Good morning! Having had my coffee [_]D and about to take off for another fun-filled day on Sesame Street (hey, a girl can dream) I wanted to get today's list up before the rest of my day demanded my brain.  (Yep, gonna be one of those days.)

I had an amazing night-into-the-morning experience reading an athletic Edward and was so happy that -- upon reviewing the MASTER FIC LIST – I decided that today's compilation would be for SPORTSWARD fics!  Looking for stories today in which Edward is an athlete.  Which sport is not important.  Tennis pro, Olympic curler, high school soccer star... Bring on Sportsward!  These stories will probably be in the AH category BUT I am not ruling AU out of the list!  

Remember the rules of the campfire:  1. Keep it simple.  2. No discussions.   Thank you!

My rec will be within, as is my normative behavior.

Thank you for sharing your favorite Sportswards around the fire!

Hey,

The lovely @AmelieGee is hosting a readalong today via The Fic Bridge for this excellent story I beta called "All That Jazz" written by javamomma0921. The story is set in 1919. Bella & Alice are orphans who have let a completely sheltered life until they are adopted by their aunt Esme Cullen. If you are remotely interested in historical fiction, and even if you are not, please come check out this story or join us in the readalong tonight.  It is a beatifully written fic with a touch of feminism, a shy and reclusive Bella, and a swoon worthy Edward. 

The readalong will start today at 8pm I believe.

Here's a link to the story:

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5928431/1/All_That_Jazz

Rose Arcadia has also rec'd this fic on her blog. So for a more complete review, check out her blog:

http://rosearcadia.blogspot.com/2010/07/all-that-jazz-by-javamomma0921.html?zx=764de10f7884121e

Cheers,

BelleDean

I'm not a huge fan of AU stories. I like them human because the possibilities are endless for character development. I like the vampires and their abilities in the books but prefer to take them and run with them human. Some fics though, straddle the line of AU and AH by combining the two.

All human characters with vampire traits.

Human, 25 year old Edward who literally can hear people's thoughts

Human, 30 year old Jasper who can hypnotize or something and change your mood.

I can roll with Alice because people really DO claim to psychic, possess precognition, etc and people either take them or leave them but it's a legitimate one that's been around since ancient times and beyond. Oracles, seers, etc. So I can see a human Alice who randomly blanks then tells Rosalie she'll be meeting the beefy man of her dreams driving a gas guzzler next Friday at 2:pm. 

Mind reading Edward though? Borders on being 3 steps from Jedi Master Cullen. Or some subhuman species sometimes.

Thoughts? Creepy? Depends on the fic? Take you out of the human realm where you say "they may as well be vamps." Do you love it because it combines the best of both? A lot of people say they don't like AH fics but what if they have vampire traits/abilities? Does that make a world of a difference and make you a reader because it's more canon? Etc.

Yay or nay?

As promised, I'm posting some pictures of my tattoo and my hubby's.

Also, I noticed awile back how some was posting pics of old photos.  Well, I came across my wedding pics and though "Why not? Let's see how many write".

So here they are!

So there's my inbox staring at me and usually I'm psyched when I see updates (Hello- imperfectly perfect- I'm looking at you- thanks for the double update Jandco!) but Paper Cutouts (which owns me) and Just Wait are in there and I can't do it...I am nervous to turn down angst lane. So tell me campers - are there stories you are waiting to read till the angst has hopefully passed, do you hold off on a few chapters or only read completed works?

I love angsty stories and will most likely be up reading both, but had to ask cuz lately I have been stressed reading some of these fics. What are your thoughts?!

For your time, some images that come to mind when I read the angst/heartfail...

RAWR. It really pisses me off when all these fics have Bella losing her virginity and half the time it doesn't even hurt at all and she's orgasmin' in a minute. Or she has one brief thought about how it stings a bit but then-- OMG! This is the most incredible feeling! Oh my Edddwaaarrrrrrrdddddddd....

Ok, so I may have written one where the character (Ness) wasn't in too much pain, but I was 14 at the time. These people aren't as naive as I was. And yes I realize that all cases are different and in some rare cases it doesn't hurt the first time, but when 97% of the fics have it being this incredibly euphoric experience, it just kinda makes me rage. I've flounced sooo many stories because the way they portray it is so cavalier and made to seem like a fairytale.

Anyone agree? Anyone actually have a perfect experience? Anyone have any fic recs where it's realistic?

Some good news.... I gave blood for the first time today!!

Go me!

The only thing I have is a sore arm and a little headache but I braved the needle and got it done!

welcome to the hellmouth/the buffy watchalong/wtvoc's good graces

let it begin.

watchalong rules and regulations are inside.

enjoy!

from here on out, do NOT spoil future episodes for the sad sacks campers who are buffy virgins, please.  and when you do, at least try to post a spoiler warning.  i know, i know.  it's been out for over a decade.  still, let's try to be effin' classy, eh?

and if you know of good, solid links for watching buffy without having to buy/download anything, please let me know via PM.  also, if you're not from the america and cannot see this vid, please let me know.  i'm trying to make it so that everyone can watch with us!

if you have netflix: watch it here

if you want to use hulu: watch it here (US only)

if all else fails: try this link here

and seriously, if you come up with an alternative, let me know!

i may or may not have alternatives coming up in the future.

now get in this campfire and discuss my favorite tv show of all time, please.

first impressions, bad 90s fashion, horrible acting, giles' hotness from the get-go.

eta: if your name is patsyrobinson, make gifs from this episode!  or, you know.  even if you're not patsyrobinson.

Okay, so I was talking to a dear friend of mine today, and somehow, KStew came up in the conversation. It went like this :

Friend : I think The Runaways is my fav movie now. I watched it like 3 times.

Me : Yeah, me too! Kristen had the Joan Jett look down to perfect.

Friend : Yeah, even the microscopic boobs.

Yes, she said 'microscopic'.

Okay, so maybe our beloved KStew doesn't have huge ones, but hey. They are definitely not 'microscopic'.

In fact, many women have averagely sized, or even small boobs. It's not a big deal. And the friend who said that? She has mini-microsciopic boobs ( I'm sure that's not a word, but let's just pretend it is, okay?). Kristen herself has made fun of her assets on talk shows, so what the heck is the matter?

You want huge boobs? Go look at Pamela Anderson or Heidi Montag or someone else who has had at least 5 boob jobs done.

Aaaaaaaand. If you take your critical eyes off her upper torso, and look down. You will see. Legs, legs, and more legs.

So look at that. Those long, shaped, awesome legs.

I know I'm being creepy, forgive me.

I know I'm right in this case, pardon my arrogance, but isn't it true?

So, what do you'll think ladies ( and men, if any) ?

Do you think her assets are small? Or that her amazing legs should be noticed more than them?

Imperfectly Perfect by jandco just updated!!!!!!!! With two.... TWO chapters!!!!!!!!

I just actually squealed!!!!

Okay, I'm done.

Off to go read now!!!

I'll just leave these here.

Feel free to come and discuss how Harry Potter is the greatest series of all time. OF ALL TIME.

You can even come tell us how much you hate it.*

*We may point and laugh at you though. I kid..............kinda.

Good morning and Happy Hump Day!  Happy First Day of September! And also, in our house, HAPPY BIRTHDAY to... The Spousal Unit. :)  

In honor of the man in my life, I am soliciting from you, Campers of ADF, the best of Husbandward.  (Note: I have not actually asked for a list or chosen one beyond the initial, like, dozen that we did back in July.  Husbandward was requested by a camper a while ago. :) #Trufax.)

These are fics that share the glory of Edward as a husband.  Brooding, tender, loving, troubled or angsty.  All Human or Alternative Universe.  Sweet and charming with a K rating or hot and explicit with an NC-17, if Edward's featured as a husband, we want him here!

If you're looking for good fic, A Different Forest is the place to go for the best recs in the Fandom.  Just check out the MASTER FIC LIST compiled by our Campers.  Looking for a certain kind of story? Chances are we have a list for you to choose from...or we will, within a few weeks! :)  

So on this hump day, bring on Husbandward. Just remember the rules of the campfire:

1.  Keep it simple. Just a title, author and the summary offered by the site at which the story is offered or on the author's blog.  

2.  No discussions.  We're not pimping, agreeing, applauding one another's tastes.  This is just a list.

3.  No need to wish Spousal Unit a happy birthday, either. ;-)   Alas, he is not a Forest denizen!

I might even have a rec for this campfire... Check inside!

Thank you for sharing the best of Husbandward around the fire!

OMG OMG "BRIGHT LIKE THE SUN UPDATED." OMG

Sorry... I'm freaking out about this pretty badly.  No one should be like this so early in the morning.  It's illegal...

ANYWAY...

COME ONE, COME ALL AND POST YOURS AND YOUR FAVE FAN VIDEOS HERE.

I have to say... I don't have a rec this week.  (Blasphemy!)  However, I did recently make a new video, so I will go ahead and post that.

"Memories || Edward & Bella" by yours truly.

(ignore the credits at the end.  they're blurry and incorrect and i don't feel like fixing it... b/c i'm lazy like that).

Never a bad hair day

Share your pics!

HERE

I haven't even read it yet - but I am so happy!

Okay, Bella was a nurse and she broke up with Jake at the beginning because he was a bad lay. She called him one minute man or two minute man (basically the guy popped off under 3 minutes). She interviewed with Edward and got the job. Said something about his ass in the interview then sexy times commence between them. He goes down on her in an exam room, she hides in his office and goes down on him under his desk while Carlisle and Esme are in his office visiting. Carlisle gets what's going down (pun intended) and starts laughing his ass off.

Later they're doing some cheerleader/football player role play in someone's apartment then Emmett walks in mid thrust and Bella cusses him the hell out.

And that's all I got. Yeah it was smut central but it was sexy and funny and I almost feel crazy for thinking it once existed because I can't remember a clue about the title or author. I gots nothing else. All I remember is the smut.

Edit: Found it

Playing Doctor by TheDeviousMissCaity

http://www.twilighted.net/viewstory.php?sid=577&textsize=0&chapter=3

I'm yet again turning to the forest to pull me out of a fic lull.  I've been feeling like there are fewer great fics out there these days. Or perhaps it's just that the best fics update so slowly that I spend less time in reading bliss.  And I miss reading bliss.  

Since fic taste varies, let's get on the same page.  My personal no-nos = non ExB (except for slash), excessive angst for angst's sake, crappy grammar and spelling, and tragically boring Bellas.  Currently, I squee for Breaking News, Elemental, Osa Bella, We Come to Life Between the Stars, A Garment of Brightness, Glitch, Canzone, and Disappear Here.  (Yeah, you'd think I have enough.  But updates are slow! Stop judging.)

So, watcha readin'?

(Ranger approved)

Ever heard of this?

Good/Bad/Indifferent?

I've been working on my English Class assignments (an analytical paper) and I was perusing the eBooks on the B&N website for a break.  I came across this and it looks REALLY GOOD!

Anyone care to extrapolate for me?  TIA!

P.S.~I am working on the LendMe(tm) list too!!!

P.P.S.~ Does anyone know what to do with my iTunes and iPod being corrupted!?  My hubby sync'd it and now it pooping out on us!?  HALLPP!

just released new pics for the new season.

let's make this a 

BACK TO SCHOOL CAMPFIRE

since new season = new school year to me

or you know, discuss bones or some junk