#this is an idea that may come in handy for motives and such when I get to writing those parts

[ceiling-karasu]

Poll: What is up with Commander Seungnyangi?

Characters in Squirrel and Hedgehog appear to be mostly named based on their species (squirrel, hedgehog, weasel), profession, or other distinguishing features (Aekku = one eyed, Oegwipali= one ear). The commander of the Wolf Unit, Seungnyangi, has a name (승냥이) that translates into 'Jackal.'

Borrowing from a previous post I made, but he does look slightly different that the other wolves.

Somewhat of a thinner muzzle than the rest, rounder ears. Jackals in real life can have longer thinner muzzles and sometimes rounder ears than wolves.

Insults based on species do appear to exist in the Squirrel and Hedgehog universe. For instance, Bamsaegi provides a distraction by calling Geumsaegi a 'running dog of General Commander,' which means some dogs and other animals must have a reputation.

Jackal has connotations that suggest trickery, cunning, and treachery. Commander Seungnyangi does not much care about the safety of his own men, and is very intelligent and brutal in getting what he wants. Which means he could have been named after this factor. Golden Jackal may be most likely.

Or (and this one would be tricker for a few reasons) he could be a mixture of both or other canines, as the wolves have have looked down on him for being part of a supposedly weaker species, while jackals stayed away because they saw him as yet another wolf brute. Or he kept one parent’s name. I’m still kind of keeping the canon-typical speciesism as in the other AU. It is a war and espionage AU fanfic, after all.

Feel free to make any suggestions!

[nymphbroadcast]

Savanaclaw x MC! like Carmilla Carmine

⊹Sinopsis⊹ೃ🐾⋆ The Savanaclaw boys with a MC! Or Yuu like Carmilla Carmine.

⊹Relationship⊹ೃ🐾⋆ fall in love/ Free of interpretation.

⊹¡FEM! MC/Yuu/Lector ⊹ೃ 🐾⋆

⊹Clarifications: Instead of the reader being a trafficker like Carmilla, she will be the inventor/creator of ''angelic'' weapons, she will not have daughters as in the series, however it will be said that she acts as a mother to those who are younger than her. Again, I don't specify MC's age! so that you are free to think about the race of MC! as you like, I'm also relying on the theory that Carmilla is a demon inspired by a Swan and scissors, just because I think it's a good idea :³

⊹Carmilla's Analysis⊹ೃ 🐾⋆

• She is someone physically and mentally agile, she is protective of what she loves as she is with her daughters and even with a close friend like Zestial, she is serious in her work, everything she does is motivated by love since she knows that it is the best way to motivate herself and win, she is extremely skilled in physical fighting, she is intelligent as a skilled weapons engineer, she respects her superior and elder figures as shown with her fellow Overlords however she does not tolerate disrespect from anyone even if it is someone with the same or higher status, she does not like to be involved in other people's problems, however she is willing to help without getting directly involved, she does not believe in mediocrity or people's ridiculous excuses, she has a strong maternal side, she is capable of everything only for those she really loves, apparently she likes dancing and especially ballet, she usually motivates with some harshness but it is always necessary, she is imposing and inspires respect without necessarily being aggressive, she is observant and can easily identify weaknesses in others, Despite her temperament, she is a good leader and is wise in her decisions.

Leona Kingscholar

🦁 Leona is terrified, we know that the women of Sunset Savanah are much stronger than the males, and even though you are not from Sunset Savanah but from "another world" it is obvious that you can kick his butt if you want.

🦁 (Ch 2) When Leona enters overblot and uses his magic to attack fortunately you are fast and strong enough to dodge and block all his attacks and use your ballet slippers made of angelic steel to cut parts of the Phantom from his Blot.

🦁 (Ch 2) At the end of the fight, you agree to help Leona even if he doesn't want to, so do us a favor and pull him with you and teach him that he should do things for himself and not to seek the approval of others.

🦁 Leona begins to compare you to a swan, your elegant but strong movements remind him of it, not to mention your elegance even in combat with someone, sometimes you remind him of Vil, the difference is that you don't irritate him... not that much.

🦁 You say you are an inventor? Well, it's nothing new... and what things do you invent? weapons? weapons capable of killing immortal beings with different celestial abilities and almost incalculable powers?...

🦁 ...okay now Leona is not considering, you can create weapons that kill celestial beings... would you make one that can hurt a Dragon Fae?... oh don't give him that look! It's just curiosity.... maybe that skill of yours will come in handy sometime.

🦁 Leona sees your interactions with the ''juniors'' and doesn't know very well how to react, you are protective and agile in caring for and correcting them, you instruct them with love and discipline, you may be reminding him of a strong and dedicated mother... he thinks that maybe when you have your own children you will be great as a mother.

🦁 Leona sees you dance and can't help but admire you, your movements are precise and elegant at the same time, you are so beautiful dancing when you think no one is watching, maybe he makes fun of you a little with that characteristic smile of his.

🦁 Are you signing up for Magift? If you are interested, join the club and kick their ass, I guarantee that most of them will be more captivated by your elegance and skill than in the game itself, and if you look at Leona you can see him totally in love with your legs. (No joke, now he's sure he won't get mad if you ever kick him)

🦁 He is still lazy, so every time you get to wherever he is sleeping, pick him up and take him with you to class, don't let him rest until he gathers fruits of his efforts, only then can you caress his soft hair while he rests on your lap.

🦁 Speaking of Leona's favorite ''activity'', you are now this lazy lion's soft swan feather pillow, your hands work magic on his head and your whole body is soft even with your well exercised physique, now he could even roll his tail on your leg or waist depending on what is closest to him, you are a comfort to this man.

🦁 You become his supervisor, his lover and his motivation, you at his side as a beautiful, strong and talented woman, they become the king and queen of the board, you help him to improve and grow at his side, you also take care of him and you correct, please this man begins to think that everything can be worth it if with this he can build a new pride with you by his side.

🦁 So you take the opportunity, when you see the servants who compared Leona as a child with his brother you definitely use your sharp words against those idiots, almost as sharp as your slippers and when you take them to ask Leona for forgiveness, you have this man kneeling and with a ring just for you.

Ruggie Bucchi

🍩 I don't know much about Ruggie, appreciate my effort 🥲

🍩 Ruggie sees you as an authoritarian figure, similar to Leona but without his "demotivation."

🍩 Ruggie sometimes needs your seriousness, you may have to be the one to correct him for his questionable attitudes.

🍩 You have to motivate Riggie to work honestly, assign him to do some work, whether it's yours or your colleagues', and thus earn rewards honestly.

🍩 It doesn't take long for Ruggie to realize that you are what he needs, your rigidity and discipline clash with his harmful habits and they already have a little laughing hyena accompanying you in everything you need.

🍩 Sorry it's so short, I repeat that I don't know much about Ruggie nor am I a big fan of him 😭

Jack Howl

🐺 We know what Jack is like, personally I'd say you'd get along well with him.

🐺 You and Jack have a lot in common, you are both serious about what you do, physically strong, etc...

🐺 I would tell you that you have officially become the owner of this adorable puppy, you are perfect for him and he is totally in favor of taking care of you when you can't do it yourself.

–(Moment of Carmilla's mental breakdown, after the Overlords meeting and the "fight" with Velvet)

🐺 You and Jack organize to have a good training schedule together, it's funny because you're perfectly capable of matching his pace, the others in the background wonder if you're really human.

🐺 Jack never gets bored of seeing you in action, against Overblots or not, you always look amazing, your movements are strong and precise, you can see him wagging his little tail but don't mention it to him or he will deny it... Clumsily but still.

🐺 You are Jack's versatility, he has a tendency to be stubborn and too straight at times, fortunately you are there to remind him that the anus vine is squared and he will thank you, not out loud of course but wait for his actions to tell you, this little wolf appreciates you so much.

Nymph's Note:

Sorry for the delay, I have been going through a small anxiety crisis and I have tried to reduce what I can consider as a trigger, however here I finished a little of what I had committed to!

I Hope you enjoyed!

Remember to tune in, end of this broadcast!

Savanaclaw Dorm x MC! like Carmilla Carmine Done!

Next: Diasomnia Dorm x MC! Like Vaggie???

[portmantofu]

Imagining a scenario for a fart contest scene in a show where the plot of an episode revolves around a group of people are trying to set up a party, but keep running into obstacles that prevent them from doing so. After overcoming all of these issues, the last thing they need to do is full up a bunch of balloons, but despite the number of people they have blowing, they quickly get exhausted because of how many are needed due to the size of the venue.

Luckily, the two best friends of the group, a pair of loveable himbos are here to help. Throughout the episode, the joke is made that as everyone else is putting in all their effort to make sure everything goes according to plan, they have to continuously be reminded to pay attention and stop drinking their protein shakes from cartoonishly large bottles. However, this comes in handy in the midst of the group's struggle with filling up the balloons when one of the two accidentally lets one rip, prompting the other to let another rip in response which they start laughing about and claiming that "Maybe I should've gone a little easier on the whey powder".

This exchange goes on for a little longer to the rest of the group's annoyance and disgust until someone realizes that they may be able to fill up the balloons using their farts. This outlandish idea of course, sparks confusion in everyone, with one person making the point that it would take too many farts, and another saying that the pressure wouldn't be high enough.

Hearing this doubt be cast would spark motivation in the pair who would then have a desire to prove these claims wrong. They would remark that not only do they think their diet would provide the appropriate amount of flatulence, but that they do other exercises outside the gym like Kegels that allow them to control their sphincters.

What would then ensue would be a montage of the two going back and forth filling up the rest of the balloons that they need just in time for the start of the party. Once they're done one person from the group would say "I can't believe they actually did it!" and another would say "I can't believe they didn't soil themselves doing it."

It would then cut to later on right as the party is ending when the group is going to start cleaning up. Upon hearing them say this out loud, a background character(s) would overhear them and say "I/We can help! Let's start with popping the balloons!" The characters would start frantically going "No, no, no!" as the episode fades out.

[makingspiritualityreal]

https://www.tumblr.com/makingspiritualityreal/655268025460752384/hi-in-vedic-when-people-say-association-of-either

I was looking through your masterposts and I wanted to say that I really resonated with your experience of mercury in anuradha.

I have mercury in pushya myself and although ideas have always come very quickly to me, the process is always very laborious and time consuming. I find it impossible to halfass something and still end up with an even half decent result.

To be honest I’m struggling to maintain the discipline and patience that this demands in order to create content and express my ideas.

My sun and rahu are also in Saturn nakshatras, and my D1 Saturn itself is uncomfortably placed in ashelsha. Not to mention my debilitated D9 Saturn in punarvasu.

My D1 and D9 are both extremely nodal (mostly rahu but ketu is also very present) which seems to amplify this problem as I live mostly in my head, I’m primarily motivated by short term gratification and I struggle to connect with and feel emotionally fulfilled by my own work.

Of course I can only assume that our charts are very different and you may be managing your Saturnian energy far more efficiently than I am, but do you have any advice/experience on how to overcome this?

Having a weak Saturn sucks in general, having it weak when you have Saturn Nakshatras sucks even more.

Sadly I can’t relate on the Saturn issue because my Saturn is strong in Aquarius, decent in D9 in Cap and backed up by a vargottama Cap Venus. Discipline is my middle name, if I want something I’ll do it. I’m the kind of person that makes her bed and does her dishes every day without fail unless I’m extremely ill. The only time in my life when that wasn’t the case were bouts of extreme depression and I was trying to preserve some level even then. So my Saturn Nakshatras have excellent backing and I pretty much just do naturally what you struggle with.

However, I can somehow transfer the feeling you deal with to my Jupiter, which is in Libra, one of the hard placements for it. Spiritual practice and Astrology (which is actually more of a Venusian expression of Spirituality) are one thing, having that Jupiterian optimistic spark is another, and I honestly struggled to pull myself forward because of the trouble it brings me. I can chalk it up to having a very difficult life and an unfriendly environment that almost killed me, and yes, it was true, but people with strong Jupiters tend to get up and go and try even if everything seems to fail. It took me a while to even want to build that up. But it also gave me experience on how to deal with a weaker planet.

Here is where the physical element of Astrology shows up. Our chart is literally a description of our frequency. If our planet is weak, we radiate a weaker frequency in that department. If you want to change the frequency of something you don’t naturally generate, you need external input.

This is where remedies come in handy. Chant mantras (Saturn for you). Wear gemstones. Spend A LOT of time around people that have a strong frequency of a planet you struggle with.

My husband has Jupiter in Sagittarius strongly positioned by house, and despite his other flaws and struggles, he ultimately bounces back and gets up every day to do something he loves. Granted, I support him too so it works mutually, which is what marriage is about, it makes both partners feel more alive even if it’s subtle, but honestly I have learned to draw on his energy in this department. I came into our marriage from years of various kinds of abuse and while I survived it (strong Saturn) it has largely affected my ability to feel any hope for healing. Being around a person who has a drive to do something despite the negativity has acted as a remedy for my own struggling Jupiter energy.

People are like walking gemstones, eventually you will get magnetized by their influence and it will carry you along. You will expand into the energetic pattern. It will not change your struggling planet, nothing can, but it can create a pattern that you can use to boost it for the rest of your life.

[gliyerabaa]

Hello. I was wondering if you would spare me some thoughts about Fanfiction writing techniques you have. Thank you :)

Oh wow, I've never been asked to give writing advice before....

Ultimately everyone's writing style and writing process varies but here are some of the most important things I've learned in the years of writing fanfic.

Write down EVERYTHING. Every idea you have. Even the "dumb" ones. Even the borderline-nonsensical ones. Even if the idea is not enough to become a fic in and of itself, it can serve as inspiration for other things further down the line. (this also ties into my other rules KEEP EVERYTHING and DON'T BE AFRAID TO SUCK)

KEEP EVERYTHING. Like rule 1, keep every idea you have. You never know when it might come in handy. Also, keep the works you publish on Ao3. If, in the future, you want to remove your connection from a fic, please orphan it instead of deleting it. It's important to keep fanworks available for all, even if their author is no longer associated with it.

DON'T BE AFRAID TO SUCK. Think of your writing ability as a muscle. You wouldn't go to the gym and expect to lift 200 pounds on your very first day. Similarly, you can't expect to write flawlessly and perfectly on your first try. Keep working at it, and over the years you WILL notice improvement.

Find a writing buddy or two. This person doesn't necessarily have to be a formal beta reader or anything, but can be someone you bounce ideas off of, or someone who can generally hype you up. (mega huge shoutout to @a-fast-rebloger for being my writing buddy as of late). Writing is a deeply personal process but honestly if you try to go it alone, you'll wind up losing your mind. A lot of times, when you are writing and editing your own work, you start to find it less impressive. A second set of eyes, whether as a friend or a formal editor or both, can do wonders for self-esteem and motivation when writing.

Remember the Cakes. There's a popular comic that goes around every now and then

The above comic is the beginning of what I talk about in my mind as "The Cake Analogy". If you write a 500 word oneshot and try to compare yourself to someone's 150k multichapter epic, you may feel like the artist in the first panel. But remember, from the audience perspective, we're all just here to eat cake! Another part of the cake analogy... Sometimes I get too worried about characterization or dynamics in my writing. I worry "what if this isn't a believable interaction" or "what if this dialogue sounds stupid" but then I remember I am making a cake to bring to the cake party where people go specifically to eat cake. I am not going to have to convince anyone to eat my cake, because that is what they came here to eat!

Write for YOURSELF. Ultimately, what you write should bring you joy! Yes, you are writing and posting and sharing your creation with others but ultimately this should be for YOU.

I hope this was decent advice! Feel free to ask for more writing tips anytime :)

[demonslayedher]

Seeing that Hantengu has a kanji tattoo on each of his emotion clones, do they have a deeper meaning? Are they considered to be “primary” emotions? Also, does that connect to the colors they represent?

Sekido- Red

Karaku- Green

Aizetsu- Blue

Urogi- Yellow

Yes! Although Hantengu himself has "怯" (fear) and his final self-protecting form has "恨" (resentment), and Zouhakuten has "憎" (hatred), these four are a set, collectively known as "喜怒哀楽" (Ki-do-ai-raku), which is indeed shorthand for what are considered the primary emotions, but feelings and emotions in general. This idea comes from Confucianism, as the four basic motivations for people's actions and behaviors.

Some things to note, the character used for sadness (Aizetsu's 哀) is more about the emotion of sadness as opposed to a situation being sad, and the difference between Urogi's "happiness" (喜) and Karaku's "pleasure" (楽) is that things that make you happy aren't necessarily fun, like how playing a game is fun, but passing a big test you studied for may make you happy but isn't necessarily fun. Sekido's "anger" (怒) is more straightforward.

喜怒哀楽 can be used in everything from "he shows his emotions easily" to "she doesn't show her emotions much" to "they get really emotional, watch out for mood swings" and such. While 喜怒哀楽 is a neutral phrase in and of itself, it lends itself to both positive and negative nuance. On the whole, perhaps more negative ones, as there's a lot of phrases that imply one's emotions (and how they express them) being out of control and causing trouble. KnY seems to lean more towards the idea that 喜怒哀楽 need to be kept in check, lest you run away with your passions or obsessions (demon-like behavior), but if you're as strong-willed as a Pillar, you can also keep them focused on a goal (killing all demons). There are a few characters who don't show much of their 喜怒哀楽 are are treated like good characters (Ruka, Amane, for instance), but also characters who let their 喜怒哀楽 run amok and cause trouble for others, even if they are essentially good at their core (Zenitsu, Inosuke). Tanjiro shows us a whole range of 喜怒哀楽, but he generally is keeping them in check or righteous when he lets them loose, in a way that powers himself for some goal.

As for colors, it seems there's no set colors to represent the primary emotions, and it really is up to interpretation! Blue for sadness and read for anger seem pretty consistent, but I've seen yellow and green used interchangeably for pleasure and happiness. That sad, I found this webpage handy from an artistic/design perspective on choosing different shades and hues of a variety of colors to express those emotions.

[sneakers-and-shakes]

3 Easy Methods to Start Journaling

If you’ve always wanted to start journaling (or just try something new) but don’t know where to start or find it all overwhelming, this blog post is sure to help!

This month I’ll be outlining 3 simple and easy ways you can start journaling and kick off the new year!

To begin let me break down what I believe are the basic concepts of journaling: documentation, goal-setting, and self-reflection.

In this post I’ll be outlining 3 simple ways you can accomplish these basic concepts, with each method covering a different concept.

Let’s start with the easiest and my favorite method to start journaling: buying a calendar.

This method is to tackle the documentation aspect of journaling. If you find that writing things down in a traditional journal is hard, then the calendar method, as I call it, is a much easier way to document your life.

1. Expo Calendar (Exhibition Calendar)

This is exactly what it sounds like, it exhibits your life. Basically you get a calendar (I get mine from the dollar store but you can also print cute templates for free online) and fill it out after you’ve done something. And so you essentially get an archive of your month.

As for what you put on the calendar, it can be anything you consider notable. Whether it’s completing a goal like finishing a book or working out, or fun plans or activities like dinner with friends or painting, just write them down on the calendar the day you did them.

This not only helps you keep track of everything but also makes you feel accomplished when you look back and see just how much you have actually done. Often times we don’t remember the things we do and when we think back it seems like much less than it actually is.

This calendar gives you an at a glance view of everything. It can also motivate you to do something noteworthy, so to speak, if you notice a week looking particularly empty.

Below is an example of how you could fill out an Expo Calendar. (If you want to take it a step further you can color-coordinate by choosing a color for goals or plans/activities.

This is something I’ve been doing since 2019 and I’ve really enjoyed going back through the calendar (especially at the end of the year) and realizing how much I’ve actually done.

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The second method is to address the goal-setting concept of journaling.

2. Monthly Notes

I’ve talked about this on my blog multiple times because it’s something I truly stand by and implement in my life for years now. Basically, the idea is to write down 3 goals you hope to accomplish in a given month.

(I’ve dived deeper into this in these blog posts and I highly recommend checking them out for more information: Different Kinds of Goals and Organization and Goals)

If you’re not sure where to start on the 3 goals then the easiest way is to make one of each type: Fun, Achievable, and Challenging. Essentially, make one goal that is fun for you to do, another goal that you’ve been meaning to do that’s achievable and one goal slightly more challenging.

You can write these in an actual journal, on a post-it note, or even digitally, whatever works best for you. A month, I find, is a good amount of time to try to get things done, not too long and not too short, but it’s good to check in midway to make sure you’re on track to accomplishing these goals.

If you follow the method of setting one of each type of goal, you will likely have at least one or two of them checked off by the end of the month when you re-evaluate. This method is an easy way to make sure you’re staying on top of the things you want to accomplish.

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The last method is to cover the last concept of journaling which is self-reflection.

3. Journal Prompts

I know this may seem obvious, but a bottleneck for a lot of people with journaling is they don’t know what to write. This is where just choosing from a list of journal prompts comes in handy.

If you’re just starting out, I recommend making some time once or twice a week to go through one or two journal prompts and answer them. Doing it daily can be a lot for people who haven’t adjusted but by doing it weekly you can slowly build up the habit. Once you answer a few journal prompts, coming up with what to write might even become easier.

Below is a list of Journal questions I came up with a while ago (also posted on my Instagram highlights).

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I hope these 3 easy and simple journaling methods assist you on your journey! These are all things hat I personally do and work for me and I’d love to hear about your experience with them, so feel free to leave a comment!

Thank you for reading!

[mysticbeaver]

After a post I made the other day I had some sudden brainrot at work about Kevin and Nazz's dynamic in the Big Picture Show 👀 Analysis time! This sounded like a great idea until I wrote it down 🥴 Disclaimer: not necessarily my headcanons set in stone, this is all food for thought and discussion is welcome.

So basically, Kevin and Nazz's established dynamic throughout the show is this: Kevin acting cool and trying to impress Nazz, while she goes back and forth between happily hanging out with him as a friend, and being bored/annoyed by his showing-off or even disapproving of his meaner antics. Alot of people often point out the strange reversal of roles in the movie - Nazz blatantly flirts with an unexplicably oblivious Kevin, who is suddenly more interested in his bike than the rad chick he's been pining for for a good while (especially assuming the flashback scene implied he already had a crush on her). I have a headcanon that perhaps Kevin starts losing some interest in Nazz after May I Have This Ed - Edd dancing with her made Kevin realize she's not as into him as he would have wished, and he loses the motivation to grab her attention. Nazz's sudden change in the movie could be explained as her being distressed and upset by the Big Scam damage and destruction, and needing someone to comfort her, not to mention she strikes me as the only character (apart from Jimmy and Sarah) not willing to take the journey alone. Rolf and Jonny's sideplots seem to focus on their lone wolf/loner attitudes, so Nazz's choice of companion is inevitable. Unfortunately, Kevin himself is not in a clear frame of mind (like anyone else really lol) - he's absolutely pissed off and hell-bent on chasing the Eds more than ever. His bike, which he loves riding and mantaining, comes very handy in reaching the Eds before they get to Eddy's Bro, so making sure it keeps running is the only other preoccupation in his head apart from catching up with the dorks.

So, you have these two 12-year olds going out in the wild overnight - a boy with anger issues whose only wish at the moment is to beat the living daylights out of the neighbor he's despised for at least a year, and a girl who maybe likes aforementioned boy, maybe not, but is currently really stressed from the day's mis-Ed-ventures, and just wants someone to hold her close as they sit in front of the fire... a match made in heaven.

And since we're at it, the fireplace scene... it looks like Kevin almost exchanges the flirting, they're clearly about to kiss... and then he just walks off cause he left his bike in the cold. Great job 👌💥 I think when you consider Kevin is type to keep others at arm's length, maybe he wasn't prepared for the moment Nazz actually gets more intimate. Maybe it caught him off-guard and he froze up? They're only kids, after all.

I already hate writing all of this, but if it gets anyone's ideas going, you're welcome 😅 I'm gonna go eat some lasagna for dinner now...

[justathoughtfulangel]

Story Writing Tips

Hello lovelies! I had a friend ask me for some story writing tips IRL and figured I could share them here as well for whomever they may benefit :) These are not organized in any particular order and are really just practices I follow. Your writing is wonderful and beautifully unique, whether these practices resonate with you or not. 1) Let your characters decide ~ This is one of my best tips for dealing with writer's blocks. Suppose you're reaching a climactic point in your story and feel like it could go in five directions from that point on. Don't force yourself to make a decision and stick with it. When you get to that pivotal moment, rather than pre-determining what happens to your characters, let them take the lead. How they will react and what they will say will come to you as you immerse them and yourself in the moment.

2) Don't feel pressured to write chronologically ~ Again, something to help with writer's block. If you're having trouble getting through a plot point, don't write it next. Jump to a part you feel you can write for and go back to the one that's got you stuck.

3) Do not delete anything you write ~ Some of my most successful stories have come to life because I was planning to write something else entirely but incorporated a different plot point because I wanted to use a previously written paragraph. Even if you don't love how a paragraph turned out, have a half-baked idea you couldn't complete, or any other reasons for miscellaneous paragraphs, don't delete them!! You don't know when they may come in handy later. 4) Synonyms are one of your best friends ~ I love using synonyms for potentially commonplace words. They add a layer of richness and deeper meaning beyond what you would initially deliver.

5) Vary sentence length to increase the readability of your works ~ Just as high school English teaches us, sometimes it can be tough to read multi-line sentences back to back. Varying your sentence length and going between long, mid-length, and short sentences will create a flow for your reader.

6) Nothing is really original ~ I know, controversial opinion. I just believe so much has been done; coming up with new plot twists and character arcs and story tropes is next to impossible. Let this idea motivate you, not deter you! Even if something's been done, your unique take on it will make all the difference and give your readers something amazing to encounter. Maybe something seems obvious to you because you've spent hours mulling over a detail/plot point. I promise you, your reader will be in for the ride of their life. I hope these are helpful for you! Always remember that you have an unbelievable capacity to be a phenomenal writer, and if you need a reminder, I'm here to give that to you at anytime. Lots of love, JustAThoughtfulAngel

[running-with-kn1ves]

Awwwe I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed writing it! It was insanely gratifying to read after a hard day, so thank you for post

💞 I'm not sure how your writing proces is or if these will spark any ideas in you but if you don't mind my little additions because these characters are really too good

For masked intruder: reader brings home her boyfriend for the first time and for Photographer: maybe something like a chase? Reader finally got away and goes back to her home country where she's settled down and has a job since her school schedule was messed up for her and our lovely OC finds her again

Or if you just want to write something cute, they both react to fem!reader who's having a hard time because of her period? I was having excruciating cramps and dyspepsia when i found you blog and it helped distract me from the pain 😊 i feel like all your ocs have their own charm to them but all still are very different. I have to say, these two and two others are really my favorites. When i found your blog i think i binge read and then took a much needed nap and woke up to finish off the rest 😂 I can't remember the names off the top of my head but I liked the one shot with the oc who confesses to reader on the rooftop and pushes her down as well as the sexy bf oc who had sex with reader while she was facetiming a friend (i think the link to that one is broken so i have it bookmarked instead, as embarrassing as it is 😅)

Also can i reserve an anon name of 🙈 anon please?

ooh the masked intruder one is really gettin to me 👀 I think our boy Leo would have a very hard time coming to terms with such an issue, showing his less than friendly and more worrying features, ones that reader may not have realized until now. The chance of risk was always there; I mean, how likely is it that the desperate man in your walls wasn't going to go completely berserk over you?

For photographer I could totally see reader try to begin their life again in a new college after escaping, only to find that him one morning at one of their lectures, now a teaching assistant to one of readers professors.

I've always wanted to do a period comfort fic and I don't know if I'll do it with these boys but you've definitely piqued my interest anon😭thanks for these unique ideas! They were definitely fun to bounce around and now I'm a little motivated to flesh them out more. I'm so glad you liked those fics, I was especially worried abt the smut fic since I'm not real handy with writing them yet. And sure thing 🙈 anon!

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♥︎ Basic Gym Starter Pack

♥︎ Hello everyone welcome to my blog, my blog will consist of random tips that are based on positive advice and a beginner's gym lifestyle!

Deciding to go to the gym can raise many questions to one’s self. Questions could include the following:  What should I work on? What are my fitness goals? What should I bring?  A bunch of questions that are completely valid and normal! Taking the first step is to be proud of one’s self of starting their fitness journey and it is something worth trying. 

♥︎ Fitness goals

Before entering a gym some people may wonder what they should work on well it is important to ask yourself some questions whether your goal is to build muscle, lose weight, tone out, build endurance, etc. to get a sense of where to start. Once the idea is formed do some research on what exercises to do and use YouTube as a source to ensure learning the proper form for different exercises. If there is still uncertainty, that's okay! At gyms, there are always trainers or coaches available to offer aid.

♥︎ Cute gym outfit you feel good in

Getting ready in a gym fit you feel good in and confident can, in a way, give you more motivation to go. It may sound funny and unbelievable at times but the saying “look good, feel good” rings some truth. 

♥︎ Wearing proper shoes

Wearing a good set of shoes is worth investing in due to the amount of benefits it can bring. The benefits are to improve performance and endurance, prevent injury, be more comfortable, and give you more stability!

♥︎ Headphones 

Headphones in my book are a must! Personally, gym music is not my taste so listening to the music I like puts me in the zone and gets me pumped up to either finish my set or to push myself to do more!

♥︎ Gym equipment if needed 

If your gym doesn’t provide small workout equipment like jump ropes or bands having them (if needed in your workout) can be helpful.

♥︎ Gallon of water 

This is essential! Water is such a necessity when working out because we dehydrate ourselves as we sweat and from the heat we produce so drinking water rehydrates us to maintain normal body function.

♥︎ Fun energy drink

If you feel down in the dumps and don’t have the energy to work out, having an energy drink provides a boost of energy, making you feel awake, alert, and productive. 

♥︎ Personal care mini products (feminine products, deodorant, hand sanitizer, etc.)

Making sure you have “backups or “emergency” products will save your life! Even when you think you might not need something it comes in handy the moment you do. 

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Seven Practical Tips For Increasing Empathy

We have something in common with rats that may surprise you. Those scurrying little (sometimes large) rodents ruling garbage cans across the world are actually capable of empathy, just like humans.

Many species display empathy in some form or another, but primates—especially us humans—have a more sophisticated capacity for empathy due to our large working memory and more developed neocortex. Have you ever winced when you saw another person take a hard fall? That is the result of mirror neurons, the discovery of which fundamentally altered our understanding of empathy. Since then, neuroscientists have identified what they call an “empathy circuit” in our brains. If this circuit is damaged in any way, it can curtail our ability to understand what others are feeling, all the while leaving our capacity for logic intact.

You Naturally Have the Ability to be Empathetic

Empathy is not a “you either have it, or you don’t” quality in human beings. Unless you’ve experienced a particular brain trauma, you have the ability to be empathetic. And so does that rude team member of yours!

On a personal level, empathetic people tend to be more generous and concerned with people’s welfare and tend to have happier relationships and greater wellbeing. But what exactly is it? Empathy is the ability to sense other people’s emotions, coupled with the ability to imagine what someone else might be thinking or feeling.

Empathy is Important at Work

Yet empathy doesn’t only come in handy when listening to your best friend explain his woes. It’s actually very important for work, both for leaders and team members alike. The Consortium for Research on Emotional Intelligence in Organizations reports a correlation between empathy and increased sales, high performing managers of product development teams, and increased performance in highly diverse teams. Studies have also shown that empathy improves leadership ability and facilitates effective communication.

How could this be? Well, if you think about how fundamental relationship building is to almost every aspect of business and life, it’s easy to see why. It’s been proven that empathy is an important part of effective relationships. In studies by Dr. Antonio Damasio, “medical patients who had damage to part of the brain associated with empathy showed significant deficits in relationship skills, even though their reasoning and learning abilities remained intact.

The benefits of empathy at work are many. Here is a partial list to give you an idea of how increased empathy can greatly impact your working life.

Five Benefits of Empathy at Work

1.    You will better understand the needs of your co-workers and customers.

2.    When communicating, you will better understand what is unspoken, and see more clearly the perception you create in others with your words and actions.

3.    Dealing with conflict will become easier and with the increased understanding of other’s motivations and fears, you will find it easier to deal with any negativity that comes your way.

4.    You’ll be able to better predict actions and reactions of others, which will help motivate the people you work with.

5.    It will become easier to convince others of your point of view.

Empathy is Essential for Leaders

For leaders of the current workforce, empathy is essential. Dr. Daniel Goleman cites three key reasons why empathy is so important for leaders: 1) the increase in the use of teams 2) the rapid pace of globalization with increased cross-cultural communication and 3) the growing need to retain talent. Empathy also enables leaders to create environments of open communication and feedback, understand and navigate the problems employees face, validate what their employees are going through, and anticipate the needs of teams.

Empathy Can Be Exercised

Now that you’ve seen just how much empathy can benefit you at work, you’re probably wondering if you’re an empathetic person. As I mentioned, we all have the capacity for empathy. However, it is a skill that takes practice for most people. As Dr. Mohammadreza Hojat states, “Empathy is a cognitive attribute, not a personality trait.” Lucky for us, cognitive attributes can be exercised.

So how do we exercise and strengthen our empathy muscle? Here are seven practical tips for increasing empathy.

Seven Practical Tips For Increasing Empathy

1. LISTEN AND DON’T INTERRUPT

Truly listening can be a challenge. Sometimes we are just waiting to give our own opinion. Read here for tips on improving your listening skills.

2. BE FULLY PRESENT WHEN YOU ARE WITH PEOPLE AND TUNE IN TO NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION

You can start being fully present by putting away your phone, not checking your email, and not accepting calls while you are interacting with someone. A study by Professor Emeritus, Albert Mehrabian of UCLA, reports that the things we say account for only 7% of what we are trying to communicate. “The other 93% of the message that we communicate when we speak is contained in our tone of voice and body language.” If all you’re doing while you speak with someone is listening to what they are saying while you scroll through your upcoming appointments, you’ll miss the bulk of what is being communicated.

3. SMILE AT PEOPLE

Smiles are literally contagious. The part of your brain responsible for this facial expression is the cingulate cortex, which is an unconscious automatic response area. Since smiling releases feel good chemicals in the brain, activates reward centers, and increases health, you’ll truly be doing yourself and your colleague a favor when you show those pearly whites.

4. USE PEOPLE’S NAMES AND ENCOURAGE THEM

Encouraging people can be as simple as nodding at them while they talk in a meeting. This simple gesture, along with using their name, can make great impact on relationship building.

5. TRY TO EMPATHIZE WITH PEOPLE WHOSE BELIEFS YOU DON’T SHARE

This tip might particularly come in handy during election year! One good way to approach differing beliefs in conversation is to say, “That’s interesting, how did you develop that idea?” or “Tell me more.”

6. GIVE GENUINE RECOGNITION

Move beyond “great job” and give specific compliments like, “Your research on this difficult topic is thorough” or “Thank you. I would have missed that information if you hadn’t pointed it out.”

7. CHALLENGE YOURSELF TO HAVE A DEEPER CONVERSATION WITH A COLLEAGUE

Understanding a person’s point of view or personal challenges requires conversation that moves past the weather. This doesn’t mean you should ask your colleague about highly personal matters. Start by sharing a little more of your own experiences and perspectives and see if your colleague follows suit.

Tip number seven is what I want you to do this week. It’s an excellent way to jump in the waters of improving empathy. While you speak to this person, think about using their name, smiling, encouraging them, listening, without interrupting. This singular conversation won’t just be practice; it will lay the foundation for a better working relationship with your colleague. You also might enjoy yourself!

Who is the most empathetic person you know? In what ways do they show their empathy? I’d love to hear about it. Let us share experiences.

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How To Achieve Financial Freedom In 48 Hours Or Less

Introduction

The First Step: Determine Your Why

The first step in hours or less to achieve financial freedom is to determine your “why.” Why do you want to be financially free? Is it to retire early? To never have to worry about money again? To live a life of luxury and ease?

Your “why” will be different than anyone else’s, but it’s important that you have a strong why because it will be your motivation when the going gets tough. Once you know your why, write it down and put it somewhere you can see it every day.

The Second Step: Create a Plan

The next step to achieving financial freedom is creating a plan. This may seem like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be.

Start by taking a look at your current finances and figure out where you can cut back on expenses. Perhaps you can save money by eating out less often or cutting back on unnecessary expenses like cable TV or subscriptions.

Once you have an idea of where you can save money, start setting some goals. How much do you want to save each month? What are your long-term financial goals? Once you have a plan in place, it will be much easier to stay on track and achieve your goals.

The Third Step: Take Action

If you want to achieve financial freedom, you have to take action. This means making a plan and sticking to it.

The first step is to work out what your goals are. What do you want to achieve? Do you want to be debt free? Do you want to save up for a deposit on a house? Do you want to retire early?

Once you know what your goals are, you need to work out how much money you will need to achieve them. This is where a budget comes in handy. Work out your income and your expenses and see how much money you have leftover each month. This is the money that you can use to reach your goals.

Start by setting up a savings account and Automated Clearing House (ACH) so that you can automatically transfer money into it each month. Then, make a plan for how you will use this money. For example, if your goal is to save up for a deposit on a house, divide the amount of money that you need by the number of months until you hope to buy the house. This will tell you how much money you need to save each month.

Finally, stick to your plan! It’s easy to get side tracked, but if you stay focused on your goal, you will be ableto achieve financial freedom in no time.

The Fourth Step: Evaluate and Adjust Your Plan

As you go through your day-to-day life, it’s important to check in with your financial plan and make sure that it’s still on track. Are you sticking to your budget? Are you saving enough money? Are you investing wisely?

If you find that you’re off track, don’t be discouraged. Simply take a step back and evaluate what went wrong. Was there an unexpected expense? Did you overspend on something? Did your income change?

Once you’ve identified the problem, it’s time to adjust your plan accordingly. Maybe you need to cut back on your spending in order to save more money. Or maybe you need to find a new investment that will help you reach your goals faster. Whatever the case may be, make the necessary changes and then get back on track.

Conclusion

I hope this article has given you a better understanding of how to achieve financial freedom in 48 hours or less. With the right strategies, you can use time-sensitive methods such as investing and budgeting to quickly turn your finances around. By making smart decisions now, you can secure yourself financial peace of mind for years to come. So get started today and take steps towards achieving your own financial freedom!

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SHE WOULD COME WITH THE MOST BEAUTIFUL COSTUME EVER!!!!! I LOVE YOU NINA 💜💚🧡

HEHEHE I HAVE SOME VAGUE IDEAS!!!!!! LET ME SEE IF I CAN REMEMBER THEM ALL

Lucky: Power of Muse. Power boosts creativity and energy in the user, and influences speed.

Nina: Power of Warmth. User can either create a shockwave which repells enemies, or can radiate a sphere of warmth or sound to bolster friends. I think the Dove would also sharpen wit!!

Sunny: Power of Determination. Slows time so that the user (or perhaps a range of friends) has more space to act.

Hart: Power of Celebration. Forms a telepathic link between the user and any other person of their choice

Isa: Power of Confidence. Allows the user to steal energy from a foe and gift it to a friend, or to themself. Also I think their costume would include wings!!!!

Jules: Power of Boundlessness. Creates an object of choice based on the user's imagination and wit, and can lightly influence gravity.

Aspire: Power of Illumination. This power has many paths but among them are the power to physically glow, the power to demonstrate the best paths/course of action, the power to resolve miscommunication.

Wick: Power of Chance. Allows the user to create conditions of peace/turmoil, and lightly influences the weather.

Cow: Power of Hearth. The user may absorb the stress of friends and release it against foes, or absorb the joy of friends and spread it among them.

Sopl: Power of Concentration. Allows the user to commit to a single goal and facilitates completion of it at all costs.

Kay: Power of Evolution. Manifests the objects/circumstances which will best lead to the user's success or to their happiness, but sometimes will only be one or the other.

Noble: Power of Perception. The user can enhance one of their senses, or enhance their reaction time to those senses.

Carpet: Power of Honesty. The user can compell others to speak truthfully, or give themself an articulation of grandeur.

Kiki: Power of Choice. The user spins a die and chances of success are adjusted according to the number. Power also can be unlocked to being given the sight to foresee how different chances influence success no matter the outcome.

Riv: The Power of Enthusiasm. User can change appearance at their whim, but depending on the complexity of the transformation (like a dragon. I love dragons. Riv do you like dragons) may be limited by a timer

Rosie: Power of Discovery. User can locate anything lost, or anything in need of finding. Depending on distance the details and impressions may be more blurry and indestinct.

Autumn: Power of Ingenuity. Handy in a fight where quick assembly of a machine or plan is needed, but can also be used elsewhere when sharpened thoughts or impressions or emotions are desired. Also maybe would like shiny things... Hehe...

Kayla: Power of Empathy. User can summon a shield or weapon in pursuit of defending a friend, or can summon an item of comfort (like a plushie!!)

Chaos: Power of Insight: Grants the user the ability to briefly witness a past or historical event which is key to explaining a current event/mystery/motivation.

Gray: Power of Endurance: The user acquires a boost of strength/willpower. I think my jewelry would be a. What's it called. Collar chain!! Lapel chain?

Strawberry (below): Power of Precision. User can influence and control a physical phenomenon (weather, temperature, gravity, environment), but relies on willpower for the strength of the move.

I LOVE NINA I LOVE NINA'S WONDERFUL QUESTIONS <33333 THANK YOU FOR ASKING!! THESE ARE JUST RAMBLES NOTHING PERMANENT HEHE

WHAT'S UP TUMBLR!!! HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL BELOVEDS!!! MUTUALS AS KWAMIS BE UPON YE

LIST OF WHO'S WHO AND SOME YAPPING UNDER THE CUT!!

OKAY FIRST OF ALL HI LOVELIES!! STILL WORKING BACK UP THE ENERGY TO BE ONLINE AND SOCIAL AGAIN THANK YOU ALL FOR BEARING WITH ME!!! Someday I want to comment on all of your wonderful posts and creations and stories again.... That shall be a future gift HEHE. I LOVE YOU ALL!! IF I FORGOT ANYONE (I MOST CERTAINLY HAVE) PLEASEPLEASEPLEASE SEND ME A MESSAGE AND I WILL MAKE YOU INTO A CREATURE. I WILL LOVE YOU SO MUCH IF YOU DO SO. OKAY MWAH HERE'S THE LIST

And then some tags..

@luckychatons @ninadove @sunnysidles @hartwign @isabugs @bbutterflies @aspiringwriter1111 @alullinchaos @cowcowwow @soupsopsoap @vile-wizard @nymphoutofwater @carpetbug @kikithefox231 @rivaleoh @rosie-b @asukiess @coffeebanana @chaos-has-theories

THANK YOU ALL FOR SUCH A WONDERFUL YEAR!! HERE'S TO MANY MORE!!

[yanderes-galore]

Omg I miss some Handy (HTF) concept ☹️ could you make one? He’s so underrated.

This'll be quick as... I'm not entirely sure what direction to go with this one. You're both either humans/hybrids or animals. Also, I saw fan art of him with robot arms, we might as well give him that.

Yandere! Handy Concept

Pairing: Romantic

Possible Trigger Warnings: Gender-Neutral Darling, Manipulation, Obsession, Jealousy, Murder, Amputation mention.

- Well, compared to other characters, I'd say he's pretty tame.

- He's easily irritated but is incredibly skilled in building.

- Then there's, of course, the whole hand situation.

- In this concept he has prosthetics to help him out.

- Many of the characters in HTF are surprisingly tame unless it's someone like Fliqpy.

- Even then, Flippy himself is pretty tame.

- Handy may have a short temper but overall he seems like a domestic type who takes joy in building.

- When he isn't dying in some horrid way which seems like a concerningly normal occurrence.

- He does not seem like the type to stalk.

- He seems more like one to daydream while on the job about you and gets all excited when he sees you.

- He may have blueprints set up of houses he'd like to live in with you.

- You're unaware of his feelings but Handy thinks of you often enough to have a decently sized stack of ideas hidden away.

- Even though he doesn't seem to be the type for murder, he is unaffected by the deaths of his fellow friends.

- Which means, when it comes to you, he may not entirely mind embracing a more violent side.

- Handy also seems like he'd get jealous but hide it easily.

- He tries to distract himself with work yet wouldn't mind whoever made him jealous getting into a work-related accident-

- Oh no, a panel fell and crushed someone? Whoops!

- He doesn't mean it to be cold, he's just... used to all the gore and murder?

- Handy would be affectionate, too.

- Maybe even a bit frustrated and insecure about his lack of hands.

- Handy may fall for someone who helps him and encourages him to get over his frustration.

- He expresses his affection with hugs, as he can still attempt those.

- He may even like small kisses on the cheek or something, nothing all that intimate.

- He is so sweet.

- Rarely even the malicious type unless he really doesn't like someone.

- Handy could manipulate you into the life he wants for both of you but it's small things.

- Like motivating certain choices or challenging a decision you made to make you second guess yourself.

- It's all small things so you'll barely notice him guiding your thought process around.

- He probably also needs you to reassure him you enjoy his company, due to the previously mentioned insecurity.

- Would offer to build you a house.

- It's what he's good at and he wants to show you he really loves you!

- He'll tune everything to your tastes.

- Then once it's finished he is ecstatic when you pull him in for a hug and thank him.

- He'll remember moments like that forever.

- To end this on a darker note, there's indeed a dark side to Handy.

- He may not kidnap... but he'd amputate your limbs-

- You'd have to really break him to get him to do something like that, yet he'd do it.

- Then you two would be perfect for each other!

- How could you not love him if you're just like him?

- Handy overall is pretty tame and sweet.

- Just as long as you don't uncover anything darker within him.

[rondoel]

I am wondering something and need advice. How do you even start with your comics? I've been trying to do one of my own and for some reason i just can't get going. I've you have any tips I'd be over the moon to hear them

I can offer both motivational and technical tips, purely subjective ones that work for me:

1) When you know what you want to draw but struggle with motivation for starting

Sometimes inspiration strikes and I instantly start and draw whole thing in one sitting without even writing down the idea. But sometimes you polish your script/idea for some time but when it comes to drawing - no can do.

For that you gotta get in ✨The Zone✨ which is surprisingly simple - just start doodling, drawing anything, may be related or unrelated to the comic. Set yourself a timer (15 minutes is good) during which you will be just drawing, you can put on some nice music or video that you like in the background, and it’s VERY likely that after this time you won’t want to stop. Congratulations, now you’re in The Zone!

2) When you have the idea but don’t know how to layout each scene

Even If you don’t usually write down your ideas/scripts - I still recommend to do it in this case. Now think about what do you want to convey in each paragraph and write it down If you need.

What is character feeling? What is the general mood? Is it a quick action scene or the one you want to draw out?

Now some examples:

Slow moment, character feels alone in the world - wide far shot, character is alone in the center of the screen

Long pause, characters are looking at each other awkwardly in silence - wide static side shot where characters are standing on opposite sides, comedic feel. May be duplicated for longer and even more awkward effect

Character A feels very small, looking up at the Character B - low camera angle from behind A’s back, character B is looming over them and taking most of the panel’s space

I’ve learned these rules over the years or practice and research so don’t feel bad If you don’t get it right away!

(Let me know If you want to hear specific rules in camera placement, I can write them down in another post)

For more storyboarding tips I send you here. I asked my friend for these tips a long time ago when I was barely starting with comics and still use these to this day 😊

3) When you have the scenes imagined but can’t exactly put it “on paper”

Layout can be tricky. Sometimes I draw out everything I wanted and something still looks off or too stiff. The fix I’ve developed is very easy and can be plenty fun.

For that special occassion I have my ‘comic refs’ folder in my art references collection. It’s filled with hundreds of different comic pages with different styles and interesting layouts I’m continously gathering from various artists.

How does it work now?

I’m basically browsing through these, thinking about that one scene I’m doing right now - and I guarantee you, at least one panel in one of these comics will strike your imagination in the context of THIS ONE scene you’re doing - so that’s why you can look at the same refs over and over again and it will still come in handy.

And the funny thing about this is that your imagination might even like only one thing in the reference picture: for example camera angle or even how far characters are standing from each other - while ignoring everything else. So don’t limit yourself when it comes to refs - it’s seriously one of the most succesful tricks that always work for me.

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Hope this is what you needed, feel free to ask for more specifics, I will gladly share my knowledge! 😊