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adventuresofpotat · 1 year

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Thoughts #014: Backstory considerations, Minion naming

Still not sure what to do about my wol's backstory and "real" identity. I think ultimately it will come down to whether or not I end up really liking one of the characters enough to want to self-insert my wol as a romance companion. I.e., ya'll will just have to wait for me to play through enough of this game before I have a feel for what I wanna do about the backstory for my wol lol

If I don't end up liking anyone enough to romance, I'll likely keep my wol as a lala. But if I do... I'll likely swap my lala into a miqo once I get a bottle of fantasia. Again, I cannot for the life of me envision romancing, say, Thancred, while the size of a lala. I just...no. LOL

If I keep my wol as a lala, then the backstory goes back to isekai-style, where Sneeze was once a human and then got stuffed into a teeny tiny lala body with the promise of being able to return to earth if she helps defeat the big bad evil in eorzea. But (of course) sneeze isn't going to want to leave after... presumably like. YEARS of living in Eorzea? LOL And I can make some sort of backstory for Sneeze's time on earth to make the decision to stay in Eorzea make sense, I guess.

I suppose there's also no stopping of doing a semi-combination of the two, where I keep the isekai concept, but just write in a fantasia evolution piece if I do end up wanting to romance any of the canonical characters later on down the line.

...Actually, maybe that would make more sense? LOL I'm impatient so lowkey I want to just establish something without much more delay, so... I'll think on the idea some more, but it does feel more promising since it would allow me to establish a backstory, be done with it, and move on.

In terms of other related details, I p much want to make Gridania the home-area for my wol since I really like the foresty aesthetic of the region. And irl I do admire plants and flowers a lot, and really like reading about peoples' concoctions they can make from various herbs, etc. be it from like native stories, fictional tales of witches or alchemists, etc... they always fascinate me. So I want to work that into my wol's lore somehow, too. Maybe Sneeze hails from a family of potion-crafters, or something lol. (Or a family who runs a private, wholistic medicine pharmacy, if I go with the isekai route.)

As for naming my minions, I've really taken to having the red panda out. I think because it sits on my wol's head so cutely so I ended up just...keeping it out lmfao. I think for now, I'll just name the one minion, but if I start swapping it out for other minions, I'll name them as I go.

But now to name the red panda... Pepper? Paprika? Peanut? Tofu... But...if it could be a somewhat red-colored food item, I think that would give it some extra cuteness, lol.

Pepper and Paprika kind of give an impression of redness. Apple. Tomato. Turnip? Hmm...

...a few moments later LOL

I think I'll settle with Turnip! Turnips aren't exactly red, but the purplish and white coloration pattern kinda suits a red panda's, don't you think? (:

And now I'm already thinking about how I'd gijinka the red panda into an anthropomorphized companion for Sneeze huhu... Can ya'll imagine how CUTE that would be oh my god 😭💚

Also, a random aside... I really, really want to get a moogle companion/minion bc they're so CUTE!! 😭💚 Hopefully one day...

#ooc #misc.#wol sneeze

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trappedward · 1 year

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BLOG #02 - Having interests and is it possible to have TOO many?

I declared briefly in my first blog that I've created this Tumblr for the sake of exploring and writing about my interests. Before I continue to write entries and explore untapped depths of my mind, I wanted to break down what exact interests I meant as well as what it can be like having a lot of interests. Especially ones that you can kind of obsess over and the dis/advantages.

To begin with, I will make a list that covers just the tip of the interests iceberg. Keep in mind that you really DO NOT need to read this.

Vocaloid. My favourite artists are Kikuo, Babuchan and Kanaria. My favourite vocaloids are Miku, IA and VFlower. Potentially also Qi Xuan?

Vocalists and Otacore. More of my favourite musicians include Hanatan/YURiCA, Ado, ATARASHII GAKKO!, TUYU and Ghost.

Video games. Some of my favourite titles at the moment are Persona 5 and other ATLUS games, Breath of the Wild, Pathalogic 1 & 2, Taiko no Tatsujin, Ratchet & Clank, etc. My favourite game genres are RPGs/JRPGs, rhythm games, and platformers/3D platformers but I prefer to dabble in any game despite what the genre is. I do not dislike any genre.

Anime and manga. I love Evangellion, Lupin the III, Excuse Me Dentist, etc. This part of the list could go on forever. Once again, do not dislike any genres but I tend to stay away from SHOUNEN.

Cartoons. All time faves includes Adventure Time, ScoobyDoo, etc.

Films. Black Swan, Perfect Blue/ Paprika/ Tokyo Godfathers/ Millennium Actress, Jacob's ladder (1990), Annihilation, Guardians of the Galaxy 1 & 2, Howl's Moving Castle / The Cat Returns / Lupin the III, Akira, etc.

Books. Animal Farm, Harrison Bergeron, A Series of Unfortunate Events, Alice in Wonderland. My favourite genre is dystopian novels and short stories. Dystopian short stories are my ultimate favourite, ala Harrison Bergeron.

Favourite people: Natalie Portman, Linda Cardellini, Blake Lively, Ado, Si_ku, Ryan Reynolds, Elijah Wood, Satoshi Kon, Kikuo, etc. Just to name a few.

Youtube & Twitch

The Arts. Visual arts, acting, wood works, music, etc.

Sports. Swimming and tennis only I'm afraid. In a bit of a mood at the moment though where I'm sort of willing to do anything as long as it's with the right people.

Plushies. I collect plushies, pillows, blankets, funny little animal hats, etc.

And much, much, much, much, much more!!

Remember how I said that was just the tip of my interests iceberg? This is exactly why I think it is worthwhile to note that having a lot of interests can actually have disadvantages. A personal pet peeve of mine is people who have only one interest and make it their entire personality *cough cough*. BUT as someone who may potentially have too many interests, I don't think it's any better.

The first example I can think of is everyday conversations. I really want to hear what people have to say and I love learning and hearing about other peoples' interests, but I fear that I have a bad habit of relating too much of what they say to something I know about / have experience with / have interest in. If my qualms are to be true, I feel bad because it's not like I mean to. I do genuinely love learning about other people and what they like, I just can't help but showing my engagement by talking about how I relate. It's the only way I can show them that I know what they mean and that I am indeed listening. I feel that it also makes me look self-centred - that maybe it looks like I only care about myself by diverting from what the other person has said and talking about something related but not to the original topic.

Now does that shed a little perspective on how it might be bad? Sure, I have no idea whether people actually do think this when we are having conversations and sure this could all just be in my head but I have no way to know.

The other disadvantage that I believe comes from having too many interests is the potential obsession. Once again, you are probably more likely to find that in someone who only has one interest and makes it their entire personality *cough cough cough* BUT I think it is also likely in people like me. Having so many interests can mean that you can get overly attached to one in particular because it includes many sub-interests that you like. For example, I have a horrid obsession with Kikuo and his music not just because I'm enamoured by how different his music is, his creative process and darker themes, but also because Si_ku has an amazing art style (The Arts), his use of language and lyricism is super fun to analyse (Language) and he has excellent use of Vocaloids (Vocaloid / Otacore). All of this combined by the curious fact that he has no knowledge of music theory and has a somewhat troubled past by the looks of things.

By having so many interests, they start to intertwine and emphasise your [general you] favourite parts of your favourite creators. This therefore creates these obsessions that I believe exist within people who have 'too many interests'. As opposed to people who only have one interest, it is made worse by the fact that they have knowledge on so many. You could look at having one interest to be an obsession as they (the person in question) know the ins and outs of everything in regards to whatever topic it may be. However, someone who has multiple sees all the ins and outs PLUS MORE. You could be like me, in that you could make a full analysis for every interest separately, with others (as in other small interests) woven in within this analysis, yet have every single one still contain seperate knowledge from all the ones before it. How can this be a good thing?

Your life becomes more devoted to your love for knowledge and knowing more about what you love rather than yourself. You have so many interests that it feels impossible to dedicate your life to one of them. How can you find a job that exceeds so many? How do you make sure that you have enough time for all of them once you've joined the workforce? How can you stop them from interfering with your communication skills?

Sure I understand that you won't have just one job over the course of your entire life. Most people have 3 or even 4. Yet I'm still concerned by the fact that usually you'd be dedicated to one over a long period of time. How am I meant to not be worried by that?

There's a lot more I could go into with this. There's funding these obsessions or interests, the fact that the amount of interests is always expanding and changing because you lose the love for some or change personalities, finding the people to talk about it with so as to not feel the aforementioned conversation guilt, etc. However, I want a little bit of it to be left to your own interpretation. Force feeding you all the information in regards to this topic would be further feeding into my obsession for knowledge. It's also all a one-sided opinion. I've never discussed this topic outright and also not to this extent so I haven't heard any other outlooks on the matter (please feel free to leave an in depth - or just regular - comment!).

To end it all and cut myself off before I go too far to the point there is no turning back, I will provide a debrief / disclaimer. I, by no means, was trying to say that having too many interests means that all of them are obsessions or that any of them are guaranteed to become obsessions. There is a very clear line between what is considered an obsession and an interest (something I probably should have also defined before going into this but when I started I didn't plan to go down this road). I am also not trying to say that all of my experiences are akin to people who do identify with having many interests. While I propose the idea that it may be a bad thing to have too many interests, I in no way believe that this applies to everyone and was mainly using myself as an example to support my argument. I just wanted to propose that it can potentially be a bad thing. Also as much as it is my pet peeve to deal with people who base their entire being on one thing, there is no shame in being like this and I once again do not believe it to be inherently a bad thing, just that it is something that I personally cannot really put up with. Probably because I get bored if a conversation can't go any which way (ONCE AGAIN ADDING TO MY POINT!!).

ok OK ok ok.... I'm officially done. This was meant to just be an introduction to myself and what I was going to talk about over time on my blog. I instead accidentally got distracted and caught up in an argument that I made myself - this is why my Mother says I should do debating. You can definitely see the progression of my initial goal and the transition into the debate. If, by chance, anyone has gotten to the end of this blog I would love to formally apologise for the tangent but I would also love to have a conversation with you in the notes on the matter! Hearing another side helps me solidify what I already believe in or change my outlook on certain aspects of the topic. I'm always changing my thoughts :)

If there were any grammar, spelling or continuity mistakes I am so sorry. I am writing this at 3:30am after all.

Thanks again!

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sunflower, waves, waterfalls, freckles, blushing, watercolour (ooo there’s a u), pine, & clouds!!

you don’t have to answer all of them but i’m just curious about you bc i love you 🥰

aaaa love you too!!! only senpai i'd have a dramatic mid-game flashback about, catch me screaming "선배!!!!" and going absolute feral magical girl on the opponents. (also i am so sorry this is so long asdlfjs;lk)

Answers under the cut! (of course I answered all of them, this just feeds my inflated sense of self-importance uwu)

sunflower: if there was a door that went to a city that was a good representation of you, what city would it be and would you go through the door?

Honestly? With my emotional repression and questionable coping mechanisms, we're headed for Ba Sing Se, babeyyyy~♥ I think it'd be a door to the city I studied abroad in (not to be that guy, but...) because it's got that small town, secluded calm but is also just a short ways away from a bigger, more urban city so you can vibe at all energy levels. I would definitely go through the door (although if the city is a good representation of me, it's definitely infested with night terror demons or something).

waves: is there one music genre you can’t listen to?

Modern country ("i'm cheating on my wife with my tractor" style. Not Jolene-era. I vibe with Jolene). Leaves a bad taste in my mouth and an unpleasant ring in my skull.

waterfalls: describe your perfect date.

*cracks knuckles* alrighty, buckle up buttercup, we're about to go on a

Mental Journey.

So we meet at a park (ideally there is an outdoor photography/art exhibition because I'm extra like that) and walk around a bit, people/art-watching and chatting. We take photos of each other in front of our favorite pieces (and yes there are Moments where we pose each other and share brief but meaningful Wordless Gazes), and then take a picture together in front of the art. Later on, we'll draw silly memes/stickers on these and send them to each other, but for now, on to the secondary location! It's a bookshop/café, where we sample each other's pastries and point out our fave authors/books. There's a frankly sickening amount of poetry/literature being quoted/purposely misquoted/slipped into conversation throughout this entire thing. (No this is not realistic, no I don't care)

freckles: what’s something that makes you happy? describe the first thing that comes to your head.

The feeling of making something delicious for a loved one and seeing them enjoy it. Knowing that something I made with love is being loved is such a nice feeling!

blushing: describe a rad person you know.

There's this girl I know who is so incredibly resilient and brave. I really admire her because she's been through a Lot, but it's so important to her that she doesn't let it make her cynical or hardhearted. She approaches life with so much mindfulness and kindness, even when it's difficult, and her emphasis on making conscious decisions that make her happy with herself is so rad. We went to highschool together and she's one of the few people I still talk to from that Dark Age lmao.

watercolour: talk about something someone you are interested in can do that never fails to make you find them attractive?

Get excited about something they really care about! Bro if they get that sparkly look in their eyes and start speeding up when they talk....it's over. Critical hit, fatality, doki doki ultimate tachycardia.

pine: if you could only smell one scent for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Freshly bloomed jasmine flowers 🌸

clouds: list your top 5 songs at the moment and how they make you feel

(song names are links to yt)

Paprika (Japanese Breakfast) - hopeful; bro this song makes me wanna dance! This song makes me okay with being afraid of the future and plunging into it anyways.

Amandoti (Måneskin w/Manuel Agnelli) - look this song has everything: glam rock, ballad, tender crooning, rad bassline. Makes me want to stomp around in platforms, kiss someone with red lipstick and call them lover, maybe do a little h*ndh*lding.

Fresh Blood (전동석, Dracula the Musical) - vibin and mildly nostalgic; Dong Suk Jeon is my favourite Dracula in the Korean run of the musical and the way he snarls out some of these lines is so deliciously wicked. Every time I listen to this song I remember the first time I heard it, when I was putting together my honors thesis proposal

Your Blood (Nothing But Thieves) - seen; the lyrics really resonate with how I've been feeling lately about Asian-American identity

Posing in Bondage (Japanese Breakfast) - hnnggh I love Michelle Zauner so much, this song makes me feel like my reflection stepped out of the mirror, gave me a hot pocket, and told me it was okay to cry. (also makes me think about Asian American identity in a really raw way; honorary mention too for Slide Tackle from the same album)

#ask game #thank you kaycee #long post #jinx.txt

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marketerarena-blog · 6 years

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21 Quick and Easy Appetizers for Parties That Score Big

All you need is just a little help to throw the party of the year. And it all comes down to the food.

Quick appetizers for parties are a dime a dozen, but choosing the right ones offers an opportunity to stand out among the rest. Have fun with your menu and everyone else will, too. It’s just a huge plus when the options won’t cause any diet destruction.

Get ahead of the game (pun totally intended) and explore these healthy quick appetizers for parties:

1. Party-Perfect Pico De Gallo

Finding appetizers for parties is a process, but salsa is a must for any good party spread. This Party-Perfect Pico De Gallo is a healthy, fresh dip to pair with all of your favorite whole grain chips and crackers. Can you say, “muy delicioso?” Crank up the heat with some splashes of hot sauce.

2. Baba Ghanoush

Baba Ghanoush is a hearty dip that some might say tastes a lot like hummus. Filled with healthy fats from olive oil and nutrients from eggplant, this recipe is an excellent way to switch things up. Flavorsome and balanced with the smokiness of cumin and garlic powder, Baba Ghanoush is a mouthwatering topping for crunchy, salty whole wheat pitas.

3. 5-Star Skinny Chicken Nuggets

Shock all of your friends with chicken nuggets that aren’t breaded or fried, but totally look it! Rolled up in a mix of spices for a flavor kick you have to taste to believe, the 5-Star Skinny Chicken Nuggets are a shareable treat anyone can enjoy. Even the kids will love munching on these bad boys!

4. Nacho-Style Roasted Chickpeas

Who doesn’t like nachos? Thank the heavens for a recipe that brings the classically scrumptious chili flavor of nachos to an exceptionally healthy plant protein. The Nacho-Style Roasted Chickpeas are crisp and crunchy in the best way possible. Fuel your spirit, party and overall health by tossing these quick appetizers into the mix.

5. Beet and Goat Cheese Appetizer

Just like your favorite team, this guy here can’t be “beet.” Being average is so last season, when recipes like this Beet and Goat Cheese Appetizer can be thrown into the mix. Appreciated even by those with minor lactose intolerance, goat cheese provides a soft cushioning between layers of distinctive beet earthiness. Busy applauding the elegance of this hors d’oeuvres, not a single guest at the party will realize just how healthy their snack of choice is. Beets are not just beautiful, they are also full of iron and potassium.

6. Skinny Spinach Dip

It seems unlawful to have a party and not pull out the spinach dip. So, here is a Skinny Spinach Dip to make your weight loss dreams come true and keep your guests satisfied. Even though spinach dip is usually loaded with fat, on its own, spinach has so much nutrition to offer. Greek yogurt is a protein-powered foundation for this garlicky, veggie topper. Pine nuts provide healthy fat to trick your taste buds into thinking you’re eating something a bit naughty. We’d be surprised if there’s anything in this bowl by the time dinner rolls around.

7. Cauliflower Buffalo Bites

Packing a huge punch, these Cauliflower Buffalo Bites are essentially a vegetarian bowl of wings. Need more appetizers for parties? While it may be hard to hold back from such a tantalizing, spicy appetizer, feel free to get a bit carried away with these. Just Vegetable and Extra servings, here. Nutritionally and calorically, this recipe is vastly different from your favorite takeout wing order. Even the unhealthiest of eaters will have to admit a newfound interest in wholesome foods.

8. Not So Devilish Deviled Eggs

Hold the mayo, please! Not So Devilish Deviled Eggs use Greek yogurt for a protein-packed starter that’ll please a crowd. Deviled Eggs are irrelevant now because the Dijon and paprika swirled into this recipe come together for a taste that is absolutely divine. Keep the party going all night because hunger will be the last thing on everyone’s mind.

9. 5-Star Cucumber Dill Dip

5-Star Cucumber Dill Dip is the ultimate way to freshen up the evening menu, without ruining anyone’s appetite for the heavier meal ahead. Cucumber, dill, lemon juice and Greek yogurt fuse together as light and refreshing PowerFuel. A bit similar to a Greek tzatziki dip, this quick appetizer recipe counterbalances a lot of the meatier shareables that might grace your table.

10. Loaded Potato Skins

One potato, two potato, three, potato, four! These healthy, Loaded Potato Skins will fly off of the tray and that’s the way it should be. Full of fiber and nutrients, the potato skins are the primary reason spuds receive so much praise from health experts. Cheddar, sour cream and chives are irresistible on their crunchy, potato base with this one. Bacon bits: Totally unnecessary.

11. 7-Layer Southwest Dip

Don’t get us wrong, all dips are wonderful, but the 7-Layer Southwest Dip might be the king of them all. Beans, salsa, avocado, cheese… the list keeps going. Seven layers and none of them boring, this appetizer is fit for a crowd. It provides wide-ranging nourishment, counting as half a SmartCarb, one PowerFuel, one Extra and one Vegetable, so no stomachs will be rumbling at your next party!

12. Shrimp Cucumber Bites

Savory, delectable hummus tops water-dense cucumber and nestles low-calorie shrimp for that perfect nosh your party needs. No matter what the nature of your gathering, these Shrimp Cucumber Bites will always keep things incredibly classy. An unusual, yet tasteful pairing, these little guys will be the recipient of high praise across the board.

13. Crunchy Kale Chips

Superfood central, right? Well, it’s true. Kale is a health fanatic favorite for a reason. Folate, vitamin C, fiber and more are disguised in Crunchy Kale Chips that would make anyone rethink the taste of this leafy green. It all comes down to seasoning, and garlic powder does it well. Garlic, onion, salt and pepper bring life to a vegetable that some say lacks this zing on its own. It is surprising how fast chips disappear, even when they’re undisputedly healthy ones.

14. Chicken Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce

Typically reserved for creative, foodie-type restaurants or frozen boxes that require thawing first, spring rolls bring something special to the party. Try your hand at Chicken Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce for a fresh, exciting snack that won’t interfere with any bikini season plans. Juicy, succulent chicken dripping with creamy peanut sauce is all wrapped up, but not even the rice paper can contain the piquant goodness of this appetizer. Leave some space for this one, people.

15. Slow Cooker Kale and Beef Meatballs

Slow Cooker anything is sure to make an appearance at this game time celebration. And why not? Preparing these sinfully delicious, tomato sauce soaked Slow Cooker and Kale Beef Meatballs clears up space in your oven and on your stove for plenty of other dishes. Practically falling apart as you move your fork into their hot center, beef has never melted in your mouth in such a satisfying, nourishing way. Garlic, oregano, chili flakes… oh my! Try not to cry when you find out Parm makes an appearance, here, too. Three meatballs. Two PowerFuels. And one very, very happy eater.

16. Easy, Cheesy Spinach Cups

Nothing is better than cheese and spinach, supported by a little cup of potato you can take right to the couch with you. Not a bit of action will be missed because taste meets convenience with healthy Easy, Cheesy Spinach Cups. You might even say, all of the action is really in this appetizer because the taste is a total touchdown. The crowd you’re hosting will definitely agree. These crispy, crunchy vessels of melty mouth madness aren’t just party starters, they’re party essentials. They just also happen to be a secretly light recipe.

17. Shrimp Taco Bites

California natives aren’t the only ones nomming on shrimp tacos anymore. Way lighter than standard, meaty Mexican cuisine, Shrimp Taco Bites make any appetizer spread way more exciting. Spiced up, chili flavored seafood is paired with a crazy simple, crunchy whole wheat tortilla cup you make yourself. If you’re already planning on whipping up some of our healthy Pico De Gallo, put some aside for this recipe to give your assortment of hors d’oeuvres even more of a nutritious, homemade quality. SmartCarb choice simplified.

18. Caprese Kebabs

Caprese Kebabs make a statement on the table with their lovely display of mozzarella, tomato and basil. Don’t believe us? Check out the quick appetizers’ recipe video. Essentially a portable, Caprese salad, this appetizer doesn’t disappoint. If you have the time to stick the various ingredients on skewers, definitely give Caprese Kebabs a shot for a nutritious, flavor-packed food that couldn’t be simpler. Involving the kids with this one is a really creative way to bring the family together and save a bunch of time.

19. Shrimp Spring Roll with Chili Soy Sauce

As Asian food continues to explode in popularity, having a few spring roll recipes down is a huge advantage. Claim that long awaited title, “Hostess with the Mostest” by cooking up these quick appetizers. This recipe for Shrimp Spring Roll with Chili Soy Sauce is certainly one of the appetizers for parties people love. Every mouthful of this starter will bring a smile to your guests, excited to try something out for the ordinary. Addicting is almost an understatement for the combination of chili and soy drenching the fresh shrimp. Everyone will take note of how attractive and fancy these appetizers are, but not a single party-goer will be cognizant of the fact they are eating their vegetables. Mission accomplished.

20. Brussels Sprout Skewers with Mustard Marinade

You will never hear the phrase, “I hate Brussels sprouts” ever again. Well, as long as everyone always eats these Brussels Sprout Skewers with Mustard Marinade… It’s jaw-dropping how such a small addition of whole grain mustard can change the flavor game for an amazingly nutritious food. Guests will love that they can grab a skewer and go right back to socializing (or watching the game, sorry…). The mustard that soaks these vegetables may be incredibly delicious, but it is also a sneaky source of turmeric and really low cal. So, really, you can’t go wrong putting this recipe into the mix.

21. Roast Beef Bites

Introducing baby, open-faced sandwiches, graced with tender roast beef. If there is anything to celebrate at all, you’ll want a deli delight to appear. Roast Beef Bites are a skinnified version of a long-time favorite. Just a tiny taste of the horseradish and mayo blend makes this pumpernickel cocktail bread with beef a newly desirable starter. All that guilt of scarfing down an entire roast beef sandwich is left at the door as these perfectly portioned hors d’oeuvres allow room for a variety of other appetizer goodies. Main courses are overrated, anyway.

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