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favourite colour: baby blue

favourite animal: dogs, foxes

favourite three movies: Aside from the Harry Potter and Star Wars franchises, because they would all make the list - Amadeus, Monty Python and the Life of Brian, and The Count of Monte Cristo (2002 version)

favourite three tv shows: Peaky Blinders, Stranger Things, and Victoria

favourite otps: Snamione, ReyBen, Thrandiel, Enjonine

favourite day of the week: Friday

favourite season: autumn

favourite three characters: Severus Snape, Ben Solo/Kylo Ren, Hermione Granger

favourite superhero: um...not sure I have one!

It's ok you basically ARE nancy wheeler every day

Monica how are you as nice as you are I don’t understand. (Also I love this.)

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Same, home girl. I had a book in my house entitled ‘Why We Don’t Celebrate Halloween.’

the (broken) road to recovery

synopsis: After going over the edge, Eric Cartman is sent to Peak View, a behavioral clinic in Colorado Springs. However, when Eric meets his psychiatrist, it may take him longer than expected to leave.

1.       What inspired you to write the fic this way?

The idea of this ficactually came to me while I was walking home one day last semester and I thinkthe night I thought of it, I took my laptop out and jotted ideas almostspontaneously. I wanted to take up the idea because I wanted a more seriousattempt at writing Eric Cartman. This kind of sounds funny because I always tryto write a more mature Cartman in oneshots, especially with Kyman, but not to…theextent of this fic?

I feel like peoplejust don’t care enough about Cartman in the SP fanbase to attempt to write arealistic portrayal of his character. Most people who do incorporate Cartman(and yes, incorporate in the sense that they just add him in the backround ornot as important roles) do it to have an antagonist character, or someone withopposing views than the main character or ship, and they just don’t take hispotential characterization seriously. They act like he is such a jokecharacter, and that his tendencies and mentalities aren’t valid and don’t deserve asmuch attention as other characters.

And I’m not reallytrying to sound like a bitch, but a few characters who have had less than anhour’s worth of screentime make up the majority of SP fanfiction with hardlyany distinguishable attributes, when a character who was been there sincecreation, in almost every single damn episode, is pushed to the side? What kindof shit is that?

You can dislikeCartman all you want, but treating like his character means nothing or didnothing to the show is just infuriating to me.

So yeah, that wasmostly influenced me. Didn’t mean to turn this into a rant, but I guess I did?I don’t know.

2.       What scene did you first put down?

I write in order,almost all of the time, so the first scene of course was the bathroom/hygienescene. The idea of writing different scenes at different times is just so weird, like I respect how people can do it but how?

3.       What’s your favorite line of narration?

The recent chapter Iuploaded had a lot of good stuff, but chapter three had some of my favoritebits in there. I especially like, Hedidn’t care about the opinions from anyone else but himself, and possibly thestrange man who managed to tangle himself in the boy’s life, uncalled for.Sharp eyes, an impenetrable wit, all traits that Eric thought only he couldcarry.

4.       What’s your favorite line of dialogue?

This is narrative/dialogue. “Ilove you, sweetie.”

Eric said nothing as the door closed, he only threw the plate into thedishwasher and made his way upstairs.

 5.       What part was hardest to write?

Compared to otherstories, this entire plot is harder to write just because it is a multi-chapand I’m not entirely used to writing those. (the closest I have been wasanother multi-chap south park centering Kyle I tried writing years ago, and mylord of the flies oneshot compilation which isn’t really a multi-chap but justa bunch of oneshots). I guess the theme and tone of the story is the hardestpart to been relatively consistent. Obviously things change all the time but Iwanted to make this story as slow and in-depth as possible. I wanted there tobe many facets to it. I guess that’s the hardest part.

6.       What makes this fic special or differentfrom all your other fics?

Like I said, this ficis a Cartman-centric story. 

Unless it’s Kyman, I don’t really write Cartman inthe spotlight, or if I do it’s because I want him as the main POV for Kyman. Iwanted this to be a refreshing change to the characters I star when writing.Also the way I am planning future chapters, this story is going to the longestcontinuous story I will have ever written, even longer than some of myoneshots.

7.       Where did the title come from?

‘Road to Recovery’ isa term that basically stuck with me while I was jotting down ideas in thebeginning. Originally that was what the story was going to be called, and thatwas it. However I wanted a bit of a twist, so of course I inserted the ‘broken’in there.

I honestly don’t spend too much time withnames, if I feel something matches a oneshot or story well, I’ll use it.However with future oneshots I am writing right now I am going to try to changethat. I want my titles to hold a little more weight.

8.       Did any real people or events inspire anypart of it?

Honestly no. I’venever known anyone in real life that went to a rehab center or neededto go. However I tried to research some in the Colorado area (name of Peak Viewis actually from a place in Colorado).

9.       Were there any alternate versions of thisfic?

Nope. I don’t reallydo alternate versions for my stories.

10.   Why did you choose this pairing for thisparticular story?

So. The story istagged with, ‘Kyle Broflovski/Eric Cartman’ (or the other way around I don’tremember), but honestly I put the tag in there because I wanted the two primarycharacters to be Eric and Kyle. I wanted there to be a process that Eric wentthrough to see himself, to learn to accept himself and his life, and that acharacter like Kyle could help him. I honestly didn’t see this as a wholereligious metaphor or something, where Kyle is his ‘savior’ or something likethat. I did not want the story to come out like that. While I did want Kyle’spresence to resonate something in Eric, I wanted it to be for Eric to come to himselfmore emotionally, to actually make a difference in his life.

Honestly I don’t wantto say anything without spoiling future plot points, but let’s see a reciprocalrelationship won’t be the highlight I want to achieve with this fic even if it’sa possibility.

11.   What do you like best about this fic?

I honestly feel somuch passion for this story. This might sound hilarious to some of you becauseI update slowly, but I always think about what I want to do next and how Ishould do it. It’s been a while since I had this much love for something I’vebeen writing. 

12.   What do you like least about this fic?

The amount of time ittakes for me to update honestly. School is such a bitch.

Okay but with anon-bullshitty answer. The least thing I like about this fic is how many linebreaks I use. I am going to try with future chapters to not make everything sodisjointed. That’s something I could definitely work on.

13.   What music do you listen to, if any, to getin the mood for writing this story? Or if you didn’t listen to anything, whatdo you think readers should listen to accompany us while reading?

I don’t really listento music. It seldom helps me write and I often become distracted.

I might make aplaylist eventually. I don’t know, I don’t really associate music with this ficfor some reason.

14.   Is there anything you wanted readers tolearn from reading this fic?

Basically that whilethings may be hard while having a mental illness there will always be peopleout there willing to listen to you, to offer help for you regardless of thecircumstance. It could be hard, you may not feel like you have the patience,but things will get better if you allow them to.

15.   What did you learn from writing this fic?

I am learning moreabout to write a character with a mental illness, I never had done it beforeand it’s really been helping me to look into research and such going into it.This story has really helped me with researching topics I hadn’t before andlearning more about these kinds of institutions and such.

Also I am justlearning the best way to write a multi-chap since it is so out of my element.

I was tagged by the lovely @themoonslayer to answer her questions. Thanks, hon! <3

1. If a Reylo kiss were to happen, when do you think it would? Is it possible for TLJ?

If it’s going to happen, I tend to think it will occur in the final installment. I think TLJ will establish a sense of trust between them; or, at least, it might show Ben switching alliances and Rey deciding she feels differently about him.

2. Do you think we’ll get a Reylo theme in this OST?

If this is the start of showing Ben’s true self and Rey deciding to trust him then there had better be a theme!

3. Do you subscribe to the inverse arc theory, where Rey falls to the Dark as Ben returns to the Light?

I can’t see it. Maybe Rian Johnson will shock me and flip them, but I can’t see Rey going dark. I think she will resist Snoke’s temptations. (And maybe Ben will have something to do with that too!). 

4. Do you think Rey will make the first move, or Kylo?

I want to think Rey will this time, partly on instinct but also because of personal preference. :P Ben’s already tried to (lousily) seduce her to join him. I think Ben doing so again will have all the antis whining that he’s an aggressor. 

5. Do you think we’ll get Reylo in the Falcon together?

In this film? No. In the next one? PLEASE, OH PLEASE!

6. Will Rey and Kylo end up on the same side by the end of TLJ?

I feel that they will. I keep going back to that clip of Ben destroying his helmet. That’s ridiculously significant for his character arc. 

7. What do you think the first line between Rey and Kylo will be?

VERY CORRECT

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Domhnall Gleeson is a fine sweater specimen in that film, indeed he is

Rules: Answer 30 questions and then tag 20 blogs you would like to get to know better.

Nicknames: Andi, Ands Gender: Female Star Sign: Libra (or Virgo, since I’m right on the cusp) Height: 5′4″ Time: 6:08 am DOB: September 24th  Favorite Bands: I’m shit when it comes to music. I like a little bit of everything and can never choose. Favorite Solo Artists: See previous shit for an answer

Song Stuck In My Head: "Body Like a Backroad” Last Movie I Watched: Moana Last TV Show I Watched: Real Housewives of Orange County (and I am filled with regret) When Did I Create My Blog?: 2012

What Do I Post?: Harry Potter, Pro Snape, SSHG, Star Wars, Pro Kylo Ren/Ben Solo + Adam Driver, ReyBen, fandom-related stuff, pretty things, and everything in between Last Thing I Googled: Some famous actor who died... Blanking on the name right now Do I Have Other Blogs?: Yes. @thesnapes Why Did I Choose My URL?: Because it’s my pename 

Following: 831 Followers: 1,482 Favorite Colors: Baby blue, pink, rose gold. I wear more black than anything though.. Average Hours of Sleep: 6-8 Lucky Number: I don’t believe in lucky numbers, but I’ve always liked #8 for some unbeknownst reason Instruments: Nothing now, though I used to play piano and dulcimer  What Am I Wearing?: A navy shirt and black trousers because I don’t conform to society’s clashing colours standards How Many Blankets I Sleep With: Two Dream Job: Professional writer and/or owner of a German Shepherd shelter Dream Trip: Backpacking through Europe. And by ‘backpacking’, I mean staying in nice hotels. Favorite Food: Mashed potatoes, pizza, cooked broccoli with melted butter Nationality: American Favorite Song As of Now: “Something Just Like This” by The Chainsmokers & Coldplay

The Last

drink: Dunkin’ Donuts coffee

phone call: My sister

text message: My dad. About dinner. Because my life revolves around food.

song you listened to: “Body Like a Back Road”, Sam Hunt

time you cried: Last night while catching up on a reality show that I refuse to say because it’s embarrassing

dated someone twice: Nope

kissed someone and regretted it: Oh, hell yeah

been cheated on: Yes

lost someone special: Yes, my grandfather. I adored him and he could make me laugh like no one else has been able to since. 

been depressed: Yeppers

gotten drunk and thrown up: Yep

Three Favourite Colours

Baby blue

Rose gold

Purple

In the Last Year Have You

made new friends: Yes :)

fallen out of love: No

laughed until you cried: Yep

found out someone was talking about you: Yes

met someone who changed you: Yes

found out who your friends are: For sure

kissed someone on your facebook list: Uh, no

General

how many of your facebook friends do you know in real life? On my more active Facebook (with my penname)? I think three.

do you have any pets? Yes, one dog - a German Shepherd named Ace. He is the best!!!

do you want to change your name? Sometimes, but it is what it is. Growing up I really wanted to change my middle name. For some reason, I hated it. 

what did you do for your last birthday? I went out to my favourite restaurant with my family.

what time did you wake up? 4:50 am (yes, I know!)

what were you doing at midnight last night? Sleeping

name something you can’t wait for: To pay off my debt, purchase a house, and decorate my home. Also, write and complete a host of new stories I’ve had in mind for ages. 

when was the last time you saw your mum: At my nephew’s birthday party over the weekend.

what are you listening to right now? My heater in my office (it’s f*cking freezing). 

have you ever talked to a person named tom? Yeah

something that is getting on your nerves: Seeing the same few recs in fandoms I follow over and over again on a bunch of Facebook groups (I limit my Fb time so I don’t have to see that stuff too much). It gets discouraging. 

most visited website: ...Tumblr *cringes*

hair colour: Dark blonde

long or short hair: Short!

do you have a crush on someone? Yeah...hopelessly...

what do you like about yourself? I’m loyal af and I will drop everything for those I care about. However, if I get taken advantage of too many times, I won’t tolerate it and have no problem drawing a line in the sand. Standing up for myself was always very hard for me but not anymore.

piercings: Two sets of lobe piercings, one helix piercing, and a nose piercing. I want several more.

blood type: Shit...I don’t remember!

nickname: Andi, Ands, Aunt Andi

relationship status: To steal Anna’s answer - Single af

zodiac: Libra (or Virgo, depending on my mood. I’m right on the cusp and identify more as a Virgo than my actual sign most of the time). 

pronouns: She/Her

favourite tv show(s): Monty Python’s Flying Circus, Victoria, The Tudors, Grace and Frankie, The Crown, Orange Is the New Black, and soooo many others!

tattoos: Nope, but I want several! #WhyIsEverythingExpensive

right or left handed: Right-handed

surgery: Wisdom teeth

sport: Basketball and dance in middle school/high school. Nowadays, cross training and running (and I’m terrible at both!).

vacation: Disney last Christmas! It was the BEST trip of my life!

pair of trainers: Nike

More General

eating: Non-fat Greek yogurt

drinking: Dunkin’ Donuts coffee

i’m about to: Hopefully write... But that’s always a lofty goal of the day. :P

waiting for: The Muse to turn up; for my 12-hour shift to end

want: To feel better (I’m not sure if I have a cold or a sinus infection atm  but I feel like death)

get married: Maybe. If I met the right person, I’d be down for it, but I don’t waste time worrying if it will happen or not. I’ll be fine if it’s not in the cards for me. 

career: Professional writer, but that’s more a dream than a reality. I need to come up with an original idea first. 

Which is Better?

hugs or kisses: Hugs

lips or eyes: Eyes

shorter or taller: Taller 

older or younger: Older

nice arms or nice stomach: Arms

hookup or relationship: Relationship

troublemaker or hesitant: Troublemaker

Have You Ever

kissed a stranger: Embarrassingly enough, yes

drank hard liquor: Yes

lose glasses/contact lenses: Yep

turned someone down: Yeah

sex on the first date: Nope

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had your heart broken: Yes...

been arrested: If getting pulled over for speeding counts then yes. #ImSuchaRebel

cried when someone died: Oh, yes

fallen for a friend: Sorta. Oops. 

Do You Believe In

yourself: Sometimes...

miracles: Not really, except for my nieces and nephews. They’re definitely miracles and they amaze me everyday. 

love at first sight: Nah. I think falling in love over time is far more realistic. 

santa claus: Heck yeah! Why not? 

kiss on the first date: Sure. If you click, you click. 

angels: Yeah...but I question it sometimes because ghosts exist. Shouldn’t everyone move on? It concerns me...

Other

eye colour: Blue

You are awesome!!! Thank you! :D

001 - ReyBen

When I started shipping it if I did: December 2015 when the movie came out 

My thoughts: Their chemistry can be such a beautiful, precious read…if handled delicately and correctly 

What makes me happy about them: Their compatibility. If one can get away from the hatred and antis for two seconds to really consider their personalities and how they work well together, it’s OTP heaven.

What makes me sad about them: The torments they’ve each endured in their short lives (Rey being abandoned and an orphan, and Ben being stalked by Snoke since before he was even born) 

Things done in fanfic that annoys me: When Ben remains ‘Kylo’ after his redemption and when Rey refers to him as ‘Kylo’ in any sort of loving, romantic manner. No. I know I’m in the minority but I can’t get behind it. 

Things I look for in fanfic: Redemption(!!!) and a HEA for these two as a pairing. Daddy!Ben is always a heartwarming bonus.

Who I’d be comfortable them ending up with, if not each other: To be honest…I don’t visualize them with any other character(s) from the franchise but each other. #TheyAreDestiny 

My happily ever after for them: What you will ultimately see in Seeds of Redemption (and, to be fair, have gotten a couple glimpses of) :) - happily married with a family of their own (three adorable kiddos, two of whom are Force-sensitive)

Who is the big spoon/little spoon: Ben is the (obvious) big spoon and Rey is the little spoon

What is their favorite non-sexual activity: Flying together and/or joint meditation to sooth and calm one another

003 - HP Golden Trio

Hermione

Harry

Ron

003 - HP Silver Trio

Luna

Neville