#‘heres my advice: yolo’

[legacyofthedamneddsaf]

can u be freaking nice 💔 (@ legacy)

[swagtastic-bougie-pompadour]

I'm Clive, a normal academy student. Nothing more, nothing less.

Welcome to my SICK web page. I am Clive, a student at Naranja-Uva academy. I will not be posting my age, because that's "mad sketch" and not a safe use of the internet. But using people's preferred pronouns is "lit", so I will say that my pronouns are he/him.

I have joined Rotomblr on the advice of some of my BOMBASTIC friends. Fellow young students. Apparently many academy students use this website to discuss daily goings-on at the academy. And which of you are going into the Great Crater (which is NOT BASED).

And I want to share my daily YOLO moments too. Maybe I can spread some #Clivespiration with my team. (IGNORE THE IMAGE ON MY TRAINER CARD. I AM NOT SURE WHY IT RESEMBLES DIRECTOR CLAVELL AND IS MISSING MY STYLIN' POMPADOUR.)

Oranguru is my "best bro". We have been together for many years, but not that many. After all, I am clearly still in my student years. I have met many other "cray-cray" Pokémon on my travels through Paldea, as you can see on my (clearly mistaken) trainer card. I would be happy to discuss them in "asks". Or any concerns any students have about the academy. This account is always a safe space to discuss any bullying, harassment, or other challenging experiences you encounter during your time at Naranja-Uva. Because your friend Clive is a COOL GUY like that.

Also, remember to credit the artists who contribute to your wonderful posts, yo! My profile picture is by GOSSAN, for the TCG set "Shiny Treasure ex"! ...Even though I thought that was Penny who took it...

I'm also here. Hi. Penny. She/her and vee/veer/vees. I hack into... uhhh... "Clive's" account sometimes. In a friendly way. I'm usually just helping him make videos and other tech stuff he's a little too slow for, but feel free to ask me shit too... (OOC info below the readmore!)

~General unreality warning for this blog~

Hello. You all asked for it. So @aceoflilies (you may also know me as humming-pokemon-helpers) presents: Clive. (Okay, he's pretty obviously Clavell, but he's trying.)

Mod Ace (she/him) is an adult (21), happy to interact with anyone via asks, reblogs, DM's, etc. Any notes from mod will be denoted with //, or //OOC.

I'll mostly stick to canon here, but happy to interact outside it. Planning to stay mostly low-stakes here, but who knows. Clavell is the director of the biggest academy in Paldea after all.

Clive will generally deny any allegations of being Clavell. You can try, by all means, but he will not admit it. Might do some events where he's forced to answer stuff honestly, in which case I'll tag with #clavell mode.

Any posts made by Penny will generally be tagged with #hasta la vistar~* .

[chroniic-pessimistt]

intro post

hii welcome to my blog! ⊹

i'm new to tumblr and this is my second account for osemanverse related topics etc, but here's a few things about me. my name is sun, i'm basically seventeen, and my pronouns are she/her. my mbti is surprisingly infj.

i like music, osemanverse, reading, tori obviously, cats, and singing.

i dislike homophobes, transphobes, racists and many more, if you fit any of these please ch0ke <3

really short but yolo, my username is probably gonna change since it's not original so please don't clock me! oh and if you have any advice for me since i'm new to tumblr please don't be afraid to message me etc

please send me anons!! ⊹.

[80linesofvirgil]

Genuinely hope this isn't too weird or personal or a rant but here goes

Recently I've been having a bit of a sexuality crisis and I don't know what's going on. I'm a cis woman and I've never had any interest in men at all for my entire life and knew I wanted to be with a woman, I was completely confident I was gay because I just never felt anything toward men that I do women. But recently I have this one male friend who I'm very good friends with and he recently asked me out on a date. I've known him for a while and looking back, it's embarrassingly obvious that I had a crush. Like I quite literally described it as a platonic crush to one of my friends and compared it to the exact same feelings as a romantic one and I would not shut up about him and how he's an amazing, wonderful person, which he absolutely is.

And I've had crushes on women before which was probably why I was... in denial, for lack of a better phrase? And I didn't want to ruin anything I had with him as a friendship, I had no idea how I felt, and apparently every single one of our mutual friends realized that something was up except for me. He also knows I'm some flavor of not-straight even if I've never explicitly been "hi I'm a lesbian" just because it's never come up in conversation and he's cool with that, even if he's straight himself. But he's such a nice and amazing person and I'm really excited for whatever might happen and I feel like even if it doesn't work out romantically he'd still be a great friend.

I never had the "oh my god am I gay" sexuality crisis, I was just always gay and confident in that about myself, and to make things even worse, I'm not publicly out but basically all my friends do know that I thought I was lesbian and it's actually kinda hard trying to be like "yeah I thought I was gay too, apparently I'm straighter than I thought" but this is an incredibly recent development, I still feel more comfortable with a lesbian label than bi or pan or anything but I'm completely and hopelessly attracted romantically to a man and I feel like I've lost the right to use that label as someone who is apparently NOT exclusively attracted to women when up until about a week ago, I spent my entire life thinking I was. And everything that's going on all of a sudden is just weird and confusing and frustrating and there's a lot of good stuff and a lot of not-so-good stuff all associated with this.

So I dunno, if you have any sort of advice or anything to say, I'm not sure, I just feel like I need to talk about this somehow and try to figure out who I am and how I'm feeling, and this is really hard

Girl just kiss him and see what happens. You could get hit by a truck tomorrow. Yolo

[tubbytarchia]

(I don't know what happened, this ask is completely absent from my askbox though I received an email for it, so I screenshotted from there! I'll answer it just in case you're still interested kind asker!)

Assuming you've never done art before to any notable degree, UH, I'm not sure!! I think most artists start with traditional tools and I would definitely recommend that as well. Just get a notebook and start doodling stuff! Digital art is really convenient, but the ability to change things around endlessly is both a blessing and a curse, for beginning artists probably mostly a curse, cause you'll likely start to overstress about it and start trying to make changes till perfection (I get stuck with that constantly and it's awful). With traditional, it's 90% yolo and that's the beauty of it! You work around it, or you start again, a little wiser!

But if you do want to do digital, it's dependant on available tools and preference (eg do you prefer drawing with fingers on mobile or with a tablet on desktop, etc, you just have to test different options). And I honestly don't have a lot to suggest here because I've stuck with the free version of FireAlpaca for most of my life and don't use a pen/tablet, so unfortunately suitable software and the like is up to you to figure out, or you can ask someone wiser than me! Art software with simpler interface is probably the way to go at least in the beginning, heck, I used to draw using "aggie.io" just on my lonesome. But regardless I'm always here to propagate free or easily-acquirable tools if nothing else. You most definitely don't need anything expensive or complex to create something awesome, and you don't need to "upgrade" either if you ever feel that you're being limited by your tools. Just changing things up in other ways can be a huge help, but every artist is very different and the journey of any skill is one that never ends!

For general advice.... again, don't overstress, hence my recommendation to start with traditional art or with software with simple interface. Creation starts with you fucking around and putting some lines on paper, and just keep going from there. It's not going to look anything like what you want it to look like for awhile and that's okay, that's how obtaining a new skill starts for everyone. As much of a nice sentiment as it is to call someone talented, I firmly believe that no one is born with that shit. Some people just pick some things up quicker than others, but we all start somewhere and we struggle but struggle is proof that you're doing it right, so don't ever beat yourself up for partaking in art and creating something, because god knows that's the biggest problem among artists lol

[radley-writes]

hey Radley! I was wondering if you have any thoughts or advice on pursing publishing. when I think about it, deep down, I would love to work hard and be traditionally published. however, I'm not sure what kind of headspace(if any) one should strive to be in before tackling querying. How did you decide that was what you wanted to do? Thank you and I can't wait to read your book!

Oh man, I cannot overstress how important it was for me to adapt the ethos of YOLO while in the query trenches!

Strictly - thankfully - got snapped up within the first 3 queries, but for my first novel, which will never leave the hallowed halls of my hard-drive, I whooshed queries off to everyone and anyone. What's the worst they can say? No? I distracted myself from responses by binge-watching Marvel trash, and told myself that I didn't really care if I got into tradpub or not because, to be frank, it isn't the be-all and end-all of publishing and I certainly never intend for it to be my main source of income!

Obviously, this advice is not for everyone. But for me, I found it helpful to firstly, have my solid non-publishing-career life plan in place (........which didn't work out but shhhhh), and secondly, keep slamming home the point that tradpub isn't about what books are 'better', it's about what books a select and limited group of editors & marketing executives think will be commercially viable. Those are very, very, very different things!

Still, I shot for tradpub. Partially because I figured Strictly was commercially viable and had a solid market right there and waiting. Mostly because... I'm a disabled author, and really fucking struggle with marketing. Tradpub won't do all your marketing for you - you're still expected to shout your work, obviously! But they definitely help a lot on that front, which was what I wanted.

But you have to be aware of the downsides too. Less creative control, smaller royalty cuts, the stress of deadlines that aren't self-made and are tied to large amounts of money.... All of that on top of a regular day job can be really fucking intense, especially if you're juggling disability or family stuff too.

I'm strongly considering selfpubbing Dressage Dragons, as I think I've got a solid enough fanbase for the concept - so we'll see how that goes! Once I've tried selfpubbing too, I think I'll be a lot more confident about whether I want to continue with tradpub. We'll see what the future holds!

So: my advice is, not to stress about it, remember that tradpub acceptance does not define the worth of your work, and to keep your options open!

BUY MY BOOK HERE (US)!

UK version here!

[kmackatie]

any or all of 4, 16, 44, 66, 80, 99 of the ask game for fanfic writers :)

hello! thank you for the asks

(ask me a fanfic writer ask)

due to length, this is under a cut!

4. what is the plot bunny you’ve been carrying for the longest? optional bonus question: do you ever wonder why you haven’t written it yet and experience deep existential dread?

I have answered this one here!

16. where is your favorite place to write?

On the end of my couch, sitting cross-legged with my laptop writing desk, with something on the tv. Generally, a tv show that I don't have to pay a lot of attention to, but having something playing in the background is the best for my concentration (it's that un-medicated ADHD mood, yolo!). My housemate is often sitting on the opposite end, and I've written...pretty much every nsfw fic while there. It works for me!

44. any writing advice you want to share?

Learn the rules, experiment with breaking them all, then find the ones you need to stick to. In general, experiment, especially in writing fic! It's the perfect place for it, it's low expectation, your readers already buy in, and you can do a lot with breaking the form. Also, read widely and find authors that you like and interrogate their work -- read it closely, find phrases and work out why they hit and work, don't be afraid of imitating and seeing how it fits with your style. Most authors will also love talking about their process -- ask them about it! Find a Discord server or a space where you can chat with other writers. It does wonders for getting the words down!

66. when have you felt the most confident in your writing? 

I have answered this one here!

80. do you try to put themes, motifs, messages, morals, etc in your writing? if so, how do you go about it?

I do often have themes and messages in my fics, though I hope I have done them well enough that it is subtle and becomes part of the fic rather than heavy-handed. the breath before the phrase was about joy, resting, and finding ways to be comfortable with a path you didn't expect to take. pieces of (you) me was about home and what that means when you lose it, and how you have to build the one you want. sleep, with benefits is a about letting yourself want things and believing you can have them. It's more about a mood for me, then a heavy message I shove in there.

99. was being a writer a dream of yours when you were little? or did it spring up when your older? or is it just a hobby? 

It was something I wanted when I was small, I grew up reading every free minute that I get, but through later years of school, I lacked a lot of confidence in pursuing anything I wanted. I had convinced myself 'I couldn't write stories'. It wasn't until a fandom a few years back (and some incredibly encouraging authors!) that I tried, and found I could actually do this, in my own way. I then fell into CR during 2020, and latched on to this incredible way of telling stories, the richness of the world, and the depth, and I wanted to dive into that, to find *what if* and *what else*, and again, I lucked into some encouragement from folk in the fandom and the rest is history. I have written more in the last three years than I have in the rest of my life, and it's definitely just a hobby for me, but it's one I love and I feel I can see vast improvements on now that it's become a consistent habit.

[satans-lil-d3mon]

1,2,3,4,7,8,9,10,11,16,17,19,20,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,31,33,34,35,37,38,41,43,44,47, 49,53, 54,55,58,60, 63

Valentine ask sorry not sorry 😉

1: Do you have a crush at the moment?

Yup, I do

2: Have you ever been deeply in love?

I have

3: Longest relationship you’ve ever been in?

11 years and counting

4: Have you ever changed for someone?

Nope, I’m unchangeable

7: Have you ever cheated?

Nope, I break up before it comes to that. If I’m unhappy I say it, if we can’t fix it /come to an arrangement , I leave.

8: Would you date someone who’s well known for cheating?

Absolutely not

9: What’s the most important part of a relationship?

Communication is #1

10: Do you like to be in serious relationships or just flings?

I need my men obsessed with me and I get obsessive, flings aren’t for me.

11: When you are dating someone do you believe in going on “breaks”?

No, it’s either you’re with me or you’re not. Breaks sound like an excuse for sleeping around or playing the field to see if you can get better and keeping me as plan B. I ain’t no plan B. I’m plan A only.

16: Do you believe in “love at first sight”?

Yes

17: Do you believe it’s possible to fall in love on the internet?

Yes

19: How do you know it’s time to end a relationship?

When there is no more love

20: Are you currently in a relationship?

Yes

23: How many relationships have you had?

2 serious ones.

24: Do you think love can last forever?

I’m hopeful it can

25: Do you believe love can conquer all things?

Yes

26: Would you break up with someone your parents didn’t approve of?

No

27: If you could go back in time and give yourself one piece of advice about dating what would it be?

Don’t settle for less

28: Do you think long distance relationships can work?

Yes

29: What do you notice first about another person?

The eyes Chico, they never lie.

31: Would it bother you if your partner suffered from any mental illness?

Nope, we can suffer from our mental illness together

33: Do you want to get married one day?

Yes, to my soulmate hopefully. I wanna get married once and it it ends in a divorce I’m done.

34: What do you think about getting your partner’s name tattooed?

I’m down if they’re down. YOLO.

35: Could you be in a relationship without sex?

Most definitely not. It’s not all about sex but I’m a very horny needy bitch, I need sex.

37: What’s more important: Looks or personality?

Personality 100%

38: Do you enjoy love films?

Yes, I’m a sucker for romance

41: What’s your imagination of a “perfect date”?

Cute pic nic somewhere private where we’re alone, spend the entire evening, watch the sunset, then lay down together looking at the stars still talking all night long and then watch the sunrise together.

43: What’s more important: Your partner or your friends?

Partner

44: Would you consider yourself “romantic”?

Yes, I live for that shit

47: Which “famous couple” is your favorite?

Chuck & Blair - Gossip girl

Damon & Elena - Vampire diaries

Harley Quinn & Joker

49: Have you ever broken someone’s heart?

I have (not purposely nor willingly)

53: Are you jealous of couples when you’re single?

No

54: How important is it to make a relationship official (p.e. on facebook)?

Important. If we’re together make it known to the entire world or I don’t want it.

55: Would you consider yourself “clingy”, “overly attached” or “jealous”?

Extremely to all 3.

58: Are you the “dominant” or the “submissive” part in a relationship?

Submissive

60: What’s your opinion on open relationships?

Don’t get me started, we will be here all night.

63: Is watching porn while being in a relationship inappropriate?

Not if we watch it together

[vatt-world]

fights

Basketball court bar office corridor on street car parking lot astoria park

times up come on now im not finished yet

we work out everyday

you see the clock, its 3PM

WHERE does it say , in the rule book

you r reading the wrong rule book.. read ones in English.

u guys killed my dad in Iraq

u think im happy seeing u around

dont touch me

or what

i 'll touch you back

come on touch me

he's scared odf u

are u coming

ok lets go

wait wait

what is this

come on

sorry about ur uncle //////////// -What the hell are you doing? Ooh, what do we got here? Yeah, what do you got? What do you got? Pepto. Oh, shit, someone has frickin' diarrhea. Hey, we should call him 'Rhea. Give it back, dude. -What are you ta-- -It's for my grandma. Oh, it's for your grandma. Ah, shit, I'm sorry, man. Hey, you want it? Hey, you can take all that-- -Ugh. -Take that. Yeah. Bitch. Asshole. -Oh! -What'd you say, 'Rhea? I-I didn't say anything. -Oh. -That's brute, Ky. Oh, what? You crying? Hey, where you going, pussy? Hey! Watch the car, man. -Who's this dude? -Just leave the dork alone. You see this guy? Eating his dinner at the mini mart like a bum. Wait, I-I think I know this guy. He's the jerk-off that cleaned my dad's septic tank. That explains why he smells like shit. All right, trust me, you guys are pissing off the wrong guy on the wrong day, all right? -Really? -Yeah, really. Get the hell out of here, loser. Ah. Let's get him. Holy shit, how did you-- Ah! What's the matter? Having trouble breathing? Is that all you got, ladies? -Come on, Ky. Let's go. -Ge off me! What's the matter? Having trouble breathing? Hey, get off the kid! Hey, hey, hey! It's not his fault! Hey, I just-- I just wanted to say thank you. All right, well, you said it.

// WOMAN (stammering) What do you want?

The thief steps closer, reaching into his pocket, and pulls out a small KNIFE, holding it discreetly but clearly visible.

THIEF (urgently) Your bag. Now.

The woman hesitates for a moment, clutching her bag tightly.

WOMAN (panicking) Please… I don’t have much…

The thief takes a threatening step closer, his voice growing harsher.

THIEF I don’t care. Hand it over, or it gets worse.

Reluctantly, the woman hands over her bag, her hands trembling. The thief snatches it away quickly and steps back, keeping the knife in view.

THIEF (looking around, voice low) Now turn around and walk. Don’t look back.

//

SECURITY GUARD (standing up) Hey! Who's there?

The figure, JASON, a young man dressed in black, freezes. Jason glances around and spots a nearby exit.

JASON Just lost… looking for the exit.

The Security Guard walks toward him, skeptical.

SECURITY GUARD This is private property. Hands where I can see them.

Jason raises his hands slowly, but as the guard steps closer, Jason suddenly lunges, grabbing a nearby chair and swinging it at the guard.

SECURITY GUARD (grunting) Oh, you wanna play rough, huh? // THUG (smirking) i love Cheetos. Going somewhere, ?

Jack looks around, realizing he’s trapped. He squares up, fists raised.

JACK Just passing through. You should move.

The Thug laughs, cracking his knuckles.

THUG

Why don’t you make me?

THUG (growling) You’re gonna regret that.

JACK (grinning) Had enough?

The Thug wipes his mouth, glaring. He takes a deep breath and starts to back away, realizing he’s outmatched.

THUG This ain’t over…

// AKE (softly) Keep it down, Mike. We don’t want an audience.

BARTENDER (calling softly from across the bar) Everything alright over there?

Jake nods at the bartender, his face calm.

JAKE (smiling) Just settling a misunderstanding.

Mike, breathing heavily, steps back, his face flushed with anger but his voice low.

MIKE (low, grudgingly) This isn’t over.

//

bar fight PETE: (leaning in, friendly) Look, John, can I give you some advice? Never borrow money, especially not from a psychopathic loan shark whose friends will murder you if you can't pay it back. YOLO, am I right?

John laughs nervously, but his smile fades as a LARGE MAN grabs him by the shoulder and spins him around.

LARGE MAN: (grinning, menacing) You're out of time, John.

John tries to play it cool, but it's clear he's panicking. PETE jumps in, trying to lighten the mood.

PETE: (smiling) Oh, hey! Another round, Barky? Why so hostile?

The LARGE MAN ignores Pete, focusing on John, but then notices a WOMAN at the other end of the bar.

LARGE MAN: (eyes fixed on the woman) Oh, hello, beautiful…

JOHN takes this brief distraction as his chance. He grabs PETE.

JOHN: (low, urgent) Come on, let's go.

They stumble toward the door, but John is clearly not in top shape.

JOHN: (grimacing, holding his side) Didn’t hurt… Oh, that's right, I'm drunk.

They make it outside. PETE gives John a worried look.

PETE: (mocking) Oh, you’re back. How’s your head?

JOHN chuckles, shaking his head.

JOHN: (playful, slurring) Come on, I want you to go everywhere I go, do everything I do. That’s how much I love you. I want you with me every time I play…

PETE laughs, amused by John’s drunken sentimentality.

PETE: (grinning) You sound like you’re serenading me, man.

JOHN: (smiling warmly) I’d never treat you like a lot of guys might—leaving you at home while I’m out on the scene. I'd much rather be home at night, sitting in front of the fireplace with you… on my knee.

PETE smirks, playing along.

PETE: (laughing) I think you need to sober up, my friend.

They both laugh as they walk off into the night, the sounds of the city buzzing around them.

///

[blasooch]

GameShire Stopaway: Why the Most Heavily Manipulated Stock on the Market Has Potential to Become a Massive Holding Company

If you've been following Gamestop recently, you know it’s stock market Mortal Kombat. Hedge funds naked shorting ETFs, shares failing to deliver (T+35), and retail traders yolo-ing 401ks. This is not going to end well.

GameStop is, without question, the most manipulated stock on the market. While the extreme volatility makes GME attractive for short-term trading, I strongly believe that under the leadership of their new CEO, Ryan Cohen, along with Larry Chang and the new board of directors, GameStop has significant potential to become a massive holding company. This is my case for "Gameshire Stopaway".

Rewind back to 1964. Berkshire Hathaway was a faltering textile mill that nobody cared about. Plants were closing, layoffs were common, and their core operation was in nonstop decline.

Then came Warren Buffett. He bought it, transformed it into a holding company, and expanded investments across insurance, finance, entertainment, food, construction, and everything else.

Fast forward to today, Berkshire Hathaway is trading at $617,249.90 a share.

"Berkshire’s economic goal remains to be the best investor and partner for our fellow owners, and we will continue to accomplish this by investing in excellent businesses." - WB letter to shareholders (2020)

Just as Buffet transformed a failing textile mill into a colossal holding company, I believe GameStop’s Ryan Cohen, is poised to steer GME on a similar trajectory.

The basic idea of a holding company is to own parts or all of other companies and to let those companies operate autonomously. Like Bershire, GameStop is a registered holding company. Here's why I think they are poised to pivot:

1. Massive Cash Reserves. GameStop has a better price-to-cash valuation than all 100 companies listed in the Nasdaq100 index.

With virtually no debt and $4 billion in cash on hand, they have more cash than AT&T, Starbucks, Verizon, Target, and Delta Airlines.

If GME were to simply drop their $4 billion into a money market with an average APY, the interest alone would outperform their annual net profit from their legacy retail business.

2. The Dream Team. Ryan Cohen, Larry Chang, and the new GME Board of Directors are straight up e-commerce all stars. Cohen, who takes no salary, led the largest e-commerce acquisition of all time (CHWY) and successfully competed against Amazon in a niche e-commerce market.

They are strategically phasing out GME’s legacy retail footprint, closing underperforming stores, reducing overhead, and pivoting into the digital space.

"We are trying to do something that hasn’t been done before: to transform a legacy retailer into a technology company." - Ryan Cohen

While details of GME’s digital strategy aren’t public yet, betting on Ryan, Larry, and a $4 billion dollar war chest is a solid bet.

3. "Subsidiaries Wanted". With so much friggin’ liquidity, GME is not only well-equipped to weather a potential recession, but they are also well-positioned to scoop up acquisitions on the cheap during a market downturn. They are registered holding company ready for subsidiaries.

Based on Ryan and Larry’s history of turning nothing into something, it seems highly unlikely that they will just vault away their cash like Scrooge McDuck. Who would they acquire? We can only speculate. But my gut tells me that Ryan will follow the path of Berkshire, GE, and Icahn, and build a portfolio different than their legacy operation.

GameStop’s new leadership, strong financials, and potential for acquiring subsidiaries makes it a compelling long-term play. Just as Buffet saw the potential in Berkshire, I think Cohen and crew could turn what once was a struggling brick and motor into a ‘Gameshire Stopaway’.

Could I be wrong about all of this? Yes.

Am I qualified to give anyone financial advice? Absolutely not.

Am I betting on Ryan Cohen? Friggin' absolutely.

[beeeinyourbonnet]

Fic writer asks: 5, 27 & 28!

5. This isn't a fic but--"It wasn’t so bad biking down the highway carrying everything she owned on her back. She liked biking." Also lol just realized it's two sentences. Whatever. Yolo.

27. Drafting!

28. Developmental editing! I am a professional developmental editor but can I take my own advice? No. I cannot. If it's more complicated than adding a sentence here and there or cutting something entirely and nothing more, I am paralyzed x]

[dearqueerdeers]

be me

be presenting an undergrad project at an event that is quite frankly, WAY above your level of expertise

get some super high ups from a company interested in you???

get one of their business cards and they request that you go online and apply to their job opening

go online. the job opening asks for FOUR (4) years of experience. (i am an undergrad. I have no experience)

apply anyways bc yolo, putting the business card guy down as a "referral"

NOW: here's what I need help with. do I email business card guy separate and thank him for talking to me at the event + let him know that I submitted an application? do I ask him to let me know if there are any job openings at the company that I might be more qualified for? do I send him a copy of my cover letter + resume? do I not email him at all and simply assume that it'll end up on his desk anyways bc I put his name in the form? secret fifth option? open to any and all advice 🫶

[how-gross]

3:29am — Sunday, May 5th, 2024

Totally underestimated the power of senioritis and academic burnout. Talk about a double whammy.

I already got into college and the money seems alright (by “alright”, I mean I hopefully won’t be drowning in eternal debt), but I still have so much work that still needs to get done. I have a Semester Project for my Theater 1 class that is meant to act as a substitute for our general exam due on Tuesday, I have 3 AP exams for the next two weeks — AP Literature and Composition, AP Psychology and AP Biology II — and I have a College Trigonometry Dual Enrollment Exam from Tuesday-Thursday (we can choose the dates; for me I’m taking the first part on Tuesday and the second part on Wednesday because my AP Psychology exam is on Thursday and I can’t handle a DE Exam and an AP exam in the same day).

I’m mainly stressed about that Dual Enrollment exam. My teacher says 4-6 attempts on the practice exam should allow you to feel prepared for the exam, and that she’ll give you 5+ bonus points if you do 5 authentic attempts (like don’t just do an attempt and make a zero on it cuz you didn’t try and just wanted an attempt under your belt). The problem is College Trigonometry is SO FUCKING HARD — Literally, the unit of the HARDEST TESTS is in the exam, and no matter how many times my teacher says “the exam is easier than test 3” it doesn’t take away from the fact that Test 3 IS APART OF THE EXAM—

And my AP Literature Exam… I don’t want to admit it, but I honestly gave up on that exam and am planning to just yolo on it. But let’s be honest, my version of “yoloing” anything is just me studying less for that assessment than I would for any other assessment. By that, I mean I’m just gonna watch the AP Classroom Videos that she’s posted throughout the year, read through the notes on this app for AP Prep called Knowt, and try to remember the slim advice she gave for writing essays and the general format of the exam itself, and just hope for the best.

It’s hard when the fucking teacher gives you shit-all to help prepare you for the exam. She literally gave my class NO practice exam assignments on AP Classroom, NO practice essay assignments on AP Classroom— and when I tried to find her on my last day to ask for the AP literature exam prep book in my school library, SHE WAS NOWHERE TO BE SEEN. Don’t even get me started on the essays. I don’t feel confident nor prepared for my essays at all. And I know why— it’s because we did NOTHING but IN-CLASS ESSAY ASSIGNMENTS for MAJOR GRADES for THE ENTIRE YEAR. I got a B on every single one of those in-class essays— on only one of those essays, I got an A, and it was a pretty low A to say the least. And when my class asked her to give us more prep for essays — such as take-home essays, or assigning the in-class essays for a lower grade, or both — and she said no because she knew that she would take a long time to grade them. I can account for her on that, she does take a long-ass time to grade the in-class essays. Like about three-four weeks, maybe even longer cuz my perception of time is off.

But… that all falls apart because here we are, AP Literature students, writing or trying to write full-on essays in a 40-MINUTE TIME SPAN. And you can’t get grades in within 2 weeks or less? My mom was an English teacher and a pretty damn good one at that. I’m swallowing my pride for this, but she’s the whole reason I’m a good writer right now. My mom straight up said that if you know what you’re looking for in an essay, it shouldn’t take you that long to grade an essay.

And my past English honors and AP language teacher can vouch for that; this woman would give us in-class essays as well as take-home essays, and would give them back to us fully graded either the next day, or the day after that. No more, no less. I understand that all teachers and people are different, and they have own strengths and weaknesses— but when those weaknesses interfere with my success, that’s when I become frustrated. I literally don’t feel prepared for a NATIONAL EXAM that could guarantee me for college credit, that COSTS MONEY TO APPLY TO, all because my teacher can’t grade papers fast enough to provide us with more preparation. This is literally insane.

And yeah, that’s pretty much all I have to vent about; my AP Lit and my DE exam. AP Psychology doesn’t count because it’s mainly just my academic burnout talking— my AP Psych teacher is an angel blessed upon this Earth. This woman literally gave an entire Exam Cram worksheet to go by, along with multiple respires to fall back on, and they’re required, which helps me because it forces me to study, which I needed because probably would have procrastinated and had an anxiety attack otherwise (probably still gonna have an anxiety attack but that’s neither here nor there). I’m not focusing on my AP Biology II exam right now because if I do, my head may actually implode in on itself and we can’t have that. I’ll focus on that when the time comes.

Fortunately, my AP Bio teacher is still hosting classes and exam prep days for us, and she’s allowing seniors to come back regardless of administration has anything to say about it. I love her for that.

My poor boyfriend. I feel so bad. I’ve unintentionally ignored him for a good couple months now all because of my academic burnout and senioritis, and the fact that I’ve learned some not-so-good stuff about my home life that has impacted my mental health in a weird way. I have to promise myself that I’ll call him the minute summer hits. There’s no excuse after that (unless I pass out or sm).

Ughhhhh and graduation is a thing that exists. Kill me now. I might just relapse.

[mangoposts]

ADVICE FROM SOMEONE WITH DARK HAIR WHO WENT BLONDE!!!

i think u should try some highlights first, and then if u want to go lighter and add more, do it cos that’s what i didn’t i didn’t even plan on going fully blonde but here i am 😛

BUT blonde is kinda annoying to maintain

1. you have to obviously get it redone every few months (if u care about ur regrowth)

2. it dries TF out of ur hair (rip my healthy hair)

3. if u ever wanna go back to brown it’s also gonna take a while to fully get the blonde to stop showing up but it just depends how blonde ur going

anyways i’m not trying to scare u like literally yolo but this is just advice !!! 💖💖

also idk u might already know this cos i think you’ve said you’ve dyed it before sooooo yeah

Yesss i’ve had blonde highlights before and i really liked them but then i dyed over them light brown and that’s why my hair is like orange 😭 I like how the lighter hair looks on my skin tone but i know i always end up dying over it so i have no idea

[alyjojo]

Advice to Work on Yourself 🤷🏽‍♀️ in October 2023: Aquarius

The World - Page of Swords - The Hierophant

Regarding: 3 Pentacles

There is a very specific message here that may not apply to everyone, but especially those of you with heavy Cap placements or earth generally. For some of you, this is an issue you’re having with other people you want to cooperate with, or need to. For most of you, it’s a battle within yourself, and polarizing aspects of your own personality. Earth & fire are both heavy here, if you have that in your chart, or you’re dealing with fiery/earthy energies that irritate the piss out of you, could be either story.

For many, I’m getting you are someone who was raised in an extremely conservative family, could be religion, beliefs, routines, very scheduled, orderly, there’s ONE right way of doing things. But the people you deal with are more spontaneous, kind of unreliable, immature, silly and fun, passionate about life, yolo - we do what we want, they’re not like you. For some of you, these may be your children, or just younger people, at work, in the family, etc.

For the artist cards, I’m getting Michelangelo is how you resonate comfortably, and Yayoi is the advice. You are rigid, very controlled, a perfectionist, probably pretty critical and not too flexible. That’s what needs to change, end, The World. Ace of Cups rev shows you’ve felt pressure to be “the adult”, possibly due to a lifetime of people trying to shush you with their own beliefs and bs, forcing you into the box they feel you fit in. Or you need to recognize that with your own children, or the people around you, that mentality is bs and needs to go. There are no boxes, there’s no manual, there is no ONE way, or right way. Because of this unhealthy dynamic, that’s been largely unconscious but will be conscious soon - Moon rev, you’re having a wake up call to your own inner child and the things that bring you joy. Immature or not, clearly everything here shows you’re very mature. You can be very mature and have Dragonball Z posters in your cubicle okay, no one gets to tell you otherwise…and people are drawn to those that are open about who they are & what they like. Silly or otherwise.

Queen of Pentacles CAN do everything on her own, period. But you shouldn’t have to, and don’t want to, 3 Pentacles. If you want others around, you can’t change them. Or judge them. Or force them to be, believe, or think like you. Same goes for them, because standing up for yourself is here too, for those on the opposing side of this same personality. Let them crush themselves with perfectionist pressure okay, you’re over here being happy and doing what makes you feel good. Or you need to. Or they need to. They/You can take or leave you with that bs. If these are beliefs that have been deeply instilled in you since childhood, you’re needing to wake up to this, it’s not helping you. People see you as rigid af, but you’re not! Or this may apply to someone you’re dealing with. You’ve been disconnected from your own heart space, and that’s what needs to change between you and other people.

I also get that compromise is needed with others. You’re needing to embrace your fun side a little more, reconnect with the things that make you laugh, sing, dance, be silly. And others around you (possibly children) do need to step it up and put in more effort to cooperate for the greater good. Could be chores, for the kids, or maybe a spouse has decided you’re the only one who can wash a dish and you’re like fk that, they’re not just my dishes, do your part. Work wise, same thing. Bring issues to light so that they may be overcome, don’t allow people to “sleep” or not be unaware of toxic dynamics if you’re the one holding everything together. If that’s someone else, you need to see that too. There could be some bad habits that need addressing. The goal is 3 Pentacles, everyone has something to offer to create a positive whole, and everyone is appreciated, compensated, respected, there is no one person doing everything. It’s also accepted that everyone has a different method and that’s okay too, as long as the whole is intact and the goals are shared between you. Overall though, lighten up 💚

Animal Oracle: Panda 🐼

“Create a sacred space for yourself in your home and/or place of work”

A sacred space is an area of your home or workplace where you can have some privacy for contemplation, meditation, or simply a bit of quiet time to think. If this isn’t possible to do at work, it’s more imperative that you provide this for yourself in your home. This is a space that is your territory, whether it’s a whole room or a corner of a room with a cozy chair. Make your space a comfortable place to hang out, with no agenda or compulsion to do anything. As Buddha said “Don’t just do something, sit there!” You may find all sorts of reasons or excuses not to do this, but don’t cave in to your internal objections. Make it important enough for your emotional and mental health to create this kind of private spiritual sanctuary. Be sure to do nothing for a good period of time while you’re there. The increasingly rapid pace of life and growing intensities in the world are an even greater cause for doing so. It’s a place for solace, one where you can more closely listen to your inner voice and feelings.

Artist Oracle: You have two

MICHELANGELO (your energy)

- No compromise is a good compromise.

- Blemished origins do not negate flawless conclusions.

- Become ill with unhealthy perfectionism.

YAYOI KUSAMA (the advice)

- Your soul is composed of the same dots as the universe.

- Distinguish yourself from your mirror image.

- Show them your hallucinations.

Advice:

- Encourage Your Loved Ones

Charms:

Trustworthy ♉️ on Michelangelo mimics The Hierophant card, also Taurus energy, of deeply held beliefs, strict routines, marriage, old-fashioned or mature ways of doing things, institutions, traditions. You are this way because you want to be trusted, respected, you could be setting an example, or a teacher/parent. You could also be dealing with one. There’s nothing wrong with being, believing or wanting those things, but there is something wrong with judging others or instilling these ways of being in people that are not like you. Taurus can be loyal and trustworthy, but they can be narrow-minded and overly stubborn too. You don’t have to be defined by such a narrow space of being in order to be trusted, respected, and mature. You just are. A good example I’m getting from Spirit is Kindergarten teachers. They are respected, and they jump around, have fun, sing and act silly with the kids they’re teaching. I just watched some guy that owns a home and prefers to hang out in the wild on mountains with his dog, he can start fires and get/cook food, he’s fine with it. There is not just one way of correctly being 💚

4-Leaf Clover 🍀 on Queen of Pentacles shows luck, financial abundance, useful & practical knowledge that you have to share with other people, but it’s also not all that there is, and other people can bring what they have to the table that you may not have. And that’s lucky for you too. Your do-it-yourself mindset may have brought you a lot of luck and abundance up to this point, and with The World here, that’s an end to that old cycle. Now you’re in a cycle of working with others.

Fractal Moon 🌙 and Phone ☎️ on Encourage Your Loved Ones could show family probably being the main reason for the toxic dynamics I’m seeing. This Moon will be different for everyone, but there is a lot of fear and unknowns regarding those closest to you, and being yourself, communicating from a place of authenticity not just “practical reasons”. If you are hesitant to open up to family that you secretly judge or fear, because they’re not like you, this is saying to focus on the positives and encourage them to be happy, no matter what that looks like. If you’re on the opposite side of that, speak your truth and encourage others to be happy for YOU, no matter what that looks like.

Tree of Life 🌳 on The Sun is a family tree for many, it also shows cycles, and is connected to defending yourself and the toxic bs that needs to go. If this is internal, it’s you needing to realize how this behavior may go back generations, handed down from parent to child when they got SHH’d for being an excited and talkative child, including you. Fk that 💯 You may be being the same way now and need to nip that in the bud. Or you’re very much NOT that way and need to make this more clear to other people.

Key 🔑 on The Devil rev is the whole point of the reading. Recognizing toxic behaviors, beliefs, traditions, etc., that do not serve you anymore. Or people around you, or how you interact with them. Again for some it’s kids that don’t pick up after themselves and you’ve had enough, needing to instill more of the rule abiding chore chart, less screen time, etc. rules to teach and create an energy of cooperation between everyone. For most, it’s too rigid, and you’re needing to connect with your heart, playfulness, and authentic expression. Be more spontaneous, have fun, don’t stick to rigid schedules that drain you, at least sometimes. Go with the flow more. For most of you I’m getting a little of both sides. Whatever you’re doing, do more of the opposite, they’re both necessary at times. Aquarius is truly original, half of you are one of these people and half are the other half of these people, generally. It’s okay to be both, or to be friends with the other.

[ohhtobeagooner]

Here’s a secret: I’m crushing on one of my mutuals and I need some advice, should I tell them?

first of all this i adorable and i hope you get a fanfic-worthy relationship out of it

i guess it depends? have you done face or voice reveals? do you talk to them often or is it more of a “you’re a much bigger blog that i just adore” kind of thing?

personally i’d say go for it because carpe diem yolo etc. etc. there’s so much to gain, even in virtual relationships, but just be careful not to get too ahead of yourself without knowing anything about them would be my advice