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I hate the new BT/Yahoo browser with a passion. It's cartoon like, is full of software that I don't want nor need and I can't get rid of the thing. I downloaded Opera as suggested, and use that mostly, but as soon as I click on a link in OE the Yahoo/BT browser is brought up as OE is packaged as part of it. Then I have to pick which profile to use and sign in before it links up. Which is annoying as all the profiles are me anyway as they're based on e-mail addies.

I was on the phone to tech support last night as I just can't get Google to work *or* Yahoo search engine. I can get to individual pages fine but those just don't work. All Google keeps saying is there is no website configured at this address when I try the URL. I tried alta vista and a few others and same thing, until eventually I found a search engine that worked, Dogpile. I can't understand why it's just those types of site that bug out.

One good thing after James sat changing settings like I have for the last few *months* he's finally come round to the idea that we really have to change ISP. I tried to resist saying 'now you see what I go through' at him, I really did.

We're thinking AOL, I know you like it Jenny, but anyone else use it, or have any other broadband recs?

Default Icon Challenge

Done for the default icon challenge.

I have to say here that I actually think Chris looked amazing in this time period, and I have a *major*kink thing for the braces. But he looks so uncomfortable in the icon.

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The photographer says smile, and Chris tries. But it’s hard when he feels ugly, an interloper in this studio full of mirrors that show just how unattractive he is. He hates the feeling; that he’s made to feel uncomfortable in his own skin. But when Chris stands in the glare of lights, camera pointing and assistant fussing he knows exactly what they see. A short man with weird hair and a mouth full of metal.

It’s the braces Chris hates the most, they ache and he tries not to smile, snapping his mouth shut when he feels a laugh bubbling from inside. It wasn’t always like this, self confidence has never been a problem, still isn’t really. But in a profession based on looks every fault is magnified, leaving him feeling awkward and unsure.

The photographer says smile, and Chris tries, managing a weak smile that fools no-one. But it’s captured on film anyway as the lights blaze, highlighting every imaginary flaw. He used to like how he looked; he doesn't now.

There's a GIP in here somewhere...

Before I start this post will someone help out a poor Brit? What the heck are pixie stixs? I keep seeing them referenced and don't have a clue. Also, a golf clap? What is it?

That part over with I just have to tell everyone that I'm full of the fandom love just now. Mutant X has started in the states! It's at a suck ass time but new MX EEEE! So I'll get supplies soon, I'll see my elemental love god again. I'm also all about the sdb's still and I'm writing TS. My mind is full of beautiful men and I adore them all so much.

I love when new seasons start, everything's so new and shiny. Brennan! EEK! He makes me smile just thinking about him :D

Also, I've remembered the details I need to make my FTP work, I can update my sites again! Well partially as a lot of stories are on the old computer. Jenny gave me permission to post and archive the MX story that I wrote for her birthday. So I'll shove it behind a cut here and get it archived. It's nothing but sap really ( See Josh, I'm not all evil) but read if you like.

James is still sick, and I've made 263942328 lemsips and hot drinks today. Corey and I are okay so far though. *touch wood*

MX story behind the cut.

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