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Calling all MCU
Calling all MCU contributors
If you are one of the below please comment with your prompt or contribution to the MCU! You all have a little time but it will take more time than it usually would because of the compiling and handing off. So do please comment your contribution in a timely manner.
LMWAY - Majestic Mary
Location of the Month - Twilight
Important dates 1st-15th - MoonKitten
Important dates 16th-30th - Feline Fantasy
Advice Column - Princess Juniper
Awards - Luna-Starr
Things of the Month - Writing_in_the_Dark
Paster - Peregrine
Book of the Month - Peregrine
If this list neglects someone(s) who offered to take a part of the MCU make sure you comment with your name and what section you are taking so we do not miss you again!
If you haven't offered to take a part but want to there are a couple options for you. I believe all the preiously made sections have been taken (correct me if I am wrong) so you can either offer to be someone's backup just in case they cannot make their contribution for some reason, or you can make an entirely new section. Whatever way you decide be sure to comment with you name and the section you want to back up, or the name and an explaination of the new section you have made.
Suggestions are also very welcome from anyone and everyone!
submitted by Peregrine
(April 7, 2021 - 9:52 am)
(April 7, 2021 - 9:52 am)
Yes, you do pick your top three favorites once the deadline for responses is past (after April 29, please try to pick your favorites soon after the 29 so the MCU may come out sooner) and give your reasons why you like them. Post your rankings and comments here and I will add them to the MCU!
(April 21, 2021 - 6:37 pm)
Ah! I'm sorry Juni, I made a mistake. You do not pick your top three favorites for the Advice Column. Tealeaf picks their favorites for the Location of the Month. My apologies about the mix up!
(April 21, 2021 - 6:41 pm)
So will we just include all advice column responses? I'm so confused, my apologies.
(April 22, 2021 - 2:20 pm)
No worries, I'm confused too! Yes, we will just include all the advice given. You've already done your job for May, which was to create the question to prompt advice. Once we get May out we'll start doing June, so stick around!
(April 23, 2021 - 8:59 am)
Here is the complete pasted together MCU. Please let me know if I have missed your section or comment. I am open to corrections, suggestions, and critiques (politely please!).
Lupine: if you are able to get in your section for this month I will add it. No worries if fyou cannot!
Feli: perhaps you had better interject with AE banter as no one has volunteered. Let me know what you think.
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Monthly Check-Up
Founded by Ella Starburst of Floof Industries
Issue: May, 2021
Made for CBers by CBers
IMPORTANT DATES:
(1- 15 by MoonKitten, with AEs Silvi and Spotty)
(16 - 31 by Feline Fantasy)
May 1 - Save the Rhino Day
May 2 - Brothers and Sisters Day! Celebrate by doing something special for your sibling. Yeah, like a prank *starts plotting* Spotty, don't - Or what? You'll prank me? I- ugh
May 3 - Lumpy Rug Day. Take a moment to appreciate that annoying lumpy rug. Or, y'know, get a nicer one.
May 4 - Star Wars day!! May the fourth be with you. Little known fact - Spotty is obsessed with Star Wars. Anyone have a favorite star wars meme?
May 5 - Oyster Day
May 6 - National Nurse's Week starts! We're especially appreciative this year. Send a card or bake some cookies for the folks at your local hospital <3
May 7 - Space Day! Learn something new about planets, stars, or gravity. Tell us about it!
May 8 - Katniss Everdeen's birthday (I just read the Hunger Games for the first time)
May 9 - Mother's Day
May 10 - Clean up Your Room Day. Give your parents a surprise! Uh, no, do everything in your power to make sure they don't find out about this.
May 11 - Eat What You Want Day
May 12 - Limerick Day
May 13 - Leprechaun Day
May 14 - Dance Like a Chicken Day
May 15 - Chocolate Chip Day
16: Shavuot (Jewish)
17: National Walnut Day
18: National No Dirty Dishes Day
19: National Devil’s Food Cake Day
20: National Be a Millionaire Day
21: National Endangered Species Day
22: International Biodiversity Day
23: National Taffy Day
24: National Asparagus Day
25: Tap Dance Day
26: Vesak (Buddhist)
27: National Grape Popsicle Day
28: National Sunscreen Day
29: Put a Pillow on Your Fridge Day
30: National Creativity Day
31: Memorial Day
LMWAY (Last Month We Asked You), by Majestic Mary:
It's the last full month of school for most people, and we're just trying to get through... What are some ways to stay motivated through the end of the school year?
Periwinkle says: “Just remember to stay positive and try to connect with friends if you're feeling down! It's always ok to ask for help when you need it.”
pangolin says: “Do your work right away, don't procrastinate. This will make it easier, and you're more likely to do a good job on your work if you don't have that many assignments to do at once.”
Neverseen says: "Try to do the things you love whenever you can! If you're an author (or author to-be) try writing a new story with a concept that you may not have thought of before. If you're an artist (or artist to-be) come up with a piece illustrating something abstract, or a random image that pops in your mind. So, long story short, try to find ways to challenge yourself in ways that you enjoy!"
NiteSkiies says: "Keep trucking! Actually, strike that. Sleep. Sleep right after school. Sleep at night like a good human being. Just don’t sleep in school or you’ll be in trouble."
Wolfy_Walker_7 says: "Just remember that you have gotten through this year so far, so you can do one or two more months (depending on where you live). Get outside and enjoy the weather. Get some rest. Summer will be here soon!"
Cynthia M. says: "Try making time every couple of days (or even every day) to do something you look forward to! I find that having something to look forward to (whether that's doing a hobby, facetiming friends, playing a game with family), helps me get through rough days."
th3mysticw0lf says: "Stay strong! Eat chocolate! Be organized! Aaaand be positive!"
Morning says: "Well, for those of you who are back in school part or full time now, just remember how it was when we were all virtual. That's what's been getting me to the weekend, and I'm just existing week by week. For those of you who are still virtual, be glad you get to sit on your bed during school."
Feline Fantasy says: "At the beginning of each week, calculate the number of hours of school in that week. Then, keep yourself going by waiting for fun little landmarks in the percentage of school time that week that has passed. For example, if you will have 35 hours of school that week, you can start by waiting 1.75 hours which wll be 5%."
Luna-Starr says: "Hmm... I'm not the best to give advice as an 8th grader who isn't very motivated. I get by through ignoring my classmates and looking to the end of the year as a goal, not an excuse."
Leo says: "Some ways to get motivated is to remind yourself that you're almost to the end! Also usually schools are more relaxed and do funner things at the end of the school year, so that's something to look forward to. Making a scheldule(you could do in Google Forms and write assignments you need to do for that day) or setting reminders on your phone can help you stay productive and not fall behind on work as well."
THINGS OF THE MONTH by Writing_in_the_Dark
Quote: “THIS MAKES NO SENSE! THEREFORE, I LOVE IT!!!!!” - Luna-Starr (as Soren)
Song: Broken and Beautiful (Kelly Clarkson)
Random fact: Picasso made an estimated 50,000 works in his lifetime, including; 1,885 drawings paintings, 1,228 sculptures, 2,800 ceramics, about 12,000 drawings, thousands of prints, and lots of tapestries and rugs.
How to: HOW TO BE AMAZING: Be you! Congrats, you are the most amazing YOU ever!
ADVICE COLUMN by Princess Juniper and AES
Today we are here my AE Missie! I do not want to be here. I don’t care! *Plasters smile onto Missie’s face* Missie had a question didn’t you Missie? Um yes... I was wondering if you could help me with some drama between me and Alaska. I hate drama. I hate drama a lot! Well then Missie, it seems its time for THERAPY WITH DOCTOR J! Oh no. The last time we did therapy with doctor J someone had to go to the hospital! But this time we have my favorite assistant! Nurse Jwyn! Um is this just an excuse for Jwyn to be on camera? Possibly! Nurse Jwyn!!! _Hello everyone!_ _Today my pronouns are he/him!_ So Missie, why do you feel there has been drama between you two? *Buries head in hands* This is my nightmare. _Unwilling to respond eh?_ _Should we cut off her head Doctor J?_ No Jwyn! Well, maybe er I mean absolutely not! Let’s ask Alaska! It’s too early for questions! Um Alaska? Yeah?
It’s three in the afternoon! Fine! I’m mad at her because she washed my favorite pillow with the reds and turned it pink! *dun dun DUN* Jwyn quit practicing the piano! Missie why did you wash the pillow? I didn’t mean to! Besides she dumped cockroaches in my room! Wow Alaska. You got shade. Whatever! I am too tired to even care. _I have an idea!_ Yes Jwyn? _What if I hack into Missie’s bank account and buy Alaska a new pillow?_ That sounds great! Later I’ll release cockroaches into Alaska’s room! Now hug it out you two! WHY?????
What is the best way to tell an AE they that they are going up for adoption?
Periwinkle says: "It's not you, it's me."
pangolin says: "You were a very great AE, <insert AE name>, but with me as your CBer, you were very inactive, and I hardly paid attention to you (or whatever reason you're putting them up for adoption). Don't get me wrong- you were an amazing AE, and I really liked you, but I think you'll do better with another CBer. We'll still get to see each other around, <insert AE name>, and I'll never forget you. (If your AE is a hug sort of person, hug them, and if not, give them some space to think about their feelings)."
NiteSkiies says: "Slip a note under their door. When they open the note, a suitcase will pop out, which magically packs up all of their stuff. Hide. *NOTICE: IF YOUR ATTEMPT FAILS IT IS NOT MY FAULT*"
Wolfy_Walker_7 says: "Step 1: Break it to them. Say, "<AE name here>, I have decided to give you up for adoption."
Step 2: Give your reasons.
-You will have more fun and get more use with another CBer.
- The house is getting a bit crowded.
- ETC (whatever your reason is)
Step 3: Reassure your AE
- We will still visit you.
- I still love you.
Step 4: Hold true. Visit them. Help them settle in. Lots of hugs and cookies!"
th3mysticw0lf says: "Let it go gently. Or. If you're evil just put them up for adoption and when they're adopted, lock them out of the house."
Luna-Starr says: "Do it in a way that appeals to their personality. Reemember to reassure them that this isn't the end of anything, it's just the start of something new."
BOOK OF THE MONTH by Peregrine
A Green and Ancient Light by Frederic S. Durbin
Sent away from his city hometown to stay with his grandmother his life is almost normal, as if there was no war happening. But his idyllic country life is turned upside-down when an enemy plane crashes near the town; causing him to meet a strange man (if he really is a man. . .), discovering a whole new side of his grandmother. And when he accidentally stumbles upon the "grove of monsters" he has been warned to stay away from yet more questions arise. What is the reason behind the strange beasts hidden in the woods; if there is one at all? Most important of all: will the answers to his questions give him strength for heartbreaking loss? Or will it only cause more heartbreak?
(Side note: Mr. Durbin has written stories for Cricket, one of which the characters and world was built by Chatteboxers, and most recently an email from him appeared in the March 2021 issue of Cricket!
Crowd Sorcery:
http://www.cricketmagkids.com/chatterbox/crowdsorcery/node/152915
The Star Shard:
http://www.cricketmagkids.com/starshard)
CBer AWARDS by Luna-Starr
Awesome new solo write: Jemma W!
You started with a premise that has been used by many CBers, then added a twist! We can wait to see where this is going and how you'll combine some many fandoms!
Fun new writing contest creator(s): Morning (& Wreeboo)!
Morning, your ten words writing contest sounds like a classic CB activity with a slightly chaotic twist! Wreeboo, your writing / art contest is a welcome reboot of an awesome thread! Wreeboo's thread wasn't created this month but I want to give it a shout-out.
Incredible team of dedicated people: the MCU team!
It's so awesome to see how many of us are bound and determined to continue this CB tradition. I'm proud of us for pulling through and assembling a team of great CBers wanting to create something in honor of someone else. Give yourselves a pat on the back, lovelies! <3
LOCATION OF THE MONTH by Twilight
Third Place: waiting for summer break/counting down the days until summer
Why: My school just went full in-person and I'm already burned out and I am definitely doing this
Second Place: a field of flowers
Why: I love this vibe
First Place: the garden
Why: Gardens are classic spring, and most get planted in May (I think, I'm terrible at gardening)
Thank you for reading this Admin! I appreciate it so much.
(April 30, 2021 - 10:18 am)
Okay, I can host! Shall I sill post under the name MCU Team when it's ready? I'll start now.
(April 30, 2021 - 11:42 am)
Oh, and also -- may I change little things, i.e. how you told us who did what part?
(April 30, 2021 - 11:52 am)
Go ahead and post inder MCU Team, but make sure to give yourself credit for interjecting! You can definitely change little things.
(May 1, 2021 - 9:56 am)
I'm so excited to see the finished product! I'm so glad it all came together :))
(May 1, 2021 - 9:12 pm)
Do I do the ones for June here? I guess I will...
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Quote: “*casually walks into room with hippo penguin hybrid on a leash*” - cerinthe
Song: Scott, Get The Van I’m Moving (Cayetana)
Random fact: Bees are found on every single continent except for Antarctica.
How to: HOW TO READ: Well, you’re reading this right now, are you not?!?!?!?
(May 10, 2021 - 5:18 pm)