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nobodysuspectsthebutterfly · 2 years

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When I first met him... he was the most gallant of lovers. He knew so many things. He delighted in sharing his knowledge. He had a castle full of treasures, and he took such pleasure in showing them, giving them to me. He was so gentle, and his skin felt like white silk against my skin. And I gave what I could give to one such as he. When we made love, it was like a flame: I felt utterly engulfed, utterly loved. Treasured. I have been with many poets, many dreamers... but his love alone was ice and fire. His eyes were stars.

Calliope, in The Sandman #71, by Neil Gaiman

#calliope #sandman #the sandman #dream of the endless #dream #morpheus #neil gaiman #comics #quotes #favorites #sandman spoilers #not spoilers for the new ep as such but it's more-or-less spoilers for show-watchers who haven't read the comics so just in case #(although the most spoilery parts of her speech in that issue are not included here so no worries)#anyway i thought those who are thirsting over dream juuuust a little bit more today would appreciate this quote #it's a long-time favorite and the writing is beautiful so you can appreciate it even if you're not inspired by a muse so to speak #also i couldn't find it by googling at all? you're telling me nobody ever quoted this online before? what in the world

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that-autistic-lesbian · 2 months

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Percy Weasley is the kind of guy to drop the most random lore completely out of the blue

#he has so many interesting stories to tell but he never tells them unless it’s 2:30 am on a Tuesday and he’s had a little bit to drink #honestly most of his lore is just trauma with a side of trauma but he probably has some fun stories you know #inspired by my dad randomly dropping that we went to speech therapy as a kid while we were watching anime quizzes #percy weasley #harry potter

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atissi · 4 months

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i think the internet could be greatly improved if we just assume that OP is always talking to someone who is not you. if the post is not personally applicable or relevant, cool, this isn't a conversation you're in. this is a strangers' conversation that you're eavesdropping on.

#especially on tumblr where most people treat their blogs like a diary. and posts that escape containment were never meant to be read as #all-encompassing. but also sometimes i see twitter posts that are like hm. this seems weirdly hostile. and it turns out the original contex #was that the op was mad at a very specific person. and it just got spread around because people assumed op was mad at them and decided to #argue. it's fun being part of the larger internet dialogue of course but few people post like they're making a presidential speech #and honestly if they do they either have enough reach that this kind of verbal-editing is necessary. or they're a theatre kid.#beepbeep.txt #weeeeeee i love saying opinions on my blooooog #inspired by two separate people on my dash complaining about random people arguing with them over an accidentally popular post

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starrysharks · 10 months

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reassassination's resident yuri devil

#ocs #my ocs #my ocs art #original character #reassassination #genevieve cavity #her deal is that shes basically novocaine's assistant and will do literally anything she asks because shes obsessed with her #for reasons i will not explain because they are spoilers. :)#most of the time her speech is muffled cuz of her mask so she has to pull it back a bit when she wants to say something important #but shed NEVER take off the whole thing #she hates savory with every fiber of her being and tries to kill him on multiple occasions #because she doesnt like how hes taking up novocaine's attention lately #her style is ever so slightly inspired by tradgoth even tho it doesnt really look so #also her weapon is a bonesaw #zeno's art

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thegayestofbats · 1 year

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Old angry British men be like

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I think I'm pretty proud of this one. I hope you enjoy :))

#my art :))#the stanley parable #tsp #tspud #tspud narrator #narrator tsp #tsp narrator #the narrator tsp #narrator #this was inspired by one of his talks in the skip button ending #specifically the ninth skip where he talks about the reviews and what entertainment is to society today #ive been wanting to draw this for a little while now and I finally got around to it and im really happy with how it turned out #so i hope you enjoy it :))#also dont forget to drink water and maybe go outside #most of the time its pretty good for you #❤️❤️#btw no the speech bubbles aren't intentionally supposed to say anything

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vampvelvet · 1 year

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I've been thinking a lot lately about how I've been doing better mentally these past few weeks and a lot of it boiled down to things people have been telling me my whole life. I mean, I had gone through traumatic events some years ago which caused depression. then I fell into a codependent friendship which has worsened my mental state. only now that I have backed out of that friendship and started to think more about myself and how I feel, did I figure out how to keep myself going well.

I found hobbies im interested in, I've been using music I adore to keep my spirits up, I've been getting outside more, getting more exercise, using my phone less, living more in the moment, diversifying my friendships, taking time for myself, etc etc etc

and seeing myself improving in these ways makes me feel optimistic, thinking, these are the things that helped me, they can help you too! it's easy to get excited about that.

but none of those things were the solution to my problem. those were parts of healing, ways to keep my rhythm, ways to give me energy when I feel like going back to what I typically do when I'm depressed.

but they weren't *the solution*. and that made me realize why only now I'm following all this advice that I had been given to me for years and years. why people get so cynical and annoyed when others try to motivate them into getting out of their depression. because staying inside, staying sedentary, overusing phones, avoiding socializing, etc- those things aren't the cause of issues, they're the *symptoms*. and when someone is in a terrible mental state they're not going to realize/notice/care about the things that they're using to cope with their lives.

I don't know what the solution is. everyone's lives are different. for me, it was getting out of a codependent friendship. I don't have the answers. but it's going to be something bigger than just 'getting out more'.

people have to see the future on their own. there are moments when people realize that they have to take their life into their own hands. nothing is easy, but things can get better.

long rant in the tags if you're interested. take care <3

#mental health #depression #it gets better #positivity #this all came from my brain if it doesnt apply to you/if you think its bullshit. then disregard:)#something to think about #these thoughts came from my mental well being the past few weeks + my school forcing everyone to go to a presenter #who talked about mental health and anti drugs and hope i guess #and is felt this separation between what he was saying;i understood the point he was trying to get across #and the atmosphere in the room/what my friends were saying; i understood that what he was saying was lost on most people and useless #because the thing that will help people going thru a hard time isnt an inspirational speech #even if every thing he said was factually correct- the people who really truly need that help are going to say its bullshit #and they may one day realize that he was right all along- but only after a personal shift in attitude #either after a major event occuring/ending- or a long period of time learning #and i hope that we find a way to better teach these concepts in a way that gets through to people #but ultimately no one piece of advice can or will fit everyone. and if there is no genuine connection to learning it; then it will be lost #its a difficult situation especially in the world we live in where depression is an epidemic #i can only hope to make things better in my own life for me. thats what all of us can hope for #take care #<3 #long post

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loverofallthingssmart · 10 months

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white tears brown scars how i love u

#when i tell u that book ELEVATED my mindset abt like. everything abt woc interact w the world OURGHHFHHF constantly thinking abt it.#inspired by writing the second point to my speech and reading my sources and going damn. it rlly is a white men controlling white women fro #the 'animalistic horrible savage not human' people of color huh. and in the process everyone is hurt. woc the most. DAMN.#well except the white men. obviously #this is literally abt body hair but we could do this abt ANYTHINGGGG. man. that book deserved my 5 stars fr required reading for everyone #also my debate coach types like her age it is so funny to me i told her to look into smth rn and she responded and i was like omg i #thought ud be asleep and shes liek no with the tilted laughing crying yeah. then she sent the sunglasses one. im so obsessed w her.#i told her that and she sent me the prayer hands emoji. so i sent the thumbs up emoji. we r literally bridging the generation gap one emoji #at a time.#anyway. all this to say. woc. i adore u. that is all. continue.

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anomiidae · 7 months

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listen I could make this a literal essay but I won't. tl;dr: I don't get why people get so angry about the concepts of demons or monsters being nice. for starters, if you read mythology, demons are pretty fucking chill; it's not all about fucking with humans. plus it's so boring to see the same plot regurgitated in movies and whatnot about evil demons wanting to ruin humans lives or some crap like that.

#look i'll admit i'm a nerd i love mythology and i love things based off or inspired by mythology!#but like...i'll be real. i've got some issues with religion from how i was raised. i don't like mainstream religion #i was raised with the idea of a god who doesn't seem very kind. at least if they're anything like the followers - i'm not interested!#but demonic and pagan deities seem so human. they do good and bad things. they love and they hate. that feels more real to me #of course this is super watered down sparknotes version of this train of thought and everyone's entitled to their own opinions!#but i'm so tired of 'why are the demons nice' or 'i wanted them to be mean' well i don't. even if fictional versions!#the world is cruel already man maybe i want to believe in kind gods. don't care where they come from (though i am pretty biased to be fair)#like...real demons have nuance. they're not all what you'd consider evil. most teach things! i think they're pretty cool imo #anyway. no bothering me with spam messages about proselytizing or 'you're going to hell' don't care didn't ask go away #speech bubbles #ask me to tag

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hibiscuswolverine · 1 year

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Kyoko help I’ve been reduced to being called an inspirational speaker guy who gives you inspirationalquotes from Pinterest-

#bffr tho in the DR verse his little hope speech is probably the most inspirational thing and it’s all over Pinterest #it’s on walls in building it on the side of buildings on halls in rebuilt schools #it’s everywhere and it did indeed give people hope #it gave his friends hope #it gave remnants hope #so his words DO HAVE POWER #CAUSE WITHOUT HIS LIL SPEECH ALL THEIR ASSES WOULD STILL BE STUCK IN THE SCHOOL AND HE WOULD BE DEAD

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elbiotipo · 1 year

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musings about my space opera story currently rotating in my head

the "galactic imperium" or "galactic republic" are just so passé. I want a situation similar to our current world. So there is a sort of galactic UN where most goverments take part, and galactic-wide organizations thar regulate trade, perhaps a military alliance against strange threats (like rogue singularities and such), but no central goverment. And those organizations are dominated by the most powerful civilizations, with lots of single-planet states, like city states, scattered across the stars

Can't decide if I'm going for something set in the *height* of Galactic civilization (like Traveller or Star Wars) or something more post-apocalyptic, perhaps there was an utopian civilization that collapsed and people live in the ashes of that, which would explain why there are so many powerful rich worlds and some worlds backward in technology (though imperialism and dependency theory can make that too)

"Dark energy and matter make most of the universe. The distribution of dark energy is uneven, and it flows like currents, shaping galaxies and star systems. Though the use of exotic materials, one can ride these currents to other stars. Some routes are easy to navigate, and are pillars of galatic civilizations. Others are harsh and have killed many an astronaut" (so space is basically a star ocean, whoa biotipo, so poetic)

(these exotic materials can only be manufactured or extracted in few worlds... perhaps both, like oil)

I'm fucking tired of human-only settings or settings with only a few major aliens. There will be plenty of aliens, so many you can't keep track of them, some very important and well known, others in the background. HOWEVER, there's no universal translator or shit. I'm taking the Heterogeneous Linguistics approach, every species has its own way of communication and some are quite removed from human ones. And every species has lots of cultures and subcultures.

In fact, some alien cultures might have humans sharing their culture and viceversa. You can meet a human who is completely removed from any Earth culture or language, since they have lived for generations in alien world. (Humans are numerous and of course the POV of the audience, but in this context, they are just like any other species)

Though it hurts as a biologist, for the purposes of a space opera setting I will dispense with too alien-aliens (they are all able to communicate and think with each other, in a way) or aliens with different biochemistries. They are able to interact with each other without decontamination or enviromental suits and they mostly eat the same kind of food and such. However I will retake the idea for another time.

One interesting idea would be that many aliens are descended from prehistoric Earth transplants... so dino aliens and such. This would make sense to make relatable aliens. However this would give Earth too much importance and I don't want that, it's already too important for humans in the setting (though not all)

There's a relativist generation ship "culture", or more like way of living, with many of these ships from many different civilizations crossing the galaxy, forming trade clans (actually in the millions for each "ship"). They are interesting because they are separate from the main FTL culture, and they might keep ancient traditions that are gone, since their passage of time is different.

There are "clusters" of worlds surrounding particularily important trade routes or worlds. Beyond them, the Galaxy is mostly sparsely settled, mostly by resource operations or refuelling stations (think the big cities in large countries compared to the interior)

Earth is kind of a holy city for many humans, but even more revered: ancient, legendary, revered, featuring in the minds and cultures of many humans. Much like say, Jerusalem or Mecca, it is also a place where people live and there's a long history and current political and social issues. And it's not the capital of anything, it's very culturally important, but other worlds have long surpassed it in political and economical power.

In fact, there might be many humans that couldn't care less about Earth. Some might even deny they descend from there, especially in a "long night" post-apocalyptic scenario.

If there's a galactic capital, it might be a dyson sphere made by ancient civilizations. In fact, it might have been continously occupied by thousands and thousands of years and different civilization "cycles"

#cosas mias #most of these things reference stuff that is common to space opera settings so I'm talking in a yeah we've all seen it speech #in fact quite a bit of inspiration from this came from the Star Wars Galactic Atlas

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skhardwarevers1 · 16 days

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MEET OVER DEBRIEF TIME !!!!! so I ran 200 and 4x100 (I was the third leg in the 4x1) and…

NEW RECORD IN THE 200!!!!! AGGAHEHED. I RAN A 36.72!!!!! EEUUEUEGHWHSJS ^_^ My team’s 4x100 time was a 1:06:57, not too bad for our first time #_#

#Each meet I get better and better aaauaghsh #I hope I go to the meet next week and get put in 100/200 again I need to improve my times #but this is just a testament to not giving up!!!! Because you wanna know something?#Up until this year I HATTEEED running. I rarely improved #Actually I think most seasons I got worse -_-#but no matter what I wouldn’t stop because I KNEW deep down I really wanted to get better #And this year I actually said to myself “we’re not giving up and we are going to improve our times”#And every time I was EXHAUSTED and filled with RAGE and wanted to give up I DIDN’T #Because one: I need to be better than others. two: I’m not a fucking pussy. three: I didn’t do track for nearly FIVE YEARS just to give up #So don’t give up on something you’ve been doing because you’re tired. If it’s something you love you’ll find the effort to push through #Even if you aren’t performing the best there’s always an opportunity to get better !!!#Okay I didn’t mean to inspirational speech in the tags bye bye ^_^#S.K runs

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steampunk-raven · 2 months

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funny thing i’ve noticed about my system is that we don’t have super different voices while thinking—different mannerisms, sure, but our voices are fairly similar. However. When talking out loud? Super different 😂

#like not just accents (although that’s definitely also a big thing) but like. voices themselves #Mika has a very pretty voice :3 we’ve actually had her voice record herself while fronting because it’s absolutely gorgeous #z has a very scratchy voice while thinking but a very smooth one while talking #I mean obviously we all share the same vocal cords but still. it is very noticeably different and I like it #alina bailey and juno are our resident chaos incarnates and they all have similar thinking voices but their accents are SO DIFFERENT #this post was inspired by us being blurry but PRETTY sure it was bailey only to talk out loud and get jumpscared by alina’s voice #very useful honestly #I mean our most RECOGNIZABLE is korri but that’s not a fair comparison I think lol. she has (of our system) the most disorganized #speech. and she stutters a lot. and has a southern accent. and stresses her words in a way that hurt my throat. very noticeable alter #actually the MOST obvious are heather and conrad because they are Pok��mon introjects. they make the noises of the Pokémon that they are #but like. we’re not counting them. they don’t count

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burntoutdaydreamer · 6 months

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Things That May Be Causing Your Writer's Block- and How to Beat Them

I don't like the term 'Writer's Block' - not because it isn't real, but because the term is so vague that it's useless. Hundreds of issues all get lumped together under this one umbrella, making writer's block seem like this all-powerful boogeyman that's impossible to beat. Worse yet, it leaves people giving and receiving advice that is completely ineffective because people often don't realize they're talking about entirely different issues.

In my experience, the key to beating writer's block is figuring out what the block even is, so I put together a list of Actual Reasons why you may be struggling to write:

(note that any case of writer's block is usually a mix of two or more)

Perfectionism (most common)

What it looks like:

You write one sentence and spend the next hour googling "synonyms for ___"

Write. Erase. Write. Rewrite. Erase.

Should I even start writing this scene when I haven't figured out this one specific detail yet?

I hate everything I write

Cringing while writing

My first draft must be perfect, or else I'm a terrible writer

Things that can help:

Give yourself permission to suck

Keep in mind that nothing you write is going to be perfect, especially your first draft

Think of writing your first/early drafts not as writing, but sketching out a loose foundation to build upon later

People write multiple drafts for a reason: write now, edit later

Stop googling synonyms and save that for editing

Write with a pen to reduce temptation to erase

Embrace leaving blank spaces in your writing when you can't think of the right word, name, or detail

It's okay if your writing sucks. We all suck at some point. Embrace the growth mindset, and focus on getting words on a page

Lack of inspiration (easiest to fix)

What it looks like:

Head empty, no ideas

What do I even write about???

I don't have a plot, I just have an image

Want to write but no story to write

Things that can help:

Google writing prompts

If writing prompts aren't your thing, instead try thinking about what kind of tropes/genres/story elements you would like to try out

Instead of thinking about the story you would like to write, think about the story you would like to read, and write that

It's okay if you don't have a fully fleshed out story idea. Even if it's just an image or a line of dialogue, it's okay to write that. A story may or may not come out of it, but at least you got the creative juices flowing

Stop writing. Step away from your desk and let yourself naturally get inspired. Go for a walk, read a book, travel, play video games, research history, etc. Don't force ideas, but do open up your mind to them

If you're like me, world-building may come more naturally than plotting. Design the world first and let the story come later

Boredom/Understimulation (lost the flow)

What it looks like:

I know I should be writing but uugggghhhh I just can'tttttt

Writing words feels like pulling teeth

I started writing, but then I got bored/distracted

I enjoy the idea of writing, but the actual process makes me want to throw my laptop out the window

Things that can help:

Introduce stimulation: snacks, beverages, gum, music such as lo-fi, blankets, decorate your writing space, get a clickity-clackity keyboard, etc.

Add variety: write in a new location, try a new idea/different story for a day or so, switch up how you write (pen and paper vs. computer) or try voice recording or speech-to-text

Gamify writing: create an arbitrary challenge, such as trying to see how many words you can write in a set time and try to beat your high score

Find a writing buddy or join a writer's group

Give yourself a reward for every writing milestone, even if it's just writing a paragraph

Ask yourself whether this project you're working on is something you really want to be doing, and be honest with your answer

Intimidation/Procrastination (often related to perfectionism, but not always)

What it looks like:

I was feeling really motivated to write, but then I opened my laptop

I don't even know where to start

I love writing, but I can never seem to get started

I'll write tomorrow. I mean next week. Next month? Next month, I swear (doesn't write next month)

Can't find the time or energy

Unreasonable expectations (I should be able to write 10,000 words a day, right????)

Feeling discouraged and wondering why I'm even trying

Things that can help:

Follow the 2 min rule (or the 1 paragraph rule, which works better for me): whenever you sit down to write, tell yourself that you are only going to write for 2 minutes. If you feel like continuing once the 2 mins are up, go for it! Otherwise, stop. Force yourself to start but DO NOT force yourself to continue unless you feel like it. The more often you do this, the easier it will be to get started

Make getting started as easy as possible (i.e. minimize barriers: if getting up to get a notebook is stopping you from getting started, then write in the notes app of your phone)

Commit to a routine that will work for you. Baby steps are important here. Go with something that feels reasonable: every day, every other day, once a week, twice a week, and use cues to help you remember to start. If you chose a set time to write, just make sure that it's a time that feels natural to you- i.e. don't force yourself to writing at 9am every morning if you're not a morning person

Find a friend or a writing buddy you can trust and talk it out or share a piece of work you're proud of. Sometimes we just get a bit bogged down by criticism- either internal or external- and need a few words of encouragement

The Problem's Not You, It's Your Story (or Outline (or Process))

What it looks like:

I have no problems writing other scenes, it's just this scene

I started writing, but now I have no idea where I'm going

I don't think I'm doing this right

What's an outline?

Drowning in documents

This. Doesn't. Make. Sense. How do I get from this plot point to this one?!?!?! (this ColeyDoesThings quote lives in my head rent free cause BOY have I been there)

Things That Can Help:

Go back to the drawing board. Really try to get at the root of why a scene or story isn't working

A part of growing as a writer is learning when to kill your darlings. Sometimes you're trying to force an idea or scene that just doesn't work and you need to let it go

If you don't have an outline, write one

If you have an outline and it isn't working, rewrite it, or look up different ways to structure it

You may be trying to write as a pantser when you're really a plotter or vice versa. Experiment with different writing processes and see what feels most natural

Study story structures, starting with the three act structure. Even if you don't use them, you should know them

Check out Ellen Brock on YouTube. She's a professional novel editor who has a lot of advice on writing strategies for different types of writers

Also check out Savage Books on YouTube (another professional story editor) for advice on story structure and dialogue. Seriously, I cannot recommend this guy enough

Executive Dysfunction, Usually From ADHD/Autism

What it looks like:

Everything in boredom/understimulation

Everything in intimidation/procrastination

You have been diagnosed with and/or have symptoms of ADHD/Autism

Things that can help:

If you haven't already, seek a diagnosis or professional treatment

Hire an ADHD coach or other specialist that can help you work with your brain (I use Shimmer; feel free to DM me for a referral)

Seek out neurodiverse communities for advice and support

Try body doubling! There's lot's of free online body doubling websites out there for you to try. If social anxiety is a barrier, start out with writing streams such as katecavanaughwrites on Twitch

Be aware of any sensory barriers that may be getting in the way of you writing (such as an uncomfortable desk chair, harsh lighting, bad sounds)

And Lastly, Burnout, Depression, or Other Mental Illness

What it looks like:

You have symptoms of burnout or depression

Struggling with all things, not just writing

It's more than a lack of inspiration- the spark is just dead

Things that can help:

Forget writing for now. Focus on healing first.

Seek professional help

If you feel like it, use writing as a way to explore your feelings. It can take the form of journaling, poetry, an abstract reflection of your thoughts, narrative essays, or exploring what you're feeling through your fictional characters. The last two helped me rediscover my love of writing after I thought years of depression had killed it for good. Just don't force yourself to do so, and stop if it takes you to a darker place instead of feeling cathartic

#writing #creative writing #writer problems #writing advice #writing community #writing a book #writing problems #novel writing #on writing #writing tips #writing help #writers on tumblr #writers block #female writers #writers of tumblr #writers blog #adhd writer

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powergoals · 10 months

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Steve Jobs' Greatest Speeches Ever

#youtube #Steve Jobs delivers an inspirational speech. Listen to the end for the most life changing quote of all-time. Don't let anyone ever tell you

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informysite35 · 1 year

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Matthew McConaughey Best Ever Motivational Speech COMPILATION ｜ MOST INS...

#youtube #Best Ever Motivational Speech Matthew McConaughey COMPILATION ｜ MOST INSPIRATIONAL ADVICE VIDEO EVER Music: Song 1: Into the Light By Kevi

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harrysfolklore · 4 months

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Tom meeting reader at an event and he’s just flirting the whole night and ends up getting her number

i watched the golden globes and got inspired to write this! i hope you like it <3

MASTERLIST | MY PATREON

If there was an award for "most nervous person in attendance" at the Golden Globes, you'd have won it by now.

Award shows never failed to make your stomach feel in knots the entire time, specially when you were nominated, like tonight.

The Great had been a huge breakout role, a period drama that had captivated audiences and critics. Now, you stood among the nominees for Female Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy at the Golden Globes, and you could feel your heart pounding as the moment of your category being announced approached.

"Love, are you okay?" you heard a voice calling for you, turning your head you realized that it was Dua (yes, the Dua Lipa) who was sitting next to you.

"Just a bit nervous," you told her with a small smile, "I think I'll head backstage for a minute, I need a breather."

She assured you with another smile and you made your way backstage, a commercial break started just on cue.

You had rehearsed your acceptance speech a dozen times in case you won, and also had a pep talk ready in case you didn't, yet the nerves persisted. You knew you were competing against some big names, and whatever the result people online would have something to say.

Your train of thought was interrupted by your body colliding with someone, almost dropping your clutch in the process.

"Whoa there, careful," a voice chuckled, catching your arm.

"Sorry, I didn't see where I was going," you said, your cheeks flushing from embarrassment, of course you'd run into someone in classic romcom cliche style.

"No harm done. You alright?" he grinned and you recognized him, it was the man who had been flooding your Tiktok for you page for the past month, Tom Blyth, "I'm Tom, by the way."

"Nice to meet you, I'm YN," you smiled back, "And yeah, I'm okay. Just a bit nervous about my category. Oh you're presenting it, aren't you?"

"I'll have the privilege, yes," his charm effortlessly showed, "And just so you know, I'm rooting for you. You were phenomenal in The Great, one of my favorite shows I watched last year."

Your nerves seemed to ease a bit, his presence and charm making you relax. There was something about him that felt comforting, even though it was your first time meeting him.

"Thank you, that's really nice," you smiled at him, "But I don't want to get too confident, the other nominees are just as great."

"Honestly, I'd bet my hat you're taking that Golden Globe home tonight."

Tom squeezed your arm gently and you smiled again, and before another word could be exchanged, a crew member's voice echoed through the backstage area announcing that the show was back from commercial break in 30 seconds.

"Well, looks like it's showtime" Tom glanced towards the exit, then back at you. "Knock 'em dead out there, YN. You got this."

"We'll see."

With a final wink sent your way, you parted ways. You returned to your seat and tried to enjoy the ceremony as much as you could, your nerves still in the back of your head but your interaction with Tom making you feel more at ease now.

"And now, presenting the award for Female Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy, please welcome The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes star, Tom Blyth!"

You heard the host say and you knew t was time, and once again a wave of nerves and uncertainty filled your body.

The crowd erupted in applause as Tom stepped onto the stage, his confidence and charm shinning through.

"Good evening, everyone. It's an honor to be here tonight among such incredible talents," Tom smiled, "Here are the nominees for Female Actor in a Television Series, Musical or Comedy."

A video played showing all the nominees but you felt like your mind was numb, you didn't even realize it had ended until Tom's voice was heard again.

"And the Golden Globe goes to," he paused for suspense, and you could see a small smirk making its way to his face as he read the name, "YN!"

Time seemed to freeze, you tried to process everything as you heard the applause from the crowd and those around you congratulating you and before you knew it, you were on stage taking the award from Tom's hands and giving him a quick hug.

"I told you." He quietly whispered in your ear and gave you a wink, a moment that the cameras had caught.

You gave your speech, thanking your cast mates, directors, family, friends and the rest of the nominees. Once you were done you headed backstage with a proud smile and your newest award in hand.

The night went on and you definitely enjoyed every minute of it, mingling with other actors and thanking everyone who approached to congratulate you.

Once the ceremony wrapped up, you headed to the after party, you were sipping on a fruity drink by the bar when you felt a presence behind you.

"Hey, can I steal a moment with the newest Golden Globe winner?"

You turned around noticing it was Tom, he had changed to a different suit and you couldn't help but think that he looked really handsome.

"Sure, what do you need, president Snow?" you laughed, feeling a newfound confidence around him.

"How about your number? I'd hate to lose touch with Hollywood's latest sensation." Tom flashed his charming smile again, taking you by surprise and making your entire body feel giddy.

"Smooth, Blyth. Very smooth." Blushing furiously, you playfully rolled your eyes.

"Well, when you really really want something, smooth comes naturally."

And just like that, after winning a major award for your career and feeling on top of the world, you found herself exchanging numbers with Tom Blyth, excited to see where that would take you.

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