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So I'm sitting here working on holiday requests. Five down, five to go.

So, what's been going on with everyone? I hope you all had a lovely Thanksgiving. I'm still shitting a brick over the fact that it is DECEMBER already. WTF is that? I feel like I missed a month somewhere in there.

Anyhoo, back to the old drawing board.

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And again, yet another obscure slash pairing strikes and strikes me hard.

[link]

Also, I know it's unwise of me to accept a writing challenge. XD BUT I COULDN'T HELP IT. THE PROMPTS. THEY CALL TO ME.

Yes, I'm working on holiday requests, too. Don't worry. I've got the situation handled.

STIIIILL fighting monster sinus infection. Not good. Do not want anymore, thx.

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Do NOT ask about that subject line.

So my brain's given me YET ANOTHER odd slash pairing, and I've already fanmixed them. o.O

[link]

YES, MY BRAIN HAS OFFICIALLY SLASHED TOM HANKS. NO, DO NOT JUDGE ME.

Still sick. Been on antibiotics since Monday and I still feel like ass. Now I have the addition of a runny eye. FML. I want this over with.

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Ladies and gents, I am sick as a damn dog. There's some sort of plague circulating around the office where I work, and as usual, I managed to stave it off until, you know, the last possible second. I think I was sick around Thanksgiving time last year, but at least this is just a cold with congestion and the usual hacking up a lung. I'm fairly confident I don't have H1N1 like my OM had last week. He caught it from his kid, who transferred it to his wife and he had the brains to COME TO WORK WITH IT. I'm not bedridden or feverish or anything like that, so I think I just caught the sinus funk that Kim had. I feel all right, save for the hacking and the snot.

This weekend, needless to say, involved a lot of lying stagnant on the couch and watching movies all day. Yesterday, there was a Pirates of the Caribbean marathon on, so that was fun. Friday night, I watched The Green Mile and remembered how remarkably sad and how MUCH of a good movie it was. IMHO, while he isn't one of my absolute FAVORITE actors, Tom Hanks absolutely shines in this movie. I think it's his best, second only to Forrest Gump.

OH AND PERCY, THAT LITTLE SHIT. I think I forgot how much of a pretty little bastard he is and how much I hatehatelovehate his character. On one hand, I can appreciate, in a sense, his character--the dark sense of madness, that genuinely mean streak that he possesses, his ability to just be a VINDICTIVE little fucker and try to threaten and pout his way out of facing the consequences of his (usually heinous) actions. Halfway into the thing, you just want to throttle him. Doug Hutchison did a fantastic job with Percy's character, and the way his petite little self fits into a prison guard's uniform is just WRONG, I tell you. WRONG. You shouldn't look at a self-serving, malicious bastard like Percy and go "Aw." I feel dirty. LOL.

Also, after watching "House on Haunted Hill" AND the POTC trilogy, I've come to the conclusion that Geoffrey Rush is a god. XD

Whilst I've been delirious and hopped up on cold medications, I've learned that being delirious and semi-jacked up on Tylenol has actually helped my brain in working on your holiday requests. How odd is that? Also, it's seemed to take my muses to some VERY odd (and slightly disturbing) places. Some part of my subconscious wants to write Misfits slash where Doyle is either a vampire (no, not a bloody sparkling one) or a zombie, and somehow Michale finds out. It's all fun and games until you discover your lover is undead and needs the blood of humans to survive. Awk-waaaard.

Aaaanyhoo. Just wanted to tell everyone I was alive and barely kicking. In other news, Twinings' Christmas tea is delightful and is helping me through this ordeal.

LOVE YOU ALL. <3

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SHORTLY AFTER OUR CONVERSATION, MY BRAIN GAVE ME GRAVES/DANZIG AND I HOLD YOU PARTIALLY RESPONSIBLE.

Just thought you might like to know.

Best regards,
--Me XDDD

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In other news, HAPPY HALLOWEEN. Here's the Misfits with "Dig Up Her Bones." [link]

Um, Graves. Hi there.

]]> ~PriestSnatcher http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/27928970/ http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/27928970/ Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:02:13 PDT
LIST FIVE RANDOM FACTS ABOUT YOURSELF:
1. I have an addiction to scented candles and/or things.
2. I've recently become obsessed with Star Trek. Don't judge me. XD
3. I've been in love with heavy metal since I was a kid. My first favorite band was Metallica at age 9.
4. I think Middle-Eastern men are absolutely gorgeous, even if I'm not at all straight.
5. I love tea and flavored coffees. They are my happy place.

LIST FIVE GUILTY PLEASURES:
1. Slash
2. Writing
3. Smelly things
4. Cheesy sci-fi movies
5. Arabic pop music

LIST TEN FAVOURITE MOVIES (not in order):
1. INDEPENDENCE DAY. <3
2. Syriana
3. Some Kind of Monster
4. Star Trek XI
5. Star Trek TNG: Generations
6. An Inconvenient Truth
7. Talladega Nights
8. The Producers
9. The Great Dictator
10. The Exorcist

WHO IS YOUR:
1. Real life best friend(s)? Dani, Kristen, Chrissy, Kim, Havok and Mum. XD
2. Online best friend/s? I LOVE YOU ALL. LOL.
3. Partners in Crime? I have more than one. Their names, I cannot divulge.
4. "Personal photographers"? Oh, I don't know. XD I'm pretty damn elusive as far as candid photography goes.
5. Most admired artists? I always dug Van Gogh.

TOP SIX BEST BANDS? (not in order):
1. METALLICA.
2. Skid Row
3. Motorhead
4. AFI
5. The Misfits
6. Godsmack

TOP FIVE BEST SOLO ARTISTS?:
1. Sebastian Bach
2. Danzig
3. Ozzy Osbourne
4. Adam Lambert
5. David Bowie. Just because.

WHAT RANDOM THINGS DO YOU DO WHEN YOU CAN'T GET TO SLEEP?:
1. Listen to music
2. Read
3. Meditate
4. Take a shot of something (LOL)
5. If all else fails, count sheep.

FIVE FAVOURITE SONGS?: (not in order)
1. 18 and Life --Skid Row
2. All Nightmare Long --Metallica
3. Desert Rose --Sting
4. Neon Tiger --The Killers
5. Undisclosed Desires --Muse

WHAT ANNOYS YOU?:
Oh, a LOT of things I won't bother typing because I know it'll just make me mad. LOL.

WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY?:
Writing, tea, music, Star Trek, books, the dogs, friends, shopping, you know. Stuff like that.

WEIRDEST THING ABOUT YOURSELF?:
If I'm eating multicolored foods, like gummy bears or Skittles or something, I have to sort said foods by color before I eat them.

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That's all I got. Working on your holiday requests and such. 8) Happy weekend, bbs.

]]> ~PriestSnatcher http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/27876918/ http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/27876918/ Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:48:15 PDT
To which Lars replies, without hesitation, "Full-blown gay? No problem."

I LOVE HOW JAMES IS SHIFTING UNCOMFORTABLY DURING HIS ENTIRE RESPONSE, BTW.

Also classic, James Hetfield's response to the question.

James: [CLEARLY UNCOMFORTABLE] Uhhhh. Eeeee. Do I get to choose who it is?

JB: NO. XD

James: No?! ...is it with Lars, then?

JB: It could be.

Lars: [places hand on James' knee] It's never too late.

I. Just. About. DIED. The full segment is here [link] if anyone is interested in the lulz. My only disappointment was that James ultimately said "no" to the question. XD Maybe he's afraid he'd be too good at the role, especially with Lars as his, uh, co-star.

What? You can't ignore two decades of subtext, dammit.

Okay, I'm done. LOL.

]]> ~PriestSnatcher http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/27817773/ http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/27817773/ Sat, 17 Oct 2009 14:19:10 PDT Pitfalling because she is clearly made of awesome.

1. Grab the book nearest to you, turn to page 18, find line 4.
'Then I felt other soft little tentacles upon my back and shoulders; They wanted to make sure I was real.' The Time Machine, HG Wells. XD No, I do NOT know. I've not made it that far yet. XDDDDDDD

2. Stretch your left arm out as far as you can. What do you reach?
Air. XD

3. What is the last thing you watched on TV?
A documentary about Metallica and the making of their black album.

4. Without looking, guess what time it is:
4:47.

5. Now look at the clock. What is the actual time?
5:05! NOT QUITE, JIMBO. XD

6. With the exception of the computer, what can you hear?
Skid Row blaring from my speakers.

7. When did you last step outside? What were you doing?
A couple hours ago, letting Havok out to pee. She didn't wanna because it's cold and rainy outside.

8. Before you started this survey, what did you look at?
My Livejournal flist.

9. What are you wearing?
Black tanktop with bronze pirate skull...thing, jeans and a brown long-sleeved duster thing. Oh, and socks.

10. Did you dream last night?
NO. I DIDN'T. Which is weird, TBH, because I've had odd, realistic dreams about people from my past almost every night for the past two weeks.

11. When did you last laugh?
Something like five minutes ago. Havok was being goofy. XDDD

12. What are on the walls of the room you are in?
Hm. Paneling, some framed pictures, a scent satchet. Nothing much else.

13. Seen anything weird lately?
OMG. Last night my dog was prancing down the hall toward my room. Me mum's room is right beside mine, and she was gone, so the lights were off and she left the door open. Havok puts the brakes on, stops dead and looks in the dark, open doorway, puts her ears up and starts wagging her tail as if there's someone in there, and it's someone she's glad to see. I grabbed a flowerpot and rushed in and turned the lights on. Nobody there.

14. What do you think of this quiz?
It's something to pass the time?

15. What is the last film you saw?
Technically, Star Trek: Generations. Even if it was in my living room, like, last night. XD

16. If you became a multi-millionaire overnight, what would you buy?
A HOUSE, A CAR AND A FAKE DRIVER'S LICENSE. XDDDD

17. Tell me something about you that I don't know about.
I just...love scanning for life forms. 8D

18. If you could change one thing about the world, regardless of guilt or politics, what would you do?
I'd make everyone in the world pacifists so war would cease to exist.

19. Do you like to dance?
Yep. Alone. XD

20. George W. Bush:
*inhaling into paper bag* PLEASE DON'T TELL ME HE'S PRESIDENT AGAIN, MY GOD. I WOKE UP FROM THAT NIGHTMARE, DIDN'T I??!?!?!

21. Imagine your first child is a girl, what do you call her?
Jesus. Obviously, there's some immaculate conception going on. Last time I checked, woman + woman does not = pregnant.

22. Imagine your first child is a boy, what do you call him?
GODDAMN IT. SO FAR I HAVE TWO KIDS NAMED JESUS AND GODDAMN IT.

23. Would you ever consider living abroad?
Absolutely.

24. What do you want God to say to you when you reach the pearly gates?
"...FASCINATING."

]]> ~PriestSnatcher http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/27574781/ http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/27574781/ Sun, 04 Oct 2009 09:39:21 PDT
Progress, people. I am pleased. 8D Though, I have to say. I'm in an oddly seasonal mood now, and it's not even Christmas.

Have been working on my 24 submission for EveryFandomFest, and I've also started on some of your holiday prompts. Two of you (I won't say who) already have rough drafts done.

Say it with me, YAAAAY.

That's the upside. On the downside, I've rather hit a roadblock in the '24' plot. It seems I'm having trouble engaging Jack and Assad in a firefight. Also, I seem to be neglecting Assad's perspective marginally. NEGLECTING ASSAD IS NOT SOMETHING I DO. DAMMIT JACK, STEALING ALL THE PERSPECTIVE. O_O

*ahem*

I'll be fine. I think. At least I'm making SOME progress SOMEWHERE.

Aaaaanyhoo. Hope everyone's having a good weekend and stuff. ^^

Peace,
--EKB

]]> ~PriestSnatcher http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/27437173/ http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/27437173/ Sat, 26 Sep 2009 21:08:58 PDT [link]

Oh, Riker. DAMMIT, THIS JUST KEEPS GETTING WORSE. ><

So, yeah. Nothing of note to say, except that I have this quiz yoinked from ~Spinmontop

1. Name (and what should I call you?): Call me anything, just don't call me Number Two.

2. Birthday: January 13th

3. Where do you live: The US? That's as specific as you're gonna get out of me.

4: What are you studying/What’s your job: Right now, I'm studying Will Riker's FACE on my computer screen. Professionally, I'm a veterinary technician. Because, I've been told, one can't make a career of staring at Will Riker's face. Damn shame, that is.

5. What makes you happy: WILL RIKER'S FACE. XD Music, peace and quiet, writing, a good cup of coffee/tea, friends, those sorts of things.

6. What are you listening to now/have listened to last: I'm listening to Mariah Carey's version of "I Wanna Know What Love Is" right now. XD

7. Why you’re reading my journal: Er. Because I can? XD

8. An interesting fact about you: I'm terrified of needles--but only if they're coming toward me. I can poke things all day with needles and not be squicked. Try to come at ME with one--well, you've got to catch me first.

9. Are you in love/do you have a crush at the moment OR name an important person in your life: --AAAHAHAHAHA. OMG. GUESS. XDDDD

10. Favorite place to be: Depends. 8D

11. A favorite quote: "Speak your truth, even if your voice shakes."

12. Best time of the year: I adore fall. And not fall like now, where it's 80 degrees and humid, but REAL fall.

13. Weirdest food you like: Artichokes.

RECOMMEND
1. A film: Star Trek: Generations.
2. A book: Still Life With Crows by Preston & Child
3. A song: "Uprising" by Muse

FANDOM
1. Favorite Fandom: 24
2. OTP/OT3: Jack/Assad
3. Icon/Fic Journal: See my Livejournal. >>;

PLUS
1. One thing you like about me: This is the part where I say something nice about ~Spinmontop XD. You're witty and have a good sense of humor, and I think you're gonna go far. 8D

2. Two things you like about yourself: TWO things? Getting a little self-serving here, aren't we? I suppose I'd have to say loyalty and my ability to adapt. >>;

3. Put this in your journal so I can tell you what I think of you? (Entirely optional.) Naturally, my dear Watson.

]]> ~PriestSnatcher http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/27381803/ http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/27381803/ Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:12:24 PDT
So far, from what I've been able to experience, I've come to the logical conclusion that I THINK I LOVE THIS MAN. [link]

Dear Commander Riker:

I WANT TO EAT YOU. REALLY. I DO.

Love, Me.

...

All right now, back to your regularly scheduled programming. >>;

]]> ~PriestSnatcher http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/27157362/ http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/27157362/ Fri, 11 Sep 2009 19:16:25 PDT
Good evening. Ladies and gentlemen, boys, girls, vague in-betweens, androids, and our friends from other planets joining us here today...my fellow Americans (and non-Americans.)

It has come to my attention that the year is in its closing months. In just a few short weeks, the time for holidays will be upon us yet again. The joyous time of giving and sharing and food--but mostly food.

In accordance with end-of-year traditions, comes that wonderful annual tradition of mine known as THE HOLIDAY FIC REQUEST. Okay, so it's not as great as eggnog and cinnamon-scented pine cones (GOD, I LOVE THOSE). But it's something.

The premise, friends, is simple. You request fic from me, something you'd like to see me write. I, in turn, do my best to fulfill said requests, and present the fic to you in gift-form. In return, I ask nothing. Only your gratitude. If you wish to offer me something in return, that's well and fine, but I certainly don't require it.

You can find the list of fandoms I'm proficiently familiar with here: [link] Though I'm open to suggestion. If there's something you'd like to see me do for you that isn't ON this list, just drop me a line. I'll let you know if it's too far out of my realm of expertise, and we can work something out together.

The sooner you get your requests in, the sooner I can start on them. That's the purpose of getting this started early--so I can go ahead and get all my procrastinating little duckies in a row.

Drop me a line, people! XD

EKB out.

]]> ~PriestSnatcher http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/26971754/ http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/26971754/ Wed, 02 Sep 2009 06:21:40 PDT The last couple of days, it's been cooler, less humid--it actually feels like FALL. Right now, I'm sitting here with the windows open, with some sort of cinnamon-scented candle lit on the nightstand and it's just...lovely. I'm so sick of summer and heat indexes. I hope it stays like this. I miss seasons. Damn global warming.

Anyhoo, it's been a minute since I've done a real update here. Haven't really been up to much. Working, fangirling, things to that effect. A little writing, here and there. STXI bunnies have taken over my brain for the most part, though I'm reluctant to post, you know, ANYTHING. It's not that I'm daunted by the Star Trek fandom as a whole, but--OKAY, I AM, I'M SCARED SHITLESS. I guess it's just like my entry into 24 fandom. I was terrified then. I got over it. The reception was pretty good. There's not much wank in 24 fandom though. I dunno. I'll take the plunge eventually. I've got a good supporter by my side who's grooming me in my newly-discovered Trekkiedom, and she's a good captain. Says my progress is coming along well. XD

Have also been working on my submission for Every Fandom Fest over at Livejournal. I'm making progress on it, though encountering the, you know, usual obstacles. It's not due until November, technically, so there's no pressure. I'm just a perfectionist when it comes to Jack/Assad.

For those of you following "The Devil's Due," I'm nearly at the finish line on that. There may be one or two chapters left at best, possibly a prologue. I have to feel a sense of accomplishment on that, as this is pretty much the first multi-chaptered story I've written that I've actually FINISHED. So there's that. I can't believe I've written over 12,000 words on it. Holy CRAP.

Anyway. I fear I've made this entry long enough. For more on my daily exploits, go here. [link] Tis a silly place.

Now, I suppose, I shall go off in search of something constructive to do with the rest of the morning.

Live long and prosper.
--EKB

OH, OH, EDIT. I'm starting open requests for holiday gift!fic early this year. For those of you who are new to my shenanigans, the premise is simple. You tell me something you want to see me write, and I'll deliver it to you as a holiday gift. Feel free to request now if you wish.

All right, now I'm really done. Peace.

]]> ~PriestSnatcher http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/26750095/ http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/26750095/ Sat, 22 Aug 2009 08:19:55 PDT Sad-and-Fallen-Angel

Centaur:
[ ] You are rather wild, and let your instincts run you.
[ ] You get drunk a lot.
[ ] Bravery and boldness is second nature to you.
[x] You have a deep love for astronomy and the universe.
[x] You like to read your daily horoscope.
[ ] You have a high level of pride in yourself.
[ ] In the woods is the best place for you to be.
[x] You are spiritual.
[ ] The horse is your favorite animal.
[x] You are possessive and territorial.
Total: 4

Elf:
[ ] Your ears are slightly pointed at the tips (be honest). [LMAO. I'm not saying anything, here. XD]
[x] You are very intelligent. (and modest)
[ ] Your five senses are extremely keen.
[ ] Your weight is quite a bit lighter than the average person at your particular height.
[ ] You always wear elegant clothes and speak as politely as possible.
[x] You are most at peace when you are gazing at something beautiful, like nature.
[ ] You look very young for your age.
[x] You rarely get sick.
[x] You are a very hard worker.
[ ] Above all other superpowers, you would love to read minds or see the future.
Total: 4

Fairy:
[x] You are happy a lot of the time.
[x] The best superpower to you would be to fly.
[x] You are very shy.
[ ] You love the forest and plant life in general.
[x] You are always willing to help others, even if you might not be the best to offer aid.
[x] You are young and short.
[ ] Dancing is one of your favorite pastimes.
[ ] If someone ticks you off, you are very clever with getting them back.
[x] Your clothing isn't always presentable, but you are comfortable with what you wear.
[ ] Circles are a wonderful symbol of unity to you.
Total: 6

Gnome/Dwarf:
[ ] You are excellent with crafts and handiwork.
[x] In social situations, you tend to be a little awkward.
[ ] You are short for your age.
[x] You are an isolationist.
[ ] You love to play practical jokes on people.
[ ] You are extremely fascinated with jewelry.
[ ] You look older than your age.
[ ] You love the woods and the mountains.
[ ] You are well off, or come from a family that is well off.
[x] You have a short temper.
Total: 3

Harpy/Siren:
[ ] You are best at talking bad about people behind their backs and not to their face.
[ ] When you are annoyed, you will go to a great extent to torment whoever did so to you.
[ ] You often take things that aren't yours.
[x] You are easily angered.
[x] Death fascinates you.
[x] You are female, or a feminine-looking man.
[ ] You associate yourself with the wind element.
[x] You can switch quickly between your light and dark side.
[ ] You love to trick others.
[ ] You have a ravenous appetite.
Total: 4

Mermaid:
[ ] You love the beach moreso because of the water than the shore itself.
[ ] Fish are some of the most beautiful creatures to you.
[ ] The ultimate superpower to you would be to breathe underwater.
[ ] You enjoy looking at ships, but not riding them, as well as you like ships for traveling, not hunting in the sea.
[ ] You are good at swimming.
[ ] You like to collect shells.
[ ] You use sea items as jewelry or decoration.
[ ] You enjoy learning about the ocean and the life inside it.
[x] You are extremely against ocean pollution, and someday, perhaps (if you haven't already), you will work to stop that.
[ ] Legs on land are not as important as a fin in the sea.
Total: 1

Vampire:
[ ] You're a night person.
[ ] You have a fascination with blood.
[ ] You are extremely pale.
[ ] You wish you had a bat as a pet.
[ ] You are not religious at all.
[ ] Tight spaces are not scary or uncomfortable for you.
[ ] The sun's glare annoys you all too often.
[ ] You hate food with lots of garlic in it.
[ ] To you, a kiss on the neck is more romantic than a kiss on the cheek or lips.
[x] You don't like sharp objects near you.
Total: 1

Werewolf:
[ ] The full moon is the most beautiful scene to you.
[ ] You have a lot of body hair.
[ ] The ability to shapeshift is the best superpower to you.
[ ] You prefer gold over silver items.
[ ] You lack self control.
[X] You find it easier to have sympathy for animals than for humans.
[x] You have a deep respect for wolves and wild dogs.
[X] You like to be alone.
[x] You have a terrible secret and you only tell people you trust 100% about it.
[ ] You'd rather be outdoors than indoors.
Total: 4

Wizard/Witch:
[ ] You love chemistry.
[ ] You are intuitive and good at... ]]> ~PriestSnatcher http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/26744235/ http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/26744235/ Fri, 21 Aug 2009 22:09:41 PDT [link]

I haven't even SEEN this, but I laughed. Hard.

And it's occurred to me that I BADLY want to learn to do that quirky little hand thing that he did. Edit that, I'm sitting here trying to do it right now. LOL.

Things have been weird lately. Such is life, I suppose. Weeeeird last couple of weeks on this front, mostly regarding my not-quite-personal life. Not sure how much weirder things are going to get, but I suppose all I can do is sit back and make sure this ship isn't lost somewhere out in space.

Even my metaphors are geeky. XD

How are you guys?

]]> ~PriestSnatcher http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/26501227/ http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/26501227/ Mon, 10 Aug 2009 09:14:27 PDT
In other news, I'm writing Jack/Assad again and all is right with the world. [link]

Happy Monday, everyone. ^^ I wish vacation would last forever.

]]> ~PriestSnatcher http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/26304761/ http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/26304761/ Fri, 31 Jul 2009 19:01:01 PDT
The words hung in the air, a pointed threat. This, Ayel knew, was a treacherous slope--one he had to tread carefully. One slip could end in grave disaster. He had glimpsed the turbulence, the eclipse of dark behind his captain's eyes when he had shoved past him on the bridge. To push him now could prove downright hazardous.

"You may leave," stated Nero coolly.

"I'd rather prefer to stay."

"That wasn't a question of preference. I said. Leave."

"No." His tone was calm and even and surprised even Ayel himself. "Nero--"

Nero turned to face Ayel. A heavy sigh, intermingled with what could only be described as a growl, emanated from him as he did.

"Yes, Ayel, what is it?"

...

YES, AYEL. WHAT, INDEED.

Because, apparently, HERE is where my creative brain decides to get off the bus, and I have NO IDEA where the intended stop was originally to begin with.

*Headdesk. HEADDESK.*

]]> ~PriestSnatcher http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/26259995/ http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/26259995/ Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:09:27 PDT
On the upside, VACATION IN AUGUST. IT'S HAPPENING. 8D 8D 8D EXCITING, IT IS. GOING TO SIT ON MY ASS, I AM.

Anyhoo. Nothing too exciting happening around these parts. I'll have you know, I've finished constructing my list of prompts, and I've been writing pretty consistently, but not ONE THING I've been working on has ANYTHING to do with ANY of the prompts. *headdesk*

I've been writing a lot of random Star Trek fanfiction. And I feel just a slight uncomfortable, because this totally isn't my area of expertise. I mean, stick me in the middle of a plot involving terrorists and bombs all day long, I'm fine. But with Trek stuff--OMG. I know how hardcore some people out there are. I'm just terrified of like, getting something GOD AWFUL incorrect. Like, something completely minute that I think is a minor detail, and then I flub it and 2700 people are like "YOU IDIOT. YOU CAN'T _______ IN THAT SHIP, IT'S IMPOSSIBLE. AND FURTHERMORE, NERO'S FAVORITE COLOR IS NOT BLUE, IT'S TEAL. *TEAL.* GO DIAF NOOB."

...

At the least, something I can't do wrong is fanmixing, so I've been doing that. Links below, if anyone's interested.

Spock -- "Back to the Start": [link]

Spock/Kirk -- "Star-Struck, Baby": [link]

Nero [OMG. TOTAL CRACK. I PROMISE YOU.] -- "Hi, My Name is Nero": [link]

No, I don't know. But I'm working on two more that involve the Romulans in general. One sorta centering around Nero and, you know, his super srs dark ambitions and whatnot, and another that centers around Nero and Ayel. Yes, I slash villains with their first officers. Deal. XD

So, like, what's new with everyone? Is everyone who's having summer break having a fantastic time? I don't know what the cool kids are doing these days. XD

Anyhoo. I should be off now.

Toodles, kids.
--EKB

]]> ~PriestSnatcher http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/26148624/ http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/26148624/ Fri, 24 Jul 2009 10:42:53 PDT [link]

DON'T JUDGE ME. XD

I don't know why my brain finds it necessary to do these things to me.

]]> ~PriestSnatcher http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/25966346/ http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/25966346/ Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:42:01 PDT
No, it'd probably be better if you don't ask.

This past week or so has been...kinda weird. I feel like I haven't updated this thing in a good minute, when it's actually been a little over...well, a week. I guess a lot of random RL crap has been happening lately.

--Things at the office have been kinda weird as of late. Kinda hectic and whatnot, and I'm easing back into working full time. Have also been learning to pull blood from jugular veins which is--not gonna lie--PRETTY FREAKIN' SWEET. I'm no prodigy at it, but I don't suck either, and I've only been doing it since like...last Thursday. So, in that respect, I'm not that bad off at it. It's different from pulling blood from cephalic veins in that you're going straight up rather than horizontal into the vein. I dunno. It's rad.

--NEW FRIEND! 8D One of my friends on LJ and I accidentally realized we were neighbors, and have been sporadically chilling every now and again. We've gone for coffee and to see a couple of movies. She convinced me to go see Star Trek XI, which was the BEST "oh WHAT THE HELL 8D" decision I ever made EVER.

Which leads me to my next point.

--NEW OBSESSION. QUINTO!SPOCK. As evidenced by the last few posts here: [link] And no, I CANNOT TURN IT OFF. I've been squeeing and fanmixing and writing generally questionable fan fiction as a result, and I can't seem to make it stop. Also, new OTP? New!Spock/New!Kirk. Um, GUH.

--Writing prompts. I finished my self-constructed table. [link] Should be good times.

--Driving. O_o OMG. Mum got a new car, so I'm actually going to be able to practice driving again. *iz terrified* Went to the DMV to get my learner's permit renewed today, which was a bucket of laughs. On the upside, my new photo on my ID is a hell of an improvement on my old one, and I no longer have the outdated "UNDER 21" mark. Which means nobody will have to pull out the damn calculator when I get carded. XDDD Don't laugh, it's happened.

Aaaanyhoo. My day-to-day life isn't all that exciting, but it's been keeping me busy, and it's what occupies my time here as of late.

If you'll excuse me, it's back to working on Spock!Static Cling fic. XDDDD

Toodles, kids.
--EKB

]]> ~PriestSnatcher http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/25801836/ http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/25801836/ Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:30:53 PDT
I'm writing Jack Bauer/Tom Whitmore, and it's BREAKING. MY. BRAAAAIN.

Mainly because I'm still tinkering around with dynamics, and I keep wanting to dance a line between angst and fluff.

Leaning more toward fluff at the moment, as it were, as evidenced by the excerpt below.

---

The sight that lay ahead of him stopped him in his tracks. There on the sofa, Jack and Patricia sat, the two of them quite obviously engaged in some sort of serious artistic endeavor.

"That's lovely," Jack was saying, watching intently as Patricia scribbled enthusiastically on the paper in front of her in bright fuchsia crayon.

"That's you," she declared, "and that's me."

"I see. And what's that I have, there?"

"It's a balloon. You're giving it to me because it's my favorite color."

With a smile, Tom slipped in and shut the door behind him quietly.

"Hey, you two. Hope I'm not interrupting."

"Daddy!" exclaimed Patricia, springing off the couch and running toward him. He caught her and whisked her off the floor and into his arms.

"Hi, baby. What are you still doing up?"

"Mr. Jack let me watch 'Return of the Blob.'"

"Did he, now?"The President flashed an amused smile at Jack over his daughter's shoulder. Jack smirked.

"Traitor."

---

The cute. It's gonna kill me ded, I think. >>;

In other news, I'm looking for one word fic prompts. HIT ME WITH 'EM, PPLZ. HIT ME HARD.

Hope all of you are doing well.

XOXO,
--Me

]]> ~PriestSnatcher http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/25732072/ http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/25732072/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:40:50 PDT --President Thomas J. Whitmore, ID4


Rather amusing post regarding BILL PULLMAN today's holiday BILL PULLMAN--I mean, what the 4th of July means to me here [link] at my livejournal.

Good times.

All right, off to watch ID4 for the 342987432th time now. ^^

Peace,
--EKB

]]> ~PriestSnatcher http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/25717559/ http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/25717559/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:19:04 PDT
[link]

Oh, crack fanmixes for inexplicable pairings, how I love thee.

]]> ~PriestSnatcher http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/25614672/ http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/25614672/ Sun, 28 Jun 2009 19:25:30 PDT
[link]

That's right. I'm back on the bandwagon. XD Don't judge me.

]]> ~PriestSnatcher http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/25587719/ http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/25587719/ Sat, 27 Jun 2009 13:26:56 PDT
In other news, meme.

Prompt: Name your favorite character's five favorite books.

Since, by default, my FAVORITE character of all time is Special Agent Aloysius Pendergast, I'm assuming his literary tastes are, like, WAAAAAAAY over my head. So I'm opting for a safer choice, and going with President Thomas J. Whitmore from Independence Day (PLAYED BY BILL PULLMAN GASP LOL STFU YOU SAW IT COMING. XD)

1: Profiles in Courage by John F. Kennedy. And yes, I have a bias, because I've always interpreted Pres. Whitmore as a very Kennedyesque figure in many respects. This book profiles senators who crossed party lines and/or went against public opinion to do what they felt was right, suffering criticism because of their actions. To me, this is the sort of thing that might have shaped the type of politician Tom Whitmore turned out to be. At the time of the alien attacks, his approval ratings are down, and he finds himself in a somewhat embattled state--perhaps because of the aforementioned defiance of public opinion. This seems like the sort of thing he could both relate to and seek solace in.

2: The Poetry of Robert Frost (Unabridged). Because I KNOW the man has a deep poetic side, and Robert Frost just seems SO well-suited to him. It fits. I'm thinking, maybe, "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" would be his favorite. 'The woods are lovely, dark and deep / But I have promises to keep / And miles to go before I sleep / And miles to go before I sleep."

3: Flight: 100 Years of Aviation by R.G. Grant. President Whitmore was a fighter pilot (♥!!!) in the Gulf War, so the history of the first 100 years of flight just strikes me as something he would be interested in. And, you know, eloquent and educated and well-versed as he is, he totally WOULD be a flight buff and know everything there is to know about any aircraft ever.

4: The Hunt for Red October by Tom Clancy. The obligatory thriller-potential-end-of-world novel. At the very least, he can relate.

5: Weber--Political Writings. Again, one of those works that, at the very least, could have shaped the political character of the President, and influenced his style of ethics. The author of the book 'examines constitutional questions, problems of democracy, socialism, and economic policy, always with careful attention to the moral claims of political antagonists and their intellectual basis.'

* * *

Sitting here typing out Chapter 6 of The Devil's Due. Good times. Gooooood times.

Back to my agenda, then. The agenda I totally DON'T HAVE.

Peace,
--EKB

]]> ~PriestSnatcher http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/25523780/ http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/25523780/ Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:12:28 PDT
Just updating to say I'M NOT DEAD. XD

In other news, this song [link] amuses me more than it should, and for all the wrong reasons.

Ugh, it's only Wednesday. I can has Friday naow plz?

XOXO,
--EKB

]]> ~PriestSnatcher http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/25334183/ http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/25334183/ Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:09:40 PDT [link] desperately needs to be captioned with the words "SNEAK HUG."

This just in, I've just realized that Monsignor Georg Gaenswein is gorgeous.

Go ahead. Google it.

Though, be forewarned, the man spends a rather disconcerting amount of time in the pope's personal space.

...

*FLAIL.*

In other news, sitting here writing slash of the type that, more than likely, will have to be explained to some supreme diety somewhere down the road.

Drop me a line, plz. XD CONTAAAACT.

--EKB

]]> ~PriestSnatcher http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/25237624/ http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/25237624/ Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:28:28 PDT
In other news, I've been smacked rather violently by another Angels and Demons plot bunny. Can't say much at the moment, aside from the fact that one of my more current muses is going to royally kick my ASS for things I'm contemplating making him do.

...he scares me, this muse. o.o;

OH OH AND. This time, the camerlengo will be Patrick, rather than Carlo. XD

This name thing. I'm getting rather hung up on it. Maybe I should just call him Patcarlo and get over it. Lulz.

How are you peeps? Holla at yo gurl.

XOXO,
--EKB

]]> ~PriestSnatcher http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/25225831/ http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/25225831/ Tue, 09 Jun 2009 21:22:45 PDT
Randomly, I seemed to recall this bit in the movie version of Angels and Demons that states that the Dean of the College of Cardinals is not eligible for election to Pope, which is why Cardinal Strauss cannot be elected. Because he was supposedly in charge of the conclave. And I thought about it, and I was like, "WAIT A DAMN MINUTE, YES HE COULD HAVE."

Dude. JOSEPH FREAKIN' RATZINGER was the Dean of the College of Cardinals. And, uh, if I'm not mistaken...I'm puh-RETTY sure *he* was elected.

The fact that I remembered that is, you know, total geekery.

--OH, OH, I just checked the "Goofs and Errors" section on IMDB, and IT'S THERE. XDDD

WTF.

]]> ~PriestSnatcher http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/25186799/ http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/25186799/ Sun, 07 Jun 2009 20:11:43 PDT
Expounding on a conversation I had with one of you lovelies on here regarding Stellan Skarsgård in the role of younger!Father Merrin in Dominion: Prequel to the Exorcist.

I just have to say--first of all, pay no attention to that creepy possessed kid in the background. Secondly, I think I may be developing a wee crush. NOT ON THE POSSESSED KID. STFU.

That being said? [link]

GUHHHHUHUHUH OMG DEAR BABY JESUS. ><; This is becoming quite the problem with me here lately, I do believe.

I'm gonna go think proper thoughts while I soak in a bucket of cold water now.

Sweet dreams, kids.
--<3 Me

]]> ~PriestSnatcher http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/25162525/ http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/25162525/ Sat, 06 Jun 2009 13:42:13 PDT
I keep wanting to write like Dan Brown.

Just thought I'd share.

]]> ~PriestSnatcher http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/25132020/ http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/25132020/ Thu, 04 Jun 2009 19:32:40 PDT
THIS CONVERSATION IS NOT KOSHER. XD But that's how we roll around here.

Names have been dropped to protect the not-so-innocent.

Person A: OMG. LIKE...I WANT TO BE THE POPE FOR HALLOWEEN. 8D Or a cardinal. Or I could be the pope and someone else could be a cardinal and we could make out. XDDD

Person B: Haha, you *would* like that.

Person A: Why, yes. Yes, I would.

Person B: I could name at least 24 people who would either smack you on the head with bibles or shower you in holy water.

Person A: I'd like that too. I MEAN. Wait. You can't shower the pope in holy water. ...THE POPE WEARS WHITE. It'd be like a very, VERY inappropriate wet t-shirt contest.

...I totally said that, didn't I?

B is safe, I think. But A is totally going to hell. XD

In other news, I'M OFF TOMORROW. 8D YAAAAAY.

]]> ~PriestSnatcher http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/25033089/ http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/25033089/ Sat, 30 May 2009 12:39:18 PDT
So I started a Livejournal community. [link]

O_o

Roxie, I hope you don't mind that your unofficial title is "Her Grace Bishop Roxanna McKenna Graves McGregor."

Needs moar Irish? I totally think not.

Any and everyone here who's on Livejournal is absolutely welcome to join.

In other news, I stayed up until the wee asscrack hours of the morning, and am running on approximately 3 hours of sleep. My pulse is kinda fluttery, and I think I might be hallucinating. But that's okay, because I'm listening to Josh Groban, and Josh Groban makes everything all right.

YOU RAISE ME UUUUUUUP, SO I CAN STAND ON MOOOOOOOUNTAAAAAINS...

Sweet Lord almighty. I definitely need to go sit down somewhere.

Aaaaaanyhoo. I'm out, kids. Drop a line in, tell me what y'all got goin' on. 8D

Peace,
--Me

]]> ~PriestSnatcher http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/24997895/ http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/24997895/ Thu, 28 May 2009 13:36:24 PDT
Presently, I'm sitting here writing Chapter 4 of "The Devil's Due," and I had to pause and fact-check how long it would take a person to dig a grave by hand. Wondering, as it were, how many sane people would feel the need to ask that question. For the record, IT'S A PLOT DETAIL. O_o But, still, an odd one.

The more I think about it, the more I seem to realize that my Lord of Darkness muse is a great creative outlet for my own negativity. A benevolent force, if you will, but don't tell him that or he might go on strike.

Aaaaanyhoo.

In other news, I've been ordained.

--before you pick up your phones to warn the pope or something, allow me to explain. A newly-found friend of mine has started a DA group -- this one [link] to be precise-- and has named me an archbishop. I urge all of you to go check it out. It's just getting off the ground, but totally promises to be the most awesome thing since sliced bread.

Well, back to the old drawing board. Hope everyone's having a good week. Me, I just feel like all mankind is out to keep their finger on my jackass button until I snap. 8D Yaaaay.

Now, my children, go forth and sin no more. Or if you do, be sure to come on back and tell me, because I'm hearing confessions, as it were.

Peace,
--EKB

]]> ~PriestSnatcher http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/24944164/ http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/24944164/ Mon, 25 May 2009 14:05:22 PDT
The other day, I was trying to come up with a character for the epilogue at the end of this epic fanfic I'm working on. Consequently, the character I needed was a priest. Originally, he was only meant to have a small part and a cameo, and that would pretty much be it for him. Only, you know, this is my brain. And as I'm developing this character, the inevitable occurs, and I find myself attached. So I decide to keep him.

So now I have another muse who happens to be a priest. Add him to the cache of other muses who also happen to be priests, bishops, cardinals and the couple of popes thrown in there as well. I've got, like, an entire friggin' conclave in there. >>;

I was telling ~MissRoxieGraves that I feel like the crazy lady who collects cats. Instead of cats, though, I keep collecting clergy officials. I mean, what's one more, right?

And it got me thinking. How many priest muses do I HAVE? Original characters or otherwise? With that question in mind, mainly for my own sanity, I have decided to make a list of any character I've ever written about, who has any sort of association with the Catholic Church.
Sit back, because this is gonna be a longass list, I'm sure. >>;

+ Original Characters +
[From the INP Pope!Novel]
**Cardinal Primo Dominici/Pope Hadrian VII
**Cardinal Carlo Sandrini
**Cardinal Franz Lutzinger
**Cardinal Karolek Volodya
**Cardinal Matteo DiBenedetto
**Father Robin Caldwell
**Cardinal Vincenzio Batista

[From Other Works]
**Father John Taylor [Devils and Saints]
**Father David May [Devils and Saints]
**Father Gabriel Discala [Bradshaw's priest in 'The Devil's Due']

+ Characters Written in Fan Fiction Settings +
[Misc. Book/Movie Characters]
**Cardinal Rosario Parma [Day of Confession]
**Cardinal Nicola Marsciano [Day of Confession]
**Father Francis [Dominion: Prequel to the Exorcist]
**Father Lankaster Merrin [Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist, The Exorcist]
**Father Dyer [The Exorcist]
**Father Damien Karras [The Exorcist]
**Father Tomasz Zaleski [Karol: A Man Who Became Pope]

[Misc]
Since I've a strange mind, I'm going to have to go ahead and add Joseph Ratzinger (Yes, THAT one) and Pope JPII to this list, just because they've made more appearances in fiction I shouldn't be writing than is healthy. Also, the movie-ized version of Stefan Wyszynski (played by Lech Mackiewicz), who appears in some of my articles of fiction as a bishop (YES, IT'S AU NOW GTFO) who comes to visit Father Zaleski on occasion.

Aaaaaand count...

Total: 20.

I HAVE 20 cats ASSORTED MEMBERS OF THE CATHOLIC CLERGY LIVING IN MY basement BRAAAYN.

This isn't normal, is it? XD

Walk away. Just walk away. XD

]]> ~PriestSnatcher http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/24874184/ http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/24874184/ Thu, 21 May 2009 13:44:57 PDT
I ask you this, with the utmost respect, and the highest regard for your well-being.

Please, please, PLEASE. When the power goes out in the "office," do NOT go roaming the hallways in the dark. Yesterday, there was an incident that involved three popes and a cardinal running into the Lord of Darkness. No one was injured, but the author does consider this to be a close call. Please, in the event of power outage, REFRAIN from leaving your respective areas. Remain where you are until power is restored.

Thank you,
Management.

+ + + +

People, PLEASE tell me not to multitask. Currently, I'm working on Chapter 3 of Devil's Due, a revision project, and I've got unrelated slash on the brain

Also, I really, really, reeeally want to paint. Something. Dunno what, though.

*HEADDESK*

]]> ~PriestSnatcher http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/24844933/ http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/24844933/ Tue, 19 May 2009 18:23:14 PDT

1) What author do you own the most books by?
Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child. Hands down. I think I have at least 6 or 7 books by them. I have all of the Pendergast books except for ONE, the most recent, "Cemetery Dance." Come to think of it, I need to go pick that up... >>;

2) What book do you own the most copies of?
I usually only buy one copy of each book... Rarely do I buy a second one; usually then, it's to replace a stolen/damaged/missing copy of the same book. [Good answer. XD I second it.]

3) Did it bother you that both those questions ended with prepositions?
GASP AND SHOCK, HOW ARE YOU DO SUCH A THING. BLAPHEMER. SHUN THE NONBELIEVER. SHUUUUNNNNN.

--actually, I could give a shit. XD Just messin' with ya.

4) What fictional character are you secretly in love with?
Special Agent Aloysius X.L. Pendergast. If I were to ever meet him in person, I can guarantee that his general suaveness and badassery--and that Old Southern accent--would drop me to my knees.

5) What book have you read the most times in your life?
Still Life With Crows. My favorite Pendergast novel. I absolutely loooove the dynamic between him and Miss Swanson. XD

6) What was your favorite book when you were ten years old?
What the, I HAVE NO IDEA. Probably something about puppies. XD

7) What's the worst book you've read this past year?
UGH. "Takedown" by Brad Thor, because I swear to God, the way this read was as if Bill O'Reilly and Rick Santorum teamed up to write a book. Their main terrorist villain was a homosexual Islamic terrorist who abused children and kicked puppies. Look, I don't shove my Liberal beliefs into my literature and rub them in your face, and I'd appreciate it if you didn't shove your conservative ones in mine.

8) What is the best book you've read this past year?
Sex Lives of the Popes. 8D THANK YOU, DANI.

9) If you could force everyone you tagged to read one book, what would it be?
I didn't tag anyone. But I'd force everyone to read Day of Confession. Just because it has everything. Suspense, murder, intrigue, blackmail, terrorists, alleged affairs, naughty nuns, and a ridiculously attractive cardinal. XD

10) Who deserves to win the next Nobel Prize for literature?
I have no bloody idea.

11) What book would you most like to see made into a movie?
MINE. XD

12) What book would you least like to see made into a movie?
More than I can count. XD

13) Describe your weirdest dream involving a writer, book, or literary character.
Once, I had this dream that Agent Pendergast and I teamed up with Jack Bauer to stop an alien terrorist attack on the United States.

...WHAT. I'd just watched 'Independence Day.'

DON'T JUDGE ME.

14) What is the most lowbrow book you've read as an adult?
I've no idea.

15) What is the most difficult book you've ever read?
"An Assault on Reason." Because it scared the hell out of me.

16) Do you prefer the French or the Russians?
Rather fond of both, really.

17) Roth or Updike?
Not familiar with either on a regular basis.

18) David Sedaris or David Eggers?
See above.

19) Shakespeare, Milton or Chaucer?
Shakespeare.

20) Austen or Elliot?
See 17 and 18.

21) What is the biggest or most embarrassing gap in your reading?
I have a couple of embarrassing romance novels. XD

22) What is your favorite novel?
Day of Confession ties with Still Life With Crows.

23) Play?
Hmmm. Rather fond of Julius Caesar by Shakespeare.

24) Short Story?
The Masque of the Red Death. I remember that one vividly from literary class.

25) Work of non-fiction?
Sex Lives of the Popes. XD Gooooood times.

26) Who is your favorite writer?
I don't have just one. Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child, Thomas Harris, Stephen King, Allan Folsom and Al Gore to name a few.

27) Who is the most overrated writer alive today?
Stephenie Meyers. MEIN GOTT STEPHENIE FUCKING MEYERS. [Amen. Hallelujah. I'm keeping your answer.]

28) What is your desert island book?
That's a tough one. As long as I have Pendergast, I'm a happy girl. 8D

29) And ... what are you reading right now?
Angels and Demons. You know, after I saw the movie. LOL

]]> ~PriestSnatcher http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/24796980/ http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/24796980/ Sun, 17 May 2009 01:08:10 PDT
Oh, right. Because I'm, in the words of Bradshaw, crazier than a rat in a tin shithouse. That being said, here's another fandom meme type thing. Not tagging anyone, but if you wanna, do it. XD

+ + + + +

Which fandom is...

The one who seduced you and fucked you over and broke your heart in a million pieces and laughed about it: Sweet Lord. I try to avoid those types of things. XD I honestly don't know. If American Idol doesn't turn out the way I want it to this year, than that will be my default answer. LOL

The old flame you don't see very often any more but whom you still really enjoy getting together with for a few drinks and maybe a pleasant nostalgic romp in the sheets: Hmm, 24. XD I was a lot more involved with the fandom last season, when Assad was sorta co-starring alongside Jack. Even if he did get blown up trying to save Wayne Palmer, Jack/Assad is still one of my main OTP's, and I will continue to write fanfic in which terribly AU plots keep the pairing alive. Dammit.

The mysterious dark gothy one whom you used to sit up with talking until 3 a.m. at weird coffeehouses and with whom you were quite smitten until you realized he really was fucking crazy: OMG, CAN I PICK A CHARACTER INSTEAD OF A FANDOM? XD Probably The Exorcist. Because priests making out with priests can only go so far.

The one you spent a whole weekend in bed with and who drank up all your liquor, and whom you'd still really like to fuck again although you're relieved he doesn't actually live in town: LOL. TALLADEGA NIGHTS. XD SO MUCH WIN. I don't write much TN fic, but when I do, it's always fun, and I certainly don't rule out writing more in the future.

The steady: Hmm. Probably WWF/WWE. One of my first fandoms, and one I've been able to sort of stick by and keep returning to, no matter where else my brain might stray. I have particular muses that I have my loyalties to, some more so than others. >>; Anyone who's read any of my rants here knows which ones have the most pull with me. Heh.

The alluring strangers whom you've flirted with at parties but have never gotten really serious with: Scrubs. I can watch the show and read the fic every now and again, but it isn't something I'm fanatically devoted to in terms of fandom activity.

The one you hang out with and have vague fantasies about maybe having a thing with but ultimately you're just good buddies 'cause the friendship is there but the chemistry ain't: House. XD

The one your friends keep introducing you to and who seems like a hell of a cool guy except it's never really gone anywhere: Supernatural. I've watched it a couple of times, and it's pretty rad, but it's not something I follow religiously.

The one who's slept with all your friends, and you keep looking at him and thinking, "him? how the hell did he land all these cool babes?": HARRY FREAKIN' POTTER. SERIOUSLY.

The one your friend has fallen for like a ton of bricks and whom she keeps babbling to you about on the phone for hours, and you'd be happy for her except you just know it's going to end badly: That would apply to pretty much anyone I know who reads Twilight. Just ask ~MissRoxieGraves how I feel about glittery vampires. It just ain't right.

+ + +

Should get off this thing and go to sleep now. >>;

Until next time, take care of yourselves, and each other.

Stay classy,
--EKB

]]> ~PriestSnatcher http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/24693902/ http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/24693902/ Sun, 10 May 2009 20:18:59 PDT
Pick one of your fandoms, and answer the following questions. Tag 5 people to do the same.

I pick WWE, because it appears to be my fandom of choice at present.

1. The first character I fell in love with: PSH. This guy. XD [link]

2. The character I never expected to love as much as I do now: Bradshaw/JBL. In terms of fic-writing, he's in the top ranks of my muses, and I never would have dreamed he'd be like...my number 2. XD

3. The character everyone else loves that I don’t: Hate to say it. It's a tie between CM Punk and Jeff Hardy. Dear fangirls, I SAID I WAS SORRY. ><;

4. The character I love that everyone else hates: JBL. XD

5. The character I would shag anytime: Now, do you REALLY need to ask? [link] Guhhuh. >>;

6. The character I'd want to be like: Hm. Beth Phoenix. I'd love to be gorgeous and able to kick somebody's ass at the drop of a hat.

7. The character I'd slap: Edge. AKA "Turd Muffin." He's got it coming.

8. A pairing that I love: Undertaker/Bradshaw owns my soul.

9. A pairing that I despise: Puh-robably Edge/Vickie because watching them make out on TV mades me want to yak.

10. Favorite character: If you have to ask by now, I really haven't been as blatantly obvious as I should have been.

11. What are my five favorite things about the fandom?
The mindless entertainment factor. Scantily clad buff dudes. Randy Orton. Silly commentary. Beth Phoenix. Catfights. Puppies! I think that's more than five.

12. What are my five least favorite things about the fandom.
Vickie Guerrero and her "EXCUSE ME!!!". Edge. The lack of drama-filled storylines. No more JBL. And the sad, SAD lack of gimmicks these days.

13. Who are my five favorite characters? Undertaker, Bradshaw/JBL, HHH, Beth Phoenix, Randy Orton.

14. Who are my five least favorite characters?
Edge, Edge, Edge, Edge and Edge. End of story.

15. What are my five favorite pairings? Undertaker/Bradshaw, Triple H/JBL, JBL/HBK, Orton/HHH, HBK/HHH.

16. What are my five least favorite pairings? Oh, dear. Hmmm. Jeff Hardy/Mary Sue. Undertaker/Mary Sue. Glamarella. XD Edge/Vickie. Insert one more pairing here, because I can't think of anything else. XD

17. Which character are you most like? You tell me. XD

18. What is my deep, dark fandom secret? I've written Khali/Ranjin Singh before.

ALL RIGHT. Off to bed with me. XD Catch you cats on the flip side.

--EKB

]]> ~PriestSnatcher http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/24501739/ http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/24501739/ Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:32:08 PDT
Evening, kids. EKB here, reporting live from the dungeon with my co-host, the Lord of Darkness. I--we. We have good news, and news that...could, very well, be bad. As far as the welfare of certain other muses is concerned, anyway.

Beware. Spoilers for my plots abound.

The good news is, with my Lord of Darkness muse [who I now thank for taking over my brain], I may have finally overcome my roadblock to the ending of "The Devil's Due," AKA the epic tale of doom involving John Bradshaw Layfield, the Lord of Darkness, and the payment of one soul. Early one morning, while I was daydreaming, it came to me. The perfect ending, under the perfect circumstances.

The bad news is, my dearest Bradshaw muse may have to take one for the team on this one.

Sometimes, I have mental discussions and debates with my muses during the drafting processes. It seems to help things along. The following is the general basis of conversation with the Lord of Darkness.

* * * *

LOD: Look. I know you're frustrated by this. This hasn't exactly been any sort of picnic for me, either.

EKB: There's got to be something we're missing with this, Taker. Seriously. But I keep getting to this point in the plot, and it just falls flat. Like--like I don't know what you want to *do* with this situation.

LOD: I understand.

EKB: There's just no way out of this plot. I can keep writing the two of you in circles, keep Bradshaw captive in his dream-dungeon till the break of dawn, but eventually, this has got to end. And you, Taker. You have to be the one to end it.

LOD: I am an ultimate means to an end, my dear. I assure you. I believe I have an out for you. But it comes with a price, I'm afraid.

EKB: What are you asking?

LOD: Indulge me. I can give you the ending that you want. But you have to give me the reins, and let me do it on my own terms. I'm asking you to step out of your comfort zone, and allow me to take control of this. And when the time comes, you must look the other way.

EKB: ...

LOD: Seriously, I mean it. You're gonna need to look away. It's not going to be pretty.

EKB: ...what are you going to do...?

LOD: Miss Bradshaw, you do believe that plot is the most important thing, correct?

EKB: Well, sure, I--

LOD: And sacrifices must be made for the sake of plot, don't you agree?

EKB: Of course. --wait, what are you saying? O_o

LOD: I'm going to need to sacrifice Bradshaw.

EKB: --WHAT?!! You want me to--*blinkBLINK* You want me to axe one of my own muses?!

LOD: No. *I* want to axe one of your muses. All I ask is your consent.

EKB: --you can't honestly expect me to let you OFF Bradshaw, do you?!

LOD: My dear, I'm not giving you a choice. I'm telling you it needs to be done. It *must* be done. And I must be the one to do it. Your hands shall remain clean.

EKB: ...

LOD: Oh, come now. It's not as if he's going to STAY dead. I mean, characters die and come back in the next *chapter.* For crying out loud, you watch 24, don't you? Let me do this for you, and I promise. You will not be disappointed.

EKB: Fine. But you'd better make it work.

LOD: Naturally. See you in your nightmares, love.

EKB: Somehow, I don't doubt that I will.

* * * *

So, there you are. Bradshaw's ultimate end? Sacrificed in his dream-dungeon by the Lord of Darkness. I've heard that if you die in your dreams, you die in real life. I don't know how much truth that holds, if any. But the prospect will most certainly be addressed.

How do I feel about even semi-offing a character? I don't know. I've never done it before. o.O But I suppose if it's necessary...

Hm. I suppose I have a subconscious decision to make.

Or, rather, someone has a subconscious decision to make *for* me.

Things that make you go, "Hmm."

Anyhoo. Suppose that's all for now.

American Idol results in 30! 8D Goooo, Adam!

Peace, homies.
--EKB

]]> ~PriestSnatcher http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/24467551/ http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/24467551/ Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:10:40 PDT
Greetings, friends. Eva here, reporting live from the bunker. Though I'm still pleasantly confined to this comfortable dungeon here within my mind, somewhere. I'm alive and well, though I must say. These plot bunnies? Will be the death of me. No lie.

Stiiiiill working on epic!fic of epic!doom. My progress has been slightly delayed, however, by the fact that more and more plot bunnies of a Ministry persuasion seem to keep cropping up. It is spring, after all.

Things are getting hectic.

Somewhere in this crowded file cabinet I call my brain, there are currently three incarnations of Bradshaw (JUSTIN HAWK OMGWTF?!!) and four incarnations--scratch that--FIVE incarnations of The Undertaker. Here's hoping they don't all run into one another in the hallway.

*headdesk*

And thus ends this short transmission, friends.

]]> ~PriestSnatcher http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/24436656/ http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/24436656/ Sat, 25 Apr 2009 22:49:36 PDT
Good evening, patrons. I was asked to come here and make a statement on behalf of Miss Bradshaw, who is currently in my service and cannot be disposed as of the moment.

For those of you wondering, she's here: [link] WAIT, NO. I MEAN.

I mean, she's in a safe, secure and undisclosed location. And I say "secure" because only I KNOW WHERE IT IS, BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHA *cough* One that cannot be revealed at this point in time.

If you've any questions to ask her, please direct them through me, and I will see that they are answered. Or, if there is something you wish to ask me, I am here as well. As I am always--lurking in the shadows, a thief in the night pursuing your mortal soul.

Well, I must go. I've much work to go, and Randy Orton isn't going to give himself nightmares.

Sincerest Regards,
Your Friendly Neighborhood Lord of Darkness [link]

]]> ~PriestSnatcher http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/24304641/ http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/24304641/ Sat, 18 Apr 2009 09:07:43 PDT the Undertaker's Dungeon of Pain secure and undisclosed location.

Miss Bradshaw has appointed the Lord of Darkness as her acting agent and legal executor, and wishes to stress that any communications he may or not make on her behalf more than likely do not reflect her own views and/or opinions.

The Lord of Darkness wishes to stress that, if one does not agree with his views and/or opinions, then you may kindly REST...IN...PEEEEEACE.

Miss Bradshaw will return to sanity and her own mind soon.

In the meantime, please enjoy the following video.

[link]

Thank you, and as always, drive safe, kids.

]]> ~PriestSnatcher http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/24281647/ http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/24281647/ Thu, 16 Apr 2009 20:47:37 PDT
[On a stage somewhere in the author's mind, the lights dim. A lone spotlight comes to the center of the stage, where the host stands, microphone in hand.]

Ryan Seacrest: Good evening, America, and welcome to our program! Tonight, we're coming to you LIVE from Eva K. Bradshaw's brain. I am your host, Ryan Seacrest. Before we begin, I'd like to introduce our panel of celebrity muses. First off, from Death Valley, weighing in at--more than two of me would ever weigh in a lifetime, he is the Lord of Darkness, give it up for The Undertaker!

[crowd applause]

Taker: [Rolls eyes back in head. Lightning strikes three times, taking out a back audience row.]

Ryan: All right, we'll just pretend that didn't happen. Our second muse hails from Sweetwater, Texas--[is handed a cue card]--I'm sorry, from New York City--[Stops. Looks at guy in cowboy hat and snakeskin boots, then at the limo with steer horns parked at the side of the stage.] I'm sorry, REALLY? New York City?

JBL: JUST MAKE THE DAMN INTRODUCTION, SON!

Ryan: Fine. From New York City, he is the self-made millionaire and an undisputed Wrestling God, let's hear it for John Bradshaw Layfield!

[Crowd Boos]

JBL: [stands up] I! QUIT! [storms off stage. Author grabs him by the arm and drags him back.] --Dammit. [yells at audience] YOU PEOPLE MAKE ME SICK. --sweetie, I asked for lemon in this ice water.

Ryan: ...and as always, author Eva K. Bradshaw is here. Eva, welcome.

EKB: Always a pleasure, Ryan.

Ryan: Well, Eva, obviously, there's something terribly awry going down with your most recent plot, otherwise we wouldn't all be here inside your head in this fake television atmosphere. I mean, you only do stuff like this when your muses are driving you batshit insane, right?

EKB: That is correct, Ryan.

JBL: Hah! You got that right! This girl is 100% certifiable. She's crazier than a rat in a tin shithouse.

EKB: WHAT does that MEAN?! Is that a Texas thing?

JBL: See. She's in denial.

Taker: This isn't some kinda intervention, is it?

Ryan: Maybe.

Taker: [Looking into camera] Hello, America. I am the Lord of Darkness. And I'm addicted to sadomasochistic--

EKB: ALL RIGHT TAKER DAMMIT. ><; That's not the issue right now.

Taker: You wanna meet me in your office after this?

EKB: ...nothing could be more painful than this...

Ryan: If you're just joining us, we're here with authors whose muses are completely out of control. Center stage, we have E.K. Bradshaw, along with her muses, The Undertaker and JBL. Eva, why don't you tell us a little bit about what's going on here in your head?

EKB: Well, it all started sometime last week. I was in the middle of a big revision-type writing project I've been trying to finish, when I was...Ryan, I was derailed.

Ryan: By whom?

[Undertaker scoots his chair closer to Eva, places a hand none-too-friendly on her shoulder.]

Eva: Eh HEH. I can't say.

Undertaker: Now, you just do this just like we rehearsed, and I promise I won't beat Bradshaw's ass after this is over.

Eva: Yes, Taker.

JBL: [throws up hands] Now, see, why do y'all always have to be bringing me into these things? They always do this, Ryan! Always!

Ryan: We'll speak to Mr. Layfield here in a moment. Eva, please continue.

Eva: Anyway, I'm sitting here minding my own business, you know. Hammering away on this project and actually making some progress, when HE walks in-[looks at Taker] and just...completely...[stops] Ryan, I'm sorry. He's got a riding crop in his hand, and at this point, I'm not entirely sure I don't want him to use it.

Taker: [evil smirk]

[Cut to commercial break. REAL quick like. When we return, Eva has moved her chair to the far right, placing an unnerved-looking JBL between herself and the sadomasochistic Undertaker.]

JBL: Dammit, I don't like this. >>;

Taker: You better get used to it, boy.

Eva: GUYS. ><; As I was saying, Ryan, mid-project, Taker pretty much walks in like he owns the place, and commands my attention. And I don't mean to point fingers or anything, but he *always* does that. *Every* time. *Every* dealing I have with him is more or less on his terms.

Ryan: Taker, how would you describe your terms when dealing with the author?

Taker: My terms are do what I say, and I damn well mean now.

Ryan: Eva, you just take this? Why?

Taker: Because she can't say no to me.

JBL: Well, look at you. I can't imagine a person alive in their right mind who'd want to piss you off.

Ryan: Is that why you let him take control?
~PriestSnatcher http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/24191880/ http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/24191880/ Sat, 11 Apr 2009 23:38:42 PDT
Second of all, I have FINALLY. SUCCEEDED. In compiling an Undertaker/JBL fanmix-y playlist sort of thing. I've been meaning to put this whole thing together for a good while now, and for some reason, I'm just now getting to it at random. But it is done, thankfully, and if anyone wants to check it out, it's here: [link] Feel free to download if you wanna.

Basically, it's a fantastic musical ode to all the ways that 'Taker totally holds Bradshaw's soul in the deepest, darkest recesses of his back pocket--and sometimes, he takes it out. Messes with it. You know, taunts Bradshaw with it a little. But mostly, he just sits on it. Because it's his, and Bradshaw ain't getting it back.

....

No, don't ask.

Usually, my muses and/or pairings run in cycles. You know, taking turns. A flavor of the month, if you will. Not my Undertaker muse. No. He comes and goes as he pleases. Sometimes, he'll just show up in the middle of something else entirely and demand my full attention because he knows he can get it. When he waltzes in, everybody else clears right the hell out. It's an odd phenomenon, really.

Something to think about, I suppose.

Anyhoo. You kids have fun out there. Stay safe crossing the streets and whatnot.

Toodles,
--EKB

]]> ~PriestSnatcher http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/23981674/ http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/23981674/ Tue, 31 Mar 2009 07:56:04 PDT
Full story here: [link]

Due to the fact that I'm going to be blazed out of my mind on painkillers and muscle relaxers most of the week, it goes without saying that my presence here will be limited. You know, if anybody gives two shits, which I'm sure most of you don't. Anyway, as I stated in said entry, just thought I'd update y'all while I was at least moderately coherent.

I'm off. Toodles, kids.

XOXO,
--EKB

]]> ~PriestSnatcher http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/23902811/ http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/23902811/ Thu, 26 Mar 2009 15:51:19 PDT [link] are what haunt my dreams lately.

It burns.

No, really. It does.

This week has been completely insane. You know the kind of weeks you have where, you're so brain-tired, you kinda don't remember the days passing seperately? Yeah, that's kinda where I am. I think it was all downhill from the 12-hour day I worked on Tuesday due to an emergency laporotomy. Consequently, my day off tomorrow should come as a relief.

Anyway. I suppose I'll be getting off this thing now. Maybe I'll go write some fluff in an attempt to take my mind off my worries. Even though it probably won't work.

Friends, this is the sound of my head cracking against my desk. Repeatedly.

Toodles, all.
--EKB

ETA: 7:02 PM--Deleted that bit about the dog. She produced. All is well in the world.

]]> ~PriestSnatcher http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/23767764/ http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/23767764/ Wed, 18 Mar 2009 17:08:11 PDT
1. I'm a closet metalhead. I love old metal, back when it was good. My favorite band of all time is Metallica, followed closely by Skid Row in second, and, of course, Motorhead.

2. I'm not Catholic, but I have an odd interest in Catholicism and the inner-workings of the Church/the Vatican. Also, I have a strange obsession with popes. If I ever went to Rome, I'd want to give Ratzi Pope Bennie a big hug. XD

3. I'm addicted to scented candles. Mainly earthy, woodsy scents, or musky, masculine scents. I also like seasonal candles during the holidays--spicy, cinnamon-y scents for harvest time, pine and such for Christmas time. If it's Christmas, darn it, I want it to smell like spruce and happy. >>;

4. I love chai. Any kind of chai. Warm chai, cold chai. Plain spiced chai with sweetener, chai with milk, frozen chai, iced chai. Take your pick. Put it in front of me, and you'll be my best friend. XD

5. I--I--I HAVE A PRIEST FETISH. *flails* There. I'm out. It's out there, and I feel better and I AM NOT ASHAMED. ><;;;

6. The above being said, I'm somewhat slightly dismayed to have to admit that I find younger!Cardinal Ratzinger downright, disturbingly attractive, and I cannot for the life of me imagine what a regular day at a parish that he hung around at would be like if I was anywhere near it. Confession? Difficult, I'd say. And I don't think I could hop in a confessional knowing he was on the other side of the curtain. ... I. AM NOT. ASHAMED. ><;;;;;;;;;

7. I have a secret musical soft spot for Josh Groban and Il Divo. Yeah, yeah. STFU. 8P

8. I believe in God. I do. Lately, I've been speaking to him through prayer on a regular basis, and consider myself to have rediscovered my faith. However, I do not consider myself any sort of denominational Christian. Just one who believes in the Creator, and the sacrifice that his one son made for us.

* * * *

In other news, it's Wednesday. Christ, it feels like it should be later in the week than that. ><;

Whyyyy.

]]> ~PriestSnatcher http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/23699824/ http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/23699824/ Sat, 14 Mar 2009 18:45:53 PDT [link]

So, today I bought the book and discovered that there's to be a movie, and I decidedly MUST see it. If for nothing else, than for Ewan McGregor in a cassock.

Have to admit, though. The plot IS intriguing.

Currently stalling on a plot I really should NOT be writing. More updates if I'm not struck by lightning first.

Peace,
--Me

]]> ~PriestSnatcher http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/23680233/ http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/23680233/ Fri, 13 Mar 2009 16:40:22 PDT <;;;;;

~Pitfalling, you know exactly what I mean by this.

...Dude, Ratzinger's gonna be PISSED. XD

]]> ~PriestSnatcher http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/23674721/ http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/23674721/ Fri, 13 Mar 2009 11:15:22 PDT
The dog's just laying outside my door, like, three feet from me, and I just--GAH. I don't know what she ate.

Now that I've got the TMI section of this entry out of the way, what's new with all of you?

Not too much going on here. You know, the usual. Today's my day off, so I'm sitting here working on one of my revision pieces--and OH, OH I got my Ability software in the mail yesterday. 8D Much rejoicing was done.

Something odd I have noticed as of late would be that I've been having some REALLY weird dreams lately. Some of you might remember the jacked-up dreams I had when I had a cold, dreams I thought were just drug-induced insanity and whatnot. Apparently not, because those sort of dreams have kinda persisted off and on here recently.

My most recent dream is here. [link]

According to some dream dictionary, seeing a Pope in your dreams alludes to the fact that you're in touch with your spiritual side, and that you're secure in your faith. A friend of mine interpreted BXVI as personification of the Catholic Church, stuck in the dark ages, and that I want to lead the Church into this century. "Either that," she says, "or you're just turned on by old, asexual men in robes."

I'm not going to give a yea or nay on that one at this time.

At any rate. If any of you would like to take a crack at analyzing that, feel free. Be my guest. I'd love to know what the hell y'all think it means.

Apparently, I've been Pope'd. Consequently, I now have Ratzinger on the brain. >>;

Schtop it, or you'll go blind.

Back to work, kiddies.

XOXO,
--Me

]]> ~PriestSnatcher http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/23629189/ http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/23629189/ Tue, 10 Mar 2009 15:45:51 PDT
In other news, I've this meme, ganked from =danirat.

Pick ANY character of mine and I will tell you their:

01. Full name
02. Best friend
03. Sexuality
04. Favorite color
05. Relationship status
06. Ideal mate
07. Turn-ons
08. Last sexual experience
09. Favorite food
10. Crushes
11. Favorite music
12. Biggest fear
13. Biggest fantasy
14. Quirks in bed
15. Bad habits
16. Biggest regret
17. Best kept secrets
18. Last thought
19. Worst sexual/romantic experience
20. Biggest insecurity

G'head. Hit me.

*shifty look* Someone call on Carlo.

Cardinal Sandrini: LEAVE. ME. OUT OF THIS. >>;

In other news, my ongoing dramas with GhettoShop Ability Photopaint may finally be coming to a close.

Let me explain.

For the past few years, I've used a certain program, Ability Photopaint, for most of my digital coloring and work. For the duration of said years, I've used an old version (2002) of the software that someone gave to me, one that was somewhat prone to glitches, random shutdowns, errors and the like. But I continued using it because, for the most part, it worked, I liked the effects, and I didn't feel like breaking down and spending extra money on another graphics editor type thing.

When I got my new computer, and upgraded to Vista, my old Photopaint simply ceased to work.

So I set about the Internets, scouring various sites for a free version, which I miraculously found.

Or so I thought.

After about a month of using the software I downloaded, I noticed this small, teeny print at the bottom of the screen that said something along the lines of "37 days left." Upon closer examination, this software that I downloaded that was "FULL VERSION FREE! FREEWARE! ALL YOURS! WHEE!" was actually a 90 DAY TRIAL.

My reaction was something along the lines of, "FECK! ARSE! DRINK! DOWN WITH THIS SORT OF THING!"

Careful, now.

Long story short, I broke down and went to the Ability website and purchased the Ability graphics suite, which is currently en route to my house via U.S. Mail.

So I'm out of about 40 bucks. Not a huge loss. And the newer versions of the software that I tried (ha) work a whole hell of a lot better than their prototype version that I'd used forever and a day. I'm actually pretty excited. But then again, it doesn't take much to amuse me.

Aaaaanyhoo. Tuesday, people.

*headdesk*

I'll be around.

]]> ~PriestSnatcher http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/23557384/ http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/23557384/ Fri, 06 Mar 2009 13:33:28 PST
In any event, this would be mine.

My life has led me down the road that's so uncertain
And now I am left alone and I am broken,
Trying to find my way, trying to find the faith that's gone

This time I know that you are holding all the answers
I'm tired of losing hope and taking chances,
On roads that never seem to be the ones that bring me home

Give me a revelation, show me what to do
Cause I've been trying to find my way, I haven't got a clue
Tell me should I stay here, or do I need to move
Give me a revelation
I've got nothing without you
I've got nothing without you

Every so often, I feel like I have a lapse, and then a resurgence of faith, for whatever reason. It's not so much a question of belief, per se. I've done all that stuff before, and I'm pretty sure I know where I stand for the most part. In principle, of course. It's just--

Okay. Refrain from throwing things at me, here.

Lately, I've been doing a lot of praying. And believe me, if there's ever a time where I needed to do a lot of praying, it's now. There are so many questions I can't answer for myself, and I know there's someone above me who can, who knows, who can show me those answers and let me figure them out for myself, and I know who he is.

I admit, I have strayed. In the past, there's always been some monumental event that has drawn me back to this particular path. This time, however, I've sorta...found my way back on my own.

I feel more inspired right now than I have in a long time. It seems like there's a reason to this life, like maybe it's not just the same old humdrum thing where I float through day after day without much thought or objective. There's something going on, someone telling me I'm here for a reason. I'm not just *here.* Things are clearer to me now than they have been in years, and I feel like I'm in a good place.

I can't describe the way I've been feeling lately. When I think about it, it's exhilarating. I feel giddy on the inside. I don't understand it, but I believe in whatever force has conspired to make me feel this way. And the reason I'm saying this here, to all of you--even though I'm sure you're all sitting here reading this and thinking I'm either drunk or on crack or something--is because I need to say it. I need to tell somebody. If I could find words to describe this feeling I have, I'd shout it from the rooftops.

Even if the words were just as simple as, "So there's this amazing guy who gave his life to save my soul, and He loves me."

Everything and nothing makes sense to me right now. XD I can't think of anymore to say. The sky is way too blue, and this world just keeps spinning around.

Peace, homies.
--EKB

]]> ~PriestSnatcher http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/23475110/ http://PriestSnatcher.deviantart.com/journal/23475110/ Sun, 01 Mar 2009 17:11:29 PST
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First, I was like, "Hm?" Then, I was like, "OH WHUT." And then I kinda sniffled like a little girl a little bit.

Okay, a lot.

Ahshdjkashdjkasdj. *flail*

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Am sitting here typing out a Story of Unrequited Romantic Fluff. And now I'm all wibbly.

Franz could still remember the way the first rays of dawn had broken through the stained-glass windows, seemingly a blessing from God on that promising morning. There had been no words at the time to express the ways he loved Karol.

Standing beside him today, he found there still were none.

GAH, GUYS. TISSUES. ><;;;

I'll be fine. Back to the drawing board.

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Then I sat down at the computer, and spent a few minutes browsing items on a discount Catholic merchandise website. No, do NOT ask me why.

At some point, I look down at my cup of coffee and realize it's only half-full, which is odd. Because I hadn't recalled drinking it so quickly. "Bummer," I think, as I grab the cup and head to the kitchen to refill my cup. I top off my mug, add liberal amounts of creamer and return to the desk. I take another sip of my newly-refreshed coffee, and think to myself, "FUCK, that's STOUT." I think nothing of it.

At this moment, my dog grabs my attention by jumping into my bed, and I'm forced to glance over at my bedside table.

Sitting on my table is my blue mug of coffee, completely full. And as I look down at the also-full cup of coffee in front of me, panic washes over me as I realize that the cup in front of me must have been the half-full cup of stagnant coffee my mother had left on my computer desk from THE DAY BEFORE. Now my stomach is churning, and I can't help feeling the repercussions of this blunder are going to be painful and inconvenient.

MORON. ><;;;

Aaaanyway. It's come to my attention that tomorrow is the last day of February. In response to that, let it be known that I proclaim on this day before the last day of February, that there is, indeed, a God. And damn to the depths whatever madmad decided to make February "Discount Dental Month" in the veterinary profession, because he's made my life this month an exhausting, living hell with very few lunch breaks. Monday was absoulutely exhausting. Tuesday was worse. Wednesday was lilke Monday, and yesterday was like Tuesday only worse. The fact that I can even keep days straight is a feat in itself.

But anyhoo.

Stiiiiill continuing with this whole "revision" project, which only seems to grow and grow in magnitude as it goes on. Apparently, I've decided that the whole rehashing process is no longer limited to writing--there are also some deviations on here that I'd like to revisit. You know, because there comes a time that you look back on your early work and go, "Jesus Christ Almighty FUCK, I could not draw/write for SHIT. I gotta fix this crap." Which is pretty much what I'm doing.

I suppose I should be going now, if I think I'm going to accomplish anything at all. I've drawings to re-scan. And stuff. >>;

I'll be around, kids. Happy Friday! ^.^

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I LOL'ed.

This week has been insane so far. I'm already pooped, and it's only Tuesday. Oy. ><;

Revision project is going well, though it seems to be expanding itself as I progress. Could be dangerous.

Schtop it, or you'll go blind. Seriously, folks.

And on another note, I simply must reference that somewhere.

Peace, kids. I'm out.

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In other news, I've undertaken a giant revision project, and rehashing some of the crap I've written in the recent past to re-submit in places. You know, because it's pretty much crap. As of the moment, I'm kinda refraining from starting on anything new. Though, on the other hand, some of the stuff I've written is being revised to the point of almost being an entirely new piece. I don't know. We'll see how it all turns out.

Currently, I'm tackling revision on an old story of mine, entitled "Memento." It was a bitch the first seven times I wrote and re-wrote it, so this time shouldn't be any different. Good times, kids.

Anyhoo. Happy Weekend-Time, everyone! Just thought I'd drop a line in.

Peace,
--EKB

ETA--4:51 PM: It's official, I've finally found a first-person perspective muse wordier than you-know-who.

Apologies, my Austrian friend. It would appear you've been bested by a true Bavarian.

PS: I'll be around, people. If anyone feels like hitting me up on MSN or dropping me a "Hey, how the hell are ya," note, feel free to do so.

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*DIES.*

President Whitmore: *distraught* I saw...its thoughts. I saw what they're planning to do.

Aliens: ***RICKROLL!***

President Whitmore: *intense* Nuke 'em. Let's NUKE THE BASTARDS.

ET: Hooooome. >>;

Major Whatsisname: Shoot the FUCK out of ET like 3240983204294328 times*

President Whitmore: *looks intense and walks away*

They butchered the HELL out of his speech at the end, too. Kinda made me wince a little. "We will be united in persecution of the world. We will be fighting for our right to persecute mankind. WE WILL NOT LIVE ON. WE WILL NOT SURVIVE. TODAY, WE *DIE.* ....we're gay."

"--YOU SUCK!"

The rest was gold.

General: They're preparing to fire their primary weapon.

Aliens: **RICKROLL**

Pres. Whitmore: JESUS! ><;

In other news, while watching those random scenes at the end, I noticed that Bill Pullman has a hell of an intense gaze, there. I'm a sucker for intense gazes, as you might know. >>;

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Edited to Add: That was a terribly unflattering potrayal up there. So here's the original version of President Whitmore's "go get 'em" speech at the end of ID4. I felt I had to redeem the man.

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I'd vote for him. >>;

Aaaaanyhoo.

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Ever wondered which fictional movie presidents would make a top 10 list? If you have, here's your answer. XD

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Was rather pleased myself with my personal favorite Fictional!Prez being #2. Suave bastard. You know you wanna vote the SHIT outta that bitch.

Aaaaanyhoo, should be in bed now. >>; Yeah.

Toodles, kids.
--Me

PS: CHANGE HAS COME!

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