Ha! Well that's a lie. Winter (and Autumn apparently) is for hibernating from everything, including the internet. It's been far too long since I posted on LJ or even looked at it much. I think it's probably because I'm kind of between fandoms at the moment (online fandoms that is). This actually makes me a little sad because I want to write some ( Read more... )

As may be deduced from the title of this post, I have been in Sydney for the last ten days, primarily to see Robin Williams but also to see the midnight premier of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1 at the IMAX ( Read more... )

I always check my email and twitter when I wake up. It's become routine - grab phone off charger, check stuff, discover new post by friend, be tagged to take truly awful photo of myself and post it, FIVE MINUTES AFTER I'VE WOKEN UP. So thanks rotae i may have to reconsider being your friend! :P
So here it is and if you read this, consider yourself tagged ( Read more... )

Day 07 - Least favorite plot device employed by way too many books you actually enjoyed otherwiseIn far too many books, I come across the irritating plot device of the Woman With Issues, or in other words, the author who, in an attempt to make their character believable and realistic, instead makes her annoying and self-destructive. Either that or ( Read more... )

Day 06 - Favorite book of your favorite series OR your favorite book of all time

Going back to the Old Kingdom trilogy, I find it difficult to choose between book one - Sabriel and book three - Abhorsen. Sabriel introduced me to the world and the story was probably the most balanced of the three novels but the culmination of the overall arc in ( Read more... )

Day 05 - A book or series you hate

Oooh, I don't like using the word hate, especially when I'm talking/writing about books. But there are a few books that I dislike. The Twilight series I can actually happily say that I hate, with every fibre of my being but I have only read reviews by other authors and while I feel that I'm justified in hating it ( Read more... )

Day 04 - Your favorite book or series ever

Wow. This a tough one. I have read so many great books over the years, I honestly don't know if I can narrow it down to only one novel or series ( Read more... )

Day 03 - The best book you’ve read in the last 12 monthsSadly, I haven't read that many books in the last year - partly because I was doing my honours in 2009 and therefore I was reading research only, and partly because four years of University had managed to train me out of buying new books, when I knew I wouldn't have the time to read them ( Read more... )

Day 02 - A book or series you wish more people were reading and talking aboutAw shut up, I know it's passed midnight here so it's not technically the second day. I had to work.. and then eat... and then watch TV, LOOK JUST DON'T JUDGE ME ( Read more... )

... a jeans woman that is. I love wearing jeans and it's probably one of the reasons I hate work so much - having to wear slacks or skirts and (blegh) stockings. (Note to self: I should really try thigh highs.)
So, unsurprisingly, this post is about my new layout from gawariel_design, which is growing on me rather quickly. I love the colours and all the little ( Read more... )