a turquoise flower

+ fandom_stocking is live! And I got so many awesome shinies! I got a Castle/Sherlock rec, a sweet, fluffy Danny/Steve story, some Steph/Damian recs, gladdecease wrote me a fantastic Birds of Prey/Elementary fic, a link to Greek Mythology in modern times (sooo cool, esp. all the casting picspams--Amy Adams as Persephone! And Richard Armitage as Hades!! So epic], a coupon for a drabble, an awesome Ichabod/Katrina wallpaper, an awesome ficlet wherein Abbie/Ichabod spend Christmas together, LOOOOTS AND LOOOOOTS of fantastic images of butterflies and dolphins (my top two favorite animals), a lovely piece of fanart of Kate Bishop that I can't stop oogling, two lovely season's greeting cards, punkpinkpower wrote me a Cam/Hunter fic that set my heart all aflutter, and someone else wrote me an amazing Andros/Ashley fic that kept me squeeing. So if any of you like any of the above, definitely check out my stocking. THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH AGAIN.

+ I will reply to all of your comments on day eight of the snowflake meme, but for now, I'm pooped on commenting. And feeling so high on awesome emotions. I have to go back to school on Monday, but y'all are making this break so awesome and extra special. Also, for those of you new around here, I'm Serbian Orthodox, and we do celebrate Christmas in January (7th-9th of this year) so I definitely want to say thank you again because you've made this (mostly nonpracticing) Orthodox girl's Christmas the best. I appreciate it so much.

+ As for what I left in people's stocking (did not get to everyone I wanted to):

azarsuerte: Unfailing Optimism [Haven, Audrey/Duke/Nathan/Jennifer]

for boywonder: Be a Good Boy [DCU, Bruce/Tim, Content notes: kinky sex, daddy!kink]

for gladdecease: Five Different Holiday Traditions at the 99 [Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Gen, Content notes: none]

for klutzy_girl: Late Night Musings [Haven, Duke/Jennifer, Content notes: none]

for ravenela: The Time Traveler and the Alien [Thor/Sleepy Hollow, gen, Content notes: none]

Meme stolen from leithalia XD

Q: What does next year have in store for you?
A: Never Gonna Happen - Lily Allen (I guess...nothing. Lol XD)

Q: What does your love life look like next year?
A: Crawl - Alexz Johnson (ummmm)

Q: What do you say when life gets hard?
A: Golden Queen Galaxia ~ Orgel Version - ARISAWA Takanori (~heeeee!)

Q: Song that reminds you of good times?
A: Only Power Remains - Ministry of Magic (uh...I guess. HP does lend itself to good times.)

Q: What do you think when you get up in the morning?
A: Tebi Ljubavi - Dragana Mirkovic (well it's a sad romantic song and boys are on my mind almost 24/7...)

Q: What song will you dance to at your wedding?
A: Someday - Nickelback (ummm...no. Like Nickelback and all but not so good for weddings.)

Q: Song that reminds you of your first kiss?
A: Out of My Mind - James Blunt (no comment here :D)

Q: Your favorite saying?
A: Bye Bye Bye - N*Sync (hahahaha! this is totally true!)

Q: Favorite place?
A: Cath... - Death Cab for Cutie (no)

Q: Most Missed Memory?
A: Lo Memaher - Harel Skaat (I have no idea honestly)

Q: What song describes your best friend?
A: Grapevine Fires - Death Cab for Cutie (no...)

Q: What song describes your ex?
A: Your Heart is An Empty Room - Death Cab for Cutie (again, no comment.)

Q: Where would you go on a first date?
A: Northern Star - Melanie C (wow - I guess I would!)

Q: Drug of choice?
A: Only Time (remix) - Enya (uhh...)

Q: What song describes you?
A: The Hero - Ministry of Magic (uhhh, yeah no?)

Q: What is the thing you like doing most?
A: Touchness - Enigma (I guess touching...people? LOL)

Q: The song that best describes the president?
A: Here With Me (remix) - Dido (yeah, no)

Q: Where will you be in 10 years?
A: Rescued - Jack's Mannequin (o_O)

Q: Your love life right now?
A: Poker Face - Lady Gaga (ohhh so true)

Q: What is your state of mind like at the moment?
A: Call to Arms - Ministry of Magic (not really)

Q: How will you die?
A: A New Day Has Come - Celion Dion (uhhhh)

OK, that was super fun and random and I wish there were more. :D

Avatar creators Bryan Konietzko and Michael Dante DiMartino confirmed a particular anime influence in a magazine interview:

"The best anime balances great action sequences with humor and emotion, something we try to do on Avatar. We love all the films of Hayao Miyazaki, especially Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke. Both movies deal with spirituality and the environment in an entertaining way. Also, there's a lot of great animation."[39]

Dude...that must be why I love this show so much!

Yes, that is all.

[From Avatar on Wikipedia]

So, I feel like I don't know any of the people on my flist, which is sad because if we were, say, all stranded on  a desert island, I wouldn't know anybody from everybody else.

If you feel like it, fill out this meme in the comments. And post it to your own journal.


*Grabbed meme from serradee

Can you read tihs? Olny 27 people on livejournal can.

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rpsoet it.

ONLY REPOST IF YOU COULD READ THE ABOVE. Please update the number at the header to include yourself.

Surprisingly, I could read this.  The secret for me was to not try too hard.  I wonder what research they were doing at Cambridge University. I always hear about some universities doing some sort of research things, but I barely know anything about it. Hmmm. I think it's easier to read it, than to write it, though.

Stolen from awritersfantasy

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I'm so happy, it's sickening!

Book(s) Read This Past Month: The Grapes Of Wrath
Book(s) You Want To Read This Month: Harry Potter And The Chamber of Secrets
Movie(s) Seen This Past Month: Hitch
Movie(s) You Want To See This Month: Bewitched, Mulan II, Batman Begins
Place(s) You Want To Go To: Six Flags
Place(s) You've Been To: Funtown, Splashtown
Food(s) You're Sick Of Right Now: Salad
Food(s) You Want To Eat Right Now: Boston Creme Pie
Current Temperature: 77 degrees farneheitt
Current Favorite Flavour Ice Cream: Chocolate Chip
Current Shampoo Brand: Thermasilk
Thing(s) You Desperately Want: A mobile phone
Favorite Number(s): 66
Current Hair Color: Brown (Don't think it'll ever change.)
Current Eye Color: Brown
Number of Crushes: 4+
Current Boy/girl friend: None at the moment (lol)


Just a quick survey I made up. Anyone can use it if they want to.

You Are 8 Years Old

8 Under 12: You are a kid at heart. You still have an optimistic life view - and you look at the world with awe. 13-19: You are a teenager at heart. You question authority and are still trying to find your place in this world. 20-29: You are a twentysomething at heart. You feel excited about what's to come... love, work, and new experiences. 30-39: You are a thirtysomething at heart. You've had a taste of success and true love, but you want more! 40+: You are a mature adult. You've been through most of the ups and downs of life already. Now you get to sit back and relax.

The Keys to Your Heart

You are attracted to those who have a split personality - cold as ice on the outside but hot as fire in the heart.

In love, you feel the most alive when things are straight-forward, and you're told that you're loved.

You'd like to your lover to think you are stylish and alluring.

You would be forced to break up with someone who was ruthless, cold-blooded, and sarcastic.

Your ideal relationship is comforting. You crave a relationship where you always feel warmth and love.

Your risk of cheating is 100%. You are not suited for a monogamous relationship.

You think of marriage as something precious. You'll treasure marriage and treat it as sacred.

In this moment, you think of love as something you thirst for. You'll do anything for love, but you won't fall for it easily.

Star Wars Horoscope for Taurus

You are a dependable creature, but you do tend to be stubborn. You like material possessions and love to win at games. You hate being bossed around or losing. You may succumb to your physical strength when upset. Star wars character you are most like: Chewbacca

Your Birthdate: May 4

Being born on the 4th day of the month should help make you a better manager and organizer. You may be more responsible and self-disciplined than you realize. Sincere and honest, you are a serious and hard working individual. Your feelings are likely to seem somewhat repressed at times. The number 4 has something of an inhibiting effect on your ability to show and express affections, as feeling are very closely regulated and controlled. You are apt to be much more practical, rational, and conscious of details. There is a good deal of rigidity and stubbornness associated with the number 4.