, too... and SOON.

    Anyone know of a fund for fan fic writers so I can quit my jobs and just do that all day? Let me know ASAP!
    xie_xie_xie
         		10:20a
    THANK YOU SANTA!
    YES YES YES! My darling [info]orlith is coming for Christmas!!!! I am like have everything!Justin (see icon, kthnx)!!!!

    Can't wait to smootch you, Travis!
    Thursday, December 17th, 2009
    happier_bunny
         		6:07p
    TO: [info]the_minx_17
    FROM: A grateful pornwhore!

    Wednesday, December 16th, 2009
    qaf_retread
    [ happier_bunny ]
         		6:49p
    More Holiday Fun!
    I've got a couple of my very fave Christmas fics tonight.

    MISTLETOE AND HO HO HO by reinabelle This one never fails to make me laugh, tingle and feel all warm and fuzzy. It's so perfectly IC

    and

    THE NEW BLUE by [info]passing_through This one I had to unlock at LJ's [info]qaf_giftxchnge because I wanted to share it so much!

    Happy Hump Day!

    Current Mood: horny
    Tuesday, December 15th, 2009
    xie_xie_xie
         		6:44p
    Wii?
    I'm thinking of buying a Wii thingy for my nephews for Christmas. Is anyone up on it that could walk me through what I need to buy, to have a basic set up for two kids? I'm trying to figure it out and I'm totally lost.

    Thanks for any help!
    happier_bunny
         		6:23p
    JOE LIEBERMAN IS A GIANT BOOB!

    'NUFF SAID.
    xie_xie_xie
         		2:50p
    The 12 Gays of Christmas!
    Last year's post of this got teh comment rot. And besides, I'd like to forget the last year ever happened.

    So to all my friends old and new, I bring you... The best. Holiday. Vid. EVER.

    The Twelve Gays of Christmas!

    qaf_retread
    [ happier_bunny ]
         		5:22p
    Is anyone out there in the Holiday mood? No one commented on the TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS post so I'm curious but willing to try again. ;)

    WHAT LAY BENEATH by [info]cindybaby

    UNDERSTATED GIFT by [info]faile02

    SILENT NIGHT by stephmck

    QUACK by [info]suzvoy

    Don't forget to Deck their Journals with boughs of jolly!

    Current Mood: happy
    Monday, December 14th, 2009
    happier_bunny
         		5:56p
    MY DARLING FLIST...I'm home.

    DID YOU MISS ME?

    I had a MAGICAL trip...from beginning to end.

    More details later after I recover from the drive home.

    Did everyone sign up for SNOWBOUND at [info]bj_action?

    Saturday, December 12th, 2009
    xie_xie_xie
         		2:26p
    No life, etc etc etc
    Friday, December 11th, 2009
    xie_xie_xie
         		1:56p
    Thoughts on frozen water falling from the sky and accumulating on the ground
    Honestly, why do people live where it snows?

    Do not misunderstand. I like snow. I like it very much when I'm sitting by the fire at a ski lodge, sipping hot cocoa and reading a good book and waiting for room service to bring my dinner. I like it when it's drifting down romantically, settling softly all along the needles of the evergreens, and making the holiday lights on charming cottages sparkle. I like it when I'm out in it playing with my nephews, throwing snow balls and making snow men.

    I do not like it when it makes cars slip all over roads and closes down airports and prevents one from doing what one is supposed to be doing, such as coming home or working.

    The bottom line is this, I'm back from a trip, the journey home massively sucked, and I'm so tired I cannot move.

    Did you miss me? I missed you!
About InsaneJournal