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what they truly are

aries is the color palette of the setting sun. they are spark that ignites a simple bonfire, or an entire wildfire. they are the feeling you get when you overcome your fears.

taurus is the flower buds in a garden. they may be the vines crawling up the side of a brick wall, or the umbrella one might carry on a rainy day. they are the feeling of warmth and security.

gemini is the spirit of adventure. they are a thousand sunflowers in a vast field, and the intricate roads on a paper map. they are the compass, and can show you the way if you are willing.

cancer is the softness of a bed of moss. they are the smells of vanilla candles and roses. they are the bonds that happy friends and families share with one another.

leo is the crack of dawn. they are the essence of happiness - the pure feeling of being joyful. they are the golden throne a deserving king or queen rests upon.

virgo is a wise, old owl. they are a leather bound book that is full of knowledge. they are curiousity itself, and have an affinity for learning. they are the end of a trail where beautiful mountains can be seen.

libra is the warm wind that carries a dandelion seed across the valley. they are the sound waves of spoken words, song, or music. they are lovers and fighters.

scorpio is the single red rose amidst a field of white roses. they are the approaching storm clouds in the west, and the cool breeze that signals their arrival. they are a mystery, which takes time.

sagittarius is the mountain trail that leads to the brilliant waterfall. they are explorers - maybe even cartographers. they will be your friend if you give them a chance.

capricorn is the stars that glitter in the heavens above. they are the deer that cross the river in the forest. they live in the moment, but are also aware of the future. they are cautious and wise.

aquarius is the mysterious fog that snakes around the bases of trees. they are also the crisp air that follows the disappearance of the mist. they are the lilacs that grow on the bush next door. they are the feeling of sentiment.

pisces is the shimmer on the crests of ocean waves. they are the dreams of believers and doubters alike. if you let them in, they will change your world.

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The year is 2018. Your bills are on autopay. You just got paid and you still have $1200 from the last check. When you want something, you buy it without moving money around. Your credit cards are paid off. You and your friends have 2 international trips planned and paid for this year. Your parents are in great health and you’re able to help if they need anything. You love your job. Your desired creative career is falling into place and you get to take your little cousins to Six Flags and Universal Studios over the Summer. Your relationships are healthy and supportive. All of the toxic energy from the past 6 years is gone. You going to concerts, eating good across the states and your crib has art and warmth throughout. 2018 is going to be so good to you.

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the other side of the signs

aries:can be very soft, emotional. sometimes doubt themselves. feel unwanted, unloved. they are without a doubt strong people but sometimes they just need someone to make them feel alright again. cry over people who hurt them in the past sometimes. never really forget what others did to them.

taurus:overprotective and jealous because they doubt themselves as a partner. sometimes they feel not good enough. can get angry over little things. when in rage they may say things they don’t really mean and regret later. focused on their goals so much that they are about to give them up after a little failure.

gemini:can be mean and bitter when hurt. wouldn’t admit they’re hurt. ignore people because they don’t know how to express themselves sometimes. overthink things and panic. it takes them a lot of time to regain their strength. they look for a home in other people. they often feel misunderstood.

cancer:they can be hard as a rock. they give second chances but they know exactly that giving a third chance is foolish. they won’t hurt those who hurt them but they will make sure the people who did them wrong know what they did. is normally a dreamy romantic but they have an iron skin to hide in when it all gets too much.

leo:sometimes they feel powerless, as if something was sucking their energy out of them. challenges that seem impossible can bring them to their knees. sometimes their “roar” is a soft, whispering voice. their pride can make them roar incredibly loud though. if they feel like you make fun of them you’ll get to see their teeth and this is not how you want to experience them.

virgo:sometimes they are mean on purpose, hurt on purpose. they may try to control others emotionally. they do this to be let alone or to make someone stay. sometimes they feel lonely and down. they also create little worlds where they hide then. they can have problems with saying or even knowing what they want and it confuses them and makes them feel uncomfortable.

libra:they doubt themselves a lot. they sometimes feel like the failed first try of a painting. sometimes they are not as kind as nomally, sometimes they explode. they never forget what they deserve and they will do anything to get what they want. they use their elbows to get people out of their way if it’s needed.

scorpio:they sometimes feel things they don’t understand and it makes them feel depressed. sometimes they feel like no one on this planet is made to understand them. sometimes they regret things so much that they hate themselves for making those mistakes. it takes them a ot of strength to seem as strong as they are.

saggittarius:the longer they look for them, the more “flaws” they’ll find in themselves. they are bright people who live in so many colours but sometimes all they see is black and white, maybe grey. sometimes deep thoughts keep them awake and although they usually have many friends they don’t know who to talk to. then they feel like the whole word has given up on them. they are known as funny, charming people but sometimes they feel like they’re carrying the weight of everyone’s happiness, like they’re responsible for it, and that can be too much for them from time to time.

capricorn:they can be furious. sometimes, when it all gets too much, they yell and kick things and start treating the people around them badly just for standing where they stand, just for being there. they like to know more than they should. they rarely speak about how they feel. they tend to hide their true feelings from everyone around them and when they finally talk about things that bother them no one knows how to comfort them. they don’t say what they want but expect others to feel what they want and when no one understands them they get angry.

aquarius:there can be a lot of secrets behind the pretty face of an aquarius. the best kept can be their sadness. although they are bright personalities who love to laugh and make jokes, aquarius often have experienced things that still bother them even after a long time. they won’t always speak about it, they may try to cover it, but some day they will tell everyone what bothers them. it’s actually hard for them to let go of their past.

pisces:they can be the most revengeful people. sometimes they know nothing, neither friends nor family. if they want to make someone pay for something they will do so, they will get their revenge. although they love a lot and love intensely, they also know hate. they try to avoid this feeling but they know it too well. actually pisces are haunted by a lot of things, mostly their own mistakes. they sometimes can’t find peace. they fight for justice but sometimes they go too far. too far with many things. they tend to be self-destructive.

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Hogwarts Houses Headcanons

Hufflepuff is tea and sweaters.

Hufflepuff is punching someone in the face because they need to shut up, calm down, or get the sense knocked into them.

Hufflepuff is spring, seeing winter melting away and basking in the sunlight.

Hufflepuff is singing loudly to Journey and Queen.

Hufflepuff is having the messiest room and yet knowing exactly where to find everything.

Hufflepuff is “there’s no such thing as too much chocolate”.

Hufflepuff is one too many glasses of champagne so the world feels like sunshine.

Hufflepuff is honestly not giving a damn what anyone else thinks.

Hufflepuff is prank wars that spiral out of control.

Hufflepuff is getting shit done while everyone else argues.

Hufflepuff is refusing to fit into the mold, which results in hufflepunks.

Hufflepuff is staying up till three am to talk someone out of depression, out of suicide, out of something stupid, convincing them how amazing and how loved they are.

Hufflepuff is loyalty, is true friendship.

Hufflepuff is the first ones to get Netflix running at Hogwarts, despite magical interference.

Hufflepuff is loneliness, is the intense desire for friendship.

Hufflepuff is having to deal with derision and scorn.

Hufflepuff is loyalty placed in the wrong ideal, loving the wrong person.

Hufflepuff is drowning in emotions that bring panic attacks.

Ravenclaw is winter peace and blizzards.

Ravenclaw is the beauty of white snow against evergreens and a baby blue sky.

Ravenclaw is the sharpness and cutting edge of a cold breeze, the glint of a metal blade.

Ravenclaw is the silence of a library, lost completely in a world of ink and screens and words.

Ravenclaw is a glass of wine and an old friend.

Ravenclaw is martial arts and street smart.

Ravenclaw is always asking why.

Ravenclaw is pages filled with writing and doodles and diagrams.

Ravenclaw is telling dirty jokes in code so no one can tell why you’re laughing so hard you can’t breathe, and the teacher can’t read the notes you were passing in class.

Ravenclaw is failing a class because you couldn’t be bothered to read or do homework, it was too boring and you had other things.

Ravenclaw is challenging the status-quo and saying “there’s always another option”.

Ravenclaw is citrus and a stash of junk food that you always seem to eat right away.

Ravenclaw is learning a new language because you want to.

Ravenclaw is an innocent face that can hide the dirtiest mind.

Ravenclaw is a pile of books that you’ll read - you will, you promise - one day.

Ravenclaw is looking up and saying “hell, when did it get to be three thirty AM”, and you have classes in five hours but decide that staying up another half hour won’t hurt.

Ravenclaw is love that happens slowly, like creeping ivy, till one day you wake up and realize it’s ensnared you tightly and you wouldn’t have it any other way.

Ravenclaw is addiction, to coffee, to drugs, to sweets, anything to get that clarity and that swooping feeling.

Ravenclaw is coldness, is locking resentment to fester, is “revenge is a dish best served cold”.

Ravenclaw is shutting up and never ever asking for help, because you’re smart enough, capable enough to handle it. Because you have to.

Gryffindor is summer, cloudless blue skies and endless green fields.

Gryffindor is adrenaline highs and truth or dare.

Gryffindor is bright red lipstick and cologne that makes heads turn.

Gryffindor is parties that go all night.

Gryffindor is fireworks exploding in the sky.

Gryffindor is standing up to anyone, friend, foe, or stranger, to tell them they’re wrong.

Gryffindor is throwing your friend a beer and jumping on their lap to take a nap.

Gryffindor is the love of horror games.

Gryffindor is steak and burgers, Gryffindor is spicy curry.

Gryffindor is taking the risk, making the leap, no matter the odds.

Gryffindor is raising your hand in class.

Gryffindor is passionate love, whether it be romantic, platonic, or otherwise, that sees no difference in a hand picked wildflower and a diamond necklace as long as it makes the recipient happy.

Gryffindor is defending, even if it’s defending someone you hate against someone you love, because Gryffindor stands up for what is right.

Gryffindor is recklessness, the uncontrollable emotion, the carelessness with laws and rules.

Gryffindor is choosing the ‘morally correct’ option even if it means more are hurt.

Gryffindor is solving things brashly, physically, and only making everything worse.

Slytherin is fall evenings, the air crisp but not cold, the setting sun revealing autumn beauty before darkening to show a million billion stars in the indigo inky sky. 

Slytherin is when the air smells like cloves and cinnamon and smoke from the crackling bonfire.

Slytherin is apple pie with vanilla ice cream.

Slytherin is a glass of golden scotch.

Slytherin is finding comfort in jeans and a leather jacket, dying your hair and tattoos that are like artwork.

Slytherin is pride in your heritage, in what it took to get you here.

Slytherin is the warm blossom of accomplishment in your chest.

Slytherin is tall boots and long scarves.

Slytherin is the person you’d trust with anything and everything, the one you love above all else, the one you’d kill for.

Slytherin is not being afraid of the dark, but remembering that night heals.

Slytherin is musky forests and the steady soothing rainfall.

Slytherin is sarcasm and wit.

Slytherin is determination in the face of fear.

Slytherin is talking your way out of situations to keep those you love safe.

Slytherin is the love that shows itself quietly from day to day, with quiet brushes and unsaid favors, but that rears up in fury to defend if necessary.

Slytherin is the dark side, the morally ambiguous, the race to the finish line for whatever it is you desire, shoving others aside because you have to.

Slytherin is locking yourself in a shadowed corner and curling up, because it’s too much… it’s too much… and wiping the tears and standing anyway, head held high because you can’t stop now, and you can’t show weakness.

Hufflepuffs are not weak.

Ravenclaws are not heartless.

Gryffindors are not arrogant.

Slytherins are not evil.

Break Stereotypes.

Be Open-Minded.

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the first trio: fire, fire, & ice

tryin my hand at photoshop again, ft. my charrie batches

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polaroid instant cameras from 1943-1999

1943

On February 21st, Land presents the first demonstration of the instant camera, and wows the audience at the Optical Society of America meeting.

1948

On November 26, 1948, the first Land camera was sold for $89.95 at Jordan Marsh department store in Boston, Massachusetts. The Model 95 Land camera becomes the prototype for all Polaroid Land cameras produced during next 15 years.

1956

The one-millionth Polaroid camera rolls off the assembly line. Polaroid products are now distributed in over 45 countries worldwide.

1963

Polaroid introduces Polacolor, the first instant color film.

Polaroid releases the Model 100 Land camera, the first fully automatic pack film and exposure control camera.

1965

The stylish and low priced Polaroid Swinger camera is released and is extremely successful with a younger generation. The catchy "Meet the Swinger" jingle sung by Barry Manilow featuring a young Ali MacGraw makes the camera a household name.

1972

Polaroid introduces the SX-70 Land camera, the first fully-automatic, motorized, and folding camera with instant color prints. Within a year, the company is producing 5,000 a day.

1977

The Polaroid OneStep Land camera debuts. This inexpensive, fixed-focus camera becomes the best-selling camera, instant or conventional, in the US.

1981

Polaroid Sun 600 System cameras and Type 600 color film are released.  The Muppets debut in a number of commercial and print ads for Polaroid, including the famous Miss Piggy's Birthday and Fozzie's Christmas Present.

1986

The Polaroid Spectra System camera is introduced at Jordan Marsh in Boston, 38 years after the first Land camera was announced.

1992

The Polaroid Captiva camera and film system, an ultra-compact format designed for instant portaits, debuts.

1997

A modern Polaroid OneStep Express is reissued in 1997 with a rounded body and in various color options.

1999

Polaroid introduces the Polaroid iZone, an instant pocket-sized camera in a wide range of bright colors. The camera's thumbnail-sized prints become a hit amongst teens.

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CODIGO UNICO

“Back to the 50’s – The Good Teacher ” feat. Arthur Gosse by Sergi Pons with styling from Jesus Cicero x the October 2016 issue of Codigo Unico. Grooming by Leo Pereira

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a decade of l’s and a’s

1. L for Caerleon.

He used to hate his name. Caerleon stood for legion. But Caerleon also stood for a battle site. It was too apt; these warring ideologies threatened to tear him into indistinguishable pieces.

2. L for Ill-fitting. 

He wasn’t a girl. But he liked dresses, and fashion, and looking pretty. He liked sewing clothes and braiding hair.

But he wasn’t a boy, either. But he liked bowties and suits. He liked pursuing rationality.

He was neither of those, but he liked hobbies and objects traditionally considered feminine. But he wasn’t a girl. But he wasn’t a boy.

3. L for Alien.

He didn’t know what he was.

He was just... L.

4. L for Luck.

He ran away from home, and dropped out of Hogwarts.

Finally, he had found someone who understood the struggle of not fitting in, of not completely being one thing yet not completely being the other. A Japanese-American girl by the name of Evelyn Takamura had introduced him to a multitude of emotions he had never felt before for another person: worry, compassion, affection...

Trust.

5. L for Loss.

(His aunt had found his sister’s old dresses in his closet.)

His Aunt Gabriel, who he rarely saw, and who he always thought understood him, had found the little shack he and Eves had been living in since dropping out of Hogwarts.

If there was one thing Aunt Gabriel disagreed with Grandfather about, it was blood purity. If there was one thing Aunt Gabriel agreed with Grandfather about, it was everything else.

(His aunt had found his dresses.)

He asked her how she’d found him; she answered by asking him how he was doing.

He asked her why Grandfather even cared; it’s not like he ever wanted L to be Heir. But see, that was the thing, Aunt Gabriel said: there was no Heir.

(Grandfather had found him.)

Of Grandfather’s children, only Gabriel was left, but she didn’t want to be Head. His cousins were dead, and so was Caminus. Aunt Gabriel one child but he was a Halfblood.

That’s why Grandfather needed him back; he was the only Azuriah left under his bloodline, and he didn’t want to give the title of Head to his brother’s family.

So L had to come back. And L had to be perfect.

(And Grandfather intended to bring his grandson back.)

But L wasn’t perfect; and he told her as much.

Her next words weren’t a threat, they were a promise:

Grandfather would beat the uncertainty out of him.

6. A for Alone.

Grandfather had officially dropped him out of Hogwarts, stating that he would be homeschooled again from then on.

He was alone again. Had he not known what it felt like to be understood, to be accepted - he would have been fine with his current situation.

Well, not fine; but better. He would have handled it better.

But he had. So he didn’t. He wouldn’t. He was going to be alone again, and in the worst way possible.

7. A for Absolute.

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8. A for Attempt.

Grandfather had caught him.

He’d been sneaking out of the manor a few times a month, at random so as not to get caught. And yet here he was, lying face-down in front of his Grandfather’s shoes. Dress torn and muddied with his blood, one heel broken and one heel lost, wig askew and hairpins pulling at his scalp. He might have lost a few teeth on the way, broken a few ribs, bruised his knees and torso...

But none of that compared to the torture his Grandfather put him through afterwards.

9. A for ?

x

10. A for Azuriah.

Gone was the boy who tugged or fiddled with his bowtie whenever he was nervous.

Gone was the boy who was anxious all the time.

Or was he?

Maybe he was just suppressed underneath the cool, impersonal exterior forced upon him.

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Irish guy here. In response to someone’s post I’d written a short list of traits to help with writing Irish-sounding English dialogue. I thought I’d post it here as a reference. It might also help people who want to write fantasy dialogue that sounds suitably ‘old world’ compared to modern American vernacular.

Edit: this post describes Republic of Ireland English rather than Northern Ireland English, which is its own unique thing with less Gaelic influence that would require a whole other post i'm not qualified to write.

Irish people tend not to respond to questions with 'yes' or 'no'. This is because there are no words that translate directly as yes or no in the Irish language. 'Tá' and 'Níl' mean 'it/there is' and 'it/there isn't.'

So even though English is Irish people's primary language, we tend to answer questions like this:

Are you hungry? 'I am'

Is it broken? 'it isn't.'

Will she be arriving? 'She will.'

In irish we don't have a verb 'to have.' You don't describe yourself as owning anything. Things are simply present alongside you. Instead possession is described like 'there is a' + 'noun' + 'word that translates as 'with me' or 'on me' or 'in me'.' Example construction: There is a bellyache in me, rather than I have a bellyache.

In english this phrasing get combined with the verb 'have'.

I have a bus ticket, becomes 'I have a bus ticket with me'

He's drunk, becomes 'he has drink in him.'

She has bright eyes, becomes 'she has bright eyes on her.'

When something happens to your possessions, there’s still two identifiers of possession in the form of ‘my’ and ‘on me’

‘My car broke on me.’

‘Her dinner’s gone cold on her.’

'His kid's been acting up on him.'

Actually, just think of how doctors in films say ‘don’t die on me’, but apply it to everything.

When you do 'action x' to 'thing y' in irish, you're not carrying out 'action x'. Instead you're bringing 'thing y' to a state where 'action x' has been done to it. For example:

I've eaten a cake, becomes 'I've a cake eaten.'

You didn't eat that cake, instead you brought the cake to a state where it has been eaten. This applies to lots of things. 'I've my hands washed, a book read, a delivery ordered.' it even applies to things you do to yourself:

I broke my arm, becomes 'I have my arm broken.'

When talking about the past, had or has gets replaced by 'after'.

She has fixed the problem, becomes 'She's after fixing the problem.'

I had my meeting, becomes 'I'm after my meeting.'

Any gets replaced by at all. Sometimes duplicated to form 'at all at all'

Do you have any apples? becomes 'do you have apples at all at all?'

Ye is used as a plural you

Are you all not finished? becomes 'are ye all not finished?'

Were you alone or in company? becomes 'was it all of ye or just yourself?'

Himself/herself often takes the place of him/her, or even he/she in some cases

I asked him about that, becomes 'I asked himself about that'

Here she is, becomes 'Here's herself.'

And what about you? becomes 'And what about yourself?'

Irish people tend to drop the word 'if' in certain cases.

I don't know if it will work, becomes 'I don't know will it work.'

He asked me if I knew her, becomes 'He asked did I know her.'

Irish people tend to drop the 'to' out of many phrases.

I'm not allowed to see her, becomes 'I'm not allowed see her.'

He's gone down to the shops, becomes 'He's gone down the shops.'

In Irish 'take' is not a synonym for 'bring'. 'Take' means to snatch or remove something. There's a stronger emphasis on possession changing between people so it doesn't apply if you're just carrying your own possession somewhere new.

I took my coat with me, so would become 'I brang my coat with me.'

'brang' is commonly used as a past form of bring in place of brought.

On that point, 'dove' is used as past tense of dive instead of dived. This dove rhymes with cove, not love.

'The plumber brang his tools and dove right in.'

Irish is similar to african american vernacular in that there are two present tenses. One for things that are currently true at the moment, and another for things that are generally true but not necessarily happening right now at the time of speaking.

Where a black american person might say 'I be working', an irish person will say 'I do be working,' typically contracted to form 'I d'be working.'

So the concept of 'He is known to sometimes or often tells lies, but I am not claiming he is currently lying in this present moment' is handily conveyed in the short phrase 'He d'be telling lies.'

Irish people tend to attach words to the end of sentences, such as 'now' 'so' and 'sure.'

'There we go now'

'That's fine so'

'there she is sure'

Now conveys no extra meaning and is just used for emphasis.

'You've ruined it now.'

So is used as an article of agreement in place of 'then'.

'Oh we'll just do that so,' in place of 'Oh we'll just do that then.'

Sure is used for something that should be self evident or obvious.

'I'm holding it now sure.'

The Irish sorry:

Irish people frequently pepper conversations with the word sorry. In my experience this eccentricity seems to confuse non irish listeners more than anything else. Hearing sorry all the time, it can sound like irish people are constantly misinterpreting what you say as a criticism or admonishment. But saying sorry is just a casual way of being polite.

Our little sorries are invisible to irish people. We don't fully register they're there when we listen or speak. It’s our way of smoothing social interactions and we don’t mean them as literal apologies.

For example: You can be arguing with an irish person about how they refuse to apologize and take responsibility for something, then ask them for a pen so you can write their details to report them, and as they hand it to you they’ll say ‘oh sorry just a sec. Sorry there it is,' before they go right back to arguing that they don't owe you an apology. But the sorries aren’t sarcastic. It’s just a pleasant little norm for people to show empathy with minor things like you not already having a pen. You poor thing. Blame that verbal tick on catholic guilt maybe.

Another piece of subconscious politeness. Irish people tend to avoid explicitly referring to themselves when asking for something. Instead of me or I, ‘us’ or ‘we’ is used. I.e., ‘Give us two loaves of bread/ Can we get two loaves of bread.’

I now realize this sort of makes irish people sound like Smeagol/Gollum.

When recounting past conversations, irish people will reverse the order of ‘X said’ statements. As in:

‘Look over here, says he. Look where? says I. Here in my hand, says he.’

Note how says is present tense though the story takes place in the past. This is more common with older generations and rural people. You wouldn’t hear a young urban person talk like this unless they were being ironic.

It's also common for irish people to phrase definite statements as rhetorical questions.

That won't work, becomes 'that'll work so will it?'

She's superb at it, becomes 'Isn't she superb at it?'

I was late and he scolded me and I got the day off, becomes 'Sure wasn't I late and didn't he scold me and didn't I get the day off?'

Interestingly, unlike most languages Irish did not originally have a greeting that made reference to god or gods. This concerned the catholic church, and so they imposed the phrase 'Dia Duit', which means 'God with you.' Dia duit is now the standard greeting used in Irish. We don't know what the original hello was, since literacy arrived in ireland with christianity in 432 AD, replacing the ogham lettering system which had been primarily used to mark names on graves. Some believe the original hello was a form of 'Nach tú,' which means 'is it not yourself?' Which is kind of funny when you consider the irish tendency to phrase things as questions might once have extended to kicking off every conversation by asking one another whether or not they're themselves.

'Ah, is it not yourself?'

'It is, and is it not yourself also?'

'It is. Now that we've settled that neither one of us is not ourselves let's tell each other our names since this is out very first meeting.'

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Aerial From a plane, helicopter, balloon or other airborne device.

Adventure, Action Adventure sports, daring feats, etc.

Amateur Any type of photography practiced by non-professionals.

Animal, Pet Pets and their relationships with humans. Note that the human content is often as important as the animal.

Architecture, Real Estate The art of making property appear attractive. Often involves panoramic photography.

Artistic Photography in which creative composition is the goal.

Astrophotography Space photography, through a telescope.

Aura A controversial type of photography which some claim can photograph a person's aura. Often confused with Kirlian photography.

Black & White Not simply photography without colour, black and white photography explores shapes, tones and textures. Shadows and highlights become much more important.

Camera Phone "Convenience" photography using a mobile phone's built-in camera. While not the best quality, camera phones have opened a new world of spontaneous, on-the-spot photo opportunities.

Commercial Product shots, advertising, etc.

Digiscoping Photography through a telescope or binoculars.

Documentary Journalism, Events, Historical, Political, etc.

Event Concerts, parties, festivals, weddings, etc.

Forensic Police and legal photography.

Infrared Photography in which the recording medium is sensitive to infrared light rather than the normal visible light spectrum.

Large Format For use on posters, billboards, etc.

Kirlian A type of contact print photography in which an object touching a photographic plate is connected to a high voltage source, creating an aura-like image. Often confused with aura photography.

Macro The art of photographing very small and/or close-up objects.

Medical Specialized photography for clinical purposes, i.e. to help reveal and diagnose illness.

Microscopic Any technique for photographing objects too small to be visible to humans.

Modeling Photographing objects to be converted into 3D models.

Nature Landscapes, animals, plants, sea, etc.

Night Any technique used to capture images at night. Often includes infrared photography.

Panoramic Views of wide areas, up to complete 360° panoramas.

Paranormal Ghosts, unexplained phenomena, etc.

People Candid, Family, Fashion, Glamour, Passports & Visas, Portrait, Pregnancy, School, Sports, Wedding

Pinhole Uses the most basic type of camera possible — a box with a tiny hole to let light in.

Scenic Landscape, Cityscape

Satellite Views of Earth from orbit.

Scientific Any specialized photography used for scientific endeavour, e.g. electron microscopy photographs, medical photography, astrophotography, etc.

Sports The specialized art of shooting people engaged in sports, games and adventure activities.

Stereoscopic (3-D) Involves taking two photos simultaneously to simulate 3-D vision.

Stock Photographs taken for distribution to other people, for use in their projects. These photos tend to be quite generic, e.g. people working, landscapes, places, etc.

Time-lapse Photographs with a very long exposure, used to illustrate something happening over time. A popular example is a street at night with car lights blurred into long lines.

Travel Photography to showcase locations, illustrate travel literature, etc.

Ultraviolet Photography in which the recording medium is sensitive to ultraviolet light rather than the normal visible light spectrum.

Urban, Industrial Emphasizing urban environments.

Water, Underwater Any type of photography taken under water with a water-tight camera housing.

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Separation Anxiety Disorder

Separation anxiety disorder is a mental health condition that involves intense and excessive anxiety and fear of being separated from a loved one or ones. The distress experienced by people who are struggling with this disorder often causes a great deal of disruption in their lives and an overall decline in daily functioning. Examples of fears that trigger this form of anxiety can include:

The possibility of being separated from a loved one

Ongoing worry that a loved one may suddenly die

Panic that a loved one will get lost

Concern that a loved one will be kidnapped

Trepidation that a loved one will get hurt

Anxiety that a loved one will become ill

Adults who are suffering from separation anxiety disorder often place their focus on the health, wellbeing, and safety of their children, significant other, or another person with whom there is a strong attachment. Cornerstone to this illness, however, is that the focus placed on another person or persons is distressing and leads to a number of adverse effects. Adults with separation anxiety disorder may constantly check on the whereabouts of loved ones, be overly protective of children (regardless of the child’s age), or refuse to be alone. Additionally, adults with this condition may report physical pain in the event separation from a loved one is imminent, develop another mental illness if symptoms of this disorder persist, and experience discord among loved ones if appropriate care is not sought. Fortunately, there are treatment options available that can alleviate symptoms, restore functioning, and help these individuals form healthy relationships with loved ones without the distressing symptoms of separation anxiety disorder.

Statistics

Studies have determined that separation anxiety disorder is a disorder that typically begins during childhood, yet its symptoms can carry over into adulthood. Researchers estimate that nearly 1% to 2% of adults struggle with this form of anxiety. Experts also believe that this mental health condition affects more women than men.

Causes and Risk Factors for Separation Anxiety Disorder

Professionals in the field have yet to conclude a single identifiable cause for separation anxiety disorder. However, most in the field of mental health believe that the development of this disorder occurs when certain genetic, physiological, and environmental factors are working together. Additionally, research has concluded that there are some additional risk factors that can make a person more susceptible to developing this form of anxiety. Consider the following explanations:

Genetic: Research has found that 73% of individuals who meet diagnostic criteria for separation anxiety disorder have a family history of this mental health condition. Because of this link between family members who suffer from the same mental illness, it can be deduced that separation anxiety disorder can, in fact, be inherited. This case is especially true for individuals with a first-degree relative who have a history of this mental illness.

Physical: As with other anxiety disorders, those who are suffering from separation anxiety disorder have been found to have certain chemical imbalances in their brains. Specifically, neurotransmitters that are responsible for regulating mood and impulses are often not regulated in the brains of these individuals and can lead to the onset of anxiety symptoms. When these chemicals are not balanced, a person’s ability to respond to stress is hindered and can cause an exacerbated startle response to minor triggers or to perceived fear or danger.

Environmental: Experiencing an abrupt life stressor in which a person is separated from his or her child, significant other, or other loved one as a result can ultimately lead to the development of separation anxiety disorder. Examples of life stressors that can trigger this form of anxiety include the unexpected death of loved one, experiencing a disaster in which one is separated from loved ones, and having a personal history of forced separation from primary caregivers during childhood. Lastly, it has been found that those with a history of codependent relationships that are romantic in nature can lead to the onset of symptoms if an individual is not able to adjust when he or she is not around his or her partner.

Risk Factors:

Being female

Having a family history of separation anxiety disorder or other mental health condition

Personal history of another mental health condition

Experiencing the loss of a loved one

Experiencing an abrupt major life change in which one is separated from a loved one

Being in an unhealthy, codependent, romantic relationship

Signs and Symptoms of Separation Anxiety Disorder

While the onset of separation anxiety disorder symptoms typically manifests during childhood, there are a number of signs that can infer that an adult is suffering from this mental health condition. Consider the following behavioral, physical, cognitive, and psychosocial symptoms when trying to deduce if you or a loved one is battling this distressing form of anxiety:

Behavioral symptoms:

Frequently checking up on the whereabouts of children, significant other, or other loved one

Refusing to leave home

Missing work

Social withdrawal or isolation

Refusing to sleep without or when away from children, significant other, or other loved one

Avoiding travel

Ritualistic or repetitive behaviors

Cyclical thinking

Pacing

Restlessness

Physical symptoms:

Labored breathing

Headaches or migraines

Stomachaches

Nausea

Vomiting

Frequent urination due to pervasive nervousness

Dizziness

Muscle tension

Disturbed sleep

High blood pressure

Increased heart rate

Appetite changes

Profuse sweating

Cognitive symptoms:

Nightmares

Impaired memory

Compulsions

Ritualistic thinking

Difficulty making decisions

Lack of concentration

Inability to focus on tasks

Psychosocial symptoms:

Guilty feelings

Shame

Irritability

Derealization

Ongoing feelings of nervousness

Agitation

Elevated levels of anxiety

Intense and excessive fear

Effects of Separation Anxiety Disorder

Someone grappling with the symptoms of separation anxiety disorder should seek treatment immediately as there are a number of adverse effects that are likely to occur. Seeking effective and appropriate treatment can significantly reduce a person’s chances of experiencing the following outcomes:

Social isolation

Inability to maintain employment

Financial problems

Increased conflict in interpersonal relationships

Development of another mental health condition

Development of a substance abuse problem or addiction

Suicidal ideation

Suicide attempts

Co-Occurring Disorders

When an adult is suffering from separation anxiety disorder, it is common for that individual to also suffer from another mental health condition. The following psychiatric disorders are known to occur alongside this form of anxiety:

Specific phobias

Posttraumatic stress disorder

Panic disorder

Generalized anxiety disorder

Social anxiety disorder

Agoraphobia

Obsessive-compulsive disorder

Personality disorders

Depressive disorders

Bipolar disorder

Separation Anxiety Treatment

Mental health evaluation: In order to ensure that each and every need is addressed and met, a thorough clinical evaluation is provided for each patient in order to assess the individual’s needs, concerns, and present level of functioning. Based on the results of this evaluation, the appropriate services and treatment recommendations will be determined and presented to the patient. The recommendations will be based on the identification of the presenting problem, the evaluation of one’s mental status, and the formulation of a diagnostic impression.

Medication management: As part of our goal to guarantee the improved functioning of our patients, as well as to ensure the successful, consistent management and reduction of symptoms, we provide ongoing medication management to all patients who need it. This service provides psychiatric and medical interventions that are implemented in order to reduce, stabilize, and/or eliminate the symptoms that patients are plagued by as a result of their psychiatric struggles.

Behavioral health counseling and therapy: This component of treatment focuses on directly addressing the patient’s mental illness or emotional disturbance. These sessions primarily occur one-on-one between a patient and therapist, however, family members or guardians may be included when specified as part of the patient’s individualized service plan. These counseling services consist of a series of time-limited, structured sessions that work towards the attainment of mutually defined goals.

Community psychiatric supportive treatment (CPST): The intent of CPST is to provide specific, measurable, and individualized services to each patient. In order to do so, we focus specifically on our patients’ abilities to succeed in the community by assisting individuals in identifying and accessing needed services, guiding them as they show improvement in work functioning and family relationships, and aiding them as they integrate back into the community and become contributing members of society.

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oof, so i’ve been going thru some of my old posts bc i’m manually redoing my tags bc i don’t have xkit, and i saw that i’ve written a comments in some of my reblogs and i just......

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d. sable \ r. le roi \ y. dechavez \ w. sable-vaelbe \ n. allares \ r. winter-stormheart \ c. stormheart \ l. azuriah \ h. sato \ n. dela luna \ u. dela luna

wanted to make a new header for the blog, featuring all the oc’s i’ve played for more than a term, in order of appearance! (+ a couple of prospectives)

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wanted to try a more stylized artstyle so i drew some o’ my fav rp oc’s

(pardon my shitty phonecam / overall idkhowtophoto skills, i tried my best)

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some doodles of my anxious nerd in modern clothes. i miss writing him sighhh

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i got nostalgic and wanted to draw my oc’s but i’m too lazy to get my tablet so here’s some mouse doodles

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ar April 2016