#pebbles sticker book

[pebblesblog]

My sheet of vintage frog stickers! Please rb not re post!!

[mushroomates]

the fellowship at the beach:

aragorn: knows exactly where to go for peak waves and sun. it’s not crowded and quite frankly the fellowship is unsure if they’re technically trespassing but it’s a good enough time for them not to care. likes to set up canopies and umbrellas for everyone then disappears for like 2 hours on a walk/hike.

boromir: likes to grill/camp out. he enjoys large bond fires and roasting marshmellows. during the day he likes to do beach volleyball or swim in the ocean, a very physical dude. enjoys activities,,, has to be doing something.

merry: likes to fly kites with boromir on the dunes. not a huge fan of water, enjoys playing games and building large sandcastles. he and pippin like to turn gandalf into a sand mermaid when the can, as well as dig a giant moat with gimli.

pippin: gets sunburnt everytime. has so much sand in his hair. gets it everywhere. is a walking disaster- has lost several hats, sunglasses, beach toys, wallets, keys, phones,,,, everything pippin has in his possession when he comes to the beach he will no longer have when he leaves. this also includes the many stickers, magnets and keychains he swipes from nearby shops for keepsakes. wants to rent a jetski but no one will go with him.

frodo: likes to wade in the water and collect pretty seashells. brings them back to his friends to show them off. finds rocks in all shades and sizes, brings samwell heart shaped rocks as well as any cool colored ones that remind him of sam. gandalf once asked why frodo never brought him any rocks, in which frodo started collecting all grey rocks and bringing them to gandalf. funnily enough, most rocks are some shade of grey, and gandalf got rather sick of pebbles being chucked at him.

sam: has many towels and lots of sunscreen. very prepared with the snacks, brings sandwiches and drinks for everyone! likes to hang out in the shade and walk along the shore. enjoys the touristy shops along the coast, especially likes the salt water taffy and keychains. laughs loudly at all the gimmicky tourist traps,,,, always goes in/falls victim to them.

legolas: is weird about sand,,,,, cannot have it between him and something else. ex: between the shoes, clothing, hair. has to be directly on him or nothing at all (walking barefoot) once they are even within proximity the beach he jumps out immediately charges towards the water. likes to push people in/splash them.

gimli: no shoes no shirt no problem,,, immediately in just swim trunks as soon as they pull up to the parking lot. enjoys building massive sand castles with the hobbits as well as digging deep trenches to trap their compatriots in. they cover it with a towel, someone falls in and nearly breaks their neck- good times.

gandalf: brings a book to read, likes to chill in the shade and listen to the waves. falls asleep more often then not, wakes up barricaded in sand or made into a sand sculpture. will disappear suddenly and come back with ice cream. no one knows where he got it. he does not share or tell anyone where he gets this mysterious ice cream either.

bilbo: is reading with gandalf. he brings some iced tea and good sunglasses and just relaxes. he is a active people watcher, likes to eavesdrop as well as note and speculate on interesting figures. likes to do some light journaling/writing as well.

gollum: is fishing. lurks in the bay and attempts to catch fish with his bare hands, then proceeds to immediately eat them raw. also chases seagulls- will chath and eat those as well. he is, unfortunately, quite successful in this. he is also no longer allowed in or around several public beaches.

[ineffable-problem]

pranks i think Crowley has or would do

gluing coins on pavement

puts pebbles in peoples shoes when people aren't looking

removing bookmarks from books (he stopped after he did it to Aziraphale and he got upset)

walks around eating from a mayo jar, when people question him he tells them it vanilla pudding (its actually mayo)

buying 900 mini plastic ducks and hiding them around the bookshop and telling Aziraphale that their were 1000

woopie cushions (lets be honest he probably invented them)

drinks regular water in a flask labeled holy water (mostly does this around other demons

buying a bunch of those broken glass stickers and placing them randomly around London

he miracles puddles so people get splashed

salt in coffee/tea (did this to Aziraphale once and got an earful about wasting food)

drinks something (probably water, alcohol, or coffee) out of a Windex or bleach bottle

moving all the furniture in a room 1-2 inches to the side

takes a pictures of someone on his phone and then switches the picture to something different

buys rubber bugs and rats and scatters them in restaurants

moves one book around the bookshop (i feel like it would be the same book, he moved it once a day for like a month before Aziraphale confronted him)

glitter bombs

ding dong diching someone

he would use one of those prank cups that look like they have liquid in them but their actually empty

toothpaste Oreos

wrapping everything in a room with wrapping paper (he did this once around Christmas to Aziraphale but it was too much work so he didn't do it again)

this is by know means a complete list, feel free to add more.

[valerianonyx]

Tour Bus Behavior

Sodo:

-in time out next to Papa because he couldn't behave

-liked to steal all of Aether's snacks even if he didn't actually like them

-likes to take one of Rain's earbuds and lay his head on his shoulder on the way back

Rain:

-usually reads or listens to game soundtracks or podcasts

-does not like to be touched (some exceptions) when he has his earbuds in or actively reading, but will let some people hold his hand

-helped Sodo steal snacks and would give them to Swiss and Phantom as well

Swiss:

-used to sit next to Sunny and play sentence games, A-Z signs, I spy, etc.

-insists on picking the music, is the reason why there isn't any playing on the bus rides anymore (he played cbat once, only got 15 seconds in)

-likes playing with the hands of whoever is sitting next to him on the way back, usually silently 

Phantom:

-always clung to whoever is near him or clings them to him

-loves joining and observing others in their elements: likes reading over Rain's shoulder if he is sitting with him, playing games with Swiss if he's next to him, watching thrillers and dramas with Cirrus, watching Mountain drum rhythms onto his own thigh, etc.

-whole bag of fidgets, Mountain, Cirrus, and Sodo have their designated ones from it because they use his so often 

Aether:

-used to bring all the snacks and extra waters (Cumulus would help prepare the things that weren't packaged/processed)

-ghoul pillow, anyone and everyone who wants to rest on him can

-jams to his music with his headphones on, one side on, one off, the entire time unless someone needs to talk

Cumulus:

-loves to bring small foods and baked goods as treats there and back, tried getting Sunshine and Cirrus to help but they almost burned the kitchen down, but Aurora did pretty well

-gets really into the movies Cirrus picks, very overdramatic in her reactions (but valid in doing so)

-lets Aurora lay on her and watches videos on her phone with her on the way back

Cirrus:

-brings popcorn for the movie viewers

-does not let anyone else pick out the movie (Sodo ruined it, she trusted his intuition ONCE and it was a waste of an hour and a half of her life, she won't let it happen again)

-will push off anyone who tries to cuddle her, and will steal their favorite items from them if they piss her off (but she will brush hair or file nails for the ghoulettes, Phantom, Rain, or Mountain)

Aurora: 

-usually having 3 am talks (in the afternoon/evening) with Swiss, will also play games (Cirrus enjoys joining in as well)

-also enjoys reading, but mostly graphic novels and manga, will hold the book in between her and these people if she's next to them: Swiss, Phantom, Cumulus, and Mountain (only Phantom and Mountain actually read along with her though)

-will put stickers on her bandmates and their things until they notice

Sunshine:

-would read food, fashion, and true crime blogs with Cumulus over her shoulder

-liked throwing small items (as in a piece of pencil lead, small pebbles, and other unnoticeable things) at Sodo, giggled enough to give away that she was the culprit instantly (Swiss would also do this with her, and occasionally Cirrus or Mountain)

-if she was next to Rain she would try to tune into the podcast he was listening to without making it obvious (he would turn up the volume so she could hear better)

Mountain:

-doesn't really care who sits next to him, nobody bothers him besides when Sodo, Sunny, and Swiss mess with each other 

-likes window seat, eyes never leave the view of the outside unless someone wants to show him something, then they have his full attention

-if someone is laying on him he will usually trace patterns or tap rhythms onto them, or just hum soft songs 

[self-shipping-doll13]

#6 - End Table Drawer

A Peak At What’s Inside Their… Prompts

Wc: 572

“Check the drawer, your earrings might still be in there,” Liam called, his voice carrying over the sound of a kettle boiling. A shrill, high whistle.

I hesitated, standing by his bed. Its frame was brass, the crisp linen duvet pin-striped, slightly rumpled and tracked across visibly by inquisitive paws.

It felt strange, opening someone else’s bedside drawer, like stepping into a part of them they didn’t always show, even if he was the one who told me to. But I had been missing those twinkling stars for days, so I knelt down and tugged the drawer open.

The first thing I saw there was a small wooden statuette of the Virgin Mary. Her tranquil face gazed upward, sweetly eyeless, the disc of her halo’s golden varnish chipped and the paint on her robes long faded to a soft blue-grey, as though time had rubbed her gentle. It sat upright with palms outstretched, nestled against a stack of books that looked like they’d been picked for nights when sleep came slow.

Seamus Heaney’s Death of a Naturalist sat on top, its jacket missing and pages marked with a pencil where Liam had underlined lines that must’ve struck a nerve. Beneath it was Patrick Kavanagh’s Selected Poems, the corners dog-eared and its spine cracked white where it had probably been opened and reopened countless times.

A tiny notebook, small enough to fit in a pocket, had a battered leather cover which peeked out from the side, its elastic barely holding it shut. I didn’t open it—it felt too personal, like I’d be reading his mind—but I couldn’t help wondering what thoughts or sketches or stray lines of poetry might be inside...

Scattered around were a few stubby pencils, BIC pens with peeling stickers, a gorgeous fountain pen with a shiny engraved nib, a ceramic ashtray, a folded up lottery ticket, a black polaroid camera, a loop of my hair ties, a tube of my lipstick, and a pair of reading glasses I’d never seen him wear but was oddly touched to discover. 

“Did you see them?” Liam called again, and I snapped out of my little trance.

“Not yet!” I called back, feeling a little guilty for how long I was taking.

I shuffled through the drawer’s other odds and ends: a silver lighter with a Celtic knot etched into its side, a half-melted candle, a tin of mints buried in the back. My fingers brushed something cool and smooth—a rosary, its beads worn down like pebbles in a stream.

Finally, I spotted one of the earrings, tucked right beside an old scuffed wristwatch with a cracked face that weighed down a bundle of elastic bound letters. And there, under a tangled cord of phone chargers, was the other.

“I’ve got them!” I announced, closing the drawer gently.

When I walked out, he was leaning against the counter, tea in hand. “Told you they’d be there.”

I caught my reflection on the polished kettle and started to put them on, thinking of how strange it was that I so often lost my things here. It was like a breadcrumb trail that always led me back to him.

“Didn’t strike me as the type to keep track of my earrings,” I said thoughtfully.

Liam chuckled, taking a sip with that enigmatic smile of his. “You’re not the first to misplace something in this flat, but you’re the first I’ve cared to find it for.” 

Dividers by @/saradika-graphics

[poppetsisters]

The relationship has existed between wires for 3 years and 750 miles. Every warm embrace and every kiss planted, was translated into text by the wires, rendered cold and disconnected. During a precious week in December, the two had finally seen their eyes for the first time. Pebbles were exchanged, one had given the other a book of 1000 stickers.

A book that the other couldn't fathom a use for.

Half a year and a thousand miles later, they found the book in their darkest moment. Their face scrunched up like a squeezed sponge mourning the physicality of the relationship, cursing the wires, needing so badly to feel their love on their body, feeling guilty that they never found a use for a book of stickers, a book given face to face as a token of love.

and then.

*slap*

A heart-drawn sticker found its way onto their body, hovering over where their actual heart was. Then it was a bee, stuck right under the ear. Their body became a blank canvas for the stickers. Sublime, silly, sensuous stickers marking the body like hickies. 1000 stickers for 1000 hugs and kisses denied to them by the wires.

After the book was exhausted, their naked body was a photobash of love.

[pondering-peach]

Gorgug Thistlespring has fully possessed my brain soooooooo

Headcanons

Mostly listens to like, rock music and sad boy indie music. Every song on Zeldas playlist is in his liked songs.

(I saw someone draw him in a shirt that said 'Mithril Maiden' on it which i assume is the like, in-universe version of Iron Maiden and it is his favorite band)

Enjoys to sew and embroider. Also made about a hundred thousand of those little woven friendship bracelets after Kristen taught him some designs.

All of his stuff is covered in stickers, patches, and pins.

Transmasc Demiboy & Bisexual

He's been gauging his ears since the 7th grade (theyre at a 12mm) and he got his septum peirced in the 8th grade. He gets a vertical labret when they're in Leviathan.

In the Thistlespring tree, way up in the branches, Gorgug has a hammok tied up and a small table built onto the tree. During summer break, he can spend full days up in the hammok listening to music and drawing or making/tinkering with something.

Replaced his shoelaces with those fancy stretchy ones so he can slip his shoes on and off easier.

Farsighted

Gorgugs sketchbook and journal are one book, so people dont often see his drawings. He doesnt carry the book around with him, in exclusively lives in the shoebox under his bed, along with a small collection of cassette tapes, condoms (his parents insisted) a lighter, some cool heart-shaped pebbles Zelda gave him, and the last of the duskmoss from the nightmare forest.

Hasnt cut his hair since 7th grade and has no intention of doing so any time soon.

The white streaks in his hair are more prominent, laced all through the front half of his hair and down through his right eyebrow.

He likes to get stoned and do yoga like, once or twice a week. It helps with mindfulness and self-grounding.

(dont tell anyone but he usually finishes his routine up with a good shower cry as a way to release that pent up anger- doing yoga helps bring those emotions to the surface in a healthy way so that he can expel them after).

Really, really likes grilled cheese and carrot sticks.

A sketch i did earlier

A playlist i made on spotify

[neopronouns]

colorgenders inspired by the results of a “What is your Aura” quiz ((https://)uquiz(.)com/quiz/pxTx2D/what-color-is-your-aura):

Sky: short poems, teacups, clear skies, diaries, dripping icicles, tears, tennis shoes.

Honeysuckle: succulents, key lime, glow-in-the-dark stars, blown glass, honeydew, garter snakes, notes in bottles.

Seafoam: clear water, milkshakes, crystals, agave, candy dishes, converse, seashells.

Yellow: daisies, road signs, bumblebees, lemon meringue, bicycles, polaroids, awnings.

Hickory: felled oak, brass, sunken ships, olive pits, graphic shirts, splinters, dark room.

Orange: guitars, fanta bottles, sunglasses, orange peels, butterflies, popsicles, paper lanterns.

Sage: herb clippings, matcha, bullet journals, mini backpacks, needle felts, pistachio, laptop stickers.

Teal: dyed hair, scales, doc martens, aurora borealis, stormy seas, kingfishers, agate. 

Royal (blue): crown jewels, portraits, satin chairs, masquerades, nebulas, betta fish, secrets.

Gold: lion statues, coins, gold leafing, bound books, goldfinches, crowns, heart lockets. 

Crimson: rose vines, blood, apples, velvet, sharp nails, galaxies, dripping jewellery.

Navy: brush strokes, suit jackets, midnight, comforters, star gazing, arctic waters, starlings.

Forest: fern leaves, greenhouses, cloaks, bookstores, pine trees, chokers, snake scales. 

honey: friendship bracelets, beehives, school buses, children's books, flower petals, honeyed toast, polaroids. 

Ashen: old newspapers, smoke, quiet cities, pale cheeks, pebbles, chalk, the clouded moon.

Garnet: Brooches, anthologies, stained glass, leaves, dining chairs, long robes, curtains.

Chiffon: stone walls, sweaters, moths, dusty lace, animal tracks, incense, throw pillows.

Red: leather jackets, cherries, bruised knuckles, roses, lipstick, fast cars, rose petals.

Magenta: splattered paint, glitter, childhood friends, neon, pleather, dance floors, crystals.

Amaranth: bundled flowers, ribbon, merlot, overcoats, gemstones, lipstick prints, red velvet.

Periwinkle: knit hats, candies, tiny flowers, beads, teacups, washi tape, clouds.

Jade: islands, sketchbooks, rainy windows, pendants, puzzle pieces, tree frogs, sea glass.

Pink: cupcakes, sunglasses, pink sands, starbursts, pinky promises, flower crowns, ice cream.

Rose: lace, blown kisses, milk tea, paper fans, pillows, ballet slippers, fairy wings.

Amethyst: earrings, violet corts, parades, gemstones, insect wings, grape bushels, outer space.

Noir: drops of ink, eyeliner, crows, spiders, charcoal, painted nails, the night.

Cream: dandelions, marble, bottled coffee, hair ties, banana cream, bedsheets, sketches. 

Beige: lattes, dry fields, footprints, easels, cat fur, pottery, fresh-baked cookies.

Pearl: abalone, perfume bottles, chandeliers, tulle, ball jointed dolls, satin, paint palettes. 

Bronze: leather books, cowboy hats, foxes, candle jars, sword hilts, cobblestone streets, hourglasses

Amber: autumn days, freckles, torches, cabins, fossils, unbrushed hair, enamel pins.

Fire: sunrises, woven blankets, campfires, tigers, whiskey, monarchs, road trips.

Purple: geodes, club lights, ferris wheels, sunglasses, hummingbirds, eyeshadow, outer space. 

Blush: lollipops, warm cheeks, lip gloss, flowers, flamingo feathers, painted nails, heart glasses.

finally done with all of these — they're queued!

[shiloh-the-pokemon]

Off-Screen Post

The rain let up at some point in the middle of the night. It was damp and muddy outside, and Shiloh was not looking forward to marching through it, especially as a Skorupi. But they had to.

Vessel's voice echoed from behind, "Are you leaving, Shiloh."

Shiloh stopped walking, their head just barely in the sunlight. "yeah, i have to. ill visit though, dont worry."

"Where are you headed to?"

"i dont know."

"Do you have a home?"

"its complicated."

"Everything is complicated with you."

"yeah it is." There was an awkward silence for a while. After a few seconds, Shiloh broke it. "okay well bye."

Shiloh walked forward a few more steps before being interrupted again.

"You'll bring back stickers, won't you?" Vessel pleaded. For a being built on the fear of ancient kingdoms, Vessel was just lonely.

Shiloh turned around to look at the hatch that held their friend. "of course. ill bring back so many stickers. oh and ill bring you music too. my phones not getting any reception here so i cant-"

"What is a phone?"

"thats a tough one to explain so maybe another time."

"Shiloh? I hope you find your home."

Shiloh looked down at the mud in front of them. "yeah. ill try."

"What would you like in a home?"

"okay now youre just stalling for a time."

Silence hung in the air again, before Vessel's sad voice chimed in. "I am."

"look. i got a deal. you come up with twenty questions yeah? and next time i visit, ill give you the long answer to every single one."

"Yes, very well."

"okay. well bye, embodiment of calamity."

"You remembered. Goodbye, Shiloh."

Shiloh trudged through the mud. They gave a few exclamations of "ew" "gross" and especially "nasty" to no one in particular. They normally did not mind mud, but being a Skorupi, they were particularly small. Their body sank fairly deep into the mud, and they moved at a Sliggoo's pace.

Eventually, they found themself at the edge of another cliff, though this time at the top. With no Suicune to give them a ride, they turned and walked along the edge. Though not without difficulty.

"Nice work Naclstack!"

Human! Shiloh ducked into a bush. They were not afraid of people, outside of a healthy dose of social anxiety, but the only people out this far were trainers. Shiloh had no protection against trainers, they had not been registered to a Pokeball.

They stayed hidden in the bush, looking around for the trainer. The trainer was decently far away, challenging a Leafeon to a battle. Normally, Shiloh would wait it out. Let the trainer pass. But the trainer's strategy was abundantly clear. Stall.

How long could this battle take? Eons, if Shiloh had done their calculations correctly.

They looked around for anywhere they could safely book it, but they would be inevitably slowed down by the mud. As the trainer's battle raged on, it eventually quieted down as the two Pokemon quit trading intense blows and fell into a horrible waiting game.

Quiet enough that Shiloh could hear someone else, distinctly Pokemon.

"Pistachios are fairly overrated especially with almonds being...."

Shiloh turned their head to the noise. In the distance was a Flying Taxi.

"Look, I hate to say it, but your opinions on snacks are objectively wrong."

"You two always-"

"This is important Blanco."

"We do this all the time all you two do is-"

Shiloh grabbed a nearby rock in and threw it towards them with every ounce of strength their tiny bug body could muster.

The Squawkabilly all looked at the rock that landed several feet away. They seemed confused. Shiloh scrambled for another pebble, and tossed it. It landed farther away.

The green Squawkabilly shouted, "You tryin to hit us?"

Shiloh looked back at the trainer. They were totally engrossed in their stall battle. Shiloh peaked their head out of the bush, and mouthed a sorry to the birds.

The green one turned to the blue one, "What's it sayin? Couldn't make it out."

"Dunno, one moment." The blue one responded. It flew over to Shiloh, landing right in front of the bush.

"What's your problem?" The Squawkabilly hissed.

Shiloh flinched, "sorry, sorry. i just needed to get your attention and theres a trainer over there."

"Oh, so you're a wild one then?"

"i- uh- sure. youre a taxi right?"

"Sure are. Driver's not here right now, dropped a Pokeball I think, out looking for it."

Shiloh stepped forward a little, "can i- can i get a ride?"

The Squawkabilly looked back at his fellow birds, "Well, this is a first. A Pokemon asking to hitch a ride? Hey, what do we say boys? We let this fella hitch a ride?" The Squawkabilly shouted that last part, making Shiloh flinch and look towards the trainer, who thankfully didn't notice.

The Squawkabilly all looked at each other, nodding and shrugging.

The blue one looked back at Shiloh, "Alright, let's sneak ya on."

The Squawkabilly flew back to the taxi, and Shiloh nervously ran towards it. They got caught in mud, and had to trudge through. The yellow Squawkabilly sighed, "Help me out here Azul."

The yellow Squawkabilly and the blue one, Azul, both flew over to Shiloh. Without warning, they picked them up and carried them to the taxi. Azul looked back at Shiloh, "Hold on."

Underneath the seats was a box covered with a tarp. Azul grabbed the tarp, and gestured for Shiloh to crawl under the seats. They did, and Azul threw the tarp over them. "There y'ar," Azul said, "Just stay still, no one'll notice a thing."

Shiloh curled their tail around them, Azul's outline was barely visible from underneath the tarp, Shiloh could barely make anything out. "cool...." They muttered.

"Where you off to, little fella?"

"i dont-"

Someone coughed a few feet away. Azul lowered their voice to a whisper, "Well get decisive, driver's coming back."

"paldea league." Shiloh blurted without thinking.

"Think we're heading to Mesagoza, so you'll be a bit of a walk away. Ride might get bumpy. Oh, yeah, what's your name?"

"its shi-"

The driver walked over, "Are you getting into the snacks, Azul?" Azul left, flying on top of the taxi.

The driver looked under the seats, Shiloh gulped, he was looking directly at the tarp Shiloh was under.

The driver stood up and climbed onto his seat. "Nothing spilled, you were just being a rascal huh?"

The driver shouted towards the trainer, "Hey kid! You good?"

Shiloh could not see the trainer's response, but they assumed it was good, as the taxi was soon airborne.

It wasn't long before they landed in Mesagoza. The driver cleared his throat, "I'm getting lunch, you behave yourselves."

Shiloh could hear his footsteps getting farther away. Azul flew down, and lifted up the tarp. Shiloh blinked at the harsh light.

"Alright, Shy, League's up that hill y'see?" Azul gestured with his wing, "Don't know what business a wild one's got with the league, but good luck."

Shiloh nodded, they needed all the luck they could get. They stepped out of the taxi, and looked up to the four birds on top. "thanks, guys."

The Squawkabilly nodded. Blanco, the white one, replied, "No problem, little dude. We're literally a taxi, hitch a ride anytime."

Shiloh began the uphill climb towards the league. They had a pit in their stomach. It had been a few days since they were home.

[the-lunch-squad]

Shay:

Lightly cracked screen protector and has been for months. He has a replacement at home but it’s sat on the desk for so long he can’t see it anymore. iPhone. His phone case is one of those generic colourful swirly patterns. It’s got a flip over cover. His lockscreen is his latest favourite piece of art.

His laptop has paint stains in many places when he forgot his hands were covered. It’s old but in good condition.

Backpack has everything you need - earphones, sketch pad, book, face mask, plasters, tissues, hand sanitiser, polo mints, keys, hair tie, glucose tablets, phone charger - and much you don’t - paint brushes snapped in half, tiny weeny pencils, rubbers so small they barely exist any more, empty cereal bar packets, screwdriver. He’s owned the rucksack since he was 12.

Moss:

Phone screen is cracked all over. No screen protector. His lockscreen is GAA related and his background one of his cats. His phone case is a plain colour but he’s got a sticker of a plant related pun on the back. Huawei.

His laptop is trashed - held together with sellotape. Only works when it’s plugged in and is covered in random stickers. He’s had it for years.

He comes out with a variety of rucksacks but they’re usually all Cúl Camp ones. They definitely have a name on the top in permanent marker but it’s not always his. Bag is usually quite empty - headphones, bag of life (diabetes related things), bottle of water, some type of ball.

His car is messy and usually has mud in. Well loved. Has a Galway flag flying somewhere.

Georgie

Her phone is in good condition. Samsung. The case is the same one she’s had for years. Her lockscreen is Inch the snail.

Their laptop is ancient and has a sticker Moss put there as a joke years ago and they just left it. They will be sad when it finally comes off.

She usually carries a satchel with her. It contains a couple of spiritual things and a lucky pebble, a clean face mask and a spare disposable one, hand sanitiser, handkerchief, headphones & mp3 player, a cereal bar, a couple of fidget toys and a hat.

Lynne

Phone is in perfect condition. Probably a reasonably new model and looked after. iPhone primarily for the camera. Pink sparkly phone case and her lockscreen is a (female) pop singer or character she loves at the moment. Phone background is a photo she took.

Laptop is sensible and clear of stickers. Not as new as her phone but not overly old either. Doesn’t really leave the house. Camera is treated like the Crown Jewels but the bag is filled with junk and a bit mucky.

She has a few rucksacks or big handbags she might switch between depending on the situation and her outfit. Has exactly what’s needed - phone, keys, purse, tissues, pads, pain killers, hair tie, breath mints, hand sanitiser. Spare camera battery.

Raven

If their phone gets a cracked screen (protector) they will probably deal with it reasonably quickly. Sony. Black. Has a band phone case with two or three overlapping stickers for other bands. Lockscreen is band related.

They don’t have a laptop - just share with their mum. Ash uses it for work so it’s clean and tidy.

Their rucksack is black and red. It’s probably got at least one small instrument (like a tin whistle or a harmonica) in, at least two pairs of earphones with one ear broken, a working pair, a pen but no paper, a few guitar picks, money, a half eaten bag of sweets, a stray glove and some packets of salt from Supermacs. Also something Georgie forgot she’d put in there.

i think we as a society need to use cell phones/laptops/cars/backpacks to flesh out characters

[pebblesblog]

Do you have any ballet related stickers by chance?

Only two but yes! Here you are ♡

[imsososolesbian]

Thinking bout the ocs and what type of scenery they’d be

Ashely- an old playground. One that has. Nails sticking out and the paint is chipping, all the plastic has cracks and no one visits it anymore really

Thofania- The beach, slightly after sunset, no one is around. The beach isn’t sand, it’s pebbles. The moon is bright in the sky, and there are no clouds.

Cara- an empty dance room. No one is inside, but shoes are thrown everywhere, and coats are in a pile. In another room this is talking, and it’s joyous.

Carlo- A field in a middle of the forest. The trees are large, and tall, but still light floats in from the leaves. It looks untouched, but the further you venture in you see plagues in the ground and statues like it’s been changed to the beauty it is now.

Carina- A dark room. There is light light coming from the window but not enough to feel welcoming. It’s a mess, the blankets on the bed are all over the place, and posters are slowly coming off the walls.

Carson- A basketball court. It’s midafternoon. There is heavy breathing and the sound of feet hitting pavement, along with a ball bouncing.

Carly- A garden. There is a bench, with books sitting on it. It’s always morning, a setting of tea and toast with pots of jam. It never becomes night.

Carmen- A hockey locker room. It’s old and there are marks on the walls and in the lockers, along with dents. But there is still character, there are names along the lockers, years of washing off and adding new. Every locker is cover in stickers and different words. It’s peaceful, yet at the same time powerful.

Carter- A new playground. All its slides are not faded nor are they dirty. The paint is fresh looking. It has visitors all the time. Not yet is there graffiti on it.

[renniferno]

ranking animal stickers I've received while working in child care from 1 to 10

while this one seems friendly at first glance, the way the head looks as if it was pasted over the face of the dinosaur with something that belongs to some cereal mascot for an off brand version of fruity pebbles manages to start us on a solid 3 out of 10

speaking of just pasting mascot faces on an animal to make a sticker, this one looks like it was lifted from neopets. there's more effort put into making it look like it belongs there, though, solid 5 out of 10. middling generic animal sticker for kids.

why does it have a horse's mouth? what are those teeth doing? is it angry???? what's going on with the weird cheeks? are the eyes sunken in or is the flesh around them puffing over them i mean seriously this thing makes me uncomfortable get it away from me 2 out of 10

This one looks like it could have come from a weird frozen themed picture book, and i don't know if it should lose points for disneyfication or gain points for the common style of Children's Media. also the knees are also weird like they didn't know what way they should bend. 4 out of 10.

this deer has much better legs and a much, much, MUCH worse face. they look like they snort bees. the eyes are so small and they have no soul. 3 out of 10

a friend. accurate. recognizable. sideways eyes as the gods intended. once again people do not understand legs, those back legs look..... not great. would be at place in children's "animals of" book. 7 out of 10

while you think this one may rank well because it's a cat, the Strategically Placed Tail is something I cannot unsee. did they do it to hide the butthole? 6 out of 10

there's so much positivity in this sticker, he's a friend excited for an underwater adventure with you. this guy is genuine. he spreads cheer everywhere he goes. 8 out of 10

honestly what can I even say. it's a shark riding a bicycle.

10 out of 10.

honorable mention: the soulless expression of mr donut

[table-top-romulan-playing-games]

Got the idea from a friend to fill this out, but ill wait to post on the 31st since im starting this on the 23rd

1. First RPG bought this year: Alice is Missing. I havent gotten to play it yet, mostly bc the subject matter involved make it so i am picky about finding the right group for it, but its got a great concept and set up and being a silent game played through messaging apps, and deals with rather dark subject matter and makes sure that you are aware of how to navigate lines and veils respectfully without compromising the story.

2. Most recently Played: Fellowship, a game about being a bunch of guys trying to defeat an overlord... im playing a hedgehog... we got to do sick tricks at a sport event competition last session.

3. Most played Game: Again, Fellowship, its really the only titterpeg i have going on rn.

4. RPG with Great Art: This is a toss up between Mork Borg and Mouseguard, but for two different reasons. Mork Borg is described as a brutally realistic fantasy game, and its book art is absolutely gorgeous, designed to look like a Zine, uses black/white/yellow as its color scheme, and has beautiful typography while making sure the rules are legible. Mouseguard is beautiful for its gorgeous illustrative work by David Peterson, mixing in these cute watercolor illustrations against what is in fact a brutal backstory.

5. RPG with Great Writing: I assume this means Rules, so the rpg ive seen with the best clear cut rules in the sense that I havent had to ask a dozen clarifying questions for, would have to be Mouseguard.

6. RPG that is Easy to Use: Wanderhome. I finally got to play it at Gen-Con this year, and its just as good as i hoped. It does have playbooks, but there are no dice. Its very much a "Yes, And" type of game where you and your fellow players build the world together by going "what if we went to a lagoon..." "With and underwater graveyard?" "Yes, and perhaps there is cave nearby that has been turned into a shelter for wanderers" "and that cave is where you see the empty cocoons of the last of the monarch butterflies, sort of like a shrine" "and from that shrine is produced a fruit inside of the cocoons that tastes different to each person". It was such a good game and i would love to play it again!

7. RPG with Good Form: idk what this means but Yazeba's Bed and Breakfast had great form in the sense that it utilizes different mechanics, and that you are encouraged to play different characters every chapter bc you can change something about that character and hand it off to the next person who will add onto to the character as well and by the end you will have a character who has been changed by multiple different people.

8. An Accessory you Appreciate: when a Game comes with tchotchkes i am in love ❤️

9. An accesory you'd like to see: i actually dont know off the top of my head, ive got games that came with mini journals, coins, tokens, pebbles, dices, trinkets... i think i would like to see a game that uses that chart grades pre-k through grade 5 would use where you get a sticker for doing something. You hit for the most damage? Sticker. You successfully did a diplomacy? Sticker. You RP'd very good? Sticker.

10. An RPG you would like to see on TV: is it cheating if i say Star Trek Adventures lmaooo... I wanna say I would love to see a Call of Cthulu tv show. But it would have to be either styled like a 1980's thriller, or a 1920's psychological horror film.

11. RPGs with well supported oneshots: Monsterhearts, Mork Borg and its cyberpunk version, Babes in the Woods has a specific section for one-shots, Star Trek Adventures, The Quiet Year... imo most games can be adapted into oneshots.

12. RPGs with well supported campaigns: Star Trek Advetures has specific mechanics that only work in a long term game, such as reputation and spotlights, Monsterhearts as well because of strings. Fellowship and mouseguard i think work best as campaigns.

13. Evocative Environments: Wanderhome - You build the environments together and can come up with some beatiful and meaningful environments. Yazeba's bnb has a good background even if it really only focuses on a bed and breakfast. The Quiet Year - the environment you build together is important bc the environment can cause problems and thats a good thing.

14. Great characters: im just gonna list off my fave characters ive played bc all titterpegs can produce great characters- Tanner from Mouseguard, Echo my Wanderhome Character, Katz from Fellowship, Lyra from Lancer, and Devin from my Call of Cthulhu campaign.

15. Great Character Gear: Gun in a setting where Gun is not common is always funny. Any modern campaign where you can be like "okay so i pull out my smart phone and google it".

16. Easy to Learn: The Quiet Year, Mouseguard, most PBtA games ive played, wanderhome, and Yazeba's.

17. An engaging rpg community: Gen-Con in general has been amazing.

18. A memorable moment of play: i have so many but i still love that time i played a lowerdecks style one shot and i got the character that didnt have a lot to do, but i got the great final shot that involved my Caitian Security officer carrying an unconscious Romulan out of a DS9 holodeck, firemen style, while dragging Quark by his ear to the infirmary. This character also challenged a klingon to a homoerotic wrestling match as a distarction for others to snoop.

19. A Sensational Session: a play by post session i had with my Fellowship GM of the Consequences to Betraying the Overlord that led to my characters eventual redemption.

20. Amazing Adventure: Mouseguard was fantastic!

21. Classic Campaign: the Call of Cthulhu campaign was neat and was probably closer to a classic campaign at the time.

22. Notaable Non-Player Character: Joseph (i think that was his name, its been a few years) from my call of cthulhu campaign where he is the one who gets us all together and my first CoC character hands him a business card that says "Dr. Danny McSkully, Mortician" after helping him with his wife who was in medical need.

23. Peerless player: Ive met a lot of great players at the tables, and I cant narrow it down, especially since some of them ive met once and im terrible at remembering names, but the common denom has to be the ability to "Yes, And" in RP that i aspire to.

24. Aclaimed Advice: Just have Fun and respect the others at the table and the game will be awesome!

25. Desirable Dice: all of them

26. Superb Screen: I dont use screens often because i mostly play online, and the only ones ive used are for DnD which i do like bc they have the shortcuts for things typed out on them.

27. Marvelous Miniature: I also dont play with Miniatures too often, but i did have fun playing bloodbowl with my halflings.

28. Great Gamer Gadget: a Phone, to look up things in between turns bc sometimes i forget things...

29. Awesome App: imma be honest the only one i know off is Roll20, and i dont wanna say Roll20.

30. Person you'd like to play with: Anyone who has appeared on Clear Skies, but especially Sam and Erik, seems fun to play with and we can geek about Star Trek!

31. Game or Gamer you miss: I kinda miss playing Lancer, i only got to play a few sessions, but they were great anyways. I also miss playing Mouseguard a bit... and I want to play a Star Trek Adventures campaign, but i cant seem to find one that i can fit in my schedule or that i actually vibe with...

[noisycowboyglitter]

Ask Me About My Fish Tank: How to Choose the Right Fish for Your Setup

"Ask Me About My Fish Tank" is more than just a phrase - it's an invitation to dive into the fascinating world of aquarium keeping. For enthusiasts, it's a badge of pride, often seen on t-shirts, bumper stickers, or social media profiles. It's a conversation starter that opens the floodgates to a passion that runs as deep as the oceans themselves.

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When you encounter someone sporting this motto, be prepared for an enthusiastic discourse on aquatic life. They might regale you with tales of their prized angelfish, the challenges of maintaining perfect water chemistry, or the thrill of watching coral grow. Each fish has a name and a story, each plant a purpose, and every pebble a carefully considered placement.

These aquarists are often eager to share their knowledge, from beginner tips to advanced techniques. They'll explain the intricacies of nitrogen cycles, the benefits of live plants, and the delicate balance of a thriving ecosystem. Their eyes light up as they describe the personalities of their fish or the late nights spent researching rare species.

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"Ask Me About My Fish Tank" is an open invitation to learn, to share, and to appreciate the beauty of underwater worlds. It's a testament to the dedication and love that aquarium hobbyists pour into their living works of art. So next time you see this phrase, take the plunge and ask - you might just get hooked on the hobby yourself.

Aquarium lovers' fish tanks are more than just containers of water; they're living canvases that reflect passion, creativity, and dedication. These carefully curated underwater worlds showcase a diverse array of colorful fish, lush aquatic plants, and intricate decorations. Each tank is a unique ecosystem, meticulously balanced to provide optimal conditions for its inhabitants.

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Enthusiasts spend countless hours researching, planning, and maintaining their aquatic realms. They take pride in selecting compatible species, crafting natural-looking landscapes, and fine-tuning water parameters. The tanks can range from small, specialized nano setups to large, elaborate installations that serve as stunning focal points in homes or offices.

For aquarium lovers, their fish tanks are a source of joy, relaxation, and constant learning. It's a hobby that combines science, art, and nurturing, providing endless opportunities for growth and satisfaction.

Fishing Father's Day gifts celebrate Dad's passion for angling while showing appreciation for his role as a parent. These thoughtful presents can range from practical gear like high-quality rods, reels, or tackle boxes to personalized items such as custom lures or engraved fishing knives. Comfortable outdoor apparel, fishing-themed decor,

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or books on angling techniques make great choices too. For the tech-savvy dad, consider fish finders or waterproof cameras. Experience gifts like guided fishing trips or boat rentals offer memorable adventures. These gifts not only enhance Dad's fishing experience but also acknowledge the special bond often forged between fathers and children during quiet moments on the water.

[lonita]

Ephemera / Found objects

Just to save future time, I've compiled a partial list here of found objects and other ephemera that you can use in art/craft projects and journalling. I'll link to this page instead of adding this list to every applicable post. I may update this list from time to time.

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advertisements bills book pages brochures and pamphlets business cards calendars candy wrappers cigarette packs coasters comic book pages

correspondence currency decals discarded artwork doilies envelopes fabric film negatives flyers and brochures food packaging gift wrap greeting cards invoices labels lace magazine pages maps match books or boxes newspaper clippings old cards package inserts packaging paper paper scraps photographs planners playing cards postcards price tags puzzle pieces receipts report cards ribbons seed packets sheet music slides soap wrappers spirit labels stamps stickers store cards tea bag tags and wrappers ticket stubs tissue paper trading cards flower petals menus advertisements bills book pages brochures and pamphlets business cards calendars candy wrappers cigarette packs coasters comic book pages correspondence currency decals discarded artwork doilies envelopes fabric film negatives flyers and brochures food packaging gift wrap greeting cards invoices labels lace magazine pages maps match books or boxes newspaper clippings old cards package inserts packaging paper paper scraps photographs planners playing cards postcards price tags puzzle pieces receipts report cards ribbons seed packets sheet music slides soap wrappers spirit labels stamps stickers store cards tea bag tags and wrappers ticket stubs tissue paper trading cards flower petals menus notes

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badges beads pieces of hardened paint bits of metal and mirror brooches buttons ceramic chains coins earrings feathers figurines filigree glass jewellery jump rings keys lace links miniatures nails and screws pebbles pendants personal effects plastics pop can tabs rocks shells small toys swizzle sticks trinkets washers and wing nuts watch parts watches wood zipper pulls bones bottle caps branches broken glass or pottery brooches buttons camera parts cassette or VHS tapes CDs, vinyl records, or parts circuit boards computer components dice driftwood electronic parts eyeglasses or lenses feathers game pieces gears hairpins or barrettes hardware hinges keys kitchen utensils leaves light bulbs magnets medallions medical supplies miniature figurines old phone parts padlocks patches pill bottles pins rusted or weathered objects sea glass shells shoelaces stones tokens tools toy cars toys vintage or antique items vinyl records wine corks wires or cables worn-out clothing items yarn or thread memorabilia zippers Travel ephemera

A list of some things you could pick up while travelling to put in your travel journal or scrapbook. Make sure to fully clean any applicable piece before you use it.

brochures bus or train schedules coasters or napkins coffee packets coin or other texture rubbings flyers fruit or vegetable labels local artwork logos from shopping bags and packaging maps newspaper clippings package inserts pamphlets from historical sites and churches photos pieces of fabrics or yarns postcards store posters take a tear from the lamp post flyer with tabs tea bag labels tickets and stubs transit route maps transit transfers wrappers

See also: Memorabilia Journal Junk