Beyond Redemption

Monday was a good day, a GREAT day. 😀

First off, it was Little Kikyou’s birthday and I celebrated it by getting her a new iPod Nano (the one with the camcorder), and a huge cake from her favorite bakery. For those not in the know, she’s the one I always mention that got me into IY. I call her Lil Kikyou because guess who’s her fave? >.> Anyway, she really enjoyed her gifts and that put me in a great mood. Next weekend I’ll probably take her to Coney Island. I’ve been promising Kau some goodies from there anyway, so I’ll kill two birds with one stone since I have a b-day gift pkge to send her.

The next best part of my day was logging into Deviant Art and getting not one, but two fanarts gifted to me. Made. My. Fucking. Day. The first was from the sweet, Kittygirl. She made some art for me once before of Jaden from Ever After. This time, it was a pic of Kagome from The Neighbor. Really cute stuff and totally dark with lots of “blood”. LOL. Have some peekage!

The next one really sent me into a squeeing frenzy. It was from my girl, T, a.k.a LonelyDusk. I don’t think this pic even requires a fucking intro…

Is that pretty or what? I think y’all know how much I love Human IY, so yeah, I think I screeched sufficiently. 😀 These babes seriously rock; they know how to cheer a Grrrl up big time!

I also got my commission back from Ayamegusa for “Love Like Winter“. To say it’s anything less than the fucking awesome would be a gross understatement. The image itself is massive, so I cut it down some. This is the copy I posted at my gallery with my automatic watermark, but I think you can still see how much detail she put into it. I gave her references for everything, even the ballroom, and she just tore it up. Fucking squee.

Yeah. Great fucking day, Monday was. 😀

As for updates, well, I’ve been doing some of a different nature. I know you guys will be like, WTF? I’m waiting on [insert fic] so hurry the fuck up!!! LMAO. I sowwwwwwwy!! I got the bug and couldn’t help myself! For the longest time I’ve been wanting to clean up my story, Amber. It’s the fic I wrote in 2005, all in one day, based on the movie “Somewhere in Time”. It’s my favorite movie of all time, and I’ve always felt awful about the way I wrote that story. I’ve grown as an author in many ways and I really want to make that story a better read. So, that’s what I’m doing.

Now, I’m not changing much of what was written. I was pretty inexperienced back then, and I want to keep that inexperience. I think an author’s work should show some growth between the very old and the very new. However, the grammar, sentence structure, and shit like that really needs overhaul. I’m also expanding some parts (like the lemon) and filling a few plot holes that I overlooked back then. I’m about to start on chapter 5 (that’s where I am at this point), but it shouldn’t take me too long since I did 4 chapters in 2 nights. I only have 11 real chaps in total, so yeah. Should be quick.

Why am I telling y’all this? Because that’s the hold up on why I haven’t updated anything else yet. Don’t fret, though. I have definite plans to update my current fics. I’m not as horribly busy as I thought I’d be. I’m finding that I can squeeze in a bit more time for writing, so that’s what I intend to do. 😀

I also have a new poll up, so vote! The last poll was interesting. Most of you (who actually voted) have been with me between 2 and 4 years -pretty cool. Though, there were a couple that signed on from way back when and I find that just O.O Speaking of, June 16th marks my 5th year of IY fandom/writing. Holy Fucking Shit. That’s kind of nuts. Who’d have thought I’d still be into IY all this time later? With all that has happened to me, and around me, since I got here, that’s a pretty fucking huge accomplishment. Party time! 😛

Aight, I’m ghost! Enjoy the week!

I’m hitting you in three different places -you gotta catch one of them, right? 😀
Have a great birthday with lots of awesome -just like you!

And of course, what’s a birthday without a gift!

WHAT’S UP, Y’ALL!!!!!!!!!!!! 😀

It’s been a few days, but your Grrrl is back and ready to catch y’all up on the happenings!

First off, the new chapter for The Neighbor has been posted, as is the new skin I promised. Maria did an outstanding job on InuYasha Emmanuel of Hikari and I couldn’t ask for anything more beautiful. The full pic is enormous, but let me just say that it’s absolutely exquisite. I’m going to post a small version with a heavy watermark because I’ve HAD IT with people stealing my commissioned pieces for personal use. The stuff I purchase is always for my websites, which makes them “commercial” and it grates my fucking nerves when people steal my headers and shit from right off my site, hence why there is a watermark on the new header. Not that it stops people. I had one using my gift art, art with my likeness and name on the character’s clothing, as a personal icon (cropped from one of my headers), so that goes to show what they’ll do.

May I present the angel we ALL wanna meet!

Again, sorry about the massive watermark and miniature size. I have no choice these days. But that’s not the only sliceof delish I wanna share! InuHanyouNikkie made me some birfday art!!

AND HE’S NAKED!!!!!!!

He’s pouring caramel sauce on himself and requesting that I lick it off. So.. if you’ll… excuse me… for…

*Comes back 6 hours later licking my fingers with with sauce on my chin*

How y’all doing…..? 😀

But seriously, she did a WONDERFUL job and I love all that nummy below the waist.
*laps it up with vigor*

Now, before I was distracted by the urge to suckle… <.< I was talking updates, right? Yeah... The Neighbor has been updated with chapter 9 and I’m writing Chapter 10 now. I’m overwhelmed by the positive response the story has received and kinda stunned at all of the reappearing faces. When you don’t hear from people for a long time, you automatically assume that they don’t read you anymore. Sad, but a fact of life. However, it seems that that isn’t the case for many. Apparently, they are around and just haven’t reviewed.

In any case, it’s really nice to see some of the people that have been with me since I started almost 5 years ago. Especially at a time when I’m debating my retirement date, because no, I won’t write fanfic forever. But before I hang up IY’s haori, or in my case, Yankee cap, 😛 I do want to get several more works out there. So many, many thanks to everyone who left my story some luv; it’s an awesome feeling to know that my work is still enjoyed.

I’ve decided that I probably won’t be touching any other stories until I finish The Neighbor. It’s not a long story at all, and we’re over the halfway point. Then I’m going to work on all the chapters that I mentioned a few threads ago that were close to being posted. I also want to work on a couple of fics that are near the end, and I think I’m putting Sengoku Medical Center to bed permanently. I’ve had a hankering or two for new chaps, but overall, I’ve lost too much interest in it to continue. I won’t delete it -you never know if I’ll revisit it someday just for my own sense of accomplishment- but there won’t be any continuance in the foreseeable future. Sorry if anyone was hoping I’d revisit it.

Pretty Brown Eyes will be completed, though, as it’s only a chapter left. It was supposed to be two, but I’m shortening it to one because I want it done. For me, at this point, it’s about ending the old fics and I don’t want to drag them out any further. Same for Edge of Seventeen; I’ll be finishing that final chap as soon as possible. Same goes for Love Like Winter. That one, though, is Nikkie’s giftfic, so there won’t be a rushed ending. It’s one of my faves and I’m going to end it in 2 chapters the way I planned to from the start. And you can add Loved to that list as well.

Hooray for a plan of action! ^_^

Okay, I’m out. Enjoy the eye candy!

IT’S MY MOTHERFUCKIN’ BIRTHDAY! WOOOOOOOOO!!!! xD

Okay, now that I got that out of my system… lol. It’s also my Onna-mom’s birthday (You know her as Inuyashaloverr) and I’m in a great mood! I used to write something for my birthday when it came around, but for the past few years I haven’t. You know, the usual. No inspiration, no time, but this year I pulled something together. It’s called Silk Stalking. I started it almost a year ago as a giftfic, then I got stuck two paragraphs in and SPLAT. It laid dead, never to be touched again. (I’m sure Danga recalls when I started this thing. Remember the “manacles”? lol.)

Then, while tossing out old drafts from finished fictions, I came across it and started reading what I had, and for whatever reason, the original idea that I wanted came back to me. And gasp! It actually flowed! The most shocking thing about this is that it’s canon, post manga to be exact, and y’all know I don’t hardly go there. However, I’m happy with the way it turned out, and it was nice to write something for myself again (and Onna!).

Today is a lazy day. I’m gonna make Spanish food for dinner (Yep, I’m cooking today! O.O) and I’m gonna eat buttercream cake (drool!), and play loud music, and I may even write something else. (Pumps fist!) In other words, I’m gonna be happy today. 😀

I also finished the new skin a few days ago and it’s up and waiting for some love! Neo did a heavenly job with the header (can you imagine how fucking awesome the wallie was?! She had “Inugrrrl” done in fireworks!) and I’m simply in love with the font that I found for it. *squees* I’m 100% happy that I stopped being a brat and let Kagome come out and play!

Now go read mah shit and get your freak-a deek on, but first, check out a small version of the wallpaper! xD

EDIT: OHMYGAWD!!!!!!!!! Look what my Lily made for me! SQUEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

I TOTALLY LOVE THAT WOMAN!!!!

Before I dig into my quickie entry, I want to wish my girly-girl, Selina, a very happy birthday!

May your day be as wonderful as you, and I hope you like my gifts! <3 Now, onto my lil update. Sorry I've been so completely MIA. It's been a crazy couple of weeks and shit isn't exactly calm yet. But that's how real life is, ne? There's always something going on, pulling your time away from the shit you'd rather be doing. Sigh. So, I'm dealing with it and making time for fuckery when I can. 😛 I haven't done a lot of writing, but I did work on the OC fic (I'd say the chap is about 70% done) and I wrote the prologue for a new story. It's going to post later on today (Yes, despite the fact that I have enough WIPs to fill a library!), and with any luck, you guys will like it. I have plans to update a few others as well, and the hope is that I'll put a few chapters out there (of different fictions) all at once. So, fingers crossed y'all. I was hoping to do that last week, but a bunch of stuff went down and I just didn't have the time. I hate that shit because it always happens when I don't have block. Then, when I have the time to devote, I can't get my head into it. Urg. Last, I found another band to love: Professional Murder Music. You probably heard them on Absolution (A Night Like This), but I got my hands on the 3 albums they released and found a bunch of cool songs. They have a great sound, but unfortunately, I don't know if they're still together. Their site hasn't been updated in about 2 years, so... but they're great. This kind of reminds me of Spineshank (who are fucking AWESOME). By the time I found them, they had already broken up!

Allrighty, it's after 3am and I'm whooped. I'll be around this weekend, trying to get some chaps done, so pop in at will. 😛 I'm also going to update the goodie page this weekend. Yay!

Happy Thursday!

We miss you still…