#i dont fully identify with being polish but i. want to learn more about what the culture is

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you know what i want? a show/movie in english about polish culture being explored (especially like. folklore) without the focus of the show/movie being about world war 2. i think there's more to the people there than just world war 2 actually

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How do you think the mercs would react to their girlfriend (or friend/S/O/comrade/pal if you’d like) asking to paint their nails? Would they mind at all? I’m curious to hear! I just painted my nails and I was thinking like “hmmmm I wonder...” y’know? Anyway thanks in advance:) I can’t wait to see what other stuff you write<3

Hmmm here you gooo! ;)

Scout

During his childhood, he'd always see his ma use the nail polish herself. There are variations of colors he sees women use, but his mom was in favor of using the blue tinted ones. He'd know she recently painted her nails when her bedroom has that distinct chemical scent.

He'd seen how she applied it, but never understands how she prevents the wet paint from smudging. What's her secret? Steady hands? Special glue? He still finds it a mystery.

...And then one day his S/O came and simply asked to paint his nails. Does their S/O got steady hands? He wonders.

Maybe he can finally see the secret technique in action. His curiosity motivates him to try.

"Know what? Yeah let's do it. But how long does that paint dry? Can't have that thing smudging my stuff y'know." He glances at his bat.

If S/O has assorted colors to let him choose from, he would definitely want to pick the blue shade.

Be wary S/O, as he is likely to ruin your masterpiece after leaving him to dry it. The guy can't stay still for a minute.

Soldier

Patriotism is one of the best ways to goad this man into letting his S/O paint his nails with passion.

It's a yes or no question to him. Either he goes all out or never uses the nail polish.

Should his S/O use their charms, he will agree to let them paint everything down to his toes...

...on one condition: he wants a nail art of the american flag. Down. to the very. last. detail.

Did he stutter?

Nope. Now S/O has to show their dedication too. It's too late to turn back.

Yes, it is a tiring task for S/O, but after finishing their masterpiece, he does have a reward for them too.

If S/O still haven't painted their own nails, he will also want to paint a detailed american flag on his S/O. Now they have a couple's nail art!

Pyro

Their head tilted after their S/O asked.

S/O had to repeat the same question to them again. They froze.

Looking around the base, they let the glove slide, revealing their hand underneath, and some burn marks. They truly want it, however is hesitant to fully display their hand.

They're quick to pick the pastel colors, and the special glitters for nail polish too.

Feels warmer when their S/O holds their hand while painting their nails. Is slightly disappointed when S/O finishes painting quickly.

As for their other hand, they will need more time to gather their courage to reveal it to their S/O.

The residents from Pyroland will be pleased to see the pastel colors.

Demoman

One morning he wakes up groggy, waking next to his S/O. He couldn't remember what happened after his night out with his merc pals. He does remember drinking, singing silly songs, and... that is all.

Aside from the normal smell of smoke and gunpowder from his room, he sniffs and smells something else: the stench of a familiar chemical. He finds it hard to identify its source.

His S/O later wakes and sheepishly asks if they can continue with his nail polish.

Oh.

Now he remembers everything last night. He can only stare at his hands and laugh.

It happened last night after the song session. "Your turn, drink or dare?" His S/O asked that night, the spin bottle points at him once again.

"Drink!" He drunkenly grabbed for the liquor, only to be stopped by Scout.

"Wait- no fair! You haven't picked dare tonight!" The wee scunner pouted.

Soon, his pals noticed this and encouraged him to pick the dare option. His pride was on the line and must go through the dare option...

...and thats how he got the glitter nail polish.

Heavy

Is already used to having one of his nails experimentally painted on by his younger sisters. His hand was their art canvas.

If it encourages his siblings' creativity, he sees no problem being painted on. He hoped his S/O gets to hang out with his siblings more often.

Already knows the basics, do's and dont's. He can help his S/O apply it. May also suggest some interesting color combinations he learned from his siblings.

Will let his S/O paint, but will remove it with acetone at the end of the day. He wouldn't risk letting the paint mark his Sasha!

Engineer

Depending on his schedule, if he is busy, he politely declines.

But given the chance that he has time, he will let his S/O paint on his remaining hand.

Much like Scout, he will study how their S/O never smudges the paint. The learning never stops outside his job after all.

May also want to learn applying the nail polish himself. Being a perfectionist, he learns fast.

May help his S/O next time with applying.

If his S/O's has a hobby for using nail polish, he will research and buy good nail polish products for them.

Medic

As soon as the S/O asks, he quickly declines and thanks S/O for the offer, but opts for a manicure instead.

Cares about having healthy nails. He hates seeing them peel during the battle.

Will observe how his S/O applies the manicure.

If he notices his S/O's addiction towards using nail polishes, he will remind them of the dangers of overusing a nail polish. It can weaken S/O's nails and cause it to peel!

Having the knowledge of his S/O's love of nail polishes, he will try to create a safer nail polish.

Sniper

Over the course of his sniping career, he's gotten used to getting the garand thumb. It's a gun related injury that forms a bruise around his right thumbnail.

He always did try to cover the injured nail with a piece of cloth. Though he thinks the cloth slows him down.

When his S/O offered to paint his nails, he only asked that they use their black paint to hide the bruise-tinted nail.

When he sees the injured thumb next time, he'll no longer feel frustrated. Rather, he'd smile and be reminded of his S/O instead.

These are the times he appreciates his S/O very much.

Spy

S/O just finished painting theirs. Curiously, they asked if he would mind his nails being painted on.

"Oh, but mon amour, you already applied it on moi!" He gives his S/O a cheeky grin.

His S/O raises a brow questioningly.

Setting down the cigar, the trickster slowly takes off his gloves, only to show the identical nail art that S/O just made.

Glancing back at him, his S/O can only see a doppelganger of their own image. Identical wet painted nails included.

The S/O lookalike takes the time to appreciate the work.

"You painted it well, but I wore it better." He- your doppelganger gives you an amused wink.

Welp guess that's his passive way of saying non.

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My Secret to Happy Parenting? Mediocrity

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My Secret to Happy Parenting? Mediocrity

Rachel Kiser Blogger | Mom of Two

Here’s a question: If someone asked you, right now, if you were a good mother, how would you answer?

If I were to guess, I would say that most of you would hesitate to say “yes”. Many of you may find a roundabout way to say you’re pretty okay, with the exception of xyz, but in my experience, most modern moms wonder if they’re good.

There is a real sickness in modern parenting culture that can be summed up this way: we expect perfection… and it’s killing us. It’s making us miserable, anxious, and depressed (After all, we are, statistically, more depressed than our mothers and grandmothers were).

Beginning with pregnancy (What birthing method did you use? Where did you deliver? Did you do it naturally?), worsening in new motherhood (Are you nursing? For how long? Are you working or staying home? Did you make your own baby food? Was baby sleeping through the night early on?), and rolling into the school-age (Are you on the PTA? What extracurricular activities is your child enrolled in?), the pressure to do everything with excellence is prolific.

When I read articles about the common mom-struggle of doing and being it all, and feeling like a failure compared to the polished moms of social media, I can’t quite relate. Don’t get me wrong; I fully understand where it comes from. I see the perfectly-coiffed and manicured women pushing expensive strollers with well-behaved children trailing behind. I see the sparkling homes that barely look lived in. I do.

It’s a struggle to push those standards aside. But I do.

And you should, too. Trade it in, instead, for your own, functioning, unique brand of mediocrity.

That’s right: Mediocrity! My secret to being a content, happy parent. I’m completely mediocre, and I’m not shy about it.

I go through the drive through for that famously amazing fast food chicken and waffle fries every once in a while.

I let the kids turn on the TV when days feel unbearably long.

There are, way more often than not, dirty dishes piled in my sink.

I didn’t enroll my children in anything extracurricular until they were six.

I’ve let my work go past-deadline because of my children, and my children have, at times, had a disengaged mother because of work.

I let my adherence to no-tv, no-fast-food, a sparkling clean house, and a perfect work/life balance go. Those are not battles that I wish to fight any longer.

What I do make priority? My kids knowing that their mom loves and supports them something fierce. Planned (and spontaneous) time together as a family. A house that is comfortable, functional, and can be made clean in a few short minutes of tidying so that we can wake up to a fresh space. Working out consistently for a clear mind and healthy body. Eye contact when my kids are sharing something with me.

Set realistic expectations for yourself. I’m convinced this is the key to happiness. By identifying both what you’re good at, and what your priorities are, you are free to pursue a life that is tenable, not overwhelming. You can let the other things go.

I can look across the yard at my neighbor, who organizes amazing crafting days for her kids and bakes all sorts of holiday goodies every year for the entire neighborhood. I can appreciate her for who she is, how she’s gifted, and what she prioritizes, and here’s the great part: I don’t have to feel bad about myself while I do that! Everyone’s priorities are different, but the wonderful thing about this form of mediocrity is that it is not just for the lucky few. It’s attainable for everyone.

What really drives this point home for me is the realization that while I don’t want to die pursuing the elusive perfect life, I don’t want my kids to do that, either. I don’t expect them to be perfect, and even more, I don’t want them to be. They deserve grace to excel at their strengths, as well as fail, too. A lot. Like their mom. I hope they learn the value of working hard, doing things well, and letting the rest simmer.

After all, we all only get one shot at this thing. I’ll be taking mine as the mediocre, but happy, mom.

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My Secret to Happy Parenting? Mediocrity