#;the mun speaks

[fruity-hub-blog]

If I had a nickle every time there was a morally ambiguous grey haired man who always wears a business suit with a red tie and has an affinity for the Packers Football team in a kids cartoon I'd have two nickles, which isn't a lot but it's weird it's happened twice.

[ask-thesparedau]

(1/?)

[MUN- Hello all! As you can tell I am trying something new. From now on the storyline from before will be referenced as a ‘past event’ and the present is where asks will take place! Thank you all for patiently waiting]

[csuitebitches]

On Being Well Spoken

I recently received a request about posting something regarding being well spoken.

Something you need to realise is that you’re not going to become well-spoken overnight. You need to practice on people. You need to SPEAK.

I used to stutter so badly that I could barely speak a whole sentence.

Flash forward a few years. I pitched my start up in front of a crowd, I joined Model United Nations in high school and college, I’ve been invited to speak on my entrepreneurial experience by some top universities in my country. It’s taken a lot to get here. And I’m still not where I want to be.

1. Apps to track progress and help you get better at public speaking

An app that you can use: “Speeko.”

I used to use this, it is beginner friendly and you can improve your public speaking skills as well.

2. Use topic generators

Go online and look up a topic generator. Generate a random topic, video yourself speaking on that topic. Don’t give yourself time to prepare anything - read the topic and start speaking. Set a time limit - you’ll realise that speaking for even 2 minutes can be quite difficult at times.

Not only does this make you realise that you may have limited language skills, but it will also make you realise exactly where you’re falling behind. Note down things in a journal.

- is grammar the issue?

- Lack of vocabulary?

- Too many filler sounds?

- Knowledge gap?

This is also a great idea if you’re at an intermediate level of learning a language/ polishing a language. Do this everyday and maintain a diary on your improvement.

3. Reading out loud

Select a news article or any article. Read out loud, slowly and steadily. Pronounce every syllable calmly.

A two minute read should take 5 minutes to read out loud. That’s how slow you should go. Not more than 4-5 words per breath.

Your tongue needs to get used to different syllables and sounds. Practice will help.

4. Talk in real life

Talk to anyone and everyone whenever you can.

Ask your barista how their day is going.

Ask your work or university security if they’ve had a good day and if they ate today.

Chat with your taxi driver about their life. I always start with asking them if they are from the city we’re travelling in. Even if you’re from that city, act like a tourist. Where are the best eateries? The conversation eventually goes to personal questions. How many children do they have, and what do they do? What do they like about the city?

You’ll learn the art of small talk only through practice. No book or guide can actually prepare you. You have to practice, practice and practice.

5. Diaphragm breathing

Diaphragm breathing is very important. Look up some YouTube videos for reference. You essentially breathe from your tummy (stomach goes in and out; not chest going up and down). This is a great calming exercise too.

6. Stuttering tongue/ jaw exercise videos

These are great because they really do prep your jaw and tongue well. The videos could include tongue stretches, placing your tongue on your palette correctly, etc. Search on YouTube.

7. Body posture

You really need to work on your posture too. Sit up straight. Back, STRAIGHT. Chin up, shoulders relaxed. Something as simple as posture can change your level of confidence.

8. Pranayama

A yoga exercise for breathing. You can find a guided video on YouTube for sure.

9. Vocabulary

Invest your time in expanding your vocabulary. There’s enough apps and games that can help you with that, if you aren’t fond of reading. A sign of being well spoken is having great vocabulary.

Start by looking up the synonyms of everyday words.

“I’m upset”

- how many different words can you find for upset?

“I had a crazy day today”

- one can easily use “hectic”, “chaotic” “lively” instead

10. Idioms

Idioms, phrases, sayings - look up common idioms in your language of choice. Aim to use at least 3 new idioms on 3 separate occasions in a week while you speak. You need to understand when and where you can use the idioms in your vocabulary.

11. Knowing when to switch

You can’t talk like a 50 year old heiress to a 10 year old child; you need to get down to their level.

If someone is clearly not a native speaker and is struggling to put words together, don’t use difficult words around them.

If you’re meeting with someone high profile, refrain from using slang.

The best speakers know when to switch their level of language.

You can’t use one singular type of speaking with everyone. You need to understand that there is a time and place for everything - and you’ll be able to switch like a pro only when you actually speak and start gaining experience.

[thebearmage]

I was curious as to why my Umbrella Academy fics were getting so popular. Then I watched Season 4, from start to finish.

Now I do not.

Don't worry guys, I gotcha. More fics coming soon, I promise. (Here is a link to a poll for what fanfic you guys want me to write)

I think we all need them right now. If anyone wants to talk about it, feel free to DM me.

[syst3merr0r]

I GOTCHU POOKIE

And I made two cuz I didn't know which one I liked more so HERE

[phandomholidaytruce]

IT IS TIME

[dcxdpdabbles]

Why is adopted son so sad 💔

[yandereworlds]

MILESTONE + NEW POLL!

First off, I want to say you guys are AWESOME, the continued support I’ve received over the two years this blog has been up has been absolutely amazing and I appreciate every single one of you, seriously! This has actually been the biggest I’ve ever grown on Tumblr and I really didn’t think this account would go far, so thank you to legit everyone for making this experience so amazing and worthwhile!

Now.. Sentiments aside, I’d like to do a celebration of sorts for this 3000+ milestone, for one, since I know a LOT of you have been asking, I’ll attempt to implement some voice/music channels in the server, I’ll also be adding new pings possibly!

Second, I’m planning to make a yandere drawing with all the boys in an outfit of my follower’s choice! Shortly, I’ll be holding a poll and whichever outfit gets the most votes, that’s what I’ll do! The poll will last for at least 24 hours, so vote while you can! (The poll can be found in the Discord server)

Lastly, I’ll be holding YCH yandere commissions. There will be at least three of them and will likely be first come, first serve. Once I have that finished, I’ll be posting it to Tumblr as soon as possible. Keep an eye out!

Thank you guys again for everything and I couldn’t be more grateful for this community, with love from kiki xoxo <3

[ask-jiro-kirisaki]

New fit! New fit! New fit!

Mun is so hype fir the next chapter!!!

[su-inverted-au]

the rest of chapter 4 will be a montage of the rest of the story, stay tuned.

[lostinthefrigginwoods]

"Ja me löydämme uuden maan"? Ei se Uusimaa niin vaikee oo löytää

[fruity-hub-blog]

:/

Once again, I am making a post that says harassment has no place in the Phandom. If you want to harass people over their ships, take it somewhere else please.

We already had our shipping wars and we are not interested.

Especially in the DP RP community, it is slowly rebuilding itself and does not need petty harassment campaigns to drag it back to inactivity.

Thank you,

A longtime DP RPer

[ask-thesparedau]

Question for macaque

Macaque did you befriend wukong yet?

“‘Befriend’ is a strong term. But I’d like to think I am at least on his ‘good side’ now! I’d be dead if I wasn’t.”

“I don’t think he likes the artistic liberties I’ve taken with his form though.”

[redheartedtramp]

Attention Typhlosion fans - and various other Pokemon that got hit in the Pokemon Gigaleak.

I'd like to remind you all that the leaks are unreleased, non-canon content. It's little more than fanfiction, no different from Disney keeping stacks of porn drawn by their employees.

So stop sending death threats to my Typhlosion or I WILL have him burn your ass.

He can only be so chill for so long.

[foreignbrunette]

Transformers One's Storyboards (deleted scenes?) by Studio Red Robin on YouTube.

Enjoy:

Sentinel Prime Attacks:

Back To Iacon (There is a DINOBOT!!!!!!):

Dungeon Talks:

Mouth of Unicron:

Quintesson Scout Ship

Keep posted in the Studio Red Robing for more!

[syst3merr0r]

I don't know if anyone needed Vox sliding into the room all giddy on repeat

But I did 🖥💙