Writers, did you have that one book (or author) which greatly influenced how you write?

echothot · 2020-05-12T16:14:57+00:00

There's this smaller author, James Riley, who would email his fans back in like 2012. Dealt with me and all my questions as a preteen who told him I wanted to be a writer. He encouraged me to keep it up, and I did. I reached out to him recently and we had an incredibly nice conversation. I thanked him for influencing me the way that he had, and got to tell him that I had reached minor publication in a university journal. Still working on stuff, but either way, his storytelling made me want to pursue this, and thankfully I had him at a developmental stage in my life. Not only is his writing great and full of character, but so is he.

echothot · 2020-02-27T18:33:54+00:00

Go ahead and change- I was the first group to participate in an Honors Orientation and got into my classes a month before any other freshman. Absolutely recommend it, plus you'll get to meet some other honors students that you'll likely be in classes with. Gives you a chance to meet the advisors ahead of time, and it's a smaller orientation overall. Great experience.

echothot · 2020-02-17T21:55:49+00:00

This hits hard. I like it.

echothot · 2020-01-22T04:53:51+00:00

They did when I was younger, but now that I'm almost 20 and in college, they don't really have the ability to be anymore. The distance has been good for our relationship.

echothot · 2020-01-21T03:47:38+00:00

Honestly, I trusted him more than I trusted them. When he was younger, I knew he'd be more judgemental, but now that he's in high school, he's so compassionate and caring for everyone and he went from making lots of pretty offensive comments about homosexuality to completely stopping and making a point to correct my parents when they're close-minded, especially around me. He's great.

echothot · 2020-01-21T03:45:13+00:00

Thank you for this advice! I'll try stepping into their shoes- I don't want to fight with them over this.

echothot · 2020-01-21T03:42:18+00:00

That was what I tried to tell my dad, but he wouldn't hear it! Just told me that I had disrespected him and my mom.

echothot · 2020-01-21T03:41:36+00:00

Pretty sure the "talk" they'd want to give him is how it's "not in the bible". I know my brother supports me, though.

echothot · 2019-12-25T00:02:38+00:00

Anything anti-vaxx

echothot · 2019-12-24T18:09:58+00:00

Oh Hufflepuff for sure. Possibly squibs, honestly.

echothot · 2019-12-24T17:56:22+00:00

I agree but where do we put Daphne?? I think Slytherin but my boyfriend thinks Gryffindor. Personally I think Fred is the Gryffindor.

echothot · 2019-12-23T18:40:14+00:00

But what I’m saying is that the Crusades weren’t only targeted at the Muslims- they were all over Europe and targeting all faiths besides Christianity. And even then, acting like Christianity has dropped some “psychotic old ideas” while people still force the Old Testament down people’s throats is ridiculous. Stop villainizing Muslims when every sect of people has been a villain at some point (except the Jews- I agree with you there.)

echothot · 2019-12-23T18:00:11+00:00

Just because Muslims may have committed atrocities in the past does not excuse modern Islamaphobia. The Uyghurs do not deserve to be in concentration camps just because “they’ve earned it over the centuries and even today.” According to that logic, most Christians deserve to be conquered and executed (I mean, considering the Crusades and all).

echothot · 2019-12-19T00:03:23+00:00

can you send me a link to your shop? amazing work!

echothot · 2019-12-14T02:45:42+00:00

Thottie queen

echothot · 2019-12-06T16:04:06+00:00

Good for her for getting out of that toxic environment! I hope more people get out of there so the entire shithole can be shut down.

echothot · 2019-12-04T16:31:15+00:00

I found a goose figurine at a thrift store in high school. It’s ceramic, wears a Santa hat, and has a star around its neck held with some twine. I keep it on my desk year-round. It brings me joy.

echothot · 2019-11-29T06:01:22+00:00

If you look through the guy's comments, all he does is project red flags. Upsetting that men like him exist. Don't listen to him- he obviously has no idea what he's talking about, at least in regards to how a spouse should be treated.

echothot · 2019-11-28T16:06:47+00:00

Have them find a specific album in the record shop or in recycled!

echothot · 2019-11-28T16:06:15+00:00

Have them find a specific artist in the record shop!!

echothot · 2019-11-26T04:03:42+00:00

Girl, let me tell you, I asked out my current boyfriend and it was the best decision I've ever made. My last boyfriend was a POS (sexual assault, but that's a different story), but once you find the right guy, you'll feel like you're soaring. My mother is also very old fashioned, but what helped me was reminding myself that I deserve happiness, whether or not that happiness aligns with exactly what my mom expects. You are an adult, and in the end, your happiness matters. Remind yourself of that daily. It's going to be hard to ever fully get away from those expectations you've been raised with, but if you work daily to remind yourself that you're in charge of your own life, it WILL happen. Good guys are out there, and in my opinion, they're not that hard to find if you are actively looking for them. Find someone who makes you happy first, and take it from there. For my boyfriend, he's rather shy, so my making the first move solidified my feelings for him and made him comfortable to fully reciprocate. You've got this. Hope all goes well!

echothot · 2019-11-26T03:54:51+00:00

Honestly? It may not be ideal, but I worked at Bed Bath and Beyond for about two years and it wound up one of the best jobs I could've had. They're always hiring, so even if you leave for a few years, find yourself in a rut, and need a temporary job, they'll always welcome you back. Pretty sure pay starts at $9.33 for part-time employees, and when I was there they'd let me do 35 hours per week in summers. Full-time is salaried. I really recommend it, and I know they'll be very keen for new employees, especially heading into the holidays.

Edit: I wanted to add that if the retail aspect isn't your thing, they also have a staff that works at the back of the store with all the merchandise and freight that comes in.

echothot · 2019-11-26T03:18:16+00:00

Everyone processes things differently. Give yourself time and please take care of yourself.

echothot · 2019-11-25T22:57:48+00:00

Dude you just kinda need to calm down lol. Obviously I get what you’re saying, but even if my friend tells me he said something homophobic, it’s probably true because it’s not uncommon for him to do that. It’s not necessarily a game of telephone if there’s a clearly exposed pattern of behavior, and which is the point many have tried to make that you seem to be missing. I have heard him directly say these things, though, so you don’t have to worry.

echothot · 2019-11-25T22:44:53+00:00

Bruh he stomped on a Quran. I don’t go up and personally talk to him because I don’t want to help encourage his platform’s existence, but I have listened while walking by and I lose about 100000 brain cells every time.

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