Everything&Anything

Hey, I'm Matt, currently I am 26 !This here is my blog! Going through life one step at a time. Getting married this October. Haven't kept up with Tumblr in 6 years which is crazy. Thanks for stopping by, might start posting adventures.

[darknighthunter]

I have no recollection of why im following you or how I found you but just wanted to let you know that you are v cute and i love your dog

Well thank you anon ^-^ She really is such a sweet pup haha!! This made my night

[darknighthunter]

Just me and my dog, not a bad day by any means! Hope you all are having a great day as well!

[lullabyknell]

Can I just… talk for a moment… about how much I love how, if you know them well, words don’t have synonyms?

English, for example, is a fantastic disaster. It has so many words for things that are basically the same, and I find there’s few joys in writing like finding the right word for a sentence. Hunting down that peculiar word with particular meaning that fits in seamlessly in a structure, so the story flows on by without any bumps or leaks.

Like how a shout is typically about volume, while a yell carries an angry edge and a holler carries a mocking one. A scream has shrillness, a roar has ferocity, and a screech has outrage. 

This is not to say that a yell cannot be happy or a holler cannot be complimentary, or that they cannot share these traits, but they are different words with different connotations. I love choosing the right one for a sentence, not only for its meanings but for how it sounds when read aloud. (Do I want sounds that slide together, peaceful and seamless, or something that jolts the reader with its contrast? Snap!)

I love how many words for human habitats there are. I love how cottage sounds quaint and cabin sounds rustic. I love steadiness of house, the elegance of residence, the stateliness of manor, and tired stubbornness of shack. I love how a dwelling is different to a den.

And I love how none of them can really touch the possessive warmness of all the connotations of home.

Words are great.

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I did not expect to cry by the end of this, but I did. Which proves the point, no?

[megan-cutler]

“The difference between the right word and the almost right word is like the difference between a lightning bug and the lightning.” - Mark Twain (and one of my favorites, since I happen to agree with everything the OP said!)

[hockeylvr42]

^that is an incredible quote I’m upset I’ve never heard it before

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❤️

[caffeinewitchcraft]

When I’m editing a story, I read it aloud. Not only does reading it out loud bring my attention to little grammar mistakes or skipped words, but the wrong word stands out like a sore thumb.

If you read your work aloud and you come across a sentence that doesn’t feel right or isn’t exciting, stop. The sentence is wrong. There is a better word out there and it’s your job to find it.

Your story has to be good enough for you. Not anyone else or any perceived audience, just you. If even a sentence, just one sentence, doesn’t excite you , it needs editing because you deserve the best story you can tell. 

[darknighthunter]

Something about this is just so aesthetically pleasing to see.. I’m not so sure why but hey, I haven’t posted in a long while so why not just leave this here? 

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[darknighthunter]

Hey guys and gals

I just want to apologize for being gone so long, it’s been years since I have actually used Tumblr and I cannot say sorry enough. I hope whoever is still out there with me can forgive me for my absence. I’m going to try my best to keep up with Tumblr once again, and keep content coming. Have a wonderful day!

[alliemtaylor]

The Boathouse at Buntzen Lake

[captainperth]

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Best reaction to a zombie.

[dsxsbx]

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by: Mio Monasch

[patterbay]

I’ve never seen more effective use of fantasy animation to promote tourism [x]

[darknighthunter]

Hey you updated your blog! Welcome back to tumblr?

Haha I suppose its about time to update it again huh?

[butt-berry]

It’s Bulbasaur blooming season

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Lots of variety this year!

[butt-berry]

A late bloomer!

[butt-berry]

Water-lily Bulbasaur catching up on the latest gossip at the lake

[createthefuckingchaos]

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