#perseverance is the key

[darubyprincx]

mianite s1 i love you but these are the ugliest ass texture packs i have ever seen in my life <3

[jessfandrawer]

New Comic Preview

Heya Hellcheer Squad, this one's for you ;)

In this post from a while back, I mentioned that I had a story idea to go with the art. This is that story! With a planned 12 pages in 3 parts, it's a doozy. It's kind of kicking my butt right now honestly. Will it come out quickly? No. Will it have my cleanest, most consistent, best looking drawings of all time? No. Will you enjoy it? I have no idea. But it will be done!

[Lyrics referenced from Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes]

[lady-harrowhark]

I got a tiny little fold-up portable Bluetooth keyboard so that I can type longer messages (and/or write fic) on my phone on the go and not destroy my hands. Guess what I’m typing this from hehehe. Except I can’t do emojis on it without going back to my phone keyboard so I do feel my creative expression is slightly stifled in that regard.

BUT it also has a little trackpad on it which doesn’t really work like a mouse exactly but it does work for scrolling which is nice because that is also really hard on my thumb.

[sanstropfremir]

✨🎥! Forgot to say, I have a wedding in April but no dress/suit/clothes. I’m desperately looking but every single day I’m more disappointed in the quality of the fashion industry. Even the most basic thing is shit quality and cost 5 times what it should. So yeah, if anyone has recommendations on clothes (not necessarily for weddings or events, but in general) that are good quality, let me know

i know how you feel, affordable decent clothing is fucking impossible right now. honestly my best advice is thrifting/secondhand. idk what the situation for that is like in spain so maybe it's not possible, but it's always worth a shot, especially if you've already been looking for a while. it does obvs take more time than shopping new bc you have to sift through racks, but you're more likely to get a good find of better quality for a more reasonable price. my general thrifting advice (honestly this applies to any clothes shopping also) is first look for the colour and shape that you like, and then look at the material content. this is very important. do not look at brand that means nothing. always always always check the material content on the tags. ideally you want to be looking for garments that have 100% natural fibres; wool, cotton, silk, linen, rayon/viscose (yes it is natural despite the name). if you can't find 100% than something with an 80/20 ratio or more (to the natural side) can also be a safer bet, but my rule of thumb is the more polyester is in a garment, the worse it is in every way.

my general advice for wedding attire is unless you need black tie, don't worry about trying to find a full suit or a really fancy dress you're only gonna wear once. get a good pair of dark formal trousers (black/grey/navy), wear a dress shirt or a formal blouse, and throw on a nice tailored jacket that's in the same colour family. is it technically only semi-formal? yes, but who does true formal weddings and actually cares about sartorial rules. in this economy? psh. some visual aids:

it's a great combo for any 'events you have to look nice at' because you only have to buy individual pieces, you don't have to buy them all at the same time, and they can be reused for other events. just find out what the colour theme of the event is and get yourself a shirt or tie/pocket square/scarf/other accessory in that colour and you're good to go. also do not forget a good pair of shoes. this is also very important; always have a good pair of shoes.

hopefully this helps! i'm sorry i don't have better recommendations on where to actually go to buy stuff/what to buy, but i haven't shopped new in......quite a long time. but at least having some tips to go by should help. and tbh sometimes you do gotta cough up the money.....BUT only ever cough up the money for something that is 100% natural fibre and is a piece that will get use outside of a single event. otherwise you just gotta be patient and keep looking; if you are patient things have a way of coming to you.

[rustandsky]

I will never lose my voice

[itseivwhore]

Once you hit the writer's block, there's no way out, just saying.

Try to see if it's true or not. It's gratis.

[valeriianz]

Hi again, from the anon who asked about writing a band AU a week ago!

I posted chapter 1 today and have attached a drawing of Dream + Desire (well, basically a tracing, but shhh), which is for you, as thanks for your help, and as I know you had a bad day at work recently !

The fic is called To catch a raven, on Ao3 - i do not recommend reading it, but I hope the picture is nice - though let me know if you'd prefer it in another format because I have no idea how people share pictures these days!

Thanks :)

Sorry for the late response, nonny, because my curiosity got the better of me and oops, i did read it lol.

And for your very first fic, this is quite good! I like the chaotic dialogue for Delirium and this line especially stood out:

"But Des was going to snap soon, and when he did, he was sure to bring destruction."

Nice haha.

Here's a clickable link to the fic! And thanks for the art, your coloring is gorgeous. Love that Dream is holding his mask <3

[notyouraveragebozo]

2/26/2024

(A long-winded, twisted post, containing conspiracy-sounding possibility, follows directly.) (Please beware - this post - expresses vitriol and anxious-irritation, yet, I must exercise restraint, in my griping - as I am trying to accomplish, something never before attempted, and do not wish to have folk knit their brows in unwanted commiseration of my angst, but rather - for them - to think of 'better' days.) As a matter of principle,... I dislike posting about 'conspiracy' issues. (I have my own thoughts, (we all do) but so far - here - on tumblr,... I have been just the guy behind-the-scenes, trying to present a grand - 'Show and Tell'. Sharing other 'wide-ranging, wild-and-wooly-thoughts' - here,...   would possibly cause distraction, from the information I wish to impart and share on my website.) However,... after recent experiences,... I am made to recall a college class in Statistics for Psychology, that I took some years back. I was so TERRIFIED by the prospect of the math involved, I memorized all of the equation formulas - and when I did that - I came to understand - how all the equation elements 'fit'. (Eureka!) (Those formulas are long since lost to my mind - alas!) (FYI: At Finals,... sitting in Michigan State University's Auditorium with 300 fellow test takers,... I turned my completed Psych Stats Final Exam in - 15 minutes after being handed the test, and I walked out of the Auditorium,... while everyone else was still working frantically. I had scored a perfect score - Bonus questions - included!)

I make mention of this, because of the term 'statistical significance' that I learned about. The term considers - the 'weight/merit/degree'   to which the 'values' arrived at - (and being studied) - relates - to 'impact' - the 'overall' perception of - the 'reality' of things. To be 'statistically significant',... -  this 'obtained value' - being assessed,...   needs to deviate from a mean value -  (arising out of pure 'randomness', among a population), - (demonstrating - 'zero' relationship between the test population responses, and the resulting 'obtained values') - by a specific (problem-bound/determined 'degree' - both plus, and minus) of a response - which is at variance - from purely (random/unconnected) tested 'values'. Significance arises when the observed result (varies to a specific degree) beyond the parameters of 'expected result'. (This is the top of mind classroom recollection and gobbledygook sounding psycho babble/ thought/story/speak - that I am using -  to make a point. - Do not rely on these old brain thoughts! My definition may be not completely worded as it should be.) (Just saying.) I am making this comment on Psych Stats - DECADES - after  - having sat in the class - because of the phrase ' statistical significance'.

On 1/27/2024, Day 1122 of my Presentation,...  my website celebrated the 111,000 TOTAL website visit after going LIVE to the planet, ONLINE, on 12/31/2020. This was two weeks before the Groundhog saw 'something' (on 2/2/24),... - and the website took - 'a holiday'),... there was a Closed-door meeting of the Pentagon's All-Domain  Anomaly Resolution Office, (AARO), and the U.S. House Oversight Committee, regarding the topic of Unidentified Anomalous Objects - (UAPs),  that was held on 1/12/2024. Twelve days before that Closed-door governmental meeting,... I had managed to post TWO new messages to the website: the 'Year-End Update', posted directly to the Home page; and the latest Director's Den note (in purple) - that updated EVERYONE - to the current 'status' - three years on - of the project, making mention of some of ups-and-downs of small business life, and making mention of other elements, that must be accomplished,... before my global data sharing can take place. Here comes the 'Conspiracy' portion of this posting. (I am relaying thoughts that bounced in my brain),...   -(I am unsure if it was a purely 'mental' construction,... or if I 'actually', heard - with my own two ears.) ---------------- On 5/31/2023,... NASA and the Pentagon's All Domain Anomaly Resolution Office, (AARO), held a four-hour-long, PUBLIC briefing - (hosted on YouTube), to discuss future investigative research components needed to be included in the establishing of a 'road map' to guide and inform the study, and analysis, of unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP).

(Over time I listened to this 4 hour talk five full times! 20 hours worth of listening!) I posted a Letter to the website's Director's Den page (on 7/21/2023) discussing the NASA/AARO meeting - 'a Second Letter' - (the 'first'  letter seemed to have caused folk to un-follow the corporate tumblr account, for some as yet unknown reason. So I rewrote it, and posted it to the website on 7/21/2023 - one day after NASA celebrated 54 years since first walking on the Moon, and five days before - the Open-door meeting of the U.S. House Oversight Committee and the AARO, held on 7/26/2023.) Why did I listen to the four-hour-long talk - five times? On the day of the meeting - I had been dealing with the very mundane world, as my dishwasher had discharged all of its Max-Performance selected wash water load, onto the carpet in the kitchen. As I slogged to sop up the mess,... I listened to the NASA meeting, and blotted up the water with every towel in the house. As I listened to 'the talk' - that first - LIVE - presentation,... I had thought I heard words, that I never heard again,  in any of the four subsequent four hour long passes. Here is what I recall off the top of my head, of that first pass - that I did not find in any of the subsequent 16 hours of REPLAY. At the 5/31/2023 meeting start, there was a talk of 'harassment' - of researchers being disrespected, and poorly treated, when discussing unknown phenomena.

There was a reference made (on 5/31/2023) - regarding some disagreement between Pentagon AARO Director Dr. Sean Kirkpatrick and some 'entity',... which, had occurred, just after the Senate Armed Forces Subcommittee met, with the AARO  - (in a Closed-door setting on 4/19/2023). (On 4/16/2023) -three days before - the 'Closed' Senate/Pentagon meeting on UAPs of (4/19/2023),...  I posted the 'Red Curtain Tour' video to the webpage, where I had previously positioned, the button leading to DEEP DIVE reads and Auction Entry.) Dr. Kirkpatrick - regarding something to the effect (on 5/31) that: 'someone had information, but was refusing to share it' and then telling the audience, that because of this 'withholding' of evidence - that it would make the knowledge gathering, more tedious and time consuming - (mentioned at time mark 1:02:24-1:02:40 of the YouTube NASA/AARO 'Public' (5/31/23) meeting.) - (I was of a mind, and - had thought - that 'I' - was the one being referred.) (I DO possess  data from that was/is currently being held back from imparting, but - I do not want researchers to stop researching - nor the study of Science - to halt.) - (The body of Scientific Knowledge only increases with awareness and applied efforts.)

At the (5/31/23) - NASA talk time - I was not aware, of the 'behind the scenes' goings on' during the 4/19/2023 Senate meeting. At the time, (I thought I was the undesired harasser) - but it appears that I was not the 'harasser.' Dr. Kirkpatrick seems to have been meaning an AARO coworker, David Grusch, who had been 'disgruntled' and who wanted DR. K, to give voice to elements, not broached at the (4/19/23) Senate meeting.) Again, let me repeat,... as I listened to this admonishment against badmouthing researchers, (in the 5/31 talk),... I had originally wondered - if they weren't secretly talking about me and my website's material. At the original (5/31/23) meeting 'listen',... I thought I heard  feedback from one of the NASA/AARO study panel members, reacting to the 'incivility' problem as relayed by Dr. K.   There was a lady who asked (I thought I heard suggest) if it might not be possible to 'simply silence' the individual, and make it so he 'disappeared online' or go 'dark' somehow.) (My ears pricked-up at hearing that, I thought - I - and not David Grusch - was the one being referenced for silencing.) After these queries,...there was a brief pause in the conversation, and then the talk shifted quickly, to other things.  Subsequent replays of the four-hour long (5/31 meeting), seemed to show slight video editing and 'missing' seconds of time - in my brain, as I listened intently for 16 hours beyond the first four.)

(There is one other brief talking point, that I (thought I heard) that first (5/31/23) listen. On looking at the notes I took on that meeting,... after the 3:50:48 mark of the talk,... Dr. David Spergel,  - (the 5/31 NASA/AARO UAP meeting Chair) and his asking about 'What is to be done if you see something 'surprising?'',... - (I wrote an observation point recorded in my notes, but I am unsure if it was a later recollection of something happening earlier on in the talk, but only recorded at that time, on that spot, on the page,... (I thought I heard) in responding to a pointed 'assumption' as to aggressive 'intent' by unknown others,... I thought I witnessed someone in the back row,  interjecting something to the effect that: - 'from our sources, those in the know, would use the word 'friends'.   After that interjection, and a brief span of empty air, the topic was redirected, and no more was it mentioned.  The reason I listened to it four more times after the first pass, was to try to find and isolate: the talk of 'silencing the rabble-rouser'; and the 'would use the word 'friends' remark. I was unable to find those comments in subsequent replays and noted that the video footage appears to be slightly altered (missing brief seconds.) After the first listen, it seems they added a camera angle - new to the original taping, and had spliced it in. - (It seemed to me.) After 16 more hours of listening,... I had not found the 'comments' that I had thought I heard the first time, while sopping-up water.

_____________ Moving back into the 'Present',... On February 1st, 2024, I first noted issues with the Shop sub domain. The 'White Screen of Death' was 'fixed' by the end of the day, but on Groundhog Day (2/2/2024),... the main domain experienced problems of its own, and I was forced take the website down and to restore it to the middle of January - and then, resigned myself to settle in, to a prolonged waiting game, as answers were 'ferreted' out.   A VERY long blackout has ensued, and tedious time has been spent to remedy,... and had/has caused periodic thoughts of flying laptop halves being heaved against walls, and clumps of hair being ripped from my skull and flung into the air as well. (I was able to maintain control my actions.) The last tedious point,... after putting a work request in to the hosting company a week ago, - to turn 'off', then, turn 'on', one-by-one, all of the website software plugins, - to see if anything 'broke',... and being informed that a 24 hours processing time would be experienced before getting an Answer - (in the form of a confirmation email, once the work was completed),... I found out this past Thursday afternoon,... after waiting six days,... that the Hosting company, never was able to work on my site, because they needed to get past my 2FA security code, and they never reached out to me - to get it! So - that if I had simply waited, for the email,... I would have simply lost my mind. (I would STILL be waiting for movement, to BEGIN.)

I know that accidents happen,... and that small firms have more issues than larger firms, as they have fewer folk solving any problems that pop-up. I understand that after three years of sharing my data - that the software I used - might get 'stale' and be in need of 'upgrades'. I am now back at the steering wheel, and will do my darndest to get back online before the end of the month, but I do not want to rush things either. As long as is needed, to make it solid, is my plan. I hope it happens sooner rather than later, but I can only 'go-with-the-flow'. Sooooo, summing up,... my site is still down, but hope, (cross-fingers), soon to be remedied. Back in the day,... I (thought I heard) talk of possibly silencing the rabble rouser,... and then, my site goes DARK, for the longest time ever (2/2/2024 - to Present!) - in the days - just before - moving ahead with my Plan 'B'. Also interesting to note - having just achieved 111,000 website visits,... there have been zero emails - (even spam) - that were generated from my reaching out to the legal community in a Facebook ad, informing all of a 'rare opportunity', that they might come to be a part of, (helping complete the documents already roughed out),... zero 'hungry, hungry, lawyers',...  zero spam - as well,...  sounds a little 'fishy'.

Anyway, I am surrounded by MANY unusual considerations. I try to remain steady, and calm, and think, and talk positively, ( while mentally dealing with the tribulations of trying to reach and wake the world.) I apologize for my negative talk, I do not know the truth regarding weird controversial coincidences, such as I have just related and have had to deal, -  but I like to leave my programmer folk on an upbeat note... You can ask my 'Blue Sky' and 'Pro Design LIVE' (Word Press) folk, about my website goings on. They are THE sources of information,  beyond myself, - as they have all have been given intense, detailed background story, before they could perform work for me. They know a lot! They are an AWESOME group of folk - (but they ONLY work five days a week!) (My only real gripe.) Sooo,... is there subterfuge afoot, to slow me, and to thwart me? I don't know - and I really don't want to invite the negative speak. (I feel most - blessed - and fortunate, being able to present my information to the whole planet. - And let me add, (non-conspiratorially), I have yet to be - (knowingly) interacted with, by the men in black - or - the men in grey,... (although I sometimes have heard strange noises outside, and i have slept very, very well at times),... I have come to see this 'lack of intrusion' as giving me a 'green light' - 'to run-with-it' - to see where this human can take things. Sooo, about the reality of things?   At the 5/31/2023 meeting, speaking of intelligent, non-human, unidentified objects - being actually 'actual',...   Dr. Kirkpatrick stated, - "Without sufficient data, We are unable to reach defendable conclusions." There was also the quote by Carl Sagan that was mentioned multiple-times at that meeting, which still makes me smile - "Exceptional claims require exceptional evidence". I have no fear of Carl. My website has been 'ahead-of-the-game' as far as posting information to the world before talks were held - at the government level - regarding UPAs. My handle was first created for personal Twitter use and the title I chose, was meant to relay to others that I was NOT an average wise-guy - (BECAUSE of what I knew!) I am NO cartoon character,... (yet), but I do know where to look for a - 'virtual/proverbial' - needle, on the 58,000,000 square-mile-sized haystack - known to us all as 'terra firma'. Please stay tuned, for more! @arimelber @neildegrassetysonofficial Gentlemen, I am including your name here for continuity and your possible interest.

[darubyprincx]

autumn

[kc22invesmentsblog]

Embracing Love and Inspiration: The Key to Perseverance

Written by Delvin In the midst of a bustling week, it’s often easy to feel the weight of our endeavors bearing down on us. Yet, as Ella Fitzgerald once wisely said, “Just don’t give up what you’re trying to do. Where there is love and inspiration, I don’t think you can go wrong.” When we face challenges, it’s crucial to remember that we are driven by our passions and guided by the love we hold…

[fastlane-freedom]

Achieving Success: Embracing Risks and Confronting Failure

Success is a journey marked by challenges, uncertainties, and the courage to step into the unknown. At the heart of this journey lies the willingness to embrace risks and confront failure head-on. In this blog, we will explore the essential role of risk-taking in achieving success, examining real-world examples that illustrate the transformative power of facing adversity. “In order to succeed,…

[nasa]

What We Learned from Flying a Helicopter on Mars

The Ingenuity Mars Helicopter made history – not only as the first aircraft to perform powered, controlled flight on another world – but also for exceeding expectations, pushing the limits, and setting the stage for future NASA aerial exploration of other worlds.

Built as a technology demonstration designed to perform up to five experimental test flights over 30 days, Ingenuity performed flight operations from the Martian surface for almost three years. The helicopter ended its mission on Jan. 25, 2024, after sustaining damage to its rotor blades during its 72nd flight.

So, what did we learn from this small but mighty helicopter?

We can fly rotorcraft in the thin atmosphere of other planets.

Ingenuity proved that powered, controlled flight is possible on other worlds when it took to the Martian skies for the first time on April 19, 2021.

Flying on planets like Mars is no easy feat: The Red Planet has a significantly lower gravity – one-third that of Earth’s – and an extremely thin atmosphere, with only 1% the pressure at the surface compared to our planet. This means there are relatively few air molecules with which Ingenuity’s two 4-foot-wide (1.2-meter-wide) rotor blades can interact to achieve flight.

Ingenuity performed several flights dedicated to understanding key aerodynamic effects and how they interact with the structure and control system of the helicopter, providing us with a treasure-trove of data on how aircraft fly in the Martian atmosphere.

Now, we can use this knowledge to directly improve performance and reduce risk on future planetary aerial vehicles.

Creative solutions and “ingenuity” kept the helicopter flying longer than expected.

Over an extended mission that lasted for almost 1,000 Martian days (more than 33 times longer than originally planned), Ingenuity was upgraded with the ability to autonomously choose landing sites in treacherous terrain, dealt with a dead sensor, dusted itself off after dust storms, operated from 48 different airfields, performed three emergency landings, and survived a frigid Martian winter.

Fun fact: To keep costs low, the helicopter contained many off-the-shelf-commercial parts from the smartphone industry - parts that had never been tested in deep space. Those parts also surpassed expectations, proving durable throughout Ingenuity’s extended mission, and can inform future budget-conscious hardware solutions.

There is value in adding an aerial dimension to interplanetary surface missions.

Ingenuity traveled to Mars on the belly of the Perseverance rover, which served as the communications relay for Ingenuity and, therefore, was its constant companion. The helicopter also proved itself a helpful scout to the rover.

After its initial five flights in 2021, Ingenuity transitioned to an “operations demonstration,” serving as Perseverance’s eyes in the sky as it scouted science targets, potential rover routes, and inaccessible features, while also capturing stereo images for digital elevation maps.

Airborne assets like Ingenuity unlock a new dimension of exploration on Mars that we did not yet have – providing more pixels per meter of resolution for imaging than an orbiter and exploring locations a rover cannot reach.

Tech demos can pay off big time.

Ingenuity was flown as a technology demonstration payload on the Mars 2020 mission, and was a high risk, high reward, low-cost endeavor that paid off big. The data collected by the helicopter will be analyzed for years to come and will benefit future Mars and other planetary missions.

Just as the Sojourner rover led to the MER-class (Spirit and Opportunity) rovers, and the MSL-class (Curiosity and Perseverance) rovers, the team believes Ingenuity’s success will lead to future fleets of aircraft at Mars.

In general, NASA’s Technology Demonstration Missions test and advance new technologies, and then transition those capabilities to NASA missions, industry, and other government agencies. Chosen technologies are thoroughly ground- and flight-tested in relevant operating environments — reducing risks to future flight missions, gaining operational heritage and continuing NASA’s long history as a technological leader.

You can fall in love with robots on another planet.

Following in the tracks of beloved Martian rovers, the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter built up a worldwide fanbase. The Ingenuity team and public awaited every single flight with anticipation, awe, humor, and hope.

Check out #ThanksIngenuity on social media to see what’s been said about the helicopter’s accomplishments.

Learn more about Ingenuity’s accomplishments here. And make sure to follow us on Tumblr for your regular dose of space!

[misscherriously]

they call it unnecessary spending, I call it healing my inner child uvu

[viralfresh]

Unleashing the Keys to Success with DJ Khaled

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Unleashing the Keys to Success with DJ Khaled

Get ready to embark on an exhilarating journey towards achieving greatness with none other than the iconic DJ Khaled. In this captivating post, we will uncover the secrets to success from the multi-talented artist, DJ, entrepreneur, and social media sensation. Brace yourself for an empowering experience that will pave the way for your own triumphs. No one does it quite like DJ Khaled! Known for his infectious energy, inspiring catchphrases, and unparalleled ability to create hit after hit, DJ Khaled has become a living legend in the music industry. But his expertise extends far beyond his undeniable talent as a DJ, producer, and record executive. With his larger-than-life personality and unwavering dedication, he has cracked the code to success in various domains – from business ventures to social media influence. Discover the Unique Features: - Insights on Building a Powerful Personal Brand: Learn how DJ Khaled has mastered the art of branding, creating an influential and authentic image that resonates with millions of fans worldwide. Unearth his strategies for crafting a strong personal brand and leveraging it to open doors to endless opportunities. - The Keys to Overcoming Obstacles: Uncover DJ Khaled's wisdom on conquering adversity and transforming setbacks into comebacks. Gain valuable insights into developing a resilient mindset, breaking through barriers, and never giving up on your dreams. - Unveiling the Social Media Magic: Witness DJ Khaled's mastery of social media, as he unlocks the secrets to building a massive following and engaging with fans on a personal level. From Snapchat to Instagram, Facebook to Twitter, discover invaluable tips for leveraging these platforms to elevate your own brand. - Business Brilliance: Tap into DJ Khaled's entrepreneurial genius, as he shares his strategies for building successful businesses and collaborations. Learn how to identify opportunities, forge strategic partnerships, and monetize your passions. - Finding Balance and Motivation: Delve into the mind of DJ Khaled, who effortlessly juggles a flourishing career, family life, and personal development. Uncover his secrets to staying motivated, harnessing positive energy, and achieving harmony in all aspects of life. Unlock your potential with DJ Khaled's invaluable guidance, as he imparts his unparalleled wisdom that has propelled him to the pinnacle of success. Whether you aspire to conquer the music industry, become a social media influencer, or simply excel in your personal endeavors, this post will equip you with the tools and inspiration needed to turn your dreams into reality. Brace yourself for an awe-inspiring journey filled with mind-blowing anecdotes, game-changing strategies, and the unfathomable positive energy that only DJ Khaled can bring. Don't miss out on this opportunity to discover the keys to your own success! Read the full article

[vninspire99-blog]

Nothing in the world can take the place of Persistence

"Nothing in the world can take the place of Persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent." #quoteoftheday #PersistenceAndSuccess #DeterminationQuotes #CalvinCoolidgeWisdom

“Nothing in the world can take the place of Persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent.” This insightful quote encapsulates a profound truth about success and the role of persistence in achieving one’s goals. At its core, the quote emphasizes that no matter how talented or gifted an individual may be, without persistence, their talents alone are…

[kalira]

Sleep and Starvation, please!

Sho began to relax reflexively. All but a purr, that sound had coloured the most secure and comfortable times in his life. No matter how fretful he was, it was hard not to let it soothe him . . . and he was tired besides; he may have been only uneasily asleep before Kei’s quiet presence had slipped into their bed, but the worn-soft worries he held weren’t enough to keep him awake now.