#alsike rambles in the tags

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ST: SNW ramble and shipping update

I had seen clips and some pieces, but when I started shipping Christine/T'Pring (and reading Alsike’s / @nike-ravus fantastic fics), I had not properly watched Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.

I have recently stated watching it and I am nearly through with both seasons.

And I really like it. In fact, this is the first Star Trek show that I've really enjoyed watching in a very long time.

I means it's not perfect and there were a few eps that I did not enjoy all that much, but overall, I am enjoying watching it. I still think they properly ruined the timelines and overall continuity across Star Trek shows, but if you take SNW as a standalone new Star Trek show, it really works and it captures the 'spirit' of Star Trek. And I think they managed to create a mostly episodic show that does have meaningful continuity across episodes.

And I like all the characters. Especially Christine and La'an

Result: In addition to Christine/T'Pring, I now also ship La'an/Una.

(Oh my, the AO3 ship tag is a mouthful: La'an Noonien-Singh/Number One | Una Chin-Riley and kind of a nightmare for search and tumblr tags)

Thus expect even more Star Trek femslash art and fic reblogs on my blog. And I will look for La'an/Una fics and if I find enough that I like (and IF I have time and energy) maybe I'l do a fic rec.

I already have a done a Christine/T'Pring fic rec, that you can find here, and also check out the wonderful fic Open to all biologically compatible aliens by queersintherain.

OT: Oh rats, I just found out that the one (1) F/F/M Christine/Spock/T'Pring fic I was into, will probably never be finished.

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Update on the writing experiment:

I have started writing short pieces of prose about my friends

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People were very nice today. Very generous, and considerate, and kind when they did not need to be.

The circumstances were wild though, I'll be honest. Did not expect the day to go in this direction at all.

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I long for the belt buckles to arrive.

(My crafting hobbies are at a standstill until I can finish my gambeson)

But when they do arrive!! Watch out!

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Hello new people?

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Summer Adventures #3

I ran out of normal drawing sketchbooks. I've been wanting to do warmup sketches, but won't be going out to craft stores for several days due to current plans. So no shiny-new, store-bought sketchbook for now.

... so, my solution was to learn bookbinding :D

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Convention time!!!

I'm visiting my uni's convention for undergraduate research, and it's fascinating! So many smart people in their fields. Part of me wants to learn more about physics or organic chemistry for funsies, but I try not to listen for the moment. That is the side of me who has an insatiable hunger for knowledge, and likes to ignore the fact that time is finite and I have a human vessel that needs food and rest.

But, it makes me dream of other fields of research, and encourages me in my own.

I can make an impact in my field, just as these people are. And I want to! If I have a talent or skill that helps others, I definitely want to pursue what it would look like to put it to use. It seems like part of the beauty of life, really. To learn and discover new things, to work hard to determine the scope and depth of knowledge in the world.

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Do y'all ever just.... have too many activities you love??

Like, I cant dance AND sew a shirt from scratch AND read fun books AND do grad research/reading (which is fun for me, idk if that's normal) all in the same day!

Sometimes, I wish I had six clones of myself to do all the things.

(The other option is to manage my time better or delay some things to a time where I can properly dedicate attention to each thing. But, don't wanna. Too many shiny things)

Alas, the vast quantities of human desires and the very limited scope of human ability.

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Gonna try the app timer thing to manage my social media time better!

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Okay, I'm going to try writing out what I'm grateful for now. Not what I am sad to let go of, but what I treasure in the moment.

I am grateful for the friends who reach out and ask if I'm okay. They have listened when I am not okay, and given a space for me to vent frustrations and concerns. And they have celebrated the wins, cheering me on to getting better!

There are still beautiful things all around me. The fall leaves are turning extra vibrant after the cold snap, and the sky is the beautiful and open blue of autumn. Babies smile in the most delightful way. and adults can laugh together and enjoy moments of peace.

Food is delicious, when I'm up for it. the nausea comes and goes, but thankfully I still have the ability to eat if I'm careful about which foods I choose.

My energy was much higher today than it has been in a long time. I think the stress of going home for Thanksgiving has lifted, and it's been helping my energy levels. Sad that it's the case, but I am grateful for the improvement in health.

My professors and classmates have been kind through all of this. Even the ones who don't know me all that well have been inquiring after my health and supporting me through the struggles.

I have been given abundant grace. When I am struggling with energy, a deadline is suddenly moved back. An event I was meant to run canceled right as I needed to step out of my role. And the things that I need show up out of nowhere. God is gracious in His orchestration of my life.

The ladies at my church are so kind, and wise, and patient with me. They listen without scolding, and they offer good advice without condescending or belittling me for needing it. They ask how to support me practically, and they follow up and actually do it. They give soup when I'm sick, a ride when I'm feeling weak and out of it.

I have been learning lately to identify the hurts in my life. I tend to struggle with that, and pretend like everything's okay until I am crumbling to pieces. I don't realize I am in pain until I am drowning in it. But as I learn to be honest to myself, it is just as important to seek out the blessings. There is goodness, and hope, and beauty. Not a vain beauty, but the kind that shows the aim of God's heart. He is good, and that is beautiful.

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