#a lot has happened

[mint-ty]

where is Bojan?

how is Bojan?

[shreddedcardigan]

Absolutely HUMUNGOLCIOUS GIGANTOTASTIC lackadaisy fanart dump

[rozeliyawashereyall]

Alright, well. You won't see me active on here for a while from now on—at least for a week or two. I've been crying way too much lately.

If you wanna tell me something and don't have my discord—just go to @redcated . They're my sister. They'll pass it on to me.

[cow-stealin-gal]

hiiii welcome back to tumblr how was the time away!!!

(yes ik you wont respond when i send this ask but i am sending this ask ahead of time)

So much has happened!

Im in a second painting class, I danced to three songs,

I had my birthday last week (mocha cake and tacos!!!),

I found out that my dad doesn’t like it when I grow out my hair and nails, probably because how slow I work.

Tamamo’s little hip tassle broke Xd😩😩

The tamamo tail broke 😩😩😩😩😩

I picked the wrong size of my new cosplay costume

😩🥺

I have finished one song and have nearly finished the second one (Potential album!!!) I need to finish a colored drawing of the album.

This painting reminded someone of a Matisse painting, to which the professor mentioned that it was a huge compliment.

[incorrecthogwartsmysteryquotes]

Merula: Oh, who's this who thinks they're so tough?

MC: Look, I think it's only fair to warn you that I'm practiced in the ancient art of... origami.

Merula: Paper folding?

MC: Oh, I was hoping you wouldn't know what it was.

[nat-but-free]

guys how tf do you finish your drawings (or any work at this point).... don't you get bored and tired after 2 hours.... and just..... leave it to rot forever......

[oifaaa]

in united states public school we learn about the american revolution and the first three presidents (minus the fact that they had slaves and abused their families bc how dare we portray them as anything but heroes on a pedastal) every year from when we're 8 to when we're 14, we have one year for generalized world history and if you're lucky one year to learn about a very white-centric view of pre-1700's north america and prehistory

Doesn't that get a bit boring? Now I'm thinking about it tho I think I'd say 95% of my history classes would have been modern history basically anything from the industrial revolution onwards like the world wars, the Russian revolution followed by the cold war including modules on the Vietnam war and Korean war, and then obviously American civil rights movement, the Irish famine, Irish war of independence, irish civil war and finally a lot about the troubles - in fact I think the only two times I can remember learning about anything older is in primary we learnt about ancient Egypt and in first year of secondary we learnt about the native Americans

[braveburattino]

quick update

hey i know i havent posted in a while so heres an update. Most of my time has been spent settling into my new job, piecing together my mental health after some heavy blows (worst time of my life tbh) and ALSO finding a house.

We are in the process of closing and we should officially have the house on the 19th if nothing goes wrong.

I want to be able to work on my personal projects even when life gives me lemons and im figuring that out. stay tuned.

[kanekuran]

Life Update & Changes

So much has changed in the last few months, but years really. A lot of things happened in just under a year that it's been hard to keep up with. When I first made the decision to shelve Kane, I was in a very vulnerable position.

I'll be real with the followers that remain here. But my mom suffered a heart attack last January and most of my time and brain power revolved around caring for her. She had a double bypass and she was weak, so fucking weak that getting out of bed, bathing and even sitting upright was a struggle for her. I never in a million years thought I'd have to care for my own mother that way, but I did. Even though I was mentally exhausted and even suffered physical exhaustion, I wouldn't change it. She's here, she's still here with us making new memories.

That same year, I got married on the Disney Wish to my longtime boyfriend/fiance of 13 years last November. It was a dream come true, and we've made so many memories with each other as a couple and our friends and family.

And, just this last two weeks my mom was hospitalized again with a bad kidney infection. She's still here recovering but it was another health scare that we thought we'd lose her again. We're grateful and happy that she's here with us and able to create memories not just with us, but with her grandson, my nephew.

I know this is just skimming through everything that's happened. But I want to reiterate that there was so much going on in my personal life that trying to fix or change Kane was making me feel more exhausted and like a failure. I didn't feel good enough to do the things I wanted to do with him.

So I'm planning on redoing some of his backstory stuff in regards to his involvement with the Council. Whether I remake it or just remove it entirely, I'm not entirely certain yet. The leader of the Council and I had a falling out years ago and I never really knew what to do with Kane in regards to that. So that's just something I'll have to think of and see what I can do with it, or just remove it. We'll see how it goes, but I'm planning on bringing Kane back out, giving him some fresh air and strawberry buttercream cupcakes, because let's face it. He's not Kane without his cupcakes.

I've lost friends when my mom first got sick and some more afterwards. But I've gained so many more. I'm currently in a place where I'm not so worried, but still thinking of my mom's health. But I'm happier. I've mentioned this before, but I'm happier. So much has happened, both good and bad. But I'm in a better spot.

I hope your day has been well for those who read this and wish you all the very best.

❧ Kane Mun

[jutenium]

Well, hi

It's an experimental drawing with Bartimaeus in the guise I drew when I started reading The Ring of Solomon (no spoilers, please, Ukrainian translation has recently been announced, so I'll be waiting for it), or, well, similar to it:

[everywitchway]

Routines and Rituals

Though our routines are usually only jokingly referred to as "daily rituals", I see no reason we can't make the colloquialism a reality. Injecting a little magic into our consistent actions can bring a deeper connection to one's craft- and own body and lifestyle!- through mindful repetition... And possibly create other benefits through simple cause and effect... or via magical focus. Is this not using will to shape reality? ;)

Beverages and Hydration

Anything that can be safely imbibed orally can be considered a potion. Any tea? Potion. Apple Juice? Sure, it's a potion, too. A Sparkling Water Beverage? People before carbonation's invention wouldn't know what to call that but a potion of some sort. I almost tried to justify in my mind that water or juice couldn't be potions alone, but potion ingredients... But each ingredient generally does have its own property on its own, and can be used alone, can it not? Water seems, to me, to be the great carrier, and somewhat analogous to clear quartz in application.

Meals

"Breakfast is the most important meal of the day," as they say... especially if it's one of the ways you start off on a magically mindful foot.

Lunch is the mid day respite from- or peak of- our daily energy. A good energy for magical lunch is usually one of recooperation and regeneration. It may also be a time for socialization if you go to school or work, so creating communicative and relative energies may assist in comfortable interactions with others.

Snacks are little blessings to our bodies throughout the day, and can be celebrated as such with small ritual actions. From small mental notes to full gestures and prayer, quick acts of magic can boost the impact of your snacks and pick-me-ups

Dinner is (usually) the largest meal, and (usually) the time we re-center after a long day. Grounding to the home is important, and I can't think of anything better for that than a hearty meal. If living with others, this is a great time to reconnect with your housemate(s), partner(s), family member(s), pet(s) etc. Many connections have been formed around a dining table, and this has helped humanity share with and get to know each other for as long as it has been.

Dessert is a great magical option for celebration and for special occasions. It can also be a reward for oneself after accomplishing a goal, magical or otherwise. Perhaps it's an act of self care and self love, a treat to lift the spirit.

Self Care

Brushing our teeth and washing our faces are cleansing activities, I think we would all agree. Cleansing with a shower or a simple wash of the hands can be a magical action of its own when done mindfully. Hand sanitizers come in a wide variety of scents and varieties, and these can be used with common magical correspondences quickly, on the go... maybe even on a keychain or in a spray or foam form! Face washes come with different bases and organic/botanical additives, and in various strengths and applications. (Be mindful to care for your skin, and if anything feels or looks not okay, see a dermatologist.) Body washes, bubble baths, bath bombs, and more can be viewed through the lenses of correspondences, too... the applications and possibilities are endless!

Moisturizers and Lotions are great applications for spells as invisible sigils, while coming in a variety of bases and scents and sorts that can be viewed with correspondences. If you're cleansing your face, be sure to do something to moisturize it as well!

Perfumes or scented oils can be utilized magically via scent correspondences, and crystals or herbs can sometimes be inside the jar or bottle. Some are even roll-on, and can be used to draw sigils or choose specific points to apply to. Dab-on perfumes and oils and such can be used perfectly just as well.

Make up can be a perfect way to apply some variety of glamour spell, even if one does not do much. Color correspondences are great for this, and the same magical approach can be used when painting one's nails or dying one's hair. Especially effective with nails are mindful choices: shapes, sigils, patterns, accents, etc that mean something. Hair styling can also imply a lot, energetically, and impact us just as well; as a hair stylist myself, I have a lot I want to say on the subject... but this is not the time nor place. This post is already quite long.

Routine/Ritual

Anything you do regularly, big or small, can be made into a quick charm or spell with a bit of mindfulness. Walking a regular route daily can become a meditative experience with the right music and mindset... or perhaps a spell casting experience with the right incantation (internally or aloud) or charm. A regular drive can become a charging-up experience on your way to work or school with the right soundtrack and approach. Cleaning your room or taking out the trash is cleansing. You might wish to ground in the garden after dinner every night. You could do something less frequent, weekly visits to a nearby park to connect with nature... Something even less frequent, monthly outings with more purpose... Perhaps an annual big thing, if you like. The possibilities are endless.

The long and the short of it is: Anything can be made magical. Mindfulness can surround us with magic if we will it and live it. What do you already find yourself doing regularly? What don't do you do regularly that you should? Can a little magic help? If not, what blockages are you facing? It's okay to struggle, even when trying desperately to be mindful. The important thing is to start anew at every chance you can. The "I've blown it for the week/month" mindset that we(I?) get with planners or goal-work isn't an option; every day/moment is another chance to check in with ourselves, take a breath, forgive ourselves, and try again.

We all struggle, but I believe in you; thank you to anyone reading this who is still believing in me. I'm working every day to take a breath, do the same, and try again.

Love, Health, and Safety to Everyone!

EveryWitchWay (5Y2Y6Y)

[hes-striker]

uhh can i get a summary of all that's happened this week? 😅

Bunny: Sure since a lot has happened.

1. Octavia was murdered.

2. Stella tried to frame Striker for Octavia’s murder but was very dumb and admitted in open court that she’d done it.

3. Stella has been executed for killing her daughter who was the Goetia heir.

4. Due to Octavia’s death, Stolas has been brought back into the family, told to make another heir. Paimon wants to have Stolas in another arranged marriage despite him being married to Blitzø for the last 5 years.

5. There is an agreement that if Stolas and Blitzø can make an heir, it’ll be accepted. But Paimon really wants to arrange Stolas to wed another female Ars Goetia. So time has been ticking for them.

6. Despite efforts, Stolas and Blitzø cannot get pregnant on their own. They do have a few embryos created over the last few weeks. They need a surrogate but haven’t found one willing to do it.

7. Meanwhile, after having another one-night affair with Blitzø (after meeting his kids for the first time since he had to leave them behind as babies).

8, Afterwards, Striker developed Infernal Bloom Disease (this AU’s version of Hanahaki) and his flower is a Prickly Pear (grown on Cacti) so he’s been grown a cactus in his chest instead of like a tree.

9. Striker was informed by a (good) doctor that unless he can get surgery to remove the cactus (which would cost $500,000) or if his love is reciprocated, he only had less than a year left to live. 

9. After 4 weeks of treatment (basically treating the symptoms) Striker is found by Blitzø (who actually gives a damn). Blitzø sees Striker suffering from some illness and tries to help him.

10. Blitzø takes Striker to St. An’s hospital ((coincidentally this is where Blitzø and Stolas have been doing IVF stuff)). Due to the sheer incompetence of the medical staff, they assume Striker is Stolas ((they’d names starting with ‘ST’ )) and after being sedated for the procedure, the doctor implants the embryos inside of Striker.

**Striker had actually volunteered to be a surrogate for money for his treatment ((and other hidden reasons))

Which leads to current event, Blitzø taking Striker out of the hospital due because he doesn’t want to keep hurting Striker unintentionally.

[pallaspally]

Missed you my love, glad you're safe <3

Missed you too, lovely <3

[themadwomanherself]

Pale Blue Dot: Ch. 21 Progress Report

Alright. Sorry about the delay regarding chapter 21 of Pale Blue Dot. I've just been hitting a very long funk with it and haven't had much motivation for it, though I still actively work on ironing out much of the later story.

I have a lot planned for the chapter cause I really want to get us off of Earth before Chapter 30 cause this first half of the Prologue is very long.

Expect some interesting stuff. Malcador confronting Big E regarding his decisions from chapter 19, an update on the state of Earth, and an anticipated reunion, all the while strings are beginning to be pulled, plans laid down and put into motion.

I am excited with all the things that are to come. The only thing stopping that is my procrastination, my writers block, and overwhelmed with fanfic ideas for a new fandom.

That... happens to me a lot. Sorry not sorry.

[godsweakestsoldier]

*stumbles in covered in blood* I will someday come back for y’all, if you want to see me on your dash more, head over here

[blackbutlerfandomnerddomain]

Tumblr, how do you deal with a monster who is your father?