#2nd anniversary event got me feeling things

[crystallizsch]

i really like how canonically yuu is genuinely supportive of grim wanting to be a great mage. if i recall correctly, even character voice lines point this out. and it seems like yuu dotes on grim a lot and defends him too??? yuu even encourages grim's ambitions whenever he declares wanting to be a great mage. and also when he does that boss-henchhuman dynamic. i mean yeah you can interpret it as yuu saying that being condescending and sarcastic as if they're talking to a child saying "when i grow up i want to be famous!" but like. i really think they're genuine when mc loves grim in their own way.

even if grim is usually a menace, he's become like family to yuu.

and i'm pretty sure grim feels the same way.

think about it this way. despite all the mess, all the unpredictability, the danger, and all the drama being in nrc. what's always the constant? yuu goes home at the end of the day to the ramshackle dorm (basically their home at this point considering they slowly but surely fix it up over time) and with who? “the great mage” grim. as the sole outcasts in that academy, they both sleep soundly knowing they will always have each other at the end of the day.

#2nd anniversary event got me feeling things #and honestly just thinking about that grim overblot theory #if that's true i believe grim's breaking point would be yuu finally beginning to leave through the dark mirror #and then overblotting leaving the dark mirror room in ruins like we see in the beginning of the game #he does not want them to leave #they WILL stay there #the great grim refuses to be alone in that “ramshackle” dorm #[— #twisted wonderland #twst #twst grim #twst yuu #twst ramshackle #★'-twst-rambles #—] #god at first grim was REALLY made to be unlikeable #then overtime (personally) grim had just really grown on you #i will defend grim with my life now >:(

[nakunakunomi]

Hey, Hazel ^^

I saw that the list of fandoms included Naruto and got me excited <33 Could I request the letter R from the fluff alphabet for Might Gai? Thank you in advance! 🥰 And hope your event will be successful!

Aaaahhh Mirka, I am so happy to get some Naruto in!! I have been getting back into it (especially since I will be getting a Naruto tattoo on the 2nd of November), so I am very happy to indulge in some more writings! Enjoy <3

2nd person. GN reader. No warnings, just fluff.

R - Romance - How romantic are they? What would they do to make their s/o happy? Cliché or rather creative?

Oh Guy is SUPER romantic, almost obnoxiously so. When he is in love, he pours in all he has, much like he does with anything in life. He cares a lot about interpersonal relationship, and as his partner, you are firmly at the top of those relationships and he will give you no chance to ever forget it.

His romance is found in the little things, checking in, getting your favorite food, remembering all your favorites to surprise you at any given time (sometimes you’re sure he knows you better than you know yourself, it’s very impressive).

But his romance is also found in grander gestures, especially on special days, like your birthday and anniversaries, but even some random occasions. Leave it to Guy to find an occasion to celebrate even in the most mundane moments. Rest assured that the most flamboyant declarations of love come from your boyfriend. He will paint your initials right next to the Hokage rock if he feels like that’s the appropriate thing to do.

The entire village knows of your relationship because of his antics and he wouldn’t want it any other way. Love is one of the most beautiful things there is and it should be celebrated. Expect loads of his ‘challenges’ to be dedicated to you, especially when he breaks yet another one of his records.

This is part of my AB(C)-Day event! Click here to join!

#might guy x reader #might gai x reader #naruto #naruto reader insert #naruto imagine #fluff #abc writing #event writing #2Nd person pov #gn reader #queue

[wonubb]

In the midst of the crowd, I don’t see nobody but you.

Credits to the owner of this pic

One of the best things that came out of your decision to move to Korea is being with Wonwoo on all important events. Today as well, you are attending an awards ceremony with him. You used a different entrance so as not to block any member from the media taking pictures of them.

You just waved to Wonwoo as you made your way to the guests’ entrance to look for your seat. You and the other members’ significant others have assigned seats and you were guided by the managers.

The program went on until the awarding ceremony for Seventeen. You and the others stood up as the group made their way to the stage to accept the award and give their speech. Beside you, Cheol’s GF is teary eyed as she watch the leader lead his members. You understood how she felt of course, preparing for Be the Sun concert has been very challenging to everyone. Most especially to Wonwoo. So you felt extremely proud and above all thankful, for the strength that he is showing to go through the tour.

After they finish their speech and photos were taken, the members are about to go down the stage when you saw Wonwoo scanning the audience, obviously looking for someone. Until he caught your eye. His eyes got brighter when he saw that you are already looking at him and smiled a bit. A shy smile. Almost boyish which made your heart flutter. You waved a little and touched your heart necklace, a gift given by your boyfriend on your 2nd anniversary a week ago. You remembered when he invited you to attend the awards ceremony. ‘I feel comfortable with the members around me of course, but having you in the same room when we get the award is.. I don’t know, more rewarding I guess. Knowing that I am sharing the moment with you.’ He lovingly said. How could you say no to him? You agreed to go and you know you wouldn’t trade this moment for anything.

#seventeen #fanfic #seventeen fanfic #seventeen imagines #seventeen scenarios #wonwoo #jeon wonwoo #seventeen wonwoo #wonwoo x reader

[podraje]

It's my 26th birthday today 🥹 bye, bye nice paycheck, hello paying taxes 😔

Since my birthday used to be a very depressing day for me ever since I turned 20, and it's not any more (the growth, hello?), I want to make a post summarizing the 25th year of my life.

Positive things that happened in my 25th year of life:

I got a stable job. A nice one. Close to what I studied in Uni, so I might say, that I'm almost working in my profession. But most importantly the workplace is nice, the people are very human, the paycheck is (or at least was, gonna see if I get equalization [?]) pretty good.

Reffering to getting that job - I've learnt so much this year! Also, I had the opportunity to travel to some places I've never been to before. Very nice.

I've read 26 (or 27?) books since last November. That's a nice upgrade, since I used to only read, like 10 books a year.

I didn't give up on writing, even tho I had a very hard time this year. I figured out some stuff around structure. I totally scrapped the 3rd chapter, since I won't be doing this person pov (and for the longest time I thought I would). I re-wrote the entire 1st and 2nd chapter.

I got excited about my story again! Or I think I did.

I got my boyfriend to go on a trip with me! Juhu. (He very much likes to spend time at home, and I really want to see stuff around the world. Don't get me wrong, I love being cozy at home, and I'm not some sort of big traveler, but there are some places that I want to see, and some experiences that I want to have. Also, until the end of last year, we both were struggling with jobs = with money, and weren't able to do much of traveling or doing cool things. So the thing I'm most proud of this year, is that we both got decent jobs, with normal contracts of employment! 💚He recently had his 1st year anniversary. I have yet to get to that point, as for today I have been working at my job for 9 months).

What I want to do / accomplish in my 26th year of life:

• I want to buy a car 🚗 and have more summer trips (or any, tbh) around the area.

- By next November, I want to be at least close to finishing up my first draft (God help me, cause I cannot see this insecure, lazy and full of imposter syndrome ass, doing it without some divine help).

- I wanna keep my job 👍🏻(no really, we are having a tough time [or at least I am] and I'm constantly anxious and scared. I don't want to get fired. My anxiety is so high, last time I felt this bad and stressed was 2021. We are planning an event rn, and I've never done it before and things are not going as smoothly, as I thought they would. So I'm pissing myself. After the event is done, it'll be alright again).

• Travel to one of the places from my list with my bf. We really didn't get a chance to travel together in those years we've been together. I think it's time (granted we both are in stable financial situation).

• Read some more. And read books that make me feel smarter.

And I think that's it.

#personal #even VERY personal #it's my birthday #my dudes #birthday #mental health #actually bpd #anxiety disorder #tw: sucidal thoughts #success #dreams #26 #summary #summary of life #idk what is this #tbh there was a time; when i thought that i will be dead by the time i turn 18 #sooooo #progress i guess?

[fayesdiary]

Happy 2nd Anniversary!

Hello everyone!

Today marks the second anniversary of this blog! Wow, I can't believe it's been two years already! (Note, I created the blog earlier but February 4th 2019 was my first original post here so I use that date as the blog's birthday)

I'm honestly suprised this blog lasted this long, since I'm a very shy person usually on the Internet and commitment isn't exactly my strong suit. But what can I say? I love it here and Tumblr feels like home at this point!

To celebrate I'm gonna reminisce a little bit and write down my thoughts about this blog. It's gonna get really sappy, I'm sorry.

Just kidding. I'm not sorry at all.

2022 has truly been the year of all time. A lot and I mean a lot of ups and downs. I started and ended my first job, went on vacation, had one of the worst instances of allergy + depression, you name it. In hindsight, every few months I was in a wildly different situation and mental state.

But the thing that overall made 2022 great was finally getting into art! To turn the ironic hate off for a moment, I love Fire Emblem. It's not my favorite series (Kingdom Hearts and Kirby share that position), but it's one I still adore and now am truly greatful for, because for a reason or another it was the only one it felt welcoming enough to me to actively make an account about it and be active in social media rather than a ghost after years.

Before I made this blog I wrote a few supports for the fire-emblem-heroes-supports blog. I think they were the first piece of writing I ever made willingly and not as part of a school assignment, and looking back I still cherish them.

Eventually I had the idea for this blog, and after a lot of hesitation in typical me fashion, fayesdiary was born! I mentioned it a few times already, but originally it was meant to be just meta analysis posts, a few headcanons and theories and my sporadic writings. Overtime though it became a lot more freeform in what I posted, and I think it's all the better for it!

I got the courage to write and posts my first fanfictions and slowly carved my own personal space here on Tumblr. Like, a very cozy rat hole. Over time, this blog became a personal hobby and it gave me a lot of satisfactions. I got close to some people I truly admire and made a few friends too!

And boy, then we get to last year, which has been an absolute blast in terms of creativity!

I don't think I ever had in mind making a dialogue dump website of Awakening, but it happened and I had a lot of fun making it and giving it a lot of tiny details! ...even if its layout has the stability of a Jenga tower and it's just the Gangrel arc. Whatever. It's the thought that counts.

I wrote a bunch more! Not as much as I wanted, but I made some stories I'm really proud of. And I took part in a few fandom events and not just one but two Secret Santas for the first time!

I took a shot at making wallpapers and made some I'm really proud of, especially the Three Hopes ones. They were so fun to make and the process was just tons of fun!

And that leads nicely to... making art.

See, the thing about me is that I always sucked at making art. I couldn't keep my hands stable, I am incredibly clumsy and I couldn't draw anything more complicated than simple childlike doodles. And while I loved painting, the fact I felt incapable of making anything good or that I could like lead me to not even bothering to try. Why bother if you're just gonna be disappointed and frustrated, after all?

Until I got into group painting at around July, and I loved it. I made some paintings I truly like, and that eventually gave me the courage to start drawing again. As a half-joke. Only this time, I decided to draw with references, and my whole world got upside down. Turns out I could actually somewhat draw if I had a reference! And somehow I never realized it in years!

Something clicked. I figured it'd just be a thing I'd do for a week at most and then drop like so many other creative projects of mine, but... it stayed. Not only that, but I got more invested into it. I went from physical to digital (with the mouse!), and eventually shifted to a graphic tablet a friend lent me (and then pretty much gifted me). Eventually the drawings became so many I decided to make an art blog! Me! An art blog! The me from even just early 2022 would have called you insane if you said it! And now not just that, but I'm even making preparations to open a Redbubble shop! I still can't believe it!

And a huge part is thanks to this blog, really! It gave me and still keeps giving me the courage to try new stuff, find new friends and people who inspire me, and lets me know people enjoy what I make or say. It's amazing, and it makes me feel so happy!

I'll be honest, I am grateful to this blog. It truly helped me get into a better place, and I can confidently say ever since I opened it I feel a lot happier. And that's coming from the local cynical bastard who usually hates themselves, but now? I went from hating myself to being neutral at worst for the most part. Even if I still have my moments sometimes, but that's normal. And now I actually have hope for the future!

But really, it says a lot that for once at the New Year party I wasn't the one who claimed the next year was going to suck. Heck, I was actually caught off guard when one of my friends said it and I said no, it's gonna be good!

Anyway, enough rambling. What I want to say is, thank you for everything. Thank you to the people who complimented me or even just commented on the things I made. Thank you to my mutuals and anonymous lurkers. Yes, I know you're there, I was and often still am one of you. And most of all, thank you to all my online friends I made here on Tumblr. When I think about it, we haven't known each other for that long, but I want you to know now I can't imagine a life without you and you brighten my day every time we chat. I love you so much and I wish you nothing but the best<3

Here's to plenty more years of this blog!

#not fire emblem #faye gets sappy #fayesdiary 2nd anniversary #faye #my art #(not) sorry for the long post but incoherent rambles are actually the best way to show my gratitude [citation needed]

[the-himawari-otome]

[Cupid Parasite] Official Blog 2nd Anniversary Short Story Translation

Parasite6 and The Los York Summer Festival

To commemorate the 2nd anniversary, we will deliver a special SS newly written by Yoshimura Ririka~! It appears the 6 of them are at a summer festival?

<Original post here>

･ﾟ･:,｡★ translation under the cut ★,｡･:･ﾟ

※The contents are based on the “Otomate Summer Market 2022″ illustration drawn by Yuuya. It will be twice as fun if you enjoy it together with the illustration ♥ only for the 2nd anniversary ♪

Gill: UWAHHH!?

Raul: Ahaha, it feels great!!

Peter: Chiii! W-why are you throwing water!?

Raul: Eh? Uh, ‘cause it’s a summer festival?

Ryuki: I’ve never head of that kind of rule before?

Gill: Ahaha... but it’s hot today, so it feels nice getting doused with water.

Shelby: Indeed. In any case, there’s a stage over there. I wonder what they’re planning to do...

Peter: *Nom, nom*... good point. *Nom, nom, nom*... I haven’t heard *nom, nom*... what they’re... *nom, nom*... going to do... *nom, nom, nom, nom*.

Gill: Woah, hold on. Your mouth is too full of food, Peter-kun! What are you eating?

Raul: Ah, it’s yakisoba!! Where are they selling that!? I’m pretty sure I heard that the gods in Japan love it, so it’s always given as an offering at festivals.

Ryuki: Yeah, no, that’s wrong. It’s just served on a daily basis, not given as an offering or anything.

Gill: Eh, really? There’s a lot of unusual food here at this summer festival though. I just know she would love it too...

Allan: Speaking of which, where is she?

Raul: Umm, I got a message earlier saying she’s waiting for us!

Gill: She’s... waiting for us!? W-we gotta get going right now!!

Peter: Chii! T-this thing called bubble tea tastes amazing too! It’s so chewy!

Allan: Hm? What are you doing under that tent there, Keisaiin-kun?

Ryuki: There’s no way I could stand still under the blazing sun with such strong UV rays. Getting a sunburn’s the worst. ...By the way, did you guys make sure to put on sunscreen?

Gill: Eh, is getting a sunburn bad?

Allan: I don’t have any on. I’m not the type that gets sunburns.

Raul: I’m not wearing any either! I wanna work on my tan a bit more!

Shelby: Same here.

Peter: Mm? Is there something wrong with tanning?

Ryuki: .........No. If you guys are alright with it, then it’s fine. But it’s a hard pass for me, so I’ll stay here.

Gill: Anyways, what is this event actually about? There’s plenty of food and it’s fun, but...

Shelby: It’s written on the stage that there’s an event coming up.

Raul: Ah, that’s right! So you see, the event is—

Peter: M-my goodness. Look here!! The pineapple! It’s been stabbed!!

Allan: What the? Frozen pineapple?

Raul: Woah, it looks delish! Hey, hey, let’s try those noodles over there too!

Ryuki: Ha? Why do I have to eat such fatty-looking food?

Raul: Because it’s a summer festival! A festival! A party! They’re foods you can only have here, y’know? It’d be a waste not to eat up!

Shelby: Summer festival exclusive dishes, huh... that’s a good way to encourage consumers to purchase limited-edition products.

Allan: You’re zealous about work like always.

Shelby: Everything I do is SS, after all.

Ryuki: Anyways, is it alright to just stuff our faces? I thought we were called over by Raul since we have something to do today. She’s waiting for us too, isn’t she?

Allan: That reminds me, we haven’t heard the reason for these t-shirts either. She said we’d be matching, so I went out of my way to put it on.

Gill: I-I’m... curious too. I’m finally wearing a couple outfit with her, so I’d love to take a picture together—

Allan: Err, I don’t think it counts as a couple outfit when everyone here is wearing the same thing.

Ryuki: *Sigh*... More importantly, Raul. You said she’s waiting, right? Where is she?

Raul: Ah, that’s right! So, you see—

Owen: Ah, all of you were here! Your turn is up. Please hurry for standby!

Peter: Chii?

Gill: ...Our turn?

Owen: Eh? All the Parasite6 members have been asked to perform on stage here.

Raul: That’s what I said!

Shelby: Um, I didn’t hear about that.

Ryuki: Neither have I?

Allan: This is news to me.

Raul: Ehh, I told you guys. My manager got the memo so he said to bring everyone from Parasite6 over!

Ryuki: Ha? So you’re saying you’re the one who stopped the message there?

Gill: Eh? T-that means... they’re not joking about the performance!? EH, WHAT DO WE DO!? Should we dance!?

Allan: Shouldn’t we sing?

Shelby: I can be a human beat box.

Gill: Wait, you can do that!?

Shelby: Everything I do is SS.

Peter: I can command the rain to fall!

Ryuki: Can you not crack such a useless joke.

Peter: Chii... it was taken as a joke...

Raul: Say, let’s all do pankration together!

Gill: Um, no, I don’t think anyone would enjoy that. Plus, I can’t!?

Owen: Now then, please head on stage, everyone.

Gill: WAHHH, it’s our turn already!

Allan: Come on now, we can’t make them wait. Let’s go.

Raul: Ahaha. Alright, let’s make hearts with our hands!

Peter: H-hearts!? Like this!? No, this...??

Allan: No. Like this, right?

Raul: Eh? I think it goes like this! Hey, Keisaiin-kun, I think this works—

Ryuki: I’m doing this.

Gill: Ahhh, we have to get going!

Shelby: Hold on a second. I’m researching the perfect finger heart.

Gill: We don’t have time for that! Are all of you ready!?

Peter: Yes, leave it to me!

Gill: Alright, here goes! One, two—

“HAPPY 2ND ANNIVERSARY TO ‘CUPID PARASITE’!!”

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[DO NOT USE OR REPOST MY WORK W/O PERMISSION, THANK YOU]

#cupid parasite #cupid parasite translation #gill lovecraft #allan melville #keisaiin f ryuki #raul aconite #shelby snail #peter flage

[kaleldobrev]

Writing/Life Update

Hey friends,

So, I just wanted to give a little writing/life update.

Things I'm currently working on:

Soldier Boy Series: I have 4 parts written, won't post until I have at least 5 parts written. How it's planned out, it will be at least 10 parts.

Dean Winchester Series: Haven't written anything out yet, but I'm just outlining right now.

Life:

My mood has been very up and down lately

My PTSD has been really kicking my ass lately

Today:

Today was incredibly hard for me. As today would have been my 2nd anniversary if me and my ex were still together. What makes it hard, is that he was a very manipulative, gaslighting person. To keep things PG, he was a terrible person and I thought that I deserved the way he was treating me (which was basically him treating me like a piece of trash). I know I shouldn't be in this mood because of the way he treated me, but he's the main cause of my symptoms, intensifying the PTSD that I got from two previous events in my life.

I'm not asking for sympathy of any kind, but I wanted to be open and honest with you all if I seem distant or I do not answer your messages. I am not ignoring you in the slightest, there are just times when I feel like I just don't want to talk to anyone.

I'll try my best to post the upcoming week but if I don't, this is why. I hope you all understand <3

-KD

#life update #writing update #might delete this later i'm not sure yet #hopefully i don't ruin any of your days

[dajaregambler]

HeliosR - West Sector mini event story (full)

Translation of the West Sector mini event story as part of the 2nd anniversary for ‘Helios Rising Heroes’. Contains all three parts in one.

Dino: Haah~ That was fun~♪

Dino: I was worried how things would end up like, luckily we could celebrate Faith’s birthday without any issues

Keith: Yeah. Ain’t no different for the LOM but if Faith’s condition didn’t get cured, things wouldn’t have gone the way they did.

Dino: Seriously… I had so much fun with the birthday party I forgot about it, but it was an eventful day.

Dino: The fact that Faith and Junior enjoyed themselves in the end is the most important part though♪

Keith: Yeaaa…

Dino: Of course you had fun too, right? Drinking while smiling from ear to ear.

Keith: Other way ‘round, other way. I was smiling ‘cuz I was drinking.

Dino: Fufu, I’ll let you have that one.

Keith: Oi….

Keith: Anyway, let’s hop in bed already. Ain’t a joke when I’m saying it was a tiring day, definitely gotta rest up after that…

Dino: Right… It’s gotten pretty late, we have to sleep…

Keith: What’cha looking all gloomy for now

Dino: …Honestly, rather than not being tired, I don’t wanna sleep.

Dino: I’ll start feeling lonely the moment I get in bed and the lights go out….

Dino: It’s no different than usual but, when it’s after doing something fun, it just hits a bit harder than normally

Keith: ….Yer such a pain in the ass

Dino: D-don’t say that now~! You get that too, right? That feeling…

Keith: Nope

Dino: Guh… Instant denial…

Dino: Maybe I should just go clean up after all since I’m not sleepy. We’ll skip over and ignore various things if we leave it for tomorrow instead, yeah?

Dino: We left Faith’s chocolate-self sitting there too, which is probably not a smart idea.

Keith: Man…

Keith: It’s still February, y’know? Nothing’s gon’ happen at room temperature, besides ain’t like there’s someone interested in eating it, so just let it be

Keith: You and I both ain’t gonna stay youngin’s forever. Now no more blabbering and go to bed already

Dino: …Okaaay

Keith: Geez… Sure was one helluva long day---

Keith: Hm? Was there some kind noise just now?

Dino: Yeah, I heard it too. Maybe it’s Faith or Junior going to the bathroom---

Dino: W-what is that sound…?

Keith: ………..

-

Dino: Faith? What are you doing?

Faith: Aah, sorry. Did I wake you up?

Dino: No, we were about to go to bed just this moment but---

Keith: Uooh!?

Dino: Keith!?

Keith: A…a head! Someone’s head got cut off!

Dino: A head!?

Faith: Don’t get that riled up over it, you guys… It’s just chocolate

Dino: Hmmm? You’re right, is this from your life-sized chocolate?

Faith: Yep. Only got the head here, should go put it on a plate before anything else

Keith: Naw, that’d make for the worst display ever…

Dino: Hold on, what about the rest of the body? Don’t tell me, did you eat all of it by yourself?

Faith: As if I’d ever do something like that. I’m not like how you are about pizza….

Dino: Then, why-

Junior: kYAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!?????

Keith & Dino: !?

-

Dino: What’s going on, Junior!?

Junior: Uwuuaaah, Dino…!

Dino: B-being that frightened, just what in the world…

Junior: He’s… he… Shitty DJ’s head got cut off!!!

Dino: Eh?

Keith: Uwah, the hell’s this…

Keith: That headless chocolate statue's standing beside the bed. No way in hell ya won’t scream yer lungs out over that

Junior: ….Huh? Chocolate?

Keith: Faith…. Ya seriously got some bad taste.

Faith: Aha, did I take it a bit too far?

-

Faith: So, basically I just felt like doing that

Keith: Even a psychopath would get freaked out over that answer

Junior: Uuugh, I’m never forgiving you…

Faith: Just let it go already, Ochibi-chan. I apologized enough times, no?

Junior: The amount of times you apologize ain’t the problem here!

Faith: Sigh… Then, guess I should explain it more in a way that you’d understand where I’m coming from?

Faith: ….It’s like, thinking about letting everything end as it did made me feel a bit sad

Dino: Eh…

Faith: Maybe it’s the fault of how fun my birthday party was? It made me wanna mess around with everyone for a bit longer

Junior: The hell’s gotten into you… Is that “Love Chocolate” still affecting you or something?

Keith: Nu-uh, he’s skillfully going for the “I ain’t in the wrong” approach with that

Faith: They’re my honest feelings, you know. It’s still my birthday, go on easy on me♪

Junior: The date’s already changed! Your birthday’s done and over!

Dino: Say, everyone!

Faith & Junior: Huh?

Dino: Since we’re at it anyway, how about we stay up late?

Faith: Eh….?

Dino: Obviously Faith might be a bit in the wrong there but, I feel the same about how much of a bummer it is to just go to sleep after all that.

Dino: We could make some kind of midnight snack and… Ah, it’s almost time for my favorite teleshopping to start too, how about we all watch that together?

Junior: Teleshopping…

Keith: Oi Dino, ya can’t---

Faith: I’m all in for that

Keith: !?

Faith: I’m like, somewhat intrigued by this midnight teleshopping honestly

Junior: …I also wanna stay up just a bit longer. I’m wide awake ‘cuz of Shitty DJ’s fault anyway

Dino: Faith! Junior!

Keith: Oi, oi…

Keith: Did this turn into some kinda meet up for them lonely guys in the end?

Keith: ….Well, ‘tis fine. I’ll go grab a drink

TL note:

This is an addition to the West Valentine's event story.

#helios rising heroes #heliosR #keith max #leonard wright jr. #faith beams #dino albani

[ad-hawkeye]

Semi Fifty Shades of Artem Question: But how would you rewrite Artem's 2nd anniversary PV? What would you have liked to see? Where would you have wanted the story to go?

HI. TOLD YOU I WAS STEWING ON THIS ONE. oh goodness, this took some time!! i just wanted to say thank you; this was oddly healing to type out HAHA, so thank you for the patience!

hmmm, i think this answer would vary for most people, so i’ll just get self indulgent and ramble on about what i would have wanted ;p so my disclaimer: i am not a card writer, and these ideas are kinda disjointed, but i hope you enjoy regardless!

i think if i truly had things my way, the second anniversary card for artem wouldn’t be a proposal at all; it’d just be a celebration of their first anniversary together. and it’d be focused around a major life event. maybe they’d move in together. or maybe rosa finally passed her exam. possibilities are endless.

this is bc in general, i feel the boys’ stories all go at different paces, and forcing them all to propose at the same time felt really, really weird. luke proposing this early made a lot of sense. artem proposing this early made no sense at all. and so forth.

but, okay. fine. if we’re working within the confines of what all of the second anniversary cards had with the required proposal, then i can work with that too. so LET ME AT IT!!

part 1: so i’d keep celestine’s wedding. that was probably the one thing i really liked about artem’s card. they just went about it. uh. wrong. but what i’d do is like. artem and rosa are invited to celestine’s wedding. we get some fun banter and antics (and i kinda wanna hear artem and rosa’s speeches). then artem catches the bouquet celestine aims at him during the bouquet toss (card art one + two, would line up perfectly with the preexisting card art). rosa is a bit flustered, and mentions in narration that she and artem had been talking about their future, and they’d both be open to getting married, but they never got to finish the conversation or confirm it for sure.

ultimately it is celestine’s big day, but rosa can’t stop thinking about the idea of marriage in her life bc she’s, well, at a wedding.

part 2: the wedding eventually ends. rosa winds up going back to artem’s place. now i’m aware this is going to play out similarly to the end of personal story 4, but just bear with me bc i really liked their quiet talk from that. artem lets rosa stay over for the night bc its late and they’re both exhausted. however, due to the excitement, they can’t sleep, so they’re up talking in the kitchen or something. artem doesnt make coffee bc he knows it’ll keep them up even more, probably makes hot chocolate since that seems to be their non-coffee thing.

they wind up talking about celestine’s wedding and how nice it was and how happy they are for them, but they’re both thinking about the obvious question and not saying it. until rosa laughs and is like. funny you caught that bouquet, huh. and artem’s like i’m pretty sure celestine aimed that thing directly at me. they laugh. and rosa continues broaching the topic until they’re both finally forced to address the elephant in the room, something they were both too anxious to bring up out of fear of looking pushy. after a long and touching conversation im too lazy to write about, it ends in artem asking rosa if she’d be interested in marrying him. it’s not an official proposal, just a late night, mature conversation between the two confirming what they want in the future, inspired by the events of that day. 

rosa says yes she does want to marry him, and coyly asks if this was an official proposal. and artem sheepishly admits he doesnt have anything proper planned that night, starts getting stressed in his artem way when things dont go the way he planned, and says he would want to surprise her with a more put together proposal now that he got the go. 

rosa says she was just teasing and that sounds perfect. they share a kiss. and optionally, if hoyoverse was so insistent on the “did they bang” aspect of the cards, they could put that here. and artem and rosa better be awkward about it. this is MY version of the card!! im CANNING the daddy dom foreplay goddammit!

part 3: splitting things up this way since the cards seem to require the boys dressed up in a nice little suit in a nice location to propose for realsies. a bit of an unspecified time skip happens (hey some of the other boys had a time skip and artem deserves one too) bc im trying to fit in both agreeing to get married + planning the proposal + THE proposal, which is HARD so just hear me out HAHA. so i’m thinking artem would invite her to a private, special place for the two of them. like i know this was mentioned in another ask, but there was nothing special about their proposal? no special location, no special callbacks. it BUMMED me out.

so i’ve been thinking about cards. my first thought is cloudbreak temple and entwined fate. you know how private and quiet the end walkway and overlook were? yeah, there. i know they go back to the temple for the personal story card, so if that’s too similar, it could be something different too i guess? like mentioned a while back, he could have mentioned the movie “about time” or referred to the shouldering of their burdens, or ANYTHING that shows up fairly often in artem’s cards.

so back to the nice location. he acts like it’s just a typical visit, but rosa knows something is up bc he is 1. a nervous mess, 2. dressed VERY nicely like more nicely than usual, 3. kept avoiding her gaze out of embarrassment the past couple of weeks (wow! ONE other thing i kept from the second anniversary card!)

winds up proposing there. she gets to tease him a bit bc she could tell it was coming. the still shot of him proposing is kept. she cries bc holy shit this is actually happening, huh. then the final, official card art would be of the kiss after this.

#asks #anon #tot spoilers #artem wing #tears of themis #fifty shades of artem #again disclaimer that these are just disjointed ideas and any actual Card Idea would need to be tweaked and seen by other eyes #BUT YKNOW #hope you enjoy regardless!! #i tried HAHA

[mariusvonhangme]

My oh my would you look at the time! It's rant o'clock!

So to celebrate two years with tears of Themis I thought wow maybe it's time I read cards/personal stories for the other three guys in the game. I read Luke's route (so like 4 ps episodes + 1st and 2nd anniv cards) and obviously Marius' and I thought okay vyn time.

Other than what we saw in events and main story I didn't know much about vyn especially in a more openly romantic sense and honestly now that I do to some degree I'm not sure how to feel about him exactly? To be honest I felt a little weird about how "planned" their relationship was from vyns point of view. And I don't mean how he planned like the confession of course, I mean how he saw Rosa falling in love with him before she was ever aware and how it was all part of his plan. He's a perfectionist we know that very well but I don't think I like how things went perfectly the way he wanted for the most part save for some minor details that in the grand scheme of things make no difference at all. I think it would've been more interesting if vyn lost control and like Rosa showed him that things don't always have to go the way he expects and things end up all good and stuff. Honestly that detail doesn't matter as long as vyn had the chance to not feel in control for more than a few seconds. I don't know if this happens later on in other cards or not cause again I didn't read them but honestly I don't think it would matter much. Vyn got the most important thing with little to no set back (and no, the whole fiasco that happened in the theater does not count it didn't act as a set back to their relationship at all in fact it did the exact opposite). The story was nice I did enjoy it but I really hoped for more sort of character development for vyn.

Regardless that did not stop me from blushing and smiling like an idiot over the almost sickeningly sweet confession. Vyn sure knows how to be extra huh. It was so so cute and oh dear for how smart she is Rosa sure can be a bit dense at times but honestly it just makes her cuter. And Rosa kissing him first???? Okay I see you Rosa.

I haven't read his proposal card yet cause I kinda want to read all the proposal cards together to like get in the mood or whatever LMAO. so yeah next up artems personal story + first anniversary card and I'm hoping for lots and lots of fluff and cuteness plus of course classic tot murder and drama

#tears of themis #wow im ranting about tot again shocker!!!! #but like this is also happening due to me holding on to my love for this game for dear life #all the talk on twitter about the third anniversary and everything hyv has been doing is really upsetting #seeing a lot of people there be so disappointed in the game and the direction its going in hurts #especially when i myself felt it in some cards months before and like how fanservicey its all becoming #no issue with a treat once in a while especially with the anniversary celebration #but idk i feel like its too much at times #then again i don't play on the cn server so i can't exactly say much as I am experiencing the content basically second hand #this is turning into another rant and I could make a whole post for it but its upsetting to me so id rather hide here lol #tot has been very important to me for the past two years and i just can't handle all this my poor feelings :(

[twstgameplay]

Hello! Did you guys participate in past jp anniversaries? If so, did you like your pity result? And for your free one, did you pick a new dorm card or one you already have? If you plan to participate in en, which will you do? I'm missing 4 dorm cards, but I really only want Azul and even then, I feel kinda eh about him now that I have NY Kalim & Halloween Silver. I'd rather level up ones I already have like Riddle, etc. ;_;

🐙: I've participated in both JP anniversary gachas! For the first one, I remember I got Epel twice (one copy on pity), then I was aiming for Dorm Trey with the SSR key, but I got him towards my last rolls, so I used that key on Dorm Leona. In the second JP anniversary, I got Dorm Leona and Dorm Rook on the first and second pity respectively because I have 33 rolls in my standard banner (standard banner is the anniversary banner), and if I roll 150 times for the event SSR key, I'd end up at 83 rolls, so might as well hit the next pity. XD I'm not playing EN anymore, but I'd still highly encourage you to get Dorm Azul! NY Kalim and Halloween Silver are great healers, but you'd also want to have Azul for Fire Defense. He also has great buddy synergy overall.

🦈: You’re asking too much of my fish memory, so I’ll have to rely on the date filter (and old Discord screenshots) to know when I got my cards. For the 1st anniv, I apparently got my 2nd Dorm Leona and Dorm Jade, as well as brand new Dorm Cater at pity, then grabbed Dorm Azul with the key. Second anniv I remember better cuz I got 2 new cards on pity: Dorm Riddle and Dorm Ortho, there’s also a random Dorm Ace a few days before too, but idk if I got him during those rolls- anyway! Used the key on Dorm Vil (then he proceeded to spook me on whatever banner came after anniv). They were both good results imo.

🐬: As someone who had all of the available Dorm cards before the 1st Anniversary, I did participate, but didn't really get anything new (and apparently I didn't take any screenshots, or didn't share them, at least). Unfortunately, I can't remember who I used my key on. For the 2nd Anniversary, I got SSR perfume thanks to Dorm Azul, Dorm Jamil, and Dorm Ace. I want to say I used my key to MLB Dorm Ortho that year. Thanks to the new Diasomnia Dorm Cards, I finally got a few good duplicates during 3rd Anniversary, but as for EN's 1st Anniversary, I rolled once on the Birthday Boy banner and got Birthday Floyd. On the regular Anniversary banner, I got a few dupes, and bought Dorm Vil with the key. I echo Mod Zuzu's sentiments, though. If you can, get Dorm Azul, especially since you have Dorm Riddle.

♦: For the 1st anni, I got cay-kun three times 🤪 man, was he using his UM on my banner or what?? And with the key, I used it on Dorm Jade (he made me go through...things in the past LMAO). For the 2nd, I got Idia and perfume from Trey. And added Dorm Ortho to my collection with the key. As for 3rd anni, just 2 perfumes. Ngl was hoping for any of the Dia boys since I only managed to get Lilia so far..but that's ok! As for the keys, I'm undecided yet but will have to choose soon, ugh. I'll probably pick one of the bday boys I don't have a copy of yet! For EN I got a ton of SSRs!! 😎 Combining the Bday Boy banner + standard, I got Bday Azul x2, Bday Epel, Bday Idia, and Dorm Ruggie. The key was used to limit break Bday Ace. As for Dormzul, I'm in the same boat as the other Mods, he's super nifty!

👑: I only play on EN and I did one pull for anniversary because my pity was at 99. I planned on saving it when Dorm Idia got added to the pool but the Bday cards were very tempting because I didn't have any of them. I ended up getting a Dorm Riddle dupe but I would have preferred getting any bday card or Dorm Cater.

#mod zuzu #mod jeido #mod furoido #anemone keito #anemone viru

[p0ffstarz]

I don’t care if it’s not the inf au anniversary for some people IT STILL IS FOR ME SO THIS COUNTS STILL PLS

This is a long post of just me speaking abt the members of the Inf AU collab lol!!

February 2nd, 2022, the start of something sweet, the Inf Au server.

The inf au has definitely been through many things, many events have occurred and many friendships have grown in there. It’s full of many great people, the story may not be completely finished but it still is a nice place. It has changed me as a person completely, opened my eyes to many new things. I remember the day I helped work on the server, the day it all began. I remember working on a silly little mini banner for the taken roles channel and helping out with ideas for the au. It was so nice seeing a few people pitch in and help with the server, it has grown over time for sure. I remember seeing it with the first ever members to now (present time) containing new members as such. Although it may not be as active as it once used to be, it’s nice to remember all the memories that were made there. The history the server has. I’m so glad I joined the server where all the main members met, stuff happened there and I won’t speak about that,,but I’m so glad I got the courage to join that old server that we all met in, the courage to speak to the people there and actually make friends. If I didn’t, I would’ve never met some of my dearest friends. I would’ve changed as a person in a different person. The inf AU server is full of so many accepting people that I honestly couldn’t thank more. My writing skills, my drawing skills, everything I had improved while being in that server. I got out of my shell and started role-playing more and stuff. It helped me be more open with ideas I have and just be more creative.The inf au has definitely been through many things, many events have occurred and many friendships have grown in there. It’s full of many great people, the story may not be completely finished but it still is a nice place. It has changed me as a person completely, opened my eyes to many new things. I remember the day I helped work on the server, the day it all began. I remember working on a silly little mini banner for the taken roles channel and helping out with ideas for the au. It was so nice seeing a few people pitch in and help with the server, it has grown over time for sure. I remember seeing it with the first ever members to now (present time) containing new members as such. Although it may not be as active as it once used to be, it’s nice to remember all the memories that were made there. The history the server has. I’m so glad I joined the server where all the main members met, stuff happened there and I won’t speak about that,,but I’m so glad I got the courage to join that old server that we all met in, the courage to speak to the people there and actually make friends. If I didn’t, I would’ve never met some of my dearest friends. I would’ve changed as a person in a different person. The inf AU server is full of so many accepting people that I honestly couldn’t thank more. My writing skills, my drawing skills, everything I had improved while being in that server. I got out of my shell and started role-playing more and stuff. It helped me be more open with ideas I have and just be more creative. I learned so much from the inf au server too, the people there just were always so kind. I usually feel scared to ask people for help but I always felt more brave asking at the inf au server. Which is how I learned more things, I learned how to use Tupperbox properly. How to use some bots and many other things. I became a better writer and everything, before I joined the server I barely even wrote nor did I even role-play that often. But overtime I started writing a lot more and my writing became more longer and just more comfortable if that makes sense. I felt safe to write there, nobody ever judged me for my writing. It It felt like a place a belonged in, a community with such cool people and just AUGFGJSGIS/POS I cant even word how happy the server makes me, I don’t know how to express how dearly the server and people in it matter to me. To anyone who is in the server which I know much in there may not see this but, I just wanna thank you. Thank you for just being apart of the community, for literally just existing.

I’ve meet so many important people there, like Lemon, literally like an older sibling to me. The sibling I never had but always wanted. Norman, Klee, Mags, they’re all cool people. They mean a lot to me, they’ve been around in the server for a while and they’ve been really fun to be around. I’m grateful for the time that we’ve all spent together.

[tsukuyomiland]

I remember when certain someone used to say I was lazy or that I abandoned my projects because I didn't work on them in a long time (precisely when my son was just born, if I had been working in my stuff I would be accused of being a bad mother, so no matter what, the point was to stupidly complain about something in order to hurt gratuitously). Yet I remember that I started to plan Lady Lioness in 2016, and in 2017 I was already drawing the comic as the story was complete and the storyboards of the 2 first chapters were made. Then I got a job, got married, I gave birth, and other key events in my life, yet I didn't stopped working as I refined characters, story and events in the meanwhile, and I worked in my drawing skills. In 2020 I started drawing Flower from another garden. I finished it in October 2022. The first 3 chapters were made along with Lady Lioness, working on both comics at the same time, then I got my publishing offer and I worked exclusively on Flower to meet the deadline. I finished the 7 following chapters, including the story draft, storyboards and scripts, in 2 years. 220 pages. Plus covers and promotional material.

Lady Lioness continues, still in its 2nd chapter from when I started to draw it in 2017 (and with all the improvement I made in the middle) but yet the story is complete and it's there to be made. I surely will be working on it faster in next months as there is a little chance it can get published too, and I want it to be ready, at least the first volume.

In less than ten years, I finished a complete comic that will be published, the story + 2 chapters of Lady Lioness, the story of The Silver Comb, plus my job making assets, a baby, a toddler, a house, therapy, and many other factors meddling on that.

In ten years the someone who called me lazy back then got.... A story that never finishes to be written and a bunch of drawings of the characters posing and concept arts (some of them copied). Nothing close to a comic or similar. See how unfair is to call someone lazy when you even know the many facts that can influence the performing of an author? If the effort she wastes making stuff like a "anniversary celebration" could be invested in doing stuff like the actual comic-webtoon-whatever she thinks of doing, maybe she would have actually something to offer, like, for real.

Yet the "lazy" one was me. I personally know how hard and demanding is to create something so I don't like to put any labels or judge someone's working pace, but coming from someone who has lied, insulted and belittled my work, I feel in my right to laugh before such a silly move as an "anniversary celebration" in which by the way, of course, my contribution has been again ommited and erased.

Nah, whatever. If she enjoys it... But things have to be said and need to be known.

[mirrorballwhoistrying]

The 2 Parts of March (01/04/23)

I thought I could come up here with something strong, bold, and a bang for March, but the reality is often disappointing. March used to be a really special month. I don’t why so many significant events in my life happened in March. January and February are like trial months, and the year officially kicks off in March. This year seems to be different. 

I’ve lived an interesting month in February already, so I don’t need the high in March. I guess we don’t need to wait until a specific time or month to live our lives to the fullest. I made the right decision to go all in February. 

At work, there was one piece of content for Women’s Day that went viral. This month started off with a rookie starter. I was so anxious preparing for the NRD2023. It’s been 3 years since the last one and 4 years since the 1st one. There were no books and V was busy with her own work. It began to throw me off so much. The process to find books wasn’t easy. We even considered going to Vietnam or Kampot to find the books. We found a local supplier. The price was okay but there were no exceptional books in the selection, but the time was near. 

I always planned this month to be when I would visit Thailand. Well, it was the week before NRD2023 but realistically, I couldn’t bring myself to go anywhere when I hadn’t prepared the books. Therefore, I stayed anyway, but something hit me to plan a trip to Vietnam. 

The NRD2023 was here and the first day I wasn’t there. There weren’t enough books to sell, and V was getting on everyone’s nerves. The 2nd and 3rd days were a bit better. I thought it would hit 1K sales but when I recount the money, it was like 20$ short. Well, it is what it is. The friendship stain was serious. Everyone on the team was mad at V. I just shut myself up during the dinner. Well, I didn’t know what to do with this business onwards. 

The following month, I really went to Vietnam. I’m really glad that I did because the following weekends were all occupied. It was an okay trip. I stayed around a busy area of Ho Chi Minh. I spent a lot as a solo traveler. I also went to G suana. it was an okay experience. There were many hot g and naked, but it was dark. 

Then I also went to G bars. The first night was stupid. I was so awkward and didn’t talk to anyone. I missed out on many cute guys. help!! The 2nd night got better. I talked to several people and even kept in touch, but the remarkable thing was I could visit my aunt’s memorial after 4 years on the 8th anniversary of her passing away. 

Now, coming back to reality. I had to prepare to post the bipolar disorder video. it’s been in the dungeon for 2 years. It’s about damn time. B SH refused to post on his platform. I respect his decision though because there are some violent parts that might not be suitable., but he helped me reach out to Untangle. A good senior as always! while I’m a disappointing junior. 

I created a new page and posted those materials. The poster garnered quite a lot of attention. It was pressure because I feel like the video couldn’t live up to it. It is what it is. The video was posted and was a total flop. 

The lesson I learned from this is to stop overthinking and over-expecting everything. Stop putting all my eggs into one basket. If I posted that video last year, I could have moved on to doing other stuff. it’s a valuable lesson like the one I’m trying to carry this year “Don’t polish the doorknobs so long you forgot to open the door” It is what it is. Let the world see and move on.

This is the lesson for this entire month too I think. I did what I’ve eager to do and receive the result. Nothing worst, nothing best. I also did other stuff too like registered for IELTS. I did not prepare for AAS at all! The AFP also opened! my schedule is ruined. I also need to do the work for a small grant catalyst. 

I forgot to update you that I got 3 videos with over 10K views on my Tik Tok too. small victory! The first consultant work I did is almost finished and I’d receive payment soon. Some progress is not noticeable but quite significant. I need to give myself flowers.  I also should learn not to place all my expectations on one thing while neglecting all other beautiful things that could happen unexpectedly.  April is looking to be fully occupied again. the IELTS, AFP application & AAS & small grant catalyst. huhu! Will all my hard work add up to anything or not? We’d see. 

[thinkingcloud]

12/30/2022

Today..I Dropped off my BF…I use that term loosely well I guess rather loosely after recent events.

Anywho..I looked at the ring and realized it’s one round diamond and gold band. None of the details or what I had mentioned to the after a road trip to visit his sister. Mind your this was 2-3 years ago when. We took this drive. It had been. After a talk about his brother in law upgrading his sisters ring for their..anniversary.

So..if I rewind to 12/2021.. I was in Germany to visit the BF for the holiday season. 2-3 Days before I was suppose to fly back home..he had a surprise for me after a long drive/road trip. I wasn’t expecting anything considering his usual joking antics. However there was a ring..(now cue you get what you ask god for its in his time) so..before I left for said trip..I ask god if he was the person I was suppose to be with to give me a sign.. Yeah..I didn’t know that was it.

Of which I told him I don’t need a flashy ring because I’m not trying to get mobbed or have it stolen and second I want to be able to wear it was often as possible.

I had a few rules before proposals.

1.No Crazy displays

2.Blessings must be had by Both sets of Parents

3.Ring Metals had to be silver,Platinum or White Gold and if we felt fancy Rose Gold. But no gold.

4. A preferred Halo setting and a diamond preferred 1-2 Karats. Not much larger I have a small hand and everything would look crazy

That was it…here is what I got.

I want to be with you forever with Mister Wa(Stuffie Watermelon) that was given to me after our 1st Year anniversary of dating. Who was wearing the ring.

So while processing the wrong color band of this ring the size of the diamond. No getting down on one knee no professing of love and will you marry me.

I said the following… (Insert slightly Selfish Response)

uM..what is this..is this happening? What do you mean is this a Joke? Are you for real?

I said you didn’t get down on one knee, did you even ask for my parents blessing? Do they know? Do your parents know? I am suppose to be in tears you’d don’t even profess anything. I know your not a man of many words but if you can’t say anything to me how do I know how you feel? How do I know you step out of your comfort zone because you care and you want things to work?

I had never been so confused by a proposal that I said I will keep this as a promise ring if you want me to keep it but I am not saying yes until you’ve done the simple things I had ask along time ago. Also.. I need to know that what we have can uphold the symbol of this ring and that we will be one entity and that we will grow with each other and supply each other. I want a lasting marriage because I’ve seen others who have longevity and I want that. I don’t want to make a mistake like others and rush and regret it. I want to know that you are going to be my partner and my other half if I say yes.

That night I went to bed sad,confused and slightly depressed. I would be returning home soon where no one would know what happened. Most expected it but no one would know.

Flash forward to the next year 2 days ago I got a small wrapped box. Thinking nothing of it. since I had received my Christmas gift which as an unexpected Apple Watch. On my mind was hmMm guess he forgot my Christmas Gift. I didn’t expect much I told myself he would propose again when he thought he should.

Recap to events.

Apparently he asked both my parents separately because I was always present. So I guess communication didn’t travel well between the both of them.2nd he received the ring a few days before since he apparently had it run an errand while my parents ate crab legs..mind you he was late so I had to wait to eat.

Come to find out he had ordered the ring and it just arrived. It was suppose to arrive in time for us to go to the Harry Potter Hidden Forest Where he was suppose to propose during this trail. Because he knows how much I love Harry Potter and how excited I was that we were going to be able to go.

Flashing forward we still haven’t told anyone. Mother is. Prying and literally confused about all things proposal/engagement. No one again knows because I have told no one because the ring got mailed off to be sized. I have yet to make an announcement/take photos because my hands are dry and my nails aren’t done.

There is way to much to consider and think about. Engagement photos,announcements, wedding planning,budgets, future plans for homes, this is wild.

I have no ideA…what 2023 is going to do but I have a feeling it’s opening doors I didn’t even know. More on that in another post.

So..that’s where my thoughts are today.

[bigmacsg]

Tour de Bintan 2022

Its the 10th anniversary of TdB. Ive registered 10x and actually raced 9 - missing only 2013 to hit Taiwan KoM.

My actual appearance was touch & go until litterally hours before the race started. Originally i was meant to over on the Thursday, relax & then do the 3 day race. Due to an unexpected board presentation, i had to travel on the friday PM and so missed the TT.

My preparation had been ok. Was feeling solid - if not stellar. The team were flying so I knew we’d get something out of the overall event.

Finally made it over late on Friday. Was pleased to find my hotel (kameula villas) was literally in the finish line of the TT & i had my own private swimming pool! Bargain for the $!

Saturday started with a combined 50s+ peleton of around 70 riders. Jay & myself represented the team as Keichi  had to return to SG for work. 

The start was a bit nervous so i decided to go on the attack at 10km. I rapidly bridged across to a couple of Anzas out front & we pushed on fir 15km until the first few hills on the red road. Legs felt good!

I sat on for the next 60km watching the group get smaller in the heat. In the near 40 degree temperatures, we were soon down to 30 riders. Noone wanted to ride so i came to the front and kept the speed ticking over for 10km. 

Things were looking good - i tried another small break with Rik Oberoi but we were going nowhere without more people. At 115km, a few of us slowed at the drinks station to grab a last bottle, when there was an attack on the hill and we were gapped.  Ames, Pete Bennet & a couple matadors chased but we couldn’t close it.

I ended up chipping off with Pete B at 3km to go & then took him in the sprint - finishing 7th overall on the stage.

Allied World won the 30s and 40s stages and had GC lead in both do was a great day. Jay took the sprint in 50s to move to 2nd on GC.

Sunday 2am had a monster storm & I had real doubts there would be a race. It was still raining when I woke but i thankfully decided to suck it up & race.

I started poorly in the wet. Getting dropped in neutral zone as I wanted to shit - resulting in a very early chase back on.  To steady things up, i then led the peleton up the first KoM so I could ensure the early pace wasn’t too spicy.

I dropped multiple times in the next 40km as I wasn’t comfortable in the wet corners. I got massively gapped at the first sprint point & it took my 10km of hard chasing to get back on. This was good as it gave me confidence that my legs were good.

I did a few stints on the front & then tried a break after the single track through the woods. Sitting up when I saw noone was coming.

Up the checkpoint Charlie hills, I put in a big dig and got a great gap on the peleton. I miscalculated and thought I only had 2 peaks - only to find there were 3!  I cross the kom point and then was joined by a cruising peleton. With 5km to go, we were back to 30 riders.

I somehow ended on the front with 3km to go & was egged on to lead out the sprint. I dragged the group to 600m before the legs gave out. Keiichi won the sprint & i cruised in a few seconds later.

The team won almost every stage & GC we entered so was a very successful event for us. I felt great & had the most fun at TdB in a long time. Really enjoyed the event.