#I do recommend making an account; even if I understand the wait time can be annoying

[konpeitonom]

Hi I’m the OP who requested the recovered Curly hcs and I LOVE THEM SM!!! It’s so cute how clingy he became and how he tried to make amends for his inaction he absolutely would!!! There needs to be more love for disabled characters ✨✨✨✨

I’m going to take you up on your offer for a first time meeting after his recovery if you don’t mind your writing is so lovely!!! Maybe something about them meeting and their first date

Also age gap…40s/middle aged curly and late 20s reader… middle aged men save me ough

first meeting/dating recovered grant curly.

sfw— lowercase intended ^_^

fem reader —

requests are open and heavily encouraged, i write for every mw character ^.^

notes; hi anon! this has been sitting at the bottom of my inbox. just decided to work my way up. sorry this is late haha i hope you enjoy nonetheless. writing for recovered curly is very, very fun. i’ll admit that.

— i think id take him a couple years, closer to a decade, to start dating again! he doesn’t wanna burden anyone with his emotional state, so he’d wanna make sure he’s okay and happy before doing so.

— i like to think you guys met naturally. no dating apps, he’s too old for that. perhaps you guys frequent the same hospital, like you have an older relative there you see from time to time. whatever it is, he managed to land a date!

— he’d be so nervous! not in an insecure way, but in a, “it’s been a long time since i’ve done something like this.. i can’t mess it up.”

— he’d want to talk to you, get to know you just a little more than average before asking you out. yes, he’d ask you out. he wouldn’t be offended if you asked him out (and he’d actually appreciate it a ton) but he’s the guy! he’s supposed to be courting you.

— he’s traditional, so maybe a coffee shop- or lunch out. or in people-pleasing curlys case; whatever you wanted to do! even a walk in the park would suffice. and of course he’d always grab the check.

— he’s the type to ask very important questions on a first date. he never wants to waste anyone’s time, or waste his as well. like, what’s it you’re looking for? what do you value? just stuff like that. but only if the mood calls for if, if the date is very, very casual- then he’d bring it up later.

— he’d also ask you if you’re okay with how he looks. again, he isn’t insecure, but he understands the culture we live in.. but he’s certain you don’t mind, since you’re literally on a date together..

— would insist on taking you home, to make sure you get home safe. that’s a man’s job after all. he’d wait for you to walk in, and even then just wait a tinsy bit longer to make sure you’re 100% okay.

— he’d text you the morning after to make sure you slept well, ask you how you felt about the date and such. he’d ask for a second if you give a good response. this time something less formal, like maybe at a garden nearby- or at a bookstore.

— i think he’s really, really into books. he’d be so happy if you read anything he recommended. he’s a considerate man, so all your preferences would be taken into account.

— kisses on the cheek, or on the hands.. he’s a very sweet guy. won’t be so touchy if you resist in any way, but if you allow him, he’ll be all over you.. loves holding your hand! wouldn’t be afraid to initiate it first.

— he would send roses/your favorite flowers to your workplace! maybe a bit early on, when you start dating. he’s a very romantic man, and he isn’t afraid to show you that.

— he’s very particular about sending flowers. would understand flower meanings and everything! classic roses is always a good pick, but further on he’d move onto other things. like red carnations for when you’re on a business trip of some sorts.

— first kiss on the lips would be, a bit emotional for him, maybe? it’s been a long while since he’s done any of that, really, so the fact he can experience what love feels like again at such an older age? he feels lucky, very lucky.

— of course a fancy dinner date would come much sooner rather than later. would do many things to see you in a fancy dress, eating nice food. he’d feel so proud to be seen with you, how pretty you are.. and he can’t wait to spoil you for the rest of his days.

[medusa-fem]

As a bisexual woman in an opposite sex relationship I feel like I should speak up about my experience for the sake of those who don't feel like lesbians can understand.

If you discovered radical feminism while in a opposite sex relationship, that's already hard enough. If you discovered it in a loving long term relationship where everything has been going well? It's a devastating feeling knowing you could be in danger. I cannot imagine being heterosexual as well, so I'm sorry if this post still doesn't represent all aspects of this issue. All of this to say I have empathy, complete empathy for all of those who simply cannot see separatism as an option right now. Maybe you're too in love, maybe you're tied financially, maybe you have kids or simply want children some day. It can feel impossible to leave, and honestly I don't think it's a realistic expectation to hold all women to that they should pick up everything and leave when they are currently happy.

Above all else, even if you are happy right now, have a plan in place for if something happens. If you are choosing to not participate in separatism for any number of reasons, you have to keep yourself safe. Even loving, kind, amazing men and fathers are still part of the patriarchy, and therefore are inherently more dangerous than females. Some may hate to hear this, but this absolutely applies to if you are dating trans women as well. I have seen it first hand.

These are some ways I'm keeping myself safe within my current relationship:

• Keep Finances Separate

Even if a divorce/break up is amicable, not having separate funds is a risk to yourself, and to your kids if you have any. Not knowing how you could afford to leave, will be the first step to convincing yourself you don't need to even if a boundary gets crossed. Keep savings to yourself, even better if he doesn't know about it. Keep your bank accounts and credit cards separate. Even if you don't consider yourself a separatist, keeping your autonomy within a relationship with a male is key to your safety.

• Decide Where Your Boundaries Lie

Make a list of things that if a single one happens, you're done. Hold yourself to it too.

The obvious things are

- Any violation of consent. Especially in regard to sex.

- Any threats. Be it financial, physical, or emotional, a threat is a reality waiting to happen.

- Cheating. It might not be a big deal to you, but it is a clear sign he doesn't respect you, and that is dangerous.

- Buying sex. This may not be a common one, but 100% this is paid rape, and he is not a safe person to be around if he is willing to pay to rape a woman.

- Watching (especially violent) pornography. If you have explained to him all the ways pornography harms female people, and he is still choosing to consume this kind of media, it is fully your right to consider this grounds to leave.

Add literally anything else that is a hard limit for you. If any one thing happens, proceed to quietly prepare to leave the relationship.

• Know Your Local Women's Shelter and Women's Trauma Support Groups Contact Information

Even if you think you will never need it, keep their information in your phone. If a crisis happens research will add time where you can't immediately leave, and it can absolutely be too overwhelming. If you have been through any sort of trauma in your past, I highly recommend being a regular in your local support group if you can. Having a community can keep you safe.

• Keep Women in Your Life

Do not let yourself become isolated in your relationship. If it's a red flag when a man intentionally isolates you, you certainly do not want to accidentally isolate yourself. It can be hard to make and keep friends, but try to make sure you have at least 2 people you trust to call if you need someone to talk to or somewhere to crash.

To this note...

• Gossip Gossip Gossip!

Men have demonized gossiping, but it might save your life. Tell your trusted female friends about your relationship, good and bad. They might see red flags before you do, and if anything happens they can have your back. The best way to avoid falling for gaslighting is to gossip, because even if he convinces you you're wrong, your friends will know what you told them, and they will remind you what really happened.

• Stay on Birth Control Until You Can Independently Support a Child

Obviously if you already have a child, this is in regard to having more children. If you want kids, be smart about it. If you aren't able to financially support yourself, make sure you are taking preventative measures to avoid a pregnancy. Men like to accuse women of baby trapping them all the time, but the reality is we are the ones who get trapped when we love our children but can't afford to leave and support them on our own. I've seen friends go through it, friends who wanted kids and would have zero regrets about having children if it wasn't for being stuck with their fathers.

• Stay Educated

Stay aware of things such as common red flags of abuse, DARVO, types of gaslighting, and signs of depression in yourself. Never stop reading and learning about how these things play out. If you want a happy, loving, safe relationship with a man, a big part of that is having the knowledge to see when it is no longer a relationship with those qualities.

If anyone would like to add anything else, it would be greatly appreciated. I know in an ideal world, separatism would be the choice of all women, but that's not the world we live in. I want to look at ways to support women in opposite sex relationships, especially supporting them in getting out when the time is right.

[pensat-i-fet]

A not so soft launch (Pablo Gavi x Reader)

**@dohmeti suggested I could do a part 2 for Dealing with the enemy where both of them have to be on the red carpet and I thought it was a great idea. So after some brainstorming, this is what I came up with. This can be read on its own but reading part 1 definetely adds nice context for the characters. I hope you enjoy it and thanks for the love for part 1 ❤️**

Word count: 1342

Masterlist

Wattpad

"I'm going to follow you on Instagram".

"Why?"

"To kick start our soft launch".

"Our what?"

Your boyfriend's confusion was hilarious.

"A soft launch is when you leave hints on like social media to let people know we are together. And then we do the hard launch".

"Which is?"

"Posting together, Pablo. What else?"

You keep walking around the room, phone in hand, nervous about this moment. While he just lays down in bed not understanding what a big deal this is.

"It sounds like a lot of work".

"Says the guy who spends 90 minutes running around the pitch like a headless chicken. Liking a couple of posts won't be that tiring".

"But why can't we just say we are together?"

"Because that's not how things are done nowadays. We need to do this and maybe mention something in interviews if we are asked. That type of thing".

He shakes his head and keeps scrolling on his phone while you sit on the edge of the bed, index finger hovering over your phone screen.

"Imagine it's a handbag".

"What?"

"Instead of the follow button, imagine it's the buy button for one of those handbags you love so much. You don't hesitate to press that button…at all".

"I hate you".

He reaches to you to grab you by the waist and take you closer to him.

"It'll be fine when people know about us. Stop worrying".

"But what if I lose my Madrid season ticket? Imagine the scandal".

"I'll give you one for the better team. Swapping Madrid for Barça will be an even better decision than dating me".

"Never!"

You take the phone back and press follow.

"Done!"

"So proud of you, baby", he teases, kissing your head.

"Shouldn't you be happy? You were begging me to follow you on Instagram for ages".

"Until you said yes to my offer to be my girlfriend on the first attempt. That's much better than a follow. And I know you stalk my profile anyways".

"I do not stalk your Instagram".

"And my fan accounts".

"I don't even check those. Stop lying".

"How about that time I saw you watching a video from one of them?"

"It was recommended on my explore page, Gavira".

"The explore page that recommends similar content to the one you search…makes sense".

You get up, taking the clothes you had picked before.

"I'm going to take a shower and you're not invited to join me for being an annoying idiot".

"You still love me!"

"I might change my mind about that!"

                                      **

After your follow, several media outlets posted about why you would follow a Barça player on Instagram and most just assume you had your eye on him. Well, they weren't completely wrong.

There were also comments about it on Gavi's fan pages. You know, those ones you didn't check…while he was around and could see you doing it. They have great photos of him and you liked looking at them when you missed him. 

"Maybe you can comment something on my new photo".

"Like what?"

You go to your Instagram to find the photo you posted a couple of hours ago. It was a behind-the-scenes shot of your show.

"I got it", he says. But he doesn't let you look at what he is writing. 

A notification on your phone alerts you he had sent it and so you check it to see what he came up with.

Smart. Just a comment about work. It gets people talking without being too obvious.

"You're good at this. Ok, what should I answer?"

"How about the zipper emoji?"

"Wait. You're too good at this. I think I've found you a career for when you retire".

Throwback to when I got to celebrate my birthday on set with my absolute favourite humans!

Pablogavi: when is season 3 out?? I need it now!

Yourusername: 🤐🤐

"There are already comments from people who noticed our interaction. Perfect!", you said, pleased.

"What's next?"

“I have an interview tomorrow. I’ll suggest I might be seeing someone. And I’ll share my location too. So people can wonder why I spend so much time in Barcelona”.

He shakes his head, muttering. “So much work”.

                              **

"I've been invited to the movie premiere you are going to".

"Why?"

"I don't know", he shrugs. "I just have. I get invited to a lot of things but refuse to go. I don't want people to think I'm not focused on my career because they see me at parties".

"Makes sense", you say, cuddling to his side. "Why are you telling me about the invitation then?"

"I thought we could go together".

You think about it for a second and yes, it is a good idea. But it also feels too soon. You had only been doing the soft launch for two weeks. 

"I don't know…".

"Come on. It's perfect. We show up together on the red carpet and we don't need to do anything else".

"Can I think about it?"

He nods but you could tell he was unhappy you had refused. So you mentally proceed to do a list of pros and cons. 

"I don't think it's a good idea".

"Well", says Gavi, getting up and leaving you on the sofa alone. "I'm going anyway. The movie sounds fun".

Saying you feel bad would be an understatement but it is what feels like the right decision at the moment. 

                                 **

There had been some tension in the days prior to the premiere and Gavi uses your not wanting to be seen with him as an excuse to leave in a different car to the event. 

So when you get there, you see him already attending the press. He had gone through a couple of groups of journalists and now it is your time to be interviewed by them.

"Oh my God! You look stunning. Tell us who you are wearing tonight".

"Valentino. When I saw this dress at the fitting, I didn't need to see more".

Rehearsed answers are always a winner.

"Have you seen who's here at the premiere?"

"A lot of people, I would assume", you laugh nervously, knowing who they meant.

"Well, you see, we noticed you following Gavi on Instagram a couple of weeks ago and now he's here. Maybe you'll have a chat with him? Even if he is the enemy?"

"Maybe".

You move to the next groups of reporters and, of course, there are more questions about the footballer that was getting all the attention tonight.

Too much attention, if you were to be asked. Out of the corner of your eye, you could see a group of women surrounding him. Their flirty giggles were so annoying. Could they be more obvious?

You try not to roll your eyes while you keep talking to the press.

But then, one of them really pushes her luck, offering her arm so your boyfriend can take her to the red carpet to pose with her. And he accepts her offer. Obviously, she doesn't know he has a girlfriend but what the heck?

While you wait your turn to go to the carpet, you see her getting closer to him. And then…she kisses his cheek when the photographers asked her to do it!

"Oh no she didn't!"

You walk to where they are posing and when Gavi sees it is you approaching them, he starts to smirk. 

"Excuse me", you tell the girl who is still holding onto his arm. "That's my boyfriend so I would appreciate it if you stopped touching him".

She looks at you, shocked, and does as you told her.

“I think you scared her”.

“Good!”

"But what are you doing here? I thought you didn't want anyone seeing us together".

"Oh shut up!"

You grab his face with your hands and kiss him, causing all photographers to move to where you two are standing so they can get the best photo. 

Gavi immediately grabs your waist and deepens the kiss. His plan to make you jealous had worked perfectly.

"There is your hard launch".

[justajsworkshop]

I feel like I am stuck because all I care about is manifesting what I want. I see blogs talk about taking time to know SELF but all I want is my desires. does this sound stupid😭 I think this makes things hard for me, I don't feel like I'm at a point in my journey where I want to delve too deep into this. I know it would come eventually but right now, I just want to get out of the situations I am in😭

hey, anon. breathe, breathe, breathe. you're doing ok. you're going to be ok. i promise, i promise. okay, so i'm going to give you some advice/thoughts here like i would to anyone else—like i would to a friend or myself even.

to preface, you do not have to take any of it. so, take that pressure off now that this is scripture lmao. just consider what i'm saying as an alternative perspective on where you're at—from someone who's so been there and is kinda there now at times, ngl—and take what's helpful for you, discard what isn't!

k, so first, let me start by saying you don't have to get deep into the law. i know my blog might sometimes make it seem like you need to, but you don't. i just do because i've been curious about consciousness and god, so it brings me immense pleasure to learn more. there are people out there who just affirm themselves to death, and that works for them without even taking other stuff into account. like, you don't have to put that pressure on yourself to be a philosopher, frfr. that's not a condition/requirement for you to get what you want.

i also want to say that it's okay for you want things to be different for you. in fact, i'm HAPPY you do. because that means you don't want to settle for what you're currently experiencing. so, don't demonize yourself either for wanting a different life/experience. that in and of itself is worthy of celebration. i remember going through terrible experiences and not even allowing myself to want more because i truly thought there was no other option for me than to endure awful conditions.

next, i'm going to invite you to literally just forget about the law and trying to manifest. it's clearly stressing you out, so i would advise to anyone that if it's not benefitting you—and i can tell you've really been trying—let it go for a bit. the law will always be here and working, and you will always be god/consciousness. however, in my experience, when i try manifesting my way out of a situation, i get so fixed on resisting that very situation, i continue to do nothing but breathe life into it.

to be honest, i recommend just taking a moment today or this weekend or whenever you're ready to get clear on your goal. what do you want? what's your ideal? then (and please don't crucify me for this), i invite you to get practical about what next steps you can take that will help alleviate the pressure you're feeling and that will help move you toward your goal. small steps add up. i understand and absolutely empathize with the desire for your life to transform overnight. it can; it absolutely can. but not from the state of waiting for the law to save you.

am i saying work hard? no. am i saying hustle and force yourself to do stuff you hate? no. am i saying the only way to get your desires is through 3D action? no. so, if your ego is going bonkers and spitting fire at me, really digest what i'm suggesting here.

get clear on what you want: one area of improvement that you'd like to alchemize.

what's one step you can and are willing to take today to move yourself toward that goal?

i say this because sometimes it's the best way to get out of your victim/waiting mentality, and then suddenly, all this other stuff opens up because you're not waiting for a miracle. you become the miracle.

if you want me to be your accountability buddy, you're welcome to keep me updated on your progress, too!

[minaramen]

Haruka Isumi - 16 Idol Album - Part 1: 16 Idol Album

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3

[Disclaimer: I’m NOT a professional translator. I’m using my knowledge from 4 years of university. Please, feel free to let me know if you notice  mistranslation/typo/error of any kind]  

***

Touma: Fuu… we have two whole hours before recording

Haruka: Yes, and even if we have a cake here it won’t take more than 30 minutes

Touma: Haru, look! A new video is out!

Haruka: Mh? What video?

Touma: Look! A puppy

Haruka: Ah! The account you follow

Touma: Yes! This time the video is called “Sleepyhead puppy who doesn’t want to get out of its owner’s bed”

Touma: Ah, I can’t believe it! It’s curling up under the futon! It looks so sleepy!

Haruka: It’s so cute…

Haruka: But, wait. It’s getting really big! Was it really this size…?

Touma: Puppies grow up in the blink of an eye. It’s already perfect at sitting up and giving the paw! Amazing, isn’t it?

Haruka: Ahaha, why are you so proud?

Touma: It’s just that I’ve been watching it grow up from the very beginning, so I feel somehow like a parent, you know…

Haruka: Humph, I watch these videos from time to time, so I must feel somehow like a relative…

Haruka: Oh, it’s stretching while yawning…!

Haruka&Touma: So cute…

Yamato: What are you looking at?

Haruka&Touma: Wah!?!

Nagi: Hello, Isumi shi, Inumaru shi

Touma: You scared me… ! N-nice to see you…

Haruka: Nice to see you. Are you here to have a cake too?

Yamato: I’m not sure if we’re going for a cake, but we have some spare time and so we came here. Then we saw a couple of guys sitting head to head in quite a friendly way and we came to say hi

Nagi: I’ve heard rumors about ŹOOĻ being very close and happy lately, but I had no idea you were close enough to be cheek to cheek

Haruka: T-that’s not true..! We were just watching a video, that’s it! Also, what rumors are you talking about?!

Yamato: You don’t need to feel embarrassed. There was a heartwarming atmosphere between the two of you, it was kinda good

Nagi: Yes! You looked very happy

Haruka: That’s… that’s because the puppy we were watching was cute! Touma, say something!

Touma: Well, it’s true we’re getting along lately. There’s no reason to deny it

Haruka: W-what are you saying?! Aren’t you ashamed?!

Touma: I’m not ashamed at all! On the contrary, I’m happy

Haruka: B-but…well…it’s not that I’m not happy, but…

Yamato: How heartwarming

Nagi: Indeed

Haruka: Okay, enough talking about us!

Touma: Ahah! If you watch this video too you’ll understand why we were sitting like that

Nagi: Oh, that’s a pomeranian! I think I’ve seen it somewhere

Yamato: Isn’t it the same dog Riku was watching at the dormitory? He said Inumaru recommended him these videos

Yamato: He said that it’s very cute when its owner is glad, because he happily wags its tail

Touma: Ah, yes! We’ve watched these videos on the job lately, I recommended them to Riku

Touma: It’s so cute when it narrows its eyes as it gets petted… look!

Everybody: So cute…

Touma: Hey, don’t you think it looks like Haru? 

Haruka: Mh? What do you mean?

Touma: I mean, the eyes, the hairstyle…  the performances too. It gives a similar atmosphere

Yamato: Ah, got it. Its big eyes and strong temperament

Nagi: Yes, and the fluffy hairstyle is also similar

Haruka: Really…? I don’t see it…

Touma: You resemble it especially when you’re laughing! I’m going to make some funny faces now, you try to laugh

Haruka: Funny faces? It doesn’t make me laugh at a-…

Touma: Look!

Haruka: Uh…ahahah! How can your eyes get so wrinkled?

Touma: I knew it! You really look like it!

Yamato: Aah, I get it

Haruka: T-that much…? Wait, the face you made was a low blow, Touma!

Touma: Eheh, it’s my absolute special face. It made Mina laugh as well 

Nagi: Oh, if we’re talking about funny faces our leader is as good as yours

Yamato: Hey, don’t talk nonsense!

Nagi: Okay, Yamato, go with your funny face! 3, 2, 1….

Yamato:...mh!

Nagi&Haruka&Touma: Ahaha..:!

Nagi: Yamato,  you’ve really got an ace up your sleeve!

Yamato: You asked me to do it!

Touma: Amazing, your eyes were wrinkled and crossed! So funny!

Haruka: By the way, I don’t really remember the reason why we ended up confronting our funny faces

Yamato: We’re not doing anything like that

Touma: Because we were saying you look like this puppy when you laugh

Haruka: Ah, you’re right. Well, I like puppies in general, but I guess it’s complicated

Nagi: Complicated?

Haruka: A puppy really loves its owners, doesn’t it? It’s written right in its expressions and gestures and comes directly from their heart 

Haruka: But its owner’s  love is not only for it. They probably have other pets, friends and family and things like that… things that are more important than the puppy

Haruka: Even if the owner is the puppy’s whole world. Maybe they will just throw the puppy away, when they don’t need it anymore…

Haruka: When I think about that I can’t really watch the puppy with an open heart, even if I find it cute. That’s why…it’s complicated 

Touma:... you’re really kind, Haru

Haruka: What?

Touma: We’re talking about a dog you didn’t even meet before, and you didn’t just say how cute and lovable it is… you though a lot about its feelings

Haruka: Well, yes. Once it grows up it appearance will change, but you should keep on caring for it anyway

Haruka: I wonder how many people in the world would keep on loving even when things change… even if things change a lot

Yamato:... I understand.  Once you welcome somebody in your life, you’re ready to be with them forever

Yamato: It’s pretty sad to love somebody and feel that they don’t love you back

Nagi:...and still, it can’t help feeling love. Human beings are creatures who needs to rely on somebody too

Nagi: Also, sometimes people understand this love and love unites them

Haruka: Mh…?

Nagi: It happened to me when I met Idolish7. And I guess the same thing happened to you when you met ŹOOĻ

Haruka:...yes…. Yes, it’s true

Haruka: In the past, when I loved somebody, I wanted to be loved back.  I’ve always been looking for that place, and now I found it

Haruka: It must be the same for this puppy and its owner. The lively faces they make are because they care for each other

Haruka: I think I can look at this puppy in another way, now 

End of part 1

TL Notes:

I know Touma comes first chronologically, but I noticed that Haruka was the only 16 Idol Album Card nobody had translated yet :) I'm still planning to cover the whole project tho!

[haveyoureadthismcytfic]

Hi! I'm curious, so may I ask why you choose not to include info like ratings and Major Archive Warnings in the posts? I love, love, love the concept of this blog and I think it's a really fun way to bring attention to hidden gems, and while I understand why you might not want to include *all* the tag metadata, as including the rating, the MAWs, the ships, the characters, aaand the freeform tags would rapidly make your posts feel very long and cluttered; but if you are accepting blog critique at all, I do think there could be value in at least making the fic rating and any Major Archive Warnings clear in the post, or even just in the tags.

Alternatively/additionally, I know there's the spreadsheet from the form submissions, but a dedicated pseud (or fresh ao3 account, if there are several mods) for bookmarking all the submitted fics could be brilliant for the purposes of this blog functioning as a way for people to find new fics, as unlike the collections function (which also comes into a second pitfall in the fact that people can opt out of having their work added to collections) the bookmarking feature has the tag filtering system built in.

Sorry this got a bit wordy, feel free to ignore it. I hope the mod/s of the blog have a lovely day! <3

The reasoning behind not including tag information is because I assumed people would look at the tags for themselves if the fic interested them based on the content of the summary and potentially the note from submitter. I often tell people to make sure they look at tags anyway if they have things that trigger them or that they would rather not read. I didn't see it as necessary, especially since this blog is technically just a "have you read it" blog, though I will admit that the true intention is for people to share fics they love to give the authors love and give other fans recommendations they may not have found otherwise.

It is only me, one person, running this blog. I could potentially have a pseudo specifically for this blog, because getting a new account requires a week wait, but I've never done a pseudo account before. All of my fan works are posted on one account. Bookmarking is a good idea for filtering, however, so I could spend the time I was going to spend right now queuing up more posts to catch up and bookmark things. I shall look into it and see if it makes sense to me.

Thank you, I hope you're doing well as well.

Update: I tried to create a pseud for the bookmark thing, but it only tangled them in with my main account's bookmarks, so I am not going to do that. This blog still works for that, and the spreadsheet exists. Plus, I tag the fics with [fandom] fanfic or [fandom] fanfiction depending which pops up for me or which I type if it doesn't so that's one way as well. In addition, ctrl+F search

[neptunes-sol-angel]

I've been off here for awhile because I needed a break from this account because I've been fatigued from content creating and I specifically have plans to return for the next few days but before I post anything, I really want to talk about something with this community that's really bothering me. I haven't had any issues with anyone doing this to me, and I'm thankful for those who have been patient with me, but I do have mutuals and people that I follow that I've seen this happen to, and it's the entitlement.

There are way too many posts of people pressuring readers to make their content a certain kind of way, telling them what topics to do, or what topics to do less of and it's extremely disrespectful, unless a reader asks for suggestions/recommendations for ideas, it's rude to slip into their inbox/asks/comments to tell them how they should do their readings because if you take away the notes, it'll be apparent on how this pressure that y'all put on us is the main reason for why so many readers leave. They lose their sense of direction for what to do with their accounts, seeing the value in what they post up here, and enthusiasm for doing readings period. Stop doing it, it's rude. It's like the internet makes a lot of you forget manners and the common courtesy of boundaries because another thing that I want to talk about is these games.

It's getting out of hand how Y'all are treating readers over free content. Unless there was a monetary or reading exchange, there should be no reason for why you feel that it's okay to smother a person for a luxury (NOT A NEED) that they offered to you for free.

I need y'all to understand that the majority of diviners here bring you content because this is a form of escapism, idc who disagrees. A lot of the readers in this community are young, they're exploring and they have the free time to do it. But what all of us have in common, is that we have lives, and that shit changes. At any time. So does our schedules. We have school, work, bills, families, hobbies, issues that we need to take care of related to the things that I mentioned previously, physical health problems, mental health problems, issues with finances, issues with housing, and sometimes it can be that WE ARE JUST TIRED.

It's not to be rude, but if y'all continue to harrass readers like @crystaldivination and @s1ncer3dreams , I really want to remind anybody that posts content up here that's reading this that setting boundaries applies to YOU TOO, you don't have to be scared to defend yourself or feel pressured to explain right away that you're doing what you need to take care of you

I've observed these readers for awhile now, and from what I've seen, THEY ARE ALWAYS giving out free readings and if youve ever picked up a deck and have actually read for people, you would understand how it's actually insane how much taxing it is to even do a fraction of what they do. That post was unfair and vile to make, you didn't even wait to let this person respond to understand what's going on, y'all need to relax because this is concerning. 

[saintmeghanmarkle]

"She's taken the reins and promptly driven off a cliff"! by u/IconicAnimatronic

"She's taken the reins and promptly driven off a cliff"! https://youtu.be/sQcamKM_WVs?si=cCUtXJ2EFA4ucovoI don't really use YouTube, save for clicking the links posted in this sub. I just got this recommendation. Not a massive amount of followers, but she's totally delulu if it's true.What was said or impled:Tom Quinn has replaced Scobes.We should all admire her luxurious lifestyle.She thinks actual work is beneath her.They've apparently cut a deal with Paramount which means endless word salad PR and the distinct probability that they won't go away.She's sensitive to criticism but can't stop herself from doing things that obviously would be criticised no matter who did it. Case in point Uvalde.It made me think that she has ALWAYS considered people to be beneath her. Another case in point - she was the Queen, the highest rank at a birthday party when younger - and it wasnt even her own party! Given that, there MUST be other examples in the ~30 years before 2016. And there's a documentary coming. "The upcoming programme from Ulrike Grunewal is said to focus on the Duchess of Sussex's past, with reports Meghan fearing what might emerge - Daily Express".The above quote had me also wondering about the statement Hawwy made to the press after only 5 months of dating (he's indicated before that he was smitten).I went back to read it again, and IMHO it sounds more like she wrote it. It never crossed my mind at the time because at that point there was little clue to her character.In it, there's a claim of nightly legal battles to keep "defamatory" stories out of the papers. Nightly!! Was she one step ahead, making certain to prevent her background story being told? We know that the www appears to have been wiped of the majority of things prior to 2016.His "bonkers" comment was also dismissed as "offhand". But was it really? He said "You can capitalize or exploit what’s not said rather than uphold what is said". Was it a conscious decision to change the narrative? Has she told him about her background or was he fooled as well?It's fairly obvious he married for lust and she married for money. Thomas Markle Jr's letter to Hazza said she'd left her debts to her father and he had to claim bankruptcy. He also said it was all an act. That her tiny bit of Hollywood fame had gone to her head. The ridiculous thing is launching a new brand, setting up an insta account but putting nothing on it expecting people to subscribe (and she gets your email addy), having to use the title because without it you're nothing, and presenting the world with a jar of jam in the most popular damn flavour, and so has the most competition. What's her USP? I have no idea if this directo is pro, anti or indifferent to Maghag but, unlike their documentary, this is one I want to watch....We should all admire her luxury lifestyle 🙄, you know, the one she didn't work for, or achieve on her own. I'm still waiting for Ashton Kutcher to jump out and say Punk'd - the whole world edition. Her theatrics whilst playing victim are getting old. The fake smile, the signing autographs, the always having to be in front (thevrepugnant comment stands out), the picture taking inside privat rooms, the veiled threat that and as I'm ex RAF, my personal favourite (/s) marching with actual serving soldiers in a pair of shorts!And she can't understand why people don't admire her work... 🙄🙄🙄 post link: https://ift.tt/m17zn90 author: IconicAnimatronic submitted: May 26, 2024 at 02:00AM via SaintMeghanMarkle on Reddit disclaimer: all views + opinions expressed by the author of this post, as well as any comments and reblogs, are solely the author's own; they do not necessarily reflect the views of the administrator of this Tumblr blog. For entertainment only.

[lynaferns]

I wish my teachers from back then in school didn't take too much into account the age rating of books and choosed books for the class to read based on the kids interests in said class.

I'm not saying to read mature rated books to kindergarten kids. I mean in highschool or even primary school, taking more into account what could be a read good enough to make the kids want to start reading by themselves. Don't choose a book base only if it's age appropriate and if you liked the title, but about the story. I know the books the teachers course are actually from an approved list by the school, but those books are always shit.

I don't like reading, I've hated or gotten bored of every book a teacher has made me read. Fantasy, mystery, slice of life, hated them all.

The worst was when the book was in basque (hi, I'm from Basque country, it's in Spain, in case you didn't know I'm from there, now you know), those books- listen, there is a whole thing going on with the current basque that is talked here, with the thing of being an artificial amalgamation of what was the OG language. We don't have a nice catalogue of basque books to read... specially because they are all recently written, and I mean this century. The basque authors have to start somewhere, but that's all we have.

(something something people being haunted decades ago for talking basque, parents not teaching the language to their kids to protect them, losing the language, trying to bring it back by ripping out words from Spanish and the little they could save from the lost one, something something, and now there are only a few villages that can talk the original basque and can't understand shit from the new basque and that's fucking sad because the new one is so clumsy and awkward and the old one was so much pretty but anyways this could have been its own post)

This stupid book, I remember crying because I didn't want to read that book. It was so bad, so fucking boring but had to do a resume of the whole book and I only had a chapter left and I was pulling at my hair because I couldn't bring myself to read it. It wasn't even a long book, in fact, one of the shortest I've read in my life. Must have been less than 100 pages around 10 short chapters, BIG FONT FOR KIDS. I hated it with all my soul and I made sure to express that in my resume. You have no idea of how relieved I was that it was over and that my brother and mother didn't have to convince me anymore to read it.

A few years ago my brother tried to get me into Terry Pratchett's books but I got bored fast. I had people around me try to recommend books to read. Any time someone started talking to me about a book they've read my brain would shut down and I would be just like "yeah cool 🙂(<-trying really hard to fake having interest)".

Once I tried to find ways to get me into reading the books assigned from school, like 30 minutes read a day. I would put timers in my phone and try not to look at the clock. When my father found out he got really mad at me and scolded me for some reason I to this day still don't understand. My mother wasn't mad but she told me that if I had to read a number of chapters assigned, I had to read those chapters. And I dropped the book. Completely. I didn't submit the resume we had to do at the end of the year.

The concept of picking a book to read and actually reading it... I can't do that. The times I tried to read a book because someone really wanted me to read it, my brain has just stopped a few pages in, like "yeah no, this isn't happening buddy, we are not reading today."

One day suddenly, I started reading. A lecture that caught me enough to read the first 4 chapters in a row. Another time I read the equivalent of 4 books in a week. And suddenly it's not as hard as before to pick up something from the list to read and know that I'm going to read it later. It was a fanfic who made me think "Oh shit! Wait! Reading is fun!?!?!?!"

But I'm only reading because I'm familiar with the characters that are in the fic, and I want to see more stories about that specific character.

I can start watching a show, a gameplay, pick up a fanfic... I can't pick up a book and read it without losing interest.

[simpingandshitposting]

Fic authors self rec! When you get this, reply with your favorite five fics that you've written, then pass on to at least five other writers. Let’s spread the self-love ❤

Two ppl actually tagged me in this so thank you @malewifetouya and @happyely 🖤🖤🖤

Sadly some of my most favorite projects are ones that are still sitting in my drafts unfinished 😭 but out of all the ones I've posted these are the ones I'm most proud of <3

"Come Home" — Deku:

I don't even know if this would be considered a fic?? Cuz honestly this was such a short little thing that I wrote in under like 15 minutes 😭 probably the shortest amount of time it's taken me to ever write literally anything. But it was after I watched S6 E136 and literally that night I had a dream where this whole scene was played out in my head. And it just felt so dramatic in the right ways and just raw emotion that I had to write it down. And it's STILL my most liked post on this entire blog😭 but honestly understandable bc sometimes I go back and read it and I'm just like "damn wait I wrote that????" lmfaoo

"Only for you, Toshi" — Shinsou:

Completely opposite from the last one, this is actually the longest thing I've ever written. (that's posted anyway, there's a few longer still in my drafts) I just feel like Shinsou doesn't get enough love but he definitely deserves it😭❤️ all my friends that read it said they really enjoyed it and I'm just really happy with how it came out after working on it for a couple weeks, and that not touching it for a few months and then coming back to it only to finish it in like 2 days lmao

"Attention" — Dabi:

Now this wouldn't be a post about my fics if I didn't include something for my absolute favorite character in the entire show🖤 this fic was very self indulgent bc I'm such a brat🤭 and I'm convinced that Dabi is the king of brat taming. Fun fact, the outfit I described is something I literally own in my closet 😂

"Secrets" — BakuDeku x reader [UNFINISHED]:

This is a multi-part series I'm co-writing with my bsf @haru-x-ren on a joint account we made. (@bunny-x-haru if you'd like to follow) it's currently still a work in progress with only a few parts released, but it is a continuation of a 2 part fic I wrote when I first started called "You're the Only Thing That Makes Sense" — Bakugo So I do recommend reading this one first before Secrets for context and background info. I feel like you can really see my growth in writing from then to now, cuz that was like literally the second thing I ever posted lol. And Haru was literally my biggest fan bc he's the one that got me into writing fanfic<3 so after he read it, he had this absolutely BRILLIANT idea (spoiler) to take the scene I wrote where bakugo and deku were caught fighting after school hours (similar to that scene from season....2? When Bakugo learned about OFA) and turn it into a BakuDeku love triangle and I was honestly obsessed with the idea

And lastly

"For Your Eyes Only" — Dabi:

Another one for my fav<3 this one was for his birthday and is very nasty🤭 also with a little bit of fluff at the end bc I am indeed a hopeless romantic with no romance🥲 also, the cover photo is most definitely the reaction I was imagining when he walks into the room lmao

Side Note:

I know it's been a while since I've posted any writing and I am so sorry 😭 I guess I've just been in a little bit of a funk when it comes to my creativity lately. I mean I've got plenty, and I do mean PLENTY of ideas written down, but Im having a hard time executing them and turning them into something I can post. But I promise I'll get back to posting as soon as I can and I'm really sorry to everyone who has been waiting for stuff😭 I appreciate your patience❤️

Here's 5 other writers I recommend<3

@cathwritestragediesnotsins @aquadenks @kemakoshume @coffee-colored-hopeless-romantic + any other writers who'd like to make ur own posts<3

[bookwormstarwarsfan]

I have been "studying" internet culture with a great interest for a time now, especially the classic influencer culture. And recently my IG got FLOODED with USAmerican momfluencers, the types who are doing absolutely nothing special, just recording the most avarage mom life they fake a little bit either to look perfect or to look miserable for a little bit of rage bate engagement with just enough advertisement of useless expensive stuff, cultish religious quotes, guilt tripping of normal moms and borderline childabuse contents to be incredibly harmful to society.

And it started to be annoyingly too much, so I started to block all these accounts to tell the algorithm that it's enough. But of course like any social media, it got the opposite idea with flooding my timeline with even more, and it took a few weeks of enormous amount of blocking to finally make them go away for most of the time. And then I was like, wait, how many were this? 712. I blocked 712 momfluencers, all of them with blue ticks and tens or even hundreds of thousand of followers, and they do nothing else than showing how they are vacuming the floor, dressing up their kid or they baby must have amazon lists. And apparently they are probably just a few percent of all momfluencers around the world?!

I just didn't understand how are they able to not just exist, but even get a profit out of it, there is simply not enough people who are interested in them to support the engagement they need. I just can't see that few million people following more than a few account of the basically same content. Like okay, they buy some bot followers, but the advertisers want to see the real ones too.

And last week I got recommended a 'Jesus for all, 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦❤️, relatable mommy tips, linktree here' again, and I opened the comment section out of curiosity (how on Earth this bland nothing reel can have 200 comments already?!) and it was 90% just blue ticks. The same kind of momfluencers as OP with blue ticks just commenting hearts and you go girl and other nothings, almost 200 of them. And since then before blocking Sharon or Brie, I check a few of their comment sections to find mostly only their fellow internet mommies commenting (unless if it's a ragebait of course).

And now I understand! They are now imbreed, just like AI art lol. Of course lot of avarage people are still following them, but they are mostly maintaining each other in terms of engagement, which is not hard considering that there is apparently thousands of them. I hope this means that this pyramid scheme will crash soon, but it's just so ridiculous how they are basically creatinf fake content to the people who are also creating fake content to them lol.

[allylikethecat]

I need gatty with gentle forehead kisses it is so important to me I’m so glad you’re doing more prompts I literally only check tumblr to see if you’ve posted 😭😭😭

Hello there kind anon who sent me this prompt in literally August but I am the WORST and just now filling it. I hope you're still here and I am so very grateful for your patience and also extremely sorry for the extremely long wait. I hope this isn't an epic disappointment. Working on it today made me smile amongst all of the sadness of this era being over. If anyone else wants to send a prompt from the kiss me with your eyes closed list and doesn't mind waiting apparently months, the list can be found HERE. Thank you so much for sending this in, and I apologize again for being the absolute worst and taking so long to finish it! I hope you have a great weekend and that you have a great week!

❤️Ally

Gentle. Forehead. Kisses. 

“Hey,” said George softly, slipping easily into Matty’s space with the ease and confidence of someone who had been doing so for years. He wrapped his arms around Matty’s narrow waist, and hooked his chin over Matty’s shoulder, the fabric of his well loved tee shirt wash-soft against the underside of George’s jaw. 

“Hey,” said Matty, not even looking away from the easel he had set up in the courtyard, his tongue poking out of the corner of his mouth as he stared at the canvas in concentration, an eruption of color marring the surface.

Following the final show of their tour, George had very quickly found himself back in the studio the next week, working through the backlog of production projects he had been procrastinating on. Meanwhile, Matty had moved through their home like a ghost, sleeping all day, and awake half the night, limping aimlessly from room to room, unsure what to do with himself without the rigid structure, the routine and accountability of tour. 

His therapist had recommended he find a hobby, one fully separated from work because as much as Matty loved music, lived and breathed it, at the end of the day, it was still his job. 

Reading just made him want to write, and every time he sat down to work on his novel he ended up scrawling lyrics on a napkin instead. His knee couldn’t currently handle the physicality of running or even jiu jitsu at the moment which left him restless. George is the one that had suggested he try painting, sheepishly holding out a bag of acrylic paints and brushes. 

Matty had taken to it quickly, swirls of color smeared across the canvas that now covered their dining room table as Matty lay them out to dry. 

“It looks good,” said George, tilting his head slightly as he took in the orange and yellows that covered the surface. He didn’t always understand Matty’s art, but he liked that it put the light back in his eyes, that he got excited bringing each finished piece inside and resting it on the dining room table. He kept making jokes about starting an Etsy shop, about donating the proceeds to charity. George wasn’t sure if he was actually joking. 

“Thanks,” said Matty, adding another stroke of yellow, blending it with the orange. 

He wouldn’t say it, he couldn’t find the words, but he hoped that George realized the painting was him. Not him the tangible sense, but how he made Matty feel, his insides all twisted up with love and desire, and yearning and the ever present disbelief, even after all these years, that George still wanted him back. Unlike the dark grays and blacks and whites with violent splashes of red that had made up Matty’s earlier works, this one was different, it was happy. Looking at it made Matty feel happy the same way George did. He would be keeping this one. This painting was for them.

“You’re back early,” said Matty, twisting in George’s arms. George snorted. Matty had a smudge of orange paint on his nose, a streak of yellow in his hair. 

“I’m actually late,” George said, and Matty frowned. 

“What time is it?” he asked, dipping his brush in the pint glass of water he had commandeered from the kitchen and leaving it to soak.

“Little after six,” said George, bemused, it wasn’t the first time that Matty had lost track of time while absorbed in a project, and he doubted it would be the last.

“Oh,” said Matty, his cheeks flushing, “I didn’t realize I had been out here so long.” 

George couldn’t help it, he leaned down and pressed a gentle kiss against Matty’s forehead, his sun warmed curls tickling his lips as they brushed against his face.

“You’re really fucking cute,” said George, “you know that right?” 

Matty pretended to scoff, “I’m not cute,” he said with faux indignation. “I am a very manly, masculine, adult man, I am not cute.” 

“Fucking adorable,” said George, pressing another kiss to Matty’s forehead, “like a little woodland creature, all small and fluffy and cute.” 

Matty just made a huffing noise, standing up on his tiptoes to capture George’s mouth with his own, slipping his tongue between George’s eager lips. When he pulled away they were both breathing heavily, and George now had some of the orange paint on his face as well. 

“Now tell me,” said Matty, his voice thick with arousal, “was that cute.” 

George just chuckled,  “cute as fuck.” 

[mello-when-hi]

Tag at least six people (can be more than six if you want), and say at least one nice thing about or to each of them. Can be mutuals, can be people you follow, can be people you don’t know but just happen to exist in the same circle(s) with. All you gotta do is tag them and say something nice about/to them :)

I was tagged by these lovely people (and decided to pull an uno reverse card on ALL OF THEM >:) : @bottleofchaos , @rebelwithoutabroom , @findinghomes , and @wolfboypunzo

@findinghomes- Finn, you make every space you enter just a bit more brighter, always a kind word to say to someone’s latest creation. Your writing never fails to take my breath away. You manage to capture such raw emotion, you put so much of yourself into your writing and it shows!!

@blocksforbrains - hiya Blocks!! I feel like it’s been a while since our paths have crossed, but we’ve been mutuals since before this blog was created, thanks for sticking around for the ride :)

@latenightsinmay - May!! Gosh, it feels like we’ve been mutual for forever. You’re someone I’ve come to depend on, still hanging on during the rainy days. Thanks you for quality tags and some amazing pjo posts

@wolfboypunzo - Asher!!! You lovely sweet human!! A frequent goer of my inbox!! I’m happy we found each other, you’re a little ray of sunshine, always with something kind to say. You’ve stuck with me through it all, and I’m happy you’re here.

@mahikamihan - Yumi!! Your art never fails to warm my heart!! I love how you always encourage those around you, it’s always a good day when I see you on the dash. Thank you for always bringing the community together by proposing fun little events, our fandom is brighter with you in it

@demonstars - nunki!!! I can always count on you to understand the cdnf demons. Your skillfully crafted posts never fail to shatter my heart in two, thank you for keeping the demons and insanities of Dnf alive and well

@hearvex - fun story H. I randomly saw one of your edits on YT before you joined the fandom and was immediately shocked. It was utterly stunning, unlike anything I had ever seen. Imagine my surprise when I saw you on tumblr, it was like seeing god at Walmart. Being mutuals with you has always been an utter delight, this fandom is better with you in it :)

@rebelwithoutabroom - Taizi!!! An awesome writer and an even better tumblr mutual. Thanks for being my hype person whenever I’m pitching fic plots, and thanks for letting me bounce ideas off you. I can’t wait to see what you create next, I’m lucky to have you as a mutual

@bottleofchaos - Ocean! Thank you for always being there to back up my Greek mythology/ Dnf parallels, you are an absolute gem! There’s always so much humanity in your fics, a fitting reflection of the person writing them

@jupitersthirdstar - Jay!! Thank you for the top tier fic recs and being someone I know I can turn to when things get a little crazy here. I love your loveposting, keep doing your thing!!

@froggyrights - hi Charlie! I know we haven’t been mutuals for too long, but I’ve always thought you were hella cool. I started playing undertale on your recommendation, and I feel like that set the tone for the sort of mutual you are (someone with absolutely based takes)

@rosy-skies - Rosie, oh my dear Rosie. If there was anyone that had to be part of all this I’m glad it was you. Thanks for being *here* with me, seeing the side of me that’s here online. It’s been an utter delight having you here, love ya

@suenitos - Nov, one day I’m going to hold you accountable for your web weaves because they don’t leave me teary eyed every. Damn. Time. You have an incredible scope for all the emotions a human can feel, thank you for unknowingly introducing me to some of my best inspiration

@minecraftdog - Mandragora!!! You always leave the most delightful things in my notes and all around one of the kindest people here, I’m happy to know I have you in my corner

@bagelrites - resident skephaloer and maker of adorable art!! Your stories are always so cozy, thank you for making our corner of the fandom all the more lovely with your creations

This is the part where I’m brave and say wonderful things to people I’m not mutuals with but I still need them to know that I think they’re amazing

@anonysage - your art never fails to take my breath away. You always manage to capture so much intimacy in your work, weaving an adorable narrative into everything you create. Thank you for sharing what you do with this fandom

@wolflyndraws - your designs are utterly STUNNING! The colors you use are always so bright and your Dream design is perfect in every sense of the word. I love all the darling au’s you put Dnf in, I get so excited seeing your creations!!! (Also I am an AVID enjoyer of your mermaid au, the colors you have for the tails are MARVELOUS and bright and just so so fitting for the people they’ve been crafted for)

@jun-hug - your little blob doodles always put a smile on my face!! I have two younger siblings who also enjoy your art and we love ‘awww-ing�� over the adorable drawings you’ve made!!!

[newvision]

Poems/books for being seventeen?

Silas Denver Melvin, from Grit

I saw an exquisite pink and blue shell on the sea-bottom. I dove for it, and held it, smooth and hollow in my hand all the morning. I decided it was a lucky charm, and that I would keep it. I am surprised that I have not lost it, for I lose everything. Today it is still pink and warm as it lies in my palm, and makes me feel like crying.

Françoise Sagan, from Bonjour Tristesse (1954) // movie still from Bonjour Tristesse (1958)

Kara Jackson, Teenagers Are Not Exempt From Poetry (read full prose piece here)

Some recommendations of books I’ve read that deal with girlhood or being a teenager (not my faves, but enjoyable. Probably wouldn’t read them again, but objectively literature that might be of interest to you):

Brutes — Dizz Tate

The Virgin Suicides — Jeffrey Eugenides

The Ice Palace — Tarjei Versaas

Teenage Wasteland — Anne Tyler

Normal People — Sally Rooney

My Dark Vanessa — Kate Elizabeth Russell

We Were Liars — E. Lockhart

my notes on each recommendation:

SEVENTEEN: Exactly what being seventeen felt like to me. He has absolutely beautiful poetry on age, Seventeen is the first of those in the collection. I’ve loved measuring my growth by how I relate to these poems. You can download the entire collection for free, just check out his account @sweatermuppet, I’m sure he has a link somewhere (or drop him an ask)! One of my favourite collections, it really embodies the feeling of being young, so the rest of the poems might also be of interest to you. I find myself rereading them all of the time. Love your work, Silas! Can’t wait for more poetry

BONJOUR TRISTESSE: I don’t remember the protagonist’s age exactly, but the author was seventeen when she wrote it. Very breezy, very summery, contains the whole spectrum of teenage emotions, from raging anger to audacious freedom. The protagonist is both astute and very childish. This book is so obviously written by a teenager, and I mean this as the highest compliment. You don’t get adults writing about being seventeen like that. She is seventeen. Seventeen is this story’s essence. I haven’t seen the movie, but it’s on my watchlist. Heard it’s good though!

TEENAGERS ARE NOT EXEMT FROM POETRY: I read this the other day and think it would have been very affirming for teenage me, who felt insecure about reading and writing poetry. Some lines really stuck with me and I think the writer’s youthful voice captures the solace teenagers might find in poetry very well. There is a freshness to that discovery. I remember reading Ginsberg for the first time and life feeling ten times wider even though my English was not broad enough for me to understand his work in its entirety. Discovering art at that age is a privilege, I believe most people will struggle to feel the same awe and wonder in later years. The author of this prose piece mentions many different poems that might interest you!

BRUTES: Read it last year and honestly found it kind of disappointing. Very interesting style, though, as most (all?) of it is written from the perspective of a group of teenage girls, using ‘we’ and ‘us’ instead of ‘I’ and ‘me’. I think I would have liked it a thousand times more, had I read it earlier in life. Fantastic book cover

THE VIRGIN SUICIDES: Very obviously written by a man, but nevertheless an interesting study of teenage love and obsession (there’s an excellent movie adaptation by Sophia Coppola!)

THE ICE PALACE: If I remember correctly, the protagonists are younger than seventeen, but it’s a very moving story about how young people grieve. Norwegian author, which I found very interesting, as I haven’t read a lot of Scandinavian literature

TEENAGE WASTELAND: Not for me, this one! But you might have different taste. After reading some reviews, it seems like people either hate or love this short story

NORMAL PEOPLE: I am not a huge Sally Rooney fan, but I do understand why people adore her so much. I thought Conversations With Friends was a better book, but that’s partly because I found it more relatable. Normal People is a very intelligent story on young love, class differences and the reality of many relationships. The opposite of a ‘happily ever after’ book, left me feeling unresolved and unsatisfied, as I believe it intended

MY DARK VANESSA: I’m not sure if recommending this too a teenager is wise, but it is certainly a very good book. Heavy stuff, though. Deals with emotional manipulation and violence directed at a teenaged girl in form of a predatory relationship. Rarely read something that made me feel so uneasy by manipulating me as the reader. I read it as a teen and it impressed me very much! Be safe, please. If you are easily disturbed, check any content warnings!

WE WERE LIARS: Something suspenseful that will suck you in, a summer-y and kind of light book. Definitely entertainment literature, but there’s nothing wrong with that. Probably won’t change your life, but also won’t bore you. Cool friendship dynamics between teenagers!

[novagad]

How can I learn how to trade Forex and stocks?

How to trade Forex or Stocks ?

Trading can be a very lucrative work. However, the sad reality in trading is that many people fail to succeed at this endeavor. I will explain to you exactly why and how you can be part of the minority that prospers as a successful trader. I am myself a trader for now more than 4 years and everything that I will share with you comes out of experience. And so, if you want to learn how to trade forex or stocks, you must first understand why many people fail at it. Even the smartest and most educated of the society do and this is not related to IQ. Here’s why:

1) The masses have the wrong information about trading; they believe it to be “a get rich overnight” thing. The truth is, it’s totally the contrary. Any other job in the world that has a high pay requires you to study for years and get many hours of practice and lesson. Why would people think otherwise about trading? Probably because of all the scamming that is going on around in social media. Those people sell a dream, they sell lies and make all their money by doing so and none from trading. Therefore, the first thing you need to understand if you want to make money trading is that this won’t make you a millionaire overnight.

2) They do not take any course and simply jump right into to trading thinking they’re smarter than everyone else. They might start trading in a demo account and make some good amounts of profits luckily or find an interesting indicator that will lead them to believe they found the secret formula. Putting your money at risk with no previous education and experience is to be a complete fool. And regarding indicators, they are not the answer. Yes, they help in chart analysis and I do recommend them but what truly matters is the price action itself. That is, making decisions based the candlestick formations you see on your chart.

3) They do not have a plan. They are not prepared to trade the markets neither know what they’re doing. They open positions simply because their gut tells them and opens all kinds of them. Without a plan, you’re guaranteed to fail miserably. You must have a strategy in mind and steps to execute it accordingly. If you’d like to learn how to find a trading strategy that suits you without losing money, then you may want to read on as I will explain this later.

4) Poor money management. They take absurd risks in each of their positions. There is math in trading and you must understand that the higher your risk per position, the less turns you have. Sure, you may make a gain of 10% out of one position but you may lose that 10% as easily and even more. The successful traders use minimal risk so that they have as many shots as possible to let their edge in the market work itself out over time.

5) They have no psychological control over themselves and no discipline. Professional traders are like monks. It’s not as what you see in the movies. Trading is boring as you spend your days sitting in front of a screen and waiting for the right opportunity to catch a move. A successful trader will not have any kind of emotion within themselves and simply stick to their rules and keep executing his strategy. Whether a position is a winner or a loser, it doesn’t affect them emotionally. The reason why is because they have a working plan and strategy. Them getting emotional over the output of a trade is not going to help at all but in the contrary, it’s going to cost them a lot of money. Making decisions based on emotions and going against your rules and strategy is guaranteed to fail.

6) They repeat the same mistakes repeatedly without improving themselves and keep no records of their trading. Some things in life must be learned through trial and error and trading is part of it. Of course, if you don’t know what you’re doing in the first place, you wouldn’t learn anything off your mistakes. But if you do have a certain plan or strategy, then the mistakes you make are valuable lessons. You must keep track of the positions you get into, your losses as well as your wins, so that you can analyze your trading and understanding where you can improve yourself and what you should keep doing or stop doing.

These are the most common reasons people fail at trading. Ultimately, they have false expectations, they do not do any research and have no plan or strategy, they trade without having any experience, they take absurd risks and their trading decisions are based off their emotions be it greed or fear. You need to develop a trader’s mindset and way of thinking. The best way to learn how to do that is to learn from someone else, that is; buying a book from a person with reputation in the subject.

Now, after having understood why there are so many failures in trading, I can explain the steps you need to take to become a profitable and successful trader. For the sake of keeping this answer short and as straight forward as possible, these are very simplified steps.

1) When making trading decisions, you base yourself on either technical analysis, which is analysis the charts, or fundamental analysis, which is looking at the numbers and at the policy of said company or country if you’re trading FOREX. The most used and suggested type of analysis for retail traders is technical analysis since you have real time information as to what’s going on in the market. And so, if you do not yet have the basics of technical analysis, I suggest you find a website that talks about it for free. Keep in mind, if you’re interested in more advanced teaching in technical analysis, there are many books out there.

2) Once you understand how the market moves and how technical analysis works, you need to develop your strategy. How can you do that? By looking at the charts and finding patterns or moves which you could’ve taken. Find those patterns that happens on multiple occasions and take screenshots of them and have it all categorized properly. Here is a very simple one, the continuation pattern:

Now you may notice I am using different indicators on my chart. The lines that you see are exponential moving averages which I basically use as an indication of the trend and as support and resistance in cases where applicable. If you’re interested in knowing how exactly the exponential moving average works then you can read about it in this article by Investopedia here. When a cross over happens with those EMAs, it is a sign that the market is shifting its trend. With experience and practice, you will be able to tell when the right opportunities present itself.

Regarding the indicator at the bottom window, it’s called a moving average convergence divergence (MACD). It is basically used to determine the momentum of the market. If you’d like to know more about it then I suggest you read this article by Investopedia here. Keep in mind that indicators are solely used to help make trading decisions. As a trader, I have learned to associate patterns in the market with how my indicators act. Therefore, I can always make a correlation between my technical analysis and my indicators.

Before moving to the next step, I would like to talk about the 2 major trading styles which is day trading and swing trading. A day trader is mostly like a person who works from 9 to 5. Since they place their trades on the lower timeframes and their trades last on average from a few minutes to a maximum of a few hours, they tend to sit in front of their computer during market hours. However, a swing trader doesn’t have to spend many hours behind his computer since his trades can last from about a day to a few weeks in some cases. A swing trade catches the big moves the market makes in direction of the trend or after pullbacks. The screenshots shared above are all swing trades that have lasted a few days if not, weeks.

I highly recommend anyone that is interested in trading to adopt the swing trading style because not only does it give you more freedom but since the trades you place are on the higher timeframes; thus, the trends are more important, you tend to have a much higher win to loss ratio. While as a day trader, you trade the ups and downs that happens in the market within a day and within the actual longer time frames. A swing trader may place about 3 to 5 trades in a given month while a day trader may place at least 5 times as much if not more. You must understand that trading the long-term trend is safer and holds higher probability of success than trying to profit from the ups and downs the market makes within a day. However, it is up to personal preferences and you may try both to figure out the one that works better for you.

3) Now that you understand technical analysis and have a strategy, here comes the most important and crucial part; back-testing. Back-testing is trading in a simulator software on past historical data to get the experience and practice required to trade profitably and to develop winning strategies. The advantage of a back-testing software is that you do not have to trade in a real time market and can speed up the simulation. This gives you the edge of getting a year of trading experience in only but a week or more, depending on how much time you put into it. While back-testing, you will be able to test your different patterns and refine them so that your profit ratio is at its highest. You will also build a database of your performance and have crucial data as to what you’re doing right or wrong and where you can improve. There are many back-testing software’s in the internet, but they usually cost in the hundreds. The back-testing software I personally use and suggest is not in the hundreds but only 99$ and comes with everything you need whether it be stats or a friendly interface. You can get it here. It works with the most used free Forex trading platform; Metatrader 4 which you can obtain from any Forex broker. You can trade the foreign exchange and indices with it to gain the experience you need as a trader. Keep in mind that if you do not like the product you can always return it for a full refund within 14 days of the purchase date. If you’re serious about trading, then you understand how important it is to back-test your strategies and keep your knowledge and experience in top shape. Trading is a performance-based work and needs practice.

If you’ve been struggling as a trader and keep searching answers for how to trade forex or stocks profitably, the obvious solution, which most totally ignore, is backtesting. Keep in mind that if you do backtest then you will speed up your learning process, thus becoming a consistent profitable trader much sooner than otherwise! This will save you a lot of time and money.

Furthermore, before ending this article, I’d like to make sure you understand what to expect from trading. Unfortunately, with all those presumably “pro” traders on social media that advertise a wealthy lifestyle but live off from selling trading products and services, many people are deceived. If you have the wrong expectations, then you will undoubtedly fail. A very few of them may be legitimate traders but you would have to understand that they are on a different level than you with more capital to trade with. However, most of them are faking making a living through trading and make most if not all their income from selling you their products and services because it’s an easier way to make money off the greed of people.

To put it simple and precisely, trading is but a way of investing your money in your own terms to make more returns and profits. When you do acquire the experience it takes to trade profitably, then the returns are much better than you would get anywhere else. However, it is nothing that simple and easy and you’d have to spend many hours on researching, practicing and educating yourself on the subject. Hence, the reason why so many people that get into trading fails is because they do not have the right expectations. However, if you do take this professionally and truly invest yourself into it then you could without a doubt make tremendous returns over the years as your equity compounds if you don't withdraw much of it. Moreover, do not expect to live off from trading in your first years. Until you have a large sum to trade with and have gained the required experience, trading will simply be something that you would do on the side of your main job.

At the end, after you understand what it takes to be a trader, one can realize that your success is determined by your ability to think rationally. By your ability to always think objectively rather than subjectively. A wise person would do his research firsthand just as you might be doing right now and figure out the ins and outs of trading. Only after determining whether they like it and can do it, one would write a plan about how they intend to move forward without skipping any steps. In the contrary, an irrational and unwise person would not do a lot of research and foolishly risk their capital without even actually understanding the mechanism of the system which in turn is a guaranteed failure. The lesson is to understand what you’re doing before doing it.

To sum I it up, do not trade a live account unless you have done the practice on a simulation software and are happy with your performance. Only then, when you have a clear strategy and enough experience to trade profitably, trade with real money. Until then, it will take you a while before you gain the required knowledge and expertise. One thing to always keep in mind is that at whatever speed you’re going, eventually you’ll reach your destination. What matters is not giving up and always showing up. Slow and steady always wins the race. I hope I’ve helped you out. If I did, an upvote would be very appreciated so others can have this information as well! Best of luck!

If you are interested in being an active trader and day trade rather than long term hold and invest, then I invite you to read this second article I wrote which explains what it takes to be a successful and profitable day trader:

[pancakes4two]

ANYWHERE WITH YOU - FOUR

NAVIGATION | MASTERLIST | TALK TO ME

wc: ~2.4k

warnings: none! but this is an angsty oneeeee

preview: Harry lets out another laugh at that, the remainder of the awkwardness between the two of you dissipating into the air. “We’ve gotta stop doing this whole hot-and-cold friendship thing, Y/N. I miss you too much whenever you refuse to talk to me.”

A slight knot in your stomach forms at that, because you’re not sure if he’ll ever truly understand why you have a tendency to pull away from him when your feelings become too complicated to manage. You swallow down the discomfort and smile at him comfortingly. There’s no way you’d be able to put anything into words right now. Instead, you let yourself believe that the answering grin Harry flashes you is enough, for now.

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a/n: i added songs to the story playlist, if that’s something you’re interested in exploring! each track that i add will be associated with a certain scene: i highly recommend listening in the background as you read to help immerse yourself into the story.

the songs for this update are:

can’t we be friends - sonny stitt quartet (when y/n is waiting for harry to come home)

futile devices - sufjan stevens (when y/n and harry have a tough conversation over dinner)

you can find the songs for the last 3 updates here!

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By the time autumn rolls around, you and Harry have settled into a comfortable routine. This is why you find it so weird when you come home after work one evening, and your best-friend-turned-insufferable-roommate is nowhere to be found. You’d come to expect to see him in the apartment whenever you returned to the apartment from NYU—he’d told you early on into his stay here that he was trying to treat writing more like a 9-to-5 job this go-around, instead of staying in the studio well past midnight or pulling all nighters at Tom’s place like he had when he was working on the first two records. 

You remember responding by saying something stupid like, “If you want to spend time with me that badly, all you had to do was ask. Don’t pretend to want to be a responsible musician all of a sudden because you miss being around me.” It was played off as a joke, as is most of what you say to Harry on a day-to-day basis. But really, what you had wanted to say was you were glad he still wants to be in your presence after all this time, and that he appreciates it enough to try and work out a balance between spending time with you (his average, university-employed childhood friend) and creating work that his livelihood quite literally depends on. That’s a weird thought to grapple with—the knowledge that the world’s biggest pop-star likes to spend his Monday evenings in with you, ordering greasy food from the $2 pizza place down the block and proceeding to spill diet soda on your couch instead of out partying past three with the rest of the music industry. All of this is to say it catches you off-guard when you step into the entryway and there’s no six-foot-tall man sinking into the cushions of your couch, scrolling through some artsy Instagram account and stealing from your pantry.

Your first instinct is to pull out your phone, which you hadn’t looked at since you left the office—the service on the C is spotty at best, and your dad has waxed poetic to you about not walking distracted for as long as you can remember—so you hadn’t spared a glance at the device for at least the past forty-five minutes. Flipping it over to turn it on, you see three missed messages from Harry on the screen:

HS: Are you on your way home already? Gonna be back a bit late tonight—wanna wrap up this song. Sorry for not telling you earlier!

Will pick up Chinese on the way to make it up to you though, can you send me the address of the place we ordered from last week? 

Don’t miss me too much.

You roll your eyes at the last text, which was accompanied by a gif of a golden retriever waiting sadly next to a door for their owner.

You are truly the most obnoxious person I’ve ever had the displeasure of knowing.

181 Bleecker Street.

Don’t get recognized!

HS: Hey… this isn’t my first rodeo.

Thanks for the address. Be back around 8.

(Received by you, 6:50 PM)

With dinner settled, you decide to try and pass the time by being somewhat productive. There are a couple of unread emails you hadn’t gotten the chance to answer before leaving campus, so you tackle those first. The first one is from a student asking you for an extension on an essay, which you happily grant—it’s the time of the semester where exams are in full swing, and you’re not deluded enough to think that your class is at the top of your students’ priorities—it’s an introductory English lecture, after all. There are more important things for them to deal with. That analysis on Walt Whitman can wait, and besides, you’re sure your TAs will be more than happy to put off grading an additional essay for another week.

The second email at the top of your inbox is a little less typical. It’s from Claire, Julian’s CC’d on it, and the subject reads: Requesting Your Presence At Dinner Tonight. You click onto the message, laughing at how needlessly formal it is when you skim over the first few lines.

Lovely Y/N,

Julian (copied onto this email) and I have discussed and agreed that our daily lunch-hour rendezvous are not sufficient; we need to spend more time in your presence. We cordially invite you to dinner tonight, at a restaurant and time of your choosing. 

We are more than happy to work around your schedule. Please respond at your earliest convenience.

Looking forward to dining together,

Claire (and Julian)

As you’re reading through the email, you realize that you have been spending less time with Claire and Julian now that your unexpected houseguest has practically turned your life upside down. You think through your options in your head: you would like to go to dinner with Claire and Julian, use the opportunity to get away and maybe weasel a few free drinks out of Julian, who you know has gotten paid recently. On the other hand, you also really want to stay in and have dinner with Harry tonight. You like knowing that he’ll come through your apartment door at eight sharp, most likely earlier, because he hates being late, his arms full with takeout boxes because he knows exactly what you like to order from this place—but also that you have a twenty-year old habit of stealing his food. It makes you feel a little juvenile, acknowledging the fact that you miss him enough to want to stand up your friends for him, even though you’ve spent the past ten evenings together. Maybe it’s because you’re too afraid of ruining this tentative dynamic that’s developed between the two of you. Your friendship now is arguably the closest it’s been since he left for the X-Factor so long ago–is it so bad that you want to do everything you can not to mess that up?

In the end, you find that your instinct makes your decision for you, leading your fingers to start typing up a response before your brain even gets a chance to catch up.

My dearest Claire and Julian,

So sorry but I’m going to have to take a raincheck on dinner. Promised my roommate we’d eat together tonight. Missing your presence too. Give me a time next week and I promise I’ll be there!

Bestest,

Y/N

Claire’s response lands its way into your inbox in record time. She assures you that it’s no big deal, says she’s glad you’re spending so much time with your roommate since she & Julian were so worried before that they’d be a serial killer. You agree to meet up next week for tacos at a new restaurant that just opened beside her apartment. A glance at the kitchen clock tells you that it’s now 7:30. Harry should be back soon, so you turn on an episode of Friends and start to mindlessly organize some of your class files.

At 7:55, you hear the door unlock. The sight of Harry slipping out of his shoes (those awful, beat-up Vans that you keep trying to convince him to throw away) and placing them next to your loafers on the shoe rack makes you feel a lot happier than it probably should. You were right before: he’s double-fisting two carry-out bags that are nearly filled to the brim with boxes, and he’s got a bottle of white tucked under his arm.

Making his way over to the dining table and placing the items down, Harry pulls out a chair and starts unboxing everything. 

“Which episode is this?” He asks. You turn the volume on the TV down slightly and walk over to help him, watching steam waft out from the two containers of white rice he just opened.

“They’re fighting over Monica’s apartment,” you say, while Rachel and Chandler start bickering in the background. You reach for the white wine as Harry walks over to the kitchen and pulls two glasses out of the cabinets. As he makes his way back, you hand him a pair of chopsticks.

“A fitting episode,” Harry hums, splitting open the chopsticks and rubbing them against each other to get rid of splinters. He passes a box of orange chicken over to you, which you happily dump over your rice. “Once I’m done with this whole album thing, I’m thinking of battling you for this apartment. I’ve grown quite fond of it.”

“You wouldn’t dare,” you gasp, watching him take a bite out of a fried eggplant slice. “I think I’d actually kill you if you tried to do that.”

“Come on, I’ll write you a check for five million for this place and we’ll call it even,” Harry retorts, pushing his plate towards you when he notices you reaching for his broccoli. “A lot of people would appreciate that kind of money from me, you know.”

“Is this who you’ve become?” you tut, taking a sip of wine. When you lift the glass, you notice a ring of condensation forming on the wood of your table.

“I mean, you wouldn’t even have to leave,” Harry continues, “just like, sign the ownership over to me or whatever and we can keep living here together. I’m being serious. Honestly, like… I’ve felt more at home staying here this past month than I have in so long.”

The sincerity in his voice catches you off guard. You’ve always known Harry to be quite an open person, certainly more open than you ever allowed yourself to be, but him expressing something like this to you, admitting that your presence was enough to make him feel at home was rare. Your friendship was built more on playful insults and sarcastic quips than genuine displays of affection for one another. Your finger traces the outline of the condensation on your table while your eyes look down to follow the action, afraid to meet his gaze.

“You don’t have to own this place to stay here, you idiot,” is what you opt to say for now, “it’s not like I’m planning on kicking you out anytime soon. Though you certainly drive me close to that point, multiple times a day.”

Harry says nothing in response, just smiles. You hadn’t noticed he was holding tension in his shoulders, but they relax a little too. You’re not sure why he tends to get insecure about sharing a space with you still, but you choose not to question it–for now. You’re just glad that you were able to reassure him in your own weird way. 

“Can I ask you something, though?” Harry says, around a bite of sesame tofu.

You look up at him and nod, unsure of where the conversation is heading.

“Why did you stop calling so often these last two years?” Harry ends up saying, after clearing his throat. He drums a quiet rhythm into the table while waiting for you to respond, but he gets impatient and adds, “Like, did I do something to make you think I didn’t want to be friends anymore? Or did you get busy after moving to the city?”

So the theme for tonight is apparently vulnerability, you think to yourself. You take a deep breath before responding, because honestly, you’re still not quite sure what changed in your friendship either. You do know that it was probably your fault, though. 

“I was trying to settle in here after the move, and it took longer than I thought. Guess I ended up prioritizing my relationships here as a result, and it didn’t really help that you were never home when I’d go back to Holmes Chapel for the holidays.”

And yeah, maybe that last part was a little unfair of you to say, but shifting a part of the blame onto Harry is infinitely easier than telling him a portion of the truth, which is: I got tired of listening to you write love songs about girls who weren’t me, and hearing you call other people your best friend in the media—even though we both agreed it would be easier to keep our friendship private. Selfishly, I got angry, and a little bit hurt. I thought, if you were so sure that any of them could ever know you as well as I do, then it’d be easier for me to move on and find other people who would understand me like you do, too.

Harry bristles a bit at that. “You know it’s not easy for me to make time to go home. It’s been that way for so long. You never let that bother you before.”

“I know,” you say, chewing on your lip, “but it wasn’t just me who let us drift apart. You stopped calling after a while, too. You used to check in all the time, regardless of how busy you were. But maybe that was because I was always the one to reach out first. Once I stopped sending you messages, I stopped hearing back from you.”

“I thought you wanted space,” Harry replies, “I never meant to make you feel like I didn’t value our friendship as much as you do. I care so much for you, Y/N, nothing could ever stop me from caring for you. Truly.”

“I’m sorry,” he adds on with a laugh, trying to ease the tension, “you know I’ve always been shit at communicating. It reminds me of when we used to fight as teenagers. All this stepping around each other’s toes probably could’ve been avoided if we just talked.”

“You’re probably right,” you sigh, scrunching your nose at him, “but oh well. You know I’m a shit communicator too. It’s all in the past now, anyways. At least we’re here together now. And you’ve grown up enough to know when you owe a girl Chinese food.”

Harry lets out another laugh at that, the remainder of the awkwardness between the two of you dissipating into the air. “We’ve gotta stop doing this whole hot-and-cold friendship thing, Y/N. I miss you too much whenever you refuse to talk to me.”

A slight knot in your stomach forms at that, because you’re not sure if he’ll ever truly understand why you have a tendency to pull away from him when your feelings become too complicated to manage. You swallow down the discomfort and smile at him comfortingly. There’s no way you’d be able to put anything into words right now. Instead, you let yourself believe that the answering grin Harry flashes you is enough, for now.

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a/n: no flashback this update! but hopefully i did deliver on the angst. trust me when i say there is a lot more coming, lol. also we have officially surpassed 10k words on this series, which is crazy to me. thank you all so much for reading & enjoying, it makes me so happy to be back writing long fics. please let me know your thoughts so far because i would love to hear them.

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