#this took longer than I thought it would

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cowboy of the year

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GUYS IT'S A COMIC

I CAN MAKE COMICS???

APPARENTLY??

This is a scene from 'New Friends ^^' by @woaaahh-itz-caam and you should 100% go read it because it's awesome

OG text, no-words version, and fic link beneath the cut:

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[weirdenbyferret]

LOOK AT IT AND APPRECIATE ITTTT

this is a sketch for a backrooms au that my friend @doodle-cat-whats-that made, and im writing a oneshot for it, but i needed to sketch out the level sun and moon are in so that i could describe it in the oneshot lol. It took almost two hours

[juiceofmoons]

They say people are born different But why does it feel like we're all the same Us brainwashed into the same system They expect perfection So how can we be different

Skz -> Not!

[lavenderchameleon]

happy Halloween!

[mukchert]

Last art request

[fablegaze]

i have. normal thoughts about heathcliff

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Trick or treat:3333

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(What's your fav animal? No people or anthros or other. Just reg animals. Otherwise it'll be a wolfie lol) @PandaRagons @pandaragons ref photo under the cut

[fwoopersongs]

离思·其四 - Thoughts on Parting (Part 4)

by 元稹 (Yuan Zhen, 779 - 831)

曾经沧海难为水 céng jīng cānghǎi nàn wéi shuǐ Having felt the vastness of the East Sea, 'water' becomes praise difficult to give.

除却巫山不是云 chú què wūshān bù shì yún Besides those of Mount. Wu, there is no other that may be called ‘cloud’.

取次花丛懒回顾 qǔcì huācóng lǎn huígù To go for second best in some flower field? Can’t be bothered to even look back — 

半缘修道半缘君 bàn yuán xiū dào bàn yuán jūn half because of Daoist self-cultivation, half because of you.

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Notes

The grandeur in the metaphor and exaggeration of this work is verrrrrry eye catching. As the fourth poem in a series of five, it is so much more well known than the rest that people unfamiliar with Chinese poetry (like me xD) might not even know the others exist! Might not even know that they were (allegedly) written in remembrance of the poet's late wife.

Her name was Wei Cong, and she was the daughter of Wei Xiaqing (a cool dude in his own right… maybe I shall write of him someday) who was of a very much higher rank and class than Yuan Zhen. She had been married to him for 6 years before her untimely death in 409. He wrote this set of poems in the same year.

A quick skim of the others below… though these are my opinions only, so you can take it as a reference with a pinch of salt!

The first in the series compared her cheek glowing in the morning sunlight to a red flower. She is observed in the mirror with makeup half off, one earring on, and he gazes at her silky hair, making an observation of the hairpins in it as he looks.

The second describes a lazy day in the mountain with water flowing downwards, meandering around steps, peach blossom trees enveloping and embellishing a little house. The poet is ‘reading’ his book on Daoism, but actually watching his wife comb her hair through the crystal curtain. The use of the babbling stream and peach blossom trees (though they may be real) lends this image an idyllic tint, what with the associations of peach blossoms with utopias. xD My poet dude says he is lazily reading the book on Daoism - not the political theory, but the one towards transcendence I suppose! Why is he reading it lazily? Because he’s gazing dreamily at his wife.

The third is a lecture from someone (his wife, probably!) about the good qualities of different types of fabric: The special weave of red gauze (luo) always heads the waves of popularity, muslin with embroidered birbs is a soft yellow colour; don’t complain straightaway that the material is fragile, a little loose-weave silk is very becoming!

The fifth is a reminiscence of some spring day when there were many ordinary flowers blooming, and among them all, he just had to pluck the (white) pear blossoms, for a fair person (like her). But today, it is spring again and those same trees at the head of the river have no flowers, they are left with only leaves - and he with the trees, like the trees, no longer has his white flower. They have to live with that for the remainder of this season (this life).

So then you see why I say the fourth one stands out. While the others are more subtle with their metaphors, this one goes big!

In the first line, 沧海 (vast/deep blue sea) is often associated with the East Sea, so I took the liberty of assuming this is a specific location reference to match the next line. ‘After experiencing the vastness of the sea, how can I possibly describe the rivers, lakes and streams with the same word - water?’ This is about the depth of emotion and feelings they shared.

In the second line, he likens her to the clouds of 巫山 (Mount Wu), which look like this.

Other clouds, beautiful as they may be, aren’t clouds to me because I have already set my eyes upon you.

In the third line, there is a number of meanings that could make sense with 取次 -  casually, hurriedly, in a given order/in series and second-rate. I think it makes sense to say, ‘even if I casually (randomly) wander into a field of flowers, I would not bother looking back’. But given the snootiness in the previous two sentences, I also thought it cute to call other flowers second-rate (especially considering how he says 寻常百种 // ordinary flowers of many kinds in the fifth poem). The flower field I suppose would be ‘all other women’. Ironic, given that he later did take a concubine.

In the last line, he attributes his previous reaction half to Daoism, that he has taken up to cultivate himself, which advocates detachment from worldly desires and maintaining a clear heart. The other half is because she is still on his mind, ever present and natural as he breathes.

I do wonder if he wrote those poems in this particular order or did someone who was compiling his works do that ‘helpfully’ for future readers. I’d like to think it was in order. If you notice, they start off with memories of ordinary home life and get increasingly intense, which is understandable given his loss and how long reflection and writing tends to draw out emotions.

An interesting thing: it may be possible to pick out little pieces of the lady in his eyes and piece them together. But I leave that to you, dear reader… there’s a reason I was never able to escape the curse of the 14/25 grade for sec school literature essays xD

Some commentary on other things

Many things happened in 809, it seems. Yuan Zhen also met the insanely talented lady Xue Tao who was one of the most famous Tang Dynasty women poets. They hung out together for some time, and she was so taken with him, and had such a good time that she wrote him this poem. 

离思·其四 in cmedia

How famous really, is this poem? 

Well, I’m not sure. But I have encountered a reference to it in the form of the line 曾经沧海难为水 除却巫山不是云, at least once in just about any drama or novel that I’ve enjoyed. Most notably:

《 甄嬛传》 Legend of Zhenhuan Modified: 除却巫山非云也, in Episode 45 @ 28:45 The Emperor was writing a letter to his long dead wife about how much he misses her, and that though he has found a person who bears some resemblance to her... ‘Clouds are not the same once you’ve passed Mount Wushan’. And in a fit of anger during an argument with this favoured concubine of his - she is trying to persuade him reconsider and investigate accusations against her father - swept it off his table and practically into her hands.

《琅琊榜》Langya List, pre-revision online novel 曾经沧海难为水, in Chapter 1 This is the answer from Langya Hall, the organization which deals in information and makes a great deal of money putting a price on the answers to questions and selling them to willing questioners, for why 29 year old Yun Piaoliao (Undisputed No. 1 on the Langya List of Beauties) has refused all offers of marriage from nobility, old scholarly families, jianghu leaders etc. etc.

《天官赐福》Tianguan Ci Fu, novel @liberty-or-death​ explains in her post Hua Cheng’s Poem (Part 1) - “The Song of Mourning: Fourth Segment”

《那年花开月正圆》 Nothing Gold Can Stay 曾经沧海难为水, a suggestion for renaming a dish. Very well explained by AvenueX on youtube.  Timestamp @ 6:27

[lilfunkyphroggy]

I usually don't do these kinds of redraws, but this one was too fun to pass up!

[bradshawed]

princess 👑 - cym as your fav movies !!! i know you def have great taste <3<3

join the party!

there’s definitely a ton of movies i’ve forgotten about bc my brain really refuses to function in the morning sometimes but anyways i hope you all like it and thank you for the lovely ask em!!!!! p.s i just know you have incredible taste too <33

you as national treasure <3 one of my childhood classics, i could probably quote it from the number of times i’ve seen it but it’s the best and i will forever rewatch it!

@waklman as top gun: maverick! pretty self explanatory really, but if i hadn’t said this one, i’d have gone with the holiday. my favourite movies for my favourite person <3

@sematarygirls as 10 things i hate about you. honestly i would’ve gone with a horror film or something like scream for you but it’s sadly not one of my favourite movies and this one just screams you for some reason, especially with the tropes with a twist that just make sense

@thyme-in-a-bubble as narnia! can i claim the whole franchise and put it as you? you know what, fuck it because they’re all masterpieces and i love them sm. there’s just something so magical about them that you can’t help but love them!

@goodoldfashionedluvergirl as high school musical. literally grew up on this movie and so many other disney and nickelodeon ones! i can’t count the number of times i’ve watched it but i do still love it so much and can’t help but sing along to the songs whenever i hear them

@wolvisms as speed <3 it’s keanu reeves and sandra bullock..what’s not to love? also another one of my childhood favourites (i swear i’m not old, i just love 90s movies)

@amoraffairs as tangled! i don’t make the rules, this movie just fits you perfectly. not to mention the iconic songs but it’s just the best. one of my favourite disney princesses and movies (dw mulan ilyt) <3

@bcyhoods as the maze runner <3 thomas is you, you are tommy and ur both literally so bf/gf. the whole series literally made me bawl my eyes out and it’s dob, what’s not to love?

@bruisedboys as die hard! yes, it is a christmas movie, and yes it will forever be iconic!

+ honourable mentions to fast and furious, no time to die, mulan, now you see me, sing, sully: miracle on the hudson, marvel films, all the president’s men, so many animated films i’ve forgotten about, and many more <3

[raggedannau]

The Adventures of Raggedy Wally and Franky

Erm what’s that? Oh my bad! The Adventures of raggedy Wally and Franky is a welcome home au based off of the movie “Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure” here’s the synopsis:

Raggedy Wally and Franky, two lively ragdollys, find out from a very concerned poppy pincushion that captain Clara and her crew of pirates dollnapped the lovely porcelain mailman they know as Eddie dearest for their own shellfish- I mean selfish gain its up to Raggedy Wally and Franky to team up with the friendly neighborhood pirates Captain Howdy Pillar and Sally starboard to help save the precious porcelain doll from Captain Clara and her terrible not so jolly crew.

Phew! Lots of thoughts! Let’s meet the neighbors!

First up Raggedy Wally

Raggedy Wally also known just as Wally is the neighborhoods, most creative neighbor he is often seen with his brother, Raggedy Franky, leading them on adventures to find a solution to whatever their question or problem is. Raggedy Wally often is the most talkative out of the two, although both are very talkative Unlike his brother Franky Raggedy Wally is more open about his feelings and has an easier time, showing it often through actual speaking, or through a drawing made for one of his neighbors.

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Next up! Raggedy Franky!

Raggedy Franky also known just as Frank is Wallys brother. Franky just like regular Frank is semi serious, not as serious as original Frank though, raggedy Franky is more sort of adventurous. He’s curious and careful and is often seen with his brother raggedy Wally walking around their neighborhood asking questions or helping out neighbors raggedy Franky is also seen with the local porcelain mailman. raggedy Franky, although he can’t show it well at times, cares very much and very deeply for each and everyone of his neighbors and cherishes each moment they have together

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Third is Julie Topsful!

Julie Topsful is the “clown of the neighborhood” she’s often playing games around the neighborhood, inviting people to play and making up new ones as well as showing off her acrobatic skills in her home, which was a circus tent, Julie Topsful, unlike regular Julie is not best friends with Frank, but instead best friends with Eddie. She’s often seen joking with him, playing with him and regularly invites him to games even if he’s busy. Julie sometimes accompanies Wally and Frank on their adventures, although very rare, she just gets caught up in her own little games. Julie is sweet, ambitious and all around. Very very silly.

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Fourth is Poppy pincushion

Poppy pincushion, also known as “mama“ is essentially the neighborhood Mother she goes around, making sure everyone is fed and will hydrated as well as making sure none of them have ripped up a seam and if they unfortunately have she always has her lucky basket to help her go around And fix up her lovely neighbors or as she calls them her children. Poppy is soft-spoken, well rounded and very super Duper kind although sometimes she can be just a little bit too worrisome especially over Eddie.

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Fifth is Barnaby B looney

Barnaby B Looney is the neighborhood friendly puppy, although he says, he’s a knight in shining armor waiting to be a knight though that seems to be just a little bit he does to try and get his friends to be at least a little bit impressed that doesn’t stop him from trying to protect them at any costs But when he’s not in guard dog mode, he’s the silliest, funniest little guy there is often seen around howdy pillar, making jokes that makes the captain wail with laughter some say that with how Barnaby makes Howdy laugh Everything on Howdys ship is completely free though. He often denies it.

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Sixth we have Captain Howdy Pillar!

Captain Howdy Pillar is the captain of his very own ship the S.S Pillar! He’s often seen on his ship with tons of supplies behind him or near him at all times most likely from the treasure he collects he only sells things for a gold coin or a pirate joke in the show he’d be the one to give the siblings whatever they needed on their journey no matter what it was you needed Captain Howdy had it. captain Howdy was lovable and silly, often making pirate jokes of his own (much to the dismay of his pirate crew) all around a very caring person but if you think of doing anything to his lovely ship pirates can be just as mean as they are nice.

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Seventh is Sally Starboard!

Sally starboard is Howdys right hand woman always by his side and often helping him figure out what the siblings needed on their trip. sally will be seen always singing she was quite theatrical for being a pirate although the Captain encouraged her to go out and preform sally much preferred performing with Captain howdy better then a Solo act. Sally is a bilingual queen her sassy attitude and love for treasure does overlap sometimes with her caring darling nature, though to some, it may seem very endearing that she can be sassy, but also just as kind.

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Last but certainly not least Eddie dearest!

Eddie Dearest is the local mailman he’s often seen just in the background waving or being patched by poppy he’d sometimes accompany the two siblings on their adventures although that only happening a few times he’d be seen everywhere after all a mail man’s gotta get around! Eddie is soft spoken and kind and somehow still manages to get frank and Wally’s mail delivered just in time! Eddie, although a porcelain doll is very capable of taking care of himself as seen during the storybook Eddie’s big lift, where he proves to his friends and neighbors, that he is perfectly capable of doing things on his own, even if he is fragile.

A map of the neighborhood!

Alright that’s all the info ask away!!!

[antisocial-entomancer]

Dry bones!!! :3

[lavenderchameleon]

Some designs for the teens Titanic outfits