Me As A Cat:

Guys!!

In my asks box, send me a song you think I’d like and I’ll rate it! I’ve been wanting to listen to new music for a while now lol

You can even send me your own music if you make some!

I was gonna make a post about the donation bots and everything, but when I blocked the account I’m talking about so they can unfollow me, I ACCIDENTALLY DELETED MY EVIDENCE AGAINST THEM 😡😡

(And, I’m pretty sure their blog got deleted)

But, when I first joined tumblr, this person sent me an ask, asking me to donate to their go fund me to pay for their breast cancer surgery. I never answered since I didn’t know what to; I can’t donate, and I didn’t know if it was a scam or not. Two weeks later, I looked through my inbox and saw their ask again, and it changed to a Gaza donation blog! The person in the pfp had a completely different appearance, and the original ask had NOTHING to do with Gaza!

I would love to help people out and answer the many asks I get from people who claim they’re in Gaza and need assistance, but I don’t know what accounts to trust (and I’m a minor, so I can’t donate anyways). Just be careful out there! ✨

How to Write a Character

↠ Start with the basics, because obviously. Name. Age. Gender. Maybe even a birthday if you’re feeling fancy. This is step one because, well, your character needs to exist before they can be interesting. But nobody cares if they’re 27 or 37 unless it actually matters to the story.

↠ Looks aren’t everything… but also, describe them. Yes, we know their soul is more important than their hair color, but readers still need something to visualize. Do they have the kind of face that makes babies cry? Do they always look like they just rolled out of bed? Give us details, not just “tall with brown hair.

↠ Personality isn’t just “kind but tough.” For the love of storytelling, give them more than two adjectives. Are they kind, or do they just pretend to be because they hate confrontation? Are they actually tough, or are they just too emotionally repressed to cry in public? Dig deeper.

↠ Backstory = Trauma (usually). Something shaped them. Maybe it was a messy divorce, maybe they were the middle child and never got enough attention, or maybe they once got humiliated in a spelling bee and never recovered. Whatever it is, make it matter to who they are today.

↠ Give them a goal. Preferably a messy one. If your character’s only motivation is to “be happy” or “do their best,” they’re boring. They need a real goal, one that conflicts with who they are, what they believe in, or what they think they deserve. Bonus points if it wrecks them emotionally.

↠ Make them suffer. Yes, I said it. A smooth, easy journey is not a story. Give them obstacles. Rip things away from them. Make them work for what they want. Nobody wants to read about a character who just gets everything handed to them (unless it’s satire, then carry on).

↠ Relationships = Depth. Nobody exists in a vacuum. Who do they love? Who annoys the hell out of them? Who do they have that messy, can’t-live-with-you-can’t-live-without-you tension with? People shape us. So, shape your character through the people in their life.

↠ Give them a voice that actually sounds like them. If all your characters talk the same, you’ve got a problem. Some people ramble, some overthink, some are blunt to the point of being offensive. Let their voice show who they are. You should be able to tell who’s talking without dialogue tags.

↠ If they don’t grow, what’s the point? People change. They learn things, make mistakes, get their hearts broken, and (hopefully) become a little wiser. If your character starts and ends the story as the same exact person, you just wasted everyone’s time.

↠ Flaws. Give. Them. Flaws. Nobody likes a perfect character. Give them something to struggle with, maybe they’re selfish, maybe they push people away, maybe they’re addicted to the thrill of self-destruction (fun!). Make them real. Make them human.

↠ Relatability is key. Your character doesn’t have to be likable, but they do have to be understandable. Readers need to get them, even if they don’t agree with them. If your character never struggles, never doubts, and never screws up, I have bad news: they’re not a character, they’re a mannequin.

↠ You’re never actually done. Characters evolve, not just in the story, but as you write them. If something feels off, fix it. If they feel flat, dig deeper. Keep refining, rewriting, and letting them surprise you. That’s how you create someone who feels real.

Now go forth and write characters that actually make people feel something. And if you need a reminder, just ask yourself: Would I care if this person existed in real life? If the answer is meh, start over.

what's your biggest pet peeve?

Rude and inconsiderate people.

I feel like it’s kind of a vague or basic pet peeve to have lol, but it’s true.

Yoo, what’s your ideal date?

Hmm, I don’t know..

It’s not anything too big, honestly. I think my ideal date is just me and her going out to do whatever and have fun and make memories that we will hold onto and make us smile and laugh (or make us feel terrible if we break up, but I digress).

``Perhaps the world didn't just suddenly become a terrible place-Perhaps it was built on the shaky and unstable foundations of men who thought they were untouchable, of people who were so used to their way and used to the privilege of comfort, that when the cracks began to show, the trauma spilling and the affected began to yell their hearts out...maybe that's where it went wrong. Denial? Perhaps, but it's not as if the world just suddenly went on fire. Maybe it was always burning, and we just suddenly noticed. Not everybody knows how to extinguish their own paths and cool themselves down. All they know is how to fan the flames to make them spread, as that is what they've been shown. Maybe that is why we see the world is such an awful place-All we see is fire, the smoke clouds our vision and our judgement and we are hardwired to panic, and so we never see the fire extinguishers in the end.``

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Time for some random ramblings, and this is coming from an exhausted, yet fulfilled walking zombie:

I had the BEST time of my LIFE! Like oh my god, I went to this Great Gatsby orchestra concert and OH.MY.GOD. The music was just so full of LIFE and PASSION! The performers were TOP notch and the composer was so eccentric -It was all tied together so well and the venue was STUNNING! Glass chandelier, great snacks and I got a view from the balcony, so that definitely enhanced my experience.

Honestly, the jazz was just...wow. The whole experience reminded me of what can come out of life, the wonderful people that make these things happen and the COMMUNITY that comes together to make such a special project-I understand that the world, especially as to what we can see right now thanks to social media, seems to be very chaotic and that there's no light in the tunnel...but if you think about it, what if self-expression and community and being proactive is the key? Now I am tired, so this might not make sense, but hear me out:

Jazz is this lively genre of music that just seems to DRAW people in-It's been the lifeblood of so many people and has inspired multiple dances, subgenres and it enhanced the Roaring Twenties and made the era so grand and inviting. It's what gave people hope and a reason to keep on dancing.

So what if we all just need to come together to make a reason? I truly do understand that the world is an overwhelming place to be, and that everything seems bleak and hopeless. I empathise with that, as I struggle with burnout and as somebody who aspires to be an author but is afraid of the capitalistic system destroying my chances, climate change and all that "jazz" (no pun intended), I really do get it.

But what if constant negativity from social media is what's stifling our growth and our chances at a good life? What if it's the way to keep everybody down, make them feel lile there's no way up and so the issues keep on growing stronger?

...Perhaps all we need to have..is a bit of hope and a way to take action?

I understand that sounds ABSURD, but I heard this quote on Pinterest: ``Joy is resistance.``

Perhaps all we need to do is find a way to make things better, and allow ourselves respite and forgiveness? Allow yourself to love others and yourself? Allow yourself to indulge in your dreams and desires? ALLOW yourself to finally see the potential that's within you?

It may seem like a far-fetched idea, but is it really when so many people come together? There's no harm in being the one to:

Take. The. First. Step.

Let's allow ourseoves grace and compassion, and realise this world has always been messed up, but oh so wonderful as well and can always get better, once there is a motivator for change.

For us, that motivator is peace in knowing you and the next generations can live a fulfilling, joyful and thrilling life without any worries of money, fitting in, misery or any of that.

That's just my hot take on it. Cliché? Maybe, but repetition doesn't, right?

Anyways, thanks for coming to my TED talk! *Raises glass of grape juice in a toast* May we find joy in resistance!

DAY 15

GIVE IT UP FOR DAY 15

Thank you @bellabugggg , @abukscopic , @plague-infested-rat and @acrilyxz for tagging me!! <3

(I got tagged in this a lot)

Favorite color: I’ve really been liking nature-y colors lately (greens, browns), but in general, I love all colors!

Last song: Cigaro by System of a Down (The lyrics are so… 💀)

Currently reading: Improbable Magic for Cynical Witches by Kate Scelsa

Currently watching: Nothing tbh (I need show recs)

Currently craving: Strawberry freckle from Red Robin’s (IT’S SO GOOD-)

Coffee or tea: Tea, since I’ve never had coffee before-

Tags!: @xxbleedingfoxpawzzxx , @superlosercomputer , @cheez-the-clown , @wobblystrawberry , @stuckinsuperhellspiderverse , @supergraphicultramoderngirl716 , and whoever wants to join!

get to know your moots tag game ! ✶ answer the questions, then tag six people

favorite color ꕀ green and brown last song ꕀ tú by maye currently reading ꕀ the luminaries by susan dennard currently watching ꕀ the great british baking show currently craving ꕀ massaman curry. like always. and like. alcohol and a couple cigs HAHA. a break too :P coffee or tea ꕀ always tea! i don't like coffee

ty for the tag @saltcxrcle ! tagging: @lelapine @toadspondofwhimsy @outof-spite @h0neyst4rz @hhoneylemon @our-lady-of-venom