hey, how did you make different sections for your blog? Can't figure it out, I'd like to divide up my posts so my main page isn't messy. Thanks!
Hi Nonny! I am not entirely sure what you mean by this so I will give a bunch of general tips below. If this doesn't cover it or you want something expanded on, feel free to let me know!
Tips to keeping your blog neat & tidy!
Let me start off by saying it is your blog. Make it as messy as you want. However there are a few things you can do to make posts easier to see and read for yourself and your followers.
Tagging
Tag your posts. All of them. Have a different tag per save, story, gameplay, have one for asks, have one for reblogs. Have multiple tags! Tags galore!!! All of this will let you filter your posts to just the ones you want to see. If you tag every post with just "ts4" then you will not be able to find anything.
Example: Two of my saves have the individual tags "NSB" (for Not So Berry) and "Princess Legacy" but then I break them down even further by doing "NSB Gen 1" & "NSB Gen 2" so viewers can choose to view the project as a whole or just to search through one Gen.
Banners
This is ABSOLUTELY OPTIONAL but it makes your posts stand out from each other if you give each story/gameplay/save their own banner. It doesn't have to be extravagant. It can just be a color. Or even a pattern.
Example:
NSB
Princess Legacy:
You can absolutely steal the dimensions of these banners (aka save them right from this post) to create your own.
Use Your Queue
One of the easiest ways to organize your blog is to organize your queue! If you have a lot of stories or posts, try to limit when/what days you are posting them so it looks more consistent on your blog.
Example:
In a perfect world where I have consistent content this is also referenced in my timezone which is PST:
NSB posts go up at 6 AM every WEEKDAY - I manually schedule these
Gameplay posts (whatever gameplay I am currently into as this changes) 3 times a day on the hour every weekday 11 AM-1PM - this is my normal queue set up
Reblogs of others post - Weekends, 3 times a day as my normal queue is set up for
When I was doing really well with content, I would queue up 15 posts of gameplay (3 posts a day for 5 days) then go into the sims tag and throw 6 reblogged posts into my queue. Then start over again so I could queue up months in advance.
Using this method for myself makes my blog feels more structured to me. It's just for my own peace of mind and keeps me more organized.
Blog Themes
One of the best creative flex this site offers you imo. You can customize your blog theme to make it fit what you want.
There are a TON of blog themes over theme-hunter. This must be done from desktop and is only for desktop. It cannot be changed via mobile. If you check out theme-hunter, go to the top right "MORE" button.
If you are looking for a main page theme, search through the "All-In-One" tag.
If you are looking for a story page like i have to showcase all your stories together, I usually look through the "Family/Favorites/Characters" tag.
Now this does require a very BASE knowledge of coding, which I cannot get into in this post. It's a bit of work. Start with a simple theme until you get it down.
PRO TIP: Make a private side blog for just yourself where you can test out the themes. That way if you break the code it doesn't break your main blog. Once the code is ready on your private blog, then you can just copy/paste it onto your main!
HERE is a quick guide on how to add a tumblr theme. If you have never done it before, it's a bit of a learning curve, but honestly it's sooo satisfying once it's done.
Example: The codes for the current pages I am using can be found below:
Main Theme: [X]
Story Page [X]
Customizing Your Blog
Putting this all together!
Your new story pages and blog pages can include links to the specific tags you are using on your posts! It's how others can find you content so it's organized!
So let's look at this tab on my blog:
This is part of my blog theme. I change it out to update whatever my blog is currently showcasing! It's part of the custom page and me going into the code to manually change it.
If you were to click any of the "Start" tabs (for the ones that have them) they would take you to the URL for the tag itself:
samssims.tumblr.com/tagged/nsb+gen+1/chrono
[tumblr url] / [the word TAGGED to show you are searching the tag] / [the tag itself with + signs for spaces] / [the word CHRONO just means it will start at the beginning of the tag, useful for stories]
NOTE: These URLs only work on desktop/mobile browser. They do not work on the tumblr app.
Conclusion
And that's just a little bit about organizing your blog. But honestly it's your space. Just like your room IRL, you keep it the way you like it! This system works for me! If it helps you find your flow then I am happy to help!
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mint ranchrawee. she/her. cis woman. › spotted at the met steps , NAIYANA "ANA" CHAKRII , most likely listening to dynasty by rina sawayama with their airpods pro . the twenty-six year old gained quite a reputation , known to be -passive yet +debonair to anyone who knows them . you'll easily spot them when you hear about highlighted passages in books , a bright smile that not only conceals any negative feelings but kills with kindness , sipping honey tea on a brisk morning , followed by their oyédo by diptyque . latest nepoupdates article talks about darling princess of thailand flees to new york after getting disowned , but i guess any reputation is good reputation .
[ ! ] WANTED CONNECTIONS ( TBD ).
[ ! ] ESTABLISHED CONNECTIONS ( TBD ).
penned by HECATE ( she/her , pst , 21+ )
OVERVIEW.
STATS PAGE .
FULL NAME: naiyana chakrii
NICKNAME(S): ana
DOB: 02/16/1998
AGE: 26
HEIGHT: 5'6"
ZODIAC: aquarius
GENDER: cis woman
PRONOUNS: she/her/hers
ROMANTIC ORIENTATION: biromantic
SEXUAL ORIENTATION: bisexual
LANGUAGES: thai , english , spanish , italian , mandarin , vietnamese
AESTHETICS: highlighted passages in books , a bright smile that not only conceals any negative feelings but kills with kindness , sipping honey tea on a brisk morning , a bowl of fresh berries to accompany your breakfast
CHARACTER PARALLELS: edwina sharma ( bridgerton ) , bridget von ascheberg ( twisted games ) , daphne blake ( scooby doo ) , lara jean song covey ( to all the boys i've loved before ) , gwen stacy ( marvel comics )
BACKGROUND.
naiyana is born into the confines of the thai royal family . she inherits her mother’s beauty and charm . and fortunately , that’s all she inherits . from the moment she’s born , she’s thrust into the care of nannies . her father has a kingdom to run and her mother is busy climbing up the next rung in bangkok’s social circles . desperate to cling on to power , money and status .
despite giving birth to a child , naiyana’s mother made it clear that she in no way was giving up how she lived life . she barely spares a second glance at her daughter . now her father wasn’t a terrible father . but it’s clear that she isn’t the favorite . sometimes forgotten in favor of her brother . why would she be when she’s not the heir to the throne ? she’ll serve as another figurehead to the royal family . is it bad that she sometimes wishes she were born into a different family ? maybe even find out she’s adopted ?
as soon as naiyana is finally old enough , her mother ships her off to boarding school in england . eager to get rid of her . most of her youth is spent there . could it have to do with how her mother started seeing herself in competition with her own daughter ? it’s likely .
trips back to thailand became far and few when she got older . it’s easy to not feel guilty when both of your parents don’t bother to fuss over you . and when she’s required to travel back to her home country ? the crushing weight of expectations and peering eyes from the public felt unbearable . it was a fishbowl . because what has the darling princess of thailand been up to ? always keeps a sugary sweet persona with a smile that charms the public . she’s different from her older sister . and very different from her hot mess of a brother .
at 17 , she graduates . she’s expected to come home . attend university in thailand . naiyana does the complete opposite . she secures her acceptance to oxford as a temporary means to not return . and when she finishes university , she pulls the same move and proceeds to get accepted into a phd program in nyu . anything that can further delay her eventual return to bangkok . and with calla’s support , the two leave england and move to new york .
PERSONALITY.
she’s kind , friendly and smart . while calla is more standoffish , naiyana is the complete opposite in the way that compliments her older sister . but she’s a bit of a facade . growing up with the weight of familial expectations bearing down on her , she isn’t sure who exactly she is . despite her home life and how she was living with no privacy , naiyana always bears a smile . often hiding behind it because others have it worse and she is living the life of a princess . however , she's dedicated and hardworking . she still needed to prove herself as competent to get where she is . and she can be a private person , preferring only to let a select few get to know her beyond the surface level . although , she still feels a little guilty for not giving more of herself to those she cares about .
HEADCANONS.
this section is a wip and will be updated when i think of more things ! <33
graduated from oxford with a degree in biochemistry
currently in a phd training program for biochemistry and molecular biophysics at nyu
technically had a plan to obtain a degree in global/international affairs and persue a masters but plans changed and ana decided to go the stem route
loves to bake and will find any excuse to give away pastries to her friends
trained in muay thai as a form of self-defense . will not fight unless absolutely threatened
From Old Ðusyþ męðṇǫ́kws (basket), from męðṇǫ́ (to weave) + kws (container); see Modern Ðusyþ mesn (to weave).
Definition
n.
basket
lly'illnsmisntôfmissymesngukws, we'izlu'ail, mesmesngukwsjxti.
pick_berries-PST-girl-DIM-INSTR-basket know-PST-3SG-all despite parent-NEG weave-PST-basket-3SG.RFLX
The little girl picked berries in the basket; she knew a lot despite not having parents, and she weaved the basket herself.
I haven't been obnoxious about the fact that I stream in a while. So I'm here to remind you that that is still a thing, and that tonight (2.21) is Not So Berry Tuesday. :D
We've moved on to Gen 2! He's moved out of his mom's house and is pursuing a career in politics after graduating high school with honors.
He's still a bit of a fuck boy though, as to be expected. You should come by! We love new faces. <3
* 🍓 ⸻ 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒄𝒘𝒃𝒆𝒓𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒔 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒄𝒂𝒍𝒍 . rosie , pst, 23, she/her , semi-selective & discord dependent. 20+. hello berries! give this a ♥ heart ♥ and i’ll come to you ! google doc with muses and junk is in the source link ;)
Nyaho, Berry Patch! We're back to streaming on Mondays at 3 pm PST, as of today! 🍓
Today we gather to say goodbye to cherished mobile game and root of many poor life choices, Love Live: School Idol Festival. The game may be dead, but idol hell is forever.
SO LET'S DO A BUNCH OF GACHA PULLS, SHALL WE
Streams on twitch with VODs later on YouTube; link in pinned
Rosalie is starting off her school week by sneaking out with some friends to a bowling alley in San Myshuno while her mother and our Founder, Gwyneth Westwood, prepares for a dinner the family is hosting at their Windenburg estate.
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the episode will premiere here on YouTube & on TikTok (@solitasims) today November 24th at 11:15AM PST.
when the sun rises in the west, the gods eyes are drawn. may the seven have mercy upon you as we welcome you to court, ser stefan greyjoy, lady rhea rowan, lady taena rogare, lord robert tarth ! now a victim of the court, the bards compare your beauty to enzo vogrincic, nicola coughlan, brenda song, cillian murphy as you play the game in the midst of seasoned nobles.
behave and follow the queen's word written in our checklist and submit your account within 24 hours.
࣪𓏲ּ ֶָ 𝑤𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑜𝑠𝒕𝒗 ⁝ ENZO VOGRINCIC, 34, male, he/him. announcing the arrival of STEFAN of house GREYJOY, the COMMANDER OF THE QUEENSGUARD. whispers among the court name them to be both BEGUILING and CAPRICIOUS in disposition, and those closest to them speak to their interests in BLACKSMITHING / COMBAT. if we bards could compose a song for them, it might tell stories of hands stained with blackened soot, calloused from years of holding swords and crafting them, golden armor that shines like the winter sun, the taste of iron on the tongue. the seven whisper to their most devout queen as she sleeps, making her question where their loyalties truly lie. are they right to whisper? for their loyalties truly lie with THE TARGARYENS ( ooc : jade, 24, she/her, PST )
࣪𓏲ּ ֶָ 𝑤𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑜𝑠𝒕𝒗 ⁝ nicola coughlan, 30, demiwoman, she/her announcing the arrival of RHEA of house HOUSE ROWAN, the LADY of GOLDEN GROVE. whispers among the court name them to be both CULTURED and PEDANTIC in disposition, and those closest to them speak to their interests in medicine. if we bards could compose a song for them, it might tell stories of at torn pages ripped from the books about different medicinal techniques, a soft smell of berries infused to a serum in hopes of altering one’s hair color, and the latest beauty product that is the newest trend in essos. . the seven whisper to their most devout queen as she sleeps, making her question where their loyalties truly lie. are they right to whisper? for their loyalties truly lie with THE TARGARYENS. ( ooc : bee, 28, she/her, cst tmz ) * princess daenaera targaryen last lady in waiting wanted connection*
࣪𓏲ּ ֶָ 𝑤𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑜𝑠𝒕𝒗 ⁝ brenda song, 38, cis woman, she & her. announcing the arrival of TAENA of house ROGARE, the HEAD of THE ROGARE BANK. whispers among the court name them to be both GREGARIOUS and DECEITFUL in disposition, and those closest to them speak to their interests in hobby. if we bards could compose a song for them, it might tell stories of these are the late poems, most poems are too late; your misery is childlike -- it forgets its name, but not where it came from; you are tired of explaining the fire, it burns because it must; within yourself you feel the rebellion against fate, you're in a cage; your anger is a secret, a small stone only you can feel settled in your throat; put your hand among the flames. nothing burns; the world is not enough, it was never enough; why not me? . the seven whisper to their most devout queen as she sleeps, making her question where their loyalties truly lie. are they right to whisper? for their loyalties truly lie with THE EMPEROR OF ESSOS. ( ooc : zaya, 24, she/her, eet )
࣪𓏲ּ ֶָ 𝑤𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑜𝑠𝒕𝒗 ⁝ cillian murphy, 44, cis man, he & him. announcing the arrival of ROBERT of house TARTH, the RULING LORD of EVENFALL HALL. whispers among the court name them to be both ADROIT and RUTHLESS in disposition, and those closest to them speak to their interests in sailing. if we bards could compose a song for them, it might tell stories of the sea and you share the same fate -- you are the lark of sadness, the wolf of joy; instead of an altar, a butcher's table; you taught me that life is violence and now i love with that violence. i see the suffering in suffering, i feel the silence in silence; you have self-control because you've never put anything you desired so badly in front of yourself; your hunger hurts you awake, the sin is not the wanting, it's the wanting more; for whatever we lose, it's always ourselves we find in the sea. the seven whisper to their most devout queen as she sleeps, making her question where their loyalties truly lie. are they right to whisper? for their loyalties truly lie with THE TARGARYENS. ( ooc : zaya, 24, she/her, eet ) + master of ships
Well well... well well...
Spyro 3 may be imminent, but I think we have a little mountain climbing journey that needs to finish up first.
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TOMORROW
Further and further, into sights I've never seen before. Let's keep climbing up Celeste! Should be a berry good time.
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