#pumpkintalks

[comingyourlugubriousness]

🌙SEND THIS TO OTHER BLOGGERS YOU THINK ARE WONDERFUL. KEEP THE GAME GOING ✨ (Right back at'cha Pumpkin!!)

thank friend

[pumpkincowboy]

A lesbian vampire.. with a lamp empire. Call that a Lampire Lampire HEYO

[crackedpumpkin]

AHAHAHA ITS ME SENDING AN ASK AT YOUR REQUEST.

thoughts on bug food?

also don’t forget the requests!!

GET SOME SLEEP, EAT AND DRINK WATER!!!

HELLO HI HI LOVELY~

bug food??? like. ARE YOU REFERRING TO THAT GOD-FORSAKEN VIDEO ON YOUTUBE WE WATCHED TOGETHER

surely you jest. ngl i personally wouldnt eat the bug food because of personal preference and probably because i need to be more open minded about it, but also because i cannot fathom the thought of eating a spider or fly.

also thanks for the reminder 😭😭 i was working on one yesterday and wrote a sentence and then got a headache because we love a low-stamina couch potato(send help)

and,,,, i have drank!! water today!!! and everyone out there better consume some flavourless juice as well !!!

Bug Food reference:

https://youtu.be/JzUuPguQ0pA

[welcometowaltacademy]

So my summer has been a world of suck. Which is why I basically didn't post for any of it (even after moving to AO3).

I can't say it'll get better in the next few weeks. But I'm placing some major boundaries with my job for the fall. I'll have to wait and see if I can hold myself to them and be supported in them.

In the meantime, I love and miss you all dearly.

AND, Ruel's cover of "Kiss Me" fits like every academy couple. But I can legit see Jim and Ariel walking downtown to this.

Or Jackunzel in Jack's dorm with the moonlight shining through his skylight.

hahaaaa. god i just want to edit.

[comingyourlugubriousness]

Me snatching Azul's birthday 10x keys so I can pull for someone else.

[welcometowaltacademy]

Ramblings

Personal Ramblings

Heyyy.

I know I've been gone for a while, and to my happiness, I'm posting an issue this weekend(!)

I feel good about that, but haven't had a whole lot of good to feel about lately.

As days pass and I get older, I'm having to watch more and more dreams fall to the wayside, get ignored, or be forgotten. And it's not even like they're all big dreams.

It's small things like journaling every week for the year, or going to a concert, trying to make a new dish.

I feel like even these really small moments are passing me by.

And I'm not really sure how to stop it from happening. It just does. Life is busy and full, and priorities get reexamined every day.

I've always loved that line from "Vienna" by Billy Joel: "Dream on, but don't imagine they'll all come true."

And for the past year or so, I've really understood that to be true.

I know it all can't come true.

But can some of it?

Comic Ramblings

I wish I could say I'm fully back to some kind of schedule and posting more regularly, but I'm most likely not. My current job has become the headache that previous jobs have, and I just don't have the time to edit that I'd like.

I will say my creativity/inspiration is at an all-time high. I've been thinking about the comic a lot and plotting when I can. It's just about having the opportunity to get things on paper.

I'm actively working on my situation, though. This job is NOT endgame, and with every job, I get better at knowing when I've had enough. I'll try to post more personal ramblings just so you know where I'm at with that.

In the meantime, going to enjoy the comic whenever I can. That said, I think I'm going to keep this holiday season low-key and not try to do a Winter Wonder, like previous years. I think I'll end up posting more that way than trying to have a huge agenda. Appreciate you all understanding.

And I hope you all are well and are taking care of yourselves. It's been a hard month. Don't forget yourself. 💙

[theshinobiway]

i didn’t realize it until i saw this account but gai is sexy

Yes, anon! Both Might Gai and Rock Lee were based on Bruce Lee, who was definitely an icon for more than just his martial arts.

That’s about as close to the definition of a late 60s/70s heartthrob as you can get!

Also, Bruce Lee was reportedly beloved for his sense of humor and his approachability. Many of his acquaintances also remarked how they were often awestruck by the insight that came from the young man--a wisdom that surpassed his years.

Additionally, he was described as a teacher to be strict, but insightful and forgiving.

Fun Fact: Jeet Kun Do was a martial arts style conceived entirely by Bruce Lee based on his experience. The style reportedly can be taught but not ‘standardized’ (as other styles) because each individual has different needs.

A friendly attitude with acute wisdom, strict but firm teachings, and a personal style that meets his students where they are? Well, that sounds just like...

For an insightful interview of one of Bruce Lee’s disciples (Dan Inosanto) that goes more in depth about Bruce Lee’s martial arts and character, I recommend this video. It’s aged, but incredibly genuine. It really does reveal more about Might Gai (and Lee!)

[comingyourlugubriousness]

Awww! thank you! I'm honored that you would recommend me!

Go check out Honey too! Their a great and funny artist!

any art blog recommendations?

Art blog recommends you say? 👀

I have plenty of them! I’ll try giving as much of a summary of some of their main themes are! These are TWST art blogs tho ^^

Most of these people are older than me and I- errr- I look up to them 👉👈

@bunnwich -> They are a huge Leona simp, and their Yuusona is Yuuta, a green-haired bunny who is also very cool ✨

@beats-7979 -> Tweel simp with incredible art! She had commissions before but I’m not sure if she’s opened shop now but if she does, please do support her! Her OC is really pretty, too!

@leonakingscholarship -> A Leona, Vil and now a Cater simp! Best themes I’ve seen and she loves the Pomefiore aesthetic. She also has really aesthetic and unique OCs!

@loneliness-of-spring -> Another amazing artist who can also fill your dash with the most funniest reblogs accompanied by the most funniest tags. Super cute Yuusona and also met them before irl and they’re really cool!

@daily-trey -> They don’t know me but errrr- hey- love how- it’s just- T*ey- yeah- and your art is very cool, and very funny it makes my day- NONE OF YOU SAY A WORD- I KNOW WHAT YOU’RE GONNA SAY MOVE YOUR HANDS AWAY FROM THE KEYBOARD I AM NOT A T*EY SIMP- i think-

@evilcokito -> Incredible art and OCs (Sandra-), and they draw Sam a lot and give a lot of limelight for the staff which is very neat. Also they’re very funny ✨

@comingyourlugubriousness -> Precious Idia simp, with cute art and they are vibing. Very nice and wholesome art, support their commissions too if you can!

@twixxsted -> I HAVEN’T SEEN THEM FOR A LONG TIME BUT TRULY, TRULY, TRULY THEY HAVE INCREDIBLE ART AND A BEAUTIFUL DIVA OC CALLED MUNA PLEASE SUPPORT EVEN THOUGH THEY AREN’T HERE AS OFTEN

@vaporvipermedia -> They have amazing art, a big Rook simp, and they colour so nicely it scratches your brain in all good ways ✨

@tunabesimpin -> Funniest artist I’ve ever met- cute art style and even cuter Yuusona. Need I say more? And they’re a Floyd stan-

@moomoomooing -> Another super cute art style with an even cuter OC! A Leona simp who is very wholesome and I love talking to them they are amazing 💕

@oseathepebble -> A Jack simp with funky OCs and funny memes drawn by them, they are slay ✨

@paporuii -> They have the cutest, comforting art I’ve seen and I always feel very happy when they post something. Not always TWST but it’s always so beautiful and adorable 💕

@cleumuu -> I’m pretty sure you know them they’re like pretty famous but I will reiterate myself: JAMIL (yes they are a Jamil simp) X CUTEST YUUSONA CREATED BY THEM- also they have really cute art of Grim and their overal art style is pretty!

@forgwater -> While they do make a lot of funny meme edits, they have pretty cool art. Most of them are cursed but it really is worth it- it’s funny af- makes me hysterical laugh in a good way-✨

@nicoliharu -> Another pretty famous artist but I will reiterate: Ruggie simp with a Diva OC, they are a power couple but also very cute together. And their art is gorgeous!

@akaipepo -> Not as active but that’s okay. They have beautiful art when you see them absolutely gorgeous 💕

@raix-lv -> Mostly a writer but they make pretty pencil sketch art when they post their own drawings I love them 💕💕

@the-trinket-witch -> Funny Octavinelle simp, funky skeleton OC and they’re art is very cute, but also cool. Idk how to describe it well it’s just very unique and I love it 💕

@thetwstwildcard -> They have very pretty OCs, and one time they drew Aepper’s chibi Sprite as a surprise gift and that was very nice of them! But besides that, very cute and pretty art and I hope they’re doing well!

There’s many more artist, but like goddamnit all of them are talented 💕💕

[pumpkinpie89]

So I just wanted to share a small update about my life since quitting my public accounting job.

Ya'll...my life is so much better now. I could actually cry (edit: I did cry writing this hahaaaa)

My new job has been a lot of learning and I do feel overwhelmed at some points. But my boss (the CFO) is so kind and understanding of me and is truly the mentor of I've been in need of for so long. The finance team overall has been so kind and supportive and I finally feel like I'm in the right place for my skill set.

Since quitting my job, I've also started eating so much better and exercising as well. I used to eat out almost every day and sometimes even twice a day because I just didn't have time to make anything. Now, I eat out once a week - usually making healthy home cooked meals. I'm saving money and my stomach is so much happier. I also workout three times a week consistently and can feel myself getting stronger.

I've also been so much more consistent with my Patreon and just editing for my comic overall. I used to have to take whole months off, just to get through busy season. Right now, it's busy season timing, and I'm about to edit a new issue.

I went to my alma maters basketball game a few days ago with a friend. I'm seeing my family today for movie night.

I am just so fucking happy. And I didn't think I was ever going to be happy and content again.

I just thought I'd share this because there were so many years where I really had nothing good to share. When I was so down.

And I just wanted you all to know I'm doing so much better. 💙

[comingyourlugubriousness]

Fuu sorry I haven't been on much I was actually at Otakon this year! I need a few days to get my bearings, but it was a lot of fun! I went to the twst meet up on Saturday and saw so many great cosplays! The highlights were the really cool Ortho, The only Jack with a service dog, a great lowkey Ruggie, the 8 Idia Shrouds, and the really cute Jamil and Kailm cosplayers. Everyone seemed to have a great time!

I now need some rest before work tomorrow lol.

(Idia plush had a great time too.)

[welcometowaltacademy]

Jasmine and Aladdin would definitely chill to this song during the holidays while highkey flirting.

Oh also yes, I'm still a person lol. Give me another week or so for some fun blog updates.

[theshinobiway]

Is it loving Neji hours ? :)

All hours are loving Neji hours – and he'll make sure you know it, too.

[comingyourlugubriousness]

Every Time I see it I just think of them

(Experimenting with a simpler style.)

Ref:

[welcometowaltacademy]

I know it took a second but we've got a new issue up on AO3! I'm also active on Patreon!

Please also feel free to send asks - definitely miss those for both myself and the characters.

For all those in the US, have a good holiday weekend! 💙

[comingyourlugubriousness]

I was unsure of the personality so @bunnwich helped ^-^!

I saw this going around twitter and wanted to do it too hahah I'll share the blank one under the cut!

Also I did a blank one in Spanish to share in a Spanish speaking server, so I guess I'll share that blank one too if anyone prefers that~

[theshinobiway]

Hey, I'm one of your followers and man, I just want to say that it's SO refreshing to see someone who's actually mature about the whole shipping thing and actually understands romantic relationships! Most people are really immature about the whole thing and it's so stressful sometimes. I used to casually ship Nejiten because I thought it was cute, but the way you explained it makes way more sense to me. :) Keep doing what you're doing!

Thank you!!

If it wasn’t clear by now, the primary reason I oppose this pairing is that I’m extremely defensive over Tenten, her motivations, and the choices she’s made in the story. I can list Tenten’s flaws just as easily as her great qualities and, get this: it doesn’t detract from her at all. That’s a GOOD character! Kishi mentioned that he liked her design the most, but, in truth, screentime was the only place she really lacked. Kishi (intentionally or not) made a fantastically well-rounded and humanized female character.

Tenten is such an interesting character when you finally get deeper into her psyche. I don’t actually like the way that tumblr and fandom try to modify her to be something that she’s just not. She doesn’t need to be ‘buff, stronk, take-no shits domme who bench presses her team as a warm-up!’ because that isn’t the only kind of strong or admirable woman that exists.

As Tenten repeatedly asked herself in Konoha Gaiden, “Is it really okay for me to be this way?” (”Can I really be accepted for who I am?”) and the answer is yes, she is enough just as she is. That’s such a timeless question that women--and everyone--ask themselves. 

Tenten’s message is that you don’t have to be the best. You don’t have to be constantly in the spotlight, proving yourself to everyone at every opportunity. You don’t have to find your validation by being exactly like others--or better than others. You don’t have to be the perfect woman for anyone. The only expectations you battle at the end of the day are your own.