“You're Not A Maybe, You're A Yes”

24 | They/Them | Disney Show Enthusiast

[katerinaaqu]

I swear to God if I see one more person just straight out mocking Homeric text for naming the sea "wine-dark" instead of "blue" or why he says that the dark haired sheep are "violet" or honey "greenish" I am gonna flip

Like, it is a poem dammit! The words are not supposed to be plain!

I haven't seen anyone complaining about the average fanfiction describing eyes as "shiny" (last time I checked eyes don't shine, they just glisten under the light hitting them) or hair as "silky" (yeah hair is not made out of silk we know that right?) or that someone's face "darkens" and so on and so forth

It is a freaking poem! It is poetic language!

[xxx-theartofsuicide-xxx]

Skill issue

[katerinaaqu]

Among others indeed...

[let-us-cultivate-our-garden]

Homeric epithets are so evocative that they stir the imagination thousands of years later (rosy fingered Dawn, swift footed Achilles, ox-eyed Hera, Agamemnon, breaker of horses). Plus, these stories were told orally so these epithets served as a mnemonic device to aid in memory.

[katerinaaqu]

Precisely

Poetic language was never about just stating facts and be done with it. They wanted to create sounds, taste, feeling just by words and music.

People also obsess over the choices of the language for texts and say "oh they didn't use x y or z so that means they didn't see the colors or didn't have words for them" while sometimes I wonder if that is actually true or if it just seems too over simplifying everything and we do not give ancient language enough credit at this point

[ulises-aithon]

all of this!

And also, Polyphemus club is not green, it means it's still has sap. Green wood is moist wood with sap recently taken out. 🫶 like it all makes sense now.

Do you Greeks have the term of green wood for recently wood? Also colour can also be like part of an idiom? Green of envy, white of terror, in the blues etc...why do we give license to this but when it appears in ancient tect the common take is lol they didn't know etc....like come on. Being a green one here does not mean you are green but means you are young or inexperience or horny asf and there's no moment in which that person looks like Miller's oil.

[katerinaaqu]

Absolutely. It essentially meant that he had just cut the tree and used it for some reason (which also comes in contrast to let's say the kingly scepter that Achilles was holding in the Iliad that not only was properly cut dried and refined but also dipped in metal with added details so it was another contrast with human civilization and "savage nature")

Exactly. As I said to someone is like reading the song "am I blue" and be like "the poet clearly didn't know the word for depressed so he added stuff"

Yeah people allow poetic license only to modern shit apparently hahahaha 😆

[keeponkippenon]

Posting my ao3 Madlyn fic here, bc I don't know the next time I'll have the writing motivation to start chapter 2. I originally posted chapter 1 on July 25th, 2023 (the motivation basically left me the instant it published 💔). Hope y'all enjoy :] ------------- Chapter 1

From Boyfriend to Wingman

Ashlyn: Hey, can we talk?

Big Red: Of course 😊

Ashlyn’s nerves were through the roof as she silently waited for Big Red to show up. She had texted him asking if he’d meet up at her place, and was now starting to get lost in thought about it. This was the night she planned on breaking up with him, and now all that was left was figuring out how to say it. She’s been mulling over it for weeks now ever since realizing her feelings for Val back at camp. Which in turn led to her figuring out that she is, in fact, Queer.

While she still cared deeply for Big Red, her heart was longing for something new. This recently discovered part of her has given her a new way to look at herself, and now she wanted to see what else there was to explore. While distance may make the heart grow fonder for some, for others it helps put feelings into perspective. All of this coupled with some unexplored feelings that she may have for her newly made friend, Maddox.

Interrupting Ashlyn’s thoughts were the sound of footsteps approaching, those footsteps ending in a welcoming hug from Big Red. She hugged him back tightly, now came the hard part that she can only hope ends well.

“Hey Ash, you wanted to talk?” Big Red spoke, looking into Ashlyn’s eyes expectantly. There was something comforting about the way he looked at her, like no matter what was said, he’d understand.

“Um yeah” She hesitates for a moment, directing him towards a couch where they could sit down. “So do you remember that night back at camp? The night of the Frozen show?” Ashlyn finishes. Hoping to jog Big Red’s memory, as well as to stall due to her nerves attempting to get the best of her.

“How could I forget? It was probably the best thing to happen this summer..” He starts, but trails off as he sees the look on her face. “Is this about that conversation we had?” Big Red silently looks at Ashlyn, thinking about why this would be brought up so long after the event. Though, whether he realized it or not, he had a feeling he knew where this was going. 

“Biggie, while I was at camp I realized some things about myself. Things that are more than just what my rising sign is… which is apparently a leo and not a capricorn like I’ve thought for basically my whole life-”

She takes a deep breath, and slowly exhales. “Uh, but that’s besides the point.” Laughing nervously at her own rambling, she continues on. Letting go of the last of her fear, before finishing her thought. 

“That conversation we had, I wasn’t being truthful. I care for you, so much. You’ve made me feel loved, and like I can do anything. You’ve been there for me whenever I needed someone, and you’ve always shown that all you want is for me to be happy.” A moment goes by, then another. And finally…

“But my heart seems to be pulling me in a new direction, and I think it would be best if we were just friends from now on.” As the sentence left her mouth, tension filled the air around them. The room was quiet, far more quiet than she’d like at this moment. As time felt like it stretched on for ages before Big Red finally spoke.

“You know, I kind of felt like that was where this was going.” Ashlyn starts to form the beginning of an apology after he says this, but is quickly interrupted by Big Red continuing. 

“And while it does hurt, you’re right that all I want is for you to be happy. And if that happiness lies elsewhere, then that’s okay. I never want to hold you back from that, so don’t apologize. There’s no need.”

The relief Ashlyn felt in that moment was liberating, a weight had been lifted off her shoulders and tears had begun to form at the corners of her eyes. She tightly hugged Big Red as they sat there silently, the understanding and care was evident from the warmth of the hug itself.

When they finally pulled apart, Big Red’s eyes lit up as if he had just had an epiphany of sorts. Suddenly he spoke.

“You don’t have to tell me, and I don’t mean to pry. But, did someone at camp catch your eye by chance?” The unexpected question caused Ashlyn’s eyes to widen in surprise, this reaction resulting in Big Red immediately starting to smile from ear to ear. 

“Someone totally did! Ash, that’s amazing.” he exclaims, grabbing Ashlyn’s hand as a gesture of support. She sighs, taking in his reaction to this newly found information. She couldn’t be more grateful that she wasn’t losing his friendship, and that he would still be that beacon of light in her life that he always was. 

“Okay well, I may or may not have made a new friend at camp who just so happens to have wormed their way into my heart just a bit.” She starts, wondering how best to describe Maddox to Big Red. Her feelings were still fairly new, and she didn’t know exactly how to work them out

just yet. But what she did know is that Maddox was someone important to her, someone who had helped her figure these new things out. That’s at least something to think about during this journey she seems to be going on.

After a moment more of thinking, she continues. “Her name is Maddox, and she was nothing but kind to me the entire time I was at camp. I still feel horrible for how I treated her throughout it all, but despite everything she still gave me a chance.” 

Ashlyn’s face begins to heat up, watching Big Red for any slight reaction he might have. She keeps talking.

“She’s funny and observant, and I don’t know. I guess I wish I had a bit more time with her. Maybe these feelings wouldn’t be so complicated then.” She finishes, looking away from him in an attempt to save face. She didn’t notice her heart rate had risen as she spoke, coupled with the nerves that had shown up once again.

“Well, it seems like we both figured something out about ourselves this summer.” He laughs. Hoping to calm her down a bit in the process. He was just happy that she seemed more content with herself, and that she was able to tell him this without worry.

While Ashlyn was beginning to collect  herself, Big Red began forming an idea. An idea that may just help Ashlyn in all the ways she needed in this moment, all that he needed was her approval. “Hey Ash, how do you feel about having a wingman?” Smiling wide at her curious gaze, he begins explaining his plan. -More (hopefully) coming soon- Feelings to be Explored - Chapter 1

[keeponkippenon]

Might be coming back to this soon 👀 Keyword 'might', but my creative motivation has been pretty high lately sooo... And also I think I finally know how I want the next chapter to go, only took me 3yrs lmao

[madlyn5ever]

I rewatched HSM and HSM 2 yesterday, and I’ve decided ‘Stick To the Status Quo’ is best vocally in HSMTMTS, but visually HSM is better only because it’s not a musical of the musical and so the shots aren’t shots of them showing backstage and the crowd and Gina’s moment and all that.

But just favorite of all of the ‘Stick to the Status Quo’ moments is HSMYMTS when they’re around the piano. Not necessarily vocally or visually just in general that whole moment where you see all the outsiders coming together and it’s about safe spaces and it’s just cool.

[suspicionz]

Alright, here’s the summary of what I’ve learned.

I’ll possibly go into a much more detailed story at a later date.

Deadwood Illinois, 2013.

Back in 2013, the Woods family would move to the town of Deadwood Illinois in hopes to start a new life. They fit in well and made themselves at home. After some time, the youngest son Jefferey would begin to fall into a deep depression that would cause him to act out and become cruel. The only people he would be easy on would be his older brother Liu and his three friends Randy, Troy and Keith. Jeff’s problems stemmed from his mother's verbal abuse. She would take out her frustrations on him. Jeff would slowly become more violent and detached from reality as time went on. Soon, Jeff would suffer a tragic accident with a flare gun he was playing with. This would leave Jeff's face and hands covered in burns that would cause him constant numbness. Jeff would begin to heal from his past as everyone took it easy on him. Until one day he had a fight with Randy over Jeff's relationship with Randy's twin sister, Jane. This argument would lead to another tragedy— one that would unfortunately take Randy's life. After this, Jeff would finally snap and go off to kill two families. Randy's and his own. This would leave Liu and Jane as the only survivors. Liu was at his college, and Jane was at one of her friend's houses. Jane was somewhat fortunate enough to only be able to return home after these two houses were burnt to the ground…however she did suffer minor injuries, including burns, attempting to save her parents.

For clarification, the houses were the residence of ‘The Evermore’ family and ‘The Woods’ family.

[suspicionz]

I found my old computer from a few years ago. Once I got it running again, I went through it and found a bunch of writings on the criminal case I looked into, and thought I should finally share my findings with the world.

Deadwood Log 1: 1/13/24

You may have heard of the many tales of cryptids, ghouls, and killers from all over the world. You might have even found them fascinating or lame and maybe you've even questioned their accuracy or transparency. But in Deadwood.. it's never a question. This town has been called haunted or cursed for the past 90 years, and it has been the town with the highest number of yearly murders in the state since 2013. I would like to document some of the stories that have given this town its reputation and see what's really caused all this suffering. I have been analyzing everything I could find on all the cases since the Woods’ family murders to see what leads people in this town to fall into genuine madness, or borderline psychosis. I will share my findings soon once I have made a full story out of everything I know.

I'll post the next part soon. I just need to find all the parts through this mess of files I left behind. I hope this is intriguing enough for someone to read and wait for the next part.

[daily-spooky]

[catchymemes]

[fairykippen]

um in the year 2024 i am posting an andi mack smau on twitter so um go read

[petzah394-deactivated20250503]

Transfems will be like "I am an ugly unlovable beast" and then you see one picture of them and you'd give your life to just to see their beautiful face again

[dippersguidetotheunexplained]

what happened to moodboards. you guys used to love moodboards

[madlyn5ever]

This is this scene

[valentineemoryy-deactivated2024]

TJ & Cyrus watching the new Mean Girls movie:

—————————————————

Cyrus, looking over at TJ nervously: I hope the movie’s okay, I know you said musicals aren’t really your thing and it’s kind of girly-

TJ, staring at the TV intently, bopping his head to the songs: Shut up I’ll tolerate anything that makes you happy.

AND

Cyrus: …and then reneé rapp HERSELF said she’s a lesbian so-

TJ, not looking up once: Regina’s a lesbian in this? That is the ONE thing missing from the original, y’know? Like, you could clearly tell Janis and Regina had chemistry and clearly some homoerotic history, you get me? I just wish they’d explored it more.

Cyrus:

Cyrus: …what just happened?

[daggery]

we’re magnetic from the start

@descendantsgiftexchange for @iridescentides. i saw “spaces” and “between” on your favorite lyrics post and knew i had to make this. i hope you find many good things in 2021!!! 💞💞💞

[connormurphweed-deactivated2018]

just a heads up

if you’re an active follower of mine, i do recognize your username and/or icon. i smile when i see it in my activity. i get excited when you add funny tags to things. i get really happy when you reblog my op posts. so thank you, i appreciate you massively.

[keeponkippenon]

Posting my ao3 Madlyn fic here, bc I don't know the next time I'll have the writing motivation to start chapter 2. I originally posted chapter 1 on July 25th, 2023 (the motivation basically left me the instant it published 💔). Hope y'all enjoy :] ------------- Chapter 1

From Boyfriend to Wingman

Ashlyn: Hey, can we talk?

Big Red: Of course 😊

Ashlyn’s nerves were through the roof as she silently waited for Big Red to show up. She had texted him asking if he’d meet up at her place, and was now starting to get lost in thought about it. This was the night she planned on breaking up with him, and now all that was left was figuring out how to say it. She’s been mulling over it for weeks now ever since realizing her feelings for Val back at camp. Which in turn led to her figuring out that she is, in fact, Queer.

While she still cared deeply for Big Red, her heart was longing for something new. This recently discovered part of her has given her a new way to look at herself, and now she wanted to see what else there was to explore. While distance may make the heart grow fonder for some, for others it helps put feelings into perspective. All of this coupled with some unexplored feelings that she may have for her newly made friend, Maddox.

Interrupting Ashlyn’s thoughts were the sound of footsteps approaching, those footsteps ending in a welcoming hug from Big Red. She hugged him back tightly, now came the hard part that she can only hope ends well.

“Hey Ash, you wanted to talk?” Big Red spoke, looking into Ashlyn’s eyes expectantly. There was something comforting about the way he looked at her, like no matter what was said, he’d understand.

“Um yeah” She hesitates for a moment, directing him towards a couch where they could sit down. “So do you remember that night back at camp? The night of the Frozen show?” Ashlyn finishes. Hoping to jog Big Red’s memory, as well as to stall due to her nerves attempting to get the best of her.

“How could I forget? It was probably the best thing to happen this summer..” He starts, but trails off as he sees the look on her face. “Is this about that conversation we had?” Big Red silently looks at Ashlyn, thinking about why this would be brought up so long after the event. Though, whether he realized it or not, he had a feeling he knew where this was going. 

“Biggie, while I was at camp I realized some things about myself. Things that are more than just what my rising sign is… which is apparently a leo and not a capricorn like I’ve thought for basically my whole life-”

She takes a deep breath, and slowly exhales. “Uh, but that’s besides the point.” Laughing nervously at her own rambling, she continues on. Letting go of the last of her fear, before finishing her thought. 

“That conversation we had, I wasn’t being truthful. I care for you, so much. You’ve made me feel loved, and like I can do anything. You’ve been there for me whenever I needed someone, and you’ve always shown that all you want is for me to be happy.” A moment goes by, then another. And finally…

“But my heart seems to be pulling me in a new direction, and I think it would be best if we were just friends from now on.” As the sentence left her mouth, tension filled the air around them. The room was quiet, far more quiet than she’d like at this moment. As time felt like it stretched on for ages before Big Red finally spoke.

“You know, I kind of felt like that was where this was going.” Ashlyn starts to form the beginning of an apology after he says this, but is quickly interrupted by Big Red continuing. 

“And while it does hurt, you’re right that all I want is for you to be happy. And if that happiness lies elsewhere, then that’s okay. I never want to hold you back from that, so don’t apologize. There’s no need.”

The relief Ashlyn felt in that moment was liberating, a weight had been lifted off her shoulders and tears had begun to form at the corners of her eyes. She tightly hugged Big Red as they sat there silently, the understanding and care was evident from the warmth of the hug itself.

When they finally pulled apart, Big Red’s eyes lit up as if he had just had an epiphany of sorts. Suddenly he spoke.

“You don’t have to tell me, and I don’t mean to pry. But, did someone at camp catch your eye by chance?” The unexpected question caused Ashlyn’s eyes to widen in surprise, this reaction resulting in Big Red immediately starting to smile from ear to ear. 

“Someone totally did! Ash, that’s amazing.” he exclaims, grabbing Ashlyn’s hand as a gesture of support. She sighs, taking in his reaction to this newly found information. She couldn’t be more grateful that she wasn’t losing his friendship, and that he would still be that beacon of light in her life that he always was. 

“Okay well, I may or may not have made a new friend at camp who just so happens to have wormed their way into my heart just a bit.” She starts, wondering how best to describe Maddox to Big Red. Her feelings were still fairly new, and she didn’t know exactly how to work them out

just yet. But what she did know is that Maddox was someone important to her, someone who had helped her figure these new things out. That’s at least something to think about during this journey she seems to be going on.

After a moment more of thinking, she continues. “Her name is Maddox, and she was nothing but kind to me the entire time I was at camp. I still feel horrible for how I treated her throughout it all, but despite everything she still gave me a chance.” 

Ashlyn’s face begins to heat up, watching Big Red for any slight reaction he might have. She keeps talking.

“She’s funny and observant, and I don’t know. I guess I wish I had a bit more time with her. Maybe these feelings wouldn’t be so complicated then.” She finishes, looking away from him in an attempt to save face. She didn’t notice her heart rate had risen as she spoke, coupled with the nerves that had shown up once again.

“Well, it seems like we both figured something out about ourselves this summer.” He laughs. Hoping to calm her down a bit in the process. He was just happy that she seemed more content with herself, and that she was able to tell him this without worry.

While Ashlyn was beginning to collect  herself, Big Red began forming an idea. An idea that may just help Ashlyn in all the ways she needed in this moment, all that he needed was her approval. “Hey Ash, how do you feel about having a wingman?” Smiling wide at her curious gaze, he begins explaining his plan. -More (hopefully) coming soon- Feelings to be Explored - Chapter 1

[keeponkippenon]

Ricky's love of 'Bet on It' - Season 2

I just love seeing Ricky being his goofy, silly self, especially surrounding the musicals they were going to/are doing. I like to think that the HSM franchise have become his comfort movies, and that he listens to the soundtrack on a daily basis. As well as after stressful situations to help him feel a bit better. Which is technically canon imo, because in the first season he does just that in episode 4. (Does anyone else headcanon Ricky as some form of neurodivergent? It just makes sense to me)

Just look at him omg, just straight up cheesin'

[madlyn5ever]

Love the concept that they don’t allow dates at camp prom because Madison broke up with Maddox and not because it’s actually always been a rule.

Brb adding this to my fic immediately.

[keeponkippenon]

This honestly makes the most sense, bc why have a prom and allow no dates 😭

[whatever-color-of-the-rainbow]

[keeponkippenon]

Why are these all so perfect omg 😭