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Hi fellow fatigue sufferers!

If you recently managed to

show up for an appointment on time

take out the trash

bring in the mail

stay awake for the entire duration of a lecture/TV show/religious service

take a shower

or even just get out of bed

I’m SO proud of you because all of these are exceptional achievements!

Rejoice and forget about the people who don’t understand because they don’t have the problem.

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love this

"School districts that don’t respect transgender and nonbinary students’ pronouns or force them to use restrooms that don’t align with their gender identity could be committing federal civil rights violations beginning this fall.

Today, the U.S. Department of Education announced the issuance of a final rule under Title IX to protect people in public schools from sex-based discrimination and harassment. The announcement marks a significant update in federal efforts to combat sex discrimination in federally funded educational institutions. During a call with reporters, Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona emphasized the administration’s dedication to ensuring that Title IX effectively serves all students by providing safe, welcoming, and rights-respecting educational environments."

Read the full piece here

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Camp Nano - Day 8

Goal for camp: 15,000 words Words written today: 524 Percentage of goal completed: 30% Words remaining: 10,501

Here is the editing from today. The end of one chapter and the beginning of the next. Be prepared for a post, SGA people, just as soon as I have the time!

First 8 words: "Well, you have seen first hand what we..."

Last 8 words: "...believe that it was Lisstha that killed him."

Fic: Chain of Command

#camp nano april 2024 #Chain of Command

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Camp Nano - Day 7

Goal for camp: 15,000 words Words written today: 538 Percentage of goal completed: 27% Words remaining: 11,025

I didn't get a chance to post this yesterday.

First 7 words: "You do not think me capable—" Jinto...

Last 7 words: "...can assess how best to help you."

Fic: Chain of Command

#camp nano april 2024 #Chain of Command

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Camp Nano - Day 6

Goal for camp: 15,000 words Words written today: 589 Percentage of goal completed: 23% Words remaining: 11,563

I decided to go ahead and finish editing this fic before writing more, so that's what I'm doing.

First 6 words: "Carson created the drug to suppress...

Last 6 words: "I cannot allow you to come."

Fic: Chain of Command

#camp nano april 2024 #Chain of Command

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Camp Nano - Day 5

Goal for camp: 15,000 words Words written today: 583 Percentage of goal completed: 19% Words remaining: 12,152

So I lied. Another day of editing, which is good for fans of SGA, it means they'll get their next chapter sooner :)

First 5 words: "So naïve," he said quietly

Last 5 words: ...you mean?" Woolsey asked again.

Fic: Chain of Command

#camp nano april 2024 #Chain of Command

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Camp Nano - Day 4

Goal for camp: 15,000 words Words written today: 666 Percentage of goal completed: 15% Words remaining: 12,735

Another day of editing today. Back to writing tomorrow, hopefully!

First 4 words: "It does not /have/..."

Last 4 words: ...fingertips over her face.

Fic: Chain of Command

#camp nano april 2024 #Chain of Command

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Camp Nano - Day 3

Goal for camp: 15,000 words Words written today: 520 Percentage of goal completed: 11% Words remaining: 13,401

I forgot to post yesterday's progress. So here it is. Switching it up a bit today as I felt a little off. So I edited some words in a different fic.

First 3 words: Sheppard didn't knock.

Last 3 words: ...one last time."

Fic: Chain of Command

#camp nano april 2024 #Chain of Command

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Camp Nano - Day 2

Goal for camp: 15,000 words Words written today: 539 Percentage of goal completed: 7% Words remaining: 13,921

Nothing like a playlist to keep the fingers moving. Of course it helps that this is an AU based on a novel, so that makes the writing of it easier in a way - at least for now.

First 2 words: She huffed...

Last 2 words: streaked face.

Fic: Time's Curse

#camp nano april 2024 #Time's Curse

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Camp Nano - Day 1

Goal for camp: 15,000 words Words written today: 540 Percentage of goal: 4% Words remaining: 14,460

Just to switch things up a bit from last time, I'm doing the number part backwards... as well as the number of words you get to see and from where. LOL

Enjoy!

First word: London

Last word: say.

Fic: Time's Curse

#Camp nano April 24 #Time's Curse

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The Monday Menu

Of course the big news for this week is that it's April 1st, and you know what that means...?

That's right, Camp NanoWriMo is back!

I am participating, as always, so perhaps we'll even get some of the WiPs updated soon. See the daily post for details of my participation.

As for the rest of it - here's the menu:

Monday: The Monday Menu: what it says on the box. A plan for the week Monday Mmmm: There won’t always be one of these, just when something troubling or interesting crosses my path. Mental Health Monday: Post related to mental health Monday Meditation: A link to a meditation or guided meditation - maybe even sometimes by me. Morrigan’s Monday: The Morrigan is my Matron Goddess, and I might sometimes share insights She gives to me.

Tuesday: TMI Tuesday: Ask me anything, it can be about fic, life, spirituality, whatever you’d like. Teaser Tuesday: Where I share something I’ve been working on Teaching (Tales) Tuesday: A story that teaches something that has crossed my path. Tolkien Tuesday: where I share something Tolkien related.

Wednesday: WIP Wednesday: News about by Works in Progress - fic and non fic alike. Whacky Wednesday: Something weird, funny or otherwise strange. Warrior Wednesday: Something fierce, powerful, not necessarily feminist but definitely a self advocacy thing. Wellness Wednesday: Where I share something related to physical, mental, emotional or spiritual health.

Thursday: Three Things Thursday: Where I share three things about a fic of anyone’s choice, just send me an ask. Thoughts on Thursday: Random thoughts or rabbit holes I may or may not have fallen down.

Friday: Final Line Friday: Where I share things, and a final line of something I’ve written that week. Fandom Friday: Sharing something about one of my fandoms From Gwydion’s Vault: Gwydion is my Patron God. In these posts I’ll share some kind of wisdom or message I have received from Him.

Saturday: Saturday Secret: Where I share something from backstory, or some kind of secret about one of my WIPs Spiritual Saturday: A post based in spirituality - mine is Wicca.

Sunday: Seven Sentence Sunday: Where I share seven sentences from something I have written that week. Shifting Shape: Something transformative, either that I’ve written or that I’ve read, or otherwise come across in my journey that week.

Not everything will happen every week. Just this is a way to keep things fresh and interesting, to encourage me to write and share something each day.

Let me know in comments or reblogs if there’s anything else you’d like to see me post.

#The Monday Menu

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TMI Tuesday! How do you write when you're not writing? Are you big with notes or daydreams? Do you do art of your characters? Are there certain movies of songs that make your fandom brain buzz? How do you keep up the creative momentum when you're not actively working on your fic?

Well now, many big questions.

I make notes, (sometimes), of the random things that pop into my head. My fics when I'm not actively working on them are like kettles left on the burner simmering... way down low.

I don't do art of my characters, but sometimes I do use actor and/or model headshots to 'cast' the character - not so much with fanfic, (except maybe for o/c inserts), but in original stuff for sure.

I guess movies would be related to whatever fic I might be working on or thinking of, so I'm not sure that counts, but I do use movie soundtracks for inspiration, or motivation and mood setting. Hans Zimmer, Trevor Morris, Steve Jablonsky, and Howard Shore are some of my go-to composers.

Judging by the lack of output from me of late, I'm not sure I'm keeping up the creative momentum as much as I'd like, but work, honestly, has been a bitch. I'm hoping maybe April's Camp Nano might help to push me in the right direction a little bit.

Thank you for the ask, my friend.

#tmi tuesday #asks answered #Kelyon

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I believe you...

I’ve written 500 words today! And I didn’t force any of them!

#writing

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Can I love this one more than once??

I’ve written 500 words today! And I didn’t force any of them!

#writing

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I am a FIRM believer in a truly complicated relationship between Jefferson and Rumple, and Jefferson and Belle, and Jefferson and 'the Golds'.

I've been exploring it in various fics for a long time - I just can't write fast enough!

No one:

Me: You know who would have been better as Belle's infidelity partner than Will Scarlet? Jefferson.

Before I begin, THIS IS NOT A BELLE HATE POST! Yes, I am going to address IT, but I am not putting her down for this...and I'll tell you why.

So after that god-freaking-awful twist in 4x11 when Belle sends Rumple over the town line, both he and Belle are left shattered at their dubious betrayals, the latter of which so much so she sought additional comfort (again, not hate, just hear me out).

That love interest ... for whatever reason ... was Will Scarlet, a cameo from Once Upon a Time's short-lived spin-off OUAT in Wonderland, which had ended a few months prior.

I, along with a good chunk of the fanbase, thought it was a unique choice, and most likely a way to acknowledge the spin-off in canon.

Don't get me wrong, I like Will as a character in OUATIW, but he was just off to me in OUAT. Like he was just shoved in there without a real purpose. Even his scenes with Robin Hood felt forced to me.

And honestly, it seemed strange to me that Belle, the logical scholar and fruitful romantic, would break her wedding vows of all things even after what Rumple did.

BUT THEN AGAIN, I also don't think it's established how intensive wedding vows are in this universe. I mean, Snow technically cheated on David with Dr. Whale, and while it's addressed comedically, it's not really addressed as an issue in their marriage but they comfortably move on from none the less.

Of course, it's obviously just the show's weakest attempt at *drama* and a way to baffle the Rumbellers into stunned silence so they can focus on *other things* (I am NOT going THERE today.)

And I think I remember an article or something about Will's actor's Michael Socha, feeling underused and wanting out especially since he had a kid at home. While he has a few zingers between him and other characters like Rumple and Hook, he looks so awkward when he's on-screen with Belle, like even he doesn't know why he's there!

But for the sake of *drama* Belle needs some side yum. Cool. Girl's gotta work out her frustrations some way right? But WILL SCARLET?!

This Will Scarlet?

"I love you Anastasia Tremaine" Will Scarlet?

Who ripped his heart out because her betrayal was just too much?

For freaking sake, they had a TLK!!!

I will only, and I mean ONLY accept the following two theories as a reason why...this happened...

1. This takes place during Will and Anastasia's break.

It's established in the OUATIW that the events in the spinoff are happening sometime in either late-season 1 or early season 2's canon. I think. But maybe, just maybe, it was actually around season 4's timeline? The timeline is screwed to hell anyway so...

Ana's presence is established in OUAT after Will, who broke into the library and vandalized a copy of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, is arrested and held indefinitely. And while Will looks distraught at the mention of his former love, but he's not devastated enough

The scene subsequently serves as a pointless but sweet way to introduce Belle and Will. I myself wrote a fic few years back as a way to fill in how that played out afterwards. But the actual writers just kind of tossed it in there.

And dropped it.

Yeah, WIll just kind of disappeared after season 4. Thanks for stopping by, I guess.

And btw, you cannot convince me that a guy who reacts like this after watching the love of his life get killed in front of him:

Like I kid you not, Will's screams and cries were stuck in my head after that episode. I gasped and covered my mouth. I remember feeling the same way when Graham died in OUAT because Emma's grief was just as raw as this. This is not the kind of grief you just up and move on with so casually. This sticks with you.

BACK TO JEFFERSON

Okay, I swear, I have a point.

Again, if Belle just *needed* a love interest during her break from Rumple, fine, but why not use the opportunity to do some freaking fan service after that Frozen mess?

Bring. Back. The. Hatter.

Why Jefferson?

He has an established relationship with Belle.

Even if the ugly truth is Jefferson had to know Belle was being held captive in the hospital asylum, Belle would still, begrudgingly, be grateful he freed her and reunited her with Rumplestiltskin. Maybe he tried apologizing with coffee, and...things happen.

Plus he has an established relationship with Rumplestiltskin PRIOR to Belle.

No. You cannot tell me these two:

...were just "business associates". No these two were hitting shroons in Wonderland every Tuesday at happy hour, do I make myself clear? It's obvious they weren't friends but they worked well together.

That scene in the shop would have been BANGER if Jefferson had been in Will's place. I mean the possibilities are endless with their establishment. They could have opened up an opportunity to explore more of Rumple's deals with Jefferson to find a way to the Land Without Magic, or even their shared connection with Regina, established, beloved connections in the series the audience would be comfortable with.

And honestly, I think Belle and Jefferson could have very nice chemistry too.

Their both worldly, and I can see these two sitting at a booth in Granny's forever as Jefferson told her her stories about his travels, maybe even a few tales about his deal and possible friendship with Rumplestiltskin. And maybe he helps her heal a bit.

That scene in 4x12 where Belle and Hook talk about Rumple really rubbed me the wrong way. What Rumple did to Belle and, yes, even Hook, was awful, but Hook never had to answer for his part in Rumple's decline. What did he think would happen if he threatened to blackmail him with Belle of all people?

Not to mention, Belle and Grace would have gotten along so well.

At this point in the series, Grace is a young teenager, and could possibly use a female presence. She like Henry, would probably understand that her father needs more companionship and would support their relationship. And it would be great foreshadowing to Belle's own relationship with her child later on. And Belle LOVES kids and could have formed a very promising bond with Grace. Regardless on how her relationship with Jefferson could have ended, Belle would have this girl over for sleepovers every week.

#i will always write jefferson

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Three Things Thursday

For the first of my TTTs after my return I'm going to share three thoughts or insights that came to me today.

It is important to listen to your body. The present moment is the path to the future. I am allowed to take charge of each of my present moments and invest in myself.

That's it. No context and none was intended.

#three things thursday #Holistic health #Happy Spring y'all

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Sending you writing vibes! But mostly good luck vibes!🍀

Thank you, my dear friend. Good vibes are always treasured, no matter what kind of 'good ' they are.

Today I have written only for work so far. It has been that kind of day.

#asks answered #reolf