#*olya's edits

[heedzhee-art]

more of my yapping about the fandom-given hetalia Ukraine name

I don't like the Katyusha Ukraine because in my opinion it doesn't suit her, and people constantly use the name incorrectly. basically, Katyusha is like a playful version of "Kateryna/Katya", but people write it like a formal first name pretty often (Katyusha Chernenko), no blame since it comes from a place of unfamiliarity with slavic languages, it's just a bit annoying. plus the word is associated with that one russian song that became popular during World War II god it just doesn't suit her at all in my opinion 😭

"Katyusha" is a diminutive form of the name Kateryna, except it's of russian origin; in Ukrainian the diminutive forms of the name are "Katrusya", "Katerynka", or less commonly "Katrunya"

historically, the russian empire and later the soviet union promoted russian at the expense of Ukrainian, leading to the suppression of Ukrainian culture and language. of course, some Ukrainians use Katyush/Katyusha as playful nicknames, because the blending of Ukrainian and russian, that's been caused by reoccurring russification, migration, and political influence, lead to mixed usage in everyday speech – it's a normal thing (surzhyk). it's not a crime to use this word or anything, I just find it ironic that the character that represents a nation constantly oppressed by russian imperialism, in hetalia only exists as a dependant and less important character to give russia more endearing relationships and make him more interesting, and then the Japanese fandom coincidentally has also chosen the russian word for her name (I assume it's after that popular soviet song)

really I feel there's not much Ukrainian about canon hetalia Ukraine, which seems to be a very common feeling among many of my Ukrainian friends who know about the character :/ they think she's cute and pretty, but when it comes to national identity and culture, she is not relatable even on a stereotypical level, and has little depth as a character

anyway, if you want some Ukrainian first names, here's a list of the ones I think sound fitting (SUBJECTIVE OPINION 😡)

🇺🇦🔱🌻🍲🇺🇦🌾🌻🍞🇺🇦🍲🌾

Myroslava (love this one) - slavic origin, a combination of мир and слава, meaning peace and glory. it suits resilient and strong people

Olha/Olya (ОЛЯ UA!!!!!!!) - scandinavian origin (ukr. variant of Hélga). yea it's a really old and really common name that associates with the Kyivan Rus era, anyway I use it because of a meme and due to every Olya I've met building this collective Olya in my head that's literally how I also see Ukraine. she's such an Olya. it's hard to explain

Olena (not Olyena) - greek origin (ukr. variant of Helénē) came to Ukrainian through Church Slavic "Yelena" (not Yelyena)

Lesya - Ukrainian name deriving from "Olesya" which in turn derives from "Oleksandra". I'm very biased about it because it's one of my favourite female names, and also many Ukrainians associate it with Lesya Ukrayinka, which is the self-given title of an outstanding Ukrainian writer, translator and cultural figure

Halyna - likely greek origin and comes from "galēnē". I like it because I get to call her Halynka/Halya, I think it sounds cute

Tetyana - common slavic name, likely of roman origin, it just has a tender and pretty sound to it

these names are common in some or all other slavic languages, differing in varied phonetics

😑 I am NOT gatekeeping people from calling her "Kateryna", I just personally dislike Katyusha or russian Yekatyerina for her, and in my opinion the old russian-speaking fandom did a better job naming her Olha, even if that popularized the russian transcription for this same name (Olga)

my Ukraine is named Olha Tkachenko. I just like it the most and I've kind of grown used to it. whateva

I will kiss you.

[whyispaflsoaddicting]

stupid ugly pfp editz :3

if u use them plz credit me and ferry

[penguin--person]

Ferry, Parties are for Losers//Kittie, Brackish

[eldrichfuck666]

God damn right, you should be scared of me

WHO IS IN CONTROL?

[eldrichthingy]

Thinking about going back to sims and doing some dnd themed edits maybe? Not lore accurate, because I don't know the lore - but from overall view and vibe lmao. I just keep thinking about who Lucinda could be in like DnD or Bg3 universe. She would be a Sharran, due to being completely lost to her grief. Idk about this part but technically, she's a true vampire so it could be the only emotion left of her. She's desperate for the Dark Lady's embrace - with her identity completely shattered to pieces, echoing grief and thirst for sweet, sweet revenge Karina never.. had any chance of getting. Yes, I'm slowly getting back to my OCs :') VERY slowly though. This thought just won't leave me alone. Also, if I'm putting her in Bg3 situation (perhaps a quest?), maybe she could be just a very lost vampire, living in haunted ruins of a castle, plagued by darkness and embracing loss. She could be living in Shadowcursed lands, I think? And being one of those who remember Ketheric before he turned to Shar. Idk why I'm obsessed with the idea of putting OCs in these situations, I just want to??

[pralinesims]

LOOK AT THEM!!! 🫶🏻

Actually I wanted to finish some edits that I've made recently, but I'm too tired rn to concentrate on anything, so instead I've played around with this Picrew that I saw @olya-occult-lover doing.

[nopanamaman]

would you say there was any significant reason behind your choice for first/last names of pafl characters?

Not particularly! I mostly chose them based on the characters' national origin and/or what sounded good. The national part isn't always perfectly aligned, of course.

And Olya's surname was vaguely choosen because of Riza Hawkeye (Orlova comes from Orel, which means eagle)

EDIT: missed the part about first names, oopsie poopsie

A lot of them were motivated purely by the vibes i got from the characters! Which is why Yura is Yura and not Lev. I also tried to choose names that would be easier for foreigners to pronounce, at least to those familiar with romaji. So stuff like Evgeniy wouldn't fly lol

[kpchrs]

Weeks and weeks ago I was tagged by @olya-roo for a -- wait, I need to check -- "WORD WIP GAME". It's my first time to be tagged in a writer tagging game. I'm not quite a writer so I'm a bit nervous posting this. Thank you anyway!

Her word for me is TRUST...so let me see...

Oh. Nothing.

Uhhhhhh.

I guess, that's all, have a nice day!

...Wait, wait! I was wrong about the instruction!

Rules: You will be given a word, and you must share 1 sentence from your WIPs that starts with each letter in that word. (For dialogue, feel free to add the descriptors as well.)

lol Okay, let's see...

T - The nameplate design reminds me of a photography studio instead of a P.I. agency, with all the classy and chic pretentiousness, but yes, I think I’m in the right place.

R - Realization dawns on me.

U - "Uh?" I let out a sound, confused.

S - She introduces herself as Max Caulfield.

T - The detective; she's younger than I imagined.

Okay, that's really all now! I'm kinda lazy to tag people but, uh, how about @celinou and anyone who wants to play, with the word...

P.S. Honorary mention for @riverinkfics.

Edit: Okay, funny story so actually I accidentally posted this. It should have been like a lot later. But...oh well! Please wait for the actual crack...I dunno when 😂

[lucidicer]

📩 Simblr question of the day: Do you have any blogs that make your day when they post? Mention them! Tell us why you like them!

HEYYYYYYYYYYYY LETS GET INTO IT!!!! okay before we start if i dont tag u its cause i have bad memory but trust u r all super cool and post dope shit MWAH

ahhh where to begin first of all @mattodore @crsentfairy @literalite @gunthermunch @stinkrascal got some of the coolest fucking ocs and stories going on like id read a whole book abt their little guys if they offered it to me im eating up every bit of lore but nothing can satiate the hunger for it!!!!!!! and they all have such cool unique styles like omggggggg eats all ur posts up yum yum @olya-occult-lover i think ur blog was crafted specifically with me as the target audience like UGHHHHHH SO GOOD EVERY POST!!!!!!!! absolutely incredible actually a whole celebration when u post @softerhaze @wooldawn @minamill @diwnssi @fizzytoo @peonypyxels @briteboy @daminini @crow-simblr me kicking my legs head propped up on my hands as i look at ur gameplay posts like damn i love ur little pixel people dearly pats them and u on the head i am incredibly jealous when yall post ur saves like damn couldnt be me i am going to live vicariously thru u <3 @arcanewonder UHHH WHERE TO BEGIN???? absolutely incredible posts never misses and this includes the gameplay sideblog like i can never get enough im always itching for me I NEED TO LIVE IN UR GAMEEEEE crawling into ur monitor as soon as i post this and ur renders omg...how tf do u do all that actually so so talented @zohrou @desertdusk @uxji @rollingsim got hands down my fav sim styles on simblr TOO GOOD how do we have the same tools and yet yall do all that everytime actually insane u guys graduated top of ur classes at sim making university @void-imp UR EDITING STYLEEEE ITS SO COOL AND DIFFERENT I LOVE IT SM!!!!!!!! like actually so incredibly distinct i adore it it really stands out on simblr @imageingrunge all of ur posts r so dreamy but like in a haunting way but a comfy haunting way like hmm this house is haunted but i kind like this ghosts vibes yknow? obsessed with everything u post also ur presets r gorg btw @plutoeyes UR POSTS ALSO SO DREAMY AND HAUNTING UGHH i eat up everything u put out ur style is so so damn cool thank u for blessing simblr with ur work <3 ahhhh i know i could tag so many more but i dont want this to be too long like for my phone is already lagging rnfofhfjf okay speedrun tag of cool ppl @wildmelon @warmsol @oxalisim @kazuaru @cinamun @djservo @cas-fulleditmode2 @pralinesims @bnt0 @glittermutt @wldestluv-rs @sashima @gashface @kingfakey

[socks-wizard-money-gang]

putting hiki flowr katya n olya in your inbox for da rainworld thang

His design translate surprisingly well

I'll do katya and olya when I'm less tired

EDIT: I FORGOR THE NAME AGAIN it's gold from above

[wildmelon]

📩 Simblr question of the day: Do you have any blogs that make your day when they post? Mention them! Tell us why you like them!

these questions stress me out bc there are tons and i inevitably forget ppl, but here goes:

@periipheral and @prematurehag's edits 🙏🏼

@peonypyxels and @elmleif and @simelune and @orphyd and @warmsol's gameplay 🥰

@sojutrait and @softerhaze's legacies 😊

@homophobictrait's lookbooks 💞

@hallasimss and @ellcrze and @olya-occult-lover's everything 💌

@crsentfairy's cas pics and iconic rbs ✨

@stinkrascal and @mattodore's ocs 🫶🏼

@softimbue and @wooldawn's screenshots 😍

[whyispaflsoaddicting]

gifs by @didlivio

[paflcalendar]

February 19th - Olga (Olya) Orlova

for someone with a "call 911" shirt you are surprisingly good in the "not ratting out runaway mutants to the government" department

[ID: a screenshot of a tumblr post. the first poster, gothdrool, has the default triangle icon and says "people who celebrate fictional character birthdays are annoying pass it on". the response, by cub2, a user with a default circle icon, has been edited to read "FUCK this post and happy birthday Olya Orlova". END ID]

[eldrichfuck666]

Probably the most unexpected post from me, but since they somehow (I DON'T KNOW FOR WHAT REASON??) had twins, I guess... I mean, they're really cute and Ansel & Irving really wanted to have them, so.. there probably won't be any family gameplay posts, because I'm obviously not into family gameplay (I'm mostly a blender "gameplay" and horror edits lover T^T), but still, here's a few cute photos :')

Idk if I'm bothering with tagging (if I did, I truly apologize T^T), but! These cute poses are by @rebouks and I can't adore them more, they're just... thank you so so much for them!! 💖😭 I hate kids with passion, but these poses are just so amazing and I can't stop my heart from melting and feeling something like.. a joy?? AND OMG they're so cute for family portraits! 💕 So really, really big thank you for your work! 😭💕 It's soo cute!

[eldrichthingy]

Hm. Perhaps people that only view ascended route as "extreme abuse and total misunderstanding of character" and actively force this opinion on others, don't really get vampire love at all. Typical vampire romance is not for everyone and I don't get why it's such a hard thing to understand. You can just live in your content bubble, no one is forcing you to interact with people that have opposite opinions to you. There's no use in forcing your "only one morally right opinion" on everyone when using tag filtering/block button/not interacting is an option :'/

[magpiereplika]

sergei: im coming over you better not be a silly homestuck edit of yourself when i get there

olya's whimsical ass:

img by @pastatofu