#notamushimaster

[secondbeatsongs]

you should do Prisencolinensinainciusol

already did that one! but thank you for asking

[dykeseinfeld]

hi I want you to know that i only just realized what your username actually was; i'd been reading it as "dykes infield" and totally thought you were just a lesbian baseball stan who didn't blog about lesbian baseball

alskjlsadf tbh as a dyke who played softball for 7 years and also a dyke who loves standing in fields, you weren't that far off I guess

[miezermiezmiez]

Sherlock Christmas Card Exchange - 2024 Edition

Dear all,

it's that time of the year again! You know the drill by now. Join us for some lovely holiday fun amid the most hectic time of the year. Not fandom-exclusive, read more below.

❤️

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This is the “official” copy-cat post of this year’s exchange. It’s heavily inspired by the original blog and doesn’t intend to take over or imitate it in any disrespectful way. Rather, it’s a homage to the wonderful exchanges of the past years.

WHAT

Originally it started as a Christmas card exchange in the Sherlock fandom some years ago. Lovely people sent seasonal greetings to other lovely people all over the world cheering up their often stressful and exhausting pre-Christmas period. As time has gone by, I know the Sherlock fandom has been put into a sort of coma and people found other fandoms. That’s why this isn’t an exclusive Sherlock event, but an overall-lovely-people-providing-Christmas-spirit-and-we’re-just-keeping-the-name-for-traditional-reasons-exchange. You want to send and receive Christmas post? You’re in! 💌

WHEN

Register until Wednesday, 4th December 2024.

Exchange begins at Fridays, 6th December 2024.

HOW

Send me your name, postal address and any internet handle you want to add (tumblr, twitter, Instagram, etc.) to sherlock-xmas-exchange at outlook.com.

After I’ve received all your information I’ll create a PDF file and send it to all participants. Then you can immediately start writing, creating and sending Christmas mail to your heart’s content.

RULES

1. All information on the list you’ll receive is confidential and not to be sent or shown to anyone else.

2. Send at least one card to the person below you on the list.

3. Be friendly, cheery and nice to each other. :)

Disclaimer: If you register, you agree to be willing to share some of your personal data (name, address, email and/or social media handles) with other people taking part in this Christmas cards exchange. All data will be treated confidential by me and not be made public. I am, however, not responsible, nor am I capable of checking what any third parties (other participants) do with the data.

I’m tagging everyone who was interested and/or has participated in last year’s exchange. If you want to be removed just drop me a line.

@astraldepths @autistic-cas-stan @blackberryblueberrykimberry @bluebellinbakerstreet @brokenlibrarygirl @chloe-in-orbit @elimaryholmes @foolforlesserthings @grietahatkeinnetz​ @helloliriels @itsasta @lilylisa @loki-lock @maiaemerald @missdeliadili @morganeuk @myadventureswithsherlock @notamushimaster @tapismyforte @taters169 @tragedygirl @shadowtiel @wambold @xmas-at-bakerstreet 

[queerofthedagger]

Morgwen, Merwaine, Gwapple, Gwaine/Percival, Merlin/Arthur/Gwen

Wow alright, thanks so much for the ask! ❤️ I’m going to put most of this under a cut so it doesn’t get too long,

Morgwen

when I started shipping it if I did:

I basically liked them from the start, but only got really invested in it when @atlantablack dragged me into the angst-potential of the ship without any mercy. ❤️

my thoughts:

Pre-season 3 they’re cute, but then this ship offers so much potential for angst and heartbreak, it’s fantastic. All that pain of betrayal and being torn between love and convictions/loyalty, and how you can mourn someone who’s still alive but... doesn’t exist anymore in the way you loved them.

what makes me happy about them:

On the first glance, they look like they both got their shit together, but actually they’re a chaotic duo that you really shouldn’t mess with.

what makes me sad about them:

How they ended; from a certain point onward, it’s nearly impossible to give them a happy ending. While I love that about the ship, they do both deserve to be happy so... yeah.

things done in fanfic that annoys me:

When Gwen’s made out as a pushover who yields too easily to Morgana, or when Morgana’s actions are glossed over or excused too easily.

things I look for in fanfic:

All the conflict, all the angst. Either forgiveness that’s worked for, or none at all. To me, this is a lovers-to-enemies ship, and I want the whole mess that involves.

who I’d be comfortable them ending up with, if not each other:

I’m really fond of Gwen/Leon or Gwen/Gwaine, and I don’t really ship Morgana with anyone else tbh.

my happily ever after for them:

As you might’ve guessed by now, I’m not really into them for the happy endings, but if I had to pick one, it would probably be something along the lines of them sorting themselves out over season 3 or 4.

who is the big spoon/little spoon: 

Gwen’s the big spoon, a relict from the time she comforted Morgana through her nightmares.

what is their favourite non-sexual activity:

Sparring! They’re both really good with a sword, and love training together.

Merwaine

when I started shipping it if I did:

I don’t really ship them much tbh. I can see them having a friends with benefits thing going on which Gwaine is more invested in than Merlin.

my thoughts:

I love them as a friendship, and I also think there were some unrequited feelings from Gwaine’s side, which is fun to explore.

what makes me happy about them:

They’re such a chaotic duo, and I love them getting up to all sorts of mischief.

what makes me sad about them:

I personally don’t think they would be happy with each other long-term, and if I stay with my own headcanons, it’s definitely sad that Gwaine was left pining after Merlin while Merlin probably remained oblivious to it. Of course, losing Gwaine still would’ve hit Merlin hard which is also just sad.

things done in fanfic that annoys me:

I don’t really read fic for them.

things I look for in fanfic:

See above.

who I’d be comfortable them ending up with, if not each other:

Merlin: Arthur, Leon, Mithian

Gwaine: Elyan, Gwen, Elena

my happily ever after for them:

Gwaine gets over his feelings and they stay good friends while being happy in their respective relationships.

who is the big spoon/little spoon:

I think they would switch a lot.

what is their favourite non-sexual activity:

Going out for drinks, then roaming the streets when nearly nobody else is out anymore and causing a lot of, mostly harmless, mischief.

Gwapple

when I started shipping it if I did:

Hahaha. I don’t, really, though it cracks me up.

my thoughts:

Every fandom needs a food-crack-ship, and we couldn’t ask for a better one.

what makes me happy about them:

Uuuh. Gwaine deserves good things, so why not apples?

what makes me sad about them:

No apple lasts long. Poor Gwaine.

things done in fanfic that annoys me:

..... let’s see. When the apple doesn’t have solid characterization. 😔

things I look for in fanfic:

Gwaine getting all the love and appreciation he deserves 😂

who I’d be comfortable them ending up with, if not each other:

No one. Gwapple or no one, of course.

my happily ever after for them:

Gwaine on an apple farm.

who is the big spoon/little spoon:

Oh my god. The apple is the big spoon, obviously. 😂

what is their favourite non-sexual activity:

Picnics. ✨

Gwaine/Percival

when I started shipping it if I did:

I’m not really invested in it either way, but mostly through fandom after I watched the show.

my thoughts:

It’s a fun ship, and they’re very cute!

what makes me happy about them:

I think they’d be good for each other and balance each other out very well.

what makes me sad about them:

Gwaine’s death-scene. God.

things done in fanfic that annoys me:

I... don’t really have an opinion either way. When it feels as if the ship is only there to pair them off somehow, I guess.

things I look for in fanfic:

See above; I don’t really search fic for them specifically, but if they’re there, I like to see that they’re together because they fit each other well.

who I’d be comfortable them ending up with, if not each other: 

Gwaine: Elyan, Gwen, Elena

Percy: I’m kind of fond of Percival/Freya!

my happily ever after for them:

They live long happy lives. Yes, the bar is low.

who is the big spoon/little spoon: 

Mostly, Percy is the big spoon, but sometimes Gwaine wraps himself around him like an octopus and Percy actually loves it.

what is their favourite non-sexual activity:

This is really basic, but I think taking rides around Camelot and challenging each other in training.

Merlin/Arthur/Gwen

when I started shipping it if I did:

I’m not really invested in this either, but season 5 gave me some vibes and then I kind of absorbed it through fandom eventually. 

my thoughts:

I think they’re very cute and would have an interesting dynamic if done a certain way.

what makes me happy about them:

They all deserve good things, and I think they’d make each other incredibly happy.

what makes me sad about them:

The whole tragedy of how they ended; the idea of a poly-relationship where at least one part eventually dies is just... oof.

things done in fanfic that annoys me:

If the relationship between the three isn’t balanced, or if it’s made out to be super-easy once they agreed to it. Relationships generally take work, and a poly-relationships specifically requires a lot of open, honest conversations and reflecting on yourself. I want to see the struggle with that.

things I look for in fanfic:

See above.

who I’d be comfortable them ending up with, if not each other:

Gwen: Morgana, Gwaine, Lancelot if it’s done a specific way

Arthur: Merlin

Merlin: Arthur, Leon, Mithian

my happily ever after for them:

Arthur survives Camlann, and they happily rule Camelot together for years to come.

who is the big spoon/little spoon:

Arthur is the smallest spoon, Merlin’s the middle-spoon, and Gwen’s the big spoon.

what is their favourite non-sexual activity:

Anything that involves getting out of Camelot for a bit, picnics, enjoying the calm and peace of the forest. Also, they’re all addicted to cuddling and you can find them in a pile of limbs more often than not.

send me a ship or a character and I’ll tell you what I think!

[jazzhandsmcleg]

Happy birthday, cousin!

Thank you!! C:

[astraldepths]

Me: Hey, when you were prescribed your eye drops a while ago, what were they for?

Sister, half asleep: What, like...the ones for eyes and stuff?

Me: Yeah, what were you prescribed them for?

Sister: *nods slowly*

Me: *sigh* What did you have when you were given the eye drops?

Sister, eyes closed: *points at eyes, nods*

Me: Oh my god

[shootyshootyshot]

I don't know who you are..... I don't know what you want.... but I will find you.....

[captainjazzi]

Selfie game time! Tagged by @willwillzums and I tag @notamushimaster @ezegayiel @glassbonespaperskin

[astraldepths]

@notamushimaster

[spellboundwitchcraft]

Opossum in the yard today! 

She got herself stuck in my dad’s (harmless) squirrel trap, and we had to help her out of it. She was sleepy, and seemed sort of dazed.

(Photos taken by my sister @notamushimaster, please don’t remove source!)

[inkidink]

@notamushimaster mvp status

[miezermiezmiez]

Reminder: Sherlock Christmas Card Exchange 2024

A little reminder for everyone who wants to participate. There’s still time to register until Wednesday, 4th December 2024.

To everyone only now finding out about this: join us, it’s some jolly holiday fun! 🕵️‍♂️💌✨

See my original post for more information. ❤️

I’m tagging everyone who was interested and/or has participated in last year’s exchange. If you want to be removed just drop me a line.

@astraldepths @blackberryblueberrykimberry @brokenlibrarygirl @c-in-orbit  @foolforlesserthings @grietahatkeinnetz​  @itsasta  @lilylisa @missdeliadili @morganeuk @notamushimaster @tapismyforte 

[troublesmysight]

I was tagged by @zoopagales (hey thanks!). Rules: tag 9 people you would like to get to know better Relationship status: 5 years into a relationship with a very significant other Favorite color: Greens, browns, earth tones Pets:  Miniature Schnauzer named Walter Last song I listened to: Either something from Moana or Hamilton because I am very specifically LMM-trash Favorite TV shows: Hannibal, Fringe, Avatar: The Last Airbender  First Fandom: Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan Hobbies: Reading, hand sewing (I’m learning to quilt!), watching TV, immersion in fictional worlds, volunteering as a board member and generally useful person at a local historic house museum, volunteering for the historical society also as a board member, learning about local history. Books I’m reading: Makuk: A New History of Aboriginal-White Relations by John Lutz (I just met him at a conference and he’s very insightful). Am tagging: @voicesofreasons, @the-olivemoth, @katieme93, @lushprocrastinatrix, @notamushimaster, @thevorpalbook, @phosphorescent-naidheachd, @gracebabcockwrites, @thepoweroffriendshipgivesumoney

[zvyezda]

Tagged by @rukopisi-ne-goryat

Personality Type: INFP 

54% Introverted (I typically get E, but I’ve been feeling more introverted lately)

71% Intuitive

73% Feeling

55% Prospecting (I have gotten J in the past, but I think I was lying to myself  

thinking I’m more organized than I am)

68% Turbulent

Got the same results as Björk???!!!??? 

Tagging: @notamushimaster  @lanterntongue  @fourdogsinatrenchcoat

You guys have already done this I’m sure but whatever 

[astraldepths]

My sister, while trying to remember what Dark Manhattan was called, referred to it as "Badhattan."

Yes

[dispatchrabbi]

Riker: Lunch was really short. Because I had to walk.

Me: Because you got high?

Julianna: ...on fandom!