Sorry this is late I've been trying to decide what to say. This is my first attempt at any fanfic fest especially one this big so I feel a little like I'm just stumbling around trying not to do everything wrong. :)

  I am getting farther and farther behind on Nanowrimo, but I have the day off Tues and Wed so I hope to be able to catch up. It's still more than I've ever written this fast however so that's a plus.

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 I would choose a funny fic over an angsty one anyday especially when I'm feeling down. It's rare that I want to read something that isn't humor in some way so I thought I'd share some humor fics I've enjoyed recently.

The Pendragon Guide On How Not to Date by definewisdom  - Modern day student AU. Still set in Britain. Morgana sends Arthur on some blind dates that don’t go quite according to plan.

The blind dates are hilarious and when Arthur is oblivious to Merlin's interest in him. It feels really in character and I love how the relationship develops.

This was not in the Job Description (AKA Buggery, Yay!) by ifyouweremine  Being Arthur’s manservant was generally alright, Merlin supposed, except for all the blowjobs.

This is hilarious and also sex hence the title. The best sex is funny sex. :)

Soundtrack to the Apocalypse by phantomjam - The best thing you can have during the apocalypse is a healthy sense of irony. Or a decent car, infinite replenishing supplies and magical powers, but the irony helps.

It's not humor as such, I just see it as a humorous approach to the apocalypse. It's a depressing subject done in a way that ends sort of uplifting if that makes any sense. :)

And that's all I'll do for now because I totally forgot that the new episode was on and now I'm off to download it.

The fanfics I love the most tend to be those that surprise me, those that I thought I wouldn't like, but somehow they manage to push all the right buttons anyway. :)  I was recently surprised by my enjoyment of  RPS fics. I had always resisted RPS because it made me a little uncomfortable, but then I actually read one because the summary sounded so funny and I've become addicted to Bradley/Colin fics now. Although sometimes I do feel guilty for reading them, but isn't that what a guilty pleasure is? :)

The Consequences of Playing Pranks by missdewey - This fic takes the idea that Bradley has gotten ahold of Arthur/Merlin fanfic and taunts Colin with it. The story is hilarious as Bradley makes notes in Colin's scripts.

Wherein Wooing Colin is Somewhat More Difficult Than Anticipated by ifyouweremine - “If you were hypothetically me and I were hypothetically courting Colin, what would you—and by you I mean me—do to win his heart and make him let you carry him off into the French sunset for a lifetime of sweetsweet lovemaking?” said Bradley.

The summary says everything about how funny Bradley is in the story. I love the humor in this story and their relationship is so perfectly executed. 

The Lessons of Murphy byfranticsga - "I thought I'd watch telly in here," Colin murmured, and smiled up at him so sweetly that Bradley knew it had to be some sort of trick.  "If you don't mind."

This story is so cute and funny. I love the character of Murphy and how Bradley's relationship with him was compared to his and Colin's. It was a clever and funny idea.

There's more I liked, but I think it's better to keep it to just my favorites. Does anyone have any absolute Bradley/Colin favorites that I should read?

The newest episode has me so confused over which couple I like more.

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This year I actually plan to write for Nano and I will finish my novel that I've been working on for the past 2 years and redone twice. I've gotten to 5,000 words so far which may not seem like much, but I have to know my characters well before I can actually write and now that I know them well enough I should be able to crank out my novel finally. Yay!

Anyone else trying to do Nanowrimo this year?

I finally watched the series premiere of Merlin and it was so good! I only wish I was lucky enough to be able to watch it on my tv rather than my computer so I could shirtless Arthur more clearly. :) This episode made me so sad for Merlin who works so hard but gets no credit, but so excited for the season to come. Hopefully I will be able to keep up even with the other million tv shows that I have to watch too. Including Glee which I just watched and it was so hilarious. I never thought I would see a whole football team dancing to Single Ladies. :)

Now I feel the need to make some recs since I read some more modern AU fics which I loved. I wasn't sure at first because I love Merlin and Arthur in their proper time, but some are just so brilliant that I can't resist reading them.

Abide with Me by stripedpetunia - An aggressive blood disease epidemic wipes out Britain. Twenty-eight days later, four of the last survivors in London must try to make it out alive.

I've actually never seen the movie 28 Days Later, but I love zombie stories so this was great. The post-apocolyptic genre is one of my favs so immediately I was excited to read it and the story itself was very good. I just wish it was longer. I loved how in-character they all are even though its a totally different environment.

Kings Don't Always Need Advice (And Particularly Not This Much) by mariamme - “Uther Pendragon is an elitist old fool,” Her Highness said sharply, sighing in anger.  “But he has a point.  So long as the law stands, you are required to comply, or the crown will be forfeit.”

I love the movie Princess Diaries, but I was skeptical at first how it would work with the "Princess" being a guy but the author worked it in quite well. It was a very fast and amusing read.

Camelot's Sweetheart's by definewisdom - Arthur is a film star, Merlin is his personal assistant who might, possibly be head over heels in love with him. However, Arthur’s more interested in his ex, Morgana, and then the mysterious Sophia to notice… Oh, and Will is awesome.

This story was great from start to finish, and I think I would have finished it in a few hours if my internet hadn't been acting up. It was so in-character and so believable. I hate it when fics rush the romance and this story had just the right amount of build-up.

Does anyone have any favorite Merlin AU's that I should put on my to read list?

I never thought I'd like anything as much as Harry Potter but I've recently become obsessed with Merlin specifically Arthur/Merlin. I haven't posted in what I realized was 2 years so I figured it was time to do so again. I know some people on my friend's list like Merlin too so I figured I would share some of my favorite fics I've found so far and if anyone else would like to share their favorites I'd really appreciate it!

Three Tasks by syllic - Arthur is the Royal Arbiter for Suitable Suitors' Disputes. He (and his trusty companion, the golden-dragon-tasselled hat) alone can determine who is fit to woo royal servants and other assorted courtiers in Uther's court.

I loved this one because it was really unique and its hilarious. Arthur as a pseudo matchmaker isn't a concept I thought I would like either.

Quickening Days by Mercurial_wit - In which dragons & ghosts & prejudices are confronted, Merlin wears a hat (twice) and a dress (once), Arthur breaks some crockery (lots), there are more pranks than pillowfights but at least one of each, and many secrets are revealed.

I've always loved stories in which the characters get stuck in repeating days and this one did not disappoint at all. It was also funny as hell.

Not Quite Mary Poppins by claire_debonair - The one where Merlin is a nanny, Arthur’s both a prat and a normal human being, Morgana schemes and Uther does relatively little.

I don't read as much AU because it changes the characters too much, but this one keep them really in-character. I also love stories with kids and Gawain was a great kid in this. There's also a sequel but I haven't read it yet. I"m sure its just as great though.

I'm going to try and post a few at least every couple days so hopefully it won't be another two years before I post again. I also have a pretty good list of fics at delicious if anyone wants to check it out.

I haven't posted a reaction to the book but I read it the night it came out. I completely loved it and I would love to post all I love about it but others have done so a lot better than I could ever. I wanted to share some of my favorite post-DH discussions, art, and meta that others have posted. I also thought I would rec some of the great fics that have come out since then. I would like that it is obvious that spoilers are in everything that follows.

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If anyone has an Post DH recs I would appreciate them especially any of Neville, Luna, or Teddy. I haven't seen enough of them.

I absolutely love Veela fics and I haven't really had a chance to organize them so I thought I would post all my favorites here. Hopefully it will help some others find some they like also. If you have any to reccomend that I don't list here, I would appreciate the rec. :)
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I haven't posted in probably a year but I have a little extra time now and I thought I would share some of my favorite H/D fics that I've read recently. I've been reading a lot in anticipation for the last book coming out and I'm very excited about the movie coming out tomorrow. I'm going to the midnight premiere!

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So I haven't done a post in a while, I'm hoping to soon add more recs, but I was hoping to make a request from all of you on my friends list. I have recently become obsessed with Prison Break and I don't know how many of you watch it, but if any of you do I would love it if you could rec some fanfiction to me. I only have one exception, I don't want to read anything with any slash in it unless its not the focus of the fic. Thanks I would realy appreciate any thing that you have to reccomend to me.

Well hopefully I can keep up this weekly posting. Here's a few recs of some fics that I've read recently.

Snape/Hermione

Wandless Magic - Voldemort is dead. Severus Snape is not. But he discovers there's just as much need for espionage now — and he's in no position to do it. * Highly recommended and long

A Terrible Temptation - Stuck in Harry Potter's body due to a plot to kill the boy who lived, Severus must pretend to be his most hated student. When he develops feelings for Hermione Granger, can he withstand the temptation? What will happen when he returns to his own body?
*Humor and Romance, highly recommended

Here's a couple ss/hg marriage fics:

Matrimony - An orphaned Hermione must marry quickly, or lose her inheritance.
*short

Marry a choice - Complete! Hermione's week goes from bad to worse. She finds out an insane law is about to be passed and must choose a mate in three days to avoid the law's consequences

I also have one rec for the tv show House. I'm not sure how many of you watch it but if you have any recs for it that are either gen or het than I would really appreciate it.

Confidentiality - house/cuddy set after 2x23 "Who's Your Daddy"

Well I decided to add some more ficrecs of what I've been reading recently. It's mostly hermione/snape because thats all I've been reading lately. I'd like to post some on a weekly basis, if I remember that is.

Getting the Hang of Thursdays - A good day goes bad and then gets far worse than Severus could ever have imagined. Again and again and again. Inspired by the WIKTT Time-Loop Challenge.
* long and very good

Looking for Magic in All the Right Places - In a post-Voldemort world, magic is inexplicably failing, and disgruntled Hogwarts students must take summer crash-courses in Muggle science and culture. But some forms of ancient power still exist. Can a bit of chemistry between Hermione and Snape and a dose of Muggle poetry invoke it?
*funny good fic

Taking Over Me - Story begins in Hermione's 6th year at Hogwarts. Whose side is Severus on? Hermione thinks she knows, but does she really? The mysterious and complicated professor sparks her interest, and she finds herself entangled in his web of deceit, deception and treachery

State of Attraction - A love potion, a lust potion, and some crazy, nutty mix-ups. Proves you don’t have to like someone to shag them silly. Will the madness never end?!

Well here's some for now, hopefully its not another six months before I post again.

Wow its been a while since I posted anything. I've been wanting to post some links to some fics that I've enjoyed recently so here's some

Recently I've been obsessed with Hg/ss marriage fics so here's some of my favs and I'd appreciate some recs if anyone has some.
The Mating Game
Tyger!Tyger!*really long but good
Cloak of Courage

I've also been looking for more remus/lily or snape/lily if anyone has any recs for that.

Here's some really good d/hr I've read recently:
The Politician's Wife*only 2 chapters but looks very promising
The God of the Lost*not updated in a while but well worth the read
Scales and a Tail *intersting, unique story
Pansy's Volcano *really great story

Hope you enjoy and hopefully I"ll post more often.

Go to your info page and find the seventh name listed on your friends list. Go to their info page. Find the seventh name on their friends list. Repeat until you are seven LJs from your own. (If you come across someone who doesn't have seven friends or the seventh friend is a journal you have already visited on this trip, randomly pick another name and continue).
autumnmist
andrian1
butter_cup_
deblovesdragon
bubonicplague
luna_k
ahedonia

Now, use the info page and recent entries of that 7th LJ to answer the following questions:

1) What is the title of this journal (NOT the user name)? I can't complain, but sometimes I still do
2) How many communities does this person belong to? 15
3) List any interests you share in common with this user. Buffy, computers,fanfiction, harry potter, james marsters,spike, spike/buffy
4) List any friends you have in common with this user. anniesj,herself_nyc,nautibitz,wisteria_
5) Where does this user live? Los Angeles
6) What is the seventh sentence in this user's most recent journal entry? Too short
7) What is the first sentence in this user's seventh most recent journal entry?
"Woo hoo!"

Interesting meme, I got one new friend out of it. I really need to post more though. :)

I haven't updated in forever. I have another blog that just my close friends read so I don't ever feel the need to post real-life things on here. I've thought about doing a list of recs because I kept a list of most of the HP fics that I read because I lose track of which I've read and which I've not read.

I guess one thing I can mention is that I just did my taxes for the first time online and it gave me a headache. It's supposed to be easy especially since I only have one job and nothing else to report. But they kept confusing me with weird questions and forcing me to sign and pay them money for filing state taxes. I shouldn't have used H&R Block because they charge more but I thought it would be better to use a well known company. Oh well at least I know better for next year.

Also schoolwise I have decided to change my major to Education. I work with kids so I realized who much I loved that and what better way to continue that by becoming a teacher. I just have to decide whether I want to teach elementary or junior high because I really love editing essays for some odd reason and I wouldn't get to do that in elementary school really.

Well I guess that was a semi-good post. Sorry I couldn't make it more interesting.

Step One

- Make a post (public, friendslocked, filtered...whatever you're comfortable with) to your LJ. The post should contain your list of 10 holiday wishes. The wishes can be anything at all, from simple and fandom-related ("I'd love a Snape/Hermione icon that's just for me") to medium ("I wish for _____ on DVD") to really big ("All I want for Christmas is a new car/computer/house/TV.") The important thing is, make sure these wishes are things you really, truly want.

- If you wish for real life things (not fics or icons), make sure you include some sort of contact info in your post, whether it's your address or just your email address where Santa (or one of his elves) could get in touch with you. [Note: Your home address is not required!]

- Also, make sure you post some version of these guidelines in your LJ, or link to this post (it'll be public) so that the holiday joy will spread.

Step Two

- Surf around your friendslist (or friendsfriends, or just random journals) to see who has posted their list. And now here's the important part:

- If you see a wish you can grant, and it's in your heart to do so, make someone's wish come true. Sometimes someone's trash is another's treasure, and if you have a leather jacket you don't want or a gift certificate you won't use--or even know where you could get someone's dream purebred Basset Hound for free--do it.

You needn't spend money on these wishes unless you want to. The point isn't to put people out, it's to provide everyone a chance to be someone else's holiday elf--to spread the joy. Gifts can be made anonymously or not--it's your call.

There are no rules with this project, no guarantees, and no strings attached. Just...wish, and it might come true. Give, and you might receive. And you'll have the joy of knowing you made someone's holiday special.

I wasn't sure if I was going to do this, but I love giving other people gifts so hopely other people will love giving me a gift, but you don't have to.
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