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note to self: i’ll be there for you, always

written june 6, 2021. Photo by Kristine Cinate on Unsplash I have always looked for myself in other people. I think the idea was that they would somehow hold the pieces of me that I felt were missing. That maybe, if I wrapped my identity up in theirs enough, we would somehow make a whole person. It's not healthy to live like this, but I did it anyway — burning through relationships and searching for something I couldn't quite name. It was never enough, not to be myself, but it was never enough to latch my identity to other people, either. I got close, several times — I thought I had reached the pinnacle of self discovery. I thought I had completed myself. But in the end, relying on other people to help build yourself is never a viable way to do things. It's only recently that I've started to become comfortable with the idea of being enough, as I am, on my own. Several years ago, in this same position, I would have searched for another person to attach my identity onto,...
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Beautiful People: August Edition






Hello again, writerlings! Another month, another round of Beautiful People. August snuck up on me quickly--July simultaneously went by too fast and moved at the pace of molasses. But here we are again back with more questions for your writing needs! This month's are themed around your character's appearance, and I'm so excited to read about what your beautiful people look like!

But first...

What is Beautiful People?
Beautiful People is a blog meme hosted by myself and the ever-awesome Cait @ Paper Fury. Every month, we post ten questions to help you get to know your characters better. They can be elusive and enigmatic, but we hope every question we post brings you closer to the answers about your wonderful beautiful people (your characters). 

How do I join?
Just jump in! Snag the questions, post them on your blog, and come back to add your link! I also recommend checking out the posts of the other participants. It's a great way to make new friends.

Please also give Cait and I a link back--whether through a regular link, or these shiny blog buttons:





And now for the questions!

  1. Give a brief overview of their looks. (Include a photo if you want!)
  2. Share a snippet that involves description of their appearance.
  3. What is the first thing people might notice about them?
  4. What are their unique features? (Ex: freckles, big ears, birthmark, scars, etc.)
  5. How tall are they? What is their build (Ex: stocky, slender, petite, etc.)
  6. What is their posture like? How do they usually carry themselves?
  7. Your character has been seen on a “lazy day” (free from usual routine/expectations): what are they wearing and how do they look?
  8. Do they wear glasses, accessories, or jewelry on a regular basis? Do they have any article of clothing or accessory that could be considered their trademark?
  9. Have they ever been bullied or shamed because of their looks? Explain!
  10. Are they happy with how they look? If they could change anything about their appearance, what would it be?


Let's talk! Who's your favorite character right now, either yours or someone else's? Tell me about your WIP! How are you feeling now that summer's almost over? (Sadness.) Sound off in the comments!
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