Percy And Annabeth Convincing Charon That They Died In A Bathtub At Age 12, Vs. Percy And Annabeth Convincing

does anyone else still think about the fact that Appa has five stomachs?

WRITING EXERCISE: Going macro

Sometimes you’re so concerned with the overarching concept of your story that you forget about the small stuff that makes your writing unique. So let’s use a bit of mindfulness and focus on the teeny tiny miniscule details for a mo, shall we? Let’s go MACRO, kids.

Because as tempting as it is to go for the BIG themes and HUGE life experiences and SIGNIFICANT moments and ALL THE DRAMA ALL THE TIME, good writing is really about the stuff we DON’T notice.

Observing the little things.

Taking note of the seemingly day to day stuff and bringing it into focus.

Highlighting the human.

Being mindful of everything you do, everything that’s going on around you.

And using it as writing-fodder.

So. Today (or not necessarily today – but a day when you’re able to try this exercise out) try keeping a little diary of observations. Keep a notebook to hand, or use a notes app on your phone, or send yourself a bunch of random little emails – whatever works for you.

Really tap into everything you do, no matter how mundane, and see if you can note down as many interesting observations as you can.

Observe all your little routines, tics, habits and foibles:

Do you always brush your teeth in the same way?

Do you have a silly little conversation with your dog when you let them out to pee in the morning?

Do you see the same yellow car pass by every day on your way to work?

Do you get antsy if someone else makes your coffee because they never get it the way you like it?

Pay attention to all those mindless tasks you do without thinking:

Look for patterns in the bubble bath

Listen for a beat in the thump of the washing machine

Catalogue the smells, sights and sounds of your commute

Separate out the steps of cooking your dinner

Map your emotions and physical senses throughout the day:

Did you wake up on the wrong side of the bed with a cracking headache? Can you describe the feeling?

When did you feel most chilled out?

Most stressed?

What made you laugh and what sound does your laugh make?

What was on your to-do list and how did you feel about it?

Remember: we’re not necessarily looking for Big Meaningful Truths here (though they may emerge). We’re simply making a series of mini observations, any of which could be transferred into your writing as little details that will bring an extra dose of realism to your work.

You may find that some sneaky bit of fundamental human truth will come sashaying in to turn the most innocuous observation into a great big metaphor, and that’s all well and good, but there’s no pressure to make connections, or consider the universe and what it is to be human.

Today, we simply observe. Take notes. Be mindful (ugh). Create a list of senses and moments and potential new ideas. Wallow in the bottomless sinkhole of human existence and the multitudinous amazing, mundane, varied, ridiculous, touching, scary, weird things all around us…

Taking a moment to be mindful and harvest little nuggets of life for your writing is a GREAT habit to get into. You don’t have to note EVERYTHING down, obviously – just get used to pausing, observing, and making note of all the little things that other people might skim over.

Because THAT’S what makes fiction so wonderful – seeing something tiny and innocuous but oh so familiar suddenly pop out of the page. It might be a gesture or a tone of voice or an object or a reaction or a sensory detail. It doesn’t matter how commonplace it may be.

The trick is to discover your own unique way of seeing the world and translating that into words. And like all writing, it takes practice. So start today. Keep an observation diary and see what you notice – and just how many details we miss on a regular basis.

Psst. More writing exercises over here...

Everyone loves to talk about how Percy gave up godhood for Annabeth (false, he did it himself and seeing Annabeth reminded him of Luke's last request), but no one likes to talk about how Percy chose the great prophecy so that Nico wouldn't have to bear it? He did that for Nico. And when he hears the actual prophecy and finds out that he's going to die, he doesn't back pedal and try to get out of it - because that would mean Nico would die. He sticks true to his decision to take on the great prophecy and die for Nico. And then when he doesn't die and gets one wish from the gods, he makes them give Nico a cabin at chb so Nico could have somewhere he's welcomed and safe. I-

Light: Do you take constructive criticism?

Misa: Yeah

Light: You're fucking trash, misa

Misa:

Misa: *gasp* Oh no light don't talk about yourself like that, you're not trash! You're amazing! I love you!!!

So, do you like girls or do you like boys? (Ha-ah, ha-ah)

Oh, uhm, I mean, uh, yes?

When my friends ask me 'bout my sexuality

I choke up and joke that the answer's not easy

Like I'm watching a Disney movie and the couple gets it on

But who should I look at, is it Shang or Mulan?

I like boys and girls, but I still don't know why

I couldn't get either one if I really try

I'm switching my preference like an on and off switch

If I had a dime for every crush, I've had I'd be rich

Like boy bi

Girl, hi

New guy

I'm bi?

I cry every time

I try to decide

I guess you're right, I'm bi just without the sexual

I'm too scared to date, so I've just been by myself

Like I'm watching a Disney movie and I slowly start to sweat

Is it Jasmine's dancing or Aladdin's open vest?

Oh, it sucks sometimes to be right in the in-between

I'm too gay for girls, too straight to be a drag queen

I'm just playing, I'm just saying, I'd like to be clear

I don't know what the hell is going on here

And love can be hard

For someone who doesn't know what they want

I'm missing a part

For all of my life got a hole in my heart

And love could be

A winning game to those who are straight, but

I'm perfectly complete

One, two, three

Like boy bi (boy bi)

Girl, hi (girl, hi)

New guy (new guy)

I'm bi? (I'm bi)

I cry (I cry) every time

I try to decide

Boy bi - mad tsai

Matsuda: let’s all agree that going up the stairs on all fours is actually the best experience on earth.

L, on thirty-five cups of coffee with eight sugar cubes in each cup: conversely, going down the stairs on all fours is actually the most terrifying experience on earth.

HEY DISCORD USERS!!

unfortunately, discord continues to be the Worst Messaging Company Of All Time with its updates, and this time, its one that is not only a privacy violation, not only enabled by default, but ROLLED OUT SILENTLY, MEANING YOU MUST KNOW IT EXISTS TO TURN IT OFF.

i am talking about "clips", an exciting new feature /s that allows people to record you in voice chat without your knowledge or consent! Wow!

fortunately, you can turn this off, but its kinda shitty how they didnt tell you this existed at all, yeah?

settings > clips> the button should be clicked to turn it off

(note that it should be ON by default, you will have to click the button to turn it off)

thanks, discord, for Telling Us This Violating Setting Exists In An Update And Making Sure It Is Off By Default. /s.

reblogs are appreciated to spread the word.

Matsuda finally convinces Light and Misa to let him hang out with them. Now he's 3 hours deep in their princess themed tea party talking about their next steps as Kira. He's debating on what to do, and really doesn't want to turn in his new besties.

Matsuda: [Trying to fill out legal paperwork stuff] Were you guys born AMAB or AFAB?

Light: Bold of you to assume I was born at all.

L: I personally was created in a lab.

Misa: I just straight up spawned lol.