Timeless

“I understood very well just then, why it is that men measure time. They wish to fix a moment, in vain hope that so doing will keep it from departing.”

[mrsdragonfliesinamber]

I just don’t know the status of Twitter which is where I usually hang out but since I linked my Tumblr there, might as well say hello here…for now.

I haven’t been a fan of this space for a while now as evidenced by my last blog post and how much time has passed between posts but if Twitter is going down in a ball of flames well, I have to keep all my options open. I’m also on the 🐘 app too.

Anyway, if you’ve found me great! I’m so hesitant to use hashtags here though because it’s been the 🗑️ of the OL fandom as far as I’ve seen and I just am still unsure if I want to return to that kind of toxic environment.

So, I’m going to hold my breath and hope for the best or die of asphyxiation because I’m still out there hoping for the best from people who have shown the worst. Anyway, yeah…

[mrsdragonfliesinamber]

Raisely

It all started with 15 friends inspired by Caitríona’s generous spirit and 41 trees to honor her for her birthday which quickly turned into 410 and now over 20k trees and growing thanks to the help of an amazing fan base. I am so blessed to call these women friends and to make a difference in the world in honor of someone who gives so much. Please consider donating if you can.

[primevideouk]

“I seem to have fallen through time.” 

Illustration by our very talented friends over at @thisistommblr.

[mrsdragonfliesinamber]

....And what an adventure it’s been!

[forgetmcnotts]

“People think that intimacy is about sex. But intimacy is about truth. When you realize you can tell someone your truth, when you can show yourself to them, when you stand in front of them bare and their response is 'you're safe with me'- that's intimacy.”

[mrsdragonfliesinamber]

Why are these so good? 😩💔💜

[italianoutlanders]

New Outlander 3x07 BtS pics - the Haugh’s Apothecary via Outlander Community

[rissa-traveler-coffeelvr-deacti]

Fraser wedding🗝

[mrsdragonfliesinamber]

When it reads just like a movie trailer... 🎥 🍿 I have literal chills. It’s so good!

[mycaitbalfeshrine]

Caitriona Balfe: Outlander Season 5 – Behind the Scenes

– Various sources

(Please holler if I’ve missed anything. Will be updating this as new bts photos come out.)

[themusicsweetly]

Happy World Outlander Day!

For some reason my new post for World OL Day won’t show up on the dashboard, but you can find it HERE.

[themusicsweetly]

Representation and Respect

Excuse me while I get extremely emotional for a minute. Last night I was blown away how amazing The Doldrums was. Every single second was absolutely beautiful. But something that really astounded me, and has since his introduction in A. Malcolm, was how Yi Tien Cho’s character has been portrayed.

Representation matters. A lot. But what’s more important than simply having POC represented on in mainstream media is the production behind that understanding *why* it’s important. How it affects the people watching – both POC and non-POC alike. Because whether we like it or not, mainstream media – television in particular – shapes how people view the world and how they view cultures not their own. I was so moved by it I had to tweet this out to show my gratitude.

Maril + Caitriona liking this tweet is so much more than a simple like. It shows that the cast + crew alike understand that, yes there are people like me out there watching. People who were absolutely terrified that my culture was going to be reduced down to a caricature rendering of outdated stereotypical views. These likes were reassurance. These likes meant, “Yes, we see you. Yes, we understand. We see the value.” Simple statements that nearly moved me to tears.

This production not only understands these failings of an originally poorly and offensively drawn character, but they didn’t take the easy way out. Instead of taking out his character entirely, pushing him to the background with no lines or meaning to speak of, or whitewashing him to the point of unrecognizableness, they decide to go that extra mile. They gave his character depth, meaning, purpose – they gave him true life for the first time ever. And most importantly they gave him and all the viewers respect.

I will never not be grateful to the entire production for this change and never not applaud them for not caving to the pressures of a dominantly white Hollywood culture. All my praise and applause to you, Outlander. Thank you.

[themusicsweetly]

As Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month comes to an end, I wanted to bring this post from Season 3 back. I’m still moved by the care that was put into Yi Tien Cho’s character in the Show!Universe and am forever grateful that they fix the racist mess that was the book version. 

I can only hope, now more than ever, POC characters continue (or in some cases begin) to be included, well-developed, and not seen as a token to fill a quota. Media of all types should endeavor to reflect the world as it is: diverse.

[oscarisaaic-archive]

She asked forgiveness and I gave it, but the truth is I’d forgiven everything she’d done and everything she could do long before that day. For me, that was no choice, that was falling in love.

[italianoutlanders]

Outlander 3x12 ‘The Bakra’ ~ Behind the Scenes Via Outlander Community

[shelleyss]

“Jamie was my heart and the breath of my body. I couldn’t live without him.”

[avasetocallmyown]

I placed my hands upon the tallest stone and traveled to a far, distant land where I lived for a time among strangers who became lovers and friends.                   𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝘂𝘁 ∞ 𝗮𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟭𝟰    

[frasersjamieclaire]

make me choose outlander edition: anonymous asked Lallybroch or Fraser’s Ridge?

[balfeys]

requested by Anon: Claire + 40s outfits in 1x01