#soratobukujira

[private-bryan]

It's my update-the-age-in-my-bio day today, and, considering what kicked off in the world this time last year, I've decided to be spread a little love as my gift to myself this 7th of October. I was originally thinking to do a callout like this next year, when I reach the big 40, but fuck it, there's no time like the present.

I'm not particually good at sharing stuff like this, but I want to get better. Apologies for the forthcoming sop 😜

There are five particular people I want to call out on here, all of whom have made my life better in small ways since I joined this hellsite.

Firstly, to the two people I consider my "tennis partners", volleying memes and posts from Portsmouth to Glasgow and back in @queer-cosette's case (who was one of the first people to like and comment the first fic I'd written in years), and half way around the world in @soratobukujira's! You two make boring days at work so fun and silly, and I've learnt more about bunnies and Heathers and Maiko than I expected!

Next, @imstressedx, who has listened to me spitball ideas and who has provided inspiration for several of my fics, and genuinely moved me by making the very first piece of fanart for something I've written, in the form of a dustjacket for one of my binds. You're an awesome person to know and a talented artist, and, to repeat to you what you once said to me, the world needs more people like you in it.

Speaking of bookbinding, I owe so much thanks to @areseebee. Without the endnotes in your works I would have never decided to join tumblr in the first place, and the want to put your writing on my bookshelf was the direct impetus for me picking up at least two new hobbies (in the form of bookbinding and tablet weaving for the book ribbons) - my bank balance and crafting table probably thanks you less so, considering how much equipment and supplies I've bought to practice! You're inspiring, friendly, and an all-round great human being. Thank you for putting up with my fanboying with such patience, both on here and AO3.

Lastly, and by no means least, @derrygirlstrash aka @carouselunique. Miranda messaged me within hours of me signing up here to say hello, and I don't think I'd have engaged half as much as I do if she hadn't. We've discussed headcanons and future fic, fed each other with prompts and jokes, shared her amazing art and my makes, and she was the first person outside of my immediate family that I gifted a book I'd made to. You are always a ray of sunshine when we chat, even when things around you aren't necessarily going in the direction you'd like, and one day I'd love to be able to thank you in person.

I'm so grateful to be able to call you all my friends, and please know that I love you all!

Right! I'm off to eat a whole birthday trifle in one sitting now, and pretend that I'm not going greyer day by day…

[private-bryan]

Cheers @soratobukujira

Rules: colour the sentence that's true about you

I'm over 5'5 / i wear glasses or contacts / i have blonde hair / i often wear sweatshirt / i prefer loose clothing over tight clothes / i have one or two piercings / i have at least one tattoo / i have blue eyes / i have dyed or highlighted my hair / i had or have braces / i have freckles / i paint my nails / i typically wear makeup / i don't often smile / resting bitch face / i play or have played sports / i play or have played an instrument / i know more than one language / i can cook and/or bake / i like writing / i like to read / i can multitask / i've never dated anyone / i have a best friend i've known for over 5 years / i am an only child

Tagging @queer-cosette @areseebee @imstressedx if you would like to join the fun

Since today I wrote my 500th diary entry and dunno how to celebrate, I'm gonna share this tag game I found cause why not

rules: color the sentence that's true about you (I'm gonna add further personal infos like this bc i feel annoying)

i’m over 5'5 / i wear glasses occasionally or contacts / i have blonde hair actually ash blonde at birth but I've been dark brown for years now nobody remembers lol / i often wear sweatshirts / i prefer loose clothing over tight clothes / i have one or two piercings / i have at least one tattoo / i have blue eyes / i have dyed or highlighted my hair / i have or have had braces / i have freckles / i paint my nails / i typically wear makeup / i don’t often smile / resting bitch face my face often goes pout-mode tbh / i play or have played sports / i play or have played an instrument / i know more than one language / i can cook and/or bake / i like writing / i like to read not since a few years sadly / i can multitask / i’ve never dated anyone I hope single-dates count / i have a best friend i’ve known for over five years / i am an only child

tagging (feel free to ignore): @zzzzzestforlife @gemsstudy @dreamofghosts @fluencylevelfrench @studykac @decemberafternoon @bat-the-misfit

[calliopieces]

List of Five

Make a poll of five of your all-time favorite characters and then tag five people to do the same. See which character is everyone's fave.

Tagged by: @azuzula

Thank you for the tag! 🫶 After making this list I realized I might have an attachment to misunderstood rich girls LOL

No pressure tags (you don't have to do it if you don't feel like it!) : @soratobukujira @shrinkthisviolet @peculiaritybending @akiizayoi4869 @vanilladrizzlequeen

[private-bryan]

Cheers for the tag @areseebee - putting aside my typical English reservedness for a mo to actually wax lyrical about myself:

favorite song at the moment: Save Tonight by Eagle-Eye Cherry - I am actively turning into one of those older people who skips over new releases to get to the golden oldies, but if you want a current song it's Austin by Dasha

current obsession: Overwatch 2, I'd probably have to admit. I flit between games usually, and I'm not much of a TV/Movie watcher, but it's a rare day I don't do half a dozen rounds as Sombra or Moira at least.

style: Imagine a stereotypical, unshaved, unkempt tech worker in a black hoodie. There you go.

celebrity crush: Rosario Dawson. And/Or Michelle Rodriguez. Preferably "And"

favorite food and drink: Cottage Pie and Coke Zero

places where i'd like to live: The Isle of Wight, Derry, North Bay (Ontario), Weymouth. Basically, anywhere busy enough that there's people and decent shops, but close enough to countryside to get away from it if I need to

hobby: Many! Writing, Book Binding, 3D Printing, Gaming, Miniature Painting, Board Games, Sleeping. ADHD is a hell of a drug!

Tagging @queer-cosette and @soratobukujira if you'd like to have a go too!

[private-bryan]

🎵Apple Bottom Jeans and the boots with the Furbies🎵 @queer-cosette ?

Not sure if this is warning you not to hurt the ducks or that the ducks might hurt you, but either way...

Tagging @areseebee @soratobukujira @carouselunique

Everyone post a random picture from your gallery,this is a tag game yes

@fymo-blogs @the-real-gmail @totally-china @dhampirdreamerz @france-unofficial

[private-bryan]

(I have like 16 songs I've liked on Spotify, so I shuffled the "On Repeat" playlist instead)

Tagging the usual suspects of @areseebee @imstressedx @soratobukujira @carouselunique and for shits and giggles @firesign23

Challenging you all!

Put your music library on shuffle, then list the first five songs that come up in a poll to let people vote for which one they like the most!

Then tag Tumblr friends to keep the game going!

[private-bryan]

Cheers for tagging me during a boring Tuesday shift Coco!

Dark Royal Blue - a nice rich shade

Since March 2023, so ~ 21 months

New Zealand. Give me some of that Hobbiton scenery please!

Whatever's cheap. I don't really do brands tbh

Good question. Probably Sophie B. Hawkins and/or Belinda Carlisle

My kids faking being in mourning next to a scenery coffin in Chessington World of Adventures

I tend to plot books to design a lot. Alternatively a game called Going Medieval

Married (nearing 20 years)

My dream job is not to have one, but if I must work something like a full-time UI designer would be fun

I don't really do social media either (it's a wonder I'm on here at all), but I do check the small number of celebs I follow on Instagram semi-often

Yep, I do

Three cats (Penelope, Irene, and Helen), and the wife has a dog (Fritzwilliam Dogsey AKA Fritz)

Neither. The only hot drinks I have are Hot Chocolate or the occasional Bovril

Mint Choc Chip

@soratobukujira and whoever else wants to do it

random questions<3

ೃ⁀➷ hiii hi here’s just a random question form ˚୨୧⋆｡˚ ⋆

: ̗̀➛ what’s ur fav color

: ̗̀➛ how long have u been on tumblr for

: ̗̀➛ wheres a place u always wanted to travel to

: ̗̀➛ what’s ur fav clothing brand(s)

: ̗̀➛ what’s ur fav singer/band(s)

: ̗̀➛ what’s ur current phone lockscreen

: ̗̀➛ most recent/current hyperfixation

: ̗̀➛ what’s ur relationship status

: ̗̀➛ what’s ur dream job

: ̗̀➛ outside of tumblr, fav social app

: ̗̀➛ do u have pets

: ̗̀➛ if u do have pets, what kind/how many

: ̗̀➛ do u prefer tea or coffee

: ̗̀➛ whats ur fav ice cream flavor

: ̗̀➛ tag at least three other tumblr accounts

my tags: @nyoclosmom @stuckysimp @cherikdogfood @xxqueenofdragonsxx @carpentrz

anyone else ofc feel free to fill out :) ˚ ༘♡ ⋆｡˚

[private-bryan]

Am finally awake enough to think about which songs to put in (there was a whole broken-window-shedding-glass-at-1AM-in-the-middle-of-a-rainstorm thing last night that knocked me on my arse for most of the day today)

Bear in mind I'm not with the current music scene, but here's my favourite listens from the last half year:

No pressure tagging @soratobukujira, @areseebee, @imstressedx, if you would like to share what actual music taste looks like, instead of whatever this ☝️is

thanks for the tag @geminiexplicit!! ooh okay five songs I've been obsessed with over the last six months in no specific order ❤️✨️

tagging @theladyfae @private-bryan @the-godly-apple-being @multimousenette @deinde-prandium if y'all want to <3

[private-bryan]

Cheers for the tag Coco!

15 Questions 15 Friends

Are you named after anyone?

Niet - my parents plucked my name from the ether

When was the last time you cried?

I honestly couldn't tell you. I'm emotionally dead inside.

Do you have kids?

Three of 'em. The older ones are edging scarily closer to being adults

What sports do you play / Have you played?

None. I don't have the physique, drive, or willingness

Do you use sarcasm?

No. What would ever give you the idea that I use sarcasm?

What’s the first thing you notice about people?

The audacity. No, really it's how polite they are (especially in a public setting towards service staff)

Eye Color?

Brown

Scary Movies or Happy Endings?

Happy endings all the way

Any Talents?

Not really? I can whistle pretty well, I suppose. I used to be able to stick my tounge up my nose, but I just tried now and unfortunately either my tounge shrank or my filtrum grew and it's no longer a talent I possess

Where were you born?

Portsmouth, UK (fun fact - it's the UK's only island city)

What are your hobbies?

Writing, Gaming, Book binding, Miniature painting, 3D modelling and printing, Sewing

Any Pets?

Three cats (Penelope , Irene, and Helen). The wife has a dog with one braincell also

How tall are you?

5'8"

Favorite Subject in School?

Maths

Dream Job?

Professional maker, probably

Tagging @carouselunique, @soratobukujira, and anyone else that wants to have a go

15 questions for 15 friends.

Yes, I've been tagged by @gentlebeardsbarngrill letsgoo

ARE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?

I'm the child, who couldn't get parents name anymore, so the next nearest one.

WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED?

Two days ago. I had no spoons left, NO SPOONS, and I needed a relaxing afternoon, which didn't happen. Either crying from exhaustion or Id wear black (or striped) for a long time.

DO YOU HAVE KIDS?

no

WHAT SPORTS DO YOU PLAY/HAVE YOU PLAYED?

none.

DO YOU USE SARCASM?

I definitely hope so, or I'm mixing it with irony.

WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE?

What kind of language are they using, I mean do they speak kindly.

WHAT’S YOUR EYE COLOUR?

boring brown

SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS?

Always happy ending!

ANY TALENTS?

NOT turning into bat, when I scream BAT! and feeling under weather when its under weather outside.

WHERE WERE YOU BORN?

In the youngest town in our country.

WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES?

*copy paste from gentlebeardsbarandgrill* Uhhhh, mostly gay pirates lately.

(and gay ineffable husbands) listening to fanfiction and lot of relax. Also I'm inexplicably into Eccles Cakes.

DO YOU HAVE ANY PETS?

No. :( Im traveling alot

HOW TALL ARE YOU?

176 cm (69.29 inches)

FAVOURITE SUBJECT IN SCHOOL?

Physics

DREAM JOB?

I don't know! everything sounds so snooty. I just want to be useful.

no pressure tags:

I know you're into this, @weirdly-specific-but-ok, @theonevoice, @hang-on-lil-tomato @lavarend, @komorezuki, @ivankaramazov07, @bananapudding752, @spookydazechaos, @aziraphalesflamingcock, @dobry-slimak

[private-bryan]

Cheers for the tag Coco!

Life's going, I suppose (ain't I a ray of sunshine?)

Twelve pages of plot notes for this fic I'm planning so far, though; I just need to work out how it proceeds from here! And I'm mid-way through re-typesetting a fic to rebind, now I've got some more experience under my belt with bookmaking, so that should be an entertaining weekend or two😁

Need to complete my Mass Effect playthrough first, before I get back to making progress on those

@carouselunique @soratobukujira + anyone else who wants to :)

Thought I'd just check in ^^

How's the studying/cleaning/reading/drawing/workout/cooking/resting/writing/ going?

My studying is going great. I've now learnt the Russian alphabet and a few basic phrases :)

How's yours @desi-girll @elu-xx @chemblrish @kraro-school-life @winryrockbellwannabe @stem-diaries @paledinosaurrebel @neet-aspirant @bookmarkbuttercup @gabyreads2much @cyberstudious (and anyone else's)?

[private-bryan]

Cheers for the tag, Coco!

1)The last book I read?

Strong Female Character by Fern Brady. It's a great autobiography of her growing up autistic and the troubles lack of support/belief she had during her teenage years and early 20s. Very funny but also very stark at the same time

2)A book I recommend?

If you're into fantasy, and you don't mind a long commitment, The Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan is a masterpiece (excluding book 10, possibly). Specifically, my favourite is book 9, Winter's Heart.

3)A book I couldn't put down?

Barefoot Soldier by Johnson Beharry VC. Another autobiography, detailing the life of one of the few post-war Victoria Cross recipients. It's compelling, showing his childhood in Grenada up to the action in Iraq that earned him the medal saving his unit. I read it in an afternoon.

4)A book I've read twice (or more)?

Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton. I love me a good techno-thriller, and Crichton has some masterpieces in that respect. I enjoyed The Andromeda Strain and Timeline too, but my childhood obsession with Dinosaurs (and aborted plans to be a palaeontologist) mean I keep rereading what I consider his best work, JP.

5)A book on my TBR?

The Life of Pi by Yann Martel. I picked it up in a charity shop last weekend, and haven't made time to read it yet.

6)A book I've put down?

Ulysses by Hames Joyce. I tried, I really did, but it just didn't grab me. Maybe I'll try it again soon when I can dedicate more time to trying to absorb it.

7)A book on my wish list?

Angel Fire East by Terry Brooks. I've read the other Word vs Void books (Running with the Demon and A Knight of the Word), but I've yet to read the final one in the series.

8)A favourite book from childhood?

Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson. A classic adventure story, full of pirates and lost treasure; what more is there to love?

9)A book you would give to a friend?

Hogfather, by the late, great Terry Pratchett. Any of the Discworld novels would be suitable, especially the later ones, but Hogfather is really something special, especially around Christmas. Despite being a later book in the Death series, it stands alone really well too, and is chock full of PTerry's trademark wit and humour.

[10)Take a moment and rest. Breathe in. Breathe out. Now, you may continue]

11)A nonfiction book you own?

Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. It's an amazing tome, and quite weighty (which is the mark of all good books); it's a listing of all sorts of idioms, fairy tails, phrases, fables, slang, facts, and little known information. I highly recommend having a copy on your shelf, especially as a writer.

12)What are you currently reading?

On Bloody Sunday by Julieann Campbell. I picked it up at the Museum of Free Derry when I went to the city, and it's an emotional but important read. It's the story of Bloody Sunday, told by the people who were there and involved.

13)What are you planning on reading next?

Aside from the Life of Pi above, I want to read some more classic fantasy, so I've got The Earthsea Quartet by Ursula K. Le Guin upstairs on the pile ready to go afterwards.

Tagging @areseebee, @imstressedx, and @soratobukujira as I'm curious as to your book picks too :)

13 books!

I was tagged by @consistantly-changing (thanks!) to answer these 13 questions, tag 13 people and, if desired, add a shelfie! I looove this one!

1) The last book I read:

Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett, which is a departure from my usual fare; I just wanted something fun and cozy. I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it!

2) A book I recommend:

Ugh, so so many. uhhh how about The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett

3) A book that I couldn’t put down:

My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante (that whole series, really)

4) A book I’ve read twice (or more):

Uprooted by Naomi Novik

5) A book on my TBR:

A new one I'm excited about that I'm on the hold list for at the library is The Warm Hands of Ghosts by Katherine Arden.

6) A book I’ve put down:

Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy. I don't know if I wasn't in the right headspace for it, or if I'm just too dumb. Probably both. I would like to try it again sometime, though.

7) A book on my wish list:

The Handbook of Bird Biology by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology

8) A favorite book from childhood:

The Secret Garden. I had a really pretty illustrated copy. I still have it, actually!

9) A book you would give to a friend:

Gilead by Marilynne Robinson

[There is no No. 10 I guess?]

11) A nonfiction book you own:

The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson ugggh it's so good

12) What are you currently reading:

Waiting by Ha Jin and The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker

13) What are you planning on reading next?

I won't actually know until I get to that point. My reading mood changes with the wind. :P

And a shelfie! It's a couple months old, but I don't feel like taking a new one. (fwiw, a LOT of these are used or gifted, and I prune/donate them regularly)

Tagging @glassprism @musicalhell @bogglebabbles @les-gnossiennes-fantomatiques @rjdaae @ladystormcrow @forestscribe4 @a-partofthenarrative @jennyfair7 @pianomanblaine @lucy-ghoul @dying-suffering-french-stalkers @lestatslestits

[private-bryan]

I don't like how accurate this is...

Like, scarily accurate...

@queer-cosette @soratobukujira have at it!

cosmos persona

wasn’t tagged, just wanted to find out what cosmos persona i am!

pretty accurate apart from the energy (tho maybe i am and it’s just ib again)

tagging @justanotherautie, @amara-laz, @bildadtheshuhitestudies, @izzy-b-hands, and any other mutuals / people who want to do this!

[haku2naomi420]

Thank you so much @tokidokitokyo for tagging me (^_-)

rules: color the sentence that's true about you

i’m over 5'5 / i wear glasses or contacts / i have blonde hair / i often wear sweatshirts / i prefer loose clothing over tight clothes / i have one or two piercings / i have at least one tattoo / i have blue eyes / i have dyed or highlighted my hair / i have or have had braces / i have freckles / i paint my nails / i typically wear makeup / i don’t often smile / resting bitch face / i play or have played sports / i play or have played an instrument / i know more than one language / i can cook and/or bake / i like writing / i like to read (mostly manga) / i can multitask / i’ve never dated anyone / i have a best friend i’ve known for over five years / i am an only child

Tagging (but no pressure, ok?) :

@onigiriforears @warau-okami @kaityslangblr @yumik00001 @soratobukujira

Since today I wrote my 500th diary entry and dunno how to celebrate, I'm gonna share this tag game I found cause why not

rules: color the sentence that's true about you (I'm gonna add further personal infos like this bc i feel annoying)

i’m over 5'5 / i wear glasses occasionally or contacts / i have blonde hair actually ash blonde at birth but I've been dark brown for years now nobody remembers lol / i often wear sweatshirts / i prefer loose clothing over tight clothes / i have one or two piercings / i have at least one tattoo / i have blue eyes / i have dyed or highlighted my hair / i have or have had braces / i have freckles / i paint my nails / i typically wear makeup / i don’t often smile / resting bitch face my face often goes pout-mode tbh / i play or have played sports / i play or have played an instrument / i know more than one language / i can cook and/or bake / i like writing / i like to read not since a few years sadly / i can multitask / i’ve never dated anyone I hope single-dates count / i have a best friend i’ve known for over five years / i am an only child

tagging (feel free to ignore): @zzzzzestforlife @gemsstudy @dreamofghosts @fluencylevelfrench @studykac @decemberafternoon @bat-the-misfit

[hopeconquersall]

Thanks @soratobukujira

Fav colour: royal blue

Time on tumblr: A year…. Ish?

Place to travel: Canada

Fav clothes: Not bothered about brands

Fav singer: Michael Jackson

Lock Screen: Teenage mutant ninja turtles combined with super Mario kart

Hyper fixation: Derry Girls and Renegade Nell

Status: Married

Dream job: Screenplay writer

App: Instagram

Pets: No pets.

Tea/ coffee: coffee

Ice cream: vanilla, chocolate, strawberry… mint chocolate

@anannanannna @derry-girls-things @thiscatiscomfortable

random questions<3

ೃ⁀➷ hiii hi here’s just a random question form ˚୨୧⋆｡˚ ⋆

: ̗̀➛ what’s ur fav color

: ̗̀➛ how long have u been on tumblr for

: ̗̀➛ wheres a place u always wanted to travel to

: ̗̀➛ what’s ur fav clothing brand(s)

: ̗̀➛ what’s ur fav singer/band(s)

: ̗̀➛ what’s ur current phone lockscreen

: ̗̀➛ most recent/current hyperfixation

: ̗̀➛ what’s ur relationship status

: ̗̀➛ what’s ur dream job

: ̗̀➛ outside of tumblr, fav social app

: ̗̀➛ do u have pets

: ̗̀➛ if u do have pets, what kind/how many

: ̗̀➛ do u prefer tea or coffee

: ̗̀➛ whats ur fav ice cream flavor

: ̗̀➛ tag at least three other tumblr accounts

my tags: @nyoclosmom @stuckysimp @cherikdogfood @xxqueenofdragonsxx @carpentrz

anyone else ofc feel free to fill out :) ˚ ༘♡ ⋆｡˚

[hopeconquersall]

Thanks @soratobukujira

I tag @anannanannna @bob-belcher @badassindistress @cowgyaru @derrygirlsgifs @derry-girls-things @freckleslikestars @here-am-i-sitting-in-a-tin-can @just-derry-girls @jamesxorla

thanks for the tag @geminiexplicit!! ooh okay five songs I've been obsessed with over the last six months in no specific order ❤️✨️

tagging @theladyfae @private-bryan @the-godly-apple-being @multimousenette @deinde-prandium if y'all want to <3

[hopeconquersall]

Thanks @soratobukujira very much

I'm over 5'5 / i wear glasses or contacts / i have blonde hair / i often wear sweatshirt / i prefer loose clothing over tight clothes / i have one or two piercings / i have at least one tattoo / i have blue eyes / i have dyed or highlighted my hair / i had or have braces / i have freckles / i paint my nails / i typically wear makeup / i don't often smile / resting bitch face / i play or have played sports / i play or have played an instrument / i know more than one language / i can cook and/or bake / i like writing / i like to read / i can multitask / i've never dated anyone / i have a best friend i've known for over 5 years / i am an only child

Since today I wrote my 500th diary entry and dunno how to celebrate, I'm gonna share this tag game I found cause why not

rules: color the sentence that's true about you (I'm gonna add further personal infos like this bc i feel annoying)

i’m over 5'5 / i wear glasses occasionally or contacts / i have blonde hair actually ash blonde at birth but I've been dark brown for years now nobody remembers lol / i often wear sweatshirts / i prefer loose clothing over tight clothes / i have one or two piercings / i have at least one tattoo / i have blue eyes / i have dyed or highlighted my hair / i have or have had braces / i have freckles / i paint my nails / i typically wear makeup / i don’t often smile / resting bitch face my face often goes pout-mode tbh / i play or have played sports / i play or have played an instrument / i know more than one language / i can cook and/or bake / i like writing / i like to read not since a few years sadly / i can multitask / i’ve never dated anyone I hope single-dates count / i have a best friend i’ve known for over five years / i am an only child

tagging (feel free to ignore): @zzzzzestforlife @gemsstudy @dreamofghosts @fluencylevelfrench @studykac @decemberafternoon @bat-the-misfit