I couldn't ever pick just one. I've never been one for repeating a motto or collecting aphorisms, I believe in the truth behind the words more than anything. That's not to say I haven't found advice to follow from books, though... Sometimes I already agreed with a beautiful quote and thus didn't even think much of it, sometimes I didn't quite agree with all of it, sometimes I just didn't think it would ever be relevant to remember the exact order of the words. Sometimes the quotes are repeating each other.
10 July 2014
9 July 2014
365 day challenge: Day 322
Day 322: A book you are willing to read, why
Mostly anything? I'm not sure what you want from me here. I'm planning to read Hannibal once I finish Inda and its sequels, then hopefully move on to something by Tamora Pierce.
Mostly anything? I'm not sure what you want from me here. I'm planning to read Hannibal once I finish Inda and its sequels, then hopefully move on to something by Tamora Pierce.
8 July 2014
365 day challenge: Day 321
Day 321: Worst book you have read. Explain why it is the worst
That's... almost impossible. I've read (or started to read) a lot of shitty books. Usually I just ditch them if I can.
I guess I'll just mention the Goosebumps series - only one of them was somewhat tolerable and it was packed full of clichés. They're also obviously only churned out at that speed for easy money and they get more attention than they deserve. Not to mention he forgot what his characters were wearing or doing in the last page.
That's... almost impossible. I've read (or started to read) a lot of shitty books. Usually I just ditch them if I can.
I guess I'll just mention the Goosebumps series - only one of them was somewhat tolerable and it was packed full of clichés. They're also obviously only churned out at that speed for easy money and they get more attention than they deserve. Not to mention he forgot what his characters were wearing or doing in the last page.
7 July 2014
365 day challenge: Day 320
Day 320: Favourite book. Explain why you like it
I'm shit at picking favourites.
Series I've liked (that I can still recommend, even ones with issues I acknowledge) include but are not limited to: Inda by Sherwood Smith, everything in Middle-earth by J. R. R. Tolkien, Harry Potter by J. K. Rowling, The Death Gate Cycle by Margaret Weis & Tracy Hickman, Discworld by Terry Pratchett.
Books that are not strictly part of a series: The Outsiders by (and related, even the vampire story, though not particularly the horse one) S. E. Hinton, The Brothers Lionheart by Astrid Lindgren, Das doppelte Lottchen ("Lottie and Lisa", apparently, but those names were localized from Luise and Lotte. The Finnish copy went halfway and did Lise and Lotte instead.) by Erich Kästner.
I'm shit at picking favourites.
Series I've liked (that I can still recommend, even ones with issues I acknowledge) include but are not limited to: Inda by Sherwood Smith, everything in Middle-earth by J. R. R. Tolkien, Harry Potter by J. K. Rowling, The Death Gate Cycle by Margaret Weis & Tracy Hickman, Discworld by Terry Pratchett.
Books that are not strictly part of a series: The Outsiders by (and related, even the vampire story, though not particularly the horse one) S. E. Hinton, The Brothers Lionheart by Astrid Lindgren, Das doppelte Lottchen ("Lottie and Lisa", apparently, but those names were localized from Luise and Lotte. The Finnish copy went halfway and did Lise and Lotte instead.) by Erich Kästner.
6 July 2014
365 day challenge: Day 319
Day 319: If you could, would you rather live in the early 1900’s?
No. The internet is amazing. As is the fact that we have slightly more civil rights and slightly less chance of war, though both still need work.
No. The internet is amazing. As is the fact that we have slightly more civil rights and slightly less chance of war, though both still need work.
5 July 2014
365 day challenge: Day 318
Day 318: Are you happy with how you look?
No. Not with any part of myself, really. Mostly I'd like to look... adaptable, to be androgynous, to be able to change the way I'm perceived. But I'd settle for a lot of things as long as it wasn't this.
No. Not with any part of myself, really. Mostly I'd like to look... adaptable, to be androgynous, to be able to change the way I'm perceived. But I'd settle for a lot of things as long as it wasn't this.
4 July 2014
365 day challenge: Day 317
Day 317: Your fears?
Failure, to the point of crippling perfectionism. Abandonment, by my loved ones; whether by choice or growing apart. In that vein, change I can't control.
Failure, to the point of crippling perfectionism. Abandonment, by my loved ones; whether by choice or growing apart. In that vein, change I can't control.
3 July 2014
365 day challenge: Day 316
Day 316: What is your definition of the word love? Talk about 3 things you love.
There are - obviously - many types of love. I think in my definition the cornerstone is affection. Definitely not attraction, or even devotion, though both can be a part of it. At its core, love is being fond of something; a lot of emotions and thoughts can come from it, but wanting to keep the object of love close to you, wanting to protect it, wanting to remember or forget it are by-products. Automatic? Yes. Unavoidable? Maybe, sometimes. Still not the definition.
There are - obviously - many types of love. I think in my definition the cornerstone is affection. Definitely not attraction, or even devotion, though both can be a part of it. At its core, love is being fond of something; a lot of emotions and thoughts can come from it, but wanting to keep the object of love close to you, wanting to protect it, wanting to remember or forget it are by-products. Automatic? Yes. Unavoidable? Maybe, sometimes. Still not the definition.
- I love finding fandoms (or, more likely, the source materials) I can immerse myself in. Ones that are worth it. Ones that resonate. I love being able to lose myself in a world, in characters, in ideas; I love new experiences, new realities. I love being able to share it. I love knowing there is at least one person somewhere who thinks like I do about some things, who shares my love, who can bring something new into it with their experiences and thoughts.
- I love cute, happy animals. Especially if they're friendly and/or want to play or cuddle. They make me happy in a way not a lot ever has. I love that they love whatever it is they're doing, I love that they're so open and carefree. I just love watching them or making them happier.
- I love water. I love underwater landscapes, I love floating in it, I love diving, I love the weightlessness and the temperature. I love rivers and the sea. I love waves. I love baths. If I could live underwater I would.
2 July 2014
365 day challenge: Day 315
Day 315: What is your definition of the word hate? Talk about 3 things you hate.
When I say hate I usually mean a sort of a... passionate hatred, as opposed to a cold loathing, but the definition does flip between the two, sometimes even just a stronger dislike.
I hate bigots. I hate people who are so selfish and ignorant that they would really believe people who are not like themselves by nature are somehow lower. I hate people who are supposedly educated and/or intelligent and still buy into stereotypes without question. I hate when the privileged don't care what happens to other groups of people.
I hate my body. I hate the shape, the texture, the sounds, the details. I hate that there are things even hard work or surgeries can't change. Sometimes I hate that it exists, that I have to be human at all.
I hate mosquitoes. They're useless, annoying and will sting you; the stings will then (for me) be painful, itchy and swollen for days and there's not much to do about it. Plus they make a grating noise. I especially hate going to sleep only to hear one of them a minute later.
When I say hate I usually mean a sort of a... passionate hatred, as opposed to a cold loathing, but the definition does flip between the two, sometimes even just a stronger dislike.
I hate bigots. I hate people who are so selfish and ignorant that they would really believe people who are not like themselves by nature are somehow lower. I hate people who are supposedly educated and/or intelligent and still buy into stereotypes without question. I hate when the privileged don't care what happens to other groups of people.
I hate my body. I hate the shape, the texture, the sounds, the details. I hate that there are things even hard work or surgeries can't change. Sometimes I hate that it exists, that I have to be human at all.
I hate mosquitoes. They're useless, annoying and will sting you; the stings will then (for me) be painful, itchy and swollen for days and there's not much to do about it. Plus they make a grating noise. I especially hate going to sleep only to hear one of them a minute later.
1 July 2014
365 day challenge: Day 314
Day 314: Write about your ideal partner in detail. Does your crush match the criteria? If
no, talk about that.
"Ideal partner"... I'm not sure something like that exists. The people I've liked have been very different, be it looks or personality. The only thing in common has been that we've agreed on important issues - equality, animal cruelty and the like. Ideally we'd have similar opinions on less objective things like fandoms but this all goes for ideal friends as well.
I guess that's one thing. We'd have to be able to get on as friends as well, assuming we're talking about a long-term romantic partner here.
I'd... like for them to be affectionate, open and willing to tell me they care when I forget. I'd like if they tried to understand me instead of looking past my issues and going with the flow. I'd like for them to be able to tell me what they want or need instead of leaving me to guess.
I'd like honesty. And love.
no, talk about that.
"Ideal partner"... I'm not sure something like that exists. The people I've liked have been very different, be it looks or personality. The only thing in common has been that we've agreed on important issues - equality, animal cruelty and the like. Ideally we'd have similar opinions on less objective things like fandoms but this all goes for ideal friends as well.
I guess that's one thing. We'd have to be able to get on as friends as well, assuming we're talking about a long-term romantic partner here.
I'd... like for them to be affectionate, open and willing to tell me they care when I forget. I'd like if they tried to understand me instead of looking past my issues and going with the flow. I'd like for them to be able to tell me what they want or need instead of leaving me to guess.
I'd like honesty. And love.
30 June 2014
365 day challenge: Day 313
Day 313: Write about how you do your makeup/hair. Why do you do it that way?
I... mostly don't. Because I never learned to/got into the habit. If I do anything with makeup it's likely to be just translucent powder; my hair is either open, up with one of those claw things or in a braid. Ponytail, if I'm especially lazy.
I... mostly don't. Because I never learned to/got into the habit. If I do anything with makeup it's likely to be just translucent powder; my hair is either open, up with one of those claw things or in a braid. Ponytail, if I'm especially lazy.
29 June 2014
28 June 2014
365 day challenge: Day 311
Day 311: Is there drama in your life just now with friends and/or family? Write about it.
Drama? I tend to avoid that. I mostly define it as something no one needs, not a genuine airing of feelings but scheming, conspiracies, hidden or badly veiled hatred in place of friendship or someone fucking up majorly.
I do still hate my brother, but he's a piece of shit.
Drama? I tend to avoid that. I mostly define it as something no one needs, not a genuine airing of feelings but scheming, conspiracies, hidden or badly veiled hatred in place of friendship or someone fucking up majorly.
I do still hate my brother, but he's a piece of shit.
27 June 2014
365 day challenge: Day 310
Day 310: What’s the meaning behind your URL? Why did you make a Tumblr?
It... is very literal. Even my blog title refers to the same thing, except in a fictional language. It's about searching for knowledge, practical and abstract, and learning to live in a new way. To graduate from old processes.
It... is very literal. Even my blog title refers to the same thing, except in a fictional language. It's about searching for knowledge, practical and abstract, and learning to live in a new way. To graduate from old processes.
26 June 2014
365 day challenge: Day 309
Day 309: Write about your crush. Write anything: if you’re friends, don’t talk, it’s going great or it’s complicated.
Hm. I don't really think I have anyone I'd call that. There is someone I like but I'm mostly just ignoring the whole thing. There are people I admire but those don't count. There are people I want to get closer to... but those don't count either.
I don't know a lot about crushes, to be honest.
Hm. I don't really think I have anyone I'd call that. There is someone I like but I'm mostly just ignoring the whole thing. There are people I admire but those don't count. There are people I want to get closer to... but those don't count either.
I don't know a lot about crushes, to be honest.
25 June 2014
365 day challenge: Day 308
Day 308: Write 5 things that sum you up. Include a picture with 1 or more of these things.
Oh good lord. What do you even want from me?
Oh good lord. What do you even want from me?
- Being in fandoms. Geekery?
- Deep thinking, sometimes to the point of wallowing.
- Deep attachments. To friends and things I've read/seen.
- Loving cute animals.
- Perfectionism.
24 June 2014
365 day challenge: Day 307
Day 307: What are the memories you have when you think of kindergarten?
Mom coming to pick me up wearing the blue coat. Sliding down the huge slide that's no longer there. Sitting in a bush kissing friends and eating sweet flowers. Adventuring in the... gate? The high building around it, anyway. Going "swimming" in the room with the two pools, naptime, my best friend, building the same maze over and over, playing mermaids at the docks over sand, making paper... I remember a lot.
Mom coming to pick me up wearing the blue coat. Sliding down the huge slide that's no longer there. Sitting in a bush kissing friends and eating sweet flowers. Adventuring in the... gate? The high building around it, anyway. Going "swimming" in the room with the two pools, naptime, my best friend, building the same maze over and over, playing mermaids at the docks over sand, making paper... I remember a lot.
23 June 2014
365 day challenge: Day 306
Day 306: What are the most distinct memories from preschool age and younger?
First realising I could hear my heartbeat - while trying to nap in a fort.
Or that time every single kid at the daycare (aged 0-4) got their tongues stuck to poles - except me. I came back around the house to find them all sitting in a row sulking and holding paper to their faces. Going to a farm with animals you could pet. Going swimming at a huge, warm beach.
First realising I could hear my heartbeat - while trying to nap in a fort.
Or that time every single kid at the daycare (aged 0-4) got their tongues stuck to poles - except me. I came back around the house to find them all sitting in a row sulking and holding paper to their faces. Going to a farm with animals you could pet. Going swimming at a huge, warm beach.
22 June 2014
365 day challenge: Day 305
Day 305: Which grade was your favourite? Why?
First, probably. Because I was with my best friend and everything was easy. I already knew most of it, peers were friendly and I was learning to go places on my own.
First, probably. Because I was with my best friend and everything was easy. I already knew most of it, peers were friendly and I was learning to go places on my own.
21 June 2014
365 day challenge: Day 304
Day 304: What is your favourite kind of soup?
Uh? Mushroom? Maybe? I can't even name a specific sort of mushroom.
Uh? Mushroom? Maybe? I can't even name a specific sort of mushroom.
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