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Odd day ... I began it hanging out with make-up artists and discussing why the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is less exciting than it used to be. (A bit it's organised more on money than art lines these days, a bit we're all old.) Then I trekked back to the hairdresser where Rebecca the lovely colourist de-purpled my hair. It is now REMARKABLY red. So much so that everyone I have seen since then has commented on it. I rather like it, but it is a bit of a shift from my usual Straighter than Hermione Granger do. I fear I'm hitting Lily Evans, if not actual Weasley.

I ended with a celebration for the birthday of the ever-lovely

dumbys_baby . She is 100% responsible for me being in fandom, as I wrote my first ever fic for her the other year. Alas, she has not written anything in ages, which is a bugger, because she is a delightful writer, but an even more delightful chick! I'm not sure if you'll ever read this, lamington, but you know I miss you!

Of course, this is an auspicious day, as it is also the birthday of

i_autumnheart . HAPPY BIRTHDAY darling! I am always a little jealous of the ease at which you seem to conquer every new art and skill you set yourself to, but your grace and enthusiasm make it impossible to be really envious. And your encouragement is a gorgeous thing. Though I do blame you for my unhealthy fondness for Skandar.

But wait! We're not done!

under_an_oak was born 29 years ago today! Darling, you are really still a wee young person with fabulously unlined skin, enjoy it while it lasts! I hope that hot boys from bands continue to appear and celebrate with you for the rest of the week!

Last, but anything but least, HAPPY BIRTHDAY to

celandineb , may your day be full of accomplishments and joy. From food to poetry, your taste and willingness to share snippets of your life bring me many smiles and moments of head nodding. Here's to generous present fairies!

In other news, the really tremendously interesting and talented

chantefable has launched a fantastic fundraising mission where she is auctioning off a fic a month for the highest bidders who donate to her list of major charities. Not only are these groups helping Haiti, but they are all now working in Chile as well, so the ongoing need for support is even more vital. Check out her post here!

treacle_tartlet , who I love very dearly, but who I am afraid is finally losing her mind, has committed crossover skater fic. Worse, I'm somewhat to blame. Go and read it, it's madness but wholly worth it for the Uther comments on glitter. Ah treacle, I am your dumby ... Actually, considering how cool dumby is, that's not so bad :-)

Oh! And

snottygrrl , the package is finally in the post!