Update...

[mijan]

Okay, so I was a little bit irritated when I made that last post, but I think things will work out. A lot of people assured me that MRI's are often mis-read by the guy at the hospital, and the orthopedist would be the one who can actually figure it out. Also, yes, there are some things that don't show up in the MRI, and once again, just wait to see what the real orthopedist says. *sigh* I guess I was a bit edgy, and I got a bit upset because... well... I really have been blown off by doctors when I really did need help. So I guess it felt like the same thing was about to happen.

Anyhow, things are okay in my world. I've been dilegently working on finishing "Baseball Slash", which, as some of you know, is the Red Sox/Harry Potter slashy crossover I was writing. It's not terribly long. It's not terribly realistic. But if you're a baseball fan, and a Harry Potter fan... or even if you're not exactly a baseball fan... it's pretty damn funny. There is a blatant self-insert (yes, I can admit it). It's a comedy fic set in America - at this point, anything goes, yes? Summary:

"Harry Potter gets drunk on Fenway Park beer. Draco gets into a fight with a Red Sox fan. Voldemort plays shortstop for the Yankees. Fun is had by all. Except Draco."

Believe it or not, there is a plot. AND, we reveal the true nature of the Curse of the Bambino.

So, once that's complete, I'll be posting it, in-full. It's almost ready.

I've also been slaving away at carving new wands. I have about 20 complete, and another 14 that just need to be stained and varnished. I'm also debating leaving some in their natural state until people decide if they want them a specific colour. Some of them look really nice just natural. Oh, and I've also started creating wands with very different styles. I've got one of solid holly that's kinda like a curvy corkscrew - it looks like something Dumbledore would use. Just completed the basic shape of a "Narcissa Malfoy" wand, for dracomalfoy05.  It needs detailing, of course, and sanding and finishing, but it looks quite spectacular thus far.

Anyhow, back to work with me!  Pictures of the new wands will be posted as soon as I have a chance.

Comments

[kriken.livejournal.com]

Psst...

::nudge, nudge::

[mijan.livejournal.com]

Yes yes yes yes...
Slave driver!

*smooch*

[kriken.livejournal.com]

Yay! :D

[mijan.livejournal.com]

Posted! :D

[mijan.livejournal.com]

btw... any chance you've got time for oriental food across the street from your place tonight? My treat, if you're up for it. :D

[kriken.livejournal.com]

I wish I did! Unfortunately, Tuesdays I have class from 3:30 almost straight through til 10 :(

Stupid school ::kicks::

[mijan.livejournal.com]

Wah! *grumbles* Tomorrow?

[kriken.livejournal.com]

::thinks::

I should... I've got class until 6ish, but all I've really got to do that night is a Econ homework set. Certainly enough time to sit down for an hour or so.

Oh! And maychance you could bring the heavy duty child's wand with you? D's b-day is coming up and there's the possibility that I'll see him this weekend.

[mijan.livejournal.com]

Of course I'll bring the wand! It's done and ready! Want to see some of the nifty new ones I've done, too?

By the way, I'm trying to figure out what's going on with the group... was it this PAST Saturday that people got together? Or this upcoming Saturday? Because I WANNA COME! :D

[kriken.livejournal.com]

I would love to see the nifty new ones :)

Nope, it's this Saturday, the 15th, that we're meeting up. We're collecting RSVPs in that link I gave you up there somewhere ::waves hand vaguely upwards::

[mijan.livejournal.com]

Okidokey! *bounces* YAY MEETUP!!!!

[singlewoman.livejournal.com]

Yea for the continuation of "Baseball Slash"!!! I am so glad you are continuing with that. I just loved it last year. My question: how long will it take before your sister pounds the crap out of Draco? (I think the one character is modelled after your sister right?)

How is the knee BTW? Can they give you any exercises to strenghten the surrounding muscles? Might help.

Have a friend who may be interested in a couple of wands. I'll try to pin her down as to what she wants. I've already had to hex her with mine when she was eyeing it a bit too much.

Good luck with all the carvings.

*Hugs*

[mijan.livejournal.com]

Modelled after my sister? Darling, Yvette IS my sister! Well, I "characterized" her slightly, for the sake of comedy, but then again, she DOES do standup comedy, so she'd understand.

My knee is stiff and a bit painful - but the muscles aren't the problem. They haven't given me exercises, but then, I haven't seen the orthopedist yet. We'll see what happens then.

And my wands are only getting better and better. I've got some pretty fancy ones now. So, whatever your friend wants, she can get. :D

*hugs back*

BTW, I'm going to be in the NYC area the weekend after next. *wink*

[singlewoman.livejournal.com]

*winks back*

Tell me when and where and we'll meet up.

[mijan.livejournal.com]

Not sure about the details yet. Which reminds me - I need to e-mail the person who asked me to come!

[singlewoman.livejournal.com]

Well when you get all the facts let me know. You might want to make sure that the person who asked you to come has room. If not, I'll kick one of the boys out of their room and you can stay here.:)

[mijan.livejournal.com]

LOL... she has room. Actually, she invited me down because she needs a fandom writer for an interview, and I wrote her favourite fic. *beams*

[karala.livejournal.com]

Bet of luck figuring out what's wrong with your knee! I haven't had to deal with extremely rude doctors and the like, but I do know what it's like having to wait around for weeks at a time. Three years ago I missed two months of school because I literally could not walk or sit or do anything else of the sort, and after seeing the doctor it took over a week to see a rheumatologist - who at the time - seemed to think that my being in a wheel chair was ridiculous and I should have come with crutches, that pissed me off but I don't think he was being overly rude, he just didn't realise that while, yes, I could've used crutches, it would have taken me an hour to get to his office with every steep still being excruciatingly painful instead of 5 minutes of closer to pain free travel.

Anyway, about your MRI, don't feel bad that they can't find anything, when I had an x-ray done they found nothing, and when they went for the MRI they said on a scale of 1 to 10 for inflammation I was a 3 - what the hell was that about? I couldn't fucking move! Oh well, at least I found out what was wrong.

[mijan.livejournal.com]

Well, that at least gives me more reassurance that it might be the doctor's mistake, and I'm really not a paranoid hypochondriac. *sigh*

[alabastard.livejournal.com]

I commented a bit about being interested in a wand for someone in hp_boston, and after reading your profile, I see you went to UNH, which is where thsi person is currently studying. Hope to see you Saturday, and I've added you to my list, if you don't mind.

[mijan.livejournal.com]

I don't mind at all, oh Malfoyish one. I was just about to head over to the hp_boston group to see what you said...

[nyx-of-darkness.livejournal.com]

yay can't wait to see the wands. :)

[primroseburrows.livejournal.com]

Baseball slash, OMGYES.

[mijan.livejournal.com]

LOL... yes, you've been waiting for that, haven't you? :)

[primroseburrows.livejournal.com]

Patiently, darling. I'm being v. patient. *taps foot a bit*

[mijan.livejournal.com]

LOL... I promise, I'll finish soon. I've been trying. I've just been exhausted beyond explanation. And busy with other projects, and I'm going to be moving again soon. I'll explain more about that in a post soon...

So, are we going to do a Red Sox game this year? *grins*

*hugs*

[primroseburrows.livejournal.com]

So, are we going to do a Red Sox game this year? *grins*

Well, I'd like to, but I suck at getting tickets. Any time you have some, let me know.

In other words, sure!

[mijan.livejournal.com]

Hey, speaking of Baseball Slash, I'm up to the 9th inning. I need a beta. Interested? (You're my first choice here.)

[primroseburrows.livejournal.com]

Ok, sure! :)

[mijan.livejournal.com]

Excellent! Might take me a couple more days to crank out the last inning there. And then... I think I'm looking at another re-write of the end of Eclipse. *sigh*

[imperial-dragon.livejournal.com]

*makes face at doctors* you had every right to be edgy. good luck with the orthopedist.

baseball slash... that sounds quite interesting. not that id know anything about baseball, i can only guess the atmosphere somewhat resembles an AFL match. id love to see draco get into a fight with a red sox fan. *sniggers* poor boy would have his hair all messed up.

i would make a comment about varnishing wands....

[sirinial.livejournal.com]

Kate/Narcissa that you met today, adding you for what I think should be obvious reasons.

i.e. mutual awesomeness.

[mijan.livejournal.com]

Truly mutual awesomeness, yes.

I think we can convince Lucius of the merits of allowing us to have our... fun. We must take pictures. ;)

And how would you like to come with me to see Spamalot on Broadway sometime soon?

[sirinial.livejournal.com]

Umm, assuming we can get transportation and tickets and everything worked out, HELL YES.

(on the other point, we could let him hold the camera, as I think we'd both be rather preoccupied with other things.)