#I dont want to clutter the tag

[mcchipisfried]

do you have a note taking system somehow? i want to start annotating my books but i never know what to mark down

oh Oh OH OHH OHHH you do not know how long I have been waiting, longing, for SOMEONE to ask this. You are now my favorite person ever and we are now besties :D

Okay so I do and don't have a system but tl;dr Do whatever you want and mark what comes to YOUR mind and what you WANT to recall if you decide to re-read a book!

Long info dumping on how I do my notes under the cut!

So lets get one thing straight, I have not a single clue as to how to "properly" annotate a book in any sense of the word. So fuck it we're doing shit MY way.

So I started by noting that I wanted to mark quotes in my book without writing in it or highlighting [this is personal preference you do whatever you want its your books and they're for YOUR enjoyment] so I got these really cheap side tabs from Amazon

As you can see they're all sticking out because I actually like the whole "messy but organized" look but you could take some scissors and trim them up a bit.

Okay so what do my side tabs mean? Well, I originally didn't know what I wanted to see. I had done Dracula Daily before with the emails but I wanted to make this experience much more enjoyable for myself so I thought of marking quotes or scenes I liked which turned into:

The only time I actually wrote on my copy (this was before I got my sticky notes) I know. I am a genius and my wordplay is unparalleled. So the multicolored tabs mean I ran out of that color and needed a new one. You can see that some of them are different lengths and that's because I cut them so they can properly fit in my book (and it doubles the amount I have) Also here are the "meanings" of each tab:

Ayo that's kinda sus: Each and every time someone (Dracula) does something that reveals their true nature or that something weird is going on. Works well if you're reading mystery and coming back to see all the clues you had since the beginning!

*Women*: Every time a woman does something that surprises me, intrigues me, or makes me smile. I often find these instances can be rare in some books so I decided to mark these in Dracula. I was pleasantly surprised to see how often I was using this tab (when the woman gives Jonathan her crucifix even though she's probably terrified of Dracula, Mina being the devoted wife and woman of my dreams that she is, Lucy being Lucy, etc.)

Ayo that's fucked up: Every time something that breaks my heart or is needlessly cruel happens. The first scene with the baby saw a lot of use from this tab.

Ayo that's gay: C'mon. We're on tumblr. We all know what characters I'm using this tab for.

Quotes I like + Food: I have a soft spot for when characters info dump about historical places or things they like. Stoker has a way of describing certain settings and scenes that honestly makes me smile so I want to mark them. Also I like food. Yeah

When I found my sticky notes I realized I also wanted to write down things (but not on the book) and draw things. I had a lot of fun looking up the recipes that Jonathan mentioned in the beginning of the book as well as drawing them. (I have the preparation instructions on the back) (you can also see the side tab for food on that page)

I also think in memes or at least I process information as jokes a lot

Sometimes I get more detailed with my drawings or even write theories I may have about what is happening in the book. Trying to capture my emotions and thoughts in small blips (even though I have read the book before and know exactly how it ends)

At the end of the day you can take everything I just said and defenestrate it and do you own thing. Which honestly, I would do because this is just a mess. But I hope I have at least provided a small base from which to build upon. My own advice would be to take into consideration how committed you are because I do think just tabbing you book is sufficient enough but who knows maybe you're more of the power point presentation about the books you read kinda person.

Either way, a good time zone to you, and hope you found this at the very least amusing!

[thetrashthatsmilesback]

I like to think that dick never actually came out, so when he and roy get married, everyone is like "youre bi???? we all thought you were just very metrosexual????" and dick is equally confused because he thought it was very obvious he was dating Joey Wilson years ago

[toasty-owl-arts]

slamming my head into the table about them actually

[rat-rosemary]

Now they should fuc- *gets shot dead*

DREAM USE THE REVIVE BOOK ON THIS GUY THEY WERE SPITTING FACTS

This is the "now they should fuck" blog. Have no fear

Dream and Techno did fuck and it led Techno to the realization that he does have a thing for people smaller then him to pin him down and dominate him, and its not just a Phil thing, and that more then that, he has a thing for people looking at him fondly and/or looking very content for calm around him.

Dream sighs into his shoulder and mumbles something about "5 more minutes" the next morning and Techno swoons. Absolutely embarrassing for him, look at this man, he's swooning like he isn't Technoblade. He has this desperate needy feeling to keep that he hasn't felt since he and Philza conquered the world together and Techno saw him laughing like a mad man when they did it. His career is over, chat is going- look at them, they're already going. Technosoft Technosoft Technosap, imagine having feelings L. That's it for him he's going to lose all his subscribers

Dream and Philza... look this isn't my ship so I'm not sure how to caracterize them, but I think they either hook up once and never speak of it again or want to hook up but are too weird about the other to actually do it

[ask-invincible-united]

To skarra,dingan,dooma and automatic,whenever you lose to super strikas,have you ever rolled around your bed in frustration due to you guys losing to the men in red?

🎆 "Pfft, hah! What kinda loser would lose sleep over something like that?!" (He has. Very often, too.)

🐊 "I don't mind losing against them that much! For me, a rewatch of Croccy with some ice cream usually does the trick!"

🌂 "Roll around in bed? When I could be evaluating my mistakes? If we were to lose, it would be due to the inadequacy of my leadership. And you suggest that I roll around in my bed? What do you take me for?"

🔁 "Once or twice, when we lost after fighting tooth and nail for the win... literally! One of my fingernails broke because I- Agh, nevermind. Forget I said anything."

[firefly-factory]

every single time I draw my Astor i think "damn, look at those fucked up ears. loser."

[vanityangel]

"Jacob Fatu is what WWE always wanted Solo Sikoa to be." The same 5 songs. The same 5 songs. Wrestling fans, they play the same 5 fucking songs. Anyway, this is my incredibly long-winded rant about wrestling fans and Solo Sikoa's character.

To me, I think if Solo Sikoa was presented just like Jacob Fatu is now it would make zero fucking sense to his character. Even, or especially, to the parts they haven't really touched on much yet. Jacob is immediately presented to us as cold, emotionless (except like. anger.), a monster incapable of morals. He tears apart whatever stands before him without thought, just destruction in its purest form. As though this is just who he is and how he always has been. Solo wasn't always completely cold and merciless, not in NXT and not when he first joined The Bloodline. He was very closed off, but he was still human. There was still warmth to him. He still gave respect to his peers who he felt earned it, laughed and joked, he made friends or at least allies he was willing to trust enough to team up with. Solo wasn't a lost soul. He slowly became more "emotionless" in time after joining The Bloodline. The more he was left alone around Roman. And big notable moment of shift in his demeanor is when Sami left. Even when Jey at the time HATED Sami and Roman was still demanding him to prove his trust, Solo took to this weird little guy anyway. They became an odd couple pair. If Solo was always presented like Jacob, his progression into becoming so frustrated at Roman that he started to raise his voice and yell at him would have been nothing worth noting. Solo was quiet, Solo was calm. Solo operated like a machine; he took orders with seeming no regard to his own feelings on the matter and thus no expected pushback. Jacob is so like a ticking timebomb with everyone always on edge when he will explode. So chaotic and dangerous that even when he displays undying loyalty people expect him to pushback at any order at any given moment. Unhinged and unable to be leashed. Jacob is reactive. Solo was not. As Roman's enforcer, if Solo ever did seem to have his own opinion on something, he would look thoughtful and considering but kept it to himself. He has started off more vocal in the beginning, carrying into when he joined The Bloodline, but over time he retreated into a shell. He said nothing more than what was needed to be said. Despite being a family outcast Solo was brought to the main roster by the Elders orders, then acknowledged Roman without hesitation. Even when he propped himself as Tribal Chief he stated he would acknowledge Roman as the rightful Chief if he were to take the Ula Fala back, as if Roman had to earn it. Though where Solo's loyalty lies is always unclear, a loyalty no one can return in kind to him, he still seems to have his own idea of being loyal and earned respect. A system he believes. And Solo still has a vulnerability to him, one he even weaponizes. For Jacob's very debut Solo fell to the ground, pleading, eyes wide and doe-like enough to create pause before breaking into a maniacal laughter. Even talking about how the streets hardened him in his early NXT promos he had a vulnerability. A "hurt people hurt people" type who still seemed stung at being left behind and going forward is trying to prove his worth, that he does have value, to the very people who discarded him. He can bring gold to the family, he can keep them at the top no matter the sacrifice. What's best for the family above self. Jacob is unpredictable because no one knows what will set him off. Solo is unpredictable because no one knows which face is sincere. Solo and Jacob are not interchangeable.

[zgyuun]

Is there a name or description of this specific scenario or phenomenon or wtv where an animal changes from how they're supposed to look naturally. The prime example in my eyes is chirin's bell cause we see normal sheep but because chirin wants revenge he battle hardens himself until he looks like something completely different from how he's supposed to be.

I want to see more examples of this but I don't know where to start. I specifically wanted to see artists who change a pokemon's look and maybe typing but again I rarely see it because I don't know where to start. Funny enough the games have a few examples like Kyurem with the black and white forms, the shadow pokemon specifically lugia and mewtwo, shaymin's gimmick, and my favorite the unique evolutions with regional variant pokemon like obstagoon or cursola.

I doubt there's an actual name but I just want to see more of this specific thing cause it's so cool and there can be so many creative stuff done with it. The only other examples I can think of are like legendary animals from the Red dead or far cry games. Does anyone else think about this sorta thing?

[batbux]

After I wrap no choice but to love you (and probably for want of wax) I'm thinking of biting the bullet and going for a full fantasy AU. I have a lot of ideas but I don't know where to start. So...

[herrscherofmagic]

yay vita~

another cg/character art study ive started!

obvious WIP lol

extra thoughts under the cut vvv

I started yet another new WIP instead of continuing the prior one (entropy x senadina) because i wanted to focus on just one figure, and i also really really really really really really really really really really like vita ^.^

I decided to go all-in on a new process for sketching (layering in values before drawing in detail) and honestly? It ROCKS. I can convey so much about the character’s appearance just by shadow and a few key lines, and in a fraction of the time it’d take if i drew out much of the detail first then tried to add value

It took just a bit over half an hour to get this much progress on the vita sketch, vs. the two hours of working on the Entropy + Sena sketches with not much more progress

It’d be even better if i used line more carefully in the start to better hint at lighting before blocking in major values, but its still a good start lol

[sometimesanequine]

every day im torn on drawing amalthea like how she looks in the movie or just doing whatever i want. second won today

[saiintvalentiine]

i want y'all to know the reason why I can't finish UU in a timely manner is bc I keep pausing to write. I'm a mess.

save me wifies not understanding the care others have for him, save me

[lisandyk]

incredibly self indulgent thing that was kind of for new years

[laauranenn]

no hate but what's the appeal of suosaku ship ? Why is it the most popular ship on ao3 and on Twitter their fanarts have many likes...😬

I just don't understand why is it popular and loved in the fandom when most suo character panels are about him being protective and caring towards nirei . Sakura and suo barely have meaningful dynamic!

I don't actually know why they're so popular! I'm not the biggest suosaku shipper myself. They're cute, but not my first choice.

If I were to guess, it could be something about how Suo teases Sakura? Maybe? But if I'm honest, I don't fully see it either!

I don't know if I'd exactly say that they don't have a meaningful dynamic, but Suo definitely has been helping keep Nirei out of trouble! Though I think that also kind of includes Sakura in the few fights I can think of? Suo helps by covering for Nirei, so Sakura can fight freely.

But then again, that's more about them as a trio rather than individual relationships..

As for popularity? I think that's just how fandoms work. Suosaku just was the ship that hit it off, I guess! I was also a little surprised at its popularity! Can't say much about the Twitter fanart since I don't use Twitter., But that could also be a case of popular artists liking the ship and it gaining popularity that way!

(Total guess though, I'm not on Twitter at all, I avoid it even.)

I was more surprised by Togame and Sakura being paired together, to be honest. I see Choji and Togame as a pair rather than Togame and Sakura!

[thevalleyoftriumph]

actually not to keep talking abt a topic hours later but i want to build off of one of my tags on that ultrakill post i rb'd last night [and im ONLY going to expand on one of my points, i will not be bringing up any other arguments in this post]

people love love love to say stuff like "pronouns =/= gender" [correct] and that you dont NEED to have specific pronouns such as he/him or she/her to be gay or lesbian [also correct], and while these two are great points that i agree with, it seems that these peoples support for this only goes as far as they/them users.

the absolute SECOND that a characters gender expression is canonically different from a "classic nonbinary" expression, its suddenly "up in the air" and "for your interpritation." and why is that?

specifically in the case of v1 and v2 from ultrakill; two canonically genderless/genderqueer/agender/nonbinray/what have you characters. v1 is VERY commonly seen as masc, and v2 is very commonly seen as fem.

v1 and v2 are also commonly headcannoned as gay and lesbian, respectively. theyre commonly shipped with characters seen as masc and fem. do you see what connections im beginning to see?

like it or not, by disregarding the canonical gender expression [or lacktherof] for these two, in order to fit them both into simple, binary, gendered boxes to also fit your specific sexuality headcanon - is in fact, an act of erasure! it comes off as INCREDIBLY iffy to fit nonbinary characters into a "masc nonbinary" and "fem nonbinary" binary.

and the fact is, i see people less often use other pronouns than it/its for these two for headcanon purposes or for fun or for projection, and more for SHIPPING purposes. there is a MASSIVE difference between adding onto a characters canonical pronouns for your own enjoyment and preference, and COMPLETELY changing them because you want a certain ship to be more gay, or whatever. an it/its user can be gay! it can also be a lesbian! it using it/its doesnt make it any less gay or any less of a lesbian, and it definitely doesnt make it any less nonbinary/genderqueer!

idk its just like. the machines in ultrakill [and most importantly v1 as the player character] being exclusively referred to as it/its is a major part of them and who they are. it is how they all express their gender CANONICALLY in the game. there are no other refferals no other pronouns, nothing. by disregarding this fact SO quickly, along with often only being for shipping reasons, you are showing that you Do Not Care for what the canon text is trying to tell you about the machines. im sorry but thats how it reads to me.

genuinely people love nonbinary characters until theyre the "wrong kind" of nonbinary, and all of a sudden jump through as many hoops as they physically can to disregard anything to do with that.

end of posts notes because if this post gets rb'd in any way or even breaches containment i know people will say stuff at me;

1] no, hakitas tweet about using "whatever you want" for the machines doesnt count IN THIS POST. nor does the discord. not everyone who plays the game is going to SEE either of those. while you could consider it canon [and i do! trust me! hakitas word is absolutely canon!] that doesnt mean it is ABSOLUTE, or the canon that is being INTENDED to be shown. most people are only going to see the in-game text, which is what is most important to me considering this post.

2] ive seen people making the argument that making nonbinary characters inhuman is like. bad rep or something idk im not doing the argument justice bc i dont remember it. but to that i say yes, i agree! we DO need more human nonbinary rep! boiling down every nonbinary person to be inhuman is Bad and you shouldnt instantly assume everyone whos nonbinary is Not Human! because that is really awful! do not misinterprite my stance here, i know what kind of website this is regarding reading comprehension! however comma that is not the point here. the machines using it/its isnt just from them being "inhuman nonbinary characters," it is a PART of the intended gender expression youre meant to gain from them. besides personally i adore inhuman nonbinary characters bc they kick ass and also im not human either. heart emoji.

3] no i am not saying you CANT listen to hakita and use different pronouns for the machines. at the end of the day hakitas word, regardless of if its in the game or not, is canon. im not your boss i cant tell you what to do. im not a fan of using he/him or she/her for Either v1 or v2 myself, but if it makes you happy, i literally cannot stop you. i hold no power over your decisions. i am once again saying, i am NOT tell you that you CANT do it.

just please. if your kneejerk reaction to being told "do what feels comfortable" about a characters pronouns, is to immediately assign the characters with it/its pronouns arbitrary masc/fem ones instead.. if that is your immediate kneejerk reaction, then PLEASE stop for a moment and consider why you feel that way specifically.

[livemedown]

who did mepads hair like GIVE ME THAT

I assume this is in reference to my actually human MePad but at least I thought you were referring to my robo MePad and all I could think was "...Anon wants metal hair...? Good for them."

If you wanna play around with hcs, I think there's a few options for who helps MePad with his hair! Toilet is the easy answer but oddly enough I could imagine Marshmallow (at least, outside the context of the competition) helping him out! Screw it, get Taco in there too. Let all three of them girliepop that guy. It's a bonding thing; let's do this guy's hair, it's the least we can do for him.