#i have a head cold

[celestialvoyeur]

Having spent the last few months on an AO3 deep dive of Spirk fics, I realised a few things today.

I’ve now read over 180 Spirk fics of varying lengths.

I only bookmark a fic if I have enjoyed it, feel it was well written and would consider reading it again in the future.

I currently have 130 fics bookmarked.

Of my bookmarks, I only mark one as a favourite if I feel that the quality of the prose, the story, the character development etc is of an exceptionally high standard, and I’ve enjoyed it to an extent that it feels in some way special to me. One of those stories that changes you a bit in the reading.

Of my 130 bookmarks only 16 are marked as favourites.

So if I share a fic rec on here and say it’s one of my favourites, then please know I’m sharing something that is very dear to me, and was chosen with great care after some very thorough research 🥰💙💛

[bone-stealing-horse]

guys I'm dyingggg

(I'm sick)

[rhymeswithhazel]

I feel like the karma's got it's kiss for me girl rn

[your-greatest-queen]

Ughhhhh I have I'm gonna fucking die disease

[thorkidumpster]

i am way too sick to not have a balcony i can rest on, taking in the fresh air as my long robe settles gently around me. i know my days are short now as the physician has no more cocaine to battle the demons in my blood—i cough meekly into a handkerchief. there’s no red, but i quickly tuck it into my bodice as though there is. appearances are everything.

[earwormsoftheday]

Sunburn Vs. Rhinovirus - The Matches

April 5, 2024 - 6:26am

[dannyslaysdragons]

Sisyphus and I should make out, I think.

[allthegoodbobdylanlyricsaretaken]

[chuuyashusband69]

the virtual kissing got me sick this is so rigged why does the world hate gay love

[drenched-in-sunlight]

i love the DLC man

[peregrinethegryphon]

Are you fucking kidding

*My old blorbo finally getting the recognition he deserves 4 years after I left the fandom and stopped caring* 😬👍

[gatoburr0]

Hehe hiii samurai shiver Hii um!!

Also yes I designed the tattoos from scratch and I still gotta do the one on her back 😪

[mellosdrawings]

So... heat waves are fun (not)

(Bonus : Mama Jamil)

[zephyrchama]

(obey me!) moments where they fall in love with you all over again

---01

It’s dinner, and you’re talking about mundane things that happened during your day. You saw a cool bird, got some gum stuck on your shoe, and bought a new flavor of toothpaste to try. Everyone is listening intently. If only they would pay this much attention in class.

Lucifer knows the way his brothers look at you all too well. It’s a look full of respect, admiration, and fondness. It’s a look that’s often reflected on his own face when in your presence. At first he never really understood why you put up with his siblings, as the option to ignore them and be on your way was always there. Yet you continue to make time for them anyway. How unusual.

Moments like these where everyone is together and you don’t treat them as the Seven Rulers of Hell, you just treat them as your dear friends and family. That’s what makes Lucifer soft. He tries to imagine a long future of things staying just like this.

---02

Mammon’s hesitant to lend anybody money, even you. It takes a few minutes to butter him up and fluff his ego before he relents. At last, he hands you the crispest bill in his wallet. “Don’t spend it all in one place,” he kids, knowing full well he’d do just that if he was in your shoes.

He’s curious what you plan to buy. It never dawns on him that you have no intention of spending the cash. Half an hour later, he finds it on his desk. The exact same bill, now creased and folded neatly into an origami bird.

He picks it up to wiggle the little paper wings, entranced, then looks around frantically and catches your eye. A playful smile graces your face and tugs at his heartstrings.

---03

Leviathan is not typically one to make mistakes when it comes to anime. But even he’s not perfect.

He had it set in his mind that the new show premiered at 6:00pm, which left plenty of time to prepare the ultimate solo viewing party after school. He was humming quietly to himself when you walked over. “Isn’t your show starting soon?”

You specifically took an interest in his hobbies. You remembered that it started at 16:00 (four o’clock), not 6:00. Leviathan wondered, how could he make such a egregious mistake? You were the one who dashed back to the House of Lamentation at full speed by his side. When your human stamina started failing, he unconsciously picked you up so you’d both make it in time. You made it with two minutes to spare.

Sweaty and out of breath, still in uniform, you were able to watch the premiere together. It wasn’t until after credits rolled, you went elsewhere, and the live reactions on social media started calming down that Levi realized what a big deal this was to him. What a big deal you were to him.

---04

Satan wasn’t expecting you to be spacing out in his favorite armchair. He had plans to read in it that evening, and considered asking you politely to move. But the way the lamp light shines on your skin, the thoughtful expression on your face while pondering ideas unknown. The way your lips part ever so slightly and your eyes gaze off into nothing. It captivates him. You look like a painting. His breath gets caught in his throat, and in clearing it he manages to break your trance.

“Oh, hey. Welcome home, I didn’t realize you were there.”

You go to get out of the chair, but Satan insists you stay. It doesn’t look right without you anymore. He doesn’t feel right without you anymore.

---05

Asmodeus does not have wardrobe malfunctions often. His outfits are of the highest quality and a lot of care goes into putting them on. Still, things happen.

When his fans rush forward out of nowhere, sometimes they are successful in tearing his clothes. A fistful of shirt here, a mouthful of pants-leg there. Being in the center of a lust-fueled stampede can make even the most collected people lose their minds, but you are steadfast. You shout at the rabid demons, shaming them for their disrespect. You believe you can chase them off all on your own, not knowing that the Avatar of Lust behind you is exuding a killer aura and warning his fans to back off with a powerful glare.

As you sloppily stitch up what remains of his shirt so he can walk home without the incident repeating, Asmodeus is smiling from ear to ear. You’re so focused on genuinely helping that you don’t even notice the bedroom eyes he’s flashing. The scene of you waving your arms and trying to chase off a pack of demons as if they were stray pigeons is permanently ingrained in his memory. Just as your existence is ingrained in his soul.

---06

Beelzebub knows what he likes. He knows what will catch his interest and is pleasantly surprised when a new one crops up.

One thing he likes is you. Another is food. Both are in the cafeteria. He piles a tray high with carbs and goes looking for you at lunch time, finding you seated in the middle of a long table at the edge of the room. He calls your name.

It’s unexpected, the way you quickly swing your head up mid-bite. Your cheeks are full and noodles dangle from your mouth, sauce dripping back onto your plate. Your eyes light up as you look at him from below. It makes him stop in his tracks, causing several shorter demons to walk into him. Such a simple action, yet so profound. You hurriedly chew and offer him a seat while Beelzebub powers through his emotions. He takes a seat across from you to offer a napkin, wondering when he’ll see that face again.

---07

It’s late, far past everyone’s bedtime. Yet Belphegor forgot to tell you something during the day and decided now would be a great time. When you don’t respond to the quiet knocks at your door, he lets himself inside. Your sleeping figure looks too comforting to resist and he gets the brilliant idea to crawl into bed with you to whisper in your ear.

The problem is, as soon as he lifts the covers, you fart. It’s loud. You don’t move an inch, remaining fast asleep and ignorant of what just happened.

Belphegor freezes in his tracks to process it, but is soon doubled over on the futon laughing. The vibrations wake you. You sleepily open your eyes to see who is in hysterics and ask the obvious: “what?”

Belphegor is laughing too hard to tell you. He doesn’t want to tell you. It’s too priceless. You groggily smack him with a spare pillow and it makes him laugh harder. While he loves to look at you, that week it becomes difficult for him to meet your eyes without erupting into a fit of giggles.

[jadeglas]

Self Care!

First (of utmost importance), the things I put in these particular posts work for me, or I have close friends who they work for. They are suggestions only and I know they won't work for everyone. My hope is to:

Open a conversation where everyone is welcome to share what brings them piece and calm in our crazy world

Possibly give you new ideas to try

Possibly reassure you that you're not the only one who feels better doing that weird thing

Ok, disclaimer reassurance aside, today I've really needed self care.

With my toddler in preschool, he's been bringing home every cough and cold under the sun. Usually I don't catch them, but this time I wasn't as lucky. I've actually been feeling "not great" for a few days now, but today's been the worst so far.

My protocol:

Rest as much as possible (especially sleep)

Drink more water (so much water, but also tea)

Anything non-vital can be done when I feel better (or by someone else)

Extra shower/bath time (but don't fall asleep in there)

Chicken bone broth (or anything with star anise)

My biggest challenge when I'm sick is getting enough rest and hydration.

Normally I love drinking water, but when I'm sick it doesn't taste good. Solution? First, while I'm sick, herbal tea with (at most) 1 spoon of honey counts as a cup of water. Second, I use those powdered hydration flavored things. They take up less room than keeping Gatorades on hand.

Rest... That's always trickier, whether we're taking about back when I worked two full time jobs at once or after I became a stay at home mama for my little on. Again, my rule is that anything that isn't urgent can wait. This one is hard for me when I'm feeling especially "people pleasing" or if I'm not the only one in the house that's sick, but it's important for me to stick to. I also sit as much as I can and doze as much as my toddler let's me.

To be honest, I used to drink energy drinks after taking NyQuil daytime so that I could get through my shifts, but please know that this isn't good for your body and you run the risk of developing health problems later if you do it too often.

Do you have any tips or tricks for how to get better faster when you're feeling "not great"? Or what you do to power through if you can't afford to give yourself the rest you need? Let me know in the comments or a reblog!

Otherwise, I'll post again tomorrow - take care of yourself!

[aquilegiaformosa]

MISERY (my eyes are gooey)