#it works so well for the a b c d e schedule people

[jungwnies]

syn ' a-z alphabet (safe for work) yang jungwon pairing ' bf!jungwon x gn!reader

requested ! i am soooo sorry this took so long... i lowkey forgot about it until i came back on a few days ago

a ⋆ affection - how affectionate are they?

he's literally a cat

he's so affectionate with you

always cuddling

always playing with your hand or your fingers

literally attached to the hip

b ⋆ bonding - how often do they bond with you?

all the time

hes a big bonder duh

whenever he isn't at schedules

he spends all of his time with you

c ⋆ communication - do they keep in touch with you when they're away?

yes ofc

but he's leader

so he only gets to give you a lot of his time while he's at the hotel

he texts you through out the day but he can't hold a conversation until the day is over :c

d ⋆ dates - how often do they set up a date for you two?

all the time

but they will be the most cute dates

arcades, carnivals, festivals, amusement parks

little walks around the river and very pretty scenery ofc

e ⋆ essential - what is the thing that is important to them?

family

friends

the usual

the relationships he has with people

and lastly, the members

f ⋆ friends - how did the friendship start?

in school

you guys were definitely forced to work together on a project

and from there you guys became friends

g ⋆ gross - what is the thing he hates in your relationship?

lies

omg he hates liars so much

h ⋆ hugs - do they like hugs? how do they feel?

ofc he likes hugs

he loves them so much

they're always so loving and comforting

his embrace is like home

i ⋆ i love you- how fast do they say i love you?

he doesn't say it first that's for sure

he says it when you say it

because he doesn't want to mess anything up

he's scared to lose you or scare you away with the love bomb

j ⋆ jealousy - how jealous do they get?

not very jealous

but he definitely gives whoever is checking you out a dirty look

k ⋆ kiss - how good are they at kissing?

he's a good kisser

not the bomb.com

but his kisses are sweet :C

l ⋆ love - how do they show their love to you?

giving you his time

when he puts anything down just to pay attention to you

that is how he shows you he loves you

he just loves spending time with you ugh

m ⋆ mad - how often do you argue?

not often

but sometimes

but they are never bad arguments

n ⋆ naughty - how do they deal with you annoying them?

he annoys you back

duh!

doesn't get mad though LOL

o ⋆ open - how often do they open up to you?

all the time

you are his backbone

his support

his everything

he always opens up to you

p ⋆ pet names - how are they with pet names?

babe, baby, jagi

just the simple ones

nothing too crazy

q ⋆ quiet - silent treatment?

he gets pouty

but never silent

r ⋆ ramble - how often do they talk about you to others?

all the time

he boasts about you like it's his job

forget being an idol

talking about you is his new career

s ⋆ soft - how soft are they to you?

literally the softest with you

so sweet

always cuddling with you

bro is literally a cat???

t ⋆ think - what reminds them of you?

animals

everytime he sees a cute animal

he thinks of you

he will see a bunny and be like

"it's almost as cute as MY y/n"

always says "my" before your name

cus you are his

u ⋆ unhappy - what makes them break if you break up with them?

just the fact he can't hold you anymore

the way his bed feels so empty without you besides him

makes him

so

fucking

sad

so

dont even

think

about

breaking

up

with

jungwon

otherwise

both sides of your pillow

WILL BE WARM

v ⋆ vacation - how are they with long distance relationships?

he's so bad at this

nothing that can break a relationship

but he just can't handle it

as well as some people can

w ⋆ wholesome - the sweetest thing they ever did to you?

obviously when he surprised you by coming home early

x ⋆ extra headcanon

expanding on him coming home early

you were really sad because he was on tour

for literally so long

and he told you he wouldn't be back for another 3 weeks

because there are new added dates

but little did you know the later dates weren't for another 2 months

so when he came in and surprised you

you wanted to cry

tears of joy obviously

y ⋆ young and beautiful - (how long does it last?)

a very long time

but i don't know if it will last forever

i feel like he would be the type to be in a super long relationship

and you guys just

fall out of love.

DAMN

i should write a story about that

z ⋆ zzz - how do they sleep with you?

he always has an arm around you

keeps you close because

he never knows

when he will have to leave again

so he keeps you super close

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[mixes-archive]

König NSFW Alphabet 😊

Requested by: my bbgs and a lot of simps. In all my time as an archivist (maybe a few months at best), I haven't seen something requested as much as this.

This is mostly gender neutral and includes stuff for both afab and amab readers

A = Aftercare

(what they’re like after sex)

"Ach du heilige... Schatz, geht's dir eh gut?"¹

Very worried.

No matter if he's been top or bottom, dom or sub, gentle or rough, he'll be so worried he hurt you in any way.

Give you a quick massage and clean you up. Depending on if you're doing anything after, he'll either take a bath with you or just a brief shower.

B = Body part

(their favorite body part of theirs and also their partner’s)

He really likes his arms, mans trained years for his muscles to be as defined as they are and being able to carry you with them just gives him a real boost of confidence.

Is weak to your thighs <3 Could spend hours just laying on or massaging them.

C = Cum

(anything to do with cum, basically)

Yum yum in his tum tum😋🍽️

No matter how he made you cum, mans will absolutely devour that shit, no exceptions.

D = Dirty secret

(pretty self explanatory, a dirty secret of theirs)

AFAB: Would love for you to sit on his face while his mask is on, just imagining feeling you through the fabric and how you soak through it makes him hard

AMAB: sucking you off with the mask on, half the fabric draped over your stomach, hiding his next move and having to look directly into his eyes. He gets weak in the knees at the thought.

E = Experience

(how experienced are they? do they know what they’re doing?)

Man had zero rizz in his childhood, you're his first everything actually. If you don't have any experience either, you're kinda fucked lmao

F = Favorite position

(this goes without saying)

Any with direct eye contact, or you being on top of him.

G = Goofy

(are they more serious in the moment? are they humorous? etc.)

He's funny, but not intentionally. He's really creative when it comes to swears, so it's easy to make you giggle with them.

H = Hair

(how well groomed are they? does the carpet match the drapes? etc.)

Bald or something, I don't know how this works with men and I am NOT about to Google it.

I = Intimacy

(how are they during the moment? the romantic aspect)

König is dropping all the nicknames he can think off, constantly caressing your face or body. He'll also try to set the mood as best as possible beforehand.

J = Jack off

(masturbation headcanon)

Does it a lot tbh. He's big big and knows it can affect you for a few days after, so he'll only fuck you if you ask.

K = Kink

(one or more of their kinks)

Mask kink, size kink, praise kink goings both ways. What else is there? Oh yeah.

This man definitely has a mommy kink, you cannot convince me otherwise.

L = Location

(favorite places to do the do)

Probably the couch or the bathtub, he isn't into other people potentially seeing you at all.

M = Motivation

(what turns them on, gets them going)

You. That's it. You could be wearing a hoodie that should've been washed long ago and he'd go "omg I'd hit"

N = No

(something they wouldn’t do, turn offs)

Anything to do with degredation. Doesn't like insulting you and likes being insulted even less.

O = Oral

(preference in giving or receiving, skill, etc.)

König would willingly be between your thighs until his lungs give out. He's really big, so this is the best option in his opinion. (also just really into the way you react to him and your taste).

Would only let you suck him off occasionally and after a loooonnggg while of being in a relationship. You'd have to beg him to do it lmao

P = Pace

(are they fast and rough? slow and sensual? etc.)

König likes being slow and hitting all the right spots, but he can speed up if you ask politely enough. Much prefers to go slow in a borderline teasing way tbh.

Q = Quickie

(their opinions on quickies, how often, etc.)

Prefers taking his time, but with how packed your schedules can be, there's not really another option. Sometimes when you're on a long term mission, you get so desperate you have a quickie, but that's the last resort.

R = Risk

(are they game to experiment? do they take risks? etc.)

Yes and no. He'd like to experiment with you a bit, but there are just some things he wouldn't do like public sex, non-con, etc...

S = Stamina

(how many rounds can they go for? how long do they last?)

König lasts for HOURS. This is a trained military man, his stamina is through the roof and on its way to space. You could be panting, struggling to catch your breath or move, and he'll ask if you want another round.

T = Toys

(do they own toys? do they use them? on a partner or themselves?)

Didn't see the sense in toys before meeting you, but he has a small bullet vibrator for you stashed away somewhere.

U = Unfair

(how much they like to tease)

When he gets the opportunity, he does like to tease a little. Would stop if you ask though.

V = Volume

(how loud they are, what sounds they make, etc.)

Swears a lot. Like a lot a lot. He's still more vocal than you'd expect otherwise. Lots of grunts and moans between the swears.

W = Wild card

(a random headcanon for the character)

You wore thigh highs once and he can't get enough of them now. He tends to rip them, but is constantly buying new ones to make up for it.

X = X-ray

(let’s see what’s going on under those clothes)

Big. Too big, perhaps. Long and girthy. Have fun getting that anywhere in you.

Y = Yearning

(how high is their sex drive?)

Very high, is down to clown almost every single day. And with that I mean he just wants to make you scream his name so loud the squad members become concerned he's holding you hostage.

Z = Zzz

(how quickly they fall asleep afterwards)

Honesty, he's more awake after than he was before. Makes him feel like he just injected five shots of espresso right into his veins.

¹ "Holy... Treasure, are you okay?"

A/N: Being a lesbian in this economy is hard, but I'll gladly take the L so you can all continue to simp for the only relevant austrian representation in this day and age

[kedreeva]

Hi! I have a small farm but your posts have made me consider adding some peafowl. I've had guineafowl and chickens but god would i love peafowl. I also saw your posts with your hand raised peahen in the house, and I was wondering if she's actually litter trained? I have some bottle babies but have transferred them all out to typical barn/pasture existence, but if I could litter train a peafowl for (partial) indoor existence that would be glorious

As I have said many many times before and will likely say many many times again, you do not want a permanent house peafowl, I promise you. Bug was indoors with me because a) I have over a decade of experience with these birds, b) I did a sex linked breeding so I KNEW that she was a girl from the second she hatched c) I didn't particularly want to hand raise her, but I also wanted sleep and the birds are brooded in the house and she would not stop screaming d) I knew I was going to be home full time basically 24/7 to raise her without having to leave her on her own for long stretches while I was at work and e) I raised her with the full intention of putting her out when she was old enough to hold her own with the big birds- and that's where she currently lives, outside where she belongs.

They cannot be house/litter trained, the most you can do is diaper them, and they're not big enough for that for a few months and wearing one is always a risk- if they catch a toe from a poorly-fitted or poorly-applied diaper, they are strong enough to break their own legs and/or break their necks/wings struggling to get out.

Unlike standard breed chickens and farm waterfowl, peafowl can fly, like Actually Fly, and they can do so from about day 3 of life. You don't want a 10lb bird throwing itself around your house, because they're not passerines, they can't grasp things with their feet so they will just knock everything you love over in an attempt to find flat ground to stand on wherever they want to be. And they WILL throw temper tantrums when they're not getting their way- when you aren't sharing food, when you aren't going to bed at 6pm in the winter, when you aren't performing their daily schedule right, etc. They're just smart enough to be assholes, and big enough that that's a problem.

On top of that, males that are hand raised become exceedingly aggressive at maturity, to the point where many have been put down because they will relentless hunt and attack humans in their territory, and they have nasty spurs on their legs, and the ability to fly and to jump at least 6 feet up and hardly use their wings, which means they CAN jump and spur you in the face- and unlike chickens, they know where your face is, and will go for it. I've seen several folks with injuries from aggressive boys where the person narrowly escaped losing an eye. I, myself, was clawed over one eye once just from a bird that was eluding capture, and I'm well aware how much more badly that could have gone if she'd meant it rather than just trying to get away from being caught. The hens are (usually, although I've seen an exception) not aggressive, but unless you have the ability to socialize a hand raised hen with other birds, they have a hugely difficult time adapting to living in a flock, and I've heard many others refuse to breed with the males of their own kind. If they can't adapt to socializing with other birds, they can stress hugely when left alone or with other birds, and this can make them prone to illness.

The photos are cute, but this is a 110% "please do not attempt this at home" kind of deal. I've been caring for/learning about peafowl and their care in some way for 20 years and breeding them for the last 15 or so and I can say with my whole chest that you don't need any complications when getting into peafowl. There are already a million things that can go wrong just trying to raise a peafowl in a normal way, people kill the babies so often that a) reputable breeders often refuse to sell before 3 months old so they are well started and hardy and b) at least one Large Scale breeder I know of sells multi-pack day old chicks (the "discards" from his experimental pens) for super cheap because he fully expects them to die so he doesn't have to worry about competition on rare color breeding and can still make a buck.

If you want peafowl, and you have the space and the ability to pen one properly, and access to proper food and vet care, and you've done research on care and behavior, then absolutely go for it, they make great farm animals and they're really easy to befriend as subadults and even as adults and some birds are even super chill and will come right up and say hi (like Eris, whom I took home from another breeder because I visited and she just walked up and started inspecting me for treats like a chicken). But they do not make great indoor pets, even partially as adults.

[ast4tarion]

Mike Schmidt - NSFW Alphabet

i Hope you simps like it :)

A - Aftercare

very much into affectionate aftercare, he praises how good of a job you did or thank yous for helping him get his stress out. he’s the first to get up and grab the two of you some water and a snack and changes the sheets for you (he often forgets about his stuff own aftercare and you remind him to lay down and let himself rest too)

B - Body Part

he’s a thighs man all the way. when you’re not having sex he loves to lay in your lap and use them as a pillow but oh boy when you are doing it he’s grabbing hard enough to leave bruises his hands roam but they’ll always come back to grabbing your thighs

C - Cum

very heavy cummer and embarrassed about it. he spurts very thick loads and leaks so much precum that you rarely need lube. he apologizes for how wet he gets your sheets or how much cum he coats you in but honestly? you can’t get enough of licking it off of him. god forbid he cums inside you because you will be leaking for hours

D - Dirty Secret

He’s not been with many people so he has trouble expressing his fantasies because he’s naturally a quiet guy but he wants to get behind you on the kitchen counter so badly. The walls are echo-y and Abby is often around so he hasn’t gotten the chance but the idea of you being pinned to the counter so close that all he can do is get deeper and deeper with each thrust makes him leak through his boxers

E - Experience

very inexperienced and nervous the first couple times. He’s stuck to himself for a long time so his partners can all be counted on one hand but he always observes and tries to learn quickly what works well when you get together

F - Favourite Position

reverse cowgirl because it puts him in the perfect position to grab your thighs hard and pull them apart, using the leverage he gets with easy access to your thighs/waist to pull you down onto his cock harder

G - Goofiness

he’s not necessarily cracking jokes but he lets his sarcasm and smiles slip through sometimes. he’ll try and hide his occasional giggle into your shoulder or the sheets but you always tease him and ask him what’s so funny which makes him smile more. you love his smile, and you like that you can make him smile during sex because it lets him be happy and physically/emotionally vulnerable

H - Hair

His body hair is fairly thick on his arms and chest and trails down into his pants too. he keeps it a bit trimmed, but it’s never bothered him to be a bit hairier down there

J - Jack Off

A little embarrassed about the topic at first because he dosent want to admit that he’s been jacking it thinking of you, but if you’re schedules have been conflicting and you haven’t been able to catch any alone time he’ll slide his hand into his pants and think about you grinding down on him every once in a while

L - Location

He likes the intimacy that the bedroom provides and unfortunately your options can be a bit limited unless Abby is at school but sometimes when he can’t help himself he needs you so badly he’ll pick you up from your place and drive about 5 minutes to the outskirts of town where it’s quiet and theirs really only the beginnings of roads and natural trails and you’ll touch each other up in the drivers seat

M - Motivation

he has a medium sex drive. it’s not constant and sometimes the two of you will go a couple weeks because the mood dosent particularly strike either of you but when he is horny? you’re definitely not getting any work or tasks done. it may not be often but when he is he can’t keep his hands off your waist or his mouth off your shoulders

N - No

his hard “no’s” are anything that would directly risk your safety or sensory deprivation. he won’t hit, scratch, or hurt you in any way past biting a bit when he gets carried away. he also dislikes anything to do with taking away his senses, he wants to be able to touch and see the whole of you

O - Oral

he’s more confidant in his fingers but knows how to work his tongue on you when needed. His favourite thing to do is spell your name with his tongue while he looks up at you the entire time and your eyes are locked. lots of tongue stamina, he’ll keep sucking and licking past your orgasm making you leak so much slick his mouth is absolutely covered when you’re done. on the receiving end oral makes him finish quick, the feeling of your hot tongue makes his hips buck hard and on occasion he’s apologized repeatedly for loosing control and bucking his cock down your throat on accident

P - Pace

he’s good with any pace though going slow kills him. if you take you’re sweet time licking base to tip he’ll be whimpering in seconds, asking you nicely to please take it in your mouth. even fucking you slow makes him a total mess because all he can think about is going fast and and hearing the filthy sounds your slick makes being pushed into you

Q - Quickies

While he dosent always have the self control to fuck you slow he does like taking his time with you. He likes to make sure he can kiss every part of you and get you really worked up before you do anything and unfortunately quickies don’t let him do that

R - Risk

he dosent like the feeling of being watched so not very into risky public sex. he’d also probably get arrested if he got one more misdemeanor. jails a bit of a turn off </3

T - Toy

he’s never personally used any toys on himself when you use a vibrator on his sensitive tip he’s gushing in seconds absolutely wrecked at the sensation of your fist stroking him at the same time as the buzzing and is fairly unfamiliar with the types but is open to trying some if that’s what you like

U - Unfair

way too much of an affectionate guy to tease you too much. if you’re particularly responsive to something he’ll grunt a “mm, looks like you like that, huh baby?” but he gets way more off to seeing you desperate for his praise

V - Volume

this is the one I’ve been the most excited to write—he’s an absolute whimperer. he’s such a quiet guy that it definitely translates into bed and at first he’s determined to be as quiet as possible but get him worked up enough and this man devolves into absolute breathy desperate whimpers. he’s at his loudest when he’s getting head, every suck or lick has him sucking in his breath and letting out the most filthy moans laced with your name. you love to do your worst when you both have to be quiet because Abby is in the next room over but he just can’t help the loud whimpers and the occasional beg for you his baby his sweetheart and you have to have him cover his mouth because he’s practically drooling when he tips his head back and moans

W - Wild Card

your especially proud of the time you made him cum untouched. in the drivers seat of his car and you were sitting in his lap facing him grinding on the length that was straining desperately against his jeans and you just kept grinding and whispering in his ear sucking on his jaw and neck and you decided to try something new and whisper “who’s my good boy?” into his ear and he immediately stopped kissing you; you stopped too to ask him if he was okay and when you looked down you saw the patch on the front of his pants that he was trying to cover with his hand you laughed and he got sooooo embarrassed and you promised him good head so he could properly cum next time

X - X-Ray

you definitely noticed the way that bulge sat in his jeans 👀 when he’d wear sweatpants youd catch a glimpse but the first time you saw it you were impressed. He’s a good seven inches with a pretty pink tip that matches the blush on his face

Y - Yearning

he’s very polite with how he asks if you want to have sex and he always asks. He definitely throws in a little tease here and there by touching your chest or sucking on your neck but he always asks something along the lines of “are you up for sex?” before taking it any further

Z - Sleepy

he has a hard time falling asleep in general so you’re usually the first one to go to bed after, but he definitely gets sleepy when he plays with your hair and his kisses get sloppier as the tiredness really sets into his bones

[pilferingapples]

OK my random question for you to think over is— If you could schedule some bonding time between Jean Valjean and any one of Les Amis, which Ami would you choose? Who would he click with/who would help him out the most/who would be the best most helpful Buddy for him to have ??? Or would you need to pick multiple Amis?

(This may or may not be related to a future fic idea I have planned. I have asked myself this question but currently do not know the answer, so I am curious about your thoughts! You always have great Les Amis takes)

OK before I get into this, I want to be clear that I think Cosette does an AMAZING job with Valjean's emotional Everything, but (a) she's a kid (b) she's HIS kid (c) no one person, no matter how close or important, can ever supply all of another person's emotional needs, even if they're a lot less traumatized than Valjean to start (d) a major problem with Valjean is Social Isolation, which only people Besides Cosette can alleviate (e) that is just the start of the issues that Cosette can't and should never have to handle alone! So no consideration of adding Other Friends to Valjean's life should be taken as an insult from me to Cosette (and I know you wouldn't , but people get weird). Cosette is a star.

Also: I am in all of this assuming a setting/ series of events leading to Acquaintance that does right by both parties ; importantly, that means Valjean is sure, somehow, that none of these men are romantically interested in or romantically interesting to Cosette. Maybe it's post- marriage, maybe it's an AU, maybe Whatever. Valjean's not doing his Lion With a Dog routine about it.

OK THAT SAID, let's Consider:

Enjolras: if they met outside a barricade, I can see them getting along very well! Unfortunately, that's because without pressing political action or conversation be thrown at them, I can imagine them both just sitting quietly and reading or being lost in their thoughts for as long as they're hanging out. Even GIVEN a political topic, like..Valjean is not gonna argue with anything Enjolras says and Enjolras is already gonna say it and they are just...gonna continue to Agree and then go back to Quiet Reading Time. Parallel Play For The Cats. Valjean will think Enjolras is a pleasant young man, Enjolras will think Valjean is a restful older gentleman, they will go to the library at the same time every Wednesday and nod hello and read in chairs near each other and never talk. Probably exactly the kind of interaction Valjean wants, and not at all what he needs to get out of his routine.

Combeferre: a very strong option!! assuming they've gotten talking about Nearly Anything, Combeferre can find the Fun Conversational Trivia in any subject. I bet Valjean would LOVE to hear about how steam engines work and the latest discoveries about bees or rubber or tinctures of opium. Valjean might be willing to tell him Cool Gardening and Metallurgy Knowledge and Combeferre would LISTEN. Combeferre is sharp and cutting about Interests and Ideas, but shows no signs of being someone who wants to get more emotional or personal with people than they're already setting up. This could be a great Hobby Buddy friendship and that's something Valjean really needs! Potential Issues: if they DO run into the sort of conversation where they're debating ideas, Combeferre does not seem to have an Easy Mode. IDK how much Valjean would be willing to enter Debate Thunderdome about politics or social issues; I worry greatly that he would shut down in Automatic Defense System Mode. But if they can work around that, Combeferre could be so good for getting him interested in the outside world!

Prouvaire: Much as above for Combeferre, except Prouvaire is already something of a gardener, DOES have a Gentle mode for debates, AND is goth, which would surely speak to Valjean's " some alive people like to be in coffins too" soul. Also lbr we know Prouvaire is on the 420 Crew in any era and it might do Valjean some real good to get baked once in a while. Strong potential here.

Feuilly: HE'S LIKE THE SON VALJEAN MIGHT HAVE KNOWN, or the grandson really-- as I recall, we've done the math and figured out that Feuilly really might be in the right age range to be one of Valjean's nibling's kids. I don't know how much Valjean has ever considered international politics but I bet he would deeply resonate with the plight of refugees and the displaced, which after all is a lot of the real issue. And maybe from there they can even get into how this is all systemic and Valjean might start to understand how he's not Uniquely Horrible if these injustices happen to so many people!!! A Little !!! Possibly!! Either way,they can get earnest and emotional over just wanting everyone else to have a better deal than they got. Go Team Lower Class Orphans Too Good For This World !

Courfeyrac: listen Courfeyrac's a delight and all but..he's just very bourgeois student. He is. Even assuming we're in the best situation where he and Valjean are talking politics and social issues enough for Valjean to NOT just mentally write him off as Standard Student Guy, I suspect Courfeyrac's many charms are just the wrong ones here. I'm not saying they can't get along, I think Courfeyrac can probably get alone with nearly anyone,but this is gonna be one of the harder options for any real connection.

Bahorel: you know I was all ready to go on a big ramble about how this could go multiple ways until I remembered the ONE THING, THE ONLY THING that gets Valjean to really open up and talk about his past is watching a younger man make horrible life choices that could get him arrested, never mind about trying to get Valjean to open up, Valjean is gonna trauma-dump on Bahorel so hard in the first fifteen minutes of them actually hanging out. And unlike Montparnasse, Bahorel pays attention and gives a damn about other people, and he is SO ready to get into how the legal system is pure evil and screws everyone over. Hating the legal system is a major component of his personality! I had honestly not really realized it until making this post but wow this will, eventually, be So Good for Valjean's mental health. (I am perhaps being a little silly here but I do think, on consideration, that Bahorel's over the top Everything would be on balance kinda reassuring for Valjean; plus there IS the goth factor XD Bonus points if it's a Better Post-Barricades setting where Bahorel's taken in Gavroche and they can bond over Unexpected Child Acquisition)

Legle: For Legle, see Courfeyrac, I'm afraid. You KNOW I love Bossuet so very much but he speaks 90 percent in too-smart-by-half puns and references and his entire social presentation depends on knowing how to parlay a bourgeois social skillset into Endless Crash Space. He's super weird and an incredibly good guy For Real but I don't know if Valjean would put enough effort in to realize that! Like with Courfeyrac, I feel like this would just be a Polite Acquaintaceship. Open to being convinced otherwise though!

Joly: ..ok I know Joly is also Student Guy as heck, but he's also direct and enthusiastic and overtly sweet in a way that Courfeyrac and Legle aren't. I can see Valjean enjoying his company somewhat the way he enjoys Cosette's actually-- here's someone who will be cheerful and chattery about things that he, Valjean, does not really know or care about. I still don't know if they'd connect on any deeper level but I could buy Valjean actively noticing and enjoying Joly's company.

Grantaire: HAAAAAHahahahhahaAAAAAHHHAHAHAHAHAH *runs out of breath* HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAAAAAA hahahaha nooooo. No. Nooooooooo. Grantaire talking to Valjean would go about like Grantaire talking to Javert in the I Mis Miniseries. Grantaire will talk! You cannot stop him unless you are named Enjolras! Valjean will nooooot care.

...Writing this up has made me reflect on what I think Valjean really needs out of a potential friend and it's - someone to do the talking - shared interests, or new interests they can be enthusiastic about while he nods ahead - a willingness/ ability to get HIM to talk at least sometimes ?? maybe?? - shared goth vibes or at least the ability to understand that sometimes u__u you just gotta be in a coffin now u__u - ABSOLUTELY MANDATORY overt disdain for The Rules this is why Fauchelevent was SO good for him but I think he also needs someone who is not in life debt to him! he needs to know he can socialize with Kind New People and Not Explode!!

....and this is a long post so I'm gonna save more Valjean rant :D I am pretty sure you and I will discuss later anyway!! Thank you for the random question!

[schizosamwincester]

So, November 5, in addition to being a) my birthday, b) Destiel day, c) @buncoreclown 's birthday, d) election day in America, and e) guy fawkes day, is also the fifth anniversary of my psychotic break. And just. Goddamn. Half a fucking decade.

For me, a delusion onset very, very suddenly. There were a few passing thoughts of it in the days before, but it pretty much hit all at once at about 5:35. The delusion came on really strong with instant, intense tactile hallucinations, and I started dissociating and never completeness stopped until I started T not even a month ago.

Schizophrenia is neurodevelopmental, so in a lot of ways I've been schizophrenic my whole life. I very much have always had the schizophrenic thought patterns. My brain has always grabbed onto ideas too hard, my thoughts have always been scattered, I've always been rambly, I've always been obsessive. That said, there's a huge difference between that latent schizophrenia and me being actively schizophrenic. All of those symptoms got worse in the after. And tomorrow marks 5 years of living as an honest-to-god schizophrenic.

Despite how much worse my symptoms are now than they were before, it's so much better to be living in the after because now I understand that none of it is normal and can deal with it and be gentle to myself about it. I'm not just incapable of getting my shit together—I deal with an actual thing called disorganized thinking that makes it incredibly difficult to keep a train of thought a lot of the time. I'm not just stubborn—I have actual delusions, so it is really hard to let go of ideas. And I don't just "babble," as my mother would say—rambling and tangents are how my brain works and I shouldn't have to stop that just because it isn't normal. Lots of people love hearing my long-ass rants.

But that's not really what I'm thinking about today. I'm just thinking about how despite the fact that November 5, 2019 still defines me and every facet of my current life was caused by what happened that day, it is now 5 years later. I've spent 5 years in the after. I've spent more time being "recovered" than I ever did in active psychosis. And it is just strange that something that happened a half-decade ago when I was still in high school is still so definitive. I have been living on my own for a year. I've been working as a CNA for 2 and a half years. My life is nothing like it was when I was a high schooler in my parents house (well, except for the fact that I still write and read too much fanfic), but I do still think about that event not necessarily daily, but at least weekly.

Five years is a long time, and I'm very glad to be alive and, despite everything, coping with it all extraordinarily well. Don't get me wrong. I'm still definitely disabled. I've got my life set up very carefully to work around my limitations, and I'm also just really lucky to have found about the one affordable apartment in walking distance from everything important in all of America (schizophrenia is why I don't drive). But still, like... I've made it to 5 fucking years out. Just being alive and functional by then was almost incomprehensible to me by like, November 8, 2019.

Five goddamn years. Given how hard it is and how much I just take everything one day and one week at a time, it is so weird to step back and realize I've been living with schizophrenia for that long.

Okay. That's all. Back to my regularly scheduled fandom bullshit.

[madstronaut]

The gif system in this post, regarding the feudal alignments within fandom?

Every member of a given fandom identifies with at least 1 of the 10 gifs listed.

The meaning of each gif is subject to interpretation to some degree.

My reblog was meant to be funny, but the more I look at the thread the more surprised I am at the amount of truth I see in it. Tumblr is a strange and beautiful place.

for you @deadbranch my chrome queen

I have prepared to flex my worthless and expensive af haha jk or am i dual anthropology and [redacted] degrees to conduct a completely subjective, PhD-level ethnographic study of branchy's gifset curation, please observe:

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Exhibit A: writers and their sixth sense when they intuit me, refreshing and revisiting their blog daily to check for updates to that one-shot/fic/novel/12-part-apocalypse-opera (not even joking about that last one).

alternately, those weird fuckers who send in creepy boundary-crossing anon asks. i love to hate them but they're kind of an essential part of tumblr

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Exhibit B: im convinced some blogs out there have excel spreadsheet JIRA queuebot steampunkesque contraptions running their shit because i have no idea how they make (and KEEP TO) regularly scheduled high quality posts??? a schedule??? on this HELLSITE? tumblr i love you i dont mean that on mondays

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Exhibit C: antis. no further comments.

i freely block antiblogs and and any that are brimming with negativity/hate

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Exhibit D: me, fanfic, and ao3, most days. no further comments

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Exhibit E: me, my imagination, and my fictional harem of blorbos, most nights. no further comments as well.

Also basically 98% of tumblr as is widely known

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Exhibit F: the caption speaks for itself. on tumblr exist still many bubbles of thought, ideology, poiesis, and praxis that go on as if impenetrable and untouched by a well-known phenomenon called Reality (also known as IRL, going outside, touching grass, etc.)

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Exhibit G: hot people who post random face reveals. STOP TITILLATING ME (yes, I had to google how to properly spell titillating)

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Exhibit H: the elder blogs. they post softly but carry big stick. they are the unspoken glue of their fandom communities. their fic/art/headcanon/etc. posts spawn a thousand more. thou shalt not speak a bad word against them. and yes, many of them are POC, so this gif pulls double duty, well chosen branchy my queen. and fuck i wish i could pull off hoops that big, anyway i digress

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Exhibit I: smut writers. they are brazen. they are shameless. they are worshipped and adored. this is the aftermath of their posting after causing tens of thousands of simultaneous la petite morts as the french say (is it la or le idfk and im too lazy/sleepy to google it rn). absolute fucking bloodbath

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Exhibit J: people who post their personal/professional/something-nal drama and air it out by tagging the larger fandom tags they're in, drawing in completely uninvolved (and often uninformed) people and getting these randos to do their dirty work for them

alternately, people who have zero interest or affiliation with said fandoms and their drama but gleefully follow along using the tags (nooooo i havent done that stop looking at me)

I would like add one more if you don't mind:

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Exhibit K: cozy, safe, well-curated, moderated, well-established boundaried corners of fandom and generally lovely spaces like yours <3 and many of my other moots' blogs as well

also, catblogs

[quinloki]

ABC HeadCanon - Trafalgar D. Water Law

NSFT Alphabet!

18+ only

-:- Table of Consent -:-

NSFT Alphabet!

A = Aftercare (what they're like after sex)

You know he's a gentle soul long before you're experiencing his aftercare, but it still surprises you. He's kind of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde when it comes to his kinks vs his aftercare and it can be a little whiplashy. He'll wash your hair for you, massage your limbs, bring you water and light snacks, ask how you're feeling – if there was anything you really liked, or anything you weren't keen on doing again.

B = Body part (their favorite body part of theirs and also their partner's)

There's that one place below your scapula just off to the side of your spine, where he sucks and bites the flesh in just the right way and the shudder it sends through you is nearly orgasmic. It's something like that that's 100% his favorite part of yours.

For him it's his fingers. You demonstrated good oral techniques during a round of truth of dare on his fingers (instead of being exhibitionists during a party), and it rattled him how good his fingers had made the rest of him feel. It took him a couple days to process that one.

C = Cum (anything to do with cum, basically)

He's licked it off your face after cumming on your face, there is nothing that is gonna phase him about it.

D = Dirty secret (pretty self explanatory, a dirty secret of theirs)

It's not dirty per se, but you'd have to stumble into it to get him to admit that he enjoys being humiliated. Get him in a maid outfit and paint lewd words on him with edible chocolate and order him around and he'll be eating out of the palm of your hand.

Now, surviving him "paying you back" afterward – that's a different story.

E = Experience (how experienced are they? do they know what they're doing?)

He's had a relationship or two at least. Unless we're talking high school AU you're probably not his first, and even then he's got enough guy friends that he's certainly seen enough dirty mags or smuggled pornos to have some idea of what's going to happen.

F = Favorite position (this goes without saying)

He's open to almost anything and everything, but oddly enough he really likes the missionary position. When your legs and arms wrap around him and your nails trail lines into his back, there's nothing better. The desperate clawing mixed with your legs shuddering in pleasure as you're moaning your enjoyment into his ear.

Sometimes he'll pin your wrists down and ride that first orgasm into a second one just to watch you squirm and cry beneath him.

G = Goofy (are they more serious in the moment? are they humorous? etc.)

Law's... pretty dry. He's got enough goofy people around him that he tends to seriousness maybe a little too much. He likes to be in, and maintain, control, so he's usually focused on that. There have been some moments where something will give you giggle fits, and you can see that unfair smile on his face, as he's enjoying your enjoyment.

He's not all business though, you've had pillow fights a couple times and one time pilfering his hat had led to some intense intimacy.

H = Hair (how well groomed are they? does the carpet match the drapes? etc.)

He keeps things neat and trimmed, but he can be a little lackadaisical about it. It's, again, frustrating how well it still manages to work out for him. Even when he's getting a little shaggy it's still hot and you almost hate that.

I = Intimacy (how are they during the moment? the romantic aspect)

As sensual as velvet and as cool and smooth as silk. He can be so attentive and romantic from beginning to end that it takes your breath away.

He can be a little bit of a romantic dork too, like gifting you a paper flower after he spent all day helping Bepo make some for an event. After a couple hours of making them he got pretty good at it and saved the one he thought came out the best for you.

J = Jack off (masturbation headcanon)

If your schedules don't align for too long he'll take care of himself, but he didn't even really ever jack off before he met you. The problem he has now is that he'll get to thinking about you and get himself riled up and have to take care of things.

He jacked off in front of you when you commanded him too, and it was super hot. You nearly came yourself, and his only gripe is that, after that, he can't just do it once because he ends up thinking about you watching him and ends up riled up all over again.

K = Kink (one or more of their kinks)

Law's kinks are pretty clinical – he knows how to use his literal medical equipment to full ( and safe ) effect. Add to that an enjoyment of bondage, and a healthy dash of sadism, and things can get a little weird sometimes. But no matter how unconventional things get you haven't had a complaint as yet.

L = Location (favorite places to do the do)

He's not picky, but you tend to gravitate between the bathroom, the exam room and the bed room. He's teased you into a puddle in public and you did it outside – the rush was incredible, but you leave those decisions up to him. Law's perceptive enough to know when it's something you can get away with, and when it's better not to risk it. Though more often than not any teasing that starts in public ends behind closed doors – he's not big on letting anyone else hear you.

M = Motivation (what turns them on, gets them going)

Most of the time you just have to be a little overt in making sure he knows what you're after – dressing in specific ways, flat out asking, etc. It wasn't until he accidentally ruined your pajamas in the heat of the moment and you wandered into the kitchen in one of his shirts that either of you knew he had a "hot button".

N = No (something they wouldn't do, turn offs)

How you two are behind closed doors is meant to stay behind closed doors. He can get real mad real fast if you talk about things even jokingly with other people. He's an intensely private person, and while he's glad *you* are all in for his kinks and kicks, he absolutely does not want other people knowing.

Eustass' tendency to brag is one of the reasons the guy gets under his skin.

O = Oral (preference in giving or receiving, skill, etc.)

He's good at giving it, and he doesn't have anything against it, but he's more likely to do other things (if he realizes you really like it though, he'll do it more). He won't stop you from going down on him, but he's usually only initiating it if it's part of a "punishment" and he's more likely to fuck your face than leave you to it.

P = Pace (are they fast and rough? slow and sensual? etc.)

Law's more slow and in control, and less fast and rough – he can be, but he prefers to maintain control, so he's usually riding you to that edge frustratingly slow on purpose. Often his pace has little to do with how much of a tease he can be, it's more he knows where all your sensitive places are and uses that to his advantage.

Q = Quickie (their opinions on quickies, how often, etc.)

Law could take 'em or leave 'em. He was quick when you did it outside the first time, but he mitigates the risks of having sex outside so well that he's able to take him time a little more after that.

You made the mistake of teasing him that he couldn't get you off quickly and that's why he didn't really care for them, and then he systematically pushed all your buttons and had your legs buckling in orgasm in under two minutes.

R = Risk (are they game to experiment? do they take risks? etc.)

Law is willing to take a lot of risks and absolutely experiments. There's a lot of communication before during and after in these situations, and sometimes he'll even utilize his medical stuff to monitor things. I mean, he takes risks, but he absolutely does NOT take unnecessary risks.

S = Stamina (how many rounds can they go for? how long do they last?)

Normally he seems like a one-and-done kind of guy – he'll tease and please you through a couple orgasms before he has his, but then he's on to aftercare. You got him to take a legitimate vacation, sleep properly and all that, and you ended up going for five hours. He came so many times you were actually getting concerned he was going to have a problem.

As it was you could barely walk the next day and he spent most of the day reading and snuggling with you.

T = Toys (do they own toys? do they use them? on a partner or themselves?)

He has some toys. He's not against bringing anything and everything into your time together, but aside from his medical supplies he's got a hitachi and a sybian and that's really it. Given his sadistic streak you imagined he'd have literal whips and chains, but he's surprisingly more hands on than anything else.

U = Unfair (how much they like to tease)

He doesn't start out being a tease, but once he learns the faces and sounds you make when he does tease you he ends up enjoying it more and more. His patience and attention to detail means he can really stretch it out, and while you might pout and grumble and beg, by the end of it he has you feeling so good you can't legitimately complain.

V = Volume (how loud they are, what sounds they make, etc.)

Aside from the occasional grunt when he's finishing, or a soft swear when he's trying to restrain himself, he doesn't make much noise. When you basically dommed him one time he made some of the most delicious moans you'd ever heard him make.

W = Wild card (a random headcanon for the character) I saw this on @sanjisblackasswife 's head canon post about Law and frankly it made So Much Sense it now lives in my head canon.)

He – and the crew – know ASL. You saw them communicating in it once and Law started to teach you words. It's a subtle way to talk to one another, and you used it a couple of times as a safe word when you were gagged. You had to admit it was also just good to know.

X = X-ray (let's see what's going on under those clothes)

I mean these tattoos are going to be a distraction, but as for what he's packing, it doesn't look impressive – fairly average if not a little thicker than average - but gods and demons it feels impressive. He knows what he's doing and he knows what he's got, and you have zero complaints.

Y = Yearning (how high is their sex drive?)

He was probably teased for being a prude or a monk a lot growing up, but if there's an upper limit to his sex drive you haven't found it yet. He blames you for it, but he also is so stoic and in control, you're not sure if he's holding back for your sake or not.

One day you might ask him to tell you every time he wants to have sex for a day or week (whether you do do it or not), but you're a little afraid to know the answer to that.

Z = Zzz (how quickly they fall asleep afterwards)

He doesn't fall asleep until you do, but once he notices your breathing has settled and you're out he's right behind you. – kind of literally too, he enjoys being the big spoon and keeping you close through the night.

[sproutwings]

20 Questions for Fic Writers!

The lovely @crestfallercanyon tagged me for this weeks ago, and I haven't been ignoring it - I just didn't get around to it sooner. Sorry!

How many works do you have on AO3? 380 (382, technically, because two are still anon/unrevealed exchange works.)

What’s your total A03 word count? 1,123,214

What fandoms do you write for? Currently, mostly DCU, The Flash and a bunch of tiny fandoms, but I've been writing fanfic for ages, so I went through quite a few fandoms.

What are your top five fics by kudos?

a) cut me open, take my heart (DCU, JayTim, 1744 kudos) b) A Bird in the Hand (DCU, Dickstroke, 1694 kudos) c) Hook(er), Line and Sinker (The Flash, Coldflash, 1586 kudos) d) No Shortage of Blood (Original Works, Starving Vampire/Vampire Hunter Having A Moral Crisis, 1453 kudos) e) Portrait of the Artist as a Middle-Aged Man (Gossip Girl, Dan/Blair/Chuck, 1149 kudos)

Do you respond to comments? Why or why not? I always try to, but sometimes it takes a while to get around to it. /o\

What’s the fic you wrote with the angstiest ending?

I have no idea. I used to write a lot of angsty stuff back when I was younger but the older I get the more I gravitate towards fics that leave the characters in a... well, maybe not necessarily in a good place exactly, because I tend to ship a lot of dysfunctional ships and write unhealthy relationship dynamics, but I don't want the characters to feel hopeless and unhappy in the end, so even when they're in a bad situation, they're making the best out of it.

A very old, very angsty fic of mine is Too Close To Touch (Harry Potter, various permutations of Draco, Harry and Hermione). I don't know if it's the angstiest overall, but it occasionally still gets comments so it's fresh in my mind despite having been written almost two decades ago.

What’s the fic you wrote with the happiest ending?

Oh no, this is similarly hard to answer. Maybe Throw Away the Plan (The Flash, Coldwestallen)? Most of my endings seem to be "the main conflict of the story is dealt with, the ship kisses and things are okay-ish for now". 🙃

Do you get hate on your fic? Maybe once or twice, but nothing dramatic or memorable, luckily enough.

Do you write smut? Sometimes.

Do you write crossovers? No.

Have you ever had a fic stolen? Yes! Someone copied a few of my fics word by word, replaced the names and posted them as Kpop RPS. D: D: D: I got the author to take them down, but they did it with a lot of people's fics and eventually AO3 banned them.

Have you ever had a fic translated? Yes, a few! I blanket allow translations, as long as they're credited properly and not posted anywhere but AO3.

Have you ever co-written a fic? Yes, but it was a really long time ago, and coordinating was pretty stressful. I prefer to work on my own schedule.

What‘s your all-time favourite ship? Noooo, don't make me choose. I love so many ships! If I absolutely had to pick one, it would be Tommy/Bubonic from Eye Candy, but it mostly depends on what I'm in the mood for right in that moment.

What’s the WIP you want to finish but doubt you ever will? There's Coldflash BDSM fic based on a long-forgotten Tumblr prompt I would have loved to write one day, but it would be far longer than anything I'm comfortable writing and it's only 'in progress' in so far that I have a few dialogue snippets from it written down yet.

What’s your writing strengths? Character voices and snappy banter, probably.

What’s your writing weaknesses? Plot!!!! As you can see by every fic I've written where the characters get captured or attacked by some nameless villain for nebulous reasons. I always handwave stuff like that because I simply can't bring myself to care about it or put any thought into it. 😅 Sorry!

Thoughts on writing dialogue in another language for a fic? As a reader, It always throws me out of the story. :(

First fandom you wrote for? The X-Files! Mulder/Krycek was teenage Sandrine's first fanfic obsession. (Though technically, I wrote terrible Star Wars and The Three Musketeers fic long before I knew what fanfic was! But I've decided that doesn't count. 😅)

Favourite fic you’ve ever written?

(never been) so much at stake (OW, Vampire Moonlighting As A Barista/Exhausted Vampire Hunter In Search Of Caffeine) is probably the best, but The Biggest Score of All (The Flash, Coldflash) has my heart!

I'm supposed to tag people here, and I'm terrible at this, so @waysheswings, @sunherirai, @moriavis, @zeroducks-2, @hithelleth, @elasticella - if you want to do this, consider yourself tagged and if you want to ignore it, pretend I never mentioned your name. And anyone else who sees this and wants to answer, you're also tagged! Yes, I mean YOU. :D

[thefreelanceangel]

My online friend of a few years suddenly got a girlfriend(I assume) they both have eternity rings and hearts with each other's name in their search info. A part of me is happy for them but another part of me is hurt because my friend barely talks to me anymore, asks to hang out, or even acknowledges my existence...but I see them all the time hanging out with their FC. What should I do?

Oof. >< I'm sorry for you, kiddo, I know how much that hurts to go from having regular interactions with someone to... suddenly... just kinda not.

And there's no simple answer, I'm afraid.

Everyone at some point is going to lose track of older friends in the rush of excitement that comes with Someone New. That can be a new RP partner, a new gaming friend, a new romantic relationship, anything. Novelty is exciting and human brains love it.

So your friend being caught up in Someone New is not a judgement on how much they like you, on how much fun they have with you, or a failing on your part. It absolutely does not mean you are boring, just that the human brain is a novelty-seeking thing.

First step is to reach out to your friend and ask them about their new friend (possible girlfriend.) Show interest in how they met, let your friend gush about how they feel if they're the gushing type. And during that conversation, you can offer to run content together, talk about how much you'd like to spend time together.

Sometimes this works and you get the bonus of A New Friend, which is fuckin' wonderful!

And sometimes it doesn't.

Quite a few different things may happen, and without knowing you or your friend, I can't say for sure what might play out, but here are a few things I've experienced before.

A) Old Friend introduces me to New Girlfriend. We play the game together, have fun, new friendships are formed. (Best case scenario and what I sincerely hope for because this is great! I LOVE it when this happens.) B) Old Friend makes a haphazard attempt to stay friends, but New Girlfriend is also caught up in the rush of Novelty and they lose touch with a lot of their friends for a few months until the New has worn off and then they reconnect. (Not a bad scenario, but it can be trying to the patience, especially if you have friendship degradation. This is the most common scenario so I'd expect this to happen.) C) New Girlfriend is insecure about the New Relationship and unpleasant to Old Friend because they want the attention of Old Friend all to themselves. [This is not always abusive behavior so don't accuse your Old Friend's New Girlfriend of abuse if you think you see this. Sometimes people are just insecure and do not handle it well.] Arguments occur and Old Friend either breaks off friendships (usually coming back a year or so later with an apology) or distances themselves. (A very unpleasant scenario and I hope it doesn't happen.) D) Old Friend doesn't see anything wrong with ignoring me because they have a New Girlfriend and make no attempt to maintain contact. They drift away and either message months or years later when the relationship ends or I never hear from them again. (Also an unpleasant scenario, which I hope you don't experience.) E) Old Friend introduces me to New Girlfriend and we just do not get along. We maintain peace for the sake of Old Friend, but inevitably, distance grows and the friendships change. (This is unpleasant, but also not BAD because relationships do change over time.)

If you're in different groups than your friend and their New Girlfriend (who might've been a member of that FC or joined because of the new relationship) it can be hard to coordinate times and interaction. I've found it's easier to just go along with a larger group that's already coordinated their time/activity than it is to schedule my own with a smaller group. (i.e. doing game content with an FC or an RP group rather than three individual friends outside of that group) So Old Friend & New Girlfriend doing stuff with their FC--who they might have already established routines with--isn't necessarily exclusionary to you.

However.

It sucks being in your position and it does absolutely hurt. You have every right to feel left out and saddened by this change, and you absolutely should tell Old Friend that "hey I miss doing this stuff with you, can we get together? I can come along with your FC group for this FATE farm/dungeon run/leveling hour/etc."

Often, when the Novelty hits, people don't actually realize that they're investing ALL of their time into it. And it's VERY VERY rarely intentional to exclude someone they'd been friendly with before. I strongly doubt that Old Friend doesn't like you as much or has some problems with you.

I really do think it's just the Whirlwind of Novelty that's got Old Friend all abuzz over New Girlfriend. Sometimes we just have to wait that Whirlwind out until Old Friend & New Girlfriend have settled into a stable relationship and their brains let them look back outward from the little niche they created together.

Reach out to Old Friend, tell them that you miss them, you're happy they're having such a great month/year/time, but you'd like to spend time with them.

And then do NOT keep yourself just... waiting around on them. It's unfair to YOU to be waiting for someone to ride the Novelty Rollercoaster and it's unfair to THEM to be responsible for someone else's good time.

Now is probably the best time to strengthen other friendships, explore other ways of using the time that you used to devote to Old Friend, and work on just maintaining contact with them. Your friendship will change over time; all relationships do. This is natural and happens to everyone, to every relationship, constantly.

But you're absolutely allowed to mourn the friendship you had, to feel saddened and hurt, to seek consolation from others and express your grief over the change.

Just don't lock yourself into a holding pattern for Old Friend or set yourself up for disappointment by expecting everything to Go Back to the Same.

Take this time to pursue things that maybe Old Friend wasn't so into--maybe different types of content or a TV show you like or some other game entirely--and reach out to other people who are doing the things you enjoy. Focus on filling your time with activities and experiences for you and just keep a channel open and wave to Old Friend on a regular basis so they know they can always wave back and maybe reconnect when the Novelty wears off.

I hope you do okay, hon!

[void-galaxy-shenanigans]

“Reasonable” Accommodations that may get approved in a workplace (or school)

(this is obviously limited by our specific disabilities and varies job to job, but based on what we’ve asked for and what we’re currently discussing with our work’s HR/disability department)

a) headphones or earbuds with music

(In school we used this for tests. We were sometimes asked to test separately (different room, different time) from other students because of this, but it almost always got approved even pre ADHD diagnosis. At work, this helps us prevent overstimulation and thus work more effectively & safely. There’s more hoops and paperwork for a workplace, but we work in fast food and they’re actually letting us proceed with paperwork and the hoops to jump through so we can do it. We do have to have a “medical provider” sign off on paperwork &/or an official note stating that they know we’re disabled and agree we need the accommodation, but our workplace includes therapists for that. We’ll probably still involve our psychiatrist for backup/support, but they mostly just care that a professional backs us up. At school it didn’t matter what kind, but we’re discussing what kinds of earbuds/headphones are allowed with works disability people because food safety protocol limits which kinds they allow.)

b) texting in instead of calling out sick

(We go mute when we’re honestly sick, either because sore throat happens first or because the stress and overstimulation that come with being sick makes us mute (¿autism? ¿ADHD? ¿sensory processing disorder? it’s something around there). Usually a workplace avoids this because some people might text in sick when they just don’t want to work or have fun plans, so the big thing here is validating that you won’t call in just because and you’re texting because you *can’t* talk when sick. You do want to stress can’t or they’ll demand you to do it anyway. So it’s possible to ask for the ability to text instead (using text capable phone numbers or a messaging app if your work has one), and discuss with management or go through the HR paperwork to have that.)

c) more frequent breaks / more breaks

(This is a big one for physical disability. We usually ask for this because asthma & POTS together can be a nightmare. They usually don’t want to let you sit while doing your job in fast food, but they may be willing to let you take more frequent breaks or more total (a ten minute break every two hours as an example). Usually they stick to the legal minimum, so you may have to do HR paperwork for this &/or have a doctor’s note about why you need this (injury or physical disability).)

d) shorter breaks

(this one can better for ADHD/autism sometimes, or any dissociative disorder. the longer breaks usually get me out of Work Mode™ or give me too long to start dissociating. (I don’t always ask for this but it might work for you.) sometimes this just means breaking your 10min breaks into 5's, or breaking a 30 into two 15's or three 10's. it can also go with more breaks overall. it depends on your needs. this also usually requires a doctor’s note unfortunately.)

e) ability to take an Emergency Break™

(by this I mean an unscheduled break. In this case I’d need it for PTSD or a panic attack— the ability to step away (just nudge a manager or tap a code or have them know that sometimes you’ll have to duck out without communicating at the time) to let ourselves calm down. this could also be for physical disabilities where you may have an unpredictable episode, collapse, or a sudden/unpredictable need to use the bathroom or eat. usually managers get angry if you step away when you aren’t scheduled to do so, especially if there’s a lot of customers (peak period, rush, etc.).)

f) alternate communication methods

(we work in a kitchen environment. there are alerts for hot, cold, knife, blind corners, etc. as well as alerts when something runs out or is about to run out up front. we need to communicate (acknowledge or respond) with coworkers. but we go mute sometimes. so having a method like....three knocks means ‘working on it’, two knocks means ‘I heard you/acknowledged’, and four knocks means ‘I’ll do that now / I’ll start that now’. Or sign language (official language or one you work out between coworkers & managers; I haven’t learned ASL yet so I rely on signs most people will understand, like a hand drawn across my neck and then miming speaking (mouth movement with hand) to say ‘I can’t speak’/I’m mute), or hums/whistling/non word noises, or another method that works for you.)

g) ability to bring/have stuffed animals / comfort items or fidget toys

(this is obviously limited by what job you do. but when in school, we often did this to help us regulate. some jobs may allow this as well, especially with backup from a doctor, therapist, psychiatrist, or mix thereof. they might limit the size or type, but it’s worth investigating, if any fidgets or comfort items will help you concentrate or work easier or more effectively.)

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This is a starter list, but it may be a good leaping off point or give you ideas for something you may not have considered or thought possible/worth asking for before. If this helps even one person get the accommodations they need, then it’s done its job. ☺💜

¡Please add on if you have any suggestions for your disabilities or any of the ones included here!

~Nico (he/they)

[dreaming-for-an-escape]

Adrian Nova Reyes Alphabet!

Here you go @wolfanddragon98 :)

A is for Activities

What does she like to do once she finds some spare time to herself?

She does Yoga. It really helps with her stress. 

B is for Best Friend

Who is her best friend?

She considers Hannah her best friend. When Adrian’s at King’s Landing she becomes close with Helaena. 

C is for Comfort

Who or what brings her the most comfort?

When she’s spending time with her sister Julieta. 

D is for Dreams

What is the biggest dream of hers?

Finishing law school and starting her career. 

E is for Eww

What kind of dish will Adrian never force herself to eat in Westeros, because the idea of eating it just makes her sick?

She doesn’t like sausages, even back in the modern world. They literally make her gag. That’s a no for her. 

F is for Faith

What is Adrian’s faith? What does she think of all the other faiths in Westeros?

Adrian was raised as a catholic. Her parents weren’t super religious growing up but they would attend church at times. 

G is for Gifts

Does she like receiving gifts or giving gifts?

She loves giving gifts. She’s the type to go Christmas shopping months before. 

H is for Hugs

Is she the hugger type? Or does she tend to keep people at arm’s length?

She loves hugging her family. Not so much other people, even friends. Hannah knows and respects this.  

I is for Injury

How does she react when someone is injured in front of her? Does she panic or is she in the zone to help the wounded individual?

She immediately acts and tries to help. 

J is for Jokes

Is she playful or more serious?

With her family and close friends she comes off as playful but to strangers she’s more serious. 

K is for Kisses

Favorite place to be kissed?

Forehead because her mother used to give her forehead kisses as a child. 

L is for Little Ones

How does she act around children? Is she uncomfortable when in their presence or is she pretty chill?

She acts uncomfortable but soon enough she’s cracking jokes and chilling with them. She’d be sitting with them on the couch watching funny tik tok videos or playing video games. 

M is for Morning

Is she a morning person?

She has to be a morning person because of the schedule she has. 

N is for Night

Is she a night person?

She hardly goes out. It’s a miracle Hannah is able to get her out of their apartment when it doesn’t involve school, work, or her internship. 

O is for Oddity

What is one unusual quirk that she has?

Adrian likes to bend her thumbs backwards. Like she can fully bend them. She does this without thinking at times and it has freaked people out (btw this is something I can do xD)

P is for Pet Names

Does her family have any pet names for her? What about her potential significant other? Do they use any terms of endearment?

Most of her family usually just call her by her first name. Nova is only ever used by older family members. 

Q is for Questions

What is one question that she frequently asks herself or others?

Is it the weekend yet?

R is for Rhythm

Does she have a good sense of rhythm?

I’d say she does. She’s a good dancer even though she doesn’t dance as much. 

S is for Secrets

Does she have any big secrets?

No, not really. Not as big as the one her grandmother kept from her and her family. 

T is for Talking

What does she like to talk about?

Currents shows she’s watching or music she’s listening to. 

U is for Ugly

An ugly habit of hers?

She keeps everything to herself. Which doesn’t help when she’s already stressed to the max. 

V is for Value

What is something that she values above anything else in a person?

Compassion.  

W is for Warrior

How does she feel about fighting? Does she engage more in physical or verbal altercations?

She’s engaged in more verbal altercations than physical. 

X is for X-Ray

How well is she able to read other people?

It all depends on her and how she focuses on a single person. 

Y is for Yuck

A huge dealbreaker that would change her perception of a person?

Hurting a loved one....like accidents happen but to do it on purpose?? It would be hard for her to see someone the same way after that. 

Z is for Zen

What makes her feel calm?

Music. She loves listening to music. 

[adrianpamintuan77]

Business Model Canvas: A Student-Centered Solution by Peer Projects

Questions I asked during the Interview:

a.) How does Peer Projects assist students in handling their academic responsibilities? b.) In what ways does Peer Projects enhance the overall student experience in aspects of efficiency, reliability, and quality? c.) Has Peer Projects enabled students to make more informed academic choices, particularly regarding project planning and time management? d.) What additional features or services would you like to see implemented in Peer Projects? e.) What distinctive advantages does Peer Projects offer in comparison to conventional tutoring or academic support options?

Interviewee's Responses:

a.) Peer Projects is a game changer for students. The platform alleviates the pressure of tackling every academic task by yourself. Rather than grappling with difficult assignments, students can seek assistance from experts, making everything much more manageable. b.) It's remarkably effective. Whether it's research papers or AutoCAD assignments, we can find support all in one location. It’s dependable as well—the quality of work is excellent, so there’s no need to stress over last-minute adjustments. Overall, it significantly saves time. c.) Definitely. With Peer Projects, I feel more organized with my schedule. I can clearly identify when to delegate certain tasks and concentrate on others, which streamlines my study planning and reduces feelings of overwhelm. d.) I’d love to see more personalized support options, maybe even a mentorship program where students can connect with experts for ongoing guidance on bigger projects. e.) Peer Projects stands out because it’s created by students who understand our struggles. It’s not just academic help; it’s support from people who know exactly what we’re going through and how to make the workload manageable.

My Insight from the Interview:

From the conversation, it’s clear that Peer Projects has made a meaningful impact on the academic lives of students. By offering specialized assistance with various types of assignments, the platform takes away the guesswork and stress that often accompany heavy workloads. Users feel more in control of their time and priorities, allowing them to balance studies, activities, and personal commitments. One key takeaway is that Peer Projects improves students' academic decision-making. By providing a convenient platform for expert support, students are better equipped to plan, allocate time, and manage their tasks effectively. The suggestion of adding a mentorship feature also highlights a potential area for growth, demonstrating that the platform has room to evolve based on user needs. Overall, Peer Projects serves as a practical and reliable academic tool, offering a level of convenience and understanding that traditional tutoring services may not provide. This feedback indicates that Peer Projects is fulfilling a genuine need among students, with the potential to expand further to enhance user experience.

[kokodachallengelakemacquarie]

A Complete Guide to School Charity Events: Making a Difference Together

School charity events are an excellent way to bring students, teachers, and the community together for a noble cause. They provide an opportunity for schools to promote kindness, generosity, and a sense of responsibility toward society. Planning and organizing these events can be incredibly rewarding, but they can also present challenges. This guide will help you navigate the process, offering practical advice on organizing successful school charity events while keeping them engaging for everyone involved.

In this post, we’ll cover common topics with unique perspectives, challenges you might face, a step-by-step guide to planning a successful charity event, a case study for inspiration, and a thoughtful conclusion.

The Power of Giving: Why School Charity Events Matter

School charity events are more than just fundraisers; they instill important values such as empathy, cooperation, and leadership in students. These events offer hands-on experience in community service and build a foundation for future generations to stay connected with social causes.

Here’s why school charity events are essential:

Promote Empathy: Students learn to appreciate the challenges others face and develop empathy towards people in need.

Encourage Collaboration: Organizing charity events encourages teamwork, involving students, teachers, and parents.

Develop Leadership Skills: These events create leadership opportunities for students as they take on various roles and responsibilities.

Create a Sense of Community: Charity events foster stronger connections between schools and their surrounding communities.

Raise Awareness: They are platforms to raise awareness about important issues like poverty, health, and education.

By engaging in school charity events, students grow both academically and emotionally, leading to well-rounded personal development.

1. Types of School Charity Events You Should Know About

Not all charity events are created equal. Each event type can cater to different needs, goals, and demographics, so it’s crucial to pick the right one for your school. Below are some common charity event types that work well in schools:

a) Bake Sales: Tasty Treats for a Good Cause

Bake sales are a simple yet effective way to raise funds for charity. Students and parents can bake goods that are then sold to raise money. It’s a fun, hands-on event that everyone enjoys participating in.

b) Charity Run: Physical Activity with a Purpose

A charity run encourages fitness and community involvement. Students can get sponsored by family and friends to run a specific distance, with all proceeds going to a selected charity.

c) School Talent Show: Showcase Talent for Charity

School talent shows are a popular and entertaining event that can attract significant community support. Students, teachers, and parents can buy tickets to watch various performances, with proceeds supporting a chosen charity.

d) Non-Uniform Day: Dress Down for a Good Cause

In many schools, students wear uniforms. A non-uniform day, where students donate money to wear casual clothes for the day, can be an easy way to raise funds while allowing students to express their individual style.

e) Charity Auctions: Selling for a Cause

Organizing a charity auction where students, parents, and local businesses donate items to be auctioned off is another effective fundraising idea. The competitive nature of an auction often results in substantial contributions.

These events not only raise funds but also teach students that their efforts can make a meaningful difference in the world.

2. Challenges Faced in Organizing School Charity Events

While organizing school charity events can be incredibly rewarding, it’s not without its hurdles. Let’s look at some of the common challenges that event organizers face:

a) Time Management

Schools have tight schedules, and finding time to plan and execute a charity event can be challenging. Balancing academic responsibilities with event planning is something both students and teachers need to consider.

b) Participation

Ensuring enough participation is essential for the event's success. Getting students, parents, and the local community involved requires effective communication and promotion.

c) Budget Constraints

Charity events often require a small budget for promotional materials, venue setup, or supplies. Balancing costs to ensure more money goes to the chosen charity can be tricky.

d) Event Planning Experience

Many students and even teachers may not have much experience in event planning, which can lead to challenges in logistics, organizing resources, or managing time.

e) Legal and Safety Concerns

Organizing charity events in schools involves ensuring that all safety measures are in place. Permission forms, insurance, and safety regulations are key aspects to handle, especially when minors are involved.

Despite these challenges, with proper planning and delegation, successful charity events can be achieved.

3. Step-by-Step Guide to Organizing a Successful School Charity Event

Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you plan and execute a successful school charity event:

Step 1: Set Clear Objectives

Before jumping into the planning process, define what you want to achieve. Ask yourself:

What charity are we supporting, and why?

How much money or awareness do we aim to raise?

Who will be involved?

Step 2: Form a Committee

Create a planning committee that includes students, teachers, and parents. Divide roles and responsibilities—marketing, logistics, fundraising, and coordination—to ensure that all aspects of the event are covered.

Step 3: Choose the Right Event

Based on your objectives, choose a suitable charity event. Consider factors like the school’s resources, the target audience, and the skills of those involved in planning.

Step 4: Set a Budget

Create a detailed budget outlining expected expenses and income. Allocate funds for marketing materials, supplies, and any additional costs that might arise.

Step 5: Promote the Event

Promotion is key to getting the word out and encouraging participation. Use various channels, including social media, newsletters, posters, and word of mouth. The more people know about the event, the better your turnout.

Step 6: Implement the Event

On the day of the event, make sure everyone knows their role and responsibilities. Have a detailed schedule and a checklist to ensure everything runs smoothly.

Step 7: Evaluate the Event’s Success

After the event, take some time to reflect on what worked well and what could be improved. Collect feedback from participants, count the funds raised, and see if you achieved your objectives.

4. Case Study: How a Small School Raised $5,000 for a Local Charity

Let’s look at a real-life example to see how a school successfully organized a charity event.

Background

A small school in Queensland, Australia, wanted to raise funds for a local children’s hospital. The event was a school-wide scholar charity event, with the goal of raising $5,000.

Planning

The planning committee chose a charity talent show and a bake sale as their main fundraising activities. The students were in charge of performances, while parents contributed baked goods. The committee promoted the event through social media, local newspapers, and school newsletters.

Execution

On the day of the event, the school was filled with energy and excitement. The talent show drew large crowds, and the bake sale sold out within hours. Local businesses also donated items for a silent auction, adding to the funds raised.

Outcome

The event raised over $5,000, exceeding the school’s initial goal. The students felt proud of their contribution, and the community came together to support a worthy cause.

Lessons Learned

The success of this event was due to thorough planning, community involvement, and a clear goal. The school also learned the importance of effective promotion and student participation in all aspects of the event.

Conclusion: The Lasting Impact of School Charity Events

School charity events have the potential to make a significant difference in the community while teaching students valuable life skills. Whether you’re hosting a bake sale, a charity run, or a talent show, these events bring people together for a common cause.

Challenges will always exist—whether it’s balancing a budget or managing time—but the rewards far outweigh them. By following the step-by-step guide outlined in this post, you can ensure your event is both successful and enjoyable.

Most importantly, these events leave a lasting impact on students, encouraging them to be active participants in their communities and fostering a lifetime of giving. Hosting scholar charity events at your school is not just about fundraising; it’s about building a culture of kindness, empathy, and responsibility.

As you plan your next school charity event, keep the key takeaways in mind: clear objectives, community involvement, and, most importantly, fun! Together, we can all contribute to making the world a better place, one event at a time.

[the-kokoda-youth-foundation]

A Complete Guide to School Charity Events: Making a Difference Together

School charity events are an excellent way to bring students, teachers, and the community together for a noble cause. They provide an opportunity for schools to promote kindness, generosity, and a sense of responsibility toward society. Planning and organizing these events can be incredibly rewarding, but they can also present challenges. This guide will help you navigate the process, offering practical advice on organizing successful school charity events while keeping them engaging for everyone involved.

In this post, we’ll cover common topics with unique perspectives, challenges you might face, a step-by-step guide to planning a successful charity event, a case study for inspiration, and a thoughtful conclusion.

The Power of Giving: Why School Charity Events Matter

School charity events are more than just fundraisers; they instill important values such as empathy, cooperation, and leadership in students. These events offer hands-on experience in community service and build a foundation for future generations to stay connected with social causes.

Here’s why school charity events are essential:

Promote Empathy: Students learn to appreciate the challenges others face and develop empathy towards people in need.

Encourage Collaboration: Organizing charity events encourages teamwork, involving students, teachers, and parents.

Develop Leadership Skills: These events create leadership opportunities for students as they take on various roles and responsibilities.

Create a Sense of Community: Charity events foster stronger connections between schools and their surrounding communities.

Raise Awareness: They are platforms to raise awareness about important issues like poverty, health, and education.

By engaging in school charity events, students grow both academically and emotionally, leading to well-rounded personal development.

1. Types of School Charity Events You Should Know About

Not all charity events are created equal. Each event type can cater to different needs, goals, and demographics, so it’s crucial to pick the right one for your school. Below are some common charity event types that work well in schools:

a) Bake Sales: Tasty Treats for a Good Cause

Bake sales are a simple yet effective way to raise funds for charity. Students and parents can bake goods that are then sold to raise money. It’s a fun, hands-on event that everyone enjoys participating in.

b) Charity Run: Physical Activity with a Purpose

A charity run encourages fitness and community involvement. Students can get sponsored by family and friends to run a specific distance, with all proceeds going to a selected charity.

c) School Talent Show: Showcase Talent for Charity

School talent shows are a popular and entertaining event that can attract significant community support. Students, teachers, and parents can buy tickets to watch various performances, with proceeds supporting a chosen charity.

d) Non-Uniform Day: Dress Down for a Good Cause

In many schools, students wear uniforms. A non-uniform day, where students donate money to wear casual clothes for the day, can be an easy way to raise funds while allowing students to express their individual style.

e) Charity Auctions: Selling for a Cause

Organizing a charity auction where students, parents, and local businesses donate items to be auctioned off is another effective fundraising idea. The competitive nature of an auction often results in substantial contributions.

These events not only raise funds but also teach students that their efforts can make a meaningful difference in the world.

2. Challenges Faced in Organizing School Charity Events

While organizing school charity events can be incredibly rewarding, it’s not without its hurdles. Let’s look at some of the common challenges that event organizers face:

a) Time Management

Schools have tight schedules, and finding time to plan and execute a charity event can be challenging. Balancing academic responsibilities with event planning is something both students and teachers need to consider.

b) Participation

Ensuring enough participation is essential for the event's success. Getting students, parents, and the local community involved requires effective communication and promotion.

c) Budget Constraints

Charity events often require a small budget for promotional materials, venue setup, or supplies. Balancing costs to ensure more money goes to the chosen charity can be tricky.

d) Event Planning Experience

Many students and even teachers may not have much experience in event planning, which can lead to challenges in logistics, organizing resources, or managing time.

e) Legal and Safety Concerns

Organizing charity events in schools involves ensuring that all safety measures are in place. Permission forms, insurance, and safety regulations are key aspects to handle, especially when minors are involved.

Despite these challenges, with proper planning and delegation, successful charity events can be achieved.

3. Step-by-Step Guide to Organizing a Successful School Charity Event

Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you plan and execute a successful school charity event:

Step 1: Set Clear Objectives

Before jumping into the planning process, define what you want to achieve. Ask yourself:

What charity are we supporting, and why?

How much money or awareness do we aim to raise?

Who will be involved?

Step 2: Form a Committee

Create a planning committee that includes students, teachers, and parents. Divide roles and responsibilities—marketing, logistics, fundraising, and coordination—to ensure that all aspects of the event are covered.

Step 3: Choose the Right Event

Based on your objectives, choose a suitable charity event. Consider factors like the school’s resources, the target audience, and the skills of those involved in planning.

Step 4: Set a Budget

Create a detailed budget outlining expected expenses and income. Allocate funds for marketing materials, supplies, and any additional costs that might arise.

Step 5: Promote the Event

Promotion is key to getting the word out and encouraging participation. Use various channels, including social media, newsletters, posters, and word of mouth. The more people know about the event, the better your turnout.

Step 6: Implement the Event

On the day of the event, make sure everyone knows their role and responsibilities. Have a detailed schedule and a checklist to ensure everything runs smoothly.

Step 7: Evaluate the Event’s Success

After the event, take some time to reflect on what worked well and what could be improved. Collect feedback from participants, count the funds raised, and see if you achieved your objectives.

4. Case Study: How a Small School Raised $5,000 for a Local Charity

Let’s look at a real-life example to see how a school successfully organized a charity event.

Background

A small school in Queensland, Australia, wanted to raise funds for a local children’s hospital. The event was a school-wide scholar charity event, with the goal of raising $5,000.

Planning

The planning committee chose a charity talent show and a bake sale as their main fundraising activities. The students were in charge of performances, while parents contributed baked goods. The committee promoted the event through social media, local newspapers, and school newsletters.

Execution

On the day of the event, the school was filled with energy and excitement. The talent show drew large crowds, and the bake sale sold out within hours. Local businesses also donated items for a silent auction, adding to the funds raised.

Outcome

The event raised over $5,000, exceeding the school’s initial goal. The students felt proud of their contribution, and the community came together to support a worthy cause.

Lessons Learned

The success of this event was due to thorough planning, community involvement, and a clear goal. The school also learned the importance of effective promotion and student participation in all aspects of the event.

Conclusion: The Lasting Impact of School Charity Events

School charity events have the potential to make a significant difference in the community while teaching students valuable life skills. Whether you’re hosting a bake sale, a charity run, or a talent show, these events bring people together for a common cause.

Challenges will always exist—whether it’s balancing a budget or managing time—but the rewards far outweigh them. By following the step-by-step guide outlined in this post, you can ensure your event is both successful and enjoyable.

Most importantly, these events leave a lasting impact on students, encouraging them to be active participants in their communities and fostering a lifetime of giving. Hosting scholar charity events at your school is not just about fundraising; it’s about building a culture of kindness, empathy, and responsibility.

As you plan your next school charity event, keep the key takeaways in mind: clear objectives, community involvement, and, most importantly, fun! Together, we can all contribute to making the world a better place, one event at a time.

[kokodaenduranceevent]

A Complete Guide to School Charity Events: Making a Difference Together

School charity events are an excellent way to bring students, teachers, and the community together for a noble cause. They provide an opportunity for schools to promote kindness, generosity, and a sense of responsibility toward society. Planning and organizing these events can be incredibly rewarding, but they can also present challenges. This guide will help you navigate the process, offering practical advice on organizing successful school charity events while keeping them engaging for everyone involved.

In this post, we’ll cover common topics with unique perspectives, challenges you might face, a step-by-step guide to planning a successful charity event, a case study for inspiration, and a thoughtful conclusion.

The Power of Giving: Why School Charity Events Matter

School charity events are more than just fundraisers; they instill important values such as empathy, cooperation, and leadership in students. These events offer hands-on experience in community service and build a foundation for future generations to stay connected with social causes.

Here’s why school charity events are essential:

Promote Empathy: Students learn to appreciate the challenges others face and develop empathy towards people in need.

Encourage Collaboration: Organizing charity events encourages teamwork, involving students, teachers, and parents.

Develop Leadership Skills: These events create leadership opportunities for students as they take on various roles and responsibilities.

Create a Sense of Community: Charity events foster stronger connections between schools and their surrounding communities.

Raise Awareness: They are platforms to raise awareness about important issues like poverty, health, and education.

By engaging in school charity events, students grow both academically and emotionally, leading to well-rounded personal development.

1. Types of School Charity Events You Should Know About

Not all charity events are created equal. Each event type can cater to different needs, goals, and demographics, so it’s crucial to pick the right one for your school. Below are some common charity event types that work well in schools:

a) Bake Sales: Tasty Treats for a Good Cause

Bake sales are a simple yet effective way to raise funds for charity. Students and parents can bake goods that are then sold to raise money. It’s a fun, hands-on event that everyone enjoys participating in.

b) Charity Run: Physical Activity with a Purpose

A charity run encourages fitness and community involvement. Students can get sponsored by family and friends to run a specific distance, with all proceeds going to a selected charity.

c) School Talent Show: Showcase Talent for Charity

School talent shows are a popular and entertaining event that can attract significant community support. Students, teachers, and parents can buy tickets to watch various performances, with proceeds supporting a chosen charity.

d) Non-Uniform Day: Dress Down for a Good Cause

In many schools, students wear uniforms. A non-uniform day, where students donate money to wear casual clothes for the day, can be an easy way to raise funds while allowing students to express their individual style.

e) Charity Auctions: Selling for a Cause

Organizing a charity auction where students, parents, and local businesses donate items to be auctioned off is another effective fundraising idea. The competitive nature of an auction often results in substantial contributions.

These events not only raise funds but also teach students that their efforts can make a meaningful difference in the world.

2. Challenges Faced in Organizing School Charity Events

While organizing school charity events can be incredibly rewarding, it’s not without its hurdles. Let’s look at some of the common challenges that event organizers face:

a) Time Management

Schools have tight schedules, and finding time to plan and execute a charity event can be challenging. Balancing academic responsibilities with event planning is something both students and teachers need to consider.

b) Participation

Ensuring enough participation is essential for the event's success. Getting students, parents, and the local community involved requires effective communication and promotion.

c) Budget Constraints

Charity events often require a small budget for promotional materials, venue setup, or supplies. Balancing costs to ensure more money goes to the chosen charity can be tricky.

d) Event Planning Experience

Many students and even teachers may not have much experience in event planning, which can lead to challenges in logistics, organizing resources, or managing time.

e) Legal and Safety Concerns

Organizing charity events in schools involves ensuring that all safety measures are in place. Permission forms, insurance, and safety regulations are key aspects to handle, especially when minors are involved.

Despite these challenges, with proper planning and delegation, successful charity events can be achieved.

3. Step-by-Step Guide to Organizing a Successful School Charity Event

Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you plan and execute a successful school charity event:

Step 1: Set Clear Objectives

Before jumping into the planning process, define what you want to achieve. Ask yourself:

What charity are we supporting, and why?

How much money or awareness do we aim to raise?

Who will be involved?

Step 2: Form a Committee

Create a planning committee that includes students, teachers, and parents. Divide roles and responsibilities—marketing, logistics, fundraising, and coordination—to ensure that all aspects of the event are covered.

Step 3: Choose the Right Event

Based on your objectives, choose a suitable charity event. Consider factors like the school’s resources, the target audience, and the skills of those involved in planning.

Step 4: Set a Budget

Create a detailed budget outlining expected expenses and income. Allocate funds for marketing materials, supplies, and any additional costs that might arise.

Step 5: Promote the Event

Promotion is key to getting the word out and encouraging participation. Use various channels, including social media, newsletters, posters, and word of mouth. The more people know about the event, the better your turnout.

Step 6: Implement the Event

On the day of the event, make sure everyone knows their role and responsibilities. Have a detailed schedule and a checklist to ensure everything runs smoothly.

Step 7: Evaluate the Event’s Success

After the event, take some time to reflect on what worked well and what could be improved. Collect feedback from participants, count the funds raised, and see if you achieved your objectives.

4. Case Study: How a Small School Raised $5,000 for a Local Charity

Let’s look at a real-life example to see how a school successfully organized a charity event.

Background

A small school in Queensland, Australia, wanted to raise funds for a local children’s hospital. The event was a school-wide scholar charity event, with the goal of raising $5,000.

Planning

The planning committee chose a charity talent show and a bake sale as their main fundraising activities. The students were in charge of performances, while parents contributed baked goods. The committee promoted the event through social media, local newspapers, and school newsletters.

Execution

On the day of the event, the school was filled with energy and excitement. The talent show drew large crowds, and the bake sale sold out within hours. Local businesses also donated items for a silent auction, adding to the funds raised.

Outcome

The event raised over $5,000, exceeding the school’s initial goal. The students felt proud of their contribution, and the community came together to support a worthy cause.

Lessons Learned

The success of this event was due to thorough planning, community involvement, and a clear goal. The school also learned the importance of effective promotion and student participation in all aspects of the event.

Conclusion: The Lasting Impact of School Charity Events

School charity events have the potential to make a significant difference in the community while teaching students valuable life skills. Whether you’re hosting a bake sale, a charity run, or a talent show, these events bring people together for a common cause.

Challenges will always exist—whether it’s balancing a budget or managing time—but the rewards far outweigh them. By following the step-by-step guide outlined in this post, you can ensure your event is both successful and enjoyable.

Most importantly, these events leave a lasting impact on students, encouraging them to be active participants in their communities and fostering a lifetime of giving. Hosting scholar charity events at your school is not just about fundraising; it’s about building a culture of kindness, empathy, and responsibility.

As you plan your next school charity event, keep the key takeaways in mind: clear objectives, community involvement, and, most importantly, fun! Together, we can all contribute to making the world a better place, one event at a time.