#but i get too into like. details and preserving the quality etc lol so if you dgaf by all means get saving u know! its up to you :)
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im kinda new to archiving stuff but i wanna save as many fob concert vids i can from tiktok, do you have any tips? should i save them to my laptop instead of my phone cause im a bit worried about storage space
ohhh !!! :o
hold on let me put a cut damn how did this post get kinda long lol
for storage yea basically i personally prefer using my laptop/desktop just because. i feel like it's so much easier to do things on there lol like i'm sorry but how does ANYONE organise their files on their phone or get ANYTHING done in a mobile browser these daysđ
anyway. also cus memory is dirt cheap and you can easily hook up an external hard drive (from a reputable companyâŚ) to your laptop to store your archive. you can research if u want hdd or ssd but basically you won't rlly have to worry ab space that way. also backups are an excellent idea and you will never regret having one or several, let's put it that way
for the actual saving..i really think it depends on what your priorities are, so for me i get quite nitpicky and i'm usually looking to download in the highest quality and resolution i can get and without a watermark if possible (i just think they look gauche. LMAO)
these days i pretty much use open video downloader to download videos from almost anywhere and it's been working great so far. it seems to grab the best quality automatically, i like that it puts the original link in the metadata so you always have the source at hand, and it names the file with the caption (as much of it can fit anyway lol)
however im guessing you might want something more immediate so i think there are many sites that can download tiktoks for you, ive tried out cobalt and it's simple, great and speedy ! in my experience tho.. it doesn't always grab the highest resolution.. ?
(i literally just tested it now with a couple toks and it grabbed them at 1024p. even tho i got them nice and crisp at 1920p with ovdđ
hold on let me just. show the difference


zoom in on both screencaps and you'll see!!
i think this might be true of most online video downloading sites tbh but if anyone has any other recommendations pls sound off !!)
HOWEVER. if you dont care ab all that and just want as many vids asap so you can watch them in some form offline cobalt is a good option tho!
EDIT: turns out apparently you can change the download settings on cobalt so you can get hq!! play around with it and see if it gets you what you want!đ
#i totally forgot ab the us tiktok ban somehow. as in i literally was reading ab it and all and it still didnt like. hit me LOL#but yea without getting too into it i think ovd is basically like an easy to use interface for yt-dlp#so you dont gotta do command line stuff urself#i have tried pissing about with yt-dlp but like honestly . im dumb and someone's alrdy done the hard work on the app so i cba HAHAđ#i first saw cobalt rec'd in a tumblr post actually and its neat for sure but doesnt give the control i like#i havent used cobalt for any other sites actually so might be worth testing it out for other stuff!! but ive come to rely on ovd basically#but i get too into like. details and preserving the quality etc lol so if you dgaf by all means get saving u know! its up to you :)#ALSO...... idk if this is obvious but determine your file naming system/organisation from the get go.#like when u KNOW what vid u wanna recall but all u can see are 100 files all named ''114576387568.mp4'' ur gonna kick urself LOOL#asks
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Hi â¨(Before anything else, I want to apologize for my English; it's not my first language.) Thanks for your work đĽş. It helped me a lot to read some doujinshis that I already bought. I would like to ask for advice on scanning my doujinshis, and if I can scan them I would love to donate them for translation (the KaiShin ones of course), although if you can't or don't want to that's fine đ Lately I have bought a lot of doujins â¨
Hi! Nothing to apologize for, anon. Rather, thank you for making the effort, I assure you it's much appreciated, and thank you very much for considering donating your scans, I'll be glad to work on them if you do!
About advice, I'll assume you don't like to be too rough with your doujinshi and want to avoid creases that are too noticeable on the cover, like me, who can't bring herself to unbind them lol.
Well, the first step to get good quality scans would be to set your scanner's resolution for a minimum of 300dpi. The higher the number the more detail is preserved, but it also takes longer to scan each page, so 300dpi is enough.
The process I follow to scan mine would be as follows.
Scan cover and back cover.
Then count the total number of pages in the doujin and start scanning from the middle towards the end. For example, if it's a 28-page dj, you'd go to page 14 and then scan page 14, 15, 16, etc. until you reach page 28. Then you'd go from page 13 towards the beginning. That should put less strain on the cover and you'll have much better chances of avoiding a noticeable crease there.
If you're using a multifunctional printer or a flatbed scanner and it has a lid, you don't need to use it, you can just use your hands to gently press the pages down and control the pressure better. Once you're done, put something heavy over the doujinshi and thank it for its service <3.
That would be it, but if you have any other doubts, don't hesitate to let me know and maybe I can help.
Ao.
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hello, can you explain to me in more clarity your âwaxenâ theory regarding Ianthe? Iâm not picking up on what this implies but itâs making my brain itch.
Sort of! Totally fair question, I just don't have a lot of clarity myself in that I don't have a fully formed theory lol. There's definitely some links and parallels in verbiage that are pinging on my radar, so I do think something's funky, but I wouldn't say I'm fully on board with this yet. I'm just playing in the sandbox Tamsyn has provided us, tossing out ideas and thinking out loud. But I can go into some more detail, and add some more thoughts that have occurred to me since I posted that last night.
(Here's a link to the post in question, for context)
Anyway! So let's first lay out all the times we get someone described as some type of wax. At various points in HtN, we get the descriptions "a shoddy wax cast of some more beautiful sculpture," a "wax figure in a pink dolly dress," a "wax figure in pale purple chiffon," and "waxen face" for Ianthe. We also see that descriptor used a few other times for other people throughout the series. In GtN, Harrow's parents' bodies are called "waxy" and the first introduction of Protesilaus (as the beguiling corpse) says he was "waxen looking in the sunlight." In NtN, Kiriona's skin is said to have a "weird, waxy quality," then Naberius's skin is called "waxen" when they first meet up with Ianthe, and again a few pages later it again references the "waxen, handsome face". What I'm getting at here is that every time this sort of description is deployed, it's in reference to a dead body that's been preserved, manipulated, and is essentially masquerading as a living person... except for Ianthe.
We also know there are a multitude of times that she's described as looking like a poor copy of Coronabeth. There's that "shoddy wax cast of some more beautiful sculpture" line, her first introduction calls her a "starved shadow" of her sister ("or the first an illuminated reflection [of Ianthe]," and actually, off the top of my head I don't know that we ever see their descriptions framed that way again... I'd have to investigate this more later, but this might be the only time that Corona is described as a "better" version of Ianthe, rather than Ianthe being a "worse" version of Corona, which is interesting), there's a point where it says "The second twin was as though the first had been taken to pieces and put back together without any genius. She wore a robe of the same cloth and colour, but on her it was a beautiful shroud on a mummy," etc etc etc. I know there's more, but I'm too lazy to go pull the rest of the quotes and you get the picture by this point I'm sure. So nearly all of these situate her, at least visually, as a copy or approximation of Coronabeth, and one that doesn't quite live up to original at that.
So now let's pick apart this snippet of conversation we overhear between Silas and Ianthe at Magnus and Abigail's dinner party a bit. Ianthe says she was born via "surgical means," which I'm assuming is referring to a C-section delivery (or whatever the necromantic equivalent is) and notes that Corona is a few minutes older. Silas seems surprised (or perhaps concerned?) that they "risked intervention" and Ianthe says Corona had "removed [her] source of oxygen". At this point Silas says, "A wasted opportunity, I'd think." I had always taken this for him just being a dick and implying he wished she'd died in the womb, but coming back to it with this new angle... well. She says "Corona's birth put my survivability somewhere around definite nil." And I'm wondering if that doesn't tie to Harrow's comment about infant deaths generating "enough thanergy to take out the entire planet." Basically, could Silas have been implying that the Tridentarii's parents wasted an opportunity to use the thanergy from baby Ianthe's death to power up Corona?
Harrow says that twins are an ill omen, but the text hasn't come back to that as of yet. Given the difficulty necromancers experience with pregnancy, I'd imagine twins would could be especially dangerous and that in and of itself could be considered an ill omen. Ianthe's comments certainly suggest that their mother carried the pregnancy, although I don't think we know for certain whether she was a necromancer. I am so intensely curious about the Tridentarii's childhood and their parents; we get so many gestures towards some really twisted family dynamics, but very little in the way of concrete explanations. Particularly relevant here, I'd love to know more about their father wanting a "matched set" and how that came about. Did they intentionally plan for twins from the start? Was it only once they knew they were having twins that that became a factor? What's the significance there?
Outside of those "waxy" descriptors, Ianthe tends to be described as much more sickly looking than even other necromancers. We know that necromancers on the whole tend towards a phenotype of physical weakness, but even still, there's an emphasis on this with Ianthe beyond that. This might be due in part to narrator bias (coughGideoncough) or the direct juxtaposition between her and Coronabeth's vivaciousness, but what really jumps out at me as contributing to this effect is how frequently she's described as being colorless, pale, washed out, bloodless, pallid, anemic, etc etc etc. It very much makes me think of the way the color drains away from Colum (and even the rest of the room and the others in it) when Silas is siphoning. Silas himself is also often described as colorless ("mayonnaise uncle," "milk man") but not so much in a way that implies frailty as much as I read it as implying a stark coldness, in line with the very black-and-white moral authority he presumes to wield, a purported "purity", much different than Ianthe's colorlessness. With Ianthe, you get a sense that her palette ought to have been or perhaps was closer to Corona's, but the color's been drained away; where Corona's hair is described as golden, Ianthe's is "canned butter", for example. Almost like the life's been siphoned out, one might say.
So to kind of circle back around, do I actually think Ianthe is dead or a corpse like the other "wax" figures we've seen? Nah. Between Harrow and Palamedes, and especially Palamedes's medical necromancy, I think we would have heard about it by now if that were the case. But I do think it's entirely plausible that she's had a bit of a brush with death and that perhaps she's never quite fully come back from, and I do think she's being intentionally positioned as somewhat adjacent to death. If their parents were wanting twins from the outset, perhaps they used necromantic means to encourage the conception. Or if the pregnancy was as high-risk as I suspect it was, perhaps she'd died or nearly died at birth and been resuscitated. Their parents may have gone to extremes to keep her alive, to maintain their matched set. Given the themes of this series, I do feel it's necessary to draw a distinction between "resuscitation" and "resurrection" although they are curiously adjacent to one another. For all the text has grappled with dying and staying dead, dying and coming back, dying and choosing whether or not to return... we haven't touched on what something like a "near death experience" would look like. I'd imagine having that sort of experience, even at an incredibly young age, might lead one to be fascinated with, to use Ianthe's own words, "the place between death and life... the place between release and disappearance."
#it was making my brain itch also!#thank you for indulging my meandering rambles lol#Iâve got another ask sitting in my inbox that Iâm working on too⌠I promise Iâm not ignoring it!#tlt#tlt meta#ianthe tridentarius#nona the ninth spoilers#ask#mcdreary#two halves dead
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birth chart reading for @upgradebitch
hello! welcome to your reading. Iâm gonna give you a quick overview of what Iâm going to analyze about your natal chart. feel free to ask me anything if something isnât clear, of course. youâll find out your dominantsâ influence on your persona, your physical appearance, impression on others and the way you approach the world; your ego, identity, the real you; your reactions, your desires, inner emotions; your way of expressing your feelings, your mind and ideas; your desires and approach to love; your energy tank, instincts and temperament; in-depth analysis of each house with their rulers and analysis of heavy aspects; love life + soulmates/karmic partners interpretation; your relationship with your friends; your family life; your approach to career and work in general + possible jobs suggestion; your style, fashion sense analysis; life purpose and past life description; basic transitsâ analysis to describe your current mood and, last but not least, your secret skills, how to make the most out of your soul and manifest what you desire based on your birth chart.
đŚ chart shape, dominants
your chart is a bucket shape, with moon as the handle of the bucket. your saturn is in the 12th house, hence matters regarding your mental health and spirituality will be your priorities in this lifetime. you also have clear ideas about your future and who you want to be. even though you may have different passions and talents youâre capable of only sticking to one and mastering it, giving your all.
your dominant planets are jupiter, mercury and the sun. you are surely very smart! you have a great sense of humor, you're very witty and intelligent. you may also have lots of creative and innovative ideas, or at least you're very creative.
your dominant sign is aries. you may have a reputation for being impulsive and straight-forward. you don't like beating around the bush, especially when people purposely get on your nerves. on the other hand, you're very loyal and generous when it comes to your loved ones. you're very opinionated, and you always wanna make sure that your voice is heard. you're proud of yourself.
your dominant element is fire. you have a warm heart, even though it may be covered by your confidence and independence. in fact, you always strive for the first place. people may be intimidated by your presence, as you're a serious competitor. thanks to this competitive nature of yours you may be very positive and optimistic, making you a good and supportive friend/partner.
đ ascendant in virgo, 16° / 2nd decan ruled by mercury and saturn
you have a practical approach to the world. youâre kind of logical, itâs hard for you to improvize. you always want to keep everything neat and organized, at least in your mind. you could have a natural coldness to your face. you may seem a bit older than you are, or at least very mature and responsible, even though you may be more outgoing than you look due to your many sagittarius placements. with your attentive eyes, you pay attention to every single detail you see. youâre a perfectionist, and you always want and try to be at your best state. I would say youâre quite competitive when it comes to your goals, but you donât really do it to be above others. you do it because your obsession for details kind of stresses you out. improving and proving yourself is a way to boost your self-esteem, you feel fulfilled when you can achieve your goals. you are extremely intelligent and logical, youâre always up for a deep talk or simply for an occasion to gain more knowledge. you like being smart, you always want to know about everything. even the latest, trendy meme counts for you. your nature is very cautious; youâre rarely impulsive, you always think deeply about your decisions, as you donât want to commit any mistakes. because of that, you can be particularly picky. not only with material things such as movies, books, food etc. but even with people. itâs hard for you to open up to someone you donât know at all. you take things slow, both in friendships and in relationships, just to preserve yourself. you may come off as kind of snobby, but youâre just misunderstood. you donât like flaky bonds, you need security in your life. physically, as Iâve already mentioned before, you have this kind of strict look on your face. your eyes may be almond-shaped, and you could have a natural feline gaze. overall, you have something smaller about your features; you could have thin lips, a small nose, small eyes⌠you could have a smaller frame with thin bones, and you donât gain weight easily. you may be of average height, and Iâve noticed that most virgos tend to have pretty long legs? no matter if theyâre tall or not, their legs will still be longer than their bust.
virgo ascendant opposite pisces mercury: you appear as a very intelligent individual, and people may even feel intimidated by that. you love interacting with others; even if you're not much talkative, you like hearing about others' theories and opinions. you could also do that by reading blogs, books etc. you may sometimes find yourself in conflict with others, as youâre very opinionated and hate it when othersâ opinions are baseless. pretty much, you could seem like a know-it-all. on the other hand, you have a nice sense of humor, you're able to light up the room with your words, even though this quality of yours may be overshadowed by introversion at first. it's hard to find a way to make you come off as more gentle, as you have some of the most fiery and blunt signs in your chart. the fact that your mercury is squaring your pluto doesn't help either. you could take advantage of your astute words and sense of humor to get you out of troubles, though! just be careful not to claim that everything hurtful you say is a joke. it's something that aries placements do a lot.
virgo ascendant square gemini saturn: you may be shy and have self-esteem issues, especially during your early years. because of that, you may often appear as insecure to others, or even unreliable. you have a strong desire to be with someone and commit to them, you despise supertificial bonds, but at the same time you may find yourself being too shy to approach others, especially during your early years. luckily, I feel like the effect of this aspect is mitigated by your moon in leo, which makes you extremely confident. you may not be the most confident person on earth, but you're not the most insecure either. this may apply more to the younger you, actually. you don't feel much comfortable around other people, and others can sense that; your insecurity is exposed to the world, and some may take advantage of that to hurt your feelings. you're afraid of being judged, whether it's for your appearance, or maybe because of your ideals or interests. hence, you end up becoming reserved. this is something that will be solved through growth and time; the older you get, the easier you'll be on yourself. also, thanks to this aspect, you're a responsible person with defined values. to cope with this placement, I'd suggest you to do what makes you feel the best. there are different ways to boost your self-esteem, so maybe you can work on that and then start expressing yourself freely; if you do it without the fear of being judged, you will shine even more.
virgo ascendant square sagittarius pluto: you're aware that the world is too nasty for your honesty, hence you may have trust issues. even though you are friendly, you're very picky about who you decide to actually call your friend. you may constantly feel lonely, as if no one were willing to listen and understand you. you live with the fear that others may take advantage of you, hence you end up doing it yourself, unconsciously. you may be controlling, but your chart hints that it's not too much of a big deal. you may have the tendency to do it sometimes, but it's mostly a bad trait of your past life. the universe is testing you to see if you've learned your lesson or not. you have all the skills to avoid this type of behaviour now that you're aware of it.
đ sun in aries, 4° / 1st decan ruled by mars
even though you enjoy the idea of love and relationships, your independency is what matters the most for you. you possess strong leadership, which makes you aspire for the best positions in work, school, marriage etc. you don't want to lower your standards. aries have the reputation of being fearless, and that's mainly caused by their impulsiveness. in fact, if they actually thought before acting, they wouldn't be aries lol. some people may even define you as selfless, as you literally put yourself in danger or in awkward situations just to say what you truly think, even if nobody asked. it's apart of your nature, you don't want to go unnoticed. you probably lose your temper when someone challenges you (and it may happen often, to be honest). you hate routine; you always try to spice up your daily life a bit by meeting new people and trying new experiences in general. you enjoy having fun, partying, travelling... you thrive in social situations. you may have troubles making right decisions, as you're quite indecisive. but, once you do choose, no one is gonna stop you from achieving your goals and showing the world who you are. in fact, you gain confidence from your assertiveness, making you pretty proud of your persona as well.
aries sun square cancer jupiter: this is a hard aspect, which could make you feel even more proud of yourself due to your fire dominance. you may feel like the universe is constantly against you, especially with your pessimistic virgo rising. you may feel unlucky, or even overindulge in things you like to cope with sadness or anger. you may have the tendency to overeat, buy useless things etc. you go from having a low self-esteem, to even looking very bossy without even realizing it. you struggle to keep your identity balanced, even though you might have not been aware of it at first. to achieve fortune and joy in life, you need to work hard for it. to do so, you have to learn your karmic lessons in this lifetime, which probably revolve around family issue and their impact on your interactions with others.
đ moon in leo, 21° / 3rd decan ruled by the sun and mars
when you're with someone you feel comfortable with, you become a social butterfly. even though it may seem like you're looking for attention, it's not your priority. you're so charismatic and bubbly that you get naturally noticed. this is the most trustworthy leo decan, and also the most benevolent. you can be quite dramatic when you express your reactions; e.g. you scream when you're angry, or maybe you get really loud when you're excited or happy about something. you could also vent your emotions punching things, for example. just like the sun, the heat of your emotions needs to be felt by those who surround you. you'd do anything to help someone, especially with your aries sun. you just want the best for anyone, even though people may take advantage of this generosity of yours. in addition, you could hardly ever say no, especially to people you're not close to. your heart is aligned with your feelings; you're naturally kind-hearted, you're prone to say things as you feel them. on the other hand, you may not be aware of how your thoughts may influence others. you're also very artistic! you might be into drawing/painting, or at least into art history, or maybe literature, poetry etc. anything that involves creativity and self-expresssion. you can be quite egotistic regarding your emotions: you always try to interpret people's feelings, so you get deeply upset when people don't understand you, especially when they don't even try.
leo moon square taurus mars: your feelings are very intense. you may tend to react aggressively, or at least overreact. you feel the constant need to express your emotions, but you also want to be understood by others. you tend to be aggressive because you're actually afraid that others may be the first ones to hurt you. you don't really do it with malice, it's your way to defend yourself from eventual enemies. this placement also indicates that your childhood / family life was or will be quite turbulent, especially since your pluto is located in the 4th house, which is about family and home. to cope with this placement, I'd suggest you to be a little bit more mechanic when you express your feelings. you don't have to hide them, just try not to vent all your anger around. you don't seem strong, you're just exposing your weaknesses in this way.
đŁ mercury in pisces, 22° / 3rd decan ruled by neptune and pluto
you have the potential to be very focused on something thanks to your virgo rising, but your heavy pisces influence may interfer in that. in fact, you probably lose yourself in your own thoughts very often, starting daydreaming instead of doing what you have to do. youâre very creative and artistic, and youâre also able to fully convey your emotions in your words, even though it may be perceived as confusing sometimes. thatâs because not everyone is as empathetic as you are. on the other hand, you may have the tendency to lie, or just being confusing in any way. you may not always express what you want crystal clear, as you want to able to modify the story just in case you encounter some hardships. also, you never truly express your feelings, probably out of fear. probably, the way you elaborate your thoughts is also influenced by your family and the impact they had on you. youâre always vague, and you keep your private matters for yourself. pisces is a mutable sign, so you may also find yourself changing ideas often, your mind wanders from one thought to another. you are very intuitive, and you may even have some sort of psychic talent. you could do well at reading tarots, birth charts etc. your voice is probably naturally loud, it's hard not to listen to you. also, since your mercury is squaring pluto, you could be quite impulsive sometimes and say things you actually don't mean. you could argue often with others due to this trait of yours, you get defensive very easily. on the other hand, you most likely have a nice sense of humor at least.
pisces mercury square sagittarius pluto: you may become a bit manipulative. you probably donât even realize it, though, as you have the ability to make people do what you want them to do. you probably love being right, especially during arguments, and you always manage to be so thanks to your skills. your words are like knives for others, they can truly cut deep through their ego. youâre direct and blunt, as you just say what you have in mind with no filters. you can develop a provocative attitude without even realizing it, which can obviously cause you conflicts. you need to be more careful about how you communicate your ideas, otherwise you could seriously damage other peopleâs self-esteem. on the other hand, if you acknowledge your flaws and work on them, this can actually turn into diplomacy. take advantage of your interest in your inner self to find out how to be a bit more gentle in choosing your words.
â¤ď¸ venus in aries, 21° / 3rd decan ruled by mars and jupiter
with venus in aries, loving you is an adventure. you enjoy fun, exciting relationships. you're the type who's looking for a risktaker, even dangerous partner. you hate boredom, and this may be your weakness regarding this placement; that is, once the relationship starts getting more serious, you feel as if it's going down, when it's actually the opposite. hence, you just run towards a new adventure. this placement may even give you the reputation of being a player, but I don't think it's your case based on your others placements. you have to understand that relationships can get boring, but that's not necessarily a red flag. it just means you two are starting to feel comfortable together. you also enjoy physical contact, therefore cold partners are a no no for you. you need someone who's affectionate yet bold, and that would spoil you with attention and gifts. you enjoy the little things about love, such as remembering your anniversary or even giving you small presents, especially if they're homemade (like breakfast, poems etc.). you also try to avoid flaky people, as you don't like making relationships seem too light.
âď¸ mars in taurus, 16° / 2nd decan ruled by venus and mercury
with taurus mars, you may actually despise working too much. you love challenging your mind, but you're kind of lazy. you'd rather stimulate yourself through your hobbies and interests rather than using school / work, which are quite stressful for you. you need to find something material and concrete to motivate you and make you assertive. you could study just because you need a good grade, or maybe work just to get paid. you don't really do it with interest, as you care more about nurturing your passions than responsibilities. you're not really into conflicts; you'd rather be peaceful with everyone, as you find it a waste time to argue with someone. most taurus mars tend to be quite passive, yet I don't think it's your case. I imagine that with your heavy fire energy, you've got a hot temper. you may try to avoid conflicts, but once someone gets on your nerves it's over for them. you're very unpredictable from this point of view, it's hard to decipher you. you may be more verbally assertive than physically, though.
đĄ houses
your 1st house is in virgo. you appear as someone intelligent, possibly judgmental and critical. in fact, youâre a perfectionist, and most of the time you appreciate it when someone takes care of themselves just as much as you do. youâre also particularly pessimistic, and this could be annoying for those around you. youâre very logical, even though you probably don't lack intuition thanks to all the water energy in your chart. youâre very pragmatic, and you may even be judgmental. the ruler of the 1st house is in the 7th house: you come off as a very outgoing, sociable person. you may be quite sensitive, or at least you care about what others think of you, you could need reassurance often. you probably love having people around you, and you also want to build your own family in the future.
your 2nd house is in libra. you find beauty and aesthetic in material things; you most probably love clothes, art, music⌠anything that isnât exactly a priority in life, but that allows you to express your personal taste, which is very refined. with this placement Iâd suggest that you should pursue a career that allows you to express your creativity, as arts and beauty allow you not only to make money, but also to increase your security and confidence. you could also spend money in venusian things like clothes, make-up, decorations and anything that involves beauty and aesthetic. with mars placed in this house, I feel like you may be very fond of money. you could do something just to earn material things from it, like money or any other good that satisfies your wants. you may be quite materialistic, you enjoy the finer things in life, or at least you want to be financially stable. you like the idea of saving money, but ironically you may be too impulsive when it comes to finances and spend money in random things you may not need.
your 3rd house in scorpio. you probably love witty jokes and sarcasm. youâre extremely honest when you think and speak, and most of the times you have no problems expressing your opinions. you could possibly be very good with words and be good at convincing and manipulating others. usually this placement makes someone kind of mischievous when it comes to words, but I think that with all the jupiter influence in your chart, youâre able to control this in order not to hurt others. your mind is very deep, youâre probably not really into small talks. you may also love anything that is considered taboo, like astrology, horror, nudity, death⌠youâre also quite secretive, youâre seen as an enigma. you donât want to share much about you. last but not least, you value honesty above all. you only speak the truth, and hence you also want it back. you may as well be into conspiracy theories, science and anything that can expose whatâs behind the universe, the government etc.
your 4th house is in sagittarius, with also pluto placed in this house. you could come from a foreign place, or perhaps you moved houses a lot during your childhood. perhaps, you have someone in your family that is from a different culture or religion from yours, or perhaps theyâre able to speak more than one language. your parents could have been very successful at school, they could actually be professors. you mightâve always been a smart kid, you couldâve grown up learning more languages and you were most likely good at school too. you also got to make lots of experiences during your childhood, you might have travelled a lot. your relationship with your family is most likely very good. it could be that there might have been a few misunderstandings between you and your parents, but nothing too serious. maybe, they could have been a bit distant, it could be that they had to travel a lot for work and hence you felt lonely; or maybe, it's the opposite, they were a bit too affectionate and overwhelming, possibly possessive too, and you may have been babied or spoiled a bit too much. yet, this didn't really affect your growth and mentality, so it's probably nothing important.
your 5th house is in the sign of capricorn, with also your neptune placed there. capricorn usually brings a feeling of seriousness to the house itâs in. I donât think itâs your case, though. in fact, neptune, is also placed in this house. you could be a bit more introverted, probably youâre not the type to frequent clubs, parties, etc. youâre more serious from that point of view. your hobbies could actually drain your energy for you; letâs suppose youâre into videogames. you could literally spend the whole day playing videogames, as you take your hobbies very seriously. youâre not the type to start a project and then leave it, and it could be helpful considering that your sagittarius moon gets bored very easily, youâre very resolute. also, you most likely have 'matureâ hobbies; you could be into politics, economy, history⌠you could be into slower types of music, for example, or perhaps you like reading about world issues. with your children you may be quite strict, as you see them as a responsibility. also, you may often be attracted or attract older or more mature partners. youâre most likely a very romantic and artistic person, you may be fond of music, dancing, singing, acting⌠anything creative that stimulates your senses. yet, you may be a bit picky when it comes to hobbies; you probably only like reading specific types of books, you only listen to a certain music style, and so on. you may also be into spirituality such as psychology, astrology, law of attraction, yoga, mediation, etc.
your 6th house is in aquarius, uranus is also sitting there. people with aquarius in their 6th house need to change their routine throughout your life. probably, when you were you younger they taught you things that arenât healthy for your body and health. you may have to change your diet, your medicines⌠also, you may sometimes procrastinate in your day-to-day life. I donât think you do it too often, but it may still happen due to your virgo and mars dominance in your chart, but for example you wouldnât mind skipping a day of school or work to play videogames. this placement also indicates that you may often come across unpredictable events in your daily life. you may often see strange, unordinary things, or perhaps itâs your routine that is like that. you may lack consistency when it comes to diets and health, for example; you may start a diet and keep it for a month, then you get tired and drop it all of a sudden. you could also develop unexpected diseases. you may pursue a career that looks unexpected for you at first, something that you never thought you'd do. it will most likely be a creative, artistic job. it will be a very pleasant job, it wonât even feel like a duty to you as youâll choose a job that you like and that youâre passionate about. regarding your health, throughout your life you may often come across sudden health problems, illnesses may come out of nowhere.
your 7th house is in pisces. your mercury and sun are also sitting in this house. with this pisces descendant, you attract people that are pretty much very intuitive and soft; they could have pisces placements, or at least theyâll be extremely artistic and emotional. yet, you may as well surround yourself with 'brokenâ people. that is, people that arenât exactly in the best state of their health, whether physically or mentally. neptune, the ruler of this house, is in the 5th house. you could meet them in a fun situation, like a party, a vacation, a night out⌠any situation where youâre supposed to be chilling and having fun, you may meet your future spouse there. also, in a relationship you probably hate feeling suffocated. while your pisces descendant may make you enjoy skinship, you may sometimes also need your space, you still need your freedom, especially since your sun and venus sign is aries. also, pisces makes you idealize your crushes/partners way too much, to the point that you create an image of someone in your head that turns out to be the opposite at the end. you ignore your partnerâs flaws, as they seem perfect to you. aries people are usually too independent, they tend to be quite selfish and neglect relationships, but luckily having your personal planets in your 7th house balances everything out. in fact, you are more considerate of people than other people, you like sharing time with others without losing your individuality.
your 8th house is in aries, with also venus placed there. generally, people with aries in their 8th house are very confident when it comes to taboo topics; they have no problems showing their interest in them, especially with people they're intimate with. thanks to venus' presence in this house, you're not afraid of darker topics and embracing them. for example, you could have lots of sex drive. you constantly try to improve yourself by coming up with new projects, you love challenges. they help you growing up into the person you want to become. you may come across some hardships regarding yourself, your identity. but, when you face those fears and start loving yourself, youâll naturally become more mature and 'transformâ. you have very high standards when it comes to love. you're a passionate, loyal lover, but at the same times you also want and need a lover that is willing to go as far as you go with your feelings. you may often test your partner to see if they're worthy of your love, for example. you have this sort of self-destructive behaviour that makes people stressed, just because you have extreme trust issues and you feel the need to control everyone, especially if 'everyone' is your lover. you find yourself being more attracted to 'darker' types; that is, you may be into bad boys / girls, someone with an edgy / grunge aesthetic. last but not least, this placement can also indicate that you're going to have a peaceful death, you're going to die later in life.
your 9th house is in taurus, with also saturn and mars sitting there. with this placement, I feel like you may use your intellect to gain financial security and material possessions. while this is a good thing, as it helps increasing your confidence, donât forget that your intellect is more important than money or any other thing. donât underestimate it. youâre totally capable of learning and understanding things by yourself, hence donât wait for others for help. you should start dealing with your own experiences alone, without anybody elseâs help. this placement can also be someone a little close-minded; in fact, you're probably very stubborn and firm about your beliefs. you hardly ever allow others to change your mind. saturn here could make it hard for you to step out of your comfort-zone, you may be shy and therefore you could often miss out on important opportunities in your life. luckily, you're going to get more assertive as time goes by, and you will feel free, you just need to grow more mature. you are driven by a strong sense of justice that makes you want to discover the truth. you hate lies of any kind, you want sincerity from those around you and you're the first to be constantly honest. you value your freedom a lot, your life motto is most likely 'live and let live'. you think everyone should live their lives by their own standards, without feeling afraid of being judged or criticized. you're a very pure and genuine person, you hardly ever judge a book by its cover, and you're also extremely open-minded. you're thirsty for knowledge of any kind, you're always up to learn something new. you may also be interested in foreign languages and cultures, as well as philosophy, literature... anything that can teach you something new about the world.
your 10th house is in gemini, with also your jupiter there. you may actually pursue more than one career throughout your life! youâre very flexible and skilled at multi-tasking, so you probably wouldnât feel stressed about it. perhaps, you could alternate a creative profession with a more logical career, like working in an office for example. also, your suitable jobs should include communication and creativity at the same time; you could be a writer, for example. or perhaps, you could keep these two things in two separate jobs. what matters is that you use words in both of them, and hence you could even be a judge, a singer, a translator, etc. you may also have to interact with other people in your job, I don't see you working from home for example. you could even work as a teacher, or even professor since your jupiter is strongly placed in your chart. you may also be very popular on your work place, and you may even be in the public eye for your job. last but not least, you may have to travel for your job, perhaps you work abroad or you need to deal with foreign people and cultures. you may also need to speak other languages for work.
your 11th house is in cancer. this placement indicates that your friends, theyâre your comfort-zone. you feel understood when youâre with them, theyâre pretty much like a family to you. you can tell them anything, you put all of your trust in them. or at least, if you havenât met anyone like this yet, youâll surely meet a friend that is like a soulmate to you. theyâll also be very important for your growth. in addition, it could also be that youâre still friends with someone from your childhood or even high school days, and hence you could literally grow up together. you could also have some step-siblings. you could also have very big goals you want to achieve in your life, probably since your childhood. as a result, you may end up pursuing your dream career for instance.
lastly, your 12th house is in leo. this is kind of a tricky placement, as leo rules the self, the ego, and the 12th house rules fears. you could be afriad of being too confident, of feeling worth it, or even just by being in the spotlight. perhaps, you have stage fright. this fear of embracing your persona makes you very insecure, even though you probably donât show it. also, since your 12th house is the house of dreams, you could often make dreams that involve yourself. you hardly ever dream of someone else, and if you theyâre probably your lovers, possibly your friends. you may also make daydreams or sleeping dreams of creative, utopic scenarios. the moon is also sitting there; you most likely have lots of dreams, that could even predict the future, and generally they're not too violent or turbulent. youâre hopelessly romantic, to the point that you almost look naive. youâre not simply looking for a partner or spouse, youâre looking for a soulmate; someone you can literally communicate with just using your eyes, someone that knows how to make you feel even messier on the inside. you like to nurture and feel nurtured in a relationship. your ideal lover would be sensitive and empathetic, yet still with a sort of rebel vibe to them. you have quite a vivid imagination, you're able to idealize and picture anything you want. while this placement gives you an incredible amount of creativity, it can also make you uncomfortable. in fact, you may actually find yourself imagining every detail of every situation, even the worst ones. let's suppose you hear of a rape at the news; you literally start imagining the scene detail by detail, and it makes you extremely uncomfortable. actually, it literally ruins your mood, as it's as if you actually lived that scene. going back to the creativity matter, you have the soul of an artist; you have very enhanced emotions, and you're able to express them through artistic outlets. you could be amazing at writing poetry, books, art, music... also, your particular empathy of human's intellect can also make you an amazing psychologist or actress, as you're able to understand others' feelings and make them your own. you're extremely spiritual, and if you don't feel like that, you just have yet to have your spiritual awakening.
â¤ď¸ love life, soulmates
in love, you attract pisces, virgo, gemini, leo, capricorn and aquarius placements. your future spouse will most likely have some of their planets in virgo or leo, maybe a leo-virgo cusp; theyâll be well-balanced, with a stable job and finances. yet, they wonât be too much of a workaholic, as theyâre also most probably a chill individual who loves relax and vacation as well. they could also be foreign and very open-minded. yet, they could be quite impulsive and chilidish at times. your chart points out that this relationship will be kind of unordinary; you may meet them abroad, most likely at work, or even during a simple trip. theyâll also be very spiritual, perhaps religious, or even psychic. you could meet them at night, maybe in a club for example, or even in a context related to death. your children will have capricorn and pisces placements: theyâll be extremely reliable and intelligent; they could be a bit rebellious during their early years, but they will become more mature as time goes by. they'll be very creative and quite sensitive too.
đśđť family life
your mother was probably very outgoing, sociable and open-minded. she was probably very intelligent too, and she could have been a successful student. she was basically the perfect, nurturing mother. yet, she probably was too emotional, she could have even been quite possessive or moody. she probably has sagittarius, scorpio and / or cancer placements in her chart, as well as 9th, 8th and 4th house placements. your father, on the other hand, was probably less strict than your mother. he had a complex personality, he most likely used to act different based on the situation he was in. but you most likely used to play a lot with him, you had fun together. he could have been very sociable and intelligent too. he may have gemini, sagittarius, scorpio or virgo placements in his chart, as well as 3rd and 6th house placements, perhaps even 9th. if you have siblings, they have scorpio or aries placements in their chart, as well as 1st / 8th house placements. you might have fought a lot when you were young, there were many control issues and your bond is very intense. yet, you're still very affectionate, and your bond will probably get better as time goes by.
đ career
as I've already mentioned above, your future career will most likely involve communication of any kind; you could have to interact with other people, and hence you may work in a place that allows you to communicate with others and that can get quite crowded, like a shop for example. you'll most likely start from these small jobs, like working in a cafe for example. yet, your gemini midheaven indicates that you can handle way stronger careers; above all, communication and creativity are the most indicated fields for you to be successful. you would do amazing as a writer for example, or perhaps you could even become an amazing teacher / professor. yet, you may even choose to pursue a more complex career, like a career in the med field. you could become a nurse for example, as it allows you to both help and communicate with other people. you will start from simple things, but as time goes by, you'll be able to become more independent, maybe even a leader. you probably won't have to depend too much on other people.
đ fashion sense, style analysis
you probably love clothes that can show and enhance your body. you may love wearing crop tops, skirts, bralettes, shorts... anything that leaves a part of your body uncovered, yet that still looks elegant and classy. you could also enjoy baggy clothes, paired with fancy accessories and heels. for colors, you go from wearing bold colours like red, burgundy and neon, to darker shades like black, dark blue etc. you probably also love neutral shades, like kaki, beige and so on.
đ past life, life purpose
in your past existence, you were very in touch with your home, self, and probably marriage too. overall, your past life was very peaceful, especially when it comes to your family. this lifetime, though, you need to focus on letting the world know who you are. you have to build a reputation for your name and feel satisfied with your career, while still taking care of your family.
đ¤ major transits analysis / june 20th
a few unpredictable, possibly painful events may occur in this period of time, as transit saturn in aquarius is in your 5th house conjunct your natal neptune. there could be an unexpected loss of money for example, a sudden breakup or argument or even death. something will happen that will surely change your view of things and will help you have a major transformation, in order to leave toxicity behind. mars is transiting your 11th house, therefore you could be arguing a lot with others lately, especially with your friends, so be careful to your words in these days.
đ§ż manifest what you want, secret skills
the best way for you to manifest is idealizing and acting at the same time. you have both energies combined in your chart, which is great actually! Iâd suggest you to first picture what you want in your life, and then do something concrete to manifest it. for example, letâs suppose you want this gucci bag; first, think about it deeply. then, you could try going into a gucci shop and just walk around, maybe even touch that bag. youâll get results if you believe it! itâs also great to write and read/listen your own positive affirmations, such as 'I love my gucci bagâ, 'the gucci bag my mom gave me is amazingâ and so on.
and this is it! thank you again for booking a reading, hope it resonated with you :)
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hi anon! sorry it took me so long to answer. i figured this might be helpful for others out there who have asked me similar questions, so iâve compiled a pretty comprehensive list of tutorials/resources. idk about others but when i was new to giffing, it took me a lot of painful effort to go around and look for resources, so iâm putting it all here to make it a little easier!
i download videos using 4k video downloader. it will download very good quality 1080p videos in .mp4 format. if youâre downloading a 4k video, make sure to change the setting option to .mkv so that you get 4k and not 1080pâfor obvious reasons since you want the highest quality.
i rely on kpopexciting to get .ts files â which are basically raw, very high quality video files for live performances. they are much less grainy than .mp4 versions of live performancesâwhich are the ones youâll see uploaded to youtube. iâve found that 4k videos (in .mkv) are just as good quality as .ts, but obviously you will rarely see live performances in 4k, so get .ts when you can!! you can also try to find .ts files on twitter, but you may have to do a lot of digging. i wish i could recommend you twitter accounts, but the ones i used to go to have been very inactive/taken down all their drives :( but this website is really nice and updated frequently so i would recommend it!
vapoursynth links + download. the reason you would use vapoursynth is to resize your gif, while maintaining the optimal quality of the gif. if you gif without vapoursynth (.ie only using photoshop), it will still be fine, but the image quality may be grainier. also, you will definitely need vapoursynth to gif .ts files âmore will be explained in the tutorial iâve linked below. i would recommend that you have a high processing/lots of ram/newer desktop or laptop to use vapoursynth so that 1, your computer isnât fried and 2, your vapoursynth process will go a lot faster. i am using a 2017 macbook pro for all my work, and it runs pretty well, but my laptop still gets pretty hot so just make sure youâre not running a million things in the background while using adobe products and vapoursynth lol. i used a pretty old and beat up 2011 model macbook air back then, and i will say that yes vapoursynth worked and ran on it, but it took much longer, and basically fried the laptopâs battery (aka i had to get the battery changed twice and the laptop would die randomly) but issok it was a school borrowed laptop so i didnât feel too bad lol. im just saying this as a precaution, to preserve the health of your electronic devices!! but donât be afraid to use vapoursynth! you should still try it at least once.
thank you to @realstraykids for this super detailed, really nice tutorial! it includes how and where to download videos, how to gif using vapoursynth, using photoshop, comparisons, coloring, and pretty much all you need to know. 10/10 would recommend
thank you to @dreamcolouring for this lifesaver!!! the best and easiest way to blur out unwanted captions/objects in your gifs. i recommend doing this step after converting your frames to video timeline and before you do sharpening and coloring. another tip iâll add is to feather the selection youâve made right before you click on âadd vector maskâ âthis will make sense once youâve read through the tutorial. feathering it will make the blurred spot less noticeable and more subtle.
i use this generator to create gradient colored captions! copy and paste your text, then select the colors you want. generate the code, and copy it. change the settings of the text editor on your post to HTML. paste the code, preview, and voila! add elements <blockquote>,<b>,<i>, etc as needed. see more on colored captions in this tutorial by @kylosâ --i believe op mentioned a different and better color generator but for some reason it wonât work for me :( hopefully it works for u! basically same idea as the previous generator i mentioned.
my own mini tutorial/workflow process of making gifs. this includes working with a .ts file, vapoursynth, photoshop, coloring, watermarking, etc. and a few of my own tips below:
if you are working with an .mp4, you do not have to make any changes to the preprocessor/denoise filters/sharpening in the resizing part of vapoursynthâit doesnât make that big of a difference if you do. but if you are working with a .ts file, definitely do make those changes,, thatâs the whole reason you have vapoursynth. with an .mp4, i like to use vapoursynth to just resize, but i donât add any additional settings. i use smart sharpen in photoshop to sharpen it, which is pretty good on itâs own (at least in photoshop 2020!).
my rule of thumb is to do add .02 seconds when i am setting frame delay. so if when you first import the frames, they are at 0.04 seconds, i usually change them to 0.06. of course, this is my personal tasteâyou can make all your gifs faster or slower depending on how you want em to look.
if you are on a mac, you can screen record by pressing Command+Shift+5 (itâs a shortcut to quicktime screen recording). I only screen record for things like the beyond live concert or other live streamed events. the image quality of the screen recording, in my experience, is actually pretty good. when you gif the screen recording however, you may notice that it adds extra frames that you donât need. by that i mean duplicate frames. you could keep the duplicate frames but that just means the size of your gif is going to be much bigger (keep in mind the limit is 8mb). in order to remove those duplicates, my only solution has been to remove them manually (by holding Command while selecting), or when you are importing the video to frames, select the option to âlimit to every 2 framesââbut this method will be less precise and still not as good as manually removing frames. if you remove the duplicate frames, this means you will need to set the frame delay even slower, to make up for lost frames. in my experience, fps(frames per second) and frame delay work in conjunction. so for example, if i delete every other frame because they are duplicates, Â but the starting frame delay is 0.02, i am now going to change it to something like 0.05 (so i added 0.03 seconds rather than my usual 0.02). if the duration length and the image dimensions of the gif are short/small, feel free to keep the duplicate frames inâi only delete duplicate frames in order to keep my gif under the 8mb limit. then, if you keep the duplicate frames in, continue with your standard frame delay preferences. Â now that iâm writing this im realizing this might not make a lot of sense lol.. but donât worry about it for now and if you run into trouble w screen recorded gifs then you can come back to this for reference. again, this is only my experience recording on a macâit may be a lot different if you use a screen recording program or are on a pc.
i donât really use .psd templates because i like to give every gif/gifset itâs own unique coloringâso i remake the coloring every time, but if you get into a rhythm itâs pretty easy. there are a lot of nice coloring tutorials out there, too! my personal coloring adjustments in order: levels, exposure, color balance, selective color (if needed), vibrance, photo filter (if needed), color lookup (i use 2strip most often and i put it on âcolorâ blending mode). donât forget to adjust the opacities and fills of the âcolor lookupâ adjustment layer in case itâs too strong. go back to correct each adjustment layer as needed. then, when youâre done and satisfied, group all those layers, copy the group (you can do an easy command+c), and paste it onto the next gif youâre working on for easy workflow.
if for some reason you canât see the frames when you import your layers/video, itâs likely because your âtimelineâ window isnât showing up. just go to the window menu on photoshop, go to the bottom and youâll see âtimeline.â make sure it has a check next to it.
i recommend watermarking your gifs because a lot of people like to repost tings these days đ - so make sure u got your brand on it! i keep my watermark saved to my âlibrariesâ in photoshop so itâs ready when i need it. i use the blending mode âoverlayâ and adjust the opacity, but if you donât want to do that you can also add a stroke/shadow to your watermark/do all sorts.
tag #nctinc for your nct creations and #jenonet for your jeno creations!!
hereâs my own mini tutorial (well not much of a tutorial ig more like a work process vid?): took about ten minutes including the time to search and download the video (but i didnât record that part i trust yall know how to do that), vapoursynth, and exporting. i hope this helps somewhat! feel free to ask more questions whenever :)
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keep in mind that giffing takes a lot of patience, energy, and experienceâso donât worry if it takes you a bit to figure things out or if your gifs donât turn out the way you want them to the first time around. we all start at the same place and all run into problems. i know giffing can sound intimidating and seem like a lot of work, but i promise, once you get into a routine, giffing is going to happen in minutesâand youâll get beautiful gifs. have fun! đ
#anon#answered#tut#tuts#giffing tutorial#should i make a tut/resources post on gfx? not rly sure if gfx can be taught.. it's like a lottt about personal style imo lol#hope this helps!#not just for anon but for anyone
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Tagging: @nilim, @azwoodbomb, @wouldyouliketoseemymask, @parvus-pica, @peregrineroad, @spiral-seeker, @frostmantle, @autumnslance, @strangefellows, @redbud-tree, @maccaroni-eh, @entropytea, @prettyparadoxes, @ivalane, @kunstpause, @fogfens
Name: Illegible or Illegiblewords lately. Iâve switched it in the past a few times.
Fandoms: Iâve been in Final Fantasy XIV for the past couple of years now. Passively I might be in Pathologic fandom and Dragon Age fandom? Maybe others too on and off. I was in comic fandoms for a long time but honestly that spiraled into a hot mess of epic proportions so Iâve mostly peaced out of there. Still love stories, characters, and buddies from there though.
Most Popular Oneshot: Ironically itâs Ideation for Bladerunner 2049 haha. I did exactly one fic there right after seeing the movie and didnât go back, but I thought it was very good and I had a specific story I wanted to tell. Itâs one of my most popular fics, and given itâs gen too Iâm actually kind of happy about that.
Most Popular Multichapter: The Immortal Wound for FFXIV fandom! I had only just started writing for the fandom, and the series leading up to this fic was my first time writing NPC shipping in FFXIV. I was seriously, SERIOUSLY nervous at first! I wrote the first fic, Posturing, as a personal challenge to do an ambiguous protagonist/NPC since I saw other people doing that and wanted to see if I could pull it off. Posted it at around 4 in the morning then deleted within a few minutes out of anxiety lol. A week went by before I read it again, realized I still liked it, and put it back up for good. That being well-received helped encourage me to keep trying, and by The Immortal Wound it was getting solid attention. The experience really meant a lot to me!
Actual Worst Part of Writing: Probably chapter maps within the outlining process for me. Itâs needed for how I approach things, but shit is anxiety-inducing and stressful af lol. I basically plan each event out in high detail before actually writing the fic, so when the time comes for me to legit write Iâm more or less following a plan I can trust. Making that plan is the tough part.
How Do You Choose Your Titles: Often titles are the last things I figure out before starting the fic itself. I know I like punchy stuff if I can manage. Sometimes itâll be one word, sometimes itâll be a quote or song lyric, sometimes itâll be a saying, sometimes itâll be a phrase that feels fitting. I go fast and loose usually, and tbh Iâve tried to tell myself not to overthink it too hard. I do try title related works in ways that have some thematic link when I can.
Do You Outline: HahahahahaHAHAHAHAhaha yeah. Straight up my outlines are eldritch terrors for their detail, length, and complexity. I donât mean that as a brag at all, seriously--I tend to get frozen a bit if I donât have an outline by and large because itâs hard for me to keep track of whatâs in my head and plan accordingly. Just end up with too many moving parts + revision and pacing get wonky otherwise.
Depending on the project I might have sections tied to setting, characters, magic systems, religions, etc. at the top. Fanfic this is less likely but does crop up sometimes.
To give an example of the first bullet of the first chapter of an ongoing fic:
Post-Shinryu, the Warrior of Light lingers in the Royal Menagerie alone at his own insistence to search for the Eye of Nidhogg. In the process he remembers the fight against Zenos and Shinryu. Note he was overcome by an almost feral rage at Zenosâ assumption that he was the target of anything resembling lust. Those attentions (âbite down upon my jugularâ) belong to another, but note similarities of two pale-eyed, long-haired blondes. Seeing Shinryu, the Warrior had no idea whether Lahabrea survived within. The fusion was horrifying to see and as he fought he didnât hold back because besides obvious dangers, he was also ready to mercy kill if needed. Also note Warrior wanted to intervene against Thordan for Lahabrea but wasnât fast enough, questions a little privately how far heâd have gone against him. It might not have mattered even if heâd managed since he knows Lahabrea was going crazy and unable to listen. Locating and examining the Eye, he recognizes how drained it is. Certainly not enough to threaten him when dealing with post-battle exhaustion. So he reaches inside with his own aether, relentless in pushing aside every foreign elementâNidhogg, Thordan, the corrupted Rhalgr, the places Zenos caged them all under his own will. Zodiarkâs tempering is what helps him ultimately find Lahabrea, who is barely alive. Zodiarkâs tempering has preserved what it could but has a much more tenuous grip in consequence. When the Warrior finds him Lahabrea isnât even aware, functionally unconscious. The tempering flares against him defensively and this time the Warrior focuses on it. This is all that has allowed Lahabrea to stay alive. He could force himself closer but there is no vessel. Besides, the process of separating a fragile soul so deficient in aether is too great a risk. So he keeps the Eye.
Itâs not the only bullet of comparable size for that chapter. The overall piece has at least 40 total chapters, but probably more.
Ideas I Probably Wonât Get Around To, But Wouldnât It Be Nice: Tbh probably some of the earlier WIPs I have that arenât finished already. Not just FFXIV (Dead Language, With Good Intentions) but other fandoms. I could end up circling back in the future one day but who knows.
Callouts @ Me: âNO MORE WIPS HOLY SHIT YOU HAVE OVER 20âł, âRELEARN HOW TO DO DRABBLESâ, âGET UR PRESENTS DONEâ, âREVIEW OTHERS MORE THE STAGE FRIGHT IS RIDICULOUSâ.
Best Writing Traits: I try to write any character as the hero of their own story/with the capacity to be someoneâs favorite. I do my research and prioritize telling a good story first and foremost. I can change my writing style according to need and am good at capturing the cadence and word choices of different characters.
Spicy Tangential Opinion: If no transaction has been made (esp. monetary), no one owes you shit online. Not reviews, not hits, not praise, not agreement, not content of any sort. It sucks to feel like youâre creating to a void. It sucks to be passionately in love with a rarepair when other ships are drowning in art and stories.
People still donât owe you.
If you donât like someone elseâs content, create something exploring what you do like... or even why you donât like that content. Tell a story. Create art. Make photosets and playlists and analyses. If it is not a literal crime (as opposed to portraying fictional crime), donât discourage other creators no matter how awful you might find their stuff. Lend your own voice to an alternative as convincingly as you can. And if that doesnât persuade others, you need to keep honing your own skills.
If you want more of something to exist, spread inspiration. Again this can be in storytelling, art, photosets, playlists, analysis, you name it. Give form to your passion. And if others disagree or donât respond, keep working at it. This is a skill too, and it takes practice.
Iâve found it shows when work is created out of a sense of guilt, fear, or obligation. The quality is much lower and no one latches on to keep building in-turn. And IMO it is essential to build up rather than tearing down.
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I was once told that Tulum is the âBaliâ of Central America and I was not let down. I was SO EXCITED to put together this Tulum Guide because there is just so much to see. The beaches are crystal clear, the drinks are ice cold, and the Instagram game is on FIRE. Not only is it aesthetically pretty cool, but thereâs also an amazing cultural and historical side to the Yucatan Peninsula that you can easily participate in inbetween mojitos đIâve included all of this and MORE in my Tulum guide below.
In my Tulum guide, youâre going to read about:
Instagrammable Places
Reasonable Accommodation
Food Culture & Food Tours
Budgeting
Free Google Maps Guide
Quick Call-out! The beauty of travel is that you get to support local economies with your business and as travel is Tulumâs main industry, you are an important part of this ecosystem! Congratulations! You matter immensely! Please be generous with your tipping and please do remember to take care of this ecosystem, as itâs still so well preserved. Also, if youâre planning to go to Mexico City as well, check out my Mexico City Guide.
Tulum Guide to Instagrammable Places
Tulum is an Instagrammerâs DREAM, but try not to get lost in the hype. As an AVID Instagrammer myself, even I got a bit drained from the hype, the lines for photos, and the general focus on ascetics over experience. Tulum is truly an incredible place filled with natural cenotes (freshwater lakes in caves), pastel restaurants, and most importantly, photogenic food 𤣠â youâll leave with an incredible feed and a fresh tan for sure. My Tulum guide will give you a little bit of everything đ
Top 4 Instagrammable places:
Casa Malca
As the former residence of Narco boss â Pablo Escobar, today Casa Malca is an insanely beautiful boutique hotel for the worldâs wealthy. They have an iconic swing with a cascading waterfall of wedding dresses along the sides that there will often be a line for. So get there early. Rooms start at 400ÂŁ per night, so itâs much easier to purchase a day pass to the facilities for ÂŁ40 pp, which you can spend on drinks and lunch.
Nomade
Starting at a whopping ÂŁ1000 per night, Nomade is the second home to New Yorkâs wealthiest and for good reason. Their picturesque beaches, linen details, and dream-catcher themed decorations make it an Instagram HEAVEN. Be warned, there are lines for the best photo ops AND there are no DSLRs or mirrorless cameras allowed and smoothies will put you out 8ÂŁ.
Tulum Guide Hack: When you arrive at the entrance, just ask to âhave lunchâ at Nomadeâs restaurant. This way, youâll get in without an issue and you can scope out where you want to stay on the beach!
Matcha Mama
Everything on the menu is Instagram GOLD. With their pastel wall paintings and delicious, ice-cold treats this is the perfect place to chill and beat the 31 C degree heat. I would 100% recommend their acas bowl to share and do be sure to nibble on their CBD treats! I have loads more recommendations for food further down my Tulum guide, but this was the most classically âInstagrammableâ by far.
Grand Cenote
Get there at opening or donât come at all if Iâm being honest. We arrived 10 minutes before open time and there were already a few mini-buses of tourists waiting to get in. However, it is truly STUNNING and if you have an underwater camera, NOW is the time to break it out. Youâll need to shower before they let you into the Cenote for the safety of the wildlife and to preserve the water quality so donât go with a full face of make-up. You will look beat to hell lol.
Accommodation
Zendero Hotel â City Center
With some of these mega resorts pricing in at ÂŁ1000 per night, itâs easy to lose control of your finances. Normal people want to travel too so Iâve tried to give reasonable recommendations in my Tulum Guide. We were staying in Tulum city center at Zendero Hotel and we had a FABULOUS time. It was perfectly located on the corner of where both lifelines meet â Highway 15 & Highway 307 â so it was the perfect launching point for when we wanted to do any activities. We were a mere 5 minute walking distance from any major restaurant in Tulum city and then an easy drive from up and down the major highways to any major beach resort or cenote.
Details:
$130 â $150 per night
Prime location, rooftop pool, new facilities
Good for couples, solo travelers and small groups
What was particularly wonderful about Zendero Hotel was how normal the patrons and the staff were. Perhaps my biggest criticism of Tulum was the fact that many people were there to be seen instead of to experience all of the wonderful things that Mexico had to offer. Â If youâre never going to leave the resort, youâre not really experiencing a country!
Food Culture
In Tulum, you can find incredible local places that have reasonable prices⌠or you can swing to the other end of the spectrum and go all out. Iâve dropped LOADS of pins on my Free Google Map that can be dowloaded below.
If you have a specialist diet (i.e. gluten-free, vegan, etc) then youâve come to the right place!! There are so many specialty restaurants and substitutions are easy to do. As someone who is lactose intolerant AND gluten intolerant, I was in absolute HEAVEN in Tulum because there were so many options.
Viajes Con Ciencia â Food Tours
Whilst in Tulum, you absolutely need to get involved with the local Mayan culture that is unique to the Yucatan Peninsula. I can only recommend Viajes Con Ciencia after being taken around by the owner and Mayan expert, Adrian. With tours available in French, Spanish and English, Viajes Con Ciencia (or âTravel with Scienceâ) provides incredible insight into the Yucatan Peninsulaâs native history with a visit to ChichĂŠn ItzĂĄ and a traditional Mayan dinner in a local village. Just before dinner, youâre also going to experience a âsecret cenoteâ that is nearly private for you and your group.
After visiting Tenochtitlan in Mexico City, I wanted to compare what I learned there with the Mayan architecture and history so I chose to experience the Chichen Itza History & Food Tour with Viajes Con Ciencia.
The agenda included:
Early AM pick-up at our hotel via a private minibus
Coffee & breakfast break
Minibus drive through Yucatan + history insights
Entrance fees + guided tour of Chichen Itza (Mayan Ruins)
Secret Cenote experience
Mayan food experience at local homestay
Charming village visit at sunset
Adrian, the owner and our guide for the day, is so knowledgeable and amazing! He spent many, many years living amongst the Mayan people to learn their history, culture, and language in a more authentic way. Adrian would flick between 3 different languages like NOTHING and can understand the ancient Mayan language decently; if you want a truly authentic Mayan experience, this the tour for you.
Budgeting
Tulum is NOT cheap if you decide to stay at one of the huge resorts along the beach. Where you are staying will often dictate the length of your budget due to food, drinks, and other luxuries; however, here are my top tips for budgeting whilst youâre in Tulum.
Rent a car! This is the most cost effective way to get around Tulum (other than with a bike) as transfers to and from the airport will often cost you MORE than just renting a car for the whole week. For 6 days, we spent about $200 for our mid-size sedan with National Car Rental. This was WITH all of the super fancy and expensive insurances. From what we heard, people were paying up to up to $100 for a taxi to Tulum and then a second $100 to get back to the airport.
Eat in the city center! Staying at your resort is comfortable, but all the best local and affordable food is found in the city center. Iâve dropped LOADS of pins in my Google Maps map down below.
Go resort hopping!⌠instead of staying at the super expensive resorts. This is what we did with Nomade and Casa Malca (described above) as a SINGLE night at either was between ÂŁ400 â ÂŁ1000. At Casa Malca, there was a ÂŁ40 cover charge per person that we were allowed to spend on food and there was no charge to beach crash at Nomade. The trick is to say you want to âeat at the restaurantâ and then you buy a drink and go kick it at the beach with your own snacks. #NailedIt
Thanks for Reading my Tulum Guide!
In summary, Tulum is a magical place where you can relax and recharge at your own pace. However, like all major resort hubs, if you want to experience the REAL Mexico, youâll need to make a conscious effort to explore outside of your resort and I promise you wonât be disappointed! I hope youâve enjoyed my Tulum guide and all of the various options Iâve provided. I want normal people to have an incredible experience, no matter what your budget is!
Free Downloadable Google Map!
Use my downloadable Google Layer for your Google Maps app. Iâve put LOADS of food recommendations and Iâve organized them by deliciousness lol. Just click the â[ ]â to open it on your Google Maps app.
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