#been trying some pieces at phone wallpaper resolution for practice :]

[auden-dahn]

critter takes a splash at fort ringtail! 🌊💚

[wanderingskemetic]

🌩️Subtle Sutekh Worship🏜️

Greatly inspired by @khaire-traveler's wonderful subtle worship series, which can be found here.

Learn self-defence, weapons included or not

Allow yourself to express your anger and frustration; sit with and feel your feelings

Collect rain water (you're welcome to use it for watering plants or the like)

Learn about and uphold Ma'at

Make a playlist or listen to songs that remind you of him or you think he'd like

Make a collage/moodboard/pinterest board/similar collection of photos and images you associate with him, especially if some of the images are your own

Wear a piece of jewelry or other clothing item that reminds you of him

Light a candle or incense that reminds you of him (safely)

Carry a picture of him in your wallet, pocket, phone case, etc. or as a phone or computer wallpaper

Have desert, hippo, pig, donkey, crocodile, or sha animal imagery

Destroy depictions of A/p/e/p this can be as simple as drawing it on a piece of paper and tearing it up

Making a list of your personal strengths and things you're proud of

Practice standing up for yourself; speak your mind and assert your personal boundaries

Exercise a little, even if it's just stretching

Playing combat-based video games

Do something hard or challenging, especially if you've been putting it off, or it needs to get done

Fall asleep/meditate to the sound of rain/thunderstorms

Take a walk outside with a cloudy sky or during a rainstorm (safely)

Get involved with your government (vote, go to local meetings, protest, write/call a leader, etc.)

Take charge/leadership roles in parts of your life

Supporting local activists or online activism for causes you believe in; support human rights or humanitarian organizations

Collecting different souvenirs or other objects from different places

Practice speaking up when you disagree with someone

Become comfortable with change; take new risks, try new things, accept difficult changes

Stand up for yourself and people you care about

Try something you've been putting off; take a risk; if you're scared, do it scared

Find ways to express yourself, even if it's small

Practice embracing the chaos of life

Learn about healthy conflict resolution skills; try to implement these in your next conflict

Learn about desert habitats (especially the Sahara) and donate to organizations that help them

Donate to organizations that help immigrants

Learn a new language, particularly those of countries near yours

Work on becoming more comfortable with the idea of conflict; it is only natural that we sometimes disagree with people

I may add more to this list in the future. Suggestions are always appreciated.

Link to the Kemetic Subtle Worship Masterpost

[violetsoju]

snapshot

miya atsumu · fluff · 1.9k

muse: highlight - not the end

a/n: my ultimate boys are finally back after three and a half years, and my inner fangirl that has been asleep for way too long has been unleashed for the past few days. hence, this impulsive piece. do let me know if you enjoyed it ❤️

It’s time.

After a year or so, there’s finally light at the end of the tunnel. Cherry blossoms are in full bloom again, gracing the pathways with shades of light pink and white.

It’s the beginning of a new year, of new beginnings, of new hopes and dreams. A time of renewal and rebirth. When cherry blossoms are in full bloom, the future is bursting with possibilities.

What better way to start off the new year with something that makes your heart blossom with love and joy?

You’ve been deep in slumber for the past year, so it’s about time to be awaken and open the curtains for the sunlight shine in.

Your planner is inked with colourful notes and doodles, laptop reformatted with an empty recycle bin, camera equipment cleaned and dusted, phone storage deep-cleaned.

It’s hard to not notice the bright smile tugging your lips even without the mandatory cup of morning coffee, greeting everyone in the office like a ray of sunshine. Even your supervisor notices it and is surprised with the increased efficiency of work from your end. Perhaps he’s more surprised with your razor sharp accuracy in clocking out every day, disappearing in a flash once the clock strikes 6.

Your colleagues can’t seem put a finger to the recent change in your behaviour. What’s an afterwork get-together without you and ridiculous tipsy antics? Not even your favourite yakult soju or the summoning of your supervisor could drag your feet to the dinner place.

“Do you have a boyfriend? That’s why you’re so busy recently?” They would ask. Or they would try and wiggle their way by asking “Is there someone waiting at home for you?”

No matter how tactfully they twist and turn their words, they were all futile attempts. Because all they would get was a sickly sweet innocent smile that never met your crescent-shaped eyes, and an automatic response. “Thank you for the invite, but I’m afraid I’ll have to pass tonight. Have fun!”

They had their bets that you were wrapped up with your secret little love life, spending nights over at your lover’s place, whispering sweet nothings into the night. “Ah, young love.” They would sigh. “Remember to stay protected!”

Your tight lipped smile fuelled them further instead. Why don’t you say anything, they wonder.

To you, why waste your energy explaining something that is incomprehensible to them and risk having yourself being the centre of gossip? Not that you are already the recent centre of gossip.

Because they won’t understand the surge of excitement flowing through your veins at the ping of notifications popping up on your phone screen during work. They won’t understand the of anticipation for the timer on a video screen to turn zero, whether on the way home or while having dinner. They won’t understand the happiness of late night chats with likeminded people online, sleep washed away while gushing and typing in full caps with each other. They won’t understand the buzz of giddiness with just one post, one picture or one sentence. They won’t understand the little squeal behind a picture or a minute-long video unexpectedly appearing on screen. They won’t understand having the same song or same album on loop for days, weeks, or months. They don’t understand the dilemma of choosing a wallpaper or lockscreen for your phone. They don't understand how by remembering a person or something they have said before drives unimaginable motivation and makes the toughest circumstances bearable and possible to overcome. They won't understand how a person who doesn't know your existence personally can be a source of comfort and happiness.

They won’t understand the real reason why you’re smiling like a fool at your phone.

Maybe if they peered carefully at your phone screen, they would know why.

And it’s not what they had in bet.

Well, they were partly right if you were to be completely honest.

But if you were to place your bets, you’re sure most of them would still be scratching their heads in confusion at the black, gold and white logo.

It may be foreign to them, but you swear that you can see those colours even if you’re blind.

MSBY. The 8 member boy group. Worldwide superstars. The whole damn package. Boys made for the dazzling stage. Boys that deserve the whole world. Boys whose talent knows no limits. Boys that you hold dear to your heart.

Ever since Hinata Shouyou, the youngest of the group had injured his lower back and knee during choreography practice (in which was revealed with a slip of a tongue in a livestream that Bokuto and him were so engrossed with a certain acrobatic move which involved a backflip from a higher ground, they begged their choreographer to add it into their new choreography. Instead of showing a clip of the move, they decided to give it a shot and perform it live spontaneously for everyone, where too much adrenaline and a small slip had him lying in the hospital bed for weeks), the group had collectively come to a conclusion to halt their activities until he was fully recovered and ready to roll. There were no solo activities, solo promotions or unit activities despite the attractive proposals or invitations. Such a waste of talent and time, many said. What is their company thinking? Letting their cash cow go to waste like that. But they tuned out all the crap, and firmly held to their resolve of being together as a group; all for one, and one for all.

“We’ll be back. And we know you all have our backs.” Meian Shuugo, the leader of the pack assured, eyes filled with resolute and confidence.

So after a draught of 456 days to be exact, an oasis finally appeared in the burning desert sands. When the notification titled ‘MSBY is back’ appeared on phone and laptop screens alike, it took a few seconds for everyone to blink and make sure it wasn’t a mirage. But the small tick was unmistakable. Then the whole fandom lost their shit.

This isn’t a drill. MSBY is back. In full swing.

The black jackals are ready to hunt. Their hunger has been supressed long enough. They’ve been starved for too long. They’re out for blood. They’re ready to pounce at any moment. They’re back in the game.

(If you were to be real honest, everyone should have saw this coming after that particular livestream where Bokuto, the renowned king of spoilers, animatedly announced that “We’ll be seeing you guys soon. Like real soon!” with his wide toothy smile, to which Inunaki Shion ferociously slapped him in the back with a cramped broad smile plastered on his face. “In the next livestream, of course! Can’t wait to see you guys soon!” The mom of the group added through gritted teeth. Adriah Tomas choked on his water and sheepishly grinned, while Sakusa Kiyoomi stared ahead unfazed, like this was a daily occurrence.)

Which means it’s time for you to get back to work. Which is also no surprise why you’ve been so occupied these days, having two schedules to work with: your personal schedule and MSBY’s comeback schedule. Which also means, your weekends are MSBY’s weekends.

Fangirling is a job to be taken very, seriously.

Change of word choice for the better. Supporting your idols is a job to be taken very, seriously.

So on a pleasantly warm Saturday afternoon with cherry blossoms petals dancing in the wind, as you try your best to stable yourself on the ground with the huge ass DSLR in your hands, you scan for a specific person among the sea of people ahead. A specific blond, to be exact. But lucky you, because even if you don’t scan for him, he finds his way to your camera lens. Which is why your pictures are one of the most sought after and anticipated of the idol Miya Atsumu, lead dancer of MSBY.

It’s like he has antennas on the top of his head. Despite the flurry of cameras flashing at him, confessions and screams drowning out his surroundings, rapid camera shutters going off like woodpeckers drumming relentlessly on a tree, he somehow, always manages to locate you, to look right into your camera lens, giving you his million dollar smile or infamous grin with small fangs peeking from the sides. The cherry on top? His top-notch fanservice. He never, never fails to give a reaction to you. Be it a small wave, a heart shape with his arms bent over his head, or a flirtatious wink that would combust hearts right on the spot.

You’re beyond grateful for his attentiveness and recognition towards you. It’s not like you’re on his heels. Hitting the shutter button is just a pastime of yours when your schedule allows. In better words, you’re just a random potato popping up occasionally with a camera. Plus, it’s no easy feat to pick a specific person out among a sea of people, especially with tens or hundreds of faces flashing before his eyes in one go.

Truth to be told, you’re thankful for the special attention too, because you get to share the fun and playful side of him with everyone, to light up everyone’s day with pictures of their favourite golden boy. Sharing is caring, and in this big close-knitted family, everyone deserves to be well fed.

However, the good things in life are never free.

Jealousy is a bitch, and bitches need to get well soon. Rumours are born out of wicked tongues, and wicked tongues are born out of the evil fire of envy.

Baseless ridiculous tales circulate among the community. How you’re the daughter of some big-shot of the company or political figure, using, or abusing your privilege connections to gain his favour. How you’re an obsessive fan who has intruded your way into his life, holding his career by the reins out of corrupted love by stalking and threatening him to pose for the camera, your camera specifically if he wants to keep himself and his group safe. How it’s a business relationship between the both of you: you as his private photographer, him paying you to get perfect shots of him to boost his popularity, to outshine his members, to feed his monstrous ego.

But do you care? Of course you don’t.

Because between this jam-packed schedule, this is the only time you get to see your boyfriend in real life, and you want to keep a record of his amazing journey through your lenses. It’s a diary of his growth, the beautiful moments in his life. A diary for him, you and his fans. To also show him that you’re here with him, here for him, no matter what.

And does Miya Atsumu care? Of course he doesn’t.

Because what more can he ask by having the opportunity to see you in flesh, even if it’s just a few seconds amidst his hectic back-to-back schedules. You’re his serotonin, the one that he misses holding in his arms after a long tiring day, the one that keeps him going, the one that he can count on for being there.

Knowing that you’re there at every step of the way makes him take each step with more confidence and pride.

So as Miya Atsumu exits the broadcasting building, he searches for a familiar camera lens among the sea of similar looking cameras shoved in his face. He sweeps his gaze from left to right, and grins when he spots the one he’s looking for.

A face sculpted by the gods with a boyish grin that could lit up the world graces the cameras of many, but only one captures his eyes gleaming with delight head on.

There was a really cute fanart of idol! Atsumu but the artist has closed her twitter account so I can't link it here T_T but if you do have any idol! Atsumu fanarts do send them in hehe

[meowlayn-art]

Oh gosh, I am sorry you had to deal with it again, @hideoutpastel... this is infuriating. And this has to stop. I dont think they realize that it is this kind of immature behaviour that kills Fandoms, because artists just don't want to share their work anymore.

We will repeat it until people understand it :

- finding artwork on the internet does not mean it is free to use (copyright godammit)

- reposting without asking AND crediting is stealing: stealing the work but also stealing the traffic, therefore the possible work opportunities, therefore FOOD AND MEANS TO PAY RENT AND BILLS

- if you can't take 5 minutes to find the artist, send them a message and credit them, then I am sorry to break it to you but you don't deserve this 8 hours piece that they managed to deliver thanks to years of practice, and lots of love and passion.

And the hypocrisy and bad faith of the reposter is truly sickening. I am tired of reading that artists should starve themselves because they enjoy what they do (I mean why enjoying your job should be penalized ?!?) And/or because of some "tradition" BS myth. (Have people forgotten about the existence of real patrons/sponsors during the Renaissance for instance ?!). "Tradition" has never been and will NEVER be a good argument or excuse, for any topic. If anything, it's a dangerous and ridicule one.

I personally decided to edit my fanart pieces with a good old "Do not repost" on it and a lower resolution, until I see less of this stupid behaviour. And yes, it is probably a bit less enjoyable than the super clean pieces I previously shared, I understand, and I am truly sorry for people who are being super supportive and respectful, that it has to come to this. I know some of you would simply enjoy my pieces as their personal phone wallpaper and be respectful when it comes to my art. I am currently trying to come up with a solution to keep sharing High res work with some of you. But in the meantime, that's all I can do to somehow "protect" my work.

@hideoutpastel , again, I am sorry you had to go through this. I hope you will find a solution that feels "in alignment" with your values when it comes to sharing your gorgeous art. 💜

Pleas... stop reposting. T^T

So yet again my art has been reposted - on Facebook this time. I feel like no matter how nice you go about it you will always get people like this. Not only questioning my validity as the artist of said piece but also telling me that if I don’t want it reposted artist just shouldn’t post their work online, because it is bound to happen. Now, I consider myself a well mannered and quite stoic person and don’t usually put people on blast but the final response kinda got to me…

It is such a skewed mentality to think that artists sharing their work should just ‘DeAl WiTh iT’ and move on when it comes to reposts. I am very passionate about the art and the characters that I portray in it. However, shit like this just demotivates me and genuinely makes me question whether I should just plaster my work with DO NOT REPOST everywhere until all you see are scraps of colours beneath the harsh desperation of those words. I really don’t want to be dramatic but I don’t want to stop creating just because people feel like it’s a free for all.  Have some respect, jeebus. if an artist asks you to credit them. Credit them. If they ask you to take it down. Take it down. 

 Don’t take away someones joy in creating for your own selfish gratification for getting the likes and notes. 

Well, this turned out more wAr aNd PeAcE than I intended but.. eh. I’m upsetti.

[wanderingskemetic]

🏹Subtle Neith Worship🪳

Greatly inspired by @khaire-traveler's wonderful subtle worship series, which can be found here.

Learn archery

Learn self-defence, weapons included or not

Learn about and uphold Ma'at

Make a playlist or listen to songs that remind you of her or you think she'd like

Make a collage/moodboard/pinterest board/similar collection of photos and images you associate with her, especially if some of the images are your own

Wear a piece of jewelry or other clothing item that reminds you of her

Light a candle or incense that reminds you of her (safely)

Carry a picture of her in your wallet, pocket, phone case, etc. or as a phone or computer wallpaper

Have bow and arrow, bug, red crown, crocodile, fish, and shield imagery

Learn how to repair or sew your own clothes

Create something related to her or her attributes

Practice standing up for yourself; speak your mind and assert your personal boundaries

Honor your ancestors/souls that have passed

Make charms/other items for deceased loved ones especially protective ones or ones with her image and leave them on their gravesites (if possible) or on an ancestor altar

Help out or mentor others, especially children

Donate to food banks, medical debt forgiving organizations, wildlife organizations and other causes you think help life

Do things to help local wildlife like hanging up suet feeders, building bat boxes, etc.

Do something hard or challenging, especially if you've been putting it off, or it needs to get done

Learn about plants and animals, especially those that are native to your area or Egypt

Take care of a plant, animal, or other person

Show support for any parents in your life, especially new ones; help out when/if you can

Be kind to children; play with them if offered

Take a walk through nature especially near a river or other body of water

Donate children and baby supplies to homeless shelters

Learn about healthy conflict resolution skills; try to implement these in your next conflict

Make a list of your personal strengths and things you're proud of

Learn about or practice a craft especially weaving

Pick up trash at a beach, lake, or river

Fall asleep/meditate to water sounds

Visit a local river, creek, or body of water; sit beside it and relax - draw, paint, fish, etc.

Stand in water; ground yourself around bodies of water; meditate standing in or near them

Visit cemeteries; leave flowers at graves (with permission); or help clean up gravesites (if allowed)

Work on becoming more comfortable with the idea of conflict; it is only natural that we sometimes disagree with people

Speak your mind; be honest and direct with others

Hold others and yourself responsible for their/your actions; apologize or make amends when possible/appropriate

I may add more to this list in the future. Suggestions are always appreciated.

Link to the Kemetic Subtle Worship Masterpost

[wanderingskemetic]

🏹Subtle Satet Worship🌟

Greatly inspired by @khaire-traveler's wonderful subtle worship series, which can be found here.

Learn self-defense, weapons included or not

Drink water; stay hydrated

Take a self-care shower/bath

Learn about and uphold Ma'at

Make a playlist or listen to songs that remind you of her or you think she'd like

Make a collage/moodboard/pinterest board/similar collection of photos and images you associate with her, especially if some of the images are your own

Wear a piece of jewelry or other clothing item that reminds you of her

Light a candle or incense that reminds you of her (safely)

Carry a picture of her in your wallet, pocket, phone case, etc. or as a phone or computer wallpaper

Have white crown, antelope, animal skin, or arrow imagery

Exercise a little, even if it's just stretching

Pick up trash at a beach, lake, or river

Go stargazing

Fall asleep/meditate to water sounds

Stand in water; ground yourself around bodies of water; meditate standing in or near them

Visit a local river, creek, or body of water; sit beside it and relax - draw, paint, fish, etc.

Collect river water (please do not drink this)

Carry a protective charm with you

Do something hard or challenging, especially if you've been putting it off, or it needs to get done

Practice standing up for yourself; speak your mind and assert your personal boundaries

Learn about healthy conflict resolution skills; try to implement these in your next conflict

Try to start each day fresh

Eat in season produce; support local farmers

Create a skin/body care routine

Stand up for what you believe in; attend protests or activism events (be safe, please)

Make a list of your personal strengths and things you're proud of

Plant a garden; grow plants in your home/room

Support water related organizations such as those that help clean up the ocean or those that help people get clean water

Collect river rocks

I may add more to this list in the future. Suggestions are always appreciated.

Link to the Kemetic Subtle Worship Masterpost