#also this has been in my drafts since sep 22

[sunshine-and-her-ikevil-stuff]

... If I can't shut up about Alfons now I have no idea how bad it'll be once his route come out

[dru-reblogs-stuff]

Check in tag!

Thanks for the tag @corkytheguar :D

1. Why did you choose your url?

My main is DruidX, which has been my handle on nearly every single platform ever since.... well, since the World Wide Web became a feasible thing to have in one’s home ^.^; Because this is the blog to which all other random interesting things are thrown, I thought I’d keep in theme with “Dru reblogs stuff”, for I am Dru... and I am reblogging stuff XD

2. Any sideblogs? If you have them name them and why you have them?

Technically @/dru-reblogs-stuff is a sideblog already. It gets more personal stuff, and also everything I like that’s interesting to me. I keep thinking I should narrow it down further though, and make seperate fashion & star wars blogs, because I rb that stuff on the regular...

@/druidx is my main, and is my Writeblr blog, for, well, all my writing, other people’s writing, and writing related advice/ resources.

@/dru-plays-starbound is the blog I used to rb Starbound stuff, and also post my starbound builds to. I haven’t updated it in a while, thought there’s lots of stuff still to post... I just haven’t had the inclination to fight with a graphics program and screenshots.

@/nine-blessed-hero breaks my naming scheme sadly, but this is now my dedicated Elder Scrolls blog, for art and fanfic. It’s also not as well kept as I would like it to be (I’ve got 600 items in draft to read though and comment on, so it’s slow going).

Finally there is the essentially abandoned @/things-my-rm-says-to-her-lego. This started as an out-of-context quote blog for things my roommate muttered while sorting/ building the old Lego her parents dropped off ~October 2020. I have no idea what to do with it now said roommate is no longer saying strange things to her Lego...

3. How long have you’ve been on tumblr?

I’ve just passed my one year anniversary, 18 May -- or at least, the anniversary of my first post which I’m sure was made only a week or so after I joined. Basically I joined up not long after the Lockdown was made official in the UK.

4. Do you have a queue tag?

Yes! It’s just “q”, because I am both lazy and basic.

5. Why did you start your blog in the first place?

As mentioned above, I joined not long after the Lockdown was made official in the UK. Because I had more time, I was looking back at old works and wanting both to share them and to get advice on how to get better. I’d heard somewhere that Tumblr was to writing as DeviantArt is to art, so I figured I may as well join and see what I could get out of the experience. Again, because I suddenly had more time, I bought TESIV: Oblivion on Steam and started to get into TESblr as well as Writeblr (which incidentally, is how I met the wonderful Corky ^.^). 

6. Why did you choose your icon?

I wanted something that reflected my interests (boy do I love Tea :D), but also wasn’t fussy, so I found a site filled with free SVG icons and picked this one out. I’ve had a lot of complements on it, so clearly it was a good choice ^.^ I’ve tried to keep the theme of teapots over all my blogs.

7. Why did you choose your header?

I don’t think any of my blogs have a header because I just couldn’t find anything I liked?

8. What’s your post with the most notes?

Across them all, it’s a “Last Line Tag” game one, posted Sep 22 2020 with 328 notes.

9. How many mutuals do you have?

28, across the board.

10. How many followers do you have?

I feel that’s somewhat defeating the point of not having them public. Let’s just say I have enough.

11. How many people do you follow?

181; just enough to keep things interesting, but not enough to be overwhelmed.

12. Have you ever made a shitpost?

No; the most I’ve done would have been an incorrect quote.

13. How often do you use tumblr each day?

I’m currently working from home, so it’s a permanent fixture on one of my background virtual desktops, ready to be flipped over to when work is dull or when I’m procrastinating writing.

14. Did you have a fight/argument with another blog once? Who won?

I think someone tried to insinuate I’d offended them once, but they hid in the tags and I could never work out if it was my tags they were arguing against, or the post in general (it was a rb). But generally no; I’m Internet Old and just done with the Drama so I don’t engage.

15. How do you feel about “you need to reblog this” posts?

They can jog on. If I think it’s important, then I will chose to rb it, but telling me I’m a horrible person if I don’t? That’s a surefire way to ensure I dislike you and your cause, and will ignore you out of spite.

16. Do you like tag games?

<Points to this post> I fuckin’ love tag game, my dude. I’m bad at doing them sometimes, but I honestly adore when people are thinking about enough to say “You know who’d want to do this? Dru!”.

17. Do you like ask games?

Slightly less so, because again, I’m bad at keeping up with these things, and a full askbox hangs over my head like the sword of Damocles. But that you chose to poke me with a question about me or my writing that you’re curious about, well; it does warm my heart.

18. Which of your mutuals do you think is tumblr famous?

im-a-seraph-winging-it, rewrit, adelinewriting (though she’s no longer on Tumblr) maybe? idk ^.^; I guess not knowing is one of the nicer things about Tumblr; it makes everything a little more personal.

19. Do I have a crush on a mutual?

Yes. I’m not saying who (it’s sort of embarrassing to be the age I am and have a crush), but they have a unique and exquisite writing style, and I care for it very much.

20. Tags?

I’ll do my usual bods: @aquadestinyswriting @alias-levi , but I’m also curious about @homesteadchronicles @writtenbyrain and @scribeofred (0 pressure tho! I know this is an unsolicited tag)

[junker-town]

What to know about Kyle Allen, the Panthers’ QB for now

Kyle Allen is filling in as the Panthers’ starting quarterback while Cam Newton is injured.

Allen is a former five-star recruit who’s had to come a long way to get to backing up Cam Newton.

Kyle Allen probably didn’t expect to be Carolina’s starting quarterback. But that’s exactly where he finds himself for the second week in a row, this time heading into the Panthers’ matchup on the road against the Houston Texans. Cam Newton suffered a foot injury in the preseason that he re-aggravated during Week 2 against the Buccaneers, leaving Allen in control of the offense for at least another week.

During his first start against the Arizona Cardinals, Allen went 19-of-26 passing for 261 yards and a whopping four touchdowns while leading his team to their first win of the season. One of his most impressive highlights came when he avoided pressure and completed this back-shoulder touchdown throw:

Curtco leaves him in the dust here #CARvsAZ | #KeepPounding pic.twitter.com/GIxlPJcYR4

— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) September 22, 2019

Even after his big performance in that game, Allen still might not be a familiar name to NFL fans. But he has a unique backstory that makes his journey to starting quarterback pretty cool.

Allen, a former five-star prospect, crossed paths with NFL starting QBs before making it to the league.

Allen, out of Scottsdale, Arizona, was the No. 1 pro-style prospect from the 2014 class. Despite holding offers from blue bloods like Alabama, Ohio State, and Notre Dame, he committed to Texas A&M, where Kevin Sumlin was the head coach at the time.

Allen and current Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson were in the same recruiting class together. Watson was the No. 1 dual-threat QB prospect from their class, and they were both in the Elite 11 QB class.

During Allen’s true freshman season in 2014, he started the Aggies’ final five games of the season, replacing Kenny Hill. As a starter, he threw for 1,058 yards, 13 touchdowns, and five interceptions. He won the Liberty Bowl MVP Award with his performance against WVU at the end of the season, too.

Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images

In 2015, Allen earned the starting job at the beginning of the season, but ended up splitting time with fellow Aggie Kyler Murray (who yes, later transferred to Oklahoma). Murray, a true freshman at the time, started two games before Allen took back the job late in the season. Both QBs ended up transferring out of College Station, with Allen moving on to Houston.

Allen’s tenure in Houston went less than ideally, and his draft stock wasn’t very high as a result.

He sat out in 2016 due to NCAA transfer rules, and played in just five games for the Cougars, throwing four touchdowns and four interceptions before getting benched for backup Kyle Postma in 2017. With three years of playing under his belt, Allen opted to declare for the 2018 NFL Draft.

His decision to come out early came as a bit of a surprise, but D’Eriq King was already on Houston’s roster as a sophomore that same year, so Allen likely wouldn’t have gotten much playing time if he stuck around. Rather than take the grad transfer route, Allen decided to forgo his remaining eligibility, despite his college career never matching the hype he had as a recruit.

Here was Underdog Dynasty on what his strengths were as a prospect:

There’s a reason why he was a top recruit coming out of high school: his arm. Allen possesses a strong arm and is capable of making any throw. He made a number of throws that were put where only his receiver could get it, including many deep shots placed perfectly. His arm strength also allows him to make off balance throws when pressure is in his face. When he’s given the time to make a play downfield, he can make accurate throws at any level. Even when pressured, he still showed the ability to make tough throws and not panic.

Allen doesn’t get too antsy in the pocket, and his body seems calm when scanning the field. There isn’t a ton of wasted movement in his throwing motion. He does a good job of squaring his shoulders when rolling out, but also isn’t afraid to tuck and run. He doesn’t have blazing speed, but has enough to gain yards when in trouble.

Allen didn’t earn an invite to the NFL Combine and with three sparingly played years experience, going undrafted seemed like the most likely outcome for him. As expected, Allen didn’t hear his named called in the draft, but he signed with Carolina as a free agent in May 2018.

His time with the Panthers has had its ups and downs.

Allen was released and then re-signed by the Panthers (mostly on the practice squad) five times before being brought up to the active roster in December while Newton dealt with a shoulder injury. He got his first start in the final game of the season after Newton’s backup, Taylor Heinicke, got hurt the week prior.

“I think as an undrafted quarterback in this league, you got to keep betting on yourself because no one else is going to,” Allen said of his journey. “For me, it was just about betting on myself, coming in, playing as consistently as possible every single day. Practice, games, preseason, whatever it was.”

He made his starting debut during Carolina’s Week 17 win over New Orleans in 2018. Although the Saints were resting their starters before the playoffs, Allen played well and threw for 228 yards and two touchdowns.

Allen wasn’t guaranteed a roster spot heading into the offseason, though. He had to beat out third-round draft pick Will Grier, who the Panthers selected in April. Grier had a much more successful college career than Allen while at West Virginia, but Allen had a leg up in terms of NFL experience.

“This year, it’s more like, I’ve been preparing for this,” Allen said of stepping into his role via the Charlotte Observer. “This is my job. I’m a No. 2 quarterback. If I have to go in and play, this is literally what I get paid for.

Allen started the preseason as the No. 2 QB, and he managed to hang on to the job.

Just how far Allen has to take Carolina depends on just how long Newton remains injured.

There’s no timetable for Newton’s return, though some reports suggest he could be out upwards of at least a month. SB Nation’s Geoff Schwartz believes there could potentially be a QB controversy if Allen keeps performing the way he did, but still thinks it’s unlikely:

While Allen has now started and won two games in his career (including Week 17 last season) and has thrown six touchdowns and zero interceptions, I’m going to hold off on the hype train for him. He’s only played a half-effort Saints team last year and one of the worst teams in the NFL this year.

However, if Allen keeps this up, there will be a quarterback issue in Carolina. Do the Panthers go back to Newton or stick with the youngster? I think Newton will get the job back whenever he’s ready to return, which won’t be in Week 4.

Allen showed good ball placement on some key throws against the Cardinals. On the other hand, Panthers blog Cat Scratch Reader points out that Arizona’s defense is pretty terrible, so his big performance should be taken with a slight grain of salt.

It’s not impossible for Allen to overtake Newton, especially since his contract is up after the 2020 season (and the Panthers would only be on the hook for $2 million if they cut him after this season). But that would take a lot more of Allen getting hotter and Newton struggling significantly.

Newton is supporting Allen in the meantime:

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A message from Cam #KeepPounding

A post shared by Carolina Panthers (@panthers) on Sep 25, 2019 at 5:15pm PDT

For now, it’s Allen’s team until Newton can return, and he can help his cause with another good game in Week 4. Allen will be back in Houston going up against Watson a week after going up against other former teammates, Murray and Christian Kirk, last week.

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This time last year, I was watching this guy play the Seahawks from the nosebleeds of Cardinals Stadium. ⁣ ⁣ Finally got to be back on the same field again ✊ ⁣ ⁣ All love 13!⁣ #NeverGiveUp ⁣ ⁣ ⁣

A post shared by Kyle Allen (@kyleallen_10) on Sep 23, 2019 at 5:48pm PDT

Watson and Allen are still friendly with one another, even today, and it should be a treat to see them together

“I actually was throwing with him this summer in Los Angeles,” Allen said via the Panthers.

“Honestly, I look up to him as a quarterback,” Allen said of Watson. “I think he’s got it really figured out.”

Unlike Watson, Allen may have been thrown into the fire unexpectedly, but he’s had confidence since he was younger:

Kyle Allen was a big fan of Roger Staubach growing up. His dad knew him. Staubach sent him an autographed picture. “And my cocky 10-year-old butt sent him a signed picture back.”

— Joe Person (@josephperson) September 18, 2019

We’ll see how far that confidence can take him this season.

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Immigrants Line Up To Renew Work Permits As Program Ends

This Sept. 28, 2017 photo shows people waiting in line at CHIRLA (Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights Los Angeles) for help with immigration paperwork, including renewing work permits for expiring Obama-era program for immigrants brought to the country as children. After Oct. 5, 2017, no one else can renew under the program that has let nearly 800,000 immigrants brought to the United States as children work in the country even though they lack legal papers. (AP Photo/Amy Taxin)

LOS ANGELES — The line stretches down the block before the sun rises in Los Angeles, made up of immigrants seeking help to renew their work permits under a program that has shielded them from deportation but is now nearing its end.

Ivan Vizueta, a 25-year-old from Long Beach, California, brought a folding chair and music to pass the time while waiting to renew his papers and get a new two-year permit that lets him work for a plumbing company and earn nearly double the amount he made at his old job. The lines have been a regular occurrence in recent days, with some people camping out as early as 3 a.m.

“I have to do this so I have another two years of safety,” said Vizueta, who was brought to the country nearly two decades ago from Mexico and hopes to run his own plumbing business someday.

For immigrants like Vizueta, it’s a race against the clock as they rush to renew their permits ahead of a looming Oct. 5 deadline set by the Trump administration. After that date, no one else can renew under a program that has let nearly 800,000 immigrants brought to the United States as children work even though they lack legal papers.

The work permits have been a lifeline for many young immigrants who have been educated in American schools and know no other home than the United States. The program created by President Barack Obama in 2012 also protected these immigrants, many of them in their 20s, from being deported to countries they hardly remember. Critics call it an illegal amnesty program that is taking jobs from U.S. citizens.

When President Donald Trump rescinded the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program this month, he gave Congress six months to draft a more lasting fix. Democratic leaders and Trump said they have reached a deal to protect the immigrants, but Congress has since turned its focus to overhauling the tax code. Democratic congressional leaders say they are waiting on the White House to craft a legislative proposal.

Meanwhile, immigrant advocates around the country have been urging the Trump administration to extend the Oct. 5 deadline and holding legal clinics and donating money to help immigrants cover the $500 renewal fee.

Jesus Perez of Phoenix says he’s not sure he would have been able to come up with the cash in time to renew were it not for the financial help of an advocacy group that is among several giving financial aid and helping people fill out their paperwork in time. The 30-year-old father of three, with one on the way, was just approved to buy a home but can’t complete the purchase until his renewal comes through.

“You’re in limbo,” said Perez, who works at a car wash and hopes to open his own business soon.

In Las Vegas, fewer than 30 people have asked for a service provided by the Immigration Clinic at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, causing alarm among organizers who are fearful immigrants are staying in the shadows or waiting too close to the deadline. The government must receive the renewal paperwork by Oct. 5, meaning it needs to be sent in most cases by this weekend.

“If you are not at the post office with an express mail envelope in your hand on the morning of Oct. 2, you are too late,” said Michael Kagan, director of the Las Vegas clinic.

Only immigrants whose permits are expiring before March 5, 2018, are eligible to apply for renewals. Those whose permits expire starting on March 6 will not be able to renew. The government estimates there are about 154,000 recipients whose permits expire between Sept. 5, 2017, when the Trump administration announced the end of the program, and March 5.

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services said Friday that it had received 39,400 renewal applications since Sept. 5. The agency said it aims to have a 120-day turnaround to complete the applications.

At the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights in Los Angeles, advocates have helped about 40 immigrants a day renew their permits for free. Immigrants began lining up outside before dawn to ensure they were seen quickly, as some have had to wait until the afternoon or the next day for assistance due to the demand, said Jorge-Mario Cabrera, a spokesman for the organization.

Maria Moreno, 23, lined up at 3 a.m. outside the group’s offices on a recent morning to renew under the program, which has made it easier for her to work as a cashier and attend college to eventually become a special education teacher. She said her parents brought her to this country from Mexico when she was 10 months old.

“I’ve been here all my life,” said Moreno, who lives in Los Angeles. “I’ve never been back there, and I’m hoping not to go.”

Oscar Gaytan, a 22-year-old history and Chicano Studies student at University of California, Los Angeles, was also among those waiting in line. He said his permit under the program is valid until the end of next year but was stolen from his gym locker, forcing him to refile paperwork.

Gaytan said he hopes to go on to become a professor or immigration lawyer after graduation but knows he’ll need a work permit to do so.

“When Trump rescinded DACA, I was pretty upset,” said Gaytan, who was brought here from Mexico when he was 4. “But I feel like everything happens for a reason — so hopefully Congress acts.”

By AMY TAXIN and ASTRID GALVAN - Sep 29 2:50 PM EDT

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Associated Press Writer Regina Garcia Cano contributed to this report from Las Vegas. Galvan reported in Phoenix.