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nihilnovisubsole · 3 months ago

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the writer interview game

tagged by no one, but i saw @arthoure doing it, so that's as good an excuse as any

when did you start writing?

when didn't i?

are there different themes or genres you enjoy reading than what you write?

i mainly read nonfiction, because i'm always getting myself into some mess where i have a cool idea that i can't execute properly without research. i just finished mary beard's twelve caesars, which is about how roman emperors have become the blueprint for how the west depicts power in art. you know, AK-brand stuff.

if i'm reading fiction and i like the genre, i always want to write it myself at some point. reading and writing are kind of an audience-participation thing for me. i'd love to do more spy stories, or something like elizabeth peters' egypt mysteries, or some sea-soaked victorian intrigue. it's all a love letter to something i read or watched or played.

is there a writer you want to emulate or get compared to often?

i'm alone in the middle of the ocean in the splintered fishing boat of third-person objective that hemingway left behind, and that's where i'll stay. nobody's been wild enough to actually compare me to him, because i'm not one-fiftieth as skilled, but i'll always wish i were. in brief, he gets to the point. he tells you what happened, because his stories are about humans doing things that result in consequences, which is basically, to my mind, how the world works. i simply believe that if i'm not able to convey how a character feels without dipping into internal POV, i'm not doing a good enough job. movies only have a script and music and visuals and the body language of the actors, and they pull it off all the time.

i mean, okay, i'm being dramatic. i don't hate internal POV. use it! be excellent at it! i want to see how far i can get without it. let me do my one-armed push-ups here.

can you tell me a bit about your writing space?

it's my white wood childhood desk in my tiny bedroom with my 11-year-old desktop on it. very romantic, i know. my work-from-home machine is in the dining room. i fantasize about having one of those book-lined studies one day, but i have to be able to afford a house in the place where i want to live first!

what’s your most effective way to muster up a muse?

i've been telling the same old joke about my method for years: "i don't have a muse, i have a hundred sooty workers in a coal mine." writing for money as an adult has not given me the luxury of waiting until i get inspired or feel like doing it. inspiration is one percent. the other 99 is knuckle-down discipline. anything i've ever finished, i only finished because i grit my teeth through it.

for work writing, it's easy. "they're paying you for the privilege of contributing to this project." for personal writing, it's more existential. "what will you have to show for yourself?"

are there any recurring themes in your writing? do they surprise you?

here's another, fresher joke that i told a teammate yesterday: my method for creating characters is to take some deep, personal neurosis or question, then give it a hairstyle and outfit. make of that what you will!

what is your reason for writing?

when it comes down to it, i just think it'd be a shame if i didn't. i'll be 32 next month. i have probably 27 years of ideas kicking around, and i would be disappointed if all of them died with me. in that respect, it's really childlike. i want to be heard. if somebody hears my voice through my writing, i'm less lonely. i feel connected to them.

i wish i could tell deep truths about humankind, but maybe that'll come later. it'll have to come later if i want my work to mean anything, right?

what do you feel is your greatest strength as a writer?

i don't know! if nothing else, i have a lot of fun carving out characters with fully-formed, distinct identities. of course they have things in common, because my taste leads me to certain places, but i want them to stand apart from each other. they should have their own discrete atmospheres and themes.

how do you feel about your own writing?

no time to dwell on that. if i start thinking about whether i'm good or bad, i'll get too self-conscious to continue, and what am i gonna do? not write? back to it!!

also if you see this ur tagged, sorry i don't make the rules

#long post #writing

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strangerinnastrangelandd · 1 year ago

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I don't know what I'm doing here.

If my 18 year old self found out that I skipped out on a charity rave to make a Tumblr page in the year of our lord 2023 she would... Well, shed probably be cool with it because she was in jail waiting to sign my will to live over to the state of new jersey. She's probably ask me for a cigarette.

Any way I found this really beautiful journal last night in a garbage can while I was on my way out of a comedy show (btw rlly funny support indie comedians case comedy free at Abyssinia in philly every Tuesday night!) and it was brand new with the lilies" all across it. It made me miss drawing, scribbling little poems, feeling like I was leaving something positive behind. The last ten years of survival mode made me a really miserable person for a long time. If I had one wish, it would be to transfer my conscienceness into a newborn baby and relive life knowing everything I know now. Me now, in my sixteen year old body? I could be a doctor! I could be a drug kingpin! I could be invited to parties ! Here's how I imagine the difference would be;

current me : CM

young me: YM

CM: hey, let's ask lucy to hang out

YM: if she really liked us she would have asked already

CM: she just asked if you wanted to hang out at home room..

YM: I asked first clearly she hates me

CM: ok... Johnny asked if you want to go to the beach with blah blah blah and also blah

YM: I hat blah and blah and I had like two granola bars today I can only wear sweatshirts until I poop you KNOW this

CM: ok... We got invited to a party---

YM: I have soCIAL ANXIETY

CM: uh... We could go to *best friends house* and watch a movie?

YM: no I don't feel like putting pants on

CM: ok well I have plans with a friend so I'll just leave ya to it----

YM: I wish I had friends :/ no one likes me! I never get invited anywhere! I don't know what it is!!! *aggressively chews hot pocket*

-end scene-

I would do more of an intro post if anyone ever asks but for now this will be my little place to rant and post my pathetic doodles and snapshots. And also! I will explain at a later date but I made a gofundme kind of for shits and giggs and mostly out of desperation. I just got evicted seven days after moving into this room, owned by a man who wanted no background check or even a deposit. Yes I know it sOuNdS tOo gOoD tO bE TrUe I KNOW OKAY I GET IT- essentially the landlord is mentally ill, bizarely paranoid, obsessed with my social life to the extent that I face a ten to twenty minute inquisition about my actual plans for the day... I could go on, but it's a tale for another day. Anyway, I have to stay in Philly until October and I definitely want to get tf out of dodge the day they hand me those papers. All my money since moving here has gone to rent, deposits, food and fines to two different states. I've been able to get my license back for a year but I literally can't afford the fee, or a car to rent to take the driving test.

But hold on! This ain't a sad story kids! Because I've decided to get in on that #vanlife game. Not to TikTok or anything, just because... Well, I've been stuck between NJ and PA for ten years. I accomplished a lot I think, got clean off drugs and worked for several reputable rehabs, made some friends, heard some live music, met some cool strangers... But I want to see the world. I don't want to sign a lease every year and plan my vacations six months I'm advance. Life has proved time and time again that I'm just not cut out for it , mentally or physically. I guess someone else would see a therapist, go on antidepressants and make themselves adjust. I was on of those people. But freedom is so close I can taste it. I wasted my twenties and I don't plan on being forty regretting even more then I do now.

Fun game! Guess which girl is on drugs!

Any way, the go fund me. I found a pretty good RV my friend says he can fix up for $4000. I know even if I'm hired tomorrow I won't be able to even think about saving until I find a place to live so ya know what? Fuck it. Here's my change cup.

https://gofund.me/cacfe1eb

#vanlife #artist #art #philly #drugs #recovery #recoveryaddict #gofundme #goals #poetry #funny #writer

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supertrainstationh · 27 days ago

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Well, here we go.

Y'all don't need to know when I wake up.

Anyway, its a clock. I have no interest in causing anyone to be excited about this so as to validate my purchase.

It's interesting to experience a physicalized piece of Nintendo interface in operating this clock, branding aside, it certainly feels VERY Nintendo.

My first morning I ironically woke up 10 minutes in advance, so I can't say for sure how the true wakeup experience is yet.

But I expect it will be effective.

Haven't set up all the networked and so on features yet, I'll mess with that tomorrow morning.

If you want an alarm clock, don't get this thing, much more practical and affordable solutions exist.

If you watch the reveal trailers and online impression videos of the product in use, and want a network Nintendo alarm clock with some interesting conceptual/design history more than you want 100 dollars, I don't expect you'll go wrong with this.

My impression of the fact that it exists in the first place…

there IS an actual market for higher end bedside sleep devices that incorporate alarm clock functions, of which Alarmo is one of the relatively cheaper options,

but the context as to why Nintendo would even BOTHER designing this let alone marketing it for this price…

I think Japan has a bit more of a cultural acceptance of stand alone single use devices made to perform a single job with a high level of proficiency, which would explain the continued existence of things like stand-alone digital word processors, when in the US, a laptop like device with no functionality other than word processing is an EXTREME niche interest being mass produced for the western market by only one boutique company at the moment.

I have a bit of an interest in horology and am willing to buy into the "story" of how this device came about, and how they came upon the solutions and compromises that resulted in the finished product, but I really wouldn't even pretend to argue that the average Nintendo fan would or should be interested.

The brightness of the screen does an impressive job of being visible and present in the room in displaying the current time, without being a distraction, whether during activities, or at night during sleep. Though the device design is striking, it doesn't draw a massive amount of attention any more so than any other bedside clock which would display the time at all moments.

My biggest complaint so far is that there dosen't seem to be a setting to have the alarm go off at a different time, or not at all, on the weekends, but the fact that it wants to know the actual calendar day of the year signals that this could come down the line with an update. That being said, I've done very little exploration outside of basic setup, this feature may have simply gone undiscovered by me.

I feel like I got my money's worth because I'm not contextualizing it in the sense of "how much entertainment will I get", as with a similarly priced Nintendo gaming product, but as a device I expect to use indefinitely. If sales numbers Nintendo down and they drop the price, I wouldn't mind more people being able to get this for less money, though I would be concerned that they would be discouraged from supporting it with additional themes, which have a lot of potential to add long term value to the machine.

I am concerned as to how long it will run if the power were to go out, one problem my smartphone doesn't have in terms of being able to wake me up. I haven't tried simulating a power loss yet to test it, though I know from the warnings it contains SOME kind of battery, but this absolutely intended to operate with persistent plug-in power.

My final score is: ITS A NINTENDO DESIGNED ALARM CLOCK out of 10.

#alarmo #a. griffin writes #nintendo

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alrawabi-imagines · 2 months ago

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She's not what you think,she's an actress Part.2

Pairing:Tasneem x Female!Reader

Word count: 2024

The next day at school

Tasneem enters the school,looking to see if anyone would talk to her about the sleepover she was having this weekend. Apparently it was an invite only,Tasneem's sleepovers were a big deal at the school. If you got invited you were officially popular. The girls in the halls would discuss who got invited and how they could possibly get invited. This was already making Tasneem feel better, hearing the girls talk about how they want to be invited to her sleepover. Tasneem just keeps walking to her class, she tries not to care about what anyone says about her. But on the inside, she feels so much better knowing those girls want an invite, as they want to get a glimpse of her ‘luxury lifestyle’. Even as fake as it was. You walked into class,hoping to get a break from hearing about this for now. You sat down,only to find Tasneem sitting next to you. Tasneem immediately starts whispering to her friends about how expensive all the food and decoration and games are in her sleepover. Classes went by pretty quickly,and soon it was time for you to go home. You were standing by the gate waiting for your driver,when Tasneem walked up to you.

“Hi..” She says this with her fake tone, she was trying to pretend like she actually cared about how your day went.

"Hey,did you need something?" You asked in a nice way

“Well, I just wanted to ask you if you were coming to my party this weekend?” She says this in the fakest friendly tone you’ve probably heard. She starts playing with her hair, waiting for you to respond.

"You mean the sleepover? I'll be there,what time was it again?" You knew it was Friday night but you had totally forgotten to ask for the time.

“Yeah, it's Friday night at 8pm.” She says this in that fake friendly tone again, she was waiting for you to say something about that.

"Okay,did you need something?"

“No, I just wanted to make sure you were coming.” She says this while playing with her hair. While she was talking, your driver pulled up,and you could see Tasneem's friends Hiba,Rand and some other girls staring at the car. Your driver got out and opened the door for you.

"See you on Friday,girls" Tasneem watched as you were getting into the car with your driver.

Friday night at 8 pm

It's now the night of the sleepover. Tasneem is getting ready and her fake friends are also there at her house, helping her get ready. They already look so envious and jealous of Tasneem for being able to have you over.

"Mom it's gonna be fine,I'll call you if anything happens" You said to your mom,still sitting in the back of the car. Your mother looks like she is worried about you going, but then she finally gives up. She finally lets you go and just tells you to have fun and to make sure you stay safe. She just knows you will be going to party with the popular kids at school, she just really hopes that you'll be safe in such a group.

You waved goodbye to your mom as she left before you rang the doorbell. The door is almost immediately answered by Tasneem, she tries her hardest to act as genuine and friendly as possible to impress you. She’s trying to act like she’s so used to having people visit her mansion. She quickly smiles at you. “Hi, so glad you could come” She says this while playing with her hair in her fake friendly tone. You could tell by the way she was dressed that she was showing off,it was a designer brand.

"Hey,I have like five of those" You gestured to her pajamas,most people couldn't afford one left alone the five you had. The ones you were wearing were also designer but a more expensive brand then hers. "Nice place" You commented "It's very modern,very pretty" Tasneem notices that the ones that you are wearing were a more expensive brand than hers and that's when her jealousy starts to creep in again. She just stares at you, trying not to seem jealous but failing.

“Thanks” You followed her inside,seeing her friends sitting in the decorated living room. Surrounded by games and snacks.

"Hey girls" You sat down at the table with them. Hiba Rand Sarah,and two other girls who you didn't recognize,but they seemed to recognize you. Tasneem sat down next to you,taking one of the chocolate cupcakes and unwrapping it. She took one bite before her mother walked in carrying a tray of smoothies,Tasneem immediately hid the cupcake from her mother. Which no one noticed but you did. She tries to act casually but you could tell that she is panicking on the inside. Once her mother was gone she quickly took another bite of the cupcake, then acted like she wasn't hungry even though she was. She takes a sip of her smoothie with a fake smile on her face, still hiding the cupcake. You wanted to ask,but knew you shouldn't not in front of other people. Once she finished the smoothie and had another cupcake before excusing herself to the bathroom. You waited a bit before doing the same. You couldn't confront her about her ED without knowing if she actually had one. You put your ear to the door,listening in to hear if she was purging or not. You could almost immediately hear her purging. Tasneem seemed to not even be making much of an attempt to hide her eating disorder. She’d eat her food, and then quickly run to the bathroom to make herself puke. She was doing it over the toilet but the loud noises made you really worry about how many times she’s done that. She seems to do it so casually as people usually try to hide it. Due to her perfect persona,her friends probably never noticed. Back at the cafe she did the same,excusing herself to the bathroom as soon as she finished her food. You picked up on it rather quickly,when you saw her hiding food from her mother,probably the reason for her ED. She seemed to be pushing her to be perfect. This constant need to be perfect made her hide food from her mother, just so she wouldn’t be judged. You saw her pushing herself so hard, and it really was starting to show in her health. You quickly moved away from the door when you heard the flush,pulling out your phone to act like you didn't hear or notice anything. She walked out without saying anything to you,after using the bathroom you sat back down with the group. "Tasneem,is everything okay?" You asked,giving her an opportunity to see if she was open to talking. Tasneem stared at you for a few seconds, before finally deciding to answer you. She didn't know what to even say, she definitely didn't want to admit she had an eating disorder in front of her friends. “Everything’s okay, why do you ask?” She says this while trying her hardest to maintain her fake friendly tone. She was waiting to see if you’d say anything else or if you’d let it go.

"Can I ask you something?" Tasneem was caught off guard, she looked scared of what you were about to say.

"You really expect me to believe that?" You asked, referring to her saying everything was okay. Tasneem was caught off guard, you caught her in her lie. She was trying so hard to make everyone believe that she was fine and that everything was okay. She didn't realize that just because she was able to make her classmates and teachers believe that, she couldn't do the same with you. "I'm not going to tell anyone but know that you can't lie to me Tasneem. I've seen everything and I can see right through you. You can trick your friends and your mom but not me. I can help you but I can't do that if you lie to me" Your comment made her freeze for a few seconds before she quickly tried to get herself back together. She didn't want you to know the truth, but she also needed you to help her. “Well, I don’t know what you’re talking about.” Tasneem said she was really hoping you wouldn’t call her out anymore.

"Well I tried,do what you want" She needed to think about what you had said to her, and how you knew she was lying. Right now she was in denial, she didn't want her problem to be actually as bad as it was. She went into her own bedroom and shut the door, she just needed some time alone to think for now. A few minutes later Tasneem came back. Rand was the first one to say

"What should we play?" She asked. Tasneem had come back out, she looked like she had just been relaxing for a bit. Everyone was waiting for her to suggest what game they should play. So she put her fake smile back on and pretended that she was okay. “Um,let’s play truth or dare.” She says this in her fake friendly tone, she liked this game as it usually led to drama, and she wanted to see if someone would say something that would interest her. Everyone agreed and Hiba asked the first question to Tasneem

“Truth.” Hiba giggled as she heard Tasneem’s answer, Hiba usually enjoyed making people reveal their personal information about themselves. She looked at the rest of the group before speaking again. “Who is your biggest crush at school?” Tasneem immediately went silent as she heard that question, she could tell that was coming as it was usually one of the popular questions. She took a few seconds before answering, she wanted to make sure she picked someone that would make her sound like she was popular as well. She quickly thought of someone that everyone knew to make her sound popular. So she finally spoke again using her fake friendly tone.

“Definitely the most popular guy in school.” Hiba rolled her eyes

"We go to an all girls school Tas" Tasneem clearly hadn't thought through that lie. Tasneem felt like an idiot after the way her lie fell apart. She had really not thought that through. She quickly tried to think of another answer that would make her seem popular. She had to be quick about this so she can redeem herself, but she didn't want it to come off as obvious. Tasneem decides to say something that would make it seem like she was interested in some "So Tas who is it?" Hiba asked,leaning over the table slightly

“Oh just some girl from my class…”

"Who?" Hiba asked once again.

"And name this time," Rand added.Tasneem was getting really nervous here. Hiba and Rand were really pushing her to give them an answer, and she really didn’t want to but she couldn’t tell them anything. She was trying to think of a way to play this off, but she was running out of answers.

“It doesn’t matter” She says this hoping that she’d be able to just play this off and they wouldn’t push it anymore because she definitely didn't want them to know the truth.

"You know what that means?" Hiba said,before anyone could answer her she said "It means you have a crush on someone in this room,so who is it?" Tasneem was starting to sweat, she really didn't want to answer this question. She realized that there was really no way out of this now, there was no way she was just going to be able to play this off and say it doesn't matter. She could see the look on her friends' faces as she tried to act cool.

“Fine, I have a crush on—“

#al rawabi school for girls #al rawabi x reader #alrawabi fanfiction #alrawabi school for girls #alrawabi x reader #alrawabi-imagines #alrawabi school for girls x reader #wlw #alrawabi tasneem #Tasneem x reader

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nicistrying · 11 months ago

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And the slightly hungover Sunday morning 😌

For context - Matt and I met up with his parents at his cousin's new INSANE house yesterday for lunch. Like, I was uncomfortable at how huge this house is. It took them an hour to show us around and it genuinely felt like being in a museum as opposed to a house. There's only his cousin and his wife living in it too so literally unless they have like 4 kids that house is too fucking big for them! It's an old farm house / barn conversion idek which and I get that they want a project but realistically it would take them like 10 years to actually get every room fully furnished and useable bc the whole house needs insulated, windows replaced, damp proofed etc before they even think about decorating I just can't understand it but then they're rich af so I guess that's why they don't mind having their heating on 24/7 and still being freezing in their mansion 😂 like I thought Matt's parent's house was insane but that makes it look totally normal and cosy 🤯 Matt and I were both so uncomfortable tbh. Bc this cousin is also determined he's taking most of the furniture from their grandma's house (grandma who we i.e. Matt's side of the family visit regularly and she keeps telling him and his brothers, mostly Tim, to make sure they get something, vs this asshole and his brothers who are filthy rich and could buy their own fucking furniture so easily. What is it with rich people and still wanting free stuff? We don't want any of that furniture bc we already have plenty and don't have room for it but Tim and his wife just moved house and actually need and would struggle to buy this stuff?? They piss me off so much). The only sort of thing that makes me accept it is that the cousin's wife is from up north near us and is also from a normal family. She was excited about the little things i.e. this is our dishwasher that came with the house! I've never had a dishwasher before!! Here is our tumble dryer that just arrived, I've never had one of those before either!! So I was really happy for HER to have her dream home. Us poor girlies marrying into this family have to stick together 🙄

This is the only pic I managed to sneak but I'm standing at one end of the house and that door is the other end. It's all 2 floors and also has a huge garage literally bigger than our entire house, and stables and a field that a guy leases for his horses so they're already making money there 🤢 anyway. Matt and I came home to our cosy little house that we love and heated it up in 20 mins and I came over to my sister in law's while Tim was at his xmas party and we sat and drank and watched all three Bridget Jones movies and bitched about this family. The positive is that the cousin's side make Matt's side look pretty great and normal 😂 they're so much more down to earth whereas the cousin's side (Matt's mother's sister's family) are just so fucking greedy. This same cousin insisted he wanted his grandma's car even though Matt's car recently died and we had to get rid of it so we're currently struggling along with one tiny car between us which is fine 90% of the time but if he were able to drive to his placements next year he wouldn't be having to live away 5 days a week leaving me alone to take care of Maggie, the house, and still be working full time 🙃 like we cannot afford another car to stop Matt having to live away. This prick could buy a brand new car outright. But HE NEEDS his grandma's car FOR FREE and didn't even give her any money for it like wtf!! I hate these people, the cousin's wife is literally the only reason I'll ever socialise with them urgh

The perfect Saturday night 😌

#well this has been a rant #in laws #sunday

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starberry-cupcake · 6 years ago

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ladyoftheunderworld replied to your post “For the AP Asks: Fantastic Dolly, Happy Garden, Twinkle Mermaid, and...”

Also I would be interested in your regular routine actually because that's just the type of person I am (and I could barely justify the $40 for the anastasia glow kit I have before realizing I'd use it often, at $100 that's just.....I don't have a good way to finish that thought.)

Ok, you asked for it, beware of the length of this response. This is my regular makeup routine, summarized somewhat so that it doesn’t turn into an unasked for tutorial. I’ll do it in order of application because otherwise I’ll make a mess and forget things.

1) Foundation: I use BB Cream for this, because a) it’s drugstore available, b) I’m not comfortable with super full coverage foundation for long periods of time, c) I can also use it as primer, for the use I give to my make up it’s good enough, and saves me money. I use a pear-shaped make up sponge for application (a drugstore one, beauty blender who??).

2) Concealer: I use cream concealer, I like a Latin American brand called Natura for my concealer but I’m currently using Avon because it was a gift and times are hard. It’s a thicker formula than my foundation which serves its purpose. I use a drop-shaped make up sponge for application. I’m cheap with my sponges but I do separate my foundation and concealer sponges, at least.

3) Primer: I use the BB Cream again because budget. I mean, the one I use works fine for my make up purposes, if I were to expose my make up to a lot of heat or stage lights or things like that, this wouldn’t fly, but for me it works.

4) Powder foundation: I set my powder for baking at this point, I don’t spread it until I’m totally done. For baking, I apply with a flat applicator. I also use an Avon one currently because it’s a truth universally acknowledged that every Latin American person has someone in their family/neighborhood who sells Avon. Or maybe it’s just here, idk.

5) Eyeshadow: I use normally between 6 and 7 shades of eyeshadow for a regular make up. I am not picky with my palettes because money but I do stay on neutral colors for regular make up days, though shades vary depending on night or day and whatnot. I won’t describe the application because this isn’t a tutorial but it’s basically 1 setting/lid shade, 3 contour shades, 2 highlight shades, 1 extra lid color sometimes. I normally use 5 or 6 different brushes for this.

6) Liner: Black. Gel. Liner. I am unable to depart from it, I’ve used other things but I’m true to my heart and it belongs with the black gel liner. I use a small flat brush for it. Winged liner is an art.

7) Brows: I don’t have brow gel because it’s a very extra expense for me, I have a blend of 2 shadows I like to use for brows with an angled brush, I’ve found they work fine for me because of their formula which is on the creamy side.

8) Mascara: I normally use 3 different mascaras, but I’m currently down to 2 because I haven’t been able to replace one that got discontinued. I don’t use them all in the same spots and for the same things, just to clarify, one is for length (on ends), one for volume (on roots), one for curling (on the outer corner). Now I’m just using volume and curling until I find a good replacement for the other one, may it rest in peace.

9) Powder Foundation (reprise): I brush off the excess powder from baking and spread through to set with a foundation brush. I don’t contour or highlight my face for my regular routine (I do it for character makeup, though).

10) Lips: the ultimate choice. It depends on formula and color for me, and that depends sometimes on the context of where I’m going/for how long or just on me feeling like it. I tend to use matte formulas for long periods of time, satin formulas for medium-length, cream formulas for not that long.

#ladyoftheunderworld #reply #one day I'll be able to afford brands I actually want to use #and not just the ones I am able to get with my tight budget #but this is what I have for now

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bonny-kookoo · 3 years ago

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Jungkook: No Fun (0) 🔞

You're nothing special.

Tags/Warnings: Hybrid AU, Bunny hybrid!Jungkook, Idol!Jungkook, Idol!Bangtan, Bunny hybrid!Reader, Angst, strangers to ???

Additional Chapter Warnings: Smut, smut without feelings smh yeah I can do that too, jungkook isn't that pretty romantic perfect bunny baby in this sorry, mc is not in this chapter yet, it's an intro basically

A/N: yes another hybrid AU. Fuck me I guess 🤷‍♀️

Next ->

Jeon Jungkook of BTS is one of the small number of Hybrids in the industry.

He's made it despite being looked down upon, created a new interest in his species, and paved the way for hybrids to get into their desired branches like acting or singing more easily than ever. It all came with prices to pay, obviously- he remembers the first heat leave he'd had to take at the mere age of 20; though his partner back then provided by the company had nothing but compliments to spill to the press. By now, it's a common thing- his name now not only connected with talent and charm, but also the title of a great romantic lover.

It all created a perfect idol image, brands practically begging for sponsorships, fans all over the globe swooning over him, hybrids dreaming of one day getting chosen to be his heat partner.

Right now, the one that he's got underneath him isn't really a fan of his band or him for that matter- but she's heard of him, knows his face, feels special that hes thrusting his cock inside her as she whines and whimpers almost obscenely. He doesn't like that- voice too high pitched and forced to sound 'cutesy', but he needs to cum, needs to play along just a little longer. He never stays to cuddle, always pretends to be upset when his manager calls him to have him go to his studio- in reality, it's by his own request, not because he needs to.

He just doesn't want her to know.

It's for her sake too, really; she'd be sad to know that he's not very interested in her, only really needing her to satisfy his needs during that time of the month. As a Rabbit hybrid, his heats are monthly; the most frequent of all of the other species there are. They're hard to conquer with just suppressants, pills still making him ache and frustrated, but they're also shorter, lasting three to four days at most. Sometimes he only needs it once or twice even to clear his head and body- like now, as he bites his lower lip, piercing between his teeth as his hips snap into her more erratically, skin against skin wetly echoing off the walls. She's staining his sheets below, clenching around him, her cat-tail all messy with lube and her own arousal-

And he finally cums with a groan, pressing himself deep inside her before spilling into the condom wrapped around his length, his bunny tail wiggling in satisfaction as he finally gets the chance to calm down.

He stays like that for a moment, calming his breathing, before he sneakily looks at the time. His phone rings perfectly, the sound not only his ringtone but also the sound of freedom as he pulls himself out, making her whine as she falls to the bed, exhausted. His muscles cramp a bit as he stands up too quickly, accepting the call eagerly. "Yeah?" He wonders breathlessly, one of his rabbit ears leaning down so he can hear the phone properly, and his manager chuckles.

"You done now? This time I could actually use you here." He says, and jungkook can hear the other members in the background, music playing.

"Dance practice?" He asks, and his manager hums a reply that's a yes without words said. "Alright, I'll be there asap."

"You're so cruel sometimes." His manager chuckles, before he hangs up. But as jungkook moves to at least put the duvet over her sleeping body, he doesn't think he's cruel at all. In the shower, he pacifies those negative thoughts by telling himself that he's generous. He's paid for the heat-hotel until tomorrow for her- giving her a whole night of luxury for herself, all inclusive, something she'd never be able to afford herself even after saving up for years.

She doesn't need to know that he already forgot her name by the time he later that day has to attend a press conference; dressed in an expensive suit, hair styled and makeup as perfect as his mood after finally coming back from his leave, comments under all the highlights and fancams fawning over his looks and words spoken. She doesn't need to know that by the time his next heat will roll around, he'll already have forgotten her face in general.

No, because even if she was to go out and complain, which would go against the NDA she'd signed, his fans would understand. A lot of them are hybrids themselves, they know how hard it is to survive in modern society when it comes down to needs like this. He'll be fine, and she'll be too, he's sure of that. Everything will fa into place, just like it always does.

It's all just business after all.

#bts imagine #bts fanfic #bts fic #jungkook imagine #bts smut #jungkook smut #hybrid!jungkook #no fun AU

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the-bjd-community-confess · 3 years ago

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3D printing (will not be) lowering the cost of BJDs, if made available to print at home

To the anon about 3D printing and everyone else intersted in this matter, here a few points: a) yes, 3D printing will help severally improving the hobby - it already is. It's helping artists bring their ideas to life, especially ones that have a hard time working with the traditional medium to sculpt. b) I tried 3D scanning an MSD sized doll last week at a friend's workplace out of interest - they are too small to give a useable result.

Perhaps there are high quality scanners already capable of scanning details on such a small scale, but those are not that easy to get as of now. c) Resinsoul can sell at a lower price due to their location. Wages are significant different over there and they are kind of located in a country that 'sits at the source' of resources required, thus able to buy them at a cheaper price. Anyone located elsewhere, who are not feeling comfortable to outsource the casting to an asian land will pay much higher production costs due higher wages and higher material costs (import taxes, transport etc.).

d) I'll say this slowly, because apparently it has not been said often enough: With the exception of perhaps Volks and a certain recaster: There. ARE. NO. L A R G E R. COMPANIES. when it comes to BJD. Even those who have been around for 10+ years tend to be a small team, often even singular artists or two, at most around 10, if they are lucky. Look it up, the info has been provided time and time again by various ones. Stop thinking that each 'company' is a 50+ people factory.

e) Your argument of 3D printing making dolls available to more people and cheaper is - sorry the expression - absolute and utter bullshit. I can tell you aren't actually familiar with 3D printing and what it involves. For one, there are several types and materials and each one currently on the market that provides decent quality is already the cost of a less expensive brand (and those can print MSD sized parts at best and will take around 8 runs to get all parts printed at average, each which will likely take a day to finish printing, if you want to have a mostly smooth surface and less work after).

There are of course larger machines, but their price is higher as well. And that doesn't include the cost of electricty or materials yet. (Protection mask against fumes, gloves for handling, sanding and other tools for finishing - just to name a few.) Each of them requires a different type of file, which the maker of the 3D file might not even be albe to provide and a different type of preparation and different after care. The learning curve can be very hard depending on how quickly you take to it and you can end up with a lot of failures. Nevermind the amount of time it eats to figure out what went wrong and why and then needing to set it up all over again and give it another try.

You also need space in a well-ventilated area due to the fumes, noise and depending on what printer you go for. You also need a constant, steady energy source and most need a regular temperature around 15-21 degrees (minimum). Otherwise? Thanks for your hard work, wasted time and material, have fun starting over again, because the likelyhood for this to become a failure print is... very high. And NONE of them, not even resin printers, are on par with resin cast ones in terms of quality when it comes to the end result. If you got money to spare, go a head and buy one and see how it handles for example being dipped into a hot water dye bath.

Most common tools used to remove face-ups also tend to damage the material's surface. If it hasn't been properly cured it should be pointed that it's like slow poison. Worth it for a doll? Personally, I think not. I'm aware some people might just be happy with that kind of quality, perhaps won't even bother with sanding, but let me say it clearly again: Beginners who find it hard to afford e.g. a 300$ doll will not be helped at all with the existence and avaibility of 3D printers due the cost of aquiring a printer. And if you outsource the printing to one of the many services avaible by now? Well... You MAY end up saving... what? 50$? perhaps?

And that's likely to exclude shipping the prints to you and then still need to invest in sanding tools for the finishing if that is not included in the service and depending on what material/printing type you choose. (And needing to buy s-hooks and strings, silicon kips if you want those) I'm not saying 3D printing isn't awesome. I just think that your imagination how it can make BJDs more affordable and accessable is unfortunately far from the reality. This is not meant to discourage anyone from trying to learn it, because being able to sculpt and print even small accessoires for your dolls is A M A Z I N G, okay? But I don't feel comfortable putting this out there as a way to 'save money'.

As for your example with music: Sorry, but comparing something that needs a physical shape to work with something that does not, does not work at all. An artist can make music and distribute it digitally because it is 'sound'. The production happens once and that's all that is needed to make people able to enjoy it. If BJDs could be shared that way, everyone would be able happy just playing with some 3D models and putting digital clothes and styling onto them - like the game The Sims.

Most hobbyists however actually want a doll they can touch and this means production in a physical sense has to happen and that means production costs - least. Remember the artist put a lot of effort into this doll and deserves to be paid for that too? So you'd end up with needing to pay for: The file. The printer. The material. Tools. Electricty to keep the printer going. A PC to prepare the files for the printer unless they happen to come pre-prepared for the printer you have. At this point the initial costs would already likely be more than purchasing a cast doll.

In the long run? Yes, perhaps you'd end up saving, if you can make it work, but it would still require a large investation and dedication first. As for your ideal for this to make bjds cheaper? Not going to work unless you go for mass production and selling at only your production cost and shipping to those less fortunate, thus cheating the creator/artist out of the money for their work unless you or the buyer actually by the file each time. Which would result in higher costs again and go back to the original point, where you'd be close to the price of just buying a cast BJD, saving perhaps only on the shipping time.

~Anonymous

#BJD #ABJD #TrueBJDConfessions #3D Printed BJD #3d Sculpted BJD #BJD Companies #BJD Confessions #Community Confessions

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mellometal · 3 years ago

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WHAT'S GOING ON? THIS IS PART TWO OF ME RIPPING APART DHAR MANN'S VIDEOS ABOUT FATPHOBIA! Whoo-hoo!

Before I get started, here's an obligatory trigger warning: This post will be talking about fatphobia, bullying, homelessness, mentioned ED, fat shaming, shaming a person FOR EATING, and the abused thanking his abuser AS AN ADULT for tormenting him as a young, impressionable teenage boy.

If any of that is triggering, upsetting, or makes you uncomfortable in any way, you don't have to read this post. Please consume media that sparks joy for you.

This time, there won't be a response from me about this video, like I usually do with all my Dhar Mann posts. If you want to see my response, refer to my first post about fatphobia (the one about the plus-size woman being fat shamed). It does tie in with this post, as my thoughts on this video are the exact same here. Yes, even though this is about a (at the time) plus-size black teenage boy being targeted. Search for the "dhar mann talk" tag and it's one of the most recent posts. I don't believe anyone should be shamed for their weight. Your weight doesn't hold any significance to your worth as a person. Don't let anything or anyone tell you otherwise.

With all of that out of the way, let's get to the video!

To sum up the video, it starts out with a plus-size black teenage boy (Kurt or "Big Boy", as he's called almost throughout the entire video) who's on a basketball court at school with his friend (Mike), a few other teenage boys, and Mike's uncle (Frank) is their coach. Mike is the captain on one team, Frank is the captain on the other team. They're picking teammates, and everyone is on a team except for Kurt and another boy. Frank says to his nephew to not pick Kurt (he called him "Big Boy" instead) because "he'd never win with him". LIKE THEY WERE PLAYING FOR THE NBA. CALM YOUR DICK. HOLY FUCKING HELL. THEY'RE KIDS.

Mike, not listening to his uncle (good for him), picks Kurt anyway. Kurt is happy and thanks his friend for picking him. Mike gives Kurt a shirt that looks at least a couple sizes too small for him and would be pretty uncomfortable to wear. This isn't Mike's fault, obviously. Kurt politely asks if they had a bigger shirt. Obviously not an unreasonable request. They're playing a sport that requires lots of movement (honestly, pretty much any sport would apply here, except for maybe golf or cricket) so it's understandable to want to at least be comfortable and have room to move around. Frank mocks A LITERAL TEENAGER with the whole "You think you're shopping at Big&Tall?" line and then says that's the only size they had (why couldn't they supply inclusive sizes in the first place, or at least ASK Kurt what his size was IN ADVANCE?), which....umm, I'm actually GLAD plus-size clothing for men (Big&Tall, in this case) is more readily available and accessible now. I'm happy plus-size clothing in GENERAL is like that now.

Mike comforts Kurt and says the shirt might fit. The shirt does KIND OF fit Kurt, but it's obvious he's uncomfortable. Look at this screenshot here:

Frank laughs at Kurt, says he looks like Barney The Dinosaur, and the other kids laugh along with their coach. This is NOT setting a good example for children, Frank. You're a fucking teacher. You're a COACH. You're supposed to be teaching these kids about sports and shit. You're supposed to be setting a good example for these kids about teamwork and sportsmanship. WHAT YOU'RE DOING TO A TEENAGE BOY, WHO IS MOST LIKELY ONE OF YOUR STUDENTS, IS TEACHING NONE OF THOSE THINGS. You're teaching these kids that bullying their peers for things they can't help having is okay. Do better. (I'd say that he's an adult and should act like one, but I'm an adult and I barely act like one a lot of the time, so that'd make me a hypocrite.)

While I may be fortunate to have had a physical education teacher who never bashed on me or shamed me for my weight and she would cheer me on for whatever amount of effort I made the first and only year I had actual P.E., I know that many other kids who are plus-size most likely has/had horrible P.E. teachers or coaches like Frank.

To anyone who has/had a teacher or coach like Frank, I'm so sorry, kiddos. You don't deserve to be bullied by your own teachers. I wish I could give all of you a hug, but I can give y'all virtual hugs instead! *virtual hugs* /p

So they play a game of basketball, and Kurt is struggling to fully play because the shirt he was given was probably cutting off some circulation, especially in his arms (again, do I need to reiterate that this was NOT Mike's fault and is FRANK'S fault for his ignorance and negligence). Frank mocks his nephew Mike by saying that he told him not to pick Kurt. Why? Because according to him, Kurt will never make anything of himself in life due to him being fat. (AGAIN, THIS IS NOT TRUE.)

Then it cuts to Kurt sitting with Mike, who's working on his car and Kurt's working on his own thing. Mike says he believes one day he'll own a nice, brand new Cadillac. Kurt is very supportive and cheers his friend on. He says that he believes he'll be one of the biggest radio show hosts and has a title for it called "Big Boy's Neighborhood". Both of them are hyping each other up. Love to see men supporting men. Mike pulls out his Walkman (they were HUGE back in the 80s and 90s because you could listen to the radio from anywhere, I have a Sony Walkman mp3 player, but it's a newer model), and Kurt says that he's always wanted one but couldn't afford it. (I'll go into why in a second.)

Frank comes over to reprimand Mike, who has done NOTHING WRONG, for talking to Kurt. Instead of working, which Mike WAS actually doing. He tries to tell his uncle this, but he wasn't having it. Frank then reprimands Kurt, who also has done NOTHING WRONG, for just sitting and apparently "distracting Mike" (he wasn't). He asks if there's any work he was supposed to do. Kurt FINALLY stands up to Frank in a polite, mature manner. He says that just because he wasn't working with his hands, it didn't mean he wasn't working. Frank ridicules Kurt some more, Mike tells his uncle to leave his friend alone, and Kurt stands up to Frank AGAIN, still being polite and mature. UNLIKE THE ACTUAL ADULT ACTING LIKE A CLICHÉ MIDDLE SCHOOL BULLY WHO PROBABLY PEAKED IN HIGH SCHOOL. How fucking ironic.

What does Frank do in response to Kurt standing up to him? INSULTS THE KID SOME MORE. He tells Kurt that he must have "pig fat for brains" (which is not only insulting to Kurt, but also insulting to pigs, because pigs are intelligent animals), takes his small bag of Doritos, and says that he "doesn't need to be eating anything." He eats Kurt's Doritos IN FRONT OF HIM, tells Mike to quit letting his friend make him lazy (he wasn't doing that at all), and to get back to work.

THAT line made me livid. I've actually thought that I didn't deserve to eat anything because I'm plus-size as a teenager, and into my adulthood at a few points in my life. NEVER say that someone doesn't need to be eating anything. (Obviously except for poisonous things, inedible objects, and things that could and will kill them.) You could cause them to develop an ED, or trigger an ED if they already have one. THAT'S NOT A GOOD THING. EDs are no joke. Whether it be starving, purging, or binge eating, none of them are fun to have and/or to deal with. Even if they DON'T develop an ED, their relationship with food will be all sorts of fucky-wucky. Some even for the rest of their lives. Unless you get proper treatment, of course.

When Frank leaves, Kurt is obviously upset. Rightfully so. How he's feeling is justified. Mike comforts him and says to not let Frank get to him. Mike offers to take Kurt home, but then realizes that his friend and his mom got evicted and are homeless. (This is why Kurt couldn't afford to buy a Walkman.) Kurt, still distraught, says that he'll just walk. Mike invites him over for dinner and that he'd drop him off after, which Kurt agrees to.

They're at Mike's house, having dinner, and Mike's parents are talking to Kurt. They're being supportive. Frank walks in to have his sister's cooking. He sees that Kurt's there. Mike's parents introduce Frank to Kurt, tells him Kurt's gonna be on the radio one day, Frank laughs and says Kurt's not gonna be anything. Kurt brushes it off. He says that his mom says that he can achieve whatever he wants (which is true, to a reasonable extent), Frank cuts him off and says his mom was lying to him, and that his mom knows he's gonna be a big loser.

Mike's dad tells Frank to leave Kurt alone. Mike's mom also says the same thing. Frank asks Kurt if his mom doesn't feed him at home, and what he was doing "eating up all their food" (he wasn't; he just had a singular plate). Mike and his mom tell Frank to stop. His mom explains that they invited Kurt over for dinner, and she tells her brother to sit down and eat. Frank then asks Kurt again if his mom doesn't feed him at home. Mike tells Frank that Kurt and his mom don't have a home because they just got evicted, which is a shock to the parents. Instead of having sympathy for a teenage boy who was on the streets with his mom, HE MOCKS HIM. WHO THE FUCK DOES THAT? Especially to a teenage boy who didn't do anything whatsoever to deserve being evicted from his home and be out on the streets with his mom. I've dealt with being evicted. I've dealt with homelessness. Out of no fault of my own. It's not funny, cool, glamorous, or anything like that. It's terrifying. I'm still traumatized by that experience and it happened four years ago. Sometimes I have nightmares about that kind of thing. The very possibility of becoming homeless and going through that again scares the shit out of me. The thought of it is so triggering for me that I will resort to reverting back to things I used to do when I was a kid. It also doesn't help that I will NEVER be able to afford an apartment on my own where I live now and will probably have to rely on at least two or three roommates and/or family to get by. Thanks a lot, Boomers.

I would never wish what I went through on anyone. Anyways, back to the whole summary of the video.

Kurt gets up and leaves the table. Mike tries to go after his friend to make sure he was okay, but Frank stops his nephew. ONLY WHEN KURT LEAVES DOES FRANK ALL NONCHALANTLY SAY THAT HE'S STARVING AND THAT THEY SHOULD ALL EAT. Despite Frank making Kurt as well as his (Frank's) own family upset.

Kurt walks to where his mom is. His mom notices that he's upset. Kurt tells his mom that it's because of Frank. His mom comforts him and gives him the advice that she gave him before. Kurt is still obviously too upset to take anything she's telling him, bringing up that they're homeless and broke, and his mom is desperate to help comfort her son. She gives him his birthday present early, which happens to be a Walkman. Kurt is shocked. He thought they didn't have that kind of money. His mom says not to worry about that. She pokes some lighthearted fun at her son, he thanks her, and he asks her a question. He asks if she believes he'll be successful or if she's saying that to make him feel better. She asks if he believes he'll be successful (yep), and he tells her that when he succeeds, he'll buy them a house so they don't have to be homeless anymore or worry about getting evicted.

Fast forward to adulthood, Kurt becomes a bouncer, meets someone who works at a radio station, and he goes there. Just to have people laughing at him. He's distraught again and leaves the station, thinking that he made a bad decision. Frank happens to come by, see that Kurt was upset, and asks what's wrong. Kurt tells him what happened, and Frank mocks him AGAIN with the same shit he told him when he was a TEENAGE BOY, now as a YOUNG ADULT. He walks off, laughing.

Nice going! /s Kicking Kurt while he's down JUST LIKE OLD TIMES, RIGHT? FUCK YOU.

Kurt then decides that he's gonna lose weight and be the best radio show host. (Toxic much? Why would you try to preach that your weight = your worth as a person? If you're losing weight for yourself, great! I'm happy for you! If you don't want to lose weight, you don't give a fuck about what people say, and you're happy in your own skin, that's awesome too! Do it for yourself, not for anyone's approval. Try to love yourself and accept yourself in any form you're in. Don't fall for the bullshit that you have to be a certain size or look a certain way for you to love and accept yourself. The weight may be gone, but the rest of your issues will still be there. I have to clarify that I meant this in GENERAL, not necessarily for extremities on either side of the spectrum of weight...because there are things you MUST follow.)

Kurt gets back to the station, ignores all the people being assholes, he's doing his thing, and he's climbing up.

Fast forward to when Kurt is middle-aged. He has his own radio show, and he's one of the biggest names in the radio industry. After he finishes up his show, he goes outside to see a couple of young fans. A young black girl with her brother, a plus-size boy. They say how much they love his show, they got his merch, and the boy tells Kurt that he wants to be just like him. The boy doubts himself though because of people abusing him JUST LIKE what Kurt went through. Kurt empathizes with the boy and tells him a little bit about his own experience. Following them is Frank as an old man. They're his grandkids.

Frank recognizes Kurt, and actually apologizes to him for the torment he put him through as a teenager. WHAT A SHOCK. /srs

Kurt takes it with grace, but says that he should be thanking Frank for all the torment. Why? Because it "motivated him". The girl says that she loves that. (Okay, since she's a kid and there's still time for her to change her mind about certain things, I'm not going to be as harsh here. I don't bash on the kids unless they're doing or saying extremely fucked up things willingly. She didn't say this with bad intentions. I understand you're coming from a good place, and I appreciate that, but please hear me out. This wasn't at all like dealing with edgy thirteen year olds on the internet. This man you look up to was abused by your grandfather in his youth. Your brother is experiencing that same torment your idol went through...at a younger age too, it seems like. The kid looks no older than middle school age [ten or eleven at the YOUNGEST to maybe thirteen or fourteen at the OLDEST]. That's a huge problem. Kurt may have "toughed it out", but that might not be the case for your brother. Please don't excuse that kind of behavior.)

Dude...what the actual fuck? I can understand not being bothered by the hate, but this grown ass man literally VERBALLY AND EMOTIONALLY ABUSED YOU AS A YOUNG, IMPRESSIONABLE TEENAGE BOY, CONTINUING INTO ADULTHOOD, and you're THANKING Frank for all of that? Why should you thank your abuser for what he put you through? He didn't contribute ANYTHING to your success. So I guess abuse is a GREAT contribution to people's success now, right? /s It doesn't contribute to anything, in my opinion. Yes, what doesn't kill you can make you stronger, but can we normalize people becoming weaker to a point due to traumatic events? Because they exist. Demonizing survivors who have become weaker to some degree or just flat-out ignoring them isn't helping. You did the thing you wanted to do, Kurt. Frank didn't help you. The person who really helped you was YOU and your mom.

MOVING ON.

The boy asks Kurt if he thinks he'll ever be able to make it as a radio show host. Kurt asks if HE believes that. The boy says he does. Kurt gives him some advice and gives the boy his Walkman. The boy's ecstatic, they leave, and Kurt goes to meet up with his mom.

Keeping to his promise, Kurt bought his mom a house so she'd never be homeless again and never have to worry about being evicted. (HOW LONG WAS SHE HOMELESS FOR? OH MY GOD. THAT'S WHAT I WANT TO KNOW. I hope you at least let her stay with you or something. They never went into that, unfortunately.) She's very grateful. The video ends there.

My personal thoughts on the video: Another piss poor video....but worse! Because it was a COLLAB. And based on a true story. Good going with taking this man's story of being abused by a grown adult to exploit for your personal gain, Dhar Mann! WOW. LOVE THAT! Totally a good look. /s

What I took from this video is that if you're plus-size, according to Dhar Mann, you'll apparently NEVER be successful, let alone be taken seriously...which is an absolute lie. There are many plus-size people who are very successful. Another thing I took from the video is that apparently according to Dhar Mann, being verbally and emotionally abused as a teenager by a grown adult all the way into adulthood is "motivation" for you to work harder to reach your goals. (Nice going, Dhar Mann. Justifying grown adults abusing children. Who would've thought? /s)

Oh, and it's like MANDATORY to thank your abusers for tormenting you when you become successful! (Obviously this is an exaggeration. This is me using Dhar Mann's logic against him.) You want to thank them for making you stronger? Fine. You want to spit in their face and say, "Fuck you." to them? Also fine. You want to just never acknowledge them ever again? Totally fine. Whatever you want to do, that's fine by me, but can you not imply that "thanking" your abusers is mandatory in some way?

If you made it this far, thank you! I hope you're having a good morning/day/afternoon/evening/night. Stay safe, y'all. Love you. /p

#dhar mann #dhar mann talk #dhar mann will live to regret his decision to make these fucked up cringe videos #dhar mann will live to regret his decision uwu #dhar mann is a piece of human garbage #please stop supporting dhar mann #dhar mann is a cringe ass nae nae baby #tw fatphobia #tw ed mention #tw fat shaming #cw complicated relationships with food mention #tw abuse mention #tw homelessness #tw eviction #tw abuse #fatphobes dni #tw dhar mann

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satrangee-ray · 3 years ago

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The Snack of a Lifetime

Book: Open Heart 3 and beyond.

Pairing(s): Ethan × NB!MC {Dr Inara Hepburn (she/they)}.

Rating: Teen+

Summary: Inara barges into the DT room with some obnoxious snacks to force Ethan into taking a break. But is that all they have in mind, or will their brilliant plan saved for later take him by pleasant surprise?

Category: Fluff, banter, life decisions and celebrations 🎉😁✌.

Trope: Weddings and Proposals.

Warning(s): one or two swear words, mention of a sex act.

Writer's note: By the time this starts, Ethan and MC have already said their 'I love you's, are in a committed relationship, and more or less everyone knows about it. In my original HC for Inara and Ethan they don't get married this early, so this is kind of an AU cause I really wanted to write a proposal fic. Also the whole lawsuit drama didn't happen, cause I said so, and most sane people would agree.

Ethan wasn't used to receiving.

It was apparent in the way he interacted with the world, immediately getting suspicious of anyone who would remotely extend some sort of courtesy towards him.

He knew if he ever wanted to have something for himself, no one but he would have to take initiative to go get it. And for two-way processes like relationships, he had no belief whatsoever on the legitimacy of such things.

That was until Inara waltzed into his life, and amazed him with the possibility that he could be on the receiving end of good things without having to worry about any strings attached. Be it love, or a blowjob, or "care", as he previously liked to call it– the best things life ever had to offer were simply falling into his lap, and he couldn't find himself complaining.

Inara cared, in the truest sense of the word.

She cared enough to take off his glasses and cover him up in warm blankets, whenever he would fall asleep with an open medical journal in his hands. She cared enough to know just how he liked his coffee, or to school his scotch habits whenever they would get a little out of hand. And presently, she cared enough to let him work overtime, by agreeing to grab lunch with Tobias instead.

Ethan couldn't afford to take breaks. These days, he had to work even in between shifts, to finish editing his second medical book decently before it's approaching release date.

(One month before Inara's board exams)

The diagnostics office sat deserted, except for one doctor. A wooden desk, with papers sprawled all around. Ethan pinched the bridge of his nose, as he kept his glasses aside.

Suddenly the office door swung open, and three figures strolled in. Two practically tumbled, giggling overenthusiastically. The third one was Harper, who calmly walked in holding a tray, and shook her head with an amused expression.

Ethan looked up, and saw Tobias and Inara, each triumphantly holding up all their 10 fingers at him.

"Ring Chips!" Inara squealed, running towards Ethan. "Si baked these last night, and brought them as extra snacks for her fourteen hour shift today, but of course, we managed to hog some. So dig in!"

Ethan cautiously eyed the bright yellow crisps looped through Inara's fingers, and said, "you're not expecting me to eat those atrocities, are you?"

"Did you just call Sienna's baked goods an atrocity? That's wrong on so many levels E, lemme just get her on the phone..."

"NO", Ethan replied on high alert.

"That's what I thought. Cause bold words for someone who struggles even with a pancake."

Tobias and Harper chuckled, struggling in vain to stifle it.

"Fine, give me one here", Ethan said, extending his hand towards Harper's tray which contained the particular baked snacks.

"Nope, that's not the way", Inara stopped him, slapping his hand. "If you're doing this, you gotta do it right."

A loud exhale escaped Ethan. "What now, Rookie?"

"E, you can't just pick one chip and eat it, okay? You gotta slip it through your finger, and try to grab it with your mouth, the childhood nostalgia way. Like this."

Inara brought their hand to their mouth, and swallowed one whole finger, sucking on it until the chip looped through it flew backwards into their mouth. They proceeded to chew on it, staring straight into Ethan's eyes.

He was so screwed.

Turning away from Inara's gaze with tremendous effort, he wordlessly picked up a chip loop from the tray and tried to slip it into his finger.

"Too small", Tobias remarked, and handed him another. "Try a bigger one."

This time the ring effortlessly slipped through his finger, sitting perfectly at it's base. Ethan stared at it, perplexed, for a few moments.

"Yes! Now consume it with your mouth", Inara's excited cheers continued.

Harper couldn't hold in a scoff, while the youngest doctor in the room remained blissfully unaware of the implications of their phrase.

Ethan's mouth opened in protest, but he realized it's futility immediately and decided to close it. Scrunching up his entire face, in disbelief that he was actually doing this, he lowered his head, and slowly raised his hand to his face.

When his finger holding the chip was well within his reach, he opened his mouth once again to grab it. But just when he was about to take the bite, Inara acted quickly and slipped the chip out of his finger, causing Ethan to bite into his own skin instead.

"Aahh, Nars what the hell! Are you nuts?"

The three other doctors in the room unabashedly cracked up now, not bothering to hide their glee in Ethan being tortured like that.

Inara began stroking his beard softly, before leaving a quick kiss on his cheek.

Shades of light pink took over it in response.

"You should have acted faster, honey", Inara said, taking his hands into theirs. Another gentle peck landed on his lips.

"Now I'm already running late, there's this patient I have to check on, gotta yeet. But you better finish the rest of those snacks, along with the real food we brought you for lunch, and for God's sake, please look up from those damn papers for five minutes, and take a freakin' chill pill!"

The last words were shouted as they rushed out the door.

Ethan and Tobias sighed.

"They're the best thing that has ever happened to you"

"Indeed", Ethan said in earnest. "I'll be very inclined to agree."

(Four months after Inara's board exams)

The gorgeous venue sparkled with chandeliers and boujee people in expensive suits. Small round tables, aesthetic chairs, congratulations in order everywhere. No, it wasn't the medical industry's 'it' couple getting married, it was the 'it' doctor, and the chief of medicine's second book getting launched instead.

Ethan had walked into the Edenbrook atrium that morning like it was a war zone. His expression still spelt terror, as he uneasily shifted his glance between some of his guests, shooting small, forced smiles their way.

"Why do we always have to do this?", he had asked Naveen. "Why couldn't we just release the damn book in stores? Why host a useless social gathering with forty thousand rich snobs who are only any good at showing off and draining your energy?"

Naveen had shook his head and hit him with an assertive "it's necessary."

So currently, Ethan stood awkward to his bones, in the middle of this necessary evil. Until, a certain presence near the door cued him to look up.

It was them.

Pantsuit in a sinful vermillion, the colour glowing bright against their skin. Red bottom wedges, that only aided their boss status. Brunette locks framing their face, so impeccably contrasting the emerald eyes looking affectionately back at him. Those, which never failed to take his breath away.

Inara Hepburn.

His giver, his lover, his Rookie.

And Ethan couldn't be more mesmerized, or reassured.

"Need some help picking your jaw off the floor, Ramsey?" Inara quipped, as they strode towards Ethan, torturously slow.

"I– well…", he stammered, before clearing his throat. "Is that look the reason why you chose to arrive 'fashionably late', and drive separately to my book launch from our own apartment?"

"Yeah, definitely the look, but I daresay some other things as well", they said, placing a playful hand on Ethan's chest. "You'll soon find out."

He smiled warmly at them. "Is that a challenge?"

"Have you ever backed down from one?"

A reckless mistake of letting his eyes slip to their lips, and Ethan couldn't wait any longer. He wrapped his arms around their waist, kissing them hard and deep. Drinking in their mouth, their warmth, their sensations. Aching to draw as much energy as he could to power through this event, from his greatest source of confidence, his only constant supporter.

"I love you so much, Rookie", he panted, after the kiss broke off.

"Some brand new information there", teased Inara, bumping their nose into his. "You know I love you too, E. Now tell me what's bothering you."

Ethan pulled back swiftly at that, and stared at them in astonishment.

"What?"

"What 'what'? It was all over your face when I entered, and you still don't look quite alright. What's wrong, love? I don't recall you being afraid of public speaking!"

"I'd address an audience in my dreams! I just don't understand what's up with these people who come up individually to congratulate me, and purposefully try to expand those two lines into a whole one-on-one conversation. Scandalous!"

Inara nodded vigorously in agreement.

"Such a mood, b*tch, such a mood."

Peels of laughter were shared again, at their effortless mutual understanding, and at the usage of Inara's all time favourite nickname.

"All the best", they wished, shaking him by the lapels of his coat. "Get out there, and kill it!"

About an hour later, applause sounded from every corner of the atrium. Ethan beamed, as he finished reading the last line of a snippet about his latest research from his book.

Clapping proudly from the crowds was Inara, a lover on a mission.

"Thank you everyone, for joining me here today", Ethan said, amongst cheers and buzzing words of encouragement from fellow doctors and other esteemed medical personalities. "I hope I will be able to add value to patient-care through my efforts behind this book. There are some people I would like to specifically thank for being of immense help on my journey till here, so let's begin. Dad, thank you so much for coming to support me. Means a lot. Maybe because of my personal outlook, I could never comprehend your brand of unconditional love, which you so freely offer without actively needing me to work for it. I know now how valuable and rare that is, and how it has helped me grow into the man I am today. For that I will always be grateful. Naveen, thank you so much. You know if I start listing 'what for', I won't finish."

A lighthearted chuckle spread among the crowd.

"You always keep saying my success is my own, but I firmly believe there was no way I would have been the doctor I am without your help and guidance. Thank you for being the excellent mentor and leader by example that you are, you still motivate me to become better everyday. And, last but not the least… Inara."

All eyes in the audience shifted towards one young attending, who was clutching her glass out of giddiness.

"I really want to say thank you, but those two words will never be able to express the amount of gratitude I hold towards you. Before you, my life was only ever about blacks and whites. Giving my everything into medicine, working late nights and coming back to an empty apartment with scotch in my hand, I thought I was doing it all right. But when I met you, got to know you, I… you left me in utter awe of who you are, both as a professional and as a person. I couldn't stop myself from falling in love, and in respect, with your brain, your mind, and your soul. I am so glad you were patient with me while I was busy trying to deny it. You continued to show that patience even until recently, when I was all cranky with writer's block. Now I know the great Dr. Inara Hepburn is also a published novel writer, so of course that bit might have come out of empathy, but nonetheless, I'm thankful for it. Today, I'm about to release a book I put my all into, the information in which might hopefully change the face of what I'm most passionate about – public healthcare, for the better. And I'd rather not share this moment with anyone else. So Inara, would you please honour me by coming up on stage to receive the first ever copy of 'Prognosis and Evaluation'?"

Inara couldn't speak, stunned into silence for a bit. They had no idea Ethan would be the one for emotional public speeches, and here they were, utterly moved, in for another surprise. So would he be, soon, they reasoned in their head, and gathered themselves. Keeping their drink aside on a table, they strode towards the stage, eyes shining with pride, love, and determination.

Determination to get this right.

Ethan took their hand as soon as they stepped on the first stair, and led them upstage.

A copy of the book, new and shining, was lying, all theirs to hold.

'Prognosis and Evaluation: A comprehensive study.'

Their heart swelled at the words written on the first page of the book.

Typical Ethan's handwriting, somehow neat and gibberish at the same time.

'My love, my north star, I promise to never let you down' - Dr Ramsey Ethan <3.

Tears. Instantly, a whole lot of them rolled down their cheeks. They clutched the book hard and hugged it to their chest, holding on tight. Ethan held them in turn, locking their shaking frame in his embrace, as the crowd broke into a unanimous applause.

"E, I don't know what to say", Inara began, on being handed over the mic. "Si would have cried so much if she were present here, Naveen's already crying."

Their grandmentor smiled back at them through his tears.

"The thing is, I love success. I love standing in the spotlight, having my own life, and earning my own achievements. Despite that, there is always a deeper warmth in standing next to someone you love, when they accomplish great things, and shouting "my person!" Today, you've given me that opportunity, and I'm so grateful to you for it. I'm proud of you for believing in yourself, and speaking your voice not as a "mechanism of coping with the means of this corrupt world", but as a means to bring genuine change because you believe you can. I've always seen you try so hard to never let your loved ones down, and that effort is what I'm so here for. People like you are rare, and I'm glad I got one to myself, to constantly cheerlead for, now and as long as you'll have me. I'll never leave your side, Ethan. I'd love us to forever be each other's hype person. Not just in practice, but also… officially."

Three distinct gasps were heard in the room.

Alan, Naveen and Tobias let their pinkies lock into each other.

Ethan's eyes widened, as he took in the meaning behind their words, starting to sense what might be coming.

Doubt. Disbelief. Shock. Anticipation.

In the next moment, they were down on one knee.

"Ethan Jonah freaking Ramsey, will you marry me?"

Dead silence in the entire room, everyone taking in what just happened.

Ethan's hands flew to his mouth.

Minutes passed.

One… two… and five...

No one said a word.

Eventually, the entire audience burst into cheers and jubilation. Even in such a formal event as that, quite a few wayward whistles were heard.

And then there was the man of the hour, standing centre stage, shell shocked. Still trying to process everything.

"Inara... Rookie, I–"

He couldn't. Form words or coherent sentences. His entire focus was on the person and the tiny blue box in front of him.

"There's a ring in there for real?"

'Shit', he cursed internally. What a ridiculous question.

Of course this was real. Their love was real, they were real. He was to get married. What? Wow. Really?

Of course there would be a ring for real.

"Depends", Inara said with a wink. "On whether or not you say yes."

"Come on Ethan!"

Encouragements burst from his acquaintances in the crowd, imploring him to say yes. His three musketeers, however, were heard the loudest.

'Yes', Ethan thought to himself. 'Yes.'

He had to say it.

"Yes", he tried whispering under his breath.

A first time, then a second.

"Yes. YES OF COURSE I’LL MARRY YOU!"

He exclaimed those words in ecstacy before dropping down on his knees as well, and pulled his lover in against him. He engulfed her in his arms, holding her so tight, it could knock the breath out of his chest.

"Yes Inara, it would mean the world to me if I could marry you", he whispered again into her ear.

"Good thing I asked then, E", Inara whispered back, before squeezing him one last time and pulling away.

"Ring! Ring! Ring! Ring!", the crowd chanted.

The widest smile ever was shot their way, as Inara once again took hold of the navy box. She waited for both of them to steady themselves, and Ethan found himself holding his breath.

At last, the cover of the ring case slowly lifted, to reveal…

A bright yellow ring chip sitting right into the slit of the fabric in the case.

Confused noises of varying degrees filled the room. Only Naveen, Tobias and Alan watched the whole scene unfold with a twinkle in their eye.

Meanwhile, Ethan's expression progressed from utter cluelessness to gradual realization.

Oh! That ring.

"Wait, how did– how come that snack didn't rot in all these days?"

"Of course it did, love. Our original measuring tape probably decomposed long ago in some trash bin outside a gold shop, after having done its job. This is merely a replica, but you can call it a token."

"Nars… what do you mean?"

"I mean…", Inara said, inserting her hand into her suit pocket, to pull out a sparkling golden band, complete with five little diamonds on top. "May I have your hand?"

"Readily, Rookie… you already have my heart. Always, for as long as you'll have me."

Ethan placed his shivering palm on Inara's steady hand, and she took the opportunity to slip the golden band through his ring finger.

A perfect fit.

With tears in his eyes, Ethan agreed.

"I'm getting married to you."

"I'm getting married to you!"

Inara squealed at the prospect, and Ethan decided on sealing their joyous sentiment by crashing his lips onto hers in a searing kiss.

The audience went wild, but they were all forgotten in the minds of the lovebirds.

"I can't believe I get to call you fiancé", Ethan wondered in amazement.

"Me neither", said Inara, joining their foreheads together.

"Say what, we should ask Sienna to bake our wedding cake. Three tier, with a big old fondant ring chip on top."

"What? Ethan Ramsey wants a huge a** fondant snack on the top of his wedding cake! Are you sure he's okay?"

"Yes, he is, and he would do anything for his fiancé!"

With moist eyes and full hearts, they buried themselves again in each other's holds.

This time, with a mutual promise of a forever.

F I N.

Oukay so this happened. I kinda posted it. Shh, I need to breathe.

Thank you so much for reading, if you've made it this far. I hope I haven't damaged too many of your braincells.

Thank you @gaeipsstuff for naming Ethan's book. I would have never, seriously! Thanks for proofreading and giving a detailed analysis, it came extremely handy during the my edit sessions. Thank you @adiehardfan, @jeetushmannfeelz, you know if it wasn't for the both of you, this wouldn't be up on my Tumblr.

This is my first proper OH fic, with an actual story and shenanigans, so I've been super apprehensive about this. Hence, it would mean a real lot to me if you could tell me how you found it. Stay safe, do what you love, stan pixelated characters, and take hugs. Peace✌.

Tagging: @adiehardfan @irisofpurple @barbean

Others kindly let me know if you wanna be tagged!

#choices open heart #dr ethan ramsey #open heart 3 #open heart fanfiction #mc x ethan #fluff fic #idk what else please spare me

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jupiterminingcorporation · 3 years ago

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One of the ways I used to cope when my brain was porridge was to look at kit home plans, and think about what I might be able to do one day in the future, in 15-20 years when Dad died of natural causes and the family trust was dissolved and I get my inheritance.

Well. I don't want it NOW but the fact remains that I will be getting it very soon, and Dad told us in his note to enjoy our inheritance. I spent a lot of the first two weeks dealing with my brain being numb by looking at kit home designs, which felt kind of mercenary, but also I'm a practical person, y'know.

What I really want is to be able to afford to have someone adapt the plans from the book Dad used to build this:

And build myself a circular house in his honour, but I don't know if I could afford that, and I think it would work in the space I have anyway. Maybe I'll be able to make a circular writing room for myself one day. Or a mini-round house for the chickens.

I'm more than likely going to use the canoe(s) that are at their house at the moment as duck ponds. Or, as my brother said - reverse boats! I think that would have amused Dad. Anyway. Since I came to a practical conclusion about which kit home design would fit in my buildable area and have the space we want/need, I've kinda lost that outlet for mental relaxation/stimulation. Now I've started looking at furniture, which feels mercenary, too. I've mostly lived with second-hand furniture, a lot of the time because I actually like good, solid, older-style pieces. And I think a lot of stuff in the shops new is over-priced and trendy, and there's too much "reconstructed timber" around. I live in a place with some of the best quality crafting timber in the world, if I can get an old Tas oak piece for the same price as a new MDF piece... *shrugs*

Did you know you can get brand new wooden-pallet-style beds? That kinda defeats the whole purpose of making your bed out of RECYCLED wooden pallets, don't it??

Before I rush out and get a new house or furniture, though, I plan to be practical and clean up my yard, get all the fences redone, and have the Accidental Wattle Tree removed. I'm also going to make improvements to the chook pen, which I was planning to do when I got the money and energy anyway.

My step-aunt said they're coming down to sort the house out "the first week of July", so it's still 5-6 weeks before we can start dealing with Dad's actual *stuff*. I have the death certificate now, so I can close accounts and all that, but as far as sorting out his actual possessions, we're still in limbo. You'd think my sister and I would be allowed to go into the house and deal with our own father's things, but apparently not... *sigh*

This post had a point when I opened the editor to start it, I have no idea now what that was supposed to be. I'll probably remember it at 3am, although time is basically meaningless right now. But that's fine, all the days end with Y.

And as Sadsack said, The time is always Now.

#minddump #grieving #grief #one day at a time #ramblings

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jen-tel-thoughts · 4 years ago

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𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 by 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒂 𝑴𝒆𝒚𝒆𝒓

One of my favourite Book Series✨

One thing I like the most about this book series is that it leads me to another dimension,one that I can imagine and relate with, devouring all the plot twists but not ruining the concepts of every characters involved in it. It reminds me of how I used to daydream about the fairy tale characters which I can only seen on TV as cartoons and usually read in Grimm's books. Way back, I didn't own any printed books, I remember borrowing my cousin's fairytale books and reading it all my might.

I bought these books as second hand copies except from 𝘍𝘢𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵, 𝘞𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳 & 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘴 𝘈𝘣𝘰𝘷𝘦 which are all brand news. During my college days, I went to a bookstore and took photos of these books because I didn't have money to purchase it. I have read Cinder as ebook only and did not finish reading the remaining series because I told myself that I'll buy the actual books when I can already afford it, i don't want to ruin the excitement. Well, I guess, it's never too late for that.

I actually planned on reading it when I was pregnant on my first born but wasn't able to turn a single page because I was busy with my work as an elementary teacher. Now that I am a stay at home mom/ wfh (due to COVID)of my-already-five-month-old-child , I had the chance of reading it especially when my daughter is sleeping. I can say that COVID still have pros bec I get to spend lots of time reading (in between bed time and free time, thanks to my mummah for taking turns in babysitting😉)

to be continued...

#the lunar chronicles #marissa meyer #bookstagram #aesthetic #bibliophile #bookworm #book blog #bookphotography #filipina

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ducklingdraws · 5 years ago

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My Idea for a Scooby-Doo! Reboot

So a while back, after noticing that Scooby-Doo: Mystery Incorporated was on Spectrum On Demand, I decided, "Hey, I'm gonna rewatch this show." I don't know why I did it, because I rarely ever rewatch shows. I'll watch reruns, but never have I actually decided to rewatch a television series. But, I did it for Scooby-Doo.

And frankly, I had forgotten how good the show was. It's honestly really dark, while also being absolutely hilarious; and in its humor, the show actually does really unique things with the Scooby-Doo gang, with the biggest example being this show's version of Fred Jones. It's wild. But in my opinion, the thing that really makes this show what it is...

...is its story. I feel like the story and characters are fuel for this show in a way that feels different from other shows, somehow. I don't really get it, but that's the way I see it.

So, seeing as there's all these serialized cartoon series nowadays, and Scooby-Doo is always getting rebooted in one way or another, I figured... what if I rebooted Scooby? If I had the opportunity to reboot Scooby-Doo and the only Warner Bros requirement was "just make it," what would I do with it?

Without further ado, this is To the Future, Scooby-Doo!

First up: The Premise

To kick things off, I'll discuss how the show is set up. This version of Scooby-Doo is set in the future. Technology has become more holographic and stuff like in the movies, but fashion hasn't evolved to be nothing but latex bodysuits yet. Flying cars are real but not very widely used, and clothes can tell the time.

On the biological side of things, prosthetics are holographic as well, and incredibly easy to attach. It's almost like having your original limb. Food is healthier while also being more environmentally friendly, and animals have been genetically modified for a very long time. They have been allowed to mate, which has eventually lead to many domesticated animals being able to speak!

The main setting is a large port town known as Port Intrigue, where all sorts of goods are traded, and many people lead peaceful lives. It's a nice place, and a lot of the economy is structured around it. There are other important trade cities like it, but Port Intrigue may be the most powerful.

It's also probably the weirdest, because in true Scooby-Doo fashion, no one can just "be a criminal." Heck no! Where's the fun in that?? If you're gonna try and get money through illegal fear tactics, you've gotta do it in style!!

And for some reason or another, the police get a little help with solving a lot of the more, uh... colorful mysteries. Help from a group of kids attending Intrigue High...

Next up: The Scooby Gang!

So here's the big part! All of my redesigns of the classic gang! Let's kick it off with:

FRED JONES

So this version of Fred is definitely toned back from various recent versions of Scooby-Doo, particularly the DVD movies and Mystery Incorporated. He's a lot more laid back, and has a sort of "cool guy" persona.

One day a long time ago, his parents, 2 great scientists, didn't pick him up from school, and apparently they mysteriously disappeared. So since then he's been living with Shaggy. At Intrigue High, he is in the theater program as a Tech, so he's good with pulleys and ropes and other various behind-the-scenes theater things, which makes him really good at making weird Rube Goldbergs - and traps, whenever the need arises. But when would Fred ever need to build a trap?

NORVILLE "SHAGGY" ROGERS

...Y'all can excuse the scribbles in the lower corner, right?

Anyway, this version of Shaggy is just as uptight as he always is, but instead of that only being attributed to mystery solving and creepy ghoulies, it's evolved into some much, much greater!!!

He's the mom friend now.

Y'know, telling everyone to watch their eating habits and be careful of opening soda cans because so help me if you scratch yourself...!

Long time ago he lost his arm so now he has one of those cool prosthetics. The trauma of losing it though has made him extra cautious, and a bit of a scaredy cat. Of course, he's willing to do whatever it takes for his friends, just like the Shaggy we all know!

He still likes to eat and is a bit of an amateur chef, participating in the culinary club at Intrigue High.

VELMA DINKLEY

This is my rendition of Velma Dinkley. She's still the smartest one of the group, and good at technology, but is also a boxer! She's not just strong, but also strong willed!

The Dinkley's have a long, long history of scientific endeavors, and Velma's father is a great scientist as well! Though really, it's more of a hobby for him.

Velma lives with her younger sister Madelyn (who some of you might remember from Abracadabra-Doo) and her father, Victor.

This Velma is snarky, yet quirky. She's got a real go-getter mentality, which everyone can't help but to respect.

DAPHNE BLAKE

Daphne Blake is a bit of a softie. She was never very forward with making friends, but developed a clique of her own with Fred, Shaggy, Scooby and Velma.

Her house used to be the gang's main hang out spot, but after the kids moved on to high school, they haven't been over to her house at all.

Daphne likes to draw, and really wants to be a fashion designer. In fact, she's a part of Intrigue High's costume design team for the theater program!

SCOOBY-DOO

Scooby-Doo has been part of the Rogers family ever since he was a puppy, and Shaggy was a little kid. The two have been basically inseparable their whole lives, with Scooby even attending school with everyone else.

He likes belly rubs, scratches behind the ear, and food. So in other words, he's the same Scooby we all know and love! Still fearful, but dedicated to his friends, including...

MEASLES

Shaggy and Scooby may have been buds since they were little kids, but before Shaggy, Scooby had Measles.

Since they're both GMO animals, they both have the ability to speak human language, which they would use to try and get food. Eventually, Measles was able to get Scooby into a good home with the Rogers family. Unfortunately, Mr and Mrs Rogers couldn't afford to take care of Shaggy, Fred, a dog, and a cat, but Measles promised to visit Scooby whenever she could, or that they'd at least see each other around. And she's kept that promise! Even to this day, the gang will sometimes find her in random locations, like... the Theater Program's costume box?

Measles has a lackadaisical, yet somewhat snarky personality, but definitely cares for her friends. It just may take a while to show it.

Last up: Everything Else

Uh, hm. I guess this is the generalization of the show.

Well, it's a giant celebration of Scooby-Doo. The gang wears different outfits, rarely wearing the same one in consecutive episodes. And each outfit would be pulled from a previous Scooby series (yes, including *shivers*... Get a Clue).

Also, other characters from previous series and Scooby media are not only in the show, but play decently sized rolls. For example, I already mentioned Madelyn Dinkley, but there's also Red Herring from A Pup Named Scooby-Doo, or Mayor Nettles and Sherriff Bronson Stone from Mystery Incorporated (they're married from the start this time!). Even the dreaded Scrappy Doo makes his return at (what I imagine to be) the start of Season 2, hopefully to redeem himself and not be relegated to a tired joke about "lol Scrappee sux XD"

Flim-Flam is back too, but is rebranded as Frida McScam, the fast talking troublemaking free spirited girl who takes everybody's crap and spins it in her favor (and also might be psychic).

Scooby's family tree is mentioned, and his parents even have a major role in Season 1.

Just a whole lot of Scooby-Doo trivia and stuff. Stuff that I imagine the people working on the show would be way, way better at remembering and putting to use than I am!

As for the overarching plot?

Well, what futuristic setting would be complete without aliens? I imagine the aliens would be a race of owl creatures known as the Willawaw (another Scooby reference because I hope this show is FULL OF THEM). Basically, these aliens are the bad guys, both in the show proper, and in a lot of the show's backstory. They're like myth villains, or greater scope villains, or something.

I was even thinking like, when the gang ends up running, rather than using a recyclable run cycle from a side view, everyone could have brand new running animations, like to distinguish them all as unique. Although I guess that's what the running cycles were... but the chase scenes are a lot like Mystery Inc, where they were a lot more action packed. It could be great! And of course, everyone would use the classic running style at some point throughout the show, because that seems to be tradition for Scooby-Doo.

This was a really big post! But if you read all of it, thanks a million! I hope you liked the small amount of art within, or just the idea in general! Maybe I'll even draw my reimagined takes on the other characters some day. But for now, I'll leave at this.

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zealynstan · 5 years ago

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Unlabeled Interview Part 4

Isabelle: Umm... Okay, so I wanna go back on a little bit about why I like this podcast is I can get a little deeper than what people see on social media.

Zealyn: Yeah. Mhm.

Isabelle: And what people see- umm... the stuff that we choose to share. So, for you, being an artist now, what's something that is in your daily life and that's part of the artist life that you either struggle with that most people wouldn't expect would be part of your life?

Zealyn: Oh my goodness! I think that the... hands down, the biggest struggle of an artist, especially- I have so many ideas through my head I want to do so much and the only thing that holds me back from doing things is money. Like that's- being an artist is expensive. It's every song costs x amount of dollars and every video you wanna do costs x amount and every tour you wanna do costs this and every- I mean, everything's so expensive and think that if I had a bank, which is usually a label, I think that if I had a bank, life would be so much easier and creativity would flow more because I'd be able to do every idea I think of.

Isabelle: Yeah.

Zealyn: But now I need to only choose... my- the most important things to me. I need to be very "pick and choose" and careful and make the most of everything, but I think that- was that the question? Was that-

Isabelle: That was the question. Yeah yeah.

Zealyn: Kinda.

Isabelle: Did I asked you- Yeah, I think I asked you. That was the question.

Zealyn: Right? And you said it was like the hardest thing an artist for me right now or something?

Isabelle: Yeah, people don't like- see people think- I think people think... that we're doing really well financially.

Zealyn: Yeah! Yeah. Totally, and I don't blame them for thinking that because on Instagram, I don't think I portray myself- you know what I mean like-

Isabelle: The pictures look professional.

Zealyn: Right! Exactly.

Isabelle: and everything looks glamorous and smooth.

Zealyn: Yeah.

Isabelle: So most people would look at that and say, "Wow! She's living a great life and she must be doing really well and she must be frolicking on the beach all the time." You know.

Zealyn: Right.

Isabelle: No!

Zealyn: But it's what people are seeing is a very well thought out and really "well cared for" process. And, you know, even it looks nice and it looks expensive and that's the point. I wanted to do that. I care about my brand, I care about my work, so I put everything I can into what I'm doing. So I'm glad that if people think, "Oh! She's-"

Isabelle: Yeah. The music is supposed to transport you like-

Zealyn: Yeah!

Isabelle: Even Instagram and social media, that's almost an art form because you are transporting people into thinking almost like of a fantasy life where maybe, you know, your music is taking them through a journey they need to go through and taking them out of their own problems that they're going through in their own life.

Zealyn: Yeah.

Isabelle: So all the pictures and everything represents almost like this illusion.

Zealyn: Mhm.

Isabelle: Which isn't a bad thing, that's why we love music because-

Zealyn: It's art! It's photography, it's an expression and I love it. I love all of it and umm... But yeah, if there's like an artist watching who's just like, "Ahh, your music is- I love music but I can't afford it." Like, I understand and I got ya like-

Isabelle: Yeah.

Zealyn: Every artist starts with nothing, you know, so-

Isabelle: A pen and a paper and maybe a friend who's gonna help them produce a song.

Zealyn: Exactly. And that's the other thing, I'm very thankful for so many friends and photographers and musicians who have helped me along the way and umm... yeah. It makes a huge difference.

Isabelle: That's like... we couldn't do what we do without so many supporters.

Zealyn: Oh yeah.

Isabelle: Whether it's friends who shoot photos for free, produce- those who produce your song for free, friends who are musicians who are like, "We'll lend you my, you know, I'll play guitar for you for an hour or for a show-"

Zealyn: Oh yeah.

Isabelle: We wouldn't be able to do any of this. There are very few people who can do it all like very few. And if you are in a position of... maybe you wanna be a songwriter, maybe you wanna be a dancer, maybe you wanna make videos of your own or produce a play or anything, don't be afraid to ask people. I think that's something that we do a lot of. We are always asking people to help us. So and... don't ever be afraid to say yes to something even if it doesn't pay or even if, you know, you don't make anything off of it, it's not about you. I think we can both attest that every single experience we've been a part of has helped us in some way.

Zealyn: Yeah. Absolutely. Oh for sure. But then also the flip side, if I ask someone if they can help me out with something at a low cost and they say, "No, I'm sorry.", that's fine. That's totally fine. We get it, everyone needs to make money, everyone's gotta support themselves. So I just think that- I think that money needs to be a more of an okay topic to talk about like it's okay. "Oh, you can't do this gig." That's totally fine, I understand or, you know, anyways-

Isabelle: Yeah, yeah. And to bring that to- you know, I'm really inspired by Zealyn because I'm about to go on my first tour in the summer and she's already been on one massive tour. Right, one? One big massive tour?

Zealyn: One. 2017.

Isabelle: And then- yeah, as Zealyn. And then, she's going on another tour. If she is near you, you have got to see her. I promise you like I do not "up" this many people about live performance and she is-

Zealyn: Aww.

Isabelle: She's one of the best so what are the dates you're going on tour?

Zealyn: Uhh so, we're splitting it up more this year so 10 days in May, 10 days in June and 10 days in August. And actually, some people are hearing this for the first time.

Isabelle: Oooh!

Zealyn: So we're doing Midwest in May, East Coast in June, West Coast in August. So umm...

Isabelle: Wow.

Zealyn: Yeah, not all the dates have officially been announced but they will soon. So yeah.

Isabelle: And go support her because I know, because I've called her many times, freaking out about budget. It's really expensive to go and get in a bus and take all of your musicians and pay for their food and pay for everything upfront. Like, if you could spare 10 or 20 dollars to go see a show like it goes so far and so, if you're on the fence, just know that- like that money, we normally don't make a dollar if anything, we go in the red from tours. If you can support her, just know that it goes so much further than, you know, just seeing her show, it goes beyond that for sure.

Zealyn: Aww thanks.

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YOUTUBE : Morphe Fluidity Collection Review + Wear Test by BadgalKatzha

Katherine : Hey my beautiful perfecthoodnation welcome back to my channel and another Kiki review. If you are new Hey? What's good? My name is BadgalKatzha but my alpha gang and perfecthoodnation calls me Kiki. I'm a makeup artist who loves makeup at 100. My channel is about makeup such as reviews of products, first impressions, full face of brands, challenges, transformations and more. So if you want to join the alpha gang you just have to hit that subscribe button and the bell to get notified when i upload a new video. You can also follow me in my Simstagram where i do mini makeup tutorials thanks to the IGTV feature witch mines is KikisglamTV. In this review we are doing a 8 hours wear test. So without any further do let's get started y'all.

Katherine : I don't know where to start with this video to be honest, but here i go. So in case you're not aware, makeup brand Morphe Brushes that sells very affordable products released 60 shades of foundations, 31 concealers and 15 setting powders. Their is a lot of drama with this product's cuz of the formula and the undertones. Witch i'll get there later on in the video. As you see in the screen this is the shades they have available for y'all in the website. Their customer service sucks i email them about my orders cuz they were delayed and nobody answer back. So when i got this in my mail i was migraine free. I bought all the items i'll be using for today's video nothing is PR from the brand. A full face of Morphe cost me 119.00 without shipping with shipping is like around 130.

Katherine : I give you Morphe Fluidity Foundation. For me the packaging is cheap is not something luxurious or a packaging that can make the product last as it should be. This little men cost 18.00 dollars. This is a matte formula base. Witch if you have dry skin i don't recommend you to buy this. Unless you prep your skin to the gods. Mind you even if you prep your skin. Theres always a probability of creasing or caking. So what's the tea with this foundation? The undertones and the formula itself. We have green, gray and orange undertones in this foundations. What do i mean with the greens, grays and oranges tones? Well when you blend this to your skin and set it for the day you might notice that the color of the foundation changes to this colors. But taking the time to learn how to identify your undertones can seriously help you in the makeup world from properly choosing a foundation to knowing how to correct discoloration and enhance any hue to achieve a more even, flawless complexion. It's not so much about covering up, but more about color balance. The closest shade to my skin tone is F3.80 in the tan level with a slightly red undertone. I use foundations that haves red, pink or peach undertones cuz they're close to my skin tone. But theres a trick with this product. You can see the shade of the foundation right? Guess what? that's not the shade inside of the container so be aware to match yourself in stores.

Katherine : I prime my face with the Morphe Equalizer that cost 12.00 dollars. My skin feels very smooth right of the back. Morphe said in their website this primer blurs and softens imperfections witch i hope it does. As i blend the foundation i can totally tell you is full coverage. Allegedly this is sweatproof, transfer-resistant and water-resistant. Will see about that thru the day. They give you 2 ways to use this foundation witch is dew and matte. If you want dewy skin just use a damp of the foundation but if you go matte go full coverage. For my matte everyday look of mines i'll go full coverage. If you guys want a full video about the undertone topic just let me know down below my alpha gang. My skin is oily and not dry so will see how this foundation settles in oily skin type.

Katherine : This is the Morphe Fluidity concealer in shade C3.65 (COOL) the Morphe concealer haves 31 shades available. This product costs 9.00 dollars. I already had one side of my under eyes blended with the concealer and it feels very heavy as for the foundation it feels very light weight. So maybe when you use this just use a little amount. I like to cover my days of no sleeping with concealer so that's why i go hard on it. It does feels creamy and was easy to blend. However you need to blend this fast otherwise it will dry quickly. Listen if the foundation is already drying and doesn't have that nice blurry effect you'll definitely need to set the foundation.

Katherine : Off camera i started to blend the Morphe Filter Effect Finishing Powder in Filter #8 the brush i used was a Morphe M570 Tapered Powder Brush for blending. The powders only comes in 15 shades. The price of this powder is 12.00 dollars. I used the powder in my cheeks, forehead and chin. I can tell you this powder makes the foundation look more matte then what was before. However i'm starting to look orange-ish or peachy so i'll be using another clean brush to set into my skin more deeper the powder.

Katherine : Alright so i finish using the entire Fluidity Collection items. Now to set the look i used the Morphe setting spray witch cost me 15.00 dollars. I did my eyes, contour and highlight off camera cuz we are doing wear test y'all i don't want to make this so long. So far i think everything is holding out great. So far i haven't experience any caking or creasing witch is amazing. However that's the face for now. I would love to see later on how does the entire Morphe Fluidity Collection meshes with my fav products such as contour and highlighter. Cuz sometimes the foundation won't mesh well with other makeup products. That's totally normal is like a way to find out how good or bad is the formula or undertone. Would the foundation & concealer crease? Cake? Separate? Crack? Only the wear test will answer that. This is when the check-ins starts!!! I need to straight my hair since it looks messy as hell. That takes me about 2 hours. I have to visit my manager have a couple of meetings and for last go to Sephora to buy makeup for my next video. So I'm gonna go about my day do the check-ins and i'll see y'all back in the studio after i finish the 8 hour wear test. To let you know my final thoughts.

Katherine : Hey guys!! Just doing the first check-in!!! I'm in Rodeo Drive my manager was a total ass and cancel today's meeting. So me and the girls we are going to grab some Taco Bell. Zamn i miss my Bell Grande a lot. But y'all are not here to know what i eat ahahaha. So far the foundation hasn't cake or crease. But the concealer is creasing just a little bit. My face still feels i have makeup on but haves gone down a little. I have a suspicion is the concealer that mess the look. I have to leave you guys now BUT don't go anywhere Kikis review is not done yet their is another Kiki-Check-In coming up.

Katherine : Hey loves!!! Is 8:00 PM and this is the final check-in for the wear test. I was in my normal habitat called Sephora. I was buying new makeup and restocking some i run off. I think the foundation stills looks nice and it did mesh nicely with the contour and highlighter i used. It just feels very drying i think is the best way to explained it. But i'll expose more when i get back to my beauty studio.

Katherine : Okay guys!!! I'm back in my beauty studio to spill my final thoughts. I have the entire Morphe Fluidity Collection on my face for 8 hours and i did the check-ins for you guys to see how the products are in natural lighting outside of the beauty lights. Like i normally do thru out my day i always do touch ups but this time i didn't just for you guys. This is me sitting down after literally have 8 hours of wearing this. I think the actual foundation itself haves a soft blurring effect. However it is extremely drying. I notice as well i have small patchiness in some areas of my face including the cakey nose. I don't know if the camera is able to pick it up but off camera i can see it. As far as longwearing aspect of it their is foundation coming off around my eyebrows. The concealer girl!!! I wasn't a huge fan number one it feels heavy and cakey and it also like you need to work faster and am not a person that likes to work fast doing any type of makeup look. I want to be able to sit down do it and blended out as i please. If you have dry skin and you want to use this product first prep and hydrate your skin as much as possible. If you have oily skin like myself just do a basic prep or your everyday prep before doing your makeup. To close this chapter. I didn't like much the concealer but the foundation i give a 6 outta 10. The setting powder didn't do much it did blur a little but nothing i will say is SICKENING or mind blowing. I think this collection is okay and if you want to try this keep in my your skin type and undertones. Thank you guys for watching my Morphe Fluidity Collection review!!! I hope y'all enjoy the check-ins and hang out with me today. I'll see you guys in my next video 🐺

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