#Adieu 2024…

[gunkbaby]

the passing of time and all of it’s sickening crimes is making me sad again - or something

happy 2025 shuulings…💗

hopefully this year will bring something lovely and beautiful for us all - i don’t have much hope these days, but the optimist within me is also a Taurus, so we keep going in the hope that things will improve; maybe this time. Nothing lasts forever, or something.

i have some exciting things planned for this year - something(s) very exciting (+long-awaited by the loyal gunkbabynation) is coming soon. i know I’ve said it before, but there will be new gunkbaby fanfiction posted in 2025! i am determined! this year, i return - ao3 is not ready for the Morrissey of Tokyo Ghoul fans to take the world by storm!!!! (i hope u guys will all like my ocs…oof…)

anyway. New Year’s resolutions: 1) become the skinniest bitch alive 2) become a whore in practice instead of just in theory 3) get rly into hello kitty

in all seriousness, mainly i want to be more aware and present in my own life instead of daydreaming. this burnout has lasted three years too long, it’s time for it to die and for me to live. I i hope i can get back to creating art and things this year, to being something that isn’t entirely miserable. so all that to say that i’m trying to be much more offline - it distracts me too much - i apologise if i am not all that interesting in 2025

hope u all had good christmases, and if u don’t celebrate, hope you’ve had a good two weeks! wishing everyone a very happy 2025…adieu…or something…

[notafraidofredyellowandblue]

Copenhagen Adieu and outro

2024-07-05, because we love Adieu and we love the rarely filmed lift sequence outro ❤️

Paul and Schneider chatting at the final line-up, Olli quite rightly getting himself an extra round of applause, and on the lift Schneider making heart-hands, chatting some more with Paul. and putting a hand on each of his guitarists' shoulders, before giving Richard a kiss 🥰

[cultivating-wildflowers]

2024 Reading - September

Another productive month. Which I know would rub some readers the wrong way, and sometimes that mindset isn't great for me either, but as a girlie who likes her lists? I'm happy getting to check off stuff.

The biggest accomplishment this month was FINALLY finishing The Disorderly Knights. It took me so long that by the end of the story, I'd already forgotten what happened at the beginning. But it's done, and I have the next book on my shelf. For next year. Maybe.

Total books: 10  |  New reads: 9  |   2024 TBR completed: 2 (1 DNF) / 29/36 total   |   2024 Reading Goal: 63/100

August | October

potential reading list from September 1st

#1 - The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics by Daniel James Brown - 5/5 stars

After hearing people rave about the movie and then the book, I snagged a cheap copy from my local used bookstore and decided to check it out.

It was so so worth it. Absolutely breathtaking. All of the assorted narratives--the different characters, the historical background, the technical details--came together so perfectly and resulted in a captivating story. I love every bit of it. I cried.

#2 - In the Forests of Serre by Patricia A. McKillip - 5/5 stars ('24 TBR)

This is exactly the sort of story I was craving. Absolutely spellbinding.

More like this: I had the sense this story reminded me of something else I've read, but I'm blanking on it just now. If I remember, I'll come back here. It might have been a fairy tale kind of story. It's a bit like the first Earthsea book. Perhaps Robin McKinley, Patricia C. Wrede, Madeleine L'Engel, Shannon Hale.... Diana Wynne Jones. It feels like a Ghibli movie.

#3 - The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion, Vol 2 by Beth Brower - 4/5 stars

A fun installment! I am quickly losing track of the cast, but I can totally see the author's vision of this being a delightful period drama.

#4 - The Disorderly Knights by Dorothy Dunnett - 4/5 stars

Note to anyone I've recommended this series to: I unfortunately have to retract that hearty recommendation and replace it with...several caveats.

I finished! Honestly, I don't know why it took so long, because once I made myself sit still and read it was easy-ish going; I just had trouble sitting still.

Ok, so "easy" is not the right word. With this series, the first half of each book tends to be a slow build-up, while the end careens rapidly downhill to the conclusion and the ever-brilliant (and painful) reveal.

And, uh.... This got much darker and more intense than I was prepared for. (If I made a habit of reading more in this line, I might have seen that coming, but epics aren't my usual fare.) Narratively, it all worked very well, but it was right on the edge of what I can tolerate.

Still, with 200 pages left to go, I absolutely planned to keep reading the series, well aware that it would be...an experience. Then I saw a blurb for both Book Four and Book Five, skimmed some super vague reviews for Book Four ("Five Stars. owowowowowowowowowowww") and freaked out. And, against all my usual inclinations, hunted for spoilers. And now I'm scared. (But, weirdly, less stressed about the conclusion? Which is an odd experience.)

#5 - Od Magic by Patricia A. McKillip - 3/5 stars (audio)

This confirms my suspicion that McKillip is one of those hit-or-miss authors for me. The first book of hers that I read was The Changeling Sea, six years ago, and I remember absolutely nothing about it. Then In the Forests of Serre blew me away. Od Magic? Another middling story.

Don't get me wrong; McKillip's writing is gorgeous. It immediately draws you in, connects you to living, breathing characters, and paints the most vivid pictures. But the story here just kind of...wanders along. It's a pleasant journey, but not very exciting.

Note: I didn't dive into "Od Magic" because of how much I loved "In the Forests of Serre". I needed an "O" title, and realized McKillip had a few. 😅

#6 - Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones - 5/5 stars (reread, audio)

We all know I love this. 'Nuff said.

#7 - Yours From the Tower by Sally Nicholls - 4/5 stars

Another Tumblr rec! And a read that had the unfortunate pressure of me getting to it on the heels of 1) a so-so fantasy and 2) a historical fiction adventure that wrung me out. I did my best not to go into it with any expectations outside of being pleasantly charmed, and charmed I was. 90% of it was a fun, light read with just a touch of drama, but my stars, the end had me rolling. There's something so fun about epistolary novels when it comes to twists and big reveals.

#8 - Thornhedge by T. Kingfisher - 5/5 stars (audio)

A gorgeous little story.

#9 - Bryony and Roses by T. Kingfisher - 4/5 stars (audio)

Largely enjoyable, but the ending felt rushed.

#10 - The Ladies of Grace Adieu and Other Stories by Susanna Clarke - 4/5 stars

An impulse pick from the library. I wanted something short and sweet and discovered this after finishing Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell. As is becoming a habit with Clarke's writing, I enjoyed this book. I loved the variety of styles and tones within the collection.

DNF*

The Element of Fire by Martha Wells - Not a bad story, but by the 15% mark I remained bored and vaguely confused and unable to pay attention, so I gave up. I like Wells's writing style (obviously), but this was evidently her debut and is a bit dull around the edges. For some reason it reminded me vaguely of The Curse of Chalion, which I love, so might be worth checking out if you enjoy Lois McMaster Bujold. Goodreads also shows that fans of T. Kingfisher might enjoy this one as well. (Note: Paladin's Grace [below] also had the same general feel as The Element of Fire and The Curse of Chalion)

The Anthropology of Turquoise: Reflections on Desert, Sea, Stone, and Sky by Ellen Meloy ('24 TBR) - I was hoping for a more scientific exploration of color. Instead, this book is a collection of (in my and my friends' opinions) weirdly stuffy, stilted essays. I don't usually mind slow, descriptive/lyrical writing, but this is something else. If you don't mind a deeply personal and conversational writing style and a book you can sit with for several months, definitely check this one out, because it has merit; it's just not for me.

Zao's Tales by J.A. Sommer - I'm still vaguely unclear on how this book arrived on my shelf (it was a gift from my mother and she bought it to support someone?). Decidedly not for me. Also...now I don't have a "Z" title for my alphabet challenge lol.

just kidding, I found another one that was kind of on my radar and ordered it from the library, whoo

Paladin's Grace by T. Kingfisher - I'm learning that Kingfisher really straddles the line on what I'm willing to tolerate content-wise. This one was a "no" based on that.

The Sea at the End of Everything by Emily McCosh - The writing style was not for me. Sorry, Ruby.

*I'm starting to wonder if I should bother recording books I DNF.... They make up fully a third of the books I've picked up this year.

Currently Reading:

The Zombie Survival Guide: Complete Protection from the Living Dead by Max Brooks - just started

[elliepantazilove]

[jeezilikesports]

nooo apparently the battery that has been switched in Charles' car was completely new which would lead to 10-place-grid pentalty 😭

[kitocrystal]

Yo, uh happy valentines?

[juggalogojackerbox]

Goretober day 1 - Cannibalism

"But dear, you should be greatful that I wont waste a good meal"

[bluetenderness]

Well è stato un piacere shitpostare con voi anche quest'anno sorry to my American mutuals that had to witness all of this for a entire week I'm afraid we will meet again next year 🥰

[alaindelontoujours]

« Je n’ai jamais joué de ma vie, dans tous les films que j’ai faits, je vivais mes rôles, je ne les jouais pas. »

L'hommage du Festival de Cannes

[queerographies]

[Addio, vergogna][Ouissem Belgacem]

Ouissem Belgacem, ex giocatore del Toulouse Football Club, in "Addio, vergogna" affronta l'omofobia radicata nel mondo del calcio.

Omosessualità e calcio: Ouissem Belgacem rompe il tabù e svela il sogno infranto Titolo: Addio, vergognaScritto da: Ouissem BelgacemTitolo originale: Adieu ma honteTradotto da: Mauro CazzollaEdito da: Funambolo EdizioniAnno: 2024Pagine: 168ISBN: 9788899233709 La trama di Addio, vergogna di Ouissem Belgacem Giovane promessa del calcio del Toulouse Football Club; compagno di squadra di Kévin…

[stastrodome]

I have no taste for fancy wines And do not lounge in fine velour But it’s sad when it’s Christmastime And you’re sock and underwear poor

[smileysuh]

sage & stardust - TEASER

🌙 starring. Kim Mingyu x afab!Reader

🔮 preview. “I think you’re amazing, and good with your hands, and pretty, and I enjoy spending time with you too,” he counters, echoing the entirety of your sentiment. You stare blankly up at the man. It’s clear he doesn’t know what you’re getting at. You wonder how fairies court each other- do they even court each other? Do fairies have sex? Or are they just… you don’t know, blossomed out of flower buds or something?

tw/cw. Unprotected sex, Mingyu holds y/n down by the wrists, size kink, mentions of possible bondage kink, heavy petting, worship, Mingyu is a boobs guy, nipple sucking, fingering, pussy stretching, foreplay, multiple reader orgasms, oral (f receiving), praise, dirty talk, etc… I pet names: (hers) my star. (his) Gyu.  

👹 rating. 18+ explicit I wc. 9.6k

🍭 aus. Fairy au, fantasy au, non idol. 

☀️ mlist + an. Okay, so, I’ve written sooo many fics on this blog, and lately I’ve been wanting to try things I haven’t done before. I’ve never done a legit small man fairy dude (who does become normal/large sized later) x yn in a fic before, so bare with me, because these two are such a delightfully domestic pairing. Without further adieu, I give you: blue-collar fairy Mingyu. 

Even you have to admit the space has ambiance. The solarium studio is a lovely part of the house, your favorite in fact, although, tonight, you’re feeling a little shy about your art strewn about.

“Did you paint all of these?” Mingyu asks, approaching your most recent work.

“Yeah, they’re uh, abstracts,” you explain. “I mean, I gather a lot of inspiration from nature, but it’s more a feeling than a specific thing that I like to paint, if that makes any sense.”

“It does,” Mingyu nods, leaning down to get a better look at your art. 

“My grandma, she uh, she was an artist too, and so was her mother, and she gave me the house because she knew I needed inspiration-”

“Maybe that’s why she gave you me too.”

Your heart lurches in your chest, and you blink up at the tall man. “Uh… maybe.”

“So this cottage has a long line of artists and tinkerers,” Mingyu concludes.

“The line ended in my mother’s generation,” you sigh.

“That’s not true.” Mingyu looks down at you. “We’re here now.”

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[verypersonalscreencaps]

Oh Françoise, comment te dire adieu ? FRANCOISE HARDY (1944 – 2024)  🌹

[voguefashion]

Adieu Alain Delon (1935-2024) 💔

Alain in Le Samouraï (1967).

[60sfactorygirl]

Adieu Alain Delon, an icon of french cinema and one of the most handsome men to exist (1935-2024).

[marcelshorjian]

Making good progress on my comic Adieu mon Royaume (Farewell My Kingdom), which will come out in 2024.