Here’s my pitch: tumblr user @astriiformes is preparing for a move under some pretty urgent/strained circumstances, and that handsome devil @thesnadger has set up a gofundme campaign to raise extra money for the effort:
If you are willing and able to share that link or even offer some support yourself, it would mean a great deal to Nathan. To help meet the goal, I am also offering art commissions for verifiable donations to the campaign!
If you’d like to commission me and do someone a huge solid at the same time, please make a donation and leave a note mentioning my name. You can detail your request there, or email me at skittlestew (at) gmail if you would rather do that privately. Rates and examples below:
$11 – $20 – 1-2 characters, lineart or b/w, up to full body. Kind of a sliding scale–a higher donation in this bracket will get you more detail in the final piece.
$20+ – full body, simple colors. Will also scale for additional characters with higher donations, as shown below.
$50+ – Color illustration with simple background. If you’re looking for something big or especially detailed, please feel free to check with me first to see what I can do for you!
I’ve got a lot of Gravity Falls / The Adventure Zone fanart under my belt, but I am happy to draw OCs or other fandoms as well! No explicit content or graphic violence, please. I will send finished commissions directly to you, and will only post them publicly with your permission.
Again, just spreading the word and the link below would a huge help for Nathan. If you can spare some aid and would like a little art as well, you know where to find me!
growing up, people often talked about how you shouldn’t like something or do something just because it’s popular, but I think an even more important lesson, at least for me, was not to dislike something just because it’s popular.
honestly, if it’s not hurting anyone, just let people like the things they like! and definitely don’t disregard it completely without giving it a chance. even if you have properly given it a chance, and you found it to be ‘annoying’ or ‘cringy’ or ‘overrated’, just be careful how you talk about it. because it might mean nothing to you, but it probably means a lot to someone else.
the best example I can think of is those generic cheesy pop songs with motivational lyrics. I went through a period where I didn’t understand why people liked those so much. but then, one day, I thought about it for a second – how many of those kind of songs did I listen to when I was younger? and I remembered that not only did I listen to them but heck, those things were my anthem. it didn’t matter to me how cliche the words were, they were things I needed to hear at the time and that was what mattered. and I thought about the kids growing up now, and how many there probably are who have those kinds of songs as their anthem. after that, I just couldn’t bring myself to look down on those songs anymore.
it’s surprising all of the little things that end up meaning so much to you just because they were there when you needed them – a video game, a tv show, a book, a song, a character, a youtuber, anything like that. it might not have been perfect or all that special, but something in it just resonates with you.
I’m not saying that you’re not allowed to to dislike these things. as long as it’s not harmful, you’re allowed to like or not like whatever you want. but just stay open minded. choose your words. be empathetic. notice when something is important to someone else, especially those you care about. maybe you find it annoying, or maybe it’s not just really your thing. but don’t take away someone’s enjoyment of something, even if it is ‘overrated’. maybe there’s a reason those things are popular.
I started enjoying life way more when I stopped being uptight and avoiding things purely because they were popular and just let people (and myself) enjoy things.
besides which, I was at my most pretentious while unironically watching Glee and listening to nightcore, so I really had no room to talk. 😛
Han Sanghyuk, Hyuk, Hyogi, Hyulk, etc… As my first bias, he forever holds a spot in my favorites. Being a fan of Vixx for three years, I had the privilege to see him grow and expand his abilities along with his lovely glowing personality. He has a big heart, despite being the sly but silly prankster. He brings smiles to many, especially to his fellow members.
He’s one of the best maknaes in my opinion…
He deserves nothing less than happiness, and I hope he continues to rise as the maknae on top! Happy birthday Hyogi ♡
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