who i would let borrow my car in lord of the rings:
boromir- would likely take it to a car wash and fill up the tank for me afterwards. no questions asked and the keys are in his hand before he finishes his sentence.
gimli- would change my tires for me. a bit worried about him off roading but heβd take care of it. itβs extremely likely that he also took it through the car wash but not out of politeness but because he got it caked with dirt and mud while driving.
elrond- iβm willing to bet my life on this man being a reliable driver. he could get negative traffic tickets- as in, the cops pull him over just to tell him how good of a three point turn that was. this man is married to the turn signals.
sam- there might be dirt and dog hair left over for weeks but yeah iβd trust him. he probably just needs the trunk space for a dresser he found on the side of the road.
who in lord of the rings i do not trust with my car:
gollum- yeah obviously heβd drive it into the swamp in .2 seconds. this little fucker does not follow road laws or any laws. the second gollum takes my car i know its over.
gandalf- i do not know how one sends an automotive on a quest but im pretty sure my car is in moria rn and iβm never seeing it again
legolas- has the biggest passenger princess energy iβve ever seen. would total my car immediately after going diagonal across the highway because he saw a cool tree
thranduil- like father like son. passenger princess who has not been behind the wheel for decades. would guilt trip me into giving him a ride before even asking to borrow my car. gets pulled over for having a whole ass wine bottle in the cupholder.
pippin- there would be peanut butter stuck in the console for months and iβd be finding loose snacks and trinkets in my seats years afterwards. also strikes me as the type to be obsessed with the radio to the point of reckless driving
So, I will be showing @whimsicalshymo the Hobbit trilogy this summer when weβre back together. Please reblog with ideas for our daytime activities in between films. (Anything middle earth/hobbit/lotr, we like whimsy maxxing in this place)
so my history exam is tmrw at 11am. itβs not really an exam, itβs just an essay question (500 words minimum). I did not spend my time tonight preparing for it like I should have.
do you want to know what I DID do?
I LEARNED HOW TO SING THE ENTIRETY OF THE PASSING OF THE ELVES IN ITS ORIGINAL SINDARIN.
Why do I have a feeling that people who never faced depression don't understand Frodo as much as people who had experienced it?
It's just that feeling of something invisible eating you out from inside, and yeah, other people might know what it is and why are you like that, but it's not the same as living through it.
I don't like how much Frodo is overlooked and neglected. Every time me and my sister watch LOTR we end up having a debate lol
Hobbits, also known asΒ Halflings, were a mortal race ofΒ Middle-earth. Though their exact origins are unclear, they were initially found in the northern regions of Middle-earth and below theΒ Vales of Anduin.Β
TheΒ HarfootsΒ were the most common Hobbits. They were smaller and shorter than the other kinds and had browner skin.
The Stoors often chose to live near water or on flat land. They were broader and heavier in build than the other Hobbits and their feet and hands were larger.
The Fallohides, who preferred trees and woodland, were the least common variety of Hobbits. They had fairer skin and hair and were taller and slimmer than the others.
π΅πππβ For the slightly braver Hobbit. Bree is a bustling town at the crossroads of travelers. Life is messier but exciting. You might run a bakery near the Prancing Pony or trade gossip with a DΓΊnedain ranger while hanging up your laundry.
π€ππππππππβ For the odd Hobbit scholar or dreamer. Here, under moonlit waterfalls and whispering trees, a Hobbit might study Elvish lore, eat in peace, and keep an herb garden of rare flowers passed down by Elven hands.
πππππππππ π π»ππππ πππΌπ β The recluse. A Hobbit who lives near Lake Evendim or deep in the Southfarthing, alone but content. Their burrow is overgrown with ivy, and they speak more often to birds than to people.
Most Hobbits enjoy farming, food, ale, parties and the giving and receiving of presents. Their lifestyle is quite laid-back, as they preferred a quiet, normal, and peaceful life.
A Hobbit's lifestyle is deeply rooted in routine.
Especially when it comes to food.
Breakfast. 7:00β8:00 AM
Usually hot and hearty. For example, eggs, sausages, porridge with cream, buttered toast, mushrooms, stewed apples, and strong tea.
Itβs the foundation of the day.
Second Breakfast. 9:00β9:30 AM
A lighter snack to keep energy up before labour or walking. Baked goods (scones, seedcakes), fruit, or leftover meat pies.
Often eaten outdoors while tending the garden.
Elevenses β 11:00 AM
A midmorning break similar to English "elevenses". Think biscuits, honey cakes, sweet buns, and more tea. Itβs also a social hour; Hobbits often pause and chat here.
Luncheon β 12:30 PM
A proper midday meal. Roasted chicken, cheeses, pickled vegetables, potato salad, fresh bread, and ale.
Often shared communally or enjoyed in a shady spot under a tree.
Afternoon Tea β 3:00β4:00 PM
Their most ritualized meal. Always includes tea -herbal or strong black- and a selection of tarts, jams, buttered scones, and fruits. Often accompanied by storytelling or knitting.
Dinner β 5:30β6:00 PM
One of the main events. It is the definition of a hearty meal: stews, roasted meats, mashed vegetables, gravy, thick crust pies, and lots of bread with butter. Sometimes includes entertainment. eg., song, pipe smoke, and music.
Supper β 8:00β9:00 PM
A cosy closing meal. Light stew, soup, or leftover from dinner. Sometimes sweets like custard or berry crumble. Eaten in slippers, by the fire.
MORNINGS: are for foraging and breakfast(s).
AFTERNOONS: are for gardening, napping, wood-carving, or sewing by the fire.
EVENINGS: are for long chats over tea, pipe-smoking, and songs sung softly in well-worn armchairs.
They treasure comfort, but not idleness. Their hands are always busy; baking pies, mending things, tending to bees. Joy is found in the making of life.
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Most Hobbits lived longer life spans thanΒ Men, a race of which they might have been an off-shoot. The average lifespan of a Hobbit was about 100 years, though it was not unusual for a Hobbit to live as many as three decades beyond that. Hobbits reach maturity at 33. Thus, a 50-year-old Hobbit would only be middle-aged.
Β They also have developed a keen taste in the smoking ofΒ Pipe-weedΒ and blowing smoke rings.
Courtship often begins with gift-giving; a hand-written recipe, a fresh loaf of bread or cake, a flower tucked into a coat. They donβt rush into love, but once it happens, they are steadfast. Youβll never want for warmth, nor for a second helping.
They prefer monogamy, and marry for life, forming quiet, strong partnerships where devotion is shown in action; sharing the last slice of pie, warming your feet by the fire, building a home together brick by brick.
Some Hobbit lovers are shy and blushy; others are bold as brass. But all are sincere.
πͺπππ ππ πππ ππππ ππππ ππ: @fictionzet. Thank you for reaching out and inspiring me to do this! It's definitely going to be a series for the Races, places and events of Middle Earth!