#temp thoughts

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Sometimes, I think about how An is a girl who fiercely loves her town, her neighborhood, and how much they love her too. I think about how they loved her so much that they kept her loved one's death a secret for years to protect her happiness and joy, and her pursuit of her dream.

And I think about how An welcomed Kohane into her world after she stumbled into it. And how they came to love it together. And how after everything, they continue to push each other to grow and even surpass An's childhood dream.

[tempesthreads]

2025 -> 2026

The more I look back on it, this year was full of so many ups and downs between school, work, and my personal life. There were a lot of changes and a lot of unexpected things outside of my control, for better or worse. But also a lot of personal realizations + reflections.

On the bright side, I've found more self-confidence and more firm footing in terms of my place in my community and who I want to be, which is crazy because I've had a lot of difficulty thinking about the future. I think the political climate has definitely pushed me towards the direction I need to go in.

So we're going to keep working towards that. And I'm going to commit to making more things. I'm closer to figuring out a process that works for my brain and low energy (and I'm closer to getting an ADHD diagnosis! Bless!), and I want to keep making things and get better at what I love to do.

Resolutions

art like I've never arted before (ArtFight PROPERLY)

write more & read more (at least 10 non-uni books)

at least 3 covers (UTAU or otherwise)

finish composing one song

get back into the theater scene on campus

commit to learning another language

try weightlifting

(+ maybe make that PNGtuber)

Also note to future self, good luck with those grad apps. You got this. Be kind to yourself. We've another year farther along than we thought we'd get, so let's keep the momentum going.

[tempestimes]

I can't wait for the top two D20 episodes on IMDB to be from D20 on a bus, the second season of D20 on a bus is actually such a masterpiece.

Mark, I'm sorry, Matthew Mercer was right. "Sometimes a guest comes on your show, and does the best work your show's done."

[tempestimes]

Maybe a hot take, maybe it's just me, but I feel like there can be a lot of focusing of what Alice offers to Norton in a relationship and not as much vice versa, or a lot of what Alice can show Norton and not as much about what Norton can show Alice.

I mean, I have definitely seen content of Norton being a grounding presence for Alice, especially when she's especially anxious/biting her fingers or being obsessive over her work. And I mean, obviously she grew up with more material wealth and property than Norton and can introduce him to things barred from him by power, class, and wealth.

But especially after CoY, I'd love to see the two of them exchanging travel stories (the Balkans!), or Norton reminding Alice not to throw herself into danger, or Norton teaching Alice about the ways people in poverty make do and survive, helping her break down any preconceived notions/biases she still might be inherently holding onto. She's kind and she has good intentions, but Alice still is far from a completely 'objective' reporter, not that there is such a thing. And while she can travel and interview people and learn about how the lives they've lived, it's different when you're forming a personal relationship with someone and not acting as interviewer/interviewee.

Both of them have experienced unique pain and suffering, and they both have a lot they can learn from each other. They balance each other really well as characters, and it's not as fun or realistic to explore only one side of a relationship imo.

Edit: Everyone go read @quoththeowl31's post rn, they've just shared so many wonderful headcanons.

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In any modern AU, I feel like Norton is the guy who keeps track of every food deal in a five mile radius. Grand opening with a BOGO deal? He’s there. Cheese festival? He’s bringing his own bread and crackers. Unlimited noodles at a ramen shop? He’s not leaving until he’s eaten at least five bowls worth.

In the same vein, this man has collected so many free T-shirts from various events he’s worked at. Just an entire drawer of places he’s been to, stamped over shirts.

[tempestimes]

Writing an original piece after writing so much fic, it really is one different kind of "trust the process" moment.

There's no pre-existing media that you can explain or show to others so they understand your vision or why you're writing about certain themes.

All just stuff from your own head you have to convey in a way that makes sense, otherwise you just look insane (or maybe that's just me.)

Anyway, my office worker loser got himself disappeared off into somewhere, so his desk neighbor is showing the investigating officer around the office and telling him about the missing neighbor, but nothing is as it seems....

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Witch Hat Atelier anime looks absolutely beautiful. They've translated the magic of the manga really well into animation, and the voices for the characters are all as I've imagined them to me as well. Also Yorushika x EVE has me on the ground sobbing. The wait is almost over. Finally something to look forward to, I can't wait for April 6th.

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Idk what direction was given to the actors when recording the "found you, alice" scene but EN Norton is the funniest to me because he is clearly meant to say the line softly then roar, but instead he yells Alice's name like a madman.

I love when actors have free will.