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[jeshaisabookworm]

True Lies is Truly Interesting | TV Spotlight

Are you watching #TrueLies? #TvShow

I saw the show’s trailer in YouTube. Told myself I’d check it out then totally forgot about it until I scrawled through an ad for it. I had just finished binging 6 episodes of Wolf Pack so I decided why not? And now here I am on episode 2 of True Lies a brand new show that is a reboot the 1994 film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger (his last name is so hard to spell. (more…) “”

[loaksbitch]

now this time, neteyam holding back from fucking you stupid but you’re too snarky and it ends up him really fucking you stupid? of course. — i want to cry bcs i love him ):

warnings : obviously smut, making love to slight rough fucking, multi-tasker neteyam, p in v, p penetration, pecks and kisses, teyam is puthy whipped, breeding kink if you squint, suggestive fluff moment in the end.

“you’re holding back.”

of course he is. neteyam is trying to stop himself from completely fucking you open and you telling him this was clearly not helping at all.

his face was damp, brows knit and braids with prettiest beads swaying when he fucked himself in you. neteyam tries to focus on not cumming before you, wanting to chase your release before his. “shh,” he hushes you, too afraid he won’t be able to make it with your broken voice, “need you to be quiet fr'me right now.”

but you were just far from quiet. he knows you love to tease him, be a little minx sometimes that he just can’t help but enjoy.

“you confuted yourself, teyam,” you breathily say.

your mate just groans, balancing himself on top of you by trapping your head with his hefty arms. “you think so?” he rolls his hips into you and you press your head back to the pillowy material below you.

“hm,” he hears you hum. “you said you were gonna fuck me stupid.” you remind him and feel your heart tighten when he chuckles. “and now you’re just making love to me.” he knows you like it rough, he just wanted to get a grip over himself.

“can’t i do both?” he distracts you, one hand sliding to your curves before he caresses your freckle painted hips.

“i don’t know, can you?” you smile, eyes fluttered shut when his cock propelled into your saturated cunt. neteyam swallows his spit, slightly feeling his ego bruising. he’s a perfect mate for a reason.

“y’know if you just want me to fuck you dump…” your breath quickens when neteyam sat on his heels. this is it, this is what you wanted and your inside coils just thinking of him ruining you. “what?” you sigh, chest heaving with adrenaline.

“you could’ve just said,” his every move was calculated. neteyam pushes your legs further apart and spreads you open, exposing your slick nectar. “‘want you to fuck me stupid, nete.’” your breath got stuck when he looked straight to your eyes, his being dark yet amber-like glowing under the eclipse.

that’s when you knew the man who was trying not to get ahead of himself was gone. completely gone.

neteyam pulls you rough to meet his thrust, plunged deep in you just to be drawing back out of your cunt. your mewl is high pitched, causing his ears to shift angels and flatten. “fuck.” he howls, feeling your warm walls clamping against his angry head.

your mouth flew open, shockwave washing over you. the pleasure he was giving traveled all over your skin that you felt you’re drunk to the brim. the man above you just drilled into you, the feeling of your nails digging into his wrist that were pressing you down to the mattress.

you didn’t notice how close he leaned until a soft kiss was placed on your cheek. “is this what you wanted?” he lifts your hips up which helps him sink deeper. “c’mon princess, this is what you want? me to fuck yo– fucking h...” he can feel you, he feels you. neteyam feels you and it feels so good.

you’re confident with your snarky responses and he found it hot. neteyam found everything hot about you but now you’re completely mushed up with his dick drilling into you and he knows you’re not satisfied yet.

“you’re not happy.” he tells you, it was obvious he had that cocky grin on his face. “want me to go faster, baby?” and he watches you nod, desperate and needy.

neteyam nodded, clicking his tongue before he sat up on his heels again. if you want it harder, then he will fuck you harder. you’re out of breath when he brought one of your legs by his waist while the other got pushed up to your chest.

“wait, net—!” you can’t even say a word when he hammers into you like an animal, full spread and energy filled. “like this?” neteyam tilts his head to the side, observing your twisted face.

“you want it like this?” he groaned, still pounding.

“yes.” you keened, “like that.” a bead of sweat rolling down your temple. “just like that.” you huffed.

you know you’re getting louder and so you bring your hand to cover your mouth, blocking the choked moan you’re voicing out. “no, don’t do that.” you feel a large hand pulling your hand from your face and greeted with a glare. “don’t cover yourself from me.”

your inside felt like it was burning, peak reaching and cool about to snap. you shake your head, eyes fluttering open to give your mate a pleading gaze. “you. are. cumming.” he mouths you, as if he's demanding for your release.

he tilted your pelvis one more and you knew it was over. you saw stars, your back arching from the mattress until the coil in you snapped causing your heat to spasm on neteyam’s.

left hand pulling on the bed sheet while the other slightly pushed neteyam by his pubic bone.

“don’t push me and take it, you wanted me to fuck you stupid remember?” you bring your head up, giving him a glare but his face said that only he did not care but he was proud of it too. his braids lying on his shoulder gracefully.

neteyam didn’t take much time either, eyes trained on the bouncing of your swelled tits. he was hooded and wanted to get to the finish line and so you helped him. “don’t hold back.” your voice was muffled at first.

“nete’” you purr at him, “don’t hold back.” you repeat and watch his pupil blowing wider. “you want me to cum?” he softly keens and you don’t hesitate when you nod, “please.” you practically beg and watch your man curse under his breath.

his long steady rolls were now deeper, casting your gummy walls and edging himself further. “in you?” he leans to nudge your nose, he wants to know if you’re comfortable with him doing that and his chest flicks with a tint of happiness when you nod, claiming you want all of him in you.

eventually everything came to an end; you moaning his name and accepting the torment he was giving you. his breath was ecstatic and shorter. “kiss me.” he says and you fulfill his wish, taking his lips in yours.

and it was hot. his load was heavy and warm when he painted your walls inside. fucking every drop of his seeds into you.

neteyam’s nose flared, calming himself with deep breaths as he braced himself on top of you. the sudden voice of yours pulls him back to reality.

“i won.” you giggle, fingers reading imaginary lines on his skin. “won what?” he was slightly confused at first. “i won with making you cum.” you say and he laughs, neteyam laughs.

“princess, i made you come first and you think you’re the one who won?” you were quick to defend yourself, you loved these types of post-sex arguments— which of course was not serious —. “but i still made yo—“ he pecks your lips, cutting you off.

“yeah and i never said i was holding back.” you stifle a laugh when he peepers kisses all over your face. “shut up!” your shoulder slacked in defeat but neteyam only laughed between kisses.

this were the moment you always wish eywa would never take away from you.

i liked this one! and you? — like + reblogs are appreciated! i love each and every one of you sm! mwah **

mentions : @sullybby @dilfverz @casiia @teytiri @theycallmesia @love-chx @gloryy-vs @eywas-heir (lmk if i forgot you)

[belladonnadawn]

To Those Who Celebrate

It's Kayson's birthday, and you plan to make him the happiest man alive. Kayson x Reader

“This is confidential, Kayson!” A groan escaped your mouth as you moved your laptop away from him.

“Chill, you act as if you hold the government's secret,” Kayson chuckled, sitting beside you.

You huffed, closing the tab before he sees more of what you're planning.

“What's with the secrecy anyways? Don't tell me you're planning a surprise,” His grin wide as he teased you. You almost caved in to his charms, luckily, you're stronger than that.

“Surprise for who? Is it your dad's birthday?” You looked at him with furrowed brows, wishing that he won't see through you.

“Oh… I was just teasing,” Kayson smiled, a pang of hurt flashed in his eyes. Guilt immediately filled you, you wished that you could tell him that it was just part of the plan, that you are going to celebrate it with him. Instead you focused on your plan.

Days passed and it was time to put your plan in action. Time started when Kayson left to celebrate with his friends. You gave him a small kiss, acting clueless on the date today, and sent him goodbye. Once he's out, you immediately began with the preparation.

“This will go here?” His father asked, holding the banner.

“Yes, thank you. And– oh, tilt it to the left a little so it won't seem a little off,” You smiled as you continued to bake. So far everything looked perfect. Some of the food was cooked– some ordered and the decorations are getting handled, thanks to his father.

You thanked god and college that you're a multi-tasker with perfectionism, you were able to pull it off in just a few hours. The more tasks done, the less anxious you feel.

Anticipation built inside you as you imagine his reaction. Thinking about what he might feel made you nervous. You felt like a giddy high schooler, feeling the butterflies in your stomach once again.

But one thing is for sure, you're gonna make this day the best day for him.

“Happy birthday!” The confetti flew in the air along with a pop as he walked through the door.

His eyes wide with surprise, taking in the decorations,“Babe, you did this?” Kayson asked in disbelief. The room was decorated with blue and white balloons, a banner that states ‘Happy birthday’, and little trinkets that you crafted every time he's away.

“Of course, everything for my sweet man.” You hugged him, wiping some confetti on his hair. “You know I'll do anything to make you happy. Especially when it's your day: the day when you came here on earth.”

“I knew it, you're planning a surprise all along!” He chuckled, peppering kisses on your face. His hug tightened, as if he doesn't want to let you go.

“Anything for you,” You chuckled through the kisses.

“Anything?”

“Anything.”

A mischievous smirk formed on his face, “Oh? Does that mean that I'll get birthday s–”

“Surprise?! Yes!” You immediately cut him off with a nervous smile. Holding his hand, you led him to the dining room.

The table is decorated with party hats along with his favorite food, gifts, and on the table was your laptop. Kayson gasped at the view, his heart practically leaping on his chest as he saw his family in front of him.

“Happy birthday, son,” His father walked up to him with a party hat, giving him a hug.

“Happy birthday, Kayson!” His mother and brother cheered through the screen. Kayson rushed towards the laptop giving the camera a small kiss. His brother laughed, screaming ‘ew!’ at their brother's gesture.

“Thank you, thank you, thank you! And I missed you guys!” Kayson almost tears up, his heart swelling from the happiness that he felt. The fact that he was able to surround his day around his friends and loved ones filled his heart with love and joy.

You smiled at the view, a sense of accomplishment filled you. The fact that you were able to surround him with the people and the things that he love eased your mind. All the worries and exhaustion throughout the preposition gone with just his smile. It was all worth it.

“I have a gift for you,” You smiled, hiding the small box behind you.

“Babe, you being here with me is a gift already,” Kayson held your hand, kissing the back of it gently. “Plus, you already baked me my cake, cooked for me, and you even planned a party for me.”

“You can be cheesy sometimes,” You playfully scoffed, handing him the box. He looked at you with furrowed brows until you nodded, giving him a signal to open it.

Once unwrapped he saw a personalized bracelet with a volleyball ball and a book as the pendant. Kayson beamed at the gift, “This is so cute! Where did you get this?”

“I made it,” You smiled sheepishly, “You like it?”

“Like it? I love it! This is so us and knowing that I can wear something that represents both of us makes me beyond happy.” He leaned in, closing the gap between you two, “You made me the happiest man this day and I don't know how I can give all the love back to you. I might be greedy but I wish to spend my birthdays with you by my side from now on.”

Kayson gently kissed your forehead, “I love you, and having that privilege is the greatest gift that I could have on my birthday.”

Leaning in, you gently pressed your lips with his. He immediately returned the kiss, pulling you close as he held your waist. It was intoxicating, drowning yourself with him.

Soft pants escaped your lips as you both pulled away, wearing the sweetest smile on earth.

He decides to break the silence, “So the birthday s–”

“Kayson.”

Divider: Cafekitsune

[niconoize]

HELLO! please please would you inform me of some of the lore on rush and styx? ive listened to a few of their respective songs but i know nothing about those guys and i like knowing about the bands i listen to, if you like? (no pressure :))

HII!

sorry i didnt respond in a while! its been rather busy!

right! its the middle of the night and im really tired so i'm just gonna do rush lore because im about to fall asleep at any moment!!

ive never really explained rush lore to anybody so sorry if this is choppy.

our favorite dorks! geddy neil and alex >3

my favorite dork is geddy if u totally couldnt tell ☺️

rush has like, lyrics that make me transcend into space and find cygnus X-1

neil is not only a great drummer, but a great lyricst too! his writing really captivates me, and his lyrics really resonate with me. he's a great writer, one that created words that really hit deep

alex's guitar lines are SUPER underrated. I mean- he knows when to come in and do his solo and leave it to the rest of the band if yk what i mean. (im a bad explainer) it's literally perfect

geddy geddy spageddy. worlds GREATEST multi-tasker! his bass lines are perfect, creating a masterpiece. not to mention, the fact he plays synth parts with not just his hands but with pedals too, and he fucking sings. btw, his singing is something that is just fucking amazing. the fact that he is naturally just able to have a very high-tone of voice when he sings is just otherworldly.

not to mention, they are the most wholesome people!! they have such a tight bond and the friendship between geddy and alex is so fucking funny and just DHAJDBEIAHNEDNOWUEBDJXIWAHAHHHHHH

anyways!

their music is just amazing, and again, lyrics? omg geddy does such a good job singing them and neil writing them.

im not going to go through all of the albums because im VERY tired right now, but here are my top favorites <3

signals, moving pictures, 2112, hemispheres, clockwork angels, hold your fire, grace under pressure, counterparts

rush photo dump!

im going to go to bed now, but hope that clears it up.

because i didnt talk abt styx heres me making up for it

another favorite blonde boy ❤️

listening to suite madam blue

[ramu-ego]

Aaaah I love sm your recent post, the idea of mommy kink juste make me go feral anyways lmao

Can you do when the guys had to be away for a while and they're just needy, how will they react ?

Thanks if you write that and pass a great day ofc <3

-🌺

(nsfw) Mommy's Home! :: x femdom!Reader

cuties away from mommy for a while just to be super needy when they come back? Yes pls! ♡ - askbox open cw: fem!Reader, dom!Reader, aged up, mommy kink, sexual themes word count: sloppy headcanons character(s): Rin Itoshi, Meguru Bachi, Nagi Seishiro, Kenyu Yukimiya

moody moody MOODY

prefers to do everything in his power to have you accompany him when he has to travel for soccer

and I mean everything to have you come with him

expect a mini meltdown if you absolutely cannot come

Rin leaves in a foul mood without you and no surprise comes back in a foul mood but...not exactly the same

he wants your attention and he wants it now

keeping his hands off you from public to private is almost out of the question and you learn quickly to be alone when you come get him

face in your tits, hands snaking up your shirt

he's ready to crawl inside your shirt the second he sees you and isn't abashed by anyone who sees bc frankly he could have played better if you were there so he'll make it everyone's problem that he misses you

cannot pull him off of you, Rin is groping, grabbing and gripping you at every angle he can

big mistake if you turn your back to help him unload

poor thing is whining nonverbal idiot with your tits in his hand rubbing himself against the seam on your ass

"Make it better. Make it better. Make it better now."

mumbling between your shoulder blades, panting, tongue out drooling like a mutt trying to mount anything that moves

pent up, needy Rin makes it as far as grabbing you from behind

clothes be damned they don't matter his cock hurts and only mommy can make it feel better

rubbing and tweaking your nipples while he humps your ass can only lead to one thing

blowing his load before you even have a chance to turn him around to kiss him

Rin's cum soaked underwear aren't the only thing needing mommy's attention after a long stint apart

Bachira's so excited to see you!!

he has so many things to tell you that you're a little afraid he's not breathing as much as he's talking

it's ok bc he is an excellent multi tasker after all

good thing as he's trying to unload all the things he had to buy you bc they reminded him of you

and since he's such a good multi tasker this striker has no qualms letting his neglected needs take over him like a monster

running his mouth a million miles a minute doesn't stop him from getting you out of your clothes

all his exciting friends he got to make and play soccer with...all while his lips are sloppily around your nipples

spit everywhere poor thing shouldn't talk with his mouth full

pet his hair and let him ramble while he slobbers all over your tits eager to see them after being away for work

multi tasking doesn't stop when he gets what he wants in his mouth though

Bachira cannot comprehend anything around his cock unless it's you

meaning he's ready to blow the second he gets to see you topless again and it's a good thing he's as quick as he is barely getting your panties down before burying himself inside you

so much cum and so much pent up sexual need

it's a good thing you're a good listener and so good at wrapping your legs around him when he gets too excited

only thing soaked will be your walls after Bachira's overjoyed to finally get to cum in mommy's velvety insides

a fitting reward for a good boy who handles himself so well when he's away on business

chances are Nagi didn't go anywhere unless you came with him truthfully

it's a pain to travel and alone at that

prodigy over here throws his skill level around just to get his way with your company but not everything works out for him every time

sometimes Nagi has to suck it up and be a big boy on trips without you

the second he comes back, he hasn't even showered and gotten back into his home clothes - he's inside you

lazily dragging his hips to actually fuck you is almost exclusive to when he's been gone away on work trips

can't stand any position besides missionary either

which you've tried during a particularly heated make out session when he got home but Nagi refused

needs to see your face, needs to feel your cunt around him and needs to drag his sweaty forehead across your chest while he mumbles incoherently into your skin

closer inspection (and when he isn't drowning out his own words with slack jawed moans) you can make out what he's saying

"I missed you, I missed you, I missed you."

all Nagi can muster are those three words if you've been apart

slamming your hips into yours, feeling the weight of his cum heavy balls slap against your ass

insistent on being as close to you as humanly possible

pls knot your fingers in his hair and pull him against your chest bc jet lag is a bitch for this poor thing

Nagi suddenly can think for himself sometimes if it's been even a long weekend away from mommy

so so so stressed when he gets back

Kenyu much rather travel with you so he's not overthinking exactly every detail on his trip and can focus on his playing

work is work and he wants this but he wants this with you

he's somehow more of a mess when he gets back?

poor thing needs help unwinding and his poor tired eyes don't even know where to start when he sees you

sex and sensual go hand in hand with him it's like breathing and soccer

other words...reuniting is a special thing for the two of you

lovely meal together, talking and showing you everything he got for you as well as pictures he insists on taking and of course taking a bath together

all things that Kenyu revels in when you're together again

some reason though he's always hesitant to initiate anything...worrying he's being too needy

a day or a week apart he always thinks like that after a trip

that's why you're here to help him unwind in just the right way

Kenyu is is extremely sensitive swearing only mommy knows how to touch him right...and he's certainly not wrong

at his most vulnerable when he misses you is also when it's the most fun to ride him

swipe his hair off his forehead, be as close as you can so the details of your face are vivid to him and feel the poor thing melt as you tighten around him

remind him why he just can't seem to get the job done alone with your cunt drooling around his cock and milking him for all he's worth

Kenyu has a work trip worth of neediness and cum inside him with only you being the one he wants to draw it all out of him

[kimbap-r0ll]

Hello! May I make a silly request? It's about the dorm leaders with a multi-tasker s/o who has the weirdest freaking talents and skills. One moment she's doing mounted archery while tying a cherry stem with her tongue, next time you see her, she's doing a one-arm handstand while painting a portrait.

Hi, thank you for the ask!

Dorm leaders with a (chaotic) multi-tasking s/o

Riddle

He thinks it's really cool that you can multi-task (he says he can do it but in reality he can't)

However he might be a little concerned if you decide to multi-task with more dangerous activities together. He doesn't want to see you doing homework while unicycling for example haha

Overall I feel like he might ask you for some tips on doing multiple things at once or he might lecture you on how you should focus on one thing before moving to another. But he really does think it's cool you can do so many random things at once

Leona

How do you have that energy? Sure if he's motivated enough he might be able to do some things but he just doesn't want to

Doesn't really mind what shenanigans you come up with. You could be juggling fire while cooking and he wouldn't really stop you. However, he might tell you to be careful in a very tsundere way

He's much more lenient than Riddle is on what activities you engage in (he thinks it's your choice). He won't be interested in becoming a multi-tasker but does enjoy watching you from time to time

Azul

Similar to Riddle, he wishes he could multi-task but he can only do that when learning spells and underwater (his octoform helps with this)

Is much more worried about your health than Leona. He will stop you from doing mounted archery and eating a sandwich if he has to because he doesn't want to see you get hurt

Probably more of a strict partner than the rest of them, but he does admire your ability to do a lot of things and not lose track. Hey, maybe you could help out in the lounge he works at!

Kalim

He probably multi-tasks similar to you but also on a chaotic level. You two are probably Jamil's worst nightmare haha

The two of you have definitely flown on the magic carpet while making tea. How this worked is a mystery to everyone

He's super lenient with what activities you engage in. If you ever get hurt or need help though he'll run over. I feel like he would try to do some of the things you do just for the fun of it as well

Vil

"PUT GERARD BACK"

Similar to Azul, Vil is the type to get worried about your wellbeing. If you multi-task without getting hurt or if you just multi-task during studying he doesn't mind. However if you decide that painting and skateboarding is a good idea he'll stop you.

Super strict but understanding to a degree. He doesn't want to control your every movement and does respect your ability to multi-task (Vil can only do that when doing makeup) but doesn't want you to get hurt

Idia

Thinks it's the coolest thing ever if you can tie a cherry stem while on horseback and playing polo haha

Idia's definitely a multi-tasker himself, mainly in the form of watching multiple animes at once while playing video games and studying however. If you're the type of person to do that too, you two will instantly click

He won't stop you but still cares about your health, he's just more on the lenient side. I feel like you two can and would do anime/video game nights a lot together

Malleus

He's not really worried, he's more curious. He wants to know what you are interested in and what you do, also how you multi-task

Malleus might not do a lot of multi-tasking himself because he's not interested in it. However, he does find it fascinating to watch you do random things together at once, it's sort of like a new side of the world he's never really experienced.

He might ask you to teach him some tricks or activities your interested in. However, as a fae he knows that he's more durable than humans are and because of that he might worry for your wellbeing from time to time.

[ravenbloodshot]

How Enhypen members view each other..... (PT.1)

Jay (pov)

Jake

Positive traits: Active, shapeshifter, social butterfly, nocturnal (not truly but he really comes alive at night), fast paced, go getter, risk taker, smart, hustler

Negative traits: sneaky, conniving, bad tempered, bad hygiene (messy), impatient, overly calculated, doesn't keep promises well, flighty, ghost people, not a good listener

Heesung

Positive traits: loyal, consistent, personable, easy to get along with and to talk to, minds his own business, not argumentative, party animal, fun to hang with, sociable

Negative traits: flighty, hard to get a hold of, too imaginative and up in his head, not here on earth a lot of the times, wears rose colored glasses, easily convinced and told what to do, depressive(kind of emo), can't deal with heartbreak, whiny and complains too much

Niki

Positive traits: Open minded, over achiever, transcends obstacles, good chemistry with him, fun to be around, always willing to learn, open to having his mind changed, fierce, has a backbone, good stamina, hard worker, not to afraid to bite back, blunt

Negative traits: too stuck on the past, not easily satisfied, can be too closed off (has a wall up), doesn't ask for help when he needs it, stubborn, whiny, depressive (very), too somber, kind of scary (its not what he does that Jay views as scary but what he doesn't do), runs away from his problems

Sunghoon

Positive traits: hard worker, great multi-tasker, fits in well with different crowds of people and settings, intelligent, always has something worthwhile to say or offer up to Jay, not cocky, great communicator, fun to talk to, sweet and loving, attentive

Negative traits: flighty, hides from his problems (may turn to alcohol), has self esteem issues, too competitive, calculative, malicious, backstabber, unfaithful, greedy, promiscuous

Jungwon

Positive traits: beautiful voice, great at perfecting his craft,(vocals, dancing etc), light and care free, he reminds Jay of his past (maybe past friends or prominent people he's known), good at living in the moment, has star power, Jay thinks he was always meant to be an idol

Negative traits: cocky, arrogant, prejudice, closed minded, superficial, Jay doesn't think he and Jungwon are meant to be friends, jealous guy(yeah these two are just co-workers)

Sunoo

Positive traits: Fierce, stubborn, blunt, energetic and passionate, fun guy to hang with and chat with, forgives but never forgets, flirtatious, confident, talented, loyal, hard worker

Negative traits: manipulative, deceptive, a bit of a liar/fibber, sneaky, nosey, overly sensitive, vengeful, doesn't know when to stop (too persistent), can behave foolishly/childishly, petty

......

Jake (pov)

Jay

Positive traits: reliable, consistent, stable, warm and loving, fatherly, gives good advice, knowledgeable, stands up for himself, sure of himself, takes good care of others, faithful, loyal, decisive

Negative traits: Stalker, lazy, overbearing, scary (especially the way his eyes look when he's upset), stubborn, always thinks he's right, over confident, pushy and demanding, too serious, Jake doesn't think he's fun to hang with, boring, conventional, too intense

Heesung

Positive traits: safe, smooth with his moves and speech (Jake likes the way he talks/walks), great performer, star power, doesn't pay mind to haters or people who wish bad on him, consistent, once he's done he's done (not wishy washy)

Negative traits: Jake sees him as a bit of a bitch, meek and timid, afraid easily (worrywart), anxious, jumpy and flighty, cowardly, promiscuous, runs from his problems, has a bad temper even though he doesn't acknowledge it, overly sensitive, holds onto anger and hard feelings, fake, liar

Niki

Positive traits: Flexible and open to change, not picky, consistent, keeps healthy routines or just lifestyle habits, good hygiene, takes care of himself well, independent, Jake respects him, mentally strong and capable, lone wolf

Negative traits: unstable, attention seeker, parental issues, cynical, pessimistic, not very warm or welcoming, cold and indifferent, brushes others concern for him off

Sunghoon

Positive traits: Elegant, aware of his surroundings, good listener, watchful and careful, attentive, fast paced, has a stable presence(like is by Jake's side even if he doesn't notice him), smart, loving and caring, affectionate, receptive

Negative traits: almost too fast paced, moves too quickly and intensely, neurotic, overly chatty and talkative, puts unnecessary pressure on himself, too giving with money, has problems going to sleep (can annoy Jake if he shares a room or just hears him up late at night playing video games), too loud, can be a nuisance

Jungwon

Positive traits: loving, attentive, elegant, Talented, great dancer, knowledgeable and smart, likeable, fun and care free, romantic, flirtatious

Negative traits: basic, self esteem issues, bad dieting habits, bad with time, boring at times, too conventional and traditional, monogamous, listened to what his family tells him to do

Sunoo

Positive traits: not easily discouraged, attentive, open minded, creative and imaginative, chameleon (can be what others need him to be), open to change, adventurous, knows how to stop bad patterns/habits before it becomes a problem, can pull away from those that don't wish him well

Negative traits: sneaky, calculative, deceptive, manipulative, nosey, doesn't know how to mind his business, doesn't take care of his health well, moody and judgemental, he's attracted to toxic women (even though he knows he shouldn't be)

.....

Heesung (pov)

Jay

Positive traits: attentive, watchful and careful, quick witted, sarcastic and funny, soft skin/hair, takes care of himself, elegant, Heesung likes the way he carries himself, star power, Heesung thinks he was always meant to be famous, learns his lesson easily, great memory, easy to talk to

Negative traits: privileged, out of touch, stuffy and suffocating, harsh with his speech, bad tempered and aggressive, stubborn, his mind isn't easily changed/swayed, annoying to argue with

Jake

Positive traits: great conversationalist, sociable and outgoing, fast paced and chaotic, open minded, shape shifter/chameleon, knows how to defend himself, quick witted, social butterfly, open to change and adventures, light and care free, decisive

Negative traits: lazy, slow to do what he doesn't want to do, a nuisance, bothersome, gossipy and untrustworthy, doesn't take life serious enough, Ghosts people, hard headed

Niki

Positive traits: great at getting eyes/attention on himself and the group, Heesung thinks he's very popular, great clothing style, gentleman, committed, loyal, transcends his obstacles, expansive mind

Negative traits: lashes out on people (like a rabid dog), aggressive, cold and not approachable, manipulative, pushes people away, hard to express his emotions, lone wolf

Sunghoon

Positive traits: Great at attracting attention, elegant, independent, airy, committed, easy to connect with, easy to talk to

Negative traits: runs away from his problems (has a drinking problem), kind of annoying, bad at remembering deadlines and dates, overly self indulgent/worried about himself

Jungwon

Positive traits: cute, sociable, easy to talk to, safe , worries about others, attentive, takes care of his environment, environmentalist

Negative traits: loud, chaotic, unstable, argumentative, aggressive verbally, blunt and can be hurtful with his words, gossipy, doesn't think before he speaks, self absorbed and superficial

Sunoo

Positive traits: elegant, attractive, good listener, great memory, knows when to be passive and when to be aggressive, lithe movements (flexible), likes to move forward with his life and pushes for progress, adventurous, open minded, enjoys nature and animals

Negative traits: Fake, switches up when he's with his friends vs when he's with the members, stuck up, superficial, moody, emotionally unstable, holds grudges, acts like a sulky cancer, likes toxic traits in women

[quinloki]

ABC Head Canon - Eustass Kid

SFW Alphabet!

18+ only

-:- Table of Consent -:-

A = Affection (How affectionate are they? How do they show affection?)

Kid is surprisingly affectionate. He's all about holding hands and snuggling, but unless he's being a cheeky bastard he's not going to do it in public much. He has a reputation to maintain (one that no one who knows him actually takes seriously, but still).

B = Best friend (What would they be like as a best friend? How would the friendship start?)

Kid as a best friend is 100% ride or die. He's going to be gruff, but he'll have your back in everything. He might be a dick about what he says or does, but at the end of the day you'll know that it was the best advice/action for you that he could provide.

C = Cuddles (Do they like to cuddle? How would they cuddle?)

I view Kid as a mult-tasker cuddler. He'll play video games while you're snuggled with him, or even read – if you're willing to hug onto like a reverse backpack he's even been known to work on tinker stuff, tilting his head down from time to time to kiss the top of your head while he fiddles with a project.

D = Domestic (Do they want to settle down? How are they at cooking and cleaning?)

Kid is awful at cooking. He's surprisingly good at cleaning, even if he's not a fan of it, it's gotta get done. He'll pay for someone to keep common-areas clean, but his work spaces have lots of rules for cleaning and organizing (for safety and sanity reasons). He'll say he doesn't want kids or a family, but if the situation fell into his lap he'd be terrified and excited at the same time. He'd end up doing hours of research so he didn't mess anything up.

E = Ending (If they had to break up with their partner, how would they do it?)

Eustass Kid breaking things off with someone would be cold and cruel. He'd want you to hate him by the time you walked away from it so that you wouldn't dwell on things and could move on faster. He'd be a real bastard, but then he'd be on a rage-bender for days or weeks because it would mess him up – even if he absolutely knew it was for the best. He's a soft-heart even if he'd die before he'd admit it.

F = Fiance(e) (How do they feel about commitment? How quick would they want to get married?)

Kid doesn't think anyone is going to want to keep him around for forever. He would blow off concepts of commitment and marriage and be really flippant about them, but it's really just him trying to keep himself from getting his hopes up. He would be a nervous mess if he risked popping the question, but I think he would be completely okay with being asked.

G = Gentle (How gentle are they, both physically and emotionally?)

Almost no one is going to equate GENTLE with Eustass Kid. He has the emotional subtly of a hammer, but he's painfully aware that he's a big, bulky, scary looking guy with scars and a gruff voice. Usually he utilizes this to keep people at a distance, but once he realizes you aren't afraid of him you'll see all the parts of him that are physically gentle. He struggles with emotions a lot, but he does try.

H = Hugs (Do they like hugs? How often do they do it? What are their hugs like?)

Kid loves hugs, but he's not one to initiate them. There's an emotional component to them, and he's not comfortable with that, so he'll hug when asked, but unless he's fired up and caught up in a celebration, he's not going to scoop someone up into a hug.

I = I love you (How fast do they say the L-word?)

Kid will swear you will never hear him say such a useless sappy word, and if you stick with him for forever you might only hear it a handful of times over the years, but his actions will speak for him long before he finally gives in and says it for the first time.

J = Jealousy (How jealous do they get? What do they do when they're jealous?)

Kid gets jealous easy, and it's a weird kind of jealous. It's not that he doesn't trust you, it's that he doesn't trust the world. If he cares enough about you To Get Jealous in the first place, then it's because you're a special person and he knows if he can see it, other people can see it. Since he doesn't think he's the kind of guy anyone wants to stay with, he gets tangled up in jealousy easily.

K = Kisses (What are their kisses like? Where do they like to kiss you? Where do they like to be kissed?)

Kid's more action than talk, and while hugs leave him feeling emotionally vulnerable, kisses are a way for him to show his skills, and he is not shy about showing off. He could write a book on different ways to kiss someone and be set for life.

L = Little ones (How are they around children?)

Kid is a kid. He's a big kid. He's going to be young at heart for the rest of his life, and he's really great with kids. He's not entirely sure exactly what to do with kids that are too young to communicate, but loose a gaggle of 7-12-year-olds onto him and your biological clock will assure you he'll make a Great Dad™.

M = Morning (How are mornings spent with them?)

Mornings with Kid are like being around a teddy bear. He doesn't say much, he'll cuddle you on reflex if you get too close, and if you want him to wake up faster you're going to have to consider some NSFW things.

N = Night (How are nights spent with them?)

... Oh I can't really answer that safely, but, outside of Kid's favorite night time activity, he gets more energetic as the day goes on, so if you're too tired at night that's probably when he'll exercise, just so he can burn off enough energy to go to bed.

O = Open (When would they start revealing things about themselves? Do they say everything all at once or wait a while to reveal things slowly?)

He's more upfront about things he thinks will scare you off at the beginning. If you stick around and get past that you'll slowly learn everything about him. It might take some time, but it won't necessarily be because he's embarrassed or secretive. He just doesn't think anyone would find him that interesting.

P = Patience (How easily angered are they?)

Kid's temper is like flash paper – it's easy to ignite and burns bright, but it doesn't last long. He can smolder about something for Weeks if it's really important, but if things get resolved he's not holding onto things. He only gets physical when there's a need for it – like an actual fight or conflict that requires it. As loud as he gets during an argument with a friend or partner he never lets it turn into a physical fight.

Q = Quizzes (How much would they remember about you? Do they remember every little detail you mention in passing, or do they kind of forget everything?)

Kid doesn't want you to know that he knows, but he doesn't forget much of anything. His hobbies are detail-oriented, and so is he. But remembering things is sappy sucker stuff, so he's not admitting to any of it – but hang around him long enough and you'll realize he knows everyone's favorite drink, gives little random "whatever" gifts for every birthday, and certainly remembers to get tickets for the thing you mentioned that one time, and it's really no big deal.

R = Remember (What is their favorite moment in your relationship?)

There's that moment when even Kid can't argue that you like him. A touch, a phrase, an event, something where even the most oblivious person on the planet would know – that's his favorite moment. When there was no room for him to argue how you've felt about him and not even the worst of his brain weasels could convince him otherwise.

S = Security (How protective are they? How would they protect you? How would they like to be protected?)

Kid's almost too protective. He's big and bad. The world's big and bad. And you're not. Not compared to him, not compared to a cruel world. He doesn't want to lock you away in a tower, but it's a tempting idea. He really struggles with letting you have healthy freedoms and such, balanced against making sure you're safe.

And while he can't stop you from protecting him in return, he won't be happy about it. I mean, he will be happy that you care enough to want to protect him, but he's the big bad tough one in the relationship, and he's supposed to protect you.

T = Try (How much effort would they put into dates, anniversaries, gifts, everyday tasks?)

As loud and proud as Kid is, his gifts and dates and such are surprisingly lowkey. He's not a shout from the mountaintops kind of guy when it comes to his love for you, but he doesn't forget. Even if he might let you think he has forgotten.

U = Ugly (What would be some bad habits of theirs?)

Kid doesn't handle his emotions well. As much as communication helps, sometimes you just have to let him fume for a while or cool off before you can do anything about it. It can be frustrating, but there's a lot of trauma behind it, and considering his size and strength, it's amazing that as ugly as it gets, he's never hurt anyone physically. He's hurled items around and punched holes in walls, but he's never even punched Killer during the worst of his fits, and Killer could legitimately take it.

V = Vanity (How concerned are they with their looks?)

Kid is surprisingly well-groomed. He looks rough and tumble, and he's not walking around smelling like strawberries or anything, but he keeps things trimmed and keeps himself clean. Tinkering and robotics are easier when you're not grimy.

W = Whole (Would they feel incomplete without you?)

Kid can move on, and eventually he will if things don't work out, but if things last you'll get him to admit that he didn't even know he was missing something until you came along and like, don't let that go to your head or anything.

X = Xtra (A random headcanon for them.)

I don't think Kid ever knew a family before becoming friends with Killer. I feel like his name is Kid because he had like "Eustass" on a tag on a basket and the street people called him "That Eustass Kid" and he just decided his name was Eustass Kid. So when it comes to family stuff he's super awkward, but he always wanted one, so when it happens for him he's a mix of excited, happy and terrified he'll mess it all up.

Y = Yuck (What are some things they wouldn't like, either in general or in a partner?)

Indecisiveness. Being wishy washy about things will drive him to making the choice for you, and neither of you are going to like that because he'll choose to cut his losses before things go any further.

Z = Zzz (What is a sleep habit of theirs?)

Kid snores unless he's snuggling something. Doesn't matter if it's you, a pillow, a teddy bear or what. It's weird and you don't know why it works that way, but it does.

[willowwitchreputation]

Mirrorball is really for those Mutable sign babes: Sagittarius, Gemini, Virgo, Pisces.

Mutable: adaptable, flexible, multi-taskers, versatile, distractable, service oriented, moves towards goals in a non-linear fashion.

[sobeautifullyobsessed]

Of Magic, Miracles, and Moonlight

a Stephen Strange x OFC Romance

genre: pre-Infinity War, slow burn romance, older man/younger woman, teacher/student to friends to lovers characters: Stephen Strange, Wong, Teyla of Hadeeth (OFC), Moraine of Hadeeth (OC), additional OCs as Kamar-Taj staff rating: general audience to begin with, later chapters contain 18+ material

Ch.One | Ch.Two | Ch.Three | Ch.Four

Chapter Five

Attending to his responsibilities as Master of the New York Sanctum often kept Stephen away from Kamar-Taj for days, or even weeks, at a time.  As a key bulwark in the defense of Earth against other worldly and other dimensional threats, the Sanctum was his top priority, even as he continued to refine his skills and hone his mastery of the mystic arts.  Fortunately, his former career had left him well prepared for the pressure and demands upon his time and talents, forging him into an accomplished multi-tasker.  With constant vigilance as his watchword—and the assistance of a dozen advanced Adepts rotating through his Sanctum on a regular basis--Stephen succeeded handily.

He returned to Kamar-Taj after a two-week stint, which included a protracted battle against several demons who sought to assert mind control over a gullible group of religious cultists, hoping to use them as conduit from one of the dark dimensions to create a foothold upon Earth.  Glad for the quiet and orderly calm which the compound offered, Stephen headed for the library before checking in with masters of the various disciplines—for Wong remained his best source for keeping track of not only crucial developments within the facility, but for updating him on the small details of everyday life among the students.

Crossing the courtyard, he spotted Teyla—now clad in the currant-colored garments of an Adept—sitting on one of the waist high stone partitions, speaking with a male Adept who appeared about her age.  He was leaning against the low wall; they looked quite comfortably close, as she laughed at something he had said.  Another young man soon joined them, boosting himself up to sit beside her. Stephen was glad to see this indication that Teyla had found a good fit among her peers; her focus had been so steadfast upon training, and upon the work she longed to do, that he’d been concerned she might isolate herself from social interactions.  He grinned as her honest laughter carried across to him easily on the clear, morning air--making him wish he could be party to the trio’s conversation, and discover what had animated her so.

Mixed in with his curiosity, Stephen felt a quiet swell of protectiveness move him, for Teyla’s sake.  He supposed it wasn’t too unusual—he did bear a share of responsibility for her well-being, after all.  Yet the music of her laughter was lovely enough to leave him with a twinge of longing for a chance of his own to make her laugh, and to see the amusement that must color her soft doe-eyes…

With a deep breath, he shook off his uncharacteristic woolgathering and turned his mind back to practical matters, making a mental note to ask Wong about the Adepts paying such close attention to Teyla—reasoning that Moraine wouldn’t want them distracting her daughter too much from her training regimen.

Teyla’s voice followed him as he reached the steps leading to the library, “Doctor.  A moment of your time, please?”  Stephen turned back, to find her sprinting towards him.

“Good morning, Teyla,” he grinned, noticing the bloom of healthy color in her cheeks; life at Kamar-Taj obviously suited her well.  “What can I do for you?”

She reached his side, bright eyed and not winded in the least, “I wished to welcome you back.  I am glad to see you are well, and safely returned to us.”

“Thank you—I’m happy to be back myself.”  And he was; coupled with Teyla’s sincere, enthusiastic greeting, there was something rejuvenating in returning to the place where his eyes had at last been opened to the hidden wonders of the universe.  “I see you’ve advanced quickly while I’ve been gone.”

She gave a little twirl, showing off her new tunic, and beaming with delight, “It was only yesterday I was awarded the ranking of Adept.”

Though the last time they had spoken, she had sworn again to work her hardest, Stephen hadn’t expected her to achieve that rank so quickly.  “You have good reason to be proud, Teyla—you’ve accomplished much in your time here.”  His honest compliment was rewarded with her prettiest smile yet.  “And I’m sure your mother will be pleased with your progress,” he added.

“That is one of my hopes, Doctor,” she proclaimed, “But in truth, I have other priorities beyond pleasing Mother.”  For the first time, Teyla seemed unintimated by Moraine’s heavy-handed expectations—and if it was her studies at Kamar-Taj that had awakened this new streak of independence, he would be delighted to encourage her.

“Teyla, am I correct in guessing there may be something I can do to help you accomplish these goals?”

“Is mind-reading one of your many skills, Doctor Strange?”  She laughed softly, and somehow the charm of it—coupled with the guileless admiration in her warm, brown eyes—left him feeling about ten years younger, and very light of heart.

“I’m afraid I’m not that talented,” he chuckled, “Let’s just call it an educated guess instead.”  She acquiesced with a small nod, so that he asked, “How can I help you, Teyla of Hadeeth?”

“Well, there are two matters on my mind, Doctor,” she began, “I hope to begin studies in the mystic healing arts of Kamar-Taj.  I am already skilled in those of my own people, and I wish to learn as much as I can here, not only to expand my abilities, but to share them with other Healers when I return home.”

“A reasonable request, and one I recall from your arrival here.”  He weighed her entreaty only a moment before telling her, “I think we can make arrangements to begin, so long as you maintain good progress in your other studies…”

“Yes…yes, of course,” she readily agreed.

“And you will continue in your efforts to develop a better understanding and some control over your prescient dreaming…” he reminded her.

“Absolutely!” she exclaimed.

‘Excellent,” he commended her.  Then, in light of his role as her tutor on the subject, Stephen continued, “And how goes the dream journal these days?”

Teyla raised a brow and parted her lips to respond, then seemed to reconsider her answer before replying cautiously, “I have made a record of my dreams, though…hmmm…for the most part, I do not believe they are of import to my training…”

“Are you that certain, Teyla?”  His curiosity piqued, Stephen felt obligated to advise her, “Perhaps you should consult with Master Salma or myself; sometimes a student lacks the perspective to judge such things for themselves.”

She looked away, abruptly self-conscious and fairly stammering back, “No, Sir…no.  I am certain my…these…these dreams are merely the ordinary dreams of…of a mind tired by days of rigorous training and study.”  Facing him again, her eyes plead silently for him to let the subject rest at that.

Perplexed, Stephen chose not to belabor the topic—for now.  “Okaaaay.  We can hold off on that a bit—as long as you’re sure there’s nothing important.”  He observed her closely for any clue as to what might eclipse her usual candor.  She showed relief—and gratitude—but no hint of any secret.  “And your second request?”

Eagerly, she addressed a subject much dearer to her heart, “My father, Doctor. I thought perhaps you might allow me time to visit him.  I have fulfilled my promise, after all—and I long to reunite with him soon.”

Her visible affection for her father would be persuasion enough, even without reminding him of his promise.  “The sooner, the better, I’m guessing.”

“Yes, Sir. Yes…please?”

“I’ll need to check with your other Masters first, but I can’t imagine they’ll give me anything but glowing reports about your progress.”  He laid a hand upon her shoulder, happy to fulfill her fondest wish, “Consider it as good as done, Teyla.  Will tomorrow morning be soon enough?”

She replied exactly as expected, “Oh yes, Doctor Strange.  Thank you so very much!”  And then, to his surprise, she moved in close and brushed a fleeting kiss upon his cheek.  Not giving him a moment to react, she backed away, “Do forgive my forwardness—I’m just…I’m very glad for this gift.”

So pleasant a kiss—and light as a fairy’s, he mused. As though he’d actually been kissed by a fairy at any point in his life.  Recovering swiftly, Stephen quirked her a crooked smile, “Think nothing of it, Teyla—I’d kiss me too over such good news.”

She regarded him skeptically, then allowed his ready humor to set her at ease.  “Indeed, Doctor Strange. That’s quite a thing to picture.”  She bobbed her head in farewell, “I should be off to class, but will look for your affirmation later.”

“Yes.”  As she turned to go, he remembered to ask, “By the way, just where on Earth does your father live?”

“New York City,” she nearly sang in her delight, “In the village of Greenwich.”

“Greenwich Village,” he had muttered as he watched Teyla cross the courtyard en route to her class.  Why does that not surprise me?  It was enough to make him speculate that the Universe had a perverse sense of humor.  Weeks ago, when Teyla had revealed her history of dreaming of his hands, he’d acknowledged it was more than just coincidence that their paths had eventually crossed here in Kathmandu.  After the initial shock—and the uneasy hours spent wondering if perhaps she’d been given those visions in order to save him the tragic damage that destroyed his old world—Stephen had accepted it as yet another marvel of his new world, and as a sign he was exactly where he was supposed to be.  This latest detail almost seemed like overkill—but also led him to suspect that this kind, ingenuous young woman might have a significant role to play in the mystic mission of Kamar-Taj…and mayhap, in his own service to the multi-verse.

As promised, Stephen sent a Novice to deliver a message to Teyla that evening, telling her to be ready to depart from the main courtyard at 9am the next morning--and that he would accompany her.  He planned to conjure the portal himself, bringing her to the New York Sanctum personally, before setting out for her father’s place.  Though he felt a bit anxious, he remained intrigued to see what further “coincidences” might arise between them, and if there might be an overarching purpose revealed as to their unanticipated…entanglement.  Perhaps meeting her father might shed some light on the rapidly multiplying twists of fate that seemed to be bringing them together.  If not, well…at least he could set his mind at ease, knowing Teyla was safely delivered to the one soul in a city of eight million plus, who would wish only for her best.   

 

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[aahanna]

Although most of the people don't celebrate valentine ! But leaving aside Valentine's talk, tell about your first crush or maybe recent one ! Or you can tell about the qualities you want in your man ?

OK THE MOST INTERESTING ASK!!!

yes I had a crush back then when I was in class 9th we were part of the school choir group since class 5th( trust me I sing bad) yeah soo I know him very well like I see him every morning during prayer and other functions but I started to catch feelings for him when I was in 8th but nobody knew about it,he talk to me very normally, but what made me crazy about him was his melodious voice"HE WAS ARIJIT SINGH OF OUR SCHOOL" he sang one song from ashiqui 2 in annual function, it was too good, but when we were in 9th standard he stated dating one girl out side of the school and few days when his friends told me about his relationship, I stepped back and tried to forget about it, and I pretty much move on, now I am 22 now I know the difference between love and attraction

SEE I HAVE A VERY CONFUSING PERSONALITY,I mean I can't decide quickly or sometimes take wrong steps,soo I just need some one who is mature, and I have the habit of act childish if I am with any close person,so he may know how to handle that baby side of mine too rest I m very good in cooking, good in studies too and I m a multi tasker lol

Ya that's it :))

[eggthew]

botched so many interactions with helping the tasker man move the couch in and out of the van, so when he opened the door and the wind caught it and slammed it into my hand I was so so relieved. now we're even!!! you cant be mad at me for being weird!! it cancels out!!

[oldmanbayou]

how to start a garden with no money

Most people who know me know how much a hate spending money on things. I’m reasonably comfortable financially now, but I graduated right at the very start of the recession and was barely making ends meet for the first decade of my adulthood. So thriftiness is sort of embedded in me. Besides wanting to save the planet, I think just being kind of a cheapskate is where my homesteader mindset probably comes from. A commenter on another post gave me this lovely idea for a writing prompt -- Thrifty Gardening! 

Here’s what really pisses me off about gardening -- It’s not the act of gardening but then unbelievably sexist gardening industry that tries to sell us tools and supplies. I mean just look at the ads -- it’s a bunch of ladies and their babies. Even though there are tons of dudes who garden, they are under the impression that gardening is dominated by women and I swear to god, they stick a women’s tax on gardening supplies in response. SO much of what they try to sell us looks aesthetically pleasing on the surface, but then turn out to be overpriced uni-taskers and pure junk! A lot of it is stuff you can find in a hardware store or Tractor Supply that they’ve rehashed as gardening supplies and jacked the price up. (Note for clarification - despite my handle, I happen to be a lady.)

Starting a garden doesn’t need to be an expensive endeavor. You don’t need special tools or equipment to start one. You don’t really need much of anything!

Here are the BAREBONES BASIC essentials you need to start a garden. If you do have a little bit of cash to spend, I’ll put the extras in at the end that will make your life easier and have a higher chance of success. 

1. Forget transplants from the gardening shop - Get yourself some seeds! Cost: $0. Hear me out:   • Do a quick google search: “seed library near me”. See if there happens to be one nearby and check it out if there is! • Check out this amazing organization, Free Heirloom Seeds. They have a lengthy list of seeds and you can get 4 packs of whatever you want for free!  • Gardeners LOVE sharing their seeds! We also get super excited about new gardeners and want to help them out and share our wisdom (hi). If you are on Facebook, do a search for local garden groups and join a couple. Post to the group and just tell them you’re starting from nothing and ask if anyone has some extra seeds they want to get rid of! You’ll likely get a few people who would love to help a newbie out. • Butter up some old folks! I am ridiculously shy and have no social skills but nonetheless, I have still unintentionally landed on free seeds and free plants just from casually chatting with locals. Every year, my town has a big townwide tag sale. A lot of these tag sales tend to be from retired folks who are downsizing and moving away. Many of these old folks have big, beautiful, impressive gardens that they’ve developed over many decades. As shy as I am, of course I need to compliment them on their garden! And that gets them going, and then they inevitably end up gifting me seed packets or plants that need a new caretaker. One woman I met really scored me a jackpot when she gifted me the  seeds she’d been harvesting from her garden year after year for generations and are functionally landrace varieties specifically suited for the exact microclimate of my little pocket of the world. I’ve also accidentally gotten a lot of garden supplies for free this way! 2. Next is the garden plot! Cost: $0-$20 • If you have dirt, you don’t need a raised bed. They’re expensive to build, require shipping a giant pile soil, and are so unnecessary. The most overrated gardening ploy of our time! Unless your soil is toxic or you have physical limitations necessitating a raised bed, just use the ground! The ground will be a better insulator than a raised bed, providing better protection to your plants from temperature fluctuations. It also typically has both better water retention and drainage than a raised bed. (If you DO need a raised bed -- try straw bales or finding a used trough and drilling some holes on the bottom.) • Moving on! If you don’t have a pre-existing garden plot or bare patch of dirt to work with, you’ll probably need to dig up a plot, likely involving removing chunks of grass, which is sort of exhausting work. If you aren’t blessed with livestock to do the dirty work for you, a spade or garden fork will serve you well in the garden. You might be able to find one for very little money at a tag sale or on craigslist. But if you need to buy one, they're usually around $20 new.  • If you don’t have ground to work with, container gardening is a perfectly legitimate way to garden! Keep an eye on craigslist/FB marketplace for people giving away planters. You can also make your own out of trash -- Any food container can be a planter. You can poke holes at the bottom for drainage with a screwdriver, nail, awl, or pretty much any sharp object (if you’re truly starting with nothing and don’t even have basic tools at your disposal like a screwdriver, two words - DOLLAR TREE.) Berry containers and those plastic boxes that salad mixes come in make excellent mini greenhouses. 

3. Plant your seeds! Cost: $0-$16.25.  • Option A: Direct sow - If you really want to go the totally free route, you can just stick the seeds in the ground. Refer to the seed packet and/or Farmer’s Almanac to determine timing.  • Option B: Start indoors - All you need for starting seeds indoors is some containers, potting mix, and a window. If you ever buy eggs again, egg cartons can make terrific seed starting trays. If you ever buy transplants at a store, start hoarding those little containers they come in because those are ideal for starting seeds and will last years! As I stated above about container gardening, any food containers can be reused as planters if you just poke some drainage holes at the bottom with a sharp object. For soil, any potting mix will suffice, which a bag will run you about $5-$15 depending on bag size (note: don’t use dirt from the outdoors for container plants). Once they are ready to go outside, make sure to harden them off first by gradually acclimating them to the outdoors over the course of a week. When you’re ready to transplant them, all you need is a trowel to dig a hole, which can be found at Dollar Tree for $1.25.  **Free and simple watering can on a pinch: Try a soda bottle!

Non-essentials but a good idea: • If starting seeds indoors, a seed starting potting mix will give you a much better germination rate and the seedlings a better start at life. This runs about $6-$8 for a small bag (I only use this stuff in seed starting trays because of the expense. Once the seedlings outgrow their trays, I either stick them in the ground or upgrade them to a larger container with regular potting mix.)  • If starting seeds indoors, investing in a grow light will result in an easier time and prevent leggy seedlings. A regular lightbulb isn’t really going to cut it, but you can find a basic grow light easily enough on Amazon for less than $20.  • Fencing. Unless you live in a very urban area with no concerns about wildlife, something is most likely going to want to eat your garden! Honestly, I just use this fairly inexpensive wire fencing ziptied to some garden stakes and the only critters I’ve had issues with are chipmunks. It’s $45 and a roll goes a long way. You can find even cheaper options for $30. Garden stakes usually run $2 each and Dollar Tree carries packs of zipties. (You can also buy a bulk pack of zipties with various sizes for $6 on Amazon.) I also don’t have a door on my fence--I just have a cinder block on both sides of the fence that I use to step over it ($2 per block = $4). A door could be nice for occasional wheelbarrow loads but eh....doors are an overrated added expense!  • Soil test. A soil test will reveal what nutrients are already in your soil and your soil’s pH level. If you base what you plant off of your pre-existing soil conditions, you’ll have a higher chance of success. If you’re growing food and suspect there might be a chance your soil might not be safe for that, you may need to send it to a lab for testing. Costs on this can vary wildly depending on where you live and what resources you have for this kind of thing. Otherwise, the at-home kits are perfectly sufficient. I use the Luster Leaf rapid tests, which are $17.  • For weeds, I just use a garden cultivator (it’s the size of a trowel and looks like a claw), and guess where you can get one for practically nothing? That’s right - Dollar Tree! $1.25

Don’t be fooled by aesthetics in the garden catalogs. This is my thrifty garden (taken in July--it’s of course covered in snow right now). It’s substantially larger than it was when I first started off about 5 years ago, but I’ve not really made many upgrades!

The squash trellis is a new addition that I paid nothing for. I built it out of scrapwood and some leftover fencing. Trellises are the most obnoxiously and pointlessly overpriced of all garden things - Another post for another day!

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Jean-Paul Surin (b. 1946). Seaside, Cotes d'Armor, Brittany.

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“As a mystical practice, meditation has always been a primarily masculine discipline. One of the most interesting speculations on its origins, suggests that it evolved from hunting behaviors—the need for radical stillness and silence, for focused awareness, and for the pinpoint readiness to act, when the moment was precisely right. Bead practices, on the other hand, seem to have evolved from the gathering behaviors of women, as they collected seeds, nuts, and berries. If the hunter is quiet and concentrated, the gatherer is a multi-tasker—chattering, muttering, moving about, and communing with others. Legions of grandmothers have wrapped their rosaries around their wrists, sneaking in a prayer or two, between the dishes, and the laundry. Children can be tended, old people cared for, and the carrots chopped for dinner, all while staying in conversation with the Lady.”

— Clark Strand, Perdita Finn, The Way of the Rose: The Radical Path of the Divine Feminine, Hidden in the Rosary

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I am getting back to learning, unlearning, and re-learning—a quick read, in case you also need to show yourself a mirror. Happy Reading!