#falling asleep quickly

[wellhealthhub]

How to Fall Asleep Faster: A Comprehensive Guide

In the labyrinth of existence, sleep stands as an enigmatic phenomenon, sometimes slipping through our grasp when we need it most. This comprehensive guide embarks on an exploration of diverse techniques that usher in the embrace of slumber, whether in the span of mere 10 seconds, a brisk 60 seconds, or a contemplative 120 seconds. Our voyage into the realm of sleep encompasses the scientific…

[doctorsiren]

Puppet Hour

[smolmoss]

giggling/laughing emote ! and also sad self hug emote !!

[arek-ian]

Knowing that both of Dongsik's parents had dementia when they grew old, mostly due to the amount of grief they had been through, makes me wonder what Dongsik's future will be like.

He will likely end up like his mother when the long-hidden effects of his grief finally surface — the way he keeps staring distantly and blankly, probably imagining his twin sister. He might even ask why she stopped coming home. Juwoon says nothing, which makes Dongsik start to blame himself for not reaching out to her first. Then, Juwoon would take him to visit her on their birthday, maybe. Dongsik then falls silent because, even though he didn't say it, he hates to remember that he forgot she isn't here anymore. But Juwoon knows.

In fact, unintentionally, Dongsik becomes more and more quiet as he grows older. Juwoon realizes their roles have changed. He is the one who keeps talking about unremarkable things or important ones just so the man won't get lost in some other world. He would peel him fruit and wait patiently for him to assure him it’s sweet. And when those cold nights linger, bringing with them some unpleasant silence, they remain cuddled, sharing the same air and letting the silence engulf them thoroughly. Until Dongsik pulls out of his distant thoughts and quietly starts brushing the now-gray hair from Juwoon's forehead, his hand becoming slower bit by bit until he falls asleep.

Juwoon, too, grows old with him. When he sees the first visible wrinkle on his face, his frown deepens — not because he longs to be the young and handsome inspector again, but because he fears he will start to look more like Han Kihwan. However, all of those doubts would fade away with the air once Dongsik traces with his fingers the crow's feet on Juwoon's face or the small faint wrinkles on his hands. The ones that always felt so soft and smooth now feel the same as his own hands. And he then remembers, because Dongsik never forgets this handsome face.

"Juwoon-ah, have you eaten?"

Juwoon remains between his hands, waiting for his smile to reach his eyes as the recognition flickers in them. He is capable of waiting.

"No. We will eat together."

[staticymaticyyourlifeisatravesty]

I feel I should put this here, that Lilith and Sanguinius had a great relationship and he was an excellent father before the Emperor came. It was just after the Emperor showed up that things started to go downhill from there, especially once Sanguinius reunited with his legion.

I don't think Sanguinius at first even realized just how different Lilith's blood thirst was to that of the blood angels/revenant and had treated it the same way he did theirs. As a result Lilith ended up getting a lot of Sang's insecurities by accident, as well as a few of her own because suddenly in this new place, her mutations aren't as accepted as they were with the blood. It's also a part of why she took so long to reach her full height/ had such a long adolescence. She wasn't feeding as she needed which caused her to become rather weak, and sickly.

Probably during this time, Sanguinius wasn't very able to notice that was something was horrifically wrong because like Sanguinius, Lilith is very good at hiding things if she doesn't want it known, along with the fact she started wearing veils around the same time she stopped drinking blood, or rather stopped drinking it as often as she should have been. Really she was only drinking enough to keep herself from falling into a coma. Probably wasn't that good of a fighter and likely some Luna Wolves noticed that she was weaker, but didn't know how to approach it.

Meanwhile the Emperor was using her to see if it was possible to get her to not be able to drink blood, or if it could be used to control her. Which is how she ended up in a coma for nearly six months and also when it was realized she was growing far more feathers then usual. I imagine it wasn't until Jaghatai came along that things really changed because Jag just saw a young teen suffering and nothing more. Like I imagine he asked her to remove her veil and when she did, he saw just how sickly she looked. He may not have understood much gothic at the time, but he definitely almost immediately tried to bring her back with him.

He's also the one to make Sanguinius fully realize that something was really fucking off. Sanguinius kind of knew, but the Emperor had pretty much been placating him by saying that He was taking care of her. Suffice to say he was not and Sanguinius was both not happy at all, and blaming himself because he should have known something was wrong.

Jaghatai is pretty much responsible for the woman Lilith became. He basically became her new mom, because even though he was just learning how the Imperium worked and getting used to his new status, he was not going to just stand by and allow Lilith to continue on. Or Sanguinius for that matter. She really started blossoming underneath both him and Sanguinius. Probably earns himself the nickname of Ibu, which is mom.

There's particular reason why I choose Jag for it, it could have easily been Vulkan considering Vulkan was found before Sanguinius. However, Jaghatai feels like he has the most common sense of his brothers and he's also from a nomadic tribe like Lilith. Also the most likely to not take Emps at his word, aside from maybe Corvus. (I realize Sang is probably also in this category but the man believed Emps when he said that He didn't kill Amara even tho he 100% did, so Jaghatai gets to be the one with the braincell, because Corvus is one of the last to be found)

[canisalbus]

Vasco and Machete are absolutely adorable, your style is so lovely and you draw the softest beds I’ve ever seen in any art ever

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[kameyyy]

I don't wanna go to school 💆‍♀️💆‍♀️💆‍♀️

[amoransia]

Really late, but here's my ekuoto chapter 70 commentary. Nothing special, just me freaking out. You know. The usual.

Watch out for spoilers!

Dante got a very special dialogue balloon with "..." in it. Which is curious to me. I'm sure it means some sort of reflection or surprise happening within him; I really want to what he's thinking. How do you feel? Knowing that the that child you were entrusted can't even bear to be awake anymore? That he runs to escapism? Must suck. Anyway.

On the other hand, dearest Daniel is real composed. Good job on getting info out of Belphegor. That's not really a high bar, though lmao... I mean, how are you a demon and can't LIE? Embarrassing... Go back to demon high school or something. Fall from grace again! The whole premise of your existence is being a lying thing that leads people to sin, and you're here having communication issues??? Dude. That's so moe.

Everyone thinking Belph's got something up his sleeve is fucking hilarious. No. Sorry. He's not Kira or anything like that. It's not all according to his "keikaku". He's just kinda dumb and suffers from Villain Monologue Syndrome...

Him saying "my witch", though... ough! (takes critical hit)

Really funny how he showed him off sleeping and everything. Why are you bragging? Is this something to show off? I guess it is for you... I'd be embarrassed if all my coworkers suddenly saw me sleeping on a plasma 100" inch TV, though. Maybe have a little consideration! Also, I don't think anyone's mentioned this before, but I think it's a cool detail that Priest's in a fetal position. Not only does this position bring one comfort, but it can also represent how he's about to be "reborn" as a witch of Sloth. The sphere he's sleeping in can kinda be a uterus, right?

Belphegor and Mikhail replying to each other while Leah was suffering out of confusion was funny. She got the straight man role forced onto her. Miha's "I see!" was cute. Very casual, as if he wasn't talking to a Demon Lord lol. To be fair, Bel is not really intimidating.

Meanwhile, Vir is busy trying to lead his shounen manga team to victory... (or not really.) They'll definitely get some piece of Belphegor though. I wonder what it'll be... he doesn't have anything like Asmodeus' eyes sticking out, so this is a mystery to me.

Me when I get excited about an interest of mine and end up yapping too much

Dante and Vergilius are heading to the same place, so they'll meet up again... I'm looking forward to the mess that comes out of that 👀.

Imuri needs to step up her game, or I'll be taking matters into my own hands because this is ridiculous. Femme Fatale? Wtf are you talking about. Fraudmuri. The Demon Lord of Fraud. Her true title.

Her biggest crime so far is being more in love with the idea of being in love with Priest than actually caring for him. Does that make sense? So far, she hasn't done any effort in actually coming to know him. She needs to KNOW!!!! At least I can respect that she also takes male rivals seriously... and her aggressiveness towards them. Lole.

She doesn't call Priest "sleepyhead" in the JP raws. I don't really mind the addition, but I thought it was worth noting here anyway. Makes it cute.

"It'll be over soon" Naw bro Imuri is coming at you with a fucking sledgehammer. Watch out.

Tiny Imuri is so fawking cute. I've been craving these Imuri flashbacks for forever because we know virtually nothing about her. What moves her. Why does she long to love!! We'll know in due time, I guess. But please show me a bit of it, Aruma-sensei...

Asmodeus being considerate enough to make sexual things vague to Imuri is nice, but it confuses me a bit. Well. I shan't dwell on it, lest my head blows up.

Imuri seems to have some complex about being a demon with no demon power, because she keeps asserting that she is a demon? Am I explaining this properly? Like in this chapter (ch.70) and chapter 3.

Anywho.

Imuri imagining the BL route... save me... my fucking sides... I burst out laughing the first time my eyes laid on that panel. True to her succubus nature, she didn't even consider the possibility of them using blood or whatever else instead of straight-up KISSING. Those are still bodily fluids, right?? Calm down, girl! Stay put!!!

"I'm not letting his first kiss go to some guy that just appeared!!" HE'S BEEN THERE FOR A DECADE! YOU ARE THE NEWCOMER!!! IMURI, GIRL!! You absolute buffoon! Clown, even!

Whew. Lmao.

This arc also feels like a callback to that one "sleeping beauty" comment from chapter 3.

...except their roles have switched.

This time, Imuri will be the one kissing Father on the cheek to wake him up, and it'll be so, so cute. Trust. Trust me. This will happen. (Going insane).

Go and make him your witch, Imuri... Dew it... Make a move... (screaming and crying)

[nikothebookdragon]

to anyone not feeling the "christmas spirit" or any kind of cheer in fact, I'm sending you much love. we may be strangers behind screens but in spirit we are holding hands and getting through this together <3

[computer-gummy-worm]

meme i saw in a dream back in december, it kept haunting me so i finally made it

[tetsuskei]

i know in a hybrid au i am a cat because believe me when i say i can fall asleep at the drop of a hat. and yet no matter how much i sleep, its still not enough 💔

[whitepeachrum]

11:11

Fandom: Hetalia (personified) Pairing: Ivan x Kiku (RusPan/PanRus) Content Length: Short (~1300 words)

“Have you ever played the Pocky game?” Kiku asks.

“I have not. What is a ‘Pocky’?” Ivan responds, curious about a new game. Kiku shows him the box and Ivan is confused as he reads ‘Rosku’ on the packaging. Ah, it’s in English lettering.

“It is a biscuit with usually a chocolate coating, but it comes in many flavors. It is like a Kit-Kat, but slimmer.”

“Ah, so it's a sweet treat. I don't really like sweets.”

“It’s not that overwhelming. Here, try one.”

Ivan takes a biscuit and bites into it. He shrugs as he analyzes it's flavor, deeming it ‘alright.’

“So how do you play a game with it? Do you try to see how many fit in your mouth at a time?” Ivan asks, still interested in the game suggestion.

“No. This game is not about quantity. It is about speed.”

“Speed?”

“Yes. For Pocky game, you have one stick for two people. You hold onto it on each end with your mouth and then you munch, munch, munch until there is no more Pocky.”

“You said this was about speed.”

“Yes. Usually the fastest person wins.”

“Can’t I win if I just took one big bite?”

“No big bites!” Kiku quickly shook his hand. “Only small bites. Big bites are dangerous. They can be a choking hazard.”

“Ahh. I see. No big bites then.”

“I will show you how to do it. Hold it with your teeth and I will play first.”

Ivan does as he's told and bites the uncoated end of his unfinished pocky stick to hold out for Kiku to bite. His eyes follow Kiku closely as he watches him slowly get closer to him until he almost kisses him and pulls the snack from his teeth.

“Just like that, but with two people.”

“Oh, that is an exciting game. Can I try it on you too?”

“Oh,” Kiku blinks, “Yes. Yes, you can.”

“Alright, be still. I want to focus.”

Ivan puts both hands on Kiku’s neck to stabilize his head. Kiku’s face, in return, begins to warm up. He didn't expect Ivan to put his hands on his neck, he just expected him to bite.

And he did, but he went so slowly that it made Kiku’s heart race with every bite he took and chewed on. Did he have to go so slow? Going faster would make his mind wander less about what Ivan’s intentions were. But perhaps it was a good thing that he was going slow if he was just learning. The tension was eating him alive.

The worst part of it all was that Ivan was staring right at him. Not blinking at all. And his face just kept getting closer and closer and closer…

“Ah…” Kiku squeaked quietly, his face completely flushed by the time Ivan was one bite away from their lips brushing against one another.

Ivan grabbed the last part with his teeth, being careful to not accidentally kiss his friend, and pulled it out successfully. He chewed on the piece and pulled himself away from Kiku, who was completely stunned by his behavior. Ivan smiled, thinking he nailed it.

“Was that good?” Ivan asked innocently as he wiped his mouth of any possible residue.

“That…” Kiku blinked as he attempted to register some of his words.

His smile faded as he noticed Kiku just staring intensely at him. He must’ve gotten the rules wrong. “Mm. I guess not. Maybe I should practice once more. I think I took this one a bit slowly.”

Kiku nods and Ivan puts another sweet treat between Kiku’s lips.

Ivan repeats his process, this time with a bit more speed, managing to get Kiku looking as bright as a beet. This was somehow worse than him going slow. What kind of man stares down the other one during a Pocky game like that?! It was diabolically unnerving.

“That last one was close. I almost ate you instead.“ Ivan chuckles mildly at the situation.

“Almost… yes…” Kiku stammered, struggling to say anything after that.

“Alright, I think I’m getting the hang of it. Let’s begin the game.” Ivan holds the Pocky between his teeth and Kiku looks down at the treat picturing getting to the end of it as quickly as he possibly could.

“No hands this time.”

“No hands? What?”

“Using your hands is cheating.”

“Oh, I did not know that. You did not tell me that before. Maybe I should do another practice round without hands, then…?”

“No. No more practicing. It's time for the game.”

“Really? I can't practice again?”

“Just be confident. You are doing good already.”

“I don't want to be just good. I want to be the best.”

“…I-I'm going to start the countdown!” Kiku stood his ground.

“Fine, go ahead.” Ivan grinned cheekily.

Kiku wins the first round on speed alone. Ivan wasn’t quick enough to finish all the Pocky, so when it was gone after a second or so, Ivan looked stunned by his speed.

“So THAT’S how it works. I see.” Ivan nods, feeling more confident about his tactics. “This is a fun game.”

“It can be fun, yes.”

“Alright, next round.” Ivan warmed up his hands with excitement.

Being too hasty during the second round, the duo manages to break the stick before they get a chance to actually play. Kiku took this as a sign that his friend was quite competitive, which made the game all the more fun of course, but it made him all the more anxious. Watching Ivan’s passion and joy at playing a new game, made his heart swell even more. Maybe even too much.

Feeling like he can't handle his heart beating this fast, Kiku voices that he doesn't want to play the game anymore, putting a hand over his chest to try to ease the tension.

“Come on, Kiku. You can’t just win a round and say you want to stop playing. Let’s do one more round. It can be the last one.”

Ivan didn't even like the snack. Why was he so adamant about playing this game? Kiku hesitates, but reluctantly accepts to do one last round. He sets up the biscuit between his lips and closes his eyes tightly.

“Do you want me to count down?”

Kiku nodded.

“Alright. Three…” Ivan placed one hand on his face. Causing Kiku to shut his eyes even tighter. He was cheating! But it was the last round so Kiku thought to led it slide. It's not like he had enough willpower to tell him anything anyways.

“Two…” he placed the other hand on the other side of his face.

Oh come on, Kiku thought, just finish this game already.

“One…” Ivan removes the Pocky from their lips and when Kiku notices it drops, he opens his eyes to see Ivan lean in and kiss him tenderly with his own eyes closed.

Kiku should’ve expected this, since he did offer to play the risky game, but he had been completely thrown off-guard by him. He thought Ivan wouldn’t understand what he was going for, or worse, that he wouldn’t want to reciprocate his feelings back. But there he was kissing him without anything in the way. How long has he been holding this from him? What if he playing dumb this whole time? And why was he kissing him like that?! It made Kiku mad!

Kiku pushes Ivan off of him and covers his mouth, completely flustered by the whole ordeal, not expecting to have been kissed so sweetly. Ivan smiles at him and eats the last stick they had between them until it is completely gone.

“I win,” he says confidently, despite knowing well that he cheated his way into getting his sweet victory.

[wayfinderships]

The Snow yearning is so strong tonight

[meowuff]

Can you guess who had nothing to do at work at got a bit bored but had access to cardboards and a marker!

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@heckitall @cokoweee @ofthefrogs @artistheworld @maxmemer

[studyingpineapple]

After school routine

4:00 pm - come home

4:05 pm - eat lunch & make matcha

4:40 pm - walk the dog

5:20pm - look at my planer & start doing homework

6:00 pm - workout & yoga

6:30 pm - more homework and/or studying

7:00 pm - eat dinner and spend time with the family

9:30 pm - make sleep tea and start to get ready for bed

10:00 pm - go to bed

[iplaywithstring]

Excuse me Sir, that's my emotional support audiobook

(Just borrowed His Majesty's dragon from the library for the 10th time)