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Music & Lyrics Tag
tagged by @skellingcrow
MUSIC & LYRICS meme: Write the first ten songs that come up on shuffle. No skipping, no cheating. Quote your favorite lyric from each song and tag ten people.
Not gonna tag people, but do it if you wanna.
1. True Colours – Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake
You with the sad eyes, don’t be discouraged, oh I realize, it’s hard to take courage.
2. Castle on the Hill - Boyce Avenue
Found my heart and broke it here, made friends and lost them through the years.
3. Death of a Bachelor – P!ATD
I’m playing hooky with the best of the best, put my heart on my chest so that you can see it, too.
4. Mr Brightside – The Killers
COMING OUT OF MY CAGE AND I’VE BEEN DOING JUST FINE.
5. Footloose – Kenny Loggins
You’re burning, yearning for the some-somebody to tell you, that life ain’t passing you by, I’m trying to tell you, it will if you don’t even try.
6. Beating Heart – Ellie Goulding
Eyes make their peace in difficulties with wounded lips and salted cheeks.
7. Just One Yesterday – Fall Out Boy
If I spilled my guts, the world would never look at you the same way, and I’m here to give you all of my love, so I can watch your face as I take it all away
8. Mars – Sleeping at Last
So we found our way back home, let our cuts and bruises heal, while a brand-new war began, one that no one else could feel.
9. Everybody Wants to Rule the World – Lorde
There’s a room where the light won’t find you, holding hands while the walls come tumbling down
10. The Ballad of Mona Lisa – P!ATD
She paints her fingers with a close precision, He starts to notice empty bottles of gin, and takes a moment to assess the sins she’s paid for
fandonetrash
Music & Lyrics tag
tagged by @donnasaurr
MUSIC & LYRICS meme: Write the first ten songs that come up on shuffle. No skipping, no cheating. Quote your favorite lyric from each song and tag ten people.
tagging: @ihopeihaventboredyou, @muzmuzme, @skellingcrow, @penguinliciousness, @m4rinettecheng, @kpopdevilishoranges, @nurulhudafortheworld, @princesslov27
(I don’t know 10 people here lol…OTL BUT no obligations <3)
1. DBSK - Mirotic
한 번의 키스와 함께-날이 선듯한-강한 이끌림
두 번의 키스, 뜨겁게 터져버릴 것 같은 네 심장을
( Together with one time’s kiss~ The day is fresh- a strong pull, The second kiss, your heart felt hot and about to explode )
2. U-KISS - Take me away
세상이 등을 돌려
날 모른 채 한데도 (우우우우)
이제는 두렵지않아,
내 곁엔 니가 있어
I I I know exactly what you’d say
(
Even if the world turns its back, on me and disowns me, Now I am not afraid-
because you’re by my side, I-I-I know exactly what you’d say
)
3. U-KISS - Obsession
사랑한다는 말 마 진심이 아니자나
말 없이 느껴지는 너의 표정에 goodbye
널 잊을 자신이 없어 어쩔 수는 없어 goodbye
(
When you said you loved me,it wasn’t the truth, Wordlessly, I feel your expression saying goodbye, I don’t have the confidence to forget you, I can’t do anything about it- good bye
)
4. CLC - Pepe
Move back 어딜 봐
넌 못 오르는 나무야
Plz 그만 좀 해 둬
네 여잔 딴 데 가서 알아봐
( Move back, what’re you looking at? You’re a tree that can’t grow, Please, just quit it, Look for your girl somewhere else )
5. Infinite - Be Mine
내꺼하자 내가 널 사랑해 어?
내가 널 걱정해 어?
내가 널 끝까지 책임질게
( Be mine, I love you, okay? I worry about you, okay? I’ll take care of you until the end )
6. B2ST - Take Care Of My Girlfriend (Say No)
oh cant you see, i`m still loving you.
아직 내 맘이 널 보낼 수가 없어
Say no no no no no,
Say no no no no no
안된다고 말해 아직 니 맘속엔
날 기다리고 있다고 Say no
(Oh can’t you see I’m still lovin’ you? My heart’s not yet ready to let you go. Say no, no, no, no, no, Say no, no, no, no, no. Say you can’t because your heart is still waiting for me, say no)
7. B.A.P. - That’s My Jam
Yeah, that’s my jam
Burn it up
아름다운 이 밤에
몸을 흔들어 Party
모두 You, you, you got it
(
Yeah, that’s my jam, Burn it up, On this beautiful night, Shake your body, party
Everyone, you, you, you got it
)
8. F(x) - Nu Abo
사랑에 빠진건 너무 멋진 일인데
나만의 감정은
못 잊을 그대로 갖는걸
( It’s so amazing, falling in love, It’s like having my own, unforgettable feelings )
9. One OK Rock - Re:Make
I can’t believe in you
I’d see you another day, another way
Nobody’s standing near
There are something you can’t see or feel, baby
(
I can’t believe in you, I’d see you another day, another way, Nobody’s standing near, There are something you can’t see or feel, baby
)
10. Happiness - Sexy Young Beautiful
Everyday過ごした時間は
All in my heart
離れていても
大丈夫 We’re as one
(
The time we spent Everyday, All in my heart, Even when we’re apart, That’s okay ‘cause We’re as one
)
writingwithcolor
On Writing Western Neutral POC Characters
Anonymous said: How would one write an assimilated character (i.e; someone who is heavily into American culture) without the reader assuming that they’re white?
You just make sure to note early on that they’re not White, then go about your business. And remember that even if their culture is mostly the mainstream Western culture(s) around them, there may still be aspects of their family’s culture that have an influence of their perspectives and home life. On the note, is the character’s family as assimilated as they are? Do family member(s) engage in certain non-western holidays, speak a second language, decorate with some of their familial culture’s art, listen to their music, eat their foods?
I can say growing up, my home life with my father (Nigerian) was pretty Western Neutral to the Midwest suburban life. Aside from AAVE, I don’t speak a second language; my dad did, and i’d sometimes overheard him speaking with family on the phone, but otherwise even he didn’t speak it much as he’d moved when he was pretty young and was used to speaking English.
We didn’t engage in any special holidays or practices outside of the “American” ones (Easter, Halloween, Christmas etc) but my dad sometimes cooked Nigerian dishes, maybe 2-5 times every few months, so not very often.
I also have some trinkets, like coin purses and dresses sent to me from family in Nigeria from when I was a child. We also had several Nigerian statues as decor in the living room.
All the above is just one example of how non-western culture might play (or not play) a role with a character who is more involved the dominant culture lifestyle.
Also, the character still might have a surname related to their heritage though if the family is more westernized, I can imagine their first name would be more western too. (I happen to have a “Western” first name and Nigerian middle and last name)
Point being; there might be little cultural aspects that still affect the character or their family, even if they’re not wholly engaged in them or they aren’t actually relevant to the plot.
The description tag includes several tips on ways to express that a character isn’t White so take a look there. Here are some posts that may be helpful.
Hope this helps!
~Mod Colette
sweetlittlevampire
They say that time is a healer. I found that this is not always true. Sometimes the pain will stay forever. It might dull down to a sting, or even just a very bad taste in your mouth, or to a kind of tightness around your heart - but it will still be there.
And that’s okay. It happens. What is essential is how we deal with it. I was about to quote Harry Potter by saying “Happiness can be found in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light”, but that’s more easily said than done for many people. The best we can do is try to remember that there is light, and if we cannot reach it on our own, to try and seek help. I know that it’s not easy, and even if you feel like those who are willing to help you won’t be able to take your pain away - they still might be able to show you how to handle it better.
And that’s a start.
sweetlittlevampire
Got home from an exam at the hospital. Didn’t know to hear the words “I don’t think this is anything to be worried about” uttered by a professional could be such a relief.
sunnydwrites
Complementary Character Traits
Anonymous said:
I know you are not back for a few days. But I’ll just leave this here. Could you please write up a list of character traits that compliment each other? Like for romantic relationships? Thank you.
Hey Nony! Before I start, thanks so much for your patience with me. I was out for about a week longer than I initially said and I really appreciate it.
So these are definitely a bit of a challenge to come up with someimtes; it’s hard to figure out which ones would go well together without creating too much conflict between your characters.
The dictionary defines complementary as “combining in such a way as to enhance or emphasize the qualities of each other or another”, so that’s how I’m interpreting this. The qualities on the left side of the list were taken from The Positive Trait Thesarus by Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi (but that doesn’t mean that those on the right are definitively positive or negative).
You’ll find some tips for incorporating these qualities into your characters beneath the cut. But without further ado! Behold, the big ol’ list of complementary character traits:
- Adaptable vs. Rigid
- Affectionate vs. Withdrawn
- Alert vs. Oblivious
- Ambitious vs. Unmotivated
- Appreciative vs. Ungrateful
- Bold vs. Timid
- Calm vs. Energetic
- Cautious vs. Reckless
- Centered vs. Scatterbrained
- Charming vs. Antisocial
- Cooperative vs. Independent
- Creative vs. Unimaginative
- Curious vs. Indifferent
- Decisive vs. Indecisive
- Diplomatic vs. Rude
- Discreet vs. Inattentive
- Easygoing vs. Strict
- Efficient vs. Sluggish
- Empathetic vs. Callous
- Extroverted vs. Introverted
- Flirtatious vs. Modest
- Friendly vs. Antisocial
- Funny vs. Serious
- Generous vs. Stingy
- Gentle vs. Rough
- Honest vs. Dishonest
- Honorable vs. Cowardly
- Humble vs. Proud
- Idealistic vs. Realistic
- Industrious vs. Lazy
- Innocent vs. Dirty-minded
- Just vs. Partial
- Kind vs. Cold
- Loyal vs. Unreliable
- Mature vs. Immature
- Meticulous vs. Careless
- Obedient vs. Rebellious
- Optimistic vs. Pessimistic
- Organized vs. Messy
- Passionate vs. Indifferent
- Perceptive vs. Ignorant
- Philosophical vs. Shallow
- Private vs. Sociable
- Proactive vs. Stagnant
- Professional vs. Inept
- Protective vs. Negligent
- Quirky vs. Conventional
- Responsible vs. Irresponsible
- Sensible vs. Foolish
- Sentimental vs. Pragmatic
- Sophisticated vs. Unrefined
- Spiritual vs. Irreverent
- Spontaneous vs. Deliberate
- Spunky vs. Apathetic
- Thrifty vs. Extravagant
- Traditional vs. Modern
- Trusting vs. Wary
- Uninhibited vs. Careful
- Whimsical vs. Serious
- Wholesome vs. Indecent
- Wise vs. Unaware
Choosing Traits
So, that’s a pretty long list of traits to choose from. As you’ve probably guessed, though, there are any more to choose from; what’s above is just a fraction of all the possibilities. But if there are so many, how do we know which ones to choose?
If you’re just starting off, choose two or three pairs to work with. Create your characters and develop these traits, building off the ways that would separate them. Then, find some traits that they would have in common, traits that would actually give them a reason to stay together. Maybe Character A is more perceptive while Character B is a bit more on the ignorant side, but they’re both extremely creative and loyal. In this case the reasons for these characters to stay together outweighs their differences, so that would be a good goal to start with.
A general guideline that’s worked well in the past for me has been to choose differences that you know can be balanced out by shared traits. I don’t want the characters in my pairing to have six complementary traits and only two shared ones; that could create a lot of conflict and would make the relationship more work than necessary. You want them to complement each other, but don’t overdo it.
Creating “Complementary Characters”
Well, my first response is this: You shouldn’t create a character based off of the traits of another. If you do this, there’s an extremely high chance that your readers will be able to tell. Another thing you’ll probably want to avoid is adding these traits into a character you’ve already created. If that character has already been rounded off, throwing more traits into the mix might mess with the balance.
Instead, I would advise choosing your traits and developing a character around them. If we’re using the character example from above, I know that I want A to be perceptive, creative, and loyal. These aren’t the only three traits they might have, but those are the three I want to start with. The same goes for B; they’re a little ignorant, really creative, and loyal, but those aren’t their only three traits. I find it easiest to start with things like these and develop the characters more from there, letting things evolve naturally to create the characters I want.
Something to Remember: These traits don’t all follow the same path, based on the character’s entire personality. Keep this in mind; chance are it’ll help you vary your characters’ personalities during development to really make them stand out.
Something to Remember 2.0: The above list and tips don’t apply only to romantic relationships! Complementary traits will play a huge role in (probably) every single one of your character’s releationships!
sweetlittlevampire
Recently I’ve been getting interested in bullet journaling. I do have a Filofax planner that I got from my mother-in-law last Christmas and I love it and still use it religiously, but more for when I’m on the go and need to jot down something quickly. It’s pretty messy, handwriting-wise, and while I tried to bling it up a bit, it’s more functional than fancy.
More under the Read More since this is getting fairly long.
non-toxicdragonageconfessions
Confession: Currently finishing yet another playthrough of Inquisition, and all of a sudden there’s a new room in the undergrounds of Skyhold! You know that huge room that gives you access to the library and the wine cellar? Well, now I have this massive dwarven-looking door and it’s a room full of gold. There’s also the hat you can find when you fall through the cracks of Skyhold. How did I get this room? What easter egg did I miss that lead to this?
You can get the vault by having 3 perks of Josephine’s, they’re Sterling Reputation, A Favor for a Favor and Elite Clientele.
-Mod Kirra
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