#(still alive)

[entries-in-marginalia]

(Redoing this reblog with a non-themed blog, apologies for the double response)

12 year old me seems to have leaned closer to a "male" imagination rather than a female one, and I did not run across a lot of traditional Tumblr favorites. I did not see these characters as sexually appealing, per se -- I identified with them more than anything -- but they all definitely laid the groundwork for what I thought of as attractive, and intriguing.

Blue and green color palettes

They are usually outcast in some respect, intellectual and often armed.

They do not back down from fights, and are good in them, although they try to avoid fighting, if possible.

They tend to have unaccountably male interests, even within a culture that allows for some width of gender expression.

Musical and handicraft talents or interests, often with some element of "natural sciences".

Capable, especially in survival situations.

They are physically strong, and don't quite look like what a Real Woman should, by the standards of their societies.

All of their relationships with their father figures blur between being The Good Daughter, The Heir, and The Little Woman. NOTE: While that last is not attractive in real life, it's a rich vein to mine for characterization, especially set against the homeschooling culture I was in at the time.

The obvious exception to several of the above points, of course, is Morgana Le Fay. The reason for this exception is that even today, photos of Katie McGrath go for good money at femslash conventions. She was very much a "cool older sister" character, and during the first season, she offered a surprising amount of fanservice (for a tween-aimed public broadcast show being released on NBC).

From top left: Figure 1: Menolly, from the Dragonriders of Pern series by Anne McCaffery (illustration by Elizabeth Malczynski). Figure 2: Morgana Le Fay from the first season of Merlin. Played by Katie McGrath. Figure 3: Wistalia Irelianova, from Dragon Avenger by E. E. Knight (illustration by Paul Youll). Figure 4: Tiria Wildlough, from High Rhulain by Brian Jacques (illustration by Troy Howell).

Watching Dragon Ball Daima, and wow Glorio really gives tumblr sexyman vibes.

[darkestcorners]

Hi guys👋🏼….It’s been a while hasn’t it? ( like 2 years give or take heh)

I want to start off by saying that I am in fact alive and yes, I WILL be finishing Polarity. If anyone still cares about it I hope? 🤞🏼 fingers crossed. I know it’s been so long and I’m sure lots of you have lost interest and I completely understand trust me, I did end up committing the old carnal fanfic author sin of falling off the face of the earth after leaving y’all with a cliffhanger 🙂‍↔️

But I just want to let y’all know that an update is coming this week! As for why I’ve been gone, to keep it short and simple, I went through something really traumatizing and I really didn’t have the headspace for anything other than getting myself together and my job . I quite literally haven’t logged into this account since 2 years ago. I’m overwhelmed by the amount of messages you guys have sent me and I’m in awe of how many of you have expressed your love for my works. I have been reading through them all day and I’m still close to being finished heh, it reminded me of how much I’ve missed your messages. ❤️

I want to also apologize to all of those who were genuinely concerned about me, I hope you can understand I didn’t mean to leave you hanging like that. I appreciate all the sweet messages you have sent me, I will try to reply to as much as I can. So much has happened, I had to reread my own work because of how much of a blur my life had become and how even this site felt like a fever dream. But I am also working on a new fic, which was what pushed me to ultimately come back and pick up this hobby that I had not even thought I would be able to fully enjoy again. I have such great timing dont I? considering it’s coincidentally Jungkook’s birthday lol.

But anyways, I won’t bore you anymore. Thank you all so much for being here and enjoying my stories. Hopefully you can enjoy the upcoming update of Polarity ! :) ❤️❤️

[cosmonautroger]

Krzysztof Kieślowski, Still Alive, 2006

[jessss-ica]

only bc I haven’t posted my face in 2 months 🙃

[inienil]

he's a star 🌟

[calithso]

wip again

[24-7-testing]

The end of the year can be tough for a lot of people. My goal is to make it a little bit brighter! Announcing once again the return of..

The Portal Holiday Spirit Initiative!

To help bring a smile to people's faces this year, I am sending FREE Portal-Themed Holiday Cards to anyone who requests one!

This year's cards follow the same format as last year: there is only one card design, this time featuring artwork from your's truly! The cards are still customizable to any Winter Holiday of your choosing, but you'll have to wait for your card to arrive in order to customize it (the method takes cues from the Portal game's sense of humor, and is very much on-brand).

This year is PHSI's 6th year! I'm so grateful to everyone who has participated over the years, whether you've reblogged and shared, requested cards, helped with artwork, or helped in other ways. You all are so amazing! Thanks for volunteering your time, talents, and support to help make PHSI a special fandom tradition!

If you would like to receive a Portal-Themed Holiday Card:

Visit bit.ly/PHSI-2024 ...

Answer the questions in the forms...

Wait for your card to be sent!

It's that easy! Card Requests are now open, and close on December 20th in order to give me enough time to make and send all the cards before the end of the year. Please submit sooner rather than later so I have time to finish them all!

Also, please don’t be afraid to request a physical card if you don’t live in the US! The card service I use says they ship worldwide and, while it might take a bit longer for you to receive your card depending on what country you live in, the cards will get mailed to whatever address you provide, domestic or foreign. Last year I mailed/emailed a total of 111 cards to the United Kingdom, Canada, United States, Brazil, Romania, Poland, Australia, Germany, India, Japan, and New Zealand!

I’m glad to be a part of the Portal Fandom and hope to bring a smile to others in the Fandom this year, just as in years past! Designing and emailing Holiday Cards takes time and effort, and sending physical cards is expensive. While it isn't a requirement to receive a card, I would greatly appreciate if you'd like to give $4 to cover the cost of your card or someone else's. Please visit ko-fi.com/247testing and click the Donate button if you want to help out. Thanks!

Answers for common questions and concerns below:

Worried about providing a mailing address, for whatever reason?

PHSI has an eCard option! All you need to provide is a name for me to call you by and an email address to receive your card!

Worried about requesting a card because you don’t live in the US?

PHSI mails to any address provided, whether domestic or foreign! However, please wait patiently for your card, due to the current global rate of shipping.

Worried that you can’t give $4 to cover the cost of your card or someone else’s?

Requesting a card from PHSI has been and will always be FREE! However, giving $4 to the initiative helps me pay for the printing service and postage to mail physical cards. I gratefully appreciate any contributions received, even if it’s just a comment saying thanks!

Worried because you don’t know how to support the artist of the card you received?

The artist’s social media is listed on the back of every card featuring their artwork. Look them up, commission them, reblog their art, and support them however you can!

Worried because you haven’t received your card yet?

Double check your email inbox and junk folders. I send everyone an email that either confirms your Holiday Card has shipped or includes your eCard! Physical cards take 1-2 weeks to arrive. If your physical card fails to show up after the first week of January, please reach out to me and I’ll send you a replacement eCard!

Worried because you received your card and don’t know what to do now?

Make a post about it! Include pictures, videos, or anything you’d like, and tag me in the post (@24-7-testing) so I can reblog it! If you don’t want to show your card off, that’s ok too!

[axiseart]

Emotional Support Nurgling? Emotional Support Nurgling.

[haru-snixx]

[splasheditz]

ALIVE AND THRIVING 💪💪

[tskmartinsen666]

wow a new post from me

[betweenblackberrybranches]

He is looking at the water now

[idlespright]

Climbing all the way to the top is hard when you're soft and small.

Take a break when you need it.

[raining-anonymously]

FUCK YOU GLADOS STOP SINGING SONGS TO MAKE ME CRY YOU ARE A HOMICIDAL ROBOT FOR FUCK’S SAKE WHY DO YOU SING SO BEAUTIFULLY AND TRAGICALLY??? I COULD HANDLE STILL ALIVE AFTER THE FIRST TEN LISTENS, I COULD TAKE CARA MIA ADDIO. EVEN WANT YOU GONE WAS STARTING TO BE BEARABLE. BUT YOU WOULDN’T KNOW?? THE FUCKING LEGO BATMAN SONG?? THIS IS THE LAST STRAW, GLADOS

[wily-art]

Are you still making the insomnia comic or did you quit

Still making it. Still animating xD