I've always felt like I was born waaaaaaaaay after my time. So if I had a timeturner and could just zoom on back to any decade, I would definitely live in the 1970s. Also, I would live in America.

See, if I was a 1970s teenager, my crush on Al Pacino would seem fairly normal considering he was in his 30s, not his late 60s, and my love for all of the amazing movies made in the 70s would be expected. See, when I tell people my favourite movie is Dog Day Afternoon, they think I'm referring to some unheard-of Disney film. On top of that, I could be all like 'I loved Elton John BEFORE he was famous'....

Firstly, the situation at hand. I'm going to use 'he' when referring to the significant other, because I'm a straight female. If he says 'I hate your friends, you have to choose between me or them', then it's pretty obvious who you choose - your mates. He is obviously a prick. Likewise, if your friends say 'we don't like him, he's a bit fat', you're hanging with the wrong crowd. Of course, it rarely actually comes down to this. You're usually stuck between 'they're my friends, they know best, and friends are for life' and 'god, he's hot...and nice...and he loves me in a way my friends don't...'

Secondly, it depends on what age you are. When you're fourteen, there's no point in picking a guy (or girl) over your friends, because the chances are you're not going to be with that person for long. Your friends are hugely important to you as a teenager, but priorities change as you get older. Think about it, those of you whose parents are married - would your Mum choose her friend over your Dad? No. She probably wouldn't even choose her own sister over your Dad. Well, I know mine wouldn't.

Now the question is which I would choose. I'm nineteen years old, so I still loosely fall into the teenager category. However, a number of my friends have been known to choose their 'significant other' over us, but it doesn't bother me as much anymore as it did when I was younger. Like I said, priorities change. At the moment, I don't really have a significant other. The person who comes closest to my significant other isn't really my boyfriend, so I would of course choose my friends over him. They've supported me through a lot more crap than he has. That could change a few months down the line - love does weird things to people, not always in a good way.


Okay, this answer was much longer and more serious than I hoped it would be. Sorry about that! It doesn't really make much sense, reading over it now. Pity. My fingers are tired.

Okay, my last entry was cut short by my stupid computer exiting out of this page by accident - that's what I get for buying such a CRAPPY laptop! I've cooled down now. No more crying over spilt milk (or deleted blog in this case).

So the Quidditch World Cup is taking place on both the HPFF forums and The Golden Snitches forum, which you can find >>here<< If you're into Harry Potter fanfiction, I seriously recommend you join TGS. It's a lot of fun and less strict than the HPFF forums (though there still are rules, so you still gotta read 'em!) I've been a lot more involved in TGS World Cup, because I find it more fun for some reason. Anyway, as a result, I've been kind of slow on updating. My bad. Also, I was away on holidays for a week.

The next chapter of Still Delicate should be up within a few days. I have 1800 words written. It's one of those chapters where I can't seem to get motivated to write. Some chapters I can have out in an hour, others take days. Such is life.

And I have posted yet another new story. It's a missing moments story about the Ron/Hermione ship. So if you're into that kind of thing, please check it out! If you're not, then don't get annoyed when you read it and realise that it IS set in the Hogwarts era. Obviously.

Enough fanfic talk - I'm in a waffling mood. I watched the movie 'Best In Show' recently. If you haven't seen it, I strongly recommend it. If you're a dog person, if you enjoyed the movie 'This Is Spinal Tap', if you like to laugh your arse off then WATCH THIS MOVIE! It's very very very very funny - has anybody seen it? I'm actually just cracking up right now thinking about it - I'm kind of sad.

Anyway, I'm gone off waffling now. Yeah, that didn't take long. I'm gonna go. Keep safe! Wear suncream! :D

AH I'M SO ANNOYED!!!!! I had a whole rant written out and now it's been deleted because of my STUPID COMPUTER!!!!

It's probably better in the long run. The world is better off without my rants.

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Happy New Year everybody! I hope you all kicked off 2009 with a bang – I know I did! Can you believe it’s really ’09? Where is time going??? It’s a whole year since I started writing Delicate! Time flies when you’re having fun, doesn’t it?

Enough clichés. I just watched the latest episode of One Tree Hill online (considering it won't be on TV in the UK for ages!) and it was pretty good. Is it just me or was OTH better back in the days of the Brooke-Lucas-Peyton triangle and the Chris Keller-Nathan Scott feud? Back when there was a car accident every second episode, and crazy Derek trying to rid the world of Peyton once and for all? Because let's face it, the world would be a brighter place with out her. Well, the One Tree Hill world would be. I miss the bad-boy Nathan, not this new friendly family guy we see in the new season. Throw a punch, dammit! Who cares what Haley says? Also, what happened to Dan? Where did he go? Did I miss something? I liked Dan. He brought some action! He was my third favourite character, next to Chris Keller and Nathan! And as for Mouth, I wish someone would just put that kid out of his misery. There is always something wrong with Mouth. Someone is always dumping him - has he ever been with someone who hasn't dumped him, and who he hasn't been in love with? And where did crazy Deb go? She was fun too!

Enough One Tree Hill rambling.

The sequel to Delicate is up and running. I can't believe the response it's gotten already. Thanks guys! I have some good ideas for it, and if people are wondering, there will be some familiar faces returning in future chapters. That's all I'm saying. I'm not sure how long Still Delicate's going to be, but it'll be somewhere between Novella and Novel. That's a bit broad, I know! 

As far as Heartbeats goes, I'm afraid I'm not any closer to finishing chapter 6 than I was the last time I posted here. INSPIRATION! I need inspiration! I don't want to have to abandon it, because I know some people do want to know what happens next. I might just have to restart it. I don't think I can juggle two stories at once, as well as keep up with my own personal 'real life' stuff, so Heartbeats is just going to have to say on Hiatus for a little bit longer. Sorry! 

I've started reading the 'His Dark Materials' trilogy and am in the middle of The Golden Compass. I can't believe I never read it before! It's enthralling! I can't put it down! I have a whole stack of books I have to read, including The Secret Life of Bees, The Book Thief and The Tales of Beedle The Bard. Yep, that's right, I haven't read Beedle yet! It shouldn't take me too long, if I can just drag myself away from The Golden Compass.

I’ve sort of become obsessed with the film ‘Enchanted’ this Christmas. I thought I wouldn't like it, but I gave it a chance and James Marsden is just so funny. I crack up every time! Also, people are telling me that Healer Kennedy from Still Delicate reminds them of that guy who’s in Enchanted but is also in Grey’s Anatomy? Patrick Dempsey I think his name is. I don’t actually watch Grey’s Anatomy, but I don’t really see Kennedy as looking like him. But whatever you want to imagine! I see him as more of a Ross from Friends kinda guy for some reason...except of course Healer Kennedy is a REAL doctor. :D

Also, my new thing is Andrea Bocelli. I don't know why.

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I haven't posted anything up here in ages! Two whole months - sorry about that! I've been busy with college and the likes, and also I've posted quite a bit of Delicate. There are only two chapters left now, so I want to plan and write them carefully! No point in getting sloppy so close to the end!
I've never completed a long story before, out of all the stuff I've written, not just on HPFF but just on my computer. I never seem to be able to find an ending. But I suppose the ending for Delicate was always going to be clear, concise and obvious - she gives birth! As far as the sequel goes, I'm still considering it, but not completely sure about it. It won't be until the New Year anyway, even if I do decide to go ahead with it. I have a pretty good idea for it, so we'll see!

As far as Heartbeats goes, I have hit a complete road block, and I can't seem to knock it down. I've written out Chapter 6 about twenty times and deleted every one of them! Each one were stale and boring, so I'll need to take it in a different direction if I want to continue. Hopefully I'll get some inspiration soon. Until then I hope all Heartbeats readers will bear with me!

On another note, I read Malorie Blackman's fourth book in the 'Noughts & Crosses' series, Double Cross. I have to say I really enjoyed it, even if it was intended for readers slightly younger than myself! Then again, I read The Wonderful Wizard of Oz the other week and had a blast with it! I think Double Cross is very like the first book, Noughts and Crosses, mainly because Tobey is so very like Callum and Callie-Rose is like Sephy (except silghtly more stubborn and worldly - Sephy was quite naive at the beginning). Personally, I love the first one and it'll always be my favourite, but I have to say that Double Cross is a close second. I read it in a day. If you haven't read the series, I strongly suggest you do. It goes Noughts & Crosses, Knife Edge, Checkmate, Double Cross. However, they're not really suitable for younger readers - the contain bad language, violence, sex scenes, racism...but they're still fantastic. READ THEM!

I don't know if anyone's been on HPFF recently, but it appears that everything has been deleted from it and the forums aren't working. I'm not panicking though I'm sure it'll be up and running in no time! *crosses fingers*

What a busy few weeks! What with moving and college and everything my life has been really hectic, but I still will always have time for my fics (two chapters posted in one week, not bad!) I'm currently about 1/5 of the way through chapter 26, I'll probably post it at the weekend. Does anyone actually know what's up with HPFF? Let me know if ya do! :)

Again, I'm so sorry about not replying to reviews! Maybe some day when I have nothing to do and when Delicate is all finished I can go back and respond to every single one. I respond in my head, I just dont always have time to write back! If anyone really needs to know something they can always visit my MTA page - I always reply. :)




I've made a soundtrack for both of my fanfics - if anyone has any other ideas, feel free to post them here or in a review :) These are in no particular order. I suggest you look up the songs and listen to them, they're really good! 

Delicate:
Under Pressure - Queen & David Bowie
Delicate - Damien Rice
Secret Meeting - The National
Romeo and Juliet - Dire Straits
Karma Police - Radiohead
You Give Me Something - James Morrison
The Show Must Go On - Queen
She's Electric - Oasis
Accidental Babies - Damien Rice
My Way - Frank Sinatra
Kiss From A Rose - Seal
My Generation - The Who
Boys Don't Cry - The Cure

Heartbeats:
Fight For Your Right - Beastie Boys
Cold Water - Damien Rice
Linger - Cranberries
Hoppípolla - Sigur Ros
She - Elvis Costello
One - U2
Heartbeats - José Gonzalez
The First Cut Is The Deepest - Rod Stewart/Cat Stevens
Mellon Collie and the Infinate Sadness - Smashing Pumpkins
 
HPFF Story Recommendation: Move Along - Jaggy
Song Recommendation: Ruby Tuesday - Rolling Stones
Movie Recommendation: Fight Club

I am uber excited! I have finished planning out the rest of 'Delicate' and it will be 36 chapters! That's not set in stone, by the way, because I could end up either adding another chapter or two, or even taking away one if I merge to chapters together, but my rough estimate is 36 chapters! Now all I have to do is make a plan for Heartbeats and I'll be flying!

I have one little question though...who should be Rose's baby's godfather? Al, Hugo or Teddy? I can't seem to decide, so if you want to post your thoughts here or in a review that'd be marvellous!

Also, I have some thoughts on Heartbeats...I'm thinking of writing it not just about Teddy and Vic's time at Hogwarts, but about their whole lives. I like the pace it's going at, but I'll probably slow it down a bit for the important parts.

When I've finished Delicate completely (which won't be for at least another 5 months, as I do have another 13 chapters planned out), I think I'm going to write a Marauder's story. Not your typical clichéed one, hopefully. I've always been interested in the Marauders, but I seem to be really hooked on the Next Generation!

HPFF Story Recommendation: A Turn of the Tide - absolument
Song Recommendation: Chicago - Sufjan Stevens
Movie Recommendation: Airplane!

Yesterday I came home from my trip to London - twas fun! Now that I'm back, I can concentrate on writing Chapter 24 of Delicate and Chapter 5 of Heartbeats, both of which have already been started. Next week I'll be quite busy (I know, I'm like a broken record!) because I'm moving away to college! Fun! But don't worry, I'll write whenever I have free time. I love to write and I won't forget my stories. Promise!

I notice that some people are getting a bit frustrated that I haven't answered my reviews, but I really have had no time lately! I'm getting over 100 reviews on each chapter of Delicate lately, which is so overwhelmingly amazing for me, but I just can't physically reply to them all! So if you really want me to respond to one, maybe write it in the review that you'd like to hear back. But I promise that I DO read all reviews, and I appreciate them all, long or short.

HPFF Story Recommendation: As Stupid As Me - HPsmartone32
Song Recommendation: The River - Bruce Springsteen (also see music below)
Movie Recommendation: Man On The Moon