Hi I'm Tomano/Tomato and I'm just your average liberal 20-year old Political Science majoring college student. This is a post-whatever-I-feel-like blog so it'll be a bit of a mixed bag but I mainly reblog a lot of Hetalia and Homestuck with a variety of other stuff for added flavor. This blog is occasionally NSFW so be forewarned.
Where I’m from: Kansas City (KS and MO) Where I would like to live: Some place where everything is close together so I can walk and bike places, plus with some nature and beauty and delicious food Favourite food: Chocolate, curry, “ethnic food”
Religion: Atheist Sexual orientation: Pansexual Relationship status: Single
Favourite book: Lord of the Rings (right now at least) Favourite movies: Anything Hayao Miyazaki touches Favourite TV show: Game of Thrones
Random fact about me: I have a birthmark on the inside of my wrist Favorite day of the year: Christmas Favourite colour: Purple or Green If I have any pets; if so, their names: Mini poodle, Choux-Choux, a dachsund, Scooter, and a cat, Ana Mae (but all are back home so not technically mine) What I’m listening to right now: Alone - Trampled by Turtles
What’s my ringtone: Some Indian jingle that comes preprogrammed on the phone Favourite character from a TV show: Danaerys from GoT is pretty bitchin’ Favourite character from a movie: Too many to pick, I’ll just say Sam from LotR is freaking badass (in the book at least)
What my name means: ”Gracious” or “Favored by God” Celebrity crush: Anne Hatheway
herrhasen said: As long as a person is able to make the distinction between ‘gay countries’ and the wonderful grayness that is historical events - tally ho! c: Gateway to investigation and all that.
Absolutely. And Hetalia itself is a lot more than just gay countries (though I very much appreciate those as well). But yeah, it’s like people who complain how a movie got people into a book series. And? You now have more people who love what you love. How is that a problem?
herrhasen replied to your post: For the meme I will ask at random: 10, 6, 20 and 2 :)
Aw none of these ended up being of the soul-spilling variety haha. I experienced a similar thing re: no. 6. I don’t understand it when people scoff and chalk interest up to “because of hetalia” because… why is that a bad thing??
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Yeah sorry, just not the right questions I guess. Better luck next time ;)
But yeah, I think it is amazing that hetalia sparked interest in history for so many people. As long as they’re actually learning history who cares what was the spark that ignited the flame of passion for history? It’s pretty freakin’ awesome if you ask me.
I just stumbled across the webcomic a little over 2 1/2 years ago and got hooked. What really got me into the fandom though was when I joined a forum for the first time in years. I RPed North Italy. I was not bad, but I used way too many ‘veee’s’. » But anyways, after that one died I joined another forum and a girl on there convinced me to join tumblr. And the rest is history.
5. Do you like Hetalia yaoi?
Pfffff yes. Absolutely yes. I ship practically everything, with a few exceptions. I love me some country on country action. Oooh international relations oooh~ (That’s actually my major hahaha. I guess that would make me a…. Specialist on International Relations /sunglasses)
6. How has Hetalia affected history for you?
Answered
8. Hetalia OTP?
This is hard. I’d say it’s still Spamano, but it’s not as much an OTP for me as it used to be. I still love it, but I love so many other pairings like Romano/Belgium and Framano and Silk Road Pairing (Rome/China) and so many others I’d have a hard time choosing. But yeah, Spamano is still my OTP. I do love it a lot even still.
10. Are you caught up with all of the episodes?
Answered
12. Do you read any fanfics and if so, what’s your favourite one?
Hoooo gurl. I have definitely read my fair share of fanfics. I’d recommend anything by Kixboxer aka counterheist, cutthroatpixie, and Sly-sensei aka bubblelounge. But if I had to give one fic to recommend, I’d say Invasion (RusAme). It’s quite a long read, but I loved it.
14.What popular ship do you not like?
There are few I do not like, but the most notable is definitely RoChu. Just not a fan - I personally can’t see the chemistry. That’s all.
15. What unpopular ship do you like?
If by unpopular you mean rarepair? Well Romano/Belgium is one I haven’t seen that much of (SpaBel is much more popular from what I’ve seen). Also Framano is guilty pleasure of mine that is extremely rare. Also Greece/Romano. You can tell Romano is a favorite of mine huh. For flavor how about Thailand/Vietnam? Add some zest.
16. Who was the first character you instantly fell in love with?
Ahaha I’d like to say Romano, but really Veneziano was the first in the hetalia series I totally fell in love with. He’s just so cute I can’t stand it! Then later on when I started RPing Romano that’s when I grew to adore him.
20. Do you have any crossover ships with any Hetalia characters?
Answered pffft. Crossover ships I just don’t have many.
25. Do you roleplay any characters on Tumblr, Facebook, Twitter, Omegle, etc?
Yeah I roleplay mainly on Skype or on forums on proboards. I currently RP Belgium, Romano, Grandpa Rome, and Serbia, but have in the past RPed North Italy and Thailand as well.
26. Who would be the one character you would love to meet?
I can’t meet them all? Oh man well if I had to pick one, I’d love to meet France. I just think I’d have the most wonderful time with him.
27. Do you recognize Sealand as a country?
He can be whatever he wants to be.
33. What are some of your biggest headcanons?
Shit that is vague - I have so many!
Ok how about I say a few for Belgium
-She collects comics, Belgian, French, and more recently even a few Japanese comics.
-She loves to bike; she’ll bike anywhere she can.
-She’s very proud of her food and has gently corrected America a few times that no, ‘french fries’ were actually invented by her.
-She has a boating license and knows her way around a few knots.
-She loves going to music festivals. It’s a great way for her to enjoy herself and get to see a lot of her young (and older) people.
34. What is the one thing about the fandom that irks you the most?
The way people treat each other sometimes. Whether it is hating on a character or hating on 2p or whatever. Why can’t we all just spread love and peace?
I guess I also get annoyed by people’s characterization as well. I’ve been spoiled so I have high standards now :’D Romano is one I see get mischaracterized a lot and it bugs me uuugh. I usually just don’t read what I don’t like so I’m good. Unpopular opinion (?) I don’t like Bottom’s Up
35. Your favourite seiyuu/voice actor in the Sub or the Dub?
I don’t even remember any of their names, but I love the guy that voices America in the Dub.
36. Are you a HetaStuck? Thoughts on it?
I am definitely a hetastuck and now many hetastucks. There’s a ton of crossover with hetalia fans who during that big like 6+ month lull moved over to the homestuck. Some abandoned ship and others just added another battle cruiser to their fleet. I am of the latter, obviously.
44. Any crack pairings?
Hehe, Framano? :’D I also love Hungary/Belgium, and a number of others I can’t remember right now. Though personally I think with hetalia you can find justification for most any pairing so it is hard to make one truly crack. Unless you’re including micronations like Sealand and ladonia then yeah the options become more limited.
herrhasen For the meme I will ask at random: 10, 6, 20 and 2 :)
10. Are you caught up with all of the episodes?
Nope! I’m terrible and terribly busy and I have a very slow connection currently so I’ve only managed to see 3 episodes of the new season? and the 3 and 4th I haven’t seen any.
6. How has Hetalia affected history for you?
I already loved history, so it didn’t so much ignite a love for history so much as it expanded my horizons. It got me interested in things like Balkan history and Mughal history and so many other things.
20. Do you have any crossover ships with any Hetalia characters?
I have to do hetastuck for this. I actually haven’t really thought this out so uhh, Romano/Karkat - the Hoarse Throats pairing
2. What month and year did you first start watching it?
Well I first started really reading it about June of 2010? Maybe a bit earlier than that I can’t remember.
You know, when I submitted those fanfics to the Spamano Valentine’s Exchange, I really should have done a better job labelling them pffff. I didn’t realize they’d be published on the blog itself…
The High Priestess is a card of intuition, instinct and hidden knowledge. She knows all your secrets, you can hide nothing from her. Yet you will never know the secrets she herself protects.If well aspected in a Tarot spread, this card can indicate the use of intuition to solve problems; trust to your instincts. If badly aspected, it can mean suppression and ignoring of such instincts - following your head at the expense of your heart.
I am 5’4 or shorter. I have many scars. I tan easily. I wish my hair was a different color. I have friends who have never seen my natural hair color. I have a tattoo. I am self-conscious about my appearance. I have/I’ve had/I need braces. I wear glasses. I’d get plastic surgery if it were 100% safe, free, scar-free. I’ve been told I’m attractive by a complete stranger. I have more than 2 piercings. I have piercings in places besides my ears. I have freckles.
Family/Home Life: I’ve sworn at my parents. I’ve been kicked out of the house. I have a sibling less than one year old. I want to have kids someday. I have children. I’ve lost a child.
Embarrassment: I’ve slipped out a “lol” in a spoken conversation. Disney movies still make me cry. I’ve snorted while laughing. I’ve laughed so hard I’ve cried. I’ve glued my hand to something. I’ve laughed till some kind of beverage came out of my nose. I’ve had my pants rip in public.
Health: I was born with a disease/impairment. I’ve had stitches. I’ve broken a bone. I’ve had my tonsils removed. (My tonsils disappeared) I’ve sat in a doctor’s office with a friend. I’ve had my wisdom teeth removed. I’ve had surgery. I’ve had chicken pox.
Traveling: I’ve driven over 200 miles in one day. I’ve been to Canada. I’ve been to Niagara Falls. I’ve been to Japan. I’ve Celebrated Mardi Gras in New Orleans. I’ve been to Spain. I’ve been to Africa. I’ve been to France. (day trip from Belgium) I’ve been to London.
Experiences: I’ve been lost in my city. I’ve seen a shooting star. I’ve wished on a shooting star. I’ve seen a meteor shower. I’ve gone out in public in my pajamas. I’ve pushed all the buttons on an elevator. I’ve been to a casino.
I’ve been skydiving. I’ve gone skinny dipping. I’ve played spin the bottle. I’ve crashed a car. I’ve been skiing. I’ve been in a play. I’ve met someone in person from the internet.
I’ve caught a snowflake on my tongue. I’ve seen the Northern Lights. I’ve sat on a roof top at night. I’ve played chicken. I’ve played a prank on someone.
I’ve ridden in a taxi. I’ve seen the Rocky Horror Picture Show. I’ve eaten Sushi. I’ve been snowboarding.
Relationships: I’m single. I’m in a relationship. I’m available. I’m engaged. I’m married. I’ve gone on a blind date. I’ve been the dumpee more than the dumper. I miss someone right now. I have a fear of abandonment. I’ve been divorced. I’ve had feelings for someone who didn’t have them back.
Sexuality: I’ve had a crush on someone of the same gender. I’ve kissed a member of the same gender. I’ve had sex with more than one person at the same time. I am a cuddler. I’ve been kissed in the rain. I’ve had sex outdoors. I’ve hugged a stranger. I have kissed a stranger. I have had sex with a stranger.
Honesty/Crime: I’ve done something I promised someone else I wouldn’t. I have lied to my parents about where I am. I am keeping a secret from the world. I’ve cheated while playing a game. I’ve run a red light. I’ve been suspended from school. I’ve witnessed a crime. I’ve been in a fist fight. I’ve been arrested. I’ve shoplifted.
