#THERMA AHHH

[debb987]

*Rolls up my sleeves*

"Alright, listen here. I am the author, so I DECIDE—" (⁠ノ⁠•̀⁠ ⁠o⁠ ⁠•́⁠ ⁠)⁠ノ

*Gets tail slapped all the way over to Narnia* 🪦🪦🪦

So, I may have lost a narrative war and Puffs is now getting his way 😩 taking him out for a walk was a mistake, now he's running and I'm just here flying behind him trying not to cry 🫠🫠sorry in advance ahhh

@debb987 Debb trying so hard to rein in her son, Puffs 😔

i say go forth my kaiju son! feast

[fanfictalk]

In this section we feature short, fun interviews with a different member of our House each month, to help you get to know your fellow 'Puffs and hear quirky facts about members of the best House there is!

This month: An Interview With Felpata_Lupin

What makes you a Hufflepuff?

Everything? Jokes aside, I just identify a lot with all the Hufflepuff values. I try to always be kind and helpful with everyone, I'm fiercely loyal to the people I care about and I always try to do things at the best of my possibilities (although I don't really identify with the hard work bit... I'm just way too lazy...) I think my main Hufflepuff characteristic, though, is my trust in people/humanity in general. I will always believe in everyone's good intentions, I will always give everyone the benefit of the doubt and I will always grant a second, third, hundredth chance. Maybe that's naive, but that's just who I am...

You are famous on HPFT for writing about Peter, and you also have a big love for Remus Lupin. What is it that calls to you about these characters? Do you have any personal headcanons for them that have never made it into a story?

Ahhh, my boys! Where do I even begin? I guess the main reason I love them so much (the main reason I love the Marauders in general so much) is their tragic background. I guess I'm particularly drawn to Remus and Peter because they are more introverted and insecure, so it's easier for me to identify with them. They are so fragile and so in need of love and I wish I could snuggle them and keep them safe (yes, I know they are fictional characters, does that matter?) I don't think I really have any headcanons that I haven't already included in some story at some point... unless you can call headcanon my silly idea that Peter's dad is Sebastian Blishwick from victoria_anne 's Heroes and Monsters series... (I really want that to make it into a story one day, but it has yet to happen...)

Do you have any headcanon about the wizarding society in Italy (it can be in reference to anything you want: government, school, sports...)?

Uhm... I've never really stopped thinking about it much... I guess government-wise it wouldn't be much different from the British Ministry? Of course the Ministry would be located on one of the hills of Rome, and the entrance would be hidden in some archeological site (obviously I've been spending too much time researching the hills now to figure out the best spots... I'm undecided between the Foro Romano on the Palatino, the Domus Aurea on the Esquilino or some not-so-famous thermae on the Aventino... probably this last one would be the best, less tourists to worry about... ) I also think that their Muggle contact would be the Presidente della Repubblica (I'm not sure how practical that would be, but if I were a wizard leader I wouldn't be bothered to deal with anyone else... yes, I love Italian politics )

School... on one hand I like to imagine a big boarding school like Hogwarts (probably still located in some hidden part of Rome, or maybe in some medieval town in Tuscany?), on the other I think it would be more fitting for the Italian experience to have many small day schools (maybe 1 or 2 in each region, since the wizarding population would be too small to have more?) And after the "maturità magica" the kids could choose between a lot of magical university courses...

What's something you do that makes you happy? What do you like to do when you are sad to lift you up?

Depends on the occasion... it could be just snuggling on the sofa under a cover with a cup of tea and a movie or a book. Or it could be putting on some latin-american music and dancing in the middle of the sittiing room. Or going out for a walk (especially if it's Spring), maybe stopping at the playground and claiming a swing for a quarter of hour...  Or sitting around a table with my friends chatting and/or playing cards/board games.

You are one of the most consistent reviewers on HPFT. Any tips for us? What do you enjoy about reviewing?

Oh... well... I really, really enjoy the feeling of getting a new review, so I like to share that joy with other people. The idea that I can make someone happy makes me happy. That, and sometimes I get so invested in a story that I just need to keep reading (any reference to Stella Blue's Icarus is purely coincidental) and I want the author to know how brilliant they are! Unfortunately time is always limited and it's hard to keep up (too much good stuff to read, to little time and energy) so most of my reviews now are for my request thread or (when I manage to spare some time for it) for swaps. But if I do happen to read something just for the pleasure of it and enjoy it, I always try to leave a comment, maybe just a small one. It's a small effort for me while it might be so   important for the author.

Aside Harry Potter, what is another fandom that you absolutely love?

Two fandoms that I absolutely love (although I'm nowhere near as invested as I am with HP) are Star Wars and Percy Jackson! I think that Star Wars is a wonderfully emotional tale about generational conflict, love and redemption. As for Percy, aside from being about Mythology (which I adore) I just really, really love Rick Riordan's writing and his wonderful sense of humour!

What would Amortencia smell like for you?

Uhm... rain, peaches and freshly baked bread?

[spagirlsclub]

Unleash your new year potential with an Arizona spa experience steeped in positivity.

‘Tis the season to take a deep, cleansing sigh of relief. The new year calls on us to close our eyes, breathe in, open our minds to possibility and take a warm soak in positive vibes. And where or where could you possibly do that? At a spa near year of course. From lavish all-inclusive retreats to award-decorated spas in your own background, Arizona is home to arguably the best spots in the world to thoughtfully and introspectively welcome in the new year.

Here’s what’s new at top relaxation havens across our state and how to get your piece of positivity.

Dream on: The Phoenician Spa, Scottsdale

The Phoenician Resort in Scottsdale steps into 2019 draped in newness, including a new name, expanded offerings and an architecturally stunning renovation. The three-story, nearly 40,000 square-foot Phoenician Spa transcends time and space with a nap-inducing relaxation room, a rooftop pool complete with outdoor rain showers and fireplace-lit gathering area, and private men’s and women’s changing lounges with Vitality Pool hot tubs and Finnish-inspired saunas among other amenities. Notable on the expanded spa menu are new signature offerings focused on nurturing the individual spirit. Among them, the Sleep Ritual Massage is an 80-minute experience interweaving dreamy music and intoxicating body potions with expert massage therapy for an incredibly relaxing and stress-banishing journey. Tense muscles are relaxed while the mind is quieted, creating the ideal state of sleep readiness. And it doesn’t end there. The treatment includes a take-home DreamKit complete with a download link to specially designed music, face cream, pillow mist, foot oil and nighttime instruction booklet.

The Phoenician Spa at The Phoenician Resort is located at 6000 East Camelback Road in Scottsdale, AZ. Call (480) 423 2452 or visit www.thephoenician.com for more info. 

Wade in the Water: Spa Civana, Carefree

Also enshrined in newness is the 22,000-square-foot spa at Carefree’s recently unveiled sustainable wellness property, Civana. At the heart of Spa Civana is a hydrotherapy thermae circuit of hot and cold pools, cold shower and a saunarium with adjustable humidity levels. This ritual of “taking the waters” helps to ground the mind and body before and after treatments. Spa Civana offers signature treatments that incorporate the healing power water and the earth’s elements. Case in point is the spa’s 90-minute Sonoran Sea Facial, where the skincare provider uses fast and slow hand movements, percussive strokes and varied pressure to mimic the ever-changing rhythms experienced in the once-ancient-sea desert. Ethically sourced rose quartz crystals, protective turquoise and calming obsidian are incorporated throughout the facial to energize and balance the skin. Suitable for all skin types, this skincare treatment is especially ideal for those experiencing jaw tension, headaches and anxiety.

Spa Civana at Civana Carefree is located at 37220 Mule Train Road in Carefree, AZ. Call (480) 653-9000 or visit www.civanacarefree.com for more info.

Aim for the Moon: Mii Amo, Sedona

Adorned in accolades, including the No. 1 spot in the Top 10 Domestic Destination Spas category on Travel + Leisure’s 2018 World’s Best Awards list, Mi Amo is every bit as magnificent as it is magical. At every turn, windows framed by brilliant sky and the vivid hues of Boynton Canyon call on Mii amo’s visitors to release negative thoughts and embrace possibility. Before you make your own visit, you may want to consider the moon. Mii amo’s 90-minute Spirit of the Moon rituals will realign your new year intentions depending on what you feel you need most. The full moon is the best time for letting go what no longer serves us. In that spirit, the Spirit of the Full Moon treatment begins with you writing down what you would like to release followed by a warm oil scalp massage to clear the mind and a full body massage. With the new moon being the best time to manifest your deepest desires, The Spirit of the New Moon journey starts with you writing down your intention for the coming months. A foot bath then soaks in your intentions, which is followed by a full body massage. Each ritual is offered only during the days surrounding the full or new moon, respectively.

Mii Amo, A Destination Spa at Enchantment is located at 525 Boynton Canyon Road in Sedona, AZ. Call (928) 203-8500 or visit www.miiamo.com for more info.

Walk this Way: Miraval Arizona, Tucson

Just outside metro Tucson, Miraval Arizona has also earned a spot on Travel + Leisure’s Top 10 list by continually challenging its visitors to reach for a higher state of relaxation and introspection. Rooted on 400 acres along the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains, this destination retreat for mind and body merges the wild Sonoran Desert scape with programs focused on inspiring balance through mindfulness. Among the many self-affirming experiences Miraval offers, The Path of the Jaguar is a transformational 50-minute journey that clears the way for a new year ablaze with possibility. Through a series of Chakra-clearing healing practices led by a Shamanic healer, you will be gently guided along a path beyond fear and coaxed to leave the past behind and embrace the trail ahead. Negative energies are released and harmony is restored through energy and light body work. You will arise from this experience with a strengthened connection between spirit and self and with a sense of lightness and renewal.

Miraval Arizona is located at 5000 East Via Estancia in Tucson, AZ. Call (855) 234-1672 or visit www.miravalarizona.com for more info.

Fan the Flames: La Vidorra Spa at The Scott, Scottsdale

With its recently completed $15 million resort-wide renovation, The Scott Resort & Spa hides a secluded escape amid its balmy foliage and lively social vibe. The Scott’s La Vidorra Spa wraps guests in a charming living room-like comfort and gives credence to the adage that big things come in small packages. Punctuated by a Sonoran bungalow style decor, the spa’s hardwood floors and unique features such as a copper soaking tub, La Vidorra offers treatments that embrace ease and simplicity. If rekindling your relationship tops your resolutions list, La Vidorra’s Couples Massage will do the trick. After side-by-side massages in one of the spa’s two spacious couple’s suites, guests receive a take-home gift of a Creative Energy Soy Lotion Candle. When burned, the cosmetic-grade soybean wax melts to create a sensual fragrance along with a soothing body lotion. Be sure to check with the spa when booking your service about the resort’s monthly wellbeing workshops, including a couple’s massage workshop planned for February.

La Vidorra Spa at The Scott Resort & Spa is located at 4925 North Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale, AZ. Call (480) 945-7666 or visit www.thescottresort.com for more.

Take a Breath: Sanctuary Spa, Paradise Valley

Yet another haven worthy of your New Year reflections, the spa at the terrain-embracing Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain has unveiled an expanded women’s spa lounge along with two innovative yoga programs—one that challenges your inner balance and one that eases you into a blissful state of deep relaxation. The new addition to the already tranquil lounge, the Women’s Quiet Room offers a cocoon-like design and is dimly lit by a one-of-a-kind art piece crafted of paper and wood by artist William Leslie called “Wave After Wave.” Now offered in the adjacent movement studio, the spa’s newly introduced Aerial Yoga class incorporates soft fabric slings, suspended at waist height to encourage students to experience the benefits of yoga in new ways. A good night’s sleep is the goal of the new Yoga Nidra class. Done lying down, the instructor guides students through gentle yoga postures and easy breathing techniques to slow down the mind’s thinking process, and in doing so releases stress and toxins from the body naturally. Both yoga classes are complimentary on the day of your spa visit.

Sanctuary Spa at Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa is located at 5700 East McDonald Drive in Paradise Valley, AZ. Call (855) 245-2051 or visit www.sanctuaryoncamelback.com for more.

This article originally appeared in the January 2019 issue of The RedBook Magazine. View the full issue here. Photo credit: Organizations.

New Age, New Ahhh: New Year Trends at Top Arizona Spas Unleash your new year potential with an Arizona spa experience steeped in positivity. ‘Tis the season to take a deep, cleansing sigh of relief.

[debb987]

BEHOLD SPLINTER'S VTUBER!! 🤣🤣👏👏 He receives so many donations, one of the most popular out there srsly!!

The famous 🔥Rat PAPA 🔥 AHAHAHA

Oh my, a timeline divergence! An (unwilling) BSS! Don brings sacrifices. Enjoy!~ (Lemonade is Todd-certified ✨)

The Splinters exchanged a glance. Which was possible since the both of them had been sitting on the floor drinking tea and soup respectively.

"Talk feelings, huh?" R!Splints smirked and whistled. "Cute doggy, such a good boy, you go to that side first, buddy."

12!Splinter's ear twitched irritably.

"While I do appreciate the offer, I must admit that I had envisioned my return to therapy quite... differently." Splinter said while trying to keep the excited puppy away from his lap

R!Splints slurped at the lemonade. "I like their energy!"

"More proffesional."

"Less fluffy?"

"Quite so."

"Party pooper. Come on here buddy, would be nice to have a therapist that doesn't marvel about the great Vtuber model I use. My last attempt at a virtual session was a small disaster."

"...what is a bee-toober?"

R!Splinter stopped scratching the head of his new therapist to squint incredulously at his taller counterpart.

"How old are you?"

"How old are you?"

"It's good," the puppy-giver spoke at last, interrupting their conversation, "the puppy therapy, I mean. Helps."

"I do not doubt—"

"You're a Purple, right? Tell this Jiji he looks older."

"—that, *excuse me!?"*

The BS!Donnie from an alternative timeline laughed.

"I can't exactly see." He gestured to his face. He had thought that would be obvious.

"Well, listen to him! Listen to his stiff voice, he is obviously an old man—"

"I am no Jiji, I refuse—"

The voice of R!Splinter as he bantered with his alternate was familiarly amusing. Donnie decided to sink down to floor level with them, sitting cross-legged and letting the therapy pupper come over to lick his face.

He missed his dad.

[mazi-xn-fun]

AHHHHHHHHHHHH

*angrily slams Strawberry Pomegranate Tea Packets into thermas thinger*

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!

*anxiously pours hot water into said thermas thinger, viciously stabs tea packet thingies*

AHHHHHHH!!!

*inhales scent of tea violently*

Ahhh...

*sips tea*

Hot!!

*sniffs tea while holding back tears of mixed emotions*

[debb987]

THE JUMPSCARE AHHHH *sobs, weeps, dies* ofc, ofc, baby Raph just in the process of getting some of his multiple scars, look at that limp arm, AHHHH QnQ

Baby raphie qmq @debb987

[debb987]

This update is fire is the best summary for it 🥹🥹 just AKSJSH read it, read it and weep 🤧🤧🤧

"if I gave into the sheer power of my fear...the bonds of gravity would snap and I'd fly away" -Claudia Gray

This update is fire🔥

teb au by @alicat54c

the eldest brother by @debb987

[debb987]

THE LAD!! Somehow he looks older here. At peace, there's something about his expression that I really like (other than the rare addition of eyes with pupils lmao xd) Therma your style is so crunchy, happy ñom ñom, even if the scars just keep piling up and multiplying without END AHHH 🥹🥹🥹

That's my fault, I know, I know, but kasjdasdha all the same!

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Rad :> @debb987

[debb987]

Look at the tags, look at the tags and fear for your sanity life

The peepaw discord tried a Therma jail and failed. Therma is much too powerful to be contained 😂 I've seen the shaved Splinter and AHHH HAHA! You guys will love it 🤣👌 and be traumatized but like, worth it 😌💅✨

So Vote for TEB and feast on what results!! 😈😇🤝 FEAST! 🤣🤣

Just look at how they rock the miniskirts, Slayder is so damn happy he could drag Splinter down with him into fashion, the ratdad is even wearing makeup, look at those eyelashes 👀😌👌 kskskks good soup!

Vote the eldest brother! @tmntaucompetition

@debb987 i can and will yassify this old man just to advance our cause