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things from the past couple days

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hyde sitting strangely

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another sketch

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erm…

hi dr j…

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hyde interacting w poole and servants in general is a secret evil little thing I enjoy <\3

These are from Dec too…whoops

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Bunch of him sleeping for some reason…

ITS MY FREE WILL AND I GET TO DRAW HIM HOWEVER

Went w my lab group to the zoo today, was very fun

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Oh my god bruh….

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They're all my favs

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I wish they kept his coat and hat. He's probably super cold, no wonder he's so grumpy

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WHY DID NO ONE TOLD ME ABOUT MARY REILLY??? IT'S BASICALLY A WHOLE JEKYLL X READER FANFIC. I was honestly expecting the maid/narrator to admire jekyll from the distance, but they interacted quite a lot and were wayyy too close

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Does lanyon have fangirls? 😔

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The parallel-collared shan/ao played a large part in women's fashion of the Song Dynasty, so there are many different styles. It allowed for a lot of combinations as you can layer the different garments together, depending on the occasion, the weather, etc.

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My husband

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The concept 法相天地fa xiang tian di in chinese cultivation culture(xianxia culture)

This clip is from the animated movie "Yang Jian" (also known as "New Gods: Yang Jian"). The character is Erlang Shen (Yang Jian杨戬), a popular celestial deity in Chinese mythology, right up there with Nezha and the Monkey King(sun wukong) in terms of fame.

"Fǎxiàng Tiāndì" (法相天地) is a profound concept rooted in Chinese Daoist and Buddhist philosophy, often translated as "The Dharma-Phenomena of Heaven and Earth" or "The Manifested Reality of the Cosmos." It describes the idea that all phenomena in existence, physical forms, emotions, thoughts, and even time itself, are transient manifestations of an ultimate, formless truth (often called the Dao in Daoism or Śūnyatā [Emptiness] in Buddhism).

Interconnected Illusion: Everything we perceive (mountains, stars, human identities) is like a temporary "wave" rising from an ocean of primordial unity. These "waves" (xiàng 相, "phenomena") follow cosmic laws (fǎ 法, "dharma/principles") but have no independent, permanent essence.

Mirror of the Absolute: The "Heaven and Earth" (Tiāndì 天地) symbolize the entire cosmos. Together, Fǎxiàng Tiāndì implies that the material universe is both a reflection and an inseparable part of the sacred. A pebble or a thought is as much "the Dao" as a galaxy.

Liberation Through Insight: By contemplating this truth—that all forms arise and fade while the underlying unity remains��one transcends attachment to illusions, achieving harmony with the cosmos. This is central to Daoist alchemy and Zen meditation.

Analogy: Imagine a hologram. Each fragment contains the whole image, yet the image itself is light-projections with no substance. Similarly, Fǎxiàng Tiāndì teaches that every fleeting phenomenon (xiàng) is a "holographic shard" of the eternal Dao.

This concept is not about worshiping nature, but about realizing the sacredness and emptiness within all experiences. It bridges metaphysics and daily life, a cup of tea or a stormy sky equally reveal the dance of Fǎxiàng Tiāndì. In big battles, Fǎxiàng Tiāndì is usually the ultimate move, the kind that drains your mana bar like crazy. You don’t pull it out unless it’s a life-or-death moment. Of course, "Fǎxiàng Tiāndì" isn’t something just anyone can pull off. Only some high ranking immortals or high-level cultivators who are practically godlike can pull it off.

If you’re into creating stuff in this genre, understanding this concept could give you a ton of inspiration. It’s a pretty big deal in xianxia culture and pops up a lot, but usually without any explanation. Since someone asked, I figured I’d break it down a bit.

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The Mogao Caves at Dunhuang is very famous in China, especially for those who are interested in history. I haven't had a chance to visit yet, but it's on my to-do list :D

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Utterson is so underrated

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Here's how the layering for women's outfits would go for the Tang Golden Era period (盛唐).

For those who actually wear Hanfu out these days, we usually forgo the petticoat, or add some straps to it and wear it inside the shirt to hide the straps. For the outer skirt (qixiong), a lot of shops are also adding straps to them just to make it easier on everyone. I mentioned before in a post, without the straps you're always at risk of a wardrobe malfunction 😬

I need to buy a pair of lantern pants...those look so comfy. Some people will pair lantern pants with a cute blouse for a more modern twist on the look, easy to move around in and go out for a nice day :D