Jul 8, 2023
Everytime i see a shitty movie sequel or remake announced i hear princess Carolyn pitching it to Hollywoo execs
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Everytime i see a shitty movie sequel or remake announced i hear princess Carolyn pitching it to Hollywoo execs
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Hi!! ( ´ ∀ `)ノ～ ♡ I’m shipwreckblues on ao3! Call me Sailing Ships, the one who doesn’t like shipping, ironic I know, ha! Or, Divorced! ♡ Anyways, I wanted a place to put down some of my fics/writing in one place AND make sure to show off the fanart I get for my fics!!! It’s the coolest thing in the world, and if you have, thank you so much! (´꒳`)♡♡♡
Fics and fanart under the cut! (Not all my fics, ‘cause that’s a lot to list, but all the fanart is there! Tysm again!)
Does anyone remember the show It’s A Big Big World?
I rediscovered it recently, and I think I watched it a bit when I was real little! It’s kinda similar to Bear In The Big Blue House because it was made by the same people. I rewatched a few episodes and I really like it! My favorite character is Snook, cause he’s so snuggly and friendly! His voice is also very soothing to me 💙. I also really like Madge, she’s also really nice and is very smart! Riona is also very cute and snuggly.
If you enjoy(ed) BITBBH, early 2000’s shows/PBS kids, or just want a new kids show to watch, I highly reccomend this! 💚🌳🍃
So long, and thanks for all the fish.
It’s been a long time coming, but now it’s time to make it official: I’m shuttering this blog.
The askbox and submissions page are now closed. The blog itself will remain as an archive.
Going forward, I recommend visiting [Digital Art Tablet Guides], [Graphics Tablet Guru], and/or [draw2much’s FAQ that started it all, way-back-when] for your tablet reviewing and/or troubleshooting needs.
You may find me on Tumblr ([personal/shitposting] / [art]), [DeviantArt], etc.
Thank you all for sticking with me for the six years TMM was operational. <3
I am honestly obsessed with the Scarlet Scarab from Batman the Brave and the Bold, like he’s only there for like what? 5-10 minutes? AND YET THAT DOESN’T STOP MY BRAIN SO ANALYZING AND OVERTHINKING HIS ONE INTERESTING LINE TIME GO:
OKAY SO: s1e11 of BTBATB called “Deep Cover Batman”, introduces the alternate versions of Batman, Blue Beetle, and other ppl I don’t care to name because I have an unashamed bias for Blue Beetle and him alone rn, as villains. These evil versions all get introduced when Batman accidentally gets sucked into an alternate dimension. A dimension where, please remember this part, the morals of ALL the heroes are completely switched, and so the same goes for villains.
SO tell me why, the so-called “evil” version of Blue Beetle (who’s called Scarlet Scarab says the following lines: “One day I’ll show them I have the real heart of the hero! I keep it in a big jar in the back of my closet.”
For context, the Scarlet Scarab delivers this line while alone, talking to Khaji Da, and mainly aims to reintroduce the fact all of Batman’s regular allies, the ones from his reality, are now his foes. In fact, right before the Scarlet Scarab delivers the second part, Batman’s wondering if the Scarlet Scarab a potential ally, but then that idea just crashes and burns, doesn’t it? The Scarlet Scarab doesn’t have a heroic heart.
BUT, it’s already been established the heroes are villains and the villains are heroes. So to reaffirm this unnecessary. So, this begs a closer look. And here’s the thing, the Scarlet Scarab doesn’t say he buried his heart, he doesn’t say he killed his heroic heart, anything that implies that part of him is dead. He says he kept in a jar in his closet. Which, unless I’m reaching here (I am, but that’s not the point), means he’s kept his “heart of a hero”. Not even just keeping it, but preserving it, keeping it safe inside a metaphorical jar, and keeping it away from any potential prying eyes. He’s hidden his heroic heart.
Which, is bringing so many interesting questions about this world if that’s true!!! Why hide it in the first place? Out of need or a sense of shame? Why work with the Injustice Syndicate if he still has his heroic heart?
But that’s not even the most interesting part, because like I said before, the whole point of this reality is that everyone’s sense of self have been switched. Their morales have completed turned into their opposites. And like a friend pointed out, through this analysis of the Scarlet Scarab, the supposed evil version of Blue Beetle, what does it mean for the “evil” version to have a hidden heroic heart on the inside? If these are all opposites, what does it say about Blue Beetle in Batman’s original world?
Or maybe I’m overthinking this lmao. But either way, my brain is buzzing.
Hi friends! From now on, along with my normal stuff, I’m gonna start reposting and talking about witchy stuff, as I am a witch myself. I may post about spells, crystals, and things like that. But worry not! I’ll still be posting snuggly cute stuff! 🧸💙💖
Ever wondered about what a graphics tablet's guts look like? Here's a peek.
Why do I have my poor Huion opened up here? Because I was a clumsy idiot and spilled coffee on it.
AGAIN.
LIKE A COMPLETE DUMBASS.
Ideally, we'd all avoid drinking at our desks. Or have sippy cups or something. But nobody is perfect, and shit happens. In the event that you're clumsy like me, I humbly present:
☆ﾟ°˖* MORG'S GUIDE TO (HOPEFULLY) RESCUING YOUR GRAPHICS TABLET AFTER YOU SPILL A DRINK ON IT ☆ﾟ°˖* ᕕ( ᐛ )ᕗ
Equipment:
*a screwdriver, preferably from an electronics-geared screwdriver set (my tablet had little Philips-head screws)
*a container to gather your screws so you don't lose them
*nitrile gloves (the kind your dentist uses)
*isopropyl alcohol (I used 99% concentration; you can use 91% if that's what you have access to, but it won't evaporate as quickly)
*eye protection (woodshop glasses, lab goggles, etc)
*cotton swabs / paper towels / an old or cheap toothbrush
Precautions:
Work in a well-ventilated area. Isopropyl alcohol gives off fumes you Do Not Want To Inhale A Lot Of™. If you have any form of lung protection, now is the time to wear it.
Similarly, you don't want highly-concentrated isopropyl alcohol on your skin. That's what the gloves are for. You may also want to wear an apron, in case you spill it down your front.
You might cut yourself on plastic / metal edges of your tablet, or have a piece of plastic snap off and try to ping you in the eye. The latter is what the eye protection is for. As for the former: go slow and be careful during disassembly.
If you're not comfortable with working on electronics, find someone in your circles who is. This procedure is theoretically safe, but if your tablet has a rechargeable battery in it, there runs the risk of electrical shock.
This WILL void your warranty. In an ideal world, you'd only do this if your warranty is expired anyway, like mine is, or else on a tablet you can afford to replace. Once you open up your tablet, the manufacturer / retailer can no longer help you with it.
In short: YOU and YOU ALONE are responsible for your safety, and for the results of your work. I have informed you of the risks, and therefore I am not responsible for any errors you may make. If you screw up and hurt yourself / wreck your tablet / rip a hole in space-time, that's your problem.
With that all said, let's hop to it! ☆ﾟ°˖* ᕕ( ᐛ )ᕗ
Procedure:
Step 1: unplug tablet as soon as something spills on it. Tilt the tablet so the liquid flows AWAY from the hotkeys and USB port; you don't want that circuitry to pick up any more of the spill than necessary. Drain as much liquid as will flow out of the tablet.
In my case, however, I wasn't quick enough to get to step 2 while the spill was fresh; I got my tablet apart after the coffee got to dry and leave syrupy residue behind. I shall henceforth refer to this residue as "sticky crap".
Step 2: Pop the back off the tablet. The screws are likely to be under any rubber feet the tablet may have (as in my case), but they might be exposed, depending on the model. In addition, my tablet had little pressure clips along the sides, holding the panel in; I pried one side open with my screwdriver (although something like a butter / palette knife may have worked better) and pulled the panel off.
Step 3: If your tablet has a battery, unplug it from the circuit board. (If it's not unpluggable, then your tablet manufacturer is a jerk. Desoldering, unfortunately, is beyond the scope of this guide.)
Step 4: Undo all the screws holding the circuit board in place. At this point, I was faced with a metal plate - likely an RF shield. That will lift off once all the screws are out, and when any tape holding the edges is removed.
Be smarter than I was - take a photo of your assembly BEFORE you start taking out screws, so you know where they all go back. Not all of my tablet's screw holes had screws in them.
Wipe up any remaining standing liquid with a paper towel as you find it.
Step 5: My metal plate had a plastic sheet between it and the circuit board. They both lifted off easily.
Chances are, depending on the nature of the spill, these metal and plastic sheets will have sticky crap on them. Mine sure did. Apply isopropyl alcohol and scrub off whatever sticky crap has accumulated. Do the same for the back of the circuit board, the big part that corresponds to the active area of your tablet. Let the isopropyl alcohol evaporate.
Step 6: You'll likely see some foil tape covering up a small part of the board to the side of the active area. Peel that up gently. (Try not to get hairs / lint / etc stuck to it. You can get them off with isopropyl alcohol, but it will reduce the stickiness.) Clean up the sticky crap off the part of the back of the board where the circuitry is. The cotton swabs are invaluable here for a gentler touch.
Step 7: Gently remove the circuit board from the case plastic and set it aside somewhere safe. Clean any sticky crap off the front of the board / the circuitry / in the USB port / the back of the buttons in the case.
Step 8: Examine the plastic case pieces for any sticky crap, and clean it off as needed.
Step 9: Reassemble tablet. Press back down any foil tape you peeled up from the circuitry, as neatly as possible; lay down the circuit board; lay the plastic sheet between the circuit board and the metal sheet; ensure everything lines up with the screw holes; refer to the picture you hopefully took in step 4 so you can remember where all the screws go.
Step 10: Walk away for like 10-15 minutes so any remaining isopropyl alcohol can dissipate.
Step 11: Plug in your tablet and pray.
My tablet has survived 2 courses of this treatment, from 2 different spills, and still works as well as it did before said spills. This is what worked for me; I do not guarantee it will work for every kind of spill, or for everyone who tries this. Your mileage may vary.
Apologies for the dash-eating post. I wrote this from my phone because my internet's acting up.
PSA: Lazy Nezumi is on sale
This week, [Lazy Nezumi] is having its 5-year-anniversary sale! I highly recommend this program for all digital artists. (Yes, it works with Monoprice/Huion/etc tablets!) . If you have $20USD to burn this week, consider supporting LN’s development ♥