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(I’m also really curious as to reasoning if anyone wants to elaborate)

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COC, day 27: Intertwined

I’d give him all that I am.

I’d give him all that I was.

I’d open up a vein.

I’d tie our hearts together, chamber by chamber.

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Carry On Countdown Days 24, 25, and 26: Holiday Shopping, Truce, and Savour.

First up: Holiday Shopping. Baz and Simon bought their rings for each other separately, but the two have a common theme— between the fiery design on Baz’s ring, and the pine-wood inlay on Simon’s, both harken back to the night of their first kiss. Baz also had a little something made for Simon, as something of a formal welcome to the family. (Special thanks to @monbons for helping me refine details for this idea!)

Next: Truce! I imagined the two sharing a handfasting wedding ceremony and using the same incantation that first brought them closer together— sealing their vows to each other once more with with a handshake, a spell, and (shortly after this ‘picture’) a kiss. (Credit to @larkral for helping a ton with this idea, specifically the thought to use a Watford tie in place of the traditional cord).

Finally: Savour! Between Baz’s secret sweet tooth, Simon’s voraciousness, and Lady Ruth’s skills in the kitchen, I imagined their wedding cake would be something to behold. So, behold! A Weeping Tower inspired cake structure with layers of various flavors that call back to moments in their shared story.

Which layer would you go for?

Thanks as always to @larkral and @monbons for their advice and support in my art journey, and to @carryon-countdown for the spectacular prompt list and organization! Happy winter solstice!

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Reblog if you're a writer who re-reads their own work for funsies.

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northern hemisphere babes we made it to the longest night of the year. we made it. for the next 6 months, every day will give us a little more daylight than the last. let's go. take my hand. climb out of the darkness with me

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AMAZON IS STRIKING LETS FUCKING GO!!!!!! LETS GO!@!

as someone who has worked in amazon warehouses for many years, this is crazy like. oh my god. DURING PEAK SEASON?? LETS GOOOO

media and companies are already trying to say "DONT LET THE UNIONS MISLEAD YOU WE PROMISE WE TREAT OUR WORKERS WELL!!!" well hey ive worked there for YEARS. they do not ! dont listen to their bullshit. it might be difficult to not get frustrated if packages are late at the most important time of the year but thats the whole point -- strikes happening when the workers are most necessary is a massive blow to showing just how essential the workers are . anyways stand with amazon workers this holiday season god fucking bless

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Blocking allows the jammer to score more points.

Blocking only creates uninformed bubbles.

actually blocking creates a fun internet experience where the people u dont like cant bother u

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if you have small children you should never use the self checkout at the library and you should come to my desk bc i wanna give your kids a sticker 🥺😭

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Lovely 60-something man at the library checking out The Pairing by Casey McQuiston asked me about whether we are going to Athens because I am getting my wife a guide book. Me: "Ah, no, my wife just reads guide books for pleasure."

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Carry On Countdown Day 26: Savour

I re-read the words that wind their way across his chest. Making Tarts and Kissing Boys.  “Do those really go together?” I ask. Simon points at me with his butter and grins. “If I’m lucky.”

~ Excerpt from Chapter 8, The Boy Next Door

I couldn't resist bringing Simon and his flirty apron to life. (Baz needed a set!) After all, he's trying so hard the whole fic to get Baz to savour ALL of life's pleasures, not just the baking.

Today's pocket surprise: Teeny, tiny bakeware

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Carry On Countdown Day 23: Goats

Keeping on with my “I’m very tired this week so yall get pencil sketches” series.

Please enjoy my first-ever attempt at Niamh, checking in on a fledgeling goat as it visits the place of its birth.

Thanks as always to @larkral and @monbons for their unending support! And thanks @carryon-countdown for making this stuff happen!

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If the plebs don't have babies, who will her grandchildren extract wealth from?

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Carry On Countdown Day 22: Angst

I had a little angst myself last night, and couldn’t get the creative engine to turn over. Please enjoy my late submission for Angst: Baz, listening to James Blake sing a Joni Mitchell song, mourning the loss of his and Simon’s relationship.

Thanks as always to the lovely @larkral and @monbons for their advice and support, and to @carryon-countdown for making it all happen!

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*pounds a monster at 9pm* why can't I ever sleep at night

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woman/bear/hole X penny: the greatest wlw ship that never was