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People are not thinking this through. Once a week on my Day Off I could go out. I could eat at an expensive restaurant, take tours, get a massage. Anything really. And then I could reset the day so I had not spent any of the money or used any time. It would just exist in my memory.

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No I don't want your app. Why would I want yet another app that does ONE thing while taking up valuable space on my device. If only there was a single program that allowed you to access many many things through the internet.

Oh wait, there is.

It is known as a browser.

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If you have not read this series I recommend it. It is a fun little series. The fourth book is a little odd as it was the author's first attempt at fantasy and written first. I really like 1,2 and 3 though.

“Kazul’s not my dragon.“ Cimorene said sharply. “I’m her princess. You’ll never have any luck dealing with dragons if you don’t get these things straight.”

Dealing With Dragons - Patricia C. Wrede

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My personal books are an interesting combination of genre, series (if there are multiple authors or more than 5 books)/subject (for non-fiction), and author. Not the kind of thing you would want in a library probably but it works for me and I know where to look for things.

About to rearrange and sort my bookshelves! What are your favorite ways to sort your bookshelves?

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If I ordered something online and it told me it would take two weeks to arrive I would be totally fine with that.

But, because my package was supposed to be here last Thursday and according to the tracking will not arrive until this Wednesday (6 days late) now I am annoyed.

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Creative & DIY

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Kudos to kage88 who bought a new bookcase vs my method of stacking a new row in front of the first one.

Alas. I have no room for another bookcase with my current living situation.

Put together a new bookshelf today. I should have gotten a bigger one.

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Not sure if I am going to have kids but 100% agree. Also no 5 year old needs their own phone.

my kids are gonna be like mommy what’s an ipad and i’m going to be like we DONT use that word in this house. play with worms.

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Can someone please tell my brain to turn off. Or at least get in gear and finish my current multi-chapter story. You know, the one I have not updated in months.

I do not need to start writing for a new fandom. I most definitely do not need a story where Sam Troy from Rat patrol is secretly Odysseus who was made immortal through some mysterious means. I blame the creators of this song who gave me the idea.

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Same for people who knit. 80% acrylic is not 'natural fiber' no matter how you label it.

What's up, I made a meme that I'm sure is extremely broad-audience and relatable

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Reblog the writers’ fortune cookie for luck!

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This is how I felt at the holiday market stall who was giving samples of their loose leaf tea. I also tried the cocoa.

The guy selling wassail got me too

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Madatobi Week Day Three: Diplomat/Misunderstandings

Madara smoothed down his formal robes while telling himself he was being paranoid.  The Senju representatives were not even late yet.  Countless centuries of fighting, a number of failed attempts leading to a year long ceasefire.  The weeks of negotiations, it had all led to this moment.  A formal treaty between the Uchiha and Senju clans to seal their new alliance.  

His eyes were drawn to the doorway as the other party entered.   But it was not Hashirama that held his attention.  Madara choked, nearly spilling his tea as his gaze fell on Tobirama.  The Senju was wearing a dark blue kimono decorated with dragons.  Smokey eye shadow emphasized the crimson eyes while a headpiece of silk and mother of pool finished the look.  

Next to him, Izuna frowned, leaning close.  “What is it niisan?” he asked.  

Madara struggled to inhale.  The tea clinging to the inside of his throat.  “Tobirama,” he hacked.

Izuna’s frown deepened as he looked up to examine his rival more closely.  “What about her?”

Jerking, Madara turned to stare at his younger brother.  “You knew,” he hissed.  

Izuna blinked.  Then blinked again.  Was Madara saying?  He turned to look at this brother judgmentally.  “Did you really never notice?”  Tobirama was the last woman on earth he would ever pursue.  But that did not mean he could not admit his rival was beautiful.  Any further exchange was cut off as Hashirama approached.  

“Madara-sama” It seemed someone had been giving the Seju Clan Head lessons on manners.  Probably his wife.  “It is good to see you my friend.  And I believe you know my younger sister Tobirama”  

Madara knew he was making a fool out of himself.  But he could not help it.  He really had not ever noticed. 

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Just a quick little entry for madatobi week day two: teacher

I do not think I am even going to bother to post it on AO3

It was no secret that Madara did not trust Senju Tobirama.  He hadn’t when they were at war, nor during the negotiations, and he didn’t now.  Though in the months since the treaty had been signed he had been forced to develop a grudging respect for the others intellect and planning abilities.  

If Hashirama had been left in charge, their fledgling village probably would have collapsed within the first week, leaving them all living in tents.  Of course, his former and current friend could at least be trusted which was more than he could say for the white demon.  

Madara scrutinized every single piece of paper that crossed the other’s desk.  So far he had found nothing.  But that did not mean he was going to let down his guard.  Hashirama of course claimed that Tobirama was as invested in their peace as the two of them.  Personally, Madara doubted that.  But he supposed it was only natural for his friend to have a bit of a blind spot given the circumstances.  

Izuna on the other hand had no such excuse.  The number of times Tobirama had nearly killed him, you would think his younger brother would be more careful.  But no, just the other day the brat had rolled his eyes and told him to stop following the younger Senju.  That he was being paranoid.  The pair had even started to spar!

Now though, Madara was unfortunately coming to another, entirely different realization  about the albino. From his shelter in the trees, Madara looked down at the small group of hellions Tobirama had seemingly taken under his wing.  A group that included a child of his clan.  Oh no, Madara thought to himself as a soft smile crossed the Tobirama’s face, the younger man reaching out to gently ruffle Kagami’s hair.  He’s hot. 

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As someone who has received admiration from people who are impressed my short fics, I have an alternate question.

How do you write those awesome long fics. I have so much trouble getting everything to come together.

How the heck do people write short fics??? Any time I try to plan something that I WANT to be small and simple, wHOOPS suddenly there's 50 characters navigating a lengthy plot with many shenanigans in order to save the world and people are dying probably. Not - everything - has - to - be - like - thiiiiiiis ugh. Short fic writers, please share your secrets!

There are a few things I do when I’m writing one shots and short fics:

have a simple, direct plot that doesn’t take a lot of twists and turns

just write one or two scenes with no particular ‘plot’ but an emotional goal

skip the details and descriptions for the most part

spend more time on dialogue and/or moving the plot forward than on giving a full picture of the scenes

Extras / OCs that only serve one purpose don’t get full backstories and descriptions. They don’t need them. They’re lucky if they get more than a name.

When I’m writing short fic (which is most of the time), it’s more of a sketch than a painting. I’m getting the ideas across but I’m not filling in all the bits and pieces that I could. 

Short fic authors: what advice do you have for anon? How do you manage to NOT write 300K?