I know this entry is going to upset at least one person who reads this journal but that's too bad.

I was riding home from work today when a song came on my radio called "It's America" (yes, I listen to country music, yes I like it, and yes it makes me cry sometimes) I'm posting the lyrics and embedding the video because I think it's important- the song really does touch on what I love about this country.

Through RPGs I've come in contact with so many people in so many different countries and if you're one of those poeple you know how much I ADORE other cultures. I can't get enough, it's all soooo interesting to me. But I've never been one of those people who regrets living in America- I've never even been one of those people who regrets living in Michigan despite how badly things are going or how messed up our weather is. I'm proud to be American because that's who I am just like friends who are Swedish and Austrailian and Japanese and Scottish- I'm an American and it's impossible to seperate myself from that- I don't think people even realise how much their nationality effects who they are.

I don't think America is the best country on Earth, I don't think that other countries should conform to us, I don't think that we have all the answers or should police everyone else. But I think there are a lot of good things about America and Americans and there is a flavor here that is sometimes boring to me, but I've realised that you just don't find it anywhere else (just like you can't find what makes Denmark Denmark in America.) This song touches on that flavor and I think it really speaks to why I am glad to live here.



( Lyrics Cut for Length )

A roleplaying Meme I stole from millieweasley a year and a half ago and I am not restealing it to see how things have changed!

( Here We Go Again )

A Christmas Meme stolen from lionille
( Read more... )

Fandom: Gossip Girl
Title: Thoughts at Thanksgiving
Author: the_spinnersend
Pairing/Character: Chuck Bass, implied Chuck/Blair
Rating: G
Warning: Fluff, Brooding
Wordcount: 388
Summary: A glimpse into Chuck's mind.
A/N: This is the first Gossip Girl fic I've written and it was written for Lexie and Loves07 on the GG forums. Not exactly a work of art, but it's a stab into Chuck's mind- a little glimpse of what was going on Thanksgiving Day.

( Thoughts at Thanksgiving )

Title: Moments
Author: the_spinnersend
Pairing/Character: Verity/Montague, Nathaniel Nott/Reagan Montague
Rating: G
Warning: Fluff, OC's
Wordcount: 878
Beta: awaywithpixie
Summary: Sometimes the best moments of motherhood are watching the father.
A/N: Written as a response to this fic by millieweasley who is just amazing.

( Moments )

well, a quick update. I am settling into the apartment nicely. Last night my car was restored to work order and this morning I had a job interveiw- I got the job :)

There has been craziness with the RP. I can't explain it all, but basically, it's been moved from Livejournal to GreatestJournal. If you were reading (or want to start, or apply) it's Here.

And, on to more RP stuff... 
( Roleplaying Meme stolen from millieweasley )

So, I just moved into my first real apartment... islablack will be joining me when she gets back from England, but right now it's just me. With no internet. I wrote a little entry in word on my second night there. It is to follow.

( Real Life Update )

Ok, ok, I know I've pretty much dropped off of the face of fandom lately. I don't check the flist nearly as much as I should, and I write even less than that.

However! I do have a little something kicking around in my head (a couple somethings, actually) that should get me writing again. I hope.

I admit that my distraction has been beyonddark_rpg. I started with just Kingsley Shacklebolt and have increased my flock to include Verity O'Shea, Blaise Zabini, and newly added- Terence Higgs. I'm addicted, there is no denying that. It's a really great game though, with really talented players and I love it. You should go apply. Go.

You know what's strange? I never know who's reading this, I never know who I am writing to. Maybe no one? Hm...

Well, the real reason for this post is to make a couple of recs:

This little guy is the conclusion of jaelle_n_gilla's prompts on 7spells. It's really creative and I love it.

And THIS is an amazing little Blaise/Ginny that millieweasley wrote for me. It is my happy thought and I absolutely love it. It's so perfectly Blaise (and Ginny!) Trust me, go read it. (Warning, it's rated adult)

That's about it.

I'm really bored. If anyone is up for an informal drabble swap, let me know.

Title: Matchbox Romance
Fandom: Harry Potter
Characters: Emmeline Vance/Sturgis Podmore
Word Count: 3,194
Rating: PG
Authors Notes: I was re-reading this and decided to post it as a whole fic. There isn't any new material in here, if you've read the first run 6 parts for ficalbum.

( Elegant Addictions )

Written for the Candy is Dandy challenge.
My prompt was Narcissa Malfoy and Fudge Flies.

( Narcissa thought she’d enjoy being a mother )

WAH! *flails arms wildly* I am trying to find a fic that I read around Christmas time. It was a Harry/Pansy fic... It was something like... Ginny and Draco were forced to marry leaving Harry and Pansy high and dry and so they do stuff and try to 'comfort' one another...

Anyway, I don't know where I read it... I was hoping someone else might know. Maybe one of you Rec'd it?!

ETA: FOUND IT! It was here. Consider this an official rec! Hey, it's my first rec ^_^

Title: Just Friends, p2
Author:Lynn M. the_spinnersend
Character/Pairing: George/Hermione
Rating: G
Word Count: 1,213
Genre/Warnings (if applicable): Fluff

Just Friends, p1

( She knocked lightly )

Title: Brotherly Love
Author:Lynn M. the_spinnersend
Character/Pairing: Ginny/Kingsley, Bill
Rating: PG-13 for language
Word Count: 409
Genre/Warnings (if applicable): Lot’s of swear words?

( Love was tough )

Choose twelve characters from your fandoms, then answer the questions under the cut. Do not look at the questions beforehand.

1. George Weasley
2. Dr. Chase
3. Kingsley Shacklebolt
4. Hermione Granger
5. Lex Luthor
6. Greg Sanders
7. Lana Lang
8. Lionel Luthor
9. Warwick Brown
10. Dr. House
11. Harry Potter
12. Nymphadora Tonks

( Here goes nothin' )

Characters: Tonks/Hestia
Prompt: Gingerbread
Word Count: 2,301
Rating: NC-17
Summary: They both learned things about eachother they had no idea of before.
Warnings: Femmslash, Masturbation, Oral
Author's Notes: Written for violet_quill's Making the Yuletide Gay challenge. Unfortunately, it was on my school computer and I didn't have posting access when I need to... so... yea.I have never written femmslash before and my smut tends to be not so great... It also hasn't been beta'd. I would appriceate feed back as I would like to improve.

( Go Freckles )

Title: Nerves
Pairings: Harry/Tonks
Rating: G
Warnings: Written in class so may be bad
Word Count: 288
Written for: magic4mula
Week 1 prompt - Butter, Glimmer, Fly, Shine.

Disclaimer: The characters herein are not my property, nor are they my creation. They are the creation of JK Rowling. They are the property of Ms. Rowling, Scholastic Books, and Warner Brothers.

( He was so Nervous )

Well guys, I have all of the fics now so here you are (And Happy Christmas):


Gift For: the_spinnersend
Author: lionille
Characters: Harry/Tonks
Rating: PG
Word Count: 1,900
Disclaimer: None of these characters are mine.
A/N: The request was for Harry/Tonks, Christmas, and a happy ending. Hope you like it, the_spinnersend! Merry Christmas!

( Things He Knows )


Title: Happy Endings
Author: Envinyatar (aka envinyatar15
Gift For: lionelle
Character: Hermione
Rating: PG
Warning: angstiness
Word Count: 1,540
Summary: It’s that time of the year when memories come hurtling back at her.

Notes: Written for lionille in the_spinnersend's Secret Santa Swap. lionille, I hope you like this! I know you asked for a happy ending, and I really tried, but I’m just not a writer of happy tales (especially not with genfic), and everything I wrote seemed out of character. So the fic morphed... into something else of its own accord. Please, don’t kill me? *wibbles* A huge shout-out and thank-you goes to freetheelves2 for the really quick beta. Thanks love!

For 100quills: #30 work, 50scenes: #32 doll

( Happy Endings )


Title: Just Friends, p1
Gift For: islablack
Author: the_spinnersend
Characters: Hermione/George
Rating: G
Word Count: 1550
A/N: This is SO very fluffy. I have been wanting to try this pairing out, so here it is. I am hoping to write more on this, but who knows. Hope you like it islablack!

( just a kiss )

Title: Of Deer and Dogs
Gift For: envinyatar15
Author: islablack
Characters: Snape/James, Snape/Regulus
Rating: NC-17, warning: fantasizing, slash, non-con, rape
Word Count: 1564
A/N: I was so very challenged by this, but I really hope envinyatar15 likes it, it’s the first time I’ve ever tried to do something quite like this.


( Of Deer and Dogs )

Well I hope everyone has an amazing Christmas! Thanks so much to everyone who participated, I had a lot of fun, personally! Happy Christmas!

Sorry guys! I haven't received any e-mails (except the first from envinyatar.) It's not too big of a deal though. My fiance showed up 3 hours early yesterday, so I didn't really have time to update anyway (he's asleep now.)

Here's how we are going to do this. I have islablack's. So envinyatar15 and lionille can you just post to your lj like you would normally and send me a link in an lj comment? I am sooooo sorry for all of the problems with submitting. I will think it through a little better next time -_-#

ok I know I will mess your username up, I'm sorry...but Envinyatar, I couldn't open the document. Sorry -_-

Hi guys! I hope the holidays are going well for all of you! I know a lot of people are really busy right now, such is Christmas I guess.

I just wanted to remind everyone that submissions for the Santa Swap are due today. I intend to get them posted tomarrow before 5pm Eastern Time. My fiance is coming for the weekend and should be here around 6 so I want to be done by that time.

Feel free to take til midnight to get the submissions in! No big hurry. Also, if you e-mailed your fic to me, I didn't get it. I haven't gotten any fic e-mails... Just to let you know in case you were wondering, I am having the fic's submitted by e-mail to: ce226425@arbor.edu
I think I got the header to everyone already...

Well happy writing and happy holidays!

Forever and For Always
Lynn M