I have a question. When did it become beta'ing? Beta reading, I guess. There are perfectly good words already in use. Proof-reader. Editor. Really, do we need another term? And meta. WTF is meta. Why not call it an observation or an essay on something, given that's what it is. Usually, it's bad observations and it's held up as golden and ( Read more... )

Today is one of those days where I wish I was a brainless twit who could just nod along with people and go "OH YEAH you are so right!" Because I can't. And I get into stupid web-fights about retardedness.

I think I'm going to leave fandoms alone for a while and write for my own pleasure.

In the spirit of earth day, I'm directing people I know to freecycle.org. It's a lot like bookmooch.com only it's with stuff, not just books. Reduce, reuse, recycle. Oh, and if you're in florida, Publix is having a sale on flourescent lightbulbs. They use less electricity and generate no heat and seriously do make an impact in your electric ( Read more... )

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http://crisper.livejournal.com/26562.html

Dammit. I forgot it again this year. Down the rabbit hole day. The link explains it so much better than I can.

 Dear people running for president,

I will vote for whichever one of you makes Daylight Savings GO AWAY.  My internal clocks are currently crying because come sunday, they'll have to readjust and I'll spend three weeks as a zombie, but without the desire to eat brains.

Thank you very much,
love and kisses,
me.

Ehzoterik asked about these interests!

bad fanfiction
People really want to know why I like the crack!fics.  The seriously cracked fics.  See my previous entry is all I can say!  Unless you want specific titles and I'll dig them up for you!

dolkot
Another doll company!  I'm hooked on dolls, what can I say?

elsinore
Mmmm, this is from my college years ( Read more... )

Comment, and I will pick six of your interests on your user page. You then can post this on your journal with the answers, and spread the love of memeage!

elf_fu asked about these:

1. bad fanfiction
Come on.  It's the bad stuff that sticks with you.  The wonderful and well written fanfiction that reads like an episode of your favorite show?  No.  Don' ( Read more... )

OKAY ( Read more... )