As you can see, I did a bit of rearranging with my journal. I really like this new template, very gentle on the eyes and the text is a heck of a lot easier to read.

I've also decided that since I'm being so dang slow about archiving my fic elsewhere - plus since I've been posting more fic here - that I'd just make my journal my archive for now. All fanfiction can now be found by clicking on the tag "fanfiction" and that includes my smaller archive for fic either not posted on my journal or without a link.  And I will be updating my archive list in the near future.

Now my stuff should be much easier to find.

Man I'm in a bad mood and I have no idea why. there I was, just sitting there and minding my own business, when I'm struck with the most overwheming feeling of irritability. My computer is lucky I haven't thrown it out the window, yet.

But that's not the purpose of this post, so no worries about being subject to any rants ;).

Title: Paper Cranes
Rating: G
Characters: Miko, Sheppard, Ronon, Teyla, Mckay
Summary: Miko does not consider herself a woman of faith. Though everyone plays a part, I kind of consider this a bit of a Miko/sheppard friendship peice. Huge, massive thanks to wildcat88 for the beta. Her help was much needed.

A/N: Just a little idea that crawled into my brain and wouldn't leave until it was written.

Is Miko Japanese? I have a story I really want to write about Miko, but if it turns out she's from Korea or elsewhere, then I can't do what I have in mind. Which will suck because I really like this story idea.  

I finally went to see a doctor! Yay! Okay, a throat, ear and nose or whatever specialist, but still better than nothing. We discussed my current nausea issues, tossed out a couple of possibilities for why I keep feeling like crap. When I told her about the pains in my neck, she checked my neck, said it was a little out of whack and realigned it.

Oh. My. Gosh do I feel better. Better than I have in a long time. There's still a few ache issues but I blame that on the weather (sudden changes in pressure kill me, and living in Kansas during spring-storm time doesn't help.). Today is the first day I haven't felt slightly queasy every two minutes. Does this mean I can write without issues? Man I hope so.

Oh, and for all those who wish they were taller - swallow that wish, it isn't worth it. There are several possibilities for why my neck went out of whack, but sitting at desks not meant for people my height hadn't helped. Now that I know what the problem is, though, and what I can do about it, hopefully I'll be able to keep this from happening again. Blast you vertebra!

And if the queasiness does come back, then it's time to get down and dirty and do a blood test. My mom keeps suggesting thyroid problems since it runs in the family, and because I was losing weight at one point (which I blame on exercise and eating cereal for two meals a day) and the doctor had suggested the same. Hopefully all my woes were the cause of my neck, allergies and weather. But if not... then crap. So far, so good, though ;).

I may have already discussed this elsewhere and apologize for that if I did. I'm continually writing posts only to discard them without posting, so I never remember what I posted and what I didn't.

Storms, allergies and possible eye issues have been making me feel like crap lately and preventing me from writing. I need a distraction. Anyone know of any sites housing more fanfic, preferably SGA? Not communities, just sites.

Snurched fromkarri_kln1671

I'd love to know a little bit more about those on my flist, whether you're active commenters or not!


Copy from here then answer them in a comment. Repost the empty questions in your LJ. That is entirely up to you. :)

BE HONEST!

Though this has already been recc'ed on SGAgenrec, I wanted to back that rec up with my own.

rhymer23's The Pirate's Prisoner

Whatever you're feelings toward AUs, this is a must read. I cannot stress enough how much of a must read it is. The time and effort put into it alone demands that it be read and reviewed. There's teamy goodness, action, adventure, friendship, the character's totally in character, excellent illustrations and if that isn't enough...

Pirate Sheppard. Enough said. *fans self*

A little something a whipped up for a prompt on sga_genrequest a while ago.

Awake

Title: Resolve
Rating: PG
Characters: Sheppard, McKay
Summary: Tag to Submersion. What is it like to fight a wraith queen? Part of a little fic exchange with reen212000, who wanted some queen mind-manipulation aftermath. Shep whump, with migraine ;) Sheppard/McKay friendship. Big thanks to wildcat88 for the beta.

Someone who's willing to recieve stories of mine via e-mail from out of the blue and who can, if possible, clean a story up as soon as possible - and by as soon as possible I don't necessarily mean it has to get back to me the very same day. Though I'd prefer it, some stories may take longer to beta than others. I have a story at this very moment in need of a bit of beta'ing. Just a one-shot.

And, of course, being someone who likes returning the favor, I can be a permanent beta in return for whoever volunteers. You don't even need to ask, just send the story right over. The only story-types I won't read are slash, het, where something sexual is involved and Rodney-centric whump-fics. Nothing against McKay or McKay whump - I do like the guy and I do whump him a little from time to time (but Sheppard always gets the brunt). It's just, for various reason that I'll leave for another post (maybe, no promises unless you really want to know), I have the lowest tolerance for McKay-centric whump.

Check out this nifty site (although I highly advise that you hide your wallet/checkbook/credit card first *cough*)

The Midsummer Knight's Dream

I was first introduced to these little puppets when a friend invited me to the Kansas City Ren Fair and I fell absolutely in love with them. Most think they're creepy but I think them the most adorable little things, and fun. I have two of the bosum buddies - a unicorn named Woot who even now is sitting at the computer desk, protecting it, and a dragon named Giacomo who guards my radio. Every year during our church Halloween dance (yes, I'm well aware that to many of you that sounds like an oxymoron) I always dress up as something that allows me to carry one of the two puppets in my pocket. And it's a blast! I'm always freaking people out with them. I even took Woot to the movies twice.

My dream is to get one of the larger shoulder-riding dragons, and right now I'm saving up for it. Hopefully I'll be able to get it by summer time. Definitely a must have for an uber dragon-obsessed geek.

Since everyone else has been doing this...

my sga_genficathon stories:

Getting to know John - John and Rodney are in a sticky situation, but that doesn't stop Rodney from doing a little prying.

Sleeping Arrangements - A good ending to a bad day.

That was the best ficathon ever :D

On a different topic, my room is now dust free, which hopefully means no more allergies. In fact, today was the first day that I woke up without feeilng nauseas and headachy. No nausea and headache means more writing :). And summer's coming. Summer movies, yay! Yes, things are definitely looking up.

Sometimes I really wonder about people. I came across a venting post the other day, and the issue the author was venting about totally steamed my blood. The author of the post was kind enough to allow me to put up a link that I might get other people's take on the situation.

This way, to the rudeness!

What do you all think? Personally, I saw absolutely no reason for that kind of treatment, especially toward a person who was new to LJ. I remember what it was like when I first established a journal on LJ. Being non-net savy, it took me a while to get the hang of all the features and understand what most of the rules were talking about. During that time - being the self-conscious person that I am - I was quite nervous every time I posted or replied, wondering if I may have broken a rule or violated some law of netiquette.

Had I been treated that discourteously, I would have left LJ, plain and simple. I don't handle confrontation well and am the kind of person that will walk away rather than put up with the grief. Seeing it happen to others, especially new-comers, really, really irritates the crap out of me. Whether in the right or in the wrong, there is no reason to be so dang blasted rude like that.

Title: What Dreams
Rating: PG+
Characters: Sheppard, McKay
Synopsis: Atlantis is on the fritz and it may be Sheppard's fault. Too bad he isn't in his right mind to confirm it. For karri_kln1671 who wanted a sick Sheppard, fritzy Atlantis and Rodney at his wits end trying to figure out what's wrong. John and Rodney friendship. Plus John in restraints, yay!