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LIST THREE (or more) THINGS YOU LIKE ABOUT YOURSELF. They don’t have to be your favorite things, just things that you think are good. Feel free to expand as much or as little as you want.
The fact that I can usually manage to see the humour in situations and don't get moody and sulky about minor stuff.
The fact that I'll try creating for any character once and give them all some attention rather than sticking to the same old favourites.
The fact that you always know where you are with me, I can't be doing with fake bullshit/not saying what I mean/expecting people to be psychic/not using my words type crap.
dani_meowsIt's a high of 55 degrees Fahrenheit here in Florida. And the yearly ritual of hot tea, wrapping myself up in blankets begins.
This skit is pretty accurate for life in the South when it's cold:https://youtu.be/A_UWChMGUOk?si=oRthVD5huD1oT3GV
Especially the bit about the heating. It's one of two reasons I don't turn the heat on. The other one being the winter bills being cheap makes up for the other nine months or so that my bills are insane.
I spent today playing with pixels and remembering how to make icons. After a few atrocities not to be seen by human eyes, I got several I really enjoy. Some were posted in today and yesterday's prompts for daily icons.
I also spent sometime watching different YouTube videos about people from Europe reacting to a video about how big the United States is based on how many times Great Britain can fit into different states. Or people tasting southern style biscuits and gravy with sweet iced tea for the first time.
I especially like the ones that are disgusted until they realize it's sausage gravy over a plain scone and not a cookie with brown gravy.
But the reactions to iced tea are always fun. It's hot and humid much of the year of course we serve our tea over ice.
Due to various things, I haven't had sweet tea in forever but plain unsweetened iced tea is probably my most drank beverage.
Sadly, since giving up Instagram, I don't get to watch videos about people living in Germany learning about the apparently really complex garbage and recycling rules. Which is a shame because I found them both funny and fascinating. Same with videos about how German windows open versus the UK. The algorithm loved showing me those and I loved watching them.
Pretty much any video about differences between regions are always fascinating to me. I remember finding out years ago that a lot of places don't have central ac. I was fascinated even as I shared tips I normally only use when the Ac breaks or hurricane power outages to keep comfortable.
I changed my layout a bit but I'm not fond of how the colors look in dark mode but I don't want to turn dark mode off on my phone as it helps with my headaches and saves batteries.
About another hour before Ian and I will be playing Satisfactory all weekend. I think we're making tacos for dinner tonight.
Other things I watched today are videos about how to make sauerkraut. Since hurricane Milton, a year ago, my favorite restaurant closed down and their homemade kraut and schnitzel with mushroom gravy were amazing... But sadly they got damaged and chose to retire.
Although I don't know that I want to ferment my own food... So it may just be one of those things. Which is a pity, jarred isn't the same.
This skit is pretty accurate for life in the South when it's cold:https://youtu.be/A_UWChMGUOk?si=oRthVD5huD1oT3GV
Especially the bit about the heating. It's one of two reasons I don't turn the heat on. The other one being the winter bills being cheap makes up for the other nine months or so that my bills are insane.
I spent today playing with pixels and remembering how to make icons. After a few atrocities not to be seen by human eyes, I got several I really enjoy. Some were posted in today and yesterday's prompts for daily icons.
I also spent sometime watching different YouTube videos about people from Europe reacting to a video about how big the United States is based on how many times Great Britain can fit into different states. Or people tasting southern style biscuits and gravy with sweet iced tea for the first time.
I especially like the ones that are disgusted until they realize it's sausage gravy over a plain scone and not a cookie with brown gravy.
But the reactions to iced tea are always fun. It's hot and humid much of the year of course we serve our tea over ice.
Due to various things, I haven't had sweet tea in forever but plain unsweetened iced tea is probably my most drank beverage.
Sadly, since giving up Instagram, I don't get to watch videos about people living in Germany learning about the apparently really complex garbage and recycling rules. Which is a shame because I found them both funny and fascinating. Same with videos about how German windows open versus the UK. The algorithm loved showing me those and I loved watching them.
Pretty much any video about differences between regions are always fascinating to me. I remember finding out years ago that a lot of places don't have central ac. I was fascinated even as I shared tips I normally only use when the Ac breaks or hurricane power outages to keep comfortable.
I changed my layout a bit but I'm not fond of how the colors look in dark mode but I don't want to turn dark mode off on my phone as it helps with my headaches and saves batteries.
About another hour before Ian and I will be playing Satisfactory all weekend. I think we're making tacos for dinner tonight.
Other things I watched today are videos about how to make sauerkraut. Since hurricane Milton, a year ago, my favorite restaurant closed down and their homemade kraut and schnitzel with mushroom gravy were amazing... But sadly they got damaged and chose to retire.
Although I don't know that I want to ferment my own food... So it may just be one of those things. Which is a pity, jarred isn't the same.
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Challenge #8
Talk about your creative process.
A lot of my process involves staring at a blinking cursor and wishing for the will to write. Does that count? But seriously, it depends on whether I'm writing for myself or am working on something related to an exchange. The former hasn't happened in a while and I keep hoping for that to change but there is a difference. When it comes to writing for myself, a lot of my fics do end up starting with me daydreaming about a particular scene and then end up thinking of a whole story to work around it. Sometimes a 'what if' idea will hit me. Like currently, I've been brainstorming a 9-1-1 (TV) story about platonic Hanahaki, centered around Christopher & Eddie (with Buck/Eddie) and it really came to me because I was thinking about Hanahaki and that led to me wondering about the platonic version and from there, the Eddie & Chris plot bunny struck. I'm sure many other people can relate to having their ideas and motivation to write at the worst possible time too! When I'm in front of a screen it is easier to get distracted by my phone or other tabs.
When it comes to writing for other people, I'm working based of their likes and any possible prompts they may have so I tend to let it linger in my head before narrowing it down to an idea and then I just sit down and write.
If I want to get into a certain mood to write, I will often listen to the type of songs that will help a little. I can't write with music though unfortunately, or at least not when I'm not a deadline. If I have a lot of time, then possibly, but if I am wanting to focus, I need silence. Sometimes, I just need to force myself to write and then I put myself on timed increments and just turn my phone face down and write. It will be something like "okay, I'm going to write for about ten to fifteen minutes straight and then take a couple of minutes break". Once I can get started, I can usually just keep going. If I need a breather, I'll take the break, but often times, I might not need that first one or I'll take the first one and then won't need as many subsequently because I'll be into the story.
For me, it's easy to just fall off writing, even if I enjoy it, so I'm hoping to find some sense of consistency this year. I tried last year but I was a little all over the place so my goal to write a bit every day, just so I can keep it going and not get into the habit of not writing unless I need to. Also I am going to try to remember that not every idea has to be a big story and then just stick to a scene that I want to write, and hope that takes off some of the pressure. Maybe in doing so, some of my routines will change as well.
Hoping for a productive and fun (because this is a hobby and should be fun!) 2026 either way! :D
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chicatingShawn's eyes almost lit up as he saw the unattended keys gleaming among the hoarderesque piles of papers and stuff. Sometimes he really did feel that he had a special gift, even if it didn't come from the spirit world, since he could expect to be distracted by Jules' strawberry shampoo. He could tell it wasn't a real robbery, but an inside job. The "psychic" took a deep breath and waited. The secret to this bit was the pause(also that Shawn guessed it was the skeevy stepson,)
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threesentenceficathon starts tomorrow! I love this event so much. If you're not familiar, definitely check it out.
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badly_knittedTitle: Passion And Desire
Fandom: FAKE
Author:
badly_knittedCharacters: Ryo, Dee.
Rating: NC-17
Word Count: 654
Setting: Back Stage Pass 2.
Summary: Ryo is never this uninhibited, but he really wishes he could be this way without the help of cold medication and alcohol.
Written For:
topaz_eyes’s prompt ‘Any, any, In the swirling, curling storm of desire’, at threesentenceficathon.Disclaimer: I don’t own FAKE, or the characters. They belong to the wonderful Sanami Matoh.
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badly_knittedTitle: Proper Appreciation
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badly_knittedCharacters: Ianto, Jack, Herman, Owen, Team.
Rating: PG
Word Count: 733
Spoilers: Nada.
Summary: Jack has decided that, as the owners of the only known dragon in existence, celebrating National Appreciate a Dragon Day is a must.
Written For:
jigglygrlcarrie’s prompt: Any, any, (National) Appreciate a Dragon Day, at threesentenceficathon.Disclaimer: I don’t own Torchwood, or the characters.
andersenmom1. I have done well with my children. That means, I listen when they have something to talk to me about, no matter how "trivial." Because when it's something important, they know I will listen. I've had the honor of finding out things they want me to know that they don't feel safe telling their father. I am very pleased about that.
2. I'm so much better about not getting down on myself when I mess up, or like, don't do what I wanted to. I used to get really nasty to myself, and it still happens, but I'm so much better about it. I'm actually really pleased about the progress I've done there, too.
3. I'm actively trying to improve myself. It's not going fast, but then, that's not a big deal. It's going (hopefully) consistently. I'm working on it. And things are different. I'm different. I like it.
2. I'm so much better about not getting down on myself when I mess up, or like, don't do what I wanted to. I used to get really nasty to myself, and it still happens, but I'm so much better about it. I'm actually really pleased about the progress I've done there, too.
3. I'm actively trying to improve myself. It's not going fast, but then, that's not a big deal. It's going (hopefully) consistently. I'm working on it. And things are different. I'm different. I like it.
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andersenmomZolar is a 12 member Thai group under Muzik Move and Search Entertainment, formed through the reality show Star Search Idol. They debuted in 2023. However, this song.... We probably found it through one of those "you like Kpop but have you tried Tpop" Tik Toks. I'll admit, the hip thing is mesmerizing. As is Fogus (who would fit right in with XLov, honestly). Vic could embarrass their sister by dancing to this song - and did, regularly.
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toothpastepancakeSo! I watched Starfleet Academy last night. Only episode 1, because I'm watching with my mom who only does one "stressful" episode of anything a day, lol. I have lots of thoughts. In 2017 I got obsessed with the Kelvinverse Starfleet Academy minicomic, so I have been waiting for a Starfleet Academy series for NINE ENTIRE YEARS. It came... not in the way I expected.
SPOILERS BELOW YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.
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SPOILERS BELOW YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.
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umadoshiAs so often happens, I had several things I meant to post about and now they've mostly evaporated.
But I do know my tabs situation is staggering out of control. (Reliably over 1700 for at least the last couple of weeks.) Odds that I'll get to replying to all the posts I've read but opened in a tab to reply to later on...are currently very slim.
Have a link: Sarah Kurchak wrote about Heated Rivalry for TIME recently: "Heated Rivalry Handles Autism With Love, Care, and a Touch of Awkwardness".
But I do know my tabs situation is staggering out of control. (Reliably over 1700 for at least the last couple of weeks.) Odds that I'll get to replying to all the posts I've read but opened in a tab to reply to later on...are currently very slim.
Have a link: Sarah Kurchak wrote about Heated Rivalry for TIME recently: "Heated Rivalry Handles Autism With Love, Care, and a Touch of Awkwardness".
swingandswirl RL and my fffx fic contrive to eat all my spoons, and next week does not portend to be any better, but here, have this utter delight of an ad:
fffx fic contrive to eat all my spoons, and next week does not portend to be any better, but here, have this utter delight of an ad: grimmrowName(s): Maric, Caspian
Age: I am 39.
Birthday: April 29th, 1986.
Astrological Sign: Sun: Taurus, Moon: Capricorn, Rising: Libra, Sidreal: Sun: Aries, Moon: Sagitarius, Rising: Virgo, Chinese: Fire Tiger.
Spiritual Beliefs: Okay, so I grew up learning about Jehovah's Witnesses. This is something my birth mother tried to ingrain in me but I was always drawn to the occult, witchery and other religions. I learned about other religions while steadily learning about the JW God. At first I stuck with the JW God, but by 28, I ended up renouncing God and accepting the universe as the creator. I believe the christian God exists, but he's the sun and also the universe. He is also a she. I also believe in taoism, shinto, wicca, catholicism and several other things as well. Even Hindi.
Ethnicity: Black Biracial with a hint of Hispanic.
Ancestry: On my father's side I'm Nigerian and Hispanic. On my mother's side I'm French, Breton, Welsh, Scottish, Italian, German, Irish, Norwegion and English.
Gender: Transman.
Pronouns: he/him.
Living Arrangement/Family: I am currently living in a nursing home, that is for the forseeable future until I'm on my feet. I intend on getting my own home within the next year, if not sooner.
Education: 8th grade unfortunately. I'm in tutoring now to take the g.e.d.
Job: N/A. I'm a student though.
Romantic/Sexual Orientation: Demipansexual. I don't want to date cismen except one man, who I trust and it's gonna be a moment before we're finally together.
Relationship Status: Single. I'm looking incase someone I love and I don't end up together.
Hobbies: Writing, Watching TV and Films, Watching video games online, playing video games, watching youtube videos of animals, reading books, coloring.
Interests: veganism and vegeterianism, dream intrepretation, tarot reading, astrology, coloring, painting, drawing, animals and pets, tv and films, video games, music, writing, reading, youtube, tiktok, shinto, taosim, wicca, catholicism, exorcisms, psychology, photography, pregnancy, children.
Health: My physical health isn't the best as I'm dealing with a bit of heart problems but they're not so bad, I also deal with weak legs, short breathiness and frequent colds.
Mental Health Wise: I'm doing better than usual. I deal with schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, A.D.H.D, Anxiety, and Depression.
Other Things About Me: I am an INFJ. I can read you like a book, and even if you think you're hiding well, you're not. I'll read you, tell my family what they can't trust about you and you'll always be found out. lol
Things I like:
TV shows: Supernatural, Riverdale, Reba, Golden Girls, Beat Bobby Flay, Guy's Grocery Games, Diners, Drive Inns and Dives, Wildcard Kitchen, Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Angel The Series, The Vampire Diaries, Being Human, Bobby's Triple Threat, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Ed, Edd, and Eddy, Adventure Time, Regular Show, Teen Titans and Teen Titans Go, George Lopez, Friends, Aqua teen Hunger Force, Sailormoon, Naruto, Death Note, Big O, Furi Kuri, Mr. Robot,
Movies: Labyrinth, Legend, Dirty Dancing, Carrie, Maximum Overdrive, Silver Bullet, Lucas, Pretty in Pink, Sixteen Candles, Manequinn, Hotel New Hampshire, Flowers in the attic, Double Impact, Sudden Death, Lionheart, Universal Soldier, Cyborg, Terminator, the Little Mermaid, Beauty and The Beast, Rapunzel, Princess and the Frog, Anatasia, Bob's Burger's - The Movie, Zootopia, The Lord Of The Rings Trilogy, Finding Nemo, The Matrix Trilogy Girl - Interrupted, Fight Club, 23, Mulan (animated Disney movie from the late 1990s), The Truman Show, The Crow, Twister, The Craft, Dracula - Dead And Loving It, Speed, The Basketball Diaries, Demolition Man, Interview With The Vampire, Bram Stoker's Dracula, Sister Act (both parts), Hocus Pocus, Back To The Future (all three parts), Teen Witch, Beetlejuice, Bill And Ted's Excellent Adventure, Flashdance, Footloose, Rose Red, Cell (Stephen King), IT original and newer version,
Music: The Birthday Massacre, Enigma, Three Days Grace, Shinedown, 2Pac, Eminem, Beyonce, Jay-Z, Creed, Staind, Goo Goo Dolls, L'Arc'En'Ciel, Hyde, Utada Hikaru, Hoobastank, 311, sublime, Eve6, Tonic, the Wallflowers, No Doubt, Smashing Pumpkins, Alanis Morrisette, Duncan Shiek, Delirium, A Perfect Circle, Bauhaus, Billy Idol, David Bowie, Depeche Mode, Duran Duran, Foo Fighters, Garbage, Incubus, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Joy Division, Lady Gaga, Linkin Park, Michael Jackson, New Order, Nine Inch Nails, P!nk, Queen, Rihanna, Rob Zombie, Siouxsie And The Banshees, Switchblade Symphony, Tears For Fears, The Killers, The Weeknd, Tool, Trent Reznor, Gackt, D'espairs Ray, Dir En Grey, Guns and Roses, Poison, Boston, Winger, Elvis Presley, Etta James, Lighthouse, Fuel,
Books/Authors: J.K Rowling, Stephen King, Edgar Allan Poe (I haven't read thoroughly in years....)
Games: Sims 2, Sims 3, Final Fantasy 7-8-9-10-13-15 and Tactics, Fatal Frame 1 thru 5, Sudokien 3, Silent Hill 1 thru 6, Onimusha Series, Resident Evil Series, Until Dawn, Legend of Zelda (any)
Other places you can find me online:
→ Instagram: Username is "khaoskitten". The profile is private, for the reason I am paranoid about being found by people I don't want to be found by... I hope this makes sense. If you like, you can add me, though, I will likely add you back when I know who you are.
→ Bluesky: when I remember it, I'll put it here.
→ Discord: caspian5405
Goodreads: I need to get an account. D:
Age: I am 39.
Birthday: April 29th, 1986.
Astrological Sign: Sun: Taurus, Moon: Capricorn, Rising: Libra, Sidreal: Sun: Aries, Moon: Sagitarius, Rising: Virgo, Chinese: Fire Tiger.
Spiritual Beliefs: Okay, so I grew up learning about Jehovah's Witnesses. This is something my birth mother tried to ingrain in me but I was always drawn to the occult, witchery and other religions. I learned about other religions while steadily learning about the JW God. At first I stuck with the JW God, but by 28, I ended up renouncing God and accepting the universe as the creator. I believe the christian God exists, but he's the sun and also the universe. He is also a she. I also believe in taoism, shinto, wicca, catholicism and several other things as well. Even Hindi.
Ethnicity: Black Biracial with a hint of Hispanic.
Ancestry: On my father's side I'm Nigerian and Hispanic. On my mother's side I'm French, Breton, Welsh, Scottish, Italian, German, Irish, Norwegion and English.
Gender: Transman.
Pronouns: he/him.
Living Arrangement/Family: I am currently living in a nursing home, that is for the forseeable future until I'm on my feet. I intend on getting my own home within the next year, if not sooner.
Education: 8th grade unfortunately. I'm in tutoring now to take the g.e.d.
Job: N/A. I'm a student though.
Romantic/Sexual Orientation: Demipansexual. I don't want to date cismen except one man, who I trust and it's gonna be a moment before we're finally together.
Relationship Status: Single. I'm looking incase someone I love and I don't end up together.
Hobbies: Writing, Watching TV and Films, Watching video games online, playing video games, watching youtube videos of animals, reading books, coloring.
Interests: veganism and vegeterianism, dream intrepretation, tarot reading, astrology, coloring, painting, drawing, animals and pets, tv and films, video games, music, writing, reading, youtube, tiktok, shinto, taosim, wicca, catholicism, exorcisms, psychology, photography, pregnancy, children.
Health: My physical health isn't the best as I'm dealing with a bit of heart problems but they're not so bad, I also deal with weak legs, short breathiness and frequent colds.
Mental Health Wise: I'm doing better than usual. I deal with schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, A.D.H.D, Anxiety, and Depression.
Other Things About Me: I am an INFJ. I can read you like a book, and even if you think you're hiding well, you're not. I'll read you, tell my family what they can't trust about you and you'll always be found out. lol
Things I like:
TV shows: Supernatural, Riverdale, Reba, Golden Girls, Beat Bobby Flay, Guy's Grocery Games, Diners, Drive Inns and Dives, Wildcard Kitchen, Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Angel The Series, The Vampire Diaries, Being Human, Bobby's Triple Threat, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Ed, Edd, and Eddy, Adventure Time, Regular Show, Teen Titans and Teen Titans Go, George Lopez, Friends, Aqua teen Hunger Force, Sailormoon, Naruto, Death Note, Big O, Furi Kuri, Mr. Robot,
Movies: Labyrinth, Legend, Dirty Dancing, Carrie, Maximum Overdrive, Silver Bullet, Lucas, Pretty in Pink, Sixteen Candles, Manequinn, Hotel New Hampshire, Flowers in the attic, Double Impact, Sudden Death, Lionheart, Universal Soldier, Cyborg, Terminator, the Little Mermaid, Beauty and The Beast, Rapunzel, Princess and the Frog, Anatasia, Bob's Burger's - The Movie, Zootopia, The Lord Of The Rings Trilogy, Finding Nemo, The Matrix Trilogy Girl - Interrupted, Fight Club, 23, Mulan (animated Disney movie from the late 1990s), The Truman Show, The Crow, Twister, The Craft, Dracula - Dead And Loving It, Speed, The Basketball Diaries, Demolition Man, Interview With The Vampire, Bram Stoker's Dracula, Sister Act (both parts), Hocus Pocus, Back To The Future (all three parts), Teen Witch, Beetlejuice, Bill And Ted's Excellent Adventure, Flashdance, Footloose, Rose Red, Cell (Stephen King), IT original and newer version,
Music: The Birthday Massacre, Enigma, Three Days Grace, Shinedown, 2Pac, Eminem, Beyonce, Jay-Z, Creed, Staind, Goo Goo Dolls, L'Arc'En'Ciel, Hyde, Utada Hikaru, Hoobastank, 311, sublime, Eve6, Tonic, the Wallflowers, No Doubt, Smashing Pumpkins, Alanis Morrisette, Duncan Shiek, Delirium, A Perfect Circle, Bauhaus, Billy Idol, David Bowie, Depeche Mode, Duran Duran, Foo Fighters, Garbage, Incubus, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Joy Division, Lady Gaga, Linkin Park, Michael Jackson, New Order, Nine Inch Nails, P!nk, Queen, Rihanna, Rob Zombie, Siouxsie And The Banshees, Switchblade Symphony, Tears For Fears, The Killers, The Weeknd, Tool, Trent Reznor, Gackt, D'espairs Ray, Dir En Grey, Guns and Roses, Poison, Boston, Winger, Elvis Presley, Etta James, Lighthouse, Fuel,
Books/Authors: J.K Rowling, Stephen King, Edgar Allan Poe (I haven't read thoroughly in years....)
Games: Sims 2, Sims 3, Final Fantasy 7-8-9-10-13-15 and Tactics, Fatal Frame 1 thru 5, Sudokien 3, Silent Hill 1 thru 6, Onimusha Series, Resident Evil Series, Until Dawn, Legend of Zelda (any)
Other places you can find me online:
→ Instagram: Username is "khaoskitten". The profile is private, for the reason I am paranoid about being found by people I don't want to be found by... I hope this makes sense. If you like, you can add me, though, I will likely add you back when I know who you are.
→ Bluesky: when I remember it, I'll put it here.
→ Discord: caspian5405
Goodreads: I need to get an account. D:
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Challenge #7
LIST THREE (or more) THINGS YOU LIKE ABOUT YOURSELF. They don’t have to be your favorite things, just things that you think are good. Feel free to expand as much or as little as you want.
1. Yesterday I fixed my client's electric blanket about 5 minutes before my shift ended. I didn't give up or cop-out and say I was on my way out so he was probably warm yesterday afternoon because of that.
2. I can do things like this:
[scan is bad because that's a teeny tiny pinecone attached to a string, trying to experiment with my formula '5 textures make a collage']
3. I have a job! After 10 years of being a stay-at-home mom, I got up the courage to go to the workforce center in my county and ended up getting a part time job. I also went to Brooklyn by myself on the train from Baltimore and attended a concert by myself and came home. So I am brave SOMETIMES! :)
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vriddy1. If there was a K-9 comm, I would post stuff like the translations there. And if there were like at least TWO just two other Dreamwidthers as much into it as I am, I'd go for it and create it. But most people I got my claws into are on Discord only/mainly, and thus so it goes. I don't have it in me right now to create another comm where I end up doing most of the posting XD But it's funny to imagine creating a weekly reaction post for the new chapter, then the only reply is a self-reply of me losing my shit on my own. Actually not that far from reality really. I shall continue monitoring the Dreamwidth K-9 temperature XD
2. I'm posting a lot right now both here and on AO3, but I assume it will all go very quiet again once I return to working on the novel(la)s?? Takes longer to form insights and also no finished projects to share heh.
3. I am thinking about those original projects again, which is good!! Unfortunately my mind is looking for wider, very high-level themes unifying the drafts of every original novella/novel I ever finished and oh my god I found it and I need to stop thinking about it or I will never write again. Feels like strolling down main street in my underwear even just mentally.
4. You! Do you write fic? Are you suffering reception anxiety after posting?? Try This One Neat Trick: read or watch something obscure, then create a new AO3 fandom tag for it and write! Obviously, I'd like to connect with readers, but there's also something liberating to posting something that has a single digit audience at best. Possibly literally, as in max one digit on one hand XD
5. A friend gifted me a really cute 2026 late last year. It's about the size of my palm. I knew I wasn't gonna use it for my actual TODOs because incredibly, my Bullet Journal system is still working super well for me, and as cute as it is it would be a downgrade. I thought I'd use it for something writing-related, since writing is happy-inducing and so is this little planner thing but... I can't figure out what, still T_T I thought I might jot down notes on what projects I do or times or word counts, but that feels like a chore and not joy-sparky. I'm already tracking the few writing stats I'm actually interested in. And now we're mid-January and every day is a missed page opportunity and I still don't know what to use it for orz Suggestions welcome! Even if not writing related at this point. I guess maybe I could do a gratitude journal...? I like to do that randomly in my paper journal though, rather than on command daily. Hmmmm.
6. If you like Wind Breaker and are looking for icons, there's been quite a few posted over onmalagraphic lately! I snagged crying praying Endou as used on this post :D To be used when Grateful, keeping in theme here.
2. I'm posting a lot right now both here and on AO3, but I assume it will all go very quiet again once I return to working on the novel(la)s?? Takes longer to form insights and also no finished projects to share heh.
3. I am thinking about those original projects again, which is good!! Unfortunately my mind is looking for wider, very high-level themes unifying the drafts of every original novella/novel I ever finished and oh my god I found it and I need to stop thinking about it or I will never write again. Feels like strolling down main street in my underwear even just mentally.
4. You! Do you write fic? Are you suffering reception anxiety after posting?? Try This One Neat Trick: read or watch something obscure, then create a new AO3 fandom tag for it and write! Obviously, I'd like to connect with readers, but there's also something liberating to posting something that has a single digit audience at best. Possibly literally, as in max one digit on one hand XD
5. A friend gifted me a really cute 2026 late last year. It's about the size of my palm. I knew I wasn't gonna use it for my actual TODOs because incredibly, my Bullet Journal system is still working super well for me, and as cute as it is it would be a downgrade. I thought I'd use it for something writing-related, since writing is happy-inducing and so is this little planner thing but... I can't figure out what, still T_T I thought I might jot down notes on what projects I do or times or word counts, but that feels like a chore and not joy-sparky. I'm already tracking the few writing stats I'm actually interested in. And now we're mid-January and every day is a missed page opportunity and I still don't know what to use it for orz Suggestions welcome! Even if not writing related at this point. I guess maybe I could do a gratitude journal...? I like to do that randomly in my paper journal though, rather than on command daily. Hmmmm.
6. If you like Wind Breaker and are looking for icons, there's been quite a few posted over on
malagraphic lately! I snagged crying praying Endou as used on this post :D To be used when Grateful, keeping in theme here.
snowynightChallenge #8
Talk about your creative process.
When I come up with an idea, I ususally brainstorm a bit about scenes and form a vague idea about the ending. I also like doing research for inspiration and details. Then I put my notes and vague scene list into a plain text document for further reference.
I'm a panster and write out of order, because somehow my brain lose interest if I try to outline. I usually only know wht the next scene should be. When I get stuck (often), I rewrite and add other scenes to try to fix it. I'm always looking for a more effective proccess and writing advice.
When I come up with an idea, I ususally brainstorm a bit about scenes and form a vague idea about the ending. I also like doing research for inspiration and details. Then I put my notes and vague scene list into a plain text document for further reference.
I'm a panster and write out of order, because somehow my brain lose interest if I try to outline. I usually only know wht the next scene should be. When I get stuck (often), I rewrite and add other scenes to try to fix it. I'm always looking for a more effective proccess and writing advice.
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cornerofmadnessHonestly we didn't get a lot of snow but under it was ice. On the road between Jackson and Gallipolis (the two places I talk about all the time) had TWO five vehicle crashes and multiple small ones including the fire chief getting run over by someone who doesn't know what red lights mean (he was transported to the same trauma center I had been in) By 1 pm the most of it had melted but you know what I'm not arguing with a day off.
Mom, of course, thinks any spare second I have should be me cleaning. She's not wrong but still...that said I DID pick one major project and I did it, namely three bins of sockets and undies and a huge ass pile of clothes (still mostly socks) so I made 5 piles, summer socks, winter socks, fuzzy socks, socks I don't want period and lonely socks looking for mates.
So the piles are gone. The undies are gone because why in the name of god was I holding onto them. Many socks ready for donation and two uncomfortable realizations.
1. I have more fuzzy socks that any one human should. I know some are tight and need to be donated. Some have holes that I wear in bed in the fall/early spring while reading if my Raynaud's kicks in. Well pick two pair Dana and toss the rest.
2. That was NOT a bin of old undies. Under them was dozens of printed out stories, catalogues for book clubs that have been online only for YEARS and books. WTF? At least the books are now out on a shelf, the catalogues in the recycler and I'll sort the stories later to see what needs read and what can hit the recycler.
I did finish the last two stories I could possible write forfandomtrees and maybe if we're lucky everything will release this weekend. Both of the recipients had 2 by the time I got these done but that's fine. Now they have 3.
I found a place in Pittsburgh I need to visit (and I thought about a little vacation right there in the city if it's not crazy expensive) the weeping glass
I have some community recs this thursdayfandomtrumpshate is gearing up so if you want to look it over to join in an raise money to do good now's the time.
And I got a few communities (new to me) fromtozka that looked cool. Check them out
vintageads I think I'll need to join this one. It'll be a good source for historical fic
bookclub_dw This is a monthly book club where members of the community host book club discussions once a month. - I don't need a new one but maybe you do
Mom, of course, thinks any spare second I have should be me cleaning. She's not wrong but still...that said I DID pick one major project and I did it, namely three bins of sockets and undies and a huge ass pile of clothes (still mostly socks) so I made 5 piles, summer socks, winter socks, fuzzy socks, socks I don't want period and lonely socks looking for mates.
So the piles are gone. The undies are gone because why in the name of god was I holding onto them. Many socks ready for donation and two uncomfortable realizations.
1. I have more fuzzy socks that any one human should. I know some are tight and need to be donated. Some have holes that I wear in bed in the fall/early spring while reading if my Raynaud's kicks in. Well pick two pair Dana and toss the rest.
2. That was NOT a bin of old undies. Under them was dozens of printed out stories, catalogues for book clubs that have been online only for YEARS and books. WTF? At least the books are now out on a shelf, the catalogues in the recycler and I'll sort the stories later to see what needs read and what can hit the recycler.
I did finish the last two stories I could possible write for
fandomtrees and maybe if we're lucky everything will release this weekend. Both of the recipients had 2 by the time I got these done but that's fine. Now they have 3.I found a place in Pittsburgh I need to visit (and I thought about a little vacation right there in the city if it's not crazy expensive) the weeping glass
I have some community recs this thursday
fandomtrumpshate is gearing up so if you want to look it over to join in an raise money to do good now's the time.And I got a few communities (new to me) from
tozka that looked cool. Check them outvintageads I think I'll need to join this one. It'll be a good source for historical ficbookclub_dw This is a monthly book club where members of the community host book club discussions once a month. - I don't need a new one but maybe you do
soricel"Gansey closed his eyes to calm his pulse. He saw a dimly gray image of a king in repose, hands folded on his chest, a sword by his right side, a cup by his left. This slumbering figure was dizzyingly important to Gansey in a way that he couldn’t begin to understand or shape. It was something more, something bigger, something that mattered. Something without a price tag. Something earned."
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