#what are you waiting for?

[hanginglikeafruit]

ok but with venom 3 getting delayed because of the sag-aftra strike, now would be the PERFECT time for people to make fan art of venom biting the heads off of those greedy production company ceo's along with "EAT THE RICH" written in big, bold letters

[kdval]

Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty

› OC: Lara Hardin

[ehay]

The first piece in a collection of art I've been doing for the original story Hymn of Sand and Stars by @wordherders-hat, also known as @clydethistles. Those of you who have been following me for the last few years will remember that I've done art for her Selkie fic, and many other wonderful F/F stories. The first two chapters of the story (and accompanying art) are available for free on Patreon and HIGHLY recommended.

Hymn of Sand and Stars follows Ruan, a fiery-haired Liathilean spear maid, daughter of chieftains but exiled from the island she calls home. She will meet the Veiled Lady, a mysterious figure who lives in a gilded prison and wears the veil of a moon-priestess, guarded at all times by a retinue of warrior women. Ruan joins their ranks but soon discovers she has sworn to protect far more than she might have imagined.

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[momentsbeforemass]

What are you waiting for?

“What are you waiting for?”

We hear this one when someone else thinks that we should be doing something. Usually when what we need to be doing is painfully obvious. At least to them.

It’s said (often with some exasperation) to get us going. So that we’ll start doing something. Finally.

The thing is, if that’s all we think “what are you waiting for” is about, then we’re missing the deeper sense of it. Which is what Jesus plays out for us in today’s Gospel.

Because what you and I are waiting for impacts not just what we do, but what we think. And who we become.

If we’re waiting for the worst. Because we’re afraid.

Then what we do, what we think, and who we become will reflect that fear.

If we’re waiting to go off. Because we’re angry.

Then what we do, what we think, and who we become will reflect that rage.

If we’re waiting for nothing. Because we think what we do doesn’t matter.

Then what we do, what we think, and who we become will reflect that emptiness.

But if we’re waiting for God. Because we know that in God we can make a difference – now and in eternity.

Then what we do, what we think, and who we become will reflect that hope.

Because what you and I are waiting for impacts not just what we do, but what we think. And who we become.

So, what are you waiting for?

Or, maybe the better question, Who?

Today’s Readings

[shutupandplayasong]

HURRY UPPPPPPP

[dentess2]

[allo-frouto]

Hell, me and you and this sunset at the shores of the sea? Ehm, yes, pls!!

Book a flight then.

[bi-bats]

asksender reporting for duty! 🫡

for the latest fic ask set: 5, 7, 8, and 15 please!!!

(also, please please take all the rest time you want/need!!! you gave us a Feast, now it is time for rest and recuperation 💕💕💕)

OKAY I'M FEELING LIKE ANSWERING SOME ASKS SO HERE WE GO I'M STARTING WITH THIS ONE FROM AN OLDER GAME BECAUSE IT'S BEEN HERE IN MY ASK BOX FOR LIKE 3 WEEKS

(i heard you say I can take as long as I need in one of your more recent ones, I just didn't internalize it which isn't your fault 💚)

technically the latest fic I had posted when I reblogged this was Scars and Stitches BUT right before that I posted What Are You Waiting For? which is FAR more interesting to me SO I'm answering for that one because rules are fake and I feel like it.

5. How do you decide how long your fics/chapters will be? Do you have a word count goal?

Ha. Ha! I don't decide anything. Do you all think I'm out here deciding that my next update for Know Yourself should be 18k words?? Of course not.

Here's how it goes: I tell any given chapter what I think should happen. The chapter says "hmmmm, maybe. We'll see." Then I beg the chapter to please please please please please not be over 10k words. It gives me a smile like it thinks I'm adorable for even asking when we both damn well know that the chapter will do whatever it wants, and what I want has nothing to do with it. And then either the chapter takes mercy on me (like it did in this fic) or it Does Not (like it is doing in Know Yourself).

7. What part of this fic/chapter was the most fun to write? 

Honestly, the whole first chapter. There's just something about the way it flows that I feel so good about 💚

8. Which line/paragraph are you most proud of? Why are you proud of this? 

But the strangest thing is how everyone believes Jason anyways. Just like that.  Then again, Dick is backing him up, so of course they believe him. Everyone believes Goldie, all of the time. He just flashes that gorgeous smile like a fucking master key, and Jason’s always been a tiny bit jealous that everyone else turned out so goddamn endearing.  Not that being intimidating doesn’t have its uses, but sometimes he can’t ignore how much easier certain things would be if his edges were just a little less sharp.

This whole section. I think it's just that this is one of those thoughts that Jason keeps to himself, even though he thinks it fairly often. It captures a part of Jason I rarely see represented, which is how he came back different and he feels different from the rest of the bats in a lot of ways that strain his relationship with them. (Also, I feel like this reads in his voice really well which is something I sometimes have a hard time feeling like I nailed.

15. What is one question you wish someone would ask you about this work? Ask it and answer it.

There is ALWAYS a question I want to be asked about fics, and it is what songs inspired them! I listen to so much music (Spotify wrapped outed me last year at 84k minutes of listening lmaoo) and I used to write to music a lot but I've been finding it distracting lately.

I still plot to music though, and each of my fics have playlists! I'm gonna link the spotify playlist for this fic here! Top recs from this playlist are:

Lately I haven't Been Sleeping

Hyacinthus

J's Lullaby

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Thank you for reporting in for an ask!!! I always love seeing you in my inbox and I swear I get excited every time, I'm just bad at answering 😂

And re: your comment at the end, Thank You and everyone who reminded me to give myself room to rest! I don't want to burn out any more than anyone else wants me to burn out, and I appreciate the reminder!! Also preparing the feast was So Worth It, people are still (like literally at this moment I got one) sending in the LOVELIEST comments that are making my day every single time!!

Ily all!!! and Bean I'll see you in like five seconds for your Echo Wife ask I've been vibrating to answer 💖

[noodles-and-tea]

Haha… yeah… that’d be crazy…

[zelkams-art]

in all timelines in all possibilities only you can show me this

[mearchy]

my favorite genre of fictional character is like "i am terrifying to almost everyone, i'm very good at killing, i can endure anything, i've become exceptionally good at playing into my reputation, and if you try to give me positive social interaction i will react with confusion and cower in a corner like an abused animal. and i may try to shoot you. but there is also a chance i may imprint on you like a feral dog receiving its first loving touch! good luck."

[friday411]

Go go go!! 🏃‍♀️

Now now now!! 🏃‍♂️

THE STOCKBROKERS CLERK - drawn on a train if it seems a little shaky. Btw I find the “tinge of bitterness” line to be one of the core components of Holmes’ character, exemplifying his struggle with the desire to be praised and acknowledged vs excruciating ordeal of being known etc etc

(This is in the Watson’s sketchbook series)

[momentsbeforemass]

What are you waiting for?

“What are you waiting for?”

We hear this one when someone else thinks that we should be doing something. Usually when what we need to be doing is painfully obvious. At least to them.

It’s said (often with some exasperation) to get us going. So that we’ll start doing something. Finally.

The thing is, if that’s all we think “what are you waiting for” is about, then we’re missing the deeper sense of it. Which is what Jesus plays out for us in today’s Gospel.

Because what you and I are waiting for impacts not just what we do, but what we think. And who we become.

If we’re waiting for the worst. Because we’re afraid.

Then what we do, what we think, and who we become will reflect that fear.

If we’re waiting to go off. Because we’re angry.

Then what we do, what we think, and who we become will reflect that rage.

If we’re waiting for nothing. Because we think what we do doesn’t matter.

Then what we do, what we think, and who we become will reflect that emptiness.

But if we’re waiting for God. Because we know that in God we can make a difference – now and in eternity.

Then what we do, what we think, and who we become will reflect that hope.

Because what you and I are waiting for impacts not just what we do, but what we think. And who we become.

So, what are you waiting for?

Or, maybe the better question, Who?

Today’s Readings

[trashy-greyjoy]

really love dynamics that are like 'it honestly doesn't matter if you view them as romantic or platonic, the point is that they love each other. the type of love is inconsequential, all that matters is that it's there'. gotta be one of my favorite genders.

[pajamapantsguy]

Can people hear me?

[my-chaos-radio]

Release: September 5, 2014

Lyrics:

What are you waiting for?

What are you waiting for?

Are you waiting on a lightning strike?

Are you waiting for the perfect night?

Are you waiting till the time is right?

What are you waiting for?

Don′t you want to learn to deal with fear?

Don't you want to take the wheel and steer?

Don′t you wait another minute here

What are you waiting for?

What are you waiting for?

You gotta go and reach for the top

Believe in every dream that you've got

You're only livin′ once, so tell me

What are you, what are you waiting for?

You know you′ve got to give it your all

And don't you be afraid, if you fall

You′re only livin' once, so tell me

What are you, what are you waiting for?

Are you waiting for the right excuse?

Are you waiting for a sign to choose?

While you′re waiting it's the time you lose

What are you waiting for?

Don′t you want to spread your wings and fly?

Don't you really wanna live your life?

Don't you want to love before you die?

What are you waiting for?

What are you waiting for?

You gotta go and reach for the top

Believe in every dream that you′ve got

You′re only livin' once, so tell me

What are you, what are you waiting for?

You know you′ve got to give it your all

And don't you be afraid if you fall

You′re only livin' once, so tell me

What are you, what are you waiting for?

Tell me, what you′re waiting for

(Tell me, tell me, what you're waiting for)

Show me, what you're aiming for

(Show me, what you′re aiming for)

What you′re going to save it for?

(What you're going to save it for?)

So, what you′re really waiting for?

(So, what you're really waiting for?)

Tell me, what you′re waiting for

(Tell me, tell me, what you're waiting for)

Show me, what you′re aiming for

(Show me, what you're aiming for)

What you're going to save it for?

(What you′re going to save it for?)

So, what you′re really waiting for?

(So, what you're really waiting for?)

Everybody′s going to make mistakes

But everybody's got a choice to make

Everybody needs a leap of faith

When are you taking yours?

What are you waiting for?

You gotta go and reach for the top

Believe in every dream that you′ve got

You're only livin′ once, so tell me

What are you, what are you waiting for?

You know you've got to give it your all

And don't you be afraid, if you fall

You′re only livin′ once, so tell me

What are you, what are you waiting for?

You gotta go and reach for the top

(What are you, you, you)

What are you waiting for?

Believe in every dream that you've got

What are you, what are you waiting for?

You know you′ve got to give it your all

(What are you, you, you)

What are you waiting for?

You're only livin′ once, so tell me

What are you, what are you waiting for?

Songwriter:

What are you, what are you-

What are you, what are you waiting for?

What are you, what are you-

What are you, what are you waiting for?

Jacob Kasher / Chad Kroeger / Ryan Peake / Gordon Sran

SongFacts:

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