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alsikeclovers · 2 months ago

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#I had a really awful day today #not really any good moments just a lot of hard ones #I did have a hard conversation with a roommate where she told me some things I needed to hear about my childhood #and some stuff that wasn't comfy to hear about myself but needed saying #but honestly i'm just so tired of being sick. I want to be better now and I keep waiting #this is so draining #I hope I feel better by tomorrow #alsike rambles in the tags

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femslashhistorian · 6 months ago

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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.

#femslashhistorian blog #rambles #star trek femslash #la an noonien singh x una chin-riley #christine chapel x t'pring #star trek femslash fic rec #adventures in multishipping #star trek

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alsikeclovers · 5 months ago

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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!

#in other news! submitted a big scary application today #will submit all of the remaining paperwork as soon as I can make final edits on Monday #but on Sunday I will rest #(and probably marinate on how to improve my writing sample)#that said this coming week is shaping up to be a doozy #every single day of the week has at least one major event! some have two!!#I'm excited for all of them! I'm stepping into new roles that let me learn a lot by doing #but also! I will Need Sleep and rest as much as I can get #and food. Gotta plan my meals out so I remember to eat nutritious meals #if you spare a though for me play pray for strength and resilience and bravery #the future is scary and so is presenting in front of strangers #anywho! goodnight #hope y'all have a good week by God's grace #alsike rambles in the tags

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alsikeclovers · 5 months ago

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#trying to pack for the semester #but my gambeson project is so close! it sings its sweet siren songs to meeeee #I wanna sew!#I only have so much energy before I am out of commission today!#the pain was tolerable but very tiring today #hopefully I can sleep more sensible hours this evening though #grrr why is it so easy to do fun things but not Important Necessary Things???#I guess I just gotta jump in and do it #okay bye #alsike rambles in the tags

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alsikeclovers · 5 months ago

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#I am sewing a mockup!#repurposing an old bedsheet to be whatever you want feels so powerful #rn I'm drafting the pattern for a gambeson!#(low-key nervous bc it looks like I miiight need to quilt my own fabric due to the desired fabric being constantly out of stock)#halp this is getting really complicated #but also wheeeee #sewing #alsike rambles in the tags

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alsikeclovers · 5 months ago

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Hello new people?

#I'm not sure what happened but now I have a little increase in followers?#I know at least some of you are real people #so hello!!#lovely to see you #hope you enjoy the random snippets I post and reblog!#alsike rambles in the tags

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alsikeclovers · 8 months ago

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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

#to be fair #I also was meaning to use up very old drawing paper from a paper block #and it's very difficult for me to use up drawing paper in block form #side note: the bookbinding process would be smoother with a paper cutter that cuts right angles #but other than cutting paper it's surprisingly achievable with sewing supplies #and ph neutral glue #and a ton of language textbooks as weights #alsike rambles #alsike rambles in the tags

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alsikeclovers · 9 months ago

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#i'm not going to specify yet but this week is a rollercoaster and a half #love how productive i'm being! but I'm praying my health holds together #lots of good things #just lots and lots of things to DO now and i'm clawing my way out of mountains of reading and paperwork #alsike rambles in the tags

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alsikeclovers · 9 months ago

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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.

#that being said of course this world is not the end all be all #it's not worth worshipping creation rather than the creator #but the creator made such a deep rich interesting world to explore! in all sorts of ways!!#alsike rambles #alsike rambles in the tags

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alsikeclovers · 10 months ago

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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.

#also the very human need for Sleep and Food and Sunlight and Other People and Rest #in other news I'm feeling better from my allergies/colds/other health issues!#this is a pattern when I return to health #I just start wanting to Do All The Things!#but hopefully with patience I can return to normal functions of life soon #and i'm relearning how to take care of my health as it is in the meantime.#alsike rambles in the tags #alsike rambles

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alsikeclovers · 1 month ago

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#y'all during the pastoral prayer my pastor raised me up in prayer #he was so sweet. He thanked God for the example of joy I brought to the church and asked God to guide me safely in my next place I will liv #I didn't realize he (my pastor) saw all of that. I didn't realize people saw me that way #this was encouraging #I don't remember all that was said but it comforted me that I'm seen as someone still growing in my sanctification and encouraging others #sometimes it's hard to tell if I am growing. I'm trying #but y'know. it gets disheartening sometimes #I'm grateful for the community I've been blessed with here!#praise God from whom all blessings flow #alsike rambles in the tags

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alsikeclovers · 1 month ago

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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.

#praise God from whom all blessings flow #blessings #faith #and of course leaving the people who have been such a blessing in the coming months is going to hurt #but I am glad I am here now. They are here now. This moment matters.#I don't want to let the pain make me bitter and angry #I pray this season of uncertainty would show me how solid and faithful God is #alsike rambles #alsike rambles in the tags

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alsikeclovers · 2 months ago

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why does daylight savings time exist

it feels like I got plunged into eternal night

#usually i'm so excited for the seasons to change! what happened #and to be fair I still love how the weather is changing #but I already miss the light T_T #...this does give me more ideas for the Tunnels and Caverns arc of my book though #don't mind me just being dramatic for a bit #bear with me. life is changing so fast rn #alsike rambles in the tags

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alsikeclovers · 5 months ago

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it's only morning, and I am wallowing in word soup.

#this is what I get for studying linguistics #to be fair I love it #it's just a lot to edit and format a 20 page paper with lots of data tables at 9 in the morning #alsike rambles in the tags #alsike rambles