#✨️struggling financially✨️

[l0ganberry]

FINALLY FINISHED!! (you might need to click on the drawing for better quality)

This is usually how I would dress in animal crossing.

[flawless-peach]

change your life ✨️

feel free to join me in this. I'm going to try to post every day about how I did <3

- get at least 7 consecutive hours of sleep. I've found if I go to sleep and then wake up back for a couple hours and then finish the 8 hours I feel I incredibly unrested. I keep myself accountable by using pokemon sleep which has a great alarm, so I'm looking forward to trying this instead

- read or listen to an audiobook for 30 minutes. literacy is a muscle, and using it is important, but sometimes I can't just sit down and read a book, and audiobooks are great for when I'm cleaning or cooking or folding laundry

- get sun daily. humans are a lot more like plants than you would think and so it is important to get some sun, even when it's a wintery sun that's cold or when it's a blazing furnace. Since I have some mental health issues and am unable to go outside im going to at least open my curtains, and if possible, crack a window to get some fresh air

- start a hobby you can enjoy. this one can be difficult because a lot of things require some sort of financial investment. for me, my hobbies for these six months is going to be writing and annotating books. but being creative is great for the human mind.

- learn to be comfortable alone. honestly this one will be difficult. personally, I live in a studio. privacy is nothing i experience, butthe little moments where you find yourself escaping with TV playing or music pause it and sit with yourself, how else can you learn to love someone if you avoid them 🥰

- meditate daily. this will be something I struggle with so much, but I'm going to try in the mornings since that's my peak time <3 and that's when I plan on doing a yoga flow during the sunrise

- eat healthy nutritious food. I hate cooking and I hate eating. having autism can make these really difficult for me to do, but I'm really really trying. I started the week before last to work on figuring out what snack foods I can prep, and now i just need to work on planning out some meals.

- positive affirmations everyday. I really struggle to have positive self talk because it feels so awkward and uncomfortable because I've been pessimistic for so long, but I want to change that ^^

- reduce screen time. this is going to be specifically targetting mindless scrolling for me. I have a tiktok account that I use for motivation, same with my tumblr account, and I also read on my phone and use my sleep app that I need to keep open at night.

- practice gratitude. my goal is to at night reflect on the day to try and find the good. I already reflect on my days and pick a mood, but I want to create lists of things i am grateful for, especially while I'm in between jobs.

[seleniangnosis]

Pile I Pile II Pile III

What is the end of the year bringing to you? What is changing for you ? We all work hard each year to accomplish specific goals and whether it works as we planned or not, there is always something we can be proud of 🥀🧧

This is a general reading, so take what resonates and/or applies to your situation/ life circumstances ᝰ.ᐟ

Pile I

Hi there pile I and welcome to your reading 🥀🧧

Your main card here is 7 of wands here. You have put some effort into personal development I hear, you have faced setbacks or refusals in terms of making (maybe) a business connection, or collaborating with others. People you worked alongside with, or some around you, might have not fully supported you along the way.

What is changing this year for you has to do with personal power and achievements. You picked yourself up, stood your ground and didn't let disappointment make you give up. Rewards here I see being mostly "quiet ones". You recognising your own strength, being proud of yourself, more hopeful that no matter what you face, you can succeed and some financial abundance as well.

For some, I'm getting that people who harmed you, or are owning you something will pay back in some way, whether it is real money they own you, or a metaphorical "pay".

Your connection with other will improve too. Maybe you let those unsupportive people in 2023, and are ready to meet new people, new business partners.

You have overcome a lot this year, negative habits, negative people, and will reap the fruits of your own labour. People will learn not to take advantage of you anymore.

In fewer words, your 2024 will be about personal power, confidence and strength.

Thank you for reading, and wish you all the best in the upcoming year ✨️🫶🏻

Pile II

Hi there pile II and welcome to your reading 🥀🧧

When picking your cards I heard emotional stability for this pile, so for some of you this can be the main and actual theme.

You might have worked towards that for a long time, and it took a long time to reach this point, and now it finally here.

For others, and probably most of you, this is about security in general. You worked hard to live a more secure, happy and fulfilled life, and you will get to see this happening in the next year. You will see life with a new pair of eyes this year.

Your life will look better to you, and you will be more satisfied with different opportunities opening up, or simply by living in the comfort you wished to all this time. This will make you a person who can extend their hand to others as well, and maybe offer some help or advice, or be more present for those closest to you/ your family, spending some quality time with them, etc.

Thank you for reading, and wish you all the best in the upcoming year ✨️🫶🏻

Pile III

Hi there pile III and welcome to your reading 🥀🧧

Why is pile 3 always the cryptic one haha. My cards don't really want to give any specific details on what this is about, but I have big cards, and they show a drastic change, a new route, something you might have been waiting to happen.

Maybe there are different things each one of you wish to happen, so that's why my reading is so 'general'.

This could be about something you struggled with for a long time, or a person. It's something you wished and hoped for to happen, its a change that you ptobably won't see coming.

You will be a totally different person. There will be rapid growth and improvement with this new path.

I don't get much of this being about a person... but rather a choice you will make for your growth. It's possible that you will meet someone along the way, but I don't see something romantic in nature.

Most I can see is a choice, and then stability on the other side. You seem to have went through some disappointments and are done with this. New year new me really suits you ✨️.

Last thing I heard while doing your reading was " wait and you'll see!" ✨️☁️

Thank you for reading, and wish you all the best in the upcoming year ✨️🫶🏻

[monecabhava]

SCORPIO 2024 INSIGHT ( SIDEREAL ASTROLOGY)

2024 transits :

Saturn in Aquarius 4H aspecting 6H/10H/Asc

Rahu in Pisces 5H aspecting 9H/Asc- Ketu in Virgo11H

Jupiter in Aries 6H aspecting 10H/12H/2H until May/1

Jupiter in Taurus 7H aspecting 11H/Asc/3H

*** u can use this prediction from moon/

lagna/ mahadasa lord

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Scorpio start the year with direct Jupiter in 6H and retrograded mercury in Asc both ruled by mars in sag/2H, their attention goes into rearranging their life matters and the routines they used to have, might start with buying or throwing some possessions, rethinking about what they own and managing these matters, motivation to solve some debt problems and making efforts to have a better financial managements, desire to change somethings related to physical appearance, developing healthy habits and routines ( i recommend trying a totally new approach to your habits and routines rather than things you tried in the past but didn't stick), curing a health problem, Scorpio might suffer from mental pressure and a feeling of isolation and detachment from home and usual social circle so just go with the flow in this aspect, disturbance in comfort and one's space you might start to feel like your surroundings are suffocating and limiting you so put the efforts to make your space as comfortable as possible for you, adding prayers/meditation/ spiritual activities to your daily routine is recommended, create a good stress management program for yourself. Until May it's a good time for Scorpio to put the efforts in daily life habits and slow, small steps that will eventually build the bigger picture for them, be careful from burning out in career, from obstacles with bosses/work environment too, putting the hard work will pays for scorpios after May. Possibility of having romance with a foreigner/ someone with different background, this person might introduce you to something new, growing interest in unusual matters, might develop some unique hobbies, interest in astrology and occultism, astral travels or matters related to detaching from the body/ using subconscious mind, interest in pleasure, foreign travels, trying substance/psychedelics, alcohol etc. Might try gambling and fall in debt, sudden changes in romantic life.

After May jupiter transits to Scorpio 7H, their social life starts to be more active again, alot of interacting with foreigners, partnerships and starting business/deals, increase in fame and reputation, ( if a 7H/Dk dasa is going on then possibility of marriage), detaching from the usual social circle, might feel hopeless or detached from their own usual desires and dreams, Scorpio this year might struggle with the feeling of fulfillment rewards/achievements are not enough or not of interest to them, Definitely a good time to practice detaching from expectations as a concept. They're so into seeking a form of enjoyment this year especially with 5H rahu and 3H aspected by jupiter so they will have to keep a balance when it comes to what activities they choose to enjoy. Meeting people/friends they used to know, leaving a community or organization you used to be a part from.

A song recommendation for you ✨️

May your year be full of blessings & fulfilling ❤️

[smolbeansthings]

For those who are jealous of your 24/7 diaper dependency and babying what do you think they not realizing comes with such a dependency and always being seen as a lil cutie? Definitely not being asked by a jealous wanna be diaper dependent baby

I will have you know I'm a big girl sometimes!😜 Jokes aside, I would say be careful who you share that with. The fantasy is hot, but when it comes to everyday life, it can be a hassle. I grew up with this, which means there's a lot of negative stigma and trauma that I've had to overcome to get to this point of acceptance in my life. You have to consider where you can change, who you date, how you interact in social settings, how to be discrete about it at work, being around family, going to the doctors and having them be made aware, long trips or flights, what clothes to wear, etc. It affects a whole lot, and the fantasy of being diaper dependent sounds nice until you're in situations where you're not being baby. I know there are a lot of people who fall off trying to become diaper dependent because there are moments where it gets to be too much, or it becomes exhausting and financially draining. I'm not saying this to discourage anyone, but please take these things into consideration when making that decision.

Just to rehash this, some people with incontinence take offense to people who announce their jealousy of a medical need that they have struggled with for whatever amount of time they've dealt with incontinence. Especially for someone like me who grew up having to deal with the negative consequences of people shaming me, terrorizing me, belittling me over this thing that I have no control of. I'm always happy to share my experiences with everyone, but please be mindful of some of your questions and how they met hurt someone✨️

[ninadove]

⭐️choose anything senticousin✨️💫

Hoho, YES. I was re-reading the end of Keep me from the cages this morning, so this is the perfect opportunity to tell you more about my inspiration, East of Eden by John Steinbeck.

East of Eden is, at its core, a story about humanity’s struggle to do good: for Adrien, this manifests through destructive and self-destructive tendencies, which he eventually overcomes by rejecting akumatisation and letting Felix back into his life. I reused a lot of imagery from the novel, but the end was particularly fun to write because I flipped it all upside down:

“It’s so fragile.”

Adrien held the first bean as if it were a heart, as if it were pulsing against his palm: the day was young, the garden thawed at last, and lemonade waited underneath the porch.

The world kept on spinning, not dead, not crumbling between his claws.

In the novel, Cal plants beans because he knows there will be a high demand for canned goods during WWI. He hopes the money he makes selling them will get his father out of financial trouble and finally earn him his love. Because said father is an, uh, interesting fella, he ends up refusing Cal’s offer and encourages him to turn to a more virtuous path — like his twin brother Aron, who can do no wrong! This sets off a massive jealousy episode in Cal, which in turns pushes him to reveal a cruel truth to Aron, which in turns leads him to joining the army and getting himself killed.

(If this sounds reminiscent of Cain and Abel’s story, that’s because it’s meant to be.)

But!!! Obviously that’s not what happens in Keep me from the cages!!! The fathers are DEAD and what was meant to separate the siblings becomes the symbol of a brand new start. Something Adrien can hold in his hands without hurting it, something that will grow and flourish if they both take care of it.

Speaking of war — you may have noticed bellicose vocabulary throughout this last scene:

« Felix slid his gloves off, satisfied with his work: perfectly circular dents dotted the forest-scented soil, lined up for inspection like a well-trained platoon. »

« A soil-filled shell murdered the sentence, wrecking chaos in its wake: they coughed and trembled, shaken by the dampness against their tongue. »

« This time, cat-like reflexes kicked in: Adrien ducked between a giant bag of fertiliser, swiftly launching his counter attack. »

« Laughter echoed through the blooming garden, filling the gushing wound of the alcove. »

The kids are rewriting their story and turning what should have separated them into a game. BECAUSE THEY ARE CHILDREN. THEY SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO BE SILLY.

There’s also a reference to the 1955 movie (Very good movie, fairly good adaptation…? The themes are all there, but the characters feel off.) earlier in the story, but I will keep this one secret because I’d love for people to watch it!

Thanks for the ask! 🌱

[panda-writes-kpop]

Princess! Handong x Suitor! Reader - Queen of Aces

A/N: Hi guys, girls, and non-binary pearls! I hope everything is well for everyone! ❤️

TW: Reader and their family is struggling financially, crowds, reader is kind of mean and a nervous wreck under pressure, Handong's parents are kinda shady (obviously not irl, this is just part of the storyline, please just go along and ✨️suspend your disbelief✨️)

Summary: Desperate to single-handedly save their family from ruin, Reader takes a wager and tries to woo the princess. What happens when their last resort actually works, and, to complicate matters further, they fall in love with said princess?

♡ Masterlist ♡

Why are the fanciest clothes so insufferable? Is it really such a crime to look good?

You pull at the collar of your top for what must be the millionth time as the sun beats down on you. You grab a lace handkerchief from your pocket as you attempt to wipe sweat from your face.

I’m meeting royalty, right? I have to look as best as I can!

The royal gardens in this castle make the one at your mansion look like child’s play. Flowers from many different countries and empires line every walkway, and the walkways themselves twist and turn around every possible space that encloses the garden. The fence of the garden is a eight-foot tall hedge that surrounds the palace on three sides, and it naturally combines with the castle to create a privacy wall that keeps prying eyes away.

You’re not the only suitor that’s waiting under the scorching sun for a chance to meet the famed princess herself - Handong. Her beauty is said to be unmatched by any other in the land, but no one has ever seen more than a black and white sketch of some of her basic features. Even then, it was rumored that it was commissioned by none other than the princess herself to settle the rumors that she was some sort of horrid monster because she stayed hidden from sight.

The others in line ahead of you are experiencing varying degrees of nervousness. Some look like they’re ready to bolt when given the chance to go, and others look like this is something that they do every day. All of them, however, share one difference to you - they all have an expensive gift in their hands. Some are holding jewelry boxes, others have roses and chocolates, and some even have items that are famous in their home countries or kingdoms.

You, on the other hand, had gone for a more understated approach. One of you dearest friends, Lisa, had taken up tailoring and sewing as a way of “curing her endless boredom”, or so she said. It didn’t take much convincing for you to get her to make a small stuffed cat, one that was big enough to be cradled between your arms. Although Lisa made you promise to tell her where her work was going after it was delivered, it was a worthy sacrifice to make in order to have the cute yet odd creature in your hands right now, at this moment.

I wonder if any of these people are in the same situation that I am?

The truth was, your family was struggling for money. They had enough money to scrape by, but the maids and servants that you dearly loved as a child were now jobless and looking for other forms of employment. From what you had heard from late-night discussions that you weren’t supposed to hear, the family would only have enough money for another month or so before they had to start selling off farmland and the other properties, like the lake that you and your friends had gone swimming in as teens.

So, a potential marriage with royalty would more than solve your family’s money issues. You weren’t looking for love nor a happy marriage; instead, you wanted a way to save your family from becoming one that lived on the rugged roads. Was this surefire? No, but it was better than leaving everything up to fate.

What is fate, if not a cruel mistress to everyone that happens to meet it?

You feel your nerves start to rise as the line starts to diminish in front of you. You weren’t the last person to go because whenever you looked back, the line that gathered behind you seemed to grow longer and longer as time dragged on. You dared to glance back one last time before a royal guard approached you.

It’s now or never, I guess.

“Are you ready to meet the princess?” They ask, and you gently nod your head.

“As ready as I’ll ever be.” You mutter at a barely audible volume as the guard leads you along another path.

The flowers seem to increase in intensity, number, and color as you continue to travel along this path.

This place is stunning… no wonder why the princess wanted to meet her future partner here.

You remember the day that the announcement was made - an announcement about the future Queen needing to find a partner urgently before her spot on the throne was given to someone else.

~

Lisa dragged you down the main crossroads in the middle of the kingdom as you protested against her.

“Lisa, for the thousandth time, I do not give a shit about what the royals have to say!” You loudly exclaimed as Lisa scoffs.

“Well, I do happen to give a shit about what the royals have to say, so I’m here. Since no one else will let me drag them along, I had to bring you. If I knew how much complaining you were going to do, I would have left your ass at home.”

“Thanks, Lisa, I appreciate the invitation.” You rolled your eyes before intentionally trying to keep up with Lisa’s long strides. “Do you always walk this fast, or are you just excited because the castle is releasing correspondence with the kingdom after ten years of unbearable silence?”

“So you do admit that you’re curious too!” Lisa teased as a large crowd began to gather around the town square, which was where the announcement was to take place.

“Whatever helps you sleep at night, Lisa, but I do have to admit that I am a little intrigued. What would be so urgent that the royals feel the need to hold such an old-school method of communication?”

“You really are a mood-killer, Y/N!” Lisa whined as you finally stopped moving.

You two managed to find a good spot in the crowd where you could see the stage, yet you still had the anonymity of being in a crowd.

“Considering the fact that neither of us are supposed to be out, don’t you think that my behavior is warranted?” You folded your arms in disapproval as Lisa offered you one of her infamous shit-eating grins.

“You are criticizing the royals for an ‘old-school method of communication’, yet you talk like my grandmother half of the time!”

You smacked Lisa square on her right shoulder, which caused her to howl out in pain.

“You deserved that, Lisa. Don’t say you didn’t.”

“I hate you, Y/N.” She huffed.

“I strongly dislike you too.”

“You see what I mean Y/N-” She stops talking before pointing to the stage, “-there! Right there! The town crier is here to deliver the news!”

The crowd went into an uproar as the town crier held a piece of parchment in their hands. They clear their throat, and the crowd’s noise dissolved into hushed murmurs as they began to speak.

“It is my absolute pleasure and joy to be giving such an announcement on behalf of the royal family.” They pause to clear their throat again before beginning to read from the parchment.

“Dearest, kindest folks of our gracious and noble kingdom - we appreciate your continuous support throughout the past ten years. It has been a rough journey for our family, and although this is a story we are not yet ready to share, we still have exciting and invigorating news to deliver to you all. As you may or may not know, we, the King and Queen, are starting to age in a less-than-graceful way. We are more than excited to say that our eldest daughter, Handong, has verbally expressed her interest in the throne, and we are more than willing to step down to allow her to lead as well as we know she can. The issue arises with the constitution that states that only men can lead the throne without a partner to rule by their side. Since Handong does not have a partner, she cannot take the throne unless we either make a constitutional change, or if she marries within the next year; otherwise, the ability to rule the kingdom will pass down through the line of succession until we find an heir that can take the throne. Our daughter has decided to willingly accept these terms - to find a partner - but she wishes to do so on her own terms. As her parents, we fully support these terms as we find them to be fair and reasonable in every possible way. Therefore, we are more than happy to announce that any unmarried land-owning or descendant of a land-owning person can come to the castle next week for a chance to marry the princess, and we will welcome them with open arms. Handong believes that anyone is fit to rule next to her, no matter how much or little wealth they may have. We look forward to seeing who all may come to us next week. Prepare as much or as little as you wish, but come with a desire for nothing but the best for our kingdom and our daughter.”

The crowd broke into another uproar as the town crier slinks off of the stage. Every person is talking with their minds going much faster than their mouths can articulate. You don’t blame any of them at all - it isn’t every day that a silent empire says that they’ll welcome any person into their castle with the intention to marry their daughter.

“Well, I’ll be damned. I guess I owe Jisoo those coins.” Lisa shrugged as you just sighed.

“You really bet about what the announcement was about?”

“What can I say: I like to play the game!” She laughed before shaking her head. “I said that it would be about the state of the kingdom, and Jisoo bet me that it was about Handong. I thought she was totally bullshitting me, so I bet against her. I swear she’s a witch, I mean, how could she know that?”

“Handong’s our age, right?” You mutter softly as the gears in your head start to churn.

“Yeah, somewhere around us. She might be a year or two older.” Lisa snapped her head in your direction. “You’re not thinking about actually doing that, right?”

“No, I wouldn’t do that. I’d never have a chance!” You lied straight through your teeth to Lisa, but it wasn’t like she would know the difference.

She didn’t know about your money troubles, and if you had everything your way, she would never have the chance to.

~

You take another deep breath to calm your fast-beating heart as the guard awaits for you to cross under the white-painted wooden arch. Once you passed through there, all bets were off on what would happen.

And I’d be lying to myself if I didn’t say that was a terrifying possibility.

You give the cat in your arms a reassuring squeeze before you nod at the guard. They move from their position, and you get a soft and quick ‘good luck’ before they’re off to gather the next suitor in line.

It’s just a one-time thing, and it’s not like this crazy plan of mine will work anyways. What’s the chance that she will actually like me based on my first impression? I should just hurry up and get this over with.

You sigh while setting yourself up for preemptive disappointment. You loosen your grip on the stuffed cat as you pass through the wooden arch.

You look around and you see a mostly-blank grassy area that’s closed off from the rest of the garden by more tall hedges. A small wooden shed sits in the way back of the private garden, and you assume that’s where the gardeners keep their equipment.

It’s just like our property… except for the fact that it’s much smaller and we no longer have any gardeners to take care of our property.

The only other thing in this private garden is a small picnic table, and sitting at that table is none other than the princess herself.

My goodness, she’s prettier than I could’ve ever imagined!

Wearing nothing more than a simple black, knee-length dress and matching black flats is Handong herself. Her blonde hair is neatly combed back to show off her beautiful facial features. She gently sits at the table, as if any motion would cause the picnic table to break into a million pieces. Her brown eyes express nothing but pure boredom as she waves you forward.

“Another suitor?” Handong huffs as you immediately make your way over to her. “You’ve got to be kidding me.”

“I’m sorry about the disturbance, Princess.” You quickly apologize before offering her a short bow.

Maybe that will get me in her good graces?

After bowing, you look at her face, and you notice that her eyebrows are scrunched, and an amused smile is on Handong’s face.

“You aren’t royalty, right?” She asks before softly giggling to herself. “If you are, then it’ll be the first time that a royal has ever bowed to me.”

“Oh no, my family owns a few farms just outside of the kingdom.” You explain as you glance over to the open spot on the picnic table. “May I sit?”

Handong laughs again, which causes you to frown.

Have I done something incorrectly? I thought those courtesy lessons from my private tutor were supposed to help me in situations like this…

“Go right ahead. I could use some…” She trails off as she looks at the sky. “How should I word this… competent company, perhaps?”

“I’d be more than delighted to, Princ-”

“Please call me Handong. I hate when people use such formalities with me. It feels like I’m talking to my grandparents.” She chuckles as you take a seat opposite from her. “May I ask what you’ve brought with you? It doesn’t look like you’ve brought a crown jewel or something else of extreme value.”

She gestures towards the stuffed cat in your arms, and you immediately hand her the cat.

“My best friend made it.” You explain as she admires every feature of the cat, as if it’s the most interesting thing that she’s ever seen. “I wanted to bring you something that would bring you comfort after a rough day. I used to have many stuffed animals like that one, and they would comfort me after I had a tough lesson with my teacher or I got scolded by one of our maids for sneaking out some baked goods.”

“I love cats. My parents never let me have one since I was too busy, you know, training to be the future leader of a country. I appreciate the gift.” Handong gently holds the stuffed cat in her arms, and a smile settles on your face as you feel yourself start to relax.

You can do this, Y/N. She’s just like any other person. There’s nothing to be scared about!

“Are you scared about being the future Queen?” You ask out of curiosity, and you notice Handong tense up, so you immediately backpedal. “I mean, you don’t have to answer the question. It’s totally personal and I’m such an as-”

Handong reaches out and squeezes your hand, which silences you from the moment her skin touches yours.

“It’s okay. You didn’t grow up in this environment, so it makes sense that you would be curious. I’m just so used to having to lie around everyone by saying that I have no fears about ruling an entire kingdom.”

You, in an effort to comfort her, move your hand so the two of you are holding hands. Handong notices, and a light blush appears on her face.

“You don’t have to lie around me, I promise. There’s no judgment here.” You honestly say as you place your free hand over your heart. “I swear on it.”

“That’s a serious promise. Do you seriously mean it?” Handong softly asks, and you nod. “Of course you do, you’re a part of the reason why I want to rule this kingdom. The good people out there, the kind-hearted people like you, they need someone who’s looking out for their best interests. I want to be that person, the one to advocate for them when no one else will.”

“That’s a noble and bold mission to have, Handong, but I’d love to see the day where you are crowned Queen. The kingdom will be in good hands - I just know it.”

Handong blushes again before smiling at you.

“You’re too kind, but I appreciate the sentiment.” Her eyes widen before she laughs. “Where are my manners? I never asked for your name.”

“Oh, yeah!” You say before laughing along with her. “My name’s Y/N.”

“Y/N, huh? I’ll have to remember that name.” Handong has a serious look on her face for a moment before she relaxes again.

“Handong, I wanted to say that I-”

The voice of a guard interrupts your statement.

“Your Highness? The next suitor is ready.”

You both visibly deflate as Handong lets go of your hand.

“Of course, let me finish up here.” She turns to you again with a warm smile on her face. “I think you’re the first person I’ve met that I could actually talk to for hours on end. Thank you for being you.”

“I think I should be the one thanking you for not dismissing me right away.” You chuckle before standing up. “Have a nice day, Handong. I can only hope that our paths cross once again.”

You get up and head towards the exit, but you hear Handong say something that piques your interest.

“Me too, Y/N, me too.”

~

“Y/N!!!!”

“Yes, Lisa?” You ask as Lisa excitedly wraps her arms around you.

You shake your head in disapproval at your best friend’s child-like behavior.

She’ll never grow up, but I don’t want her to change anyways.

“Where have you been all day?” She squeezes you again before letting go of you. “Have you been out doing business for your family? Did you meet somebody and fall in love?”

Lisa gives you a once over before her infamous teasing smile spreads across her lips.

“So you did fall in love with someone… Who are they? Do I know them? Are they cute, beautiful, or somewhere in-between?”

“Okay, Sherlock, you need to back off.” You sigh and pinch the bridge of your nose. “Nothing’s for certain now… but I can only hope that I’ve charmed them as much as they’ve charmed me.”

“Oh, you lovesick fool!” She giggles for a moment as you give her a confused look. “That’s who the stuffed cat was for, right?”

“Yeah… it was.” You scoff as you try to shake off any sort of visible embarrassment. “Don’t look at me as if I’ve grown a third arm, Lisa!”

“I just never thought I would see the day that my dearest Y/N actually fell for somebody!"

“Oh, you’re never going to let this go, are you?”

Lisa laughs loudly with a grin on her face.

“You know me so well, Y/N!”

~

“Lisa, believe it or not, I can walk just like any other normal person!” You holler as she drags you down the main road that leads to the town square.

“Yeah, but you walk slowly! It’s probably ‘cause you have a stick up your as-”

“You can’t go a day without being vulgar, can you?” You mutter with an accompanying sigh as Lisa finally stops.

“It’s one of my charming points!” She loudly announces as you have to stop yourself from ramming into her.

“Uh-huh, keep telling yourself that.” You say as a crowd starts to gather around you. “Are you sure this is where the announcement is supposed to happen?”

“Positive!” Lisa doesn’t hesitate to shoot you a confused glance. “I thought you weren’t interested in the royals, Y/N.”

“I never said that…” You whisper as the town crier walks up to an already set-up podium.

They pull a paper from their coat pockets which causes the crowd to gasp, and then everyone falls into complete silence.

That’s got to be the official document about Handong’s choice. I wonder if I even should’ve bothered coming here… I felt a spark, but how do I know that she felt the same? Handong could’ve been polite because that’s who she is as a person. Not every person that’s nice to you is in love with you, Y/N!

You cringe at the scolding you’re giving yourself as the town crier clears their throat.

It’s time to know, whether or not it’s good news or bad news. Either way, you’ll be able to make a plan about what to do in order to get your family out of financial trouble.

“To our dearest citizens… our prized daughter, Handong, has come to a decision about her future marriage partner. The problem, however, is that marriage cannot be easily decided in such an informal and minimal setting. What we are trying to say is that we, as Handong’s mother and father as well as the King and Queen of this Kingdom, wish for our daughter to get to know the best of the best of who came to see our daughter; therefore, the following marriage suitors are invited to reside at our castle until Handong believes that she, in good faith, has discovered the best marriage partner to rule beside her for as long as she may reign. Any person who is mentioned in this list is expected to be at the kingdom in twenty-four hours, and if they are not to be found, then their spot shall be forfeited. With no further disturbances, we are happy to announce that our daughter has chosen the following candidates:...”

Your head is buzzing at the thought of spending a long period of time in that castle.

You do realize that if you marry Handong, you’ll spend every waking moment in that castle, right?

You glance over at Lisa, who is enthralled at every word that the town crier is saying.

I really should be paying attention to what they are saying. What if they are calling my name and I don’t hear?

You softly chuckle before turning your attention back to the town crier.

She’d strangle me for not telling her, so I’m sure that I’d know one way or another.

“...and our final candidate who has the honors of competing for Handong’s heart is Y/N L/N!”

I beg your pardon… ME?!?

“What?” You exclaim softly as Lisa screams at the top of her lungs.

Oh God, I’m really never going to live this one down.

~

“Okay, so when exactly in this grand scheme of yours were you going to tell me that you were planning on trying to court the PRINCESS herself?!?” Lisa whines as you sit next to her on her bed.

“I wasn’t… I didn’t think they would make this such public news!” You complain as Lisa smacks your arm for the fifteenth time today.

“You idiot… What do you think was going to happen? That she’d show up in a carriage and whisk you away to her castle?”

“Now look at who's not being nice and polite.” You grumble as she scoffs.

“You lied to my face!”

“One time, Lisa, it was one time!” You rub your temples with your fingers before deeply sighing. “If you want me to be honest with you, then I will.”

“Of course I do, Y/N, you’re my best friend! I’m just upset that I couldn’t be there to support you.”

You reach over and squeeze her arm in reassurance.

“My family… We've been struggling for money as of late. I’m doing this to keep us off of the streets.”

Lisa looks over at you with a sad smile before grabbing your extended hand.

“Does Handong know?”

“Not yet.”

“Are you going to tell her? She deserves honesty from you.”

You chuckle to yourself.

“You’re still lecturing me about love, even after all of these years. Yes, Lisa, I’m going to tell her eventually. I fell hard when I saw her, Lisa. You don’t get it.”

“I won’t, Y/N, because I’m not you. Be kind and true, okay? I don’t think that’ll be an issue for you, since you don’t mind being brutally honest with me from time to time.”

“I will, Lisa. I can promise you that, but I need to go.” You squeeze her hand and attempt to let go, but Lisa keeps a firm grip on you.

“Does your family know?”

You shake your head.

“I don’t want them to know until they have to.”

“I’ll keep quiet, but you owe me big time, okay? I expect a full castle tour from you once you sign those prenups!”

You feel yourself relax more as you playfully shove Lisa aside before exiting her room.

“As if, Lisa!”

~

With as little luggage as you could manage to bring, you approach the castle with a heavy heart, nervous body, and troubled mind.

Is this really the right thing to do?

“Are you Y/N?” One of the guards asks as you nod your head.

I was told to preserve and never quit, but what if this is the exception?

“Good luck, Y/N.” The other guard says before opening the castle doors for you.

I guess I’ll never know what it’s like to give up. Lisa’s right - I am one hell of a stubborn ass.

~

Exploring and living in a castle was about as amazing as anybody would imagine it to be, but you had to tame your excitement around the other suitors. They were pure royalty, which meant that the grand allure of the castle, in all of its glory, did not affect them in the slightest.

Handong, on the other hand, was more than pleased to see your excitement at your living arrangements. You were able to speak to her during dinnertime, as each suitor was given a designated meal or tea time, which was when they could have some alone time with the princess. You ended up getting very lucky as dinner was often the longest meal of the day, but you weren’t sure if that was because there was so much food served, or if it was because you and Handong spent most of the time talking.

Tonight, Handong sat across from you, as she did most evenings, but she didn’t usually reach out and grab your hand as she was doing right now.

“Y/N, I want you to be honest with me… Are you enjoying yourself here?”

You ponder Handong’s question for a moment before answering.

“But of course, Handong! Everyone here is so lovely and welcoming - it’s hard to not feel comfortable here, if I’m being honest.” You shyly admit before digging into the meal presented before you.

“That’s good, but I think I worded my question incorrectly.” Handong clears her throat before letting the pleasant smile on her face become a distant memory in your mind. “Do you have ulterior motives with me?”

“I-” You pause as Lisa’s words ring in your head.

She deserves honesty from you, Y/N. Lisa was right, and I can’t believe I’m admitting that in my head. I’ll never admit that out loud to her, otherwise, I’ll never live it down.

“I never told you anything about my family, Handong, and there was a reason why. We weren’t living in the lap of pure luxury, but we were well enough off to own multiple properties, along with maids and tutors. The problem is… the fields haven’t been supplying like they did when I was a wide-eyed child. We had to release our maids and other servants from their jobs, and the next step we might have to take in order to try to stay financially stable is to sell our property. I don’t want my family to suffer anymore, and I didn’t want to watch as my family fell into financial despair. So, I took action into my own hands, and I-”

“-came to the castle, and then you try to woo me in order to help your family, correct?” Handong lets go of your hand, and she sighs deeply.

“I know how it sounds, Handong, but I’ve really fallen for you. I understand if you need time to digest this information. I would be upset if I were in your position.”

You look away in shame before setting your fork down.

“Y/N, I knew about your family, and I wanted to ask you about it because my family had me look over tax records this afternoon.”

Your heart sinks because you have a feeling that you know what she’s going to say.

“How much, Handong?”

“I’ll be frank with you since you were honest with me, Y/N. We’re talking thousands upon thousands of dollars on each property. It’s way more than the worth of all of your properties combined.”

“I-” You bite your lip in an attempt to hide the sadness on your face. “I’m so sorry I dragged you into my mess, Handong. It’s not your issue to fix.”

“Don’t say that, Y/N. You’re a citizen of this kingdom, just as any other person is. I’m just so… sad that you felt like you had to go to such extreme lengths in order to help your family. It’s not fair that kind-hearted, good people like you have to suffer because my family wants more money and chips to cash in.”

Handong looks guilty, and you can tell that there’s more she’s not telling you.

You, however, have to ask the question that lingers between the two of you.

“Handong, have your parents been raising taxes and not telling anyone?”

As a tear runs down her face, she nods and you gasp.

“The years of silence with so many people going hungry in the streets and losing what is most valuable to them… was because your parents don’t understand how to manage money?!?!?”

“I can’t judge you on secrets that you keep because I have so many of my own.” Handong admits, and you immediately grab her hand.

“You’re not your parents, okay? You are your own person, just like I am nothing like my family. The people we are, in this moment, should not be defined by who we were raised by.”

“It’s not like they were bad parents, Y/N. They just kept so many secrets, and I got sick of them lying to good, honest, and hard working people. I decided to start gathering proof for blackmail, and when I had more than enough, I confronted them.” She wipes a few tears from her eyes as you piece together what she’s trying to say.

“Your parents didn’t like this, correct?”

Handong nods, and you continue to talk.

“In an attempt to salvage the situation and to prevent an uproar, they offered you the throne with the stipulation that you should marry someone else. Your parents, however, wanted you to marry another royal so you would be forced to keep their customs so as to not upset your in-laws. Another royal marriage wouldn’t fly with the state of the kingdom and its economy, so they proposed a rigged ‘competition’ in order to keep everything fair. Am I correct so far?”

“Yeah, you are.”

“Fuck, politics suck!”

Handong laughs at your sudden outburst as she wipes away the last few tears.

“You can’t imagine their hidden disappointment when I told them that I wanted to marry someone who wasn’t a royal.” Handong offers you a sly, teasing smile, and you do your best to remain unflustered as she continues on. “My parents told me that I needed more time to decide, since there was no way that I was in my right mind at the time, so they invited a few of their favorite suitors, along with you, to the kingdom to not raise suspicion.”

“Let me guess… these suitors aren’t exactly crowd-favorites, right?”

“Y/N, I don’t think you understand how many people are depending on you. They have only the hope that another commoner, or at least a non-noble, will be able to change how my family has been ruling for years. When you hit rock bottom, tax collectors can take everything from you but the hope that someday, someone’s going to change how the world works.”

“What are you going to do now?”

“That’s why I need you, Y/N. You can speak for the people you represent because you are one of them. I just need you to trust me.”

“I already do, Handong.” You gently squeeze her hand. “You should know that I trust you with all of my heart, and that’s not a promise I make lightly. Name whatever you shall need, and I will do it with no complaints.”

“Marry me.”

You dryly cough before clearing your throat.

“Are you sure that’s what you want, Handong?”

“I told you, Y/N, I need you to trust me.”

“I- I’ll marry you, Handong, and I promise you won’t regret it for the rest of your life.”

You wink at her before bringing her hand up to your lips. You press a soft, lingering kiss to her hand, and she blushes in response.

“We have much to do, Y/N.”

“I know, Dongie, I know.”

“Dongie?” She gives you a confused look.

“What? You don’t like the nickname?”

“I’ve never had a nickname before,” Handong confesses, “but you can keep calling me that if you would like."

“I would like nothing more, Dongie.”

You sweetly smile at her before raising the wine glass in front of you in the air.

“To the future Queen of this kingdom, and to my future wife: May your reign be long, and your legacy everlasting. I adore you, Handong, and I wish for you to, someday, look at me with the same fondness that I have for you. Cheers!”

Handong raises her glass and offers a toast of her own.

“To my Y/N: You are a bright star in a dimly-lit sky. I can’t promise a future of safety and reassurance, but I can tell you that a future with me will be nothing less than an adventure for the ages. Cheers, my dearest.”

You shyly laugh with Handong before you gently tap your wine glass against hers.

Tonight is a different night - tonight, two souls intertwined in a way that no one else shall understand. The future is uncertain, but my love and adoration for you will never be in question.

[bexisanidiot]

Bee story remake✨️

Birthdate: May 23rd, 1958

Legal Names: Pheonix Vera Oh, Svetlana.

Codenames (not in order): The Glory, Widow, Яблочко (Bullseye), Viper, Boss.

Height: 7ft 3 inches

Weight: Approximately 240-340Ibs

Nationality/Ethnicity (Idk the difference..): Czech/Russian

Languages: Czech, Russian, English, German, Navajo, Vietnamese, Spanish, small bit of Greek.

2005 ref

The lore✨️:

(TWS: abuse, r@p3/SA, murder, mentioned c@nn!b@l!sm, Alcoholism, skinning.)

Early life - Bee was born during the Soviet Union, specifically on Czechoslovakia grounds. Her mother had her very young, so she was forced to hand Bee over to an orphanage despite being nameless at birth. Commonly referred to as Bisytsia (she-devil), Ježibaba (Forest witch that lures kids in via sweets just to catch & eat them), Mamuna (Demoness), and Patercha(?) (Spirit of the dead, unbaptized child), etc. By other children, typically, for her unnaturally glowing eyes and red hair. She tended to be left out of groups and activities because of her appearance and the fact she never spoke or made much of a sound. The caretakers tried to get her to interact with others, but she took no interest and continued to play and draw by herself.

Power awakening - Around 2 to 4 years old, Bee gained her first abilities to read other people's minds and even pick up small items with her mind. Excited, she decided to show one of the older kids that willingly interacted with her at the orphanage while outside by lifting nearby items and putting them in their hands, then frightening the older kid. Out of fear, the older kid shoved her into the pavement, then ran off and proceeded to never interact with her again. This later turned into the older kid telling the other children, which, of course, turned into more bullying towards the toddler. Bee later showed a soviet solider who patrolled the orphanage of some of her abilities the same way she showed the older kid but with more heavier items. The soldier freaked out and proceeded to hit and toss her away from him, later reporting it to his higher-ups.

After power awakening - After the solider had reported Bee and her abilities, she was forced to be isolated away from everyone else for months to about a year. If caught trying to get out she'd be beaten then thrown into the room again by the soliders guarding her door. Commonly given any food the others didn't eat and was only let out to be bathed and use the bathroom, where she would also be supervised. Just before her 5th birthday, Zero had managed to receive words about a child who possessed special abilities and went out his way to adopt Bee. Leaving Czechoslovakia behind then given the name "Pheonix Vera Oh".

With Zero - Under the supervision of Zero and soon The Boss, she was studied and taken care of. Soon, given to The Boss and the COBRA Unit so she's with people who have special abilities like her and help her with her abilities under the codename "The Glory". She mostly took an interest in The Fear out of seeing he was weird like her, sometimes even seen trying to copy him the most. She would watch the Cobras and their moves and then proceed to attempt at copying them, causing her to understand some CQC basics. Still not speaking despite all their attempts to make her form a sentence.

1964 and after - Just before Snake Eater, was given to her biological parents in Czechoslovakia, who could now take her in, and named her "Svetlana" to hopefully protect her. Bee's parents attempted to bond with their daughter, but it was difficult since she would go back to isolation and wouldn't speak to anybody. Slowly, she started to grow more comfortable and interacted with her parents without words. Later on, she notices a financial struggle and decides to help by stealing money and food off of people. One day at the age of 10, she stole some money and rations off of soviet soliders and ended up stealing some off of a high rank solider who proceeded to kidnap her and beat on her and even "took advantage". Bee manages to steal one of his pistols, shoot him, and run off covered in the soliders blood. Discovering her liking to the taste of blood and desire to hurt and kill more

1970-1973 - Around March to early May in 1970, Bee's younger brother Jarek (my headcanon birth name for Mantis) was born. However, their mom died shortly after naming him due to complications of childbirth, leaving their dad to grow apart in depression and later alcoholism. Bee commonly took care of Jarek/Mantis as an infant and toddler, eventually started to speak. However, in 1973, Bee managed to sneak onto a military ship or aircraft that was headed for Vietnam.

Vietnam - Once she entered Vietnam, she found herself in a village and decided to help our despite not understanding the language and hid their for days to weeks. One day, a napalm bomb struck the village, burning almost all of Bee's backside. While knocked unconscious from the pain, she was captured by American soliders who had treated her wounds but hid her away in a broom closet within their hideout. Commonly handed her food, but she would refuse and attempt to escape multiple times, leading her to being hit, knocked out, and occasionally SA'd while knocked out. One day, she was dragged out of the broom closet and thrown into the middle of a small group of soldiers. The hideout was quickly attacked by an unknown ex-Gurkha solider, eventually leading to the building catching on fire. Most the soliders died in gunfire, but the last one made an attempt on her as a last moment which led to Bee's memory blanking and later finding herself being carried by said Gurkha solider but too exhausted to do anything. Her and the Gurkha took hideout within a forest, the solider teaching her Vietnamese as she taught them English, they ended up bonding to eachother in a parent-child way as the months go on. Upon gunfire and Bee being injured, discovered Bee was pregnant (with a US solider's child). Shortly after the discovery, the soldier is shot lethally and gave Bee their kukri knives as a gift before dying due to blood lost. Bee attempted to bury the soldier but failed to do so, eventually and dreadfully deciding to feast on the soldier's flesh to survive after being unable to catch any wild animal on her own. Sometimes, she would wait for any small group of soliders or singular soldier to come by to take camp in her forest, commonly killing them in order to take their food and even clothes. Later turned into large group of soliders and sometimes dogs to hunt her down, eventually caught and shot in the leg by a solider but still managed to get away by finding a way to kill off the dogs. Later on, in early 1974, Zero had gotten word of Bee being in a Vietnam forest that would end up being carpet bombed, so he decided to send Skull Face to go get her.

1974-1980 - After being retrieved by Skull Face, then given to Zero once more, in April 1974, Bee went into labor, then fell unconscious and even died during the C-Section. Quickly resurrected, but her child was nowhere in sight, never told the gender or anything. Within a day of postpartum, she is sent back to the village and Czechoslovakia. Quickly growing an attachment to the 4 year old Mantis/Jarek out of her postpartum depression of not having her actual child. Taking care of him even more as if he were her child. Once healed, she decided to start stealing again but also killing sometimes for sport. Stole from people & stores, creating her own explosives and chemical gas, burned and vandalized buildings, commonly killing those who went in her way/tried to stop her. She gained more abilities and started to make anyone choke on their own blood or overall mind control for her amusement. In 1976-1980, she started to calm down a bit and went into prostitution in order to get money, quickly resulting in her drug addiction. In 1977, she met Quiet, whose family was posted nearby, and they quickly bonded with each other as friends and then secret lovers. On February 28th, 1979, Bee had twin sons named Alan & Luke from a cryptic pregnancy. Her drug addiction started to dial down due to having her twins. In 1980, she's seen using CQC on a drunk soldier who had attempted to force himself on her by a high rank solider nearby who then recommended her into the Soviet army where she joins then is later called Яблочко (Bullseye).

1981-1986+ - In the Soviet army, she, of course, invaded Afghanistan with her comrades. Quickly promoted, and Skull Face offered her a position in XOF where she accepts and sees Quiet again. In 1984, she was deployed as a spy alongside with Quiet till she read Miller and Ocelot's minds and discovered Paz, Chico, and the other tragedies Skull Face had started over what she calls "childish jealousy". Defecting to DD, then later going MIA with Quiet. Later upon hearing about what happened to the village back in Czechoslovakia and the floating boy in Africa. Shortly after mission 51, Bee hunts Mantis/Jarek down in Afria in a panic frenzy. Later taking him, Quiet, and her twins to the USA to live normally for at least a little while. Contracting the vocal cord parasites in the meantime.

1990s - After years of training/ programming her parasites. She decides to join FOXHOUND and is received the codename "Viper" by The Colonel. Liquid eventually takes over FOXHOUND and Bee decides to side with him, taking the codename "Widow".

2005 - When the Shadow Moses incident occurred, she was the first to find Mantis. Later somehow knocked unconscious since she wouldn't move away from his body and reacted violently when an attempt was made. Upon waking up, she wandered off to find Quiet while completely dissociated. Shortly after finding Quiet, they leave to go to the UK where Zero is placed and Bee completely isolates herself for years, developing an alcohol addiction.

Snake's retirement to modern day - shortly after Zero's death, Cipher as a whole was handed to Bee since she was the last family member in his line. Upon hearing about Snake's retirement, she goes to hunt him down and brutally take her revenge via torturing and killing, later skinning. Keeping his bandana, bones, and chopped up flesh as fucked up trophies (yes they've been preserved) in her office. Claiming his skeleton is just a fucked up and broken school health class skeleton she has in the corner for no reason and glued back together. in between 2015-2021 she decides to leave her complete isolation and is now known as "Boss" as she's in control over Cipher in the UK.

[astroyongie]

I kinda had a similar situation with my father, but my parents got divorced when I was 20. My father still bothers me a great deal, even if he has another family now, but I have learnt to not care and move forward. I found a job at 20, paid for mental treatment by myself to escape depression and etc. I, too, was upset that I had to grow up so fast and support my mom and grandma financially, but no struggle lasts forever. Now, I am financially stable enough to afford to be a child again. ❤️ I would like to encourage everyone with similar issues to go with the flow, focus on themselves and their career, focus on hobbies and friends... It's never too early to grow up and never too late to be a child ✨️✨️ Who sais we can't have fun in disneyland, go to clubs or travel the world with friends in 30s or 40s? 🥰🥰🥰 please cheer up. 🦋🦋🌟

THIS !!!!

THIS IS IMPORTANT!!!!!!!

I want to say how proud I am of you for being able to fight through it all ! And as you said, each person is different and we will grow different. It’s our choice to learn to accept how we want to proceed with it. It’s never late for nothing. Just enjoy life and remember that each storm has an end ❤️❤️

[mysticinsightstarot]

Hi there, I wanna join in your free reading event. I would like to know about NIV's feelings for me, (like platonically or romantically). Thank you. Stay blessed. 💕✨️

✨🦋💌

Feelings and Intentions of the NIV Person 🔮💖

Card 1: The Heart of the Matter 💘 6 of Cups + The Fool + 2 of Swords Ohhh, buckle up! NIV is feeling super nostalgic about you with the 6 of Cups—there's a sweet, innocent vibe here. You remind them of simpler times, like a soulmate connection from the past. The Fool shows they’re feeling adventurous, maybe ready to take a leap of faith, but here’s the catch—the 2 of Swords tells us they’re stuck between two paths. Confused much? 😵 They’re torn between their heart and their head, not sure if they should jump into this or hold back.

Card 2: Their Mind 💭✨ The Sun + Knight of Pentacles + 8 of Pentacles In NIV’s mind, you're like a ray of sunshine! 🌞 The Sun means they think highly of you, full of warmth and happiness. But here’s the twist—they're also cautious, like the Knight of Pentacles 🐢 (slow and steady wins the race, right?). They’re working on building something solid (8 of Pentacles), like they don’t just want a fling; they want something real, but they’re going at their own pace. This is the kind of energy that says, “I’ll commit, but I need to take my time.”

Card 3: What NIV shows 🎭 4 of Cups + 3 of Cups + 2 of Cups + 6 of Swords + The Chariot NIV is playing it a bit cool, tbh 😎. The 4 of Cups says they’re not showing all their feelings—they might even seem distant. But don’t be fooled! The 3 of Cups + 2 of Cups are here to spill the tea ☕—they really enjoy being around you and see potential for a deeper connection. They want to move away from any past emotional baggage (6 of Swords) and are ready to push forward with you (Chariot energy)! They’re acting all calm, but deep down, they’re revving their engines. 🚗💨

Card 4: What NIV hides 🤫💭 Page of Pentacles + 10 of Wands + 2 of Wands + 10 of Cups Underneath the surface, NIV is dealing with a lot of pressure. The 10 of Wands shows they’re carrying some emotional baggage that’s weighing them down 🧳. They might be planning for the future (2 of Wands), and they definitely see you as part of their long-term happiness (10 of Cups, hello forever vibes! 💍💖). But with the Page of Pentacles, they’re still figuring things out. They’re in the early stages of understanding their feelings and how to turn them into something real.

Card 5: NIV's Intentions 💌 5 of Wands + King of Cups + Knight of Swords NIV’s intentions are a little conflicted right now with that 5 of Wands—they might have some inner battles going on (hello emotional chaos 😵‍💫). But fear not, because the King of Cups is all about mature, deep feelings. NIV wants to offer love, but they might rush into things with the Knight of Swords ⚔️. This combo says they’re coming toward you, but they might be a bit intense or impulsive when they do. They want emotional stability but might struggle to find the right approach.

Card 6: What’s Blocking NIV 🚧⛔ The Hierophant + 4 of Wands + Judgment NIV might have some deep-rooted beliefs or traditions holding them back (Hierophant). This could be related to their upbringing, or maybe they’re looking for that perfect “traditional” relationship (wedding bells, anyone? 💒). With 4 of Wands, they do see the potential for celebration and union with you, but Judgment suggests they’re going through a big awakening. They’re in a phase of major self-reflection, so they might be figuring out what they really want before moving forward.

Card 7: Advice for the Querent 🌟 10 of Pentacles Yessss, stability is key here! The 10 of Pentacles is all about building something lasting. Focus on creating a solid foundation for yourself—financially, emotionally, spiritually. When you’re thriving on your own, NIV will see that and be drawn to your strength. 💪🌸 You’re the prize, babe!

Card 8: Potential Outcome 🔮👀 5 of Cups + 3 of Swords + Hermit + 4 of Swords + Justice + Hanged Man + 3 of Wands + Ace of Wands Okay, deep breath! 😮‍💨 There might be some bumps in the road, with 5 of Cups and 3 of Swords showing potential heartache or disappointment if things don't move the way you hope. However, don’t panic—the Hermit + 4 of Swords show healing and introspection on the horizon 🧘‍♀️. With Justice, things will balance out, and you’ll get clarity, though it might take time (Hanged Man). The 3 of Wands says expansion is coming, and the Ace of Wands lights the way for a fiery new beginning. 🔥 It’s all about patience, growth, and eventually, passion!

Bottom of the Deck: 7 of Wands Looks like you’re going to need to stand your ground in this situation 🛡️. NIV might not make it easy, but you're resilient, and you have the strength to protect your heart and fight for what you want. Stay strong and know your worth!

Channeled Song: ‘Love Story’ by Taylor Swift 🎶 Just like the song says, this might feel like a bit of a rollercoaster romance with challenges, but ultimately, it’s about love overcoming obstacles. Keep the faith, because this story isn’t over yet! 🌹👑

That’s your love story in the cards! 💕 Keep being your fabulous self, and let the universe guide you. You got this! 🌈✨

[thecontroll]

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Our primary objective now is to ensure the safety and well-being of my loved ones through their urgent evacuation from Gaza. This campaign is our lifeline, aimed at raising critical funds to cover immediate expenses. These include exorbitant border crossing fees, transportation arrangements to a place of safety, and essential provisions to sustain us during the precarious journey ahead.

Your compassionate support, regardless of the amount, will make an immediate and tangible impact on our lives. By contributing to this campaign, you are not only providing financial assistance but also offering hope for a future free from fear and uncertainty. Your generosity will empower us to rebuild our lives with dignity and security, beyond the devastation we have endured.

I humbly ask for your solidarity and compassion in our cause. Please consider donating to our campaign and sharing our story within your network. Your voice has the power to amplify our plea and reach individuals who may be able to assist during this critical time of need،We have been in danger for a long time and have not reached our goal. My family and I are in danger. I ask for your support, even if it is just a little

Thank you deeply for your kindness and generosity. Your support is a lifeline we desperately need, and we will forever be grateful for your empathy during this challenging chapter of our lives.

With heartfelt appreciation and hope, Mohammed and family

I am unable to donate at this time, but I can share this so that more people can help. No one deserves to be in this kind of situation. I pray for all the victims of war so that this ends. I hate war, I hate those behind it, and I hate those who subject a nation to this kind of inhumane life. Everyone deserves a good life, to pursue their dreams, and to live without fear.

🍉❤️🍉✨️

[mistihayesfix]

Progress made today. I will celebrate that. All I can do is move step-by-step, day-by-day.

This is like exercise, I am rebuilding habits but focusing on building in a healthy way.

I don't want to stand in my way any longer. So I won't. Little-by-little, day-by-day. More ideas are coming to me. More creativity. More freedom to be. More resources, financial and otherwise. More understanding for directing my time.

I have to be disciplined. 😮‍💨 This is my weakness. Discipline is tantamount to consistent focus. My flavor of neuro spicy STRUGGLES greatly with focus outside of my obsessions. BUT I've done this before. SUCCESSFULLY. CONSISTENTLY.

I want to be better at it now than I ever was before. I'm still nervous. And my heart still hurts. But as long as I fail forward it's good. Get up, adjust the plans accordingly, and keep moving forward. ✨️

I still don't know how much more I can take but today, at least we've agreed to continue.

[heelsandhalos]

Good Evening ladies! ❤️💙✨️

I hope you all had an amazing and blessed day as we gear up to celebrate memorial day weekend. Before we rest tonight I will be posting a special memorial day prayer that I would like to pray over all of us and our loved ones as we embark to celebrate this weekend.❤️💙✨️

ps I'm posting our evening devotional early this evening because the rest of my evening is going to be busy, but I wanted to be sure to prioritize God, Jesus, and You all before anything else.

With that being said, et's get into this evening's devotional....

Subject: Relying on God's Provision

Scripture:

"And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus."

Philippians 4:19 (NIV)

Devotional:

We all have moments when we worry about whether our needs will be met. Whether it's financial concerns, health issues, or emotional struggles, it's natural to feel anxious about the future. However, Philippians 4:19 offers a reassuring promise: God will meet all our needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.

God's provision isn't just about material needs; it encompasses every aspect of our lives. When we trust in His provision, we acknowledge that He knows what is best for us and will supply exactly what we need, when we need it. This trust shifts our focus from our problems to God's abundant resources.

Relying on God's provision means releasing our worries and embracing faith in His timing and methods. It requires us to pray and seek His guidance, trusting that He will provide in ways that may exceed our expectations.

❤️🤍💙🙏✨️

As we go through our daily lives, let us remember that God is our provider. By relying on His provision, we can face each day with confidence and peace, knowing that our needs are in His capable hands.

Reflection Questions:

1. What needs are you currently trusting God to provide for?

2. How have you experienced God's provision in the past?

3. How can you encourage others to rely on God's provision in their lives?

Closing Prayer:

Dear Lord, thank You for Your promise to meet all our needs according to Your glorious riches. Help us to trust in Your provision and to release our worries to You. Give us the faith to rely on Your timing and methods, and help us to support one another in trusting You. Strengthen our hearts and minds, and remind us of Your constant care and provision. In Jesus’ name, we pray, Amen.

Group Activity:

Spend a few minutes sharing personal stories of times when you experienced God's provision in your life. Offer words of encouragement and pray for one another, asking for God’s continued provision and guidance. 🙏❤️💙✨️

I'll leave my answers in the comments and I would so love to see your answers as well.💙

Photo by Heels and Halos (@heelsandhalosofficial)

[kalki-tarot]

Hi! I hope this ask finds you well :) If your free readings are still open, may I please have one?

Question: What type of partner (romantic) is best for me?

Thank you so much! Have a nice day and please be well & safe 🌼💕

Someone who has their feminine and masculine energyies balanced. Someone who is caring, emotionally available and supporting to you.

They'd be someone poverty conscious, or might've struggled a lot in financial terms. But they are very financially and rich abundant now.

They are financially secure, and they have an appreciation for the better things in life, and are successful in business.

Someone who is in a high position at work and who can provide for you and family is best for you. Someone who values independence, has a steady income, and has enough space and attention to take care of his/her loved ones. 

Thank you for your wishes. May god bless you. 🧿✨️💕

Please leave feedback!

[fandomfluffandfuck]

Okay, I've had this idea knocking around in my head for a while but I only just had a moment to write it down:

We talk about and Daddys or other Soft Dom types that are older and support their babies emotionally (and maybe financially too, if we're going full ✨️sugar daddy✨️) through college but you know what I haven't seen talked about-?

An older baby that sees their Daddy-their Dom struggling through college as said Baby is out of college and in their professional career. Maybe their dom is stressed out about their grades, or trying not to lose it when figuring out how they're paying for their college, or whatever, and their Baby helps them. Supporting them emotionally. So the Baby-the sub might...

Offer to do whatever scene the dom wants (within their limits as a couple obviously). Knowing that being able to control a scene (and control their partners pleasure or lack of pleasure 👀) while they can't control how their professors grade their work or what their classes cost will be soothing. OR-

The sub is all ready to take care of their dom the second they get home, ready to sit them on the couch and cook them dinner, waiting on them hand and foot, sitting at their feet, letting their dom eat while giving them something pretty to look at without having to lift a finger.

Just... a good sub, taking care of their dom, collared and maybe even leashed 👀

[art-wizzzard]

potentially gonna get hate or something, but y'know those posts like "I love people with [insert mental health struggle that's stereotyped as someone being a bad person]" I understand that people with those deserve a lot of love, but like- ✨️my dad✨️

he was an awful, narcissistic, bipolar abuser that made my "childhood" shit and left me with truama. he abused physically, mentally, and financially for years and we finally got away about 3 years ago.

I get that there are people with certain mental health struggles that have issues with their emotions and actions, but can we still remember that some of these people should be responsible for years of abuse caused on their family/friends/lovers.

I'm sorry, but there are monsters with these diagnoses. NOT ALL OF THEM. please remember I am not trying to send hate on anyone and this is just to get my thoughts and ideas out.

people can rb this especially to share their thoughts, but just please remember to be nice and try to see where I'm coming from <3