#life updates

[colourfulwatson]

I've been very absent lately. I know I'll probably continue not being online for a long time but I'm still here!!

[epicfranb]

HUH?

HUH????????

[bebx]

y’all look at my babies growing and thriving

also please ignore my other babies (my dogs) barking like they’re witnessing a murder in the background. they literally saw a strange looking leaf or something and collectively decided to go unhinged together

[blueywrites]

Today is my six year anniversary with my hubs, so figured it's a good time to share!

Baby Bluey coming March 2024... 🩵🩷🩵🩷

Literally everyone told me it was gonna be a boy, and I was defiantly saying girl until the eleventh hour lol. We are so excited! 🐣🩵

[ijuststareatstuffhereok89]

Life Update #Whatever At This Point

A million thanks to everyone who is continuing to check up on me. I love the chats we've been having. They've been helping me get through a lot of this initial stage of wtfuckery. This writing kick has almost certainly prevented some self-medication of a more harmful kind. Y'all are saving me right now, @simplyholl @maple-seed @lokischambermaid @anukulee @lokisgoodgirl @joyful-enchantress @divine-knight-hand @gruftiela @thedistractedagglomeration @lcolumbia1988

Wow, that's a lot of friends who care. I'm lucky! 😍😍 

My dad's going to make one attempt at some experimental surgery that might put him into an unsteady remission. Cross your fingers. Odds of success are low, but it's better than dying without a fight.

In other news: the poll for my next Loki-centric WIP is still active, and you still have time to vote if you really want to, but there's a very clear frontrunner with 61 votes, so last night during one of my sleepless sleeps I made this:

I finally broke down and got Canva so I can make my own title banners, and this is the first draft of my very-likely summer fic. Loki's Island Fever will be coming in May! Come sail away on a castaway adventure full of sniping, romance, hot sands, and a even hotter Loki!

Also, a lot of people asked if they could vote for A and B, so I cheated and decided to put a fall fic on the docket:

Yeah, they're basic. I know like 20 people on here that do a ton better work, but these are mine and I love them anyway. Expect Visions from Asgard premiering this autumn. It will be a longer epic fic, much like Nights at the Circus. I'm going to try and make this one my opus, so I plan to put a lot into it. It'll be worth the wait if this is what you voted for, I promise.

[ending-the-cycle-ask]

Hey Mxs.(I think that's what you liked to go by, sorry of not) Mello, I just wanted to ask, you are ok, right? I don't know you too much but you have not gone two months without posting I don't think, not even just personal asks. I assume you are working on the next panels and stuff but I just want to make sure you are still here and ok.

Yes, don’t worry, I’m doing just fine :) August was hectic, as it is every year, and I recently started college! So I’ve been very busy ^^; We have made some good progress on panels recently, though! Sketches are just about done, so I’ll be able to get to lining and coloring once I get some free time. Working on my passion project sounds like a nice break.

College has been a lot of busywork, but I’ve been absolutely thriving :) I’ve always loved learning, and being in school again has been so liberating. After being pretty much stuck at home for 3 years, due to the current state of the world screwing me over, (thanks 2020,) then mental health issues on top of that, (namely depression,) it’s just. So nice to be up and about again. I honestly think the only reason I’ve survived these past 3 excruciating years has been because of this comic, and you, the wonderful community, who found worth in me and this silly ask blog I made to tide over my boredom. So thank you, sincerely. I can’t wait to see what the future has in store for us!

-Mod Mello 💕

[wedarkacademia]

it's as simple as that, I miss you, and there's no end to it ~ Pia

[crimsonsongbird]

Hello, Lovelies.

I want to be upfront with y'all: I'm struggling: physically, mentally, and financially. My mental health has been a flaming pile of garbage these past few months and my physical health isn't doing much better. I'm truly struggling to do what is expected of me: work, chores, personal care, and the like. I'm missing work because of chronic pain, fatigue, and newly discovered health issues, like carpal tunnel in both hands. I'm not keeping my apartment as tidy as I would like it to be. And I just got a letter from my apartment that I have until Monday, 12/11/23, to clean it to their standards or eviction could follow. And I am truly trying to stay on top of finances. I even made a budget... just to have it fall apart because of unexpected medical bills and getting my husband much needed health insurance. Between myself and my husband, we owe around 3k in medical expenses.

I hate begging for help, but I am on my knees begging y'all to help in any way you can. If you are in a financial spot to do so, please consider buying a reading, a spell, a sigil, or a devotional. Or if you feel so inclined to donate, I have C*sh*pp, P*yP*l, and V*nm* right now. And if you can't donate, please just spread the word? Every little bit helps.

Love,

~Crimson

[a-small-writer-in-a-big-world]

I didn't write at all over the weekend. I didn't even look at my wips and it actually felt good. It felt good not stress over whether or not I was writing fast enough or if what I was writing was good enough. I didn't have the feeling like I was wasting my time.

I feel guilty for feeling that way though. Writing is such a huge part of who I am but recently it's been a part of me that's been causing more harm than good. It's stopped being fun.

I don't think I'll ever stop writing and posting here for that matter, but I think I need to take a real, proper break.

I'm not going to write for the rest of this month. I'm not entirely sure if I'll write next month (except for school work unfortunately) but I'll cross that bridge when I get there.

I've burnt myself out trying to live up to impossible expectations set by myself and it's ruined something that I love. I know it'll be a disappointment to a lot of you, I completely get it, and I hope you can forgive me. I just can't do it anymore right now.

I'll probably still be around on tumblr, I'll end up reblogging a shit ton of stuff and maybe I'll post something occasionally but it won't be any wips or drabbles or anything like that.

Thank you to my followers, I love you guys and thank you for being so patient with me.

Thank you to my mutuals. I love you guys so much you guys really help me when I need it and I cannot express the gratitude that I have for each and every one of you.

Writing will have to continue another day

[corpsentry]

april 28

now that i have caught your attention with the largeness of my deltoids. april 28. 6:30 and 8:30 pm est. my senior dance showcase (livestream link forthcoming). it will have taiko and spoken word and modern dance and jeff the livestream guy at the helm, if he likes me. it will be the best thing i have ever made. save the date

[fedoraspooky]

I saw the news earlier and I thought the last name was familiar. As someone who's also lost a family member this week I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope you take time for yourself.

Thanks... I debated making a post earlier today, but I've been at a loss for words. My dad passed this morning, he went peacefully in his sleep and we were nearby. Me and my brothers all gathered from across the country to say our goodbyes and help mom out during this time. He has been sick for a long time now, and is no longer suffering.

That said, I miss him already, more than I could possibly put into words. It feels like a part of me is missing. He's always been a huge inspiration and pillar of support in my life, but more than that, he's been the best dad I could have ever possibly asked for. Rest in peace, dad... I love you.

[epicfranb]

grian gets died

[bebx]

my little sleepyhead

[liesmultixxx]

more life updates: 1. THERES A SPIDER IN MY ROOM HELP MUM IM SCARED,,, how am i supposed to get rid of it??? i cant go anywhere near it because otherwise i will literally combust

2. a coworker of mine answered my texts with a heart emoji? and he was super nice as well…like huh…that’s so random

[ijuststareatstuffhereok89]

Update Number Eleventy-Zillion

My dad's got like six months at best, and I'm in that stage where I'm both angry and still in denial about it. He's not at retirement age. He has several dickbag siblings who have done things like stab 17yos in liquor store parking lots and conned little old ladies out of all their money, and my dad is the one who gets the terminal cancer.

I hate the world.

I will say, seeing my besties get to meet the man, the myth, the legend Tom Hiddleston himself has been a rare highlight this week. Being vicariously happy through you all is like medicine. I'm so happy and jealous of all of you! The photos are amazing.

Meanwhile, A Song for the Fallen is up and running. In this time where writing is basically all I have keeping me going, I would love it time a billion if y'all would go give chapter 1 a check out and a reblog, please. I know I'm severely behind on reading your stories, esp @simplyholl and @lokischambermaid, I'm getting to you two next!

I'm also going to be trying to work on the kinky drabble requests I have in my inbox. I HAVE NOT FORGOTTEN OR REJECTED YE! The ones still on my list are all a bit more specific than the past ones have been, but I intend to do all of them, I think. Just give me time. Smut is difficult to focus on when that old asshole from Supernatural is on your front lawn.

This one.

Anyway, thank you all again who've messaged me with their care and love. I've gotten so many kind words from you all. They're going to carry me through this.

All my adoration, Lena

[ending-the-cycle-ask]

Out of curiosity, what are you studying in college? Are you an art student :0?

Technically, yes! I’m studying Animation and Visual Effects! ^^ Its a four year program, and I’m mostly learning 3D Animation, like CGI and stuff! Meaning I’m learning how to model, rig, and animate, mostly in Maya, with some 2D fundamentals like anatomy and composition sprinkled in :) I’d been learning how to model in Blender for about a year prior, and I’ve been having a great time, so I wanted to study it full-time. I’ve been doing 2D art my entire life, a regular fine arts program wouldn’t be able to teach me what I want to learn, I feel. 3D is a completely new world for me, where I can really bring my characters and ideas to life. I’ve already been using it to create some future assets for EtC! ;) So, yeah! It’s been pretty great so far! I should really show off some of the stuff I’ve been working on on my art blog sometime :)

-Mod Mello 🍓