#celebrating accomplishments

[stellacartography]

Thanks to @lisbeth-kk for tagging me.

Fic Writer's Meme

How many works do you have on ao3?

I have 28! 18 in Sherlock, 6 in Star Trek: Voyager, and 4 Good Omens.

What’s your total word count?

182,614, a majority of which is Kinesis, but as a person who has always struggled with completing things, the 100,000+ words that aren't Kinesis are a real victory in my head.

What are your top 5 fics by kudos?

Kinesis (Mystrade), The Interrogation of Anthony Crowley, Witch (Ineffable husbands co-written with @mevima), Avast Ye Merry Gentlemen (Johnlock Christmas), The Bold and the Bruised (Mystrade 360MG), Atonement (Janeway/Chakotay post-series reconciliation).

Do you respond to comments? Why/why not?

Absolutely! I love comments. If I haven't responded to a comment it's only because life has been eating my brain and I will get to it once I've recovered.

What's the fic you've written with the angstiest ending?

Probably All the Time it Takes to Wait, which is titled after a song I played obsessively at the time while I was dreaming up the scenario of Chakotay actually getting to have feelings about the whole Fair Haven disaster. Nothing is resolved but they have it out. The song is angsty and so is the fic.

What's the fic you've written with the happiest ending?

It's gotta be Kinesis. Not to overhype, but the ending is pretty satisfying and joyful.

Do you write crossovers?

I have the outline of a Sherlock/Star Trek crossover in my WIP pile.

Have you ever received hate on a fic?

No, but I can't wait. Bring it on, internet. I love an argument. I love to analyze the fears and insecurities of people who start fights on the internet over free content lovingly created and bravely posted. I am unhinged and ruthless.

Do you write smut? If so, what kind?

Hell yes. Smut has been an essential part of my recovery from religion, both the reading and writing of. Smut is so revealing of a character's motivations, their vulnerabilitites, their desires. I think it's a marvellous thing.

Have you ever had a fic stolen?

Not to my knowledge. If so, I'd rather not know.

Have you ever had a fic translated?

No.

Have you ever co-written a fic before?

Yes, the aforementioned The Interrogation of Anthony Crowley, Witch was so much fun to write with @mevima. It was way outside my comfort zone, kinkier and darker than anything else I've written.

What's your all-time favourite ship?

Johnlock and Mystrade are forever duking it out in my head. I also love Ed and Stede's speedrun enemies-to-besties-to-lovers dynamic in OFMD.

What's a WIP that you want to finish but don't think you ever will?

Never say never, right? I have another long one that could be a Good Omens AU set in Toronto in the early 90s. Because it's last on my list of long fics, I don't know when I'm going to get to it. Also all the garbage behaviour of a certain writer/creator has really sapped my enthusiasm for writing in the fandom right now. I had a thought to turn it into an OFMD fic but I'm not sure if or when I'll get around to it.

What are your writing strengths?

Dialogue is my friend. If I get stuck in a scene, I just make the characters talk and it helps me move on. Comes from a background in writing plays.

What are your writing weaknesses?

Endings! Spare me from having to finish anything. I get burnt out and distracted easily but I'm learning to manage it. I look forward to the times when the story really flows, but since most days are not like that, it's about finding ways to write the next 5, 10, 500 words.

What are your thoughts on writing dialogue in other languages in a fic?

Like so many things, I don't think there should be hard and fast rules about what writers can and cannot do. For me, I'd be inclined to check with a native speaker if I can find one, but keeping in mind that this is not a professional venture, I think foreign dialogue in fic is a "do your best and be forgiving" venture.

That said, if a writer chooses not to get a native speaker to weigh in on their usage and they get comments like "Hey you bum. Don't use google translate for this!" we have to be willing to take our lumps and seize the opportunity: "My hero! Will you look at the rest of my dialogue for me?" Fandom is about connection building.

What was the first fandom you wrote for?

My first creative writing project in first grade was an origin story for a talking boot puppet in a horrifying Canadian children's program called Readalong. But I had no idea what a fanfic was at the time.

My first intentional fanfic might have been an unpublished Sailor Moon or Mulder/Scully fic that may live on in a hard drive somewhere.

First fic on AO3 is actually poetry called Not a Romance about what Kathryn Janeway was thinking after the episode Resolutions.

What's a fandom/ship you haven't written for yet but want to?

Our Flag Means Death. Probably Ed/Stede but there are so many great characters, it might be hard to choose.

What's your favourite fic you've written?

Kinesis. It's the fic I've always wanted to write. It has some of my favourite vibes. And I derived great joy from firing Mycroft Holmes.

Tagging @hubblegleeflower @may-shepard @the-toad-in-your-piano @copperplatebeech @blogstandbygo @fearlessdiva930 @cirquedereve @antheiasilva if you feel like answering and haven't already been tagged. I tag anyone who sees this and wants to answer (please @ me in your response and I will reblog).

If you see this and you're more of a reader, tag your favourite writers in a reblog or the notes. Seriously, this goes for anything. If you tag me on your original posts, I will gladly reblog and hype your content.

[finalfreakz]

my bitch bad as hell in dimly lit, shaky focus, iphone camera pictures AND professionally taken, good quality, red carpet pictures

[yangjeongin]

WE HIT 10,000 FOLLOWERS! 🥳

that's like actually hard to fathom. that's 3x the total amount of people in my high school. what the hell. thank u all so much for supporting us and liking our content enough to follow 💗 it's been a crazy ride since when we started this blog in 2020 to now and sometimes i cannot believe we're still here LKSDKLSDLKG but we are!! and we made it to 10k. that's crazy!! thank u again so much! now, that's not the most important part 😼 the most important part is how we celebrate!! and i want to do something a little crazy. i was thinking about doing requests, but something as simple requests isn't good enough for such a big milestone! so i'm going to Upgrade It a little bit, and do it for a good cause instead. if you remember when i was doing gifs for gaza, it'll be a lot like that. except this time, i'll make gifs of anything you request with a minimum $5 donation, AND i'll match the donation up to $100. yes that means if 10 people go sicko mode and donate $100 each i will donate $1000 total. yes i am a bit insane but i bought concert tickets, survived christmas, and don't have much to save for anymore! i might as well put my money to good use ☺️ as for what cause to donate to this time, any of your choice from this list will work! we'll still be helping palestinians, just donating to organizations that are helping lots of families, not just one family. to participate, donate $5+, then take a screenshot of proof of your donation. message me @hyunin with the screenshot, link to the organization you donated to, and your request! we'll accept requests through january 20th (my birthday <3) even if we only raise $10 it'll be fun, and every bit matters. do know it might take a bit for me to fill your request, especially if we get a lot! mary said they will help me if it gets to be a lot so everybody send lots of requests so u have a shot at getting ur personal mary set, a very special privilege 😌 you also don't have to request anything. if you just want to donate, i'll match your donation too ❣️ thank u all so much for 10k followers again, i hope so many people choose to celebrate with me! 🥳 if you've ever thought we deserved to be paid for our work (or u want to get me a birthday present <3) participating is a great way to do it 🫶 sharing this post also helps and thank you in advance to everyone who does 💗 i'll end this post by shouting out some of the blogs that make my dash better. if anyone is looking for more skz blogs to follow everyone below is great (and yes i will admit this is a little bit for reach also 🤫)

@seungs @hyunsung @meongppangz @wolfchans @strayklds @hyunpic @huiracha @seo-changbinnies @jinikaris @hyunjinz @minzbins @linoyes @shorelinnes @minho-knows @minhosblr @hyunchans @cherry-heartss @innielove

[scopophilic1997]

scopOphilic_micromessaging_1142 - scopOphilic1997 presents a new micro-messaging series: small, subtle, and often unintentional messages we send and receive verbally and non-verbally.

[kraeki]

Good!! They should have to answer for this behaviour.

[10yearsofdnp]

December 31, 2014: Looking back, 10 years later... I think he did just that! ❤️🥠

[hurglewurm]

me: we are Not going to worsen our life while in a minor depressive episode

the brain: :/

[mrmeepsmadmind]

SIDESWIPE 💥💥 DONT U TALK BACK TO UR reluctant MOTHER 😡?!??? EVEN THO HE STARTED IT BY BEING RUDE AS FUCK FOR NO REASON!! YOU HURT HIS HEART!!!

HES SO FUCKING SAD ????

[ratatatastic]

You got the 4 Nations Face-Off coming up, it's less than a month away. I wonder... I mean, you guys, like, [have] half your team going pretty much, right? So is it a topic of conversation yet? Is there genuine excitement now as opposed to maybe, you know, a couple months ago when it was much further in the distance. Now we're just a couple of weeks away.

Lundell: Yeah, I mean, for sure. You know, time flies, and the tournament is around the corner so... you know, when the time comes, I'm sure we will all be super excited, and it's still- it's close but we still have probably fifteen games before that so... of course all focus is on these games with the Panthers right now. But for sure here and there we joke about stuff, you know? It's gonna be fun to play against each other. It's gonna be weird but I'm sure everybody wants- is pretty excited to play against each other too.

Is it really gonna be fun to play against Matt[hew] Tkachuk?

Lundell: Yeah, I can't wait to hear what he's gonna, you know, chirping guys so it will be fun actually. I can't wait for that.

I'm glad Shawn brought that up because alright, Finland-USA, that's your first game—8 o'clock at the Bell Centre on February 13th. Let's call it 8:30. You go out for a shift, Matthew Tkachuk goes out for a shift, puck goes in the corner. You go to the corner, he goes to the corner. Who comes out with the puck?

Lundell: Haha, well I'm gonna come out with the puck.

Now will there be a battle? Like, I mean, is- you know, or is it just- you just gonna use your skills there and get it away from him because you know exactly what he's doing?

Lundell: Yeah! I mean, we battle against each other every practise, so we have been battling a lot with all the guys that's gonna be at the 4 Nations so... obviously, it's gonna be weird but I think it's gonna be fun too. You know, probably gonna have some laughs before the game and after the game for sure.

So who's jersey did you have? Who's jersey would you have wanted? Who's was your guy for the national team?

Lundell: So, well "my guy's" Mikael Granlund when he broke out, and he was pretty good in the World Championship. He did a lacrosse move in 2011 which went viral so... He also played in my favourite team—which I grew up playing for—also IFK Helsinki. So he was one guy I looked up to. And, yeah, he's pretty cool. You know, now we get to play on the same team as well.

By the way, how does it feel to play with royalty—Finnish royalty? You have [Aleksander] Barkov just named the Finnish Athlete of the Year. In the proud, proud hockey history of that country, no hockey player has ever earned that award until this year.

Lundell: Yeah... no, we'll see if he's even talking to me anymore, he's a-

His head getting too big?

Lundell: Haha, yeah! But his feet [are] on the ground still. He's one of the most humble guys I know. It's gonna be very fun to play with him. Obviously, I get to see him everyday in the Panthers. You know, we talk a lot, we're very close friends and... but it's also fun to see him putting the Finland jersey on because he hasn't played in many, many years for the country, you know? It's been a long break since he wore the Team Finland jersey last time so I'm happy and excited to see him in it as well.

You have to be honest with me now—how often do you think about the Stanley Cup? I know it's a new year but I would imagine when you're alone and it's quiet—how often do you think about what you accomplished and the time you had with the Cup?

Lundell: So probably, I mean like- you don't think about it that much but it does pop up in front of you a lot, you know? You see something, or you hear something like people still bring up, you know, about last year, keep saying congrats but I mean it is a cool memory every time you think about it—like the picture up there of Barky in the- in the- just like... every time you see it, it brings a little smile on your face because it's something we're always dreaming of, and it feels even bigger than a dream, you know? Just like something that shouldn't feel possible to do, you know? It just felt so big, and then we did it so... obviously you get hungrier than when you go forward, and now the goal is to make the playoffs again and win another Cup.

NHL @ TheRink | 1.23.25 (x)(x)

[c-ptsdrecovery]

I just got off the call for my last regularly-scheduled therapy appointment. I've graduated.

....

Imma buy myself a cake or smthg :))))))

[onlyswan]

incase someone haven’t told you this lately <3 i’m proud of you for getting out of bed today even if you had to drag your body off it. i’m proud of you for speaking even if you had to clear your throat before doing it. i’m proud of you for making it home safely. i’m proud of you for lying on your bed and allowing yourself to rest before you have to do the things you’re scared of tomorrow. i’m proud of you for existing and for trying to live. 🫂

[poorly-drawn-mdzs]

Learning to celebrate the little wins!

[crownspeaksblog]

Jesus! White women, who fit the western standards of femininity, tears are so fucking strong!! They woke up every transphobic, racist, misogynistic, "white" knight around..

[3416]

Jake: There’s always been conversation about where you can make the most impact in the lineup. You’re a superstar playmaker. We know you can drive your own line…

Mitch Marner on Jake's Takes 100th Podcast | 07/14/23

[butchscientist]

look i get that the shit simone biles' husband said a while back was cringe but it's getting pretty old to see comments about him under every single video of her. personally i don't think it's very feminist to constantly bring up an embarrassing thing a woman's husband said months ago and she is clearly not interested in discussing every time she accomplishes something

[darehearts]

today marks 6 months of me starting my healthy living journey.  i just passed my second certification exam with a 92% AND it's Friday  ?!  🥹🫶🏻