Copywriting Memes

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By Z.D. Burkitt

The question on your mind has to be, but who are you? Well, let me answer your question with a question. Did I forget the "by" line? No, I'm really asking. Anyway.

I'm Z.D. Burkit. Z for short. I've been a hobbyist writer for 25 years. Now, I'm a Copywriter. Can you tell? -covers my username with my hand- So, I figured I'd introduce myself. As I said, I've been writing for 25 years. However, I haven't published anything other than crappy fanfiction on fanfiction.net. Assuming that website still exists. Like a blacksmith at their* forge, I've learned much about writing, honing my craft(we'll get there.* <--pun). As the name suggests, I'll mostly be posting Copywriting Memes. Sometimes it'll just be the meme. Other times I might share why I like it and any insights I gleaned from it. I'll also post regular blogs and the occasional short story. Now it's time to address the elephant in the refrigerator.

Darn that Pesky Pachyderm:

I am Non-binary. No, I won't bring this up unless I need to. Nor do I care what pronouns you use. They, he, she, or neo-pronouns are all fine. I'll leave that up to you. I should also say I am Pansexual and engaged. As I get more comfortable, I'll give more details. One final thing, I have ADHD. Since this is my first post, I think I'll leave the housekeeping there. This seems like a good time to get the elephant out of my now-destroyed fridge. -sigh- 

Some more Things about Me:

I'm fascinated by fungi. I guess you can call me an amateur mycologist. Mushrooms, lichens, and all fungi are mesmerizing. I'm working on a story about super-powered teens living in 2100. The Golden Trio in my novel are LGBTQIA+ and Neurodiverse characters. River, the MC, is a Genderfluid Pansexual shapeshifter. One of their best friends is an AMAB non-binary gay person. The other is a cis-gendered bisexual guy. I promise River is not a self-insert. You'll come to know that as I add more to this blog. I am a big-ol' nerd. As evidenced by my near-comprehensive knowledge of the Camp Half-Blood Chronicles. Feel free to test me. I'm also well-versed in Destiny and Gear of War lore. Despite not owning any, I have a growing appreciation for excellent watches. They're just cool. Although I'm no car expert, that's what we call an understatement, kids; I do enjoy rewatching episodes of The Grand Tour. While we're on shows, I'm constantly binging Start Trek DS9. It's my comfort show. I aspire to one day get a Private Pilot's license. And yet, I've never flown. I've never even seen the inside of a plane that was about to take off—just a few at an aviation museum. While we're on the topic, one of my favorite podcasts is Black Box Down; it's all about aviation disasters. Listen to it if you're afraid to fly like I was. You'll realize just how rare these things are. Not only that, but the steps taken to prevent them from happening again. Not a spon. I have no sponsorships. I'm an anime fan, shocking, I know. And I'm clearly a fan of italics. And, like David Tannat's Doctor, I can ramble when I get going, can't I? Here are a couple of rapid-fire facts about me.

I practice lockpicking as a hobby - Scrolling through TikTok, I came across a guy called McNallyOffical, who made it look like a lot of fun. So, I bought a cheap lockpicking kit of off; I'll call it the Everything Store and a cheap (read Master Lock) lock. As soon as it arrived, I stared with the clear practice lock, and once I stopped pretending I was in Skyrim, I got it on my second try. Now that little clink sound of the shackle popping is just uggh. -chief's kiss-

I'm 420-friendly - That one speaks for itself. 

I'm an ex-Atheist - I'll admit this is partially due to the anger I felt when I had to deal with any religious or spiritual things that wasn't good for my mental health. So I took a step back from the community and soon found I wasn't angry more often than not. I still respect and listen to many Atheists like Penn Jillette and his business partner, Mr. Teller. Jillette's book God No! is still a personal favorite. The anger made me decide to believe in all gods or none. I have an answer to the ontological question do you believe in god? I believe in every god. I'll delve into that later.

I do believe Science - Despite believing in spiritual things, I am an avid proponent and communicator of Science. No Flearth or anti-vax nonsese here. One spiritual practice I reject is holistic crap and other snake oil. Crystals are pretty, but they can't heal shit IRL. 

This one should be obvious - I'm someone you can come to if you're LGBTQIA+ and you need to talk. 

I have depression, anxiety, and ADHD - I'm very open and vocal about my, and mental health in general. It's important, and you are too. Never forget that.

I think that's an excellent place to stop. I hope you enjoyed reading it as much as I did writing it. Take care. 

-Z

The Convival Copywriter

P.S.

If you're interested in an INTRODUCTORY OFFER for my services, email me at [email protected]. 

Sleepy.

Picture care of https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Psilocybine#section=Structures

So, I experimented with microdosing Psilocybin today. I was pleasantly surprised. It was nothing like the first time I tried magic mushrooms. This was way better. The first time, although I barely remember it, wasn't a good trip. This time, it wasn't really a "trip" in the same sense. At least not the entire time. I'd liken it to how the author describes Felix felicis.

Everything was more vivid. Music was even more of an escape than normal. I didn't dither or agonize about small decisions. E.g. if I was going to purchase something or not. "Anxiety" was a mere afterthought. Cannabis has always lowered my inhibitions, (I know, crazy, right?) but this was like being 10 years old again, at times. At some points, as my ADHD brain is fond of doing, it would wonder, and I'd have some moments that were exactly what you'd expect a "trip" to be. At one point I was laying on my bed, but in my mind I was cliff diving. I have never been cliff diving, nor would I ever consider it until my experience today. I can't stand being on a down escalator. Now, I want to go cliff diving.

I also found I was much more suggestible, and agreeable, and for once my "people pleaser" impulse had nothing to do with it. It was interesting being able to feel uninhibited, but with enough self-awareness to recognize and correct for my lack of ability to self-regulate my actions if I chose to. It was almost like the "me" that was experiencing the world with Psilocybin in my system, and the rational "me" were completely separate, but sympathetic entities.

Another contrast to my typical "high" with cannabis is the lack of desire for nicotine. When I'm stoned, all I want is nicotine and food, in that order. It's interesting not feeling like I need a puff from my vape every few seconds when high.

The most unusual effect though? I still have the sense of calm and emotional stability I did when I was high. It didn't dissipate rather quickly like with cannabis.

This has been very in-depth already, but I've been writing this for at least ten minutes, and I need to get to bed (at the time of writing.). If you want more details, let me know. I might document it's effects as I experiment further.

I think that Sam Harris guy might have a point about certain psychedelics.

Added to my watch collection with a god-tier Casio MW600F-9AV.

Happy (belated) Pride!

Here's an almost face reveal.

25 posts!

No, one doesn't.

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