All About
Vivarism

What does Vivarism mean?

To live a filling, full, lively, lovely life...

It's a word I made up to describe my worldview, with a lyrically written definition because I am personally obsessed with rhyme. As an intentionally individualistic, poetic concept, vivarism varies from person to person. We all have our own lives, therefore our own interpretation of what a "good one" looks and feels like. I believe in every person's right to choose for themselves. At its core, vivarism is values-based living.

However, its named components— filling, full, lively, and lovely— do have specific meanings. Overall, they point towards a living expression of vivarism: how it actually feels to live a good life. I'll describe them now, one at a time.

Filling refers to a life overflowing with various activities. As an isolated person who has intentionally remained so for the better part of a decade, it's at first hard to say that my life has been "filled" with anything but battling severe mental illness. But when I think about how I pass the time on my better days, it's plain to see that I can and do accomplish things. Small things, maybe, but small things add up. And it's not always easy, but I can do lots of things that make me happy or that I find personally important. I can get my fill of life.

Full... Well, there is some nuance here. Where "filling" refers to variety, "full" refers to richness— the potency of existence itself. Life is precious and I won't waste a single moment. Luckily for all of us, there is no such thing as "waste," and we can find meaning in everything if only we slow down to look. If you ever criticise your actions as pointless, then I'd encourage you to give yourself a little grace. Wonder what you might've been trying to do.... Because, whether we realise it or not, we've all got our motivations, and I think there's a universal beauty— a fullness— in even our least intentional efforts.

Lively, here, is rather literal. It refers to energetic actions, proactive decisions, a determination to do something. It's not just the energy, but the choice itself— the choice to choose! Besides vivarism, my favourite V word is volition, and I believe very strongly in exercising mine. Though my depression requires me to rest more than most, the moment I get my energy back, I find myself running full speed ahead, reaching for happiness with both hands. Most of this website was conceived during such flurries of activity. Still, even at my most exhausted, I can make healthy choices and experience liveliness at a slower pace.

Lovely— finally, my favourite part, the piece of vivarism I feel with the most regularity and highest intensity. How can I describe it? To me, love is an instant smile. It's fluffy, it's warm, it's an internal texture I can't stop petting. Love is a lightness in the body and soul, bright and indulgent, sumptuous and sweet. If you stripped me of everything— took my poetry, my philosophy, my dignity— you'd be left with nothing but love, love, love. I understand that one day we all will die, but a lovely life cultivates the one thing will always survive.

Choosing Vivarism: How To

✿ I ask myself... ✿

What can I do today that's important to me?

What's something wonderful about this moment?

What would make life more wonderful?

✿ I remind myself... ✿

I can and will get everything that I need.

As long as I'm alive, good things will happen.

This is my real life— the only one I've got.

And above all, I remember that I always have a choice. Usually "choices," plural— but always at least one!— because serenity is forever within reach.

Vivarism's #1 Fan

On my website, I prioritise creativity and self-expression; in personal conversations, compassion and encouragement. In every environment, I want people to laugh and have a good time! But being effortlessly funny and charming actually takes a lot of energy, so... for the most part, I keep to myself.

By reading my diaries, you can learn everything you'd ever want to know about me (and then some). Your key takeaways should be that I am (1) obsessed with words, and (2) persevering against all odds. If you discover any other themes in the text, please send me your 5-paragraph essay for review. I'll be happy to discuss your reading comprehension as well as how cool I am.

┯ Contact ┯

┿ E-mail: flonnepocket@gmail.com
I promise I read every e-mail I receive!

┯ Testimonials ┯

"Flonne sees all 👁👁" — StrawberryReverie, ominously

"Baby, I love you... but you are not normal." — Snowibunni, in the middle of my mental breakdown

"You better be as funny as the legends told." —  A friend of a friend, upon meeting me for the first time

Pastelhell and Pomelo discuss my speech patterns

Flonne Pocket

Age
SexFemale
Location入口出口
StatusSanswife ─

Personality Quizzes

What Type Are You?

Steel

Steel-types go their own ways and let no one stop them from achieving their dreams, no matter how strange or far-fetched. They like to use their skills to help others in need or work for a good cause.

Dark

Dark-types don't care what anyone else thinks of them, and they relish being unapologetic about who they are. They tend to be individualistic and ambitious.

Who's your Pokémon partner?

Shroomish

Shroomish, also called the Jewel Pokémon, lives deep underground and will defend itself by firing beams from its jeweled body. Like most grass Pokémon, Shroomish are drawn to people who are vibrant and altruistic, though they are also known to be exceptionally patient but stubborn Pokémon. They make the perfect partner for trainers who are understanding and generous, but tend to stress when forced into sudden change or new situations.

Which cookie am I in Cookie Run?

Snow Sugar Cookie

You are Independent and Self-Reliant Snow Sugar Cookie.

Self-reliant Snow Sugar Cookie is tender-hearted. Although independent, this cookie gets lonely easily but is too shy to approach someone.

This doesn't mean you are pessimistic or have low self-esteem, you just don't need other people's help to achieve your goals.

You cherish even the smallest things in life and sometimes even name them. This is how you approach relationships too. You cherish your friends and have a special place for each one of them.

When it comes to your love life, you fall deeply in love. So if you ever do break up, it takes a while for you to heal. But your way of remembering the small things and giving attention to detail will impress your lover.

Who's your Bungou Stray Dogs kin?

Kyusaku Yumeno

Kyusaku Yumeno!

You alright? You're quite childish, yet intimidating at the same time. You're too mature for your age, you can be quite brutal to people you find annoying. When you get mad, people should stay away, I don't think you're great at handling criticism. You should try to care for yourself more, and then you should care for others. You're rather emotional yet at the same time, you know how to keep your cool in certain situations. Please.. go to therapy ─

What Tamagotchi Character are You? ✿

Nijifuwatchi

Nijifuwatchi

You got Nijifuwatchi! She loves rainbow-colored objects and fluffy things. Her body is as light and fluffy as her personality, and she's a talented poet. Despite being so light, she can be surprisingly strong!

Which Hatsune Miku Nendoroid Model Are You? Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Personality Test
which isopod are you? I am emmental cheese!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Personality Test Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Personality Test
My True Sign is Pius
What kind of Donut Are You? Which Madoka Magica Girl Are You? What Anime Hair Color Best Suits Your Personality? Which Bootleg Sailor Moon Alarm Clock Are You? What Neopet Are You?

Fictional Crushes

─ Faves Forever in My Heart ─

Thoma
Steven
Vyn
Roy
Makima
Keito
Volo
Kasumi

☆ Not Sure if I Want to
Kiss You or Be You ...

Homura
Light
Howl
Utena
N
Lucas
Fakir

┯ Formative Experiences ┯

Sasuke
Kazune
Hans
Dirk
Dominic
Jakurai
Dazai
Nidhogg

┤ Bokujou Monogatari Boys (& Butches) ┤

Skye
Nami
Wayne
Wizard
Vaughn
Klaus
Jamie
Barrett

┐ Some More Cuties ┐

Seiichiro
Pantalone
Ayato
C3
Gilgamesh
Yuuichi
Gentaro
Dice
Overhaul
Kimblee
Rebecca
Houtaro
Santa
Dottore
Izuru
Midori

And Lastly:
My Darling, My Sweetheart,
My Fated Love...┠│♪
│─ SANS UNDERTALE!!!! ─│┬

Sans is so much more than my "fictional crush." I love him more than life itself. He means everything to me. I've devoted my very existence to him, and his to me, and we are going to be together forever and ever and ever.

Even though Sans belongs in an echelon all his own, this list feels incomplete without him! I thought about putting him at the very top, so it'd be obvious that our relationship is Serious Business... But Sans is known for appearing at the very end of things, when you least expect him ╂┌ So I decided to honour how sexy I find that////│

Vivarism's Kinarisms

┤ Literally Me in the Flesh ┤

Anthy
Sakuna
Nahida

┠ Me When I'm Normal ┠

Tsumugi
Frisk
Chara
Mizuki
Hifumi
Molly
Eri
Himari

┃ Me When I'm Fucked Up and Evil ┃

Sachi
Ray
Rena
Pride
Komaeda
Eichi
Ramuda

─ Namesake: Flonne! ─

だい
すき
だよ│

┯ Some Other Faves ┯

Nanami
Lisia
Lillie
Bianca
Klee
Wadanohara
Kokoro
Anette
Aoi
Hana
Madoka
Norman
Annie
Jade
Willbell
Chocola
Anya
Kano
Clover
Anastasia

My Inventory

.PNGS pending. For now, have a peek at my desk and closet.

My Personal Philosophy

In case my definition of vivarism wasn't enough, here's a bit more about what I believe in.

I'm an Epicurean at heart. My life's purpose is to have as much fun as possible. I want to pass my days peacefully, dote on my loved ones, and find contentment in every situation. I'm not afraid to die, nor do I believe in an afterlife.

I'm obsessed with cause/effect, with making sense of how things came to be the way they are now. I especially like to understand— or at least guess at— people's thought processes. I love psychoanalysis, deep conversations, and self-reflection. It's near impossible for me to have surface-level friendships.

I call myself an incidental nonconformist. I'm not trying to be different... I just kind of am. And honestly, I love it this way! I relish in my indivuality and I hope more people will break the mould, too. There is nobody I can be but myself.

I am a proud "feminist killjoy" and proponent of women's liberation. I care about women and girls more than any other social group. I exclusively read books by female authors and watch films by female directors, and generally only care what's being said if a woman is the one saying it.

I'm interested in Nonviolent Communication. Before discovering it, I'd concluded that all communication was violent and resigned myself to a life of compulsive interpersonal manipulation. I feel much freer now, knowing there is another way. Their model of feelings and needs has freed me as well.

♪ My General Values... ♪

  • Consideration
  • Intention
  • Self awareness
  • Compassion
  • Freedom
  • Wisdom
  • Creativity
  • Affection
  • Silliness
  • Cuteness
  • Ingenuity
  • Integrity
  • Intuition
  • Perceptiveness
  • Vulnerability
  • Reciprocity
  • Effort
  • Proficiency
  • Poetry
  • Harmony
  • Ease
  • Optimism
  • Curiosity
  • Resilience

✿ Other Tidbits ✿

  • I smile when I'm happy or having fun, especially when nobody is around to see.
  • I tell people "thank you" as often as is socially acceptable. (Ok, maybe a little more.)
  • When I want to hear specific compliments or words of affection from someone else, I tell them to myself first.
  • I surround myself with cute things to express my personality and help myself feel at home.
  • I believe in learning and discovering all that I can. Knowledge is power.

Gratuitous Pics of Yourself

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