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[olenvasynyt]

Here’s a random collection of ivy / vine dividers. I’m practicing my art nouveau design stuff

[hinge]

Hinge presents an anthology of love stories almost never told. Read more on https://no-ordinary-love.co

[teaboot]

if ur a murderbot nerd now do u have any fun opinions abt it yet?

Oh my goddd you have no idea

I really, really, really like Murderbot because it comes at life with this perspective we don't often see that is very real among people who have already been through traumatic experiences, who developed skills and abilities to suvive that were once useful but no longer have context- that search that traumatized people go through to recalibrate and reorient ourselves in a world where we no longer really need those things to survive.

A bit personal here, but my own issues personally involved a lot of psychological abuse that made it difficult to trust my own perceptions of reality, and as a result I found I was very easy to lie to and manipulate.

To handle this, I became obsessive over writing things down, cataloging details and making notes of things as they happened- I'd carry recording devices and make audio recordings and stay up late at night to transcribe what they'd picked up, read those over and over again to reassure myself of things I wasn't certain about.

While doing this, there were others close to me that I felt responsible for, who I had to protect from others and protect myself from at the same time. Life was about two things: Evidence, and defusing threats

Over time, I learned to trust myself as my memories matched what had been recorded where their narrative didn't, but I never really kicked the habit. Like Murderbot, I had added something to my own programming that reassured me I was safe, that I was in control of myself, that I couldn't be mistaken or crazy or broken or used.

I'm only on book two, but already I see myself in Murderbot again. No spoilers here, but when I left home- left that dangerous context- I didn't need to repeat these patterns to survive anymore, but I still did, because I didn't know anything else anymore. It felt safe, comfortable, knowing knowing that the past couldn't repeat itself, because I'd written that flaw- blind trust in myself-  out of my programming and replaced it with something else.

Still, though, I'd become something specially suited to thrive in a very specific environment. Nothing else felt right like followinghigh-risk situations, like witnessing and watching and recording and knowing I had proof of the truth where others might not.

People took notice. I wound up in security by accident, but's an environment that I thrive in due to the same patterns and behaviours I originally developed when I had no other choice. I climbed the ladder pretty quickly, once supervisors caught on that my reports were the most accurate, most objective, most factual, detail-oriented and timely. I keep others and myself safe and prioritize public safety above all else, and I perform well under pressure

Now I'm in a position where I often wonder, do I enjoy this job, or is it just what I'm good at? I have a set of skills now, but do I have the option of choosing not to use them? What would I be, if not this? Could I be anything else? Can Murderbot be anything else?

It has a set of skills that set it apart, make it different, special. It does what it knows best. But is it free? Does it want to be? What does it want? Does it have to do what it was built to do? What if it didn't?

I know what I'm good for. The idea of deliberately leaving what I'm good for for something uncertain, that I might hate, that I might be useless at- the choice to give up what was so important to me for so long and become deliberately obsolete?

Let go of my entire purpose? The only thing I know, that I fit so well into but don't actually know if I enjoy? Now that I can choose? Now that enjoyment is a luxury I can afford to consider?

Yeah, that resonates.

I like the Murderbot series so far because it feels the way I feel: Like the most significant and formative part of my story, the part where I became what I am, has already happened

And now I have to just. Keep going

Into... what?

It feels absurd. Like a microwave giving up on reheating food and deciding to start a life around abstract dance.

So, uh. Yeah. It's really very wild to see this same philosophical-ish dilemma I've been digging over in the back of my mind and in therapy for the last forever laid out so plainly in a genuinely exciting and enjoyable story like this. I feel much less alone, and I... kind of really need to see how it resolves, I think.

So, uh. Yeah. Read Murderbot, I guess

[orengejoshi]

design by Vec @ OnionPowder_ on twt

I feel like... there's smth about it. it's not all that good, bc the pose is a bit awkward, perspective is a nice attempt but a little off and I drew quickly without thinking, later couldn't fix it/was too lazy/had no time, but the colors, the shading... idk, I'm oddly a fan of it so I'm throwing it here.

see it as practice/warmup. I'll never get to smth better if I don't let myself fail a bunch of times first. don't be afraid of failing.

[bobcronkphotography]

Oasis in the Alps 🇨🇭

We were pretty worn out by this point. The path ran through this little farm where there was a refrigerator outside for hikers that had drinks and snacks. You just take what you like and leave money in a box. It’s all on the honor system. We saw a number of these throughout our stay.

Bob Cronk

[literaryvein-reblogs]

Writing Notes: Places

Rivers

We use the before the names of rivers.

We usually write the without a capital letter.

If we use the word river, we usually write it without a capital letter: the river Thames, the river Severn, the Yangtze river.

We don’t always use the word river, especially when it is obvious that we are talking about a river: the Mississippi, the Nile, the Ganges, the Loire.

Mountains and Islands

We use the with the names of some mountains: the Matterhorn, the Jungfrau.

We do not use the if the name includes Mount or Mountain: Mount Olympus, Brokeback Mountain.

We often refer to some mountains just by their name without the: Everest, Kilimanjaro, Snowdon.

We usually use the before the names of ranges of mountains and groups of islands: the Dolomites, the Himalayas, the Rockies, the Bahamas, the Florida Keys, the Canaries.

Deserts, Oceans and Seas

We usually use the before the names of deserts, oceans and seas.

We often leave out the word desert, ocean or sea: the Sahara or the Sahara Desert, the Atlantic or the Atlantic Ocean, the Mediterranean or the Mediterranean Sea.

Cities, Countries and Continents

We don’t use the with the names of cities, countries or continents: Paris, Tokyo, France, Peru, Africa, Asia.

A small number of country names include the: The United Kingdom, The USA, The United Arab Emirates, The Netherlands.

Lakes

We don’t usually use the with the names of lakes.

We often use the word Lake before the name: Lake Como, Lake Michigan, Lake Geneva, Lake Tahoe.

Buildings, Monuments, Cathedrals, etc.

We use the with some names of buildings (we usually write the without a capital letter, the Taj Mahal, the Alhambra, the Houses of Parliament, the Pentagon) but not with others:

Stonehenge, Windsor Castle, St Paul’s Cathedral, Chichen Itza.

Roads, Streets, etc.

We use the with the names of major roads in a country: the M6, the A40,

but not with the names of areas, squares, streets and roads in a town or city: Broadway, Covent Garden, Times Square, Princes Street.

Facilities in a Town or City

We usually use the with the names of hotels, cinemas, museums and art galleries: the Marriott, the Louvre, the National Gallery.

When we are referring to buildings or institutions that don’t include the name of a town or city, we use the: the airport, the University Press,

but not when the name of the town or city is included: Gatwick Airport, Cambridge University Press.

But there are some exceptions:

Have you been on the London Eye?

They’ve been on the Eye at least ten times.

We saw ‘Mamma Mia’ at the Bristol Hippodrome. (the name of a theatre)

Have you been to the Hippodrome since they renovated it?

The Sea, the Coast, etc.

When we are referring to general features of a country or its landscape, we use the:

the sea, the countryside, the city, the coast.

Places: Fixed Expressions

There are a lot of common fixed expressions relating to places.

We don’t normally use the with these expressions.

Here are some of them:

to town: I’m going to town this afternoon.

in town: She works in town.

at school/university: They met at university.

from school/university: What time do they get home from school?

in hospital: Linda’s been in hospital since Friday.

in prison: Her husband is in prison, and life is very difficult for her.

Sources: 1 2 ⚜ Writing Notes & References

[hinge]

Hinge presents an anthology of love stories almost never told. Read more on https://no-ordinary-love.co

[warmfuzzyanimal]

herd on the hill

[kriskukko]

love

[rhymesswith]

Akchor Falls hiking area in the Rif Mountains. Miles of trails through a river valley full of waterfalls and crystal clear swimming pools.

[bushcrafttetova]

[hinge]

Hinge presents an anthology of love stories almost never told. Read more on https://no-ordinary-love.co

[fairytaleprincessart]

Dream spaces 🤍

[y2kbeautyandother2000sstuff]

Suave Naturals Refreshing Tangerine Conditioner

early 2000s

Found on Ebay, seller vintage_vogue_scarce_beauty

[dimalink]

Beaver is swimming in a river amongst the thickets

Beaver was sitting near the river. And, he wants to have some refresh. So, of course, it is little shadows here, he is in a little shade. But, anyway, it is a good summer day. Simple thing - beaver in a shade. Near the water. He was looking at the water.

And he makes a decision – he will go to water and feel refresh. He will swim, at the other side of the river. So, it is near. And little water is so refreshing. So, it is, straight, across the grass. Which is growing in the water.

Water is so dark blue. Dark color. And calm, so makes you feel calm. Beaver likes water. He likes to swim. And, by the way, his little house is in these places. Near the water.

Beaver can swim very good. And, so, he is swimming near the thickets. It is always interesting. There are places, where there are lots of thickets. It is lots of grass growing. And, there are places, where you can calm to swim. Whole water paths. And do not touch even a single thicket. It is funny.  And it happens that you need to swim straight though bushes and grass. And with a nose to touch a grass. It is, also, a funny thing. So, every time, it is a unique path. To the other side of the river. Though the thickets.

So, in someplace it is dark. In a shade of a high trees. And someway - it is a wide field. And it is simple, there at the other side. It is so green. So, a little, you walk there and bugs are singing their songs. Lots of them. And, someplace far, it is swamps type. So, there, you can see a different birds. Birds are always doing their own things. And such a water thickets are going someplace in a far.

Beaver, he is explorer of a river. He all the time goes by the shore. And start to swim later by river. Water element is calling for him. And he is swimming across, to the other side. He walks there. Later, he again swim across. Or, he can swim forward by the river. It is amazing places are here!

Dima Link is making retro videogames, apps, a little of music, write stories, and some retro more.

WEBSITE: http://www.dimalink.tv-games.ru/home_eng.html ITCHIO: https://dimalink.itch.io/

TUMBLR: https://dimalink.tumblr.com/ BLOGGER: https://dimalinkeng.blogspot.com/ MASTODON: https://mastodon.social/@DimaLink

[literaryvein-reblogs]

Writing Notes: Signal Verbs

Signal verbs are verbs that show your understanding of an author's purpose and alert the reader to the context in which the source’s statement should be viewed.

They help your reader understand the author's intentions and the degree to which the author supports his statements.

Common Signal Verbs

acknowledges, advises, agrees, allows, analyzes, answers, appreciates, asserts, assumes, believes, charges, claims, considers, criticizes, declares, describes, disagrees, discusses, embraces, emphasizes, explains, expresses, holds, implies, interprets, leaves us with, lists, objects, observes, offers, opposes, points to, presents, proposes, recognizes, regards, remarks, replies, reports, responds, reveals, says, states, suggests, supports, tells us, thinks, wants to, wishes, wonders

Source ⚜ More: Writing Basics & Refreshers

[hinge]

Hinge presents an anthology of love stories almost never told. Read more on https://no-ordinary-love.co

[laureliere]

Playing Pillars of Eternity again now that Avowed has been released, so here's my nature Godlike - Enidwen! She's an runaway aristocrat and Chanter.

(My first playthrough journal page for her!, with some of her backstory)

[hanzajesthanza]

(Adam Dudaczyk) The fact that vampires drink blood to get that *meaningful hand-neck gesture* - you made that up? (Andrzej Sapkowski) Yes, I didn't model myself on anyone here, I don't know anyone who wrote before me about the fact that vampires drink blood not to satisfy their hunger, but to satisfy their thirst for… entertainment. Texts: the guys sent me to get blood, I was flying drunk… The fun was great.

as i reread this i couldn't stop thinking of this meme