Well then, Soldier, how goes the day?

Allow me to reintroduce myself...

2022-11-11T19:25:25Z

What's up, friends? I thought my life was going to slow down since I last posted... 9 months ago, WOW - but it has done exactly the opposite. I'm in graduate school for therapy and counseling and it has taken up ALL of my time. Over the summer, I took an amazing vacation with The Boy to meet his extended family in Europe. I became a paw-rent to the most wonderful cat in the universe... and I GOT ENGAGED!

I had assumed he would propose in autumn, after we got back from the trip, but he really surprised me! With the way school is going, I'll get my master's degree, take a leave of absence to get married, then go back to school to complete my counseling internship.

Fannish life has been put on pause, but if anyone wants to beta read a Jaime/Brienne snowed-in modern AU, hit me up! My goal is to publish before the end of the year. What with the whole Twitter situation, you can find me on:
+ analise010

+ analise010

+ analise010#5683 on Discord

Other than that, I still read tarot on a donation basis, record podfic on occasion, and hope that fandom finds a new place to land.

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Last year was weird...

2022-02-26T20:17:10Z

Hey friends, I've realized that it's been a whole year since I've posted because last year was WILD for me. I'm a big believer in prayer, intention, and "luck" as the intersection of preparation and opportunity. Since then, I have:
- started graduate school for therapy and counseling
- picked up writing short fic again
- moved in with my partner
- adopted a cat
- got a new job
- started discussing marriage

These have all been positive changes for me, yet there are still many negative things happening across the country. To help in whatever way I can, I'm offering my fandom friends Pay What You Wish tarot readings. 20% of the profits will be split between the Mazzoni Center, located in my hometown, who provides quality comprehensive health and wellness services to LGBTQ people and the Transgender Education Network of Texas, who is dedicated to furthering gender diverse equality in Texas, USA.

Hit me up if you'd like one! If tarot isn't your bag, then come through and let me know what's going with you. I miss you, friends! Grad school doesn't leave much time for fannish pursuits.

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Snowflake Challenge Day #9: Rec yourself!

2021-01-14T14:17:38Z

In your own space, brag about yourself. Tell us what things you've done that you're proud of; the things that make you the wonderful person you are.

Not sure if I should be proud of how aggressively I suggest that everyone make a transformative works statement and post it all over the internet. However 2020, as wild and painful and life-changing as it was forced me to stop and focus on my own healing in a way that I never had time for in the past. Things I'm proud of:

- Going back to therapy

- Applying to graduate school, even though I'm 29 and think I'm "too old" to go back to school

- Working on communication and honesty with my partner

- Debunking stories about myself (i.e. "I'm not good at writing / drawing / fitness) and creating a new narrative (i.e. "This is my first time learning to draw. Any drawing I make will be the best drawing I've made!)

- Making this podfic: Baiting the Beauty. I absolutely love this story, even though the fic is technically "unfinished". This one allowed me to include my own Black American culture into this Regency-era, Jaime/Brienne story. (Thank you to glamafonic, a fellow Wakandan queen for letting me transform your story.)

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Snowflake Challenge Day #7: Create a challenge

2021-01-11T18:50:22Z

In your own space, create your own challenge.

I'm going to challenge you to say yes to something that scares you. You're right - this is taken directly from Shonda Rhimes' book Year of Yes. However, I tried something similar to this in 2016. When I think of the times I've said no to something repeatedly, it's because I'd created a narrative that I started to believe. For example, at some point, I decided I didn't look good in the color red. It was too loud, didn't look good on brown skin, whatever. It was just that - a narrative that I reinforced every time I passed over a red shirt and chose a black one instead. Then, I decided to say yes to red lipstick and have been loving it. Maybe I'll add more red to my wardrobe, maybe not. But that small yes was enough to debunk old stories I'd created about myself.

So go ahead. Say YES to taking a break because your self worth is not defined by your productivity. Say YES to trying a new menu item at your favorite restaurant. Say YES to creating boundaries with friends and family. Say YES to canceling plans so that you can focus on yourself. Say yes to SAYING NO. Or even... say YES to making a transformative works statement and posting it on your favorite platform.

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Snowflake Challenge Day #6: Rec 3 fanworks that you didn’t create

2021-01-08T14:47:32Z

In your own space, rec at least three fanworks that you didn’t create. Leave a comment in this post saying you did it.

Oh dear. When was the last time I consumed a new podfic? *checks AO3 history* *sees only dust* ( Podfic Oldie-But-Goodies )

P.S. Show of hands if you've made & posted a transformative works statement!

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Snowflake Challenge Day #5: Canon you love

2021-01-07T13:05:05Z

In your own space, promote a canon/talk about a part of canon that you love.

I've recently been into Hades/Persephone retellings and have been consuming them as fanfics and pro works. The bare bones canon of Greek mythology is that Persphone, daughter of Zeus and Demeter, is abducted by Hades, God of the Underworld. Allegedly, Zeus okayed the abduction because Persephone's "overbearing" mother wouldn't allow her to leave Earth. Distraught that her daughter had been literally kidnapped, Demeter would not allow the Earth to produce food, which led humans to die of starvation. They compromised that Persephone would spend half the year on Earth (spring & summer) and half the year in the Underworld (fall and winter).

While this is very problematic, it's still unfortunately common. A woman's life is decided by others, without her agency or input and she has to make the best of what comes next. I enjoy this canon because it allows for such easy adaptation where Persephone (or the Persephone-character) may have been thrust into a life that she didn't ask for, yet she refuses to "make the best of it". Instead, she conquers the man and the kingdom that tried to subjugate her.

I suppose that's cheating, but it's also the truth. XD

P.S. Just make a transformative works statement and post it all over the internet so that people can riff on YOUR canons (or not!).

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Snowflake Challenge Day #8: Wishlist

2021-01-06T04:08:05Z

In your own space, create a wishlist.

( Y'all know what time it is - Rec me books! )

Thanks in advance! ♥

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Snowflake Challenge Day #4: #goals

2021-01-06T03:38:53Z

In your own space, create some goals. Leave a comment in this post saying you did it. Include a link to your post if you feel comfortable doing so.

Obviously, my goal is to have everyone make a transformative works statement and post it around the world.

Other than that, I want to write one fanfiction. It's obvious from my AO3 that I'm a podficcer, who dabbles in cover art. In 2019, I wrote about why I only post my fic in The Anonymous Community on AO3. (TL;DR - In 2012, I wrote a 20K story for the reel_merlin community on Livejournal and a "friend" told me that the story was boring and had no voice.) Every fic I read re-shatters my confidence and this is the only place that I'm comfortable posting. I'm hoping to finish this Jaime/Brienne fic I'm mapping out some time this year. I'll take any advice my writer friends can offer! XD

ETA: I'm also getting into drawing for the first time, but this is less of a goal and more of an exploration of "how do hands work???" I did one okay drawing over the summer, so the ability might be there if I can figure out how to hone it.

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Snowflake Challenge Day #3: Guess Who's Coming to Dinner

2021-01-05T15:30:58Z

In your own space, tell us who, from one of your fandoms, would you most want to have dinner with (or tea, or a random afternoon visit), and why?

It wouldn't be me, if I didn't take a chance to tell you to make a transformative works statement and post it everywhere, no matter what your stance is.

However, I would love to do coffee with my Starfleet boo, Nyota Uhura. As a Black American woman, it can sometimes be hard to see yourself in 'new' places, even though people like you have been there all along, just intentionally ignored and left out of history. I'd love to look at how we look in the future.

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SNOWFLAKE CHALLENGE: Day 1 - Getting back into the swing of things...

2021-01-05T03:34:54Z

Challenge #1 - In your own space, introduce yourself! Leave a comment in this post saying you did it. Include a link to your post if you feel comfortable doing so.

Hi! I'm analise010, podficcer, budding fanfic writer, and dedicated beta listener. If you've seen me around, it was probably related tarot, podfic, or me, asking you to make a transformative works statement and post it everywhere, especially in your AO3 profile.

2020 was a hard year for me personally and professionally. I started going back to therapy. I had surgery, after 10 months of doctors dismissing my concerns as "nothing to worry about". I built a case to get rid of an abusive boss. And, most importantly, I rediscovered my capacity for loving myself and others.

Unfortunately, this meant that fandom took a major back seat and I basically fell off the radar for 6 months. I'm excited to meet new people and see what I missed. :D

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When is this bullshit gonna be over?

2020-04-18T18:03:55Z

( Cut for COVID talk )

Wanting to help in any way I can, I'm doing tarot readings. Donations are nice, but not at all required. If you'd like a reading hit me up here (let me know if you have a question or want a general reading).

Decks include:
- Light Seer's Tarot
- standard Rider-Waite
- Welcome To Night Vale
- Philly Tarot Deck
- Everyday Tarot by Biddy Tarot

ETA: I'm looking for fanfic and/or book recs! I've been re-reading all my old fics and want something new. Willing to give anything a shot EXCEPT - hockey RPF, Homestuck, the Untamed, or bandom stories.

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I just - sigh

2019-11-26T02:46:02Z

Everything seems like a mixed bag right now. Things with my mom are good, but my dad and I can't seems to find a way to communicate with each other. I have 2 bosses in my new job, one of whom is great and the other is... overwhelming and complex. Catch me in 2020 when things have calmed down a bit.

I'm dating someone seriously for the first time, so that's scary and exciting. Needless to say, my feelings are all over the place! I'm learning that it's wild that I didn't know what I was missing until this boy popped up and showed me that it's okay to seek affection and companionship. Who knew?

ANYWAY. I'm still learning and still have a ways to go. Releasing as much as I can so I don't take it into the next decade with me.

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OCTOBER TAROT POST - Trick or treat readings!

2019-10-01T12:46:16Z

This month, I'm doing "Trick Or Treat" readings! (Spread created by Oak and sage Tarot)

If you'd like a reading hit me up here or email me at helloworldtarot [at] Gmail [dot] com.

My available decks are the:
- Light Seer's Tarot: a deck aimed at nurturing your light and shadow sides
- standard Rider-Waite: straight-forward
- Welcome To Night Vale: spooky, but warm
- Amethyst Oracle: playful and light

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SEPTEMBER TAROT POST - We're changing sh*t up

2019-09-09T00:30:18Z

This month, I'm doing "4 page readings", that is, a quick look at: love, work, tough decisions, and money.

If you'd like a reading, please comment here, send me a Dreamwidth PM, or email me at helloworldtarot [at] Gmail [dot] com. You can make a donation HERE, if you feel so inclined.

My available decks are the:
- Light Seer's Tarot: a deck aimed at nurturing your light and shadow sides
- standard Rider-Waite: straight-forward
- Welcome To Night Vale: spooky, but warm
- Amethyst Oracle: playful and light

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Some days I sketch

2019-08-01T18:36:19Z

The goal this summer has been to explore who I am outside of work and it's absolutely WILD to me how much art I missed on my journey as a Math Girl. I tried my hand at drawing (pics below), pottery, writing, and dance. Drawing is the easiest, most cost effective pursuit and I made the pic below on Day 5 after a lifetime of not even doodling in school. Drawing friends, if you have any tips or resources, hit me up! Right now it's just me and a book from the library. XD

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APRIL TAROT POST!

2019-04-06T18:01:30Z

GUESS WHO'S BACK IN THE HOUSE?

If you'd like a reading, please comment here, send me a Dreamwidth PM, or email me at helloworldtarot [at] Gmail [dot] com. You can make a donation HERE, but it's not required.

Not sure what kind of question to ask? Labyrinthos has an article on How to Phrase Effective Tarot Card Questions and Get the Most From Your Tarot Reading

My available decks are the:
- standard Rider-Waite: straight-forward
- Welcome To Night Vale: warm, but low key wild
- Amethyst Oracle: playful and light
- Lord of the Rings Tarot: a cute prankster

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Snowflake Challenge - Day 15

2019-01-15T12:27:21Z

Talk about why you participated in Snowflake &/or what you got out of it. Leave a comment in this post saying you did it. Include a link to your post if you feel comfortable doing so.

To be completely honest, I come back to Snowflake Challenge to increase the number of people who make a transformative works statement and post it in their AO3 profile.

Other than that... I see this challenge as a way to reacquaint myself with fandom. I usually stay in my podfic corner, so I don't know what's going on elsewhere. This season I learned about new communities, made some new friends, and gained 10% more confidence about getting into writing. I reconnected with some old friends (hi growlery & teigh_corvus!) and even made some new ones (hey sexycazzy & ineptshieldmaid). I talked about my process for creating a podfic, told people to make time for themselves, and talked about why those subtle hand touches drive me wild.

Today I'm going remind myself why I got into fandom. I'm going to fill as many requests as I can from the Day 6 Wish Lists and give back to my fellow creators.

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Snowflake Challenge - Day 13

2019-01-13T13:22:33Z

In your own space, set some goals for the coming year. They can be fannish or not, public or private. Leave a comment in this post saying you did it. Include a link to your post if you feel comfortable doing so.

My #1 goal during Snowflake season is to get every person participating to make a transformative works statement and post it in their AO3 profile.

For the rest of the year, my goals are:

- financial prosperity

- adding joy to my life

- reconnecting with friends

- writing a fanfiction over 1000 words.

The past three years have been a series of unfortunate events for me. I left grad school without completing my degree. I had a teaching job where I was fired over a situation I had never been trained to handle. Then, I worked at a temporary job that was a nightmare. Now I'm finally in a place where every decision I make doesn't feel so heavy. Now I want to start bringing joy into my life instead of worrying about finding a job every 12 months.

On Day 5 of Snowflake Challenge, I talked a little about how and why I stopped writing fic. Quite honestly, I enjoy making podfic way more than making anything else. It's just that sometimes I don't want look through AO3 for a fic that inspires me to record. I just want it to be here! In my phone already! Anyway. I have half a Spock/Uhura story written, so we'll see how that goes.

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Snowflake Challenge - Day 12

2019-01-12T15:04:06Z

In your own space, create your own challenge. Leave a comment in this post saying you did it. Include a link to your post if you feel comfortable doing so.

I'm sure that all of you have made a transformative works statement and posted it in your AO3 profile by now.

So my challenge to you is to do something you LOVE. I want it to bring you Marie Kondo-style joy. When was the last time that you did something just for you? Not because you felt obligated or needed to cross it off your to-do list, but to make yourself happy?

This past holiday season, I didn't give anyone Christmas gifts so that I could save money to visit my sister. Some people called it selfish, but I refuse to give to other people who aren't giving back to me. It's my responsibility to make myself happy and I take that responsibility very seriously. I implore you to do the same thing. Read a fic. Sing and dance to your favorite song. Buy that thing that you've been eyeing online. Just make sure that you feel ♥ afterward.

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Snowflake Challenge - Day 11

2019-01-11T17:11:00Z

In your own space, talk about your creative process(es) — anything from the initial inspiration to how you feel after something’s done. Do you struggle with motivation or is it a smooth process? Do you have any tricks up your sleeve to pull out when a fanwork isn’t cooperating? What is your level of planning to pantsing/winging it? Leave a comment in this post saying you did it. Include a link to your post if you feel comfortable doing so.

( Making a podfic in 7 steps. )

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Snowflake Challenge - Day 9

2019-01-09T14:02:35Z

Commit an Act of Kindness. In your own space, share what you’ve done, talk about what you’ve done, or simply leave a comment in this post saying you did it. Include a link to your post if you feel comfortable doing so.

( Fanwork feedback )

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Snowflake Challenge - Day 8

2019-01-08T13:52:30Z

In your own space, post self-recs for at least three fanworks that you created. Leave a comment in this post saying you did it. Include a link to your post if you feel comfortable doing so.

( Podfic Self Recs )

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Snowflake Challenge - Day 7

2019-01-07T15:00:38Z

Stretch yourself a little and try something new. Go play in a new fandom or with a new pairing. Try working in a new medium. Or check out some fanworks that are new to you. (The recs from Day 2 might be a good place to start.) Leave a comment in this post saying you did it. Include a link to your post if you feel comfortable doing so.

I wracked my brain for this one. I spent all of yesterday promoting the creation of transformative works statements, which is a lot of work, but not very new. Today, I'm going to explore new sections of fandom and comment on fanworks in fandoms I've never tried before. A lot of people participating in Snowflake Challenge are involved in different fandoms (I heard something about a McShep?), it's time to get to them and leave some ♥_♥ while I'm at it.

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Snowflake Challenge - Day 5

2019-01-06T03:59:03Z

In your own space, promote three communities, challenges, blogs, pages, Twitters, Tumblrs or platforms and explain why you love them. Leave a comment in this post saying you did it. Include a link to your post if you feel comfortable doing so.

( Promote three platforms and explain why you love them. )

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Snowflake Challenge - Day 2

2019-01-04T18:04:13Z

Rec at least three fanworks that you didn't create. ( Three podfics that I can't get enough of )

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Well then, Soldier, how goes the day?

Allow me to reintroduce myself...

Last year was weird...

Snowflake Challenge Day #9: Rec yourself!

Snowflake Challenge Day #7: Create a challenge

Snowflake Challenge Day #6: Rec 3 fanworks that you didn’t create

Snowflake Challenge Day #5: Canon you love

Snowflake Challenge Day #8: Wishlist

Snowflake Challenge Day #4: #goals

Snowflake Challenge Day #3: Guess Who's Coming to Dinner

SNOWFLAKE CHALLENGE: Day 1 - Getting back into the swing of things...

When is this bullshit gonna be over?

I just - *sigh*

OCTOBER TAROT POST - Trick or treat readings!

SEPTEMBER TAROT POST - We're changing sh*t up

Some days I sketch

APRIL TAROT POST!

Snowflake Challenge - Day 15

Snowflake Challenge - Day 13

Snowflake Challenge - Day 12

Snowflake Challenge - Day 11

Snowflake Challenge - Day 9

Snowflake Challenge - Day 8

Snowflake Challenge - Day 7

Snowflake Challenge - Day 5

Snowflake Challenge - Day 2

I just - sigh