#Lots of money out there for working with reactivity and such but no one spends the money they should making sure they set their dog up righ

[border-collie]

Four nights in a row now, so I feel like I can brag about it, but Saga is sleeping through the night!

I've got my puppy potty training routine down to a T now and I kennel them right next to my bed so they* will wake me up when they need to go. On top of that, I don't take them out at night if they don't ask to go to prevent practicing extra, unneeded potty trips. With a potty trip before bed and a potty trip when I wake up about 8 hours later, you can quickly build a routine for the pup while protecting the integrity of the daytime potty training you are doing.

*I've never had a dog that doesn't wake me up to go potty and it's something I actively shape and reward when they do so, part of this is border collies are very clean dogs so if they mess in their crate once they will actively avoid doing so again and icies seem to be in the same category. This might not be as effective in pet store puppies, rescue puppies or dirty breeds like some shepherds can be

[bouquetface]

Navamsa/D9 Observations 4

Accuracy influenced by ENTIRE d9 chart AND natal/langa.

For full accuracy, you MUST read alongside lagna. If not promised in lagna, it will not happen. Navamsa confirms and denies the strengths + lasting effects of lagna predictions

Jupiter in 12th

Husband may be from a different ethnicity, religion or country. OR it may be that they are simply from a different city/province or you meet far from the homeland.

You can spend a lot after marriage and/or later in life. You can desire luxury. Possible examples: First class flights not regular, expensive home, designer bags/watches, etc.

You can desire an intelligent spouse. You will not find an immature person attractive.

You can be generous with this placement. You may donate, volunteer, or simply tip big. You can bless people later in life without realizing it.

Moon in 12th

Strong intuition. You can pick up things that truly shock people. EX: Someone lies, you call them out and intuitively guess the truth, the person is shocked they believe someone else must have told you the truth, there is no way you could have known that.

You can deal with stomach or menstrual problems. You may become bloated easily.

You can have conflict in the workplace. You could find romance in the workplace. Or rumours that you are involved in romance in the workplace.

You can be very compassionate. Depending on sign, you may or may not express it. EX: Aqua moon, you will be empathetic but people may believe you are cold and unfeeling.

You can enjoy quiet alone activities - reading, writing, meditation, yoga, etc.

Your marriage will be deeply passionate. You can cry and feel overwhelmed due to your love for your partner. You are deeply connected and in love.

Sun in 12th

This is an indicator for having good support from your in-laws. However, you may leave behind your own family especially the father. This can be due to conflict or you move further away. You can fight with your father over money at some point in life too.

You are highly likely to live far away from homeland. This doesn't mean you're destined to live in like NYC or London. However, if you work for it that may be the case. But more likely, you simply move further away from homeland like across the country. If you do stay in homeland, you may experience poor mental health. Your soul desires to explore.

This placement is a BIG indicator of paying lots of money to the government. This can be for many reasons - possible examples: You move to a new country, you must pay for visas and fees. Or you become very wealthy, thus you will pay a lot in tax.

Bad manifestation, you pay fees or fines as you get in legal trouble. For more insight search which house is in Leo - ex: 4th H leo + Sun in 12th = You could pay high tax on the home. 6th Leo + Sun in 12th = Medical bills or Work visa or pets or buying expensive everyday products for the home.

Accuracy will depend on ENTIRE chart. This post isn't taking into consideration any aspects, where 12th H ruler is, and the most important the natal/langa.

One thing to be aware of is: Sun is the natural 5th House ruler, 5th H is romance. Sun in the 12th H indicates after marriage and/or later in life, one may feel romance is lost as 12th H deals with losses. To reactivate romance, you must move or travel together. Becoming routined and predictable is very likely but easy fix to that issue is try new things/explore new things.

Rahu in 3rd House

You or the spouse exaggerate in communication. For ex: You guys are watching shark tank, you casually say "I'm going to start a business" - however, you never do because truly your soul has no desire for it.

Or you exaggerate how great the spouse is to people. This doesn't mean the spouse isn't great but when talking to someone else you will only discuss the spouse's best traits. You want others to think you have the best life/marriage.

Rahu creates illusions. You can attempt to convince others or yourself the marriage/spouse is someone they're not. EX: You always wanted a spouse who would be spontaneous and adventurous. In reality, your spouse could be a homebody and rarely likes going out. You could drag the spouse out the house on your ideal adventure - maybe a roadtrip or hike or camping - the spouse hates it but you'll take a happy photo and/or tell people it was so fun and exciting.

The worst manifestation of this placement would be exaggerating so much you're lying. It could trouble the marriage. EX: You constantly take photos of yourself & the spouse for social media. This begins to irritate your spouse. They don't like how obsessed you are with proving you have a good life to your friends and family. This leads to conflict.

If harshly placed, you can find rumours about you, your spouse and unfortunately even your children. These rumours can be due to social media, your own aunts/uncles, siblings & friends.

If well placed, this shows furthering your education after marriage and/or later in life. You could go back to university, you could teach yourself how to play an instrument. You could become interested in an academic topic. There are many ways to become educated, these are a few examples.

That is simply an example. Accuracy will depend on entire chart and especially we have to consider the natal/langa for the full story.

Mercury in 4th House

These people tend to have library, studies and/or offices in their home.

Lots of movement when it comes to home. You can constantly be moving or constantly have people coming over. possible examples: you have many events/holidays at your home, you often invite in-laws or your own family to the home, you have pets, you workout from home.

You can become very good at managing in the home. You know when to rebuy things, you know when kids need to be picked up/dropped off. You can be in charge of controlling these types of tasks.

If afflicted, the spouse can reveal too much about the home life. ex: they tell their friends or family something you wish they'd kept private. The spouse isn't likely to be doing this to be mean, they may simply talk too much.

Venus in 11th House

People may really support your marriage. This can manifest as a joyful wedding party and/or love/support from both sides of family. If afflicted, this can change. for ex: if venus is conjunct sun in 11th navamsa - this can show courthouse marriage, no ceremony, not feeling the desire to do a traditional wedding, etc.

After marriage and/or later in life, you dislike working for other people. You may want to work for yourself. However, this is not the strongest indicator of business ownership.

You will make many friends after marriage. They can be very helpful to you. They are likely to be from different background than you - religion, ethnicity or country or even work/industries.

If you have an older sister, she may be helpful to you later in life. This could be a literal gift or advice. However, check aspects and signs, sometimes it may be conflict that occurs. EX: 11th H Ruler in 8th, your relationship is distant.

You can gain a lot, you can have a nice home, nice cars, nice clothing. However, see if venus is placed well, sometimes this is overspending.

Mars in 11th House

You can cut off friendships after marriage and/or later in life. You can become a social climber - only wanting friendship if it helps you gain status.

Sometimes when placed in connection to saturn (even though mars is exalted in cap), the person can become deeply selfish disregarding their family, their spouse - basically everyone is second to themselves. They prioritize money and gains. ex: getting an inheritance from a parent, you find a way to keep it for yourself even though you know it should be divided amongst your siblings.

On the bright side, your in-laws can be a good support to you. They can be kind and helpful to you. This is only one indicator tho. Check 8th House and 8th House ruler placement for more info on spouse's family.

Mars can want to fight for causes too. If not fighting with people you can fight FOR people. You can become interested in social movements, politics, charities, etc.

If exalted in cap and/or placed with benefic planets, this is an indicator for gaining through marriage. Later in life and/or after marriage, you can be motivated to work/increase income. EX: You can start a business, you can go back to school to advance career, you can become smarter with money/finances. This may be due to the spouse's expertise or simply you mature naturally.

Ketu in 9th House

Late marriage indicator. You can be very specific with what you want, you're attracted to very few people.

Disconnect with the father.

If harshly placed, you can be cheated out of inheritance due to family members.

Check entire chart d9 & natal for full accuracy.

11th Ruler in 8th House

Poor relationship with elder sibling is likely.

You keep friendships and social network secret. You may rarely post or discuss who you’re connected with socially. This can be due to many reasons depending on entire chart.

Your friends can be deep thinkers. They like to get to the root of the problem. They may discuss theories with you. They are not afraid to discuss the taboo.

You can gain through hidden things - ex: law work, psych or counselling work, earning through oil because it is literally hidden underground.

You may keep your gains hidden. ex: couple doesn’t tell family or anybody how much money they have. they don’t care to show off. they don’t want family to ask for help. this is just an example tho.

Depending on if the ruler is well placed in the 8th, you could experience ups and downs with your gains. You suddenly lose, you suddenly gain. Be cautious of gambling and other reckless money choices.

Ex: Saturn is ruler of 11th placed in 8th = This suggests a steady but slow rise. It’s less likely you experience ups and downs unless you try to rush or cheat saturn. A long life is likely.

Mercury in 8th House

The spouse isn’t likely to bring wealth into the marriage. However, they are an asset in making money together. They can be good at budgeting. They can be good at closing deals.

The couple will be secretive in communication. You won’t like to sharw what you’re talking about with anybody. Neither person goes repeating the convo to their family or friends. You keep your plans and secrets private.

However, this placement brings in gossip. People will have negative assumptions about you due to rumours. This is even more likely if Mercury is in scorpio 8th H. You guys are so private, people basically just stuff making stuff about you guys. Or you find out people are gossiping and then become private as a result.

You can have to interact with one another’s families a lot. You may be social and attend many events. You may genuinely enjoy spending time with families. You or spouse may feel forced as one person does enjoy it while the other does not. Your in-laws are not afraid to voice their opinions with this placement.

5th Ruler in 9th &/or Rahu in 9th

These are often in the charts of people who convert to a religion to marry their spouse.

This is not always the outcome. Entire d9 and marla needs to be taken into consideration.

Sun in 11th House

These people are very devoted to the spouse and children. They make sure spouse and kids are okay before thinking about themselves.

These people often end up the main provider for the family after marriage. They can make more than spouse. The spouse may stop working later in life. Or they have main control over money management - ex: you both work but you do the taxes. If you do not like supporting the spouse financially, this can lead to problems.

Another ex: Sun in Libra (debilitated) in 11th H navamsa - this person has many divorce indicators in D1 and D9. For them, they divorced and naturally spent the later half of their life as the sole provider for their household. This is another way being the breadwinner can manifest with sun in 11th navamsa placement.

You can have many friends later in life. However, some are likely to try to be snakes.

You can gain high status amongst your social circles and career. Depending on aspects and signs, people may be intimidated by your status and you will have a small circle.

Accuracy influenced on ENTIRE natal and d9. The d9 can’t be read without the natal.

Jupiter in 11th House

This suggests you will gain through your own mother after marriage and/or later in life.

This is an indicator for more sons than daughters.

You can have educated friends/social circle. Friends from many different backgrounds. You may have many friends. You can be fortunate in your friend group.

You can desire a big home. The children can add to your gains.

Rahu in 12th House

You will travel and experience a lot of different cultures after marriage and/or later in life.

When you are travelling, you are likely to have unique experiences. You will not have the casual tourist experience. You can meet people - not necessarily romantically - that are very interesting. 

You can gain popularity in foreign places. 

The negative side is this is one indicator of addiction issues. However, it is only one indicator so it will not always manifest as that. The positive manifestation of this is you could use that desire to escape to meditate, workout your body, get lost in your work, etc.

Rahu in 12th makes divorce unlikely imo. But if divorce was to occur, it would be very difficult to finalize. Examples I have seen: Spouse refuses to sign divorce papers, couple continues to go back and forth on whether they actually want divorce. 

Accuracy dependent on entire chart.

Venus in 12th House

Marrying someone from a different background is likely. This can be someone from a different religion, country or ethnicity.

Spouse is likely to become/or be religious. For men Venus is the wife, for woman Venus is you as a wife, so you can become religious.

Your or the spouse can have wasteful spending or eating habits. This doesn’t mean you’ll go broke due to bad money choices. EX: You or the spouse collect an item. You or the spouse buy an item you already like a sofa in a new style just because.

You can have many friends from different backgrounds. You can have a connection with the Middle East. You could have friends who are religious.

Venus conjunct Rahu in 12th

Rahu amplifies the sign and planets in touches. The description of Venus In 12th is amplified. There are pros and cons to this as rahu is a malific. 

Ascpects, sign and 12th H ruler can change the accuracy.

 Rahu is obsessive too. This can make someone very obsessed with Venus things such love, beauty, money. The negative of this is you can experience partners who have love affairs. The positive of this would be the spouse is devoted to the wife (Venus).

In 12th, you can be obsessed with foreign cultures/places. You can strongly desire moving to foreign land. Depending on how motivated a person is, moving to a foreign place is likely after marriage and/or later in life.

KEEP IN MIND FOR THESE PREDICTIONS:

When something isn’t promised in natal, it will not happen. The D1 shows the sky you were born under, no other chart has power over D1.

[moonastro]

groom persona chart

mars in the house

what is a groom persona chart? this chart exhibits qualities that your husband will have and possible placements that can be seen in their chart. it is simply a chart all about your spouse in a woman's chart. the asteroid groom can be identified using the code 5129.

mars as we know is passion, its our motive in life, lust. in the groom persona chart mars determines your husbands motives in life and what gets him fuelled up, his anger style and how he might be in bed.

just a heads up that this post is for 18+

mars in the 1st house: fs can be quite burstful when angry. what i mean by that is that they can easily snap and break when the anger or frustration gets too much for them. they can become aggressive and immature when angry. they can be motivated by their own self esteem and their own success but the one thing that strives them to succeed is competition. knowing that there is other people that want the same goals and motives as them makes them want to become the best at it and want to make sure that others see their success. this gives them energy and a spark inside of your fs that gives him inspiration to keep going. in bed he may grunt a lot and may become dominant and use his strength on you. roughness and source of action in bed is most acquainted and can be preferred by him.

spouse can have natal mars in aries, 1st house, fire sign, fire house.

mars in the 2nd house: your future spouse could hold and store their anger as if it were his most deepest possession. almost like holding a secret. he may be ashamed of other people knowing his anger or his short temper so he keeps it to himself which we can already tell that it can turn into more of a bigger problem. this can lead to other people getting the blame. this can mean that your fs can blame other people for their problems and can blame others for the way that they act. what motivated them is knowing that they have their money and knowing that they can spend their money on anything that they like. they get motivated when they see their success and find out how truly they are good as something. realisation is their best motive. in bed they prefer the slow and intimate and laying back while the other person does the work. they prefer to not do as much when intimate and may prefer for the other person to earn more than the minimum.

spouse can have natal mars in taurus, 2nd house, earth sign, earth house.

mars in the 3rd house: they can be very chatty and can just keep stating and making sure that other people and yourself know how angry or upset they are. they dont let the other person to forget how or what might have made them mad. they can be quite petty and use other people to advantage them. this can lead to lots of lying, manipulation with words and harassment. they like to get into word fights and may not be as physical as they are verbal. your fs motives in life can be from words of affirmation and hearing other people affirm their thoughts. other people trusting them and using their knowledge and sharing his words makes him more confident in himself and can make him motivated. in bed, he may be very verbal, using words and making noises can be a state that he may be into.

spouse can have natal mars in gemini, 3rd house, air sign, air house.

mars in the 4th house: fs can become quite childish and can be overly reactive and sensitive. when it comes to their sexual needs they are very traditional in a sense that they may not want to explore different positions or be experimental at all and prefer just the old missionary. fs may have passion to provide and take care of the home and their family so taking care of his family and wife and children. his motives can be to provide traditional views into the home and making sure that traditions are passed down to their children and grandchildren. in bed your fs can be slow paced and quite emotional, you can expect crying, mood changes, upmost mood swings and random bursts of emotional breakout. however, you can be sure to be made satisfied during bed and you can expect them to be in a very good mood after being intimate, they can change as a whole person, their personality can become better and can become almost like a puppy to you.

spouse can have natal mars in cancer, 4th house, water sign. water house.

mars in the 5th house: your fs can become self sabotaging when angry or when enraged. they can blame themselves for ruining their mood. in general if anything bad happens they put all the blame into themselves. your fs can tend to be irritating when angry and can push other peoples buttons to the max, almost like an annoying child. they will keep bringing it up until someone breaks. their motives in life can be being able to shine by themselves and having the opportunity to take up the spotlight in their own favour. being in the centre of attention and building their own success is what motivates them in life. they can be involved with their interests and appreciate it when other people recognise them for their talents and the things that they are good at. in bed they can be very good at a certain position and may be an expertise at some tricks when being intimate.

spouse can have natal mars in leo, 5th house, fire sign, fire house.

mars in the 6th house: your fs may have some passion towards detail and sticking to the rules. he doesn't quite like to break free from patterns and structure so hew sticks to what he knows. he may rarely change in terms of interests and hobbies and just may dislike changing their routine. they are someone who respects and stays loyal to their schedules and doings. they are someone who really doesn't have any new and spontaneous interests which is not a bad thing at all as it can mean that they have am expertise at something and that your fs may be very talented at one particular thing as they keep at it. your fs may be quite simple and non technical in bed which means that he may like to stick with one position. he may be extra good at that position. this placement may make your fs a very good provider in bed, he is almost like your puppet and will both listen and obey your needs. he will provide the best care and be mindful of your feelings and oh and the aftercare is on top.

spouse can have natal mars in virgo, 6th house, earth sign, earth house.

mars in the 7th house: fs can often argue a lot about contradicting topics that have two separate outcomes. they like to see the odds and switch up on what their original plan was in the first place. when angry they like to get other people involved and get others to go on their side or make others go on his side when in a conflict. they can tend to compare their problems with other people also, they essentially seek to better themselves but can get more people to go against them in their defence. his motives in life can be to get along with everyone, and connect with people. this can also interpret itself to be that your fs can have enemies especially from business side or from past relationships. in bed your fs can be quite sensual and romantic. he may like to switch positions often and may like to take turns whether its the position or place.

spouse can have natal mars in libra, 7th house, air sign, air house, air degree.

mars in the 8th house: husband can become very vulgar and become physical when upset or angry. this can take a toll on him as it might be from past issues or trauma. he may tend to oppress secrets and use them to an advantage when people get on the wrong side of him as he will expose them. this is a very manipulative and psychological placement that can essentially make your fs quite scary at times. he is one that earns peoples trust and then when the time comes when other people get on the wrong foot to them then they bring out their demon. their motives in life can be being able to crack the code of other peoples thoughts. they like being able to know things about people that they usually dont share so it makes your fs motivated and makes them feel special. in bed he can be very praisful and can tend to psychologically use their tricks in bed. this can include whispering, seducing, victimising etc.

spouse can have natal mars in scorpio, 8th house, water sign, water house.

mars in the 9th house: your husband can have passion to make you feel good at all times. so their motive can be to make sure that you are always happy and feeling good and if not they will go out of their way to make you feel better. either if its buying you your favourite snack or foods or taking you to your favourite spot etc. he may truly want what is best for you. when mad they can have severe bursts of anger and severe changes in mood. this can make them turn out to be a bit crazy in a sense because their sudden change of mood can be quite confusing. when mad they are observant and can make sure to check up on everybody else's state, they can be careful with their words and actions but sometimes can slip. in bed they can be very experimental and can be open to new positions and new places to be intimate in. they can like to experiment as it gives them a rush of adrenaline and makes the whole experience more exciting.

spouse can have natal mars in Sagittarius, 9th house, fire sign, fire house.

mars in the 10th house: fs can be quite passionate about work and their image. their image and sense of worth is very important to them. when mad they can be blunt but frank at the same time. he may like to keep it to a minimal when angry and not like to waste their time and energy on unnecessary things such as arguing. on the other hand they can become very strict and stern when angry, they will chose a way of making themselves feel in power and in control. their motives in life can be to achieve lots of their own goals and making sure to work hard to achieve accomplishments that are high held. they may like to be better than other people just to prove that they have worked better and harder than anyone else so that gives them motive to strive for better and work harder. in bed they are very traditional and they can be dominating in the bedroom. they can like to prove themselves in bed a lot and make themselves do all the work to prove that they are providing for you.

spouse can have natal mars in Capricorn, 10th house, earth sign, earth house.

mars in the 11th house: your future spouse can be very detached from when they are angry which means that they might not care of what or who is surrounding them when they get out of character. they will be eager to express their anger any way that they like and they wont care that other people are present and what they might think. when angry they can throw a scene without knowing that they are. their motive in life can be to able to relate to other people along with others sharing their knowledge and systems to each other. they get a spark when others give them the freedom to do anything that they want without any restrictions as it makes them feel like there is no boulder between your fs and life. in bed your spouse can be quite traditional but also unusual ways to be intimate. he can like to use unfamiliar ways to approach intimacy and may be open to new forms of ways.

spouse can have natal mars in Aquarius, 11th house, air sign, air house.

mars in the 12th house: fs may be passionate about the news and the overseas tragedies that are going around the globe. may be very aware about the weather and in general can be very into competitive sport such as swimming. he can get motives from connecting with people emotionally and when hearing other people talk about their mental thoughts and their deepest thoughts as well. when angry they can more so hurt themselves and be a prisoner in their own mind. he can tend to victimise themselves when in the state of anger and conflict. it can get intense also as they can be the ones to suffer through the intense emotions all by themselves. in bed, he is intense and up for the mindfulness of his partner so he is up for intimacy if his partner is up to it.

spouse can have natal mars in Pisces, 12th house, water sign, water house.

[what-even-is-thiss]

hi! i just saw your post about your struggle with addiction, and it really resonated with me i guess, and i hope youre doing better now. ive been struggling a lot with being,,, lets call it ‘reasonable’ about my weed consumption and im feeling so overwhelmed trying to slow down with it and so ashamed that im even struggling with this in the first place, do you have any advice from when you first realized you had an addiction and like how you went about dealing with it?

im just really scared to ask my friends and family (outside of tumblr) for help because i worry that itll change how they think of me, or that theyll start treating me differently or something, especially because my parents are the ones who keep enabling this.

if youre not up to giving advice about this sort of thing i completely understand, and obviously our experiences and vices are very different, anyway sorry this is so rambly, and i hope you have a lovely week :)

An addiction counselor or a therapist might be better than me but I’ll try.

What has worked for me in the past with some things is removing the thing from my life completely and then later when I’m better seeing if there’s a healthy smaller way I can bring it back into my life.

Sometimes there isn’t. When it comes to opioids for example I can’t have those even once or my addiction immediately reactivates. Like with me it’s so fast. I become dependent on them immediately. Same with self harm. Hurting myself leads to my brain immediately wanting more of it to get rid of my emotions and it’s bad for my health so i just need to not do that.

When it comes to gambling and mobile games however I’ve been able to find a happy medium with that. I have maybe two mobile games I play that I don’t spend money on and I play more one time purchase games now without micro transactions. With gambling I put a hard limit on myself at 20 bucks a month and for the most part I’ve been able to stick to that.

Also I know that if I drink alcohol more than twice a week I’ll become addicted to it because I can feel it happening. So I just don’t drink more than once or twice a week.

You don’t have to go cold turkey. That doesn’t work for everyone. You might carefully measure out a ration for yourself for the month or week. You might not even have to give it up entirely. Or maybe you might.

I’ve found that talking it out with people in your life you trust can be helpful. The hardest additions to beat for me have been the ones I’ve never told anyone about. And part of the reason I’ve never become alcoholic is because I’ve told my friends and family about my problem and if I have more than three drinks at a party they know to tell me to cut it out.

I’ve found in general that people are more understanding than you think they’ll be. And if they aren’t then find someone who is. Even if they have to be a therapist or something.

I think the worst thing you can do when trying to beat an addiction or if you know you have an addictive personality is to isolate yourself. If you’re alone then it’s just you and your thoughts and your thoughts are what got you into this in the first place.

There’s nothing to be ashamed of if you find quitting hard. Addiction is hard. It messes with the pathways in your brain. It’s okay if it takes a while. Just keep trying.

[gabessquishytum]

CEO Dream is a camboy, he wears a mask and does it for stress release; merger company CEO Hob is one of Dream's best clients.

For a number of reasons, CEO Dream Endless needs to relax. He's been running the family business since he got out of school. It's not the original path he wanted to take (even doing his art doesn’t really relax him anymore), but he's good at it and the business is doing well.

When he was in school, Dream might have relaxed by being a camboy. He developed a strong following and a number of high-spending clients. He was always masked and at best people who watched his feed saw his raven tattoo (but since CEOs aren't naked in board rooms, no one sees the tattoo anymore). But he was free to follow directions and show off and get off for his internet "friends". He had one regular, RG, who gave the best "instructions".

When he agreed to take over running the family business, he shuttered his website and just stopped responding to chats and emails. There are times he misses it and RG. But it's been years.

Still, Dream is so stressed right now. The company is merging with the Gadling organization. The merger is a good thing, but he wants to change the organizational structure and continue working with Gadling Org CEO Robert Gadling, Jr, Hob. It is nerve-wracking. Dream has never had to share governing responsibilities, but Hob has good ideas for where to take the company that shouldn't be lost. Hob is so smart and fun. But Dream's getting so much push back from the family.

He just needs to RELAX.

Again, it's been years, but Dream just can't not - he'll reopens his cam site,,,,just for him; just this once. There is no way that any of his regulars (RG) would still be around. Besides he's older now, not the same twink he was when he first did it.

When the notification popped up that Raven was livestreaming. Hob couldn't believe it. That beautiful boy dropped of the face of the earth a few years ago. Hob was devastated when it happened. One minute Hob was spending every bit of money and free time he had glued to his computer watching a sex demon angel perform his every wish, the next nothing.

Hob kept up his "RG" moniker and subscription notification for the site active on the hoped chance that his beauty came back. So the notification was a welcome surprise, but it's been years.

What could the reactivation from the site even mean.........

Oh, god! Raven was older, but still so beautiful. Hob was again in so much trouble.

Oh, so SPICY.

For a while, everything is normal for Dream and Hob. The merger is running smoothly, they're working well together and troubleshooting the issues that crop up quite easily. And for Raven and RG, things are going well too. Raven keeps streaming intermittently and he's THRILLED to see RG pop up and message him every time. No one seems to mind that Raven isn't quite so skinny and wide eyed as he used to be. In fact he gets more compliments that ever.

And perhaps the two words would never have collided. But then, Hob and Dream find themselves together, working very late. There's a big deadline for a project coming up and a few complications have come up, so they've decided to work into the early hours and just get the issues solved.

Until Dream upends a pot of cold coffee down the front of his shirt. Sleep deprivation be like that. He has no choice but to take the shirt off, and it's soaked into his undershirt too so that has to go... and he doesn't notice that Hob is staring until its too late. The raven tattoo on the left side of his ribcage is fully on show.

Hob clearly recognises it. His eyes are so wide it's almost comical. Dream feels his face during deep, deep crimson and he starts sweating hard. He never, ever imagined that this would happen.

"If it makes it any better, I'm very much a long term fan." Hob whispers. "You probably wouldn't recognise it but my screen name is RG."

Oddly enough, that makes it a lot better. Suddenly Dream isn't thinking of jumping out of the window into the street below. All he can think about is everything he's ever done for RG - all the time he's edged himself and begged for relief, all the times he's fucked himself on dildos and watched RG say the prettiest little thing I've ever seen, such a sweetheart, aren't you a good boy for me? In the chat.

Hmm. Maybe the project can wait until a more reasonable hour of the day. Because the truth is, Dream can see the bulge in the front of Hob’s nice work slacks, and he's not going to think about anything else until it's inside him.

Get ready for a Raven x RG collab, coming soon...

[havinganormalone]

Independent Sex Toy Creators

Since Etsy is being a little bitch and banning sex toys, I wanted to make a reference list of independent sex toy creators. This is by no means exhaustive- literally thousands of sellers are getting screwed by this nonsensical puritanical bullshit- this is merely creators that caught my eye as people I might want to spend money on at a future date. I will be avoiding Etsy for even sfw purchases in the future, since this policy is out of hand and is going to disproportionately impact queer, trans creators. Because that is the way these things always work. Anyways, here's a list of artisans I don't want to lose.

Fantasticocks: Makes monster dildos, ftm strokers, eggs, and other goodies. I have bought from here, and am always in love with the pours- offers UV reactive stuff. Ohio based.

Odyssey Toys: They make some THICK boys. Firm grinders you can strap to things, inflatable knots, plugs. A lot of tentacles and a more old school swords and sorcery feel. UK based.

Chillow Fantasy: Makers of the Penis Fly Trap. Silly, memey sex toys. Michigan based.

Kreature Toys: They sale dildos that have a suction hole for fuck machines. Monster dildos. Michigan based.

Kinky Kreatures: Monster dildos. Sells knot sheaths and grinder gloves, as well as more standard toys. Australia based.

Frisk Toys: Ejaculating dildos. UK based.

Love Smiths: Monster toys, from dildos to butt plugs, with a wide variety of creative strokers. France based.

Okova: Sells tail plugs, including things like devil tails, horse tails, fox tails, etc. A very white variety, from whimsical to realistic, with good quality fur. Ukraine based.

Where is Willy: Specialist shop for FTM packers/strokers. Has strap on harnesses. Also has a line of binders in the works. Poland based.

TranZWear: Packers and stand to pee devices, medial grade materials, an emphasis more on utility than sex. Also sells binders, boxers for packing, and pumps. California based.

Xenocat Artifacts: Alien inspired toys, like double knotted dildos or tentacles. Also has furry explicit body pillows. Bought from them at a furry convention and the person in the pup hood working the booth was helpful and actually bothered to ask my pronouns, something that almost never happens to me (people assume I am she/her).

Primal Hardwere: Has sheaths, inflating dildos, and molds for gelatin eggs. More old school leather culture feel. US based. They made my favorite toy, a glow in the dark knotted sheath.

Tails of Fantasy: Tail plugs on a branch that is designed to have a more realistic placement than your typical tail plug. Also sells collars and ears. New York based.

Naughty Indulgence: Cheaper end sex toys and glass toys. Veteran owned.

BonBDSM: Silicone tail plugs, hoods, furred harnesses, medical fetish play. Thailand based.

FetFashions: Sells clothing that says things like Breed Me, Daddy, Slut, etc. The sort of thing etsy is trying to ban, so it's good to know a place that will do this.

These might be safe under the new TOS, as they are non-insertable BDSM gear, but at this point avoid shopping on Etsy whenever possible.

LeatherBond: Floggers, whips, restraints, all boasting made from real leather.

The Latex Store: Sells latex penis sheaths as well as some inflatable gags and other latex clothing.

Wruff Stuff: Animal hoods- of the puphood variety, but with a much wider selection, including pig, dragon, fox. Made of a neoprene material. I own one, it is more breathable than leather, and the design draws the eye. UK based.

Creative Kink: Paddles, canes, knives- both dull and sharpened. Pennsylvanian based.

Once again, this list is by no means exhaustive, and is mostly meant for my own personal reference. However, if you have a sex toy creator and you want to promote their stuff, feel free to drop a reference in the reblogs.

[skuthus]

Products I love

Seldom do you find an item or service that works so well, you don’t need to get another one. It’s a rarity these days to find anything of permanence, and it seems the concept itself has been eschewed by consumers and capitalists alike, both preferring a model of impermanent, infinite upgrades to a be all, end all product that lasts a lifetime.

However, for me, ownership matters. Being able to keep and reuse something without having to reactivate or repurchase it is essential to how I interact with the world around me. I find great pleasure in mastering an object, learning every way it can and cant be used, and once understood, using it like an extension of myself.

Many companies have spent lots of money convincing consumers that long-term ownership is antithetical to being wealthy, fulfilled, and productive. They of course have a vested interest in this position: If they can convince you they are right, they succeed in duping you into spending a lot more money on the latest products, or attaching yourself to an upgrade cycle that keeps you invested in their ecosystem, on their terms.

Their commitment to this position goes deeper and can be even more sinister. Some companies will even design their products with timed obsolescence, either with hardware that wears out or fails (batteries, backlights), with hardware checks or verifications (touchID buttons, processors) or most immorally, with software locks, like the inability to upgrade the product or inability to install a different OS.

If you think they do this for your benefit, you are a fool. Many arguments could be made: “the battery becomes dangerous after a certain amount of time”. Maybe so, but then why did the company *glue* the battery into the phone, and why isnt it easily replacable? “TouchID security has improved, its insecure to use a phone with the old system” Okay, but then why isn’t the consumer given the option to boot the phone with a different OS to use in a way that security isnt a factor? Such as a webcam or door bell or any number of infinite uses the phone still has. “We prevent the computer from being reused if its owner has not removed activation lock, rendering it into a brick” Sure, it might deter theft for now, but what about 10 years from now, when it sits in a closet, activation code and login long forgotten, and ends up at the local donation center? Will it never be reused again? all that goes into the trash?

I reject the notion that the company knows better than I do what to do with the product I purchased. I reject that I should essentially shackle myself to a product ecosystem for my own protection, and that I am somehow incapable of operating without the hand holding of some mega corporation who thinks of me as a number. I reject the condescending, hostile attitude companies have towards me, which makes them think kneecapping a products capabilities is in any way appropriate.

With all that being said, there is hope. Not all companies are as hostile towards users, though you still shouldn’t trust them farther than you can throw them. There are diamonds in the rough, that purposefully make products that last a lifetime, and treat their customers with the dignity and respect a paying patron deserves. Here is a small list of products I swear by, why I trust them, and how I use them.

1. Casio/G-Shock - I have owned Casio watches my whole life, some as long as 20 years. Between the two, G-shock has the more ‘lifetime resilient’ products, but standard Casio watches are so damn affordable, its impossible to fault them even if they arent as resistant to water or ballistic damage. Even their entry level watch, the F-91W, boasts 30m of water resistance, and is used by CEO’s and terrorists alike. Unbeatable for ~$10.

2. Leatherman - Leatherman tools have been a staple for tinkerers and handymen for 40 years. The tools they make are hyper functional, affordable, sturdy, and have a lifetime guarantee. For ~$100 you can get a tool that you will never replace, never break, and never regret. Any leatherman will do.

3. Gerber Shard. It’s $7, sits on my keys, and never fails to open boxes. I dont even think about it. It can go on the plane. It’s perfection.

4. Nintendo DSi - Probably not the nintendo product you expected to see on this list, but hear me out. The DSi is cheap (~$70 these days), its hackable, its very durable, and it can play GB, GBC, GBA, DS, DSi, and NES games with ease. The over/under on usability to price is insane. Get one, hack it, never get another one.

5. Kindle/Kobo - Whichever you choose, if you get the newer waterproof variants, you wont be disappointed. This is essentially a single use product, but it does that thing perfectly. Carrying my entire life of reading in my bag, to be accessible whenever I have a few minutes, is sublime. The screen, if you can call it that, looks like paper and once you get used to it, is superior to a book due to the backlight. If I died tomorrow, you would find this somewhere on my person.

6. Logitech Keyboard. Doesn’t matter the model, but choose carefully. The one you buy will literally never break. I have a K120 I bought in 2010, because it was $8 and I needed a starter keyboard. I used it until 2015, at which point I brought it to work, where it stayed in use until 2019, where it now sits in a box as a backup keyboard. It has far exceeded 10 million keystrokes and shows no sign of wear. It will outlive me.

7. Thinkpad X200/s - Thinkpad’s early ought compact server laptops remained a standard for infrastructure workers for a decade, which means companies around the world purchased millions of them. I purchased mine from a failed accounting firm in 2011 for $50. I upgraded the RAM and hard drive, disassembled the machine for cleaning, and rebuilt it completely in about an hour. To this day it powers on, works quickly, and runs modern operating systems. The resolution of the screen is 1600x900, which is more than enough to feel modern. Computers are often thought of as not being future proof, but Thinkpads prove that this is only true if the company building them doesnt give a damn.

8. Minaal Carry On Travel Bag. This one is on the expensive side (~$300) but I have never had a better experience with a product. Fits in carry on, carries 14 days of clothes and a laptop/tablet/ebook. Zips open like a suitcase, for packability. Comes with a rain jacket for the bag. Has a lifetime warranty, but is so incredibly durable that you probably wont need to replace anything other than the zipper pulls. I use it for every trip I have taken since purchased in 2013, and I will never stop using it.

9. Fisher space pen. The only pen I own, and it stays strapped in my bag for the occasional use. It was $15, is small, all black, and indestructible. Has a nice patina after years of sliding in and out of a bag. Ink is replaceable and cheap.

10. Doc Martens. These boots are legendary, hardly worth mentioning due to their absolute ubiquity. You probably already own a pair. If you don’t, get one. They are perfect, indestructible, fashionable, and affordable. Forget about Red Wing, forget about Timberland. This is all you need.

[snowe-zolynn-rogers]

More about Strawberry Moon and the Twinless Blood Moon/Dead Daycare AU

Berry was made as the only Blood Moon in his universe, he never had a twin.

When his Eclipse, Rigel, got the star, the star was set to deactivate any and all daycare attendants. But Strawberry was temporarily deactivated/rebooting and repairing himself during the fight with Rigel and he rebooted after the star went off and deactivated all the other daycare attendants, leaving him as the only one left.

Berry takes over the daycare and channel of his universe and works tirelessly trying to keep his Moon, Mimas’ tech business afloat, though his Monty helps him with that once he sees Berry struggling. But Monty only does it because he knows the PizzaPlex will go under without the tech money funneling in.

Berry struggles with losing his family a lot, he wishes he could have done something to save them.

His brothers’ codes are buggy and glitched due to the star deactivating them instead of a proper deactivation so he can’t just turn them back on and let them be alive again or they’ll glitch out and factory reset themselves.

After almost a decade, he’s able to reactivate them and he gets them back and is incredibly happy to have his family alive with him.

Berry being so happy to see them puts all of them through a loop, even Rigel. And Berry hugs them all and breaks down crying.

They’re unaware of the deactivation but once they all let Berry have his relief that they’re finally active again because he’s just that emotional to see them again.

He spends years hopping dimensions after he learns how to work Mimas’ tech to look for someone in any universe where someone knows how to get his brothers reactivated.

It’s traveling to the canon universe and talking to Moon that eventually helps the breakthrough on debugging their codes and fixing the glitches.

His Eclipse is named Rigel, his Sun is named Antares, his Moon is named Mimas, and his Lunar is named Calypso.

[badstepsmoving]

charlie's statistics.

statistics.

nickname/alias. char, charles age. 48 date of birth. july 4th gender. trans-man. to note: charlie is not publicly out, the only people who know are mac and dee. if you write either of those muses, you do not need to go along with this part of my canon (charlie will still be trans, but your mac or dee does not need to know). whatever you're comfortable with. pronouns. he/him/his orientation. biromantic, demisexual. race/ethnicity. white height. 5'5 hair. dark brown, graying at the sides right above his ears. often messy and unkept (and greasy) eyes. green piercings. n/a tattoos. "badnew" tattooes on his left forearm parents. shelley kelly (deceased), bonnie kelly siblings. bunny and candy kelly pets. n/a occupation. janitor and occasional bartender at paddy's irish pub hometown. philadelphia pennsylvania current residence. philadelphia, pennsylvania likes. slimy and slippery things, ghouls, adventures, cats, cheap beer dislikes. loud sudden noises, crowded spaces, being told what to do. hobbies. exploring, dressing in costumes, writing music, singing, hanging out under bridges, wandering the sewers. positive traits. kind, empathetic neutral traits. restless, concerned negative traits. emotionally reactive, quick to anger, reckless alignment. chaotic neutral neurodivergencies & disorders. anxiety, cptsd, depression, autism. personality. very kind and loving, has a big heart. can come across as a bit odd or silly but always means well.

biography.

charlie kelly was born on february 9th, 1976. charlie was raised by his mother, bonnie kelly. his father, however, was never in the picture. he often felt of himself as an outcast, having a hard time connecting with other children. he struggled in school with reading and writing. the only other kid he seemed to connect with was ronald mcdonald, who would end up dubbing the nickname “mac”. during high school charlie continued to be picked on by other students. he was often chastised and called “dirtgrub”. he didn’t fully understand that other kids were making fun of him. he stuck with his friends, spending most of his time skipping class with mac and spending it under the bleachers. when he looks back on his high school experience, he is convinced that he was a cool kid, blocking out a lot of the negative memories. charlie found his love for music in high school, finding it a good way to release his emotions. music always came easy to him. he was always able to listen to a song and play the melody on the piano, eventually he learned how to add harmonies and other musical elements. through out high school he also worked a series of odd jobs to get extra money, helping support his mother by pitching in money for bills. he didn’t spend much of it, he ended up putting most of it away in a savings account. in 1998 he began working as a manager at south philly skate, a local roller rink. mac also got a job at the roller rink. charlie was very passionate about his job, and once he heard word that the owner of the rink, smokey, was going to shut the rink down due to financial troubles, he knew he needed to save the business. so him, mac, and his friend dennis came up with an idea to buy the rink. when they approached smokey with the idea, he informed them that it wasn’t actually the roller rink that he was going to have to shut down, but a dive bar down the street. once “the gang” purchased paddy’s pub, charlie began working at the bar as a janitor.

verses.

one - set post season 16. charlie currently works at paddy's irish pub and lives in a small apartment with frank reynolds. two - charlie has just graduated from high school. he does odd jobs for people in his neighborhood, usually maintenance or plumbing work as well as pest control. (charlie can be anywhere from 18 - 22 in this verse). three - this verse is set right after charlie, mac, and dennis purchas paddy's pub from smoky. charlie is 25 in this verse, and just getting started as a janitor at paddy's. he lives in his own apartment. four - this verse is set after "the gang gets a new member". after charlie is kicked out of the gang, he ends up staying away. he kicks frank out of his apartment, and keeps his job as a high school janitor. he has moved on from the gang, gotten sober, and spends most of his free time creating and writing music. 

[hexedroleplay]

Character Quirks

a peculiar aspect of a person's character or behaviour.

A character who talks to themselves

Staring off into space as they ponder a tough question

Always accusing others of being wrong or stupid

Having pale skin

Wearing a crooked smile

Being overly clumsy

Being self-deprecating

Has a lot of freckles

Has a lot of tattoos, or an unusual tattoo

Is always too cold or hot

Has asymmetrical features

Has an athletic build

Has two eyes of different colors

A distinguishing feature like a mole or noticeable scar

Wears strange glasses

Is extremely tall or short

Is very thin or fat

Wears braces

Has messy, disheveled hair

Has perfect here

The shape of the nose

Has acne, eczema or other skin problems

A lazy eye

A specific birthmark

An unusual eye color

An unusual hair color or style

Has very long fingernails

Bad breath

A unique allergy

A fidget or

Large feet

Very hairy arms or legs

Left-Handed or ambidextrous

Has a physical tic

Talks loudly or whispers a lot

Has an accent

Is extremely ticklish, especially in certain places

Shows hygiene issues such as not showering regularly; smelling bad; always having greasy hair etc.​

Always wears makeup

Wears a specific article of clothing or jewelry

Clothes always look perfectly pressed

Likes to wear boots or any other type of shoes

Always looks professional

Always looks disheveled

Clothing is mismatched

Dresses in a flashy style

Dresses in a dull style

Is always wearing activewear

Dresses in very revealing clothing

Tends to overdress or underdress for any occasion

Is bigger than the clothing he/she wears

Only wears knockoffs or designer wear

Likes to dress in styles for much younger people

Wears oversized clothes

Wears shorts even when it's cold outside

Wears socks with their sandals

Wears heels all the time

Keeps up with the latest styles

Always wears the same color

Always wears the exact same type of clothing

Always wears clothes that are way outdated

Never irons their clothes

Dresses in ethnic clothing

Has a very unusual hair style or color when compared to the character's culture

Spends an unreasonable amount of money on clothes.

Makes up silly names for all of their outfits (ie: Pj's)

Is always wearing pajamas or underclothes out in public.

Is an adrenaline junkie

Loves to talk about what they've accomplished

Is extremely enthusiastic

Is extroverted or introverted

Makes snap decisions

Judges other people too quickly

Needs the approval of others

Is obsessed with their own personal hygiene

Trusts people too often

Is a perfectionist

Over plans

Always looking for new adventures

Doesn't like change

Is suspicious of other people

Takes credit for other people's work

Likes to one-up people

Roots for the underdog

Very reactive and emotional

Take things too personally

Is a lovable teddy bear

Argues a lot for no reason

Prefers to go without a plan

Doesn't like to touch people

Control freak

Never admit when they're wrong

Can't tell a lie even to save their own life

Is always patient

Has a unique sense of humor

Is stoic and it's hard to make them laugh

Frequently complains

Will do anything for friends or family

Always cautious and careful

Sleeps all the time

Has a horrible or perfect sense of direction

Loves to be the best at everything

Overly humble

Overly emotional in many situations

Is always dating new people

Is obsessed with the latest in pop culture

Doesn't like to talk about their past

Is obsessed with one particular thing or hobby

Keeps to themselves for the most part.

Is very forgetful and doesn't like to be reminded of things from the past

Likes to sit facing or turned away from the door

Bites their lip a lot

Is a chain smoker

Likes to chew gum

Clears their throat frequently

Uses a specific filler word often

Likes to flip their hair

Jingles keys

Has a loud laugh

Licks Their Lips A Lot

Likes to hum

Likes to move when talking

Makes a lot of hand gestures when talking

Paces a lot when thinking

Prefers to sit at the end of a row

Sniffs or scoffs a lot

Snorts when laughing

Taps or strokes their chin or nose when thinking

Taps their fingernails on a hard surface

Giggles frequently

Uses air quotes when talking

Has a distinctive laugh

Whistles a lot

Rolls their eyes a lot.

Has made up words for common items

Twitches often, particularly when nervous

Picky eater

Steals food from the plate of others

Frequently adjusts their sleeves

Bounces their legs when sitting

Has a peppy, bouncy walk

Walks with purpose

Cracks knuckles a lot

Enters a room timidly

Swings their arms a lot or not at all when walking

Walks without purpose

Bites nails or picks at nail polish

Often pulls down their jacket or skirt

Scratches their head

Scratches their face

Bobs their foot when sitting with crossed legs

Takes large or tiny steps

Pushes past people

Likes to pop their back

Walks with a limp

Holds their weight on one side when standing

Leans back in the chair

Leans toward people when they are speaking

Leans against the wall and standing

Props her feet up on furniture

Text there hands behind her head when seated

Often squirms when sitting

Stands or sits extremely still

Hangs her hands straight at their side

Leans away from people

Tends to slouch

Likes to stretch a lot

There head facing down most of the time

Can't stand silence when chatting

Speaks slowly and deliberately, thinking through each word

Over-describes things

Doesn't speak unless addressed directly

Exaggerates everything

Enunciates

Uses their arms a lot when speaking

Avoids eye contact

Doesn't say what they want directly

Must have the last word

Has nicknames for everyone

Pauses for a long time when speaking

Restates what other people say

Talks to themself

Talks very fast

Talks with a sing-songy cadence

Has over-exaggerated expressions

Has a specific dialect

Winks a lot when communicating

Has a unique speech pattern

Gets hiccups often

Is easy to influence

Takes in stray animals

Looks at the bright side in every situation

Only drinks sparkling water

Walks around barefoot

Does meal prep

Looks in every mirror

Is superstitious (won't walk under a ladder, etc.)

Prefers the dark

Doesn't read old/new books

Prefers to go out on the town by themselves

Is a thoughtful gift-giver

Leaves notes in library books for future readers

Uses a tissue to touch surfaces in public spaces

Clucks their tongue a lot

Quotes movies all the time

Claims to know how they will die

Grows all their own food

Can recite poetry

Has a vision board

Recycles regularly

Loves the beach but hates swimming

Has an imaginary friend

[reblogthiscrapkay]

Review Of My 2024 New Year’s Resolutions/2025 Resolutions

I feel like this is the year I have finally started to be okay. I had a few lapses relating to the horrible thing that I have been dealing with for years but honestly? I'm doing well. I've gone away a lot. I'm spent a lot of time with people I care about. I've embraced the beauty of the life I have. Here's hoping next year is even better! But let's look at the stats.

*Reduce “Want To Read” list down to 45. Plus, read three of my “In Limbo” books. Pass. I never seem to pass my book goals but I did this year and I did it by October! In fact, I read something like seven In Limbo books and got rid of a bunch of others that I decided I was never going to read.

*Watch all the movies of 2024 that I care about. Watch/Rewatch all the movies on that list I made with Adam. Pass. As always, a lot of big movies come out in late December so I am always finishing this resolution in January, but I've been keeping up well. As for the other list, Adam was determined to succeed with me so we were done by November.

*Practice bass guitar once a week. Fail. I don't really have an excuse outside of the fact that I was insanely busy with work last school year, and I'm insanely tired with work this year.

*Maintain a consistent D&D campaign. Pass. We get together about once every two months because two of the members have less time than the rest of us, but it happened and is happening!

*Exercise at least three times a week. Fail. I started pretty well with this but it started to fall apart in September. It's honestly crazy how much the school schedule change has been weighing on my energy.

*Go to at least three new places. Pass. Super pass. I went to six new countries, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. I got the fellowship I applied for so that really made this easy.

*No new clothes unless I’m replacing something. Fail. I was doing well with this one for a while and only buying replacements, but I did get a cashmere sweater in Nepal (generally people are sympathetic to this one), a new skirt, a new cardigan, and a new dress. Those last three where the result of discovering a new brand. Oops.

*Go back to doing something with your novel. Soft Fail. This one was made more difficult by the fact that my hard drive died and I still haven't gotten it fixed. I did however add another act to my play, making it better in my opinion, and I'm working on a short story now so I am writing.

2025 Resolutions *Reduce “Want To Read” list down to 30. (No ARCs this time since I made such progress last year. Also my list has a lot of longer books and books in a series so this is already an ambitious goal, especially since I always pick up random things along the way.) *Watch all the movies of 2025 that I care about. *Maintain a consistent D&D campaign. *Practice bass guitar once a week. (I need to reactivate the practice alarm and actually listen to it.) *Exercise at least three times a week. (Difficult right now. Hopefully easier with warmer weather? I don't know. I need to develop a new system somehow.) *Go to at least three new places. (I have plans to go to Romania for Spring Break and five(?) places in South America in the summer. This should be easy.) *No new clothes unless I’m replacing something. No more than 10 new nail polishes. More groceries and less take away. (This is a need to not have too much stuff with the first two and to stop spending money overall. I'm making a concentrated effort with this one by unsubscribing from every mailing list so the temptation is diminished. I use Firefox and have had ad blockers on everything for years, but usually I shop by imagining something and then seeking it out anyway. Either way, I hope this helps.) *Fix your dang hard drive and then think long and hard about your writing.

[rotomblr-offmychest]

ista there should be a license to buy poké balls, the fact any moron with enough money can just walk into a shop and five minutes later own a literal wild pokémon is insane

Base point I do agree that it's sp dumb that stupid people with money can own a little guy who was scavenging literally 3 seconds ago. And if they get an expensive enough ball most of the repurcissuons will be against the pokémon! Yay! If the idiot can only get a pokéball they're still largely seen as accountable but if they used a Luxury Ball~✨✨then they must've put effort in and the pokémon is misbehaving! Punish the pokémon!

However comma to signify the turning point in an essay, everytime license discussions come up they always end kinda ~~yIKeS~~ yk? Like what would the conditions be? "Can spend X amount of time training it per week", if that were to get implemented tomorrow either businesses would have to update their official stances on pokémon out on property since a lot of places allow them out on breaks to do little things with the trainer held responsible internally OR 17 non-evil team people I know within my city would have their pokémon taken away. How dare some of them have to work to pay rent and use their "free time" to pay food. You can live that life and meet the pokémon's needs. Even spoil the bastards! "Can pass a training course and gain a certificate" im sorry HOW many students pass tests by cramming 1 night and forget everything the next week like??????? You just need to remember for a little while and then you're free to chuck a net ball at a kabutops. Idk why those came to mind first. Surprised it's a combo that works tho, nice job me!!

Ultimately none of these take the power from the idiots with money who would be the cause for these hypotheticals to become a reality. Regular checkins could be more feasible but in many cases their action against a bad trainer would still be reactive as opposed to the proactive approach that's needed. It's a question of whether there truly is a proactive approach that's more effective the most constrained reactive one.

[i-m-xy]

W4: Virtual YouTube Industry

In an era of online content creation, the market is witnessing a rise in Virtual YouTube (V-Tube). From YouTube to Twitch, V-Tubers are gaining popularity not just among fans, but creators too. It not only gives creators anonymity, but it also provides stunning visuals for the viewers.

The current V-Tube sphere has both corporate (corpo) and independent (indie) V-Tubers alike. The most popular type are the ones with Live2D models, where their 2-dimensional avatars move like they’re 3D. However, there are also those who use legitimate 3D avatars or reactive images (PNGTuber) as their models.

As aspiring creators realise the benefits of V-Tubing, the future of the industry yields promising expectations in untapped fields. A V-Tuber who creates coffee art or carves wooden sculptures; a V-Tuber with professional certifications or one with useful life knowledge. The possibilities of the kind of content a V-Tuber one can find in the future is endless.

Issue One: Virtual Model

To be a V-Tuber, one must have a virtual model. Due to the popularity of Live2D, many creators think they must own a model in that style to start their career. However, lots of time and effort are put into creating a Live2D, and this can hike the cost and energy quickly, which not everyone has.

Instead of beginning the V-Tube journey heavy and strong, creators should aim for a simple and easy design. Live2D is not the only way to be a V-Tuber. There are applications that allow users to create their own models, whether as 3D or images.

Live2D is high risk, high reward. Unless one can keep up with the content demand, creators might face burnout quickly, which will then put their Live2D model to waste. To prevent creators from wasting money or energy, they should instead invest in 3D model or image avatar makers, which are free, efficient, and allows creators the rhythm to decide the direction of their content.

Image avatar maker websites like Picrew allows creators to work on an expressive PNG model, which they can then run into a PNGTube application. 3D model applications like VRoid provides users freedom in customising a model and using it as their V-Tube avatar. There are many tools at an aspiring V-Tuber’s disposal to build their own model without spending a dime, one just needs to research.

Issue Two: Content Type

Most V-Tubers turn to streaming as their form of content creation. This creates a misunderstanding that V-Tubers can only be streamers. Furthermore, most V-Tubers are known to stream gameplays and talking sessions. This leads to a saturation of similar content style which, though not bad, may impede on the creativity of individual creators whose strength may lie elsewhere.

Though gameplays and talk sessions are great ways to start one’s content creation path, creators shouldn’t be afraid to branch into different fields. Whatever ideas one might have, they should fearlessly try them. A basic understanding of setup can help, but it would be easier and more effective to improvise and slowly develop.

Only by challenging oneself to attempt different content can the V-Tube sphere grow out of its stagnant niche. Gone will be the days when every V-Tuber is a gamer or conversationalist. This can also set precedents for future V-Tubers to step out of their comfort zones and expand the genre.

Instead of worrying about being perfect, V-Tubers should think about the execution first. Set-up, what to show, how to get the model to track them. Once all that is figured, they’re good to start creating. Don’t worry about being perfect on the first try—check on the playback and note down any mistakes to keep in mind for the future. It’s better to experience trial and error than to hold yourself back out of fear for perfection.

Issue Three: Corporate vs Indie

Aspiring V-Tubers tend to fuss over joining a corpo or going indie. Though the numerous horror stories surrounding corpo rival that of K-Pop companies, going indie may not guarantee instant fame. Between going through auditions for a chance at being backed by professional advertisers or endless hours of hard work with the hopes of making a name one day, aspiring V-Tubers will worry which is the best choice.

A common solution to such dilemma is to gain experience in a professional setting before becoming independent. Just like in business, V-Tubers can join a corpo to obtain experience before leaving (“graduating”) to start their indie career. Although, if a V-Tuber is adamant to start as an indie, they should consider an alternative source of income until their content creation project starts bringing in revenue.

In the end, only the V-Tubers know which is best for themselves. If they join a corpo first, they can learn about advertising, the work needed for a project, and having a PR backing when interacting with fans. If they become indie on the get-go, they’ll have more freedom in their projects without worrying about permissions from the higher-ups.

Having a general plan on what to do would be a good start. A simple step-by-step on what to expect in one’s V-Tuber journey if they join a corpo or go indie. That way, one can work some contingency plans into the idea, like alternative methods to earning money or what they hope to learn during their time being in a corpo or being indie.

Conclusion

If you’ve searched How-Tos on being a V-Tuber, you’ve probably heard every advice I listed many times already. While I might sound like a broken record repeating what everyone’s been saying, it doesn’t mean there isn’t truth to these suggestions. Life is all about the trials and errors, and unless you try it out for yourself, you won’t know the effectiveness of these solutions.

So, my best advice is: Just give it a try. Don’t think about being perfect. Just make sure to have fun.

Huh, maybe I should listen to my own advice. Heh-

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Prepare to meet Colter Shaw’s "white whale."

During the first season of Tracker, which follows Colter Shaw (Justin Hartley) as he tracks down people and items for reward money, viewers saw the survivalist successfully close cases on a weekly basis. But in season 2, we’ll discover there’s one case he couldn’t crack. “We’re going to introduce that he’s human and not a superhero,” Justin Hartley tells Entertainment Weekly. “He’s hung up on the fact that he couldn’t figure it out, and it’s haunted him for years and years.”

A decade ago, Colter couldn’t find a missing girl, and on each anniversary of her disappearance, he still investigates the case (and harasses the guy who was his top suspect). “It is not the case of the week, but we bookend the episode with his ‘white whale’ of a case, the case that he can’t shake,” showrunner Elwood Reid says.

Part of what draws Colter back to the case is his complex relationship with the abductee’s sister. “It’s based on grief and it’s a shared grief that they have,” Reid teases. “It’s another way to access Colter’s character emotionally.” After a decade, the sister is ready to move on, but Colter is not as ready to close that chapter.

While the premiere will set up this piece of Colter's past, viewers will have to wait a bit before getting answers about the secrets tied to Colter’s father and his childhood. At the start of the series, Colter was estranged from his brother Russell (Jensen Ackles), whom he believes killed their father, an eccentric man who taught Colter a lot about the outdoors. In the finale, Colter was shocked to learn that his sister Dory (Melissa Roxburgh) knows more about their father’s secrets than she led him to believe — though he keeps that shock to himself.

“He’s an interesting cat, because he’s reactive to a point,” Hartley says of his character. “But for things like this he has the ability to sit on them until the time is right to strike.” That said, the actor promises Colter “will get to the bottom of it. He’ll find out who’s lying to him and he’ll find out why they’re lying to him.”

“It percolates through the whole season,” Reid adds of the family drama. “It will really come into effect in the back half of the season.”

Ahead of Dory’s return, the Shaw brothers will reunite during a case involving UFOS. Reid teases that Russell shows up during the “highest point” in the case and the brothers’ reunion will include a key piece of their past. “There’s a secret that is revealed about their father that lands with both brothers,” Reid says. “There’s a memory you’ll see that Colter doesn’t have that his brother does about Colter and their father.” Now that the brothers are on better terms, they can actually compare notes and make some progress.

Hartley is excited to have his friend back as Russell. “Jensen came and he enhanced [the character] in every way. He augmented the character with the tiny touches he adds as an actor, so he made this his own in a big way,” Hartley says about his on-screen brother.

While there are reunions in his personal life, Colter’s work life will look a little different in season 2: Robin Weigert is not returning to Tracker as Teddi, leaving Teddi's wife, Velma Bruin (Abby McEnany), to adjust to a new normal. “[Velma] and Teddy have separated.” Reid says, “Velma is struggling with what it means to be abandoned in some ways, and she’ll work her way through that emotion.”

Velma will be working out of Reenie Greene’s (Fiona Rene) new office instead of her home this season. “Both of these women, as they go through some stuff in their lives, are going to be able to lean on each other and get on each other’s nerves,” Reid says of the new pairing.

However, don’t expect Colter to spend much time at Reenie’s new office, because he’ll be on the road in his RV taking it one case at a time.

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my parents both desperately need therapy. my dad more obviously than my mum. my dad is genuinely not functioning because of his inability to respect boundaries, his severe reactions to triggers (low tolerance, high reactivity) - especially when the triggers are very normal life things and need to be interacted with often, and the overall 'this guy has identity disturbance and amnesia' thing. my mum seems more put together but i'm sure she's stressed given everything and it does come out in the form of passive aggression and occasional (for now) violence.

neither of them will try it because they 'don't like it', as though all therapy is one specific thing and not just a term for a huge range of techniques. they say they can't afford to send me and both of them to therapy, so they don't go (but spend lots of money on holidays and designer perfumes and stuff). and they won't help themselves on their own because they don't think there's anything wrong. but their actions hurt me, they've hurt my brother, they're hurting themselves, and occasionally each other.

the usual solution would be to respect their boundary but set my own: "i know you don't want to get help, and i respect that, but i cannot tolerate being around this kind of behaviour, so until i can see some real improvement i can't be around this." the issue is i'm disabled, can't work, not on disability aid, and i live with them. i literally can't go no/low contact.

i can't understand how they're "doing all this for [my brother and i]" but won't do something as basic as attend regular appointments so they stop starting arguments with their kids and blowing up over nothing. i don't understand why my wellbeing's not worth it to them.