Claire Keane
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So I’m trying to figure out the name of a cat It has to include Ivy and either before or after something to do with water I’m stuck
I’ll try my best to help you out!
Ivysplash
Ivypuddle
Ivyripple
Ivyrain
Ivywave
Ivydew
Dewivy
Riverivy
Ivylake
Ivypond
Pondivy
Waterivy
hands down the best twitter story ever
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It got better
Schizophrenia Awareness Month Official prompt list 2018
1. Introduction 2. Delusions 3. Hallucinations 4. Disorganized behavior/speech 5. Negative symptoms 6. Cognitive symptoms 7. Stigma 8. Correct a misconception/myth 9. Representation in media 10. Comorbid diagnoses 11. Discrimination 12. Coping methods 13. Dealing with schizophrenia in work/school 14. Tips on how to best help and support a person with schizophrenia 15. How you’re finding joy and hope in life with schizophrenia 16. Do you take anti psychotics/go to therapy? Why/why not? 17. Community and interactions with other schizophrenics 18. Schizophrenia and abuse/free space 19. Schizophrenia and relationships/friendships 20. How people react to knowing you have schizophrenia/how to react? 21. How do your symptoms affect you in your everyday life? 22. When/how did you realize you had schizophrenia/get diagnosed? 23. Schizophrenia and creativity 24. This is what schizophrenia looks like 25. Do you have any advice for newly diagnosed schizophrenics? 26. What not to say to a person with schizophrenia 27. Music/art/books that you relate to your experience with schizophrenia 28. Paranoia 29. Schizophrenia and loss 30. Schizophrenia and dreams/future plans 31. Free space/something schizophrenia related that you want people to know
Use the tags #schizospeaking #psychotictalk #notathreat
Who can participate? • Everyone on the schizo spectrum and the psychosis spectrum can participate, including people who have yet to get an official diagnosis. If you relate to the prompts, you’re welcome to join. Feel free to reword/rewrite certain prompts so that they fit your experience better.
How to participate? • Every day of May has a prompt/topic that you can use as inspiration for a post. How to twist it and what angle to write from is entirely up to you. Don’t worry if you can’t write something for all the prompts or if you skip a couple days. Any level of participation is encouraged!
Please consider reblogging this post to spread the word and make more people aware of this campaign! Love, sweetschizo ❤️
I’m gonna start doing this meme, I couldn’t in May due to my hospitalization but now I have time in my hands.
@whatismeta here is the prompt list
Shatteredlight of windclan
Shatteredlight- An introverted and intelligent cat. Shatteredlight tends to keep to themselves when they don’t have duties to perform, they enjoy their own company, and not being around others helps them think. Shatteredlight is very intelligent, and always trying to think of ways they can help WindClan, ranging from camp defended to new techniques to make catching rabbits easier. Once they come up with something, they will politely ask their leader to hear them out, before explaining their plan. Shatteredlight is deeply loyal to WindClan, and so enjoys commuting their time to trying to help it, plus they like keeping their mind active, 15/10
Writing with Color: Description Guide - Words for Skin Tone
We discussed the issues describing People of Color by means of food in Part I of this guide, which brought rise to even more questions, mostly along the lines of “So, if food’s not an option, what can I use?” Well, I was just getting to that!
This final portion focuses on describing skin tone, with photo and passage examples provided throughout. I hope to cover everything from the use of straight-forward description to the more creatively-inclined, keeping in mind the questions we’ve received on this topic.
So let’s get to it.
S T A N D A R D D E S C R I P T I O N
B a s i c C o l o r s
Pictured above: Black, Brown, Beige, White, Pink.
“She had brown skin.”
This is a perfectly fine description that, while not providing the most detail, works well and will never become cliché.
Describing characters’ skin as simply brown or beige works on its own, though it’s not particularly telling just from the range in brown alone.
C o m p l e x C o l o r s
These are more rarely used words that actually “mean” their color. Some of these have multiple meanings, so you’ll want to look into those to determine what other associations a word might have.
Pictured above: Umber, Sepia, Ochre, Russet, Terra-cotta, Gold, Tawny, Taupe, Khaki, Fawn.
Complex colors work well alone, though often pair well with a basic color in regards to narrowing down shade/tone.
For example: Golden brown, russet brown, tawny beige…
As some of these are on the “rare” side, sliding in a definition of the word within the sentence itself may help readers who are unfamiliar with the term visualize the color without seeking a dictionary.
“He was tall and slim, his skin a russet, reddish-brown.”
Comparisons to familiar colors or visuals are also helpful:
“His skin was an ochre color, much like the mellow-brown light that bathed the forest.”
M o d i f i e r s
Modifiers, often adjectives, make partial changes to a word.The following words are descriptors in reference to skin tone.
D a r k - D e e p - R i c h - C o o l
W a r m - M e d i u m - T a n
F a i r - L i g h t - P a l e
Rich Black, Dark brown, Warm beige, Pale pink…
If you’re looking to get more specific than “brown,” modifiers narrow down shade further.
Keep in mind that these modifiers are not exactly colors.
As an already brown-skinned person, I get tan from a lot of sun and resultingly become a darker, deeper brown. I turn a pale, more yellow-brown in the winter.
While best used in combination with a color, I suppose words like “tan” “fair” and “light” do work alone; just note that tan is less likely to be taken for “naturally tan” and much more likely a tanned White person.
Calling someone “dark” as description on its own is offensive to some and also ambiguous. (See: Describing Skin as Dark)
U n d e r t o n e s
Undertones are the colors beneath the skin, seeing as skin isn’t just one even color but has more subdued tones within the dominating palette.
Mentioning the undertones within a character’s skin is an even more precise way to denote skin tone.
As shown, there’s a difference between say, brown skin with warm orange-red undertones (Kelly Rowland) and brown skin with cool, jewel undertones (Rutina Wesley).
“A dazzling smile revealed the bronze glow at her cheeks.”
“He always looked as if he’d ran a mile, a constant tinge of pink under his tawny skin.”
Standard Description Passage
“Farah’s skin, always fawn, had burned and freckled under the summer’s sun. Even at the cusp of autumn, an uneven tan clung to her skin like burrs. So unlike the smooth, red-brown ochre of her mother, which the sun had richened to a blessing.”
-From my story “Where Summer Ends” featured in Strange Little Girls
Here the state of skin also gives insight on character.
Note my use of “fawn” in regards to multiple meaning and association. While fawn is a color, it’s also a small, timid deer, which describes this very traumatized character of mine perfectly.
Though I use standard descriptions of skin tone more in my writing, at the same time I’m no stranger to creative descriptions, and do enjoy the occasional artsy detail of a character.
C R E A T I V E D E S C R I P T I O N
Whether compared to night-cast rivers or day’s first light…I actually enjoy seeing Characters of Colors dressed in artful detail.
I’ve read loads of descriptions in my day of white characters and their “smooth rose-tinged ivory skin”, while the PoC, if there, are reduced to something from a candy bowl or a Starbucks drink, so to actually read of PoC described in lavish detail can be somewhat of a treat.
Still, be mindful when you get creative with your character descriptions. Too many frills can become purple-prose-like, so do what feels right for your writing when and where. Not every character or scene warrants a creative description, either. Especially if they’re not even a secondary character.
Using a combination of color descriptions from standard to creative is probably a better method than straight creative. But again, do what’s good for your tale.
N A T U R AL S E T T I N G S - S K Y
Pictured above: Harvest Moon -Twilight, Fall/Autumn Leaves, Clay, Desert/Sahara, Sunlight - Sunrise - Sunset - Afterglow - Dawn- Day- Daybreak, Field - Prairie - Wheat, Mountain/Cliff, Beach/Sand/Straw/Hay.
Now before you run off to compare your heroine’s skin to the harvest moon or a cliff side, think about the associations to your words.
When I think cliff, I think of jagged, perilous, rough. I hear sand and picture grainy, yet smooth. Calm. mellow.
So consider your character and what you see fit to compare them too.
Also consider whose perspective you’re describing them from. Someone describing a person they revere or admire may have a more pleasant, loftier description than someone who can’t stand the person.
“Her face was like the fire-gold glow of dawn, lifting my gaze, drawing me in.”
“She had a sandy complexion, smooth and tawny.”
Even creative descriptions tend to draw help from your standard words.
F L O W E R S
Pictured above: Calla lilies, Western Coneflower, Hazel Fay, Hibiscus, Freesia, Rose
It was a bit difficult to find flowers to my liking that didn’t have a 20 character name or wasn’t called something like “chocolate silk” so these are the finalists.
You’ll definitely want to avoid purple-prose here.
Also be aware of flowers that most might’ve never heard of. Roses are easy, as most know the look and coloring(s) of this plant. But Western coneflowers? Calla lilies? Maybe not so much.
“He entered the cottage in a huff, cheeks a blushing brown like the flowers Nana planted right under my window. Hazel Fay she called them, was it?”
A S S O R T E D P L A N T S & N A T U R E
Pictured above: Cattails, Seashell, Driftwood, Pinecone, Acorn, Amber
These ones are kinda odd. Perhaps because I’ve never seen these in comparison to skin tone, With the exception of amber.
At least they’re common enough that most may have an idea what you’re talking about at the mention of “pinecone.“
I suggest reading out your sentences aloud to get a better feel of how it’ll sounds.
“Auburn hair swept past pointed ears, set around a face like an acorn both in shape and shade.”
I pictured some tree-dwelling being or person from a fantasy world in this example, which makes the comparison more appropriate.
I don’t suggest using a comparison just “cuz you can” but actually being thoughtful about what you’re comparing your character to and how it applies to your character and/or setting.
W O O D
Pictured above: Mahogany, Walnut, Chestnut, Golden Oak, Ash
Wood is definitely an iffy description for skin tone. Not only due to several of them having “foody” terminology within their names, but again, associations.
Some people would prefer not to compare/be compared to wood at all, so get opinions, try it aloud, and make sure it’s appropriate to the character if you do use it.
“The old warlock’s skin was a deep shade of mahogany, his stare serious and firm as it held mine.”
M E T A L S
Pictured above: Platinum, Copper, Brass, Gold, Bronze
Copper skin, brass-colored skin, golden skin…
I’ve even heard variations of these used before by comparison to an object of the same properties/coloring, such as penny for copper.
These also work well with modifiers.
“The dress of fine white silks popped against the deep bronze of her skin.”
G E M S T O N E S - M I N E R A LS
Pictured above: Onyx, Obsidian, Sard, Topaz, Carnelian, Smoky Quartz, Rutile, Pyrite, Citrine, Gypsum
These are trickier to use. As with some complex colors, the writer will have to get us to understand what most of these look like.
If you use these, or any more rare description, consider if it actually “fits” the book or scene.
Even if you’re able to get us to picture what “rutile” looks like, why are you using this description as opposed to something else? Have that answer for yourself.
“His skin reminded her of the topaz ring her father wore at his finger, a gleaming stone of brown, mellow facades.”
P H Y S I C A L D E S C R I P T I ON
Physical character description can be more than skin tone.
Show us hair, eyes, noses, mouth, hands…body posture, body shape, skin texture… though not necessarily all of those nor at once.
Describing features also helps indicate race, especially if your character has some traits common within the race they are, such as afro hair to a Black character.
How comprehensive you decide to get is up to you. I wouldn’t overdo it and get specific to every mole and birthmark. Noting defining characteristics is good, though, like slightly spaced front teeth, curls that stay flopping in their face, hands freckled with sunspots…
G E N E R A L T I P S
Indicate Race Early: I suggest indicators of race be made at the earliest convenience within the writing, with more hints threaded throughout here and there.
Get Creative On Your Own: Obviously, I couldn’t cover every proper color or comparison in which has been “approved” to use for your characters’ skin color, so it’s up to you to use discretion when seeking other ways and shades to describe skin tone.
Skin Color May Not Be Enough: Describing skin tone isn’t always enough to indicate someone’s ethnicity. As timeless cases with readers equating brown to “dark white” or something, more indicators of race may be needed.
Describe White characters and PoC Alike: You should describe the race and/or skin tone of your white characters just as you do your Characters of Color. If you don’t, you risk implying that White is the default human being and PoC are the “Other”).
PSA: Don’t use “Colored.” Based on some asks we’ve received using this word, I’d like to say that unless you or your character is a racist grandmama from the 1960s, do not call People of Color “colored” please.
Not Sure Where to Start? You really can’t go wrong using basic colors for your skin descriptions. It’s actually what many people prefer and works best for most writing. Personally, I tend to describe my characters using a combo of basic colors + modifiers, with mentions of undertones at times. I do like to veer into more creative descriptions on occasion.
Want some alternatives to “skin” or “skin color”? Try: Appearance, blend, blush, cast, coloring, complexion, flush, glow, hue, overtone, palette, pigmentation, rinse, shade, sheen, spectrum, tinge, tint, tone, undertone, value, wash.
Skin Tone Resources
List of Color Names
The Color Thesaurus
Things that are Brown (blog)
Skin Undertone & Color Matching
Tips and Words on Describing Skin
Photos: Undertones Described (Modifiers included)
Online Thesaurus (try colors, such as “red” & “brown”)
Don’t Call me Pastries: Creative Skin Tones w/ pics 3 2 1
Writing & Description Guides
WWC Guide: Words to Describe Hair
Writing with Color: Description & Skin Color Tags
Describing Characters of Color (Passage Examples)
7 Offensive Mistakes Well-intentioned Writers Make
I tried to be as comprehensive as possible with this guide, but if you have a question regarding describing skin color that hasn’t been answered within part I or II of this guide, or have more questions after reading this post, feel free to ask!
~ Mod Colette
THIS NEVER CEASES TO BE AMAZING, bless writingwithcolor
Here is a cross stitch of my affirmation. I’m planing to make a couple more of these. I love how creative making this made me feel.
How the fuck was this a children’s television character?!?
this always cheers me up.
I don’t know who played Mr Blobby here.
But that guy deserved a Best Actor in a Comedy Emmy Award here.
He is hysterical.
Jack still being so suspicious.
what is this.
an anxiety attack
He gone
Bonus:
I’m just pissing myself over here
Psychosis can really kick your butt
So thanks to the fact that my psychosis is literally non stop. My doctor has put me on bed rest. Which is weird because who has ever heard of bed rest for a mental illness but like i can’t get up anyway so it works. He increased my Loxapine to 20mg from my current 5mg. What a jump. So hopefully when i see him again next week i will be “better” (assuming it does anything).
Also it been Three Weeks since I’ve blocked my family on everything. From phone to facebook they can not contact me. Unsurprisingly they have made no attempt to bother my boyfriend to see whats up (or anyone else that has my contact info). Maybe they haven’t notice, maybe they are relieved (no more need to “baby” the “psycho”), or maybe they just don’t fucking care. I’m going to go with the last one. I honestly don’t know which is sadder. I’ve moved passed sad and am just angry.
So i guess I’ll tell the void what happened. One of my triggers to my MANY diagnosis is yelling, which they know about (*cough* because they caused it *cough*). So what does my family do on my birthday. They HAD to scream happy birthday at me while ignoring my pleas and my boyfriends pleas to not do that because it will TRIGGER ME. And then to add insult to injury they had to do it AGAIN because my Nana didn’t record it. So there i am sitting in front of my burning cake with hands over ears, and in the words of my moms scum boyfriend “looking like a child about to cry”, trying to hold it together.
How do you do that to your child. Completely ignore their boundary and strait up make them panic as if its funny.
When i told them how this makes me feel. Using the age old assertive statement. I feel panicked when you scream at the top of your lungs at me. They LAUGHED!
I can still hear it.
So when i got home i had a complete meltdown. And then another. And another.
Its been three weeks and the melt downs haven’t stopped. They have grown to full blown psychotic episodes that just keep getting worse. Deep breathing and grounding do not work it just makes me more aware of the psychosis.
The worst part of this is my insight. No matter how bad the hallucinations get or how warped my reality becomes. I am PAINFULLY aware of each and every detail and am helpless to stop it. I can even see it coming.
It makes diagnosing me very difficult. One doctor said its Trauma Induced Psychosis. One doctor says Schizophrenia. Another said Non-Descript Psychotic disorder. So which is it?
Major Depression Generalized Anxiety Disorder Complex PTSD And some type of Psychotic Disorder ( i lean heavily towards Schizophrenia)
So I got the name Shatteredlight as my government assigned warriors name and I am stuck. I have no idea what clan, what they look like, or why in hell a mama cat would name their kit Shatteredkit. Any suggestions??
I made this pattern for XStitch Magazine - available here http://xstitchmag.com/shop/issue-1-pre-order
this…is…just…too…awesome!
Tips from a schizophrenic dude I talked to today who got better
Don’t make schizophrenia your whole identity. Schizophrenia is something that happens to you, not something you are. If you start defining yourself out from symptoms of schizophrenia, you’ll become even more sick.
So what if you got so sick that you lost your sense of self, hobbies and everything that used to define you - that means you have a clean slate. Try new hobbies, do new things, try a lot of stuff. Don’t focus on who you used to be, focus on figuring out who you can become.
If something raises your quality of life a little, do it. No matter how unnecessary, silly, irrelevant or stupid it might seem. Everything that raises your quality of life a little is worth investing in.
You might romanticise who you were before you were sick, but we all evolve as we age and nobody are the same place at 15 and 20. Nobody ends up where they expected they’d end up as 15 year olds. Not even neurotypicals.
You can get a good life even if you can’t take the standard route. I never went to high school either and today I have a job that I love and a life I enjoy. Don’t kid yourself into thinking that there’s only one way to have a good life.
Celebrate little victories. For me, the success criteria for a good day was that I got out of bed and brushed my teeth for several years. Don’t compare yourself to other people, if brushing your teeth is a struggle for you, it’s worth being proud of.
You can retrain your brain. I wasn’t able to read books for years, last year I read 9. Cognitive tests gives a picture of where you are right now, not where you’ll be in a couple years.
Fuck negative predictions from doctors. I have a very nice paper at home signed by a psychiatrist that states that I’ll never be able to do any kind of work. Now I have a very nice job.
I still have schizophrenia and I have never felt better about myself and my life than I do now. A full recovery isn’t the only way to get a good life.
Don’t let the stigma and the statistics and the negative stories get you down. You’re not a lost cause and you will get better.
I really needed this
TACO NEEDS TO KEEP HIS LITTLE MOUTH SHUT
TACO NEEDS TO STAY IN HIS DAMN LANE
concept: woman makes deal with demon to have it’s child in exchange for eternal life or some shit
woman then makes deal with witch and offers her first born for like, riches or something
woman dumps demon baby on witch, absconds with her winnings and leaves witch and demon fighting for custody
half demon baby grows up learning magic and visiting hell on weekends and every second christmas
does the woman act as a sort of vodka aunt who shows up sometimes to teach the child how to work the system?
“here you go timmy, have a new xbox. this year I’m going to teach you the ins and outs of magical tax evasion”
SHE DOES NOW
YOU GUYS. FINALLY. I have been DYING to see this for months now!!!
I was so honored Sarah & Bloomsbury asked if they could use my dress in the final cover (that’s putting it lightly) and I have been so damn excited to see what Adrian Dadich would do with it, and it’s gorgeous!
Tons of you spotted it straight away and I’m stuffed full of warm fuzzy feels.
I got to be part of the cover in a tiny little way and it means the world :)
I colored the animation of Rhysand I posted a few days ago ^.^ Thankfully that took a lot less time than doing the line-art.
