Of Sorts - Blog Posts
not sure about what the consensus on tone indicators is but personally, aside from maybe like /s (sarcastic) and /ref (reference) i don't think they're all that necessary
like ?? most of them can't convey anything more than what using your words can't do already. Many of the abbreviations also mean something else in different contexts which counterintuitively makes communication even more unclear (ie, pos meaning both "piece of shit" and "positive", etc).
that and they operate under the assumption that everyone knows what each one means (especially with more sort of obscure ones like /nf, not forcing or /nm, not mad)
being more clear with your words also just reads more genuinely, eg,
"can you help me study tomorrow? /nf" vs "can you help me study tomorrow? it's fine if not :]]"
"your eyes are really big /pos" vs "i love your eyes !! they're really big n remind me of my cat :D"
i am unfortunately guilty of laughing at slash-derogatory jokes tho </3 ("Deepnest /derogatory" and the like)
i used a rng for an arcanaswap au just to try help with artblock and it immediately took over my life completely
FIC WRITING REVIEW 2024
Thank you @loki-is-my-kink-awakening for coming up with this!
Rules: Feel free to show whatever stats you have. Only want to show Ao3 stats? Rock on. Want to include some qualitative info instead of stats? Please do this. Want to change how yours is presented? Absolutely do that. Would rather eat glass than do this? Please don’t eat glass but don’t feel like you have to do this either. Artists and gif makers, please also join in with any quantitative or qualitative stats or facts you want to share about your year.
(I just did mostly the same thing as last year. Thank you @evenfallreads for tagging me again)
Since I hit 100 posted works on New Year's Eve 2024, I hit 200 works on June 30th and (with two works that will still go up later today) 300 works on New Year's Eve 2024. That number includes 50 podfics that I posted since starting with Voiceteam in May.
Words and Fics
578,447 words published in 2024
675,494 words written in 2024
206 works worked on
189 completed works
most productive month: July with 78,528 words written
monthly words average: 56,329 words written
Top 5 Pairings
James "Bucky" Barnes/Clint Barton - 42 (I didn't plan this to happen, but I am very happy about it)
Clint Barton/Matt Murdock - 24
Matt Murdock/Franklin "Foggy" Nelson - 23
Clint Barton/Original Character - 10
Erik Lehnsherr/Charles Xavier - 7
Top 5 by Comments
Learning to Live again -58
Feel my Signs and Watch my Words (AUgust Writing Challenge 2024) - 42
Flowers on Your Skin (HawkTober 2024) - 28
Building a Relationship - 15
Springtime Fluff - 14
Top 5 by Kudos
The Sound and Color of Flowers - 210
Every last Piece - 202
Of Pain and Paper Bracelets - 195
I've Meant it all - 192
Accidental Striptease - 169
Top 5 by Hits
Learning to Live again - 2988
Building a Relationship - 2900
Now I wear my scars just like Tattoos - 2153
Of Pain and Paper Bracelets - 2098
Accidental Striptease - 1780
Fandom Events in 2024
For this part, I'm only adding in Bingos and Events with a hard deadline that I was able to get a bingo/blackout for, because otherwise this list would never end.
Bingos
[11/25] Bucky Barnes Bingo Round 5 - Bingo
[10/25] WinterHawk Bingo Round 5 - Bingo
July Break Bingo(s) - DNF
[9/9] Any Fandom LGBTQ Bingo - Black out
[8/25] WinterIron Bingo - Bingo
[9/9] Writers Pride Month Bingo - Black out
[4/25] both Kill-A-Character Bingos - DNF (will probably continue writing for this anyway)
Writing Challenge's
[14/14] Flufftober Spring Edition 2024
[14/14] April Showers bring M-AU Flowers
[31/31] AU-gust Writing Challenge 2024
[16/30] Tropetember 2024
[31/31] HawkTober 2024
[2/7] Trick-AU-Treat 2024
[7/30] Comfy-Vember 2024
[31/31] Whumpcember 2024
Writing Reflection
After getting into writing last year I went mildly to totally insane this year. I wrote more than I even thought possible, already upped my writing goal in January after writing like 30k on WIPs alone in two weeks, only to then end up hitting my yearly writing goal in September anyway.
I got into Podfic this year and it has brought me a lot of joy to work on recording and editing, as well as to participate in even more challenges and exchanges than I did last year.
Once again, I met a lot of lovely people and had a great time writing and simply enjoying fandom with people I like to consider friends by now.
There were many ups and downs, but I'm glad to say that, over all, this year was a good one for me.
I hope you had a good year as well and wish everyone a good start into the New Year. 💜
Tagging: @stripedscribe @ravenmold @cnwolf-brainrot @mutuallyprime @flowerparrish and everyone else who sees this and would like to participate!
Mostly sensations and images. I can remember some of the words spoken to me, but I can't fully remember the voices
It changed as I went from one phase of my life to the other. As a Deity I had tanned skin; golden eyes; wavy dark hair, and black wings. I often wore a heavy cloak with furs, wherever I went.
The Hearth and Home
I had my share of followers, yes. It was... Warm. I was grateful for each and every one of them, and loved them dearly.
I currently work with the Nordic Pantheon: in part due to the familiarity.
Anything involving fire and runes resonate strongly with me.
I believe I was considered benevolent, and I very much was.
They are my equals, and I want nothing but the best for them as a whole.
I'm not sure, actually. From what I remember... I suppose one could describe it as a familiar presence? I don't think they could ever see me, but many seemed to be able to feel when I was around. If candles were lit, their flames would lean in my direction- I remember that.
I did blessings, yes. Though those were to keep my followers' homes sturdy and warm, things of that nature. I couldn't do anything to/for them, directly.
Reveared is such a strong word, haha... I was definitely not feared, however.
Hmm, I'm not quite sure.
Large-scale? Oh, I'm not sure... Same things they'd leave on the altars in their homes, I'd assume. Homemade foods, comforting objects, crafted pieces, candles, crow feathers, etc.
I'd never demand anything- but anything the follower made, gathered, or owned that brought a sense of nostalgia or comfort would do nicely. Green candles and crow feathers would also be very nice
Probably the forest, and the coziest corner in their home.
(See 9)
I had one friend of mine, more beloved than anyone else in any realm... Trying to label them and us in any way would fall short, I fear. They were my Dearest One- the one who's old domain I was gifted, and the one who showed me everything my Creator had kept hidden.
(See 2)
I do, yes. I still feel as though I must provide those protections and comforts for those that I can. It makes me feel the same as it did, back then.
The Gods of my pantheon had their own realm, yes. As did my Creator. I, in turn, also resided in these realms.
Deitykin/Godkin Question List ᯓ★
Do you have memories of being a deity? If so, what are they like?
Do you remember what your divine form looked like? If so, describe it!
Did you have a specific domain or aspect you ruled over (e.g., love, war, nature)?
Did mortals or other beings worship you? How does that memory feel?
Do you feel a connection to specific myths, cultures, or religions in this life?
Are there particular symbols, rituals, or practices that resonate with you as a deitykin?
Were you considered benevolent, neutral, or malevolent in your divine role?
How do you view mortals and humanity now compared to your past divine role?
Did you have a specific way of manifesting to mortals, such as dreams, visions, or physical apparitions?
Did you grant blessings, curses, or other forms of divine influence?
Were you revered or feared more than loved by mortals?
What song do you associate with yourself?
If you had a shrine today and were worshipped on a large-scale level, what items would people leave as offerings?
What offerings would you demand in today’s world?
What place would mortals associate with you (e.g., beaches, forests, mountains)?
Did you have a specific way of manifesting to mortals, such as dreams, visions, or physical apparitions?
Did you have relationships with other deities, mortals, or beings?
Do you remember what your divine form looked like?
Do you feel like you still have a purpose or role tied to your divine identity?
Did you reside in a specific realm or plane of existence as a deity?
These questions were inspired by @/courtroom-confession. Feel free to reblog and share your own questions, I encourage you to do so as I am curious as well.
I am also always open to answer any questions to those who seek knowledge, my friend, as I am open to all that you wish to know.
Exalted By Eternal Sanctity (The Ephemeral Heavens Deem It Sin)
Pretty little thing
Desperate for a favor
A glance or a graze
Your adoration is adorable
It's almost enough to give in
You would accept anything wouldn't you?
Whether it be punishment or praise
It's all the same to you
Anything for attention
For the drug that you covet
Where is your pride?
Your dignity?
Have you lost it all for me?
Addicted to my presence
Your desperation clouds your gaze
And makes you all the more willing for me
Such a pitiful little thing
So pliable and sweet
Yet nothing more than
A sinner who craves piety