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[gr8writingtips]

writing tip #2875:

if your writing is getting boring, abandon the project for two months, forget everything you wrote, and then come back to it with no idea what happens

[misscrazyfangirl321]

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Ahhh thank you, please don't be scared of interacting because I love talking to people, aaaand I don't even remember. I've been following you since like 2 seconds after I found your blog because you're super great!

[mlincorrectquotes]

Nathaniel: I went to get a massage recently and the lady said “I’m gonna leave the room now. Undress to your comfort level.” So I put on a sweater and a pair of corduroy pants, and I felt safe.

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[mothric]

okay i just need you to know that if I'd been a boy my parents would have named me yancy so your headcannons have hecked me up a couple times

oh rip, sorry (’:

[glassrain]

Then what House is Adrien in?

Much as it painsme to give such a by-the-books answer, I’m going to have to sayHufflepuff - though, perhaps, not for the reasons many people would.I.e., I wouldn’t put Adrien in Hufflepuff simply because he’snice. Kindness is a choice, not a character trait. People can be niceand not be in Hufflepuff; inversely, a Hufflepuff is fully capable ofbeing selfish, cold, snide, shy, or temperamental, among many othernon-sunshiny character traits. Being a nice, positive and outgoingindividual is neither a prerequisite nor a litmus test forHufflepuffs.

(Sorry about the mini rant, but I have Opinions on Hogwarts Housesorting.)

So first I’m going to touch on why I wouldn’t putAdrien in Ravenclaw, like OP of the Adrien is aRavenclaw post. (I’m quickly going to plug in here that OPis absolutely welcome to their opinion and I’m notarguing that they’re WrongTM - simply that Iapproach the character differently than they do.) OP’s pointsessentially boil down to: “Adrien is a lot smarter than peoplegive him credit for (Ravenclaw), and takes no crap when his lovedones are in the wrong (non-Hufflepuff).” I absolutely agree thatAdrien is markedly smarter than people give him credit for. He’snever shown to be any less than a straight-A student in any subject,not to mention the fact that his continued presence in public schoolis dependent on his high grades, so clearly he’s smart. He somehow manages to keep this track record, evenwhile juggling multiple extra curriculars and his superheroactivities - no minor feat. OP also references his puns and play-onwords; you have to have a pretty clever mind to do that as well andconstantly as he does, on the fly.

While I’ll give credit to the point about the puns, I’m notgoing to sort someone based solely on their sense of humor. As forAdrien’s academia … okay, brace yourself for another mini rant.Intelligent people are not automatically sorted into Ravenclaw,simply because they are intelligent. Just look at Hermione. I thinkthat if she were not originally from Harry Potter, manypeople would instantly sort her into Ravenclaw simply for thatreason, despite the fact that she is so obviously Gryffindor.Likewise, I wouldn’t sort Adrien into Ravenclaw based solely on hisbook smarts. Where are the Ravenclaw aspects in other areasin his life - the instinctual, day-to-day parts of his life insteadof the ones where he intentionally turns his mind toward studying andtaking in information? Adrien rarely tries to outsmart his opponents,usually preferring to take point physically while Ladybug riddles outthe solution (and even his fighting style is forward, flashy andaggressive instead of sly and clever). Adrien is also themost clueless character on the show - and after two years running that cannot just be from inexperience. For example,Marinette is not exactly subtle even when she’s trying to be, but Adrien still hasn’t even aninkling about her feelings toward him (at least as far as I’vewatched - I’m not entirely up to date in season 3). Adrien has noidea that his father is Hawkmoth despite the fact that Gabriel spendsall his time locked away in a mysterious attic, or the fact thatAdrien saw the peacock miraculous in hisfather’s hidden safe where he was keeping a book on themiraculous’ (or the fact that Gabriel has a hidden safe tobegin with), or the fact that he’s got butterflies decorating hisentire house, not to mention his father’s brand logo. Has Adriengot any clue that his mother is stashed away in the basement? Adrienis also one of the most easily manipulated characters on the show,because he instantly takes everything people say at face value, neverquestioning them because it doesn’t occur to histo question. It doesn’t occur to him to wonder about thediscrepancies in his life. He doesn’t even notice them,because his brain isn’t wired to observe and form connections. Hisbrain isn’t wired to be curious.

His brain isn’t wired like a Ravenclaw.

So, not a Ravenclaw. But why a Hufflepuff? After all, OP madevalid points about how easily Adrien fights his loved ones. Wouldn’tthat indicate a certain lack of Hufflepuff-ness? My answer to thatis: not necessarily.

Hufflepuffs are hardworking, patient, and fair players - alltraits Adrien has in spades. But Hufflepuff’s truly defining trait- loyalty - is the one that really cements me on this particularsorting for Adrien. It’s true that Adrien pulls no punches whenconfronting his akumatized friends, but it’s equally true thatAdrien’s goal is to free his friends from Hawkmothand restore them to themselves. At the end of the day, he fights soferociously for them, trying to defeat the enemy in orderto retrieve the friend trapped inside. What at first looks like alack of loyalty is instead a bright example of saidloyalty. OP also mentioned Adrien’s willingness to confront hisloved ones, like Chloe in Despair Bear. Confrontingsomeone you care about on a genuine problem in their life is hardly asign of disloyalty - in fact, it would be far more disloyalto stand back and allow toxic behaviors in someone’s life tocontinue hurting them, simply because confrontation makes one feeluncomfortable. The fact that easy-going, gentle Adrien is willing to stifle his natural instincts to make peace in order to confront his loved ones only highlights his loyalty to them, revealing how far he will go for their good. To again reference Despair Bear, Adrienwas speaking in defense of his friends - also people he is loyal to -gave Chloe an entire season’s worth of chances before offering hisultimatum, and all throughout the episode stood by her side,believing in her and encouraging her, and coaxing others to believein her as well. This kind of tenacity and loyalty is all markedly Hufflepuffbehavior.

Adrien continues to stay loyal to Chloe, even past the point where he should probably cut ties. He remains her friend despite the often cruel way she treats the other classmates - a fact that would look rather contradictory of Adrien’s character if he weren’t so hopelessly Hufflepuff. He remains her friend despite her habit of constantly harassing him in season 1. Adrien is very quick to forgive her and reaffirm their friendship after somewhat minimal effort on Chloe’s part to make amends in Despair Bear, because he wants to remain faithful to her, despite everything. He also defends her to Ladybug on multiple occasions, in episodes like Antibug or Queen Wasp, regardless of Ladybug’s very valid anger at Chloe. Because Adrien doesn’t turn his back on his friends.

Speaking of people Adrien is devoutly devoted to: Ladybug. OP mentioned that Adrien’s habit of constantly sacrificing himself for her is more an indication of logic - since Ladybug is the only one who can cleanse akumas - rather than loyalty. While I agree that this certainly a part of it, I don’t think there’s any indication that it’s the sole reason, or even the primary reason. From a purely cinematic perspective, nearly every episode with Chat sacrificing himself for Ladybug (Zombizou excluded) plays the scenario as a sacrifice for a friend instead of as a means to an end, indicating that loyalty is in fact the root cause. But even disregarding his fierce protection of her in battle, his faith in her boarders on irrational. (This faith, this unwavering belief that Ladybug can and will rise above any obstacle, his willingness to do practically anything she asks based on that faith, is a subtler but equally strong fact of loyalty. After all, loyalty isn’t just an action - it’s also an unwavering belief in a person/cause.) In Dark Owl, Adrien was willing to give her his miraculous, which she said she was going to surrender to Hawkmoth, simply because she asked him to. No real objections or questions, simply a blind trust that Ladybug knew what she was doing, and Adrien was willing to risk one of his few freedoms - not to mention letting Hawkmoth win - based solely on that faith. Or how about in Hero’s Day, when Adrien insists with full confidence, “You and me, we can do this,” when faced with an literal army of akumas? It’s certainly not faith in himself that prods him to say that. Adrien No-one-needs-me-as-Chat-Noir, You’re-replacing-me-with-a-turtle? Agreste, he hasn’t got the highest self esteem on a good day, let alone when virtually the entire city of Paris is hunting them down with very dangerous superpowers. His words here stem entirely from his faith in Ladybug. Another example is Reverser. In this episode Adrien, scared out of his mind at even a ride in a cab, willingly allows himself to be blindfolded and tied to a kite, then hurls himself off the Eiffel Tower, even knowing that Ladybug can barely walk three steps without making a mess, trusting her to catch the rope and guide him safely. The ability to trust someone that completely is an unabashedly Hufflepuff trait.

To further examine the topic, what about his feelings for Ladybug? Adrien is a hopeless romantic, and he wants to be in a relationship. But no matter how hard he might try - like his attempted date with Kagami - he’s already given his heart to Ladybug and can’t even comprehend the idea of taking it back and trying with someone else. Tikki and Marinette even have a conversation about it in Weredad - Tikki cautions Marinette and reminds her that Ladybug has rejected Chat Noir so many times, that he might be willing to try with someone new. Marinette simply scoffs at the idea, utterly confident that Chat Noir is devoted fully to Ladybug. And she’s right. No matter how many times she tells him she’s in love with someone else, Adrien is simply incapable of taking back his affection, or to stop trying with her (for better or for worse). In fact, I credit his devotion to Ladybug as the reason he’s so blind to Marinette - Adrien clearly adores Marinette, he has nothing but a thousand glowing praises to say about her, and is baffled at the idea that someone as amazing (in his own words) as Marinette might like Chat Noir. It’s not a lack of affection that keeps him on his “just a friend” train - it’s the fact that his eyes are so full of Ladybug that he doesn’t even see Marinette, not that way.

The final point I’m going to make (because this post has gotten quite out of hand) is Adrien’s loyalty to Gabriel. While Adrien’s loyalty to his friends and partner is commendable, his relationship with his father a much more unfortunate story: loyalty misplaced. Loyalty blinding him to faults. When Gabriel akumatizes himself into the Collector, that is a marked indication of his innocence in the Hawkmoth debate … but it doesn’t negate the previous evidences, all of which Adrien is perfectly content to ignore for the sake of maintaining his relationship with his father. The last thing he wants to believe is that his father is the madman terrorizing the city. So he doesn’t. Even beyond the question of Hawkmoth, however, Adrien’s loyalty to his father is the root of him blaming himself for his father’s behavior, while letting Gabriel off scott free. I DON’T say this to blame Adrien in any way, because Adrien is very much the victim of his father’s abuse. Adrien bends over backwards to please and appease his father: his extra curriculars are of Gabriel’s choosing, and Adrien makes sure to excel in each. Even before public school was cause for motivation, Adrien still made high grades to please his father. Adrien models for Gabriel’s company, and seems happy to do so. Adrien works so hard to be the perfect son. But he gets little to nothing out of it. Gabriel rarely dines with him, never leaves the house to support Adrien’s school activities, photo shoots, or fencing matches, keeps him locked away, isolated in his room like a cage (to the point where imprisonment becomes one of his worst fears). Gabriel tells him that he must schedule appointments with Nathalie for something as simple as a conversation with his father. Gabriel scolds and guilts Adrien for something as innocent as sneaking out to watch a movie that starred his mother (all while hiding his own heinous secrets). Gabriel intentionally manipulates Adrien into believing that Gabriel’s akumatization in The Collector is his fault. Gabriel gave him nothing but a single pen for his birthday for three years (or in the original French, completely forgot about it very often).

In the face of such treatment, many children would be inclined to grow resentful, angry and rebellious, hurting deeply over their abuse. Adrien, however, grows pensive and insecure. His loyalty to Gabriel blinds him, leads him to stalwartly refuse to acknowledge Gabriel’s treatment of him. Baring two short instances in Simon Says, Adrien never - not once - corrects, accuses,or snaps at Gabriel. The closest he comes is sadly acknowledging that Gabriel once again, won’t be showing up/ refuses to give him an inch/ etc., and even then Adrein is merely sad instead of accusatory. Adrien leaps at any crumbs of affection Gabriel might deign to toss his way, so blinded by his love and loyalty to this man that it never even occurs to him that he deserves better from his own father. Instead, he willingly shoulders the blame, or makes allowances and excuses, or ignores the situation all together. Because if Gabriel is what’s wrong with their relationship … then Adrein might have to pull away fro his own good. And that goes against his very nature. Adrien being at fault is infinitely more preferable to him than cutting ties to his father.

So, yes. I believe that Adrien is 100% a Hufflepuff - not for his sweet smile or his compassion or his penchant for optimism, but for his fierce dedication and unwavering trust in those he loves, even those who may not deserve it. Adrien is absolutely a Hufflepuff, and I cannot be convinced otherwise. Although OP did make one very valid point - poor Adrien would look terrible in yellow. Sorry, Adrien.

[theragamuffininitiative]

@coffeemugsforbearhugs @notatypicaldimension and my other fellow tea enthusiasts, have you ever had butterfly pea tea? My friend gave me some and it's wonderful?! The flower petals turn the tea a lovely color blue (purple if you add citrus), and it has kind of a sweet minty flavor?

[withgraceandlight99]

The important question: how big are the sinks at your coffee shop?

(I will take a picture of the sinks at a later time when I’m there BECAUSE I HAVE THE DAY OFF) 

But we have three big barn type sinks. They’re all connected. One we wash dishes in, then there’s a middle one where we do all the dirty work, and then there’s the sanitizer one. It’s great, but we somehow still run out of room, especially during lunch hour. 

And I have broken multiple dishes when I’ve tossed them into the sanitizer water and they hit other dishes. Because I am the fastest dishwasher, but I am also the most violent. (Which is probably why I am the fastest.)

[secret--psalms--saturn]

Everything - Lifehouse

couldn’t listen all the way through | not my thing | it’s okay | kinda catchy | ok i really like this | downloading immediately | already in my library 4

Loved this song for years!

[netbug009]

fake dating/mutual pining

huh what - oh is this for the “what do you think of this trope” meme from a while ago?IDK like I don’t HATE it but it’s the gateway to some VERY annoyingly long will-they-or-won’t-they misunderstanding crap.

[misscrazyfangirl321]

How long ago did you watch Timeless for the first time?

I was actually there from the very first episode! Which apparently aired October 3rd, 2016.

I watched the first season, and enjoyed it, but when it was cancelled, I moved on pretty quickly. I saw everyone doing the petitions and things, trying to save the show, but I'd seen that done too many times for shows I loved. It never made a difference.

Then, the news spread: Timeless was UNCANCELLED. It WORKED. I was stunned.

Still, though, I was heavily involved in other fandoms, and it took months for any new canon Timeless content. But when it started getting close to the Season Two premier and everyone was talking about it, I made a Twitter account, and prepared to join the fray.

So I've been WATCHING from Day One, but I would say I didn't really dive into the fandom MUCH until that premier day. Everyone working in unison, trying to keep that show on the air... It was an incredible thing.

The show was FANTASTIC, don't get me wrong, but...

That's not why I'm here.

Not really.

A good show, I can eventually walk away from. No matter how powerful the ships, no matter how important the message, a good show on its on won't keep me.

But a good fandom?

THAT is hard to find.

And this? It's a good fandom. Even with the occasional discourse. Even with the Garcy v. Lyatt stuff. (Because honestly, MOST people on both sides are amazing. There are a few on each that actively start discourse, but MOST of us just bond over our shared love of Lucy, Riya, and happy endings.)

Even with the finale.

Because the show doesn't make the fandom.

And our fandom is still alive, still active, months after the show's end. We still review each other's fics, share each other's content, send each other prompts, and (most importantly) still support each other's lives.

We still love each other.

So I wasn't the first to jump in headfirst to the Timeless fandom, but I suspect I'll be one of the last to leave.

.... Whooo, this is a lot more than you asked. But I'm very emotional about this lovely fandom, okay?

[notatypicaldimension]

???

i like blood a lot, i have been run over by a car, and I am pretty sure I once predicted the future randomly

[the-average-procrastinator]

ur last post is a whole mood

I apparently like to make myself suffer with perfectionism and outlandish expectations smh

you’d think i’d’ve learned by now

[mellycoco]

rules: bold the statements that apply to you, italicize your aspirations, then tag nine people!

tagged by: @soda-pork! THANK YOU SO MUCH I LOVE THESE 💕

AIR

i have small hands / i love the night sky / i watch small animals and birds when i pass them by / i drink herbal tea / i wake to see dawn / the smell of dust is comforting / i’m valued for being wise / i prefer books to music / i meditate / i find joy in learning new truths from the world around me

FIRE

i don’t have straight hair / i like to wear ripped jeans and overalls / i play an organized sport / i love dogs / i am not afraid of adventure / i love to talk to strangers / i always try new foods / i enjoy road trips / summer is my favorite season / my radio is always playing

WATER

i wear bracelets on my wrists / i love the bustle of the city / i have more than one set of piercings / i read poetry / i love the sound of a thunderstorm / i want to travel the world / i sleep past midday most days / i love dimly lit diners and fluorescent signs / i rewatch kids’ shows out of nostalgia / i see emotions in colors not words

EARTH

i wear glasses or contacts / i enjoy doing the laundry / i am a vegetarian or vegan / i have an excellent sense of time / my humor is very cheerful / i am a valued advisor to my friends / i believe in true love / i love the chill of mountain air / i’m always listening to music / i am highly trusted by the people in my life

AETHER

i go without makeup in my daily life / i make my own artwork / i keep on track of my tasks and time / i always know true north / i see beauty in everything / i can always smell flowers / i smile at everyone i pass by / i always fear history repeating itself / i have recovered from a mental disorder / i can love unconditionally

tagging: @djjiahn @thylovelylionheart @astros-turf @spacekrakens @notatypicaldimension @freshfruuit @exxus @coffeemugsforbearhugs @timelordoftherings

[ocean-at-last]

Kate went to an aquarium for the first time in ther entire life today. I think she had fun... but maybe not, her favorite thing was the turkey vulture @coffeemugsforbearhugs

[glassrain]

I started watching Avatar: the last airbender today

Oh my gosh - you did?! *squeals into pillow* Yes! I’m so excited for you! A:TLA is such a good show - everyone should watch it. Stunning animation from the scenery to the bending to the creatures, and delightful character designs. Truly brilliant character development, not to mention that the characters themselves are so real and fun and colorful and lovable, and they will all break your heart (you may know who may favorite is, if you’ve been following my A:TLA posts). Even the unimportant side characters are great in their own right. Amazing worldbuilding, with a rich history and interesting dynamics between the different cultures and religions, and the magic system is fantastic. A strong plot with good themes, episodic format without losing momentum or purpose, and so much beautiful symbolism - it makes me so happy I almost want to cry sometimes. I just don’t have the words to do it justice, because this show is so good!

(… Also, sorry if I’ve accidentally given you some spoilers with my posts on this show. Oops! But really, I don’t think it’s going to ruin your enjoyment of the show, because it can stand on it’s own without relying on shock-value. I just - I really can’t wait for you to start getting into and enjoying this show! I love it so much!)

[theragamuffininitiative]

What's your favorite kind of tea? Herbal? Black? Roobois? Whats your favorite flavor?

My favorite is probably black, just because I love strong tea. Whenever I have herbal tea I let it steep for forever. XD

My dear friend who worked at a tea shop and knows everything about tea, gave me some cranberry apple herbal tea with lemongrass and currently that is my favorite. Once I get out of bed I'm going to go make me a cup. 😊