#Adventure Tips

[untangled-life]

Respond to every call that excites your spirit. - Rumi

Time waits for no one. Before it flies away, make the best use of it. Do things that bring you joy. Do what makes your soul come alive.

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[trip-to-barcelona-spain]

Pisa, Italy

[spadeandpalaciotours]

Experience Montreal's vibrant culture and thrilling outdoor adventures. From hiking scenic trails at Mont-Saint-Bruno to kayaking the Saint Lawrence River, there's something for every adventurous young adult. Explore street art, camp under the stars, and immerse yourself in nature's beauty just beyond the city's bustling streets.

[delicatelysublimeforester]

Important Update: Rescheduled Date for Frozen Trails and Wagging Tails

Please note that there is a date change for the eagerly anticipated “Frozen Trails and Wagging Tails: Dog Sledding Delight” event. Dog Sledding Event Saturday January 13, 2024 at Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area The event has been rescheduled to Saturday, March 30, 2024. This decision was made to prioritize the safety and enjoyment of all participants, including dog mushers, dogs,…

[exploretravelfashion]

Adventure travel enthusiasts, welcome! The world is full of exciting places waiting for you to explore. Whether you are an adrenaline junkie looking for heart-pounding experiences or a nature lover craving serene landscapes, there is an adventure trip for everyone. However, choosing the right destination for your adventure is a crucial decision that can significantly influence your experience. In this comprehensive guide, we will tell you about the essential factors to consider while choosing the right adventure travel destination.

[liquidstar]

adventure time lore is insane. it starts off just being a goofy kids show that has magic for no reason, but then you learn that all magic users are manic and/or depressed (what betty calls sadness and madness). because it turns out magic is actually a cosmic force beyond mortal comprehension, that itself was learned from cosmic entities that predated the existence of time itself inside a sea of monsters. and "magic" really is just understanding more about the nature of the universe than most people. that, in a way, reality isnt "real" and understanding that allows you to mold it. and thats magic. but that drives you to insanity and/or apathy. and there are beings who hold significant cosmic importance who are more prone to magic. and the reason magic became prevalent on earth is because of a nuclear war a thousand years ago, which released the entity that represents the destruction of all life onto the world. and after a nuclear apocalypse this gave way to a new earth, where magic could thrive. but a lot of the beings we see arent even magical, theyre just mutants from what happened 1000 years ago. and humanity as we know it has been all but wiped out. but everything stays the same because cycles of war and violence continue. and it doesnt matter if its nukes or magic. everything stays the same, but still changes.

[whimsigothwitch]

October 1st, time to rewatch CAOS

[lilyblossom-art]

Got an idea for a taol au where zelda doesn't end up getting cursed and young impa is there also :> It's vaguely based off the zelda cartoon? Mostly just to get an idea for link and zelda's dynamic and also some of the designs

Oh and yeah link's there- i don't actually remember why i decided to add her (since as far as i'm aware there was no link at that time) but she's here now :> she's based off that one magazine that had fem pink link lol

The bottom left doodle is not related to the au but it's to show that classic zelda and zelda I 's brother look very alike

Anyway i do not know what to name zelda's brother lol

[cinnafanhkia]

Welcome to Friendship Island! 🏝️⛰️🎃🌋🐠🏔🌸☁️

As a former Apple Arcade player who's restarting on Switch here are my best tips for new HKIA players:

Character Creation

Gifting Island Residents

Supply Runs

Collector Hat Nul

Crafting

Companion Abilities

Critters

Fishing

Friendship Bouquets & Blossoms

Island Visitors

For a brief overview of all these tips, check out the highlights edition!

[batboy33]

heres an art tip:

if youre ever feeling like your art is getting stagnate and you cant find something fun to switch it up,

watch jojos bizarre adventure.

trust me. it will change everything about your art

[campersgotogear]

Hey campers, real talk for a second.

That feeling of peace when you’re out in the wild is everything. But true peace of mind comes from knowing you’re prepared for whatever nature throws your way.

After spending over 35 years camping in 49 states and a good chunk of Canada, I’ve seen it all. I want you to have amazing, memorable adventures for all the right reasons. That’s why I put together a no-nonsense guide on how to stay safe out there.

It’s not about being scared; it’s about being smart so you can focus on the good stuff.

In the guide, I cover the essentials like:

Wildlife encounters (and how to handle them calmly)

Weather that turns on a dime

The first-aid basics you actually need to know

Campfire safety that isn't just "don't burn the forest down"

Ready to make your next trip your best and safest one yet?

P.S. You can check out my other posts for gear that won’t let you down. And don't forget to subscribe for more tips delivered right to you!

Happy Camping!

[trip-to-barcelona-spain]

Secrets - Wild Orchid, Montego Bay

When people hear the name “Secrets Resorts,” what comes to mind? Luxury, beauty, and an adults-only, all-inclusive paradise. One of these stunning spots is located in Montego Bay, Jamaica. If you haven’t been there yet, it should definitely be on your to-do list. Location: This is the ultimate getaway you’ve been dreaming of! In my opinion, Secret Resorts in Montego Bay, Jamaica, is in a prime…

[writing-with-sophia]

Common character motivations

Revenge - seeking to get even with someone who has wronged them

Love - driven by romantic feelings for another character

Greed - motivated by a desire for material possessions or wealth

Power - seeking to gain control or influence over others

Justice - motivated by a sense of fairness and a desire to see justice served

Redemption - seeking to make up for past mistakes or wrongdoings

Curiosity - driven by a desire to learn or discover something new

Duty - motivated by a sense of responsibility or obligation to others or a cause

Ambition - driven by a desire to achieve a specific goal or succeed in a particular endeavor

Fear - motivated by a desire to avoid danger or harm

Guilt - driven by a sense of remorse for past actions or decisions

Jealousy - motivated by envy or a desire to possess what another character has

Betrayal - motivated by a sense of betrayal or desire for revenge against someone who has betrayed them.

Ambivalence - a character who is conflicted or uncertain about their goals or desires

Freedom - a character who seeks to escape from a restrictive situation or society

Fame - motivated by a desire for public recognition or notoriety

Identity - driven by a need to understand or define who they are

Family - motivated by a sense of loyalty or obligation to their family or loved ones

Discovery - driven by a desire to explore or uncover hidden knowledge

Patriotism - motivated by a love for their country or a desire to protect it

Rebellion - driven by a desire to challenge authority or the status quo

Artistic expression - motivated by a need to create or express oneself through art, music, or other creative endeavors

Religion or spirituality - driven by a desire to connect with a higher power or to live according to certain beliefs or values

Altruism - motivated by a desire to help others or make the world a better place

Atonement - driven by a need to make amends or seek forgiveness for past actions

Nostalgia - motivated by a desire to return to a simpler time or relive past experiences

Status - driven by a desire for social or professional standing or recognition.

Insecurity - driven by a need to prove their worth or gain acceptance from others

Legacy - motivated by a desire to leave a lasting impact or to be remembered in a certain way after they're gone

Survival - driven by the need to survive in extreme circumstances, such as a natural disaster, war, or an apocalyptic event

Belonging - motivated by a desire to fit in with a certain group or community

Love of knowledge - driven by a passion for learning and acquiring new information

Addiction - motivated by a compulsion to engage in a particular behavior or activity, such as drug use or gambling

Inciting incident - motivation driven by a specific event that triggers or sets the character on their journey

Fear of death - driven by a fear of their own mortality or the mortality of others

Intimidation - motivated by a fear of others or a desire to intimidate others for personal gain

Envy - driven by a desire to possess what others have or to be like someone else

Manipulation - motivated by a desire to control or manipulate others for their own benefit

Protecting others - driven by a desire to protect loved ones or innocent people from harm

Sense of duty - motivated by a sense of responsibility to fulfill a particular role or obligation.

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[scarymonsters-andsupercreeps]

Happy jojolands day! Here’s a quick panel redraw because I really liked this one 😭

What did y’all think of the new chapter? I loved it and I’m really excited to see more of the new characters!

[sarahreesbrennan]

I remember reading in one of your blog entries (years ago??) that in the new book you were writing, the main character's *sister* had cancer. Does that mean that Alice was originally the main character of Long Live Evil? Was she going to go into the book to save Rae, instead of Rae going in to save herself?

How extremely kind of you to remember!

No, that was actually a YA murder mystery that I wrote while ill, revised while recovering, and sent out into the world where it died on submission. (Which means we sent it out to about 12 editors and the editor either said no, or said yes and took it to acquisitions - a group of people at the publisher including sales and marketing - and acquisitions said no.)

One editor told me she really wanted and really tried to buy it. Another person who worked in publishing (and has since changed jobs, or I wouldn’t share this) said the response at her acquisitions was - if you like this writer, find the next her (implications about health and youth were made).

I was terrified my agent was going to ditch me too, but she said ‘We’ll sell that one day, for now let’s write the next thing.’

I remember another writer telling me she missed my work that wasn’t a tie-in, and I felt ashamed to tell her it wasn’t that I wasn’t writing other things - it was that I couldn’t publish them.

The tie-ins meanwhile were paying the bills (they still are tbh!) and I was and remain so grateful for them. But I also really loved writing them - especially my Sabrina tie-ins, you don’t forget the first, and it reminded me I want to write horror and poly one day - and how they got me to love and sympathise with so many fandoms.

I see the burnout of caregivers all around me, and I wanted to write the story of one. But maybe I also wanted to take a step back from cancer. I didn’t think I did, at the time. I had a whole lot of things I tried writing before Long Live Evil, and I think some of them were really good. One of my critique partners gave me a lipstick with the same name as someone in the murder mystery. There was a romance novel another critique partner said was her favourite thing I’d ever written. But none had someone with cancer at the heart of the story.

And even though Rae isn’t much like me, maybe I had to start there. You can’t make real magic using someone else’s liver. Maybe I had to wait to be brave enough to use my own liver.

I do get requests for advice on how to cope with rejection of your writing, and I always worried I didn’t have anything else to say, but I suppose my example says - if you can, (and I know it’s hard, you feel so terrible at writing and so useless) (and you love the work you’ve done so much and you don’t see a way forward to loving the next thing) (but still, if you possibly can) write the next thing.

Even if the first thing sells, you’ll want the next thing one day. Writing the next thing is more writing practise, so it’ll make you better. Write the next thing.

Ultimately I’m really glad Long Live Evil was my comeback book. I think it needed to be. It took the time it took.

But maybe it was a shade of that past book (where the heroine’s sister with cancer was six, so not much like any of the Time of Iron characters) that made me think of the YA version of this book, which I always had in my mind as something I was intentionally hewing away from - a more straightforward book, a book that might have sold better - in which shy reader Alice was the hero. She’s the one with the suggestive hero name - Alice through the looking glass - the heroine looks, and the more projectable-upon personality. She’d get called annoying less often (though still some, because she’s a girl), partly because she is (with love, Rae knows I’m right) a genuinely less annoying person. Much kinder, much sweeter, and much better at in-depth reading! Her sister being in trouble would’ve been a backstory, a catalyst point, and - you’re totally right - a great motivation for her to get the Flower. Saving a family member is a much more sympathetic and heroic motivation than saving yourself and one I do love (the Hunger Games, Labyrinth, Mahy’s the Changeover, and I write it a lot!). I think Snarky While Tragically Dying Rae would’ve been a pretty popular side character, too. I think it would’ve been a good book! Just not mine.

I love your question because I love thinking about POV, and all the decisions that are the building blocks of a story. To me, the Alice centric Time of Iron is a version that exists. As are several versions of the Lia centric Time of Iron. And versions centring other characters exist to me, too. (Eric, absolutely.)

Speaking of POV musing, I think Rahela the wicked stepsister featured more in the musical than the book. If the Time of Iron series ever became a TV show (and at this point in time I think I’d rather a movie because it wouldn’t… get cancelled…) and I got to write it (don’t know why I would…) I would start with the beginnings for three characters about to go on a journey to somewhere strange to them: Key in the Cauldron, Rae in the hospital, and Vasilisa in the icelands. There are so many possibilities! And I really wanted the sense that there were so many possibilities, too.

But I wanted the chronically ill one to be the centre of the story, and for it to be her villain origin story, and to ask a lot of questions (hence a lot of villains!) about who gets villainised and why. And I thought hers, to my mind, would be the most fun of all the possible stories.

So that’s the one I made. But Long Live Evil has a lot of origins. Thank you for remembering one of them! I don’t think I would’ve dared tell the story, if things hadn’t worked out for me (so far, fingers crossed).

And I also tell it to be clear my publisher was taking a RISK with me and Long Live Evil, and I really appreciate that, and I’m so happy it’s worked out for them (again so far, early days, fingers crossed, etc).

I hope some writers - whether in the process of submission, rejection or making the choices that are the building blocks of story - find this helpful, and some readers find it interesting.

Let this be one of the universes in which your story is told.