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chillin-at-partys-bar · 4 years

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How is the crew hanging this weekend? We haven't interacted as of yet, but your writing and characterization has been a blast to follow lately what with how endearing your muses are. From Shanks and the rest of the crew, your threads are a wonder to read - not only is there funniness but real depth in regards to Shanks as a muse and how he is beneath the jovial appearance. It's a reminder as to the seriousness oft forgotten in his character and how capable he truly is, beautiful writing also! ♡

Thank you so much for your love and kindness and the positivity I see you spreading through the rp community. I love you, and hope you have nothing but positive vibes surrounding you and protecting you from the roughness of the world.

As for this weekend, it will see a beach party on one of the tropical islands. One of their favorite ones, because it’s small enough to walk around its perimeter, but also there’s dense forest in the middle of it. The ability to cover the entire island with Red Hair Pirates allows for a protection, even if they’re all going to be drunk, and the forested middle offers obstacles.

For what, you might ask?

Capture the flag, of course. On the Red Force in a box is a flag from nearly every ship they’ve come in contact with, including a few Marine flags. So, they don’t have Luffy’s (yet. Shanks has a plan for that one). Anyway, they have played with up to four teams, but usually they stick to two. Each team gets to choose which flag they want to use.

As the Red Hair Pirates grew in numbers, they went from choosing the people on their teams to drawing marbles out of a bag. The bag has red marbles, white marbles, black marbles, and yellow marbles. Every time a new member is added to the crew, a marble is added to the bag. Many new crew don’t realize this until it becomes relevant.

When they have the people who want to play organized, one person goes through the marbles and removes the amount of marbles of the people not playing (Sometimes this is a process) in rotating colors so as to keep everything even. Then, one by one they draw a color. If they’re playing with four teams, the color of the marble is the color of the team. If they play with three teams, the fourth color is split among the others. If there are two teams, then black and red are usually together and white and yellow are usually together.

They take note of their teams, viewing anyone else as an enemy, and then they set up and the game begins. Not everyone wants to play all the time, and often the cooks are cooking, and others are just watching - betting on a team. The musicians who don’t want to play, split among the teams and will play music to pump up their chosen side, often adding in sound effects to situations they see. Sometimes two guys will be on the sidelines reporting on what they see so that people not watching closely can listen in and know what’s happening and who’s winning.

As they play, you can tell everyone has their own tactics. Strengths and weaknesses: Shanks is fast. He’s quick, and hard to catch. But he’s also loud and a little clumsy, so it’s easy to spot him. His red hair doesn’t help his stealth. Benn is practical. He’s analyzing everyone’s stats and making his plays accordingly. But this makes him slower to act. He also claims he doesn’t get upset because this is just “a stupid game” but really he’s just bitter he lost. Yasopp is Leeroy Jenkins. He’s distracting and stupid, so new players might get caught up in the excitement of “capturing” an officer while his teammates take advantage of the distraction. However, he does get put in Capture the Flag jail a lot so... he becomes useless really quick. Lucky Roux is sneaky. People expect they’ll see him when he’s coming up considering his size, but no they will not. However, he can be slower and easy to catch. Rockstar is a good all-arounder. Fast, sneaky, whatever is needed he can do. But he’s new to the crew so he doesn’t know all their tricks yet. He’s learning. For better or worse.... Elia usually doesn’t play. At least, not overtly. He does choose a team and will play the Jaws (or OP equivalent) theme song whenever he sees someone sneaking/getting close to the flag. Cherise doesn’t always understand that she’s not supposed to be trying to murder the other team. They need to make sure she’s disarmed before playing. Even then, she will pick up a stick and a rock and use her powers. Eh. It adds excitement. Mercy is vicious with take downs. She defends her team’s flag and jail and will have no mercy towards her opponents. The guys are lowkey scared of competitive!Mercy.

The game is intense, by the end of it people are sweaty, tired, and hungry. But it often ends in grand celebration over the good time and bonding. The winning team gets gloating powers, and sometimes extra perks - like the losing team takes on chores or whatnot. But despite how competitive the game itself is, the crew doesn’t forget that they’re all not just friends - but a family. Guys might be bitter or grumpy after a loss, but it doesn’t last long. They’ll win next time.

Cheating is complicated, but the crew has worked out an unspoken policy. There are certain ways of cheating that are expected - these are pirates - but also there are unspoken lines that are not to be crossed that everyone just understands.

It’s a grand time, and the crew knows they’re going to be having a game this weekend. So, tactics are already being planned and plotted - but they’re careful not to share with each other. You never know just who your enemy may be.

#anonymous #{answered}#{nice people saying nice things}#{headcanon}#((thank you so much for your kindness #here have this headcanon))#{long post}#((if people are interested i might drabble parts from this game over the weekend))

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moonlightcrossfire · 4 years

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HOW I GOT MYSELF TOGETHER ?

HOW I DECIDED TO GET MYSELF TOGETHER?

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16

Hey guys! I know it's been a quite while I haven't posted anything here, it's just I've been through extreme moment of indecisiveness and doubt with plenty plenty plenty of breakdowns, hesitation and fear.

Fear of what? Of not being able to get myself together and make everything move through the correct path. If you're a huge procrastinator, a reluctant soul that has that hidden glow that's afraid to step outside, hope this helps you and be your sign to get your shit together.

Don't you ever get that feeling in your insides that makes you feel strange? Makes you feel there's something wrong? Or most likely, can it be a sign that'll push you to change your life?

I got that feeling that twirled my insides and let guilt build through me and sneak into my blood, it was screaming that I was wasting my time and indeed I was. Then, I automatically smiled and I felt clips of my future self flashing in front of my eyes, I realised back then that I didn't want to be that girl who spends her day in her sweatpants watching TikToks or scrolling through Instagram watching people reach places when I know I can reach the same places, does it make sense?

PSA: Sweatpants will always be the greatest piece of clothing ever made for women.

When I got that vibe, I knew my energy wouldn't lie to me. My mood changed real quick, from depressed and doubtful to someone who's sure of what she wants to do and where does she want to reach.

In a night full of stars, here's how I decided to change the way I lived:

1. Wake up early everyday, even on weekends.

All those who know me know that I run to my bed as soon as the clock says 9:00 PM, sometimes 8:30. They'd be like, "What makes you go to bed so damn early?" "The night is still in its beginning, at its finest, why would you want to sleep now?" Etc etc.. and my answer would be that I'm exhausted or I don't like staying up late, boring answers I know, it's just the way it is. However, it's been scientifically proven that sleeping early and waking up early increase your life's longevity, and sleeping for less than six hours will make you susceptible to illnesses. The health benefits of sleeping early are endless, do your research! The point is, waking up early doesn't only have you ready the day with positive energy but it makes you more organised if you're a busy person occupied with school, career, hobbies or interests. Take advantage of sleeping early!

2. To Do lists are your new best friends.

The best timings to write your to-do lists are either before you go to bed or after you wake up. To Do lists are known for keeping you on track, it helps you plan your day and accomplish things you postponed to go out with your friends or ignoring what you gotta do to finish another episode of your favourite show and end up forgetting what you have to do. Get a journal or a planner and take it EVERYWHERE you go, jot down reminders, appointments, chores, anything that won't make you forget your duties. By doing that, you'll feel responsibility has grown to be a part of your existence, neatness and organisation as well. Personally, in my To Do list I writ down tasks that I believe I can finish in a day. For example, doing homework, writing a new chapter for the new project I'm writing, make character maps, take pictures for my VSCO, write excerpts to post on MoonlightCrossfire, etc etc. When I write my first to do list I tried my hardest not to procrastinate, it was quite difficult not to procrastinate but I accomplished 70% of what I wouldn't have done if I was on my phone all the time. So, start writing your first To Do list right now!

3. Read affirmations, pray, set goals.

I've heard that reading affirmation boosts your mood to a certain extent. I believe it's what law of attraction is about. For who doesn't know what Law of Attraction is, it's the law which uses the power of the mind to translate our thoughts and turn them into reality. Specifically talking, if you think positively, the positive things will come to life. Reading affirmations such as calling yourself beautiful or believing you can do whatever you want to do or striving to love yourself more and being grateful for whatever God has given to you will make you see thing from a bright perspective. Try calling yourself beautiful in front of the mirror, our conscience will hug you and warmth will contaminate your skin.

Praying for a beautiful day or a better life or a respectful job or a happier self by means making your relationship with God a genuine relationship even if you aren't religious will turn your tables. Whenever you get the chance to pray, do it for yourself before anyone else.

Setting goals whether they're near goals or future ones will make you feel more stimulated by clinging more to them as passion eventually strengthens, that's when you know that you should never give up on things you find your peace of mind into and unleashes your true self to.

4. Focus on your education.

I'm an average student, my grades are like rollercoaster, I reach high highs and get unfortunate grades, it's pretty normal. I maintain a good score by giving my best to subjects I love and find myself flexible in studying such as literary subjects, as for scientific subjects however I don't mind a passing grade. When you study the subjects you love and feel like shining in them, you'll study them with so much effort yet so relaxed because you are aware of your abilities in these subjects. On the other hand, the subjects that you feel like you study them for the sake of passing, you need to build a mentality that you know passing these classes will bring you closer to achieve your dreams. You have to know that the path to reach your dream life will be full of thorns and and barriers to reach the sunshine and butterflies.

5. Eating healthy + moving more.

Sleeping early isn't enough for a drastic life change if you sleep with a mouth full of chocolate or a bag of chips or a burger. I'm NOT saying you should kill your evil cravings, but try to do a little bit of swapping. Pinterest is full of recipes and swaps that will statist your craving and at the same time revives you instead of slowly killing you. I've realised that a little bit late and I felt something blocking my throats that I won't eat as much McDonald's as I used to, but we have to let go of things that makes us happy sometimes. (McDonald's is the love of my life :/) Healthy food isn't as bad as people make it look like, we convince ourselves that they're not flavourful to run back to fast food and satisfactory foods.

If you're a lazy person like I am that moves from a couch to another and considers it a workout, you might want to read this. Doing chores will have move automatically and as you move you are helping your body become more flexible, you burn calories and you feel lightweight. At school or work or stuff, try to walk as much as you can, it keeps you alive.

Last but foremost, when I write my to do list, I write a water tracking list that makes sure I drink 8-10 cups of water a day. Water is your life saviour, it keeps you hydrated, helps you lose weight, keeps you in the bathroom so you won't get involved with bullshit and drama + it clears your skin. Who said detox water isn't recommended as well? Water with lemon and mint is my favourite water detox combination, you can add pomegranates too!

6. Limit distractions and use of electronics.

Your series can wait, your friends can wait, your lover can wait, your family can wait but your future doesn't wait for you. Why? Because you chase your future, it is not your future that chases you. It is preferable to limit the use of electronics while working or studying. I'm teaching myself to get used to not be on my phone a lot, I'm teaching myself to focus without looking at my phone and surrender to surf social media, I'm teaching myself to resist it. You should learn resistance, too. Try to use your electronics when you're 100% done with all your tasks on your to do list, you won't have anything to carry on your shoulder and you can check your friends' posts and stories or watch some celebrity tea.

7. DON'T KILL THE VIBE, CREATE PLAYLISTS!

Ever since I downloaded Spotify I made different playlists for different moods and I honestly love them all and vibe to them with my heart like I can't explain how I am passionate about my music taste. The fact that people make fun of the music I listen to because I don't listen to what they're used to listen to, not because the music I listen to makes me superior, it's just a matter of taste. When you listen to music you love, your happiness hormones boost your body, mind and soul. When your body, mind and soul are full, your creativity becomes limitless. I listen to music pretty much all the time specially when I'm writing, it gets me in the mood and I get so inspired by the stories every song holds. If you're a lover of music, you're forever young.

To sum up this blogpost, planning your life out and finding yourself and getting your shit together are major keys to reach your purpose. It will make your life much easier, enjoyable, satisfactory and pleasurable. Who doesn't want that? Then, learn to live your life the way you want to live it. They say you only live once, right? Live by this motto.

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