#Winter Self-Care for Immunity

[wisdomandroyalty]

January Immunity Boost: Essential Winter Wellness Tips

Elevate your winter well-being with these essential tips! ❄️ Boost immunity, stay healthy, and thrive in January. 🌟 #WinterWellnessTips #JanuaryHealth #WizBlog #HealthandWellness #linkinbio #WisdomanRoyalty

As the winter chill sets in, staying healthy becomes a top priority. Boosting your immunity during January is crucial to ward off seasonal illnesses and keep your well-being intact. Here’s a comprehensive guide packed with Winter Wellness Tips to help you navigate through the cold months while maintaining optimal health. January Immunity Boost: Essential Winter Wellness Tips Table of…

[sidewalkchemistry]

Deal with your skin holistically, like all your other health imbalances, and you get the best success ✨✨✨✨ Radiant skin to match your radiant smile all year long 😁

Holistic Winter Skin Care Tip no. 1

What to Eat for Vibrant Beauty Inside & Out

Eating For Holistic Beauty (Detailed)

[vimdrugs]

It's time to strengthen our health against the seasonal obstacles as the crisp winter air comes in. Your neighborhood drugstore is a winter wellness oasis, not just a location to buy prescription drugs. We provide the best tactics and prescription items in this extensive guide to help you stay warm, well, and productive this winter.

Do Read: https://vimdrugs.com/index.php/blog/post/winter-wellness-challenge-your-pharmacy-roadmap

[love-in-my-twenties]

Habits that changed my life for the better

I stopped joking about myself. It was mostly about suicide jokes (it was a decision that I made after the worst moment of my journey with depression, if I can call it that), but, really, it's about all self-deprecating stuff. It may be just jokes, but it stays in your brain.

Positive attitude. It's similar to manifestation, in a way, but in a... down to earth way, I guess. Thinking positively about stuff changes everything for me. Almost everything is simpler.

I deleted Twitter. It may be a different social media for everyone, of course - now probably TikTok for most - but, well, Twitter was where I spent long hours everyday. I started taking breaks from it about a year and a half ago and deleted it in August. It was hard - I loved the community there and I miss the daily updates from my fav fandoms, but it's for the best. I still can't explain how Twitter affected me but I do feel better since I stopped spending so much time there.

Taking vitamins. I didn't think it would really make a difference but it definitely did. The biggest surprise for me was vitamin C - my immune system has improved super quickly when I started supplementing it. I didn't even realise how bad it was before. Other than that, I take B complex, A+E (hair, skin), and iron (i tend to have a deficiency of it). (& D when it's winter).

Having a consistent skin care routine. It's calming and both doing the routine and seeing the effects make me feel better. (I do realise that many people have more demanding skin than me and searching for the right products can be frustrating and expensive. I'm just talking about my experience).

Other things that I think are worth mentioning:

Therapy - just a short explanation that I've been on therapy (with breaks) for about 6 years now. I've had social anxiety for most of my life, now still struggle with depression (and amnesia, actually) a bit, but what I wanted to mention here is that I learned a lot from it. It's obvious, but I just think it's important to pinpoint that I did not just learn how to think more positively and love myself by myself.

Exercising! - I still struggle to make it a habit, but when I actually do exercise regularly (I do pilates), I really feel better. It's worth it.

Hydration - same with drinking water. I really don't think I have to explain it in any way lol.

[purple-writer8]

Heather - ACOTAR

Azriel x Winter Court Reader

“But I watch your eyes as she walks by. What a sight for sore eyes, brighter than the blue sky… she’s got you mesmerized. While I die.”

warnings: unrequited love, pining, evil thoughts, intrusive thoughts, lesser fae thinks shes not enough, hating on girl, self doubt, oblivious az

1.2k words

Masterlist :)

Crushing on the shadowsinger was a bad idea, you knew that since the moment you joined the Inner Circle centuries ago. It was a family, and familiar dynamics could very well be affected by your stupid little crush, but that didn’t stop your heart from beating for him.

You were a master of lies, Azriel’s second in command as Spymaster— you were good at being a chameleon— at lying. So you’ve spent your entire life in the Inner Circle, lying to everyone, hiding your feelings for Azriel because surely you were not worthy enough for the shadowsinger. 

He was one of the strongest warriors in Prythian, the only current shadowsinger, an Ilyrian. You… you were just a sneaky thief turned spy. A lesser fae from the Winter Court, with eyes so white, you were terrifying to your enemies. Fingertips so cold, that with enough conviction, whatever you touched turned into frost. 

You weren’t enough for Azriel, or anyone really. The High Lord had found you three hundred centuries ago, you had somehow snuck into Hewn City, and then you had stolen heaps of artifacts and sold them in the Winter Court for profit. You were stealthy and quick, something he had appreciated when Cassian and Azriel finally brought you to him.

Rhysand gave you two choices: to be handed over to Kallias as a criminal, or stay in his court and serve him— because he was sure you would excel as a spy. In exchange, you got a family, gold, clothes, and a warm bed. It was a no-brainer for you.

Azriel and you were a dream team and with time, your feelings for the shadowsinger went from admiration to adoration. Who wouldn’t adore him? He was perfection, he was everything, and he was the love of your life— you weren’t his, though. 

You had never expressed your feelings because, frankly, you were not sure that you could handle rejection. So you pined and loved him in silence, hoping that one day a miracle dawned on him, and he would somehow fall for you— a frosty lesser fae. You knew you two were not mates, but cauldron, you could wish and yearn. 

It was more than wishful dreaming, though sometimes you thought that just maybe— maybe he reciprocated your feelings. He was so kind to you, so doting, so careful.

Though, that all stopped when Elain Archeron dropped into all of your lives. You liked Feyre, and loved Nesta— but Elain, you hated her. The middle Archeron was perfection, everything you were not. She was soft, kind, beautiful, High Fae, and… Azriel liked her.

You knew it was bad that you hated her for being of his interest, but you had never once claimed to be a good person. Two years into her arrival and you could not stand the likes of her. 

You were sitting in the River House, playing board games with the Inner Circle, Nesta, and Lucien. Much to your delight, Elain hadn’t joined. It was the beginning of winter in the Night Court, and though you were made of ice— you weren’t immune to the cold. You shivered as you laid down one of your cards, and it caused Cassian to laugh at you.

“You turned my room into ice last winter solstice, and now you shiver?” He teased you, making you roll your white eyes at him. “Should’ve brought a coat,” Feyre taunted you, and you nodded. “Guys, I really thought it wasn’t as cold,” you chuckled, rubbing your cold as ice hands together to get some warmth, which was to no avail because there was no warmth inside you. Frost appeared in your hands at this action, causing you to groan. 

 Your heart stopped, though, when you felt a warm sweater wrapping around your shoulders. Your eyes flickered to Azriel, who gave you a small smile, “thank you,” you said softly.

 “It looks better on you than it does me,” the shadowsinger shrugged, his shadows coiling around your frozen hands, trying to warm you up. You smiled, about to answer, but his eyes snapped away from you, as did his shadows. Your eyes followed his gaze, meeting with Elain as she walked through the living room and into the kitchen. Your heart dropped, she was a sight for sore eyes, a sight for Azriel’s eyes. 

 She had him mesmerized, and you felt like you wanted to die. Inching away from Azriel, you continued your game, dropping his sweater unto the couch behind you. You were an ice fae, you could manage. 

When dinner came around, you were quiet all through the affair. You seethed in silence as you watched him drape the very same sweater he had given you, over Elain’s shoulders. The cold pulsed through your veins, and soon your utensils were turning into ice as you watched the scene unfold.

Elain told some story about her up-and-coming garden, and you got the urge to go and freeze her flowers to death. Obviously you did not. She was an angel, a good person. 

You kind of wished she were dead. You reprimanded your mind for being so evil. How could anyone ever love you? You were terrible… and not even half as pretty as Elain. Your thoughts were dark, and your heart made of stone-cold ice. Love was not something you would ever get. 

After dinner, you seethed outside. The snow that fell over you felt like fire on your skin, and you could feel your fingertips freezing as they created small snowflakes. “Come inside, it’s so cold outside,” that husky voice you worshiped spoke from the from door, causing you to turn to him.

His shadows rushed to you, swirling around your body to shield you from the snow. You turned away from Azriel, not wanting him to see you in your essence. Your veins shone black underneath your pale skin, your eyes glowing white, while ice slipped from your fingers and wrapped itself around you. 

You heard his footsteps crunching in the snow, then large wings wrapped around you in a protective manner as he towered over you. “Don’t look at me,” you mumbled, your eyes casting downward, not wanting him to see your eyes.

“Why?” He asked softly, scarred thumb wiping away frost that had gathered on your cheek. Then it clasped around your chin, tilting it upward so you looked up at him. 

His hazel eyes skimmed over your face slowly, “what’s wrong?” He asked softly, making you tilt your face away from his grasp. “Don’t.” You stated. You wished he knew, wish that you had been obvious enough, because you were so tired of pining for someone who did not love you back. 

“What?” He asked, a puzzled look happening upon his chiseled and devastatingly beautiful face. “You gave her your sweater,” you did not care how preposterous you were being, you couldn’t hold back. You had enough of this. 

"What? It’s just a sweater, does it matter?” Azriel asked, his shadows coiling around his ear to whisper in his ear. Jealous girl, jealous fae. 

 “You like her better.” The jealousy was pouring out of you, manifesting in ice that crawled all over your body. 

 “I can’t keep wishing I was Elain.” 

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Part Two

Author’s Note:

IK the elain/azriel x pining reader is done a lot butttttt i love this song and i wanted to write my take on the triangle with heather as inspiration!

Taglist: @mybestfriendmademe

[john-get-the-salt]

Winter Cold (w/spencer reid)

Imagine: A run-of-the-mill winter cold becomes the thing that finally reveals your secret to the team.

Contains: sick reader and sick Spencer taking care of each other, usual bau team shenanigans, a setting where Morgan and Emily are on the team together because that was peak time (imo)

Warnings: None

Snow, thick sweaters, warm drinks-there were countless reasons why you adored the Winter season.

Spending a Sunday morning curled up under a blanket with a hot chocolate in hand while it snowed outside was your love language.

Your body, however, did not thrive under such conditions. You had a terrible immune system so you were extremely susceptible to getting sick. Every winter you had at least one or two boughts of whatever nasty illness was going around that season, be it the flu, strep, etc.

So as winter came around and you got sick like usual, nothing should have been different. Except this year something was different. This winter you had Spencer Reid.

Suddenly you had someone to bring you ginger ale and saltines when your stomach was upset, to make you soup and tea when your throat hurt, to make sure you kept up with your meds and always carried around cough drops for you.

Spencer and yourself had started out as awkward co-workers before slowly becoming friends, which eventually blossomed into something romantic. You told him you loved him about 2 months in after a scare during a case, and he had returned the sentiment when it felt right.

You'd just recently celebrated your 6th month anniversary and everything was going so well except for one teeny tiny minuscule detail....the team didn't know.

You had hoped to gently ease them into the news, but any hope of that got dashed rather quickly on one particular winters day.

•

It was early January and you were fighting off your annual post-Christmas cold. All of the traveling and visiting family had caught up to you and you were suffering the consequences. Your pockets were constantly stuffed full of tissues and you had a permanent stash of cough drops in your desk at the office.

Spencer, the fantastic boyfriend he was, had been taking exceptionally good care of you. You found it slightly annoying that the genius himself hardly ever got sick but you couldn't find yourself mad for long when he was constantly doting on you.

He never fussed about keeping you on track with your antibiotics, never complained when you asked him for a refill of tea, or another box of tissues, etc. But one thing he absolutely loathed was the fact that you wouldn't let him kiss you. On the cheek you allowed, along with the forehead or chin or pretty much anywhere else that wasn't your lips.

You were determined not to pass along the illness to him, so no matter how much he pleaded for just a quick peck you refused. Which, mind you, was no easy feat. 

You stood firm on your ‘no lip to lip contact’ rule for about 3 days which was as long as your self control could hold out before you caved and let your boyfriend give you a firm kiss.

The two of you thought it was fine, no harm done, until 2 days later Spencer woke up with a racketing cough.

As you awoke that morning to a coughing Spencer in bed beside you, you sighed. "Don't tell me I finally you got sick too."

He merely groaned in response, and you pulled yourself out of bed so you could start coffee and fetch medicine for the both of you.

"I knew this was going to happen, I just knew you would get sick," you chided as if you hadn't played a significant role in the passing of said illness.

Spencer took the cold medicine you handed him without a roll of his eyes. "It's really nothing, just a runny nose and a bit of a cough."

"Work is going to be hell today. The team has been giving me grief about coughing, just imagine the ruckus when both of us are hacking our lungs up."

"Well," Spencer leaned down to plant a kiss on your warm cheek. "I consider it an honor to have the ability to kiss you-and then catch your cold. No one else on the team has that, so they can deal. And hey, now that we're both sick we can kiss as much as we want."

You giggled, annoyance vanishing as you leaned down and kissed your boyfriend. He attempted to wrap his arms around you and pull you back into bed but you slapped his hands away.

"As much as I love you and your kisses we do still have to work, Supervisory Special Agent Reid."

He sighed dreamily, a dopey smile on his face, "I love it when you talk FBI to me."

His smile quickly dropped as you whacked him over the head with a pillow.

•

Just as you predicted, the team had groaned as it quickly became apparent that Spencer had caught whatever cold was going around the building.

You and Spence arrived to work together, as you always did, on your very best behavior. After learning you both lived in the same apartment building not long after you joined the team, you started carpooling to work every single day. You had those car rides to thank for your friendship and eventual relationship, though the team did not know that.

But what the team did know, was that you and Spencer could not stop coughing. To make matters worse it was a paperwork day without a case in sight, so the team was stuck listening to the two of you. You apologized profusely, nursing a steaming cup of tea and a bag of cough drops. But it got to the point where everybody-minus you and Spence- voted to seclude you both in the conference room. They insisted it was for your own good, but you were pretty sure they had just gotten tired of listening to the sniffling and coughing.

So you two spent the day sitting in the conference room, talking and attempting to get paperwork done while members of the team popped their head in every so often to check-in and replenish your tea and tissues.

Before you knew it, the day was nearly over. There were still 2 hours left yet to the surprise of no one Spence had finished his paperwork already. Thankfully, he hung around and kept you company while you tried to finish yours.

"I really should have seen this cold coming. You know according to researchers, as many as 80 million bacteria can be exchanged in just one 10 second kiss," Spencer rattled off.

You nodded and hummed, as you always did when your boyfriend rattled off some rare knowledge he likely learned from a book he read once 6 years. You were pretty engrossed in the current paperwork you were filling out, so the insinuation of what Spencer was saying and the environment in which he was saying it didn't really catch up to you until it was too late.

"What are you trying to say pretty boy? You two locking lips?"

Finally remembering where you two currently were, work, you looked up from your papers. Spencer sat frozen in his chair beside you as Morgan and Emily stood in the doorway of the conference room with teasing looks on their faces.

"Uhm...."

All it took was the slight hesitation for Emily's joking smile to drop and her eyebrows to shoot so far up their nearly disappeared into her bangs.

"No way!"

"My man!" Morgan exclaimed, clapping as he walked into the room.

Emily followed, practically skipping towards you. "Wait til we tell the rest of the team. Damn, I owe Rossi $50 though. I thought it'd take til Valentines day."

Your jaw dropped as the shock of your friends knowing began to fade and was replaced with confusion.

"You guys bet on us? On whether or not we were together?"

"Oh no, we knew you two lovebirds were gonna get together. We bet on when you were gonna get together and then tell us." Derek clarified. "I bet Garcia $100 you two would wait until Summer to break the news.

Spencer, despite the situation, laughed. "Well, this isn't quite the way we imagined telling the team, but I guess this is it."

Thinking, you glanced at your two friends, who looked as happy as clams.

"We’ll wait to tell the rest of the team if you cut us into the winnings."

"Deal."

[ghostieyanyan]

~Yandere Regrets~

Yan!Ruggie x mc

Yan!Silver x mc

Yan!Cater x mc

Yan!Vil x mc

i thought of this a while ago so hehe.. what does a yandere regret? where's the line for yanderes? hurting their darling? punishment? threats??

Warnings: death, hinted of child birth (its still gender neutral but if you feel uncomfortable with it, you can just say its yandere delusions ^^), sleep spell, manipulation, self-loathing, death threats, hate mail(?), mind break, kinda creeping

~~~~~

Ruggie

you were supposed to be fine.. this wasn't how it suppose to be... you and him were supposed to grow old and die together. but no. Life always had to spit in his face.

He was stupid.. you were so different from him and he didn't even think about what your body was strong or weak against. the cold in the slums was easy for him to handle, duh, he grew up there... but you were different...

he should have given you vaccines or something to protect you from the slums sicknesses. he should have slowly eased you into the slums with his family... to build up your immune system.

he couldn't get mad at anyone... only himself..

Ruggie wanted you to be part of his life so badly, he took you to the slums in the dead of night and never looked bad at NRC.

Crowley found the way to your world and you just had a week to say your goodbyes... he didn't want you to leave! he didn't want to say goodbye!

the timing was awful... if it was around the end of the year, he could have graduated and then he'll get a good job to support his family, you, and the family he'd like to make with you..

but he was impassion and scared he'll lose you forever.. and he ultimately lost you in the most cruelest ways.

in the slums, everyone knows that you have to be very careful to not get sick. cuts are even worst. sickness means you need medicine, medicine cost money, which they don't have...

it was supposed to just be a common cold...

it was winter time, the snow was starting to fall and covered the slums in a thin layer of snow. it'll likely go away in the morning but it was still cold out. even in sunset savanna.

Most of the kids stayed inside because of the cold. some, who can handle the cold, were playing outside.

Ruggie was with his grandma making you soup. you had a pretty nasty cough and they insisted on something warm in you system would help.

how did his grandma take him bringing you home..? he promised her some great grandkids and she was down for it.. and to say she scared you more than ruggie's threats on if you were to ran away was an understatement. she was living proof on how scary female hyenas could be..

you were supposed to be fine.. the soup was supposed to make you feel better.. he always got better after the soup. but you were different, unique, one of a kind... that's why he fell in love with you..

he knew you didn't love him. he wasn't a good man. he took you away from your home, not just from the mirror, but NRC. he knew you loved being a part of NRC. helping out, even when Crowley forced you, you still enjoyed it...

he thought you could learn to love him and you two would work hard to provide for your family in the slums... and one day work hard enough to better the slums, or everyone.

instead... you died that winter.. because of that stupid cough. and he's now alone... the one thing he didn't want...

he had to say goodbye..

~~~~~

Silver

When silver was a kid, his father would tell him all the stories he knows, which were a lot. his favorites, as a kid, were the stories where the prince or knight characters protects their home and loved ones.

he told his father that when he grows up, he wants to be strong enough to protect everyone he loves. his father told him at he should train and eat a lot to grow strong and maybe he'll find his "royal stuck in their tower~" or "royal stuck in a death like sleep~"

Silver felt that his father always had his head in the clouds for these, "cheesy" scenarios. he personal didn't mind it though. he, himself, didn't know if he'll find his other half but he's not the type that will roll around in his sleep about it...

he thought..

when silver first heard about you, it came from the news of "a newcomer with no magic and a wild monster came to the school ceremony and caused mayhem." but how Lilia described it was "an excited turn of events." silver didn't mind it too much.

he only hear more about you when malleus was telling him, sebek, and Lilia about the child of man staying in the abandoned dorm and how you invited him to this event, not knowing who he is. with how malleus spoke so highly of you, made him curious of this perfect.

he also over heard how you always finding yourself into a bunch of overblot situations. he hasn't even met you and you already sound amazing. kinda like the princes or knights of those old stories...

to say he was charmed by the mysteriousness of you was an understatement. he wanted to go out and just meet you to understand you better but he was always busy. school, clubs, protect malleus, naps, theres a lot on his plate but what can you do.

when he finally met you, from school events or school trips, each time you were with him it felt so warm and comforting. you were so calm and gentle with him, not like he need that but it was a nice feeling. whenever he fell asleep, he'll either wake up to you stering him or with his head resting in your lap. he never want this feeling to end. Silver wants to keep waking up besides you, for the rest of his life.

when he told Lilia about it, how he should confess to you and all. Lilia told him that he over heard you and your first year friends talking about making a break through about you going home, so this confess better be big...

he grew silent, which is normal for him but this was a different silent and lilia could tell..

"how about you show them how much you love them? that your love has no bounds. from twisted wonderland to other realms out there~"

even with lilia cheesy rometic preaching, he had a point. but how..? he wants to show you that you were important to him and that he'll protect you. he'll be your prince to... wake you...

silver stopped by your dorm late, you were just about to go to bed but he asked for time and how it was really important. you agreed and you both decided to talk outside. he started to tell you about his childhood and his love your fairy tale stories his father use to tell him. he told you how he loved you and wanted to show you that both of you were meant to be. he held your hand and pulled out a needle from his pocket.

you started to get scared and tried to pull away but it was untimely useless. silver just over powered you so easily. with one prike from the needle, you stared to feel dizzy and felt like your head ached. you fell into silver's chest which is arms snaked around you.

"it'll be okay.. ill wake you up.. and you'll understand that we were meant to be~"

he picked you up and gave you a sweet soft kiss on your lips.

he waited... and waited... and gave you a kiss again... and waited..

you didnt open your eyes.

~~~~~

Cater

Cater hated being with his family... his dad wasn't there when he needed him, his sisters treated him like an object or play thing, and his mom enables his sisters... if his friends invites him to any family related events, he'll take it in a heartbeat just to be away from his family. he'd rather die than admit that his sisters didn't have an influence on his behavior as a kid and even now that he's older.

when he first saw you, he thought you were the cutest thing in all of twisted wonderland. Cute little perfect, lost in an unknown world and at the mercy of everyone here. like a little animal that lost their way and that doesn't know better, but he'll help this cute lost animal.

it definitely helped his case, with how much ace and deuce brings you around. plus they often leave you to your lonesome because they cause some trouble and drag grim along too. what his luck~

At first he didn't mind sharing you with Trey, you all often spent time together watching trey bake and talking about any drama or rumors from school, trey didn't really mind the drama but he enjoyed the company.

the more Cater spent time with you, the more he fell for you. and when you come to him for anything, his heart skips a beat. you're just too precious in his eyes.

You both made it a thing that he'll come to you to online shop, mainly browsing because you couldn't effort anything. but every time you pointed something you liked, he always had something to say about it.

"i don't know about that... i think this one will match you better~! you'll look so cute in it~"

you didn't really mind, it wasn't like you took it personal... you shouldn't.. right?

sometimes Cater will stop by the Ramshackle dorm and bring you a "goodie bag." it was either the stuff he said you would look good in or some other cute stuff. pins, hair clips, hair ties, accessories, plushies, etc. some of the things weren't in your wheel house of interests but telling Cater you didn't like them when he looks so happy didn't feel right...

so you just allowed him to do whatever he liked.. it wasn't hurting anyone right..?

it wasn't-... it didn't hurt anymore. his teases that felt like hard jabs into your looks and insecurities, didn't hurt as badly anymore. without you realizing it, Cater was the one to dress you up and tell you what to do, eat, and how to think. you thought about it, why didn't you say anything..? well.. cater will be upset. every time you tell him you had a problem with how he treats you, he gets really sad and you just didn't like it one bit... it was too much to keep fighting it.. you were tired... you were drained..

cater and his "helpful inputs" just made you feel insecure of yourself. maybe you really need cater's help. you don't want to be a sore thumb to the people you care for, right?

"hey, what do you think about this? pref-?"

cater looked at you and he froze... he knows that look in your eyes. the pain.. the hurt.. the empty look.. the helplessness..

he's being the monster of his sisters.. to you...

~~~~~

Vil

Vil is a highly respected figure in twisted wonderland. his looks and his voice, his mere presences is a blessing for some people (his fans-). he has to be perfect, he only expects himself to be perfect. with the people around him, he tries his best to not being so strict about them being perfect but as long as they work for that goal, he cant complain too much.

when he met you, he cant say much or you might get crunched under all his critiques. but he admires how hard working you are, whether you like to be or not. to say vil enjoyed your clumsy potato charm was an understatement. the more he watched you, the more he was charmed~

he tired not to be too harsh on you, you are doing your best with the hand you have been delt, but still do you always have to slouch like that?

Whenever you see Vil, he always gives you "advice" whether if they are convention advice, with vil statures and position, you couldn't really say no...

without you realizing it, you find vil appearing more into your life. when you pass your classes, when your getting any paper work for Crowley, even when you are heading back to your dorm..! Vil requested Rook to get your weekly scheule...

at this rate, you'll see vil more than your friends, the only time you see your friends were in class and lunch.

you confronted vil, asking him if something was wrong.

oh boy~ he loves how you could stand up to him~

likely for him, being a great actor comes into his favor when he has to convince you that he's not creeping on you.

"i just like to check up on you. even if your aren't part of the main dorms. i cant let you make a joke out of NRC just because you are magicless"

he lend into you, reaching his hands to your face-!!

"your uniform is also messed up, potato. do i have to do everything for you!"

"o-oh..."

he starts to fix up your uniform and takes his leave. leaving you to process what happened..?

meanwhile someone with a certain hat took a picture and shared it on magicam. news broke out and rumors like "Vil isn't single anymore?!?!" and "who is this mysterious person?!" broke out like wild fire. you only hear about it from Cater who was upset that you didn't say you were in a relationship, much less, to vil!

but with rumors and a big following of vil's fans, comes lots of hate. you don't even have Magicam but you hear all the hate from your friends, classmates, and even classmates that weren't in your class or grade!! they were all getting concerned..

you're address got leaked and you were sent hate mail and death threats everyday! one person even sent pictures of you when you were out on a school event. it wasn't safe for you anymore. this took such a mental tole on you that Crowley had to asked a favor from Ambrose LXIII and have you transfer to RSA...

you didn't want to leave.. but you didn't have a chose anymore..

~

the picture was suppose to lead you to him... you were suppose to run to him, crying in his arms to protect you. Vil was suppose to be your knight in shining armor...

~~~~~

[mewje4ns]

A month without the sun - Spencer Reid.

Spencer has been gone on back to back cases for a month. So has your happy.

Spencer Reid x Fem!reader

(This is entirely self indulgent)

cw: depression and what it does to you. Showering together and being taken care of(?)

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It’s been about a month since I’ve seen Spencer. The boy genius who made me happy with a single smile. But I’ve lost my happy and have spent the last month laying in bed. I can’t remember the last time I felt the sun on my skin, the rainy weather isn’t much help either. This was my own doing, I told myself since Spencer was gone I’ll play the game I always wanted to play but didn’t because he was always dragging me to do stuff. Who would’ve thought he’d be right about how getting out of the house and it’s benefits. I should have known. Never question an eidetic memory.

The keys jingle in the door and I pull the blanked over my head. If he can’t see me I can’t see the look okay disappointment at my inability to take care of myself around this time of year. “Sweets?” I grip the blanket harder as I head his voice. I hear him slide his shoes of and his sock padded feet lead him to right beside my lump in the blanket. “Sweets?” I feel him sit on the bed and rub my back over the blanket, embarrassed and guilty and do what any mature adult would do.

“She’s not here right now.” God I’m an idiot. I hear him hum and play along with my stupid joke.

“Well can you tell me when she’ll be in next?” His big warm hands rub my back up towards my neck.

“Probably never?” I rub my cheek into the pillow, I want to look at Spencer more than I’ve wanted anything in a very long time but my shame wouldn’t let me.

“Well that’s not cool,” I can practically hear his smile. “I was really looking forward to seeing her.” His hand slides up the blanket to the edge and pulls it back to reveal my face to him. “Would you look at that? She’s here.” His voice is quiet and calm. Spencer is beautiful.

“Surprise?” I give him a guilty smile that he ignores and leans down to kiss my forehead. “Sorry.” He shakes his head and rubs my back.

“Wanna take a shower with me? I feel gross.” I know what he’s doing. He’s trying to make me take care but is disguising it.

“Okay.” Can’t believe he knows me so well to know I wouldn’t be able to deny the boy in front of me. I pull the blanket off of me and crawl out of bed in the pajamas I’ve worn for 3 days straight. Spencer places his hand on the small of my back and leads me to the bathroom. He reaches over and grabs my toothbrush then hands it to me.

“While I get the water ready?” I nod and do what he wants. I brush my teeth and watch the beautiful boy warm up the water to the temperature we can both agree on. “When was the last time you went outside? Like really, not for work.” I shrug and look back at the mirror. God I look bad.

“About a month.” The words come out weak and embarrassed. “Been trying to see if I can paler than I normally get in the winter.” I try to play off my blatant disregard for myself as I joke. Spencer doesn’t like these jokes.

“Sweets you know you have to go outside. The sun produces vitamin D which prevents abnormal function of the immune system that causes symptoms of depression and anxiety.” He stands up and looks at me. “You already do bad around this time of year, you need to be in the sun for around 5 to 10 minutes a day.” I spit the toothpaste out and put my toothbrush back in the cup after rinsing it off.

“I know Spence.” I turn and look at him. Spencer hums and walks over to me. Placing a hand on my waists and giving it a squeeze he hands me a hairbrush and I brush my hair. As I do that he takes his clothes off and steps into the shower. As soon follow. I stand underneath the water rinse my hair, Spence off to the side washing his hair with shampoo. “I didn’t mean for it to get this bad.” Spencer looks at me when I start talking.

“I know, you never do it just happens.” His soapy hair and stupid smile, I can’t do anything but cheese at him. “I’m sorry I was gone so long.” I immediately shake my head.

“Don’t try and blame yourself.” I point an accusing finger at the man while I start shampooing my hair. “Don’t feel bad. You work a lot and it’s okay.” I scrub my scalp and watch him move me out of the way to rinse his hair. Spencer turns to face the water and I hug him from behind.

“Sweets?” I hum and squeeze his torso tighter. “I appreciate the hug but I’m naked, you’re naked, and I have to feed you real food in a second.” It’s ironic that Spencer never ate well before we met and then I forced him to help me cook so he’s maybe learn a meal or two to him cooking for me every other day.

“Don’t make it weird Spencer. I’m just hugging you.” Spencer laughs and turns around hold me at arm’s length.

“And I haven’t see you in a month. Let alone touch you, I’m trying to focus here sweets.” He smiles then leans down and kisses my cheek before pulling me into a hug. “But who am I to deny Y/n.” This time I laugh and wrap my arms around his middle.

After a minute or two we let go and go back to our shower. We finish and I feel better. Not only is Spencer here but so is the layer of nasty I built up while laying in bed. I step out of our room and immediately notice my piled up laundry. Spencer hands me one of his shirts and a pair of underwear that I have in my drawer. “How are you so good at this?”

“At what?” He pulls on a pair plaid sleeping pants and a shirt follows after. “Taking care of you?” I nod and slip on my shirt and underwear. “Cause I love you? I’ve known you and loved about you for about the same amount of time so I’m gonna know everything you need.”

“How long?” I tilt my head and ask with a smile, he knows the number probably to the second.

“Three years and 149 days” I laugh and walk over to him.

“You know months exist?” He snorts and kisses the top of my head.

“Sound less impressive if I say 4 almost 5 months.” We hug and i away us from side to side as we stand. “You put mine and your laundry into the washer and I’ll start cooking?” I nod and grab his duffle bag and my pile of laundry and drag it towards the laundry room. I separated them into colors and darks and throw them into the wash. Once it’s started I walk out to the living room and pick up the minimal trash I left out.

“How long has it been since you ate cooked food?” I look up at him and put up a two. “Two days?” I shake my head. “Two weeks?” I nod. “What have you been eating?” I point to the empty jars of peaches and other canned fruits we had in our pantry displayed on the counter next to our trash bin. “At least it’s not Wendy’s.” I snort and point to the trash that has a very obvious Wendy’s bag on top. He rolls his eyes and watches me pick up after myself.

“We are going out for most the day tomorrow you realise that?” I nod and put a new trash bag in the bin and put the full bag by the door. “I’ll take it out after we eat.” I grab my nasty blanket I used on the couch and throw in into the colors pile by the laundry.

“I figured you’d force me outta the house.” I walk over and stand next to him as he cooks pasta. “Pesto?” He nods and smiles at me. “I hate how well you know me.”

“I figured you’d need comfort food after missing me all month.” I roll my eyes and rest my head on his bicep. There isn’t anything said but I nod. He’s right. I need this. “Love you sweets.”

“Love you too Spencer.” Spencer kisses the top of my head and plates the food. I grab it and we sit in your designated spots on the couch and eat. “Thank you for not being weird about this.” I look at him with genuine love on my face.

“I used to be a drug addict, I’m used to a lil mess Y/n.” He looks at me with an ‘and even if I didn’t’ look. “Even if I didn’t if I ever judge you for something like this you deserve to hit me in the face. Plus it’s not that bad.” I nod even if I don’t believe him and we eat the rest of our food in silence before he reaches over and drags me to lay on top of him.

“If you left for a month I probably would have gone crazy and burnt down a building or something.” I snort and snuggle into his neck. “Love you.”

“Love you too Spencer.” I’m so glad he’s home.

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long one to make up for the last one.

[melkyt]

Law's body is not great at regulating temperature, and most of the time, he is freezing. It could be a hot summer day where everyone is absolutely melting, but he has to wear a coat, or he starts shivering. For someone who was born and grew up in primarly winter islands, that side effect of the amber lead pisses him off.

Luffy runs hot, his power is that off the sun. He barely ever needs or wants to wear a coat. Drum Island was really the only time he really felt cold, and that was at the peak of a mountain after scaling it in nothing but shorts and shirt, and before he awakened Nika. That means his tolerance is way up there.

The two crews meet up as they do on some island to trade information on something (party as far as Luffy is concerned)

Law before they arrived on the island gets a fever from working for way too late, and for way too long, as he does when something catches his attention. Any kind of cold always wrecks him as his immune system is shot, and there is only so much he can do with his power when sick, only the basic keep body alive commands as his attention wanders. Which makes his knowledge and attention based power almost useless

His crew usually takes care of him as best they can. Law tends to be stubborn and prefers to be self-sufficient so as not to get anyone sick. He hates getting anyone to suffer because of him, even if for them his cold won't even slow them down. They tell Luffy and the crew that Law will be healthy enough to come out in a few days, probably before they leave.

Luffy is not cool with that. He came to see Traffy! And nobody is going to stop him. He insists on going. Sanji makes soup to take. They consider Law an honorary member of their family, so they are all concerned. Chopper makes some medicine that should help.

Law cant even lift his head out of bed to tell Luffy off for coming in. He is bundled in a makeshift nest and still shivering.

Luffy sets aside everything he brings and climbs into bed next to Law. "Wow, you're pale, Tarao."

"No fucking shit" Law snaps, groaning as just talking hurts but with Luffy this close, it feels warmer, his teeth have stopped chattering. "Get out of here, you'll get sick strawhat"

"Nah! I brought soup!" Luffy pulls away to go grab it.

Without thinking Law grabs his wrist, hiding his face as it gets even more red.

"See yah dont want me to go, shishishi." Luffy gets under the covers, wrapping his arms around Law. " You're gonna get all better, and then we're gonna party!"

Luffy would use his full Nika power when it gets towards nighttime, and the submarine gets colder and the heaters not doing much to compensate. Law feeling well enough in his arms to fall asleep, something he hasnt been able to do for days. He can never sleep when he is cold and sick.

With Luffy, it's just different. They spend the next day just cuddling, and Law gets well enough to use his power.

Does Luffy get sick? Yes, but he doesn't even notice until he sneezes and shivers!, of all the things. Law is there to repay the favor ofc ;3, talking about how now they are even! Luffy just chuckles, "Come on, Traffy, you're the one who is gonna get sick again if you worry so much"

Law ignores his own advice but makes sure to keep room active thanks to the nagging of his crew xd

[dedkake]

SGA Fanworks Only Holiday Gift Exchange 2023

A day you won’t forget by scifi_dancer | g, 2.4k, rodney / john

The prompt I used describes it well: "Nothing goes right - until it does."

A Little Christmas Chaos by WonkyElk | t, 3k, rodney / john

The Cheer Committee nodded in solemn and united agreement. In principle, of course, they agreed that ‘absolutely hosed’ was not the ideal state for a large proportion of the expedition to be in, at any one time, Christmas or not; but that didn’t stop them feeling that the punch could do with being just a smidgen merrier. For morale purposes. Which was why each of them, separately, decided to add just the tiniest amount of extra cheer to the punch.

Big enough to miss by Mas_Pebbles_Sharp | t, 3.9k, rodney / john

Missing scenes/coda to The Daedalus Variations: Rodney's injury from alien weapon fire is worse than they at first realised

Elizabeth’s Pet Demon by Tazmy | g, 2.8k, gen

A mini demon ransacks Elizabeth’s quarters. Somehow, it’s cute. It shouldn’t be. It should be wrong, maybe even disturbing.

Finding Limits by halestrom | g, 3.6k, gen

The only thing John could focus on was getting back to Atlantis, getting a team and finding Rodney before Ford's men did anything. Getting back to Atlantis and finding out that Rodney had rescued himself wasn't a surprise, but sitting and watching his still body as Carson tried to figure out what to do was hard. Not just for John, but for all of AR-1.

First Embrace by Cyber_Witch85 | m, 2.8k, carson / evan, rodney / john, evan / john

John Sheppard and Evan Lorne rescue Rodney and Carson from a wraith lair. Carson and Evan explore the beginnings of their relationship as John and Rodney sleep.

Golden Slumbers by cassiope25 | g, 3.8k, rodney / john, team

“You should put more trust in me,” Ronon told her gently. "There's nothing a former runner can't take on.” Ronon is there to care for his team, and they care for him in turn.

Hand in Hand by mific | e, 4.7k, rodney / john

"Yes, yes, we're the talk of the town," Rodney said, eyeing them narrowly. "Run along now and if you're ever on Cambara don't agree to do the damn welcome ritual." "And if you do," Sheppard panted, "don't come last."

His Rodney by Jade | g, 1.5k, gen

It’s not always easy to remember who he is.

I Can Do Anything Better Than You! by Goddess47 | t, 3k, rodney / john

John, the traitor, had lured him to this so-called 'social event' organized by some self-appointed group of Expedition members. There had been a promise of chocolate cake and John had hinted at the possibility of mutual orgasms at the end of the night.

i waited ‘til i saw the sun by LogicGunn | t, 1k, steven / elizabeth

Elizabeth remembers.

I’ll keep you warm by puddlejumperpilot | g, 2k, rodney / john

The sky was darkening and fluffy snowflakes were falling from the sky as Teyla gave her speech, but John was distracted by Rodney shivering violently next to him. John swore under his breath and took off the outer layer of his jacket, wrapping it around Rodney’s shoulders. “You’re from Canada, aren’t you supposed to be immune to the cold?” He hissed under his breath. Rodney shot him a glare. “You know I get cold easily!” He replied in a whisper. “I also know that you do this every year. I’m beginning to think you just like wearing my jacket. You’re lucky I expected this, otherwise I’d just let you freeze!”

Just Peachy by melagan | t, 1.7k, rodney / john

John and Rodney are married and living on Atlantis. They have a rare day off together, but things aren't working out the way Rodney planned.

Lighter Than Air by spurious | g, 2.6k, rodney / john

Visiting a trading partner, the team participate in a winter solstice ritual that's more effective than it might seem.

Like A Shot To The Shoulder (And Other Adventures on MXR-338) by audioletter | g, 2.8k, gen

As far as welcomes go, being shot in the shoulder was not what John considered polite.

Solace by A_Storm_of_Roses | e, 7.2k, teyla / elizabeth

Elizabeth wakes with the hangover of the century and a throbbing elbow. She can’t remember how she got here, or where here even is, though it feels hard and rocky and smells like burning metal. Elizabeth and Teyla take a very long walk, and discover each other.

the snow has drifted high by dedkake | t, 1.7k, rodney / john

Rodney and John watch the New Year's fireworks together, just like they always do.

Wraith Rodney by carsonsweebabyturtles (Erindors) | fanart

This is my Holiday gift for Cassiope25. I kind of gambled at making him a Wraith but I hope you like it anyways 💜

You can’t pin joy like a moth by QueenIshtar | t, 3.7k, john / elizabeth, carson / rodney

Elizabeth knows that you can't pin joy like a moth. It's too fleeting. Joy is the soft fluttering of wings you notice only in the still, silent moments. It's your heartbeat rushing, racing when you laugh; when you feel alive. Joy is not a complete, tangible thing.

[prince-koda]

Sick Days

Bucky Barnes x Reader

Word Count: 223

A/N: Bucky Barnes is just a good guy. All my works are self-indulgent but this is even more so; I'm sick and at work and would love for James 'Bucky' Barnes to take care of me instead of having to work. I'm masked up, covid free, and eating cough drops like candy so I present to you a quick blurb I wrote on company time. No use of Y/N, 2nd person pov so reader is only addressed as 'you'. No physical description per usual but reader does not have a super soldier immune system. Constructive criticism always appreciated.

Bucky Barnes is a lot of things and despite being the Winter Soldier for decades, he’s still a caregiver; he’s protective and willing to do anything to help his loved ones.

He would take care of sickly Steve when they were younger, both when he was physically ill and when Steve would pick fights on the streets of Brooklyn.

So that’s why anytime you became sick, he did what he’s always done when he’s himself. He took care of his loved ones—he took care of you.

Helping you into a lukewarm bath to help with fevers, pulling out a humidifier at night to help you breath with as much ease as your body will allow. He has no issues with medicine runs and using his vibranium arm to rub away and cool down any aches in your back. Anything you need, he does or gets for you before you even ask.

Being a super soldier, he has nothing to fear in terms of catching a cold or any standard bug floating around, but he does get a little more on edge for your sake once flu season starts or when the news starts talking about a virus that’s going around.

He is first and foremost a protector. He protects his planet, his country, and, of course, the people who mean everything to him.

[sleepynoons]

SWEETEST CARROT !! >:3 how does jing yuan take care of you when you’re sick? :< does he have a special comfort food for you that he cooks? does he stay by your side ‘til you fall asleep? is he clingier? spare no details !! 🎤🎤

ok!!! self-ship time!!!

interestingly, idt jing yuan gets sick often, and i don't either. but i'd like to think that he still pesters over me because i used to get sick every year for basically the entire winter up until i was 11-12 yrs old, and he's worried my immune system will just... collapse.

so when i do get sick, i think he's really worried. but he def makes an effort to hide it because i get easily stressed out when i'm under the weather, and he doesn't want his worry to convert into negativity.

that being said, he doesn't really know how to help me get better. and that's fine, really, because at the end of the day, i just sleep and eat a lot lol

if it's my first time getting sick in front of him, i literally think he'd call bailu over and take the hours off as bailu checks on me. but more than likely, it's probs a smol cough or fever, so bailu will just tell him to get me congee and make ginger + brown sugar water.

on workdays, i wouldn't let him stay at home, unless he truly doesn't have a lot of work to attend to. otherwise, if i'm feeling ill over the weekend, we'd literally just stay in bed all day. maybe a lil stroll after lunch, just so i can get some movement in, but he'd be holding me by the elbow and waist to make sure i don't trip or fall or anything.

not much talking, in general. i'd like our relationship to be more... knowing in a sense? i think we value our own independence, and that kind of carries through even in times when we are together. but don't confuse silence with a lack of familiarity! i think jing yuan would be very attentive to my needs - he'd notice the slightest wince or any effort i make to try to hold back my coughs. he knows that we're both tired anyway, and it's these moments of tranquility that allow us to fully be ourselves. there's no need to put on airs or make up lies, it's just us, not judging and not needing and not expecting.

also a lot of reading. usually, it's me reading to him at night – something more whimsical and fantastical or even educational – as long as it has nothing to do with the luofu. but when i'm sick, he takes over. it's just me lying on his chest as he narrates, and i'm pretty sure i'd fall asleep to the steady beat of his heart and his gentle, soothing voice.

the only slight concern is that even when i'm sick, we're still physically touching in some way. so i'm always a little worried that he'll get sick, but alas, one should never underestimate the sturdiness of a war general.

it's especially comforting if i'm sick in the winter because i strongly believe he's perpetually running very, very hot. mm... the thought of jing yuan in the summer... wearing thin linens... aNYWAY!!

but yeah, i think it'd be a simple time, but joyous and peaceful nonetheless. i very much code this relationship as like, a couple that's been together for decades, and mayhaps we have run out of things to talk about, but even time together without words exchanged is enjoyable and charming in its own ways.

thank you for asking such a sweet question, yue!!!! had so much fun, hehe

[vimdrugs]

Winter Wellness Challenge: Your Pharmacy Roadmap!!

It's time to strengthen our health against the seasonal obstacles as the crisp winter air comes in. Your neighborhood drugstore is a winter wellness oasis, not just a location to buy prescription drugs. We provide the best tactics and prescription items in this extensive guide to help you stay warm, well, and productive this winter.

Keeping Warm and Healthy in Winter

To stay warm and healthy throughout the winter, one must take preventative measures. Invest on thermal necessities such as heating pads, blankets, and insulated clothes, which may be purchased at your neighborhood pharmacy, in addition to conventional treatments. These items are essential to our winter wellness kit since they keep you warm even during the coldest months.

Cozy Winter Wellness Products

A variety of warm wellness products might help you beat the wintertime blues. Your pharmacy is filled with goods that are meant to improve comfort and wellbeing, such as comfortable socks, plush blankets, and aromatherapy oils in addition to herbal teas. These tiny pleasures have a big impact on how you feel winter in general.

Pharmacy Remedies for Winter Ailments

Numerous illnesses are common during the colder months. Equip yourself with wintertime-specific pharmaceutical remedies. Throat lozenges, immune-boosting supplements, and over-the-counter cold and flu remedies are essential additions to any winter self-care supply pack. Treating symptoms early on makes the transition through the cold months easier.

Winter Self-Care Pharmacy Checklist

Take advantage of a thorough self-care checklist to stay ahead of winter's problems. To fight dry skin, restock on moisturizers, lip balms, and vitamin-rich supplements. Saline nasal sprays and humidifiers are additional items on your pharmacy checklist that might help ease respiratory pain brought on by interior heating systems.

 

Top Winter Wellness Tips!

Following are some best winter wellness tips:-

1. Embrace Hydration

Winter air tends to be dry, leading to dehydration. Increase your water intake and include hydrating foods like soups and broths in your diet.

2. Prioritize Vitamin D

With limited sunlight, supplementing with vitamin D becomes crucial. Consult your pharmacist for the right dosage tailored to your needs.

3. Boost Immunity

Integrate immune-boosting foods and supplements into your routine. Consider products rich in zinc, vitamin C, and echinacea.

Do Read: https://vimdrugs.com/index.php/blog/post/winter-wellness-challenge-your-pharmacy-roadmap

[namitha]

How to go back to your body (womb) and live in the awareness of your lunar cycle:

A woman's moon time consists of four stages. Every phase is unique with its own flow of hormones, resources and challenges. These phases mimic the yearly seasons. Understanding the depth of your lunar cycle will make a difference in your life.

Spring - Follicular phase (Waxing moon)

The week after menstruation. Other names are Emergence Phase, Warrior Phase.

Chakras are root, sacral, and solar chakra connection

A time of becoming, rebirthing, you will feel refreshed, cleansed and hopeful.

A time to cherish yourself.

Your energy levels will be rising.

This is a time to be productive and focused, to start being more active.

This is when hormones will start to rise, you will start becoming more fertile.

You'll have an increased sex drive.

You will experience more clarity, a time to be playful and say yes to new experiences.

Eat light fresh whole foods and refuel your body, especially fruits and salads.

Summer - Ovulation (Full moon)

Peak fertility for creation. Other names are Visibility Phase or Creator Phase

Chakras – sacral, heart, throat chakra connection

A time where your hormones will be at their highest, energy levels will be high.

You will feel physically stronger and confident.

You will feel more attractive.

A time to embrace your fullness, express your power.

Embrace your inner goddess and tap into passion and it’s also a wonderful time to release perfection and practice forgiveness and compassion.

Body temperature will be higher.

You will feel more social, sex drive will be at its peak, as well as your fertility.

Increased focus and productivity. Intense workouts are perfect during this time.

Can cope with a heavier work load.

Eat light and fibrous food, food you would normally crave during summer.

Fall - Luteal phase (Waning moon)

Week before menstruation. Other names are Culmination Phase or Sorceress Phase

Chakras are root, sacral, solar plexus chakra connection

You will start feeling more inward.

Irritated by the demands placed on you.

You will start craving space and self care.

You'll feel more strategic and but less focused.

You'll get a need to declutter and become more organised.

Start to slow down.

This is also a time to embrace your “wild woman.”

You might start becoming more critical of yourself, more reflective.

The ego begins to wane and what comes forth is a fully embodied, expressive, uninhibited woman who feels confident and connected. This woman is no longer tamed by her ego or societies standards, rather she is finally FREE!

You'll be inspired and have a heightened creativity.

More herbs, greens and vegetables.

You'll have more food cravings, try to minimise sugar and salt.

Shorter workouts. Stretching, yoga will be perfect.

Winter - Menstruation (New moon)

Physical bleeding. Other names are Fertile Void, Oracle Phase.

Chakras are sacral, third eye, crown chakra connection

Time to rest, surrender and detox and reflect.

It is the process of healing, letting go, shedding, resting, reflecting, and listening.

A time you will be deeply rooted into yourself.

A time of metaphorical death.

Focus on yourself. Experience stillness and silence

Expand your awareness.

You will feel calm, withdrawn and unmotivated.

Energy levels will be low. At the start of this cycle hormones will drop.

Immunity will also be at its lowest.

Avoid Intense workouts.

Prioritise sleep and let go of anything that doesn't serve you as your body is shedding too.

Just like you would during winter, eat warm, nourishing food.

Avoid alcohol, coffee, salty foods

.

[seacalm73]

Are Supplements necessary?

Which Supplements I cannot live without?

Supplements You Can’t Avoid: Are You Missing These Essentials?

Let’s get real for a second — modern life is a whirlwind. We’re juggling work, family, social lives, and trying to squeeze in some self-care between it all. In the midst of this madness, eating a perfectly balanced, nutrient-rich diet every single day feels like a fantasy, doesn’t it? And that’s where supplements come in. Sure, we’d all love to get everything we need from our food, but sometimes that just isn’t possible. So, which supplements are truly hard to avoid in this fast-paced world of ours?

Here’s the audacious truth: some nutrients are just plain tricky to get enough of from diet alone, and for some of us, supplements are a must. But not all supplements are created equal, and not everyone needs the same things. So, let’s break down the supplements that many people simply can’t skip — whether due to diet, lifestyle, or modern living.

1. Vitamin D: Sunshine in a Bottle

We all know the drill: vitamin D is vital for our bones, immune system, and even mood. But here’s the catch — how many of us are actually soaking up enough sun these days? Between working indoors, slathering on sunscreen (and rightly so), and long, dark winters, getting enough vitamin D from sunlight is a tall order. Add to that the fact that it’s found in only a handful of foods, and it’s no wonder so many of us are low on this crucial vitamin.

Without enough vitamin D, you’re looking at weakened bones, a lowered immune system, and even a hit to your mental health. If you’re not getting at least 10–30 minutes of direct sunlight a few times a week, a supplement might just be your best bet to stay healthy and bright. This one’s a no-brainer.

2. Omega-3: The Brain Fuel You Didn’t Know You Needed

Let’s talk fish. Unless you’re munching on salmon, mackerel, or sardines a few times a week (and who really is?), you’re likely missing out on omega-3 fatty acids. These fats are game-changers for your brain, heart, and even mental health. They help fight inflammation, keep your heart ticking along, and are linked to everything from reduced anxiety to better memory.

For those who don’t love fish — or avoid animal products entirely — this is where a supplement can make a world of difference. Fish oil, krill oil, or algae-based supplements can fill that gap with ease. Seriously, your brain will thank you for it.

3. Vitamin B12: The Vegan Achilles Heel

If you’re plant-based, this one’s for you. Vitamin B12 is crucial for nerve function, red blood cell production, and overall energy levels. But there’s a catch — it’s almost exclusively found in animal products. That’s bad news for vegans and vegetarians who can struggle to get enough from diet alone.

Without B12, you risk fatigue, brain fog, and even nerve damage. If you’re following a plant-based diet or if your body doesn’t absorb it well, a B12 supplement is an absolute must. And let’s be honest, even some meat-eaters are deficient because they’re just not getting enough from their diet. No shame in reaching for a little extra help.

4. Iron: More Than Just for Popeye

Iron isn’t just about fighting off anaemia — it’s about keeping your energy levels stable and your immune system strong. But here’s the kicker: iron from plant sources just doesn’t absorb as well as the iron from meat. If you’re not eating red meat, or if you have heavy periods, your iron stores can easily run low.

This isn’t just about fatigue, either. Low iron can mess with your immune system, leaving you more vulnerable to illnesses. For many people — especially women and vegetarians — an iron supplement can be a lifesaver. But, of course, make sure to get your levels checked before you start popping pills.

5. Magnesium: The Unsung Hero

Here’s a nutrient that doesn’t get enough love: magnesium. It’s involved in over 300 processes in your body, from muscle function to heart health to stress reduction. And yet, many people are deficient and don’t even know it.

Why? Well, modern farming practices have left our soil depleted, so even those leafy greens that should be packed with magnesium aren’t always delivering the goods. Throw in a diet that’s heavy on processed foods and low on whole grains, nuts, and seeds, and it’s easy to see why magnesium levels are lagging.

If you’re dealing with stress, sleep issues, or muscle cramps, a magnesium supplement could be exactly what you need to restore balance.

6. Folate (Folic Acid): The Pregnancy Powerhouse

For anyone thinking about pregnancy — or already there — folate (or folic acid) isn’t just important, it’s non-negotiable. It plays a crucial role in preventing birth defects and supporting healthy development. Even if you’re eating your leafy greens, legumes, and fortified grains, it can be tricky to get enough folate from diet alone when your needs increase during pregnancy. So, this is one supplement you don’t want to skip if you’re in the baby-making business.

7. Calcium: Because Bones Don’t Last Forever

We’ve all heard about calcium for strong bones, but as we age, it becomes more important than ever. If you’re dairy-free or simply not a big fan of calcium-rich foods, this is one mineral you can’t afford to ignore.

Low calcium levels lead to weak bones and a higher risk of fractures. For those who avoid dairy, a calcium supplement can make all the difference in keeping your skeleton strong as you age.

8. Zinc: The Immunity Booster

Last but not least, zinc — a superstar for your immune system and overall health. Found in meats, shellfish, and seeds, it’s often tough for plant-based eaters to get enough zinc from food alone. Not to mention, zinc is easily depleted during illness, making it even more critical during cold and flu season.

If you find yourself getting sick often or if you’re vegetarian or vegan, a zinc supplement can be a game-changer for your immune health.

The Bottom Line: Supplements with a Purpose

Here’s the bold truth: while we all want to rely on whole foods for our nutrients, the modern world doesn’t always make that possible. Whether due to lifestyle choices, dietary restrictions, or even the way our food is produced, supplements can fill in those nutritional gaps that are otherwise hard to avoid.

But remember, supplements are just that — supplements. They aren’t a replacement for real, nutrient-dense food. Think of them as backup singers, not the main act. They help when your diet doesn’t quite cut it, but they should never be the sole source of your nutrition.

So, while you might not need every supplement on this list, these essentials are ones you shouldn’t ignore if your diet or lifestyle leaves you lacking. The right supplements can support your health in ways that might just make the difference between thriving and just getting by.

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The Truth Flashback Part 3 (Finale)

A rant/break down about this flashback scene from the the second game.

Part 1, Part 2

Ellie is absolutely devastated when she finds out the truth.

She has to sit down because she's so shocked, and she just starts sobbing.

Less than 24 hours ago she had been under the impression that Joel had taken her out of the hospital peacefully because the tests didn't work.

Now finding out that she was suppose to die to save the world, that there would've could've been a cure.

Then learning Joel killed a whole hospital full of people just to save her.

People who were just trying to save the world.

She also realizes he killed Marlene. The only connection she had to her mother.

She goes back and forth from putting her hand over her eyes and then over her heart while shaking.

Joel has no idea what to do and goes silent. How do you comfort the person you care about the most, while you're the reason for their pain? He tries to offer a comforting hand, but that completely backfires.

Ellie immediately flinches at his touch and springs up. It's like he knocked her back to reality.

The betrayal she felt here. She trusted him more than anyone, and at one point he was all she had.

And he took advantage of that and lied to her for years.

The man who wanted nothing to do with her when they first met. The man who tried to leave her with his brother. The man who was just suppose to drop her off and go on with his life.

That man chose her over the world.

Also realizing that the trauma she went through getting to the hospital wasn't initially for nothing. Joel made it for nothing.

She watched Tess get infected and sacrifice her final moments so there could be a cure.

Then she saw Sam, another kid, get infected and have to be killed by his own brother. Followed up by watching Henry take his own life out of grief.

She had to kill people at 14.

And then everything that happened that winter- she latched on to the cure more than ever.

She needed her immunity to mean something.

And he took that from her.

So she screams at him.

They've both yelled at each other before, but this is different, Ellie has never had such anger in her voice.

For the last few years Ellie felt as if there was something wrong with her.

She knew something was wrong with her when she got bit and survived. Then again when Joel told her that the fireflies tests were useless.

She thought that she was defective.

Then to realize that the wasn't true, that the tests never took place, that there was a chance to save people- All the pain and self hatred Ellie has been feeling for the past few years quickly turns into anger.

Anger at Joel.

It was never her fault like she thought. It was his.

Ellie calms down just a tiny bit and weighs out her options. She's so mad she never wants to see him again. So does she leave? No. Because going back on her word would be lying, and lying would make her just like him, and she doesn't want to be like him.

She keeps her word about staying in Jackson since he told her the truth, but she's so furious she never wants to see him again.

She can't believe he was able to look her in the eyes everyday after what he did and lie about it.

So she cuts him off. Ends everything.

He can never betray her again, and no one else will die by him protecting her.

I wonder how long Joel stood there for.

Did he get back on his horse and follow her from a distance? Just to make sure she got back okay.

Or was he just stuck there paralyzed? As he just got cut off by the person he cared the most for. She had been distancing herself from him for a while, but he still held out hope and tried to mend their relationship.

He never meant to cause her any pain. He just couldn’t lose another daughter. Especially to a cause that wasn’t guaranteed.

He also couldn’t let a fourteen year old make that big of a decision. The entire year he was with her his goal was to keep her alive. He couldn’t just quit.

He can handle her hating him as long as she stays in Jackson. As long as he can be assured she’s in the safe in the town everyday. That she’s getting a chance to live the life they tried to take from her.