every time i start to feel cringe for being too deep in the hyperfixation i remember the intense depression i have waded through and have to remind myself that enjoyment is fleeting (so grab it with both hands), and life is for loving (so hold that love close), and if anyone thinks i’m cringe they must not be having a very good time (and i hope they can find a good time soon).
honestly really sexy of tumblr to keep follower numbers private. how many people are following me? you'll never know unless I tell you. maybe it's a million, or a thousand, or five, or maybe it's just you. maybe you're the only one here, all by yourself, unable to see if there's anyone standing next to you.
and you'd never know, because status here is based on opinion and not numbers; how popular you think someone is is a vibes-only calculation, and besides the chronological algorithms-optional feed, it's genuinely the best thing tumblr's ever done.
honestly sometimes i wish that people didn’t try to treat being aroace as something to fix or something super limiting
mostly i’ve just been having issues with my mom who, when i came out to her, just kept repeating stuff about how I shouldn’t get so attached to the label and keep my options open because i’m still young (i’m not that young, especially not when it comes to being interested in relationships ).
I personally know that my label may change at any time, but I just don’t want it to be the first thing I’m told.
also i am on birth control due to medical stuff and she had a conversation about what if I went off of it and after digging at her reasons for a while she talked about how she had less motivation to try in relationships when she was on birth control and i should try to see if anything’s changed. I know realistically she’s probably trying to help or something but still 🥲
you're absolutely right about your labels, just because it may change in the future doesn't invalidate it now! i'm sorry to hear about what your mum is saying, hopefully she comes around eventually.
Fandom: God there’s like NO content anymore. I wish we could get more art and fanfics :(((
Someone: Hey, I can’t draw anything digitally, because I can’t afford a tablet, but here’s a pen on paper drawing that I spent a lot of time and hard work on. Also, I took a shot at my first fanfic and I’d really like some feedback or at least some kudos if you enjoyed it :)
Fandom: Oh... yeah sorry no... not you. We actually meant writers that are already well known and popular to produce MORE content... I mean, if a popular blog shares your work then maybe. And we don’t really like pen to paper art. We just don’t think it’s professional or even looks good :/