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Snowflake Challenge: days 10-13
Day 10: Talk about someone who inspires you
I've been inspired by a lot of people during my years in fandom, but I'd like to take this opportunity to give a shoutout to my very good friend Williamsnickers, because I'm not doing that enough.
Williamsnickers, I'm so happy to have you in my life! We met more of less by accident, in a space where I didn't expect to make any new friends, but there you were. First you commented on something I said, then I commented on something you said, and soon we were spamming every comment section we were in with our long conversations. We moved to Discord soon after, where we continued talking. It's 1,5 years later, and we're talking still. And I enjoy every moment of it. I feel like I can share everything with you: unpopular opinions, ideas for fannish projects, RL struggles and victories. All the things I'm not open about in fannish spaces usually. Talking to you feels safe, because I know you won't judge, as I won't do with you either. I'm so proud that we managed to create this safe space together and I hope you're as happy with it as I am.
My online life has become much more rich and meaningful since meeting you and I can't imagine fandom without you anymore. I've even become more relaxed in real life, because I know that someone out there has my back, no matter what. So thank you for being here. I hope we're going to stay friends for many more years. I'm looking forwards to seeing where life takes you, and I'll support you every step of the way.
Day 11: Recommend a resource
Coincidentally, I discovered a new fannish resource earlier today. It's called Newbie Guide and can be found on LJ. The community itself is no longer active, but it has useful links and other resources for many different fandoms. The most interesting entry to me personally was this list of HP LJ communities. I'm quite amazed, because I had no idea this many HP related comms existed. I bet most of them are long dead, but I'm still looking forwards to browsing through the list and seeing what I can find!
Day 12: Commit an act of kindness
I did. One of my clients went through something bad and needed someone to talk to. That person ended up being me. I stayed at his house for much longer than I was supposed to and listened to his stories, gave him something to drink when he cried, and laughed with him in the few moments he found something to laugh about. The whole situation is very painful, and I'm glad I was able to do something to help.
Day 13: Create a fanwork
Working on it! A while back, I had an idea for a binding of a fanfic, but pushed it to the back of my mind because I didn't think I was skilled enough to pull it off yet. I've changed my mind now though. During the Snowflake Challenge, the author of that fic wished for fanart for their fics, and I took the chance to ask them if they were ok with me binding this particular fanfic. They were very excited about it, so I've started on it. I'm still in the very early stages, but I've already been practicing the techniques with books I made for class. I hope the fanfic is long enough that I can go for a rounded spine. If yes, the fic will soon look like these two books I'm working on now.
If the fanfic isn't long enough, I'll give it a straight spine, and then it will end up looking like the two books in the background that I just finished. Anyway, I haven't created a fanwork yet, but it's in the works. Hope that counts too.
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friend ♥️♥️
Thank you.
I opened my reading page today to see your latest for the challenge, but I wasn't ready! :o As soon as I saw my name I went "WHAT?" and remained gaping at the screen for the rest. And now I've got tears in my eyes - I'm so touched by your post, it's hard to convey in this small text box. But thank you! This is precious, and you're so so dear to me! Irreplaceable! It's heartwarming and delightful and crazy that our chance meeting has led us here. ♥️ I am happy and grateful to have you in my life as well... and can't believe we're getting close to our 2-year friendiversary! Time indeed flies when you're having fun. And you bet I've got your back!
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You are a wonderful friend, and a compassionate and supportive individual, it's not difficult at all to imagine that your clients enjoy and value your presence so! Though life is hard and hectic for everyone, it's such a relief to know there's someone who will listen, just listen, when things get rough. I'm sure he'll remember what you did for him for a very long time.
As for the rest: I already can't wait for you to unwrap the new project! It would be fun to see the progress, so keep us posted please!
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I'm so happy you were touched by my post! And thank you for your kind response. I've been going around smiling since I first saw it <3
As for the bookbinding project, I will keep you posted! I don't think I want to submit the book to the Thon this year, so I can blog about the progress on my journal while I'm still in the middle of the project. I didn't enjoy the secrecy from last year, so I think I'd prefer doing it this way.
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Newbie Guide! Man, that brings back memories. I contributed to several fandoms there.
I'm sure the extra time you spent with your client was much appreciated.
That's so amazing, and definitely counts as a fanwork! I can't wait to see the finished work, if you share it.
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Oh, you knew Newbie Guide already? I've only just heard about it, but how cool that you've contributed to it!
I'll definitely share the finished fanwork. I'll probably post about the progress on my journal, and definitely post the finished piece to ao3. I'll add it to the Snowflake collection there, so you'll see it pop up at some point in the next few months!
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Awesome; I'll keep an eye out for it!
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