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@nightside-of-siberia

Siberia, 27, UK

After the release of Showtime Storytime Tuomas Holopainen was asked a question many fans still discuss. Looking back did he still believe Anette was the right choice for Nightwish at that time. His answer was clear and direct.

Tuomas said yes without hesitation. He explained that when he listens to Dark Passion Play and Imaginaerum he cannot imagine anyone else singing those songs better. For him her voice matched the emotional world of those albums in a unique way.

Those records required a specific tone and character. The music leaned heavily on storytelling vulnerability and contrast. Anette brought a voice that served those songs exactly as they were written.

Tuomas also shared that this feeling was not his alone. He believes the band feels the same way about that era. It was a moment where the lineup fit the music and the vision naturally.

His words offer perspective rather than comparison. Every era of Nightwish has its own identity shaped by timing people and purpose. Anette’s contribution remains an important and respected chapter in the band’s history.

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With Kathryn Hahn as Gothel in the new live action of Tangled, I can't stop thinking about them.

This is already on my Twitter but I'm reuploading it here too 🔮✨

Loid and the Lotus as representations of the different stages of the journey of parenthood - think:

Loid: 'if it looks like a child, then, child, and I must coddle/protect at all costs, regardless of said child's protests'; vs.

The Lotus: 'you are my child, and I have maternal feelings for you; however, you've also been through/seen/experienced so much that I can't in good conscience not treat you like an equal, so, while I will protest you doing such things, I will no longer try and stop you from going through with them if you're really set on doing so, and will instead do my best to make sure you're as prepared as possible to make sure you have the greatest chances of success'.

There are, of course, more things to be said about this, however, I'm tired, so I'll expand upon these thoughts in the morning if anyone's interested.

sometimes i wonder if we have forgotten that sharing creative work is, fundamentally, a bid for human connection. like I'm not posting art or fic for 'engagement' i'm posting it looking for other sickos to play with! i'd be making it anyway for my own gratification because there's something wrong with me, i'm sharing it hoping we can have something wrong with us together <3

I want a dachshund or other small dog because it seems like a good middle ground

Sorry for the unsolicited advice, but please do think it over. Dachshunds (and many other small breeds) actually require quite a lot of activity and exercise (mental and physical)*. If those needs aren't met, that can cause so many difficult behavioral problems. They're working dogs, after all: if they aren't given a job, they'll find one themselves (and it'll be likely something very annoying or unpleasant to you)

*yes, it does depend on the individual dog, but the general tendency points to those breeds being high energy

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