I’ll just leave this here… with a breathless thank you to Square Enix, the writers, developers, directors and engineers - indeed the whole dang crew - for giving this FF fanboy a chance to fly. ❤️
This morning in Paris, across the street from Notre Dame, in front of Shakespeare & Company - the most famous bookshop in the world -
@BranMci
got down on one knee and asked me to marry him. Surprising no one, I said yes.
As a victim of sexual assault, I’ve learned that predators thrive on the status quo. I want to help create a world where speaking out ignites solidarity, not silence - support, not suspicion. I believe the victims. I stand with the survivors. You have a voice. We hear you.
Out of love and respect for a character to whom I’d grown exceptionally close over the years, I stopped following AoT after Erwin died. If he never reached the basement, neither would I. I wasn’t ready to let go; this was how I stayed connected to him.
Remain calm. Wash your hands regularly. Limit your time in crowded places. Stay home if you feel under the weather. STOP BUYING ALL THE TOILET PAPER!!!!
Personally, I think professionals who show grace and decorum in the face of misfortune are far more impressive than those who act petty and defensive after getting their way. 🤷🏻♂️
Real talk. Before COVID, conventions were my my biggest source of income. Easily. By sheer luck my VO resume made me a staple on the con circuit and over the last few years I’d come to rely on that to pay the bills. So, yeah: I’m as desperate as anyone for normal to come back.
Voice actors are uniquely susceptible to imposter syndrome. The struggle is real. But for every talented, inwardly tormented actor who fights to rise above chronic self-doubt, there are at least a dozen hustlers who embrace being outright frauds.
With plastic cups (because all the wine glasses are packed)
@BranMci
and I toast the view from our Dallas apartment one final time before embarking for our new home... LA. ❤️
When I retire, I want to move back to my hometown, secretly buy one of the crumbling Victorian mansions I used to pass on the way to school, then renovate it into a spooky Bed and Breakfast like the mysterious benefactor in a gothic novel. 👻
Unless you know for a FACT Covid isn’t something to be worried about (and I’m sorry, you don’t), by openly ignoring safety measures, YOU’RE 👏 GAMBLING 👏 WITH 👏 OTHER 👏PEOPLES’ 👏 LIVES 👏 OUT 👏 OF PRIDE 👏.
Reflect on that before touting your faith.
Pleased to announce my role as Louis in
#FireEmblemEngage
- loyal retainer, tea aficionado and dedicated student of human nature. Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU to
@Seitz_Unseen
,
@Cupofteaprod
and
@NintendoAmerica
for letting me be part of the phenomenon that is this game!
Yup. Still on my following spree. Slowly but surely adding as many of you as as possible. Consider it a humble show of appreciation for those interested in what I have to say. I’m just as interested in YOU. ❤️❤️❤️
A great light has gone out with the passing of
@BillyKametz
. No one was kinder, more talented, or as universally beloved. To have known him, even briefly, was a gift. May his legacy transcend this unspeakable loss.
Being vaccinated does NOT make it safe for you to mess with the space time continuum by hooking your phone up to an overpowered microwave and sending text messages to yourself in the past. (Nor does it mean green, gelatinous bananas won’t give you a tummy ache).
If you’re the sort of person to habitually break plans with friends at the last minute, whatever the reason, expect them to start taking it personally. Being reliable is frequently inconvenient, but you can’t have it both ways. Want friends? Be one.
To victims willing to share their stories and speak truth under duress, derision and outright threat: the only words worth a damn to describe your bravery are Thank You.
The English dub of Spice and Wolf: MERCHANT MEETS THE WISE WOLF premieres later today! ❤️
Holo - Brina Palencia
Lawrence -
@JMichaelTatum
✨ CAST & CREW:
I spent my youth fearful and ashamed.
#Pride
was a lifeline. There are no words to describe my debt to those who fought and fell in the battle for LGBTQ+ rights. My heart breaks for those still fighting, still falling. But as much as I want to celebrate this month...
I don’t often post about my work, but, while my contribution is modest, The Given dub is simply one of the most beautiful projects of which I’ve ever been part.
Hullo, what’s this? I’m reprising my role as the redoubtable - and dare I say, dashing - Sir Hammerlock for
#BORDERLANDS3
? Why yes, intrepid Vault Hunters! Indeed I am! Tallyho!
To me,
#Pride
is about cultivating a meaningful, clear-eyed relationship with yourself - whether in private or for all the world to see. An authentic life is the product of years. Wherever you are on that journey, I support you.
Not just anyone can make nine years feel like no time at all. Thank you,
@BranMci
, for being my rock. Your fundamental goodness, tenacity and soaring creative spirit nourish my soul. Here’s to the decades ahead! ❤️
Words fail to explain just how much you mean to me, but constantly am I inspired by your brilliant creativity and tremendous ability to entertain. We’ve grown so much together, and I look forward to this journey with you each and every day.
Happy NINE YEARS, babe! I love you!
That said, I’m indescribably proud of my friends and colleagues who honored this astonishing series with their talent and dedication for ten years. Congratulations to all of you for a decade of some of the best work our industry has ever produced.
I salute you.
❤️❤️❤️
Meet Quinn~! 💎
• He’s a diamond, you’re dirt.
• Shortsighted & charismatic
• Leader & drummer of Sesamoid
• Grandma’s little man
• Voiced by
@JMichaelTatum
Learn more about him in the bio below! 💙
#FarFetchedShow
Happy birthday to the love of my life and life of my love,
@BranMci
! Please enjoy this ridiculously cute pic of him coddling our li’l potato bear, which captures his essence perfectly. 🎂
Wow. Just...wow. Overwhelmed doesn’t even BEGIN to describe how
@BranMci
and I feel about the outpouring of love we’ve received over the past 24hrs. Thank you all so much! You guys really know how to make a couple of dorks shed tears of gratitude. ❤️❤️❤️
Hey, fans. A friendly PSA most of you don’t need: asking me for a kiss on the lips is crossing a serious line. It’s not only creepy AF, it’s waaaay disrespectful to the last place my lips were.
They say introverts recharge with solitude after prolonged socializing, whereas extroverts recharge by socializing after prolonged periods of solitude.
I take that to mean extroverts recharge by exhausting the hell out of introverts just coming out of hibernation. 😅
If I ran a studio, paying my talent what they’re worth would be a point of pride. It’s simple: you want quality product, you need quality people; you want quality people, you have to buy off the day-to-day worries and distractions that thwart their potential.
Person A wants to
#FlattenTheCurve
.
Person B refuses to observe social distancing or wear a mask in public for... reasons?
If Person A is wrong, Person A looks stupid.
If Person B is wrong, people die.
Exactly what about the stakes of that wager is unclear?
My first Final Fantasy!! I'm honored to be part of this phenomenal cast with my husband who voices Cid! I voice a ton of NPCs including "Man outside Gongaga", "Pizza Delivery Guy in Costa Del Sol," and "Man drinking alcohol in dangerous part of dustbowl"! Can't wait to play it!
My definition of a garbage person: someone who uses your friendship for what they think broadcasting it will do for their career, treats you like dirt when things don’t pan out, then doles out advice on how using people makes one a garbage person.
#cognitivedissonance
Me on the outside:
“Huh. How ‘bout that?”
Me on the inside:
“AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
We all have problems. We all deserve a compassionate ear with whom to talk them through openly and honestly. But if our problems are all we bring to the conversation, even the most compassionate ear will tune us out before long. Sometimes we have to stop talking and listen.
I cannot stress enough the importantance of fostering a HEALTHY relationship with one’s own creativity. If indulging it kicks off a downward spiral of stress and anxiety, it’s time to dissect expectations and ask “Who is this for? What’s the real, unspoken goal here?”
Oh, and FYI, I don’t engage with haters or trolls. So waste precious energy spewing that poison all you want; I only ever look at it long enough to know who I’m blocking. 😉
Racism and bigotry are so deeply ingrained in our culture that it’s possible to be a racist without even knowing. Sobering thought, but true. Overt racists are one thing. But far more people live in denial of the advantages conferred upon them by the status quo.
To end
#PrideMonth
with a word of word of caution: validating and meaningful as corporate recognition can be for the LGBTQ community, a company’s track record speaks louder than its mission statement. We deserve a commitment to diversity that goes beyond marketing.
It’s lovely little touches like these that make mine and
@BranMci
‘s annual trip to
@anotheranimecon
feel like homecoming. You guys are the best! ❤️❤️❤️
Today may be the last day of
#PrideMonth
, but it’s just another day in the enduring pride I take in my LGBTQ fam year round. Thank you all for being so beautifully, courageously YOU.
@BranMci
and I are lucky to have such shining examples to follow.
Sigh.
IF ANYONE ON ANY KIND OF STREAMING APP CLAIMS TO BE ME, ESPECIALLY IF THEY AREN’T SHOWING THEIR FACE, IT’S A SCAM. DO NOT ENGAGE. AND ABOVE ALL ABSOLUTELY DO NOT GIVE THEM YOUR PERSONAL INFO.
Sorry for yelling. It’s been a day.
My condolences for anyone who’s been had.