#I was sooo over worked at that point I didn’t have the creativity to spare lol

[spittyfishy]

11: Fuyuhiko Kuyzuryu

I wish this one was a bit better as far as the composition goes since Fuyuhiko’s one of my favourites, but at least the clouds emulating Junko pigtails is fun lol

[luimagines]

Coul I request the chain reacting to meeting the reader who is Wild's sibling? (If background is needed shrieks science and them whatever purchase did so the reader is just sorta- 15-28 )

Masterlist

I don't understand the second sentence but I think I can infer what you're trying to say. And even then, I came up with a backstory that more less fixes it regardless so yay!

Wild is everyone's favorite chaotic creative sibling!

And I went for older sibling because reasons and just assume that sibling! Reader is in their early twenties.

Content under the cut!

You woke up one day in Hateno village, quietly aware of the silence that echoed through your house.

You miss your brother.

Not that he was here often with his Goddess given assignment nor did he even know who you were for the first half of it.

What a day that was.

Your little brother back from the dead, scars and all and then some... but he had no idea who you were.

It hurt to say the least. But you were told it would happen once the news reached you. He would wake up one day to finish his duty but he would not remember anything regarding his past life.

Even when he found you again, after he somehow remembered you, you didn’t know where to begin.

You just knew that you were so happy to be together again after so long that you hugged him as tight as you could and told him that your door was always open.

To say you both cried is the understatement of the century. It was wet and ugly and messy and neither of you really talk about it but it felt good that day.

And while you both knew he couldn’t stay for long with his adventure being no where near complete. He did come home for the night after he set that travel medallion of his by the front door.

But that was then- before the Calamity was defeated.

Now that it’s gone- so is your brother. Again.

On a different quest this time, it seems.

You don’t understand why your baby brother of all people has to be the one to do it and you would like nothing more than to wrap him up in a blanket and shield him from anything else that comes to hurt him- but he never let you do that as a child- let alone now.

You begin the day like any other and try to get as many mundane chores done as you can before you finally try and get the stable in the back fixed up.

You noticed Link had an affinity to horses and had checked in with the nearest stable to see that he had some lodged under his name.

There’s a place at the house, darn it. Lodge them here. It just needs to be fixed.

With your goal in mind, you lose yourself to the work and the time passes effortlessly.

It’s around noon by the time you hear it.

The familiar sound of activation that gets your heart pounding in relief and unbridled joy.

You drop your hammer and run to the front of the house with the largest grin on your face. “You’re back, you Rug Rat! Come here!”

You single him out instantly amongst the group and tackle him in a hug.

He’s long stopped trying to fight on you on this and has also returned your crushing hug with one of his own. “I’m back.”

“You brought friends too.” You grin and give the group a two fingered salute. “And here I was afraid that this loner child would end up dead in a ditch somewhere and I would be none the wiser. Thank you for looking after my little brother. I’m aware he’s a handful.”

“Ok thanks.” He says.

“Little brother?” Someone from the group asks. They’re lost amongst the sea of head but you nod regardless.

“Yup. I remember the day he was born like it was yesterday.” You grin and put your hands on your hips, introducing yourself right after. “Any friend of Link’s is a friend of the family. Come in, come in. Make yourselves at home. It’s not much but it’s ours. Been in the family since before the calamity struck. Let me wash up a bit and then we can get some food going, yeah?”

“I’ll start up the stove.” Link says and you’re about to disagree. After all, he just got home and should rest while he can but he ahs the most unburdened smile on his face that you can’t bring yourself to deny him.

 “Alright.” You sigh and head to the back where the shower is. It’s always been small and a bit cramped and the door stopped fitting correctly about ten years ago but now that’s it’s not just you anymore, you can go around into the giving the house the TLC it deserves.

But you’re starting with the stable in the back.

When you’re finished and you’ve dried yourself off, you get into the house to find it in a delightful array of colors and chaos.

Each of the boys seemed to have made themselves completely at home in the time you were gone and you leaned against the door frame, watching them all interreact.

Your brother didn’t waste any time with getting the stove up and running. You can smell the beginning of lunch getting cooked and it appears that Link has wrangled two of the boys to be his helpers. One appears to be the youngest with bright wide eyes and a similar blue tunic to that of Links and the other looks to be  slightly more timid in the process. He’s around the same height as Link but darker hair and a long white cape still clasped around his shoulders. 

You recognize the Master Sword strapped to his back.

Making a note of that you look around the room again. Three of them have made themselves comfortable at the table. One is easily the biggest guy of the group, red and blue tattoos on his face and scar over his eye as he watches the others go about the admittedly small house. The other two look to be the same size and you’re sure you can look them in the eye if you needed to. They’re talking to both each other and the group that’s cooking. One has a wolf pelt on his shoulder with more tattoos on his face and other is a knight if you’ve ever seen one with a bright blue scarf around his neck.

You’re not one to judge your brother’s friends but you make a mental note to watch him in case he tries anything.

Two of the boys- one with pink hair and the other have the most solid brown mane of the whole group have made themselves spares and are talking quietly to each other and not making a fuss.

The final one looks to be the smallest but he’s got an older glint to his eye that recognize well. He’s wearing arguably the most color tunic of the group with those four patches sewn together. He’s tucked himself away into a corner with a book out, not interacting with either of them outright but he has been looking up and adding his two cents to the older’s conversation at the table.

They don’t notice you’re back which is a testament to how tired they all must be.

They’re an interesting bunch.

But Link did always surround himself with interesting people.

So you’re not really surprised.

“Sooo...” Pinky starts off, calling your bother’s attention. “You have an older sibling?”

“Yup!” He answers, not looking up from the pot. “They were waiting for me the whole time, and even manage to keep the house. Up keep still needs to be done but we’ve been working on it together.”

“But they’re older.”

“Yes. We’ve established this.”

You have to hold back your snort.

“You were asleep for one hundred years.” Four Patches speaks up, closing his book silently. ”Shouldn’t they... ummm...”

“Be dead?”

“Or at least really old?” Mr. Brunette hops in, trying to lessen the blow of the sentence.

“You’re like one hundred and seven teen right? Wouldn’t that put them at being one hundred and twenty something?” Wolf boy offers.

“I guess so. Yeah. They were old at some point.” Link stops stirring and you can see him try to run the numbers in his head. “I know that much. The village talks about them being really old sometimes, but I guess that was years ago because it’s only from the older folk that live here.”

“But they lived through those one hundred years, didn’t they?” Blue Baby Face speaks this time.

“That’s what they told me.”

“So....” The knight tilts his head and tries to put his hands out as if that would help answer the question. “They’re like the Old Man then? Old in their head but young on the outside.”

“You can say that, yeah.” You say and take extreme satisfaction at the way most of the jump at your voice. “Unlike Link, I was alive the whole time he was asleep. I’ve got grandkids in Lurelin and they visit from time to time but someone had to at least keep the house up and running, might as well have been me.”

“I...” Link starts as he takes the food off the burner. “I never asked you how you stayed young, did I?”

“Nope.”

“Oh.” He looks away and deflates a little. Link looks a little disappointed with himself and that won’t stand in this house.

“I didn’t realize it was that important. And I’m going to assume you’ve explained most of the situation Rug Rat.” You laugh a little with a raised eyebrow. “You can blame Purah. You know she wanted to find a way to keep the old from aging, right? It’s why she’s in the body of a little kid again. But when she tried the second formula she realized that if she tried it on herself that it might as well but poof her back into a baby and she wanted to contact Robbie but he’s too far and too old to make that trip. I volunteered.”

“Really?”

“It still didn’t really work, I was transformed into a teenager instead of a child- a horrible time to exist really. But I suppose it was a blessing in disguise. By the time this one-” You step into the house fully and ruffle Link’s hair. “-came back, it left us with the same age gap as before. So in the end I can’t complain.”

“Why’d you volunteer?” Cape guy leans on the wall. “There’s only so many times you can test it, right? Who’s to say it wouldn’t have been worse?”

“Yeah, what if it did transform you into a baby again and you forgot everything?” Four Patches stands up and comes to stand by the table, putting his book on top of it. 

“I wanted to take the risk.” you shrug and pull your brother into a hug. “Is it a crime to want to see my baby brother again not matter the cost?”

“Get off.” He whines.

You laugh but do as he asks. “It was never said when he’d be back. Only that he would. I was willing to buy as much time as needed to be there for him.”

“I didn’t remember you...” He mutters to himself.

“You now, don’t you?” You punch him gently. “We’ve talked about this. It’s ok. I knew it was going to happen. It wasn’t going to stop me. Ganon himself couldn’t properly get rid of me. I’m not leaving your side anytime soon.”

He smiles and turns to hug you.

“Now where’s your wolf friend?” You ask. “Are you still traveling together? There’s something I wanted to give him.”

Wolf Pelt shimmies in his seat for a second but you don’t think much of it.

Link shakes his head. “Not right now but he has been coming by every now and then.”

“Well it’s good he’s still around to look after you then in my stead.”

“We have a horse though.” Link tilts his head up to grin at you. “It’s not the same but her name is Epona.”

Familiarity stabs you in the heart and you know it’s something that Link even remember even if he lives another one hundred years.

He was too little when she passed.

“...Like dad’s old horse. Can I see her?” You say with a light constriction in your throat. “How crazy would it be if they looked alike?”

“Dad had a horse?”

“You wouldn’t remember her, you were too little. I barely remember her as it is but yes, he did.” You take a step back and motion back towards the door. “Maybe after lunch you show me. We can bring her to the back and measure up how the stable is. I’ve been fixing it up.”

“Really!?” Link blinks, an excited glint appearing in his eyes.

“Yes. That’s what I was doing when you first came in. But let’s eat first.” You put your hand to the small of his back and push him gently in the direction of the table. “And then you can tell me about your friends and this new adventure of yours.”

[ladybeug]

Okay remember the chloe breakup playlist? 

@peachesandheather​ and @chaotictaste​ THANKS FOR ASKING i know its way later but i would LOVE to break this playlist down lets get GOING! 

this is a follow up to THIS post. 

CONTEXT:  for this fanmix to read correctly, you need to know its an aged-up AU. Chloe’s grown a bit already, and she’s learned to value making other people happy just for the sake of making them happy. She joins the superhero gang and they all reveal identities and she dates marinette for a bit but realizes that marinette is still into adrien, and so chloe breaks up with her. That’s the facts, theres a drabble about it here if you want more emotional depth. 

LISTEN HERE ON SPOTIFY and follow along. There will also be links to youtube lyric videos if you prefer that. 

Without further ado: 

The Louvre - Lorde 

This is a key track. The title track. 

The metaphor of the louvre itself really sits with me. On the one hand, it’s The Louvre - an internationally recognized place to Put Important Things. What’s more, to put Art - beautiful things that defy description. And yet we keep trying. On the other hand, it’s The Louvre - there’s a suggestion that you’re not supposed to touch it. It’s precious enough that it needs to be preserved and displayed carefully - don’t knock into it. That’s a scary new relationship. Something extremely precious that you almost trust. 

Now remember the louvre metaphor, that one comes back in track 7. 

The rest of this breakdown is under the cut to spare the poor people just trying to scroll through tumblr. You guys enjoy your evening. Everyone else, follow me!!

If you’re reading this i love you thank you for indulging me. 

 You’re Gonna Make me Lonesome When You Go - Madeleine Peyroux 

Despite not being the title track, this is the song that inspired the whole playlist! I love it. Its layered. 

I like to imagine Chloe has a moment, like the calm before the storm, when she realizes she has to break up with marinette, and she feels almost zen about it. Maybe she’s been struggling with trying to open up and be vulnerable and ask for love. And finally she decides she doesn’t want to ask for love anymore, she’s tired of it, and she’s going to go back to pushing people away. For a moment it’s just a relief to stop trying, it’s comforting to revert to who she used to be in the face of losing marinette. 

This song has a resigned feel to it. It feels like someone who doesn’t quite really believe they deserve love. That’s a theme throughout this playlist too.

Lastly, in the context of the AU - chloe would feel good about giving marinette a chance to be with someone she really wants to be with. She’s grown a lot since she was a kid and likes to be the kind of person who cares about others. It’s bittersweet but feels a little... right. 

Call it Off - Tegan & Sara 

They break up. 

Paper Bag - Fiona Apple 

Chloe takes it back, it doesn’t feel ‘bittersweet but a little... right’!! It sucks!! 

This one’s about chloe feeling sorry for herself about having to break up with Marinette. It’s bitter and frustrated, it says why can’t I have nice things?? It’s about being SO close to love - so close you could taste it - and having to cut yourself off. 

It also has that resigned feel to it - the need to starve yourself of love because you can’t have it. The disbelief in a happy ending, and a little bit of self blame.

Woke Up New - The Mountain Goats 

This is the other side of the breakup coin. If ‘Paper Bag’ is the bitterness and reflection on how chloe feels about breaking up, ‘Woke Up New’ is just about... not having marinette. 

It removes the self-reflection and the over-thinking. It’s just about loss. You miss someone. And I think chloe would miss marinette. She’s been lonely before, and for a while she didn’t feel lonely, and now she feels lonely again - it’s uncomplicatedly sad. It’s just a sad moment. 

Be Mine! - Robyn 

Okay now we turn up the tempo a little, we’ve been sad, we’ve been self-reflective, bring on the poor coping mechanisms! Turn up the volume, pour yourself a drink, and get a little mad about your breakup!

But also dont forget to be kind of resigned and defeatist about it. That’s still crucial and will continue to be crucial for a little longer. 

Fists Up - BLOW 

This is another key song, and is our second reference to the Louvre. 

But it brings a third, new aspect to the Louvre, that Lorde didn’t bring. The security of the Louvre. BLOW says, ‘my love is a fortress, my love is the louvre, but it can’t ever thrive if i’m forced to keep proving it’. There’s the same suggestion that love is worth valuing, but also reminds us that love is difficult to access - which is absolutely true for chloe, who protects herself instinctively. She’s always been very defensive, and part of growing has been fighting to overcome that instinct - it’s what let her get so close to marinette in the first place. But it didn’t work out, which is bitter, and makes her angry. There’s almost a self-righteousness, trying to blame someone else for not treating you precious enough. 

Also worth noting that this song is about the internal fight between hope and defeat in a relationship. Chloe ended the relationship with ladybug because she didn’t believe it would work, and she doesn’t believe she’s enough. But it’s so hard to stop hope, which makes defeat more painful.

Shampain - Marina and the Diamonds 

Remember when we started drinking to Robyn’s “Be Mine”? We are drinking a LOT more now and we are SO COOL and DONE thinking about this. We are NOT SAD ANYMORE!!! ITS FINE!! 

Hurricane Drunk - Florence & the Machine 

Chloe is still very drunk and is now being sad on purpose. 

Maps - Yeah Yeah Yeahs 

Now it’s 3 am and chloe is not that drunk anymore but she is soooo so so sad. Chloe misses her girlfriend sooo much. this sucks this sucks this sucks alcohol did not help??? how come that didnt work?? 

If you wanna get creative this is the scene where chloe shows up on marinettes balcony and makes a scene and marinette takes her home and tucks her in very kindly and very platonically. 

Gotta Have You - The Weepies 

This song is on the cusp of acceptance. This playlist is admittedly like... a little depressing, especially as I write it all out - theres a lot of wrestling with self-esteem, and fighting loneliness. That’s hard. This song is tired. It’s tried everything. 

It’s the thematic foil to ‘You’re Going To Make Me Lonesome When You Go’. Both songs have the same gentle, steady rhythm. In the first, chloe was in the relationship, sad but accepting that the relationship would end. Now, she’s out of the relationship, and she just wants to be back in. But there’s a little bit of that same acceptance. 

This song feels like saying out loud what you want, and even though you can’t have it, the fact that you know what it is and you can say it feels good. 

Go Ahead - Rilo Kiley

Alright guys we’re solidly in acceptance by now. We’re out of the heavy emotional woods. We’ve made it. 

This song is bittersweet and not a truly happy one, but it holds a genuine wish for someone else’s happiness that hasn’t appeared in most of the songs in this playlist. It’s reminiscent of the wish chloe had in the first place, to end the relationship not only to protect herself but to give marinette a chance to be happy. To do a good and selfess thing. 

It’s both. It’s sad and it’s good. It’s complex. 

New Years Day - Taylor Swift 

This is the third key song. And it’s a truly beautiful one. 

This song ties us back to the beginning, and says do you remember what all this fuss is really about? What was so important that you put it in the Louvre?

Chloe is still on a team with marinette. There’s a point at which she would have to choose to cut marinette off, or... figure out something else. This song is about figuring out something else. The ‘what comes next’ of a difficult relationship. They don’t get back together, but they stay friends, even if its weird, and even when chloe feels left out or marinette doesn’t know what to say. But they want to stay in each others lives. And it’s worth the work.

A Fairytale Ending - The Boy Least Likely To 

A reflection on how difficult it is to grow and face life head on, and how it changes you.

I Wanna Get Better - Bleachers

We have to have some closure here. It’s going to be okay. 

THATS THE PLAYLIST 

Pretty somber now that I have it all written out like that. but still a great one.

[nightowlfandom]

Kim Namjoon- Mixing Business With Pleasure (Office AU) Part 1

REQUEST FROM PROMPT LIST- RIGHT HERE

Leggo!

If this sounds familiar it probably is, I’m not in a creative space today since my request box is emptyyyyy. A part of this was inspired by a scene in the Webtoon let’s play where Sam stands up to Charles and it’s still to this day my most favorite part of that Webtoon. Like yes girl, tell him! Gosh I loved her aah!

Also I know that nobody probably cares but would anyone like me to post a playlist of my inspiration/writing list. I kind of want you all to know what goes through my brain when I’m typing. I’m probably gonna do it anyways so just like yah

...

You were grateful your aunt had managed to get you a job here, she just didn’t tell you what a complete bully the boss was. You liked to stay out of his way other than do what you were supposed to, bring him papers and what not. 

That didn’t stop your constant run-ins though. He was pretty cold. You were surprised that his heart wasn’t made of ice either. He shamelessly used his charm to get out of getting his ass kicked though and it baffled you. 

“Get it done.” Namjoon slammed the folder down onto the desk of the girl next to you. “Or you’re fired.” 

“Y-yes sir!” the girl looked like she was on the verge of a freakout as she began typing. “You.” he pointed to you. “When you of the phone with Mr. Jung, bring the report to my office.”

“Yes sir.” you said, holding back the urge to roll your eyes. 

You had a history with Namjoon, that dated all the way back to high school. You didn’t like going back in the past but it was no mystery why he was the way he was. It had nothing to do with you, but since you were the best friend of the girl he was dating with (who dumped him), it got you some...points. That’s another story though.

...

“Mr. Ki-” 

“So you got it done?” Namjoon took the documents from you.

“Yes sir.” you replied. “He said that he will definitely be working with you in the future, I just had to convince him...by that I mean beg.” you mumbled.

“Is that a new perfume?” he suddenly asked. “You smell different.”

“Uh...yeah.” you trailed off. “Is that an issue? Is the smell too-”

“No...It’s nice. It fits you, you should wear it more often.” he looked down at the papers. Your silence made him speak further. “It was a compliment Y/N.” 

“Oh..thank you sir.” you said. “I’ll get back to work.” you smiled, bowing a little. You exited the office, about to go back to your desk when you were blocked.

Office mean girl, no stupid wannabe korean drama lifestyle if fit without them. Don’t forget the useless, brainless followers to match.

“It looks like my computer is malfunctioning, so I hope you don’t mind me asking you do send out some emails for me.” she said. Whatever the hell her name was.

“Um, I have my own work to do and doing your work doesn’t seem like a fun time.”

“Well either fix my computer or do my work, there’s no in between.” she looked bored.

“How about a fist between the eyes.” you suddenly found yourself saying.

“Ugh! How violent!”

“You have been a pain in my ass since the day I met you, you know that” you asked. “Why Mr.Kim hired you I will never understand since you don’t have the capacity to-.”

“Are you jealous of her Y/N.” her friend said cut you off, smirking. “You didn’t get the promotion you wanted and now your all mad.”

“Hm...Y/N can’t help it that she’s mediocre and oops!-”

You were suddenly greeted by the feeling of something hot, thankfully not burning liquid. you sniffed your now brown stained shirt. Coffee. 

“What’s going on here!?” You heard Mr. Kim storm in upon hearing the round of “OOOOOHHSS” from onlookers

Namjoon was surprised to say the least to see you standing there, soaking wet. 

“Oh No...I’m sorry! It was an accident.” she laughed, not knowing Namjoon was watching the two of you. You could see him out the corner of your eye....and y’know what...fuck it. Namoon saw the coffee dripping down from your hair to your clothes....fuck...it

Crack!

You wanted to say you weren’t aware of what you were doing in that moment but you knew full and well what you were doing and why. You had enough of her constant belittlement and sabotage of your work. You didn’t care if you had gotten fired that day, in fact that would only add to the victory. It just felt good to feel her nose crack under the force of your knuckles.

“Oh my god! She punched me! My nose!!!” she screeched, pointed at you.

“YOU WANT ME TO DO IT AGAIN!” You threatened getting closer. She could only scramble to back away. No one came to her aid or anything, they were too busy looking at you. “I HAVE HAD IT WITH YOU. I’VE HAD IT WITH THIS JOB,  AND I AM DONE!”

She looked up and saw Namjoon and instantly pointed at you. “She’s crazy!! She punched me for no reason! Fire her!!!” she cried. “She started it!” she lied.

“Y/N...a word please?” he said lowly, a glare etched on his face. Begrudgingly, you followed, crossing your arms. You looked around, your fist clenched. “If none of you have any work to do, I’ll be happy to give you a stack of paperwork.” he barked. You walked into Namjoon’s office, only to hear him slam the door shut. “Now before I lash out and fire you, I’m assuming you’re aware of the company policy of no fighting?”

“Fire me??!?! You’re seriously talking about firing me?!?!” you laughed in an over-exaggerated tone, but really you were fighting back new emotions welling up.

“Are you crying?” he asked, looking taken aback. “Y/N L/N Are you really crying right now?!?!”

“...I’m covered...head to toe...in hot coffee and the first time I defend myself, you’re threatening to fire me!. What the hell do you think I’m doing?!!? Have you any idea what goes on outside your office walls!!!”

“I know that I saw you react to playground bullying by breaking a presteigious worker’s nose.” he said as if what he was was factual.

“Y-you think that idiot is presteigious, she’s been getting everyone to do her job for her since she was even hired!” your office voice was gone and the real Y/N was starting to break free. “You’d have to be real fucking stupid to think she’s anything other than useless.” 

Before you could say another word, Namjoon began unbuttoning his shirt. “Take off your shirt.” he sighed. 

“I’m sorry?” your eyes widened. 

“Your shirt is covered in coffee and you are not returning to work looking. So take off your shirt and put this one on.” he said again, holding out the shirt he had just taken off his body. “I keep a spare in my briefcase.”

. “I’m going to have a word with Ms.Na.” he exited the room.

Ah so what was her name...

...

The next day you had walked into the building, still very upset from yesterday. Namjoon had called you into his office with a proposition...

“Apologize!?!?!” You were taken aback at his words. You had leaned against the door with your arms crossed. “You’re kidding, right?”

“Yes. Ms.L/N” Namejoon warned. “Please don’t raise your voice at me. I only saw what I saw and if what i saw was you punch Ms. Na in the nose, then I have to set punishments accordingly.”

“Oh so forget the fact that she just poured hot coffee on my head an tried to degrade me-”

“You know what Ms.L/N, you leave me no choice-”

“ NO! Do You know what Mr.Kim. Instead of being standoffish and rude to people why don’t you try being nice for once in your miserable life. Has it ever occured to you that maybe being kind and actually smiling for one would actually make you a few friends. Maybe you want me to apologize to her because you and her are one and the same. You aren’t afraid to be mean and hateful towards people if it means you get what you want! People aren’t scared of you’re because you’re the boss, they’re scared of you because all you do is bully and scare people into think they’re gonna lose their jobs if they don’t do what you want. Well you know what? I am fed up! Fire me if you want but I refuse to stand by and let you or anyone bully me anymore! I refuse to apologize to that little brat and if you think for one second I will then you have lose your mind,” you spat, exhaling sharply. You had said everything in one breath so you had no idea what you said. “...S-Sir.” you added on politely. 

Oh no, now that came out of nowhere, oh man...oh man oh man oh man. 

Mr.Kim’s face was blank or at least blank in the sense that he wasn’t glaring into your soul. Suddenly, he smirked. He began laughing a little too. He reached out his hand, smirking a little. He untucked your shirt that you hadn’t bothered to fix and straightened out your collar.

“Hm...Spoken like a true future boss. So You finally stand up to me.” he chuckled. “I knew I liked you Y/N” he bit his lip. He laughed a little straightened up your necklace. “Maybe I should have given you that promotion.” he sighed.

“Then why didn’t you?” you asked, raising an eyebrow.

“I was testing you.” his fingertips moved up to move your hair out of your face. “And I think you just may have passed. However, you can’t be a boss without looking the part.” 

“So...does this mean I get to keep my job?”

“Yes Y/N.....” he chuckled. “You can keep your job.”

“Mr. Ki-” the door opened and since you were standing in front of the door. 

“Ack!” you stumbled forward, falling right into Namjoon’s arms. Your noses bumped against one another, his lips brushing yours momentarily.

“Oh, it looks like you two are busy sooo-” the door closed.

You yanked yourself back, standing up straight. “I am so sorry sir! I didn’t mean to- I fell...I’m just....Bye now!” You squeaked, bolting out of the room.

[rurounidrift]

Blurr’s Horror Movie Night - Finding Dory

Roadbuster showed up for once! Unfortunately so did Starscream, so Drift spent most of the night waiting for an opportunity to politely threaten him for threatening Blurr. Sadly it never happened.

Welcome to the 'speedxstealer' room. Meanxgreen: {{  oh boi i made it to one )) B l u r r: [[ woop!! ]] ItsyBitsySpyers: *Soundwave rolls in with the usual two horror movie suspects and heads for his seat. They scatter.* ItsyBitsySpyers: ((CHIPMUNK PRIME)) B l u r r: [[ THE BAE ]] Bevel: *trundles in and goes to find a seat* B l u r r: / trudges in. has flexi bands wrapped nice and tight around his helm and face. His eye patch is gone- covered by the flexiband/ B l u r r: / And one of his finials is half melted. But eeeey. / Butterbuns changed their nickname to Starscream. Meanxgreen: *Stomps in* I'm here, heathens! B l u r r: Heathens? Meanxgreen: *immediately runs to blurr* Yes ones like you! What happened to you!? B l u r r: ...Nothing. B l u r r: Don't worry about it. Bevel: Hi, Blurr. Are you ok? Meanxgreen: Liar, you aren't! ItsyBitsySpyers: *Frenzy squints at Blurr, then waves a  hand* B l u r r: I'm fine. /wiggles claws at Bevel / B l u r r: / waves to Frenzy / ItsyBitsySpyers: \\I'M OFF-DUTY TODAY. I AIN'T FIXIN' NO OPTICS.\\ Whirl: *trots on in, making a beeline for his hammock* Starscream: You look like a recycled aluminum can. B l u r r: There's no optic to fix, idiot. /looks at Roadie / Shut up. B l u r r: *wayy B l u r r: Oh, Starscream, don't talk about yourself that wa. ItsyBitsySpyers: *Soundwave bobs his helm hello at Starscream* Whirl: Yeah, what the hell happened to you, Teach? ItsyBitsySpyers: *While the twins race to pounce on Whirl before he can make it to the hammock* Meanxgreen: Is this what i get for coming to one of your movie nights!? *shakes helm* Bevel: *transforms her fingers into claws and wiggles them back at Blurr* Whirl: *OH SHI HE IS NOT PREPARED* Bevel: *waves to Starscream* B l u r r: / vents/ No, but I wasn't expecting to show up... /tilts helm a little / Nothing. I'm fine. B l u r r: Small fight. No big deal. Starscream: You can't work for me if you get killed. I would be most upset if you end up dead. ItsyBitsySpyers: *They're goin' for the knockdown* Meanxgreen: *squints at blurr* It better of or i'll have to kick someone's *** *grabs Blurr* Now where do we sit? B l u r r: I can work for whoever I want in whatever state I wan-!!! Rodimus: /is here. Only cause he heard there was free food and drinks/ B l u r r: / stumbles and grumbles / To my couch. /points/ And don't just GRAB me ItsyBitsySpyers: //Yeah, you gotta kiss him first.// ItsyBitsySpyers: *Frenzy snorts* B l u r r: Do NOt give him ideas! Meanxgreen: i can do that too! B l u r r: / points at Roadie/ Do NOT. Whirl: *he is not quite so easy to knock off-balance* What the--ok. Okay. Whirl: Question the first: Teach. What the hell happened. Question the second: what the heck's gotten into you two? ItsyBitsySpyers: *Frenzy boos in disappointment when Whirl doesn't fall over, then punches the leg hello.* B l u r r: / waves claw at Whirl / I'm perfectly fine. It was just a scuffle. Rodimus: /chills on a couch and then stares at Blurr and then snorts/ ItsyBitsySpyers: //We were gonna beatcha to the hammock 'n claim ya gotta pay toll.// Meanxgreen: *pouts* Fine! *walks and sits on couch, placing blurr on lap* Blurr is bein' difficult tonight Whirl: He's ALWAYS difficult. B l u r r: / huffs and flops in his lap / Lies. Whirl: And, uh-huh. Did you take on those guys who were after you, or somethin? B l u r r: What- no. Whirl: Pfft. And, good luck. B l u r r: I've just been out. Whirl: *he's going to go right up to the hammock. He'll drag the twins if he's gotta* Bevel: Not yet. ItsyBitsySpyers: *Please do. The yelping will be entertaining.* Whirl: *HERE HE GO. CAN'T BE STOPPED* Bevel: *watches Whirl and the twins* ItsyBitsySpyers: *HOLLERING AND SHOUTING* ItsyBitsySpyers: *With a brief break to yell \\HI BEVEL\\ before continuing* Bevel: HI! Whirl: *he will also wave mid-shuffle* Yo, Shovel! Bevel: *waves back with a grin* Meanxgreen: *pulls Blurr up and boops noses* Psst can we just skip the movie and smooch? B l u r r: / crosses arms and just sulks/ B l u r r: / INCREDIBLY HOT FACE / E-excuse me? ItsyBitsySpyers: [[He believes Roadbuster said]] [][][]Psst can we just skip the movie and smooch?[][][] Bevel: No skipping movie. Meanxgreen: I'm sorry did ya want me to ask ya  a lil louder? B l u r r: No, shut up! Meanxgreen: BLURR YA WANNA SMOOCH, LAD? B l u r r: / shoves claws in his face / Rodimus: /starts cracking up/ Meanxgreen: (( I think the music is getting to me xD )) B l u r r: I swear, I will rip out your entire vocalizer! Whirl: *clambering up* Drift: *out in the hallway* Did I hear someone threaten to smooch Blurr? Wing: *what did he just walk into* Meanxgreen: That's what happens when ya invite me to places, lad. B l u r r: / VENTS / B l u r r: / wiggles claws at Wing / Whirl: Should we step outside for a bit, eh Teach? Eh? Bevel: *eugh smooching* Meanxgreen: YES! B l u r r: No. No, it's fine-! Meanxgreen: Aw ItsyBitsySpyers: *The twins, clinging to Whirl's legs still, evidently get a free ride up into the hammock. They let go and settle down proper.* B l u r r: /glances at. Flicks visor / Bevel: Hi, Drift. Whirl: *gets settled into the hammock while the twins wriggle around. He is victorious* I should charge YOU GUYS a toll. Meanxgreen: ouch my feelings, Blurr Wing: *short wave* Hello. *wall gargoyle time. he remembers that* ItsyBitsySpyers: //Pfff. Like what?// Whirl: I dunno. Whatcha got? B l u r r: That was your visor, not your feelings. Meanxgreen: I know.. B l u r r: / pats face / Relax. Meanxgreen: *kisses Blurr's cheek* Hopefully i can.. B l u r r: / makes a sound and just VENTS / Meanxgreen: BAHAHA ItsyBitsySpyers: //A loser brother, a spare bomb, 'n an official Ultra Magnus stylus.// Pause. //I didn't say the last thing.// Starscream: *is this awkward flirting. it's painful to watch* B l u r r: What are LAUGHING at? B l u r r: *you ItsyBitsySpyers: \\HEY!\\ Whirl: *looks to Frenzy* What about you? Whirl: Hmm. I don't want anything of Ultra Magnus's. Frenzy's cool, though, I'll take the brother. Bevel: *going to busy herself with tinkering* Drift: Hi, Bevel. Wing: ((is that sg!Screamy?)) Drift: *gonna, casually, saunter over to Blurr and the big grean dude. with a *** eating grin.* Sooo. Who's this. ItsyBitsySpyers: \\A BIGGER, LOSER-IER BROTHER, AN INSECTICON LEG, 'N TEN SHANIX.\\ Meanxgreen: *looks at with a smile* Name's Roadbuster.. You? Whirl: Hmm. Whirl: I'll take the other brother, too. Bevel: *lifts one hand to wave vaguely at Drift* Meanxgreen: (( what a great movie holy moly )) Drift: Drift. The best friend. Drift: I've heard a few things about you. ItsyBitsySpyers: //Pffff. I oughta be worth two tolls.// Wing: ((Blurr's internet drank the hate juice again)) ItsyBitsySpyers: \\OKAY, BUT YOU'RE MISSIN' OUT.\\ ItsyBitsySpyers: *Frenzy slowly pulls the long, skinny, claw-ended extra limb out of his subspace and reaches across Whirl with it to poke his brother.* ItsyBitsySpyers: //Cut it out, fragger!// Swat swat. Meanxgreen: *Leans a bit to Drift* So what's he said about me? Good things? Drift: *leans in as well* Oh yeah. VERY good things. Meanxgreen: *whispers* tell me more.. Star: *Kind of just shuffles in don't mind him.* Starscream: *excuse* Whirl: *snickers* B l u r r: [[ jfc sorry everyone ]] Whirl: ((not your fault!)) Whirl: Where did you even GET that? Rodimus: (its okay) B l u r r: / shoves a claw in Roadie's face AND Drift's / Can we not? B l u r r: I'm still right here. Drift: Oh, he's told me all about how wonderful you are. How handsome and stro—*is shoved* Drift: *he's laughing* Wing: *that's new* ItsyBitsySpyers: \\FROM AN INSECTICON. DUH.\\ Meanxgreen: *manly giggling*  Oh reaaally? Whirl: *ZOOPS his head out to STARE at Blurr and give his one faceless one-eyed verison of a shi eating grin* Whirl: So. Can't help but notice your beau's here with ya, Teach. B l u r r: Pits... B l u r r: / scrapes claws down face and hisses in pain. Ow ow ow he caught part of his face / B l u r r: / fixes flexi band / Bevel: Can I see that, Frenzy? Star: *Stiffly settles himself somewhere in the back* ItsyBitsySpyers: *He frowns.* Drift: Whoa! Hey hey hey. *takes one of Blurr's hands* Don't hurt yourself. ItsyBitsySpyers: \\I'M GETTIN' IT BACK, RIGHT?\\ B l u r r: Oh, trust me, I'm not... just snagged. Bevel: Promise! B l u r r: [[ okay who's ready ? ] Wing: ((so I'm guessing that's not sg!Screamy then?__ Whirl: ((I am!)) Bevel: [[ready ItsyBitsySpyers: ((ready)) Drift: ((ready! is it still offline tho?)) Drift: ((or am I unlucky?)) ItsyBitsySpyers: ((press pause and unpause)) Meanxgreen: (( YEE LETS GET THIS STARTED)) B l u r r: i put it back online so idk >>;; ]] Meanxgreen: (( JUst pause then upause!)) Drift: ((ah there it go)) ItsyBitsySpyers: *Frenzy holds it out. She can come get it. He's lazy.* Star: (Is SgScream and is ready for the show) Bevel: *will haul her big bulk up and over to take it and very carefully examine it, she won't break it or nothing* Whirl: *he's already greeted her but he'll bob his head again; Bevel's cool* Bevel: *grins* Starscream: *will eye the other Starscream* I don't think I've had the pleasure. You are...? Bevel: *pokes Rumble with it veeeeeery carefully when he's not looking* Wing: *just staring at sg!Scream... slightly nervous, for him, not of him* You're here. B l u r r: / stretches arms up and cracks all claws / B l u r r: Well, at least you've met my friends. Small group, but they're all important. /pats Roadie's chassis / ItsyBitsySpyers: *Rumble yells unusually creative curses involving power outlets and tries unsuccessfully to wriggle away from it* Star: *Suddenly has attention on him* Oh! Bevel: *sorry not sorry* Ratchet: ((Test!! I've been trying to send messages but flashblock keeps happening lol)) B l u r r: [[ hi Ratch! ]] Meanxgreen: Your friends are alright... Maybe just as weird as OH PRIMUS THAT IS AN ADORABLE FISH Ratchet: ((Yay it works! henlo people)) B l u r r: / snorts/ You're so easily amused. Whirl: ((YO 8D)) Bevel: *she'll hand it back to Frenzy now and go sit down with a giggle* Star: *He gave Wing a small smile* I am ItsyBitsySpyers: *Pokes HER with it as she goes* Whirl: *picks up Rumble in his huge *** claws and just. Holds him up. Away from the leg* Star: *@ Star* I'm Starscream. Whirl: *you paid the toll u get service* ItsyBitsySpyers: //Wh--!// ItsyBitsySpyers: //...Yeah, all right.// Gonna just. Get comfy here, he guesses. Jazz: *busts in like WHAT TIME IS IT? SHOW TIME!! * Sup Wing. *finger guns* My mech. *hops over couch* Hi Sounders! Whirl: *he'll put you back down as soon as the coast's clear* Bevel: *sticks her glossa out at the twins* Starscream: ..yes. I Think I could see that. I'm /also/ Starscream, current leader of Cybertron. ItsyBitsySpyers: *Soundwave scoots to the far end of the couch.* Star: *Looks the other over in surpise* Leader of Cybertron? ...Wow. Whirl: Ugh. I'm trying to enjoy myself and forgget my troubles, Starscream, could you NOT remind me? B l u r r: / is trying his HARDEST to ignore SG Star. Glares over the couch at him. Hissssss. / Wing: *oh hi Jazz. wave. edges closer to Star* B l u r r: / settles back with Roadie and Drift / Whirl: *waiiit a second* ...Teach? B l u r r: Yes? Whirl: Is this the Starscream? THE one? Drift: *plops down* Meanxgreen: *Holds blurr a bit tighter* You alright, lad? Starscream: *preeens. That's right, he's living the dream* B l u r r: .. Yes, I'm fine. /hums and settles. Looks at Whirl/ That would be my Starscream, yes. Though, he hasn't done anything /yet/. so he's fine... Whirl: But he IS the one that threatened you with a combiner? Yes? *he is gonna set Rumble down and sit up in his hammock* Drift: *what's blurr glaring at? turns to loo—TENSES UP* Star: *Isn't in really great shape. His arm is malfunctioning and he's not trying to look at Blurr. Plus he's covered in patches./ B l u r r: He didn't threaten me with it. Apparently Menasor is bored and offered. Wing: *edging closer to Star again, just in case* Is everything okay? Whirl: *swings one leg out of the hammock* ItsyBitsySpyers: *Rumble is sorta disappointed to lose his high up perch, but he senses something's up.* B l u r r: [[ omg i love the stingray ]] Whirl: So he is. Wing: *he sees that, Whirl* ItsyBitsySpyers: //Hold up, are we killin' people?// Drift: *slides back down and hisses at Blurr* What's he doing here. Star: (I love this part) Starscream: Whirl, are you about to start picking fights? Whirl: Possibly. B l u r r: ( omg yes same ) B l u r r: No, no fighting. None right now. B l u r r: / points claws at people / Stop. Cease. ItsyBitsySpyers: //Spoilsport.// Mutter mutter. Whirl: *swivels his helm to stare at Blurr, optic shrinking* Meanxgreen: Is this a usual movie night? Whirl: *he debating whether or not to ignore him* B l u r r: Not usually... Drift: *mutters* There's more Starscreams than usual. Star: *Gives Wing a small smile before it dropped while looking at the others* I'm fine... Whirl: 'Scuse me, you two. *carefully untangles himself and leaves the hammock* Wing: *watching Whirl carefully* Whirl: *strolls across the room, casual as you please* Starscream. A word? Wing: *to Star* No. Whirl: Not talking to you, NAIL. B l u r r: HEY. /snarls and sits up/ Ratchet: /finally decides to pop in/ Oh, there's a crowd Starscream: You've used more than one word already. Ratchet: ((sorry I got distracted haha)) Whirl: *looks back to Blurr* I'm not starting something. ItsyBitsySpyers: ((...what ratchet is this)) B l u r r: Call mechs by their NAMES. Whirl: Not YOU, King Idiot. *nods to SGScream* You. B l u r r: Except for your Starscream. You can call him whatever you want, pit knows he shouldn't be naming himself. Ratchet: ((Sg! Haven't been on in a couple years...)) Starscream: It would take less eyes than both you and our gracious host have to see you are definitely 'starting something' ItsyBitsySpyers: ((WELP)) B l u r r: ... /snarls loudly and stands  up/ Rodimus: (-hugs ratchets face- I've missed you!) ItsyBitsySpyers: *Soundwave glances at the new mech in the room... and has both twins in his feelers and is out the door in a FLASH* Whirl: *blinks and looks around, startled* Meanxgreen: Blurr please, what is going on!? Wing: *quietly* Whirl, don't do this. *he's not threatening. he's asking* Meanxgreen: (( i LEAVE FOR A MINUTE)) Star: *Was going to be sassy about two Star's but he vents instead* B l u r r: Listen here, Kingpin. I don't need any optics to see that you're like a struggling doctor, no patien- RATCHET! Ratchet: Yes, me... Whirl: *looks to Wing, unmoved* Do what? I just want to say one little thing. Starscream: ..speak of a doctor and one will appear? B l u r r: Where in the PIT HAVE YOU BEEN?! Bevel: *...moves over by Soundwave upon seeing Ratchet* B l u r r: [[ i want to live the life of a nemo turtle ]] Starscream: *Has nooo idea hat sort of of interpersonal *** is going on here* B l u r r: / looks at Roadbuster / Did I mention I might be in deep scrap? B l u r r: Lately? Starscream: ((Ratchet can ya tone your name down by a few shades Ratchet: /shrugs/ Around, I suppose. Still getting into trouble I see? Meanxgreen: You... *raises servos* You're in WHAT!? Ratchet: ((Sorry, is this one better? ;u; )) Starscream: ((yes, thank you! Wing: Then please. Say it and settle. Nothing is happening. Bevel: [[or not since he left ha, welp Star: *Doesn't even know what to do* B l u r r: I am in.. some scrap. Drift: ... Why? What happened? Whirl: Oh, not yet, it's not. Ahem. So, Satrscream? You and your handler, Megatron, are after Blurr. Whirl: Last I heard you were threatening to send a combiner after them. Bevel: *welp, she's just going to...sit exactly where she's sitting and hope somehow she isn't seen* B l u r r: Nothing... /happened / Wing: *don't mind that he's near about in front of Star at this point* Drift: *oh, is Whirl threatening Starscream?* ... Be right back. Meanxgreen: WHY ARE YOU LYING!? WHIRL IS RIGHT THERE TELLIN' ME SOMETHIN ELSE Star: *looked at Whirl with a frown* My handler? Starscream: That is way more than one word. Drift: *he's gonna give Whirl backup.* Whirl: *snakes his helm up over Wing's shoulder* Yeah. Whirl: So, because I'm a GOOD FRIEND, I'm not going to start anything here tonight. Wanna let Teach enjoy his night with his beau, see? Starscream: You know- I mean, I won't claim to know how anoher mech thinks- B l u r r: / motions claws at Roadbuster / I'll tell you LATEr. Starscream: But I would think that if Blurr had any issue with my dear counterpart he wouldn't be sitting here in the room right now. Wing: *he can handle that so long as the head doesn't become a canon. watching Whirl AND Drift now* Whirl: Still not talking to you, King Idiot. Starscream: Hanging from the bow of the ship with his limbs missing, perhaps. Meanxgreen: *Crosses arms*  Hmp... Later... Star: What are you talking about? I didn't come here to start any trouble. Wing: ((SIGOURNEY WEAVER)) Drift: *no weapons being drawn. he's just crossing his arms imposingly.* Whirl: Oh, no. You started the trouble long ago. Whirl: As soon as you're off this ship, you're free game. B l u r r: [[ THE BEST WOMAN ]] Star: (She is~) Starscream: *arches an eyebrow* Whirl: And I've got a lot of free time with nothing else to do, mech. Wing: I think he gets the point. And I wouldn't do that. Starscream: Are you planning on assaulting someone in Iacon? Drift: Hey, there's no need for that. B l u r r: / vents and looks at Roadbuster / I will tell you everything. Later. Whirl: Is this walking technicolo mistake a citizen of your city? B l u r r: It's not that big a deal Meanxgreen: ((i love hank so much)) Star: -vents and points at his arm- Do I look like I'm trying anything? Wing: *sigh* He's my friend, too. Whirl: And, if you're trying to intimidate me, NAIL, you're only amusing me. B l u r r: [[ same omg ]] Drift: I mean, there's no point in assaulting someone who's not going to cause any trouble, right? Starscream: Citizen or not, assault is a crime. What sort of city would I be running if I let hapless travellers be set upon by derranged helicopters? Whirl: So, you're NOT the mech that threatened Blurr? Ratchet: /just gonna be standing back here watching, looking bored but amused anyway/ Whirl: You and your Megatron DON'T plan on coming after him? Bevel: *loves hank and his color changing* Star: -is actually pretty tired of this, he's sore and in pain and his arm isn't working- B l u r r: / leans over the couch and looks at Star/ Hey. Starscream. Drift: *sweet smile* I'm sure we can talk this out, right? Star: -he's liking this other Starscream already- ....Yes, Blurr? Whirl: Well, if you're not going to answer me, I'm going to assume that everything I think is true. Starscream: That's because you're a moron. Whirl: Also--sod off, King Idiot. This isn't your turf. B l u r r: / flickers optic / ... Tell Megatron something for me. Starscream: It's not your turf either. It seems to be neutral territory for the moment. B l u r r: [[ I love how she's just her own name. ]] Wing: Neither is it yours. B l u r r: [[ she's not a character name ]] B l u r r: [[ ALSO IDRIS ELBA ]] Whirl: And? I'm not trying to boss anyone around. Whirl: The only thing I'M doing is asking a question. Whirl: And delivering a promise. Wing: And a threat. Starscream: Whirl is unable to distinguish between the two. Star: .... -looks at Blurr- And that is? Meanxgreen: (( i love hank so much oml)) Whirl: (9HE'S THE BEST)) Starscream: ((I have a Hank plush i got after seeing this in theaters ;u;)) B l u r r: ... /vents and leans. Half crawled over Roadbuster / Whirl: They can be both. B l u r r: Tell him to go suck on a railroad spike. Whirl: Anyway--I've said what I need to say. Now, nobody can say I wasn't cordial, and didn't give anyone a fair head start. Whirl: Or a chance to defend themselves. Meanxgreen: *pats blurr's back* Blurr don't stress yourself out too much lad... Wing: *that was all too disheartening, Blurr* Star: -gave Blurr an exasperated look before looking back at Whirl as best he could from behind Wing- B l u r r: / flops back in Roadie's lap and huffs / Anyway. B l u r r: / looks at Ratchet. Hi, guess who is a patch work mess. Flexi bandages all over the face / B l u r r: You took your time. Whirl: *he's done here. Turns and strolls back to his hammock* Starscream: Drift, I think you need to find a hobby for your poor belegured crewmate. Macrame, perhaps. Ratchet: ... Blurr, exactly what have you been getting into now? Drift: *waves Starscream off* Meanxgreen: (( OMG I LOVE DESTINY TOO. I KNOW SHE'D BE ROADIE'S FAVOURITE)) Wing: *vents and plants his back on a wall near Star* *quietly* Would you mind if I went back with you? B l u r r: ... A lot, hoenstly, Ratch. B l u r r: *honestly Whirl: *plops down in his hammock* Oh, I've got a hammock, King Idiot. Whirl: *hobby Whirl: whop Starscream: ((You do indeed have a hammock, Whirl Starscream: ((it is a fine hammock Ratchet: Hmm, well you seem to be functioning just fine without my help. /he's being sarcastic/ Star: -stared at Wing- I'd see no problem to that. Whirl: ((he do)) B l u r r: I'm perfectly fine. Whirl: *streetches out and relaxes* B l u r r: [[ BEKCY ]] Drift: *looks at Starscream. Blurr's Starscream.* You mind if I have a minute? Promise I'm not going to threaten you. Meanxgreen: ((Becky with good hair)) Starscream: ((I have a chicken named Becky 'cos of this movie! Drift: *... although it's going to take some effort* Meanxgreen: is this how you talk to a seeker? B l u r r: Oh pit no, it's easy to talk to us B l u r r: / pause. / Er... them. Star: (sorry you guys brb) Wing: Thank you. *watching Drift next. he trusts this one only a little more, which isn't to say much right now* Whirl: *hangs his leg out to rock his hammock cheerfully; this is the best mood he's been in since he lost his home* Whirl: ((HAAANK)) B l u r r: / sinks down in Roadie's lap and just drapes all over him / For pit sake, my everything hurts. Meanxgreen: *carefully pulls the other closer* Well ya mind tellin me WHY ya everythin hurts? Drift: ((oh no, not the touch pool)) B l u r r: Oh, I got in a fight... / shrugs/ Nothing major. Meanxgreen: if you're everything hurts and you say it's nothing. Then you're either lying or you're just really soft. B l u r r: / punches him in the shoulder / B l u r r: I am NOT soft. Meanxgreen: ((wow those yours)) Ratchet: Blurr, after your get together, could you please stop by my medbay? Meanxgreen: ((gdi i was half paying attention to the movie and the chat xD)) B l u r r: You mean MY medbay? /sneers / Wing: ((I hate when that happens)) Ratchet: You allow me to use it, yes? Meanxgreen: ((They made him ink)) B l u r r: Yes, I do. When you're HERE. Ratchet: Well, I'm here now. B l u r r: I see that. Star: (Okay im back) B l u r r: [ nemo's little fin, i cannot ]] B l u r r: [[ little flappa ]] Star: (So I lost everything in chat cause I had to refresh ) Drift: ((i was waitin for you to get back before saying anything)) B l u r r: ... You know, I like that little octopus. Wing: ((is this lagging hard for anyone else?)) Whirl: ((HIS BLUSH)) Meanxgreen: ((its fine here!)) Drift: ((it's okay here)) B l u r r: [[ its lagging on my end and im the one running it @@ ]] Star: (the chat is lagging for me D: ) Whirl: ((it's not bad for me)) Whirl: ((wait as i said that it lagged)) Meanxgreen: ((wow thats strange. its running fine here!)) Wing: ((both chat and movie are lagging like a mofo for me)) B l u r r: / glancing at Star now and then. Rattles plating / B l u r r: [[ chat is lagging for me, too. ]] Wing: ((never mind I think I fixed it)) Star: -looks at Drift who approached him- Starscream: ((yeah chat and movie have been lagging for me but is good! B l u r r: / snarls a little and just settles like an angry cat. Armor all rattled / Bevel: [[everything's working fine on my end Drift: Yeah, hi. Just wanted to talk things out. Meanxgreen: *pats blurr* Calm down, lad. Settle down. Ya gettin fiesty B l u r r: [[ hES CUTTING THE GRASS ]] Meanxgreen: Oh primus... that's horrofyin' for the lil fish Whirl: *silently watches Blurr, but says nothing* Wing: *faint vent* B l u r r: / looks at Roadbuster/ I am not fiesty... B l u r r: We have a history, that's all. Star: -settles his arm against himself- Okay? Whirl: I've got some things I actually need to take care of, Teach. Remember what I told you last week, yeah? B l u r r: Mmhm? Whirl: *bobs his helm and slides out of the hammock* B l u r r: I'll comm you at some point. Star: (I love those two whales) Whirl: See ya. *bobs his head at Bevel, as well* B l u r r: Oh, right. /nudges Roadbuster / Wait, Whirl! Whirl: Mm? B l u r r: Did you two meet officially at all? / snort / Roadbuster, this is my friend Whirl. Whirl, this is Roadbuster. Star: (did he make a zoom out sounds?) Meanxgreen: *nudges back* Whirl: *snorts* I guess we didn't get a formal introduction back on Earth. Whirl: *bobs his head* Good to see Teach finally found someone worth a damn. Drift: Yeah. I heard you're hunting down Blurr. Meanxgreen: Oh wait i think i've talked to ya a few times.... i can't remember. B l u r r: anyway. We should go hunting at some point. B l u r r: All of us. Whirl: *blinks; he seems momentarily and genuinely surprised by this, but he nods* Star: -vents slowly before giving Drift a slow nod- Drift: I wanted to ask about... that. Star: Okay. Bevel: *...can't decide if she likes this movie or hates it* Whirl: Sure thing. Living situation's up in the air, but I'll let you know when it settles down. Drift: ... So, /why/. Meanxgreen: *looks at whirl* So were you the one that had to handle Blurr's *** before i came along? Drift: He's minding his own business. He's not bothering your Decepticons. He's off in space not being a nuisance at all. Whirl: Heh. I tried. But you know how he is. Meanxgreen: Oh boy do i Drift: Why are you threatening him? Whirl: I wish you all the luck in the world. You'll need it. B l u r r: Oh stop, it's not that bad. Whirl: Don't listen to him, it absolutely is. B l u r r: Whirl is a dirty liar. Whirl: Yes, I am, but I am telling the truth this time. Meanxgreen: Oh yeah, he scratches, hits me. Calls me names. *fake sad put* He's a bully B l u r r: all right, I'm a slight bit complex. B l u r r: / rolls optic / Oh don't be such a baby Meanxgreen: *pout* Whirl: Pfft, I meant more along the lines of, "He'd sit at the bottom of a smelter and refuse help." B l u r r: Again with that? Meanxgreen: Ohyeah, he's a stubborn arse B l u r r: That's why I'm alive. Star: I would rather not like to talk about that now. Since there are few still watching this movie. Whirl: *nods* One of the worst/ Meanxgreen: TERRIBLE Whirl: But, yeah. *bobs his head again* About time he had something good in his life. Drift: No offense, but I'm not following you home to ask. Whirl: Don't screw it up, Teach. *mostly jokingly* Whirl: Seeya, Shovel. B l u r r: / snort / Oh har har. I'll comm you later. Star: Then you can send a comm. B l u r r: You can help me out with some cool stuff. Whirl: And you too, Starscream. *cheerful had-bob at SGScream* Whirl: Hopefully real soon. Meanxgreen: *Nods in agreement* Bevel: *sullenly* Bye, Whirl. Drift: *euuuugh, having a Starscream's contact info in his comm unit. sweet smile tenses for a moment.* B l u r r: Just tell him after the movie, you twit . / To SG Star / Drift: *but smooths out. short-range comm ping. there's your comm.* Wing: If it helps, we've already spoken about this. But I'll understand if you'd rather hear it from him directly. Star: Well I thought that was obvious from my first statement /sass/ B l u r r: / snarls at Star / Don't start with me, you upgraded plane. B l u r r: /My/ upgrades are much more advanced and designed by the best /motions to Ratchet / Drift: *ping. you've got drift's comm. so comm.* Ratchet: Aww Blurr, you flatter me B l u r r: ... /sinks back with Roadbuster/ This is why I keep a backup memory. I forget things, too... B l u r r: / smirks at Ratchet / Well, it is the truth. Star: -pings Drift back his own comm. either way. But he's not answering Drift yet- Ratchet: I suppose it is really. As far as I know, only Starscream has more upgrades than you. I intend to beat that record at some point Star: Pft Drift: *He's gonna stay here and wait until Starscream does* B l u r r: Well, I installed something while you were away. B l u r r: We can credit that to you. Ratchet: ... Oh? B l u r r: Something I stole from Thundertron, you see. Wing: *not hopeful* Do any of those upgrades include the ability to heal? Drift: *he's patient. and looming. and vaguely threatening. and smiling.* Ratchet: /side-eyes Wing/ Ability to heal is dreadfully boring if you ask me... Star: -isn't in the position he's in just because he's smart. He doesn't really let all the threatening looks bother him- Wing: *yeah, no* Oh. *he's also still watching Drift, just in case* B l u r r: [[ i love bailey ]] Star: (he belly flopped in) Meanxgreen: {{ I CANT BELIEVE BAILEY JUST GOT CRUSHED)) B l u r r: [[ her name is sigourney ]] B l u r r: [[ I cannot with her being in this movie. Best cameo ]] Drift: ((oh come on, let the poor octopus live in his safe glass box)) Wing: ((she was also the computer/announcer in walle too)) B l u r r: [[ oh my god that's right, she was!! ] B l u r r: / oh my god it's like driving with him. Fast and reckless / Star: -laughs lightly at fish jail- Meanxgreen: OH MY GOD THEY'RE BACK TOGETHER B l u r r: / oh my god it's blurr as a teacher / Star: (my fave line in the movie is where she confuses open ocean and says soap and lotion) Meanxgreen: ((Hank is my favourite shifter)) B l u r r: Well that was... interesting. B l u r r: I hope my processor never does that. Star: -will stay mute on that point- Ratchet: I'll make sure it won't Meanxgreen: That's it... I'm gonna get a whale shark B l u r r: A /what/ ? Why? B l u r r: / glances at Ratchet / Aww, thanks, Ratchet. Meanxgreen: I JUST WILL B l u r r: Okay okay, don't yell. Bevel: *gets up without a word and leaves* B l u r r: / vents and just peers over at Star / Wing: *vents quietly and stretches wings* Star: (-gasps- Black Flag songs? :D ) B l u r r: / watching him and Drift closely, along with Wing, but he trusts Wing to keep things settled / B l u r r: [[yeh! ]] ItsyBitsySpyers: ((i love that game so much)) Star: (oh Gosh one of my faves is the drunk sailor one and....gah I can't think of the other ones name) Bevel: [[such a great game Wing: *quietly watching Star, Drift, Blurr... the whole place. how about that?* Meanxgreen: O(( question but what now xD)) B l u r r: [[ we RP  thiiings ]] Wing: ((moosik)) ItsyBitsySpyers: ((i like running down to cuba because of the nine feet tall sister bit)) B l u r r: [[ moosik! ]] B l u r r: / vents and tightens flexi band over his faceplate / B l u r r: ... / Pats Roadbuster's shoulder / Meanxgreen: *Gently paps blurr's cheek plate* That looks like it really hurts Bevel: [[or talk ooc since my character isn't here anymore B l u r r: It did at the time... /shifts a little / Wing: ((hey does Star have a tumblr? I wanna harass!)) Star: (Fish in the Sea! Thats the one. yeah thats my fave lol) Starscream: ((...whoops i disappeared for the latter half of the movie Starscream: ((IT WAS ENJOYABLE THO Bevel: [[this is making me want to find and listen to all the little songs from inquisition Star: -looks over at Drift who seems to still be standing there- B l u r r: Luckily  there's no optic to be burned out... /taps flexi band / ItsyBitsySpyers: ((other favorites: the ram and the dead horse ones)) B l u r r: Well, burnt out a /second/ time. Star: (This Star does have a tumblr) Drift: ((I can't stay up super late to RP after movies rn, and the movie's over, so.)) Drift: ((*waves farewell*)) B l u r r: [[ ah bye bye! ]] Bevel: [[night! Star: (Cya~) Drift: ((shoulda just had Drift stay with Blurr and talk to Roadie lmao)) B l u r r: [[ lol ]] B l u r r: [[ i dunno why u didnt come back i was like why u just standin there man ]] Drift: ((because I thought i was gonna get an interaction.)) Wing: ((they were both stunned by each other's beauty)) B l u r r: [ omfg. ]] Wing: ((it was a magical school girl anime moment)) Star: (lmao) Star: (im sorry Drift) Star: https://crystal-city-genius.tumblr.com/  ---Wing Wing: ((thank. I will lick this later)) Star: (sdfg)

[alenahorowitz]

“SHITmas with the Kiddos”

Can you believe my MOM came all the way to Vietnam to visit me?! Along with Doritos and new underwear, she brought me my Santa-suit that (funny enough) I purchased exactly this time last year when I was traveling through Vietnam. We had a biker-brigade that drove from Hue to Hoi An. I saw a costume store on the side of the road and immediately concocted a “Santa Squad” idea. We decided we COULD NOT, NOT purchase them. Biking down the coast of Vietnam in bright red Santa outfits—I’ll never forget the reactions we got from the locals. There wasn’t a single person we passed that didn’t take pictures of us and blare their horn while bellowing, “Merry Christmas!” We thought we were going absolutely viral in Vietnam, but we’re still waiting for our big-break.

As foreign teachers, we’re already celebrities in our school. We are escorted in and out of taxis that pick us up and drop us off everywhere we need to be. All the kids want to hug you, give you a high-five, touch you, or pull out anything they can possibly muster from the depths of their English language depository... but with a Santa-suit, the kids actually went insane. The moment the kids walked through the classroom doors and saw me, they started SCREAMING. At one point I almost got knocked over. I thought for sure I was going down because I had 35 screaming six-year-olds jumping all around me and trying to push their way to the front for a hug. I legit created a mosh pit!!!! It was LITTY!!!

We just learned the “sh,” “ch,” and “th,” phonics sounds… But Christmas happens to be one of the too-many exceptions to the English rule. Basically I had a bunch of children chanting, “MERRY SHITmas!!!” They wanted to show me they knew some Christmas songs in English, so some of them volunteered to get up on the teaching stage and sing to me. After one group finished, another group also wanted to perform. This time they sang a Vietnamese Christmas song for me. The third group digressed from Christmas music to “Happy Birthday,” so it was time to get back on track with the lesson.

I illegally downloaded Rudolph the red nose reindeer, 1964 version (I wouldn’t steal a car), because it’s still BY FAR the greatest Christmas movie ever created. Mic drop. When I told them we were going to watch a Christmas movie and make greetings cards for their family, they all jumped up and down shouting, “Cool teacher!” Cool teacher and happy Christmas elf, I pranced around the classroom giving out coloring worksheets, markers, and sparing amounts of glitter (because anyone who has kids or works with kids knows what a slippery-slope glitter can be). I loved watching their creativity (or obvious lack thereof) take place. A Waldorfian myself, I’m a huge proponent of play-based-learning.

My plan was to just decorate a 2D card, but my teaching assistant cut one child’s into 3D form. That was the END of peace and quiet, and life as we know it. Once one student gets something, the other students NEED to have it or widespread panic quickly disperses . The three-dimensional card was WAY too much for the youngins. As with anything (especially with kids), anything that can go wrong WILL go wrong... things you would never expect! Like—“What?! You don’t know how to cut with scissors?!” SO, we taught their little hands how to cut with scissors. *Add developing fine motor skills, rapid paper-folding, and glue-sniff patrol to the resume.*

We had sooo much fun with the kiddos!

Giáng Sinh Vui Vẻ!

Always,

Alena Santa-witz | Miss Potato

[survivorwesteros]

Episode 7: I feel personally victimized - Luke

why are they abaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaackkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk

also steffen or drew will win this season bookmark this.

I can't Beloeve

So glad to be back in the game! The amount of shock in the chat was awesome! Hahah I'm just glad I didn't get eliminated without receiving a single vote. Although I know I'll get one now!

First of all I feel personally victimized by the hosts for allowing people to come back. Next I feel personally victimized because Darian came back and he has reason to target me!!! Going forward I'm trusting Drew the most because I love him so much :) Ashley, Steffen and Jordan are also strong allies of mine. I want to target Darian next and then I want either Brian, Lily or Andrew out. Jordan should leave fairly soon too because he's a big threat and that means betraying him but I need to do what I need to do to win.

So I got some kick ass items at auction today. I got a Wildfire, which can reset a round and make all of our challenge results null so we have to do them over. I also got a ride on a dragon thanks to Steffen, even though we don't know about it yet. He got to choose two others to take with him and chose Drew and I, which I really awesome because I am starting to like Steffen a lot. Hopefully we can get closer in the upcoming days. I also got a turkey leg, which gives me an advantage in a challenge up to final five, so that is pretty chill too.

Darian and Lily coming back????? UGLY!!!! KEEP THEM!!!!!!!! But also like I'm rebelling more against the fact of HAVING two people come back than the reality of who they are. If two people were going to come back, they’re DECENT choices because at least they both like me? But they come with their own vendettas against other people I like and it’s a PROBLEMMMMMMM. Darian coming back means the tension between him and Luke is gonna come to a head sooner rather than later. And Lily wants to take out both Andrew and Steffen QUICK because of reasons. Meanwhile WHAT EXACTLY HAS MY ASS BEEN DOING???? Aligning with almost every damn person in the game! Jordan specifically said “i feel like were aligned with too many people at this point. Like we need to actually get on a side” and my internal monologue is laughing because I think I’m connected to even more than he is because I’m with Steffen too???? 

1. Me Ashley Jordan Darian  2. Me Ashley Luke Steffen 3. Me Ashley Andrew  4. Me Ashley Andrew Luke Jordan 5. Me Jordan Lily 

I’m about one second away from starting one with Brian and Nic just for shits. And THEY’RE ALL FUCKING TARGETING EACH OTHER!!!! Luke and Steffen bonded on call over wanting Darian gone and have brought up Jordan’s name, Jordan and Lily want Steffen gone, Lily is PUSHING for Andrew to go and Jordan and I can only keep her at bay for so long, and LITERALLY NO ONE IS BRINGING UP BRIAN AND NIC TO GO like I’m about to upset a whole group of people really quickly. I think my best course of action right now, if Ashley would be open to it, would be to blindside Darian right the fuck back out. I need to convince Jordan that our five-person alliance (listed above as #4) is the most important thing in the world right now because it’s numbers after this vote. It’s also another alliance that I have with both Ashley and Jordan so if they’re on board for the Darian blindside, then we can do it without pissing anyone off. Except Darian but I mean whatever, it’s not like I have to see him at high school the next day (sorry Ashley!!!). And it keeps Luke happy, and I’m all about keeping Luke happy. And it might convince Brian and Nic that we’d go for Lily next and just cleanse the field, and honestly that’d be nice too. 

This is my dream boot list, at least for now (subject to like 18,000 revisions so like take it with the entire container of salt that for some reason is a current Snapchat filter with the Morton’s wig and umbrella) 

10th place: Darian, with the consent of Ashley and Jordan  9th place: Brian because whew comp strength  8th place: Steffen because I don’t know that I can hold Jordan and Lily off any longer on that one 7th place: Nic, to, in the words of Lord Voldemort, kill the spare 6th place: Andrew because he might not see it coming at that time? The kid has been to the Citadel so fucking much, I can’t 5th place and beyond I don’t fucking know yet??? That’s a really tough position to be in because everyone in that final five would potentially want to work to the end with me but they’re all also threats to win. Ashley has been a main co-conspirator since the very beginning for me, but walks in with at least Darian’s vote almost pre-destined. Jordan and I work well together and his reputation often works against him, but I honestly think this isn’t the jury that would hold that against him like Costa Rica did, and he would have Ben’s vote almost pre-destined. Lily’s story could go either way, in that she’d been voted out twice, she doesn’t deserve to win, or that she’s fought back in twice and made it to the end. Especially if people like Steffen and Jordan are on jury, that’s going to really resonate with them as people who have won buybacks and almost won with them before. Luke probably has the least amount of connections from that potential jury pool, but has a great story of being the only foreigner and needing to adapt to our schedules, staying up until 4-5am every night to participate with us when we’re at our most available. Steffen would really respond to that, having played seasons from Norway and understanding the struggle. Honestly I could end up with the worst case to present in any configuration of that five, but I’ll worry about that as we get closer because I think that’s the configuration that best LEADS to me getting to finals. I can argue my way through a lot of things, and if I lose, I lose, I’d be happy losing to any of them. This might be the strongest social game I’ve ever had?? Or I could be wildly delusional and other people have just as many chats with just as many leads and I don’t factor into anyone’s final plans. We’ll see, I guess

Pray for me, it’s gonna be a fucking bumpy ride. 

So Steffen, Drew and I's dragon ride ended with me getting a vote revealer, Drew getting an advantage in a challenge of his choosing, and Steffen got a vote stealer. We all agreed to it and are now in a semi alliance. So this should be interesting.

So I won immunity yay :) Sam got mad at me cause she spent a long time making that challenge and I beat it in 8 minutes so i felt bad and decided to make an actual confessional. Shocking right? Anyways even if I didnt have immunity I think Im in a good spot? like okay, so i have a lot of alliances. I have one with Andrew Drew Luke and Ashley, one with Drew Ashley and Darien, One with Lily and Drew and then i sort of have an alliance with Nic. Meaning I am not aligned with Steffen, meaning ideally Steffen goes. lily told me she has the power to take away someones immunity so thats good that thats on my side. Either way, things are good for Jordan. First confessional done, dont expect another

me to jordan yesterday: lets vote out steffen lily to me today: i was thinking steffen for next tribal 

ok sooo i do think steffen is a big threat and could win but i feel bad about voting him out cause im not invested in this game and idk if he is but he could win so i feel guilty if i vote him out and stay over him r . i. o. p. in peace

well well wel......... this is perfect. darian came to me wanting to blindside a threat so i said drew and now he's doing all the work to get drew sent home :o i spoke to steffen abotu it and hes good and darians gonna try to get andrew/brian/ashley so hopefully that works. 

i have a really good feeling where this is the episode where my edit goes from INV to MOR3

HONESTLYYYYYYYYYYY disregard the boot list, scrap it, move on from it, delete the confessional, it NEVER. HAPPENED.

Lily has gone to Drew, Jordan, Darian and Ashley to try and get me out. Ashley and Darian came clean to me about it and now we’re sorting stuff out now.  darian thing lets him see a random alliance chat don’t like it. Lily is after me, then Brian, then Andrew. Drew has an idol from the citadel so now we’re strategizing. trying to spill that Luke wanted Brian gone. Lily has Drew and Jordan but only Jordan. Nic has to vote Drew. Drew might have to self vote Brian has to vote lily Andrew will vote lily Darian votes Drew Steffen votes lily Ashley votes lily Lily votes SteffenJordan votes Steffen Luke votes TBA 

so Luke came to me with Jordan tea about how now Jordan is voting me out well good job Lily I officially say you can choke now [17:46:00] Luke: So do we know what's happening yet? 

[17:46:08] Jordan (Westeros): no one is talking [17:46:19] Jordan (Westeros): if i didn’t have immunity id be freaking out [17:47:15] Luke: That's why I'm freaking out!! [17:47:23] Jordan (Westeros): i want to target steffen tbh [17:49:39] Luke: Oh wow really? You think that could work? [17:49:49] Jordan (Westeros): i think we could potentially get the voes [17:49:51] Jordan (Westeros): votes 

So screw you Lily, and Jordan next time you go behind my back, be a little more creative you little toad and as soon as Jordan tried to get me to vote out Andrew IM LIKE SURE but then sent those receipts to andrew also I might now have Luke voting out Lily 

[11/30/16, 6:42:48 PM] Brian: [2016-11-30, 11:38:39 AM] Brian: have you heard anything about the vote today? [2016-11-30, 12:19:23 PM] Lily Owen: Yeah, people are planning on Steffen [11/30/16, 6:42:59 PM] Steffen Bøhn: oh yeah [11/30/16, 6:42:59 PM] Brian: [2016-11-30, 6:42:13 PM] Brian: so idk [2016-11-30, 6:42:13 PM] Jordan Pines: no one has said it to me [2016-11-30, 6:42:17 PM] Jordan Pines: ive heard steffen so far [2016-11-30, 6:42:22 PM] Jordan Pines: and i think thats where I’m leaning

I GOT BRIAN SENDING ME SHIT NOW AW HELL YAS 

So I am terrified for this upcoming tribal. Some shit is going to go down. After the auction there are so many items in this game that I can't even keep my head straight.

So Darian got approached by Lily, who said she wanted to get Steffen out. She had this whole hit list and whatnot, and stupidly told Darian a lot of crap. So basically he comes to me and tells me everything. So now we are working with Steffen to try and find a solution... Hopefully all of this stuff is true, because if not, who the hell knows who is leaving tonight.

[fesahaawit]

The Season of Work Challenge

When was the last time you listened to yourself and paid attention to the words that were coming out of your mouth? Have you ever noticed a pattern? Is there one thing you talk about (or complain about) most days of the week? Maybe it’s a concern about money, or trouble in a relationship, or an annoyance at work. I can look back and think of examples for all of these things, at various points in my life.

A few days ago, I finally noticed I was saying the same few words over and over: tired, exhausted, blur. I was managing the tired/exhausted feelings for a few weeks. It didn’t feel good, but I knew it was temporary. However, “blur” was a new one—and that is the opposite of why I live a slower lifestyle. I prefer to act with intention, so I can create (and actually remember) the life I want. This lifestyle is also a preventative measure for me, because I know what happens when I am tired/exhausted/feel the blur for too long (increased anxiety + panic attacks).

My anxiety hasn’t crept in too much lately, but I do feel like I’ve been operating in a way that is not sustainable for me personally, so I know it’s time to change what I’m doing. And that’s something I have learned many times now, after paying attention to what I’m saying and how I’m feeling: if it’s within your control, you should absolutely make a change and move yourself in the direction you want to be going.

Personally, I know I want to get back to work—slow, intentional work—the work I love doing, and the work I want to remember doing. After listening to this episode of Hurry Slowly, I wrote down my list of work priorities, then matched it up to my existing calendar and realized I wasn’t doing any of them. I wasn’t writing or creating anything. I also had no time to do either. Instead, my calendar was full of things that were draining my energy, and taking up more time than I could afford to spare (think: 3 hours out of the house for a 4-minute interview).

I will never regret taking a step back from work and doing all of those interviews. If anything, I’m starting to see that it was short-term work for long-term success of the book. So, I won’t regret it, and I am extremely grateful for the opportunities. But I genuinely want to do some real work. I want to write and sketch and create! Not so surprisingly, I’ve decided to setup a challenge (with some intentions/rules) to make this happen.

I’m calling it the Season of Work Challenge!

It starts today and ends on April 17th. For the next 30 days, I’m going to:

write every day (this is my top priority)

work Monday-Friday and attempt to take weekends off

track how many hours I work (and how many per project)

try to work 40 hours/week or less, including:

20 hours of writing/creating (4 hours/day)

no more than 5 hours of interviews

and complete at least one new project!

I wish I could say that I thought this was going to be a walk in the park. Every part of this challenge feels like . . . well, like it’s going to be a challenge. I have journaled a little this year, and wrote 750 words/day for about two weeks. But I don’t have a schedule, and I don’t know how many hours I’ve been working. I also haven’t created—much less completed—a new project in months. So yes, this is going to be a huge shift.

Even though it won’t be easy, I haven’t felt this excited about work in a long time. I’m excited to write! I’m excited to have a schedule and structure! I’m excited to attempt to take weekends off! My intention for the weekends is to have 1 adventure day + 1 full day off. This feels sooo exciting! (Are you excited yet or sick of the word? Sorry! Too excited to care!) Spring is here, and I am ready for a change.

Aside from committing to writing one blog post each week, I don’t know what the new project I start/complete will be yet. All I know is that I’m done with the words tired, exhausted and blur—and I’m ready to take back control of my calendar and my work life. I want to finish this challenge and find myself saying three new words over and over: creative, energized and accomplished.

Is anyone else itching for a season of work?

PS – I’m going to stay accountable to this challenge by sharing updates via Instagram Stories! Every day, I will show you a behind the scenes look at whatever I’m working on. I will also tally up the number of hours I have worked each day, share the final number on Fridays, and let you know how my weekends off are going. ;)

PPS – I’ll be hanging out at the Squamish Public Library + Chapters in Victoria this week! Come say hi :)

The Season of Work Challenge posted first on http://lionelcapital.blogspot.com

[fesahaawit]

The Season of Work Challenge

When was the last time you listened to yourself and paid attention to the words that were coming out of your mouth? Have you ever noticed a pattern? Is there one thing you talk about (or complain about) most days of the week? Maybe it’s a concern about money, or trouble in a relationship, or an annoyance at work. I can look back and think of examples for all of these things, at various points in my life.

A few days ago, I finally noticed I was saying the same few words over and over: tired, exhausted, blur. I was managing the tired/exhausted feelings for a few weeks. It didn’t feel good, but I knew it was temporary. However, “blur” was a new one—and that is the opposite of why I live a slower lifestyle. I prefer to act with intention, so I can create (and actually remember) the life I want. This lifestyle is also a preventative measure for me, because I know what happens when I am tired/exhausted/feel the blur for too long (increased anxiety + panic attacks).

My anxiety hasn’t crept in too much lately, but I do feel like I’ve been operating in a way that is not sustainable for me personally, so I know it’s time to change what I’m doing. And that’s something I have learned many times now, after paying attention to what I’m saying and how I’m feeling: if it’s within your control, you should absolutely make a change and move yourself in the direction you want to be going.

Personally, I know I want to get back to work—slow, intentional work—the work I love doing, and the work I want to remember doing. After listening to this episode of Hurry Slowly, I wrote down my list of work priorities, then matched it up to my existing calendar and realized I wasn’t doing any of them. I wasn’t writing or creating anything. I also had no time to do either. Instead, my calendar was full of things that were draining my energy, and taking up more time than I could afford to spare (think: 3 hours out of the house for a 4-minute interview).

I will never regret taking a step back from work and doing all of those interviews. If anything, I’m starting to see that it was short-term work for long-term success of the book. So, I won’t regret it, and I am extremely grateful for the opportunities. But I genuinely want to do some real work. I want to write and sketch and create! Not so surprisingly, I’ve decided to setup a challenge (with some intentions/rules) to make this happen.

I’m calling it the Season of Work Challenge!

It starts today and ends on April 17th. For the next 30 days, I’m going to:

write every day (this my top priority)

work Monday-Friday and attempt to take weekends off

track how many hours I work (and how many per project)

try to work 40 hours/week or less, including:

20 hours of writing/creating (4 hours/day)

no more than 5 hours of interviews

and complete at least one new project!

I wish I could say that I thought this was going to be a walk in the park. Every part of this challenge feels like . . . well, like it’s going to be a challenge. I have journaled a little this year, and wrote 750 words/day for about two weeks. But I don’t have a schedule, and I don’t know how many hours I’ve been working. I also haven’t created—much less completed—a new project in months. So yes, this is going to be a huge shift.

Even though it won’t be easy, I haven’t felt this excited about work in a long time. I’m excited to write! I’m excited to have a schedule and structure! I’m excited to attempt to take weekends off! My intention for the weekends is to have 1 adventure day + 1 full day off. This feels sooo exciting! (Are you excited yet or sick of the word? Sorry! Too excited to care!) Spring is here, and I am ready for a change.

Aside from committing to writing one blog post each week, I don’t know what the new project I start/complete will be yet. All I know is that I’m done with the words tired, exhausted and blur—and I’m ready to take back control of my calendar and my work life. I want to finish this challenge and find myself saying three new words over and over: creative, energized and accomplished.

Is anyone else itching for a season of work?

PS – I’m going to stay accountable to this challenge by sharing updates via Instagram Stories! Every day, I will show you a behind the scenes look at whatever I’m working on. I will also tally up the number of hours I have worked each day, share the final number on Fridays, and let you know how my weekends off are going. ;)

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