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highonakuweeds · 3 months ago

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Who Says Money Can't Buy Happiness? (Part 5)

Sylus x right hand man!reader

Summary: You had a nightmare. Normally, that wouldn't phase you, but this memory was different, leading to your weakness.

The air around her felt sticky and cold. Not like she wasn’t used to it, anyway; it’s been like this for the past…

…How long has it been? Weeks? Months? Years?

Her sense of time mixed itself up the moment she lost her consciousness when she was walking down the streets of Linkon City, going back to the apartment she stole from a lady a long time ago. (Name) stole her credit card, too, but she cut that off a while back as well.

There were an abundance of people that walked into her cell, but none of them talked to her. The one thing all of them did was grab her right wrist, swollen and limp from the countless amount of surgeries to place something sharp inside of it and monitor it constantly. It was always so close to her blood vessels, and every time she would think about it, it would make her lose consciousness.

This was the… 10th time that had happened? There was no sun from where she was, so she couldn’t exactly pinpoint what time it was. But from how her body strained less than before, she knew that it was shorter this time.

There was water that dripped a couple of feet away from her, mimicking the seconds ticked by. Sometimes, she would find herself counting until she reached how many days there are in a year. 365 seconds… that’s only 6.083 minutes, and that is only around 0.101 hours…

Wait, how’d she know that?

She noticed that she began to understand and know things way too obscure for her to know without any prior education. She could answer the most complicated Math questions she could think of, and she hadn’t even started college. Well, reason being she couldn’t afford it.

Yet even with that, she didn’t know the time.

She opened her eyes with a jolt of her tired body, her wrists encapsulated in something that numbed them. She could still move her fingers, but it was only slight. She groggily glanced up at the hooded figure that opened up her cell’s door; were they going to drag her to the operating room again?

Her body shivered when he spoke, shocked that there was someone else speaking other than her in this cell. “I’m going to get you out of here,�� he declared, fingers nimbly working against the chains gripping her ankles that kept her in the cell. She tilted her head in confusion, opening her mouth to speak. “Why?” It was rough. Well, it had been a couple hours (days?) since she last spoke.

Even through the hood, she could feel his eyes on her as he continued to work against the chains, finally snapping them loose. They came down from her ankles with a clank, and she gasped at the feeling of circulation in her feet. “If I can’t save myself from this torture,” he said, his voice filled with determination. “Then I can at least save you.”

He began working on the things around her wrists, grimacing when he saw just how butchered her right one was. “Were you dominant in this hand?” He asked her, and she nodded, laughing weakly. “I don’t think I can write with it anymore after this.” When he was finally able to remove the binding material from her wrists, he softly gripped her forearms to hoist her up, steadying her when she staggered. “Will I be able to recover?”

He pursed his lips before smiling reassuringly. “If you take care of yourself. Now, close your eyes.”

“What?”

“It’s for the better if you don’t know who I am, and I’m going to remove my coat. Now, close your eyes.”

She hesitantly did what he told her to do, and she suddenly felt something drape around her shoulders, a hood covering her eyes. When she opened them, she could barely see her surroundings, and when she threw her head back to remove the hood, it was immediately placed back on her head, the boy—seemingly around 20, around her age—now behind her to conceal his identity. “Look, I know that you’re weak right now, but I want you to run. Run as far as you can without looking back.”

“But what about you—”

“I can’t save myself here.” He emphasized once more, saying it even more slowly. “My future lies here. But you? I know that you have so much potential out there, not cooped up here, ready to be experimented on. Now, go. I’ll distract all of the people in the lab.”

She didn’t question him when he said that, and the moment the both of them bolted out of the door, an alarm broke out. The mysterious guy gently yet urgently pushed her towards a hidden hallway as the guards began to flood the main one, all running in a panic.

There was a door there that looked so much like an exit, and (Name)’s face lit up when he told her that it was actually the exit.

And with that, she ran. You ran as fast as you could with your aching and still numbed feet, stumbling when you hit a small rock, but never falling.

You won’t fall again after this.

—--

You opened the door to an abandoned building, glancing at the clock that was still somehow working. That probably means that this place was freshly abandoned. Was it 5 am or 5 pm? Either way, the red moon shone through the windows of the shop, confusing you. Were you still even in Linkon City?

You snooped around for any kind of weapon you could find, smiling happily when you found a small pistol. It was a luxury to find such a gun as sleek and high-quality as it, and it felt right in your left hand.

“And just what do you think you’re doing with my gun?” A deep, rich voice vibrated within you, cutting the silence that you knew all too well. It was an instinct, really, something you’d picked up from roaming around the streets for too long. You stood up, twisting your body to aim the gun at the man. The only thing you saw when you pulled the trigger was his white hair and his red eyes, and a grin that made you want to wipe it off with a bullet.

And so you did.

The bang from your memories woke you up, mixing with the sound of your alarm as cold sweat coated your entire face. Your heart was racing way too much for comfort, and as you glanced at your right wrist, the red glow flickering so quickly that if you stared at it too long, you probably would’ve had a seizure.

You quickly removed it from your sight as you stood up from your bed, going towards your bathroom to look for any bandages that could at least soften the harshness of the flickering of the light. It didn’t take long for you to bandage it properly, the light dimming.

You hadn’t dreamt about that memory in so long; why did you dream about it now?

Because of it, you felt weak. Gripping your sink, you stared at your face and the newfound eye bags under your eyes. With a small grumble, you tied your hair to wash your face and get ready for the day.

The moment you took another step, you staggered, your brain remembering what it was like to be chained. It was how many years ago, and yet it couldn’t seem to let the sensation go. You gritted your teeth at it, forcing yourself to walk towards the kitchen to get some nutrients in your body. With how you woke up, you definitely needed some.

—--

When you entered the kitchen, wafts of the fragrance of bacon entered your nostrils, but instead of making you sigh in pleasure, it only made you grumble in distaste. You had forced yourself to eat the breakfast that the chef made; he took his time to make it, after all.

You asked where your boss was, and—to your expectation—the chef had replied that he didn’t know. Which usually meant one thing: he was probably dealing with some rat that tried to fool him.

And right on time, you heard your phone ping—a sound familiar to you because it’s only reserved for your boss.

With a sigh, you stood up from your spot, nodded at the chef in gratitude and left. You made sure to grab your hood, and as you walked the long hallway to the grand dining room that Sylus had, you fumbled with the strings of the hood; you never fumbled.

=What was going on?

You quietly opened the door to find a man trying to talk to Sylus about business, and him acting incredibly uninterested. You nodded your head at your boss, who then indicated to you to stay by his right side. Of course, you came to his side as quickly as you could, crossing your arms.

“They plan to implant Protocores into human hearts. Then they’ll insert the human consciousness into Wanderers,” the man had explained. Your wrist beeped quietly when it recognized the information—as false as it is—but it heated up quickly, making you stagger. The man hadn’t noticed it, but your boss surely did. He glanced at you with a brow raised in question. “This little project of theirs has a name: The Fountain of Atei—”

You placed a hand in front of you as Sylus spoke, indicating the man to stop talking. “You should know I’m not interested in other people’s businesses.” Your boss turned his head so that he’d be looking at you, and you pursed your lips. You could feel yourself getting a bit lightheaded, so your hand instinctively gripped Sylus’ bicep, nails digging into his skin.

If that action surprised Sylus, you didn’t see, but he knew what the purse of your lips meant. “And you’re lying. You’re not even telling me everything. It’s a shame you threw away your last chance.”

Red wisps of Sylus’ evol wrapped around the man’s neck, pulling him down to his knees. Your boss nodded your head at you, and you leaned down, gripping the man’s chin. You gave him a pitiful smile before removing a small dagger from your hood, opening the man’s mouth, and cutting his tongue off.

A scream erupted from him, reverberating within the entire dining hall. You gave the now detached tongue in your hand a squeeze before grimacing at the look of it. No matter how many times you’d do this, you would never get used to it.

Red tendrils wrapped around the tongue before making it disappear with its owner, and you wiped the saliva off your hands onto the ends of your hood. “Disgusting everytime.”

You took your hood off, and the moment more light gleamed within your eyesight, you squeezed your eyes shut, letting out a ragged breath. Fuck, you still haven’t recovered.

Sylus’ brows furrowed when he saw you take that breath. First was when you staggered, then when you gripped his arm, and now this? Just as he was about to ask you what was wrong, someone else opened the door, making you immediately put the hood back on and disappear in the shadows.

Ah, he totally forgot about MC.

When she entered the room, you sighed softly, walking towards the door and leaving. However, before you could even reach the door, you felt yourself palpitate, making you gasp sharply and freeze in your tracks. MC’s attention immediately went to you as a rather concerned look on her face appeared. In all honesty, it even surprised herself. “Nyx, are you okay?”

‘Nyx’? Sylus had to stifle a smirk at the name you had chosen to conceal your identity from your colleague. But the worry that was subtly etched in his features never left

You placed a hand in between you and MC before nodding. And as quickly and quietly as you entered, you left, leaving the two of them in the room.

—--

“Good morning, (Name)! How are you—my God, you look like shit. What happened?” Tara rushed to your side, an arm around your waist to support you. You begrudgingly smiled, grateful that the hunter’s uniform requires you to wear long sleeves, hence covering up your glowing wrist. Nevertheless, you still had the bandages wrapped around it.

You shook your head as you sat down on your desk, placing your elbow on the table to rest your cheek on my palm. “I honestly have no idea. Hey, Tara?”

“Yeah?”

“What would you do if you accidentally fell in love with your boss?”

Your friend blinked at you, eyes blown wide as she attempted to connect the dots. “You like Jenna!? Damn, I didn’t know you swung that way. Wait, no but honestly, I can see it—”

“This,” you took a deep sigh, stifling your laugh. “Is not about me, okay? Just someone I met when I was on a date with Aries.”

Tara’s face scrunched as it took her a while to recognize who Aries was before humming. “...Okay, uhm. Without any context, if I fell in love with my boss, I’d have confessed.”

You furrowed your brows, looking around. “What? That easily? But—but what if he seems to be interested in someone else? Someone he all of a sudden became obsessed with? Your, uhm, colleague, for example. Then again, it was like he was incredibly interested in you for the longest time. And, hey, what if you lose your job? Sure, you may be valuable to your boss, but you can’t risk anything, right?”

Tara sighed, leaning against your desk before speaking. “Well, I would still confess. If I were to constantly see my own boss, I wouldn’t have been able to keep it in for long, anyway. So, might as well just get it off my chest, ya know?” She faced you, a knowing look on her face, as if she knew you were lying about it being a ‘friend’ despite not knowing who this ‘boss’ really was. “So, you go and tell your friend to spill her heart out. And you said that he was interested in her, right?”

You passed air through your lips, wondering if you should even consider Tara’s advice. “Might be interested. Not interested interested.”

Your friend just laughed at that. “I’m calling B.S. But, for the benefit of the doubt, what makes yo—her think that he only might be interested?”

You didn’t catch her small slip-up as you sighed. “Well, before he started getting obsessed with her colleague, he’d put on her heels for her, take her out to fancy restaurants sometimes, give her bouquets of flowers—”

“Pause.” Tara stared at you in surprise, a hand beside her head as if indicating you to stop talking. “He sounds like a husband. Are you sure those two aren’t actually a thing?”

Groaning, you held your head, beginning to feel the energy drain out of you. “No, they aren’t a thing. I… uh, asked her. Multiple times.”

Tara nodded slowly before speaking reluctantly. “Well, he seems very interested in her. Especially with the heels thing. That’s not something a normal man would do for a woman. Well, wait, I’m getting off topic,” she waved the air like she was swatting away the other thoughts. “He definitely likes her. Well, not just like, but he’s probably in love with her. Maybe it just seems like he’s obsessed with your friend’s colleague because… I don’t know, he needs something from her which requires a bit more attention than usual.”

You pouted, gaze drifting away from your friend. “I guess…”

“Tell your friend that she’s overthinking, and that her boss is definitely in love with her.” Tara scoffed playfully, leaning forward so that the both of you were eye-to-eye. “And that she’s got this, okay?”

You rolled your eyes. “Okay. Now, I have to finish off my weekly report; I’ve been putting it off the entirety of the weekend.”

Tara grinned, straightening up to go to her desk. “Alright, then!”

Once your friend was out of sight, you took a deep breath, recollecting your thoughts and putting yourself in hunter work mode. Though, just as you were about to touch your keyboard to type something, an energy pull caused you to reel forward towards it, making you gasp sharply. Your mind flashed with a multitude of conversations and memories of a factory, and you were quick to realize that it was memories of when and how the keyboard was made. You furrowed your brows at the sudden headache, feeling your heart pounding erratically.

The pulses on not just your right wrist, but your left one, too, felt too strong for comfort. Lightheadedness, cold sweat, unregulated breathing—seriously, what was going on?

You couldn’t do any work that day, and told Jenna that you weren’t feeling well. You kept your hands inside of your pockets, though a picture of the person who made your uniform flashed through your brain every now and then.

This didn’t feel like anything you’ve experienced before; you needed to go to the hospital pronto. There was a certain doctor that you’d overheard many of your hunter friends swoon over every time doctors were needed on the field. And with how much your heart was palpitating, he might be a good person to talk to about this.

—--

“Alright, then, let’s start with the basics.” Dr. Li’s cool voice filled the silent room, and you nodded. You tapped your knees awkwardly; it’s been a while since you’ve been in a doctor’s office. Usually, you had one of Sylus’ personal doctors do your annual check-ups, but you didn’t want him to know about this.

“Any history of heart problems?”

“None that I know of.”

“When did this start?”

“When I woke up this morning after a nightmare.”

“Has this been occurring frequently?”

“No, only today.”

“Do you drink a lot of coffee or indulge in a lot of caffeine? Are you susceptible to stress? Do you exercise often?”

“When needed, most of the time, and since I’m a hunter, yes.”

“What other symptoms have you been feeling other than heart palpitations?”

“Shortness of breath, sudden fatigue, lightheadedness… Does heartache count?”

“In the figurative sense, no.”

“Awh, damnit.”

Dr. Li scribbled the last of your responses before standing up, placing his stethoscope in his ears. “I’ll be checking your pulse now.”

You nodded, straightening up. “Thank you for seeing me at such short notice, Dr Li.”

He just let out a soft huff of air that you assumed to be as a laugh(?) before he spoke. “Dr. Zayne is fine, don’t worry. Now, take deep breaths.” And as you did so, he placed the end of the stethoscope towards your chest, his brows knitting together ever so slightly. It was subtle, but you learned to always look for even the most subtle of movements.

“I don’t mean to alarm you, but your heart rate is incredibly quick, approximately 125. Is this your resting heart rate?” Dr. Zayne’s voice snapped you out of your heightened guard, and you replied to him with a nod. “At least for today, it is. Usually, it’s at 70 beats per minute, but now, it’s definitely more than that. It was at 138 just an hour or two ago; it’s been making me lightheaded the entire day.”

“You track your BPM regularly.” It wasn’t a question, but more of a statement that Dr. Zayne used to confirm. You pressed your lips into a thin line as a smile, and he smiled fondly, his mind seemingly drifting somewhere else. He removed the stethoscope from your chest and his ears, slinging it around his neck. Walking towards the water dispenser, he grabbed a cup and filled it, giving it to you afterward. You accepted it gracefully as he spoke. “A certain someone could learn from that. She’s your colleague, I believe.” He caught himself, and shook his head. “Excuse me, I was a bit unprofessional there.”

That piqued your interest, however, and you downed it all in one go as he went back behind his desk to write down what you needed to do. “No, it’s alright. Uh, are you talking about MC?”

Dr. Zayne’s eyes lit up the moment her name was mentioned, and for a second, he just stared at the pad of paper, a small smile on his face. Your eyes widened at the revelation, and your mind was suddenly brimming with thoughts.

“I was, actually. Do you know her? Well, of course you do, she’s your colleague. How is she? I haven’t heard from her in a while. She said she was going to be out of town for a couple of weeks, but she also promised to update me.”

Wow, he talks a lot when it comes to MC. You scrunched your nose, shaking your head. “I’m sorry, I haven’t heard from her, either.” Liar. “Are you two… dating?”

Dr. Zayne’s ears visibly reddened at your question, and he just averted eye contact, jaw tightening before he spoke. “No, we aren’t. As her primary physician, I’m just concerned for her. Now, here is what you need to be doing and regulating if ever symptoms persist. And if they ever escalate, visit me immediately.”

You accepted the piece of paper Dr. Zayne held up politely, nodding your head. “Alright, thank you so much. And by the way,” Dr. Zayne raised his brows as a confirmation that he was listening to you. “I’m positive MC is doing just fine. Just wait for her call.”

This time, it wasn’t just his ears that blushed, but his entire face until his neck. He cleared his throat and nodded tightly. “Thank you, (Name). Come back next week for a follow-up.”

And with that, you were on your way. It was still early in the day, though, and you didn’t want to go to the N109 Zone so early. So, you opted to stay at a quaint cafe near the hospital. You could feel yourself getting calmer by the second, as if that conversation with your doctor along with his obvious crush on your colleague had calmed your nerves down.

You glanced at the paper, pouting when you realized he told you to relax on the caffeine, if able to cut it all together.

Fine. Decaf it is, then.

@readerxyourbabe :33

#lads sylus #lnds sylus #lnds #love and deepspace #love and deepspace sylus #reader is not the mc #sylus x reader #sylus x you #sylus #this is not proofread enough

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clonerightsagenda · 2 months ago

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Sequence of events today:

My coworker emails my boss to remind her that some books weeded from the 000s computing section weeks ago need her approval to discard. These were software how-to books published in 2013.

I watch my boss examine the books.

I watch my coworker wheel the cart of books down to circulation.

I see the circulation head return carrying 3 of the books (Office 2013, Word 2013, and Photoshop 2013).

I watch the circulation head deposit the books in our boss's personal box.

I mouth "what the fuck" at my coworker who gets the gist even though I'm wearing a mask.

She shrugs and says "She asked to have them for her office"

We're on Office 365 here

We don't have Photoshop

#these books will now join the rest of the shit in her office #including a copy of the 2012 higher ed directory stacked under the 2019 higher ed directory #my boss is a hoarder and makes it our problem #pretty sure she insists on buying some of the shit we do just so She can have it

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ginajournal · 6 months ago

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is kamala actually the brat?

im sure you guys have heard of the meme circulating the internet… ever since charli (aka QUEEN) tweeted this funny ass shit. honestly i think it was all just for shits n giggles since she is british and doesn’t really know much about american politics (she has said that herself) so i think it was just for comedic appeal. since there is not much elaboration on the post… wether she actually is endorsing her campaign or not, which i don’t believe she is, is kamala actually THE brat?

well, you might be saying, what is THE MEME circulating across the internet? well, after this, people just started creating shitposts about kamala saying “did you just fall out of a coconut tree” (which by the way that shit is hilarious). and for context, why she said that was because she was just telling one of her moms stories during a speech since she does get quirky during campaign talk. according to charli herself and on her sixth studio album, “brat”, THE brat is supposed to resemble someone who likes to party and get high on drugs 24/7, specifically

“bumpin that / don’t sleep don’t eat just do it on repeat / keep bumpin that”.

so, basically, a 365 party girl is supposed to resemble a brat. since charli xcx is the writer and singer of the album herself, maybe kamala is the brat in her terms? to be honest, i don’t think she is brat material… she just shits n giggles in all of her speeches 🤦‍♀️

going back to the meaning of this, i don’t think it has any meaning personally, although the campaign itself has definitely decided to embrace it. it might be for more gen z voter appeal, but it’s definitely great to remember to not idolize politicians, or anyone really… here’s a great quote from an anonymous user:

“Honestly I think that's why those memes are popping off, they're not complimentary towards her either, they're just super absurdist and make no fucking sense, and with Kamala's team retweeting and responding to them, it probably signifies self awareness of that absurdity.”

source: youtube

therefore, this shit is probably pointless shitposts that people are just laughing their heads off at. is kamala the brat? no, i don’t think so. maybe she is though, since charli herself did say she is (although she’s probably just joking for shits n giggles). what do you think?

#girlblogging #lyrics #gaslight gatekeep girlboss #this is a girlblog #black swan #mitski #arctic monkeys #laufey #wildlife #charli xcx #360 #365

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rjzimmerman · 9 months ago

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Wyoming’s wolf-elimination policy leads to torture and darkness. (Washington Post)

There aren't many additional facts I learn when I read the next article and then next one and then the next one about the torture and slaughter of a wolf in Wyoming. According to media, millions of Americans are now royally pissed off at any official of Wyoming for tolerating this sort of behavior. Toss in the natural hatred that many non-hunters have toward hunters, and the royal piss-offness gets worse. If you're from Wyoming, shame the people who are responsible for this crap.

The species on the right is not human. Or if it's proven it is human, then said thing needs to be severely and conspicuously punished.

The alleged torture and killing of an adolescent female wolf earlier this year in Wyoming has brought international outrage, a demand that the perpetrator be incarcerated and policies reformed to prevent any more cruelty to predators.

When it comes to wolves in Wyoming, where wildlife is plentiful and people are scarce, it’s open season, 24/7/365. No license is required in “predator zones,” which cover 85 percent of the state. In 2021, the Republican-led legislature passed a law calling for the extermination of 90 percent of the state’s gray wolves. The state also protects hunters’ identities, thanks to a 2012 law passed after the harassment of an Idaho wolf hunter whose name had been posted online.

It’s not hard to see how such standards for killing could lead someone like Cody Roberts, 42, to think it would be fun to mow down an adolescent female wolf with a 600-pound snowmobile, then drag her through a bar in Daniel, Wyo., and then pose for photos. This is what Roberts allegedly did on the night of Feb. 29. He taped the agonized wolf’s jaws shut, shocked her repeatedly with a shock collar, according to witnesses, and then dragged her outside where he shot her.

Well, maybe not so easy for decent people to see. I’ve been trying to un-see for several days so I could bring myself to write about this barbarism. Videos and photographs quickly circulated around town and online, showing Roberts kneeling and grinning as he held up the suffering animal and a celebratory beer. Outraged animal-welfare activists worldwide have spread the word about Roberts and the obscene fate of a grievously wounded animal.

Yet Roberts was fined just $250 for illegal possession of “live, warm-blooded wildlife,” which — Hail, Mary — is against the law. I’m glad something is.

Nowhere near satisfied, animal-welfare groups are offering a $20,000 reward for anyone providing additional evidence to police and prosecutors that leads to Roberts spending at least one year in prison. Wayne Pacelle, president of the Center for a Humane Economy, also has given the poor wolf a name — Theia, for the Greek goddess of light, sight and prophecy — so that she will be remembered as a noble creature whose sacrifice will drive a movement toward more humane policies.

#Wyoming #wolves

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diamondherpanacine · 3 months ago

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November is National Skincare Month

Here are some healthy tips to support your skincare routine in November, and every month.

Wash up. Use warm water, not hot. Wash gently, don’t scrub. Take shorter showers. Longer showers tend to dry your skin.

Wash your face every morning and night. Always remove makeup before bed. Use skincare products that match your skin's needs. Is your skin oily, dry, normal, combination, or sensitive? Do you have a skin condition? Use products formulated for you. Avoid scented products, especially if you have sensitive skin or eczema.

Moisturize both night and day. The best times to moisturize are right after you get out of the shower, and right before you go to bed. Toners are a good way to help balance pH levels in your skin. Look for one that is free of irritants like alcohol, fragrance, citrus, menthol, color, and other strong extracts.

Vitamins should go on your skin, too. Serums and creams like Vitamin C are topical antioxidants, and can help nourish the skin. The skin around your eyes is the thinnest, so it shows the first signs of aging. Even in your 20s, preventative care will keep your eyes looking healthy for decades to come.

When applying eye cream, use circular motions to stimulate blood circulation and reduce fluid retention.

Clean makeup brushes thoroughly at least once a week.

Chose water-based hair products as ones made with oils and waxes can clog your pores and create acne.

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Avoid sun damage by wearing sunscreen 365 days a year, rain or shine. Protect your skin when you’re driving or running errands. UV exposure contributes to signs of aging.

Sun protection doesn't stop at sunscreen - SPF makeup, sunglasses, protective clothing & hats can help prevent damage, which is much better than treating it after the fact.

Don't just watch out for sun, also avoid excessive heat from heaters and fireplaces. It can also wreak havoc on your skin causing inflammation and collagen breakdown.

Don’t use tanning beds or sunlamps. They emit the same harmful UV radiation as the sun.

Drink plenty of water. Drinking water can improve your complexion, help prevent wrinkles and tighten your pores. Dehydrated skin will result in dry, tight, flaky aging skin.

Drinking green tea is also good for your skin as it helps reduce inflammation, improve elasticity, and can help protect you from sun damage. It also promotes cellular repair.

Avoid alcohol because alcohol dehydrates the skin. This causes wrinkles and inflames tissue in the skin. Don’t smoke - People who smoke often age prematurely, have uneven skin coloring and deeper wrinkles.

Eating a healthy diet is an important part of maintaining healthy skin. Eat blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, kale, dark chocolate and other foods that are high in antioxidants.

Avoid sugar spikes as they damage collagen that keeps skin youthful. Proteins in your skin also react poorly to excessive sugar and cause your skin to age faster. In addition, avoid processed foods. They can cause inflammation and damage collagen and elastic fibers in your skin.

Eat healthy fats such as those found in nuts, seeds, avocados, and extra virgin olive oil. They contain antioxidants that help keep skin cells healthy. Omega 3-fatty acids that are primarily found in fatty fishes such as salmon, mackerel, and herring can keep the skin supple and moisturized. Omega-3 supplements are important too!

Avoid excess sodium (salt) in your diet. Sodium can suck the moisture out of skin and leave it dull and dry.

Reduce stress. It can take a toll on nearly every part of your body, including your skin. Treat yourself! Whether it's a facial, massage, or even a pedicure, be sure to pamper yourself to help promote stress relief and relaxation.

Exercise to help boost blood flow, which also ensures that your skin is getting the oxygen and the nutrients it needs to be healthy.

Get enough sleep. Experts recommend about 9 hours a night for teens and 7-8 hours for adults. Try sleeping on clean, silk pillowcases and sheets. The material glides easily over the skin and helps prevent creasing and wrinkles. Sleeping in certain positions may result in sleep lines. After a while, these lines can turn into deep-set wrinkles, so hit the sheets on your back first.

Visit your dermatologist regularly for a full body skin exam to help detect skin cancers. Early detection of skin cancer can save your life.

Sanitize your phone. Pressing it up against your face after touching it with unwashed hands can spread bacteria and clog pores on your face. It can also cause painful pimples.

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For an Empire Lost

The Avengers #365

Top quality.

The team locate the Kree unit, but is it a trap?

Most of the issue is character-driven scenes. Harras is doing terrific stuff with Sersi, Dane, and Crystal. Loving new addition Deathcry, and her fun exchange with Vision. This book is in great shape at this point in time.

Total Paid Circulation: 188,683 (average #357-368).

Bob Harras (30 of 57).

Steve Epting (24 of 31).

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365 Days of Writing Prompts: Day 153

Adjective: Shared

Noun: Vein

Definitions for those who need/want them:

Shared: distributed between members of a group; used, occupied, or enjoyed jointly with another or others; possessed in common with another or others; posted or reposted on a social media site or application

Vein: any of the tubes forming part of the blood circulation system of the body, carrying in most cases oxygen-depleted blood toward the heart; (in general and figurative use) a blood vessel; (in plants) a slender rib running through a leaf or bract, typically dividing or branching, and containing a vascular bundle; (in insects) a hardened branching rib that forms part of the supporting framework of a wing, consisting of an extension of the tracheal system, or a nervure; a fracture in rock containing a deposit of minerals or ore and typically having an extensive course underground; a streak or stripe of a different color in wood, marble, cheese, etc; a body of subsurface water, especially as considered a source or potential source of water for a well or wells and thought of as flowing in a channel; a source of a specified quality or other abstract resource; a distinctive quality, style, or tendency

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I take ushering in the new year very seriously. Not in the “new year, new me” kind of way, but holding space to reflect on the last 365 to prepare for the next. I prepared my vision board and journaled at length about what I want my 2025 to look like, and with that, I realized I have some physical goals as well as some mental ones. Enter: my beauty resolutions.In thinking about what I envision my 2025 self to look and feel like, I considered the practices I currently enjoy but wish I did more of—like journaling and taking Pilates classes. Then, there are things that I know I should be doing that I simply slack off on—like flossing and actually taking my daily multivitamin. Lastly are the beauty methodologies that have been discussed ad nauseam—from gua sha to dry brushing—that experts always claim worthwhile but which I have not yet given a proper try.Breaking it down in this way has made it simple to identify the gaps in my regimen, see which things are feasible additions, and determine which will leave the largest impact. Before the clock struck twelve on New Year’s Eve, I managed to nail down my 2025 beauty and wellness resolutions I'm prioritizing this year. Learn more about them below, and if you see my IRL, hold me accountable!Gua Sha Once Per WeekThe benefits of the gua sha are well-documented. “The literal gua sha Mandarin translation is ‘to scrape sand,’” Lin Chen, cofounder of Pink Moon previously told Vogue, The practice has been integral to Chinese holistic healing practices for 4,000 years; “traditionally used over the body to help aid in the movement of qi (which is energy flow), increase circulation, and release tension.” I’m most interested its ability to promote lymphatic drainage and relieve tense muscles—specifically my jaw and shoulders. With consistent and correct use, gua sha can effectively sculpt the face. (Don’t fret: there are plenty of TikTok tutorials to guide you.) This year, I want to gua sha at least once per week, and can’t wait to report back on my face and body changes.LanshinPro Gua Sha Jade Face MassagerDrink Immunity Ingestibles Before CoffeeThere are lots of conversations around when to drink coffee. It’s generally thought that around 90 minutes after waking up (to align with your body’s natural rhythm, supposedly); but, seemingly more important is what you should drink before the latte. Some say a glass of water is enough, some say you should add lemon to it. I’ve tried both methods and did genuinely feel a difference in my body—less jittery, improved digestion. Though recently, I’ve ditched the water all together for an immunity drink. I first got hooked on AG1’s greens powder—drinking it before coffee just felt inherently healthier and I like the idea of getting it out the way before my schedule gets too hectic. (If I don’t drink it in the morning I never will!) Lately, I’ve been obsessed with the Armra colostrum, whose benefits range from improved gut health to elevated mood and focus. Whichever I choose, my coffee sits better on my stomach. The jury’s still out if my method is expert-approved.Athletic GreensAG1 by Athletic Greens Travel PacksTake My Supplements DailyIn 2024, I wasn’t the most consistent with my supplement intake, especially while traveling. To change that in 2025, I'm timing my supplements with dinnertime in the best effort to hold myself accountable. I love Ritual’s lineup so much—its multivitamin and probiotic get shipped right to my doorstep which makes it easy to stay stocked with my essentials. I’m also currently taking its omega-3 supplement since learning that the fatty acid offers a host of benefits from reduced inflammation to improved heart health and better skin appearance. Expert also emphasize the importance of getting enough vitamin D, so I’ve been ordering Nature Made’s softgels on Amazon. And for when I’m not at my apartment to take my supplements, I keep my travel pill case handy.RitualEssential Multivitamin for Women 18+Optimize My Sleep RoutineI’ve recently come to terms with the fact that I’m not a good sleeper. I don’t have bad sleep per se, but I do not wake up feeling completely refreshed. Oftentimes, I end up with a random soreness on my back, a kink in my neck, or a less-than-desirable Oura ring score. In 2025, that changes! We’re optimizing my sleep routine. The aforementioned Oura ring is my current tracker of choice to keep me accountable and help me determine if any of my changes improve my sleep quality over time. To do this, I’m relying on my silk eye mask by Drowsy, mouth tape, and a few upgrades in the bedroom. I think my bed could be more comfortable so I’m in the market for new bedding, including plush, hotel-like pillows, a mattress topper (maybe memory foam?), and even new sheets. I already have a Hatch alarm clock, but I’m also going to go down a TikTok rabbit hole to maximize its uses. Currently, I only turn it on before bed to activate my favorite pink noise.HatchRestore 2 Sunrise Alarm ClockReimagine My Oral-Care RoutineIn writing an ode to my personal care essentials, I realized I’m on an oral-care kick right now. Once it clicked for me how much your oral health impacts your overall well-being, I’ve been determined to optimize my regimen. I’ve already upgraded to an electric toothbrush, and found a flossing device that works for me (thank you Flaus), but as the year goes on, I’m looking to try a few more oft-recommended solutions. I keep hearing about these Denti-Fresh tablets on TikTok from a host of dental hygienists—they’re made with xylitol which is said to help prevent cavities. Ayurvedic practitioners have claimed that oil pulling can reduce plaque, prevent gingivitis, and regulate bad breath per a 2014 Vogue article, and the practice remains relevant a decade later. I’m thinking of giving it a try, too, to see if I notice a difference.Journal More ConsistencyI’m a journal-er by nature, but when my schedule gets hectic, it’s one of the first habits to go. Though, when I really need to get my thoughts in order, I resort to a voice memo journal entry which while effective at the time, I rarely ever revisit. That said, I’m carving out dedicated time to journal even for five minutes at night before bed. And let’s be real: the chicer the notebook, the more likely I am to whip it out. These by Papier and Smythson are my favorite.Monogram Navy Leather NotebookSmythsonSoho Mara 2025 Croc-Effect Leather Diary with SlideKeep My Hair MoisturizedI have a bad habit of not moisturizing my hair properly while it’s in protective styles, and I’m on a mission to change that. I can’t strengthen and lengthen my strands if they’re dry, after all! For hair in need of hydration, I love using a hair serum (which delivers moisture directly to the scalp) or a lightweight milk or lotion in between wash days.Act+AcreCold Processed Stem Cell SerumTake Pilates Twice Per WeekThere is no workout that makes me feel better than Pilates. It lengthens and tones my body unlike any exercise I’ve ever tried, and I'm taking that to heart this year. I’m challenging myself to take 100 Pilates classes in 2025 which yields itself to about two sessions per week. And as I’m increasing my workout output, I’ll certainly need more activewear and gear. I can’t let the “what to wear?” question stop me! Source link

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