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Hello! Once you get this you have to answer with 5 things you like about yourself, publicly, then send this on to 10 of your favorite followers (non- negotiable, positivity is super cool!) đź’•

Another 5! Thanks for sending to me, I’m so happy to be in your top ten! 🙂

1.) My writing (most of the time). I’ve been struggling a little and even reading over my old works has me wondering what I was thinking but over all I like what I produce and am glad that I have the gift of word-smithing.

2.) I don’t mind being “the loud one”. I’m the person who can get things done because I’m ok with stepping up to the plate to do it. 

3.) My motherly disposition. I have often been told I’d make a great mom and while at the moment I don’t plan on taking on that roll with offspring of my own, I have to admit to a certain sense of pride that people trust me with their kids. Or with themselves if they need to be comforted/taken care of lol. 

4.) My ability to make friends. I’m an open and friendly person so I often end up making new friends where I go. Even if they are just for a night and we never see each other again (like at a party or something) I say “my friend”.

5.) I’m trustworthy. I’ve had many people tell me things they wouldn’t others because they know I won’t throw it back in their face, use it against them or tell others. 

Free! (Since you claim its your new obsession). XD

The first character I first fell in love with: Makato!!! OMG he’s just so sweet and loving?! I LOVE HIM AS A COACH TO THE KIDS!!
The character I never expected to love as much as I do now: Rin. I thought he was an ass (he kind of was) but now I love him. Him as captain is good.
The character everyone else loves that I don’t: Haru? I don’t dislike him but he’s not my fave.
The character I love that everyone else hates: Literally no one, I think the fandom loves all the boys but then again I’m still new to it…
The character I used to love but don’t any longer: I truly like all the characters lol
The character I would totally smooch: Makato
The character I’d want to be like: Rin. There’s something to be said for single minded focus but he also has managed to learn to take care of those around him better. 
The character I’d slap: None lol 
A pairing that I love: Gou x Momo because it’s so funny
A pairing that I despise: None, I don’t follow any ships so it doesn’t matter to me. 

Bleach! I’m curious :D

  • The first character I first fell in love with: Ichigo. Cliche, I know but there it is lol. 
  • The character I never expected to love as much as I do now: Renji / Byakuya. When they first showed up, of course I didn’t like them. But as Renji’s back story was revealed I fell more and more in love with him. 
  • The character everyone else loves that I don’t: I haven’t finished watching the anime so I know there are a BUNCH of characters I’ve only “met” through fanfic so my pool is a bit shallow to pull from on this one. Honestly, first instinct to answer for this is Rukia. I don’t hate her, I just don’t LOVE her like a significant amount of the fandom. 
  • The character I love that everyone else hates: Orihime. She is one half of the fandom’s punching bag. She’s SO MUCH MORE than the anime made her and it pisses me off. But I won’t go into that. 
  • The character I used to love but don’t any longer: Rukia. When I first started watching the anime I really loved her but as it went on I kind moved on. Again, NO HATE, just not my favorite. 
  • The character I would totally smooch: Renji. Muscles, tattoos, heart of gold..sign me up.
  • The character I’d want to be like: Ishida. Resolute and brave but level headed. Loyal.
  • The character I’d slap: Aizen lol
  • A pairing that I love: IchiHime (first and foremost). Honestly, Orihime with just about anyone, she’s my multiple ship runner.
  • A pairing that I despise: IchiRuki. I don’t despite it necessarily but I don’t like it and I do not like how utterly rude and vitriolic most IchiRuki fans are. Not ALL but most. 

Whenever I think of your writing it always amazes me how well you do characterizations. Like, really, its probably the first thing that comes to mind and when I see a new one, I’m like “oh yey, let’s see what Jade did now…*rubs hands together in anticipation* “

Thank you babe!!!

Gaw, MORE characterization praise? I feel unworthy but THANKFUL!!!

It warms my heart to know my work is something people look forward to. 

I’m trying to get back into a place where my head space is clearer and my words flow more easily. I think I have a tendency to over think things some times which while providing accurate and clear content can get daunting and tiring. 

But this motivates me to keep going!

Thank you again!

tbh i can’t say i remember you for a specific line or writing piece but! i do remember your blog for your really good use of imagery. like if i’m feeling up for some hurt in my heart i come here

Thank you! I think this is one of the few times I’m glad I hurt someone lol. 

But seriously, this is another thing I’m so grateful to hear because, as mentioned before, I’ve been struggling hardcore with my writing these days. It doesn’t flow the way it used to for me and it’s frustrating and makes me doubt myself about whatever I do manage to put out. 

So knowing this is helpful in so many ways. 

for the last reblog, I LOVE HOW IMPORTANT CHARACTERIZATION IS TO YOU. i feel as if you actually think about every line you put down. that coupled with your ability to understand a character well, makes for good dialogue. also, good structure! i also like your writing style as well. it flows soooooo god damn well, bro. (also i sent you an ask yesterday as well. hopefully you got it :/)

I’m grinning so wide like you have no idea! Maybe the above is why it takes me so damn long to finish pieces but I guess in the long run it’s a good thing because if this is how people feel about them, then that make me happy. 

Thank you so much, seriously. This was so much what I needed to hear because for so many months I’ve felt like words are stuck in a sludge in my brain and it’s so damn hard to get them out in a way that feels coherent or clear. 

I’m always thrilled when readers feel I’ve gotten characters’ tones and voices correct because it’s important to me. Sure, it’s fun to play around with options and just be silly or out there, but overall I want the characters to sound like the people they were literally created to be and so knowing I accomplish that is so gratifying. 

Thank you for taking the time to let me know! 

Also, it’s been really fun discussing characters with you! 🙂

Many thanks

Hi guys!

Sorry this is so late, it’s been a really long day for me, heh. 

I wanted to take a moment and thank the many of you who sent me messages of support in regards to the anon post I shared this morning. 

I usually don’t post stuff like that because I don’t like to feed into people’s hate (especially anon) but there are some things that just need to be aired out and that was one for me. 

I needed to stand up for myself. 

And I can’t say how much I appreciate ALL of you who stepped up beside me. In both anon and direct, I received many messages of love, encouragement and support. So while experiencing anon backlash is not fun, it has the adverse effect of bringing out the good in people too; funny how that works. 

I was going to post all the messages and respond to each one but since I want to move forward and not potentially start a back and forth about who’s right and wrong, I won’t. 

Just know that ALL your messages, whether encouraging me or pushing back on the anon who sent that to me, were read and re-read and taken to heart. You’ve all helped me stand up and move on!

And while I still won’t apologize for running my blog how I want to, I’ve decided that anything I post that is a character pairing (whether my own work or a reblog) will be tagged character pairing from now on. That way, if anyone else really just wants reader insert, they can block that tag. 

I know I’ve said it over and over in such a small post, but thank you. Truly, thank you to everyone who follows, to everyone who likes, to everyone who shares, and to everyone who reminded me I’m appreciated and cared about. 

It truly means so very much to me. 

Curious…

So I’ve gained a number of followers since I last asked this but I’d love to know any/all of the following:

How did you find my blog?

Why did you follow me?

What is a favorite piece of mine you’ve enjoyed?

Why was it your favorite?

What’s your impression of me as a person? (scary question)

In general, do you have anything you’d love to share with me/chat about?

I’d love to get to know you guys better. A lot of the time this place feels so static to me (save for my few friends I chat with).

Thanks for taking any time to answer anything above and feel free to send me questions! Not everything has to be a scenario request, etc. Head canon requests are nice or just opinion questions.

Just nothing about Haikyuu manga please! I’m not reading it and would like to avoid spoilers!

Thanks!

Taking a break…again

Hi all. 

I’m sure this is a trend you’re starting to see in the world of fanfic/reader inserts but I too must release myself from the self inflicted responsibility of fulfilling requests and take a break. I have no idea how long I will be gone. 

Truthfully, even with hand picking the asks I wanted to do, I’ve had no motivation and little inspiration even for ideas that sparked my interest. 

I’m tired, mostly because I’m doing a very extreme eating/dieting plan that saps my energy like no other, but I’m also emotionally tired. 

I’m tired of working on things that I receive disproportionate response on for the number of people who follow this blog. If that sounds petty, I’m sorry, but as you’ve seen repeatedly on my blog and others, I am not alone in how I feel. 

Reader / blogger interaction is basically dead. I know there is a host of reasons for it, and I’m not here to try to make you feel bad. But I’m not going to lie and say that isn’t a factor in why so many blogs are dying, deactivating or going silent.

Perhaps, at least with Haikyuu, it’s because more people are reading the manga and thus have either no need or want to continue reading imagines. Maybe the fandom is slowing down because the anime is taking so DAMN LONG to be released. Whatever it is, I’ve felt the effects of it and I just can’t keep pouring the very little reserved energy I have into this any more. 

Also, I’m tired of trying to avoid spoilers. Usually, I don’t care, I’m the first one to read a summary of a movie or video game I’m curious about. But with Haikyuu, I REALLY don’t want to know what’s happened because I want to watch it happen. Overall, the blogs I follow are good about tagging their spoilers posts, but it’s just getting harder and harder to avoid it. 

I’ve come to be friends with a handful of you and I’ll miss our interactions. 

I’m not saying I will never come back, but I’m not setting myself a deadline either. That does mean, though, I’m cancelling a few things and I hope you can forgive me. 

  • The aesthetic board follower celebration is cancelled. Through attempting to do that, I have discovered I’m terrible at them and they are not fun for me at all. So, I’m very sorry to have gotten you excited for that. 
  • Also, I’m withdrawing my self-ship commission idea. I didn’t think about the fact my real name would have to be available to accept money (which I’m not comfortable with at the moment) and if I’m this down about writing, I don’t want to add more pressure to myself by taking someone’s money and then not delivering in a timely manner or at all. However, I will complete the ones for the winners of the give away, it’s just going to take me a hella long time so I hope you three don’t mind waiting. Again, apologies. 
  • I will still be posting with @imagine-knb because I’m part of a team there, so there’s less pressure and for some reason those asks, while part of an almost completely dead fandom, are speaking to me better right now. I don’t get it either but that’s the way it is. 
  • I’ll be deleting my Yowamushi Pedal blog. I’ve had very little interaction there and it’s just super disheartening. When I come back, maybe I’ll update the blog name to incorporate more animes, we’ll see when the time comes. 

All of the above is spelling out, clearly, that I simply took on too much for myself. I haven’t even decided what I’m going to do about my Bleach blog. Yes, that’s right, I run three separate blogs on my own. 

Also, I feel like my writing is not where I want it to be. I truly appreciate all of you who say you enjoy it or tell me it’s great and it’s not that I disbelieve you, it’s that the current content I’m creating feels flat and boring. I can’t get my words to flow like they did before and it’s frustrating as hell for me which, again, takes the fun out of writing. I feel like I’m repeating myself over and over and I just stare at the screen getting more and more anxious because the words won’t come. I used to sit and work on fanfic stories for hours, forgetting to eat sometimes because my imagination was so overflowing with ideas that just had to get out. 

Maybe I dried up my own well. 

I thought joining the Tumblr community would increase my creativity and for a while it did. But with a severe drop off in follower interaction, it’s becoming harder and harder to feel there’s any point. 

I hope, whenever I come back, that you guys will still be here and enjoy what I put out. But for now, I have to do what’s best for my mental health and actively running this blog is no longer conducive to me being happy. It makes me so, so sad to admit that but it’s something I think I’ve been ignoring for too long. 

Once again, I’m sorry to disappoint but I’m just done letting myself feel guilty over what started out as a hobby and a way to connect with other fans.

So, it’s ta-ta for now. 

-Admin Jade