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...maybe cuz boop o'ween was more than 2 weeks ago? XD

do i know what boops are? no

am i booping everyone? fuck yeah

#/lh #-richie :p

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reblog only if you’ve received less than 1000 boops! we can all get each other to “max”

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well fu-

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im sorry im spamming you with boo- oh you want me to stop booping you? fr? sorry but nope :)

#boop #april fool's day #actually if u ask me to stop the spam i will #i might forget but i'll stop

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do i know what boops are? no

am i booping everyone? fuck yeah

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I almost don't use this blog to post stuff even tho it's my main 😔✨

Idk how to ride a bike 💀

I'm currently hyperfixated on South Park :3

@narcvampp @0venatrix @headless609 @reddje @threeringssolar @afunky-jester @kimu-dem

if you get this, answer with three random facts about yourself and send it to the last seven blogs in your notifs! anon or not, doesn’t matter, let’s get to know the person behind the blog <3 (absolutely no pressure)

I didnt have my first friend in the same grade that stayed my friend until 4th grade

My Choir teacher was in a hallmark movie

My favorite class is band

@hold-my-dr-pepper @somewhatcompetent @beechaotic @angel-and-the-serpent @babyqueenfangirl @definitelynotriana @smokee-bee (Sorry smokee!)

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Reblog, click the picture, and prepare for battle.

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Tips on writing siblings, sibling bonds, and just how a sibling dynamic is supposed to be in general? Love your blog btw!

Awww, thank you!

Ahh, siblings, probably the most complicated relationship you’ll have in your life. Often, sibling relationships can be described in terms of conflicts. A few examples: (not from my life btw)

Yes, I bitch about my sibling all the time, but if you bitch about them, I’ll be fiercely protective.

One moment I scream that I hate them, fifteen minutes later I ask if they are hungry, because I’m gonna get some food and do they need anything?

As young children and teens, a sibling typically is someone you subconciously practice social relationships on. You can do and say things to your siblings, on purpose or by accident, that you would never say to a friend without losing them. But your sibling stays your sibling. You can’t “unsister” someone if you’re living in the same house.

Don’t forget the parents, because they can have an influence on the relationship between the siblings if they don’t treat their children equally.

That’s all from the top of my mind. I hope this helps, and happy writing!

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dealing with the worst case scenario

your condom breaks

you feel a lump on your breast

your friends are ignoring you

you’re stranded on an island 

you got rejected by a crush

you get into a car accident

you got stung by a bee/wasp

you got fired from your job

you’re in an earthquake

your tattoo gets infected

your house is on fire

you’re lost in the woods

you get arrested abroad

you get robbed

your partner cheated on you

you’re on a ship that’s sinking

you fall into ice

you’re stuck in an elevator

you hit a deer with your car

you have food poisoning

your pet passed away

you fall off of a horse

you or your friend has alcohol poisoning

you have toxic shock syndrome

your house has a gas leak

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Hiya, Yannick! I have a question that I've had since I first watched the boot of RTC you're in, was Ricky's hat a just a design choice or did it have meaning?

ps: you're genuinely the best Ricky Potts ever, you probably get this all the time but as a trans, queer, disabled youth who loves RTC I felt seen when I saw you on stage :-D

Hello, friend!

First, thank you. I never expected to hear back from the people this was all for, but I always did it for you and everyone else like you and myself who never had a chance like that to dream big. There are parts of that experience I haven’t been public about because I don’t want to distract from the importance of physical accessibility, but this is a story worth telling. And you asked for it. So we’re gonna discuss how the hat was not a choice, but a racially charged dilemma.

If you’re reading this, Princeton lawyers, it’s all “alleged” uwu you can keep thinking you’re innocent it’s all “hearsay” live laugh love you’re the best!!! Keep up the good work erasure is great and we love you for that!!

If you’re not a lawyer, keep reading.

Important context - I am an indigenous/person of color whose hair is somewhere between a 3C and a 4A curl type (feel free to google a curly hair number guide for reference), which means a lot of the time it has a mind of its own, and sometimes it’s an Afro situation where the kink needs more air, sometimes the curls are coily-er and look like Slinkies (old school toys that are basically helical springs). I had my hair in double twists when I originally got there, and during rehearsals took them out and was rocking my natural fro look.

So, the time comes to film any projections used for the show, which includes the space cats “dance” sequence during the SABM costume change. I had heard an idea of wanting to do a mow hawk sort of situation or something with my hair, though no one ever talked to me directly to discuss my POC hair and the condition it would need to be in for whatever style they have in mind. So what happens? I come in to get ready for the projections, and the hair stylist sits me down…frazzled. I ask, what is wrong. The stylist starts touching my hair in the kind of way people do when they don’t know what to do with something, picking up pieces with the ends/tips of the fingers and lifting it around to make judgements, letting it fall back to place on its own. If you cannot tell based on my description of this, it is easy to gather that the stylist has not worked safely with this texture before (which is heavily concerning to me given an all Black play was just in that theatre, and this hair person runs everything in that place).

I get told something along the lines of “this is not a workable texture” and asked if they can just spray some water on it really quick for the curls to “come back”. For those of you who do not have hair like me, it is important to understand that that is not how my hair works. So, I explain: I would need to get into a shower, stand under pounding water, apply various creams, massage and condition the hair, then it has to air day, then after that there’s oil, then the finger curling to the portions that decided to stay like an Afro after all of this, et cetera et cetera. I’m basically making it clear that that isn’t possible.

But they are fixated on a certain look, and the projections have to be filmed NOW.

So what does the hair person start to do? Heat. Up. A. Curling. Iron. To. Force. My. Afro. Into. Artificial. Curls. There are several problems with this idea, including the fact that recording this on the projector makes a silhouette we have to mimic every night -I’m a dramaturg ooo- and if the look looks that way because you heat-pressed an afro last minute, we’re gonna have to do this EVERY NIGHT. I won’t be able to mimic it naturally. Which I explain to them. I also ask the stylist, “before you start, I’m wondering where you’re heat protectant spray is?” For context: it doesn’t matter what hair type you have, anyone applying heat to their hair should use a protectant of some sort. It’s not healthy to fry your head, your hair will chip off. So I ask for where this spray is, and the stylist who does every show in this theatre before and after this production looks me in the face and goes, “what is that?”.

At this point, I feel like everything I’ve brought up for constructive feedback has been shot down, so I have no choice but to watch this person fry my head, cover it in pins, and let me go to the recording area. So, I do. And we start recording. But I am unable to focus on the choreography they were teaching for the projections, and my energy wasn’t at 100%. You could say, I was in the middle of an anxiety attack. So, the film and hair people have to leave the room, I try to explain all of this to everyone and start taking the pins out of my hair because I can’t handle it anymore (I’ve faced a lot of bad things regarding my hair and so since a kid I’ve gotten nauseous when these things happen. I was feeling like throwing up so I started taking pins out) and no one knows what to do. So, I get creative after some room deliberation.

“What about a hat? My man’s trying to be noticed by everyone anyways. A big heated-curly mowhawk not getting fun attention from the choir doesn’t add up, and being a cool guy with a backwards cap adds an edge that makes me look like I don’t really care what people think. It’s also something that doesn’t require heat, or stylists. No one has to touch my hair again, the projection stays consistent because it’s a hat, everybody wins?”

The director says she can’t decide without clearance from the costume person, walks out of the room to have a phone call about it, costume person says a hat is fine, ends up designing a new hat for the SABM change so I have one then, too.

I say this not to discourage those who want to dream, or to make professionals feel bad. I say it because you asked, and because I care about you. And anyone who reads this. Because it’s so important to take care of yourself. No matter if you’re being given an “opportunity”, that doesn’t mean you need to stop respecting yourself. That doesn’t mean where you work is allowed to be physically unsafe. That doesn’t mean they get to destroy your natural hair for the sake of a projection. You should always, ALWAYS put yourself before anything anyone tells you “needs to happen” in order for you to get your dream. Just because it’s always been exclusionary, doesn’t mean being hate crimed “needs to happen” in order for you to get to Broadway.

I hope you can still appreciate my Ricky despite the things that almost got in the way of him being able to support you. I hope the fandom doesn’t forget about my Ricky. I hope history doesn’t forget that Ricky was disabled. I hope hair stylists can learn what heat protectant spray is before they learn to use heat tools. I hope you can still dream after all of this, and I hope you know that you are loved and deserve to be appreciated for exactly who you are.

Thank you so much once again, for appreciating my performance, and for asking. I hope you’re doing well.

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An amazing theory I found on YouTube

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i updated it due to current happenings

edit: FUCKING REBLOG IT. LIKES DONT MEAN SHIT!

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Things That May Be Causing Your Writer's Block- and How to Beat Them

I don't like the term 'Writer's Block' - not because it isn't real, but because the term is so vague that it's useless. Hundreds of issues all get lumped together under this one umbrella, making writer's block seem like this all-powerful boogeyman that's impossible to beat. Worse yet, it leaves people giving and receiving advice that is completely ineffective because people often don't realize they're talking about entirely different issues.

In my experience, the key to beating writer's block is figuring out what the block even is, so I put together a list of Actual Reasons why you may be struggling to write:

(note that any case of writer's block is usually a mix of two or more)

Perfectionism (most common)

What it looks like:

You write one sentence and spend the next hour googling "synonyms for ___"

Write. Erase. Write. Rewrite. Erase.

Should I even start writing this scene when I haven't figured out this one specific detail yet?

I hate everything I write

Cringing while writing

My first draft must be perfect, or else I'm a terrible writer

Things that can help:

Give yourself permission to suck

Keep in mind that nothing you write is going to be perfect, especially your first draft

Think of writing your first/early drafts not as writing, but sketching out a loose foundation to build upon later

People write multiple drafts for a reason: write now, edit later

Stop googling synonyms and save that for editing

Write with a pen to reduce temptation to erase

Embrace leaving blank spaces in your writing when you can't think of the right word, name, or detail

It's okay if your writing sucks. We all suck at some point. Embrace the growth mindset, and focus on getting words on a page

Lack of inspiration (easiest to fix)

What it looks like:

Head empty, no ideas

What do I even write about???

I don't have a plot, I just have an image

Want to write but no story to write

Things that can help:

Google writing prompts

If writing prompts aren't your thing, instead try thinking about what kind of tropes/genres/story elements you would like to try out

Instead of thinking about the story you would like to write, think about the story you would like to read, and write that

It's okay if you don't have a fully fleshed out story idea. Even if it's just an image or a line of dialogue, it's okay to write that. A story may or may not come out of it, but at least you got the creative juices flowing

Stop writing. Step away from your desk and let yourself naturally get inspired. Go for a walk, read a book, travel, play video games, research history, etc. Don't force ideas, but do open up your mind to them

If you're like me, world-building may come more naturally than plotting. Design the world first and let the story come later

Boredom/Understimulation (lost the flow)

What it looks like:

I know I should be writing but uugggghhhh I just can'tttttt

Writing words feels like pulling teeth

I started writing, but then I got bored/distracted

I enjoy the idea of writing, but the actual process makes me want to throw my laptop out the window

Things that can help:

Introduce stimulation: snacks, beverages, gum, music such as lo-fi, blankets, decorate your writing space, get a clickity-clackity keyboard, etc.

Add variety: write in a new location, try a new idea/different story for a day or so, switch up how you write (pen and paper vs. computer) or try voice recording or speech-to-text

Gamify writing: create an arbitrary challenge, such as trying to see how many words you can write in a set time and try to beat your high score

Find a writing buddy or join a writer's group

Give yourself a reward for every writing milestone, even if it's just writing a paragraph

Ask yourself whether this project you're working on is something you really want to be doing, and be honest with your answer

Intimidation/Procrastination (often related to perfectionism, but not always)

What it looks like:

I was feeling really motivated to write, but then I opened my laptop

I don't even know where to start

I love writing, but I can never seem to get started

I'll write tomorrow. I mean next week. Next month? Next month, I swear (doesn't write next month)

Can't find the time or energy

Unreasonable expectations (I should be able to write 10,000 words a day, right????)

Feeling discouraged and wondering why I'm even trying

Things that can help:

Follow the 2 min rule (or the 1 paragraph rule, which works better for me): whenever you sit down to write, tell yourself that you are only going to write for 2 minutes. If you feel like continuing once the 2 mins are up, go for it! Otherwise, stop. Force yourself to start but DO NOT force yourself to continue unless you feel like it. The more often you do this, the easier it will be to get started

Make getting started as easy as possible (i.e. minimize barriers: if getting up to get a notebook is stopping you from getting started, then write in the notes app of your phone)

Commit to a routine that will work for you. Baby steps are important here. Go with something that feels reasonable: every day, every other day, once a week, twice a week, and use cues to help you remember to start. If you chose a set time to write, just make sure that it's a time that feels natural to you- i.e. don't force yourself to writing at 9am every morning if you're not a morning person

Find a friend or a writing buddy you can trust and talk it out or share a piece of work you're proud of. Sometimes we just get a bit bogged down by criticism- either internal or external- and need a few words of encouragement

The Problem's Not You, It's Your Story (or Outline (or Process))

What it looks like:

I have no problems writing other scenes, it's just this scene

I started writing, but now I have no idea where I'm going

I don't think I'm doing this right

What's an outline?

Drowning in documents

This. Doesn't. Make. Sense. How do I get from this plot point to this one?!?!?! (this ColeyDoesThings quote lives in my head rent free cause BOY have I been there)

Things That Can Help:

Go back to the drawing board. Really try to get at the root of why a scene or story isn't working

A part of growing as a writer is learning when to kill your darlings. Sometimes you're trying to force an idea or scene that just doesn't work and you need to let it go

If you don't have an outline, write one

If you have an outline and it isn't working, rewrite it, or look up different ways to structure it

You may be trying to write as a pantser when you're really a plotter or vice versa. Experiment with different writing processes and see what feels most natural

Study story structures, starting with the three act structure. Even if you don't use them, you should know them

Check out Ellen Brock on YouTube. She's a professional novel editor who has a lot of advice on writing strategies for different types of writers

Also check out Savage Books on YouTube (another professional story editor) for advice on story structure and dialogue. Seriously, I cannot recommend this guy enough

Executive Dysfunction, Usually From ADHD/Autism

What it looks like:

Everything in boredom/understimulation

Everything in intimidation/procrastination

You have been diagnosed with and/or have symptoms of ADHD/Autism

Things that can help:

If you haven't already, seek a diagnosis or professional treatment

Hire an ADHD coach or other specialist that can help you work with your brain (I use Shimmer; feel free to DM me for a referral)

Seek out neurodiverse communities for advice and support

Try body doubling! There's lot's of free online body doubling websites out there for you to try. If social anxiety is a barrier, start out with writing streams such as katecavanaughwrites on Twitch

Be aware of any sensory barriers that may be getting in the way of you writing (such as an uncomfortable desk chair, harsh lighting, bad sounds)

And Lastly, Burnout, Depression, or Other Mental Illness

What it looks like:

You have symptoms of burnout or depression

Struggling with all things, not just writing

It's more than a lack of inspiration- the spark is just dead

Things that can help:

Forget writing for now. Focus on healing first.

Seek professional help

If you feel like it, use writing as a way to explore your feelings. It can take the form of journaling, poetry, an abstract reflection of your thoughts, narrative essays, or exploring what you're feeling through your fictional characters. The last two helped me rediscover my love of writing after I thought years of depression had killed it for good. Just don't force yourself to do so, and stop if it takes you to a darker place instead of feeling cathartic

#writing #writing tips

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Do Not do this

peeling those sour rainbow gummy strips into long thin strings and putting them into cheap energy drink to create something im calling battery acid spaghetti will update once ive finished it

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THIS IS SO GOOD!?!???!?!?

peeling those sour rainbow gummy strips into long thin strings and putting them into cheap energy drink to create something im calling battery acid spaghetti will update once ive finished it

#I LOVE ITTTTT

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Marina, 20th century history/politics, books and reading in general, ancient cultures

so whats everyones special interest (if u follow me and r autistic as well)?

mines horses, 80's stuffed animals and werewolves ^^

#-Ocean #do we even do the signoff thing here? #(I will anyways because my headmates only like one (1) out of these) #actually autistic #(the ride the cyclone tag got recommended tumblr scares me) #syscourse dni #endo safe

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Happy Cyclone Day!

Ah yes, my favorite musical *checks smudged writing on wrist* mount the typhoon

(extremely late but I give no fucks, I spent too much time on this on a quiz week and I will post it!)

#WHEN THE FALL FAIR COMES TO- #....town #< what this fanart sounds like #cant convince me otherwise #ride the cyclone