How was everyone's Christmas? I wasn't feeling particularly festive this year. Hell, I spent most of 2018 being scared and wishing Election Day would come faster. That, and grieving the loss of my dog Riley who was hit by a car as soon as mid-January. The aching loneliness was... not fun. At all. Not even Realmscon helped cheer me up. Good news came before Halloween though! Dad had finally found Bichon Frise puppies near Austin, and we brought home two littermates. ;; Initially the boy was called Devo, but it didn't seem to fit him, and neither did Cagney (he wasn't tsundere at ALL) but we finally decided on Neville after one of the best Harry Potter characters and he is a cinnamon roll. His sister? Her name is Lulubelle. <3 I'll share pictures and videos when I'm not exhausted. Those two are a godsend and they make me so much happier. ;;
I have a new girlfriend! Her name is Isabelle~ <3 Isabelle is the biggest cinnamon roll in the world, she's like an IRL Madoka. She has no idea how important she is to me no matter how much I tell her. ;; I was supposed to write Mami/Madoka smutfic for Christmas for her, but gah. I've been juggling so much with Secret Santas and whatnot. Better late than never though! I'll link it here when I'm done~
Since Christmas just exists as a blip for me this year, I didn't receive much for Christmas and that's okay. Isabelle gave me a copy of Cuphead, and I got plushies of the entire Doki Doki Literature Club cast! Which I also have pictures of to share later. XD I then spent Christmas watching AVGN episodes and PushingUpRose's LP of Laura Bow: The Colonel's Bequest. XD
Gosh, I have to update my icons. I want to do lots of creative things aaaaaaaaa. Except Dad is messing up my computer and phone. Uggggggggh.
I have a new girlfriend! Her name is Isabelle~ <3 Isabelle is the biggest cinnamon roll in the world, she's like an IRL Madoka. She has no idea how important she is to me no matter how much I tell her. ;; I was supposed to write Mami/Madoka smutfic for Christmas for her, but gah. I've been juggling so much with Secret Santas and whatnot. Better late than never though! I'll link it here when I'm done~
Since Christmas just exists as a blip for me this year, I didn't receive much for Christmas and that's okay. Isabelle gave me a copy of Cuphead, and I got plushies of the entire Doki Doki Literature Club cast! Which I also have pictures of to share later. XD I then spent Christmas watching AVGN episodes and PushingUpRose's LP of Laura Bow: The Colonel's Bequest. XD
Gosh, I have to update my icons. I want to do lots of creative things aaaaaaaaa. Except Dad is messing up my computer and phone. Uggggggggh.
I'm not going to miss this year. At all. Thanks to politics, it's pretty much been one long endurance run where the extinction of important species and even the apocalypse feels like one executive order away. Two states (including mine) got flooded, and Puerto Rico is without power while our fucking government sits on their asses with their ears plugged in the hopes everyone on the island will die off soon. Don't get me started what's happening to Net Neutrality, and I pray to god Ajit Pai and the FCC are successfully sued.
That said, I'm knocking wood due to events that happened which makes me cling to hope a little. Like...
- Exposing Harvey Weinstein and the following arrests of predators who have gotten away with their shit for WAY too long. I'm crossing my fingers that the #MeToo movement is more than just a trend, and we can FINALLY get overdue laws into place once we kick out the 45 Administration. The toxic systems in Hollywood and workplaces in general need to be overthrown, not called out for several months before things return to the status quo. They must be gone for good.
- Doug Jones' victory over a homophobic racist pedophile. I know we can't rely on black voters to always get white people out of our messes and we can truly thank them by electing more black people (especially black women) into powerful government positions, but I'm grateful all the same. I'm glad "keep fighting" isn't just an empty mantra under Unholy Orange Hell.
It's been pretty big fandom-wise.
- My best friend and I have been RPing a big Charasriel (which later became Chariskriel) AU we call The Scars We Choose. This AU has kept us sane throughout the whole year, and it's what kept me active in writing. Even if I barely got much done in fic this year, I've been VERY productive regarding TSWC. We have fanmixes, art, and everything. TSWC has just been so cathartic for us, it's incredible. I'm proud of the work we're doing for it. ;;
- After suffering and dealing with the worst of Undertale fandom for so long, I finally got invited to a few Discord groups where I felt welcome and safe. I missed the warmth, love, and creativity of that side of UT fandom so much, and I'm glad I got those spaces whenever I'm down.
- This is the year I also went to PAX San Antonio! I got to see my TSWC partner there and it was the first time I got to meet an online friend IRL. ;; Realmscon was also magical because I GOT TO SEE FUCKING VOLTAIRE. Hands down the best concert I've been to. It's like hanging out at a campfire with an old friend who happens to be a gothic rum-loving skeleton raised by bats.
- Much to my surprise, TCM did a showing of rare cult classic Belladonna of Sadness (NSFW) (the movie that inspired Kunihiko Ikuhara into becoming an anime director) and my parents recorded it for me! I didn't know what I was going to think about it coming in. But holy fuck. I loved it. Considering I watched it right on the heels of the election of the Orange Führer, a movie where a wronged and traumatized woman makes a deal with the devil and gains power, and whole village respects her and they give a giant Fuck You to the so-called "righteous" church monarchy terrorizing them, it is SO satisfying. Even with the ending, it clearly shows that the revolution is Not Over. Needless to say, you can see why Ikuhara likes this movie. :P The movie is definitely Not For Everyone (rape, explicit sex, violence, exploration of witchcraft and witch hunts, Nightmare Fuel up the wazoo, TRIPPY AS BALLS ANIMATION) but goddamn, did it hit all the right notes for me. Not to mention there's the gorgeous watercolor art and TRIPPY AS BALLS ANIMATION and an awesome 70s soundtrack. 8)
- I finally got around to playing OneShot. Perfect timing too, because the Solstice update came out this year. omg omg omg it's so good. ;; It's interesting to compare with OFF and Undertale (though one of its primary inspirations is Hyper Light Drifter, which I still have to play. ;;), but it's very much its own thing and does crazy shit with your computer that serves a purpose WAY beyond gimmicks. The game is smart without being smug, and it has a warm heart at the center of it all. ;; Niko is the biggest cinnamon roll in the world and I love them so much, aaaaaaaa. I won't spoil anything at all, let's just say a certain scene between Niko and the Entity legitimately made me cry. ( Solstice spoiler snippet for one line of dialogue. ) Also, I recommend after you get one of the two original endings of the game that you listen to Yin / Yang: A OneShot Concept Album. Hell, my current icon even comes from the cover. :o My favorite track would definitely be the first one, "A Distant Prayer (Ending)." The vocalist even reminds me of Sharon den Adel from Within Temptation. ;;
- My family and I got to see Coco for Christmas (and we mercifully were spared of the 22-minute Olaf special). Congratulations Pixar: you made the second movie to reduce me to tears (the first was Inside Out). Like, my relationship with Pixar films has been like this:
UP: teary-eyed near the end, but didn't cry.
Toy Story 3: Touched, but didn't get teary-eyed.
Inside Out: Cried near the end.
Coco: Cried twice in two different scenes near the end.
So... Coco. A++
Hurricane Fanmix Progress: I haven't forgotten any of you at all! Progress is just really slow, aaaaaa.
calliatra, your smut inspiration mix is almost ready! I got all the songs I need, I just need to make the cover and the write-up post. I hope this'll be worth the wait. ;;
Happy New Year, everyone. Let's not blow it on 2018.
That said, I'm knocking wood due to events that happened which makes me cling to hope a little. Like...
- Exposing Harvey Weinstein and the following arrests of predators who have gotten away with their shit for WAY too long. I'm crossing my fingers that the #MeToo movement is more than just a trend, and we can FINALLY get overdue laws into place once we kick out the 45 Administration. The toxic systems in Hollywood and workplaces in general need to be overthrown, not called out for several months before things return to the status quo. They must be gone for good.
- Doug Jones' victory over a homophobic racist pedophile. I know we can't rely on black voters to always get white people out of our messes and we can truly thank them by electing more black people (especially black women) into powerful government positions, but I'm grateful all the same. I'm glad "keep fighting" isn't just an empty mantra under Unholy Orange Hell.
It's been pretty big fandom-wise.
- My best friend and I have been RPing a big Charasriel (which later became Chariskriel) AU we call The Scars We Choose. This AU has kept us sane throughout the whole year, and it's what kept me active in writing. Even if I barely got much done in fic this year, I've been VERY productive regarding TSWC. We have fanmixes, art, and everything. TSWC has just been so cathartic for us, it's incredible. I'm proud of the work we're doing for it. ;;
- After suffering and dealing with the worst of Undertale fandom for so long, I finally got invited to a few Discord groups where I felt welcome and safe. I missed the warmth, love, and creativity of that side of UT fandom so much, and I'm glad I got those spaces whenever I'm down.
- This is the year I also went to PAX San Antonio! I got to see my TSWC partner there and it was the first time I got to meet an online friend IRL. ;; Realmscon was also magical because I GOT TO SEE FUCKING VOLTAIRE. Hands down the best concert I've been to. It's like hanging out at a campfire with an old friend who happens to be a gothic rum-loving skeleton raised by bats.
- Much to my surprise, TCM did a showing of rare cult classic Belladonna of Sadness (NSFW) (the movie that inspired Kunihiko Ikuhara into becoming an anime director) and my parents recorded it for me! I didn't know what I was going to think about it coming in. But holy fuck. I loved it. Considering I watched it right on the heels of the election of the Orange Führer, a movie where a wronged and traumatized woman makes a deal with the devil and gains power, and whole village respects her and they give a giant Fuck You to the so-called "righteous" church monarchy terrorizing them, it is SO satisfying. Even with the ending, it clearly shows that the revolution is Not Over. Needless to say, you can see why Ikuhara likes this movie. :P The movie is definitely Not For Everyone (rape, explicit sex, violence, exploration of witchcraft and witch hunts, Nightmare Fuel up the wazoo, TRIPPY AS BALLS ANIMATION) but goddamn, did it hit all the right notes for me. Not to mention there's the gorgeous watercolor art and TRIPPY AS BALLS ANIMATION and an awesome 70s soundtrack. 8)
- I finally got around to playing OneShot. Perfect timing too, because the Solstice update came out this year. omg omg omg it's so good. ;; It's interesting to compare with OFF and Undertale (though one of its primary inspirations is Hyper Light Drifter, which I still have to play. ;;), but it's very much its own thing and does crazy shit with your computer that serves a purpose WAY beyond gimmicks. The game is smart without being smug, and it has a warm heart at the center of it all. ;; Niko is the biggest cinnamon roll in the world and I love them so much, aaaaaaaa. I won't spoil anything at all, let's just say a certain scene between Niko and the Entity legitimately made me cry. ( Solstice spoiler snippet for one line of dialogue. ) Also, I recommend after you get one of the two original endings of the game that you listen to Yin / Yang: A OneShot Concept Album. Hell, my current icon even comes from the cover. :o My favorite track would definitely be the first one, "A Distant Prayer (Ending)." The vocalist even reminds me of Sharon den Adel from Within Temptation. ;;
- My family and I got to see Coco for Christmas (and we mercifully were spared of the 22-minute Olaf special). Congratulations Pixar: you made the second movie to reduce me to tears (the first was Inside Out). Like, my relationship with Pixar films has been like this:
UP: teary-eyed near the end, but didn't cry.
Toy Story 3: Touched, but didn't get teary-eyed.
Inside Out: Cried near the end.
Coco: Cried twice in two different scenes near the end.
So... Coco. A++
Hurricane Fanmix Progress: I haven't forgotten any of you at all! Progress is just really slow, aaaaaa.
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Happy New Year, everyone. Let's not blow it on 2018.
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Jan. 1st, 2016 12:13 pmFirst Fandom of 2015: Five Nights at Freddy's
Favorite Main Character of 2015: Frisk, Utena Tenjou, Freddy Fazbear, Kirby, Atreyu
Favorite Het Couple of 2015: Samekichi/Wadanohara, Frey/Arthur, Steven/Connie, Brendan/May
Favorite Yuri Couple of 2015: Undyne/Alphys, May/Lisia, Utena/Anthy, Juri/Shiori
Favorite Yaoi Couple of 2015: Papyrus/Mettaton, Jeff/Tony (nothing will stop me from shipping this. NOTHIIIIIIIIIIIING!), Maxie/Archie, Teddy/Loid
This doesn't fit in any of the above categories since one of the characters is nonbinary, so as a special mention: FRISK/ASRIEL IS LOVE. FRISK/ASRIEL IS LIFE.
Favorite Poly Ships of 2015: Chara/Asriel/Frisk, Chara/Asriel/Frisk, Chara/Asriel/Frisk. I think I'm obsessed.
Fandom That You Never Expected To Get Into: Steven Universe, Yandere Simulator
Fandom That Made An Unexpected Comeback: Kirby, briefly Yume Nikki
Fandom That Inspired The Most Crack: Undertale
Last Fandom of 2015: Undertale
Favorite Fandom of 2015: Undertale
Villain of the Year is Flowey, hands down.
Man, this was the worst year for Earthbound fandom, at least for me. ._.;;; Toxic people from tumblr make me hedgehog hiss. At least Mother 1 finally got released on Virtual Console. Thank god for Undertale fandom!
Not to mention I lost two people I cared about dearly this year: Uncle Ricke and Virginia, the cat who raised the kittens at the Cattery. They will never be forgotten, and Frisk is here to create wonderful new memories.
Favorite Main Character of 2015: Frisk, Utena Tenjou, Freddy Fazbear, Kirby, Atreyu
Favorite Het Couple of 2015: Samekichi/Wadanohara, Frey/Arthur, Steven/Connie, Brendan/May
Favorite Yuri Couple of 2015: Undyne/Alphys, May/Lisia, Utena/Anthy, Juri/Shiori
Favorite Yaoi Couple of 2015: Papyrus/Mettaton, Jeff/Tony (nothing will stop me from shipping this. NOTHIIIIIIIIIIIING!), Maxie/Archie, Teddy/Loid
This doesn't fit in any of the above categories since one of the characters is nonbinary, so as a special mention: FRISK/ASRIEL IS LOVE. FRISK/ASRIEL IS LIFE.
Favorite Poly Ships of 2015: Chara/Asriel/Frisk, Chara/Asriel/Frisk, Chara/Asriel/Frisk. I think I'm obsessed.
Fandom That You Never Expected To Get Into: Steven Universe, Yandere Simulator
Fandom That Made An Unexpected Comeback: Kirby, briefly Yume Nikki
Fandom That Inspired The Most Crack: Undertale
Last Fandom of 2015: Undertale
Favorite Fandom of 2015: Undertale
Villain of the Year is Flowey, hands down.
Man, this was the worst year for Earthbound fandom, at least for me. ._.;;; Toxic people from tumblr make me hedgehog hiss. At least Mother 1 finally got released on Virtual Console. Thank god for Undertale fandom!
Not to mention I lost two people I cared about dearly this year: Uncle Ricke and Virginia, the cat who raised the kittens at the Cattery. They will never be forgotten, and Frisk is here to create wonderful new memories.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Dec. 26th, 2014 12:00 amSara sent me a large homemade Togekiss plushie, a hand-painted Mario mushroom container with chocolate kisses inside, homemade chocolate chip cookies, a cute card, and a picture of Madoka and Homura spending their first night at Freddy's.
Christmas = TOTALLY MADE. ♥♥♥
Thank you so much, Sara. ;;
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYBODY!
Christmas = TOTALLY MADE. ♥♥♥
Thank you so much, Sara. ;;
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYBODY!
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Dec. 31st, 2013 11:08 pmI'm not sorry to see 2013 go. It's been a horrible year for writing overall; I barely got anything done on my novel at all, and even fanfic drabbles this year were about as much as a trickle. I was just swamped in depression, family drama, and I barely got to do much of anything at all. About the only good thing to come out of this year was getting my 4.0 grade average back after returning college. I just hope I'll be able to keep this up for the next semesters.
I've got so much to catch up on. I hope I don't end up wasting 2014. Time is precious and you don't know what you've got until it's gone.
But I can't confront the doubts I have
I can't admit that maybe the past was bad
And so, for the sake of momentum
I condemn the future to death so it could match the past
I want to do the exact opposite of that. Things are going to change. Starting midnight.
I've got so much to catch up on. I hope I don't end up wasting 2014. Time is precious and you don't know what you've got until it's gone.
But I can't confront the doubts I have
I can't admit that maybe the past was bad
And so, for the sake of momentum
I condemn the future to death so it could match the past
I want to do the exact opposite of that. Things are going to change. Starting midnight.
13 recs for Yuletide 2013!
Dec. 27th, 2013 12:27 amFandoms: Ib, I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Literary Trysts It Gives Me Great Joy To Think About RPF, Maurice, The Picture of Dorian Gray, Puella Magi Madoka Magica, Toy Story, Twisted Princess, WALL-E, Windows 95 Tips.
( Whoo hoo! )
( Whoo hoo! )
Fandom Stocking nomnomnom.
Dec. 6th, 2013 08:41 pmPuri's Fandom Stocking
I forgot to include Rarity in my list of favorite My Little Pony characters. ;; *sob*
I forgot to include Rarity in my list of favorite My Little Pony characters. ;; *sob*
Neopets Dreams Come True
Dec. 4th, 2013 04:27 pmAfter years of pawing at the screen in agonized envy, I finally had enough NP to trade for a Draik egg.
Welcome to the family, Jeremoth. You are an amazing Hanukkah present. :D
This post has been crossposted with Dreamwidth at http://shamanicshaymin.dreamwidth.org/74648.html. Pick your poison. Mwoiiiiiiiing~!
Welcome to the family, Jeremoth. You are an amazing Hanukkah present. :D
This post has been crossposted with Dreamwidth at http://shamanicshaymin.dreamwidth.org/74648.html. Pick your poison. Mwoiiiiiiiing~!
End of Year Memes + New Cockatiel
Dec. 30th, 2012 07:54 pmAfter many years since our parrot Catherwood passed away, Mom got a new cockatiel for Christmas! We're not sure what its gender is, but we named it Sydney after the Australian city. Its chirps sound like a squeaky toy, which is adorable. Mom and Dad have been talking affectionately about Syd too, which makes me happy.
( End of the Year Fandom Meme! )
( Annnnnnd another one! )
( End of the Year Fandom Meme! )
( Annnnnnd another one! )
Holiday stress galore. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Dec. 25th, 2012 04:33 pmI'll have to ask for more time to finish my friend's fic. ;; Technically, I could finish it today, but I'd rather send her a late quality product than one that's on-time-but-shitty. My friend deserves better than that! ;;
So here's what I got so far:
- "The Fantastic Adventures of Unico" and "Unico in the Island of Magic" DVDs
- "A Clockwork Orange" DVD
- "Rune Factory: A Fantasy Harvest Moon" on DS
- "Sgt. Frog" #1 from Sis
- A copy of "Aesop's Fables"
- The Norton Critical edition of "The Picture of Dorian Gray" containing both the 1890 Lippincott's and 1891 versions.
- A gilded book containing four complete novels by H.G. Wells ("The Time Machine," "The Island of Dr. Moreau," "The Invisible Man," and "The War of the Worlds."
- Cutie Mark Crusaders Wedding Flower Fillies set
- Target card with $150
- Soft Hello Kitty! shorts
- A six-month paid DW account from Sara Jaye. ;; And icons to go with it!
- A Red/Lucas ficlet from Hikaru, nomnomnom~
- Chocolate snowman. Nomnomnomnomnom.
From Yuletide, I got an Earthbound story about Jeff. ;; I also got a gorgeous fanart of Andy & Marius drawn for me by Zar. ♥
I'll make Yuletide recs later. I still have a bunch of stories to read and so little time. ;; I've also been gathering a bunch of toys and stuffed animals to donate to the women's shelter today. Busy busy busy!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of you~ ♥♥♥
So here's what I got so far:
- "The Fantastic Adventures of Unico" and "Unico in the Island of Magic" DVDs
- "A Clockwork Orange" DVD
- "Rune Factory: A Fantasy Harvest Moon" on DS
- "Sgt. Frog" #1 from Sis
- A copy of "Aesop's Fables"
- The Norton Critical edition of "The Picture of Dorian Gray" containing both the 1890 Lippincott's and 1891 versions.
- A gilded book containing four complete novels by H.G. Wells ("The Time Machine," "The Island of Dr. Moreau," "The Invisible Man," and "The War of the Worlds."
- Cutie Mark Crusaders Wedding Flower Fillies set
- Target card with $150
- Soft Hello Kitty! shorts
- A six-month paid DW account from Sara Jaye. ;; And icons to go with it!
- A Red/Lucas ficlet from Hikaru, nomnomnom~
- Chocolate snowman. Nomnomnomnomnom.
From Yuletide, I got an Earthbound story about Jeff. ;; I also got a gorgeous fanart of Andy & Marius drawn for me by Zar. ♥
I'll make Yuletide recs later. I still have a bunch of stories to read and so little time. ;; I've also been gathering a bunch of toys and stuffed animals to donate to the women's shelter today. Busy busy busy!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of you~ ♥♥♥
Whoo more gift exchanges!
Dec. 4th, 2012 09:52 amMy stocking at
fandom_stocking is here. :3
Feel free to link to your stockings as well so I can leave something for you too~ ♥
Jimmy gave me a surprise visit last night! We fell asleep in my room together~ ♥♥♥
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Feel free to link to your stockings as well so I can leave something for you too~ ♥
Jimmy gave me a surprise visit last night! We fell asleep in my room together~ ♥♥♥
Happy Thanksgiving~!
Nov. 22nd, 2012 09:20 pmI'm visiting my family for Thanksgiving week, nomnomnom~ We overworked ourselves so we're actually having the feast tomorrow, but boy oh boy did we have fun. I even got to invite my boyfriend and introduce him to my sister~ ♥ The siblings, Jimmy and I played Smash Bros. together, and then Jimmy and I watched "South Park" in my room. :3
Now it's time for me to give thanks...
- My family may be dysfunctional, but we care about each other a lot, which is more than I can say for others. We know how to laugh, give kindness, and support each other, so I'm grateful for that.
- Even when things go wrong, I've got shelter I can go to and friends to support me. Dave's kindness and hospitality means a lot to me, and by living in his apartment, I'll be able to grow independence. My friends keep me sane, and I thank each and every one of them~
- My boyfriend Jimmy, for being the best boyfriend in the entire world. I'm so happy I was able to invite him over~ Mwoiiiiiiiiing~! ♥
Hope you all had a Happy Turkey Day~! ♥♥♥
Now it's time for me to give thanks...
- My family may be dysfunctional, but we care about each other a lot, which is more than I can say for others. We know how to laugh, give kindness, and support each other, so I'm grateful for that.
- Even when things go wrong, I've got shelter I can go to and friends to support me. Dave's kindness and hospitality means a lot to me, and by living in his apartment, I'll be able to grow independence. My friends keep me sane, and I thank each and every one of them~
- My boyfriend Jimmy, for being the best boyfriend in the entire world. I'm so happy I was able to invite him over~ Mwoiiiiiiiiing~! ♥
Hope you all had a Happy Turkey Day~! ♥♥♥
Yuletide Letter 2012
Oct. 15th, 2012 02:25 amDear Yuletide Writer,
Thank you so much for offering/pinch-hitting a fic for me! This year is going to be awesome, just like your story. So let’s cut down to business, hm? :)
( Likes )
( Dislikes )
( Violence, sex and endings )
( Fandoms )
Thank you for taking the time to read my letter. I’m looking forward to what you’ll write for me, and I wish us both a Happy Yuletide~!
Happy Holidays!
Puri
Edit: I fixed my letter a bit to add more prompts for Earthbound. Hopefully this shall be easier for my future Santa! :3
Thank you so much for offering/pinch-hitting a fic for me! This year is going to be awesome, just like your story. So let’s cut down to business, hm? :)
( Likes )
( Dislikes )
( Violence, sex and endings )
( Fandoms )
Thank you for taking the time to read my letter. I’m looking forward to what you’ll write for me, and I wish us both a Happy Yuletide~!
Happy Holidays!
Puri
Edit: I fixed my letter a bit to add more prompts for Earthbound. Hopefully this shall be easier for my future Santa! :3