Not sure about saving or destroying the world, but definitely detached.

Anyone ever wonder why Steeler's fans are so die-hard?

This will direct you to nfl.com: We love you Steelers!

In other news, I now have seven pages written for the next chapter of Friendly Ties. I'm trying to condense everything so I don't end up with information overload. It seems my endless spawning of OC's will be the end of me.

Also, I'm sorry to say that my favorite band is breaking up. These days, I mostly lean towards alternative. But I absolutely love System of a Down. Fortunately, they're headlining Ozzfest as their last tour. Now, I've been to Ozzfest before when Ozzy was there. No Ozzy this time, but some seriously heavy ones instead. Of the 19 bands, I've heard of seven and I like three. So I'm thinking this one's going to be a bit wilder than last time. I'm also six years older... So I'll let you know if I survive.

Current Mood: contemplative
Current Music: Gearing up for Ozzfest!

Book meme, stolen from trillian4210

1. Grab the nearest book.
2. Open the book to page 123.
3. Find the fifth sentence.
4. Post the text of the next 3 sentences on your blog along with these instructions.
5. Don't you dare dig for that "cool" or "intellectual" book in your closet! I know you were thinking about it! Just pick up whatever is closest.

Okay, the nearest book didn't have page numbers. So I grabbed the next...

It was odd, he thought, how it had only been on that first trip in to Dagobah that the sensors had so totally failed on approach.

Or perhaps not so odd. Perhaps that had been Yoda, deliberately suppressing his instruments so as to be able to guide him unsuspectingly to the proper landing site.

Not surprising, I'm on a SW reading kick.

Current Mood: hot
Current Music: System of a Down

Yesterday, I observed something that left me baffled.

I was driving on a busy urban road. It wasn't downtown, so traffic moved around 50 mph (80 kmh). There were three northbound lanes, two southbound, and a northbound turning lane. I was in the turning lane waiting to turn left. There was a shopping center on my right that had an exit with a traffic light. But instead of using that, a woman driving a mini-van decided to use the other exit, close to where I was, to cross four lanes of traffic in order to merge with the southbound lane (am I losing you yet?).

She pulls out, immediately stopping a car in the first lane. She inches out a little more, nearly getting her front end torn off by a car coming in the second lane. She's now effectively blocking two lanes of traffic. Mind you, this is traffic that is speeding up so it can make the light while it's still green. At this point, I realize her driver side sliding mini-van door is all the way open.

Admittedly, it was 92 degrees and those vehicles do not have adjustable windows in them. But read on...

She inches a little more into the third lane, but is now in a dilemma because my lane is waiting for the light to turn green and nobody is moving. It's at that point that I realize that not only is her passenger side sliding door also open, but she has a car full of kids!!!!!!

People are slamming on their breaks so they don't hit her. And if they did, forget side curtain airbags!! Your freaking doors are open, lady!!

She finally manages to block my lane as well, but then has to inch out into the southbound lane that has no idea she's coming. One car manages to swerve into the other lane to miss her and she miraculously merges into the the lane so that she can then drive faster and further endanger her children's lives.

(/rant)

Current Mood: irritated
Current Music: Why am I not listening to music?!

Ok, I finally posted chapter 3 of Friendly Ties. I'm considering a chapter 3 bonus section for the adult readers if there's interest. Once you read the chapter, you'll know what part was skipped.

As for Will of the Force... Chapter 24 will be posted tomorrow. I'm sure many readers thought I abandoned it. I just had to get the prequel going before I could continue.

Thanks for reading. And special thanks to everyone that left their reviews and comments.

Current Mood: accomplished
Current Music: She Wants Revenge

I've been doing lots of writing. I'm currently working on Ch. 3 of Friendly Ties and a challenge fic for a Luke/Mara forum. It's slow because too many other later scenes keep popping up and I have to write them out of my head.

The good news is...Ch. 24 of Will of the Force is nearly complete. It's even been through Beta Round 1. I'm trying to take it easy on my beta's because they both have a lot going on in their lives right now. So I am anticipating release of ch. 3 and ch. 24 (in that order) after Memorial Day.

My humorfic challenge response will probably be posted next week. A little late, I know. I will not be participating in Trillian's Jaw Challenge or kfm's death challenge. I have something for the jaw, but it will be within one of my other fics at a later date.

At any rate, the biggest reason I wanted to post this entry was to pass along this link: Palpy

Enjoy!

Current Mood: amused
Current Music: Deftones

So I'm at the computer, my usual spot. I need to get some invoices out since it's Friday and I've procrastinated all week. However, I didn't take into account that I had two separate mom obligations, resulting in having one child home for the day instead of preschool.

She wants me to be doing anything but sit at my desk. I say, "I'm almost done, hold on a minute. Here, watch TV."

She doesn't budge, but instead starts to dance a very familiar dance in front of my desk. I ask suspiciously, "Honey, do you have to go potty?"

Her voice is strained when she answers, "No."

I nod, although I'm not convinced, "Are you sure? You really look like maybe you have to go."

She shakes her head, unable to answer. Now I've been in this situation many times. If I force her, it's an absolute nightmare. So I decide that maybe it's best that she learns how to identify her bodily urges on her own. But I try one last time... "Why don't we go to the potty, just to be sure."

She yells, "NO!" and runs off.

I sigh, *patience*. Less than two minutes later, I hear the pitter patter of little footsteps racing to the bathroom. The footsteps change to frantic jumping around once she gets there. There's a brief silence, then, "Uh oh. Mommy, can you come here for a second?" *headdesk*

So once that's taken care of, I can sit down and finish my invoicing. They're all printed and in their envelopes. One last step before the mailbox... I soon realize my dilemma and growl in mild frustration, "Stamps Are Not Stickers!"

Now we're going to go get in the car to get her sister. A customer will call and the two of them will scream the entire time in the back seat. It's only 2:00. Thank God I love my kids.

Current Mood: calm
Current Music: Hard-Fi's Cash Machine (Her favorite song)

This chapter was very hard for me to get out. I should just resign myself to the fact that every chapter I write must have at least one re-write. Life has also interfered with the amount of time I could spend on it.

If anyone is wondering where in the galaxy is the next Will of the Force chapter... Well, I'm working on it. It's not forgotten. Actually, there is a reason for the break...obviously Friendly Ties. I encourage any WotF readers to read the new fic. Just to let you know, the next few chapters will continue to be slow because I'll be writing both.

At any rate, sorry if this story is turning into anything different than you thought it was. I didn't list it as a romance, but probably should have. This story was written as much for me as anyone else. It helps to give a better understanding of Sage's personality if I do Revan first.

I replied to most people that reviewed personally. However, if you don't have an ff account, I can't reply. So thank you Jennifer for your comments. I'm glad to hear I've made you interested in an OC fic.

Oh, and one last thing... I realize I did quite a bit of pov switching in chapter 2. I apologize for that and hope I didn't confuse anyone with it.

Current Mood: accomplished
Current Music: The Killers

Sorry for the delay, this was a tough chapter to get out. I think I replied to everyone that reviewed ch. 22. I'm leaving for vacation for a week in the morning (Riviera Maya without the kids! Woohoo!), so ch. 24 will probably take a while as well. That's probably good news for Lossefalme who has been getting swamped with all these little things I've been doing.

I also posted a one-shot, 'The Fountain.' It's just something that popped in my head and was slightly related (possibly in the future, definitely in the past) to Sage/Revan. Could have and should have been angstier.

I'm currently working on another short fic that will accompany Will of the Force. The first chapter is done and I'll post it when I finish the second.

At any rate, I've been waiting to write ch. 23 for a long time and I'm anxious to see the responses. So for Alexandra & AngelofSnow...finally! But... ;) I know, I know...throw the tomatoes! And for Trillian, not quite what you were waiting for...but it's something.

Current Mood: excited
Current Music: Taproot