#whm 2023

[profeminist]

Reminder: EVERY month is women's history month if you're doing it right

EVERY month is Black history month

EVERY month is Pride month

Keep that energy

Keep learning, keep teaching

[seraphic-sapphic-safehaven]

Tumblr's new app logo performative af 🙄 It looks like they just decided to smash Black History Month, which they did nothing for this year as usual, and Women's History Month together in a pathetic attempt to prove they're """allies""" to Black people and those affected by misogyny lmfao. And they waited till the end of WHM to do so!! The audacity ☠️☠️☠️

[underratedmhapoll]

Probably isn't any overlap from my followers but I'm hosting the MHA trivia game at Youmacon this weekend. If you run into me feel free to say hi. o(*￣▽￣*)o

[kilmiel]

Well come and well met, my brave little spark.How long you've wandered, burned bright as a star?(c) Flow by Masayoshi Soken

Azem. Warrior of Light. Warrior of Darkness... no matter how they call us we always be that sparkle that start the fire. We go through hard times and brighten the day. We warm up hearts of those near us and bring them hope. Because we are those who makes this magnificent world alive

[thefreelanceangel]

#VierApril 4 - Healer

[scrollsfromarebornrealm]

false monarchy

[schmem14]

20 questions for fic writers!

Thanks for the tag @maesterchill! Read their answers HERE.

1. How many works do you have on AO3?

My stats tell me that I've written 50, but 5 are multi-chapter collections, so... a lot. Yeah.

2. What’s your total AO3 word count?

733,820. If you asked me three years ago if I could ever write that much I would've laughed in your face. Isn't growth amazing?

3. What fandoms do you write for?

Harry Potter (though I do read some Good Omens, Carry on Simon and Bagginshield stuff)

4. What are your top 5 fics by kudos?

UGH. I don't want to be honest here, since 2 of the five are Dramione fics I've now listed as ANON because of harassment reasons. I'll give you the NEXT five instead ;) 1. 93 Diagon Alley (Harry x George) They were roommates 2. HP Cocktober 2022 Collection (Multiple) Prompt fest 3. Solace (Harry x George) Unhealthy coping mechanisms (sex) 4. When Malfoy Met Granger... (Draco x Hermione) WHMS remake 5. Mistletoe, or Die F***ing (Harry x Fred x George) Self-explan.

5. Do you respond to comments? Why or why not?

Yes. I try to, because the BEST part of sharing is connecting with people who enjoy what I've done. Community, ya know?

6. What is the fic you wrote with the angstiest ending?

Mastermind (Draco x Hermione, Draco x Harry, Draco x Ron, Ron x Harry) The worst UHEA I've ever inflicted on y'all is this Dronarry fest 2023 story. Dark stalker Draco goes off the rails in the end. It's a masterpiece, I'm so proud of it.

7. What’s the fic you wrote with the happiest ending?

From Sunset to Star Rise (Harry x Ron) Cozy fall vibes, falling in love, little to no angst (Ron has a tiny bit of anxiety, that's all)

8. Do you get hate on fics?

Yes. Mainly the bigger ship ones (Dramione, looking at you) If you're wondering WHY I write rare pairs a lot, it's because rare pair fandom is a safe space with AWESOME people. We may be few in number, but WE GO HARD and LOVE HARDER.

9. Do you write smut? If so, what kind?

ALL KINDS (though I'm not great a fluffy smut). Check out my HP Kinktober Collection 2023 posting daily RIGHT NOW. It's very kinky and dark.

10. Do you write crossovers? What’s the craziest one you’ve written?

The closest I've come to crossover is more like "inspired by a vibe." I wrote a Community (TV Series) inspired paintball fic here: All's Fair in Love & War & Paintball (multiple ships)

11. Have you ever had a fic stolen?

No, BUT I've had people post me on Goodreads. Read my thoughts on why this is bad fandom etiquette HERE

12. Have you ever had a fic translated?

I've had many requests, but no one has followed through yet.

13. Have you ever co-written a fic before?

No! But I'm interested in this concept, especially if the co-author is someone I vibe with.

14. What’s your all time favourite ship?

STAWP. It's too hard a question! Lately, I'm obsessed with Dronarry, and any combination of those three. I also think I'm more in love with stories than ships. If it's an amazing story I end it with "OMG this is the BEST EVER" and I say it about a lot of ships.

15. What’s a WIP you want to finish but doubt you ever will?

I'm writing a multichap Drarry fic where Draco is a wandmaker, and it's falling in love fluff. I'm terrified to write them because I feel like I'll get torn to shreds because the Drarry fandom is too amazing for the likes of little old me. I'll just read Drarry and call it good, and MAYBE I'll get the courage to finish someday.

16. What are your writing strengths?

Ideas. I'm chockful of ideas. Also, I read a ton, so I think the more you read, the better you write.

17. What are your writing weaknesses?

Fluff. I HATE writing fluff. Why is it so hard?

18. Thoughts on writing dialogue in another language in fic?

I don't typically do it because I'm monolingual and don't want to fuck it up. I don't mind when others do it

19. First fandom you wrote for?

Harry Potter!

20. Favourite fic you’ve written?

How to Care for Your Monster Book: A Guide by Rubeus Hagrid  (Hagrid x Monster Book of Monsters) Y'aaaaaallll... I have no regrets about this fic. It's the only fic I've ever written that is perfect, I'll never top it, it's just so funny and weird (like me).

Tagging: @the-francakes @mugsdontlie @swoontodeath @vukovich @mintawasalreadytaken @peachpety @nv-md @lumosatnight and anyone else who wants to

[psychonya]

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[rainebbokie]

All Might Yagi Toshinori MHA WHM Mochi Mochi Mascot Tsum Plush

Link to Mercari Listing

Boku No Hero Academia WORLD HEROES MISSION Mochi Mochi Mascot Tsum Plush Set Animate Special

Opened box. Had to open the box to confirm the character inside and for pictures. Box was carefully opened with heat to loosen glue. Box is then resealed loosely with a thin strip of washi tape (pictured). Other than that, box is in excellent condition

DM ME ON MERCARI for bundles or more info!

NOTE: I do try to ship within 24 hours, but I refrain from shipping over the weekend. If you order on Friday, I will ship on Monday ^^ Thank you for understanding!

Condition: Like new

Brand: Mochi Mochi Mascot

Category: Toys & Collectibles → Stuffed Animals & Plush → Stuffed Animals

Posted: Nov 16, 2023

EDIT (Nov 17, 2023): THIS LISTING HAS BEEN SOLD

[mermaidsirennikita]

ARC Review: You, Again by Kate Goldbeck

4.25/5. Releases 9/12/2023.

Vibes: classic romcoms with a new spin, uptight anxiety man meets freewheeling lady rake, and friends to lovers the way it should be done.

When Josh and Ari meet, he's dating her roommate (the same roommate she's sleeping with). It's years before they're able to reconnect on the right foot, and only after major blows in their personal lives. As they grow into best friends, the inevitable tension between them turns into something totally different...

I'm really loving this string of contemporaries that take clear inspiration from God Tier romcoms. I don't think you need to be a When Harry Met Sally fan to enjoy this at all, but I do think that fans of that classic snark and feels sensibility will find this hard to resist.

Quick Takes:

--I do really want to touch on those WHMS comparisons, though. I'm a fan of the movie, and if you're a fan, there are certain lines and moments in this that will be clear, never-obnoxious nods. They're not lifting--it's definitely a tribute. However, I also think the book does some really interesting things by throwing a more contemporary spin on the story. Like I said, Ari and Josh meet in a love triangle of sorts--you know Ari is bi right off the bat. And that's always a thing that influences her journey and development. This is an m/f romance novel in which the heroine's bisexuality never feels fetishized or plugged in.

You also get a lot from Ari being the person who's okay with casual sex... only to have her heart crushed by love on more than occasion... while Josh is the one who seeks a solid relationship constantly, while never connecting with anyone on a deep emotional level. There's a gender flipping element that works really well here. The idea of Ari being a commitmentphobic snarker isn't something you see in many books. She's a truly "problematic heroine". She makes bad choices, she hurts people, she needs to grow the fuck up. At points, even I was a little frustrated with her. But the story is so much more satisfying in the end because Ari needed to work on herself.

--And of course, Josh is a great hero. I found him so................... much. He's big, he's shy and uptight, he just wants to settle down and be someone's someone. He could cook. Oh, and he can totally paddle your ass and call you a bad girl over the phone! Yes! (There is a moment over text in this book.... you're not ready.)

--There's a great sense of New York, New York in such an affectionate, romcom-y way? The setting is very lovingly done, and it adds to the sense that you're sort of stepping back in time.

--I've been very vocal about my antipathy towards friends to lovers. I'm not a big fan, generally speaking. I think it suggests a sluggishness and lack of desire and action from the hero and heroine. It often falls back on the idea that "I just didn't see you like that [for five years]" which is just hard for me to believe. But here, while Ari and Josh get to know each other over years, they're not truly friends for toooo long before the levee breaks. A good while, yes; but just enough for the tension to bubble through, never too much. Also, they clearly never see each other in a sexless way. You get so much longing, so much desire in this book, with neither Josh nor Ari ready to admit it.

--Another really nice thing about this book is that for the bulk of it, Josh is 34-35 and Ari is around 29-30. Neither one has their life totally figured out. They're both still stumbling through life and picking up and trying again. It's really nice to see, and fuck anyone who says this is New Adult. These people are adults, figuring their shit out, taking the time they need. That's normal.

The Sex Stuff:

I could have used maybe one or two more scenes, and one scene does cut off oddly early. However, when these two go off, they go OFF. I really liked the way they interacted through sex. It seemed like a kind of truly honest communication between them, and I found it really touching (and hot).

This book ends on a note I was delighted with--it really feel like I was watching an old school romcom come to a close. I had a great time.

Thanks to Netgalley and Dial Press for providing me with a copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

[before-calamity]

Heads Up! Stream incoming.

Hello all! Tomorrow (Sunday at 11/18/2023) at 1pm CT, I will be streaming more FFXIV 1.0. I'll be grabbing pictures for the BLM and WHM actions, and we will also be taking a look at some lost and cut skills.

This is a great way to see some behind the scenes information, such as the thrilling world of database management.

You can check it out on my twitch, posted below. I will go over the content of the stream during the week after the stream ends. EDIT: Stream starts at 3pm CT. Sorry for the inconvenience. Stream's been cancelled due to some changes in plans today (as well as the fact that it would be awfully tedious to watch). I do plan on still doing the work, but it won't be on stream. Sorry for the inconvenience!

[melodiaemfrp]

Hello, Attuned! Thank you for participating in Melodiae’s ninth Activity Check! Listed here are characters that did not pass the check (Five (5) days of activity in-server) for the period from Thursday, November 8th, 2022 to Monday, January 7th, 2023.

If you believe your muse(s) are listed here by mistake, you may reach out to the Masterlist on or before Sunday, January 15th, 2023. All characters that do not have activity accounted for by 11:59 PM EST on this date will be removed from the server by the next inbox run (Tuesday, January 17th, 2023).

If you did not pass the check, you also have until Sunday, January 15th, 2023 to reapp your muse(s) by sending an ask to the Masterlist indicating your intent to reapp the character. You DO NOT have to resubmit the whole application; simply provide your name, the character’s name & series, your OOC contact, and the date in an ask. Muses marked with an asterisk (*) have failed two consecutive checks, and are ineligible to be reapped this way unless they are an OC. These muses must wait one full week, and may resubmit their entire application on or after Sunday, January 22nd, 2023.

Muses that are not reapped by 11:59pm EST on Sunday, January 15th will be removed from the server by our inbox run on Tuesday, January 17th, 2023.

Thank you for your continued interest in Melodiae!

- The Melodiae Team

ARKNIGHTS

Exusiai (Sid)

W (Hika)

BLEACH

Bambietta Basterbine (Maki)*

BUNGOU STRAY DOGS

Edgar Allen Poe (Ike)

Edogawa Ranpo (Cezanne)

Nikolai Gogol (Kit)

CHAINSAW MAN

Angel Devil (Bram)

COUNTDOWN TO COUNTDOWN

Iris Black (Kendal)

CRITICAL ROLE

Mollymauk Tealeaf (Logan)

DC COMICS

Bruce Wayne (Lee)

Edward Nygma (Thysto)

Harleen Quinzel (Nils)

Jason Todd (Benito)

Dick Grayson (Jess)

Roman Sionis (Thysto)

Stephanie Brown (Mace)

Damian Al Ghul-Wayne (Stan)

John Constantine (Nils)

Garfield Mark Logan (Logan)

DEVIL SURVIVOR 2

Yamato Hotsuin (Kem)

DRAGONFABLE

Notha Ly’Ehr (Birb)

DRAKENGARD/NIER

Kainé (Alex)

ELSWORD

Add (Doom Bringer) (Sitri)

Ainchase Ishmael (Bluhen) (Jaden)*

Ainen Rosso (Xanthe)

ELDEN RING

Morgott the Omen King (Thysto)

ENSEMBLE STARS!

Chiaki Morisawa (Liet)

FATE

Merlin (Caster) (Remi)

FINAL FANTASY

XIV

Azem (Nyx) (Lauren)

Haraya Viray (WOL BLM) (Caster)

Hermes (Bram)

Winifreya Sinahon (WOL WHM) (Elyse)

XV

Prompto Argentum (Tom)

GENERATOR REX

Agent Six (Lee)

Doctor Rebecca Holiday (Rhea)

GENSHIN IMPACT

Scaramouche (Riku)*

Venti (Barbatos) (Noct)

GUILD WARS 2

Rhy’lua (OC) (Lavi)*

GOD OF WAR

Atreus (Candle)

Freya (Rhea)

GRAND THEFT AUTO

Cleo Valentina Running Elk (OC) (Suzie)

JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE

Bruno Buccellati (Cyan)*

Narancia Ghirga (Oz)

LEAGUE OF LEGENDS

Sona Buvelle (Avi)

MARVEL COMICS

Peter Parker (Nils)

MEDAKA BOX

Kumagawa Misogi (Eve)*

METAL GEAR SOLID

Psycho Mantis (Thysto)

NARUTO

Madara Uchiha (Lizard)

Obito Uchiha (Wes)

ORIGINAL CHARACTERS

Annie (Fishnchipsnvinegar)

Daniel Dee (Cezanne)

Erika Ishikawa (Rhia)

Estella VaRossa (Hikari)*

EXPERIMENT-V [ VAL ] (Oz)

Grayson Grimm (Benito)*

Nikon "Niko" Mstislav Alkaev (Sitri)

Reagan Brennan (Thysto)

Rovaniemi, Lapland (KB)*

Rue Gabriel (KB)*

The Calid Saint (KB)*

The Umbral Vices (Cezanne)

OVERWATCH

Ana Amari (Rose)

Mercy (Angela Ziegler) (Rhea)

Widowmaker (Amélie Lacroix)

POKÉMON

Blue (Riku)

Iono (Carmen)

Red (Hikari)

PROJECT MOON WORKS

Angela (Freya)

Angelica (Freya)

Carmen (Corinthia)

Netzach (Cezanne)

PROMISE OF WIZARD

Akira (Karol)

Bradley Bain (Sitri)

Mitile Flores (Pidge)

REVOLUTIONARY GIRL UTENA

Anthy Himemiya (Cecil)

SHUUEN NO SHIORI

C-ta (Tom)

E-ki (Shae)

SIGNALIS

Elster (Cyan)

SILENT HILL

Cheryl Heather Mason (Pax)

James Sunderland (Alivocch)

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG

Sonic the Hedgehog (Eve)

Whisper the Wolf (Dancer)

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES

Raphael Hamato (Mouse)

Leonardo Hamato (Sam)

THE MAGNUS ARCHIVES

Gerard Keay (Kendal)

Oliver Banks (Kendal)

THE MANDELA CATALOGUE

Archangel Gabriel (Bram)

THE OWL HOUSE

Luz Noceda (Ash)

TOILET BOUND HANAKO KUN

Nene Yashiro (Alice)

TOUKEN RANBU

Nikkari Aoe (Athiel)

TRANSFORMERS

Nautica (Suzie)

Airachnid (Suzie)

TWISTED WONDERLAND

Cater Diamond (Raine)

Idia Shroud (Sety)

Morrigan Desrosiers (OC) (Fris)

Trey Clover (Jin)

UTA NO PRINCE-SAMA

Ai Mikaze (Rai)

Eiichi Otori (Kem)

WARFRAME

The Operator (Oz)

YAKUZA/LIKE A DRAGON

Takayuki Yagami (Hikari)*

[mappingway]

my crochet endeavors of 2022:

- cat sweater: finished! but fugly. but was a fun few hours.

- baby blanket + 2 hats: finished! went home to a baby in colorado that is actually in the process of being born. i still worry over the colors not being... boy-ish enough? despite there being plenty of blue? idk.

- lap blanket: finished! i took this to work and i get many compliments still. this was actually my first project of the year and (as you can see) i struggled with the foundation chain being too tight. but i learned and i work with a bigger hook now!

- scarf: finished! this was made out of the leftovers from the baby blanket. i have a cute pink sweater it goes well with.

TO FINISH IN 2023, OR SO HELP ME GOD:

- whm poncho #1. still needs triangles and weaving in the ten thousand ends.

- whm poncho #2. now that i know how to work smarter it should come along faster than #1, but i’m being slow about it.

- sunflower blanket. hope to finish it before my husband’s birthday in march.

[imeadvisors]

New Australian visa changes for 2023–24

New Australian visa changes for 2023–24

Following an overhaul of Australia’s immigration regime and ahead of the government’s federal budget later this year, here are the visa changes and visa opportunities for 2023.

Australia’s immigration system is getting a makeover after a 186-page assessment warned last week that it is “not fit for purpose” and exposes temporary workers to abuse.

Which changes to visa policies have already been made for 2023–2024? The path to citizenship for New Zealanders

New Zealand citizens who have resided in Australia for a period of four years or more will be eligible to apply for Australian citizenship from 1 July 2023 (the start of the Australian tax year) without having to wait for a permanent visa to be issued.

If you are a New Zealand national who moved to Australia after 26 February 2001 and hold a SCV (subclass 444), the changes will apply to you. If you are a long-term resident, you will be able to apply for your period of permanent residence to apply retroactively.

The New Zealand stream of the Skilled Independent (Subclass 189) visa is currently closed to new applications and will close for good on July 1.

change of student visa

Restrictions on student visa work were lifted during the pandemic and reintroduced in January of 2021 to address labour shortages. Students on primary and secondary visa work permits can work more than 40 hours every 2 weeks.

However, from July 1st, the student visa work period will be extended by 48 hours every 2 weeks.

Extension of 485 Work Visa

Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate visa holders will also have the option to extend their stay in Australia from this date.

With the extension, bachelor’s degree graduates stay for 4 years (from 2 years), 5 years (from 3 years) and 6 years (from 4 years) for master’s degree (from 4 years).

New visa for migrants from the Pacific

Applicants from the Pacific region and East Timor will be able to apply for a new visa with a maximum of 3K Places available. Ballots will be used annually to allocate places for Pacific Engagement visas (PEV). Applicants will have the opportunity to apply for permanent residence in Australia.

From July, applications can be submitted online.

Modifications for Working Vacationers

On July 1, 2022, the 6-month working restriction also came to an end, meaning WHMs could continue to work for the same organisation or group for six months without needing to obtain permission. This restriction was introduced to address employment shortages during the pandemic and was temporarily lifted in January 2022.

The limitation period of six months does not apply to work carried out before July 1. This means that a WHM can continue working with any employer up to six months after July 1, even if they started work before July 1.

[aedelwine]

12/12/2023: I HAVE JUST STARTED SHADOWBRINGERS. DO NOT TALK TO ME ABOUT MSQ PAST STORMBLOOD AT ALL. I WILL KILL YOU.

--

Sailor / 25 / he+they / Aether / Steam player / WHM main

This is my FFXIV account. (-: I made this because I really needed somewhere to yell and scream and cry about FFXIV without annoying all my friends who don't play and I refuse to create a Twitter account.

I use this blog to literally just dump whatever is in my brain about this stupid game. I will eventually add a dedicated page for my wol. I'm VERY into character building and super emotionally attached to my main wol and other NPCs. I have other characters that exist in my brain that I will inevitably make alts for but currently I'm not finished with msq so I'm focusing on that first. I have also started writing some shit on AO3 that has to do with my wol's backstory which I will link here. Eventually.

I'll post liveblogging here as I play the game, as well as probably any art I make of my OCs. And whatever else floats into my brain. I will likely reblog fanart etc. but as of writing I'm really trying to avoid spoilers so I probably won't venture into tags much if at all.

I live in the American Pacific Northwest and tend to play late night/early morning PST. I solo this game and occasionally play with my two friends who I hate love for getting me into it. I'm a full time online university student and a stay at home spouse. I'm also disabled (mobility aid user) and on the spectrum. I have DID - I won't post about this here. But it might impact my activity on this blog and in game generally so if I disappear for long periods, that's why. My special interest is video games and when I'm not playing them I am cooking and taking care of my pets and playing with my friends. (-:

Please feel free to ask for my Steam! I play primarily on Adamantoise.

[scrollsfromarebornrealm]

descendant of amdapor/descendant of mhach