Boom... it's ON

renaissance2010
Turning to photography as a creative outlet during a valiant fight with breast cancer at age 34, renaissance10 survived and set up a photo contest to help raise funds for the Lavender Trust, a nonprofit that provides information and support to younger women with breast cancer. In the first two years, the competition brought in over £65,000 (that's $107,260.73 U.S.!), with entries from 130 countries last year. Renaissance10 recently joined LiveJournal to meet other passionate photographers and find supportive friends.

curiouscupcakes
Holy buttercream frosting! If you have a sweet tooth for sugary goodness or a wandering eye for whimsical confection, this is pure ecstasy iced in deliciousness. Hailing the beloved cupcake as the artisinal canvas of choice, you'll enjoy recipes, photos, and bountiful tips to bake up a batch, whether your taste leans toward French classics or funky and flavorful.

mission101
With New Years in the offing, it's an ideal time to reflect on past accomplishments, make peace with disappointments, and refocus the lens on future goals. This community welcomes you to create a bucket list of 101 things you plan to accomplish in the next 1,001 days. Offering support, guidance, and inspiration, this is a great way to jumpstart those pesky resolutions.

( Past months of 2009 )

DECEMBER

The Year in Review ||XOXO, Panda

If time is measured in memories
Don’t set your clock to misery
The clicks should come from what you got
And not the things that you lost
Sing out, sing out, sing out your joy
Raise up, raise up, raise up your voice

WHY: Okay, so it's kind of cheating, but this year really was amazing for me, and looking back on it, I'm really happy about how much better I'm doing in school, how much happier I am, and how things have seemed a little easier for me this year. It's been a while since I've looked back this triumphantly on a year in my life, so it's nice. :3

PS. Happy Christmas, to those who celebrate. ♥

Hey hey hey! I bring some icons :).

001. 002. 003.
All 16 over here (sorry, there's no Nick Lidstrom)

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Congratulations to Martin Brodeur. 104 shutouts is awesome. Great way to do it too, going into the Igloo one final time and shutting out the Pens to make a statement heading into the break.

I Love Yahoo Sports At This Moment
The high-scoring Pens and the defensive-minded Devils square off with a lead in the Atlantic Division on the line.
NJ 4, PIT 0 (End 2nd)

One of these things is not like the other.

i_hope_that
For many of us, the holidays can be kind of rough. If you're searching for a network of understanding friends, this ultra-nurturing community encourages you to express your heartfelt wishes and offer other members encouragement and acceptance. Not for the terminally snarky or emotionally-challenged, this is a good-spirited place to lend comfort and support.

diygifts
Feeling crafty? If you've got a few last folks on your holiday gift list, this is a great place to seed your creativity and generosity. You'll also discover wonderful DIY tips to decorate your home and entertain guests. Offering a no-frills-no-skills attitude that welcomes the cash-challenged and arts-phobic, you're sure to get ideas and make friends in the process.

cooking_club
A fun and friendly community dedicated to those who love to cook, whether you're a meat-and-potatoes type, an aspiring gourmand, and/or a vegan. In search of a brilliant dish to use up those weekly leftovers? Post your ingredients and you'll be whipping up a feast by dinner. You can also share favorite recipes. For Type A chefs, you can spice up your culinary repertoire with exciting cooking challenges.

Here's one you  don't see too often: http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/news?slug=ap-goaliescores&prov=ap&type=lgns I know it was an empty netter, but still must have been funny to see.

According to David Singer from http://www.hockeyfights.com

10. Krys Barch vs Brad May, Jan. 15, 2008

nine to one - here...

The Minnesota Wild's equipment truck caught on fire outside Scotiabank earlier today, destroying the entire team's equipment the day before they play the Senators.

Wow. Just wow.

Twitpic photo stream, official news from the Wild, TSN, Blog of the Wild beat writer
(ETA 7:18 EST): Unofficial word after a 6pm team meeting is that they think they're going to play tomorrow.
 

stepstomarrow
When granddaughter, Jada, was born with leukemia, a donor-match was located and Jada made a miraculous recovery. In honor of her grandaughter's health, Jeanna has decided to walk across the country (in the dead of winter) to raise awareness and build support for the bone marrow registry (all that's required is a cheek swab). Follow Jeanna's remarkable journey as she travels the United States by foot.