#gonna post them all laterz

[annqer]

AVEN SPIT THAT CHIP OUT!

[pollitotatemado]

Fangs WIP! Had a lot of complications to draw the hand but I believe it was worth it (probably spent half hour on the hand lmao) (ಥ﹏ಥ)

So since I'm publishing about him, I'm gonna write a bit about his lore ^^

It started just as a i'm-bored-at-class-doodle about a ship dynamic I saw in Pinterest, as I showed in my last post, but then my brain got too creative and wrote the whole fanfic about their lore, also I ended up calling them for their most notable feature (That's why this one is called "Fangs" and the other one "Eyes"). The thing is, his design consists in no having eyes at all, but actually;;; he used to have more than two eyes :000 Gonna post more about it laterz

[roxasboxas]

A while back, I joked about rewriting the Frozen world from KH3. I’m excited to announce that I now have a full draft of the return notes I’d submit of someone gave me a concept write-up of the way that the world actually turned out. Draft under the cut

Outline

SDG arrive and immediately encounter Larxene

Sora: “Hm you’re not a vibe but I don’t know you” Larxene: “You’re a rude bitch for forgetting me like that” Sora: “Wait I do know you?” Larxene: “>:) do you >:)”

She’s like “anyways off to torment a princess of heart laterz” and Sora’s like “well obviously we have to go stop that from happening”

They run around for a bit and encounter Elsa who is fleeing Arendelle

Sora: “Hi we’re--” Elsa: “OH FUCK A DUDE” *ice labyrinth* SDG: “oh fuck an ice labyrinth”

Larxene shows up in the ice labyrinth like “HA suckers. Elsa’s gonna turn to darkness because of her fuckin anxiety and shit. We’re gonna get Nobody Elsa. Lexsa or some shit” and Sora’s like “she just needs a hug :(“ and Larxene’s like “are you fucking dense?? She doesn’t want a hug???” and then she leaves

SDG escape the ice labyrinth

Encounter: Anna

Anna: “hey have you seen my sister” Goofy: “whats she look like” Anna: “white hair--” Sora: “oh yeah we saw her. I think she needs a hug” Anna: “she TOTALLY needs a hug let’s go”

They go to Wandering Oaken’s Trading Post And Moogle Shop and get supplies

Kristoff shows up and homeboy is FLAT BROKE

Anna: “hm. What do yall make of that guy?” Sora: “I think we should help him out” Anna: “:0 you’re right let’s go” Donald and Goofy: “oh shit there’s two of them”

They buy him stuff

Kristoff: “Thanks” Anna: “can u take us up the mountain pls” Kristoff: “no” Sora: “ah but see. Youve failed to consider something” Kristoff: “?” Sora: “im baby” Kristoff: Sora: Kristoff: “FINE”

So theyre on their way (hooray!)

Larxene shows up again like “LOOK. whether or not she falls to darkness isnt even any of your business. just leave her be to figure her shit out” and Sora’s like “are YOU gonna leave her be?” and Larxene is like “this aint about me” and Anna’s like “it is now bitch” and Larxene leaves bc shes the only one allowed to swear

But she leaves them with a bunch of wolf heartless

Kristoff: “oh shit evil wolves” Anna: “not to be confused with regular wolves” Kristoff: “exactly”

Olaf time

Olaf: “Hi! My name is Olaf and I’m a representation of how much Elsa has missed Anna since she started repressing her powers and how much she still loves her and wants to spend time with her again” Goofy: “What?” Olaf: “I SAID my name is Olaf and I like warm hugs :)”

Some various shenanigans idk

Arrive at the ice castle

Anna: “Hi Elsa! :)” Elsa: “oh shit” Anna: “pls can u unfreeze Arendelle” Elsa: “would if i could. Get out of my house” Anna:

Sora: “hi again! :)” Elsa: “Please don’t be mad about the ice labyrinth and also please get out of my house” Sora: “im not mad dw i understand youre going through a lot rn which is. a BIG ol mood” Elsa: “.......” Sora: “do you wanna go home now?” Elsa: “i live here now” Sora and Anna: “Oh :(“ Elsa: “oh shit theres two of them”

Anna is very insistent about going home and Elsa accidentally freezes her heart and FREAKS. OUT.

The Gang Gets Banished

Olaf: “well that could have gone better” Anna: “you’re telling ME” Kristoff: “alright lets go visit my family they can fix this”

The trolls: “we cant fix this. get married” Anna: “WHAT ok” Kristoff: “i feel like there are other options” The trolls: “nope. Get married”

Kristoff: “Anna is engaged to someone else” Sora: “maybe they were talking about him then” The trolls: “we were no--” Kristoff: “good call. Let’s go”

They go back to Arendelle

They happen to arrive back at the same time as the ‘taking Elsa prisoner’ gang

Sora: “this is not conducive to her mental health” Donald: “since when do we know what mental health is?” Sora: “I’m gonna need so much therapy when the universe is not in constant danger :)”

Hans is like “I’ll take care of Anna you all can go home” and Sora is like “Cool we’re gonna help a snowman climb in through your window byeeee”

The plot twist of Frozen happens

Anna and Olaf are on their way to Kristoff

Hans tries to kill Elsa but she becomes a boss battle so SDG have to step in to keep everyone from dying out here

Anna gets in the way of Elsa’s limit break and freezes, shielding her newfound friends and preventing her sister from becoming a murderer in an act of true love and self sacrifice

Elsa reverts to regular mode and cries

Larxene shows up for boss fight two electric boogaloo

SDG beat her up

Anna gets better

yaaaaaay

[t-underneaththeradardancing]

transported by my murder  - from one frame to another in a painting - i feel the beating of wings  - i can walk among them without scatter - aint never gonna fly tho  - i believe when the time comes - they gonna carry me over - dont axe me where ffs - now we gotta get all existential and shit when i wuz og chillen - i wuz singing just a bit ago - omg did i really post t dancing - partially staged u know but i wuz b4 but fuck my entire right side hurt lol - fuck it we having fun we all have tax and price paid - imma still recover but a little more than fuck all 

done and started a reach out w liam - he seem eager to get together - we see wat wat - wat happen - best hoping 

i should make a slow sauce yah soon - not tonight - duz mashed potato count i aint feelin domestic  - tho i am a little hungry 

mostly cloudy not real opto mystic bout a moon glimpse 

kitty a bit under the weather - mad cuz i had to clean her then with hold food - cant say i blame her - she is such a good kitty - any other cat would scratch and bite me if i try to hold them down - she duz writhe and kick and omg the meowing howling 

ok gotta chop onions and garlic 

laterz

love

[shannie-writes]

Shakespeare Route, Part 3!

I’ll be putting all route content under a readmore cut, and will tag with (in detailed order) “chief’s bullshit summaries”, “shakespeare route spoilers”, “william shakespeare route spoilers”, “shakespeare route”, “william shakespeare route”, “ikemen vampire spoilers”, and “ikevamp spoilers”. Please feel free to block any and all of these tags, depending on which specific content tier you’re not wanting to see.

Part 3 - “A Cinderella Story: Vampire Bro Edition”

- Rewind back to Will entering the freaky deaky cathedral

- Shakes: "Honey, I'm hoooome!"

Vlad: "Hey babe, I was moongazing."

Shakes: "Oh yeah cool, I like crescent moons"

Vlad: "Yeah well, I'm not moon-ist and love all kinds of moons. Wtf you doin' here"

Shakes: "oh boi do I have a story for you"

- Spongebob narrator: Five Minutes Later

- Vlad: "My my my, a human girl in the Comte's place"

Shakes: "Yeah well, don't get too excited"

- Vlad asks Will about a play he's working on and Will pulls it from his jacket. Vlad's his editor I guess and says it's coming along well.

- Shakes: "My one true goal in life is to make a good drama"

Vlad: "Yeah same. Thanks for joining me on my quest and leaving that mansion"

Shakes: "It really was fate that time we met in town"

- Vlad stares out the window some more with a smile

Vlad: "The night out there is beautiful, while the world rots around me. This is why I need you."

Shakes: "Yeah, so...gonna leave you to your thing, bye"

Vlad looks out the window with lonely eyes now

- cut to a few days later at the mansion

- MC is taking her job at the mansion seriously by helping Sebastian and reminisces over some of the reasons why her bros decided to come back as vamps. She thinks on if she would ever be able to compare to all these great and famous people (and maybe become a vamp too??) while she sets the table

- MC: "I better keep those thoughts to myself"

Vincent, walking in: "What was that?"

MC: "Nothing!"

- Theo and Arthur walk in

Theo: "You're setting the fork and knife wrong"

Arthur: "She's a foreign lady, cut her some slack. Also MC, I am happy to teach you some table manners eyyy."

MC: "Yeah no"

- Vincent: "Really tho, what were you saying earlier?"

MC: "Nothing!"

Vincent, with a dazzling smile: "I'm always here to talk if you need it"

MC: Oh my god, an actual angel "Well, compared to you all, I'm…"

- Arthur and Theo say some things in response that don't seem to be that nice?? (Arthur: flirty, Theo: calls her a dog and how he has no time for her) and MC thinks back on how kind her bros are anyway.

- MC is pouring them their drinks and Vincent asks her to go on a date with him

- MC: "A date!?"

Vincent: "Ya, a date"

Theo: "I'm gonna be sick"

Arthur: "How you gonna end that date eyyyy"

Theo: "Shut the fuck up. Vincent, don't you dare do that with the dog"

Vincent: "Do what? ...oh….OH GOD NO, IT'S JUST THAT I HAVE TWO TICKETS TO A PLAY"

- Guess what play? Romeo and Juliette because of course it is.

- MC: "A Shakespeare play?"

Vincent: "Ya, but he goes by a pen name rn"

MC: Damn, he's still a playwright? Guess you stick with what you know. "That's a fuckin' fancy locale, you sure you wanna invite a girl like me?"

Vincent: "Treat yo'self girl"

MC: This fucking angel "I'm so hype"

Vincent: "Same. And we'll say hi to Will if we see him"

Theo: "Well, I'm using my brotherly powers to veto that decision"

MC: "Why??"

Theo: "I don't like Shakespeare"

Arthur: "Gotta agree on that one"

- MC goes on a thought tangent and asks why it is that Will is the only one who lives away from the mansion anyway. Theo is not helpful in the slightest and Arthur says all he knows is that Shakespeare was revived first by Comte and that he was gone by the time he himself arrived.

- MC then asks why they dislike him if they don't really know him.

Arthur: "He knows too much. Once upon a time, when I met him at a banquet, he gave me a gin and tonic, which I like, but I'd never had that in front of him before. How tf did he know that??"

Theo and MC: "......"

MC: "wtf that's it?"

- Arthur gets all smug and asks MC if Shakes is just putting on a good person mask in front of her. Theo says he'll pick up her remains after being eaten. Vincent gets after Theo

- Theo: "Well, enjoy the play anyway"

- MC: "Ohwait I need a fancy dress. Dammit where am I gonna get one of those"

Fairy Godmother Comte: "Did you call?"

- Comte wraps an arm around MC.

Comte: "Let's go on a shopping spree. Who cares about work, we need to get you a fancy dress post haste. LET'S GOOOOO!!"

Theo: "Good luck with him"

Arthur: "He's always like this lol"

Vincent: "Seeya laterz"

- cut to that evening with MC in a carriage with Vincent

- Vincent: "That dress is pretty on you"

MC: "Thanks! The Comte is like some kind of shopaholic freak, it was near impossible to get him to stop"

Vincent: "Sounds like you both had a good time"

- The carriage comes to a stop in front of a fancy fancy building covered in lights

- Vincent: "We're here"

End Scene

[etudaire]

A big bang of “how to” stuff

There I was again tonight forcing laughter faking smiles so I made up this long ass post for y'all!

So you a potato. Me a potato. World conquered by we potatoes. But potato need survival tips. So your brotato (get it? Bro potato?) help you out. Yay potato. Go go potato.

Study related stuff :

1. Get good grades

Catch concepts, not chapters. Your portion is most likely gonna be super vast, so it’s helpful to know a little something from every chapter rather than knowing just 50% of your syllabus.

Figure out which concepts are important and master them.

Keep all assignments completed at least 1 day before submission date. This isn’t always possible but trust me if you do this you’re guaranteeing marks for proper submission. Job done early? Proof check and add touches to enhance that essay!

Let the teachers know that you’re working hard. I actually passed math because my math teacher knew I was working super hard on my math skills. Participate in the class, gather a bunch of doubts and then dump them on your teacher when the chapter ends.

Try not to miss lectures because chances are you’ll remember that silly mnemonic your friend made up in class and get the answer correct.

Analysis of your exam type is super important. Want me to make a long ass post about it?

2. Be more productive

Having a stuydjo/bujo by your side helps hella lot.

Plan plan plan. Lists, organise lists and colour code them. Basically become Monica Geller Bing and you’re set for life.

Motivational quotes from pinterest almost make me guilty for not being productive and force me to do something.

Before starting your study session, dance around to upbeat music for like 5 minutes. You’ll see the difference I promise.

Seek out inspiration from your smart friends /tumblr friends /people you look up to by constantly reminding yourself about them. I always think of hermione granger because even randomly picturing her with books in my mind ignites that badass boss feeling complying me to study tf up.

3. Manage your time

Studyjo/bujo saves your life.

Wear a watch all the damn time, it will remind you of how much time you’re spending doing nothing. You’ll end up saving several extra minutes!

List out what you’re gonna do every hour of the day on a sticky note and refer to it when you feel lazy.

Get a super nice friend /parent /sibling who will constantly remind you to utilise your time.

Think of time as currency and pretend that it’s all a game where you need to save up as much money as you can to become a billionaire. Save up your time and become rich af.

4. Avoid procrastinating

Stduyjo/bujo again. You know the drill now.

A little bit of exercise before starting work generally works you up and sets the correct mood.

Knowing how ahead your friends are from you often makes you wanna catch up so try getting that motivation.

Set goals + rewards that actually matter to you. Maybe a face care spa day isn’t your thing but munching on a snickers bar is. Treat yo self.

Tell someone a detailed plan of what you are going to accomplish the next day. Now whenever you see that person you’ll want to prove to them that you’re doing what you promised. Or the guilt may drive you too.

Appearance related stuff :

1. Look more put together

Try the lipstick trick. There are days when you do not have the time /want to put on makeup, so just put on a lipstick that matches your outfit and you’ll automatically create an illusion of being more put together, boss af and fabulous.

Try out cheap (potato can’t afford sorry) but elegant accessories. If it’s a necklace try tucking it under the collar of your shirt and see the magic. Stick to one staple accessory that’s gonna be your trademark.

Tame that mane potato. Your hair isn’t gonna detangle itself. You gotta do it. I mean, don’t you love your hair?

Minimalistic colours rock. Some outfits never go old like flannels or white shirts or black dresses.

2. Feel beautiful

The lipstick does the trick for me.

Putting my hair in a sky high ponytail makes me feel like I’m a queen or something.

Save little compliments for yourself as reminders and when you get them you’ll feel 10x more beautiful than before.

Mind related stuff :

1. Deal with burnout/slump

Try to accomplish super tiny stuff. Break down every task into micromolecular basics.

Give yourself a ted talk. It works.

Sometimes the best way of dealing with burnout is by detoxing from the thing that caused burnout. Stay away form books and after some time you’ll actually want to study.

2. Study with slumps/mental illness

Step one is to finish homework /assignments. If you can concentrate on them, you’re good to go.

Do not take up a lot of load, just skimming through textbooks, reviewing notes, going over flashcards should do the trick.

If you desperately need to get shit done, just ignore the fact that you do not want to do it. It’s harsh on your mind but desperate times require desperate measures.

Avoid forcing yourself to study because you’ll not retain info like that.

Take it easy. But consistently. Maybe just one topic a day. But do not miss a day. A steady everyday practice goes long way in the future.

3. Strengthen self control

There are several apps that can help you with this, like forest. My top pick is the Tide app which has a gorgeous interface and super aesthetic timers with new pictures everyday. I shit you not every time I quit my pomodoro I feel the guilt of having killed 1000 puppies its worse and I avoid doing that at all costs.

If you study in your room, keep your phone in the kitchen for some time. Your lazy ass is less likely to get up and use the phone.

Switching the phone off before starting a study session works because I care for my phone like a baby and it feels horrible to switch it on and off and on and off.

Practice 30 minutes of digital detox everyday. You don’t have to study at that time, just stay away from everything that is technology. Read and book, eat a fruit, make a sandwich, paint, sing, dance, exercise. Study if you want. Just no gadgets.

4. Deal with stress

Yoga works. Potato body ain’t that flexible so just breathing exercises for a start is also enough.

Highly recommended : brain dump every night before sleeping can ensure that you’ll not stay up too late pondering over the meaning of your existence and world politics.

Having a hearty talk with someone you trust will also lift weight off your chest.

Pin point the cause of your stress and annihilate the problem. Slay it.

Life related stuff :

1. Drink more water

Carry a cool ass bottle of water with you every frigging where.

Make it a rule to have a drink everytime you go to the loo or you take a bath /shower.

Replace one of your daily caffeines /sugars with water. You don’t have to get rid of coffee because that’s just non potato ish, but maybe that third cup could be replaced with water.

Try a game thingy. Maybe everytime the word ‘procrastination’ pops in your mind take a drink. Wow, I’m so creative *sighs for eternities*.

2. Be more healthy

5 minute stretches right after getting up works you up.

Try one of those YouTube videos of 15 minute workouts. You can have 3 such workouts through the day and call yourself a fit potato.

Replacing one packet of junk food with nuts/fruits also works.

Everytime you hear someone say something related to money, have a banana. Random much? Nope, bananas are known to increase hormones that make you happy in your body, meaning you’ll feel full and happy. Maybe offer the person a banana too.

3. Be more happy

Eat bananas!

Take pictures of things you love, not things your followers love.

Puppies are a source of eternal joy.

Reading goofy/cheesy/romance books make you giggle and feel good in general.

Watching cheesy films or good ass romcoms works just well.

Friends was created for a reason.

Writing down what you accomplished today gives a sense of pride and satisfaction. Take that shit.

Tumblr has shitposts made basically to make you happy.

4. Find your true calling /figuring tf out what you wanna do with your life

Lists lists lists. Subjects you love, you hate, you’re good at, you suck at.

Consulting your teachers, family etc and find out what they think you’re good at. Sometimes other people can see traits of yours better than you.

Career tests rock.

You’ll figure it out in the end somehow.

And that’s about it for now folks, hope this helps. See y'all laterz~

Etudaire ♥

[keelywolfe]

Summary:  Edge wasn't sure when he became the diplomatic one but he did know that mistakes had been made.

Notes:  This is set after they've gotten to the surface, maybe a couple years after?

The building itself was unremarkable. Plain brick with odd, narrow windows and in front of the building near a set of flagpoles was an engraved sign declaring it the Ebott County Police Station.

Edge took a moment to note the different entrances and exits, an old habit that he had no inclination to break. Several police cars were parked out front and from the distance he could see humans walking in and out of the building, some in uniform and others not. He closed his sockets for a moment, breathing evenly, readying himself. For a brief moment, he missed his usual clothing. The human sense of fashion wasn't unappealing, per se, but Edge simply could not feel as threatening in a suit and tie.

Then he got out of his car, carrying a small leather briefcase, and walked to the front entrance.

There were a few glances his way, curious or wary, he wasn't sure. Interpreting Human expressions hadn't come easy to him, although he'd learned 'angry' and 'afraid' quickly enough. To be fair, 'happy' hadn't been difficult to puzzle through, either.

A bored looking man in a uniform waved him through a metal detector and Edge stepped through readily. He hardly needed to carry a weapon when he was one. It was likely not an observation that would go over well if he pointed it out but it was hardly his fault if humans were too ridiculous to take such things into account.

He followed the appropriate signs with their helpful arrows to a reception desk, where another officer, this one a woman, was working. She looked up at his approach and her smile only faltered briefly.

"Hello, can I help you?" she asked, politely.

Edge stepped up to the desk, setting his case on the ledge. "I’ve been informed that there is a monster in holding here."

"A monster?" She turned to a computer, hands posed over the keyboard. "Name?"

"Papyrus."

She hummed faintly. "Last name?"

Edge sighed inwardly. "We don’t have last names. I suppose if he was being a smart ass, which is likely, he used Font."

Another hum, this one perplexed, "I don’t have anything under that."

Edge took a long, slow breath, already weary of this idiocy. Bureaucracy was never going to agree with him; he should have taken Blue up on his offer to come along, he was always better at tolerating the Human's stupid insistence on their endless variety of paperwork. But no, his nerves would never have allowed him to bring a Sans into this place; bad enough that Stretch--

"Is it possible that somehow you have a second monster in holding with the name Papyrus?" Edge asked coolly.

"Well, I…no," she faltered, clearing her throat, and visibly rallying her courage. Lovely. "But I need to find the name in the computer for you to post bail."

"Then please, allow me to interrupt you," Edge told her calmly. He opened his case and took out a stack of papers. "You don’t need to worry about me posting bail because that isn't why I’m here. He doesn’t have bail because he’s no longer under arrest."

"Sir…" she began, clearly flustered, as he began laying papers down on the desk.

"This is my identification, which you may note lists me as an official Liaison for Monsterkind," Edge slapped down his ID and peeled the first sheaf of papers from the pile. "This is from the Secretary of State confirming Papyrus's release conditions. Please note the notary seal. This is a statement of a civil suit we are filing against your department for violating his rights by arresting and holding a monster without contacting the embassy. Unfortunately for you, your department decided to arrest a monster who is part of the King's court. He has diplomatic immunity. Which it clearly states on his ID, exactly as it does on mine."

He set his hands on the counter, deliberately looming over her as she shrank back. "What you should have done was immediately contact the embassy and hold him in a private room. What you did was arrest him and allowed him one text, which he sent to me."

A text that had been a particular delight to receive, Edge thought sourly.

in jail. help. bring snacks

At least he'd included a map link to the station.

He took one last thing out of his case before closing it with a decisive snap. "And here’s a business card for you to put right by your phone, so next time you can call before you people do something else to cause a diplomatic incident."

He held it out to her between two fingers, deliberately forcing her to lean forward to take it. The poor woman looked close to tears. It wasn’t her fault, he reminded himself, it wasn't.

The reminder did nothing to soothe his anger.

"Now, will someone please take me to Papyrus?"

Another officer took him downstairs, this one a man, and from his surly silence, Edge gathered that bad news traveled quickly. He was led down a flight of stairs into a corridor lined with cells, most of them with people in them.

"…so then i told him…"

Through the cluster of noise and the sounds of people moving within the cells, Edge clearly picked out one distinctive voice. He could have picked it out of any crowd, that well-abused, whisky-sweet voice.

"…if this is my thermometer, then where's my pen!"

A roar of laughter overshadowed the dull cacophony of a dozen conversations and Edge closed his eyes, pained. The officer led him to a cell at the end of the corridor and Edge could already see him, the glaring orange of his hoodie better than a neon sign.

The low burn of anger he'd felt since he'd gotten that text flared hotter and it took considerable effort to keep a scorching glow of magic from illuminating his eye. Stretch was sitting at the back of a cell. A cell that contained several other humans and considering that they were in a jail cell, it wasn't likely they were of high moral character. Edge swallowed back the acid burn of anger and nausea. If any had had ill intent, if even one...

Stretch saw him before he could say a word, a lazy smile brightening his face, "hey, see, guys, didn’t i tell you a handsome prince was coming to rescue me?" He raised a hand in a wave that would have done justice to a prom queen. "hey, handsome, slay any dragons on your way in?"

"Only paper ones," Edge said. He could hear the roughness in his own voice, knew that Stretch had heard it. His smile didn't so much as falter but his eye lights flicked down the floor for the briefest second, then back up to meet his.

"welp, i’m short of hair to let down for you so you’ll have to let me out the door," Stretch said cheekily. "but i gotta tell you, prince charming, i’m not leaving without my friend andy here."

He slung an arm around the human closest to him, a young man with messy brown hair and what looked like the beginnings of a spectacularly colorful black eye.

"I keep telling you, it’s Jeff," the human, Andy/Jeff, said. He sounded long-suffering but amused. Edge could relate.

"i know you keep telling me but hear me out! andy is so much better. you can go by handy andy and be helpful and vulgar at the same time. jeff doesn’t rhyme with anything and jeffry sounds like a brand of peanut butter. Go with andy, you won’t regret it."

The human grinned and shook his head. "Thanks but I think I’ll stick with Jeff, I wouldn’t be able to stand all the paperwork."

"spoilsport."

"Excuse me, is he leaving or not," the officer said impatiently.

"He's leaving right now," Edge gritted out, glaring at Stretch. Who looked ready to continue his earnest protest, although whether it was about if he was staying or his ongoing pursuit of the name Andy, Edge couldn't be sure. "The attorney for your friend is enroute right now; he should be here any time now."

"who did you get?" Stretch asked. His smile, his posture, were lazy and relaxed, fingers drumming lightly on the top of Andy/Jeff's head. His eye lights were razor-sharp, assessing.

"Who else?" Edge snorted. "Antwan."

Stretch closed his sockets briefly. "good. good, he's…he'll take care of you, andy."

"Jeff," he correctly amicably.

"okay, kid, I get the feeling if i don't leave, prince charming is going to morph into the evil queen and none of us want that visual." Stretch shuddered. "he's got great legs but that dress does no one any favors. you gonna be okay?"

"I'll be fine." Andy/Jeff gave Stretch a shove in the direction of the door and gentle as it was, Edge tensed, a faint shower of crimson sparks dancing at his fingertips. He curled his hands into fists, struggling for control.

"take care, kid. i got your twitter handle, we'll get together for lunch and chaos again some time, yeah?"

"Less chaos and more lunch next time?" Jeff/Andy said wryly and Stretch laughed.

"no promises, but it sounds good. laterz!"

He stepped through the door, hands in pockets, and followed the officer and Edge upstairs to the reception desk. The young woman seemed to have decided to let someone else handle their departure and in her place was an older woman, her graying hair pulled back into a bun. She was briskly efficient, a large manila envelope in her hands.

"Here's your personal effects," she said, evenly, and Edge put out a hand, forcing Stretch to keep two paces back. Out of reach.

"Open it," Edge said curtly. Her nostrils flared, whitening with annoyance but she did as he said, naming each item as she set it out. A wallet, with identification and twenty-seven dollars inside. A handful of change, American, monster gold and for some reason, a Canadian loonie. A cell phone. A pack of cigarettes with a lighter.

The latter Stretch leaned in over Edge's arm to scoop up, fishing a cigarette out of the crumpled pack. He flicked the lighter with practiced ease, inhaling deeply.

"Sir," the woman said it like an epithet, glaring at him, "this is a nonsmoking building."

There. The first dregs of anger, a flare of orange in his left socket before it guttered out. Stretch took a long drag, exhaling a cloud of smoke, and met her glare with a sharp-edged grin. "arrest me again for smoking," he said, biting off each word with bitter precision. "please. i’m begging you."

A tense silence fell over the room. No one moved.

Edge reached out and gently rested a hand between his shoulder blades, smoothing it down his back. "Calm down," he murmured. He could feel Stretch trembling.

"we aren't leaving until antwan gets here," Stretch muttered back and Edge nodded. He took Stretch's wallet and cell phone, gently stuffing them into the pocket of his hoodie. Antwan was one of the first humans they'd met when they'd come to the surface. Young and fiercely intelligent, he was also one of the few humans they both trusted. He'd done his time in the courtrooms to earn that trust, helping Monsters secure a place in this world. He couldn’t think of a better person to help Andy/Jeff with what would surely be a frustrating and expensive legal battle.

Price was not going to be an issue for that young human. He'd helped a monster and put himself in the way of bodily harm doing it. Andy/Jeff had no idea of the debt that Edge owed him and likely never would. Edge was never going to forget it.

Stretch smoked his cigarette, the tremble in his hands easing and no one protested when he lit another. He was halfway through it when Antwan walked in, neatly dressed in a suit and his sunglasses still perched on his nose. He was shaking his head before he even got to them.

"Stretch, this is a nonsmoking building." Did everyone sound like that when they talked to Stretch? Resigned and yet amused, Antwan grinned at them both.

"eh, so it is," Stretch shrugged, "my mistake." He pinched it out with his fingertips and stuck the butt into his pocket. "you gonna help out my new best friend?"

"Always leaving me with the problems," Antwan said, shaking his head. He proved he was far more adept at reading Monster's behavioral cues than Edge was at human ones because he kept his hands to himself, only holding out a fist for Stretch to tap. "Don't worry, I got this. Edge, get this fucker out of here before someone else takes a swing at him."

Edge nodded curtly. He kept a hand at the base of Stretch's spine, guiding him like a lost, bony little sheep, herding him out the door and to the car.

Stretch was silent on the ride home, his sockets closed and his head leaning against the window. Not really pretending to be asleep and Edge only turned on the radio, keeping the music low. The embassy was downtown but he and Stretch lived just outside of the city in the community that monsters had formed at the base of the mountain. Fenced and guarded, Humans didn't often try to cause trouble in New New Home. It was safe, safer, even living amongst Fell monsters.

Stretch didn't speak as Edge pulled up in front of their house. Not a joke or a word or a pun as they walked up the sidewalk, not a single snide remark or a hint of sarcasm. Edge held open the door for him and Stretch walked inside, Edge at his heels.

The moment the door shut, Stretch shoved him against it. Hard enough to knock the breath from him, his fists clenched in the fine pressed cotton of his shirt. His teeth were hard against Edge's, rough and fierce and Edge let him, parted his teeth to let Stretch's frantic tongue tangle with his own.

"please," Stretch whispered, thin and reedy. He was shaking, hard enough that Edge could hear the rattle of his bones. "please, tell me if you want me to stop…if you don't…"

"Shut up," Edge breathed it into him, "and just take it. Anything you want, anything you need."

The sound Stretch made was guttural and lost, "fuck, don’t write me a blank check like that."

He pulled Edge away from the door, pulled him staggering through their living room to the sofa and shoved him down on it, straddling his lap. His slight weight was always a faint surprise; he looked solid, sturdy beneath his hoodie and baggie shorts. Instead, beneath them he was delicate, clean bones, tall and slight, and his HP so painfully low.

Stretch pulled at Edge's shirt, fumbling with the buttons and Edge only held his wrists in a loose grip and let him, let him take whatever he wanted, whatever he needed, fuck, he loved this idiot so much, he loved him and--

A drop of wetness fell. They both looked at it, a droplet of watery orange on Edge's white shirt.

More tears fell, Stretch's shoulders quivering as he struggled to hold them back, fought against the sobs that were trying to escape even as he kept trying to kiss Edge, tried to open his belt with shaking hands.

Edge took him by the shoulders, gently. "Stop."

"no," Stretch said stubbornly as tears streaked their way down his cheekbones. "i want...i just…"

"I’m here," Edge told him, softly, pulling him down despite his struggles, pressing Stretch's face into the curve between his neck and his shoulder. "I’m right here, I’m not going anywhere."

Stretch tried to resist even as he faltered, sagging into Edge. Who only held him as he shuddered and wept, abruptly burying himself into Edge's shoulder, hiding his face in clean cotton, wetting it with his tears.

"Shhh, it's all right," Edge crooned to him. His soul ached, throbbing in time to those hoarse, wracking sobs. His lover was hurting and there was nothing he could do but hold him and ache with love and overwhelming sorrow, "You're home, you're safe. It's all right."

He shifted on the sofa until he was lying down, tugging Stretch down to curl against him. "Come on, come down here."

"why?" Stretch's voice was thick with darkly bitter amusement, "so you can see how weak i am?"

"Sweetheart—"

"don’t," his voice cracked, "don’t be kind to me, please."

Edge pressed a gentle kiss to his temple. "Why wouldn’t I be kind to you?"

A raw chuckle, "to begin with i'm pretty sure i ruined your shirt."

"Fuck the shirt," Edge growled. He traced his fingertips down Stretch's skull, across his cranial sutures. "What happened today?"

Stretch shifted against him in a strange combination of discomfort and yearning. "you know what happened."

"I read the police report, yes. Now I want to hear it from you."

Stretch was silent for a long time. Edge waited.

"…i was taking the bus." So softly.

Taking the bus because he didn’t drive and hated harassing others for a ride. There was a bus stop just outside New New Home and buses stopped every twenty minutes to take Monsters into Ebott. For work, for shopping, for whatever simple reason a monster might simply need to go into the city. When he was in a good mood, Stretch frequented coffee shops and old books stores like a ridiculous hipster and he was an easy friend to make, on the surface-level at least. He had several thousand followers on Twitter and if he'd actually been the amiable monster he appeared, the King would have hooked him into public relations.

That idea had been quashed when the amount of swearing in his Twitter had nearly given the former Queen an aneurysm.

"You were taking the bus," Edge prompted.

Stretch shrugged, his bony shoulder rubbing painfully against Edge's clavicle. "this guy…this human. he didn’t like my face, i guess, i’ve always thought i was handsome kinda fella in an evil dead sort of way but—"

"Papyrus."

He felt Stretch swallow, felt him curl a little harder into himself. "he took a swing at me and i…i could have teleported and i didn’t. i couldn’t believe...i didn’t want to...he could have killed me and i couldn't—andy stepped in and…"

"Jeff."

"jeffry stepped in, they shared a few fists, and we all ended up in jail," Stretch finished roughly. "the end."

"He was in that cell with you?" Cold fear tightened around his soul and he was going to gut that police station, he could taste his own anger, bitter-sharp and clear, and he was going to--

"nah, they weren’t that stupid. no idea what they did with him."

His anger didn't ease and Edge breathed through it, wrapping his arms around Stretch and holding him tightly, moving to tangle their legs together. Stretch only pushed harder into him, molding his lean body against Edge. Skeletons weren't particularly designed for cuddling, all hard angles and edges. They made it work.

Edge pressed a kiss against the top of Stretch's skull. I can't lose you, he didn't say, I couldn't bear it.

Stretch didn't reply, i know. i know, i'm sorry, i'm so sorry

In the end, Stretch did manage a grumbling, "you know, if you crack any bones, you get to fix them."

"Shut up and cuddle," Edge muttered back.

"Whenever you want, lover," Stretch sighed, burying his face into the damp ruin of Edge's shirt. He drowsed, his breathing going slow and even, while Edge stroked his skull, staying awake and keeping watch.

-finis-

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[fishfingersandjellybabies]

Bless you! I managed to work out some nightmare world settings. So, let's say their sire's blood is the one thing that can tamp down the insanity and make turned vampires feel human, even if just for a little while. And after Bruce goes feral after killing Ra's, his "kids" can't even approach him bc they'd get killed. And, for convenience's sake I'm calling vampires without "living" sires down the line "progenitors" and rest by generation which effects their strength as a vampire.

Which would maked Bruce a First Gen while Ra's is his progenitor. And anyone Bruce turned a Second Gen. When Bruce sacrifices his sanity to kill Ra's and becomes a progenitor, his "children" become First Gen. Damian is half a Progenitor, half human for having a Vampire mother but a Human Sire. Being born a vampire with only two parents instead of turned by/dependant on a third party unlike most vampires. With Bruce out of reach but alive, his "children" start going insane with bloodlust too.

Which was exactly why Bruce first accepted Damian into his house. If he were to ever lose himself to the curse, he trained all his kid hoping they will be able to kill him. All but Damian. Bruce took him in, hoping their relation could help his kids stay sane afterwards. Much like how Talia, being of Ra's blood, helped Bruce stay sane whenever he neared the edge until she was killed helping him slay Ra's. Except Bruce kept his plans from his kids so they didn't know what to do and shit happened

4?-Moving on to shit happening, Babs went feral on patrol and Dick had to kill her in self defense. Dick, who had been keeping his shit together the best until that point, lost it and decided he needs to erase all traces of Bruce from world and free his "siblings" from their suffering before strength of Bruce's poison traveled down the whole family and turned them into complete monsters. So he hunted vampfam down. Except Cass who is ANGRY now and too strong for him to kill atm and Steph because

5?- Tim, before Dick killed him, revealed he had been the one to turn her, not Bruce. And Dick thought a third gen(now second) wasn't close enough to Bruce to be too compromised by his poison so he didn't bother with her. Besides, that explains why Bruce never let her too close to rest of them. Still, he made Tim's death extra long and painful because he would doom someone to their cursed eternal life. Unlike Jason who he ended fast and mercifully. SPOILER alert. Tim lied. Bruce turned Steph

6?-because Tim had been begging him to save her as she laid dying. He wouldn't let her close out of guilt because she's the only one of his "children" who didn't consent to being turned in at least some way. Little Dick fell with his parents agreed to with while choking on his own blood. Cass asked for it and wouldn't take no for an answer. Jason the first to ask but Bruce didn't turn him until Joker. He became some kind of vampire/revenant since he was mostly dead by the time Bruce reached him

7?- And when Bruce went to save Tim's parents, Jack Drake was turned instead of falling in coma. Except he wasn't strong enough to handle it so he went crazy and ended up attacking and turning Tim before Bruce ENDED him. Tim didn't want that reputation for his dead dad so everyone believed Bruce turned him. In the end, Tim, who always blamed himself for Steph, was the actual Third Gen in the coven. But Dick doesn't know. And why would a cold, heartless vampire lie when he was gonna die anyway.

8?-Too bad Nightmare Tim couldn't say the truth about his dad because Dick would've just thought he was lying to save his own skin. And even untrained, Steph is way too strong to pass for a Fourth Gen(now third) Needless to say, Nightmare Dick doesn't get involved to bimonthly game nights now. Whenever they need a fourth for poker they call this new Red Hood Dude instead BC I CAN'T DEPRESS FOREVER I HAVEN'T EVEN GOTTEN TO DAMIAN YET! But I already hit the ask limit once today, so, laterz

haha wow. This is...incredibly long. And with my current lack of brain capacity (and absolute lack of anything vampire knowledge) far too complicated for me to understand. But posting it for others who might enjoy! Sorry! 

[0225pm]

time check: it’s currently 2:45AM and i just thought i should write something before i head to bed hahaha!

i’m not sure if i have to go to akmal’s graduation later cus idk if rayhan has already booked out or not but we will see later. hopefully i can finish typing before 330AM at least!

so today was a rather happy day!!!

i honestly felt really happy haha idk why but han was being so clingy and affectionate today i absolutely love it!! 🥰

around 3+, he texted me asking if i wanted to come over to his place and i actually had some grocery shopping planned but i decided to push it to another day so i can spend this day with him since this doesn’t happen everyday. then around 4+ he messaged me asking me if i know that he’s gonna be fetching me and i was like whaaaatttt??? ofc i didn’t know that la since he didn’t mention it beforehand but thank goodness i already showered, just had to prepare. i initially thought of going to his workplace to fetch him then go to his place together after that but since he said he was fetching me i took my own sweet time to prep hahahaha and then this bobo asked me if i can fry food for him lol 🙄 lucky for him the fridge has some frozen spicy nuggets and then my dad asked me to fry all the samosas since there were only 6 left so i did!

i didn’t know how many nuggets i should fry so i just went with the standard 6 and then added in 1 of the samosa to make lucky number 7 HAHAHA LOLLLLL. by the time he came, the food were already cold hahah but he still ended up eating it anyway cus he was really hungry and hadn’t had anything to eat for the whole day. his excuse? no time 🙄 seriously.... nak kene debik??? no time then must make time even if it’s 15 minutes, still have to eat something!!! cannot go back to your bad irregular eating habits of eating one meal per day!!! but ya so anyway, he drove on for quite a while to go back to the company and we managed to catch the sunset together. it was very beautiful i love watching the sunset and sunrise but if i have to pick one, i’ll pick sunsets cus the atmosphere is not as humid at night hehe 😛

han was being very affectionate in the van and lol i know mentioning this will probably make him do it less just to spite me 🙄 but i seriously love it when he’s all clingy and shooting all these cupid arrows directly to my heart hahahahah like i just instantly go all melty and warm i love itttttt 😍 and then when we reached the company, i really badly had to pee so he let me in and i felt so fucking relieved sia hahah cus i’ve actually been holding it ever since i left the house. i know i know.... why didn’t i go and pee before leaving the house??? well i wanted to but then i didn’t feel like it until after getting into the van and i didn’t want to make him wait so i just tahan all the way hahahahaha oh and did i mentioned that be cracked one super lame joke lol..... he asked what’s the diff between air and wind and i thought he was asking for real??? i didn’t know it was a nonsense quiz 🙄 but apparently the answer was - air is from the mouth, wind is from the butt. or something like that LOL lame la hahaha take the L bb!!!!

then after that we walked to the bus stop, and then took the bus to admiralty. i have to say, i really like it when han puts his hand around my waist. granted, i don’t have the nicest or smallest waist cus i have fats all around it but it still felt really nice to be held there. tbh, i used to not like that feeling cus i felt like it’s so weird?? sometimes i see couples doing it and i thought, how the hell are they walking with the hand around the waist???? but it actually felt really comfortable for some reason hahaha so ya i rly like it pls do it more often bb hehe 😚

then we had like some debatacle about the human organs and then he asked me which is the largest/longest organ of the human body. and i know what’s the largest cus it’s the skin. i watched this science video before and they mentioned it but he said no, it’s the brain. so i was like ????? what???? then i googled and turns out it’s the skin LOOOOLLLL and as for longest, i think it’s the liver. HAHAHAHA BOBO SIA THIS HAN but i still love you ok haha i love all your silliness and lameness 😘❤️ then we went to chateraise hehe and i got mochi as per usual and i decided to try one of their waffle looking ice cream yogurt. it tasted like coconut to me, han said it’s not bad. but he doesn’t rly like ice cream cus of the coldness to his sensitive teeth. so in general, eating ice cream is something rather rare since it hurts his teeth.

after that, we took the train and went to his area. i bought happy meal!!! cus i want to collect all the toys hehe and for the first one i decided to get the pikachu just in case it get sold out since pikachu seems to be one of the more popular pokémon. then i felt like the happy meal wasn’t gonna be enough cus well it’s basically just a kids meal - 4 nuggets and fries so i thought of getting something else to eat from kfc. but i felt like so muak liddat cus i can literally always get kfc anytime since there’s one at my area. so i told han that i’ll be getting some carrot cake maybe at encik tan but when i go there idk why but the picture looks kinda unappetitizing suddenly so i walked around the basement and finally settled for bread hahaah yaaaa i didn’t wanna eat carbs but i still got carbs in the end lol but guess what i didn’t even touched it and it’s now sitting in my room. i’ll prolly eat it tomorrow for breakfast hahaha! ok then after all that, we walked back to his place!!! i greeted his dad and then we sat in the living room. initially i wanted to go to his room and sit there but i saw his bro watching fortnite so i decided to stay and watched too and then watched both of them played a couple games of warfare and fortnite and fifa while simultaneously watching the series i’m currently watching on netflix - sabrina’s chilling adventures. i downloaded a few eps before meeting han just in case.

then han played a round of csgo i think on his pc and then i told him i was gonna go home hahahaha like i just wanted to see his reaction la tbh and he’s just so cute wtheck then after his game was over he came back and sat at the living room area and then we decided to watch the kissing booth which was on netflix hahaha and this bobo ah rly. i asked him if he watched before then he hesitated to answer but i knew he watched before cus he did sorta mentioned it once?? so i asked him why u watch again? then he said, cus u haven’t watch. then he smiled 😁 what a bobo!!!!! but ya we ended up watching till the end, somewhat. cus my driver came already and i had to leave. yeahhhh i had no choice but to book before 1am cus grab takes away hitch from 1-5am and hitch is rly the much cheaper option!!! and all those while i could tell han was alr rly tired and worn out but he kept fighting sleep. his eyes were red and he kept rubbing them lol all those are signs of sleepiness but he still kept fighting them off hahahaha silly bb. and he still managed to send me off all the way downstairs and kissed and hugged my goodbye in the lift before we go. also i think it was the first time(?) he actually said, see u tomorrow to me cus yeah haha we’re actually gonna meet again tomorrow it’s our weekly dating day hehe. i can’t wait to see his stinking cute face later and spend the whole sat and morning of sun with him laterz hehe.

ok time check: 3:27AM!! i managed to stay before my deadline timing for this post. goodnight world!

[tbhstudying1]

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etudaire: A big bang of “how to” stuff There I was again tonight forcing laughter faking smiles so I...

A big bang of “how to” stuff

There I was again tonight forcing laughter faking smiles so I made up this long ass post for y'all!

So you a potato. Me a potato. World conquered by we potatoes. But potato need survival tips. So your bro potato help you out. Yay potato. Go go potato.

Study related stuff :

1. Get good grades

Catch concepts, not chapters. Your portion is most likely gonna be super vast, so it’s helpful to know a little something from every chapter rather than knowing just 50% of your syllabus.

Figure out which concepts are important and master them.

Keep all assignments completed at least 1 day before submission date. This isn’t always possible but trust me if you do this you’re guaranteeing marks for proper submission. Job done early? Proof check and add touches to enhance that essay!

Let the teachers know that you’re working hard. I actually passed math because my math teacher knew I was working super hard on my math skills. Participate in the class, gather a bunch of doubts and then dump them on your teacher when the chapter ends.

Try not to miss lectures because chances are you’ll remember that silly mnemonic your friend made up in class and get the answer correct.

Analysis of your exam type is super important. Want me to make a long ass post about it?

2. Be more productive

Having a stuydjo/bujo by your side helps hella lot.

Plan plan plan. Lists, organise lists and colour code them. Basically become Monica Geller Bing and you’re set for life.

Motivational quotes from pinterest almost make me guilty for not being productive and force me to do something.

Before starting your study session, dance around to upbeat music for like 5 minutes. You’ll see the difference I promise.

Seek out inspiration from your smart friends /tumblr friends /people you look up to by constantly reminding yourself about them. I always think of hermione granger because even randomly picturing her with books in my mind ignites that badass boss feeling complying me to study tf up.

3. Manage your time

Studyjo/bujo saves your life.

Wear a watch all the damn time, it will remind you of how much time you’re spending doing nothing. You’ll end up saving several extra minutes!

List out what you’re gonna do every hour of the day on a sticky note and refer to it when you feel lazy.

Get a super nice friend /parent /sibling who will constantly remind you to utilise your time.

Think of time as currency and pretend that it’s all a game where you need to save up as much money as you can to become a billionaire. Save up your time and become rich af.

4. Avoid procrastinating

Stduyjo/bujo again. You know the drill now.

A little bit of exercise before starting work generally works you up and sets the correct mood.

Knowing how ahead your friends are from you often makes you wanna catch up so try getting that motivation.

Set goals + rewards that actually matter to you. Maybe a face care spa day isn’t your thing but munching on a snickers bar is. Treat yo self.

Tell someone a detailed plan of what you are going to accomplish the next day. Now whenever you see that person you’ll want to prove to them that you’re doing what you promised. Or the guilt may drive you too.

Appearance related stuff :

1. Look more put together

Try the lipstick trick. There are days when you do not have the time /want to put on makeup, so just put on a lipstick that matches your outfit and you’ll automatically create an illusion of being more put together, boss af and fabulous.

Try out cheap (potato can’t afford sorry) but elegant accessories. If it’s a necklace try tucking it under the collar of your shirt and see the magic. Stick to one staple accessory that’s gonna be your trademark.

Tame that mane potato. Your hair isn’t gonna detangle itself. You gotta do it. I mean, don’t you love your hair?

Minimalistic colours rock. Some outfits never go old like flannels or white shirts or black dresses.

2. Feel beautiful

The lipstick does the trick for me.

Putting my hair in a sky high ponytail makes me feel like I’m a queen or something.

Save little compliments for yourself as reminders and when you get them you’ll feel 10x more beautiful than before.

Mind related stuff :

1. Deal with burnout/slump

Try to accomplish super tiny stuff. Break down every task into micromolecular basics.

Give yourself a ted talk. It works.

Sometimes the best way of dealing with burnout is by detoxing from the thing that caused burnout. Stay away form books and after some time you’ll actually want to study.

2. Study with slumps/mental illness

Step one is to finish homework /assignments. If you can concentrate on them, you’re good to go.

Do not take up a lot of load, just skimming through textbooks, reviewing notes, going over flashcards should do the trick.

If you desperately need to get shit done, just ignore the fact that you do not want to do it. It’s harsh on your mind but desperate times require desperate measures.

Avoid forcing yourself to study because you’ll not retain info like that.

Take it easy. But consistently. Maybe just one topic a day. But do not miss a day. A steady everyday practice goes long way in the future.

3. Strengthen self control

There are several apps that can help you with this, like forest. My top pick is the Tide app which has a gorgeous interface and super aesthetic timers with new pictures everyday. I shit you not every time I quit my pomodoro I feel the guilt of having killed 1000 puppies its worse and I avoid doing that at all costs.

If you study in your room, keep your phone in the kitchen for some time. Your lazy ass is less likely to get up and use the phone.

Switching the phone off before starting a study session works because I care for my phone like a baby and it feels horrible to switch it on and off and on and off.

Practice 30 minutes of digital detox everyday. You don’t have to study at that time, just stay away from everything that is technology. Read and book, eat a fruit, make a sandwich, paint, sing, dance, exercise. Study if you want. Just no gadgets.

4. Deal with stress

Yoga works. Potato body ain’t that flexible so just breathing exercises for a start is also enough.

Highly recommended : brain dump every night before sleeping can ensure that you’ll not stay up too late pondering over the meaning of your existence and world politics.

Having a hearty talk with someone you trust will also lift weight off your chest.

Pin point the cause of your stress and annihilate the problem. Slay it.

Life related stuff :

1. Drink more water

Carry a cool ass bottle of water with you every frigging where.

Make it a rule to have a drink everytime you go to the loo or you take a bath /shower.

Replace one of your daily caffeines /sugars with water. You don’t have to get rid of coffee because that’s just non potato ish, but maybe that third cup could be replaced with water.

Try a game thingy. Maybe everytime the word ‘procrastination’ pops in your mind take a drink. Wow, I’m so creative *sighs for eternities*.

2. Be more healthy

5 minute stretches right after getting up works you up.

Try one of those YouTube videos of 15 minute workouts. You can have 3 such workouts through the day and call yourself a fit potato.

Replacing one packet of junk food with nuts/fruits also works.

Everytime you hear someone say something related to money, have a banana. Random much? Nope, bananas are known to increase hormones that make you happy in your body, meaning you’ll feel full and happy. Maybe offer the person a banana too.

3. Be more happy

Eat bananas!

Take pictures of things you love, not things your followers love.

Puppies are a source of eternal joy.

Reading goofy/cheesy/romance books make you giggle and feel good in general.

Watching cheesy films or good ass romcoms works just well.

Friends was created for a reason.

Writing down what you accomplished today gives a sense of pride and satisfaction. Take that shit.

Tumblr has shitposts made basically to make you happy.

4. Find your true calling /figuring tf out what you wanna do with your life

Lists lists lists. Subjects you love, you hate, you’re good at, you suck at.

Consulting your teachers, family etc and find out what they think you’re good at. Sometimes other people can see traits of yours better than you.

Career tests rock.

You’ll figure it out in the end somehow.

And that’s about it for now folks, hope this helps. See y'all laterz~

Etudaire ♥

[circlesandsoundwaves]

“There's an exciting kind of fear that kinda gets your adrenaline pumping”:  Email interview with VISTA

Interview by Molly Louise Hudelson.

Photo credit: Holly Turner.

If you’re not already familiar with New York / New Jersey-based trio VISTA, you should be. The anthemic rock group formed after frontwoman Hope Vista ended a decade-long solo career, and in just under a year, they’ve released an EP, VERSUS, and have begun making serious waves with an impressive live show.

This Friday, January 13, VISTA will be releasing a new single “Henchmen” (check out a preview of the song here). They’ll be debuting the song live at their biggest show to date that night, where they’ll be opening for Against the Current, Beach Weather, and CRUISR at Irving Plaza in New York City.

Read on for our interview with VISTA, where we talked about “Henchmen”, the show with Against the Current, and what else we can expect from the band this year!

CIRCLES & SOUNDWAVES: For the record, could you please state your name, your role (what you play) in VISTA and a random fact about yourself?

Hope Vista: Hiiiii, I'm Hope. Lead vocalist of VISTA! I collect all different shapes and forms of Toy Story aliens :-) Matt Vlosak: I'm Matt, I'm the drummer and I'm a sucker for peanut butter and pizza. Greg Almeida: Hi, I'm Greg, some call me Groogles, and I am also a sucker for peanut butter and pizza. Too bad Hope is allergic to one of those! I can twist my tongue upside down too.

C&S: You're about to release your new single "Henchmen". What's on your mind right now leading up to the release? HV: Fear :) I'm really excited though, there's an exciting kind of fear that kinda gets your adrenaline pumping. I work off of that. I'm super stoked to hear what others think of this track, we've kept it under wraps for a while now! MV: EXCITEMENT. Mainly pertaining to the show with Against the Current and performing the actual single live at said show haha. GA: Stoked to hear what people think. I think our fans really care about us and we care about them too so we will have some nice dialogue over the song.

C&S: Can you talk about the writing process for "Henchmen"? What inspired the song? GA: Hope had this type of post-apocalyptic sounding voice memo on her phone. I took it home one day and put some cool chords behind it, and then we all tried jamming on it basically. World events/the crazy world we live in inspired this song.

C&S: What do you hope people get out of listening to VISTA or coming to see you live? HV: I always say that when people come out to shows, I hope that they're able to leave life at the door for a night and just get lost in the show. MV: I hope we send them home going, “Holy F*! Now THAT was a show!” I want to give that kid a show they've never seen before. An experience to wow them. GA: Yeah, I definitely want them to feel something emotionally. Just like that feeling of being blown away/stoked. It's hard to convey that sometimes, but we try our best!

C&S: You'll be playing with Against the Current, Beach Weather, and CRUISR at Irving Plaza in New York on Friday. How did you react when you found out you'd be playing the show? MV: I stared at my phone for a while. Put it away and came back to make sure I wasn't dreaming! GA: It was a Christmas Eve miracle!

C&S: This is VISTA's biggest show to date. What are you doing to get ready? MV: PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE. Haha, seriously. Trying not to overthink and to stay positive. Drinking lots of water too. GA: Yeah I've been practicing all my odd lead parts and stuff, haha. Singing it together, stuff like that. Getting a bass drum head with our logo on it. HV: I've changed up my eating habits a lot the past two weeks. I've cut out a loooootttt of junk. And I eat a LOT of junk to begin with. But I cut out a lot of foods, am eating healthier, working out more, the whole thiiiiiing.

C&S: Describe your music- without using genre words like "pop" or "rock". HV: BIG BANGER ANTHEMS. MV: Bombastic drums, driving guitars and bass, catchy lyrics and melodies and ambience. GA: So far, we've been trying to get big with things. Sometimes the energy can change from song to song. But “Henchmen” is very “catastrophic” in my opinion. We have to make more stuff with each other in general, but I feel like we like big sounding records and songs across the board.

C&S: Who are your biggest musical influences? MV: For me, Angels and Airwaves, Brand New, LIGHTS, 30 Seconds to Mars. I listen to all types of music (minus country and EDM). I grew up in concert and jazz band and am a sucker for anything on the radio too. HV: My influences have a wide range. They go from 90's pop, what I grew up listening to, all the way back to 70's classic rock and ish, and then back again to today's Warped Tour-esque scene. I'm more influenced by life in general, though- things I see happening around me and anything I'm experiencing personally! GA: Musically, I really like super poppy stuff, super mathy-rock type stuff, and lots of rap, it honestly depends. If it makes me feel something, I'll probably like it. I like a lot of instrumental music too.

C&S: What else can we expect from VISTA this year? MV: Writing and touring! HV: Def a new EP! We're gonna get on the road ASAP and keep playin' a ton of shows, writing, tryna to some big shtuff! GA: Shtuff is not an actual word. HV: Double SHTUFF Oreos.

C&S: What's your response to haters or anyone who doubts your band? MV: It's all noise to me. I don't worry about anyone saying negative things unless it's constructive criticism. There's much more important things to worry about like animals dying, kids suffering from depression or starving, and war happening every day. GA: Da haterz can see me laterz. HV: Ooh boy.

C&S: Is there anything else you'd like to say? MV: Thank you for taking the time to read this and checking it VISTA! We hope to see you soon! Much love. HV: Thank you for the interview, Molly! Hope everyone enjoys “Henchmen” :-) GA: Thanks a bunch for the opportunity! We really appreciate anyone who takes the time out to interview us. And to the fans, spread “Henchmen” around a bit if you can. Thank you!

Thanks Hope, Matt, and Greg! Be sure to keep up with VISTA on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. If you’re in the NYC area, pick up tickets for their show with Against the Current at Irving Plaza this Friday, January 13 here.

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so u may notice - the absence - of a moon in this foto  - itz foggy k - and i wuz thinking  ( u duz nose imma how u say uh delusional maybe a little sometimes ) that since my fone shows a full moon almost only even a demi - with no visible i might get a half or at least a teacup  (or 13 check out her blog if u aint ) or a spoonful like a howlin wolf 

like a circle - no imma not gonna post that donovan again dont worry imma hearing hooker n heat cuz sometimes all u wanna do is boogie chillen - but t its awmost midnite u should - lol - i shood wat - da fuck - gawd help me i hafta play an actual gig - it could happen - as long as i can nap 1st - actually i didnt today - cramps bearable and improving maybe - hope so - prolly shoodnt go more than 1 more day wo copd med - oh i feel good hooker sing - actually - consider every thang - i do feel pretty good - back hurts lol but -hey -like a vacuum shout  holding that tambourine like a boss 

but like i sed it getting late ish - dishes u know imma do them - even wo a moongaze i like doin it soothing - and useful 

mos haz another show later in the month - dont know details - kidz theze daze - actually - i wuz bizzy playin guitar and fruitful and it cold and unpoet needed me home when she wuz and cancelled a meeting w liam - he outta town a couple and i maybe in davis 1 day weekend  - i prolly got not much to offer cept encouragement and $ - he knows my priority right now is recording and he cant b part of  - that train gone from the station 1 way ticket goin nowhere - recording only 20% over budget so far lol - no i aint gonna tell u $  - vita also publishing a small book - maybe i mention - will have info when its available

oh yes the kitty a good one she - is always 

only fed a few crows today 

laterz

love

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etudaire: A big bang of “how to” stuff There I was again tonight forcing laughter faking smiles so I...

A big bang of “how to” stuff

There I was again tonight forcing laughter faking smiles so I made up this long ass post for y'all!

So you a potato. Me a potato. World conquered by we potatoes. But potato need survival tips. So your bro potato help you out. Yay potato. Go go potato.

Study related stuff :

1. Get good grades

Catch concepts, not chapters. Your portion is most likely gonna be super vast, so it’s helpful to know a little something from every chapter rather than knowing just 50% of your syllabus.

Figure out which concepts are important and master them.

Keep all assignments completed at least 1 day before submission date. This isn’t always possible but trust me if you do this you’re guaranteeing marks for proper submission. Job done early? Proof check and add touches to enhance that essay!

Let the teachers know that you’re working hard. I actually passed math because my math teacher knew I was working super hard on my math skills. Participate in the class, gather a bunch of doubts and then dump them on your teacher when the chapter ends.

Try not to miss lectures because chances are you’ll remember that silly mnemonic your friend made up in class and get the answer correct.

Analysis of your exam type is super important. Want me to make a long ass post about it?

2. Be more productive

Having a stuydjo/bujo by your side helps hella lot.

Plan plan plan. Lists, organise lists and colour code them. Basically become Monica Geller Bing and you’re set for life.

Motivational quotes from pinterest almost make me guilty for not being productive and force me to do something.

Before starting your study session, dance around to upbeat music for like 5 minutes. You’ll see the difference I promise.

Seek out inspiration from your smart friends /tumblr friends /people you look up to by constantly reminding yourself about them. I always think of hermione granger because even randomly picturing her with books in my mind ignites that badass boss feeling complying me to study tf up.

3. Manage your time

Studyjo/bujo saves your life.

Wear a watch all the damn time, it will remind you of how much time you’re spending doing nothing. You’ll end up saving several extra minutes!

List out what you’re gonna do every hour of the day on a sticky note and refer to it when you feel lazy.

Get a super nice friend /parent /sibling who will constantly remind you to utilise your time.

Think of time as currency and pretend that it’s all a game where you need to save up as much money as you can to become a billionaire. Save up your time and become rich af.

4. Avoid procrastinating

Stduyjo/bujo again. You know the drill now.

A little bit of exercise before starting work generally works you up and sets the correct mood.

Knowing how ahead your friends are from you often makes you wanna catch up so try getting that motivation.

Set goals + rewards that actually matter to you. Maybe a face care spa day isn’t your thing but munching on a snickers bar is. Treat yo self.

Tell someone a detailed plan of what you are going to accomplish the next day. Now whenever you see that person you’ll want to prove to them that you’re doing what you promised. Or the guilt may drive you too.

Appearance related stuff :

1. Look more put together

Try the lipstick trick. There are days when you do not have the time /want to put on makeup, so just put on a lipstick that matches your outfit and you’ll automatically create an illusion of being more put together, boss af and fabulous.

Try out cheap (potato can’t afford sorry) but elegant accessories. If it’s a necklace try tucking it under the collar of your shirt and see the magic. Stick to one staple accessory that’s gonna be your trademark.

Tame that mane potato. Your hair isn’t gonna detangle itself. You gotta do it. I mean, don’t you love your hair?

Minimalistic colours rock. Some outfits never go old like flannels or white shirts or black dresses.

2. Feel beautiful

The lipstick does the trick for me.

Putting my hair in a sky high ponytail makes me feel like I’m a queen or something.

Save little compliments for yourself as reminders and when you get them you’ll feel 10x more beautiful than before.

Mind related stuff :

1. Deal with burnout/slump

Try to accomplish super tiny stuff. Break down every task into micromolecular basics.

Give yourself a ted talk. It works.

Sometimes the best way of dealing with burnout is by detoxing from the thing that caused burnout. Stay away form books and after some time you’ll actually want to study.

2. Study with slumps/mental illness

Step one is to finish homework /assignments. If you can concentrate on them, you’re good to go.

Do not take up a lot of load, just skimming through textbooks, reviewing notes, going over flashcards should do the trick.

If you desperately need to get shit done, just ignore the fact that you do not want to do it. It’s harsh on your mind but desperate times require desperate measures.

Avoid forcing yourself to study because you’ll not retain info like that.

Take it easy. But consistently. Maybe just one topic a day. But do not miss a day. A steady everyday practice goes long way in the future.

3. Strengthen self control

There are several apps that can help you with this, like forest. My top pick is the Tide app which has a gorgeous interface and super aesthetic timers with new pictures everyday. I shit you not every time I quit my pomodoro I feel the guilt of having killed 1000 puppies its worse and I avoid doing that at all costs.

If you study in your room, keep your phone in the kitchen for some time. Your lazy ass is less likely to get up and use the phone.

Switching the phone off before starting a study session works because I care for my phone like a baby and it feels horrible to switch it on and off and on and off.

Practice 30 minutes of digital detox everyday. You don’t have to study at that time, just stay away from everything that is technology. Read and book, eat a fruit, make a sandwich, paint, sing, dance, exercise. Study if you want. Just no gadgets.

4. Deal with stress

Yoga works. Potato body ain’t that flexible so just breathing exercises for a start is also enough.

Highly recommended : brain dump every night before sleeping can ensure that you’ll not stay up too late pondering over the meaning of your existence and world politics.

Having a hearty talk with someone you trust will also lift weight off your chest.

Pin point the cause of your stress and annihilate the problem. Slay it.

Life related stuff :

1. Drink more water

Carry a cool ass bottle of water with you every frigging where.

Make it a rule to have a drink everytime you go to the loo or you take a bath /shower.

Replace one of your daily caffeines /sugars with water. You don’t have to get rid of coffee because that’s just non potato ish, but maybe that third cup could be replaced with water.

Try a game thingy. Maybe everytime the word ‘procrastination’ pops in your mind take a drink. Wow, I’m so creative *sighs for eternities*.

2. Be more healthy

5 minute stretches right after getting up works you up.

Try one of those YouTube videos of 15 minute workouts. You can have 3 such workouts through the day and call yourself a fit potato.

Replacing one packet of junk food with nuts/fruits also works.

Everytime you hear someone say something related to money, have a banana. Random much? Nope, bananas are known to increase hormones that make you happy in your body, meaning you’ll feel full and happy. Maybe offer the person a banana too.

3. Be more happy

Eat bananas!

Take pictures of things you love, not things your followers love.

Puppies are a source of eternal joy.

Reading goofy/cheesy/romance books make you giggle and feel good in general.

Watching cheesy films or good ass romcoms works just well.

Friends was created for a reason.

Writing down what you accomplished today gives a sense of pride and satisfaction. Take that shit.

Tumblr has shitposts made basically to make you happy.

4. Find your true calling /figuring tf out what you wanna do with your life

Lists lists lists. Subjects you love, you hate, you’re good at, you suck at.

Consulting your teachers, family etc and find out what they think you’re good at. Sometimes other people can see traits of yours better than you.

Career tests rock.

You’ll figure it out in the end somehow.

And that’s about it for now folks, hope this helps. See y'all laterz~

Etudaire ♥