Okay, something obviously inspires the fanfics that we authors write. For me, most of the time, it's music. Music and I are like Bella and Edward, we get all pouty and catatonic when we're not around each other.

What inspires your fanfics, campers?

For example, my very first fanfic was inspired by the song I'm So Sick by Flyleaf. I've attempted and failed many different kinds of historical fics because I'm a history geek.

Let's share our inspirations. :)

Howdy Campers!!

I'm kinda moody...sometimes I'm friendly and social...other times I'm emo and feeling a bit like Eeyore so I retreat to my little corner under my desk.  But today is a GOOD day and I've been screwing around on Twitter all morning!!  Plus I'm totally HIGH on coffee right now.

TELL ME SOMETHING FUNNY!

I've got a funny for you...

READ THIS>>>

MIDNIGHT SON OF A BIOTCH

by our very own VIP greeengoldfish.

It's hilar.  It made my spittle my coffee.  It's only 2 chappies in, but maybe if enough of us harass her, she'll write more...and SOON. idk idk

Also... I found this mildly amusing...

And then there's this....

ROB totally wants to kiss me here....

(and do other things that I won't mention in polite company)

Enjoy!

Oh and before I forget... Punkfarie and I are gonna do a WC tonight around 9 or 10 (EST).

JOIN US!!! 

It'll be fun, I'll probably be drunk and will write like 48 words, but THEY WILL BE 48 BRILLIANT WORDS (not really)

PM one of us your gchat and we'll send you an invite once it starts.... and I'll probably be twittering that shit like a lunatic.

Ok, I came late to the party, and Poughkeepsie had already been removed when I found it, but Mrs.TheKing kindly left a few teaser chapters lying about. Just enough for me to notice it was well-written, interesting, unique and long! My curiosity is piqued!!!! (sp?) I realize it is unlikely that anyone has it saved, but if you do, I'd love to read it. otherwise, anyone want to tell me about it???? Anyone? Bueller?

 No, this is not a multi-person relationship.  

It's this website.  I am guessing a lot of you know how to use it.

I do not. I've never needed to.  But I want to try something now and I am clueless.  

How do I get started? Anything I neeeeed to know? Anything I should avoid?  Can I make it work for me even though I am artistically challenged? I mean, A LOT?

Help? 

For your time:

OR

Through out this week there has been a lot going on in the world. So fellow campers im asking you what this week has dazzled, amused, and terrified you. To start off here's mine:

Dazzled:

Amused:

Terrified:

 Can someone tell me how to load my avatar to my profile?  It's exactly 100x100 and a 12kb jpg, so it should be fine.  but when I select it it never replaces the 'X' pic.  even when I 'save' it.  I don't understand what I'm doing wrong.

Thanks... Candace

 I gotta PM today, asking me if I take fanfiction seriously (it wasn't nasty or nothin', don't worry) and it got me wonderin'....

SO, ADIFFERENTFOREST.COM, 

?

lol, i don't.

 As in, I finally bit the bullet and created a twitter.  Who should I, can I, follow?  I feel so weird just asking to follow peeps.........

I'm @justamirror2  (some bastard has my handle already)

What are your favorite getting ready for the weekend songs?

I always listen to Kriss Kross on Fridays and it makes me so happy. Share with me your favorite Friday jams.

Is there a way to know if a story here on ADF is completed or not? I can't read stories in progress cause i'm just too damn impatient. I'd love to start reading some new ones here, but don't want to hit the end and be all like DAMN that's not finished....

While trolling the net I found this hilarity. I think the saying goes nomen est omen... Well, let's hope not. I've never had any reason to think he was dumb before.  But the one for Jennifer Aniston was kinda matching. LOL

GET your own anagram courtesy of PerfectMeadow.

Mine is Vodka Kink So.

Yesterday I discovered whymusicmatters.org. It's a website that encourages using legal downloading and streaming sites. In order to convince you, they have 8 or 10 videos about artists and their contributions to the world to let us know why music matters. Here are my two favorites.

You should check out the others. Some are pretty great.

For the interactive portion, tell my why music matters to you.

Ok girls, I need your help here...

I do not go out much... I don't have too many friends, and all of them have boyfriends, so there are no wilds nights out... Mostly we go out to have dinner, maybe a bar, but...no action...
This saturday another friend of mine is making a party... The only person I'll know at this party is my friend, so it's a great opportunity to make new "acquaintances" (ifyouknowwhatImean)... My problem is that I'm too shy to start conversations and pretty much an awkward person...

So help me campers... Tell me some tips to loosen up a bit, a good line to start a conversation... Have you ever find yourself in my situation? Going to a party where you didn't know anybody?
And, since we are in topic... Where do you like to go out? A night club? A bar? A concert?

Thanks!!!!

Today is my day off.  Happiness. See my avitar for how I feel today.   It's raining cats and dogs where I live, so I can surf ADF guilt free all day = heaven.   

I'm a federal government drone  employee, and I get to take advantage of what we call an "alternative work schedule".   What this means is that, every other week, I get to take a day off.  It also means that I end up working long (12 hour)  days during my four day week and that I am worthless come Friday.  

Do any of you other campers work for Uncle Sam?

What do you plan to do today if you're not working?

I had planned to go shopping for my husbands 30th birthday gift and to go buy a snazzy dress to wear to dinner.  More and more it's looking like I'll be staying home and reading Sanctuary because my ADF time has been really limited lately and I've wanted to read it forever.  

I may also get a pedicure.  What color are your toes?  What color should I paint mine?

Come inside and chat with me.  Tell me what you're doing today, what you're reading, and advise me on nail-polish and little black dresses.

For your time:

I PATROL THIS FOREST AT NIGHT WITH THE DARKNESS AS MY CLOAK AND THE GENTLE SNORES FROM SURROUNDING TENTS AS MY COMPANIONS.

I PROTECT THE SLEEPING CAMPERS FROM ALL MANNER OF PROWLING NOCTUNAL BEASTIES.

AND I MAKE SURE THE NIGHT OWLS HAVE THE FREEDOM TO ENJOY THEMSELVES WITHOUT DISTURBING THE CAMPERS AT REST.

I COVER MORE GROUND IN A SINGLE NIGHT THAN A LEAF ON THE WIND WILL COVER IN A DAY, AND I KEEP THESE EYES WIDE OPEN.

I AM EVER VIGILIANT FOR THE SLIGHTEST HINT OF ORANGE GLOW ON THE HORIZON. FOR IF IT IS FIRE, I MUST STOP IT; AND IF IT IS SUN, I MUST RETIRE.

I AM WELL AQUAINTED WITH THE TERRAIN, FLORA, AND FAUNA OF THE FOREST. FEEL FREE TO ASK ME ANYTHING.

I'm pretty sure most of you have youtube accounts (if not sorry for presuming), even if you don't, tell me who your favorite youtubers are.

My top picks

Allthatglitters21- (she focuses on make up)

Juicystar07- (She's make up too, oh and they are sisters!)

WHATTHEBUCKSHOW

If the videos don't show I'll try to fix it.

Since I accidently deleted the other one. I found this one instead ♥ JIM CARREY FOR THE WIN!

DEAREST CAMPERS

YOU MAKE US LARGER THAN LIFE

Just thought I would share this with all the Edward lovers out there who are like me and just think this pic is simply beautiful.

Please don't flame and tell me how bad he looks, I know I am in the minority and am not really a Rob fan.

This is my idea of a spunky vampire!!!

ps - sah or anyone could you please make this an avi for me that says Edward Cullen is Mine please buddy, mate, pal xxxx

edit: thanks callikisses for the new avi, just love it to bits

don't even act like you don't know the words