24 Things of Advent - Batch 6

[deemoyza]

16. A thing your childhood self would have loved/needed

Seeing my writing in printed, bound book! Last year, I published a few fics for myself via Lulu (technically, you're not supposed to publish fanfic through them, but because it's only for my own enjoyment and not for sale, I think it's okay). I had fun designing the covers and it's really neat to see them sitting on my bookshelf.

For the record, I did this for "Easy Silence," a collection of The Blue Castle fics, and my original fic, "Home is Where You Hold Me."

17. A thing that would have made your childhood self blush

Anything involving so much as a kiss. I was a weird, straight-laced, prudish child. XD But for the sake of this question, I'll go ahead and say "Easy Silence" (FFX, Auron/Lulu), my first E-rated fic.

18. A thing made for your own healing/comfort

I can't think of anything off the top of my head. I generally don't turn to my creativity for comfort; it's more of an entertainment thing for me. That said, some fics have been cathartic, and I have cried while writing them, but I think that's more to do with being in the character's headspace than anything to do with my own personal wounds.

Comments

[a_natural_beauty]

I can relate to #17 as well. I was sort of a prudish child, too. I didn't have my first kiss until I was almost 18. And same goes with handholding (with someone I had feelings for) about the same time.
I was okay with watching romance in movies and such but the idea of doing such things in real life freaked me out. :-p

[deemoyza]

It's funny how narrow our mindsets can be when we're younger, but it's incredibly satisfying when we stop worrying about things that really are natural and positive and allow ourselves to simply enjoy them! :) ❤

[a_natural_beauty]

Yes, I like this logic. With time I feel like we each get wiser. :)