Buffy: Homework.
Willow: It's my way of saying get well soon.
Buffy: You know, chocolate says that even better.
Willow: I did all your assignments. All you have to do is sign your name.
Buffy: Chocolate means nothing to me.

Is this fandom slowing down?  Are things on a downhill slide? 

The forest is still quite lively, but how much of that is driven by our enjoyment of each other's company and how much is driven by our love of all things Twilight?  Lately, it seems to me that my favorite message boards are DEAD.  Likewise my favorite TwiNews sites.  And even though I am still following at least 10 or 15 favorite stories, I'm lucky if I get notificaton of an update once or twice a week.

Am I alone in thinking this, or has anyone else noticed this too?  Do you think interest in the fandom has peaked?  Do you think once production of BD is in full swing, things will naturally pick back up? Did Robsten v. Nonsten kill your Edward and Bella fantasy?  Do you think splitting BD into two movies over two years is a big mistake?

My thoughts in the comments, and here's some pretty for your time!

Hey campfire people! I just bought a new mp3 player and need some good song suggestions. This sucker is going with me to the gym, so I need the stuff that will get my body movin, groovin, and hopefully butt-shrinkin. I like all kinda dance/hip-hop, 'cept the teeny bopper stuff. Also, if you follow me on Twitter, you know how I feel about Keisha? Kasha? Kashi? whatever-her-name-is.

For your trouble...Rob giving good face.

Approved by the awesome littlesecret84 cos she can deny me nothing. True story.

OMG I was just about to log off and turn in for the night when I realized I almost forgot to start another Rob appreciation campfire! *FAIL* Well, all is not lost yet, as I'm quickly moving to rectify that situation.

I'll have to give a little introduction to this week's topic, so bear with me.

As some of you (the ones who follow me on Twitter, at least) may know, I just started a new job this week. And it has nothing whatsoever to do with my degree, which is in Art History, specialized in the Roman Empire. No, I work at an insurance company. I'll be handling calls from clients with questions about their health insurance. This week and next week I'll be learning about the different insurances we offer and the changes that will come in December/January. Busy busy busy. It's not that hard, just a lot. So far, I'm enjoying myself. I get to meet new people, gain work experience and actually see daylight this winter! (I've been working at a bar, which means night shifts, for the past 4 years.)

What does this have to do with Rob, you ask? Well, give me a minute and I'll get to it. Yeah, introduction to the topic, but I also just want to share a bit with y'all.

Aaanyway... This job is not in the city where I live. To get there, I have to go to a city close by. Not that bad. The commute isn't that long, either: about 15 minutes by train and then either a short busride or a walk. I'm doing this everyday so far with a girl from my team who lives close to where I live and we decided to walk from the trainstation to the office. It saves money and provides a nice workout before and after a long day at the office.

Which brings me to this campfire. I won't bore you with a lot of prose, after this lengthy bit so far. You know the drill of these campfires of mine.

Rob walking

(includes running, moving, or just his long legs in general)

Post. Share. Talk. Drool. Swoon.

FYT

I think we all have our favorite FF authors?  What I want to know is...of those favorites, which three do you feel has the potential of one day becoming a published author?

There are two reasons I ask this question.

First and foremost, I like to read well written FF stories, because I learn from them. I pay attention to the way the author structures sentences and tells the story in general, (I've learned so much already from the authors whose stories I already read and I want to learn more.) and  If this post gets at least three or four replies, I'm sure to find a few more good authors whose stories I want to read.

Second, I want to know if anyone feels the same about my three choices.

My three are: OCD_Indeed, Gondolier and queenofgrey.

P.S. If this post is out of line, I won't be offended if you delete it.

On a side note, please don't turn this into a post about authors who you feel don't write as well. (I'm one of them and I might get my feelings hurt.)

Since Rob hasn't given me any new pics to post lately, I am just going to share these new-old pics. They are old in that they're from 2009, but new as in I hadn't seen them before. They're not mine, props go to whomever tagged them.

I love all things Jane Austen, Charlotte Brontë and all that

So I would really like to read some fics set in that period of time

It can be any pairing (slash is welcome too) as long as E/J/E/C/J is as dreamy as Mr. Darcy or Mr. Rochester

So rec me if you can

For your time:

Have you ever had one of those days that turned absolutely fantastic just because of one little thing?

Let's celebrate the little things in life that make you smile!

Inspired by the fact that my male roommate, who has been sheltered and spoiled his whole life, made me supper last night (smokies and perogies), brought it down to my room along with the condiments I might like, and offered to get me a drink, too. I was just in shock! It made my whole day infinitely better!

*Approved by jandco, who also likes to smile.

This picture also makes me smile...

Not sure if somebody has posted these, but they're hilarious.

One for Harry Potter...

No, no. Not sick as in psychologically unbalanced. Sick as in ILL.  Plagued by some disease or, perhaps a disability.  In some way disabled.  

Sickward.  Requested in the Master Fic List (I think!), he appears in (mostly) AH fics sprinkled about the fandom.

Have you seen him?  Can you introduce us?  The Forest is an equal opportunity diverter! 

My rec will be within.

Thank you for sharing your favorite Sickward Fics around the fire!  This would NOT be happening but for your constant participation!

I am bored, studying Psychology, and coffee does nothing for me.  And I have to stay up late.

Soooo, why not play a game? Here's how it goes -

Tell us your birthday, and your zodiac sign. Just that, nothing else. 

Then, the next person can list some character attributes about your sign, if they know them.

For example :

My birthday is on 7th May. and my zodiac sign is Taurus.

So if you have a friend who is a Taurean,  list some of the qualities you have observed in them.

Do not search the net, just tell us about some traits you have observed in them. Stubborn, irrational, wtv.

After you've done that, tell us your own zodiac sign, so the next person can list your qualities, and so on.

And I know it's a stupid game, but c'mon, just give it a try.

Approved by the awesome jennyfly and G.A.W., although on different days.

Hey Ladies, I'm looking for some party planning tips.

My daughter's turning 3 and I'm planning on having it at McDonald's [Here, in the ME, it's way cheaper and fun to have it in a closed space INSIDE]...BUT we're doing our own theme...either, Disney Princess or Minnie Mouse...any tips? Ideas?

I know you ladies have creativity shining out of you like a...a...big, shiny...thingie...sunshine...[see why I need help? 0 creativity here, folks!]

We've got like 6-7 kis and 25 adults...

Any advice/opinions will b greatly appreciated.

Approved by the one...the only...Grown.Ass.Woman

FYT:

It has been a long time since I posted anything, and I wasn't a huge member of the community, but I took a short break from all twilight related things.

I used to visit ADF all day every day- and then took a break over the summer..

Can someone recap for me what has been going on? Any new fics I absolutely HAVE to read, any new gossip that has been going on that I would love?

I am back and ready to immerse myself back in the culture!

So somebody, anybody- talk to me!

please?

Okay....so last night, InTheCorner83, Cullengirl07 and I went to see Bobby Long!  It was nothing short of amazing.  I actually have to review the show and some other stuff for another website, and I'll post that here next week once it's complete.  But that review is gonna be all well-written, professional, and normal sounding...

Here, you guys get the REAL REVIEW!

OMGITWASAMAZINGIALMOSTPEEDMYPANTSIMSUCHAFANGIRLOMFG!!!!!!!

First... we were right up against the stage so I got some really great pics:

see more here.

And someone already put a song from last night up on Youtube:

Hiiii.

I'm not sure if this video have already been shown, but I want to post it because it is soooo funny!

I came home from the pub last night to have my boyfriend show me this...

It's the first time for me to share a video... so I hope it works...

Not only is it funny, but the sexy Peter Facinelli is in it.

Sorry if this is a repeated post... I just had to show you all!

Another early morning post...

DO YOU MAKE FAN VIDEOS?

DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE YOU WANT TO SHARE?

THEN SHARE THEM ALL HERE!

MY REC FOR THE WEEK:

I only have ONE video rec this week, and it's one that will not be forgotten.  This is soupshop's last Twilight fan video.  She is one of the most ingenious of the fan vidders out there and her Twilight vids were absolutely stunning.  This one is certainly no exception.  It's truly brilliant.  Even if you're someone who skims past these posts that I make, I ask you to pause and watch this video. 

"xxvi | lost in a forest" by soupshop

I gotta say, I'm impressed.

In case you don't watch One Tree Hill, I'll catch you up to speed:

One of the characters on the TV show, One Tree Hill, dressed up as Edward Cullen in the Halloween episode.

That isn't the greatest picture, but still. Check it out. Kudos, Clay. Great costume. Minus the fangs.

I was bored earlier and talking to punk (as always) and I decided to go find out when I added her fic, Stripped, to my faves on ff.net and afterwards I came up with the idea to copy and paste the top of my list of faves after putting them in the order I added them :) I'm going to assume though that a ton have been pulled since back then, but still there has to be some nostalgia to be had here right?

incase that's gone all squashy here

I have to be honest.... I can barely remember half of those lol and some I don't remember at all!

This is about fic so I didn't need permission right? =s

Soooo show me yours! 

let's play either/or

1. post a comment with a choice between either ________ or __________

2. respond with which you'd rather; defend your choices vociferously

3. argue with people who have different opinions

4. profit

brought to you by the movie i'm watching right now, and i just can't decide if i like the original or the sequel better (it's gonna be the first comment)