So, it is party time again, folks!

[wiseheart]

Each year this time, we launch my virtual birthday party, which starts on October 1 and ends on October 9 at midnight, sharp. The goals of the party are to post as many comments and collapse as many threads as possible, on as many new pages as we can. It is always great fun, as you can see if you check out the similar entries of the last few years.

This year, I'll also throw the real party at mid-time - and post the recipes of all the food that will be there for you, so that you can all participate if you want to. Virtual food has no calories.

Fandom-related discussions are as welcome as the ones about coffee or chocolate (just to name a few favourites from previous years), and, of course, pictures and recipes of birthday cakes. ;)

So, drop by, tell your story, post your pics or silly poems, ask questions you always wanted to ask and have a good time!

Soledad, in excited expectation




Oh, and by the way, to provide birthday gifts hobbit-style, I've got a revived story and a Kansas 2 update for you.

Enjoy!

Comments

[wiseheart.livejournal.com]

I hear you! I always wanted to be a professional sci-fi and fantasy writer, perhaps historic novels, too. But I had to realise early on that in our system I won't have a rat's chance, and so I became a teacher. Which I would like very much, if they would let me do my job and not make my life hell with idiot restrictions and nepotism.

Oh, and I wanted to be a nun, too, for almost 20 years! I even spent nearly 3 years in a convent in Germany, before finally giving up on the idea.

[espresso-addict.livejournal.com]

I don't think it's easy in the UK to make a living out of being a novelist/poet.

I don't have any urge in modern society to become a nun, though I can see the attraction in medieval England.

[wiseheart.livejournal.com]

I loved the way of life we led in the convent. It was just the German mindset that was incompatible with mine.

[espresso-addict.livejournal.com]

There are some lovely Germans, but I've met a few who lived up to all the stereotypes.

At heart I'm an anarchist, which doesn't help!

[sammydragoncat]

My Tio (uncle) almost became a priest - that is until he met my Tia (Aunt). Joining a religious order is an amazing commitment, and not everyone has the calling. I couldn't imaging ever doing it, but I do admire those who do.