#Christianity 011

[lapsed-lys]

March 26th 2024

Entry #011

Sacrifice

I have stopped completely going to college for two weeks now. I've been sleeping, failing at catching up, and brooding darkness.

When you share the Catholic faith but you're trans, you're instantly targeted into marginalization. I know what the Church, especially the CCC says. I've been told, sermoned, yelled at all these things by Christians and non-Christians alike. I've been told I'm going to hell more than I need help.

My transition was never mutilation. I've never felt so in-synch with my body, but that's something the Church will never understand as they do not interact with trans people. They mostly align with people who think like them that trans people are confused little lambs. It's an echo chamber who sayings that can only lead to higher rates of suicide on our community.

Because I share the Catholic faith, I know I'm going to hell for disobeying God and changing my body. I don't believe God would want me to suffer gender dysphoria, but as of now the CCC says I'm going to hell.

I can never be a Good Christian Boy, even less a Good Christian girl. I can't be good enough. What I can only do is sacrifice my ticket to Heaven to help others.

I'll be burning eternally, but at least I will have left with dignity.

[artatberlin]

Neuer Post auf ART@Berlin https://www.artatberlin.com/news-das-sind-die-highlights-des-talks-programms-der-art-cologne-2024/

NEWS ++ Das sind die Highlights des Talks-Programms der ART COLOGNE 2024

In Kürze öffnet die ART COLOGNE zum 57. Mal ihre Tore. Von Freitag, 8. bis Sonntag, 10. November laden insgesamt 15 verschiedene Gespräche mit namhaften Expertinnen und Experten in der ART COLOGNE TALKS LOUNGE (Halle 11.1, D 011) zu inspirierenden Diskussionen und Begegnungen ein, darunter Gäste wie Maria Alekhina von Pussy Riot, Karen und Christian Boros, Hans-Georg Esch, Tobias Rehberger, Reinhard Ernst, Andra Lauffs-Wegner, Arno Morenz, Diedrich Diederichsen, Meron Mendel oder Forensic Architecture im Dialog über Sammlerkultur, Kunst und gesellschaftliche Themen. Ausgewählte Highlights am Freitag, 8. November 2024  Um 12:00 Uhr begrüßt Moderatorin Kathrin Luz u.a. Maria Alekhina von Pussy Riot, […]

[guardian-of-gotham]

//Filled out a questionnaire by my lovely mutual, Kirby, earlier in my hiatus, and I finally decided to post it. Also, there are NSFW themes in the Sexuality section. I've colored milder answers in orange and more potentially uncomfortable ones in red.

-- Appearance

001. Do they have any scars?

Yes, several. Most from before the Batsuit actually served as armor, when his dealings with Gotham's mobs saw him stabbed and shot repeatedly. And yet it still took a kid insisting on joining him for him to realize he should sacrifice some mobility for a more durable fabric.

002. Do they have any tattoos/piercings?

No.

003. What is their natural eye color?

Steely blue.

004. Do they wear contacts to change their eye color?

Not unless in disguise.

005. What is their natural hair color?

Black.

006. Do they dye their hair?

Not unless in disguise, and a wig is not an option.

007. Do they keep their hair long, short, or in between?

He's had the same short, combed back side part since he was a child.

008. What does their clothing style look like?

He dresses as formally as appropriate on any occasion. If he's going for a real casual look, he might wear a vest without a jacket or forgo outerwear entirely. No tie and leaving a couple buttons open at the top of his shirt is a popular go-to for a particularly laid-back date night.

009. Do they dress in “the norm” for their gender presentation?

Kind of? He dresses more formally than most men, and there are some common items of clothing he never wears, but his outfits are all still masculine, even if they sometimes get a bit too fancy to be considered normal. Also, he wouldn't be entirely opposed to wearing more feminine clothing if it was part of a disguise he knew he could pull off or if a partner expressed interest in seeing him in a particular garment/outfit.

010. Do they wear any kind of make-up?

Not usually, but he has used it for certain disguises, to help hide injuries, and when necessary for media and/or public appearances.

011. Are they invested in their physical appearance?

He tries his best to look presentable as Bruce Wayne and intimidating as Batman, but if those qualities weren't necessary for his goals, he probably wouldn't care much. His monetary investment in his appearance is pretty substantial, though, mostly due to extensive efforts to minimize his scars as much as possible to avoid suspicion towards his secret identity.

-- Identity

012. What is their gender identity and sexual orientation?

Cis male and demibisexual/romantic.

013. What is their relation to their gender identity and sexual orientation?

He's never questioned either and still thinks he's straight (by default). Given his place on the ace/aro spectrum, it's already difficult enough for him to form and realize attraction to others, and his stubbornness leads him to deny his feelings longer still, so he's never really needed or been presented with the opportunity to wonder if his interests go beyond women. Funnily enough, his first crush was on Harvey Dent in college, but it was also his first time experiencing real friendship, and he's so emotionally stunted, he didn't realize his feelings went beyond that.

014. What is their relation to their ethnicity/heritage?

Bruce was raised in both the Jewish faith and culture and still engages in the associated traditions despite now being disconnected from the spiritual aspects of his upbringing. There were some mild Christian influences from his father, who belonged to the Episcopal Church before his relationship with Martha, but those had much less of an impact on his life than the strong family values and emphasis on making the world a better place. "Tikkun olam" may as well be his life motto.

015. How do they feel about their nationality, current or of origin?

Having been born and raised in the U.S., he can appreciate some of the ideals behind the country's founding and the independent spirit it can inspire in people. However, he is also aware of just how deep corruption runs through every system currently in place, those in Gotham being some of the worst examples. To say that he loves his country in its current state might be a bit of a stretch, but he does care about the people living in it and does his best to play his part in its eventual improvement.

016. What family members had the most impact on them?

Considering his parents both instilled his current ideals in him and set him on his current path through their deaths, probably them. Although, he never would've gotten this far if not for the support and influence of his butler, and essentially, second father, Alfred.

017. What is their relationship with their family?

He does his best to love and protect every last person in his family, blood relation to them an unimportant factor, but he would never ask the same of them. As far as he's concerned, they would all be better off without him, and their continued association with him only increases the likelihood of their death. Any apparent distance he might place between himself and them is simply him trying to prevent that outcome.

018. Do they connect with their sense of self or reject it?

He sees himself as a tool, a necessary evil to help others. Any moments of self-discovery or humanizing experiences, regardless of if he's eventually appreciated them or not, have happened against his will.

019. Is their sense of self tied to another person or thing?

Very much so. As stated previously, he has built his entire life around aiding others. He sees no point to his existence otherwise. Honestly, he doesn't even know who he is anymore. Bruce Wayne pretty much died the same night his parents did, Batman is a purpose, not a person, and even the moments in his life where he feels the most real and alive only occur because of the people he's grown to love.

020. What does their morality look like?

He is intent on making the world a better place through self-sacrifice and systemic change. He unfortunately has found it necessary to hurt people to stop them from hurting others, but he refuses to kill, because he doesn't believe in any one person having the power to end another's life, and he believes that when people seen as heroes kill, it can corrupt their mission and/or inspire more malicious forces to pose as heroes and take advantage of people's trust in them to carry out harm on a mass scale.

021. What other names are they known by? 

Batman, Bats, The Bat, The Dark Knight, B, Brucie, Brucie Boy, Brucie Baby, Bruce Old Boy, Mr. Wayne, Dad, Father, Baba, Spooky, and more.

022. Do they know any languages besides their birth tongue?

English, French, Spanish, Russian, Japanese, Mandarin, Cantonese, Filipino, Korean, Arabic, Turkish, Polish, German, Latin, Greek, Italian, Portuguese, Hebrew, Thai, Vietnamese, Kryptonian, Swedish, Swahili, and Kasnian. Possibly more.

023. What religion were they raised in, if any?

Judaism.

024. Are they religious at present?

No. He's seen too many unbelievable things to completely discount the idea that everything he was taught in his youth was true, but there seems to be no explicit evidence supporting its existence either. Regardless, he still engages with the cultural aspects of Judaism and lives by the ideals instilled in him, holding the belief that faith in an otherworldly being isn't necessary to uphold family traditions or to be a decent person.

025. Do they hold to any superstitions?

Only if they've proven to be true, at which point, they can no longer be considered superstitions.

-- Health

026. Do they need glasses?

No.

027. What mental conditions do they have?

Autism, PTSD, C-PTSD, and Dysthymia (a.k.a. Persistent Depressive Disorder).

028. What physical conditions do they have?

Other than a plethora of scars, none at present.

029. Do they have any allergies?

No.

030. What notable injuries and/or illnesses have they had?

Broken bones, bruises, blood loss, sprained joints, strained muscles, dislocated bones, head trauma, bullet wounds, burns, stab wounds, incisions, temporary hearing loss, temporary loss of vision, temporary death, the common cold, pneumonia, frostbite, radiation poisoning, food poisoning, ingestion of poisons, exposure to fear toxin, Joker venom, Poison Ivy's pollens and pheromones, and various other psychoactive substances, paralysis, comas, hangovers, and many, many more.

031. How diligent are they about their personal hygiene?

When he needs to go out in public, very much so, but he has been known to neglect himself when focused on a particularly frustrating mission.

032. Do they keep up with their medication if they have any?

Alfred makes sure he does whenever necessary, but he does sometimes intentionally skip doses if he finds that the effects interfere with his ability to carry out his work.

033. Are they particularly concerned with staying healthy/clean?

Only to maintain respectability and the ability to fight crime. He doesn't fear death so much as no longer being able to protect others.

-- Symbolism

034. What colors are they related to?

Black as Batman, obviously, and perhaps gold as Bruce Wayne? He would be associated with wealth and extravagance, the color is the same as the champagne often served at his parties, and he is seen by some as a ray of light and symbol of hope in Gotham's dark, corrupt atmosphere.

035. What animals symbolize them?

Other than his clear connection to bats, there are also some parallels between him and a wolf. Both are seen by others as solitary predators despite clearly being pack animals. Plus, the animal's fierce and loyal characteristics are also very present in Bruce's own personality.

036. What plants symbolize them?

From Victorian Floral Code:

Asphodel - Remembered Beyond The Tomb

Red begonia - Dark Thoughts

Bluebell - Constancy

Bittersweet Nightshade - Truth

Box - Stocism

Cedar - Strength; I Live For Thee

Pink carnation - I'll Never Forget You

Cypress - Despair; Mourning

Dogwood - Love Undiminished by Adversity

Eglantine - Poetry; I Wound To Heal

Everlasting - Enduring Remembrance

Fennel - Force; Strength

Adonis Flos - Painful Recollections

Forsythia - Good Nature

Dark Geranium - Melancholy

Gladiolus - Strength of Character

Heliotrope - Devotion

Hyacinth - Sorrow

Ivy - Fidelity

Lavender - Mistrust

Marigold - Grief; Despair

Monkshood - Chivalry

Snowball - Bound

Johnny Jump-Up Viola - Thoughts, Remembrance

Wallflower - Fidelity in Adversity

Water lily - Eloquence; Purity of Heart

Weeping willow - Mourning

037. What celestial bodies symbolize them?

Stars - guidance, hope, and destiny

Comets - change and upheaval

038. What time of day are they most related to?

Night. A time of secrets and darkness. Light still exists; it's just harder to find. So long as there are those who can't rest safely each night, he will make this darkness his home.

039. What is a number or numbers that relate to them?

2. A number of dichotomy and conflict, as well as partners and cooperation. Two parents lost, two identities formed, the dynamic duos that protected him from the harm of self isolation, the two alters at war within his best friend, Harvey Dent, once the white knight to his dark knight, and the minimum number of people he can count on to continue residing at Wayne Manor, as they have since the other two were lost.

040. What elements are they most connected to?

Earth. Grounded, solid, steadfast, and dependable. Rich in resources and the foundation for all continued life.

041. What type of weather are they?

Gloomy and overcast. Melancholy and mundane, he isn't always appreciated and can be a source of misery for some, but to those of an acquired taste, he offers peace and hope, with the promise of a better life to come after putting up with a downpour or two.

042. What season of the year are they?

Fall. A time of death, loss, and change. He sacrifices and sheds parts of himself, so life and hope can begin a new in those around him. Even if he doesn't live to see the eventual spring, he will bear the brunt of the coming winter to leave the world stronger than he left it.

043. What kind of precious material are they?

Diamond. Forged under pressure and difficult to break.

044. What type of music fits them best?

Classical instrumental. Filled with soul and complex emotions, even if often overlooked or misunderstood by others due to a disconnect from those who rely more heavily on verbal communication.

045. What songs are closely tied to them?

Symphony No. 3 by Henryk Górecki, also known as the Symphony of Sorrowful Songs, is a piece that always spoke to something in him, especially after the deaths of his own parents. He might give its name if asked for his favorite song, but to actually hear him listening to it nowadays would likely not be a great sign for his emotional stability in that moment.

-- Preferences

046. What is their favorite food and drink?

Steak and steamed vegetables have always been a reliable go-to, and he wouldn't be able to function without the vast amounts of black coffee he consumes each day. Although, if he were trying to pair the two, red wine would be a better fit for the aforementioned meal.

047. Do they like sports?

Not particularly. He likes engaging in physical activity and appreciates the value sports add to society, but he's not the type of person who needs to keep up with a particular game or team. His priorities lie elsewhere.

048. Do they like hot or cold weather?

Cold. He's used to Gotham's gloom and recognizes the practical truth that it will always be easier to warm oneself than attempt to cool off.

049. How do they feel about animals?

While he appreciates them and finds it himself easily growing to care for them, he does think that there's a limit to how many of them people can personally care for within a single household and hopes Damian's penchant for collecting strays doesn't end up getting out of hand.

050. How do they feel about nature?

It's a precious resource that needs to be protected, but unlike a certain adversary of his, he doesn't believe the loss of human lives is necessary for that protection.

051. Do they prefer science or the humanities?

Personally, science. However, he does believe teaching the humanities to be more important when it comes to fostering a kinder society and making people aware of societal warning signs before true corruption can take root.

052. Are they booksmart or streetsmart?

Mostly booksmart, but he's streetsmart enough to do his job as Batman. He's knowledgeable on how the criminal underworld works and capable of analyzing his enemies' psyches, but there are deficits regarding his social intelligence in general that often get in his way.

053. Are they more comfortable in large crowds, small groups, or totally alone?

While he would likely say alone, he does, in fact, work and feel best when in the company of a few close friends or family.

054. Do they feel more in their element in urban or rural settings?

Urban, but specifically an older, darker version of urban. Places like Metropolis can feel too bright and overwhelming, and they lack the harsher architecture and abundance of hiding spots he's grown used to in Gotham.

055. How do they feel about math and language?

Both are important cornerstones of society, and he's made sure to remain well-versed in each subject.

056. Do they prefer to travel or stay in one place?

Stay in one place. There's a comfort in familiarity, even if Gotham can't exactly be described as comfortable on its own.

057. Are they good about getting out of their comfort zone?

Not really. That may seem hard to believe, given his nighttime activities, but pain and fighting have become commonplace to him. It's much harder to trust others or allow himself to be vulnerable than to face off against increasingly more difficult foes.

058. What’s their sense of humor like?

Dry, sarcastic, and often deadpan. It's sometimes hard to tell that he's joking beyond the sheer ridiculousness of some of his statements.

059. Do they have any special interests?

Justice and social reform.

060. What pieces of media are important to them?

The Gray Ghost and The Mark of Zorro, although, he hasn't seen either in decades. Television and film in general have lost much of their appeal to him since his parents' deaths.

061. What are their pet peeves?

Recklessness, greed, and cowardice shown by people who have others depending on them.

-- Sociabilities

062. Are they more introverted or extroverted?

Introverted, for sure, but he can pretend to be extroverted when he needs to be. He enjoys being around those he cares about, but even then, he prefers to observe them interacting with each other or quietly enjoy their company.

063. Are they paternal in nature?

Given that he has managed to amass a small army of children, several of which were acquired against his will and best efforts, it's safe to say that he's so paternal, it's often to his detriment. He doesn't believe any kid deserves him and the trouble that seems to follow him in their lives, but he will always care for the few that made their way into his life regardless. He also treats kids in general with as much kindness as possible, knowing all too well how frightening and lonely it can be to exist as one.

064. Do they want kids?

Surprisingly, no. He's only adopted kids if he's felt he's been their best and/or only option, which doesn't happen often. He didn't plan to have Damian, and he doesn't plan to willingly bring any more children into his horror show of a life. Of course, that's how he's always felt, so odds don't look great for him actually maintaining that goal any time soon.

065. What level of emotional intelligence do they have?

His emotional intelligence is fairly decent; however, his emotional wisdom and social skills often leave something to be desired. He can understand that he's in distress and needs to care for himself just fine, but that doesn't do him any good if he convinces himself he can handle things alone, believes himself to be undeserving of compassion, and actively refuses to take said care of himself. Likewise, while he can often understand the emotions of those around him, not everyone appreciates some of those emotions being treated as a simple problem he just has to find the solution for.

066. How do they communicate their thoughts and feelings (positive or negative) to others?

He doesn't. He bottles it all up until they push him too far or the occasional feeling dawns on him that he should them know he cares about them. After all, he's very obvious in showing how he feels (in his mind, at least), so why does he need to specifically voice it all the time?

067. What are their love languages out of the classic 5?

Acts of service, gift-giving, and quality time. Physical touch is also a common one for him in romantic relationships, but he doesn't initiate it nearly as often in platonic or familial relationships.

068. What are their love languages not included in the classic 5?

Memorization of small details, protection, avoidance, and sacrifice (up to and including his own life).

069. How strong is their sense of empathy?

Not very. He can be incredibly sympathetic and has his ways of reading people, but unless he can specifically relate to their current situation, he can't actually place himself in their shoes and feel what they're feeling. Even when he can relate to their situation, he moreso taps into his own past feelings than connects with their current ones, which can be counterproductive if they feel differently.

070. Do they allow themself to be vulnerable or keep all at a distance?

He absolutely keeps everyone at a distance, but those patient and persistent enough can definitely break through his walls and witness moments of vulnerability from him despite his best efforts to pretend such vulnerabilities don't exist. Those who pay close enough attention will even realize that the very fact that he allows them to get close means that he's already become vulnerable to them. The only time he doesn't try to hide that, though, is when he truly believes they need a reminder of how much he cares for them.

071. Do they struggle relating to others with foreign experiences?

Very much so, but that doesn't mean he automatically dismisses them. He'll always try to help others in their struggles as long as they aren't harming others. Even then, he's been known to offer words of kindness to those most in society wouldn't seem worthy of such an act. People can't change if never presented with the opportunity or motivation to do so.

072. How quickly are they to give their trust?

What trust? Joking aside though, trust always needs to be earned with Bruce. However, once fully earned and fostered, it's hard to break that trust entirely. He might not trust them in small matters anymore, but he'd likely still trust them with his life if push came to shove.

073. Are they more of an optimist or pessimist?

He would describe himself as more of a realist, but his life experiences have led him to expect the worst more often than not. Despite that, he continues to fight for a world where better expectations might more easily exist.

074. Are their emotions easily influenced by others’?

Only by those he's already started to grow close to. Usually, there are too many walls in place, but once someone's slipped past his defenses, it doesn't take much to have him wrapped around their finger.

-- Romance & Sexuality

075. Do they fall on the aromantic/asexual spectrum?

Definitely. He's demi in both spectrums, requiring an existing emotional connection before developing feelings for or attraction to anyone.

076. Do they want to be married?

Ideally, yes. In practice, it would take a lot to convince him to add yet another potential family member for him to lose into his life, though.

077. What type of features are they attracted to?

Sharp/angular facial features, plush lips, slender builds, toned muscles, broad shoulders, long hair, heights not far below but potentially fairly far above his own, and nice hands

078. What type of personalities are they attracted to?

Passionate, charismatic, mature, strong-willed, kind, and respectful people who are good with children.

079. What type of personalities repulse them/are a turn off?

Rude, violent, manipulative, reckless, egotistical, immature, and/or chauvinistic people unable to take anything seriously.

080. Would they be open to a threesome?

Not unless it was one mind shared between two bodies or one body shared between two minds.

081. Would they be open to a foursome or more?

The previous answer would still stand, but there would be more hesitance for each additional body/mind. More alters/other variations of head mates would be more likely to cause real discomfort than more bodies, though, since each one would technically be a separate partner with their own thoughts and personality. 2 minds might actually be a max for him.

082. Would they be okay with an open relationship?

Not at all. I could see him agreeing to his partner seeing others to keep them happy if he was talked into it, but he wouldn't be able to keep up multiple relationships at once himself, and even sharing his current partner would be very unhealthy for him and would eventually break him to the point of pulling away entirely.

083. Are they polygamous?

Absolutely not, as explained in the previous answer.

084. Are they open about their sexuality (both orientation and general)?

Nope. He doesn't even realize he's on the ace/aro spectrums, much less that he's bi. Even with women, he denies his attraction to them as long as he can and tries to avoid even purely emotional attachment to them, due to his tendency to repress emotions, his lacking romantic experience and his fear of loss. He's also a deeply private person in general and tries to avoid being the focus of a conversation.

085. Are they comfortable with casual sex?

No, he doesn't even feel the need to engage in such acts when not in a relationship. He would have no reason to seek out temporary companionship, and he wouldn't be attracted to anyone without forming a deeper connection to them. He hadn't even had his first kiss before becoming involved with Selina, and his one night stand with Talia was not intended to be so brief on his side of things.

086. How comfortable are they with discussing sexuality in general?

In general, incredibly uncomfortable, but with a (potential) partner, usually the most discomfort he'll feel is some mild shyness or embarrassment.

087. What are their kinks?

Bondage (mostly receiving), dominance (receiving), body worship (giving), sparring/wrestling, sensation play, adrenaline/danger play (only when no real risk/threat exists to deal with or after dealing with something real not brought on by his partner where nobody else could've been hurt), roleplaying (mostly bringing hero/rogue personas into the bedroom, though he's too embarrassed to reveal so without prompting), clothed sex (either both or just his partner), costumes/uniforms (mostly formal attire, business wear, and hero/rogue uniforms), lingerie (on either his partner or himself, but he hasn't been introduced to that second option yet), teasing (mostly receiving), and suspension (mostly receiving).

088. If they could choose, on average, would they prefer slow and sensual or fast and rough?

He definitely prefers to slow down and appreciate things as they occur, but he'll speed up if requested, and he certainly wouldn't have any complaints being treated a little rougher if his partner was the one controlling the pace.

089. Does emotional intimacy play any part in their enjoyment of sex?

Absolutely. He cannot enjoy the act if he isn't physically pleasing a partner he has grown emotionally attached to. He doesn't even tend to himself, though there's generally no need to if he hasn't interacted with such a person recently.

090. How tolerant are they of kinks they don’t have?

It depends on the potential they have to cause harm or illness and how much physical pleasure it would bring his partner. Outside of his own relationships, he doesn't care what people do as long as they're being safe and discreet.

091. Are they more prone to the dominant or submissive role?

Submissive. He can fake being dominant occasionally to please his partners, but it doesn't come naturally to him, and prolonged teasing or pushback would quickly break his resolve.

092. Do they prefer the penetrated (bottom) or penetrating (top) position?

He has no preference, but given that he has only had cis female partners in the past, he is more experienced as a top. Although, he would be uncertain of himself either way at first with a partner who had the same genitalia as him, and until he became more confident in his skill with that type of anatomy, he would likely always make sure they were still stimulated from the front in some way when topping. He also tries to use other forms of stimulation when taking the bottom role with partners lacking the necessary natural anatomy, wanting to make sure their needs are still being met. In any case, constant audible confirmation of his partner's pleasure greatly helps to reassure him and keep his anxieties from interfering.

093. Are they a sadist, masochist, or both?

He's not exactly a masochist persay, but if any pain is going to occur, he would much rather it happen to him. Anything on his end couldn't go beyond gentle love nips, lightly running his nails across skin, or minimal pressure/squeezing applied to certain body parts, and that last one would take a bit of convincing before he was comfortable trying.

094. Do they prefer to give or receive oral sex?

Give. He grows deeply uncomfortable whenever he is doted on in any way unless he is able to return the affection, preferably simultaneously, Even when he's already made sure his partner has had their fill for the time being, having all attention turned on him can still make him tense or squirmy, especially when when unable to at least touch them while it's happening.

-- Misc.

095. Would they be considered “out of touch” with the present day?

In some ways. He doesn't necessarily keep up with the latest trends or what slang is currently in use among the youth of today. In fact, he could easily be described as a product of an older era. However, he is more aware than most of the things that truly matter in life, and people trust him to pay attention to their needs and do his best to fight for necessary changes, when others with his level of power in society often ignore anything that doesn't directly seem to affect them or even make things worse for those less fortunate if it works to their advantage.

096. What are their feelings about recycling?

It's an incredible method for reducing waste, but an individual's efforts to engage in it won't make a difference if the corporations that create most of the world's waste continue not to take any accountability or make any attempts at change themselves.

097. Do they have any grasp of Internet culture?

Basically none. If it could provide insight on a case, he might put in the effort to learn a thing or two, but beyond that, it holds no relevance in his life.

098. What’s their average level of energy?

Probably a 5. Tired and overworked, but he manages to carry on regardless.

099. What are they proud of?

His family, his friends, and people who have chosen to better themselves despite any struggles involved in doing so. He holds no pride for any of his own actions or achievements, though.

100. What do they regret?

Every mistake, real or imagined, that he's ever made, the people that he's failed to save making up the majority of that regret.

101. Do they have any secrets?

...He's Batman.

[sayeedaqsa]

Ten Best Chemotherapy Treatment Hospitals in India

Chemotherapy is a method of treatment given before or after any cancer surgery. It may or may not be given with radiotherapy. Cancer treatment includes different cycles of chemotherapy & radiotherapy. It might either be required pre-surgery to reduce the size of the tumor or post-surgery to lower the risk of cancer relapsing. Chemotherapy cycles are also required post-surgery as treatment beside radiotherapy or singularly.

Chemotherapy can be practically different kinds of chemicals used in patients who have cancer.

Several different forms of chemotherapy are being prescribed and tested on cancer patients over a long period.

Some of the best hospitals with a right radiotherapy wing in India have been listed below.

Leading hospitals capable of providing chemotherapy treatment in India

Without wasting any more time, let us find out a list of leading hospitals in chemotherapy treatment that can help patients in the best possible way.

1. Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai

Chemotherapy plays a significant role in cancer with continuously rolling up of new drugs and several other clinical protocols under investigation. The TMH is the first centre in the entire nation to have had first initiated bone marrow transplantation in the country.

The perfect dose of chemotherapy, its administration, and the number of cycles required for the complete cure of cancer requires expert care. This hospital provides good expert care when it comes to the treatment of cancer.

Address: Dr Ernest Borges Rd, Parel East, Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400012.

Contact: 022 2417 7000

2. All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi

AIIMS is an institute that has been treating cancer patients now for a very long period. Chemotherapy administration, during or after the remission of cancer, is a long grown process and requires a lot of expertise. It began using proton beam therapy for curing cancer since a year back. The best part is, this type of treatment is administered for free to the patients in the hospital.

AIIMS is an organization that is attempting to work for the welfare of the patients, and the addition of free proton beam therapy is an added feather to its cap.

Address: Sri Aurobindo Marg, Ansari Nagar, Ansari Nagar East, New Delhi, Delhi 110029

Contact: 011 2658 8500

3. PGIMER, Chandigarh

PGIMER is a government organization whereby the patients get good chemotherapy treatment. With the present migration to Cryoablation, the hospital is moving towards pain-free treatment procedures. In this form of treatment modality, the nerves supplying to different organs are numbed by the extremely low temperature used in the process.

4. Apollo Speciality Hospital, Chennai

Apollo Speciality Hospital is the only private organization that is offering the proton beam therapy now for a long time to their patients and was the first proton center in entire South Asia.

Dedicated short stay for chemotherapy sessions is provided as a facility to all their patients.

It further has strict infection protocols and is one of the most advanced centres in the country for treating cancer.

5. Christian Medical College & Hospital, Vellore

This hospital has a long record of treating cancer patients, and the oncology ward has advanced arrangements when it comes to treating cancer.

Chemotherapy facilities are provided over the years, separate wards and provisions are made for the patients who have to undergo chemotherapy. Radiotherapy is an outpatient procedure, but chemotherapy can be done either through admission or as an outpatient.

6. The Gujarat Cancer & Research Institute, Ahmedabad

The Gujarat Cancer & Research Institute, Ahmedabad is also an amalgamation of different forms of oncology procedures and processes. The medical oncology team deals with chemotherapy and other processes and has brought about a massive change in the way cancer was treated earlier in these regions.

The Gujarat Cancer Research Institute is one of the pioneers in the western part of the country catering to the medical needs of hundreds of cancer patients.

7. Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, Delhi

Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Research Centre Delhi is one of the best hospitals for those battling cancer. The institute gives complete care facility to the ones undergoing chemotherapy treatment. The radiation oncology division is the first in the country to ‘install true beam for precision radiotherapy’ and is the first hospital in the country to have a molecular laboratory.

Robotic surgery techniques, true beam, nucleic acid testing, advanced diagnostic and imaging techniques are known to influence the testing & research work for cancer greatly. Chemotherapy administration and care during chemotherapy are also very advanced in this hospital.

Address:Sir Chotu Ram Marg, Rohini Institutional Area, Sector 5, Rohini, New Delhi, Delhi 110085

Contact: 011 4702 2070.

8. HCG, Bengaluru

HCG Cancer Research Centre in Bengaluru is one of the most advanced centres where all sorts of cancer and their treatment are possible.

The diagnostic facility, the radiation & chemotherapy wing, including the CyberKnife Robotic Radiosurgery have reached their zenith of success with this organization.

Address: HCG Tower, # 8, P. Kalinga Rao Road, Sampangi Ram Nagar, Bangalore – 560 027

Contact: 7406499999

9. Columbia Asia Hospital (Bengaluru)

The hospital is catering to the needs of many cancer patients in Karnataka. Neo-adjuvant and adjuvant chemotherapy are two of the types of chemotherapy that are suitably administered by the hospital.

The infection rates post-surgery and post chemotherapy is well taken care of, and chemotherapy is the only medication technique aimed to cure or prolong the lives of the patients.

10. Basavatarakam Indo-American Cancer Hospital (Hyderabad)

It is considered as one of the top cancer hospitals and has some right specialists from all across the globe. They do take a lot of care in providing the proper treatment to patients and do help a lot with the process of chemotherapy. The cost of the chemotherapy supplied in the hospital is standard for the marginalized society.

Some experienced oncologists and chemotherapists are always eager and ready to help their patients.

Address: Road No. 10, IAS Officers Quarters, Nandi Nagar, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana 500034

Contact: 040 2355 1235

To conclude, we can only say that chemotherapy being an essential part of cancer treatment, must be prioritized, and its administration must be done with great care. Thus, it would be safe to say that going to one of these pioneering institutes for chemotherapy administration would give you an edge over others when it comes to chemotherapy.

If there is someone around you who is currently undergoing chemotherapy, then make sure you show them the proper institutions that can help them in the best possible way.

[zarrin99]

Ten Best Chemotherapy Treatment Hospitals in India

Chemotherapy is a method of treatment given before or after any cancer surgery. It may or may not be given with radiotherapy. Cancer treatment includes different cycles of chemotherapy & radiotherapy. It might either be required pre-surgery to reduce the size of the tumor or post-surgery to lower the risk of cancer relapsing. Chemotherapy cycles are also required post-surgery as treatment beside radiotherapy or singularly.

Chemotherapy can be practically different kinds of chemicals used in patients who have cancer.

Several different forms of chemotherapy are being prescribed and tested on cancer patients over a long period.

Some of the best hospitals with a right radiotherapy wing in India have been listed below.

Leading hospitals capable of providing chemotherapy treatment in India

Without wasting any more time, let us find out a list of leading hospitals in chemotherapy treatment that can help patients in the best possible way.

1. Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai

Chemotherapy plays a significant role in cancer with continuously rolling up of new drugs and several other clinical protocols under investigation. The TMH is the first centre in the entire nation to have had first initiated bone marrow transplantation in the country.

The perfect dose of chemotherapy, its administration, and the number of cycles required for the complete cure of cancer requires expert care. This hospital provides good expert care when it comes to the treatment of cancer.

Address: Dr Ernest Borges Rd, Parel East, Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400012.

Contact: 022 2417 7000

2. All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi

AIIMS is an institute that has been treating cancer patients now for a very long period. Chemotherapy administration, during or after the remission of cancer, is a long grown process and requires a lot of expertise. It began using proton beam therapy for curing cancer since a year back. The best part is, this type of treatment is administered for free to the patients in the hospital.

AIIMS is an organization that is attempting to work for the welfare of the patients, and the addition of free proton beam therapy is an added feather to its cap.

Address: Sri Aurobindo Marg, Ansari Nagar, Ansari Nagar East, New Delhi, Delhi 110029

Contact: 011 2658 8500

3. PGIMER, Chandigarh

PGIMER is a government organization whereby the patients get good chemotherapy treatment. With the present migration to Cryoablation, the hospital is moving towards pain-free treatment procedures. In this form of treatment modality, the nerves supplying to different organs are numbed by the extremely low temperature used in the process.

Address: Madhya Marg, Sector 12, Chandigarh, 160012

Phone: 0172 274 7585

4. Apollo Speciality Hospital, Chennai

Apollo Speciality Hospital is the only private organization that is offering the proton beam therapy now for a long time to their patients and was the first proton center in entire South Asia.

Dedicated short stay for chemotherapy sessions is provided as a facility to all their patients.

It further has strict infection protocols and is one of the most advanced centres in the country for treating cancer.

Address: No.46, 7th street, Tansi Nagar, Velachery, Chennai - 600 042

Contact: +91-44-22432370 / 3370

5. Christian Medical College & Hospital, Vellore

This hospital has a long record of treating cancer patients, and the oncology ward has advanced arrangements when it comes to treating cancer.

Chemotherapy facilities are provided over the years, separate wards and provisions are made for the patients who have to undergo chemotherapy. Radiotherapy is an outpatient procedure, but chemotherapy can be done either through admission or as an outpatient.

Address: IDA Scudder Rd, Vellore, Tamil Nadu 632004

Contact: 0416 228 1000

6. The Gujarat Cancer & Research Institute, Ahmedabad

The Gujarat Cancer & Research Institute, Ahmedabad is also an amalgamation of different forms of oncology procedures and processes. The medical oncology team deals with chemotherapy and other processes and has brought about a massive change in the way cancer was treated earlier in these regions.

The Gujarat Cancer Research Institute is one of the pioneers in the western part of the country catering to the medical needs of hundreds of cancer patients.

Address: M. P. Shah Cancer Hospital Campus, New Civil Hospital Rd, Asarwa, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380016

Contact: 079 2268 8000

7. Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, Delhi

Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Research Centre Delhi is one of the best hospitals for those battling cancer. The institute gives complete care facility to the ones undergoing chemotherapy treatment. The radiation oncology division is the first in the country to ‘install true beam for precision radiotherapy’ and is the first hospital in the country to have a molecular laboratory.

Robotic surgery techniques, true beam, nucleic acid testing, advanced diagnostic and imaging techniques are known to influence the testing & research work for cancer greatly. Chemotherapy administration and care during chemotherapy are also very advanced in this hospital.

Address:Sir Chotu Ram Marg, Rohini Institutional Area, Sector 5, Rohini, New Delhi, Delhi 110085

Contact: 011 4702 2070.

8. HCG, Bengaluru

HCG Cancer Research Centre in Bengaluru is one of the most advanced centres where all sorts of cancer and their treatment are possible.

The diagnostic facility, the radiation & chemotherapy wing, including the CyberKnife Robotic Radiosurgery have reached their zenith of success with this organization.

Address: HCG Tower, # 8, P. Kalinga Rao Road, Sampangi Ram Nagar, Bangalore – 560 027

Contact: 7406499999

9. Columbia Asia Hospital (Bengaluru)

The hospital is catering to the needs of many cancer patients in Karnataka. Neo-adjuvant and adjuvant chemotherapy are two of the types of chemotherapy that are suitably administered by the hospital.

The infection rates post-surgery and post chemotherapy is well taken care of, and chemotherapy is the only medication technique aimed to cure or prolong the lives of the patients.

Address: Kirloskar Business Park, Bellary Road, Hebbal, Bangalore - 560 024

Contact: +91 80 6660 0666/+91 80 4179 1000

10. Basavatarakam Indo-American Cancer Hospital (Hyderabad)

It is considered as one of the top cancer hospitals and has some right specialists from all across the globe. They do take a lot of care in providing the proper treatment to patients and do help a lot with the process of chemotherapy. The cost of the chemotherapy supplied in the hospital is standard for the marginalized society.

Some experienced oncologists and chemotherapists are always eager and ready to help their patients.

Address: Road No. 10, IAS Officers Quarters, Nandi Nagar, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana 500034

Contact: 040 2355 1235

To conclude, we can only say that chemotherapy being an essential part of cancer treatment, must be prioritized, and its administration must be done with great care. Thus, it would be safe to say that going to one of these pioneering institutes for chemotherapy administration would give you an edge over others when it comes to chemotherapy.

If there is someone around you who is currently undergoing chemotherapy, then make sure you show them the proper institutions that can help them in the best possible way.

[theshoegirldiaries]

LOTD: Givenchy Rose Perfecto Liquid Balm in 011 Black Pink. #Scentoftheday Dior Addict EDP by Christian Dior.

All week I’m trialling new liquid lip and gloss products, here’s my first impressions;

I tested out (and really enjoyed) the Pink Nude shade when I was trialling lip balms earlier in the year, so finally got around to buying the Milky Nude I'd wanted back then and popped another couple of shades in my basket too. These are marbled, liquid lip balms, in glass bottles with a flat, sponge wand applicator inside. 011 Black Pink ("...in your area", I had to, sorry) is a black and pink (surprise, surprise) swirl. This shade, along with 01 (which I don't have) are PH adjusting shades, that will create a unique colour on each person (or bright pink every time if you're me). Actually this one is purple on me and you can get that gist from looking at the swirls in the bottle, it's mixing it's way to purple. In the swatch below it's a little more greyish toned, than on my lips, where it was a brighter plum-purple.

This shade is a bit patchy, I found it settled into lines or rather, gathered around the edges of my mouth and was more sheer elsewhere. If you have any sort of texture, lines, cracked lips, it will be accentuated by this colour and and you can probably even see that from the swatches, that it's showing the natural texture in my skin more than the other colours. I personally don't suffer from dry lips, but my preference for this one would definitely be to wear it over a lipstick or with a lipliner for a more uniform colour. It's otherwise got the same lovely minty, fresh feeling, similar to Dior Addict Lip Maximizers, that I like (the formula is thicker though) and it really lasts.

There are no light/colour edits made to my arm swatches and the balms were applied to bare skin. Spicy Maple is a shade that was released for SS24 I believe, it's got the most visible orange/gold shimmers to it. Milky Nude leans more beige and the sparkles are more subtle in it. Pink Nude is a medium warm pink, which I reviewed in more detail here.

[thatswhyweplay]

// Dustin Henderson // AVAILABLE// // Lucas Sinclair // AVAILABLE// // Mike Wheeler // Irisol // // Will Byers // El // // Erica Sinclair // AVAILABLE// // Max Mayfield // AVAILABLE // // Suzie Bingham // AVAILABLE // // Niall Casey // OC // Ty // // Ryu Ryochi // OC // Rinne //

// Argyle // AVAILABLE// // Jonathan Byers // Kaide // // Steve Harrington // AVAILABLE // // Eden Bingham // AVAILABLE // // Nancy Wheeler // Serenity // // Robin Buckley // AVAILABLE// // Gareth Emerson // Sparrom // // Jeff Morrison // AVAILABLE// // Doug Teague // AVAILABLE// // Ronnie // AVAILABLE// // Candy Imperva // OC // Kai //

// Dmiitri Antonov // AVAILABLE // // Jim Hopper // Rinne // // Martin Brenner // Rinne // // Murray Bauman // AVAILABLE// // Joyce Byers // Sparrom // // Sam Owens // AVAILABLE// // Scott Clarke // AVAILABLE// // Wayne Munson // AVAILABLE // // Isadora Mayhew // OC // Kai // // Cryien Mayhew // OC // Ty //

// Billy Hargrove // Serenity // // Eddie Munson // Ty // // Chrissy Cunningham // Kai // // Fred Benson // AVAILABLE// // Patrick McKinney // AVAILABLE//

// 003 // Marlowe Walker // Sparrom // // 005 // Caleb Christian // Kai // // 006 // Alexandria Scofield // Serenity // // 007 // AVAILABLE // 008 // Kali Prassad // AVAILABLE// // 009 // AVAILABLE// // 010 // AVAILABLE // 011 // Jane "EL" Hopper // Kai // // 012 // AVAILABLE// // 013 // AVAILABLE // 014 // AVAILABLE // 015 // AVAILABLE // 016 // AVAILABLE // 017 // AVAILABLE // 018 // AVAILABLE

// 002 // Hawkins 18 // NPC // // 004 // Hawkins 18 // NPC // // Tommy Hagan // Young Adult // // Barbra Holland // Young Adult // // Bobby Newby // Adult // // Jason Carver // Young Adult // // Calvin Powell // Adult // // Phil Callahan // Adult // // General Sullivan // Adult //

[keemeekaal]

♥️ JE LÈGUE MON CORPS AU WEEK-END :)

● WEEKND #011 ★ words by The Christians & @daodag

♥︎ if i could only find words + Audrey Hepburn & @jiffisquid

[spaececase]

my mom does not identify as a christian. she grew up with devoutly christian parents, but she realized early on that their brand of christianity was less about being a good person who does the right thing and more about looking like a good person who does the right thing. she still loves jesus, but she also believes that he practiced witchcraft and that that is why he was killed.

so i wasnt very involved in christianity as a kid. we would go to services occasionally for like easter and stuff, usually with my grandparents, sometimes on our own but rarely. but my mom exposed me to a lot of different religious backgrounds. shes fascinated with cults and when i was like 6-9 we spent a lot of time at buddhist (not saying buddhism is a cult but sgi is kinda weird) gatherings and hari krishna temples. when i was a preteen she studied with jehovas witnesses and i would listen in sometimes but while i did have some homophobic tendencies the weird stuff spewed in the teen jw books rubbed me the wrong way.

at the beginning of high school, the only friends i had at my tiny independent study program were jws. again, it made me uncomfortable how homophobic they were. but i was shockingly naive and ignorant so i didnt say anything about it

and then we moved to detroit, where my grandfather lives. for awhile, i got super involved in his baptist church. i joined the choir and the praise dancing group. i went to church every weekend. but the kids were mean. they bullied me but i couldnt really tell that they were bullying me so i just felt uncomfortable. but things were getting bad at home, so i tried to believe. i prayed every night for months, wishing for things to get better and for me to be happier.

but the bullying was really bad, and home was really bad, and praying didnt help. so i gave up on it. stopped going to church as much. learned about lgbt stuff. realized i was lgbt. went to church a couple of times after that but often left feeling disgusted. ended up leaving halfway thru a service on one of my last visits because of the homophobia.

i dont know what i believe now. i guess there could be something out there. i loosely call myself an agnostic pagan. i believe that there is a presence, but that its so inhuman and strange and incomprehensible that i cant describe it.

i never had christianity pushed on me, per se, not like other people. but i still wanted to believe. i wanted to seek comfort and connection. it just..never fit.

irony is that despite the fact that i wasnt really raised religious i did have pretty prominent religious delusions about being an angel when i was like 16-20 (i have a whole alter who definitely thinks its some sort of angelic alien being. she is SUPER weird and kind of scary actually).

idk where im going with this, i mostly wrote it out to process my thoughts lmao. anyway my mom studied with mormons up until recently lmao

[seattlites]

CLOSED EVENT STARTER. brooke & christian, @sgmwesters​

a storm was not unheard of in seattle, quite the opposite. but storms big enough to stop the whole city? those were set to upset every healthcare worker. from short of staff to more patients than they’d like to have, at least a hospital was a safe harbor. except sgmw was becoming to be the center of every tragedy in the city. brooke had never finished a surgery or helped patients across the surgical floor with water coming from everywhere. “this day isn’t ever going to end, is it?” she let out with a sigh as she saw christian approaching the corner of the floor that was still intact. in brooke’s classic fashion, she had tried avoiding him after almost running out on him for a second time. this time, however, she couldn’t blame a certain toddler or a slip in her judgement. actually, she could. and she had. which had meant things had become weird between the two. brooke was only hoping they could remain professional enough to get through the day. “you don’t happen to know when they’ll get down here and help with this mess?”

[musingsofthehiddenshrine]

My own personal book list

If you find this useful yay, but please bear in mind these are books I've referenced for my own personal intutive path. Some are ongoing reference resources. They may not work for you.

Also note I approach everything and anything - even in books - with a question first. What can I cross reference? When is this resource being influenced by Christianity.

Norse Myths and Legends

The Prose Edda - Sturluson - ISBN 978-0-520-27305-4

Encyclopedia of Norse and Germanic Folklore, Mythology and Magic - Claude Lecoutreux - ISBN - 978-1-62055-480-7

EPIC TALES Norse Myths and Tales - ISBN 978-1-78664-769-6 (NB some inaccuracies)

Icelandic Folk Tales - Hjorleifur Helgi Stefansson - ISBN 978-0-7509-9314-2

Green Witch Path

The Complete language of flowers - S. Theresa Dietz - ISBN 978-1-57715-190-6 (Amazingly pretty illustrations!)

Herbal Magick - Aurora Kane - ISBN 978-1-57715-139-1

Garden Wich's Herbal - Ellen Dugan - ISBN 978-0-7387-1429-5

Green Witch - Arin Murphy-Hiscock - ISBN 978-1-72140-011-9

Encyclopaedia of Magical Herbs - Scott Cunningham - ISBN 978-0-87542-122-3

The Green Witch's Garden - Arin Murphy-Hiscock - ISBN - 978-1-5072-1587-6

General Witchy reference

The Study Havamal - ISBN: 978-1-9375-7136-8 (DO NOT BUY OR USE FIND OTHER SOURCES. WATCH THIS SPACE CAUSE THIS BOOK GONNA BE REPLACED)

Spellcraft a Guided journal - ISBN 978-1-63106-881-2

The Crystal Directory - Sarah Bartlett - ISBN 978-0-85762-983-8

The Witch's book of Self-Care - Arin Murphy-Hiscock - ISBN 978-1-5072-1123-6

The Little book of Moon Magic - Sarah Bartlett - ISBN 978-0-349-42564-1

The book of Tarot - Danielle Noel - ISBN 978-1-78503-754-2 (Interesting but very biased towards the Starchild Tarot when I read it first)

Sigil Witchery - Laura Tempest Zakroff - ISBN 978-07387-5369-0

The little book of Tarot - Xanna Eve Chown - ISBN 978-1-78685-768-9

Year of the Witch - Temperance Alden - ISBN 978-1-57863-712-6 (Love LOVE LOVE this book for helping me get into contact more with natural cycles)

Queering your Craft - Cassandra Snow - ISBN 978-1-57863-721-8

1001 Spells - Cassandra Eason - ISBN 978-1-4549-1741-0

The Pagan Book of the Dead - Claude Lecouteux - ISBN 978-1-64411-047-8

The Big Book of Pagan Prayer and Ritual - Ceisiwr Serith - ISBN 978-1-57863-692-1 (useful as a basis if I'm struggling for prayers but feel called to pray)

Encyclopaedia of Spirits - Judika Illes - ISBN 978-0-06-135024-5

The Element Encyclopaedia of Witchcraft - Judika Illes - ISBN 978-0-00-719293-9

The Element Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells - Judika Illes - ISBN 978-0-00-716465-3

Intuitive Magic Practice - Natalia Clarke - ISBN 978-1-78904-615-1 (If I remember right when I last looked there was a LOT of spelling errors. Still useful)

The only Astrology Book you'll ever need - Joanna Martine Woolfolk - ISBN 978-1-58979-653-9

Runes

A little bit of Runes - Cassandra Eason - ISBN 978-1-4549-2864-5

Icelandic MAGIC - Stephen E. Flowers - ISBN 978-1-62055-405-0

Runic Book of Days - S.Kelley Harrel - ISBN 978-1-62055-770-9

Norse Paganism in general

The way of Ice and Fire by Ryan Smith

Odin Meeting the Norse Allfather - Morgan Daimler - ISBN 978-1-78535-480-9 (Not Read yet)

Loki Trickster and Transformer - Dagulf Loptson - ISBN - 978-1-78904-309-9 (Not read yet - but synopsis seems very promising)

Misc not necessarily witchy reference

Beyond the Footpath Mindful Adventures for Modern pilgrims - Clare Gogerty - ISBN 978-0-349-41967-1

Iceland - The Land of Fire and Ice - Chris McNab - ISBN 978-1-78274-772-7 (Pretty pretty pictures!)

[unfortunate-stranger-losers]

ok so, some of the experiments:

first, according to Hendrix Yancey, the Duffers let the kids decide what their “power specialty” would be, which I think is cute!

After searching the credits, I got:

Tristan Spohn was 002

Morgan Gao was 003

Sparrow Nicole was 004

Jessica Arden Napier was 005

DJ Watts was 006

Lana Jean Turner was 007; i really loved that she captioned some bts pics with “meet seven and her dysfunctional family. i mean, talk about squad goals!”

Chloe Adona was 009

Christian Ganiere was 010

Martie Blair portrayed young 011

David Alexander Kaplan was 012

Hendrix Yancey was 013, she believes that 013 had fire and ice powers.

Jeremiah Friedlander was 014

Bentley Williams was 015

Ethan and Oliver Green portrayed 016 and 017 respectively

Olivia Sembra was 018

[fashionbooksmilano]

Au Royaume du Signe

Appliqués sur toile des Kuba, Zaire

Christiane Falgayrettes, John Mack, Georges Meurant, Margit Rowell, Oliveri Husson, et al.

Editions Adam Biro, Paris 1988, 98 pages, Relié, 38 ill. couleur, 21,5x29,5 cm., ISBN 2-87660-011-0,  Ouvrage épuisé

euro 70,00

email if you want to buy :booksinprogressmilano@yahoo.it

Cet ouvrage a été publié à l’occasion de l’exposition présentéee du 25 mai au 24 septembre 1988, au musée Dapper Paris

Les tissus appliqués des Kuba comptent parmi les créations majeures de ce peuple d'Afrique centrale. La dynamique des signes qui les anime trouve des correspondances saisissantes dans l'art moderne.

Il regno di Kuba (anche Kuba, Bakuba o Bushongo) (1625-1900) era uno stato centro-africano pre-coloniale delimitato dai fiumi Sankuru, Lulua e Kasai, nel sud-est di quella che è oggi la Repubblica Democratica del Congo (ex Zaire ). Nel volume vengono anche mostrati alcuni degli artisti del XX secolo che lavorano rivisitando l'arte di Kuba.

30/01/22

orders to: booksinprogressmilano@yahoo.it

ordini a: booksinprogressmilano@yahoo.it

twitter: @fashionbooksmi

instagram: fashionbooksmilano, designbooksmilano tumblr: fashionbooksmilano, designbooksmilano

[twistedtummies2]

Artists in Wonderland - Number 7

Welcome to Artists in Wonderland! Running till the 4th of July, I’m counting down My Top 10 Favorite Illustrators for “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland!” The Lewis Carroll stories of Alice are as immortal as they are odd, and many great artists have handled them in different ways. This countdown will pay homage to just a few of them. Our 7th Place illustrator is one of the most celebrated to have cropped up in the past fifteen years…and I honestly can’t believe it’s been almost that long since he gave us his Wonderland. Today’s artist is Robert Ingpen!

A native of Australia, Robert Ingpen has the distinction of being the first Australian to earn a Hans Christian Andersen Award, for his contributions as an illustrator to children’s literature. It is an award well-deserved. Ingpen is one of the most applauded and poignant illustrators of the past few decades, and has lent his talents to interpretations of many classic stories, including “Peter Pan,” “The Wind in the Willows,” and “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.” His artistic style is interesting and someone tricky to describe: there’s nothing grotesque about his work, yet it’s not always purely happy and sweet. There’s a sort of warm, hazy quality to the way he draws and colors things; it’s a drowsy quality, like wandering through a dream in the summertime. There’s a comforting quality to his work, but at times that comfort is broken by wild danger or strange, almost surreal moments that you don’t expect. Naturally, all of these qualities made him an ideal candidate to handle the “Alice” stories. I remember this volume of “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” well, because it was first published in 2009, a year before Tim Burton’s mega-blockbuster movie reimagining came out. For three years between ‘09 and ‘011, Alice was EVERYWHERE, either by design or sheer coincidence (often I think it had to be a bit of both), because the movie was obviously a big deal. I first saw Ingpen’s Alice on a store display at Barnes & Noble, where several different editions of “Alice” and various books related to the stories were set up. Of all the books, it was Ingpen’s that captured my attention the most. HOWEVER, I actually wouldn’t get a chance to purchase and read Ingpen’s Wonderland for almost ten years, simply because the book vanished off the shelves almost as fast as it appeared, and it took me a while to finally work my way to adding it to my collection. Ingpen’s Wonderland, as I said, is one of the most lauded to come out in the past decade-and-a-half, and it’s not hard to see why. His drowsy, dreamy atmosphere works wonders for Wonderland. The book itself is a beautiful piece of art, in its hardcover edition (which I think actually might be the ONLY edition; I’ve never seen a paperback copy, to my knowledge). From the gold lettering to the hard stock paper, it’s a posh sort of volume, yet not highly expensive. The cover price is $20 in America, and I don’t think I paid much more than that when I purchased it online. Ingpen’s imaginings owe much to the work of John Tenniel - in fact, at the end of the book, there’s a dedication from Ingpen TO Tenniel - yet, as all great artists handling the story should, he gives the characters his own sense of style. This is one of the weirdest and yet most realistic Wonderlands of all time; you can feel every strand of fur on the the characters, every pore in their skin, yet they still don’t quite feel real. His Alice is interesting in the way she anchors the story; her body language is expressive and fine, but her facial features are much more static, rarely shifting from a set of specified poses. The characters of Wonderland, in contrast, are broad in their gestures and vivid in their colors, yet the animals feel anatomically accurate, and the humans feel more…well…HUMAN than in many other incarnations. Once again, it’s a paradoxical sort of feeling. Should Wonderland be anything else?

Come back down the rabbit hole tomorrow as I present Number Six! Don’t be late! ;)

[demi-shoggoth]

2022 Reading Log, pt 3

Holy shit, it’s already February?

011. Crabs: A Global Natural History by Peter J. F. Davie. Another installment in the list of Princeton University Press’s books covering the natural history of an invertebrate group, alternating between general info and full-page profiles of individual species (following Octopus, Cuttlefish and Squid and Dragonflies and Damselflies). The photography is gorgeous, especially the profile shots, and the book discusses crab evolution, behavior, anatomy and conservation. Of course, pertinent to tumblr interests, there’s some discussion of carcinization and the evolution of crab-like forms in other crustacean groups. The book is mostly about “true” crabs (the Brachyura), but some species of hermit and king crabs are covered, particularly those that are strongly impacted by humans (like king crab fisheries, and coconut crabs). The author is Australian, and his focus is mostly on the crabs of the Indian and West Pacific oceans for species profiles.

012. A Natural History of the Future by Robb Dunn. Dunn is one of my favorite science authors currently working, and this book might be his best yet. It covers what we can predict about evolution and ecology, and how this pertains to how human civilization is going to be impacted in the next several centuries. Not good, it doesn’t seem. There’s talk of how reduced diversity in agriculture makes food sources unstable, how global warming is going to reduce the niche space for humans as well as for other animals, and how disease-causing organisms are catching up with us, both in physical space and in evolutionary ability. Dunn draws connections between big picture ideas to individual scientific studies in a way that a lot of other authors could learn from. The book covers threads from Dunn’s entire career, both as a practicing biologist and as a popular science author; it feels something like a summing up, and I hope this isn’t an indication of him retiring or dying.

013. Heavenly Bodies: Cult Treasures & Spectacular Saints from the Catacombs by Paul Koudounaris. This book has been on my wait list for literally over a year, as it was checked out from the library before the pandemic started, and never returned in the chaos. Until now! The “Saints from the Catacombs” were bodies of Romans dug up in the Counter-Reformation in Italy, shipped to German Catholic churches whose relics had been destroyed, and decorated to make them the embodiment of heavenly glory. Never mind that the evidence that these were ever martyrs, let alone Christians, was flimsy at best. The book discusses the creation of these remarkable treasures, the cults that formed around particular bodies, and the fallout when a secularizing world decided that skeletons covered in jewels were a tacky embarrassment. The text is good, but the photography is better, showing the sumptuous nature of the decorations (and in some cases, the ignominy the bodies have since suffered, being pulled out of the public eye, redecorated to make them less macabre or vandalized for their riches).

014. Boneheads and Brainiacs: Heroes and Scoundrels of the Nobel Prize in Medicine by Moira Dolan, MD. This book creeps up on you, and not in a good way. It’s a series of biographical sketches of Nobel Prize winners, focusing on both their discoveries and the moral and ethical issues surrounding them. There’s a lot of discussion about who actually did what work, and how the Nobel Committee doled out credit, whether they did so correctly nor not. That’s not the problem with the book. The problem is that the author has some seriously fringe medical views, which are revealed in bits and pieces throughout. Her overall tone of vaccine skepticism, that infectious diseases were becoming less dangerous throughout the 20th century, is worrisome. Her support of colored light therapy is quackery. And she claims that psychiatry has “ridden on the coattails of legitimate medicine”, that the biomedical model of mental health is a scam and the DSM is an “eight hundred page billing manual”. Yikes.

015. Half Lives: The Unlikely History of Radium by Lucy Jane Santos. This is a book about radium, but from a perspective of consumer culture. So while the discovery of radiation and radioactive elements is discussed in the first chapter, the book as a whole is more about how radium became a pop culture icon and shorthand, making its way into a wide variety of consumer goods. The infamous parts are talked about, of course, Radithor radium water (“he was perfectly healthy until his jaw fell off”) and the Radium Girls, but this is only part of the story. There’s discussion of how real medical science and quack therapies both used radiation, the link between radioactive elements and mineral waters, and how Britain in particular used “radium” as a key word for “trendy and new”. The author discusses in the acknowledgements that this book started as a PhD project, now abandoned, which I appreciate as someone who also started and didn’t finish a PhD.

[ooffoonoo]

Favourite Male Characters

From top left to right

001. Fred Weasley - Harry Potter 002. Joffrey Baratheon - Game Of Thrones 003. Iron Bull - Dragon Age 004. Chongyun - Genshin Impact 005. Eustass Kid - One Piece 006. Kakuzu - Naruto 007. Katsuki Bakugo - Boku No Hero Academia 008. Kenny Ackermann - Attack on Titan 009. Sal Fisher - Sally Face 010. Sidon - Zelda Breath Of The Wild 011. Samatoki Aohitsugi - Hypnosis Mic 012. Giriko - Soul Eater 013. JJ Jones - Skins UK 014. Sokka - Avatar The Last Airbender 015. Cole Mackenzie - Anne With An E 016. Roy - Pokemon Sword/Shield 017. Ginti - Death Parade 018. Shuu Tsukiyama - Tokyo Ghoul 019. Shu Sakamaki - Diabolik Lovers 020. Takanobu Aone - Haikyuu! 021. Howl - Howls Moving Castle 022. Shanks - One Piece 023. Papyrus - Undertale 024. Wrench - Watch Dogs 2 025. Eddie Gluskin - Outlast Whistleblower 026. Karl Heisenberg - Resident Evil 8 027. Craig Tucker - South Park 028. Miles Edgeworth - Ace Attorney 029. Sebastian - Stardew Valley 030. Rufus - Deponia 031. Pino - Fantasy Life 032. Azusa Mukami - Diabolik Lovers 033. Knuckles the Echidna - Sonic 034. Shad - Zelda Twilight Princess 035. Deidara - Naruto 036. Billy Hargrove - Stranger Things 037. Christian Varela Expósito - Elite 038. Raphael - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2012 039. Bennett - Genshin Impact 040. Klaus Hargreeves - Umbrella Academy 041. Tenya Iida - Boku No Hero Academia 042. James - Pokemon 043. Desna - Legend of Korra 044. Black Star - Soul Eater 045. Sigurd Ragnarson - Vikings 046. Vinsmoke Sanji - One Piece 047. Kuko Harai - Hypnosis Mic 048. Varric Tethras - Dragon Age 049. Rodrick Heffley - Diary of a Wimpy Kid 050. Hizashi Yamada/Present Mic - Boku No Hero Academia 051. Milo Thatch - Atlantis The Lost Empire 052. Sid Jenkins - Skins UK 053. Mike Zacharias - Attack on Titan 054. Dorian Pavus - Dragon Age 055. Lars Barriga - Steven Universe 056. Tyrion Lannister - Game of Thrones 057. Reiner Braun - Attack on Titan 058. Edmund Tolleson - Ratched 059. Bolin - Legend of Korra 060. Frank Bowers - Life is Strange 061. Gimli - Lord of The Rings 062. Trafalgar D Water Law - One Piece 063. Omar Shanaa - Elite 064. Finn McNamara - Life is Strange 2 065. Kei Tsukishima - Haikyuu! 066. Shikamaru Nara - Naruto 067. Tombo Kopori - Kikis Delivery Service 068. Crow Master - Dragon Prince 069. Ghirahim - Zelda Skyward Sword 070. Laurits Seier - Ragnarök 071. Frank Stein - Soul Eater 072. Shane - Stardew Valley 073. Tartaglia/Childe - Genshin Impact 074. Kenny McCormick - South Park 075. Yarro - Pokemon Sword/Shield 076. Portgas D Ace - One Piece 077. Five Hargeeves - Umbrella Academy 078. Neville Longbottom - Harry Potter 079. Reese Wilkerson - Malcolm In The Middle 080. Desi Piscatella - Orange Is The New Black 081. Severus Snape - Harry Potter 082. Choji Akimichi - Naruto 083. Patrick Hockstetter - IT 084. Lucas Baker - Resident Evil 7 085. Hitoshi Shinso - Boku No Hero Academia 086. Subaru Sakamaki - Diabolik Lovers 087. Gonzo Gonzales - Die Wilden Kerle 088. Shadow the Hedgehog - Sonic 089. Rich Hardbeck - Skins UK 090. Rock Lee - Naruto 091. Huan - Legend of Korra 092. Jack Sparrow - Pirates of the Caribbean 093. Rick Sanchez - Rick and Morty 094. Sandor Clegane - Game of Thrones 095. Ambrose Spellman - Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina 096. Robbie Shapiro - Victorious 097. Hiro - Soul Eater 098. Ryunosuke Tanaka - Haikyuu! 099. Lorenor/Roronoa Zorro - One Piece 100. Wade Wilson/Deadpool - Deadpool