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ziamhaze · 4 years ago

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My Future in Fic

Yeah, so, the 100k fic that I’ve been working on for the past six months? The one that was going to be uploaded to AO3 last week? Yeah, it’s accidentally getting published...

Where do I start?

I suppose with a massive thank you to anyone who’s clicked on any of my fics over these past two years. I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again. I never ever thought about writing as a career. I’ve never written anything prior to my Harry Potter AU Compartment 451. I didn’t even take an English class in undergrad or grad school. I genuinely just had an idea for a fic I wanted to read and since no one had written it, I had to do so myself. Since then, I’ve written every single day for 2 years. I left my job in the entertainment industry, got accepted to one of the best creative writing programs in the world on a scholarship, and now one of my stories is being considered at Harper Collins. Yes, the Harper Collins. It’s the longest shot in the world, but for legal reasons I was not allowed to upload the fic version on any website prior to submission. Even if they don’t pick it up, I’ve been advised to continue to shop it around to agents.

What I can do, however, is share the premise.

If you’ve been following my tumblr and watching my tags - I SEE YOU ALL OUT THERE - then you’ll know that this fic was meant to have Zayn with his signature undercut hairstyle and one more little thing...

Someone sent me an ask a while back about what this fic was supposed to be about. I believe I said something about it being an adaptation fic, but not from a film/tv show/other piece of literature, from a song. This next fic was meant to be an adaptation of the song Younger by Ruel. Later on, it also took shape with the help of Remember by Liam and a few others that you can find here.

The miniature summary is as follows:

When his father suddenly passes, twenty-nine-year-old Liam Payne is brought back to the Sydney suburbs where he grew up. He doesn’t plan on seeing his childhood best friend, Zayn Malik, at the burial service. They haven’t spoken since going from brothers to strangers one fateful day fifteen years prior. But Zayn puts an end to this when he approaches Liam after the burial, offering his condolences and asking if Liam can help his archaeological research team with photographing their newest project. The unexpected closeness forces each man to wade through uneasy emotions. For Liam, a mixture of grief, lost identity, and confusion over why he’s willing to interact with the one person he swore he’d never forgive. And for Zayn, a tidal wave of anxiety that comes from finally facing a part of himself he’s always chosen to deny. When We Were Younger is a story heavily rooted in blurred identities and exploring what loss can look like in two different scenarios: death and friendship.

For obvious reasons, their names will be changed. Liam, to Hutton. Zayn, to Cairo (his ethnicity will also be changed to Egyptian). As you can see, it was meant to be my big ‘enemies to lovers’ fic. Technically, it’s ‘best friends to enemies to lovers’, but you know.

Right, so what does this mean for me going forward?

I still have so much inspiration when it comes to writing Zayn and Liam as characters. I don’t plan on putting a complete stop to writing them, but with my career taking this large of a turn, I do have to prioritise my time. That said, as of now, I can’t afford to write long-form fic any longer.

Soon, I’ll be starting a PhD program where I’ll be writing another full-length novel for mass publication. For fun, here’s a little insight on the two ideas that I’ll be pitching:

1. Underground boxer (loosely based off Liam) falls in love with arms gang leader (loosely based off Zayn). Throughout their love story, the latter has to outrun the psychological trauma his father (the leader of Zayn’s rival gang) still throws his way.

2. Cold War AU. Paris, circa 1950/51. Ambassador’s son (loosely based off Liam) befriends new student (loosely based off Zayn) at the international school. Paris is a ticking time bomb; war is about to break out at literally any second. The two clearly have feelings for each other, but can’t act on them because homosexuality in the 1950s...yikes. When war does break out, the two are separated, and as Liam’s character goes out to find Zayn’s, he learns a secret of his that changes everything.

Whichever I don’t write for the PhD will be the novel I write following it.

In the meantime, I’m going to continue to write (and edit) like crazy. Ever since I randomly wrote C451, there hasn't been a day that’s gone by where I haven't written something. It may have only been a paragraph or two, but never zero. This is how you get better. This is the equivalent of going out and shooting free throws for 30 minutes a day. You have to put in the work in order to get better. I'm very lucky that I'm incredibly self-disciplined and I've been able to crank out as many stories as I have over the past 2 years.

That said, I’ll be writing shorter little oneshots. I have several ideas that I’ve been sitting on, but haven’t ever thought to write because I HATE writing short stories. Little ideas that don't have huge plotline/climax potential, but that I want to just see on paper, I'll probably end up writing. If I had to guess, I'd say they'll come out to around 10-15k. Also, sequels? Prequels? Haha, you never know...

I’ve also got a series called “Sleep Drabbles” that are, yes, you guessed it, a series of drabbles based around one theme: sleep. I also have a few scenes that I want to write which are based on ziam’s kids, not actually ziam themselves. If there’s enough demand for that, I can upload those too, but they’re quite niche, so I don’t think the general fandom would be very interested.

As far as frequency for all of this, I have no idea. I’ve always done things at my own pace and written stories that I want to write, for myself. That won’t ever change, so I don’t want to commit to one drabble a week or one short-length fic per month. It takes me weeks (months for this last fic) to research and interview the necessary people to get character arcs correct/believable. I love that part of writing, and so if I have a little story that I want to write that may only be 10k but takes me ages to put together how I want, then so be it. I will always be around to answer asks/messages and please, continue to tag me in your writing tag posts! But please, no prompts.

So, that’s my future with fic.

Again, I cannot say thank you enough to every single one of you. Every single thing that people tag me in (@malik-payne , @zqua1d , @zentiment , @liamisthesun , @redyellowberry I’m looking at you), I appreciate and love! The recommendation lists that people have put me on, THANK YOU! It’s wild to think that I used to look to rec lists for years and now I’m on them. @ziamfanfiction THANK YOU for always having my back with exposure! @paynefulperiods , my beloved beta reader, THANK YOU for always encouraging me and putting up with shit first drafts. @march-z5 , THANK YOU for always being on call for ideas and listening to me bang my head against the wall at 4 am.

Now, might fuck around and make a fake picspam for the fic that never was...

Also, all of the behind scenes pages for each of my fics are now public, so feel free to check those out here.

I want to thank you all from the bottom of my heart for making this journey possible.��I know people say that a lot when they gain a following of any sort, but I truly truly mean it. You have to have talent in order to be an author, but you also have to have people who want to read your stuff. Proof of concept is a real thing.

So thank you a million times over.

Speak soon my friends.

#ziamhaze #my writing #ziam #ziam fanfic #ziam fanfiction #not sure what to tag this #also gonna be reblogging for a while bc I know people are going to be curious about where the next fic is and won't have seen this

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ninikrumbs · 4 years ago

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PROMPTS

I suck at writing prompts so I got these from tumblr. Credits to the original owners. There are angst and fluff. You can also write to me a specific one if you don't like any of these here. I write about mcu characters but you could try asking me about other characters in other fandoms.

· "If I could, I would kiss away all of your scars."

· "You're so cute when you're sleepy."

· "My kiss quota for the day hasn't been filled. I need a thousand more."

· "It's just that every time I see you, my heart beats so hard I can't breathe."

· "I will always be here for you, no matter what. Okay? Don't ever doubt that."

· "Text me when you get home safe, okay? Actually, call me."

· "I didn't know it could hurt so much to be so in love with you."

·" God, your lips are so soft."

·" If I told you that I was in love with you, it would change everything. I couldn't do that-" "But I'm in love with you too."

· "Did you eat yet today? I'll order something."

· "Just lie with me for a while. I'm not ready to get up."

· "I can't stop thinking about you."

· "Do it. Take this chance. Don't let yourself wake up tomorrow regretting not knowing what could have been."

· This sounds so cheesy, but be my Valentine?" "It's March."

· You've just won one free pass to my bedroom."

· You're so dumb." "You love me."

· Kiss me again? Please?"

· Would this be a bad time to say I want to get you into my bed later?"

· You're the first thing I think about when I wake up, and the last thing I think about when I fall asleep."

· I can't believe we've known each other for years and are only now confessing our feelings. I have so much lost time to make up, now."

· If I quote poetry would that make it better?" "Only if it's not cheesy."

· You're staring at me." "Sorry, I can't help it. You're so gorgeous."

· Earth to <insert name>! What are you looking at?" "The most beautiful/handsome/stunning person in the world."

· Let me hold you and kiss all of your tears away."

· I don't recall the moment I fell in love. It just happened."

· You know there are people out there who love you. I do."

· At this point, you practically live here. I think you have more clothes here than at your own place."

· You mean the world to me. Nothing else matters, and nothing else ever will."

· Us. I like that sound of that."

· You think we can get away with calling into work today just so we can cuddle?"

· I notice when you stare at my lips, you know. You can just kiss me and get this awkward part out of the way."

· Why can't you see that I'm in love with you?"

· Well fuck. Didn't expect to be announcing my undying love for you this early in the morning."

· You think our friends will be mad if we just get married right now?"

· I like when you kiss me there."

· You're making it so hard to concentrate right now." "Good, pay attention to me."

· I honestly have no idea why it took me so long to kiss you."

· Are you implying that you want to kiss me?"

· Why? Because I'm in love with you, that's why!"

· If you really love me, you won't leave/I'm leaving to keep you safe. I'm leaving because I love you."

· "What does love feel like?"

· "Have you ever been in love?"

· "Is love supposed to hurt like this?"

· "Would my love be enough to convince you?"

· "I'm in love. I'm in love and I hate it."

· "What if he/she/they don't feel the same? What if he/she/they don't feel the same?"

· "And what do you want me to do when you get tired of me?"

·"Run away with me." "You're kidding." "Am I?"

· "Let me protect you."

· "I didn't want to feel this way about you. But I do."

· "I wanted to tell you, but I couldn't." "So you waited until I was married?"

· "I love you." "It's been too damn long."

· "How long do we have until I have to go?" "Don't say that. Please."

· "Please tell me your feelings for me were true."

· "You love me, right?" "Why would you say that? Of course I do!"

· "Listen, _, I've watched you fall for her/him for the longest time. The time is now."

· "Please," he/she pleaded, "don't leave. I don't think I'll be able to go on without you."

· "They're totally into you. Just look at their body language! Strong signs of romance."

· "What would your ideal first date be? Asking for a friend."

· "Stop staring. He's/She's gonna notice." "Well, isn't that kind of the point? We want him/her to notice you.

· "I cannot express how many times I've wanted to tell you the way I feel about you."

· "Marry me." "What? It's only been four months!"

· "Move in with me." "'Kay."

· "So, my friend over there. Nice specimen. Yay or nay?"

· "I'm asking permission to marry you." "I'm pretty sure you're supposed to ask my mom or dad." "Well, I'm asking you."

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queenvh-archive · 4 years ago

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2020 Appreciation Post

So 2020 has been a difficult year for all of us, but it’s been especially difficult for me personally. I’ve been trying to write this for a week and couldn’t find the best way to do it, hence this is being posted on the last possible day.

I’ve been in this RP since May 2018. I’ve known some of you from before, I’ve met some of you here. This RP is truly it’s people and every single person here is a treasure.

If you’re not mentioned in this post please don’t take it personally, it’s most likely due to my brain failing. But know I love you. If we haven’t spoken before OOC my IMs are always open and I promise I love meeting people ❤

❤ I’m going to start this with my babe Clary @zacharyefrcn / @selenagomczmassoud / @chacecrawfcrd I feel like at this point we speak every day and if we go a day or two without speaking it’s as if something is missing. It was friendship at first sight honestly. From fangirling over the littlest things to sending each other memes to make each other feel better, to speaking about the most random things. This year has been a difficult one for both of us but I am so happy we had each other to vent to and to bitch and to laugh at stupid shit with. This has also been a big year for our babies. We made Zanessa happen in our own little world. We finally had these two fools married. You are one of my favorite ship partners I’ve ever had and I love you madly.

❤ @sebasstan / @mencmassoud Riley, whatever I say cannot even begin to cover the love and appreciation and affection I have for you. We’ve known each other for a couple of years now, we’ve been through good times and bad and I know that I can always reach out to you and I want to believe you know the same goes for you too. I love you to the moon and back. Our Brunessa will forever and ever be one of my most favorite ships and plots I’ve ever done in all of my years of RPing. #iconic. I love our long conversations, our bitching when frustrated and all the things we come up with and get excited about. I cannot wait for many many more years of this friendship.

❤ @ffsdayacoleman I know we don’t talk much ooc but I really want that to change. Your Zendaya is such a well rounded character and I enjoy every single interaction our characters had. You are an awesome writer and I have so much fun whenever we have a chat thread together or any other ic interaction. You ara amazing and I hope we get to talking more ooc

❤ @itsbenzash I want to begin by saying that I love love love the friendship Vanessa and Ashley have. It reminds me of some of my actual real life friendship in which even if we haven’t talked for a while whenever I have a call with them it’s as if not a day has passed. Every single time we have spoken ooc you were lovely and I love how open you always are for plotting. You rock and I want to speak more to you ooc.

❤ @jstntimberfake / @millyharington Nicki, OK let me start this by saying how much I miss you. I’ve known you since my Invision Free days way before I started rping on tumblr #throwback. Dexter + Kassandra will always be L.F.E even though real time Scott and Kourtney broke up. I feel like we started this whole tumblr rp trip together.I know that we’ve lost touch the last couple of years but know that I do love you and I do miss you and that I’m always here if you want to speak OOC or IC. You are one of the people I’ve known the longest and you will always have a special place in my heart. I hope you won’t find this tag weird but I couldn’t make an appreciation post and not include you.

❤ @kit-x-harington / @cara-x-delevingne you will forever be the best Britney Spears the RP world has ever seen and that’s fact. just like Nicki we have lost touch the last couple of years but know that I appreciate you, that it’s such a joy seeing you on the dash because I love the way you play your characters so much and that I love and miss you as well. And as mentioned above for Nicki I couldn’t not include you in this

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princessnyria · 5 years ago

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( alia bhatt, cis female, she/her ) — here ye, here ye, behold the princess of sunspear, nyria martell. the twenty-four year old is known for being adventurous but has the tendency to be calculating too, which should be expected of the storm of sunspear. ( slender daggers peaking out of the fanned out hem of a vibrant dress, the relishing relief of the first drops of rain after a drought, a quirked brow that goes unnoticed by an enemy who’s already been beaten, the taste of freedom on tongue as you ride towards the setting sun on a sand steed )

BASICS.

full name: nyria nymerios martell. title: princess of dorne. kingdom: dorne. unique title / moniker: the storm of sunspear. gender: cis female. age: twenty four. sexuality: bisexual. abilities: elemental - rhoynish water magic.

FAMILY.

parents: prince luras martell and princess natari martell. siblings: queen dyana targaeryn née martell ( older sister ), prince dariss martell ( older brother ), princess valeria martell née staunton ( sister-in-law ). spouse: none. children: none.

FAST FACTS.

she’s definitely a charmer & knows how to turn it on when she wants to.

she adores her sand steed, named cress, takes better care of it than herself.

known for wearing colorful dornish gowns.

she’s vexingly defiant & believes when it comes to those close to her, it’s usually best to practice honesty to the point of bluntness because secrets among people you’re near to can get you killed

while she’s by no means a warrior, her parents did teach her to protect herself so she can hold her own & her father specifically shared with her his love of spears as a weapon

ABOUT.

they say the drought bore down on dorne as one of the longest they’d ever had to weather. that is, until the water broke on her mother’s womb and she was born– her birth was accompanied by a bold storm that rose above sunspear and moved throughout the nation, ending the drought and saving the land from further despair. the baby was named nyria, a shortened derivative of nymeria, an homage to their first princess and the woman who commanded ten thousand ships.

they called her the storm of sunspear and the smallfolk sang praises of an oblivious infant nyria for weeks. they claimed the skies broke with her birth, claimed she was born just to save them from scarcity, that she was glory made flesh - they claimed her for greatness. she became a legend just by being born and she’s never known how to stand in front of a shadow cast so big by happenstance.

she always adored her parents. their weathered eyes winking with vigor and passion when they smiled on her with preciousness, she couldn’t help but be in awe of them both. her mother grew her love of horses and held wisdom and bite in one body. and nyria loved her father especially, always following him around and tugging at his shirt. he loved her in kind, putting a spear in her hand when she was scarcely old enough to grip it all the way and even allowing her to sit beside his throne or on his lap when he was working - it was one of the rare times she could sit still. watching him fight and rule, she thought him the bravest man in all the world.

her valorous nature and adventurous spirit lead her into mischief, even when she was young. her older siblings were twins so nyria was determined to make her own fun, often wandering off. her mother would capture her attention with stories at night and nyria drank them up, relishing in the tales of intrigue and daring, memorizing many by heart.

she lost her parents too young, only being about 12; each year she grows older her remembrance of them grows more and more into absence. she’s managed to fill the emptiness inside with rage. she had always been an excitable girl, and had never much cared for the world outside her beloved dorne. but with her parents taken from her, convinced it was by the targaryen’s, her anger grew. and swelled even higher when she heard her eldest sister had been sold off like some steed to the targaryen’s in the name of “peace” - peace with a destructive empire with maddening rulers ruled by their own madness and greed.

with the death of her parents came the worry for her, the guards being greater and the eyes cutting sharper in her direction. but the way she was treated was not all that changed; nyria changed too. her carefree-nature melted into something more focused. she had to be smarter, like her siblings. she would not wear her emotions across her face like she used to. she would learn to hold her tongue around certain people until she was ready to bite. though she is not great at it, she has grown better through the years, much more calculating. her mind has always been interested in unique military strategies, and she applied that nature with relation to those who were her enemies - and many became her enemy in her mind’s eye with the death of her parents. she no longer knew who she could trust.

now she wears daggers under her dresses, concealed so well that the only time you can truly tell she’s unarmed is when she’s disrobed. now she is learning what it means to find freedom, if not for herself then at least for her people.

as the only eligible child of house martell left for betrothal, her hand was looked upon as advantageous. dorne is different, is allowed certain privileges that other lands are not, dorne is strong and the title of prince, even if it is not a ruling one, is alluring enough that many houses, great and otherwise, attempted to form an alliance through marriage with dorne. but they should’ve looked past her hand and to the anger in her eyes. while many came to vie for her hand, promising plenty to the prince, they did not have what it took to walk among vipers - and a young nyria proved it, placing serpents in their beds, at the feet of their steeds, and sometimes into their minds with doubt-causing whispers. she scared them off and her family was not stupid - they knew what she was doing. but her brother has not seen fit to marry her off yet.

nyria likes her hand unheld and free of a husband. in an attempt at rebellion, in the hopes of keeping her sovereignty longer, she bedded her first love in early adolescence. taking pleasure in her own, she continued her flirtatious trend. and who could resist such a girl, whose tongue can tame vipers when she sees fit but who tears through a room like a hurricane. she beds men and women in kind, though she considers her weakness to be skillful women with an air of danger about them.

it was a few years ago when she got lost traveling. an argument leading her to ride off alone, desperate to get away from the overbearing principles of responsibility. a sand storm found her lost on her own in the desert for days. the heat bore down and the water grew scarce and her anger and frustrating grew, swirling around her and on the second day, half delirious, she laid next to a dry stream as her emotions boiled over. she could scarcely remember the words she whispered to herself as water began to flow back into the stream. she had barely the strength to wet her face and her tongue before she passed out. she was found the next day unconscious next to a free-flowing stream that none could remember being there.

when she awoke back home, she at first tried to convince herself it was a hallucination but she could not ignore the hum in her bones, the difference in…something…or perhaps it had always been there, and she’d never known or chosen to ignore it. she could not resist the tug towards the library and ancient scrolls on water magic, learning about the rhoynish practice of it. she was particularly interested in how it was able to stop dragons…

now she feels the power crackling inside of her. she cannot do much because she has not managed control. even small acts like attempting to water a plant bring on a flooding of a fountain near her instead. she has told scarcely anyone about it, unsure what to make of it. it kills her to admit it, but she may need help, if she ever wants to make this power useful.

the sadness never goes away, the suffocating pressure of everyone she has lost sitting stiflingly in her chest. she wishes she could be as open as she once was when she was younger but the walls are there now. she questions her capability to love when she already carries so many people in her heart: her parents, her siblings, her people, her land. or when suitors have always said love and marriage and meant power and ownership and control. sometimes she thinks the burning anger inside of her is what is keeping her alive, though she questions if you can live off of fury.

she is leashed chaos, driven by love, emboldened by belief, and made all the more complicated with growing power - not just in the magical sense but also in the way she’s learned to conduct herself politically. her tongue still strikes like a serpent but she waits for it to coil more carefully now.

she is incredibly loyal, loving, and protective of her family, particularly her siblings. growing up, they were all she had. her heart is with dorne and her people. she’s heard the flippant, remarks by those in the other kingdoms about the dornish and their culture and in truth, the talk, and many of them, disgust her. she finds their succession laws foolish, much of their culture barbaric, and their food bland. she is quick to remind everyone that dorne was never conquered by the targaryens, that even fire and blood cannot make the sun bow to it, that in truth, the legacy of the targaryen conquest in dorne is one of failure; dorne only joined the seven kingdoms through marriage. and though it was on dornish terms, nyria’s always thought it a mistake. what do the other kingdoms know of dorne?

WANTED PLOTS & CONNECTIONS.

you can find my post of wanted connections here! please feel free to message me to plot. i prefer tumblr but can do discord as well though i’m not well-versed. and/or like this and i’ll hit you up.

#loyal:intro #hi i'm diane!#asldfajsdl that is all #sorry this is kinda long

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lovemesomesurveys · 5 years ago

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● Name something you lost or gave away that can never be replaced. A lot of time wasted. “I wasted my time...” ● What 5 websites do you visit often, and why? Tumblr, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, and Pinterest. ● Name a totally useless possession and how you came to acquire it. Some would consider knickknacks and collectibles and stuff useless, and I mean yeah they just sit on a shelf, but I like stuff like that. ● What music album would be used for a movie about your life? I don’t know. ● List your bad habits and/or addictions and what you have tried to rid yourself of them. I got a lot of bad habits. As for addictions, caffeine and my pain medicine. I don’t abuse it, I take it as prescribed, but after so long your body develops a dependency. I remember several years ago I tried to cut out caffeine. It lasted a couple days, I think. haha. The headaches are no joke.

● If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be, and what would you do if later on you changed your mind? There’s a long list of things I’d want to change, but I mean if I could have good health (mentally and physically) that would make a big difference. I think some other changes would follow. I can’t imagine I’d ever change my mind about that. ● What are your religious beliefs? Have they changed, or have they always stayed the same? I’m a Christian now. Up until 4 years ago I was atheist and then agnostic. ● When was your last food craving, and what did you crave? I’ve been wanting Doritos tacos from Taco Bell lately. ● Who was your first crush and what made them special? This kid named Philip when I was in 3rd grade. He was a grade or two above me. He and I were turning the jump rope for people during this event my elementary school had every year called, Jump Rope for Heart. It was to get people active and raise awareness. Anyway, he was across from me holding the other end of the rope and I just thought he was cute haha. ● Name your most cherished childhood memory. I have a lot of those. I loved my childhood. It wasn’t without struggle or obstacles, but for some reason those things aren’t what stand out the most. I was a strong, resilient kid. Kid me would be so ashamed of how weak I am now. ● Turn to an entry in your journal or diary from a year or more ago. What has changed and what has stayed the same since then? I don’t feel like looking back on old surveys right now. ● What is one thing nobody knows about you because nobody ever cared to ask? Hmm. ● Robert Frost write a poem titled The Road Not Taken. Name a road you’ve always wanted to travel. Where do you hope it takes you, and what might you see on the way? Wait, literally or metaphorically? I mean, metaphorically I’d like to take the road that takes me to working on myself and leading to some happiness and success. That’d be nice. ● Name one thing you always wanted to do, but haven’t. What has prevented you from doing it? Uhh there’s a lot of things. I feel like I’ve wasted so much time in my life each passing year. I’m just wasting away. I want to just...live. Travel more. Do something with my life. My physical health has been a contributing factor, but ultimately it’s me. It’s my mental health. That affects me more than anything else. ● Write about your first kiss. Was it everything you wished or hoped it would be? It happened behind the drama department at my high school. It unexpected and awkward, but it was my first kiss so it was all I knew. I was so giddy about having had my first kiss it didn’t matter haha. ● What was the worst mistake or decision you have ever made in life? What could you have done differently? Oh jeez. I have a lot of regrets. One that weighs heavily on me in recent years relates to my health. I’m very stubborn. I should have taken better care of myself. I should have neglected certain things. Some things don’t just go away, they get worse. And here I am, still not taking care of myself like I should be. Each passing year... ● What song was stuck in your head recently, and what were you doing at the time that made you think of it? I Love Me by Demi Lovato. I just really like the song.

● Write about something you now know that you wish you knew earlier in life. How could this knowledge have helped you? Just going back to the big thing that’s been weighing heavily on my mind these past few years that I talked about up there. ● Write about your greatest fear. Death, losing loved ones, never getting better/getting worse, and never doing anything with my life. ● Name one thing you feel brings out the good in people. Hmm. ● Describe a time in your life when everything turned out fine, despite the odds. I mean, there have been some times where things turned out to be not as bad as I thought they would be. ● If you invented a device that could fix one problem you are facing right now, would you use it? What problem would you like to solve? I’ve talked about it enough. ● Write about the last time you spoke to your best friend. What did you talk about? Last night when my mom got home from work. She was just telling me about stuff that happened at work and the latest Coronavirus news. It’s a wild time right now. All the cancellations of events, school campuses closing, and empty shelfs because people are stockpiling on hand sanitizer, face masks, and toilet paper. Italy is quarantined. I’ve never witnessed anything like this. ● Describe a time you felt alone. I feel that way a lot. I don’t spend a lot of time physically alone, but I still feel alone a lot. ● Name something you found; what was it and where did you find it? Uhh earlier I found a new ASMR channel on YouTube to watch haha. ● What’s on your calendar for tomorrow? I have a doctor appointment. ● What is the most annoying sound you have ever heard? Eating sounds make my skin crawl. ● Describe your first job. I’ve never had one. ● What is the one thing you cannot live without? Besides oxygen, food, and water; my family. And coffee. That doesn’t get lumped into food or water, coffee gets its own honorable mention. ● Quote the nicest thing anyone has ever said about you. Lane said I was strong, beautiful, brave, and rocked red hair like nobody’s business. :D ● Are you afraid of the dark? Why or why not? I can’t sleep if it’s completely dark or quiet, which is why I sleep with the TV on. I’d be scared if the electricity went out and it was dark if I was home alone. I wouldn’t go anywhere alone at night. Even with with someone I’m heightened alert. ● Describe the longest amount of time you have ever been away from home. A week. ● Write about a recent adventure or travels. I went to Disneyland for a few days last month. It was awesome. ● Who did you idolize growing up? My mom and grandma. And some celebrities at the time that were around my age like Hilary Duff. ● Name a celebrity or famous person you wish would take you out on a date. Alexander Skarsgard. ● Describe your daily routine when you get out of bed in the morning. Take my medicine, use the restroom, have coffee. ● Name one thing you have always been good at doing. Jumping to the worst case scenarios. ● What is your favorite season, and why? Fall and winter. I love the weather, the clothes, the scents, the holidays, and just the coziness of it all. ● What was the title of the last book you read? I’m currently reading, “The Girl That Vanished” by A.J. Rivers. It’s the sequel to, “The Girl in Cabin 13.” ● List your biggest regrets. I talked about one of them already. That’s enough for today. ● Have you ever seen a ghost? No. ● Describe your note-taking style and habits. Bullet points, underlining, asterisks, and highlighting. ● Do you believe that we are all here for a reason? What might the reason be? Yes. You have to figure that out for yourself, we all have a different purpose. I’m still trying to figure mine out. ● What comes to mind when someone uses the phrase prolonging the magic? I’ve never heard that phrase. ● Have you ever done something just to feel the danger, or to feel alive? Drinking, smoking weed, and taking a ride in a truck at night on a backroad at night near a levee. That was scary, but definitely an adrenaline rush. ● What is your favorite cliché? Actions speak louder than words. ● What are all your thoughts on god? I believe in God. ● How do rainy days make you feel? I love rainy days. I do the same things I do any other day, but it’s just cozy. The sound is relaxing. ● What is the most amount of money you have had at one time? A couple grand. ● Write a celebrity crush list. Alexander Skarsgard. ● What is the most amazing thing you have ever seen, heard, or experienced? I couldn’t pick just one thing. ● What effect does music have on you? It can perk me up, it can give me a little energy if I need to clean, it can make me sad, it can make me zone out, it can make me relax. ● What did you learn today? What did you learn yesterday? Uhhh. ● What 5 traits do people first notice when they meet you for the first time? I’m sure the very first thing they notice is I’m in a wheelchair. Then probably how thin I am. Then perhaps my hair and my black rimmed glasses. Maybe my freckles. ● Have you ever carved your name or initials into a tree or stone? No. ● Does Never Never Land really exist? No, sadly. “Cause Neverland is home, to lost boys like me...” ● Where is a great place to get breakfast? This local place that’s known more for their burgers, fries, and shakes, but actually have bomb breakfast, too. I love their country gravy. ● List 3 things that went right (or wrong) today. It’s only 2 in the morning, but so far I had ramen, I’m finishing up my Starbucks Doubleshot energy drink, and I’m watching/listening to an ASMR video. Not a bad start, but we’ll see how the rest of the day goes... I have a doctor appointment later that I’m not looking forward to. Afterwards my mom and I are going grocery shopping and I’ll probably pick up Wingstop on the way home. It’s been hot lately and I’ve had a nagging headache the past couple days, so I hope that isn’t the case today. ● What is the best method of travel, and in what ways have you traveled? Car and plane. ● If you could give the world just one thing, what would it be? Peace. ● What were your best and worst subjects in school or college? English throughout school, with the addition of psychology in college. My worst was always math. I struggled with science, too. Philosophy was really fucking hard. ● Describe the most outrageous thing anyone has dared you to do. I haven't really been dared to do anything too outrageous. ● Ice cream: chocolate, vanilla, or strawberry? Strawberry, but vanilla is good as well. ● What historical events happened the year you were born? Ted Bundy was electrocuted. ● Pick up a random object that has special meaning to you and describe it in as much detail as possible. I’m on my bed and there’s 2 giraffe stuffed animals, one is a big squishy one. I love all my giraffe stuffed animals, which there are a LOT of. ● Write about a recent visit to a museum or art gallery. I visited a Walt Disney museum a couple years ago. It was really cool. ● What food items do you consider staples in a well-balanced diet? I’m the wrong person to ask about well balanced diets. Well balanced for me is Wingstop, ramen, this pizza from my favorite local pizza place, scrambled eggs, and coffee. haha. ● Describe your feelings in regards to an issue in todays society, and what would be done to fix it. I talked about the coronavirus, which is a big issue and hot topic currently, and my feelings to it already. ● If you had only one wish, what would you wish for? Cures for all diseases. ● If you could tell the world just one thing, what would you say? Wash your hands! ● Share a dirty little secret about yourself (or someone else). Nah. ● Have you ever gone skinny dipping? Noooo. ● Name something you would like to devote more time to seeing or doing. I need to devote time to taking care of myself and taking some necessary steps. ● What is the name of your favorite book, magazine, or publication? I have too many favorite books. ● Describe your first car. I’ve never had my own car. I don’t drive. ● Thunderstorms… Inspiring or scary? I love them.

#personal #text #survey #surveys

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fvthomsbclow · 5 years ago

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COURTNEY EATON, GENDERFLUID, THEY/THEM. — looks like LUKE ANDERSEN is attending AURORIA UNIVERSITY in auradon. they're the TWENTY year old child of ARIEL & ERIC ( * adoptive ! ) , which means they're from ATLANTICA. heard they're HONEST & CRAFTY, but can also be EASILY DISTRACTED & SELF-SERVING ; we all have our bad days. people normally associate them with LOOSE WHITE SHIRTS BLOWING IN THE BREEZE, WHISPY BRAIDS OF DARK HAIR, STANDING ON A BEACH IN THE MIDDLE OF A STORM, CRASHING WAVES ALONG THE DECK OF A SHIP. — hylia, 9teen, est, she & they.

when i’m sad , oh god i’m sad , but when i’m happy, i am happy and there’s just no place in-between for us to meet. playlist. pinterest. to listen as you read.

howdy folks !! so my name is HYLIA , and I’m here to play the sailor datemate of my dreams , LUKE ANDERSEN. I’m still sort of getting the hang of them since they’re a very new character , so I’m sorry if this intro is all over the place !! No TWS for now save for mentions of death , the ocean , and drowning. Hopefully this isn’t too messy !

HISTORY

So Luke is adopted - the child of one of King triton’s servants who passed away from illness. Originally , Triton was going to take them in himself , but instead , Ariel volunteered to care for the little merbaby and raised them as her own. As a result , Triton gave Luke the ability to grow legs on dry land as well as a tail when touched by large amounts of saltwater.

But , they weren’t told of their true heritage as a child. So they believed they were a human for the longest time.

They grew up loving both of their parents to the max but it was DEFINITELY evident they took after Eric more so. They wanted to travel , wanted to explore - and their dad , with his ship and naval prowess , was their hero. So from a very young age , they would accompany their dad on his travels.

It went to the point in which they were taught to pilot a ship themselves - and they even asked for one for their sixteenth birthday. Nothing else , just a vessel of their own. And they got one , naming it The Queen Jocasta.

First voyage on The Queen Jocasta resulted in an attack by pirates - sixteen year-old Luke tossed off the side of the ship , thinking they were about to drown. But , that power they were unaware of for all this time shifted their legs into a tail , and at that point they realized , Wow , Mom and Dad really haven’t told me SHIT.

So that was when they were explained that yeah , they were originally born a mermaid , and yeah , they were royalty both on the surface and under the sea. And that prompted Luke to spend a year in the ocean to get to know their mother’s family - returning to the surface to finish their time in Auradon Prep afterwards. This meant they graduated a year later at nineteen.

And then when that was over , Luke decided ‘ hey, I’m gonna take a trip all around Auradon by BOAT ’ since... that’s their brand , and spent another year just sailing around the different parts of Auradon ( and on the outside of it ) for the fun of it. They’re only just now getting back to Auradon to attend Auroria.

PERSONALITY & FACTS

So one may describe Luke as an ‘old soul’ - they’re very laid back and relaxed , for the most part , keen on their interests and someone who really seems to know a lot beyond how old they are.

Extremely intelligent - there’s a rumor going around that Luke has an eidetic memory , but they won’t confirm or deny it. ( It’s true. )

OBVIOUSLY AGAIN, OCEAN CHILD. Luke loves the ocean and always hangs out on beaches or the docks if they’re not on their actual boat. Because Luke doesn’t have a dorm - no , Luke sleeps on The Queen Jocasta in their cabin. Captain’s quarters and all that.

They love traveling just for the sake of traveling , and they can read a map like it’s nobody’s business.

Big into the classics like art and music DESPITE the fact they can’t paint , draw - but they can carry a tune well and for that reason , they play guitar nicely.

Honestly they’re smart and into the classics and shit but also this can come off as slightly pretentious since they don’t hesitate to remind people how good of a thinker they are - they don’t say it , but they show it.

Also they know how to dance , taking ballet classes when they were younger !! It’s just not something they remind anyone of much.

One more class they took was swordfighting in attempts to learn how to defend themselves . . . and yes , they’re great at it. Scary great.

In terms of a more direct description of their PERSONALITY , Luke tends to approach situations with again , a very laid back attitude but also one that’s brutally honest. They will let you know if they’re pissed off with you and . . . do have a bit of a temper when their nerves are ticked. Luke’s also got a bit of a dangerous tendency to always think they’re on their own and look after number one ( themselves ) and forgets that they can lean on other people for help. This doesn’t mean they don’t care about their allies - no , they greatly care about them. But Luke’s sort of used to being a mysterious , aloof , brooding traveler that they often forget they now have people they can confide in.

They’ll do things that perk their interest - Luke really isn’t going to go out of their way for something unless there’s either something in it for them or they have a personal interest. Also , if they care for the person , but yeah.

There’s a slight cynical streak to them for no other reason than the fact they just always think they have to watch their back - and for the fact people have secrets , like their parents keeping the secret they were a mermaid for a good portion of their life.

I promise they’re not a conceited selfish prick Luke is just VERY . . . aloof. I know I said that before but they’re distant and sort of keep to themselves and what they want.

Their opinion on the villains and heroes coming together is that they really . . . couldn’t care less. They never were really one to focus too much on the Auradon vs. Isle debacle anyway , but also - they can understand why some VKs are pissed. BUT , since this is Luke we’re talking about - that doesn’t mean they’re going to be exceptionally nice to the villain kids , treating them the same as Auradonian kids - casually , trying to get a read on them , probably the same aloof & ‘I could care less’ demeanor they normally keep up.

Also I should mention !! Luke is genderfluid , preferring they/them pronouns like stated before - but when addressing them with their royal title , they prefer to be addressed by the title of Prince. But Captain is even more so preferred.

Captain Luke Andersen just sounds like BDE I’m ,

Listen I love them so much they’re the myserious captain datemate of my dREAAMS

WANTED PLOTS & CONNECTIONS

OKAY SO. When the main puts up their WC page I will be submitting this one but I’d love an ARRANGED MARRIAGE plot for Luke. Basically , arranged while Luke was away traveling - they could either already know this person or are just meeting them now , but they’re not too keen on the idea of arranged marriage but aren’t really doing anything to fight it since it is what it is. They can either get along or hate each other , be best buddies or the like , but I think it’d be so funny if Luke - a wayward soul - was supposed to be arranged to marry someone who always has to make sure they’re not getting into trouble or something since Luke . . . CANNOT stay in the same place. At all. Bonus if this person is super duper sweet and polite in contrast to Luke’s nature of being absolutely crass & unrefined.

Their fiance: I’m so sorry for them Luke: I’m not, peace sign + middle finger motherfucker

And if this evolves in2 an actual ship that’d b up to chemistry n shit but the main idea I had was just. An arranged marriage. Rly we can do whatever n I’d b cool w/ it.

I’d love a crew for them pls. Again - this can be with both Auradon and Isle kids , since Luke gives no shits , but I’d imagine there’s a few Auradon kids who’ve been with Luke for quite some time.

PIRATE RIVALS PLSSSSS bc I know some Isle kids are pirates and that’s B^) juicy shit 2 me.

In general I’d just rly like some friends who try to get past Luke’s aloof & distant & brooding(tm) nature and let them b... soft n stuff.

also friends in general?? great. gimme soft platonic shit bc mgod thats what gets me all the damn time

if there are some royal kids out there who wanna bfriend luke’s ass since childhood n will stick w/them... give it to me.

Flings that Luke’s had either traveling or also just in Auradon in general bc uh yeah they’re lowkey a huge flirt

not 2 be THAT guy but Luke is a dreamboat haha... hahaha...

please clap

first love !! maybe !! idk sb who definitely luke had a thing 4 but it got lost in luke being. well. luke.

“my only love is the sea” stfu

gimmE SOME ENEMIES

AURADON KID ENEMIES

ISLE KID ENEMIES

PPL WHO THINK LUKE IS A FUCKIN PRETENTIOUS DICK BC THEY ARE

PPL WHO ONLY WANNA SEE THEM CRASH N BURN

FRIENDSHIPS THAT TURNED HOSTILE BC AGAIN, LUKE IS... LUKE.

PPL WHO HAVEN’T LIKE LUKE SINCE CHILDHOOD N THEY’VE ALWAYS GOTTEN INTO FIGHTS AND STUFF

I’m so bad writing wcs so maybe one day I’ll sit down and write formal connections so yeah.

BUT YEAH THAT’S IT !! pls pls pls feel free to either like this or hmu for plotting - I highly suggest contacting me on Discord ( rocky lynch lovebot / hylia.#0329 ) bc I’m always on Discord but Tumblr works too !! I promise u guys I don’t bite. I love u all I’m so excited 4 this !!! :^)

#usoa:intro #* &. abt / ☆ ❛ ɪɴ ᴍʏsᴛᴇʀɪᴏᴜs ғᴀᴛʜᴏᴍs ʙᴇʟᴏᴡ ❜#tht reminds me i gotta #do tags #whOOPS.#drowning mention #ocean tw #death mention

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mrsren · 5 years ago

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september, hours

Hours, longest wip, or completed fic?

Oh, it’s Wanderlust without a doubt. I’m a little scared if I ever write another that goes this long.

September, share a comment of review which still warms your heart?

There are so many, but I hunted for one to share and this is it. From The Story of Us , written for Frumpologist on her birthday. This is her comment, and I’m not sure if tumblr is going to break it up. But I visit it every time I question myself over whether I’m a real writer or not. Keep reading added because it’s so long.

Let’s talk for a moment about how utterly BEAUTIFULLY you’ve set this story!! Fall, the leaves crunching around her boots, the way Hermione thinks back over her friendship and feelings for Theo. It sets such a tone, and I’m like YASSSSSSS PINING HERE WE GO. And I ADORE friends-to-lovers and pining and I’m D Y I N G I’m so excited!!!!

Hermione not speaking her feelings and expecting Theo to just KNOW is SUCH a me trait, LOL It’s like you KNOW ME. I’m already relating to Hermione and I can’t even. I’m so fucking pumped for this and I’m only a few paragraphs in and I cannot believe I’m so lucky as to have you write Themione for meeeeeeee!!!

A party. A P A R T Y. \o/ YES GIVE IT TO MEEEEEEEEEE. Shhhhh, Hermione, it’s okay, go to the party!! MY HEART. But god, I love the familiarity between the two; that Theo knows there’s something wrong with her even if she won’t tell him what it is. I love that he presses her, and that she pushes back. The banter even with the F2L trope is MY LIFE. I can’t flail about this more -- I’m IN PIECES. Also, Hermione’s propensity to avoid everyone at all costs is SO relatable to me; I’m an avoider by nature and it just rings true. I’m having feelings, leave me alone. LOL SO good.

OMFG MY HEART WHEN SHE SAYS I don’t want the term to end! FUCK I’M DYING, MY HEART. I WANT TO WRAP HER IN A HUG. “AND THEN THERE’S YOU” OHHHHHHH MAN THE FEELS, I’M A WRECK, IT’S PERFECT KELSEY OMG. I love that there’s so much at play here, between leaving and growing up and then her love of Theo. GOD. It’s BRILLIANT.

And Pansy. PANSY. You’ve managed to freaking NAIL her and oddly, I’m like IN for Dransy?! YES. I’ll SHIP IT.

Okay. Let’s talk about how perfectly canon you’ve made Hermione. She’s filling her time by helping Ron and Harry with their applications. It’s SUCH a Hermione move!! I also love how everyone is pressuring her to tell Theo. Like EVERYONE KNOWS and they’re just these two numpties that ignore what’s clearly right in front of them and it’s my F A V O R I T E. AND NOT NEARLY AS FIT AS IS RIGHT. I MEAN. MICHAEL IS NO THEO. NO ONE IS THEO. THEO IS LIFE. OMG. FOREARMS AND VEINS AND BROAD SHOULDERS, MY TRIFECTA OF DROOL.

M I C H A E L HAS A HARD CHEST AND NEARLY GAVE HER A CONCUSSION. WHY AM I IN FOR THIS?! I AM INNNNNNN. Oh man THEO IS GOING TO BE A WRECK. I NEED IT!!! You’re a freaking wizard. And my god, I love that they’re writing letters to the next heads about their time as Heads. I also want to know who the previous heads were, because I could ship it maybe. LOL STOP ME I’m a TERROR. Okay. MOST OPTIMAL POSITION FOR SHAGGING IN THE BATHTUB. DEAD. That guy is my kinda Head. LOL OH gosh, there’s not a thing about this story that I don’t LOVE. Ahhhhh, man, Theo. SHUT UP AND KISS HER DAMMIT.

I really, really adore how you’ve created this sense of time passing, and nostalgia, all while the story is taking place in a short period of time. It’s masterful, actually, how you’ve managed to make this one shot insight into their lives feel like it spans their entire time at Hogwarts. And honestly I shouldn’t be sitting here excited for a chat with Draco, but I AM. Best Friend Draco Malfoy is my favorite Theo Trope. Because they are so brotherly and I adore the bromance and I am HERE for Malfoy bickering and telling Hermione to pull her head out of her arse.

OMG Theo gave Michael detention, LMAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOooooooof course he did!!!! Hahahahha, I LOVE IT. And that Draco has to point out that Theo is jealous -- omg, did he really insult The Grey Lady to her face?! LOL Theooooooooooooooooooo. You kill me.

HE TOLD MALFOY IN FIRST YEAR THAT HE WANTED TO MARRY HERMIONE SOMEDAY OH MY GOD MY HEART I AM NOT OKAY I THINK I JUST DIED AND MY HEARRRRRRRT HOLY EFFFFFFFFF. I even asked him if he was sure when you had buckteeth F U C K ME I LOVE THIS AND I’M IN A GLASS CASE OF EMOTION.

They are going to prank Ron?! HERE FOR IT. AHHHHHH. I am in for a classic Hermione-Draco Mess Around. YES!!

I’m crying. Hermione watching Harry dance and saying that she wasn’t sure Harry knew what dancing was reminds me of the worst sort of white suburban dad dancing ever. Also, the little detail that Ron had no idea that Hermione’d ever been drunk struck me as super powerful. I love that they share these things outside of The Golden Trio; it really brings a feel of intimacy to the whole relationship, and it’s incredibly well done.

Theo found her at the party. I repeat. Theo found her at the party and his breath is in her ear and his fingers are at the small of her back and it’s like YOU GET ME and what I NEEEEED in romance. BAH, the little touches!!!! I’m MELTING. Oh, damnit Hermione, shhhhhh. He loves you and just… let it happen. LOL I love how she’s her own worst enemy sometimes. She really has a mouth on her, and poor Theo should know better.

S P I N T H E B U T T E R B E E R yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaas!!!!!

DID SOMEONE SAY RON KISSED HARRY?! I s c r e e c h e d. IN FOR IT.

GOD BLESS IT KELSEY NOT BLAISE. ALL THESE LITTLE TOUCHES AND THEN SHE KISSES BLAISE AND GARGH. I LOVE IT. I AM HERE FOR IT. MY HEART IS LEAPING AND CRASHING AND THIS IS THE BEST THING EVER.

OH GOD RON YOU BUFFOON. YOU CAN’T JUST OUT IT LIKE THAT OMG. omg omg omg omg. My HEART. Poor Theo!! And Hermione!! Now is not the time to be drunker than hell. EEEEEEEEEEEE. Breathles, that’s what she was. ME THE FRICK TOO. OH MAN WHAT A FIRST KISSSSSSSSSSSSSS. I AM BREATHLESS TOOOOOOOO,

OH MY EVER LOVING DEITY IN ALL THE UNIVERSE WHEN HE SAID ‘SAY IT AGAIN’ I LOST IT AND I THINK I’M CRYING I’M SO HAPPY. AH GOD, IT’S G L O R I O U S. OH MY GOSH, THE SHEER EMOTION OF IT ALL. And they’re off to make Sober Ups. LOLOL Ah, I love it. This is just the freaking best. YOU CLEVER LITTLE WITCH YOU.

Oh the vulnerability after the potion is so perfect. That they had to ask, to make sure, everything was still the same. It’s what I LIVE for in this trope. It’s so perfect. I just. I don’t know what I ever did to have a friend so wonderful and talented as you, but I’m so pleased that past me found all these stories and then fangirled so spectacularly and that it led to this amazing friendship. I love you so much!!!

S M U T. HOLY HECK. *FANS SELF* I LOVE THEIR FIRST TIME!! I love how much Theo loves her!! I love how she rakes her nails down her back and that it’s frantic and it’s years of bottled emotions and he cleans her after and OH MY GOD HE’S GOING TO KILL DRACO, LOLOLOL God all of the feelings of jealousy and the pining all brought full circle just. This story is just so perfect. SO. SO. Perfect.

Thank you, my darling friend, from the very depths of this icy heart of mine. I’m so lucky to call you friend, and I’m unbelievably touched that this story is for me, because I’m going to read it alllll the fucking time.

#colubrina

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terresdebrume · 6 years ago

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2018: the take out

So we’ve just passed the ‘mid-december’ point and Tumblr is shooting itself in the foot with more enthusiasm than ever and maybe the internet will catch in flames in the near future, which is making me think about the good times I’ve had on the internet in the past, which I guess makes today as good a time as any to get to work on my semi-traditional end-of-year-ish post.

Also it’s not like I’ll be able to take a nap now that not two but three neighboring buildings have decided to put on music at Cambodian/unreasonable volumes, so I might as well do this and then try to get some writing done on the Superbat fic thing.

So, tumblr. I know it’s gotten popular and common to hate on the site (both the management of it and the userbase, it seems) and while I’m not about to deny there are a lot of Issues on this site, as there are on every corner of the internet, I’ve also not really been shy about saying that it’s not a trend I’ve ever really felt like joining because… well, because, to be frank, I’ve always had more good times than bad, around there. Maybe I’m just lucky, maybe I’m making a more liberal than average use of the block button, I don’t know, but the fact remains that tumblr has for the most part, been a great place for me.

I joined tumblr in 2011 the first time around, just in time for the Great MCU Madness to begin (also the Destiel vs. Wincest Debate over in the SPN fandom. That was a wild ride) and the largest wave of Tom Hiddleston love. More importantly, in the middle of obsessing about TV shows because it was better than contemplate how utterly miserable I was at the time, I discovered so many things about myself and about the world around me.

Tumblr, or at least the portion of tumblr I see on my dash, taught me so many things. It taught me about queer issues and that it was alright to feel gay and to admit that the word probably applied to me. It taught me about racism and how insidious it is, how I’ve done and said racist things and how to change that. Tumblr taught me about depression and anxiety and helped find tools to deal with those as best as I could without having access to therapy, and that improved my life considerably. I made friends who were so invaluably precious to me though time, even if we lost touch later.

Tumblr was the place where I learned what transgender meant. Where I learned that it was okay t be me and that I didn��t have to wait to want to hack my chest off with a knife or any of the other cheerful images we’re presented with as the ‘trans baseline’ before I was allowed to call myself trans (sidenote: not that there’s anything wrong with being someone who feels like that, I just needed to know that this isn’t the only possible story).

Tumblr is a place where I am consistently reminded that there are awesome people in the world who understand and support me and that is invaluable and most of the reason why I’m sort of sad to let it go BUT this year was also great in that it was one more year where I got to build a community of people whom I care about and who care about me and who accept me the way that I am!

It’s still kind of a novelty sometimes, and I don’t think I’ll ever be completely safe from the occasional bout of depressed thinking that makes everything sound so much bleaker than it really is during which I would, possibly, convince myself Cambodia is not for me but right now… right now it feels great. It feels like the place where I’m living the best life I’ve ever lived, and I don’t know how I’ll feel about it in the future but I’ll always have the past two years to look back on with happy memories and that’s a good and reassuring thing to know.

I mean, sure, this year was rough. After the friends-and-workplace drama of last year that took completely ridiculous proportions and influenced things up until we got new colleagues in September (ish? Maybe more like October), I got to deal with my own, personal, post-coming out drama! Yay! \o/

Obviously, not so yay. My sister more or less stopped talking to me because I refused to go and get therapy to assuage her issues and/or listen to things she would have been better off sharing with a therapist in my opinion. Also because the fact that she once told off a friend for using my preferred name put a significant damper on my willingness to believe she was just processing things slowly as opposed to being transphobic.

I officially cut ties with my father after his spectacularly hurtful but also spectacularly unsurprising response to the whole thing, and his subsequent responses to my trying to explain things… surprisingly enough, I didn’t take it well when he tried to blame it all off on my mother/my mother’s family and then tell me how to act toward them instead of accepting me for who I am or acknowledging that he made mistakes. I mean, obviously so did I and maybe we’re too similar sometimes, I don’t know. Anyway, he and I cut ties and I don’t think that’s going to be hard to maintain until his birthday comes around and I have to weigh out how much refraining from sending him birthday wishes will cost me vs. how much being deadnamed will cost me. But that’s a problem for 2019!me. The rest of it was… well, mostly an official acknowledgment of something that started a long time ago so either it doesn’t hurt that much or I have yet to realize what all of this means but so far I’m actually not feeling terrible about it, which is always a plus.

I...actually think I did a lot of personal growth this year? I don’t know if it’s in the right direction, and I’m still undecided about a lot of things (more than a year on and I still haven’t started any official transition process which, even if it’s not a race or something to be done according to what I think I ‘should’ do still bothers me. (In parts because it makes my feelings about genders even more complicated and in other parts because I don’t like that I feel like it makes me look undecided which is...probably a topic best left to a self therapy post at some point.)) but I feel like I’ve finally turned a page in my life this year, and not just because I’ve finally gotten closure on my longest-standing writing project, even if it was to abandon it x)

My mental health has never been that good, even through all the family drama. I seriously cannot remember a time in my life where I felt this completely okay about myself and about my life, and I’m not going to pretend I wouldn’t have liked the chance to get there without all the hassles and drama, I would also be lying if I said I’m willing to relinquish that for anything in the world. I like where I am now. I like that I’m better at keeping in touch with people, that I’m better at sharing how I feel (even though I’m afraid I over share sometimes) that I feel less scared about the future. I’m glad that I found the courage to ask my crush out instead of just waiting for it to die the way I used to do (yes, even if he turned out to have a long-term SO hidden away and mentioning her could have spared us both a really awkward conversation). I’m glad that I’m learning to gently correct people when they use the wrong pronouns for me.

I’m glad I’ve gotten this far at all, really.

It’s...strange, actually. To have that positive an end-of-year post for the second time in a row? Obviously, it’s a good weird but it is still weird. I’m not used to this, but I’m ready and willing to keep going this way despite the things I feel I could and should have done better (I can always try to do better next time, right?). I mean, I finally have a life that I like enough to put effort in keeping it together, and that’s worth being happy about no matter what else is going on.

So, yeah, 2018 was shit, politically, and the beginnings of 2019 aren’t looking like they’ll be much better from what information I get from France, but personally speaking, 2018 has been pretty good for me on average, and I’m hoping 2019 will continue the trend.

#My Posts #Matt has a life #Shit from home #Pensieve post

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sierrabinondo · 6 years ago

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summer tour 2018 - days 1 - 4

welp tumblr i am back again with a new tour recap!!! people liked this last time so here i am i guess

this tour recap is mostly for my own reasons. there’s something different about documenting something life-changing and important to yourself on a social media site you’ll probably be subject to visiting again without trying, as opposed to writing it by hand which hurts after a while or in a word document that you’ll never open.

my band with sails ahead just embarked on our longest tour ever. 11 shows, no off days. we somehow still got sleep, ate well (and went broke for it), and didn’t get sick. it wasn’t perfect every night, but it was still rewarding even in the smallest possible ways.

i decided to recap this across several posts as an easier way to read everything instead of one long one that would serve as a painful, arduous read. so here are days 1-4.

day 1 - asbury

our tour kicked off in asbury, so we were home for our first day. it was sort of difficult to get in the mindset for tour but once destination dimension arrived i was good.

in asbury i always passed this storage trailer-looking building with palm trees all around it. it turns out it’s called outpost city, and it’s an oasis for touring musicians to come hang out while on the road. it’s invite-only (i think?? PLEASE check me), and we were contacted a week before tour started to go check it out. i already promised work i was going to work a full day my last day but hooooly we could not turn this down. this place had a lounge area, a small demo studio, free wifi, and a general store with product placed in there by brands that you could grab FOR FREE. as long as we tagged the brands on all of our social media the stuff was ours. we spent a few hours there before the brewery show and it was really fun. i had to do work the whole time as a result of leaving work early haha, but i still enjoyed it a lot.

Photo: Julie Yi Photography

the brewery show was awesome. i didn’t play the greatest set so i was super bummed haha, at least i don’t think, but we had a great turnout. the line-up was awesome and we got to see a lot of friends. sound was amazing and as always the brewery is just the coolest venue. really grateful we could finally play here. i was so glad people showed up early to see destination dimension so that they at least had a crowd. a lot of my friends cared about making it in time for them which was nice of them. it was incredibly weird to have ryan watch us while another drummer was playing with us, we all felt so bad. we were so distraught leading up to this tour about him not joining us due to his carpal tunnel, but we had no choice. our friend and fill-in drummer matt shindle killed it and the show made us excited for the rest of the run. i think i said a cool and inspiring thing that made everyone yell very excitedly but then i followed it up with some lame shit so it ruined the moment lmao.

Photo: Julie Yi Photography

i returned back to my house in brick with destination dimension and jeremiah came with so that we had one more night together before i left. i was feeling a little better about leaving but i wouldn’t actually be excited until we were finally in the van.

day 2 - falls church, va

after waking up mad early on like 5 hours of sleep only, i got ready to leave as julie was dropped off at my house to drive up to bandago together. i cried as jeremiah said goodbye to me because i’m a big dumb baby and never ever spend time apart from him haha.

the drive to virginia took forever. i was so exhausted but for some reason it was impossible to sleep in the van. and then i led us to the wrong holiday inn; our actual hotel was so far that we just had to check in late and go straight to the show. the vfw was actually a pretty cool spot. it was nice to be in falls church again; the last time i was there was when i was a kid and my aunt and uncle lived in an apartment way before they had my cousins.

Photo: Julie Yi Photography - us with pulses, destination dimension and a couple members of timberbrooke!

turnout wasn’t huge at all (a pattern that would repeat itself lmao) but all of the bands were super nice. of course, we were extremely stoked to play with pulses. i felt bad because i kept screwing up faces, names and bands at first but it ended up being fine. our friends said i played more confidently this show than the night before but it didn't feel like that. i felt like i sounded like shit and i looked like an idiot lmao. on stage, there’s actually a million things going through my head while i'm singing. i almost wanted to throw the microphone at one point but can’t do that!!! i also apparently sounded better but i still have issues believing people when they say i sang well, because people lie to other musicians all the time and tell them they're great just to be polite. i warm up before every show and do diaphragm exercises but if my throat fucking feels like shit from my allergies and tight and dry there's nothing i can do. the humidifier doesn't help. there's not a day where i don't practice. i wish my body wasn't so unforgiving haha.

well the korean BBQ spot next door was cool lmao and there was a dog at the show. our hotel room was nice but the furniture was so oddly arranged. it was difficult to make room for the air mattresses but we made it work. i shouldn’t talk though because hotel rooms on tour are a luxury haha.

day 3 - greensboro, nc

the drive to greensboro was just a little stressful because of the torrential downpour, and a car accident happened right in front of us at one point lmao. but mostly, the drive was so serene and beautiful. we drove through the blue ridge mountains and listened to the new anthony green album. this is what i love about touring, getting to see these beautiful sights. i think i almost cried hahaha.

we arrived to greensboro and the block we were on for the gig had some sick spots. we got vegetarian food at this place called boba house. the food was incredible. and then the venue, new york pizza, had $3 craft beer!!! insane. i didn't drink the last tour and i said i wouldn't this time but i remembered we were going to be in a position to try some region-specific foods and beers, so i let myself have a sunshine gose from birdsong brewery after our set. it was soooo good. yeah funny thing was, i actually drank A LOT this tour. last tour i was super sheepish about it, but this time i was going to be in too many new places to not try local beers. it didn’t affect me as much as i thought it would but i believe it still did to *some*extent. i also couldn't resist the touch tunes juke box and helped myself to playing santana again like the last tour hahaha.

the turnout was decent but everyone the headlining band brought (and the band themselves) stood outside for every band. at one point joe went outside as we were about to go on and yelled at everyone saying “hey guys we drove a long way to play the show come inside” i was mortified lmao. sadly, you cannot make people care about you, they have to show interest on their own. BUT, obviously he was saying what we were all thinking. listening to a band play from outside the venue does not always mean you are paying attention to the bands. they didn't even come inside for one single song for any band. if you can’t make the people you bring stay for the bands, fine, but why play the show at all if you don’t care about the touring bands?

Photo: Julie Yi Photography

chris, the vocalist of destination dimension, was a huge huge help to me on tour. he gave me really great honest criticism and it helped me work on some bad habits i have while performing. i know i’m a big baby and all but i can take critique and i wish more of my musician friends were more honest with me. it shows they care because they don’t let me blindly wander around just repeating the same awful habits. for the first time i also wore both earplugs in while singing but it only lasted two songs. i know it’s foolish to not wear them, but i cannot stand how i sound with earplugs in, it fucks me up just as bad. i used to use earasers but i was sick of pissing away $40 everytime i lost them. and i'm not capable of not misplacing something, i know i'll lose them again. i wasn’t too happy with my performance this show either but the people watching us were cool and attentive. wes was so kind to hook the show up for us, and we loved the dudes in impersona. really fantastic band.

later that night shindle realized he left his laptop charger at the venue. we were using his laptop for interludes and his click tracks. it was too late to go back so we decided we’d go back in the morning before leaving to go back to charleston. but sadly the venue didn’t have it and we absolutely had to move on to the next city. i felt so bad. however we were able to make our tracks still work on my personal laptop that i brought.

day 4 - charleston, sc

charleston was a little rough lmao, but still fun. as always we arrived just in time to check in to our hotel, get food and pull up to the venue for load in. we stayed at a holiday inn, and we were hoping since it was a hotel that the room would be nice and big but it wasn't. the beds were huge though. after checking in we noted that a counter service-type grits restaurant was across the parking lot. i was going to try to only buy one meal per show day but it looked like the next day i'd be buying grits for breakfast haha.

it was an insanely hot day. in fact, the hottest day on tour. it was bad. it was at least 90 degrees or more out especially with the humidity but whatever, we were heading to the venue soon so we would hopefully find relief there. something i was ABSOLUTELY adamant about was that we ate cookout. for anyone who doesn't know, cookout is a chain based in the south that serves southern food and super cheap, filling meals. you can get a “tray” which is like one main meat or dish, two sides and a drink for $5.29. the tour package met there to eat before load in. stopping made us late, but there was no way in hell we weren't going and i was making sure of that lmao. and it was worth being a lil late i think, i think everyone liked it. santino bought twice the amount of the tray he ordered hahaha.

so we finally get to the venue, which is tua lingua - and

there's no

air

conditioning

we had zero idea this place had no central air. i had no idea the place didn't have it!!! but otherwise the venue was a very sick spot. like out of the blue in cambridge (rip), but much much bigger. they had numerous amazing art pieces, a dark room and an interactive bubble exhibit. the staff was very nice. we did our best to play the best set we could with the heat. at certain points it was even cooler outside the building because the hot air just wasn’t moving out. we almost cut our set short out of fear of not being able to handle the heat but we made it through. we also had to play without our tracks but that was fine. a couple people named jesse and fianna came to the show because they heard about it from the hemisphere facebook group!! so awesome. zacoma also made us a custom copy of their CD based off our tour marketing it was so fucking sweet of them!! i don’t have the photo of it otherwise i would have shared it but when i get it i’ll post it. them and hollow notes made the show a great one, i highly recommend both bands. i bet tua lingua is sooo sick to play in cooler weather just not in the summer haha.

photo credit: julie yi photography LOOK AT HOW SWEATY I AM.

because the show ended massively early (THE DREAM), i suggested going to the charleston waterfront since we had time to explore! santino was wary because the poor guy was starving, but he agreed to spending 30 minutes of walking around. so the tour package drove out to the waterfront/rainbow row and we walked around for a while. it was sooooo beautiful out, i was so happy to see the town again. a guy jumped in the pineapple fountain as we were dipping our feet in to dig for change and he was in there for an hour HAHA. we also ended up staying an hour because we were having so much fun. there was another fountain nearby you could actually walk through. maybe it wasn't actually allowed but there were no signs so whoops!! we went from just sticking our hands in the jets to santino and jaime sticking their whole fucking heads in i was screaming laughing hahaha. it was a very happy and pure moment.

on this tour i learned a lot of new things about santino, one of which is that he apparently really likes milk LMFAO. and we had to like run around to try to find somewhere open that would have milk and cookies but everyone settled for taco bell. we went back to the hotel to watch aggretsuko but netflix kept glitching and the screen would black out whenever subs were on the screen i was so pissed. but we enjoyed a very wonderful night of going to bed early.

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ask-the-phan-site · 4 years ago

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Phan Cam: A Last Surprise... For Dream FES

Welcome to the last night of Dream FES!

>The audience applauds.

MC: Tonight, we’ll finally see just who will finally get their dream of getting an album debut. The Top Three will all go from being humble Rookie Idols to shining True Idols. Now, without further ado, let’s begin! First up...

>The backstage dressing room.

I can’t believe this is actually happenin’. Not only are all of ya are here...

Now we finally have a fifth.

NOTE: We finally made a portrait of Matsu Oka. Gotta enjoy the Flash games while you can.

I’m not so sure about this. It turns out that you already were in Tokyo and that you have some Idol Training for some time?

Yeah. The MC thought I could become an idol myself. Apparently, he saw me balancing those watermelons and it looked like some kind of dance. I have admit, I’ve gotten quite coordinated. So, after summer vacation ended and I came back to Tokyo, he had me come to Takura Productions and I was put to work.

Oka: Okay. But why come and join us? If you went to Takura Productions, why are you joining a D-Four Production Idol Unit?

Akzuki Arai: (not his real first name, but we had to work with something) I didn’t actually work for Takura Productions. I headed out on my own afterwards. I did of performing on the streets. Mostly around Shibuya... Actually, in the same spot some guy with a guitar used to perform.

(giving the twins D-Four jackets would prove to be difficult, you’ll have to imagine them wearing them) I’m afraid this is going to be much different than performing on the streets.

Yeah, this is the big time now. A lot of people in the world will be seeing you.

Arai: Well, no one said it would be easy. Though, I am a bit nervous.

Skull: I know. I was the same way my own debut. But don’t worry. You’re with us now.

Oka: I suppose. We’re finally five.

Arai: Thanks. Though I wonder. If we do get a music deal, don’t you think my debut should be my audition? I haven’t been performing with you and don’t have enough songs.

Oka: True. But things are different ever since the coronavirus came. No Idol has ever had any concerts except for what they perform from their homes or certain places okay’d by the Health Department. No one has had a chance to record our songs.

Ichiro: And as far as we know, we only have one song for us.

Nobu: Two if you count Treasured Hearts.

Skull: Don’t worry, I’ve already written a song for us.

Oka: Really?

Skull: I’m sorry we had little time to rehearse it.

Guess we just go with it.

Arai, Nobu, and Ichiro: Right!

Oka: Okay. But after this, I’m so helping you with the next song.

Arai: If we win.

Stagehand: (coming in) Skul5, you’re on. Break a leg.

Skul5: We’re ready!

>On stage.

MC: And now, for your next Unit. Making their debut here tonight, lead by a member of KUROFUNE and ready to spark the stage. Let’s give a big hand for Skul5!

>Skul5 comes on stage.

Ichiro: Alright, it sounds like the storm is coming in for us!

Nobu: We will light up this stage and the hearts of everyone here!

Oka: The darkness will not win against us! We are ready for it!

Arai: Though storms bring darkness, they bring the light with lighting!

Skull: Which we will bring to you all!

Skul5: So be ready for the Hurricane!

Dorika Time!

Catch Your Cheers!

Skull: Your cheers will get us goin’!

Catch Your Cheers!

Arai: This will do me great. Thank you!

Catch Your Cheers!

Oka: Thanks. This will do me good.

Catch Your Cheers!

Ichiro and Nobu: Your cheers will unite us!

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>Skul5 change their clothes.

Golden Training Series! Complete!

Skul5 The storm is here!!! (2x)

Skull The winds are blowing in our direction The clouds are rolling to our lives

Arai This here ain’t no distraction Get ready to take the dive

Oka Dark clouds are brewing Shadows are looming

Skul5 The storm is here!!!

Ichiro and Nobu Time to rise up!

Skul5 (while Skull beatboxes) The storm is here and you will hear Our song thunder through ears But time passes right before your very eyes You will see that colored ribbon in the sky

Skul5 (including Skull) From our Hurricane

>After the song, the crowd went wild. We just know they love the song... Skull... Ryuji... We know you’ll make it.

MC: WAY TO GO! That really blew my mind!

Slam! Thanks!

MC: Okay, we’ll let you vote to see just how well they did. Now, on to our next Unit.

>The backstage dressing room. The Okamoto Twins got on a laptop and talked to some people on a multi-way video chat. In one video are their parents and grandmother. In another are Ray, his parents, their grandfather, Master Isao, and and old man who is Ray’s grandfather. In another are Allie and her father, Arthur. And in the fourth, Gabe, his parents, and his older twin brothers, Donald and Ronald.

Ichiro and Nobu: (excited) Did you see us!? Did you see us!?

Hai, we saw. You two were wonderful.

Of course, you three were good, too.

Arai: Thank you, Mr. Okamoto.

You did great.

Yes. I’ll admit that you were all impressive.

Nobu: Thanks, Ojiisan.

You should give them more credit, Ojisan. They were fantastic.

Yes, they were. Although, a song about a violent storm?

Skull: Well, it’s partly named for a relative of mine.

Yes, the boy hero. We know about him. I cannot say I agree with his methods, but they are sound.

It reminds me of you growing up.

Saguru: (a little embarrassed) I know.

I often wonder what Saguru’s childhood was like.

Master Isao: I would rather not discuss it in front of your father or Gabriel’s family... For Ken’s sake.

Saguru: (grateful) Arigato, Ojisan.

But at least tell us what you’ve been doing all those years you were gone, Ken san. It’s been bothering us for the longest time.

He has a point. Are you sure you won’t tell us?

Saguru: Very well, if you really want to know... I was lost at sea and bumped my head and lost all of my memories. I spent the next 15 years in a hospital until, by some circumstance, Raiden and his friends found me. Seeing him brought back my memories, thought, it would still be some time before I could come back. Now, here I am.

Mr. Underhill and Mr. Wallace: ...

Trust us. We were there.

Mr. Underhill: ... Alright. I know you have your reasons.

Mr. Wallace: Me, too, Gabe.

Tch! You’re such a terrible liar, Gabby. Stick to the truth because you’re way too scared of people not thinking you’re cool.

Yeah, in the end, you’ll always be Mama’s Little Gabby Bear.

>Gabe was trying to hold his frustration in.

Now boys, you should trust your brother. If he’s sticking to that story, we must understand.

Ronald: Whatever.

Donald: You just like him more.

Ichiro and Nobu: ... Ronald san, Donald san, you give twins a bad name.

Rondald and Donald: ...

Oka: I think you struck a nerve there.

Janet: Anyway, it looks like their getting ready to announce the Top Three and I need to get dinner started. Good luck, you guys.

Ray: Oh and Ryuji, could you tell Ren something?

Skull: Sure.

Ray: Tell him that Tareq said thank you for his last call.

I’ll be sure to do that.

Janet: And thank your mother for that recipe she sent. I didn’t know you could do that with rice.

Skull: That’s what makes it special.

>With that, they hang up.

Arai: I see you have a fan club.

Nobu: Just friends and family.

Skull: What about you, Arai san? Anyone you know might be watchin’?

Arai: I’m not sure. I’d like to think that Fujioka, Suoh, their friends, and my family might be watching.

Skull: (curious) Suoh? ... Never mind, I’m sure they are.

Stagehand: (coming in) Skul5, they’re about to announce the Top Three.

This is it! You guys ready?

Oka, Arai, Ichiro, and Nobu: Ready!

>With that, Skul5 go on stage.

>On stage, the Idols and the MC were ready to announce those in the Top Three.

MC: And now, the moment you’ve all been waiting for. The announcement of which of these Idols has made it to the Top Three!

>The audience cheers.

MC: Now, for those of you who don’t remember from last year, if the Rookie Idols get into 3rd Place, they will still be declared True Idols. If they get into 2nd Place, they will get an album debut to record a few song with other Idols and music artists. And if they get into 1st Place, they will get an album debut of their own, but are allowed to add other Idols and music artists... By the way, the reason it’s no longer a CD debut since hardly anyone buys CDs anymore. That’s what downloading is for.

Skull: (whispering to the others) I don’t think we would make it into first place, but last year, I got into the Top Three.

Oka: In third. What makes you think we’re going to make it this year?

Arai: Why? Because Sakamoto’s song may be a bit better?

Oka: ... Maybe a little.

MC: In 3rd Place...

StarStar!

>StarStar goes up to be congratulated.

Oka: I’m still not sure about this.

(thinking) Yeesh, this guy’s a real Negative Ned...

But he does have a point. What if last year was just a fluke? This is already makin’ me nervous. And learnin’ what Connors did isn’t helpin’ either.

MC: Well done, StarStar. Now, in 2nd Place...

Skull: (out loud whispering) But what if... it wasn’t?

>Skull looks like his ready to walk off stage. Until...

Skul5!

Skull: ...

Arai: ...

Oka: ...

Ichiro: ...

Nobu: Ichiro, quick. What’s our Unit?

FOR REAL!!! ARE YOU EFFIN FOR REAL!?

MC: (nervously nodding)

Arai: We’re in second!

Oka: It’s not first, but it’s a start. (light clapping with a small smile) Well done, Sakamoto kun.

MC: Now, for 1st Place...

>Later in the hall, we go to meet with Skul5 and congratulate them.

Well done, Ryuji san!

You made us proud tonight.

Skull: Thanks, you guys.

Yeah, you did good. But it’s just a shame you guys can only do little or half for your album debut.

Keigo: If it makes you feel any better, if they do half the album, they’ll allow a cover art for them.

I request to do the cover art. I think I have something that might work.

Keigo: I think we can make that work.

I think Yusuke will love that.

I think you’re right.

Skull: And you two won’t think less of me, huh?

We never thought that about you. But still, you were great tonight. I guess you really are a cool guy, Ryuji.

Skull: (surprised) You really think so?

Panther: You bet.

L- Lady Ann? Don’t tell me. Are you falling for Ryuji over me?

Panther: ...

That’s a secret.

>Panther then left Skull and Mona confused on what she meant.

Mona: (sobbing) Will me and Lady Ann ever move up from the friend zone?

Oracle: Don’t get your hopes up.

Skull: No doubt. She’s always been like that.

Well, think of this way, you always have your friends to help you out when you need it.

Skull: You really mean that? Including... you?

What do you think?

Skull: ...

Thanks, Akechi.

>The two young men smiled happily at each other... I think I’ll let you figure out the rest.

>Later, as me, Fox, Oracle, and Mona were just leaving the building, we notice someone else coming out... We couldn’t believe who it was.

You’re here? Why didn’t you tell us? We could have watched the show together.

I’m sorry. I just had to come here. I thought I’d support Ryuji’s group while I’m at it. I would have called, but I wanted to get here before the show ended.

Oracle: I see.

>Suddenly, Boss noticed something... It was the two men from the Open Mike Nite. They were both going to some kind of carriage. I look to Boss.

Joker: Boss?

>No response.

Sojiro!?

Boss: (snapping back to reality) Huh!? Oh, sorry. My mind must have wondered off.

Oracle: Does it have something to do with those two guys?

Fox: They do seem rather odd. Even the way they’re dress makes them stand out.

Mona: (laughing a bit) I bet you’d like to see Joker in an outfit like that.

For my art... And for our love.

>I can’t help but blush... For you, Yusuke, anything.

Oracle: Get a room, you two.

Boss: Which they have back at the cafe. Let’s head back and I’ll make some dinner.

>With that, we head to Boss’s car. Boss stayed behind for a bit to look at the two men. They stared back for a bit and quietly went inside the carriage.

(thinking to himself) What just happened? Those two just seem so... familiar.

?????: Do they?

>Boss quickly looked around to see who spoke... There was no one there. Boss quickly got himself together and leave to meet with us.

>Meanwhile, inside the carriage...

So it is him, isn’t it?

It definitely seems like he recognizes us. Though, he doesn’t seem to know it. I don’t normally put much stock in all that stuff, but I think there might be some method to it.

Man with Pompadour: No doubt about it. That NEXT with the memory power turned out to be a dud. I think this time, we may have a hit.

Man with Sunglasses: But we might still have a long way to go. What do you say... my lady?

I think you might be right. So for now, you should keep a closer eye on him. Bertuccio, Baptasin, can I count on you both?

Bertuccio and Baptistin: As you wish, Lady Haydee.

Haydee: In the meantime... I think I will contact him.

>What is to happen next?

>Only time will tell.

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andorerso · 7 years ago

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85 Questions

I finally managed not to forget to do this and it was fun. Thanks for tagging me @cats-and-metersticks! :)

Rules: Answer these 85 statements about yourself, then tag 20 people

last

drink - elderberry juice

phone call – my dad

text message - my sister

song you listened to – Old Money by Lana Del Rey

time you cried – I think I cried a bit last night reading a fic (it wasn’t even that angsty but I got way too into it lmao)

ever

dated someone twice? – no

kissed someone and regretted it – hmm, sorta

been cheated on – yep

lost someone special - yes

been depressed – also yes, thankfully not anymore

gotten drunk and thrown up – never, I can hold my liquor

fave colours

purple

red

black

in the last year have you…

made new friends – yes

fallen out of love - wasn’t in love to begin with

laughed until you cried – yes

found out someone was talking about you – I don’t really remember, possibly

met someone who changed you – no, I don’t think so

found out who your friends are - I already knew that

kissed someone on your facebook friends list - nope

general

how many of your facebook friends do you know irl – all of them, I think

do you have any pets - a russian blue cat, her name is Sophie and she’s beautiful and is currently begging me to give her food (I tried to take a picture but she won’t let me)

do you want to change your name - nah, I like it

what did you do for your last birthday – I slept over at my best friend’s house and got drunk with her fiancé (she’s pregnant so she couldn’t join us but she was there too)

what time did you wake up today – around 10 I think

what were you doing at midnight last night – I was reading this multichapter fic, I finished it around 3 am

what is something you can’t wait for – I’m excited to meet my godson, there’s only about a month left till he’s due

what are you listening to right now – nothing because I’m just taking a break from writing and I never write with music, I cannot concentrate

have you ever talked to a person named tom – I might have? I don’t know, it’s not an existing name in my country but maybe on the internet though

something that’s getting on your nerves – people who just refuse to see things from the other person’s perspective

most visited website - tumblr, twitter, ao3

hair colour – naturally dark brown but I’ve been dying it red for years

long or short hair – pretty long right now, actually I think it’s the longest it’s ever been

do you have a crush on someone – unless celebrities count, I haven’t in a while

what do you like about yourself – I’m the survivor type

want any piercings? – no

blood type – this is embarrassing but I don’t know

nicknames – my sister calls me Sissi

relationship status - single

zodiac - Sagittarius

pronouns - she/her

fave tv shows – Wynonna Earp, Magnificent Century, How To Get Away With Murder, The Tudors, any historical drama

tattoos – not yet but I’ve been thinking about getting one, probably not anytime soon though

right or left handed - right

ever had surgery - nope, though I will as soon as I can gather enough money for it

piercings – nope

sport – I hateeeee sports, I’m the clumsiest bitch ever and I have bad P.E. memories

drinking – not excessively but I do like to

i’m about to watch – nothing, I’m gonna go back to writing

waiting for – coffee time in an hour

want - to successfully pass my french exam

get married – probably

career – I’m in college right now studying to be a translator/interpreter, but my dream career is definitely being an author

which is better

hugs or kisses - I’m really not a fan of hugs so definitely kisses

lips or eyes - both? eyes? maybe

shorter or taller - taller

older or younger - OLDER, listen I have a kink... maybe...

nice arms or stomach - stomach

hookup or relationship - both, I mean I don’t think I can compare the two and it really depends

troublemaker or hesitant - hesitant with new people, troublemaker with old friends/people I’m comfortable around

have you ever

kissed a stranger - twice, kind of regretted it both times

drank hard liquor - oooooh yes

lost glasses - I don’t have glasses

turned someone down - yup

sex on first date - nope but I’m not nesseccarily against it

broken someone’s heart - yes

had your heart broken - also yes

been arrested - oh no, and I wouldn’t ever like to

cried when someone died - doesn’t everyone normally cry when somebody dies? if it’s someone close to them at least... anyways, yes

fallen for a friend - sorta? depends on what we mean by friend

do you believe in

yourself – sometimes

miracles - yes

love at first sight – not at all lmao

santa claus - obviously not

kiss on a first date - sure, but not with everyone

angels - that’s a complicated question with a complicated answer but let’s just go with yes

other

best friend’s name - Niki (which is funnily enough my name as well, yes we have the same name)

eye colour – dark brown

fave movie - I’m not a huge movie person, I don’t know if I have a favorite... maybe Silence of the Lambs or Gone Girl

fave actor – there’s so many but Natalie Dormer has been consistently my favorite since I was 14 so her

#about me #what do i tag this #i'm also not going to tag anyone right now #because i'm a shy bean who doesn't know anyone yet

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cryingovernarry · 5 years ago

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i realized i never actually never share anything about me on this website, like, i never really write about stuff thats happened/is happening in my life or about stuff i like and whatever. and like. im the type who’s great at oversharing (shitposting) lmao but apparently never on tumblr i guess?? its not important but yeah i just realized it. ive had this account since april 2012 i think? never made any friends on here tbh i just exist in the background quietly liking or reblogging stuff, and never do anymore than that. and no one will actually care or read this so MIGHT AS WELL am i right ladies and gents and non-binary friends. so heres some good and shitty stuff thats happened in my life

2017 was a good concert year for me i think (please bear with me ive got bad memory) (thx depression) i finally saw ed sheeran (one of the best concerts ive been to even if the people next to us kept talking throughout the whole concert) then i saw shawn mendes (hes baby) i went and saw little mix all by myself (snatched that barricade too!!) it was incredible and i miss them. i was lucky enough to see niall and harry too on their tours and ill never get over that. oh, and niall retweeted one of my tweets so thats something. (im trying to play it cool bc its been over two years it Should Not make me Feel Like This anymore right) i also went to germany in 2016 on december 31st to celebrate new years with my friend who i met through the internet (thanks internet) and i stayed there for a week (shouldve known itd go all downhill after that)

so, while concert-life was on top, my personal life was at bottom and it would only get worse in 2018.

early 2017 my mom started to feel...sick. her body was hurting all the time. she was in so much pain without knowing why. apparently she had some kind of rare blood disease. it all went so...fast. suddenly she was in and out of hospitals, she got worse, the pain even more worse. some days she could barely walk and all she could do was cry. it’s horrible seeing your own mom like that. knowing there was nothing you could do. i did my best though, i moved back home to help her with my siblings becuase their father is a piece of shit who never helped my mom even if she was sick. she was at her lowest and he didnt care and he only made her worse. but i took on the responsibility of taking care of my younger siblings, and mom. as much as i could. while my older sister came home almost every weekend so she could help too. our grandma did her best too. we all tried so much to help mom.

in september my mom called from the hospital. she told me her disease has turned into leukemia. this was the first time i cried with my mom.

she did all kinds of chemo, got isolated at the hospital. wasn’t allowed to go out or sometimes even see her own kids. my sister and i took turns staying with her at the hospital though. i think the longest i stayed with her at the hospital was two weeks straight.

when the results of her last chemo came back the doctor said the cancer hadnt gone down as much as they had hoped. they said my mom could do one last chemo but that was it, if the cancer wasnt gone after that there would be nothing more they could do to help my mom. because her body wouldnt be able to handle anymore. my mom was a fucking fighter, she had no hesitation about it.

she was allowed to come home for christmas and the new years. no one knew it would be our last one with her.

it turned into 2018 and she handled her last chemo pretty well. didnt affect her as much as the others had. she was allowed to come home for the weekend in february. she was so happy to see her kids again. she felt good. but she wasn’t. she really wasn’t. i think that weekend was the worst in my life.

on march 20th, 2018. after a month of being in a coma, she passed away in her sleep. my wonderful mom, who fought to get better for her kids, who had been suffering for a year, finally got to rest. she wasn’t in pain anymore.

seeing your mom taking her last breath really fucks you up in some type of way.

she left six kids behind her.

my mom always supported me going to concerts. she’s a big music fan herself and she knew how much going to concerts meant to me. always got excited when i told her about them, always listened to me. always listened when i played her new songs or albums. two days before her passing i saw harry styles in concert, tickets bought months before. i wasn’t sure i was even going, but i knew mom would’ve wanted to so i did. i wasn’t at my best during that concert, sat down for most of it but i cannot explain how much seeing harry meant to me. he really helped me feeling better for some hours, made me laugh and smile. i’ll always be grateful for that. a month after my moms passing i had tickets for another concert, that was for niall horan. i really didn’t think i would be able to handle it, but i did it for mom. knew she would’ve wanted me to go. my friend was a great distraction, and we also met some lovely people in the line and i was so grateful. i will always be thankful for niall, even if he made me cry during flicker. he really helped me too, without knowing. saw 5sos too after three years at the end of the year, with my childhood best friend who i hadn’t seen in over a year. concerts really is the best medicine. at least for me.

i felt so lost without my mom, i still feel that way. some days i have a hard time believing she’s actually gone. your mom isn’t supposed to die when your’re twenty one. she’s supposed to be there next to you while you’re trying to figure out your life.

i’m gonna be honest with you, i don’t really remember most of 2018. and i don’t think i actually want to remember either.

2019 has been slightly better so far. saw disney on ice (incredible). in april we finally went to london. something my mom had always wanted too, so i took the necklace i got her years ago and brought it with me to london so at least a piece of her would be there too with us.

on the first day my older sister and i saw shawn (hes still baby). we also went to madame tussauds (finally met one direction yall), went on london eye, walked to the buckingham palace. took a bus to warner bros studio tour of harry potter. that was fucking incredible. drank disgusting butterbeer. london felt like a dream.

i still don’t know what to do with my life, i don’t really have any dreams. im currently living with my grandma and she really doesnt want me to move out lmao. and i feel bad for leaving her

so that’s it i guess. hi everyone who hopefully didn’t read any of this. my names amanda and my lifes a mess and all tangled up but that’s okay. thats what everyone says. gotta focus on the good things happening in your life. and don’t take your family and friends for granted. please.

also heres my face ft. my harrys tour tshirt. be nice please. okay bye.

#immediately after writing all of this i got the urge to delete it all #whatever #im also not gonna read through it so mistakes are bound to be made #im exhausted but it felt good to write it down #its rly long and doesnt make any sense so dont read #if u do then thats on you #dunno what i wouldve done without music #and concert #about me #i guess lmao

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mikemortgage · 6 years ago

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‘He changed the world’ – Reaction to Paul Allen’s death

SEATTLE — Reaction to the death of Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, who died Monday:

Paul Allen’s contributions to our company, our industry and to our community are indispensable. As co-founder of Microsoft, in his own quiet and persistent way, he created magical products, experiences and institutions, and in doing so, he changed the world. I have learned so much from him — his inquisitiveness, curiosity and push for high standards is something that will continue to inspire me and all of us at Microsoft. Our hearts are with Paul’s family and loved ones. Rest in peace. — Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, in a statement.

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I am heartbroken by the passing of one of my oldest and dearest friends, Paul Allen. From our early days together at Lakeside School, through our partnership in the creation of Microsoft, to some of our joint philanthropic projects over the years, Paul was a true partner and dear friend. Personal computing would not have existed without him. But Paul wasn’t content with starting one company. He channeled his intellect and compassion into a second act focused on improving people’s lives and strengthening communities in Seattle and around the world. He was fond of saying, “If it has the potential to do good, then we should do it.” That’s the kind of person he was. Paul loved life and those around him, and we all cherished him in return. He deserved much more time, but his contributions to the world of technology and philanthropy will live on for generations to come. I will miss him tremendously. — Bill Gates, in a statement.

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While most knew Paul Allen as a technologist and philanthropist, for us he was a much-loved brother and uncle, and an exceptional friend. –sister Jody Allen, in a statement.

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Paul Allen stands as a giant in Washington history for the genius vision that was so important to creating Microsoft with Bill Gates. That he went on to do so much more for our state, nation and the world puts him in rarefied company. — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, in a statement.

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Paul Allen was the driving force behind keeping the NFL in the Pacific Northwest. His vision led to the construction of CenturyLink Field and the building of a team that played in three Super Bowls, winning the championship in Super Bowl XLVIII. The raising of the “12th Man” flag at the start of every Seahawks home game was Paul’s tribute to the extraordinary fan base in the Seattle community. His passion for the game, combined with his quiet determination, led to a model organization on and off the field. He worked tirelessly alongside our medical advisers to identify new ways to make the game safer and protect our players from unnecessary risk. I personally valued Paul’s advice on subjects ranging from collective bargaining to bringing technology to our game. Our league is better for Paul Allen having been a part of it and the entire NFL sends its deepest condolences to Paul’s family and to the Seahawks organization. ??– NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, in a statement.

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RIP to my dear friend (& killer guitar player) Paul Allen. Your genius & generosity has & will forever be felt by mankind. — music mogul Quincy Jones, via Twitter.

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Paul was a remarkable pioneer, a generous philanthropist and a special partner for us. SKG wouldn’t have been possible for us without him. Our hearts and prayers are with him and his family. — Steven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg and David Geffen, in a statement.

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Paul was a true son of Seattle who made his beloved city – and our world – a better, more vibrant place. For generations to come, Seattleites and people across our planet will benefit from his vision, innovation, and generosity. He quite literally helped invent the future. — Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan, in a statement.

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Rest in Peace, Paul Allen. — National Football League, via Twitter.

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Deeply saddened by the passing of Paul Allen. I’ll miss him greatly. His gracious leadership and tremendous inspiration will never be forgotten. The world is a better place because of Paul’s passion, commitment, and selflessness. His legacy will live on forever. — Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, in a statement.

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We miss you. We thank you. We love you. — Portland Trail Blazers, via Twitter.

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Big dog rest easy as you go home Paul Allen prayers for your family. — Oakland Raiders running back and former Seattle Seahawk Marshawn Lynch, via Twitter.

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I will be always thankful for Paul Allen’s generosity and his kind heart. He was a genius, and genuine person, who cared about humanity all over the world and it was an honour to be able to learn from and be around such a great leader. — Philadelphia Eagles defensive end and former Seattle Seahawk Michael Bennett, via Twitter.

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Thank you for being you, Paul Allen. Grateful I had the chance to know you. — Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin Jr., via Twitter.

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Paul Allen was the ultimate trail blazer — in business, philanthropy and in sports. As one of the longest-tenured owners in the NBA, Paul brought a sense of discovery and vision to every league matter large and small. He was generous with his time on committee work, and his expertise helped lay the foundation for the league’s growth internationally and our embrace of new technologies. He was a valued voice who challenged who challenged assumptions and conventional wisdom and one we will deeply miss as we start a new season without him. Our condolences go to his family, friends and the entire Trail Blazers organization. — NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, in a statement.

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I am so sorry to hear this!!! Thank you Paul for your generosity towards myself and Darbury. Thank you for the wonderful monument of (Museum of Pop Culture) for Seattle Music. You built Seattle into a great city. Rest in Peace. — Former Nirvana star Krist Novoselic, via Twitter.

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Our industry has lost a pioneer and our world has lost a force for good. We send our deepest condolences to Paul’s friends, the Allen family and everyone at Microsoft. — Apple CEO Tim Cook, via Twitter.

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Seattle Sounders FC offers its deepest condolences to the Allen family during this difficult time. We stand united with our community in mourning the loss of one of our regions’ great icons. Paul Allen was a profound public leader, leaving an indelible mark on many aspects of civic life here in Settle, including the growth and success of professional soccer. He will be greatly missed. — Seattle Sounders Football Club, via Twitter.

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Today we mourn the loss of Paul G. Allen, a man of extraordinary vision, leadership and generosity whose impact on our world is profound. Paul was a true innovator — co-founding Microsoft and launching the revolution that put a computer on every desktop — and what many would call a Renaissance man. The breadth of his curiosity was a hallmark of his life, whether it was delving into the mysteries of the brain, exploring the promise of artificial intelligence, working to protect endangered species, rocking out on the electric guitar or cheering on his beloved Seahawks. — University of Washington President Ana Mari Cauce, in a statement.

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Very sad to hear of Paul Allen’s passing. His passion for invention and pushing forward inspired so many. He was relentless to the end. My heart goes out to Paul’s family and friends. — Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos

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Our founder let us fly with super heroes. He showed us that we could create beautiful music of our own. He inspired us to look to the stars. Today we mourn the passing of Paul Allen. — The Museum of Pop Culture in Seattle, via Twitter.

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Sad to hear of the passing of Paul Allen, who was a strong advocate for environmental protection. He and the team at Vulcan played a pivotal role in developing the Shark Conservation Fund alongside (The Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation). His legacy lives on via his incredible work as a philanthropist and investor. — Leonardo DiCaprio, via Twitter.

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The world has lost a great technologist and philanthropist. Seattle has lost a true leader in our community. The legacy of Paul Allen will live on in the organizations he has built and the lives he has uplifted. — Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson, via Twitter.

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We have lost a friend and a giant. Mr. Allen, thank you for your extraordinary vision, your abundant generosity and for believing in all of us. By your example, you made us all better, kinder. May you Rest In Peace. Go Hawks! — Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, via Twitter.

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RIP Paul Allen. Thank you for your immeasurable contributions to the community and beyond … Rock on. — Pearl Jam, via Twitter.

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Saddened by the passing of Paul Allen a great leader in tech and a man of all seasons who fully enjoyed his life and wealth yet also gave back to the world at scale. I was especially impressed with how he took care of the Oceans. May the one who brings peace bring peace to all. — Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff, via Twitter.

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So sad to hear about the passing of Paul Allen. Among many other things he was a pioneer of commercial space travel. We shared a belief that by exploring space in new ways we can improve life on Earth. All our thoughts are with his loved ones. — British billionaire Richard Branson, via Twitter.

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We will hear so much about the tremendous impact that Paul has had on our state, our country, and the world–but the impact he has had on the people he worked with and those who knew him best cannot be overstated. He leaves a legacy of compassion, innovation, and heart that none of us will soon forget, and all of us will honour. It was joy to know Paul and to see his incredible drive and incredible heart, and he will be missed by me and so many others. –U.S. Sen. Patty Murray of Washington, via Twitter.

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Suspended Registration in California due to Car Insurance?

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For a young woman getting her first car under her name with good grades (good student discount)? I'm trying to find out for a friend getting her first car

Car insurance for a new driver?

So I am doing my driving lessons and thinking of a car, I'm 19 and will be 20 when I pass and I have been looking at cheap 1L/1.1L cars to try and get cheap insurance and I have googled cheap cars to insure and checked them out yet the cheapest insurance I have seen is 4,500 and I was wondering if that sounds about right even for a 1L 206 worth 800 if not where should i look for insurance I tried go compare, money supermarket etc""

What is the best car insurance that you don't have to pay much in any state?

I live in NJ and paying half as my car cost...

Suspended Registration in California due to Car Insurance?

Car insurance rates for a new teenaged driver?

So we have State Farm car insurance and our 17-year-old daughter is attempting to get her license. She has straight A's and is doing their Steer Clear program. Does anyone have an estimation of how much this will increase our insurance rates?

Insurance - Ticket on someone else's car?

I recently got a speeding ticket on my aunt's car, which I am always allowed to use since I live with her. I know her insurance covers anyone who drives any of her cars, it is not connected to my driver's license at all. Are her rates going to go up? Or does it only affect me and my future insurance rates for when I get my own car?""

How can I get health insurance for myself and family and pay for it as business expense without employees?

I'm a successful part time entrepreneur in California, but I maintain my day job because of the group health insurance they offer. I'd like to cut the apron string and go out completely on my own, but the insurance situation holds these plans hostage. I don't want to buy private health insurance, I would like to structure my one man business so that I can easily purchase group health insurance for myself and family. I'd like to purchase group insurance as opposed to private insurance so that I don't have to deal with preexisting conditions and riders, etc. Since I'm still a sole proprietor, I have plenty of leeway in regards to business structure, and I'm willing to change whatever is necessary to get the best deal possible. How can I get health insurance for myself and family and pay for it as business expense without employees?""

Does anyone have any suggestions for affordable health insurance for the self employed?

I am a self employed horse trainer and can't find an insurance company to insure me for a reasonalbe amount of money.

Insurance rates????

my insurance is way too high...I have insurance with a nationwide company....and I have to have full coverage because I'm financing the vehicle. My question is..where can I go to find some cheaper insurance? I heard that smaller companies around where you live usually offer cheaper rates? Is this true?

Specialist insurance- evos?

im 22 years old and i really would like a mitsubishi evo 4. but the cheapest insurance ive found so far is 1900 fully comp, but apparently you can get specialist insurances for certain cars so is this possible and if so whats the website? i live in the uk. thanks""

Where can i get affordable health insurance for less than 100 dollars a month?

just for me. i dont want a company that will take a week to decide..i want something fairly fast...can anyone help/? thanks

""In California, does my employer have to give health insurance if i am full time?""

In California, does my employer have to give health insurance if i am full time?""

What insurance company dosenot check credit history?

How much would it cost to insure a new Mazda3?

I want to buy a new ('08 or '09) Mazda 3. It would go on my parents insurance, and they both have a clean record. How much would it cost to insure? I live in Nassau County, NY (Long Island).""

Car that has cheap insurance and high MPG?

of course, needs to be cheap, or needs to have cheap payments.... I am a student and a mother, so can't be tiny... I am at a total lost. Thanks :)""

Looking for Health Insurance in New Jersey?

Hi Going to the doctors for a simple check up costs a lot of money and I have to take blood tests too and that right there costs 500 bucks and I'm paying cash out of my pocket.. I'm looking for health insurance in my state and actually for my parents too but I can't seem to find an affordable plan. Can anyone help me out this? I think we're going to go broke pretty soon because sometimes it's really urgent and the doctors don't even give you discounts.

How much would insurance be?

How much money would it be to add someone to my insurance, for farmers?""

What company offers a good affordable rate for car insurance in the state of Maryland?

I'm just moving out of Virginia into Maryland and I am very overwhelmed by the high premiums that I will have to pay oppose to the lower premiums that I was paying for 2 cars in Virginia. Does anyone know a good cheap car insurance company? Thanks!

Suggestions for car insurance?

I have preferred insurance and have been paying by the year for over 5 years with this company, with no claims in over 10 years. They have raised the entire states rates, and I'm not staying with them. Any suggestions? Any reviews on that little green lizard insurance company?""

BEST HOME INSURANCE for a town house in allwntown Pa in the USA?

What would be a good home insurance for my town house in allentown PA.. i am looking for something good and affordable ANY IDEAS

Rough cost of insurance group 17 cars?

Hi all, I'm looking at a Lotus Elise for my next car. Its insurance group 17 and I'm 25 with nearly two years no claims. Anyone know roughly what the insurance would be? Thanks xx""

Car insurance?

i am a student, 20 years old, that cannot afford car insurance. Is there a state (ca) program or something for people with really low income?""

Does queensland comprehensive car insurance include ctp?

i'm very confused! currently have my car registered and insured at my victorian address, need to change it all over to queensland and am completely clueless about ctp. please help!""

Pregnant and need insurance

where in pinellas county can i get insurance help for pregnancy as far as free insurance?

How much a month would car insurance cost for a 17 year old male with a 2011 hyundai sonata?

Just wondering :)

What is the average insurance rate for a 16 year old driver.?

16 year old driver with a 3.2 GPA. PLEASE GIVE ACTUAL ESTIMATED RATES, NOT A BUNCH OF PARAGRAPH TALK. I do realize I must contact my agent (dads agent) for exact amounts, and that it varies a LOT even by zipcode. But I am needing just an estimated amount to draw up some figures. I am looking at a 2009 Suzuki Equator or a 2008 Suzuki XL7. Please help! Thanks! (California)""

300cc Moped Insurance...about how much would that cost?

I know lots of factors go into calculating insurance costs, but about how much do you think insurance for a 300cc moped would cost per year or per month? Thanks.""

Car insurance for age 17?

Well going sound awkward but i want a car without out parents knowing, been working for 2 years got enough money can prove to insurers where i got the money from im 17 and is it possible to get insurance at my address (real address where i auctally live) but i want the paperworks to be sent to another address or they contact me by email because family wants me to get a car when im 25 however im going uni so i really need a car also im not going to any fraud everything will be legit just need to make sure if i can insurance and only i know about it thanks""

Car insruacne quote?

im gonna book car insurance with diamond if the annual amount of my quote on their website says 353.95 i worked it out to be 29.50 per month, its says if i want to pay monthly i need to phone. i want to pay monthly, will it be just that amount per month, or will they try and add stuff on? also will they take payment instantly or only on the direct debit date? help""

Suspended Registration in California due to Car Insurance?

What is a good car insurance company i should get?

I'm 18 turning 19 I live in NJ (i heard the prices vary where i live due to accidents and whatnot)

Insurance for motorcycle rates.?

Since others said there are to many variables i'll list out as many as I can that they stated . Kawasaki Ninja 300r 2013 will be parked in a small garage, I will be getting a BCR licence to go with it, and I live in Zion, Illinois. The use of the motorcycle will be to get me from home to school which is only a mile and to get me to a job that is within 10 miles. I'll be 16 when I buy it and I don't plan on doing any sport racing or stunts so whats a rough estimate, once again without the referral of a website quote.""

How much do you pay for car insurance?

how old are you? what company you with? what car you drive? are you the only driver under this insurance?

""If I move to a new state and buy a new car insurance policy, must I report violations in other states?""

i had two car accidents - one in arizona in summer 2004 and the other in texas in summer 2005, both of which i was at fault. at the time, i had california car insurance, which covered my accidents. i did everything legally and paid for my mistakes. i just moved to pennsylvania and need to buy a new car insurance policy here. do i need to report my prior car accdidents to my new insurance company? if I don't tell them about them, willl they find out anyway?""

Building/home insurance?

front door warped can i claim on insurance

Whats the best vintage muscle car on insurance for a 18 year old?

ive heard that if a car had a smaller engine, 4 door instead of coupe etc. it would be cheaper on insurance. So i want to know what muscle car would be cheapest on insurance for a 18 year old.""

Car Insurance Question?

I was in a car wreak where it was the other persons fault....already determined by the police. I live in Tennessee by the way and I didnt have insurance at the time..even though I went out and got it an hour later. My question is who is responsible for paying for the damages to the person who hit me? Their insurance is already fixing my car, but the lady who hit me was driving her dads car and she only had liability but not on the car she was driving. Does she call my insurance company to have her dads car fixed even though it was her fault? Whos insurance pays for it? Or is she just outta luck?""

How much would it cost to be put onto someone else's insurance?

If it is a 17 year old who is going to be put onto one of his parents insurance so he can drive their car, will the amount added on be roughly the same as if he were to have his own insurance or slightly more/slightly less etc? Cheers.""

Luxury cars with low insurance rates?

I was wondering what types of luxury cars would have the lowest insurance rates? I would prefer either a sedan or coupe. So in the category of luxury sedan/coupe, what would be the lowest insurance rate? I don't care about the price of the car itself, I just want one that doesn't have me paying a bunch every month, non-stop. My definition of low is around the neighborhood of $60, preferably lower obviously. If there is no such thing, then please tell me the closest to it. Thank you in advance.""

Cheapest car insurance? Don't care if my car gets damaged.?

Hi, I have a really old car that I just want to use to get around town. I don't care if it gets damaged in a crash or whatever, because it already looks terrible. SO, how do I get the most basic and cheapest car insurance? Does anybody know what company will charge the least for insurance?""

Premium tax rate on car insurance cancellation?

I want to cancel my insurance policy. I am currently paying monthly with insure to drive. I have had the policy for 3 months and reading the cancellation points it says a 35 cancel fee and premium tax rate. I currently pay 133 pounds a month for insurance if that means anything (totalling 1600 a year)

Insurance Question for lawyer?

i have an insurance that i paid full for six months and it still has two months left however, someone called the insurance place and cancelled my insurance. they didnt pretend to be me, they just know somebody that works in that insurance place, it was the same person who had recommended me to that place. what really bothers me is that this person now knows my information, what car i drive, address, color of car, any and all information that the insurance place has. i know i can get my insurance reinstated because i paid it for six full months and everything is under my name my question is if their is anything else i can do, or does anyone know of any laws that this breaks. im sure that its illegal i just dont know the laws, help anyone?""

""A car hit our car, but doesn't have insurance.?""

I have liability on that specific car, and comprehensive coverage from AAA on another of my cars. Could I use the comprehensive insurance on my other car, instead of the liability? Also, if not is there any program in California to help us with the loss.""

Best car insurance for college students?

I need to know what the cheapeast car insurance is... ....

Insurance Rate for a ZX6R !?

anyone know how much insurance would roughly be for a 17 year old 2007 ZX6R Motorcycle Course Completed In Ontario Thanks!!!

Temporary car insurance problem...Help!?

My car has to go away for repair and I don;t know how long its going to take, so I want to get insured on my parents car. Because I am still 20, I cant get temporary car insurance and the insurance policy on my parents car won't insure me as an additional driver because of my age and because the car is fairly new. Any ideas on how I can be insured on this car would be welcome, as I still need to get to and from work! Thanks.""

Do you need proof of car insurance to get your license in Illinois?

How does health insurance work - when insurance premium can generally increase?

If family of two have health insurance, and one of them decide to use it for couple medical procedures will insurance policy premium go up? Please advice. Thanks.""

Anyone know a cheap insurance companies for first time drivers?

I've got my test tomorrow, so i want to try and set up some insurance but its hard for me to find quotes under 2k""

Pregnancy Disability Insurance?

I'm filing for disability in June 15th. I got laid off work from September 2009 and received unemployment till June 2010. I started working in July 2010 and I'm still working. It says on the disability form my base period is the 12 months ending December 31. It's divided by 4 quarters so: 1st quarter- Jan-March 2010 2nd quarter- April-June 2010 3rd quater- July-September 2010 4th quater- October-December 2010 My highest wages was from October to December of 2010. I'm worried I dont qualify because I didnt work from September 2009-June 2010. Can someone explain to me when it says You must have earned at least $300 from which SDI deductions were witheld during a previous period. This is my first time fiiling Disability Insurance so I'm a little confuse....Thanks for your advise and answers :) My total income from October and December 2010 before taxes was $7397.40. I worked from home. I currently reside in Misssissippi, but my employer is in California. I pay California taxes. I worked for a small company. There's only 7 of us total and this includes two of my boss.""

""For me, the auto insurance company USAgencies is cheaper than Progressive, Geico, All State, State Farm, ...?""

....Direct, The General, and Safe Auto. Does anyone have an auto insurance company not mentioned above that is cheaper than USAgencies? Do not send my links of places that quote different companies. I want to know from your personal experience.""

How do you get health insurance?

I'm try'na get emancipated from my parents, and they said I medical/health insurance. No ******** answers.""

""What's the difference between non-owner's car insurance, and a car that's fully covered?""

My boyfriend has a car that is in his name, and he is fully insured through the car. But, I need to drive it every once in a while and I don't want to be screwed if I get in an ...show more""

Teens: Do you pay for your own car insurance?

If so, how do you pay for it? How long do you work for and how much do you have to pay for your insurance? Just wondering :) and if you want what type of car do you have?""

What company gives cheap car insurance!?

got my test comin up and i plan on passin rollon the 31st hehe i already got me a car its 1.3L and i been lookin around for some insurance online and all gettin realy high price. so just wonderin does anyone happen to know what company gives cheap insurance i know im not gonna get really cheap just if there is a company that does deals for 1st time drivers or like under 25s or something? Thanks

Suspended Registration in California due to Car Insurance?

Whats the cheapest auto insurance for someone in Texas?

Which auto brand is the cheapest for insurance in Ontario?

I heard that, for auto insurance, Van is cheaper than sedan, Is it true? Could you please tell me which auto brand is the cheapest for auto insurance (e.g. Ford, Nissan, Hyundai)? Thank you in advanced.""

""Hit by car, no health insurance?""

I was hit by a car, no major damage, just pain in right leg, but nothing broken. My health insurance just expired, can I bill the person who hit me Health's Insurance? I dunno? Help?""

Whats some good cheap car insurance?

I have full coverage on my car and its costing me a butt load of money, i have state farm. Does anyone know of any good insurance companies?""

Is there one day motorcycle insurance?

I'm planning on buying a motorcycle in Philadelphia tomorrow or this weekend, but I still haven't seen it yet. If I test ride it, like it, and decide to buy it, I'm gonna have to ride it home. I figured out the registration part of it, where I can acquire temporary tags for the ride home, but for insurance, I don't want to insure something I haven't seen yet. Is there any way or company that does like one day insurance just for the ride home, then I can and will officially register and insure it. Thank you""

How much impact will a claim of $1400 have on my Insurance rates?

I have a deductible of $500 so the actual payout would only be $900. But someone told me that the amount doesn't matter. Its the number of claims. So in that case would 1 claim matter? I have asked the same question to my Insurance company and they are non comittal. Anyone with similiar situation, please advise..""

How much will car insurance be in NY for a 22 year old male driver?

I have been licensed since I was 18 and have NO accidents or moving violations! How much will insurance be for 2001 Maxima?

Do you know of any auto insurance companies that don't base your rates on your credit report?

Due to an illness/ disability in our family, despite having health insurance, we still owe thousands in medical bills. Those that would not work with us turned them into collection. They now show on our credit report. Despite being insured for both our auto insurance and our home insurance for 20+ year with the same insurance company, we got a notice saying our auto insurance had gone up hundreds of dollars per year based on a credit report they obtained. We have never had an accident, ticket, etc. and the amount automatically comes out of our checking each month. Plus, last year, prior to this, they switched us to a preferred group within the company and gave us a discount when we threatened to switch. How can I find out which insurance companies base your insurance rates on your credit report and or score? Will they tell you outright? This is the first I have ever known that our company did this and was wondering if all of them do it, or do you just know about it when you get a notice like we did? I get their reasoning but it seems like such a rip off when so many are in our boat- insured but with insurance that is starting to pay less and less and cost more. Plus, they have our checking account and if we were not to pay, they wouldn't be responsible for us if we had an accident anyway. Seems like a double whammy to me. Can anyone help?""

Car mods and insurance premiums?

Hi, I'll give quite a bit of background first. I'm an 18 year old guy and I've been driving a 1.2 clio for about a year and a half now. Paying 1600 (CHEAP & completely clean license) my next insurance premium is around the 600 mark. I'd like to upgrade my car to either a 1.6-2.0L MK2 or a MK4 golf,(1100-ish annually) BUT I'd like to make modifications to it. Body rather then performance. Does it make a difference in the premium inevitably raising if I first insure the car, drive for a few months THEN modify and contact insurance, rather then, buying, modifying and insuring it before I've driven it? Hopefully that makes sense to anyone reading it. Thanks.""

Average 600cc Sportbike Insurance in Canada?????

I am 21 and have Full G license for 5 years and M2 license for one year. Clean record and thinking of purchasing a brand new bike of 600cc for around $10000. What do you recken my insurance be approximetaly??????????? Thank You for your replies........

Is it really imperative to get an insurance for a second hand car I've been driving uninsured for a year now?

A lot of my friends have been pushing me but I don't see the need.

Car insurance 17 year old?

I just passed my test afew days ago and have been looking at insurance. Most insurers won't give me a quote and if they do it's 19k. But i was looking into classic car insurance for a mini and got a quote from adrianflux for 3500 but i was i told i was to young for classic car insurance. I tryed a 1000cc yaris and they would not even quote me. I checked my details twice and there all right. I asked over the phone why there is such a change im price when they have the same size engine and he just said there cheaper to repair n that . and just so it's clear the minii quote was not classic car insurance. So any one know the logic behind this? + any other suggestions about insurance will help.

Guaranteed Car Insurance?

I am having trouble finding car insurance because I am only eighteen, and my car is quite expensive. Does anyone know of an insurance site that will give you insurance no matter the conditions? I am willing to pay any amount to get comprehensive cover.""

Do You Have to Get Car Insurance....?

Do you have to get car insurance when you get you temporary permit at the age of 15.5. I am fifteen and I am getting my permit soon and i was wonderin if i had to get insurance. Just Wondering. Thanks Alot:>

Is it cheaper on insurance to have 2 people on the title?

I don't have a very good driving record, and when I had insurance under my name on my old car, I was paying almost as much as the monthly car payments. The bank I received the loan from told me that I had to have insurance under my name on the car. I'm looking to get a new car, and I know that the insurance alone would cost me a lot. If I put someone else's name (such as my father) on the title, along with mine, would I be able to get insurance under his name?""

""After 7 years out of country, why the high car insurance rate?""

Seven years ago, I got a job working overseas. I sold my car here in the US before I left. Now I have returned to the US to live and I bought a car. I was shocked at the insurance rate - the cheapest I could find for a 2013 Ford Fiesta was $1112 for six months of coverage! I asked the agent why the rate was so sky high. Well, because the assumption is that you have been driving here in the US as an uninsured motorist for the past seven years . I tried to show proof that I was living overseas for those seven years, and that I didn't have any vehicle to insure in the US. But my explanation fell on deaf ears. Is there any way to explain my situation to Safeco (the insurance company)?""

How can I get access to affordable US Health care as an American who lives in France?

It has been almost 2 years and I really feel like there is something not right with my health but the doctors in France aren't listening. I have swollen lymph nodes for over a year now. Some disappear, then reappear in different locations. And I am very fatigued and have itching behind my knees at night that wakes me up. Yet there is not a rash nor insect bite. It seems like the doctors in France rely strictly on complete blood counts for everything and if your blood tests are normal, then there is nothing wrong with you. I wonder if it would be the same in the US system, considering France was the winner of the WHO's Best Medical System in the World award. Shoudl I purchase an insurance plan on the web and seek treatment in the US?""

Can I get liability insurance from an insurance company and collision only from another ?

I went to Allstates and GEICO to get auto insurance the first gave me cheap liability and very expensive collision and the other is the opposite ,can I liability insurance ( bodily injury and property damage) from allstates and collision from GEICO ?""

Integra 2 Door VS 4 Door Insurance?

I know it has multiple factors, but how much would this change it? I'll be under my dad's name who has had a clean record for over 10 years. I'm 16 and live in an extremely low-crime city in California.""

AAA insurance question! I just got my license!?

I just got my license today! I'm 18 and live in California. 1. Can I drive with people under 18? 2. My mom has AAA auto insurance for her car, and that's what I was driving when I had my permit. Is it still ok to drive the car now that I have my license? 3. I didn't understand the scoring system. I got 5 wrong, and obviously passed what is that in a letter grade or percent? Thanks. God Bless.""

Cheapest car insurance in Wisconsin?

I'm 19 and am looking to buy a 06/07 Cobalt SS coupe (non-supercharged) and am wondering what the cheapest insurance would be? Personal experience?

No insurance..?

Okay I have went to 2 doctors appointments with no insurance.. but now I have insurance.. How much do you think its gonna cost for them two visits

Is there any car insurance company who won't ask for no claim bonus proof?

Where is the cheapest place to get taxi insurance in Northern Ireland.?

I have 7 years no claims on a taxi insurance and looking to see where i can get the best deal . Cheers

Is there any major medical insurance for pre-exsiting conditions???

I take care of my 50 year old mother, who is on COBRA, which went up to 700.00 monthly. We cannot afford this, but she needs medical insurance due to her pace maker. We've tried medi-cal, SSI, ect. Her ex-husband will not help her. He actually left her because she is sick, with the woman he was cheating on her with. Then he married her a year later. I am out of options and she needs help. Someone, anyone, everyone....please help. If she doesn't get medical care for her conditions and medicines for her heart, she eventually will die.""

Suspended Registration in California due to Car Insurance?

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