#I’ve been doing this far too long

[dragonfly0808]

college advice? i’m starting in the fall 😭

oh FUCK

Kay, so, I’m no professional here but I am about to pass into my 6th semester, so will hopefully soon be wrapping up my 3rd year of college so here’s some of advice

First off, go in the mornings, if you have a chance to do your schedule, go in the morning, it’s so fucking heavy to have to go in the evenings, did that once, never again

try to find a website or blog where students can give teachers reviews, these exist for most colleges and while it can be very hard to build your schedule based on the best teachers and I wouldn’t recommend doing that, it can help you be mentally prepared and know what each teacher values most ahead of time

always have smth to entertain yourself. You WILL have teachers who don’t show up or constantly cancel classes and while its fun using that time to catch up with friends, you should take a book or smth with you to keep yourself entertained during down time

if you have AFI’s (I have no fucking clue what they’re called in english but they’re activities, conferences, talks, outings, stuff like that) check how many you can do per semester and keep up with them, don’t leave them till last minute. For example, I need 14 to finish my career and can do up till 4 valid ones per semester but can only do them till my 7th semester. So check on that if you do have them as a requirement as well

Make sure you check out every part of your campus to know the best hangout spots. This is mostly just for yourself and to not get lost.

Hang out at your library if you have one, check out what they have even if you don’t particularly plan to use that many books, it can help motivate you and find more passion for your career if you’re feeling down or having doubts.

learn how to properly reference articles (perplexity is a great tool to find references)

make sure the teachers at least recognize you and, I would recommend to limit yourself to a certain number of classes you can miss. I try to limit myself to skip 3 classes from each teacher and try to not miss at all, the teachers recognizing me as someone who always goes has given me second chances and opportunities for extra points.

ALWAYS DO OPTIONAL PROJECTS FOR EXTRA POINTS, even if you feel confident in the subject, better to be safe than sorry

carry a cardigan or a light sweater and a small umbrella. You never know what teacher is gonna put the AC like it’s antartica and an umbrella can save you from sunburns and unexpected rain

carry headache pills or any medication you use semi-frequently, also a small utensils kit cause who likes using disposable utensils when you can carry your own + it’s better for the environment, also a hair tie

have an ‘emergency kit’, I have one that barely takes up a lot of space in my backpack and I am just now having to refill it 5 semesters in, I have mini deodorant, a small toothbrush/toothpaste I’ve never actually used, mini wet wipes, mini hand sanitizer, mini perfume, mini brush, toilet paper, band-aids, pads and kleenex.

^ these last 3 are cause my mama taught me to always be prepared and cause I personally can be a bit paranoid, I’m the mom-friend who always has anything anyone could ever need :) so those are according to the type of person you are. I also carry an UNO card game for when multiple teachers cancel on us (yes my backpack is very heavy but the paranoia can’t catch me if I’m prepared)

If you’re propense to low-sugar do NOT skip breakfast and try to carry a small snack, or in general always carry a small snack

if your career involves having to go to the laboratory, LISTEN TO THE INTERNS/LAB ASSISTANTS, half the time, they’ll know more than the teacher

remember, when it comes to group projects, you don’t have friends, you have classmates. Someone can be a great friend but an awful classmate and I am not risking a grade over a lazy friend, prepare yourself to separate those 2

try to figure out what to listen to when doing hw or studying, me personally, classical music (specifically cello music from the barroque period) really helps me focus

ALWAYS DO YOUR HOMEWORK, those are some of the easiest points to get

Finally, don’t be afraid to decorate your backpack! One of the funnest things of college to me (cause I was at a strict school for middle school and spent highschool in pandemic) has been to decorate my backpack with pins!

I’ve found a great thing about college is that genuienly no one cares about your interests and you can freely express yourself without fear of being bullied or ridiculed. Everyone is far too tired or focused to care. At least that has been my experience so far, be ridiculous if you like

I have ATLA pins, an asexual flag, spider-gwen, a matching carebear with my bestie, the school mascot and a dinasour (still looking for a winx pin)

I think that’s all I can come up with for now, so yeah, hope this helps and best of luck bestie!

[bloobydabloob]

Holy shit I love your Dirk interpretations, it's so true and I could talk about this shit forever. I feel like another part of his character that people seem to forget (along with Roxy for some reason) is that he's from the future in solitude in an apocalyptic wasteland. I just see that part of his character always removed which is disappointing because I feel like that's a pretty big part, especially regarding his themes around technology, his brother's theme of Time, his own isolation, and how he plays in the vastness of the universe and spacetime.

Art I drew related to the subject because I like to respond to asks with art.

But absolutely. I certainly understand where the lack of discussion over his isolation + upbringing comes from, considering a majority of the fanbase that I have seen builds their ideas based on their own version of postcanon. I’m not entirely sure how that would be fixed, but certainly even in the somewhat recent past I would see a lot more content regarding his upbringing both literally and symbolically. I don’t have much to add regarding the things you’ve mentioned, because they just are what they are. Dirk being confined to a singular room left to him by a father figure he never met, in a future where the only other person left on the planet is someone he cannot pursue a relationship of because of himself, with purely 3 robots to keep him companion, one being an exact replica of his own brain who is *also* trapped inside a pair of glasses, is about as literal as it gets to me.

The contrast to me involving the flooded, organic world in comparison to the little speckle of Dirk’s apartment packed with the dude and his technics is not only a representation of his isolation and entrapment within himself, but also of his lack of control. I think his obsession with & themes of control are a direct product in the case of Dirk specifically *of* this kind of upbringing. His themes of technology are also related to his themes around control. So much of his character is actually revolved around this to me like so much. Dirk is so deeply disconnected from humanity in every way and so much of his character + symbolism is based around that.

It doesn’t even have to be about the symbolism or anything though. It’s just pretty *interesting* in the literal sense that he lives in the middle of the ocean in the future. There’s not only a lot to theorise on to do with his young life there, but on how it might affect him in the way he acts for the rest of his life. The latter part is probably what I see mentioned the most by people talking about Dirk regarding this, I’m surprised I don’t see more discussion on the former too though. I really ought to actually talk more about Homestuck stuff on here. I will do it myself.

Roxy & Dirk’s relationship is largely ignored though because there is a narrative a certain demographic spreads that Dirk resented and blamed Roxy for her interest in him, and thus too many people believe that their relationship was or would continue to be an abusive one. Realistically, I believe it’s important to acknowledge that the way Roxy treated Dirk regarding his homosexuality wasn’t right while still acknowledging the obvious amount of respect and admiration Dirk had for Roxy. I mean we have a huge piece of dialogue from their post trickster mode conversations on the quest beds from Dirk purely stating how he feels about Roxy that people completely ignore somehow. I think this usually happens to characters that are women though. I know everyone says it, but it is true. Jane gets the exact same treatment of boiling her down to solely her negative aspects. The things I see completely mischaracterising both of them are horrific.

I mean how much more explicit can it get that their relationship is obviously very important to Dirk? But I digress. I think the best or I should say “most interesting” interpretations of their relationship usually come from DirkRoxy shippers actually.

I would be interested to hear about Dirk’s relation to his brother’s theme of time though. I don’t have any thoughts on this and I don’t recall ever hearing anyone talk about it before. If you or anyone else would be willing to enlighten me I’d be thrilled.

[stagefoureddiediaz]

Ok a line has been crossed and I am not ok with it on any level. Trolling is never ever ok.

After one of them made a comment on my correctly tagged post (now blocked and reported) they have clearly made a post about it with my url @‘d and as a result I have just had my inbox spammed by over 30 (and climbing) bt stans on anon telling me my url is offensive and they they hope I and Eddie get stage 4 terminal cancer so my url will actually be a relevant reference to something.

The originator was clearly looking to cause trouble by coming into the anti tags after the episode.

I am fully aware the people who actually need to see this won’t but saying that to anyone regardless of ship or fandom or anything is seriously hideous behaviour and it’s not ok.

It makes it very clear they are new to the 911 fandom and have never seen any bts stuff pre s7 especially related to Eddie. For those who don’t know stage four Eddie diaz is a reference to a post Ryan made about Eddie’s new haircut and job going into 5b (Eddie’s breakdown era).

Regardless of that that is an awful thing to wish on a character on a show. That is wishing death on them.

But the biggest and most problematic part of it all is the wishing terminal cancer or any stage of cancer for that matter on someone - a real life human being who opens up their inbox and sees those messages.

A real life human being who may be affected by cancer in their real not online life. A real person who might be enjoying an escape from the reality of cancer and cancer treatment through fandom.

I don’t have cancer but I did loose my mother to cancer when I was 18. It’s not something I would wish on my worst enemy.

The entire thing has left me feeling upset. Fandom is supposed to be a safe and enjoyable space if you cannot respect other peoples opinions and ships then maybe don’t engage with fandom.

They won’t win - I’m made of stronger stuff then that but I cannot let it go without saying anything more widely because who knows what others are getting in their inboxes that might have an impact on their mental health and well-being.

[lavander-galaxy]

HE WAS WALKING AROUND WITH A LOADED SHOTGUN READY TO FIRE AT ME A HOT ONE ‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️

AND IT WENT STRAIGHT, STRAIGHT, STRAIGHT, STRAIGHT THROUGH MY HEARTTTTT 🗣️🗣️🗣️

@sonderfairy

[daisymerollingg]

heyy im not sure if you still do headcanons or not, but it'd be cute if you could write how flashy flash would deal with the reader when they're crying/upset!❤️

(If you're unable to, it's perfectly fine)

Flashy flash when you’re upset

genre; uh, is this considered hurt/comfort?, hc

pairing; Flashy flash x reader

Side note; thank you for this request, actually, I needed an excuse to write this 🙏

Flashy flash is frankly ass with emotions

that doesn’t mean he won’t put a little effort for someone he cares about though

If you’re visbily upset and he catches on, he’ll be very upfront and bluntly asks you what’s wrong

If you decide to tell him what’s wrong, he’ll patiently listen to you then he’ll just… stare at you silently for a bit with furrowed brows.

its slightly unnerving but bear with him, he’s evaluating what to do/say

The next bit depends on you personally,

He’ll attempt to comfort you depending on how you personally like to be consoled,

he’ll give you a hug, or buy you food, kiss you, give you a few awkward pats, sit with you until you feel better (unless he has something important to attend to. He’ll finish it in a flash then come right back, though)

if you want him to give you advice… don’t ❤️

He tries his best but his advice is rather… ignorant, if you will.

He simply doesn’t understand normal people issues so he might say something to the equivalent of “Just don’t be sad.” “Just ignore it.” “You’re being a bit dramatic.”

But even he’s aware of his incompetence when it comes to these things so he’ll try his best to keep his thoughts to himself.

If you don’t tell him what’s wrong and give him an abrupt “I’m fine.”, again, he’ll stare at you with a frown then go

”…okay.” Before going back to whatever he was doing.

He’ll check on you later, and won’t bring up the matter if your demeanor is back to normal. But if he senses that you’re still agitated, he’ll start pressing on about whats bothering you.

If you still don’t tell him he’ll get a bit frustrated, but will collect himself and will get you some of your favorite food/drink to subtly make you feel better.

zip-zap, a gust of wind and he’s holding up a bag of your favorite delicacies before you.

Now in the scenario that he catches you crying, his reaction would be stiffer but inwardly frantic.

again, ASS AT EMOTIONS

I don’t think this man even knew that communication was a thing before getting into a relationship, unless its about communicating where his next hero assignment is, maybe.

“Hey, what’s wrong?!” Typical.

He’ll fetch you a box of tissues and tenderly hold you until you’re able to collect yourself.

He is going to be bothered if you get snot on him, but doesn’t say anything about it of course. Not the time nor place.

Again, will let you rant about what’s bothering you without interjecting, maybe a few questions and comments here and there.

”Honestly. That’s not worth your tears. You’re above that.”

He does NOT like seeing you hurt, it bothers him a lot because it feels like he had failed you somehow, even if the reason was inevitable and wasn’t remotely his fault.

That being said, he’ll try his best to prevent whatever (or whoever) is bothering you from happening again, but he’ll do it in a kind of, ‘behind the scenes’, type of way, yk?

Now, if you don’t tell him what’s wrong, he gets more frustrated. How can he possibly help you if he doesn’t know what’s going on? Especially if you’re this affected by it?

Once you’ve relatively calmed down, he will really try to push you to talk to him, in an almost overbearing sense.

He’s read the concept of “some people just need to be comforted, not to have you fix their problems.” before, I mean, that’s how he’s been able to do all this, but he just doesn’t understand.

He felt useless, honestly, not being able to help you.

Maybe one day he’ll finally come to truly understand that him just being there and trying his best, even when it’s challenging for him, is helping his partner enough.

I digress, if he feels like now he’s being troublesome to you by his insistence, he’ll stop and then focus on making you feel better, even if it still bothers him a bit.

I should preface this by saying; he’s stiff in every single bullet point. He’s not TOO stiff, but he’s a little rigid nonetheless.

This is simply new to him.

still, stiff or not, handles you very gently and fondly

Also, when he does succeed in making you feel better, it WILL boost his ego. Very prideful man, naturally becomes more prideful at any new accomplishment. Especially when it comes to you. A bit of humbling is necessary.

Small add-on: This is based on the scenario that he’s been in this relationship (platonic or romantic, or even something else) for quite some time and is putting in the effort to become a better significant other. I don’t believe this would come purely natural from him but instead from a place of extreme care for the (emotional) wellness and satisfaction of the other party.

[waywardstation]

Almost back home!!! I’ve been away for two weeks and I haven’t had good internet connection. Looking forward to getting back home.

I’ve been quiet cause of it, so how about a shop/merch update!! The products from my shop have already gone through a round of proofs this last week after I placed the order (as some files had gotten mixed up). I’m hoping the products finish their manufacturing and are shipped to me within this next week or so!

I’ve ordered extras of everything to put up in the shop as “in stock” after I send out my preorders, also ordered a few items as samples. They had a higher MOQ (minimum order quantity) so if they turn out well, I’d like to do a giveaway with some of them!

[pinkmirth]

it’s so hard for me to imagine alucard in a modern au . . . like what in the world is he doing in the city?!

[greybugg1864]

[lycan-subscribe]

it’s interesting because like. i don’t Yearn for a relationship in quite the same way i used to when i was younger - back then it was about validation, about the ingrained belief that i wasn’t good enough unless i had someone around to express desire for me. but after a lot of hard work and time and maturing, i’ve gotten to this genuine place of self love where i’m no longer looking for anyone’s validation except my own. and i love being who i am. so i’m no longer painfully desperate to have someone else confirm that i’m desirable because i already desire myself and that’s what i’ve truly been wanting this whole time.

that being said, i’m in no rush at all to be in a relationship, but i do still sometimes daydream about how nice it’d be to have someone (or multiple someones…?) who i could bring into the fold of my life, and to be brought into theirs. it’s a healthier, less desperate, more meaningful type of want, where it’s about equals coming together to love each other instead of chasing a type of validation that isn’t healthy

[cuteniaarts]

Behold, my latest and most enamouring new obsession:

Malina, Lady of the Chief of the Northern Water Tribe. As if Red Lotus child OCs weren’t niche enough

[waywardstation]

May I share a small idea?

You could use the poll as some sort of list for some future WIP Wednesdays. The most popular choice is first and then the next in line comes on the next Wednesday when you got the time and so on.

It could save you plenty of time to prepare something and may lessen the pressure a little!

Obviously it’s up to you but I’m leaving the suggestion here for you to think about.

Hope you’re having a good time and remember to stay hydrated and take care of yourself~!

Oh this is a fantastic idea!! I think I will do this!! (Though I am hoping at least three of the options on there will be going up within the next several weeks, all of them are so so close to completion!!)

I will do this though!! Thank you very much for the suggestion friend, it’s a great idea!!

[gaybutterflynerd]

That feeling of wanting to sink your teeth into a good ass series made of pure passion and brainrot.

[spill-that-anxietea]

So I finally started Peaky Blinders, and boy oh fucking boy is the brainrot settling in

[roguelov]

Anyone want to send some confidence so I can buzz my hair?

[crimsonmonsoon]

gonna start saying I don't like movies cause I don't like the mcu so it's easier to say I just don't like movies

I love marvel tho

Gloomy put you up to this didn’t they

[mars-ipan]

ough periods are SO weird when ur genderfluid and sex ambivalent