So... I opened my Photoshop CS3 to start making some icons... but for some reason no matter what tool I choose (text tool, cropping tool) my cursor stays a hand (like the hand tool) and I can't make anything. I haven't had this problem before and I don't know if I managed to push something last time I used photoshop or if something else has happened. I did make a screen shot of my working area if you can spot something I done.
Thank you for any help you can give me!
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The opening scene for The West Wing's episode "The Cold" one of my favourite opening scenes ever. Not only because of the obvious fact that Josh and Donna finally kiss (I'm a shipper, what's new?) but because it's happy! It's one of those scenes that I have watched over and over again and it never fails to put a smile on my face. :D



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I was thinking on my fictional crushes and what this could possibly say about me and how utterly cliche (And all over the place) I am in the end. Does it exists attraction that's free from cliches? From the stigma of being a mere manifestation of internal issues? I feel like fictional characters AND the guys I actually liked are manifestation of both cases. Ugh.

And I have a weird confession to make... I'm a weirdo. When I ship, I usually start with the whole lusting after the guy (Without the self insert) and shipping due chemistry. The more invested I get on the ship though, the less attractive the guys become to me (I recognize they're handsome, but it lacks the lust factor) and I start to like the girls, not on a sexual way... although I can find them pretty as hell (Hello, Lexie... You're so beautiful *gushing*) on a girly way. I tend to like them even more if they're the fandom's punch bag (aka Kate). And for some very fucked up reason I start to feel some kind of respect for what the characters have so... The attraction for the guy fade away.

That happens every time I feel really invested, so it's the same case with Sawyer, Mark Sloan and even Fox Mulder (My first crush ever, I think). I will not talk about them, although I would love to, on the comments section. Just because even though for a weird reason I don't feel some crazy attraction to them, I do love my guys. In fact, my flist can make a list of fandom crushes on the comments section. I am sure I missed some swoon worthy guys. This may be the first of many entries and I do like to know the fictional characters that makes your heart melt a little.

I'm a weird person. I get that.

But I indulge myself of 'loving' some fictional characters in spite I ship them with other people. I can't help myself.

Spock, Star Trek XI: First of all, his analytical mind is... fuck, everything about his line of thought is incredible sexy. And when it's just the epitome of adorable, in a weird Spock-ish way, my heart fills with utter glee and love. I think Spock may be one of my favorite characters ever when it comes down to fanfiction. It's just delicious to read Star Trek fanfictions. Funny enough, I tend not to love the fanfictions that much when it's in the context of the movie, the grief and conflicting feelings being the spotlight of the story, in spite inside the movie it's what draws me to him. It's just... that somehow it's incredible amusing, heartwarming and sometimes angsty and complex and fucking awesome to see him either dwelling with the idea of love (Born out of some development, when it's already an obvious fact it's not as great) or when he is already inside the relationship, dealing with the human behavior (Such as the questioning of a need for women to use bra). And let's not talk about his idea of flirting. There is something magical, giggling worthy, swoon worthy and so intellectual on his approach of courtship. First, his politeness and well manners and vocabulary is incredible sensual. Fuck, even his body language (Stiff, imposing respect) and voice intonation (Inside and outside the movie) makes me have a MAD LOVE for him. The fact he meditates to control his feelings is ONE OF THE MOST SEXY THINGS EVER. Sigh.

Melchior, Spring Awakening: He is rebellious, incredible smart (Without trying) and as the girls quoted in the play he doesn't believe in anything. Gosh, this is perfection. Who never fell for a "rebel"? Guys like him don't exist IRL without being foolish and assholes. Plus, although I do recognize the world is a messy place, the rebellion thing doesn't have as much impact as it once had. I blame the technology. Or the fact, rebels probably were never cool... but writers makes them 'Oh so dreamy'. Never mind Melchior has the teen energy and although I mostly don't like teenagers I kinda love the confusion and sexual drive. If he grown up to be like that, he would be my dream guy (As well). I don't want to sound a perv because in theory the character is a teen. So I am taking the essence to explain the love. But I feel the many bad boys I manage to love fill this place as well.

Leonard McCoy, Star Trek XI and Wyatt, Private Practice: They fall into the same category... the bitter, sarcastic, cynic and divorced guy. With probably 500 layers we have to peal (Wyatt IMO was the perfect man for Addison. I cannot get over the fact he will never come back to PrP) and some complexity I love. Often labeled as jerks, we just know there is something more. I think McCoy was a bit less accessible and more rough in the edges compared with Wyatt. Who has a hint of sophistication and cockiness that McCoy quite doesn't have it. But oh boy... somehow I love those bastards. IRL they probably would infuriate me, but at the same time this sense of confidence (What I lack) is just incredible sexy.

Michael Vaughn, Alias and Martin Fitzgerald, Without a Trace: The good guys with some daddy issues (Without go Jack Sheppard on us). But oh so comfortable on their own skin. It's the kind of guy who just go grab some drink on your kitchen completely naked because they just know they're THAT GOOD LOOKING or they just don't care because there is some confidence and easiness without the cockiness that comes from it. No matter what Alias and WAT did to them... at first they're a girl's dream (I dropped both shows). Easy... even funny guys.

So yeah... more? Hit me with suggestions.

Yes, I am cliche.

Title: Two Minutes
Fandom: Jyuken Sentai Gekiranger
Characters: Miki, Mele
Prompt: #93 Thanksgiving thanks-giving
Word Count: 432
Rating: G
Summary: Two minutes of conversation driven by years of experience in letting go.
Author's Notes: Possible spoilers for the end of the series.

>> Miki has something to say to Mele

Title: Three Things (A Thanksgiving Story), Chapter 4
Disclaimer: Alas, these characters are not mine.
Rating: G.
Pairing: Josh/Donna
Category: Holiday, romance, AU.
Feedback: Always appreciated.
Archiving: Please ask.
Timeline: Thanksgiving right after the first election, before they're actually in the White House.
Acknowledgments: Thanks to Rick, as always.

( Donna freaks out, but then it's all okay. )

Title: A Very Padackles Thanksgiving
Fandom: RPS
Characters: Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki
Prompt: 093. Thanksgiving.
fanfic100 table: here
Word Count: 1,260
Rating: PG-13
Warnings: None!
Summary: It's a Padackles Thanksgiving! :D
Author's Notes: Because boys + football + turkey + cuddling = happiness.

• 20:42 I roleplay Remus Lupin and James Hook (using Rufus Sewell as PB) Therefore this pic makes my day! Sorry to th twitgoo.com/5bdxs #
• 20:56 There is no show that makes me squee as much as #NCIS #
• 21:12 She poked him in the stomach! #NCIS #
• 21:12 @smithyness Have you seen yesterday's #NCIS yet? OMG, you'll die!!! #
• 23:19 @Ptown_Dtown Downtown Pleasanton is the ONLY place I'd consider shopping on Friday. #
• 02:49 How ridiculous is this? www.tweetbookz.com/gallery.php #
• 14:47 Sauteed yams in almond oil, added cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla and brown sugar, and put in a crock pot. My contribution to dinner is done! #
• 15:16 @brightillusions Way to go!!!!!!!!! #
• 15:19 @brightillusions Check out this hand!porn: i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu111/KayLyne2/ncis/NCIStvg11-02-093wtag.jpg #

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Title: A Family Affair
Fandom: Ashes to Ashes
Characters: Alex/Gene, Ray, Chris & Shaz (implied)
Prompt: #93 - Thanksgiving
Word Count: 1137
Rating: PG
Summary: A day for giving thanks
Author's Notes: six days after 'Buried Treasure'
My Table: LDT

A Family Affair

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• 00:02 Stopped Friends marathon (halfway thru season 2) to find a good song in Cheryl Cole's CD. So many wrong things in this sentence, SO MANY. #
• 00:06 Oh, and Ian got me some me some fliers from NYC and an Altar Boyz playbill...gh! #
• 08:33 Happy Turkey day, y'all. Remember: turkeys aren't beautiful intelligent animals, they are ugly and stupid and delicious! (c)Joey Tribbiani #
• 08:43 OMG Just realized tomorrow it's JOSEFINA DAY! Yay Sweet Charity at the @MenChocFactory! Supah excited. #
• 09:50 @mischadee i've got mine just yesterday thank you anyway..are y
  ou ill, dahlin'? Take care of yourself and stay warm! #
• 12:14 Hi Emma Bateman, I don't know u but u'll b the Stenographer in Blonde. If u get the toiletpaper scene wrong, I'm gonna b very angry. Kbye. #
• 17:23 screw Julie Andrews, I'd pay good money to see Robin Sparkles in concert..'Everybody come and play, let's go to the mall..TODAY!' #
• 17:28 @amiebarron ahah, 'no, I said got the kee-eeeys??' XD #
• 17:45 @alexia888 "I'm gonna rock your body til Canada Day!" XDDDDDDDDDDDD #<
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• 17:54 and after xtvi, Mininova bites the dust. #
• 18:18 @BridgetRegan We love Tab too! #
• 19:19 How much do i love @stepehenfry as Gordon Gordon Wyatt? SO MUCH. #
• 19:19 the whole thing of 'you won't fail in front of her' is so much deeper than what it seems.. #
• 19:28 @kikkathecat wait til you get to the 'laundry in the fridge' phase.. #
• 19:38 @kikkathecat or maybe from the cold coming from insid
  e? XD #
• 19:43 @JellicleKat &lt;3 I'm just glad they stopped the baby nonsense and they are actually going somewhere with the 'ship. Booth is sooo adorable.. #
• 19:44 @JellicleKat And I'm very proud of your parents too XD The Wad wins once again. #
• 20:04 @mrbartleboom vieni online! #
• 20:31 @amiebarron "YOU are the hermaphrodite cheerleader from Long island??" #
• 20:
  51 @HartHanson if I could only ask you 1 thing, please don't forget about Brennan's note from the Gravedigger ep. I really want to know!! #
• 21:27 "Ross, I've got 2 words for you: threesome" I love you, Tribbiani. #
• 22:12 watching Misfits.. #
• 23:42 Booked for Kerry's 1st as Nancy, just like the dutiful fangirl I am. Now for more pressing matters: what the hell do I wear for Xmas in NY? #
• 23:48 @andytter Ah. Fat chance. *didn't think this through* #

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Title: Guilt
Fandom: Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog
Characters: Dr. Horrible, Captain Hammer
Prompt: 033. Too Much. and 034. Not Enough.
Word Count: 449 (Two ficlets of 159 and 290 words)
Rating: PG
Summary: Both Dr. Horrible and Captain Hammer blame themselves for the event at the homeless shelter.
Author's Notes: Spoilers for all three acts.
Link to my Table: Here

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I will answer the replies from my previous posts. It may take a while. Too many replies.

The Glee 'Imagine' scene it was just one of the prettiest scenes I've seen this year. Glee, you're awesome and warm and crazy and outrageous and funny and I am thankful for it.

BTW, Happy Thanksgiving to my f-list. My country don't celebrate it... But for those who does. I hope it's a good day.

One question: Changing POVs inside a story it's a sign of poor writing? I read some mentions, but I'm not sure.

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Title: Cause and Effect (Chapter 15)
Author: hughville
Rating: M (17 and older)
Summary: Every action has a reaction. Cameron reacts to House's actions.
Warnings: Contains some vague and not so vague spoilers for S6. Takes place after episode 8 of S6.
Disclaimer: I don't own House.


Chapter One

Chapter Two

Chapter Three

Chapter Four

Chapter Five

Chapter Six

Chapter Seven

Chapter Eight

Chapter Nine

Chapter Ten

Chapter Eleven

Chapter Twelve

Chapter Thirteen

Chapter Fourteen

( That is the kiss of death. )

[0-20] Billy Petersen

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I'm sorry if this isn't OK to post.

I'm wondering if anyone could give me some hints or tips about making calendars?
Like these ones;
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Is there a template for the calendar part of it (the dates)?
Are there any communities on LJ that make these? For insperation, haha :)

OK, so sorry if this isn't the correct place to post this!
Thanks for any help!

Hey, everybody! HAPPY THANKSGIVING!