Homework:  I want to start a monthly mini challenge.  Remember back in your school days when you did those P.E. test...yeah those, I know...well that my friends is what we are going to be doing.  Just a mini test that we will do once a month to test how things are changing for you.  

# of situps you can do in a min:  

# of pushups you can do in a min:  

(If you'd like to add something else to the physical challenge let me know.)

24/7 Support - ADF Fit Club LJ Community

Also its never too late to join in. ; )

Can any of you wonderfully knowledgeable and skilled people suggest a resource for grammar and writing that is easy to use.

I want something that I can quickly look up what the hell a comma splice is and something than can explain the mysteries of comma placement to me, as well as a bunch of stuff I used to think I knew.

Any suggestions?

Raum's wonderful De immortalitate has reached its final chapter, only the epilogue is missing and the story is completed. I have been honored to pre-read for it as it is one of the most original fics I have ever read.The way canon elements are interwoven with Raum's impressive knowledge of ancient Rome mores and history is amazing. And the plot is gripping: Antonius and Bella seem doomed from the start. And yet, yet ... when everything seems lost their heroism and love can make them win in all ways that count. http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7116125/1/De_Immortalitate

Summary: "The life of the Roman patrician Antonius is put at stake by his father, Felix. When Felix brings to his only son a new slave, Bella, more reasons arise for Antonius' concerns. Felix's secret can change Antonius' and Bella's destiny." ExB AU/vampires.

Also my story Our New World, the sequel to The Parachutist, has reached its end on fanfiction net. If you don't know my AU historical saga with vampires, set in th '40s, you might want to give it a try.

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7219449/1/Parachutist_2_Our_New_World

Summary: It is the summer of 1945 and the war in Europe has ended. Despite his transformation in a vampire, Edward has found his love again, has prevailed over his bloodlust and they have married. Now he is going back to America with his human bride, where they’ll join Carlisle’s family. How will be their life with the Cullens, when will it be the right moment for Bella’s transformation? Will the Volturi discover them, will they face new dangers?

Chapter 10: Dreadful

Meh. Hate cliffhangers

So........ Has anyone here any any experience with this, or knows someone who has? 

Dating is difficult.  I never get to go out, so I can't meet new people.  All my friends are either married, engaged or about to be so they're no help.  Add a child, being a student and working and I've got nothing left. 

I was thinking about trying out like match.com or eHarmony or something, but I wanted to get some advice and/or reviews from experienced users first.  Yes, I'm one of those people that will research until there's nothing left to research before buying something. 

Or do you have any other ideas on how to meet new people?  I've only ever had two boyfriends my entire life, both long term, so I don't really know how to be single.  Please help!!

For your holiday reading pleasure:

I know some campers have been following along, so I thought I would let you know that I've finished this just in time for Christmas!  For those who haven't, this is essentially what I would have liked to have happened if Twilight was a trilogy, and this was Book Three. In Volterra, Alice doesn't catch up to Bella and Edward in time, and they face the Volturi alone. Edward makes a trade for Bella's life, with devastating consequences. It's canon AU.

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6995816/1/Giving_Way_To_Dusk

What do you follow that is a absolute must see...

I need stuff to follow...

So, the cold weather made me start thinking of hockey.  Which then made me think of hockeyward and one of my all-time favorite fics, The Misapprehension of Bella Swan.  And apparently it has been taken down. ::cue sad face::

So I'm looking for some hockey fics.  Does anyone have any hockeyward fics to recommend?  I love all sportswards, but hockeyward is one of my favs.

Here's a sports recommendation for you all, but this is footballward, from the wonderfully fabulous Nolebucgirl!

First and Ten

Bella Swan is an aspiring sports writer and her first big assignment is to interview the league's biggest, not to mention hottest, quarterback. Will Edward Cullen school her in the rules of the game or will she teach him a thing or two? Rated M.

So last night our family made our annual trek to find the most beautiful, most gaudy and even the most tacky Christmas lights in our little city. After paying $10 to see the city display, which were "nice", we wound our way around and eventually found this house: 

OK so I totally need a job.

I've been the facility manager at a recording studio in Manhattan, which sounds awesome, but is still just a job.

I would LOVE to quit, and have no commute...

WHAT DO I WANT TO BE WHEN I GROW UP

I have no idea. I have skills. Total skills.

Help a sister out....I need to change my career and have no idea what I should do.

The talented Miaokuancha has posted a companion piece to her excellent story, A Garment of Brightness.

It's called Morning Dove.

It is beautiful and loving and yes, M-rated.

Don't just sit there, click on the link! Go read it right now!

I picked up my mother today at the airport for her annual Christmas visit. When I entered the terminal, over a hundred troops had just arrived back from Iraq. Everyone started applauding and cheering as they walked through the baggage claim. It was very emotional to see them being hugged and kissed by their respective friends and families. Lots of happy tears!

After my mother and I got her luggage, we ran into USO-Santa.(I'd never seen USO Santa before. He was very dapper in his camouflage!) We asked if we could take his picture and he was more than happy to oblige. When we told him that "Nana" was a veteran of World War Two (WAVES) he hugged her and thanked her for her service. He also requested a picture to be taken of the two of them so he could put it in the USO newsletter. My 87 year old mother was as excited as a four year old (and so was I!)

Here she is with Santa Claus:

I've been looking for a copy of the fic Relative Wind.  Does anyone have a copy they are willing to share?  I love May-December fics and never got a chance to read this before it was pulled.

Thanks!!!

My rec....

Through the Oak Door  by struckatthesky

One kiss sparks the clues, but what do they all mean? Bella dreams of her future self, knowing the life she lives ends in tragedy. How can she change her story when she already knows the ending? The door is there, but where is the key? AH, ExB, Rated M.
 

OH HOW I'VE MISSED YOU ALL

I've been teachering.

My life has been all prepositional phrases and comma splices and gerund modifiers and JFC HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE A FREAKIN FOURTEEN YEAR OLD TO READ TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD ANYWAY?

But now I've got TWO WEEKS OFF! Huzzah!

So, the first thing I do is pop my head in here, and within half a minute I'm laughing my fool head off into my coffee mug (of which I received three as gifts from students... awww).

I scrolled down and saw JOE(!) of Trainwreck fame, our favorite Rob meme right there, some of my FAVORITE ALL-TIME WRITERS hanging out like this is where the cool kids are and all.

Gee, I've missed it. Teaching four classes and taking two classes has been exhausting.

COME AND TELL ME HOW YOU'VE BEEN. It'll be interactive because I'll reply until I have to get up to do laundry.

(wolvesnvamps insisted on a "more festive" photo) (yay! you are so pretty! wnv)

What is the weirdest thing you've read in any fandom you've participated in?

Quote a line, describe a scene, name a pairing.  But please, take it all out of context. No author or fic names, no links. Even the best of us make typos that end up making our readers gigglesnort or wince. 

(New story by Saritadreaming below)

I have just posted chapter 2 of The Archer here on ADF. Well, now  we know that Bella's savior is a centaur. Centaurward? But, since we are sticking to ancient Greece, his name for the story is Alexios. In this chapter we learn many things about those supernatural creatures, some of it taken from the classic myths and some produced by my evil imagination. Bella/Kallisté is attracted more than she should ...

Now, I don't know about you, but I was totally conquered by the bit of BD1 showing Edward vigilante in a cinema. So sad, lost and dangerous. Well, Saritadreaming is posting a new story with a Vampward who is both a vigilante and a bounty hunter. It seems the answer to my darkest desires.

Red Kryptonite http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7486753/1/Red_Kryptonite#

Summary Edward Masen: Bounty hunter. Isabella Swan-Hunter: Bail jumper. He's hired to bring her back for trial, but he's not prepared for what happens once he gets a taste of her. Death, lies, betrayal, toxicity, hope, desire. Who will survive?

Chapter 1 was posted as a teaser but in January she will post the story with quick updates and it will not be overlong. So you can safely put it on alert. Oh, btw, this Edward is definitely not a virgin.

For interactivity:  if one of you holds a still (or a film bit)  from BD1 with red eyed Edward, please post it on this campfire. Thank you

I came across a job announcement at work. 

It was for a Business Sales Leadership Program. 

So, you never thought you'd be in sales? 

I never thought I'd be doing tech support. 

You need to have graduated within the last 3 years -- BA or Masters. 

5-6 months PAID training in Atlanta, GA and then you're assigned a job site

It's really a great opportunity for the right person.

I'd be thrilled if someone in the Forest scored one of these jobs. 

PM me and I'll link you the details. 

ANYONE ELSE COME ACROSS ANY

**GOOD JOB LEADS**

**DEALS**

OR

**FREEBIES**

THEY WANT TO PASS ALONG TO THE FOREST?

Hi!

We are just gearing up campers-lots and lots more havoc on the way!

The newest contest is him.

That's right-JUMPING ROB! Here is the catch:

You can't post anything that is already on the internet (trust that we will check so don't tumblr, LJ, twitter or google dive for him) AND you can't post him in any TWILIGHT movie settings. It must be a NEW Jumping Rob picture that YOU create. Put him anywhere you want as long as it is new and NOT in a Twilight movie still.

Best photo wins a $50 Amazon gift certificate. The contest ends at midnight EST Saturday night. ONE ENTRY PER PERSON AND RANGERS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE

PLEASE SUBMIT ALL ENTRIES IN THIS CAMPFIRE!

THE CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED, THANK YOU TO ALL WHO ENTERED! 

ALL RIGHT, TIME TO DELIBERATE.

RANGERS, ACTIVATE! ~~~~~~>

check out who won the random comment contest! and if ye be the winner, please PM me with your email so's we can send you your amazon gift card!

and stay tuned, the next one's coming soon-ish...

 i just finished my homework for the week and now i want to RELAX

and what's my favorite way of relaxing?

by listening to music! 

duh! lol

so let's play 15 random songs.

get your ipod, zune, itunes, whatever and hit shuffle and give me the first 15 songs it plays. 

no skipping songs! the best part of this is the embarrassing songs that sometimes work their way in.

here's mine -

1. Brand New - Handcuffs

2. Theory of a Deadman - Got it Made

3. Goldfrapp - Strict Machine

4. Muse - Map of the Problematique

5. Framing Hanley - You Stupid Girl

6. Green Day (Dean Grey Edit) - Dr. Who on Holiday

7. Against Me! - I Was a Teenage Anarchist

8. Jude - Something (Across the Universe sdtrk)

9. Papa Roach - Last Resort

10. Violent Femmes - Add It Up

11. Oasis - Champagne Supernova

12. Band of Horses - Marry Song

13. NOFX - Liza and Louise

14. Kidney Thieves - Crazy (lol this song is from the Bride of Chucky sdtrk. remember Katherine Heigl was in that before she became super obnoxious)

15. Bloodhound Gang - You're Pretty When I'm Drunk

your turn!

 i just discovered this cover yesterday ( yea i'm slow. whatever), now i'm obsessed and feel like sharing.

enjoy.