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1. It’s not a sewing needle. It’s a basic squeeze loop extractor and a set of tweezers for ingrown hairs

2. You’re a bit of a wimp about it

Pros of girlfriend: cuddles, kisses, love, good food, hugs, conversation, fun times.

Cons of girlfriend: she comes at you with the pimple popper and tells you you're being a wimp about it while digging into your skin with a fucking sewing needle

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most important part of the writing process actually is when you loop a single song on max volume and stare at the word document and imagine the characters doing things for 14 hours. this is known as getting in the zone

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Writing your Character's "Twin Flame"

Twin Flame Connection - describes a relationship in which each person sees a part of themselves in the other.

Twin flames might share specific qualities, passions, or insecurities.

Twin flame love can be platonic, emotional, romantic, intellectual, or a combination.

Sometimes a twin flame connection bonds best friends; other times, it can initiate a romantic relationship.

Regardless of the relationship form, twin flame connections can spur profound spiritual growth and might event put people on a new life path.

Twin Flame Signs

There are a few ways to tell whether you’ve met a twin flame. Consider the following signs:

Gravitation: You will feel a great pull toward this person, either romantic or platonic.

Recognition: Typically, a sudden recognition occurs upon meeting a twin flame. You realize this person shares your specific traits, good or bad, and those commonalities form a bond. Often, twin flames feel as if they have met before or have always known each other.

Worldview: Twin flames share your worldview, making them very easy to be around.

Twin Flame Stages

A twin flame connection can lead to a romantic relationship. If so, you might experience these feelings in the following stages:

Yearning: Before meeting your twin flame, you might look for love or feel this person is right around the corner. A tug brings you out of your shell, deepening your desire and opening yourself up to new experiences to find this person.

Meeting: Encountering your twin flame can be overwhelming. Expect intense emotions in this stage. You might feel like this person has everything you need, and being away from them can be painful.

Love: You will spend more time together and find you have a lot in common. This will bring you closer, and your disparate worlds will quickly become one.

Enjoyment: The honeymoon phase comes next. This is a blissful period during which the twin flames make formative memories.

Doubt: After the honeymoon phase, you will question why this healthy relationship is so perfect, and you might measure it against past lives and relationships. This can lead to doubts and insecurities.

Growth: Your doubts might lead to conflict, but the conflict will smooth over with forgiveness, understanding, and time. During this period, you will see your partner’s flaws but appreciate them all the more.

Settling: During this chapter, you settle into your relationship, knowing it is more than a passing phase and something more unique and permanent.

Progress: After some ups and downs, you will feel your life is returning to a more normal balance. Your twin flame will become a part of your natural world order, and you will move on in great contentment.

Origin of Twin Flame

There are various origins to the theory of the twin flame. In the philosophical text Symposium (circa 385 BCE), Plato posits humans once had four legs and arms and two faces.

The gods felt threatened by this, so Zeus split the people in two; humans would wander in search of their other half.

Another theory is that the zodiac signs and astrological birth charts determine the attraction between twin flames.

For example, Aries and Leos might bond because they are both Fire signs.

Twin Flame Separation

One of the tricky parts of finding your twin flame is seeing them reflect parts of yourself.

It can be challenging to see personality traits you dislike.

Twin flames can form toxic relationships in which each person is overly dependent on the other or combative.

Nonetheless, twin flames feel a strong connection, so it can be anxiety-inducing if you have a falling out.

How to Cope With Twin Flame Separation

There are a few ways to cope with twin flame separation, and they can mirror the stages of grief. Follow these steps to navigate a split from a twin flame:

Acknowledge the loss. The first and hardest step is to acknowledge the loss. Part of that acknowledgment might be that you might not find someone as unique. Self-care is essential and can include taking walks, going to therapy, and engaging in low-stress activities.

Lean on a support system. Spend time with those who are supportive and loving. This can help your heart mend and perhaps introduce you to new people who might fill the void.

Move forward. A drastic change, like losing a twin flame, can lead to significant life changes, such as finding a new job or home. People cope in various ways, and as long as you find a healthy outlet (through art, nature, physical activity, or others), you will begin the path toward healing.

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How I feel nowadays (you gotta find a way to cope)

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Where is my great queer romance story?

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Cannot believe Theo Flowerday gets to be a hot bisexual nonbinary flaunting across Europe eating amazing food and having incredible sex while I get to be a hot bisexual nonbinary who has to go to work on Monday

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Lady Lilith, Dante Gabriel Rossetti, 1866–1868

Will o the Wisp, 1888 by Lev Lerch

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the women of america were once promised that butch dykes would be lurking in all corners of society, ready to corrupt our minds and turn us all gay. what ever happened to that. where are the butches uncle sam.

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women! be difficult! be mean! they’re gonna hate you either way!

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Everytime I come back

to the house i grew up in

I remember exactly why

I left in the first place

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You are. My friend

Today you found out that I can write poetry AND that I study English. A little Macbeth-themed thingy inspired by @two-bees-poetry

Fan fact: because English is not my native language I had to write both columns in the same time, otherwise I won't be able to stick my grammar together.

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Today I present a 9 generation legacy challenge that bases on doing things that you probably don’t do in your game.

Remember to tag me or place the hashtag #explorerlegacychallenge so I can see your progression.

Generation 1 - The Animal Lover

Traits: Dog Lover, Cat Lover, Ambitious

Aspiration: Friend Of The Animals

“I’ve always been drawn to interaction with animals in all forms, so why wouldn’t I give them all the love and affection I have?”

Rules:

- Live in Brindleton Bay

- Open a vet office and get it to 5 stars

- Have at least three pets (can be rodents)

- Master the Veterinarian skill

- Master the Pet Training skill

- Have ONE child

- Never get married (Be a single parent perhaps?)

Generation 2 - The Stay At Home Parent

Traits: Creative, Family Oriented, Childish

Aspiration: Big Happy Family

“My parent gave all their love towards animals and left me hanging. I want to make it up to my children and give them everything I never had.”

Rules :

- Marry as a young adult

- You’re not allowed to work, but your spouse is

- Have at least five children (one of them has to be an alien or adopted)

- Spend at least two day a week doing voluntary work with your family

- Master the Parenting skill

- Master the Baking skill

Generation 3 - The Cook

Traits: Outgoing, Materialistic, Foodie

Aspiration: World Famous Celebrity

“I spent all of my free time in the kitchen so of course I made a career out of it.”

Rules:

- Open up your own restaurant and get it to at least 4 stars

- Marry an employee at the restaurant

- Have at least 2 kids

- Master the Cooking skill

- Master the Gourmet Cooking skill

- Become a five star celebrity chef

Generation 4 - The Party Animal

Traits: Goofball, Dance Machine, Noncommittal

Aspiration: Party Animal

“I can’t live freely if I can’t party!”

Rules:

- Date at least three people before finding a spouse

- Marry as an adult

- Have at least one kid

- Have at least three jobs within your lifespan

- Master the Dancing skill

- Master the Photography skill

- Have at least two social gatherings a week

Generation 5 - The Gamer

Traits: Clumsy, Nerd, Lazy

Aspiration: Computer Whiz

“My parents were always out partying so I learned to be entertained by technology instead.”

Rules:

- You’re not allowed to work as a young adult

- Enter the Tech Guru career as an Adult

- Earn your money from gaming tournaments and programming

- Live in a TLC apartment throughout your Young Adult life

- Have at least two kids

- Have a partner but never marry

- Master the Programming skill

- Master the Video Gaming skill

Generation 6 - The Doctor

Traits: Cheerful, Bookworm, Neat

Aspiration: Curator

“I’ve always been passionate about helping others and making sure they’re in great health. I knew that I wanted to be a doctor since I was a child.”

Rules:

- Enter the Doctor career and get to level 8

- Marry your high school sweetheart

- Have at least 3 kids

- Have a rich family life

- Master the Logic skill

- Master the Comedy skill

Generation 7 - The Explorer

Traits: Loves The Outdoors, Loner, Glutton

Aspiration: Jungle Explorer

“My hometown was too safe, too boring and too predictable. I need adventure and I need it fast.”

Rules:

- Enter the Gardener career

- Explore all of Selvadoradas jungles

- Marry a local of Selvadorada

- Have kid(s)

- Master the Selvadoradian Culture skill

- Master Archaeology skill

Generation 8 - The Forester

Traits: Loves The Outdoors, Vegetarian, Erratic

Aspiration: Outdoors Enthusiast

“My parents explored the jungle, I explore the forest.”

Rules:

- Spend at least 3 days/week in the forest

- Have two animals (can be rodents)

- Marry and have kid(s)

- Master the Herbalism skill

- Master the Gardening skill

- Master the Fishing skill

Generation 9 - The Critic

Traits: Creative, Mean, Snob

Aspiration: Painter Extraordinaire

“Everyone is doing it wrong! It’s my way or the highway.”

Rules:

- Enter the Critic career and get to level 10 in the art critic branch

- Make at least 3 enemies through work

- Marry one of your enemies

- Have at least two kids

- Master the Painting skill

- Master the Mischievous skill

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General rules:

- Cheats are not allowed unless you have to own some kind of business, then you are given 20,000 simoleons to start the company.

- The founder has to start off as a young adult.

- Have fun playing!

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I don’t think we talk enough about how the entirety of Wicked is built on the irony of No One Mourns the Wicked. The musical exists because Glinda feels the need to tell Elphaba’s story, because she is in mourning and entirely alone in that. Glinda’s love is what creates the musical because no one mourns Elphaba except her, and that is an incredibly lonely place to be. She’s just lost two of the most important people to her, and all she’s trying to do is make someone, anyone else see how important they were.