#beginner tips

[yukipri]

Hey there! Given that I signed up for my blog over ten years ago, when things were very different, I unfortunately have no idea what things are like now, sorry!

But wanted to mention that you yourself also look like a bot (hence why I didn't respond directly to your ask, and am instead answering via screenshot). Assuming you are a real person and not a new weird bot, I would very strongly recommend doing the following things so other Tumblr users don't accidentally block you!

Change your icon from the default one. Just use anything else as a placeholder for now! I recommend something unique to you, such as a photo of your pet, or idk, take a picture of your favorite pen or snack or something.

Write something in your bio! List your fandoms/hobbies, or even just "I'm new here and figuring stuff out" etc

Make a post or reblog some! Empty blogs look like bot blogs, and we have no way of knowing when you made your account. Just a brief self-intro elaborating more on your fandoms/interests (no word count limit! go wild!), photo of your pet, or reblogging from other users using the two arrows circling button 🔄. You're very welcome to reblog from me!

(note, reblogging is very different from reposting/reuploading. The former is where you use the reblog button/function to share other Tumblr users' posts onto your own blog. Creators generally love this, as it helps boost our own posts, and all credit, likes, shares, etc will come back to us! Reposting/reuploading is when you save work that isn't yours to your device, and create a brand new post. This doesn't link to anyone, and is theft, and hurts creators. Don't do this!)

I hope this information was helpful to you, and if you have any other questions, I'm happy to help!

❀ ❀ Send YukiPri an Ask! ❀ ❀

[disgruntled-lifeform]

Is there any reason that this is the "wrong" purchase for a beginner?

I'm looking for something I can grow into, hence the 40" length but I'm also intent on knitting gloves with my mainly handspun fingering weight yarn and hopefully this is the proper needle size for that?

I assume that I should continue to resist the call of the bamboo needles for the same reason I don't like to crochet with a bamboo hook (splintering, bending, snapping etc.)

[coinandcandle]

What's your best research tip?

Witchy, occult, and magical folks who do a lot of research: what is your favorite or best research tip?

Bonus: How did you come about learning this tip?

[https-witch]

Witchblr tip 🪄

If you're starting a new witchy blog, you should search #witch and click on tags to see all related tags and follow them all

[conlangery]

Hi! I'm a very beginner conlang enjoyer, I've listened to some conlangery, read The Art of Language Invention, and watched some linguistics/conlang resources (Biblaridion) on YouTube. Can you recommend any resources about typology specifically for conlangers? Unfortunately, because I'm not a linguist, I may never be a real linguist, I just need to know enough for a conlanger (If it makes a difference, alien conlangs are my favorites)

I don't think there's so much typology resources specifically aimed at conlangers. You're going to have to engage with real linguistics textbooks and maybe even research in this hobby, but don't be scared. Beginning conlanger guides like the Language Construction Kit can help you get familiar with some terminology, and there are free intro linguistics textbooks out there, so you don't need to take a class if that's not available to you. I hope that Jessie Peterson's textbook will help some people with a proper introductory text.

If you're into really alien languages, I would suggest Logan Kearsley's blog. He's really interested in the subject beyond typologically unusual languages like Klingon and into languages that human beings simply cannot produce or that describe experiences humans cannot have. It's a very different focus than most conlangers have.

But my general suggestion as far as getting into conlanging and the research process is:

Get an intro text (or an intro Linguistics course if you can) to get the basics down.

Start reading some typology.

Start looking at grammars of languages -- as wide a variety as you can find.

Hope that helps.

[gravityfallsrockz]

How to Start Running: A Beginner's Guide to Track Workouts and Training Plans

  Running is a fantastic way to improve your fitness and overall well-being. If you're new to running, developing a beginner running plan can be an excellent way to start your fitness journey. One popular option for beginners is track running, where you can run on a flat and even surface.

A workout plan is a great way to establish good habits and gradually increase your endurance and stamina. For new runners, a beginner running plan is essential. One common plan is alternating between jogging and walking intervals to gradually increase running time while decreasing walking time over several weeks.

Rest days are another essential aspect of a beginner running plan. These allow your body to recover and reduce the risk of injury. On rest days, you can perform other forms of exercise, like yoga or strength training, to complement your running routine.

When starting a running routine, the right equipment is crucial. Comfortable workout clothes that allow for ease of movement and proper running shoes that fit well and provide support and cushioning can make a significant difference.

Starting a running routine with a beginner running plan and workout plan is a smart way to improve your fitness level and overall health. Gradually increasing your distance and speed over time can help you build up your endurance and stamina. By following the right mindset, equipment, and plan, you'll be well on your way to achieving your running goals. See the workout plan here - https://www.speedpowertraining.com/how-to-run-faster-in-30-days-sprint-training-for-beginners

[hellfire-is-fun]

Tip of the day: a sigil can be whatever you want. You want it to be a drawing you did? Sure! A generic symbol of some sort? Go for it! An "official" sigil is crap, it advertises that way to make it have that ~magik~ feel, which you can do for free.

You just have to channel your energy into it (ie charge it) with your intention.

Have a wonderful day loves \(=°w°=)/

[daily-coral-reblogging]

Here's a 17 minute video from someone with hundreds of hours into the game. Great resource for beginners.

[vpwiki]

Beginners tips

(Still being edited/added on to)

Press LS (Left-stick) to move your camera and cursor faster and press it again to return to normal speed

When decorating keep in mind that the "square" isn't quite even (to test this take your grass seed packet and attempt to make a perfect diagonal line from one corner to another it will be kinda wonky at the end)

Raising a piñatas happiness levels can seem pretty difficult in the beginning as you're only really about naming them to make them happy however certain pinata (whirlm and syrupents for example) will gain happiness from being bathed by your watering can

Don't worry about fitting every pinata on one farm! When you create a new save file on viva pinata it transfers money and experience so its a great way to collect every pinata.

Not all piñata get along well and if you notice two species fighting more often than others (Ex. Lickatoads and Newtgats.) I highly recommend selling one and moving them to another save file. (With the help of Gretchen of course)

Use 👏 Your 👏 FENCES 👏 (especially when breeding prey piñata unless they are birds [obviously])

If you're lucky you can smack two pinata out of a fight before it starts so keep your shovel at the ready

A watering can spray can also get pinata out of fights but its much less reliable (does give certain pinata happiness points in return tho so it can be worth a shot)

Before you have all garden upgrade pressing your cursor to the white border for about a minute will let you out of the garden to look around but you cannot interact with anything

Positioning your cursor over her shadow at the right time in the right way will allow you to smack/spray Storkos (not a gameplay tip but i spent a good chunk of my childhood testing this and wish to let everyone know it is possible)

If you smack or spray leafos she will take away the tool responsible from you until she feels you've learned your lesson so don't do it repeatedly

As tempting as it is dont smack seedos either unless you are willing to keep your shovel out 24/7 to smack various weeds and their seeds out of your garden.

Leave marked items closer to the village entrance so bart can get in and out asap saves you a nice chunk of time

[broomsick]

Hello broomstick, I am new to the world of Norse paganism. I love the ideals and the strong connection to nature. There is of course a lot of other personal reasons for myself becoming pagan. So, I have a few questions.

1. How does one become accepted by the religion/gods? Or I suppose, worthy

2. How do I know if one of the gods are trying to reach out to me?

3. Do you pick your patron gods or do they choose you?

I have much more I'd like to ask but I don't want to bombard you with too much in one post. Please feel free to message me.

Hello there! Thank you for coming to me with your questions, I will do my best to answer them (according to my personal thoughts, of course).

First of all, norse paganism is as personal as any other pagan path. There is no initiation, not for the Gods and not for the community. You are very welcome into this path and don’t need to perform any sort of ritual in order to be “accepted”. Your choice to follow the Gods is enough for them to accept you. It is my belief that you are already worthy of their guidance because of the simple fact that you chose to have faith in them.

Now, the best way to know if a God is reaching out to you is to know about them. I’ve posted about this multiple times in the past but I believe having one’s own, clear understanding of the Gods is what will help most in catching their messages. But, just a small tip: messages from the Gods have a tendency to be abundantly clear, especially if it’s something they really want you to know. Of course, sometimes, a God’s message can take time interpreting. Especially when it’s hard to swallow or requires deep introspection. Then, it’s perfectly fine to look into yourself and to meditate on what you think might be godly intervention. However in my personal experience, when a deity reaches out to you, you just feel it in your bones. A few examples of deity messages include sudden intuition, repeated patterns or symbols (for example a word, a song or an animal), and recurring ideas (like wanting to do a certain activity very badly).

Concerning patron Gods, I have to admit the concept is super subjective and its definition varies from person to person. It’s generally agreed upon that a patron or matron is a deity whom you devote yourself to particularly. I firmly believe there is nothing wrong with choosing a patron/matron. In fact, I don’t doubt most people do! Pagans are of course not obligated to choose one (I don’t have one!), but they will when they are especially drawn to a God’s aspect. Picking a deity to be your patron or matron is a show of deep admiration, and a way to demonstrate to said deity how much you value their guidance. There are of course instances of people who have been reached out to by their patron and in these cases, the signs warranted for them to use the term patron or matron. Both these instances happen, and they are both legitimate reasons to call a certain deity that way.

I tried not to make this too long, I hope this was helpful to you! Don’t hesitate to dm me if you ever have other questions, I love helping newbies to the faith.

[dragonflavoredcake]

If you’re looking to get into journaling

Here’s some stuff I wish I would’ve known or been told when I was first starting out

1) Pretty journals make everything better. I never feel motivated to do anything in 25-cent spiral-bound notebooks (those are usually reserved for schoolwork and stuff I write or doodle when bored in class). I have three journals right now, and none of them have spiral binding. One is a hardcover lined journal with book-style binding and gilded pages, one is similar but softcover without gilding and with dots instead of lines, and one is a lined leather hardcover with a ribbon bookmark and an elastic strap to keep it shut.

2) It doesn’t have to be expensive. I got my fancy hardcover journal from Target. The leather one was a gift from my dad, who got it free from some promotional event. The softcover journal was a splurge on a museum trip.

3) Either put everything in one journal, or figure out a theme. Putting everything in one journal works for some people. I like to have specific purposes for my journals. The fancy one is a poetry journal, the leather one is a survival/crisis notebook, and the softcover is a movie journal. I have a list on my phone of possible future journal topics: herbalism and natural remedy notes, quotes, stickers, books, music, calligraphy, scrapbooking, recipes, beauty stuff, food and drink reviews, travel, theatre reviews, etc.

4) Figure out what routine you want. This will involve trial and error, and it could be different for every journal. I work in my movie journal when I want to take an analytical look at a movie I like. I copy things down in the crisis notebook when I find something that could be useful in a survival situation. I work on my poetry journal when I find a short poem I like and a podcast I want to listen to. When I’m done, I flip back to the start and reread every poem I’ve done so far and look at my progress up until the one I just finished. Some people like to set a specific time each day, week, or month to journal, but my ADHD brain doesn’t like being told what to do.

5) Choose your materials. Some people will use anything available, and I salute them for it, but I try to keep my journals internally consistent by using the same materials every time. For my survival notebook, I use Sharpie pens (since they don’t bleed), mostly the black one, but I use other colors for emphasis and readability. Where there’s room, I like to put stickers in—the goal is for the journal to help me if I’m ever in a crisis, so I might as well put in something that will alleviate the stress of a bad situation. For my movie journal, I also use Sharpie pens, but my default is blue instead of black, and I use every color except for black. For my poetry journal, I use my trusty Fantasia Blendable Colour Set colored pencils for the background, a gold Sharpie for writing the text, and a white paint pen for decorations.

6) Pack it full. One day you’ll look back at it with satisfaction. I plan to eventually fill every page of my poetry and movie journals. My crisis notebook is stuffed full of phone numbers, first aid info, directions to navigate dangerous situations, codes, tips for surviving homelessness, wilderness survival info, etc. Anything I might find useful in an emergency. There’s medical info written on a sticky note in the inside cover in case a paramedic needs it. (If you do this, include your name, birthdate, conditions, medications, allergies, height, and weight. This will help a paramedic ID and medicate you if necessary.) Update the info every so often and write the date on the sticky note, especially if you write down your weight, since it fluctuates so often.

7) Be careful with your information! If there’s a spot in the front cover or on the first few pages for contact information in case the journal is lost or stolen, only fill out what’s necessary. Maybe just a phone number, so a Good Samaritan can arrange a return, but a random creep looking through your stuff won’t find out your address. My crisis notebook has a mini directory in the front, but there are no names, just titles: mother, father, grandfather (with a note to call him if the incident involves anything LGBTQ+. Stay safe!). The rest of the directory is all numbers for crisis lines, mental health facilities, homeless resources, and how to code a police call or hold a 911 call in silence.

8) Have fun with it! There’s no point in keeping a hobby you hate. Add stickers, or don’t! Use washi tape, or don’t! Use it to practice fancy lettering, or just write in scrawl! Write in code, or don’t! Fill it with useful stuff, or stuff that just makes you happy! Use it to refine your art skills, or don’t! Draw in it, or don’t! The world of journaling is yours!

[disgruntled-lifeform]

Now that I have the table loom home and set up, I need to remember how to calculate warp.

I have all this acrylic thrift store yarn that looks like a good choice for making a sampler of patterns

Not sure how long I want my warp to be because I'm not really 'making' anything here but learning progress.

I figure I can combine a few lengths of the finished cloth to make a blanket or something but idk.

Anyone know how much I have to worry regarding shrinkage with acrylic?

Is it mostly like cotton and can be beaten more tightly or should I be giving the threads breathing room?

Also, do I need to protect my warp with paper when using a table loom like I do with the floor loom or will it be safe without?

[coinandcandle]

Witchy Quick Tip - Make "Home"

Make "Home".

What do I mean by that? I mean that you need to invest in making your living space into home.

You need a place where you can go to recharge, where you feel fully free and fully comfortable.

Of course, this can mean finding a shelf for your herbs, witchy books, correspondence list print-outs, or displaying your tarot cards in order from biggest to smallest if you like.

But it also means decorating your space (even temporary decorations), getting good bed sheets, getting a satin or silk pillowcase, and getting yourself a nice robe and some comfy slippers.

Make your space a sanctuary.

I'm aware that not everyone is free to practice witchcraft openly in their place of residence. I feel for you and want you to know that one day you will be able to do whatever you damn well please in your space. Until then, find a corner of your room, a journal, or online spaces that you can make into "home".

[godslayyer69]

Big fucking lesson: draw individual parts in each layers so you wont erase the fucking hair while modifying the eyes.

Bcs no matter how hard i try i always mess up the other eye, so make another layer so you dont erase the eyebrowsssss!!!!

[constructionsafetynetwork]

Construction Safety Tips for Beginners

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