#my goodness. there was so much care put into the animation.

[dxmedstudent]

When k started online dating several years ago after a bad patch, I was looking to reconnect with my hobbies - a difficult thing at a time when I was struggling with postgraduate qualifications and 12 hour shifts.

I was keen to start reading some Pratchett - put off repeatedly due to it being a rather mammoth task.

I remember he asked why I had thought to start reading Pratchett as that was really "something for teenagers". Or something to that effect. Tge implication that there was something... unusual in a woman of my age wanting to read his work.

I remember not really knowing what to say. I was a bit baffled, because I'd seen people of all ages talking lovingly about Pratchett's work. I'd read enough excerpts to feel that it gelled with my sense of humor. Good Omens basically got me out of the aforementioned horrible time in my life. And I'd read enough Douglas Adams to not conflate humor or silliness with bad writing.

Now, I unashamedly read manga and I don't think YA is just for kids. I don't think we should feel shame for reading fanfiction. I think we should enjoy a wide range of media.

Maybe this guy was perfectly fine, I'm sure he didnt necessarily mean it pejorativey, but I just didn't feel like hanging out with someone who I'd have to defend seemingly "childish" indulgences to. I'm not saying that's the only reason that we didn't meet again, but the tone of that conversation left me feeling that this was not my person.

I later met another guy, as you do. Right from the start, we talked at length about our favourite media, and I shared some anime recommendations. He offered to lend me his copy of the first couple of Pratchett books and went to look for them. Alas, he couldn't find them, he had a lot of books on his shelves, to be fair. But he was excited to share a series he loved with someone who was new to it and talking about the things I enjoyed and wanted to share was so easy. There was no pretention about what media is "for kids" or "for adults" or what media men are meant to consume.

Reader, I married him.

Now, you might think that marrying him was an unnecessarily convoluted way to ensure I get to have all the Pratchett books, and I'd probably agree.

But I did get a best friend to discuss all the things I like with, so I think it was a good deal overall. Looking back, given how careful he is with his possessions, I feel pretty flattered and amused that he was infatuated enough to offer out his books.

I still haven't gotten very far through the books (residency took priority), but I love that they are sitting by like old friends, waiting for me to pick up where I left off.

One of the weird things about medical training that we don't really talk about is that, in the pursuit of being a competent clinician, you miss out on so much of everything else through simply having little time. There are so many films or series or books I just never got around to enjoying. I used to feel kind of self conscious about all the things I have wanted to do but never gotten around to.

But I love sharing my life with someone who is always delighted to show me a great new thing that I haven't yet enjoyed.

It's never too late to pick up something new. And I hope this will open up Pratchett to a new audience.

Okay so this is a big deal

To me, and to a significant subset of Sir Terry's fans (including most of you who've found this by the tags), his writing is serious commentary on the human condition - politics, prejudice, self-control, revenge vs. justice, religion, idealism, faith in people vs. cynicism, and more - dressed up with fantasy settings and a hefty leavening of humor to make it fun to read. And it is WILDLY fun to read, actual laugh-out-loud or at least a snicker averaging about every page.

But there's this common idea among the "important literature" people that fun and funny books are not also worthwhile or important in the same way.

This is a Discworld book being released WITH ACADEMIC COMMENTARY and AS A PENGUIN CLASSIC. That's a HUGE amount of recognition.

[mitzysmitzy]

no because the manga made me tear up. the anime made me full on BREAKDOWN.

they were able to take this already tragic backstory, and made it even MORE horrifically heartbreaking. And in such gorgeous animation too!!!!

Im actually not going to be okay what am I supposed to do after this holy shit.

[nostalgiclittlespace]

Tips for Regressors who struggle with birthdays

So, I recently had a birthday, and I noticed how much I dreaded it as it approached. I’ve always been someone who hates getting older, as it means things change. Especially since becoming a teenager, the idea that I’m leaving behind my childhood and taking on adult responsibilities is really scary. Age regression has helped somewhat, as I know I will always be able to reach out to childhood again, however it’s not perfect.

Anyway, here are a few tips I came up with for any regressors who also struggle with birthdays. Hope these help!

Plan a mini birthday party for yourself, and have it kid’s themed. I did this myself and had a Sonic party in my bedroom. I bought some fruit snacks, candy, juice, and crackers to be ‘refreshments’ earlier that week. I printed coloring pages and word searches, played party games with my stuffies, and watched a movie with them like a sleepover. Getting mystery packs/blind bags of toys or collectibles are cool ways to have presents, since you won’t know exactly what’s inside!

Write a letter to your past self and/or a letter to your older self (which you can read someday). This one was very therapeutic for me. Writing to my self ten years younger allowed me to confront the things like internalized homophobia, childhood trauma, insecurity, etc. And writing to myself ten years in the future allowed me to vent my current fears and ponder what my life will be like by the time I open the letter again. I honestly might make writing to myself a birthday tradition, and eventually I’ll be able to reopen what my younger self had written.

If possible, then treat yourself. That stuffed animal you’ve considered getting? Buy it! You want to make your favorite dessert? Go for it! Go on an adventure to the mall, play at the park, explore a bike trial, etc. I know that being on a budget can make this kind of treat difficult, but finding a small way to feel young and excited can definitely help.

Have an at home spa day. Have a bubble bath, put on lotion, paint your nails, put on music, etc. this one isn’t exactly birthday themed, but it’s a good way to relax and take care of yourself, especially if you’re feeling depressed or anxious.

Most importantly, remember that you don’t outgrow being a kid. It’s really a mindset, something we as regressors take advantage of. Just because you’re bodily another year older doesn’t mean you’re further away from being a kid; because that’s something you can carry with you for the rest of your life. Most grown ups just forget that.

I hope this helps. If you happen to have an upcoming birthday as you read this, then I’m giving you a big virtual hug as a present. (I’m sending love your way, and there’s nothing you can do to stop it 😇). Happy regressing and (maybe) happy birthdays too!

-Marty 🎁

[chevs-and-spiders]

no siren like the sea

[hyperions-light]

- Rook’s owl imitation =)

- Gus the nug!

- The ritual you can find out Cyrian was doing before you ever meet him; the way Bellara says his name, then ;-;

- Ziplining!

- Rook’s almost-falling-over animation when they stand on the edge of stuff!

- The way the spectral wolves point at the Fen’Harel altar prizes =3

- The crow’s feet at the corners of Neve’s eyes <3

- The coffee making stand outside Lucanis’ room

- That Rook and Harding AND Neve are like… why r u living in the fucking pantry dude get a real room

- How the plants in the Lighthouse keep growing as things improve and your team settles in!

- How representatives from each faction show up in the Crossroads to hang out with the spirits!!

- Mourn Watcher Rook gets a special line during Cyrian’s funeral

- The dialogue with Heir changes for Crow Rook!

- Viago likes Crow Rook so much… they’re his little guy

- Sometimes when they ride the zipline Rook says Whoo! =D

- ‘So, the Demon of Vyrantium.’ ‘Ha ha.. the name wasn’t literal, when I got it.’

- ‘If the Butcher cares so much for Treviso, he’ll make sure we have the proper ingredients for this risotto!’ Random civilian pinpointing the important issues 👍

- Lucanis taking care of the people who worked at the Dellamorte vineyard that the Antaam burned down

- Giant golden nug in the finance district!

- ‘Any day spent with the seventh talon is a good day!’ ‘She wants to plan Caterina’s funeral.’ ‘Oh… right.’ Pfffft lmao

- Neve’s idle animations at her clue wall!

- If you use the Nevarran theme for the Lighthouse courtyard, they put the huge funerary vases on either side of Harding’s door which is ;-; if she dies

- If Harding dies Emmrich tells you that he and Bellara(I think? Can’t remember exactly) are going to keep watering her plants =(

- If Harding dies and you instigated the Taash/Harding romance, Taash says they ‘should have known’ because everyone they love dies ;;;-;;

- The ring of keys on Ashur’s belt

- Neve’s freckles!! =D

- When Bellara is trying to fix the Nadas Dirthalan and gets frustrated and hits it with a wrench

- When Teia flirts with you!! <3

- ‘Teia! Don’t flirt with my… associate.’

- Lucanis is so worried about Illario being murdered and he’s so fucking bad at communicating that lmao

- Dorian pretending he has blackmail material on the First Warden lol

- The way Neve says Elek the first time you meet him

- The way the raindrops sit on Neve’s jacket!

- Ferdinand the cat by Halos’ fish stand !

- omg I almost forgot ;;-;; if Manfred dies for real Spite has a dialogue where he says ‘Curiosity. Where is it?’ And then when Emmrich says he’s gone Spite says something like ‘Bring it back. It should be here!’ What if I cried ;;;-;;

Round 2 of Veilguard (Watcher first, Crow second), going to note the little details I love (SPOILERS):

- When my rogue Rook is jogging I can hear the sound of the arrows in their quiver clinking against each other

- When you take Harding to practice her stone powers, after she moves the second one she raises her hands up in victory. Cute!!!

-The companion outfits!! They’re so detailed! The embroidery on Harding’s shirt, the intricacy of Bellara’s sleeves!! How elegantly Neve’s clothes are cut and draped! The little crow skulls on Lucanis’ buttons and fasteners!!

- The way the light glances off of Bellara’s earring. The hairs at the back of her neck that aren’t caught up in her bun

- The expressions!! They’re so good! The way Bellara’s brow wrinkles in the middle of her forehead under her Vallaslin; how she blinks rapidly when she’s talking about Cyrian (Bioware why can’t I hug her ;-;). How Neve smiles at you! Ahhhhh! Dare you not to fall for Lucanis when he looks at Harding all soft after he makes her coffee and she hates it!!!

- The way the grocery list/cooking rotation paper on the wall in the kitchen changes throughout the game

- Little notes everywhere where your companions write to each other and the people they care about! Harding’s letters to her mother! THE BOOK CLUB!

- The little references to the other games everywhere! Joining chalice, Aura’s letter, Blackwall’s commendation, Malcolm Hawke mention in Weisshaupt! Finding Thom’s little rocking griffon! Arainai’s Talon! The thing that made the Harvester in Golems of Amgarrak! The dog named Ostagar! The Arishok refusing to split from the Qun! Heir in the Diamond!

- Elgar’nan thinks Lusacan used to be bigger and Ghilan’nain still cares for her halla

-the whole Necropolis but ESPECIALLY the gardens

-the candlehops!

-How when you pet the cats the rumble feature activates on the controller because they’re purring

- THE MINRATHOUS CAT CAFE <3

- The vendor in the market in Antiva who tells you the story of how she killed her husband if you return there repeatedly

-the two novice Crows on the balcony who complain about how hard it is to correctly throw the crow graffiti thing

- when you tell those two lovers to escape antiva they show up in the necropolis

- the watchers are sooooo put out that they missed the undead dragon lol

- the necropolis moves! And if you return there sometimes it’ll spawn new rooms and you can go in them!

- there are tabletop games in Thedas and Hezenkoss was super into them

- Emmrich keeps Hezenkoss’ skull in his room to talk to lol

- How Rook is so— sometimes unexpectedly— wise and caring, so thoughtful and considerate! I love them!

- The way the choir crescendos and then cuts out right before Solas says ‘Vhenan’!!! AHHHHHHH

- The way he bends in on himself and clutches at the dagger when Mythal is talking to him; the way he says her name

- ‘I don’t know how to feel’ ‘I do. I know exactly how to feel.’ ‘Just don’t leave.’ ‘Never.’ ;;;;;;;;;;-;;;;;;;;;; FUCK!!! You can’t just say that that way!!!

More soon…

[aroaessidhe]

2024 reads / storygraph

Outdrawn

f/f contemporary romance

two cartoonist who’ve been rivals since uni, and now have competing webcomics online, have to work together on the relaunch of a cult classic at the comic press they both work at

they both struggle with art-related physical and mental health issues, and complicated families

[wutheringheightsfilm]

girl... discourse about a fucking hippo in a zoo right now? like sorry i just think it's a bit silly. that's all

[petro1986]

THE RESULTS ARE IN!! if you didn't get a chance to vote, well that sucks... Maybe redo this with a dedicated Tumblr Poll account or Disney Critical Blog (fuck off suck ups)

Who's ready for the Data? GOOD!

Childhood Trauma:

Dead last (for both polls actually) is: "Intermission/Meet the Soundtrack! It's a big nothing burger based on the limited sample size, if you have a thing about waveforms, let your voices be heard (and bamboozled in one direction)

8th place of Fantasia Trauma: The Pastoral Symphony, 1.8% traumatised. Place your bets where it'll come on the Horny list!!! (ignore results above)

it's now a three way tie for 5th place, with Toccata & Fugue/The Nut Cracker Suite, and Dance of the hours with 3.6% each. the last of the single whole digit scorers, and fun fact: My Partner is traumatised by One of these segments, feel free to speculate among yourselves as to which exact moment >:3c

4th Place, at 14.5% of 55 votes, Give it up for The Rite of Spring! Ponderous Dinosaurs and a genuinely creepy T-Rex* that for the longest time represented one of the most visceral depictions of dinosaurs, until Chris Pratt came along... Well done Dinos!

With the Bronze Medal, with 16.4%: The Sorcerer's Apprentice! Animated brooms following orders mindlessly, fucking mood.

In with the Silver, at 27.3% of voters: Night on Bald Mountain! Lot's of great nightmare imagery and Chernabog! Harpes with titties! Dæmons dancing and melting into pulsing flesh! If you want to get fired from your childcare job the quickest way possible, skip to the last chapter of Fantasia!

But taking the Gold Medal, with a whopping 29.1% for most trumatic part of Fantasia 1940 is: Didn't see it/Watched Fantasia 2000!!! The greatest trauma is the barriers to seeing a veritable piece of art and Steve Martin

NOW ONTO THE HORNY LIST 🍑🍆👀💦 No one is horny for the Intermission/Meet the Soundtrack, need not freaks clearly next time these polls get redone... BUT JOINING THE SOUNDTRACK is Toccata & Fugue, Now I know someone crosses their legs to that segment! both got 0% so are canonically the least horny parts of the film

7th place, The Nutcracker Suite at 3.2%: If you're into Fae folk and poorly aged mushrooms, you do you! Just be careful about putting your dick in it (if in doubt: don't put your dick in it)

For joint 5th place (much to the author's displeasure) is The Rite of Spring & Sorcerer's Apprentice, with 6.5%... If they aren't at risk at putting you in A&E from getting frisky, is it really anything?? But then that could go for number one... You'll see... Oh, forgot to talk about Sorcerer's Apprentice, Would smash Yen Sid~

4th place with 9.7% is Dance of the Hours: 10/10 baddy T-Rex made many monster fuckers out of nearly 10% of you, that's a healthy kink! Step on me Mommy

Into the Medals, and bringing home the Bronze is Night on Bald Mountain with 12.9%! Step on me Daddy Chernabog~

Silver with 29% is Haven't seen Fantasia 1940/Watched Fantasia 2000! Horny for not watching movies and that personification of The Forest/Nature, But I will cancel You if Rhapsody in Blue does it for you...

The Pastoral Symphony wins the horny Gold with 32.3... Only acceptable if you're Smashing/getting Smashed by Bacchus/Zeus/Vulcan, I won't be taking further questions on this...

What can we draw from this? Go watch Fantasia 1940 in any way that doesn't put coin in Capitalism Rodent's pocket, but watch out for the un-censored versions, all the more reason that I'm so dissapointed at the Horny Gold winner...

Wiki page to remind yourself which visuals go with what music

If multiple, I'm sorry that there's no granularity with Tumblr Polls, reblogs for larger sample size is greatly appreciated!

[wildmelon]

survived the weekend from hell and after a packed, sad, heartwarming, healing, and stressful couple travel days i'm home again... exhausted and drained, but home and feeling so much better after mourning and saying goodbye as a family ❤️ and we also got good news from the vet 🥹 thank you once again to anyone who left a kind comment last week, it meant the world to me 🫶🏼

[nomairuins]

like i wouldnt mind like. Not having new linear games post 5 its judt that sims 4 wasnt even supposed to Be The Sims 4 it was a last minute pivot and the base code is so outdated and was broken On launch so like. i just wish we could have the final actual sims game be like. one that was always intented to be a major sims release AND be intended to be so long term . yk

[cloudbends]

I'm gonna be honest I never expected pokemon horizons to be up there as one of my favorite shows currently when I was first intrigued by it last april, but it keeps surpassing my expectations. I'm emotional.

[jorvikzelda]

cat will fix me. convinced of this

[btm-txt]

✨Me and Moonwatcher got a lil hype to watch the Knuckles series last night. Gave me something to chuckle at while I rest my angry wrist.💖

[bmpmp3]

I NEEED to go back to making art that makes it ABUNDANTLY clear that theres something wrong with my brain BUT NOT in a cool or stylishly interesting way. i need to do it in a way that makes people say "hm." and walk away

[no1ryomafan]

The urge to not be the most annoying person ever when Gurren Lagann is mentioned by anyone randomly and I get the urge to scream “DID YOU KNOW GETTER ROBO IS A INFLUENCE ON IT” because every instance it’s always unprompted, probably not getting the person interested and it’s not like I even watched Gurren to make justifiable comparisons nor do I know when the fuck I will.

[jmeldog]

Nothing is scarier than one of my Duel Masters friends telling me that there’s still spoilers in 2019 season I don’t know yet.

I thought I like. Knew em all. Knew all the pain that would be coming at me.

But apparently there’s still more bombs….. apparently I need to stop staring at 2017 Kira get back on the grind……

But also like just look at how awesome this little guy looks