sandalwood — think intoxicating, slightly masculine (if you want it to be), wood-y,
fresh laundry — think febreeze, freshly cleaned clothes, cleaning wipes, that kinda thing
cinammon — think cinnamon rolls, desserts, sugar, sweetness
vanilla — sweet and soft. it’s a classic and i feel it’s almost feminine because it’s in a lot of perfumes but it can be for anyone
sea salt — think sand on your feet, sea in your lungs, maybe a few seagulls cawing. a very beach-y smell
chlorine — think of pools, summer, theme parks with water slides. it’s not the most appealing smell but it certainly is a smell
strawberry — when i think of strawberries, i think of strawberry picking when i was little and kind of the taste of the strawberries themselves. as for the ice cream or perfume kinda strawberry, it’s a fun and sweet smell
chocolate — think hot chocolate, a hershey’s kiss, that hint of chocolate in your coffee creamer. it’s warm and cozy
coconut — think tropical, beachy, refreshing. when most people see coconuts they see “exotic”
banana — think banana sundae, banana smoothie, fruit-y smell, laffy taffy, that kinda thing
apple — think apple trees, apple jam, apple pie, that kinda sweet crisp smell
pine — think of a damp, dirty forest with towering trees and leaves gracing its floor. maybe a deer or two is nearby. it’s a forest smell basically
metallic — think of blood, wet copper or iron, etc.
dirt/earth — think the smell of dirt, grass, trees. the general smell of nature
rose — think romantic, date night, mysterious, alluring. roses are most commonly associated with life and affection, at least in american culture
sweat — think intense workout, maybe tangy, smoky, etc. just sweat
mint — think of waking up bright and early, toothpaste, doctor’s offices, etc. mint really speaks as fresh to me
damp, wet, wet dog — think of moist places, like a really old pool or something akin to that
dew — think early morning and mist in the air. can be associated with spring as well
musk — think of a scent similar to sweat, but the aftermath. not just pure sweat everywhere, but the scent about an hour after you work out. it smells different for everyone though
smoke — think of that scent you smell when a fireplace turns off, wood stops burning, or when you overcook something
spicy — think of ginger, paprika, spices in general. it’s a kind of fun and daring smell
toasty, warming — this can be anything warm you want: hot cocoa, warm blankets, turning the heater on, summer, fireplace flames
floral — this can be any flower you want it to be. spring is full of it, it is the embodiment of a bouquet, and is the scent you smell when you “stop to smell the flowers”
ao3 is my safe place
i’m so tired of ai and of people. just because someone doesn’t write traditionally or repeats what they’ve said before doesn’t mean they’re not writing, it means they’re a real person. sure there’s dead giveaways like using the exact same vocabulary every single time you say anything, but unless there’s things like that that prove it’s ai it’s incredibly disrespectful and hurtful to witch hunt someone for not writing as good as you think they should. you’re trying to say they write so bad, good, or strangely that there’s no way they wrote it and signing off their writing as not belonging to them
nothing hurts more than finally understanding your best american girl personally
dog — loyalty, faithfulness, trust, companionship, pack mentality, family-oriented
cat — independence, aligity, mystery, solitude, curiosity, self-reliance
rabbit — fertility, luck, new beginnings, gentleness, purity
snake — temptation, evil, ill will
deer — grace, gentleness, renewal, vulnerability, innocence
fox — cunning, trickery, intelligence, adaptability, mischief, playfulness, tomfoolery
coyote — cleverness, creativity, trickery, playfulness, knowledge, an omen or a warning
wolf — intuition, wisdom, freedom, wildness
alligator — danger, power, strength, camouflage
elephant — memory, longevity, intelligence, sovereignty
horse — travel, spirit, adventure, transportation, hard work
seal — playfulness, happiness, joy, understanding
seahorse — good luck, magic, persistence, fortune, individuality
shark — power, authority, strength, predatory nature, protection
fish — abundance, perseverance, prosperity, peace, calmness, water
grizzly bear — strength, power, protection, a connection to the wild, healing
black bear — fearfulness, conflict-avoidance, mindful
polar bear — viciousness, coldness, protectiveness
panda bear — peace, gentleness, luck, friendship
red panda — patience, sensitivity, originality, non-conformity
bird — transcendence, messaging/messengers, freedom
worm — decay, death, cycle of life, regeneration, simplicity
bug — filth, transformation, decay, unpleasantness
for me writing is the urge to write about that cinematic image i saw while listening to that ethel cain song
joyous, delighted, ecstatic, cheerful, elated, glad, gleeful, jolly, merry, thrilled, upbeat, overjoyed, jubilant
upset, depressed, melancholy, mournful, somber, sorrowful, pessimistic, sorry, unhappy, blue
fuming, raging, irritated, annoyed, bitter, enraged, irate, furious
fearful, afraid, anxious, panicked, panicky, startled, petrified, shaken, terrified
disintegrated, fatigued, tired
fat, full, gigantic, massive, enormous, tremendous, colossal, considerable, hefty, huge, sizable, substantial, full, immense
cramped, limited, meager, microscopic, miniature, minuscule, modest, narrow, small-scale, young, paltry, poor
attractive, beautiful, charming, cute, elegant, good-looking, graceful, handsome, lovely, neat, pleasant
repulsive, unattractive, hideous, grotesque, grisly, unseemly, unsightly, horrid, awful
displeasure, disapprove, aversion, disgust, loathing, hatred, enmity
approve, adore, admire, cherish, appreciate, love, dig, fancy, prize
effortless, obvious, simple, painless, straightforward, smooth, child’s play, light, basic
difficult, tough, troublesome, complicated, serious, heavy, rough, arduous, backbreaking
velvety, silky, smooth, spongy, fluffy, elastic, mushy, delicate, comfy, creamy, pliable
rocky, rugged, harsh, coarse, choppy, chapped
blazing, boiling, heated, searing, sweltering, warm, scorching, sizzling
chilly, freezing, icy, brisk, frigid, cool, wintry, frosty
dense, fat, chunky, broad, wide, massive, hard
skinny, slim, small, slender, gaunt, lean, fragile, delicate, narrow, meager
concede, comply, allow, concur, grant, settle, sign, set, recognize
clash, oppose, divide, feud, haggle, object, oppose, quarrel, quibble, dissent, bicker, contend
kind, cordial, fair, friendly, good, lovely, swell
rude, callous, dangerous, evil, malicious, nasty, vile, ugly, hard, vicious
big, boisterous, deafening, resounding, roaring, ringing, raucous, rambunctious, intense
muted, hushed, muffled, low, soft, reticent, noiseless
stiff, thick, tough, unyielding, sturdy, solid, hard, substantial, rigid
baggy, lax, relaxed, sloppy, slack, limp
appetizing, delectable, delightful, exquisite, heavenly, enjoyable, pleasant, savory
unpalatable, unappealing, unappetizing, unsavory, indigestible, inedible, savorless, nasty
female, lady, madam, beauty
male, gentleman, dude
house, shelter, dwelling, residence, mansion, apartment, shack, box, condo, building
alike, akin, analogous, allied, parallel, matching, equivalent, comparable, identical, related
soul, tune, opera, melody, piece, singing, chamber, measure, hymn, song
design, painting, illustration
article, book, piece, scripture, manuscript, story, passage, novel, reading, work
all synonyms found on www.thesaurus.com
“the most exciting phrase to hear in science, the one that heralds new discoveries, is not ‘eureka!’ but ‘that’s funny…’” — isaac asimov
”people who think they know everything are a great annoyance to those of us who do.” — isaac asimov
there aren’t any rules to writing. except saving your draft. hey did you save your draft? wait i think you didn’t save your draft haha. hey somebody by the name of you just called and said you might wanna save that draft
“how did you get into writing” hey so writing got into me