#this is from interviews for 2 and 3 so idk how much this applies but man is it funny

[nyaagolor]

Ace Attorney facts from interviews that live rent free in my brain:

- Turnabout Big Top was voted in the Top 5 cases in the trilogy in a Japanese poll and is, on record, Takumi’s favorite non-finale case

- The team got yelled at for “including too many old men” which led to the creation of Mia’s character

- Takumi’s favorite character is Maya, but he has to get drunk before he can write her dialogue otherwise he gets too embarrassed

- The most requested case concept from fans is [checks notes] a.. train groping case?????

- Takumi has more trouble writing Phoenix than Edgeworth bc the prosecutor is “more unstable than the average person”

- Takumi’s headcanon is that Phoenix was training to be a Shakespearean actor in college and that’s why he’s Like That. He was in Europe studying theatre when he saw Edgeworth in the newspaper and then pivoted to law. Apparently Takumi thinks Phoenix might have been a manga artist’s assistant in college for extra money too?

- Edgeworth’s sanity is apparently hanging exclusively on his dog, who is the only living thing he can be vulnerable with. If the dog dies Edgeworth would apparently Fucking Lose It

- Phoenix thinks Edgeworth is a “pretty cute guy”

- Edgeworth’s favorite music is Korean techno / disco

- When one of the Von karmas wins a case, Manfred takes them out for karaoke

[redwineconversation]

Damaris Egurrola Le Progres Interview (March 24, 2025)

The contrast between Lyon players/fans ("we might still lose!!! It's not over!!!!) and everyone else ("Lyon is basically already in the semis, this is a formality") is making me laugh (nervously). My palms are sweating. I'm nauseous. I'm developing stress ulcers. I am most certainly not calm and composed before this game, and I am glad Lyon players are aware of the dangers, too.

Blah blah standard disclaimers apply; if you act like a parasocial freak you get called a parasocial freak idk why you're clutching your pearls about that; @OL Comms Dept a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc pls I am begging you; y'all know the speech by now.

A good and proper chat with Lyon's tall, awkward, and loyal child.

DAMARIS EGURROLA LE PROGRES INTERVIEW

Damaris: "When you're at Lyon, it isn't enough to just win"

After the 2-0 away win in Germany, Defensive Midfielder Damaris Egurrola wants Lyon to put the game to bed this Wednesday (6.45pm) in the return leg of the quarterfinal. This time by making a statement.

Winning 2-0 in Munich without really having played well, is that reassuring or worrying?

It's first and foremost a really good result for an away game. You can't forget that it's the Champions League and there is never an easy game, especially when it's German football with a lot of intensity and duels. It's true we didn't play our best game but we still won 2-0, so we'll take it.

What needs to be done better?

We were very efficient in Munich but we need to do a lot more with the ball, with possession, play like we know how to do. We didn't have enough control of the ball even though we have the type of players for that. But it will be different at the Groupama Stadium [will it though???] We will have more space and they will need to come at us because they need to score at least two goals.

Did you put in the necessary intensity?

Maybe we didn't really show up the first twenty minutes. But we were expecting [Bayern] Munich to start strongly. Then, we were able to score at the right time. But yeah, we need to have learnt from it because in the UWCL, you can't allow yourself to be dominated like that for 20 minutes.

Does Lyon also need to send another message?

Every time we play, the objective is to win. Even more so in the UWCL, which is a big objective. But when you're Lyon, it's not enough to just win. We need to play well and score lots of goals. But to repeat myself, winning 2-0 away against a team like Bayern, that's also really good.

"In our mind, it's 0-0"

You missed two passes in the same game which lead to Bayern having chances. Was that unusual on your part?

It doesn't happen usually. And I know it shocked a lot of people that I messed up those two passes. I don't know what happened... We can't be at the top all the time even if I know we can't make those mistakes in that type of game. That's also why we work every day. I know I can do so much better and that's why I'm eager to play the return leg.

Would it be a mistake to say Lyon is already in the semi-final?

We have a two goal advantage but in our mind, we're coming into this game as though it was 0-0. You never know what is going to happen in the UWCL. You just have to remember last season where we were almost down 3-0 against PSG before turning things around. Bayern is going to give it their all and so from the start of the game, we will need to have the ball and not give them any hope.

The difference of intensity between the [French] league and the UWCL, is that a disadvantage?

Even if we know and we're in the lead for our league, the objectives always do more, to be even more efficient defensively, to never concede and to always score more. That's what helps for the UWCL. Beyond that, the most important work for me happens during practice, where the training sessions are with the top players, and that's where we put in the intensity necessary for the UWCL.

Même si on connaît et que l’on maîtrise le championnat, l’objectif est toujours de faire plus, de chercher à être efficace derrière, de ne jamais encaisser de but et d’en marquer beaucoup. C’est ce qui aide pour la Ligue des champions. Après, le travail le plus important pour moi se fait lors des entraînements qui sont de haut niveau avec des joueuses de haut niveau, et où l’on met l’intensité nécessaire pour la Ligue des champions.

"Not surprised by Real Madrid"

Were you surprised by Real Madrid's win over Arsenal (2-0) and whom could be your opponent in the semifinal?

I told the [Lyon] players that Real Madrid could win. I wasn't really surprised because I watch a lot of games in Spain especially, an even if Real Madrid can't be top of the league, they do show up in the UWCL. But nothing is done for them either.

Is playing in Spain something you would like?

Of course! My friends and family are waiting for that to come see me [play] and it would be much easier for them if it's in Spain.

Is losing that UWCL final in Bilbao your worse memory?

It was hard because it was at home [Damaris is from Basque] and it was a final. But in hindsight, I can look at it from a different perspective. Playing a UWCL final at home in front of your loved ones, a game I used to watch on the television when I was younger, it's something which happens only once in your lifetime. And I think we will have more possibilities to win the UWCL this season.

You often say it's a dream to play for Lyon, even when you've become one of the core players and have been there for four years...

It doesn't take away of it being a dream. Every morning, I wake up eager to go to practice, to work with the players that I liked watching on television when I was younger, at Lyon who always wants to win everything. I know I have a certain stature now and I'm really proud because that was my objective. When I came to Lyon, it was to play, not just to see how things go. It's really good to be important for the team, but I can always do better.

This stature as a starter and a core player, does that mean more responsibilities?

I have experience and I try to help the new players. I'm still a pretty shy and reserved person but there are other ways to be a leader. In any case I try to be one on the pitch which is where I'm confident and my teammates trust me.

Sonia Bompastor put her trust in you. Is it the same with Joe Montemurro?

I'm always going to be thankful towards Sonia who gave me a lot of playing time and put her trust in me. With Joe Montemurro, it's the same thing. He wants the plays to come from me, that I determine the tempo in the midfield. It obviously helps when the coach trusts you.

What are your areas of improvement considering you are just 25 years old?

I've improved a lot defensively and in duels where I think I'm stronger than I was when I arrived. Now, I try to work on what I can bring offensively, being more decisive. In practice, I work on shooting outside the box because that used to be one of my strengths before. I need to score more goals... I've hit the post a lot this year with Lyon ... But it will come!

"Not better place than Lyon"

How do you see your future at Lyon?

I'm happy and I think I've become a bit French. I like my life here. My friends and family visit pretty often. I like coming to work every day, see the team again and the players, we have a good time together. My contract goes through 2027 and there is no better place that I could be.

And outside of football?

I have a pretty quiet life. I haven't finished exploring Lyon where there is always something to see. I like grabbing a coffee with friends who don't play football because we can talk about other things. I like the Old Town, the Hotel Dieu. I really like watching sport, especially basketball, because it is a change from football. I'm also really into surfing, I was pretty good at it but I can't do it anymore [Lyon rules]

You did this interview in French without any problem. If our math is correct, you speak five languages?

I'm not sure I speak them all fluently but yes, five. With my friends, I speak Spanish or Basque, even if I've lost a bit of the Basque because I don't speak it enough. With my family, it's in English. Here with Lyon, it's English and French. And Dutch, that's with the National Team, I'm still learning it. I can understand everything but I still have to improve to be able to speak it. I've always felt that when you arrive in a country, it's important to speak the language [@[REDACTED].]

Can you switch easily?

That's when it gets complicated! When I come back from the international break and I'm here where I need to speak English, French and sometimes Spanish, the transition is hard!

[asmoshoebox]

you know i love those dash simulator posts but it would be silly to make one for bvm haha

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the only thing worse than applying for jobs is interviewing for jobs what the fuck was that phone call ??????? i swear the guy (?) sounded like they were literally dying. prolly just a smoker though 💀 i hope this gig works out man i dont feel great about it

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they did like an eldritch double face thing and the makeup is impeccable, it looks so real that i just. i just wanna lick it. "i saw you from across the bus and think you're super intimidating, can i bite you?" but genuinely !!!!!!!!! also they're like suuuper gnc which makes it one morbillion times sexier. god. definitely drawing them when i get home

#woagh that sounds rad as hell. and soooo valid op #like. i just want to eat a demon out and die with its talons inside me #and frankly i dont think thats too much to ask

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This Saturday at the Moonbeef Cafe in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

#BE THERE OR BE SQUARE

[cinematicnomad]

hi! i hope this is okay to ask, but i was just wondering if you could tell me/us a bit more about how you landed your job (which seems SO cool)? like, is this something you were always interested in? did you have to go to school for it? i'd love to work on the comm/marketing team for a university in my country--because i really miss the feeling of being on a busy, bustling campus--but idk if there's a better way of going about it than just cold-calling or emailing the hr dept about vacancies...

(2/2 uni job anon) comm/marketing and recruitment (which is what you do, i think?) are quite different ofc--i just think that these particular universities could really use a hand with their various english-language dispatches and know i could really help them out if i found a way onto their staff roster...

hey anon! i'm definitely happy to answer any questions. i can't comment on how your countries university's handle hiring. in the states, universities tend to list all of their open administrator/staff positions online. you can literally google a university name + jobs and you'll find a link. once on it, you can usually narrow you're search—so in your case, you could potentially narrow it down to positions with the words 'marketing' 'communications' 'social media' etc etc. then find the position that fits your interest and fill out the application and submit it. then you just have to...wait. which for universities (at least in the states) can take some time.

i put my personal journey in my work below the cut if anyone's interested:

i didn't originally go to school with the intention of working in higher ed. i got my bachelors in english lit with a minor in history. i thought i might become a writer or go into publishing or something. i v much did not know what i wanted to do by the time i finished undergrad. i traveled some the summer after college and didn't really seriously thinking about my post-school plans until late july. i didn't have a drivers license (let alone a car or easy access to public transportation) and i was living in suburbia with my parents so my options were really limited—but i lucked out in that we lived about a 15 minute walk from a large public university so i just kind of...applied to everything? i didn't have much by the way of experience—at this point my resume amounted to 3 summers working as a clerk in a doctor's office, a summer as a day camp counselor, a summer working as a sales associate at homegoods, and an internship at a british private publishing company. basically i had customer service skills and i knew how to function in an office and i could string coherent sentences together. the one guiding point i had when applying to jobs was that...i'd grown up traveling around the world and so i was intrigued by the jobs i saw that had to do with international admissions/students/etc. i prioritized those applications, but honestly i would have taken anything.

i luckily got an interview and an eventual offer for a part-time assistant job in the office of international admissions. and my career kind of just...evolved from there? about 6 months later my supervisor moved into a new position and i was asked to apply for his job so i did. it wasn't exactly what i wanted to be doing—i spent my days sitting in an office reviewing international transcripts to determine a) if the school was recognized/accredited; b) the US degree equivalency; and c) the student's equivalent US gpa AND i was given the task of processing and issuing immigration documents for incoming int'l students. these are two incredibly niche, vital processes for international admissions and having that baseline expertise was good for me. i stayed at that university for a total of 4 years before accepting a position at a smaller private university in DC—by this point i had a license and a car and could afford to move closer to public transportation. career-wise it was lateral move—i didn't get a title bump, but i did get a decent salary increase AND the job was more generalized. which was good for me! all of my work up until that point had been SO specialized and isolated that i spent a lot of time on my own cooped up in an office doing work alone—and bc my job was so isolated and no one could cover for me, and it was so reliant on being in the office, i was never given the opportunity to travel. which sucked. my new job let me experience different facets of admissions with a team of people and also allowed me the chance to get some experience recruiting domestically.

after i'd been there for a while i took advantage of one of the common benefits of working in higher ed in the US—tuition benefits. i applied for and was admitted into a master's program int'l education and my job covered 90% of the tuition. whenever i had a performance review or check in with my supervisor i let her know i was interested in recruiting internationally for the office. halfway through the program my boss offered me the chance to apply for a new position in my office with the understanding that it would come with a pay increase, a title bump, and FINALLY: int'l recruiting. i applied, got the job, renewed my passport so i could be ready to travel...and then COVID hit.

that derailed plans a little but i stayed in my job and kept working. i finally got to start recruiting internationally for my job last fall and around november i had another conversation with my boss about a new position—this one would be focused on recruiting internationally and on developing partnerships with other universities and designing joint programs. so that's what i'm doing now! and that's how i got here.

not sure if anyone is actually here still reading this! but if you are, i am happy to answer any questions you might have about preparing for interviews, what to expect, other nitty-gritty details, etc.

[sand-lily]

where are all these jobs coming from out of nowhere?

jobs that ghosted me in 2021 are like "heeeeeeeyyyy remember us?"

no bitch, i dont

i didn't reapply for any of these, so why have 4 different companies contacting me all of a sudden? and i mean LAST NIGHT/ THIS MORNING sudden

2 of them didn't even give me an interview

SOMETHING must be happening in Japan and their ALTs must be quitting, so theyre looking for last second replacements, i wonder how fuckin far into their archives they had to go to pull me up

ik gifu cut off all tourist, even japanese ones, and thats a big tourist place, and a lot of other places are denying non-japanese tourists specifically, so maybe people are going home because they arnt really wanted around that much anymore...idk

im gunna start looking at the news more to figure this out

but i don't think i should apply for a job that wants to hire somebody they haven't interviewed in 3 years (if at all) maybe 2WEEKS before the school year starts (if that)

and i MOST CERTAINLY won't be applying for the job that lied to me by saying they weren't using their exemption to bring over ANYONE while the borders were closed and had me on a 2 year wait list that i was "first priority" on,

but somehow there were videos and tweets and posts not even a full 3 months later of younger white people with unrelated degrees (like art and theater) saying that the same company brought them over with an exemption :|

cant believe they woke me up with these bullshit ass emails, im going back to bed

[swaggermcjagger]

So I'm from Washington DC, the countries capital of all places, yay me I guess?

But my family moved out to West Virginia right before I started high school (one I had to apply to and interview for an got in but that's another story)

So we would go and visit family from time to time, and I kind of got to peak in to all the renovations they're doing to the city.

And

Okay, there a couple of points

1. They were going to install one of those trolley buses to go around town, had the things built into the ground and everything for it.

They've been testing it for like 5 years no one believes they're actually ever going to start being available lmao

DC has a metro system though. It needs a lot of work but it's there.

2. I appreciate the building of new homes, you know. A lot of old apartments and houses were really run down. But like most houses built in the US you can tell they used materials not meant to last? I can think back to a post about Germans being confused about Americans talking about punching a hole through the walls thinking it was a figure of speech because what kind of steroids would you have to be on to punch a hole through the wall, and then it'd shown that our homes are built with plaster and prayers.

3. They have these electric scooters and bikes everywhere, which is a great first step. Could be better through.

4. Going through downtown is a claustrophobics nightmare oh my god I wanted to scream. Ban cars from the busiest streets actually. DC CAN be walkable. It's pretty walkable as is, but there's so much room to make it even more so. Idk how to say it, it's like they built all these new buildings without thinking about how it looks from the perspective of someone walking down the street or in their car. Also it looks very generic. Sterile, almost. A lot of new stuff being built around the country all looks the same and I hate it so much

[athena-theunicorn]

15 questions, 15 mutuals!!

thanks @zelink-stan02 for the tag!

1. are you named after anyone? - Yes! If the goddess from greek mythology counts lol. My middle names is from my grandmother!

2. when was the last time you cried? - today, from senioritis. I have so much work yall and I'm failing.

3. do you have kids? - nope!

4. what sports do you play/have played? I used to play golf and tennis. I don't play sports anymore.

5. do you use sarcasm? its my love language

6. what's the first thing you notice about people? the way they treat others around them/people older than them

7. what's your eye colour? grayish green blue lord idk

8. scary movies or happy endings? happy endings. i hate scary movies lol

9. any talents? basically just writing.

10. where were you born? texas!

11. what are your hobbies? writing, crochet, watching movies (i'm trying to watch all the studio ghibli movies rn), reading, and listening to music

12. do you have any pets? I have a doggie named jellybean :>

13. how tall are you? 5'4

14. favourite subject in school? literature, even with the ridiculous workload

15. dream job? I just applied and interviewed to work at the summer camp I attended for three years! I wanted to work at a summer camp since like 6th grade.

no pressure tags; @wanderingnightingale, @miraculer-bugnoire, @blep-23, and @rosiethedragongeek

15 questions, 15 mutuals!!

tagged by the lovely @rollinsland!! thank you!!☺️

1. are you named after anyone? - nope!!

2. when was the last time you cried? - um, the other day, i think.

3. do you have kids? - nope.

4. what sports do you play/have played? i played a bit of football (⚽️) growing up, but never on a team or anything. i was also one of the fastest runners in my school, but medical issues stopped me from continuing!!

5. do you use sarcasm? all the time basically.

6. what's the first thing you notice about people? um, eyes probably?

7. what's your eye colour? brown.

8. scary movies or happy endings? im a baby, so happy endings!!

9. any talents? talk to me about any of my hyperfixations (wwe, buddie, taylor swift) and i'll talk ur ear off. i used to think i was talented at writing, but i haven't felt like since probably last year :')))

10. where were you born? london.

11. what are your hobbies? writing, binging tv shows, watching (and talking about, writing about) wwe, playing video games, making playlists for my blorbos.

12. do you have any pets? a dog called jake & a cat called evie <33

13. how tall are you? 5"8

14. favourite subject in school? english.

15. dream job? honestly, i have no idea.

no pressure tags; @shadesofdeviant @maplefire18 @zelink-stan02

[rassicas]

when it actually happens, how long do you think your first splatoon 3 video will be (as in video length)? i imagine it'll be a massive undertaking!!

i plan on recording my entire playthough of return of the mammalians, so a highlight reel of that is my first planned splatoon video. how long will be that be? no idea if youre referring to an analysis video?? i REALLY have no fucking idea... -when it will happen -what the topic will be -how long itll be etc etc we dont know ANYTHING so i cant make any guesses. for all i know it could be months before i can do some proper splatoon 3-exclusive post-launch analysis! Much of my channel revolves around translating japanese only materials and dispelling misconceptions (sometimes caused by the localization), pulling from sources that ive had years to collect, translate, and analyze. applying that to splatoon 3, sometimes it can take a while for these misconceptions to form, and things that can answer said misconceptions, like interviews and artbooks, can take several months to come out! ... plus i have to translate it as well. also im gonna be going to an intense language school in japan for the next 2 years, so i have no idea how much of a wrench thats gonna throw into my video making once we start getting s3 developer interviews and the third artbook then things are gonna get REALLY fun because all the good lore gets hidden in there. But before then, if theres aspects of the story mode that leave some questions, unless theres a past source to pull an answer from or the answer is in the jp version where the localization fucked up, everyone is gonna be pretty equally in the dark.

i have several video ideas ive been sitting on in hopes that splatoon 3 will clear some things up or add information, so ill likely get to those first while waiting for these fabled splatoon 3 dev interviews. or shit, if there is something in the story that is answered through past materials maybe ill talk about that. idk idk

tl;dr i think a lot of people are expecting that im gonna make some big arching splatoon 3 analysis soon after launch and im here to say: dont get your hopes up

[jechristine]

I honestly don’t mean to offend you because I like your blog usually. But once in a while you get stuck on a point that is clearly not making sense and it’s almost as if you want to save face and not admit you were wrong, so you keep on going and making it even worse. You want to talk about celebrities feeding the parasocial, fine, it’s a reality, but picking a promotional post to make your point is weird and is giving I just have an agenda. Would it make you feel better if he said I watched it and it’s worth it? It would be pointless regardless, he’s just helping his brother out and being transparent about it. You are also comparing with celebrities that either have nothing in common with him (age, how they became famous, how they had to use social media) or you are giving passes because they had it harder (and they did, but does that make Z’s continued rs with her fanpages make it any less parasocial)? And all that about some comments he made on fame 1,5 years ago. Unless he has given interviews more recently…

I like your blog, I do, but you aren’t being astute on this, you just really want to make a point. It’s just weird that you feel this need.

Well I’ll agree that my point is getting clearer in my own head as I go around with different anons. I think of my blog as more of an ongoing discussion that shapes my own thinking, and less of a “I make a fully fleshed out argument that’s either right or wrong.” From my pov, developing a viewpoint in tandem with others is a common process is talking and writing especially in low-stakes space like tumblr. If my point is unclear it’s because I’m working on it as I go and trying to respond to different angles that anons bring up. I’m pretty open to being challenged, I’d say.

There’s also a central point I’m trying to make—that celebrities play a role in nurturing and activating parasocial relationships that they benefit professionally and financially from. Some anons seem to be feeling really defensive about that point as applied to Tom Holland, probably because of the parasocial relationship he’s successfully created with them! But I’m not going for good vs bad, criticize vs celebrate, as they seem to be expecting me to.

And there are ancillary points that have come up because anons who feel angry love to take conversations to whataboutism or other deflections. Those ancillary points: 1) other celebrities create less toxic (?) or potent versions of those parasocial relationships, maybe because they’re older and more mature? I’m 33 and I don’t see 26yo’s sm lives as that much different than mine idk. Or maybe because those other celebrities have simply never been committed to an idea of showing vulnerability the way Tom has? Or something else or some combination? 2) the immutable traits of a person’s identity play a role in how they are able to succeed in the entertainment industry and to what extent they need to connect to fans for that success. And 3) that some quasi political figures who are also celebrities like the BRF Harry & Meghan have additional or different incentives for putting themselves out there.

So to your point: I guess I agree that the Paddy post isnt the best example of Tom activating the parasocial relationships that he’s played a role in developing, but I do think it’s an instance of his doing so. I didn’t pick it exactly. The issue that I’ve talked about many times over the last year popped up yesterday again on @wetheoriginals blog, and I said the same kind of thing I always say about it.

I think about the point I’m trying to make as being spurred more by the desire to defend fans who are caught up in a market system that doesn’t really benefit them in any material way. Maybe it makes them feel good for a second.

Like I said, I think most celebrity-fan relationships include an element of the parasocial, and how much each contains and activates can be better assessed along a spectrum. It’s a part of celebrity culture, and I usually see very reductive or shallow assessments of it (I.e. “this stan needs to touch some grass”). I’d like to think more about it and how it works.

[paladin-n-cleric]

I had a somewhat terrifying realisation: is it possible that people outside of fandom spaces use the word "canon" and shipnames even when referring to friendships? Without any romantic implications whatsoever? Like, do they pick the shipnames up from lurking online and seeing what we're talking about and then slap them on any post that has those two characters, without taking into account why the shipname exists in the first place? Cause I'm pretty much on the "byler is endgame" train at this point, but all this media attention is really throwing me off a bit. Like, the post that netflixgeeked has made? Yeah, I don't know how to react to it. I'm choosing to read some romantic undertones in the way they framed every little important detail, but... Idk. It's probably my fear of getting queerbaited (IN FUCKING 2022) talking here lmao

Also, and I hate bringing this up, I've just watched that interview where Finn says he had to say "I love you" to a box (so a stand-in for a character that was later added with CGI, I guess). It was obviously used as a way to prove that he will say those 3 magic words to el. How can we apply this to will, I wonder?

unless they explicitly stated that a relationship is canonically platonic, i doubt that people would use the term canon out of context like that. if they know the term, they'll probably use it correctly. as for ship names, it's possible that people outside of fandom spaces use them whenever referring to a duo or group. that's why i wouldn't get too worked up about netflixgeeked tagging byler. they mentioned jargyle too, so i'm not going to bother contemplating their use of ship names. i'm remaining relatively objective about netflixgeeked's possible queer baiting until volume 2.

as for finns comment regarding saying "i love you" to a box, i'm really confused on that one. it seems obvious that mike would be saying i love you to a person, so why would they need a box as a placeholder when they could just use the actor? it seems as though his speaking to someone/something that has to be portrayed through CGI. so i have no idea what that's about, but i'm intrigued!

[whoiskt]

2022 draws to a close... it is time now... the questions...

1: What did you do in 2022 that you’d never done before?

WENT TO THE OCEAN!!! BABEY WE FINALLY MADE IT!

Also wrote a TV pilot script which has altered the course of my future in ways that are yet to be determined....

I did some other things, of course, but nothing as big as those. Like, I went to the renaissance faire, and tried hot pot, poisoned myself with mold. Just a tastes of some firsts.

2: Did you keep your new year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year?

I made... so many. It was too much. 

Read 10 books--- Yeah, I technically have started and failed to complete many books. This does include Dracula -_- I’m so bad at finishing things. I’m trying to finish one before New Years.

Go to an event I wouldn’t normally attend--- I mean, I did go to the ren faire... so I want to count this.

Run a mile in less than 12 minutes outdoors--- I didn’t try lmao once it was warm enough to run outdoors I had completely forgotten.

Apply for at least 4 jobs a week----

I was trying to film a second a day too and that ended in... February. 

Yeah, anyways, I don’t know. I got to be more reasonable.

3: Did anyone close to you give birth?

Nay! Least you count all the girlies at work.

4: Did anyone close to you die?

Nay!

5: What countries did you visit?

I’m still working on that ok?

6: What would you like to have in 2023 that you lacked in 2022?

Watch as KT chooses “career” for the fourth year in a row... Honestly, no. I’m going to say a feeling of community. That’s what I really want.

7: What dates from 2022 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?

I will probably forget everything. I still remember the queen died on the 8th of September. I don’t know why I remember that but I doubt it will last.

8: What was your biggest achievement of the year?

Writing the script. I mean, it has changed a bit, and will continue to, but it was a big step in this journey I’m on. And as you know, I rarely finish things I start, so this was a big deal. Even if it never sees the light of day.

I read it to my family at Christmas and my oldest bro-in-law told me to keep making it because he likes it.... HUGE compliment coming from him.

I have also written the outlines for several other episodes for this not-real TV show of mine. I think I’m up to 5 outlines, in addition to the script. So, yeah. Even if it never gets to TV I might make it into a webcomic. Like, I'll make a pact that if I haven't gotten it made by the time I'm 30, I'll start making it into a webcomic instead.

Plus, I’ve been working a lot on my portfolio. I need to finish that up in January and then I’ll be applying for grad school! Scary but exciting. 

9: What was your biggest failure?

My biggest failure of the year was probably whenever I applied and interviewed for that broadcasting job. I was really bummed that I didn’t get the job because of the following reasons:

1) It was “the perfect” job for me, I was perfectly qualified and it was in the perfect place, as close as I could get to my “dream job” without leaving the state.

2) There was three (3!) openings. The odds should have been in my favor

3) I knew someone who was already working there. Just embarrassing to me like, ok, so he knows I didn’t get the position. We went to school together our resumes were VERY similar ya know? How did I not get it?

But my biggest failure did lead me to self-reflect. The job search the last few years has been so hard. Getting this rejection was a very big “I can’t do this anymore” moment, so I was thinking, what has brought me satisfaction in all this? The answer was the TV show I write in my notes app.

And because I believe in that enough, I guess I’m going to go do that now instead. Either way, it’s been really fucking nice since then to have just completely given up on the job search. Just so nice.

10: Did you suffer illness or injury?

Yes, first I was sick... idk some time in Spring. Then I drank mold and became poisoned that way, so that was fun. And this last week I’ve had a stomach bug so wooo! I look forward to being well again.

11: What was the best thing you bought?

I bought the new tablet. It is really nice. But it would really only be useable thanks to Will, letting me borrow his computer all the time these days. 

12: Whose behavior merited celebration?

I respect all my friends for their behavior and growth or dealing with challenges. It was tough ages 18-24 dealing with losing friends, but now the people I choose to surround myself never worry me, or shock me, or even come close to disgusting me. That’s not something I could have said when I was younger (sadly). But now all my friends are super solid and I am proud to know them.

13: Whose behavior made you appalled?

I don’t know... sometimes my coworkers do stuff but I wouldn’t call it outright appalling? At worst it’s petty drama or bootlicking. But I’m very good at leaving things at work so I don’t care.

14: Where did most of your money go?

They keep increasing the gd rent grrrrr

15: What did you get really, really, really excited about?

The ocean and the beach and the accompanying aura was really cool. I was so excited in general for summer and warm weather, which I think I’m just thinking about because I want it really bad right now. 

Chainsaw Man anime! It’s been great showing it to Will, now he knows who tf I’m talking about.

16: What song will always remind you of 2022?

I really don’t listen to pop songs anymore but on our drive to the east coast we discovered Brick + Motar which has become a staple in our home, so pretty much all their songs.

17: Compared to this time last year, are you: (a) happier or sadder? (b) thinner or fatter? Richer or poorer?

I’m probably in all ways about the same. This is what I talk about when I say all the last few years have been a blur because things really don’t get better or worse they just stay the same.

18: What do you wish you’d done more of?

Focusing on finishing things I started. Running theme here, I know, lmao

19: What do you wish you’d done less of?

Play stupid little games on my phone. I seriously get addicted to these things.

20: How did you spend Christmas?

Went home. It was really brief this year. I'll make sure my visit next year is an extended stay.

21: Did you fall in love in 2022?

Never stopped.

22: What was your favorite TV program?

Some things I enjoyed this year: Severance, What We Do in the Shadows, Arcane, Chainsaw Man, Spy x Family, Jojo Part 6, Bee and Puppycat: Lazy in Space, Fringe, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, Gravity Falls, and many docs.

23: Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?

Nah.

24: What was the best book you read?

I have been and should be finished reading “The Song of Achilles” soon. I enjoy it because before I played Hades, and as a former greek mythology kid, I hadn’t heard of Patroclus, and I enjoy learning more about him..

25: What was your greatest musical discovery?

I did a lot of musical discovery this year. Like, more than usual, probably not a lot compared to most people. First off, I discovered Of Montreal (not from Montreal sus) TV on the Radio, and of course my Spotify top song of the year: “Heart It Races” by Architecture in Helsinki (I have yet to listen to a single other song of theirs because I just know nothing can top this).

Will discovered Brick + Mortar, and Fish in a Birdcage, which I have coveted.

I have also enjoyed That Handsome Devil and Spoon. Although there is more diving to do with them.

26: What did you want and get?

New drawing tablet. 

27: What did you want and not get?

New laptop. My tastes are just too expensive and so I ended up using the money for other things.

28: What was your favorite film of this year?

EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE!

29: What one thing that made your year immeasurably more satisfying?

Writing things for myself and then reading them off to Will. Oh, yeah, my TV show has a fan! Just greenlight me baby!

30: How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2022?

Visions from higher powers. But mostly I don’t wear pants at home. I’m not wearing pants as I write this.

31: What kept you sane?

Socializing. Going outside. Going for walks. Music. My notes app.

32: Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?

I don’t care about celebrities but I do care about Aki Hayakawa.

33: What political issue stirred you the most?

I lost rights this year so..... oof.

34: Who did you miss?

My kitty cat. 

35: Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2022.

I learned not to compromise on quality of life? Life is filled with dreams. You gotta follow the string of satisfaction. 

It’s easy to get caught up in a stream of “well I have to do this, and then that, and then I’ll be happy.” Which is pretty much how I have lived my life up to this point. I went to college because I thought it was a step to happiness. I wasn’t happy while doing it. I should have done something else, I think. It was unhappy times. 

Like, I don’t really like my job, it’s not what I want to do for the rest of my life, or even a year more, but it’s something I can do now, while pursuing other things that DO satisfy me... and THAT’S the satisfaction I have in my life. Before, it was just a step while I waited for something better. But I realize that’s not a good way to live life.

36: Quote a song lyric that sums up your year.

[help-im-a-gay-fish]

OK! THIS IS PROBABLY MY FAVOURITE FLUFFYNIGHTKILLER HEADCANNON I'VE COME UP WITH.

My people, I love this and I hope you do. Its a long one, but I promise its worth it.

So ever since I read this head cannon from @yuriyuruandyuraart I've had one nagging thought.

Polygamous marriage is illegal.

So as much as I loved this story of them getting engaged, they couldn't ever get married, but I didn't wanna rain on everyone's parade so I kept it to myself. Until now!

While talking with @jann-the-bean I came up with this and Jan loved it! So I hope you guys do to.

So imagine that the 3 of them are going around telling their friends and family about their engagement, in the classic happy kind of way. It's all well and good, Dream is thrilled to find out his brother is so happy. However, then he realises the law and Dream pulls his brother aside.

Dream "Uhh Night...Can I talk to you?"

Nightmare "yeah?"

Dream "I'm so happy that you got engaged brother.."

Nightmare "........."

Nightmare "but?"

Dream "but..... But isn't Polygamous marriage illegal?"

Nightmare "......."

And that was the glass shattering moment. Dream wasn't trying to be cruel or anything like that. He was just generally concerned that Nightmare hadn't thought of that.

So later that night, Nightmare brought it up to his partners and of course both of them where upset when they remembered that law. So began a long talk about what they could do. In the end Ccino mostly just said that it didn't matter to him if they were married, so long as they were together. Since he's still just a small city boy, he didn't really see that there was to much they could do, he was content to just maybe have a ceremony where they promise to be life partners, but not marry.

Nightmare and Killer on the other hand were not satisfied with that.

That Night, when Ccino was asleep the two got to talking. I like to think that over the years that Nightmare and Killer have become icons for the poly community, much like Elton Jon is one for the gay community. The two of them decided that they were going to use this to fight for the right to marry each other.

It started small. Posts on social media, comments in interviews. They started speaking out that they should be allowed to be wed. Because they loved each other and the law shouldn't stop them. There where online polls and campaigns as their fan base who had been a huge fan of the throuple started to back them up.

This is when Ccino became alerted to what they were doing. He was scared that they could damage their reputations and careers over this. He told them that he wasn't worth everything they were risking. That if they really wanted to get married, the two of them could and he'd just keep being their boyfriend.

They told him no and then lovingly told him to shut up and they would take care of it.

So began the start of a long legal battle, which all together spanned about 2 years. From when they first started talking about it online, to when the find judgment was made. They were denied.

In the end the court ruled that if polygamy was legalised, it would cause alot of issues. Its a taboo for a reason, and some people would just abuse it for their own gain.

Both Killer and Nightmare were heart broken. Ccino told them that he was so proud of them for trying and that he loved them more then ever. But Killer and Nightmare were still really upset.

This upset Ccino, because he'd seen how hard they had worked and as he thought over everything, he realised that he was actually irritated himself. In fact, he was a little angry. So now it was his turn to say No.

Ccino "you know what? No!"

Killer "what?"

Ccino "they said they couldn't legalise it because people would abuse the system"

Nightmare "yeah?"

Ccino "well I say No! That doesn't apply to us. You aren't some guy who wants a bunch of wives. We are 3 people who all love each other equally. We should have the right to marry"

Killer and nightmare "........"

Killer "we thought you said that you were ok with it"

Ccino "I'm not. Of course I'm not! I want to marry you both! "

So this prompted them to start a new campaign. If Polygamy couldn't be legalised for everyone, then they was campaign for the court to give the 3 of them legal right to marry. If a man could get the rights to marry himself (true story) and a women could be granted the right to marry a building (again, true story) then the 3 of them should be granted permission to marry.

So they took it back to court and this time Ccino took a more active roll in it, though Nightmare and Killer were more dominant. Ccino appeared with Nightmare and Killer in some interviews, but even if his mental health was much better at this point, he still couldn't fully handle all the pressure. But he put in a lot of work behind the scenes to help his partners in the case.

They Luckily still had the support of the public. They argued that they didn't want to abuse the system, they didn't want to have the bunch or wives or a bunch of husbands. They were 3 people who all loved each other deeply and just wanted to be married to each other.

Imagine the judge in court asking them why they wanted to make it legal to marry Ccino and why they couldn't just date him. And Killer just stands up like.

"dude have you seen him!? Who wouldn't want to make that fluffy marshmallow their husband?"

Then as Jan said this leaves poor Ccino (who is sat next to him) just a blushing mess and he says “Killer, don’t be so loud it’s embarrassing..”

Meanwhile, nightmare staring the judge dead in the eyes.

“I agree he’s to adorable not to marry, I mean if we don’t marry him someone else may try to steal him. And I refuse to let that happen”

(thanks for these ideas Jan)

After another 2 years or so of fighting for it. After all the public backing and the long process. Killer, Nightmare and Ccino are finally granted the right to marry.

Just imagine Nightmare trying to keep composed in court, though his having a little party in his head, and Killer on the other hand just stand on his table in court like.

"yes! Ha!"

Then he points at Ccino "guess what fluffy buns! We are marrying you!"

Ccino is so shocked, but he's also so happy. He truly never would have dreamt of this happening.

The moment that Nightmare, Killer are handed over the legal documents, they don't waste a moment, they grab Ccino and jump straight into their car. Then they drive straight to Las Vegas to elope not stopping to change or pack any clothes or anything, because they don't want to wait a second longer.

Of course Ccino gets super flustered at their suggestion to elope.

Ccino "get m-married right now!? But don't you want to wait? And have some big celebrity wedding? You mentioned it before"

Nightmare "nope"

Killer "we've been engaged for over 4 years, we want to put a ring on it right now!"

Nightmare "we don't need a big wedding, or all that stuff. We just need you to say I do"

Nightmare and Killer "so... Will you?"

Ccino "......"

Ccino "YES!"

(though maybe they stopped to pick up dream on the way. Nightmare probably knows that Dream would kill him if he missed his wedding.)

So the 3 were married in a small Chapel. Nothing fancy, but for them it was perfect. They all agreed that they would probably host a proper reception and ceremony for their friends and family to attend later. But for now, they didn't need that, they just needed to be married. It was a very small simple thing.

They probably stayed in a Vegas hotel that night. Probably had some time to celebrate. I just imagine Killer waking the two of them up the next morning with breakfast he'd ordered like:

"Good morning Husbands"

And he just can't keep the smile off his face.

About a year later they have a more formal ceremony. Which of course is super fun. But for them it doesn't change that fact that their actual wedding was truly perfect.

And dam I just love those 3. Jan was the one who wanted me to share this with you guys and I really hope you like it as much as me.

Dam it Dream XD

BTW, I know this most likely isn't fully realistic to what the legal system is like, but give me a break. I’m not a lawyer, I’m a shipper. Its fiction, just let me have it.

studio verse by @zu-is-here

original nightmare by jokublog

original killer by rahafwabas

original ccino by black-nyanko 

Oh and @kotikaleo I'm sorry I forgot to tag you! You always as to be tagged in this stuff. Sorry idk if you saw it

[astarlightmonbebe]

the devil judge ep. 4: thoughts

i know i already wrote like five paragraphs of thoughts yesterday. well it turns out i had some more, though this post mostly focuses on what we learned in episode four, as well as other questions, and some analysis.

yohan and the fire.

the number one question we’re (the viewers) left with at the end of the episode is how much of the story yohan tells gaon is true. considering what we know, i would say most of it is, but likely there are some crucial parts are different. now, this isn’t only based on yohan’s cryptic, ‘i knew it, people like stories like this.’ 

here’s what we know about the fire, and about yohan:

1) in episode one, at the ending when yohan looks at gaon, he sees a fire, and remembers seeing his brother looking at him. he also remembers touching his brother’s face, with what looks like a teddy bear in his hand - which i’m pretty sure we see elijah holding in the episode four fire. since this is introduced first, in episode one, and is obviously a true flashback, i am assuming that this actually happened. however, in yohan’s events, we don’t actually see this scene. of course, it might just have been omitted between yohan crying and then him leaving the church, but it’s certainly interesting, especially because parts we see in flashback usually make an appearance when the full memory is revealed. also note that the scene of his brother looking at him happened after the fire was actually put out, in the blue lighting, when he should have already been dead - of course, it could have just been what yohan saw when he looked at gaon, or it could have actually happened. 

2) the firefighter. in episode two, i think, we see yohan looking at homeless people and checking their wrists. his motive is confirmed in episode four, when he finally finds the firefighter who stole isaac’s watch. however, the firefighter is terrified enough of yohan that he has a panic attack of sorts when he sees him and then flees, eventually accumulating in his suicide. now, this reaction seems out of proportion compared to what we saw in yohan’s flashback. yes, the firefighter is guilty of stealing from a dead person, but there’s really no reason for him to be that scared of yohan. he could have just given the watch back and run away, but he fled as if terrified for his life instead. this insinuates that the firefighter had a negative experience with yohan during the church fire. also i’m 99% sure that the watch yohan takes back is the same one he gave to gaon which is interesting for many reasons.

3) elijah herself seems to hate yohan. now, this could be because she hates him for leaving her parents there and rescuing her instead of trying to save them, but apparently she wants him dead, which is a little concerning, especially since they are uncle and niece and live together. her reaction is strange towards someone who supposedly saved her life, and it doesn’t just seem to be because she wishes she hadn’t survived, etc. 

4) yohan’s line at the end itself. this line clearly indicates that he told his story for the purpose of manipulating gaon. if the story itself is more sinister, it makes sense for him to share a version that would make gaon clearly empathize with him.

my conclusion based on all of this is that the events likely happened in the order, but that yohan’s position in all of this might have differed a bit, and not been as heroic as initially described. yohan genuinely hates the people in power, believes in the cruelty of the world, and has a reason to. however, he also benefits immensely from making the events more sympathetic towards him, which makes it hard for us, as viewers, to completely trust him. all i can say is that i hope he’s not lying entirely, because if he lied with the purpose of manipulating gaon and steering him away from the actual truth, by telling a story he knew would make gaon feel strongly about due to his own trauma and backstory, then that’s just a disaster in the making.   

gaon as isaac’s lookalike.

this episode clearly established the story of kang isaac, who gaon shares a remarkable similarity to. there’s a possibility that he is isaac’s son, but that feels like it wouldn’t fit. gaon looks like he’s in his mid to late twenties. yohan is probably somewhere in his thirties, but it’s hard to tell with men that look like that lol. there’s at least a ten year age gap between them in my opinion. elijah is probably in her mid teens, given it has been ten years since the fire and she was a young child then. still, the ages don’t exactly match up, and there’s no scenario for how that could have occured, so why does he look exactly like isaac? 

there’s also the fact that no one else has noted his resemblance to isaac. i can understand why the other rich people didn’t, but jung sunah spoke directly to gaon about isaac, but didn’t seem to note any similarity. now, it has been ten years since his death, and i think if people aren’t looking for similarity they won’t see it, especially since glasses change a person’s face, but the jarring similarity should have at least turned some heads.

yohan is seen to give gaon isaac’s watch. this is symbolic for many reasons. one of them, like yohan said, is because he’s syncing gaon to yohan’s time, another way of demonstrating how yohan is introducing gaon into his world, bringing an outsider in. but the fact that he gave gaon a watch that belonged to his dead brother who looks exactly like gaon says something else. almost as if gaon is transforming into isaac, or something weird like that. it was just weird, period, and yohan obviously made it a deliberate choice. 

gaon and yohan in general.

i already talked about them quite a bit, and a lot of other people have as well, but this episode really served. first there was the white vs. black, especially when introducing gaon to the corrupt world of the rich. the white coat initially protects gaon in a way, but he takes it off when meeting with the actual rich people, as if his kind morality is not allowed there, further demonstrated by yohan bodily throwing him out of his chair when he tried to speak up. although jinjoo also went with yohan to a social event, gaon is invited to the intimate gathering of the top tier organizations, given a seat at the table, with yohan basically wanting him to see things as they are at the moment, making him aware of what yohan himself knows.

there was also the scene in the car, when yohan jerks the wheel. i think this scene was super interesting because it clearly demonstrates how yohan is just. not really that sane. which isn’t exactly what i mean, but i don’t know how else to describe it, because yohan isn’t exactly mentally unstable, though he certainly seems to be. instead, the yohan of today is just a mirror of the yohan who the priest described as the devil. he thrives off chaos. yes, his actions as a child were inventive and clever, but it also demonstrates how yohan can and will exploit other people for no other reason than enjoyment. the live court gives him the opportunity to do this to the whole world. he has a flair for dramatics, he’s the gamemaster, carefully orchestrating everything and enjoying the results for his benefit. not only is he making himself popular, but he’s turning himself into a godlike idol, which is honestly blasphemous considering the fact that he’s a judge, but it makes a lot of sense when you consider the fact that he’s been called the devil, the judge robes look like a priest’s robes instead, he has the symbol of the cross on his back (scar), etc...it all adds up, and the religious imagery is frankly insane. one wonders if he’ll end up a martyr, or cast into fiery pits. 

in cast interviews, or the clips that i’ve seen, gaon’s character has been referred to as an angel of sorts, a ray of hope. this is obviously in stark contrast to yohan, who is darkness, who is gray morality. gaon believes in the idea of justice taught in school, which i think makes sense when you consider the fact that his childhood was likely extremely unfair: living in poverty, parents killing themselves because of debt. he believes in lawful justice almost as if he has to, to have a chance to change things. he doesn’t understand what yohan is trying to make him understand: that lawful justice will never apply to the rich, that fairness doesn’t matter to million and billionaires, because they can change the law however they please the suit their benefits. it’s funny because that is what yohan is proving with the public, that the rich can be brought to justice. i’m really interested to see how their views will change when they get to know each other better and/or team up. there’s a lot of potential there (yes i’ve said this like five times. it’s all i think about right now.).

jung sunah.

i actually don’t have much more to say on that character, but as she’s revealed to be the actual head of the social responsibility foundation, we’re left wondering if mr. seo is just a figurehead, or if she just gained power by controlling him. idk if this makes sense - is she in charge charge of everything, or just in charge of mr. seo? i think next episode will more clearly demonstrate this.

the public, the ethics of live court shows, etc.

this episode was by far the most concerning one when it came to the live court show. whereas their first case was something that was clearly evil and neatly tied up, youngmin’s case was a brutal display of the power of the public and what it means when someone has the power to manipulate the public. youngmin definitely deserved to be punished. i think it’s actually super funny how his argument was that they didn’t have the right to judge him, when he did exactly that to everyone who suffered from his abuse. however, public flagellation seemed absurd. despite most people saying he deserved it, there was also the vibe that most people didn’t believe it would actually be shown. however, when it was, you could see that most of the public was deeply unsettled by this. yohan’s cult was also demonstrated in this scene, from the people cheering. 

was youngmin’s punishment justice? maybe, in a way. i don’t think there really was a punishment that would be right for him. flogging would scare him, but it also ignites his anger. in prison he might live a better life than most, but he would also be kept away from people he could hurt, which is kind of the purpose of prisons.

the flogging felt very dystopian, but i think it also showed the danger of the live court show perfectly. not only did it incite people and their bloodthirst at being offered a sort of justice, but it also showed how people feel when confronted with a decision they chose. over 95% of people chose for that punishment to be carried out, but few appeared to actually enjoy seeing it carried out. it’s a lot easier to click a button and feel as if you don’t matter in the large scheme of things than it is to see what happened as a result of you and many other people choosing to do something. it showed the power of the public, or more exactly, how yohan was able to manipulate the public into torturing cha kyunghee and ripping her family apart slowly. 

at the end of the day, i doubt few (of the viewers, at least, though i don’t really know) were actually satisfied or happy by youngmin’s punishment. it might have been satisfying to see his court breakdown, but when it comes down to it, it’s just more human suffering. 

it also begs the question of if yohan will ever be put on trial. could that even happen? it seems an almost inevitable conclusion to his trajectory right now - when you fight corruption with corruption, the only thing left when the corruption is gone is your corrupted self - but i think right now he’s also building the public as a way to protect himself, which has proved right so far. it’s interesting to wonder if the public will ever turn on him, and what will happen if public opinion shifts.

[aeneozen]

↳˳☁️;; ❝ LIYUE PT2 ᵕ̈ ೫˚∗:

where I sort liyue characters to real places in china based on their personality

read pt 1 here !!

these are based on my opinion (and the internet) as someone who is from shaanxi

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xingqiu

this man radiates rich guangzhou energy too idk how to explain but you get it okay (I bet his brother is HOT too) and for some reason I can hear them speak cantonese

people from guangzhou are pretty mature, they value honesty as well as family. honestly in my opinion, they just want to live a simple life without worries and have fun

I have a guangzhou friend and their family is SO NICE

ganyu

jiangsu is really pretty, this place just fits ganyu so well

idk how to explain but they're like water ??? calm, cool, loves peace and quiet, being around them makes you feel at ease, they just seem so full of knowledge and wisdom. oh and they don't really like to bother others even if they need help

beidou

I don't think I even need to explain for this woman, if she isn't from dongbei I have no idea where else she could possibly come from

they are extremely friendly and enthusiastic, is REALLY good at drinking, they are very loyal and honest. one thing that really stands out about them is that if you don't 'attack' them, they won't 'attack' you, but if you do attack them, then good luck to you <3

I didn’t mean to rhyme

yanfei

lots of anhui people are business masterminds so like ... yanfei

these people are really smart and they adapt to changes very quickly, they are also very kind hearted and straightforward with whatever is on their minds. I don't have much to say about them because they are just really intelligent

chongyun

he's so simple and quiet but he's really cute <3 I think guizhou fits him really well

people from guizhou are similar to those from jiangsu (ganyu), they are calm and collected and values tradition very much, they don't ask for much in life, so even the simple things can make them really happy

apparently, many of them are good drinkers too

baizhu

I hope we get to play him soon :( also the live action mulan actress is from hubei and if you have watched her other shows / movies / interviews before she's really straightforward

and I think applies to baizhu too, hubei people will put all their attention on something / someone that they love, they are really fun to hang out with and outgoing BUT they are very cautious of strangers so yah

xinyan

fun fact, I actually wanted to put geo daddy here but then I decided not to because gansu describes xinyan more

they are honest, kind hearted, down to earth, optimistic and just overall very fun human beings to hang around with. but they can be stubborn at times and no matter how much you convince / talk to them, they would still go with what they think

qiqi

yeah ... I just feel like she's from hebei

people from hebei are pretty reserved and do not like to share their thoughts, they also value tradition a lot and lack a sense of adventure AND THAT IS COMPLETELY FINE because not everyone likes to just run to danger for fun

a/n : do note that these are just general ideas and everyone is different

pt 2 is done !! all the liyue characters are here (except yaoyao and yunjin because I don’t know them that well yet)

hope you had fun reading this <3

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[cancerbiophd]

hey! could i ask you some advice on how to network in grad school? i also have to pick a research group and idk how to do that either. I'm pretty much on the introverted anxious-wreck side and i don't know how to approach profs and senior students. how was it for you in your first year of grad? x

Hi there! 

Here’s my top advice on networking in grad school:

Create a LinkedIn account. This really should be a necessity nowadays, because it’s the best way to stay connected on a professional level; no other platform allows you to quickly (and passively, which is great for introverts) see what company people are at right now, etc. So create an account, stay active on it, and use it to form and maintain your connections. I quite literally landed my industry job out of my PhD via LinkedIn. 

Get to know the other grad students--not just in your immediate cohort, but also older grad students, younger grad students, grad students from other programs, etc. They will be your colleagues, now and forever. Same goes with anyone else you come into contact with, including post-docs, research techs, professors, etc. If approaching older students/professors is intimidating, just start with your classmates. Any connection is a good connection. Joining any events your program or the grad college offers (like volunteering) is also a great casual way to meet people. You don’t have to become BFF’s with them--just know them enough so they’ll remember who you are when you add them on LinkedIn!

An under-appreciated place to network are poster sessions. Check out my post about “Networking at conferences” for more info (and to read other tips I have there). Not sure when in-person conferences will return in the world of Covid, but it doesn’t hurt to keep them in the back of your mind. 

Informational interviews are great informal ways to learn more about a job or company. I did one over the phone with a program alumnus who was working at a company I had hoped to join after graduating, and here are the questions I asked him: Possible questions to ask during an informational interview

Keep in touch using LinkedIn messaging, or email. Phone calls and in-person meetings stress me out too, so I much prefer written communication where I can re-write my message to my heart’s content. Keep in touch with past professors, mentors, and just anyone who has helped you by sending brief updates on your life, holiday greetings, etc. 

If you don’t know how to approach someone, asking for their advice is always a good route to take. People love talking about themselves and doling out personal advice on what they’re most experienced about. So sending an email like, “I’ve just applied to this position at your company--do you think it’s a good fit for me and what advice would you offer if I move forward with interviews?” or even just “I want to be in your shoes someday; what advice can you give me?” stuff like that. (Also great for job interviews when you have a few more minutes to kill lol. I love asking: “So what was your path like to this company?” and then sit back and relax for a good 5 min.)

Here are some other masterposts of mine to check out for general grad school advice, including posts on picking research groups peppered in (some may have links that repeat themselves):

Post #1 

Post #2

Post #3

As for what my first year was like, it’s in my FAQ page (if you scroll down to “What’s grad school like?”. In general it was a whirlwind of just trying to learn a million things at once, but I took it a day at a time :) I was lucky to have a great support group in my cohort, grad program, friends, and then eventual thesis lab. 

I hope this helps. Let me know if you have any other questions. Best of luck during your grad journey!

[that-trunks-girl]

I just need to rant for a minute. Read below the cut. 

Okay, so, some of you may know about my struggles with my current job over the past year. For those that don’t know; I am a veterinary technician. I had been working at a clinic treating animals with cancer for the past 5 years. Since Covid hit last spring, the veterinary world has taken a huge incline in patients and clients.. We have been so overwhelmed and overbooked with cases it has been a nightmare some days. Staff members have taken a dive where I work and basically every veterinary clinic in the US. I was looking for something less stressing about a year ago. There were other personal reasons for leaving, but it never seemed to happen. When I became pregnant with my second child, I wanted to find something again to be closer to home. But, after several interviews, it didn’t work in my favor. I worked very limited hours at the clinic due to my pregnancy, but most importantly to help my oldest son who was doing virtual school at the time. At the end of April, I went on maternity leave. It has been a huge breath of fresh air the past 3 months. It gave me a lot of time to think. I had pretty much decided I was not going back to that clinic after my leave was up. But, during the 3 months, I’ve realized how much I love working there. It’s rewarding and I’m very good at what I do. When I went up to visit and introduce my son, it made me realize it even more. I was sure I could make it work despite the stress and the far drive. 

Unfortunately, it doesn’t work out for me… 

There’s this girl that works there. She started 3 years ago and I trained her to take my place working the midnight shift taking care of post-op patients so I could move to the day department working with chemotherapy. This girl has been nothing but trouble. She is a terrible technician, and is extremely lazy. There have been so many complaints and concerns with her over the past 3 years. I have said my fair share. But not only that, she gets under my skin and my anxiety is extremely high being around her. IDK what it is, but I just can’t stand her. I work my ass off at my job. I go above and beyond what is expected of me. So when someone slides by doing the bare minimum, it leaves a bad taste in my mouth. If she had improved after the first several times she was reprimanded, then maybe it would be different. But it’s been the same thing over and over and over. She’s lazy and avoids doing her job, she gets talked to, she improves for 2 weeks, then it starts all over again. Right before I went on leave, I again voiced my concerns with management because she was yet again not doing her job. I was told something was in the works to discipline her and hopefully improve. 

Right when I’m ready to start back at work again, I get some upsetting news. I was browsing Indeed for the first time in months just to see new job postings. I was still keeping my mind open in case I chose to find something else. When I see a listing for a new tech for the overnight position. So I text the head tech and she tells me that Tammy wants to transfer to days. My heart drops and I just start crying. I can’t work with her.. I can barely see her for 5 minutes without my anxiety going wack. If I had to work full time with her on the floor, I would suffer. So, I start applying for jobs out of frustration and pain. How could they let her just do that?? After all that’s happened in the last 3 years, why should she get to choose to shift change like that. Why does she get to keep her job?? What’s even more upsetting, is that she is on PROBATION because of her being lazy and incompetent. Yet, she still has a job?? 

I apply for 3 clinics, I have 3 interviews and I receive 2 job offers. I accepted a job offer with a clinic just a few minutes from my house. It’s relieving, yet, I’m still so upset. I went to work with every intention of quitting, but, something in my gut told me i’m not ready. I voiced my concerns and why I’m leaving. They know my feelings for this girl. They know all the concerns I’ve voiced over the years. I was told that they didn’t want to lose me and asked what they could do to get me to stay. I’m not someone to give an ultimatum. But, in the back of my mind I tell myself it’s me or her. I was hoping to make it work. Perhaps work 1 or 2 days at oncology and then the other days at the new job just for the experience. Before leaving the clinic, they tell me to hold off on accepting the offer so they can figure something out. They tell me they are going to talk to Tammy about some things as well. — She told the clinic she will not work midnights after the end of this month; meaning, if they can’t find a replacement for her, someone from the surgery department will have to take the place and just cause so much trouble for the rest of the staff. Which is absurd. The doctor is not okay with this and she did not know that is what was being told by Tammy. So I wonder what will happen if they don’t find a replacement and she can’t work days. I had to wait for a replacement when I worked that shift. The girl before me also had to wait almost a year before they hired me. — Anyway, the next day, I get a text with an update that basically tells me they talked after I left and asked the other techs about Tammy’s progress since probation. They say she has improved and basically just asked if I would just look past my concerns and ‘see how it goes’ working with her for a while…. 

I’ve “seen how it goes” for 3 years…. I’m so hurt and angered over this. How can you not want to lose someone, but then just disregard their feelings like that?? 

In the end, I’ve accepted a new position. But, part of me wonders if I made the right decision. I don’t want to leave.. but, I know my mental health would suffer so much if I stayed there and worked along side her. Even if I worked in a different department or did something other than work the floor, she would still be there. If they would just get rid of her, it would work out so much better. I hope she just leaves if they refuse to let her shift change without a replacement. Or, they realize their mistake letting her shift change and the problems start all over again after her probation period and they finally get rid of her. But, I shouldn’t hold my breath… 

I could do relief work there if I choose. But it would have to be days she is not there. 

I’m just so lost right now. I’m excited to start my new job, but again, I’m full of so many thoughts. I know in the long run, it’ll be beneficial for me. I’m closer to home, I’ll get to learn so much more as a technician and have really great benefits. And if it doesn’t work out, I know I could go back to oncology. But…she would have to be gone… 

So, am I wrong for my decision? Leaving a place I love for just one person? would you do the same? I wish this didn’t hurt me as it does. I’ve cried every day over this. I just wish it were easier.