don't lie, you know you do (not)

So I'm not thrilled about this, but I'm gonna give it a shot. After basically having my doctor rip me a new one regarding my somewhat serious health issues that all lead back to my weight, I've decided to make a change to my diet. I've been able to cut carbs and sweets, but what I haven't done so far is ease up on my meat. I'm a carnivore through and through, and my diet is packed with red meat and pork. I'm not a huge chicken fan but do eat it sometimes.

My daughter has been a vegetarian for about a year. She thinks eating meat is wrong and disgusting. I think someone swapped my real baby at the hospital. However, she's not much of a fan of veggies- her diet consists mainly of pasta. I hate pasta and cheese. I love veggies, typically I stir-fry/saute fresh veggies with different seasoning and marinades.

I'd love if you guys could give me some recipes that are meat-free and cheese-free. I know we have several vegetarians in the Forest. I don't want to eat stir-fry every night. Tonight we made tacos with Boca meat, and I got some Smart Dogs for tomorrow. But damn, that fake meat is expensive! Do you have a favorite veggie recipe, or a website that you like to use? We don't need vegan, just no cheese- barf, yuck!!! It seems like all the veggie recipes I find include cheese.

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What would it be? Would you be Edward'sMedullaOblongata? How about Bella'sBlinkingEyes?

I think I would go with either Edward'sPinchedNose or MyGreenOrbsPierceYours...

Let me hear yours!

This post has been ranger approved!  Gracias!

So this is my first campfire.  I'm so happy.... cut me some slack here if this reads inpersonal, I'm a bit shy. 

I'm hosting a contest, which is appropriately called The End Is Only The Beginning.  This contest is pretty simple, and it goes back to the basics.  Click on the link that will take you to the FF page for the contest for more information, but the reason I'm doing this is because this chapter has always perplexed me and upset me, and I would love to read some creative twists and/or visions how some of you would have liked to have seen it done.

The challenge: Write a one-shot based off of the scene in Chapter 3 of New Moon when Edward leaves Bella. Be passionate, make us cry. Make us angry. Or make us laugh. Parodies are welcome, too. Crackfic is welcome as well. I, myself, am looking for Angst. Passion. Love. Anger. Sticking with our canon couple is highly encouraged, but - BUT - if you can write a one-shot that throws Bella together with another character in 15,000 words that's believable and good, you could possibly have my vote or even the public's. Just remember, it has to begin at or near that pivotal moment. You can use Stephenie's dialogue that is used in the book, just make sure to mark it accordingly. You need to, of course, write your own as well, or change the whole damn thing.

Wanna know what you can win?  Well, I'm flipping the bill for two gift baskets, (Three if there's a tie) One for a one shot choice of my own, and the other is for the voter's choice.  The basket will contain various goodies along with your very own copy of New Moon on DVD upon it's release! Winners will be announced via the contest page, my twitter, (IdreamofEddy) and the Altered Lions and Sacrificial Lambs Blog.

Entries are being accepted now until March 11, 2010, and they're only being accepted via FF.  I can't really branch out to include sites like Twilighted or any other FF sites because (I have issues with navigation and satellite internet, I live in the boonies and loading is an issue..) Public poll will be available from March 12th-17th, winners announced on March 18th.  (I'm doing it this way because the DVD is released on the 20th.)  It's a rather quick contest, and I can't wait to see what I'm sure is just some of the fandom can think up. 

This post has been ranger approved!  Thank You!

No, I'm not hearing voices in my head not in the bad kind way anyway! So, I just got off the phone with a guy I've been working with to consolodate my student loans (and I've had some major issues with the companies we're trying to consolodate from).  The company is in Ohio, so I assume he's from Ohio, but damn the man has a sexxxy voice!!  He has a slight southern drawl, and it's a little on the deeper side.  Not to mention he cracks jokes and gives me sympathy for my situation which I am at complete fault for which is so sweet! I'm married and love my husband to death, but this man's voice totally makes me want to know what he looks like!  A man's voice can totally get me going, whether it's the naughty little whispers in my ear or it's more primal in a needy and dirty kind of way, I just UNNGGGH!

So, with my confession of naughty thoughts, my question to you all is.... What kind of voices do you find sexy??? Which one of our Twilight men do you find has the sexiest voice?? Is there a favorite line from one of the movies that you love because of the character's voice?  Is there a line from the book that you like or would have liked to hear on screen??

For example, this man's voice is always frakin' hot to me!

what's yer twitter?

are you following @DifferentForest?  why the heck not?

post caps of your current homepage... or just links to them, if you're deficient.  follow me, follow each other, follow the forest!

Do you write fan fiction? Want to show a peek of what's to come in your upcoming chapters?

Post excerpts from your story and don't forget to include a link! :)

 This is my first campfire...so here it goes

I have enjoyed being on ADF and find it more accepting and relevant to the content I want to see than a lot of other fansites out there. 

I have been happy to find stories from some of my favorite authors here as well.

I wanted to know what others think about the many twilight sites out there?

What sites do you like and why? What could sites do to make them more user friendly? 

 Expectations and Other Moving Pieces has updated. WOW.

I'm sitting here @ work reading fanfics & surfing the forest instead of working.  I have a fic craving.  Please rec me some Rockstar-ward or Actor-ward.  Nothing corny please.  Nothing where Bella falls in love w/ Edward at first sight.

I've already read Tropic of Virgo and Maybe and am currently reading Rhapsody in B (so good btw) and When Fiction Becomes Reality (which needs an update BADLY).  I tried to read Help Wanted but lost interest because Bella became boring.

Any recs?

Bueller?

So, last night I reported the Literate Union's shitlist forum (if you don't know what I'm talking about, this is from last night's TaraSueMe Pulled STories campfire) , stating that it wasn't really in the ff.net spirit of letting all writers express themselves. This is what I just got sent from their cult-ish leader, Georgasaurus:

I would like to thank you for your report. It's nice to know we're getting to people like you, and that you believe your opinion is worth something. Pity what we're doing is not against the rules in any way at all. :)

George~

I DIDN'T KNOW THEY GOT COPIES OF THE REPORT!!!

So, this is basically a thread to discuss the Literate Union.

I, for one, think it's bullcrap, because on their front page, they have many spelling, punctuation, and grammar mistakes. The same is true for most of their members' pages.

 Some pics from Kellan Lutz and Ashley Greene's upcoming movie Warrior.

 Lots of pics being released today. Do I smell a conspiracy????

 I saw this as an ad and I HAD to click it. What popped up on my screen next was too perfect for words :)

In this personalized vampire romance novel, our heroine meets a mysterious hero whose passion is stronger than his bite. Perfect for fans of the Twilight movie and books!    Standard paperback size (4.25" x 7")   ... Vampire Kisses begins with a chance meeting of our heroine and hero at a college library, but their encounter is short-lived as our main man suddenly vanishes... leaving our heroine lusting for more. Their next unexpected rendezvous occurs at a campus alumni party, and after some clever repartee the hook is set, but once again our hero mysteriously disappears. Not to be outdone, our heroine and her best friend decide to hunt for their mystery man.  Little do they know the tables have turned, and they are the ones hunted! Our hero is centuries old and doomed by a vampire's curse. Luckily, his intellect and compassion enable him to control his primal instincts. Nevertheless, he shies away from our heroine, fearing his vampire urges will harm the one he both admires...and desires.  After much intrigue, our couple's paths become entwined and it's not long before cupid's arrows find their mark and they fall in love. The plot thickens when our hero's unnatural habits give him away, and our boisterous beauty discovers that the man she loves has a bite that is definitely worse than his bark. They are forced apart; he by his worry of turning his beloved into one of his own, and she by the unsavory thought of becoming her love's next meal. But will love conquer all? Can our heroine live without her true love, or will our hero make her his mate for life and forever after? Vampire Kisses is full of intrigue and passion!Romantic Tip: For a little extra fun and excitement, include a set of vampire teeth along with this book. These can be found at costume shops or "dollar" stores. Remember: You co-author Vampire Kisses by selecting the heroine, hero and heroine's best friend - and even your dog or cat! Vampire Kisses is 175 pages, professionally bound, with over 26 characteristics to personalize making it a gift that is truly unique and sentimental. A gift that will be cherished forever. With its personalized front cover, this book will look stunning on your coffee table or bookshelf. What a wonderful gift idea for all occasions! Why read between the lines when you can read between the sheets? Follow your heart and give the gift of romance -  they'll  you for it!

There's also a YA option for the younger folks out there:

 A high school senior's life changes forever when she meets a mysterious stranger with a dark secret. An immortal romance perfect for fans of Twilight, True Blood and Vampire Diaries!

Standard paperback size (4.25" x 7")

First Bite will be cherished forever! Make yourself or some lucky recipient the star: experience a free personalized preview or order a personalized novel now. Click Here To Order!

Now I just couldn't help myself, so I had to "experience" my own free personalized preview!! I'll post it inside :)

So what do you think? There are personalization offers on the site (even suggesting the heroine / hero as KStew and RPattz if you can't come up with your own!) and you can even put your own photo on the back! Is anyone gonna dew it?? :^D

Now I can't see myself spending money on anything like this (...$30 paperback!) but I can just imagine all the Edward Cullen/Robert Pattinson orders that this company is receiving! 

And if you're over the whole Vampire romance thing, might I suggest one of their other stories? We have:

Western Rendezvous, Pirates of Desire, Click for Love, Medieval Passion, among others! For the teens we have Prom & Prejudice!

http://www.bookbyyou.com/romance/default.asp

...campfire approved by the marvelous jennyfly

Long time camper...first time firestarter....here goes:

I'm reading a fic (which I refuse to name so I don't come across mean) which I really like right now, but I'm soooo tired of the damn ILY's every two minutes.  Other then that it's really good!  There seems to be tons of fics with this little problem.  Am I the only one annoyed by Edward and Bella professing their love in every other sentence to each other???  We get it, you love each other, move on!

Okay, Kids.  We've got a side by side.  What's your gut reaction??  Which do you prefer?  Which do you think does Rob more justice?

Hello, JettStew and DakotaCurrie.

Is there anyone but me who feels that everything just plain sucks right now? Why are you upset? If I'm the only one, then tell me something awesome so I can feel better. (LIKE THE NEW ECLIPSE STILLS OH MY FREAKIN GAWD!!!!)(Or tell me of some kickass fanfics!)

IT'S ABOUT TIME, SCUMMIT! NOW WHERE'S OUR TEASER TRAILER?!?!

What's up, Campers?? Happy Monday!! 

I WANNA SEE YOUR TATS AND PIERCINGS! 

I got my nose pierced this weekend. (Cue the quarter-life crisis!)

Please ignore the rough upkeep of myself.... it's normally not this bad. 

And here's two of my tattoos!

Clearly I am a butterfly fan.

NOW SHOW ME YOURS!