#looking back looking forward

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Looking Back, Looking Forward, Part 5.

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Life is super chaotic right now (I'm still busy buying my new place and then planning my move, etc AND the dog has been sick for almost a week, I'm quite worried and also looking at my pockets and thinking that I don't have much money to spare but what can I do) but I wanted to reflect on the year that has gone and the one coming up. It's all under the cut because it's LONG

Looking back

2023 was the year I picked up my writing pen after 2 years without doing it (and even then, it was to wrap up a WIP which had been left pending since 2017). I fell down the PP hole (I'm sure there's a joke somewhere in there @goodwithcheese could make ;) ) in August 2022 after watching the Mandalorian, which made me come back to Tumblr and discover x reader fics, something I was completely unfamiliar with before. I read my first Frankie fics in this format before even watching the movie. It took until February 2023 for me to pick up a pen and finally write my first Frankie x reader fic. I remember asking Megan about graphic design input back, she was one of the first people I reach out to in the fandom.

I've made so many friends since (and wrote many stories and I'm so thankful I've met all of you guys through your comments or by reading your fics). I know I'm going to miss people and if your name isn't here it's not because you're not important but because my brain is a bitch (I blame antidepressants for any memory loss). You've screamed at me for things I wrote, you've let me rant about lack of interaction, self-deprecating thoughts and irl problems, I appreciate and love you so much, you're in my heart and my thoughts every single day of my life: @wildemaven @avastrasposts @msjarvis @joelsgreys @trulybetty @romanarose @rhoorl @inthedarkestnight @theanothersherlockian @tuquoquebrute @kyberblade @meveispunk @pastelnap and all the fantastic people in the Hornado Watch that get up to all sorts of shenanigans in my pocket, I love you all!

Fandom truly is about connection and finding your people and I'm so glad I've found you. I'm so glad I've found all my readers as well. I cherish every single one of your interaction, I squeal every time I get one and I want you to know you make my day brighter whenever you hit that reblog, react or ask button. I'm always open for requests or for chats and I know it can seem daunting, god knows I also hesitate to send things sometimes. But I love you and every single one of your thoughts or ideas is welcome.

In total, I've written 25 fics this year (1 for Dieter, 2 for Joel, a shit ton for Frankie). Ao3 says that 257,715 words total. I never thought I'd write so many, let alone for different characters (technically I also wrote for Javi P but that was only posted in 2024). Connections and encouragements from others are really what has made me more confident and I am so deeply grateful for my nice little corner of no drama in the fandom.

Looking forward

I don't plan on stopping to write anytime soon so here's what you can expect to see pop up at some point on this blog:

-The Shared Breaths outtakes and sequels listed in the masterlist, especially the Family Museum one when Cassie finally asks her dad what happened to her birth mom. It's the one I've been plotting in my head.

-The conclusion to Sky Drabbles, Frankie and reader going to the wedding she was invited to. It'll be entitled Champagne Snowflakes.

-I have two Din fics I want to try my hand out. A coda fic from TBOBF Episode 7 and one post season 3. I've never written for Din but I'm dying to write about his relationship with Grogu and this is the year I want to challenge myself and do it.

-Some time last month, in my pocket, @goodwithcheese and I think @maggiemayhemnj were discussing something about Frankie calling people some cute, cute names during sex and just like that, POP, there's an F/F/M PWP (with a bit of plot coz it's me) in my head. Quite deeply rooted so it has to be written.

There are more silly ideas that may get written if I can flesh them out (namely a Joel one in which reader will try to turn his scowl upside down) but most importantly, I'm going to have fun with my writing, stray from angst I think (unless plot bunnies assault me and I can't resist).

If you've made it this far, here's a forehead kiss for you and your Pedro tax

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Looking Back, Looking Forward, Part 4.

Title - Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3 - Part 4 - Part 5 - Part 6

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Looking Back, Looking Forward, Part 3.

Title - Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3 - Part 4 - Part 5 - Part 6

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Looking Back, Looking Forward, Part 2.

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Looking Back, Looking Forward, Part 1.

Title - Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3 - Part 4 - Part 5 - Part 6

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Despite my pretty low expectations for what I've come to call the Farewell Northern Europe tour to Tallinn and Riga, I enjoyed my time in both cities quite a bunch. Both cities had really compact and pretty Old Towns, although Tallinn's was my favorite of the two because it was more peopled, caffeinated, and packed with cool bars with local flair. We'll forget about the scampering down a crunchy snowy hill to walk along a four-lane road and all the really ugly black snow and gravel, and consider it a great end to my time in these parts of the world!

Sitting at the Helsinki airport waiting for my delayed flight, I'm thinking about how this will be the last time I'm "returning" to Stockholm, and how I'll be back at Arlanda in less than five days to return to my real home. It feels bittersweet...until I think about how the very next flight after that that I'll take will be with Robertson and will probably involve a Potbelly's cookie. All sweet!