#instacure

[the-apocrypha]

Dude, I gotta tell you how much I appreciated your cottagecore update. Honestly, it was just what I needed today. Any time I see an update from you, instantly i'm just ~~~my crops are watered, my skin is clear, my headache is evaporated~~~ Instant balm, Aquaphor for the soul.

I also love how you're blending the lovey aesthetic ~cottage~ material with the -they live in a shack in the woods and nature has a hit out on their lives- material. That's why hurt and comfort go so well together; you really need one for the other to make its fullest impact, and you've got that down pat. Mmmpf, it's the endurance, and the grit, and the perseverance- so inspiring!

(Also, as an additional aside, your style of writing to me is proof that you can be both poetic and characterized and elegant- and succinct. Important stuff for an overly wordy bug like myself.)

I pray for good news about the life of Cat as well, I hold out hope that she survived Eskham, if just to terrorize Dream and Hob more.

Oh my goodness, this message totally made my day. Wow. Thank you so much! I absolutely have my own authors whose writing is also an InstaCure for That Which Ails You, and it's an honor to be that for another person.

The cottagecore setting is actually pretty convenient, as writing goes, because it's historical + magic, which means I can make things exactly as easy or as difficult as I need to depending on what the narrative calls for. We get a little bit of sitting cozily before the fire with your embroidery and your whittling, and we also get bedpans and moldy hay.

I especially appreciate your comment about my writing style, because I honestly feel like I don't have much of one! I am not very poetic, by nature, and most of what I write feels very functional. Brevity it always something that I am striving for, though. A lot of my writing process is typing things out, reading it, and then finding a shorter way to say it.

(Cat is the dark horse of this series, I swear to god, you are one of many demanding for her rescue. A GENTLE REMINDER THAT TRANSFORMATIVE WORKS ARE WELCOME, FOLKS.)

[willtheweirdrat]

Somehow was both the gifted one and the problem child. Every teacher-parent meaning was like "She's smart but if she doesn't start paying attention and remembering stuff I'll go on a killing spree". Gee thanks for yelling at me to pay attention, 5th grade english teacher that made me afraid to go to school, you just fucking instacured my ADHD.

[i-miss-breathing]

Is it weird that while I hate my depression and anxiety I don’t want a magical instacure? Like it would be incredible but I feel like if it was offered to me it would seem too easy. Is that weird?

[desperatecheesecubes]

Now that we’re into March here’s my reading wrap up for February! (Part 1 because I read too many things for Tumblr)

Interesting facts About Space By Emily Austen

Dates Read: February 1-2.

Review: 5 stars

Thoughts: I loved this as much as I loved Everyone In This Room Will Someday Be Dead. I was a little apprehensive in the beginning about how I would like this writing style over a full length novel but I needn’t have worried.

Things You May Find In My Ear: Poems from Gaza by Mosab Abu Toha

Dates Read: February 2-3

Review: Four Stars

Thoughts: I don’t think I can speak articulately about what is happening, and has been happening, in Palestine. This collection was painful to read and very important I think.

The Splendid City by Karen Heuler

Dates Read: January 29-February 4

Review: 2 stars

Thoughts: have you ever thought you had important things to say, sat down and thought real hard about how to articulate them, but then realized you sounded like an idiot? Yeah that’s this whole book. It’s BAD. It’s a fucking mess. I do not recommend it to anyone,

Green Lantern (2023) issues 7-8

Dates Read: February 7 and February 18

Review: 3 stars and 3 stars

Thoughts: im really enjoying this run so far! It’s got everything I like! Hal’s dysfunctional relationship with Carol, Kyle being definitely totally mentally well FOR SURE, and Guy ready to fuck shit up immediately! I have not been reading the back ups because, and this is true, I could not care less about this son of Sinestro that’s been shoehorned into being. Sinestro already had a daughter who was complex and fleshed out. And if they wanted to keep writing Supersons they shouldn’t have aged up Jon 🤷‍♀️. And can you fucking believe they’re ignoring Chris Kent again?! Everyday I be seething.

Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See

Dates Read: February 4-8

Review: 4 stars

Thoughts: Lisa See knows how to write books that destroy me and I hope she never stops. The scene where they were trapped on a mountain and debating which son to let die?? Holy shit. The movie was bad though lol.

Batman the Cult issues 1-4

Dates Read: February 9, February 10, February 12, February 18

Review: 3 stars

Thoughts: Started this miniseries because I was sad the Robin in Infinity Inc wasn’t Jason lmao. Over all this was an interesting story I guess but it’s no longer a unique one in the way it might have been when published. Batman gets beaten by his villians mentally kind of a lot now. I’d also heard this was a great story for Jason and I… don’t really agree? He never really did anything lol.

Infinity Inc: the Generations Saga Vol 1

Dates Read: February 7-9

Review: 3 stars

Thoughts: I was so fucking confused going into this because I forgot it takes place on Earth 2, and ALSO because I didn’t realize the first few issues happen during World War II. But it was a fun set up. Can’t believe Dick went out like a bitch in this timeline tho. Homie does not have a good record.

Superman Lost issues 8-10

Dates Read: February 18

Review: 3 stars (miniseries gets a 4 over all)

Thoughts: I wish the pacing had been just a little different (I would have loved to explore Lois dealing with her impending death more, Clark mourning the loss of a child more etc etc. also Lois getting instacured wasn’t my favorite thing) but I really enjoyed what this mini did. I’ll probably have to reread the whole thing to figure it out but I gave it 4 stars over all.

Spidergwen: Smash! Issue 3

Dates Read: February 18

Review: 3 stars

Thoughts: I just think they should make Gwen and Em-Jay kiss

Adventures of Superman issues 511-512

Dates Read: February 18, February 22

Review: 3 stars, 3 stars

Thoughts: This arc was fine until Superman started swelling up a whole bunch….

[testeuse13]

🔺Nouvelle gamme Instacure Matrix 🔺 Coucou à tous, j'espère que vous allez bien J'aimerais vous donner mon avis pour cette nouvelle gamme Instacure Matrix 🔺Mon avis : Depuis que j'utilise les produits Matrix Total Results InstaCure mes cheveux ne sont plus crépus mais lisse, je retrouve de la brillance, de la légèreté et ils sont doux au toucher, mes cheveux sont nourrit en profondeur et ils sont plus solides donc moins cassants, la texture du Shampooing anti-casse est crémeuse, facile à rincer et surtout laisse une bonne odeur sur mes cheveux, L'après-Shampooing anti-casse est facile à appliquer sur la longueur des cheveux, la texture est crémeuse avec une odeur très agréable et se rince facilement , le Spray porosité anti-casse sans rinçage est facile à utiliser grâce à son spray, il permet d'en mettre sur toute la longueur des cheveux, avec cette Gamme Matrix InstaCure, mes cheveux sont nettement plus beaux, moins cassants, hydratés et surtout souple et soyeux, les 3 produits sont à utiliser l'un après l'autre, les packagings sont très girlys, je vous recommande vraiment cette nouvelle gamme Matrix Total Results InstaCure. 🔺Les produits Matrix InstaCure conviennent à tous les types de cheveux qui ont tendance à subir des dommages mécaniques tels que les fourches et les casses. Les dommages mécaniques des cheveux sont causés par le styling à la chaleur, le brossage intensif, le crêpage ou les tresses et queues de cheval serrés www.gouiran-beaute.com/particulier @gouiran_beaute @matrix #avis #avisproduits #gouiranbeauté #GouiranCreative #hair #cheveux #cheveuxabimes #produitoffert #nouvellegammematrixinstacure #Matrix #capillaire #soinscapillaires #routine #beauty #beaute #instacure (à La Madeleine, Nord-Pas-De-Calais, France) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cf_1flgKbtC/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[blastkat]

I received these products for free from Influenster and Matrix in exchange for my honest review.

Matrix Instacure Anti-Breakage Shampoo has a beautiful fragrance. It's very strong. It lingers in my hair. Others have mistaken it for perfume. It does lather but not as much as the brands I ordinarily use. My hair feels soft and clean after use. I don't feel the need to use additional products. What I found interesting after using this product is my hair is returning to its natural condition. My hair is damaged and because it's graying has an almost brassy and harsh shade. Matrix softened the color. I don't dye my hair. I limit the products I use. I air dry it after I wash it. My hair is still damaged but noticeably less than before.

Matrix Instacure Anti-Breakage Conditioner has a lovely fragrance similar to the shampoo. I usually skip conditioner and use a hair mask as needed. I used Matrix Instacure Anti-Breakage Conditioner by working it into my hair from the roots up then combing it through with a wide tooth comb. It wasn't difficult. My hair was clean, soft, and tangle free after using the shampoo. I ordinarily lose a lot of hair each time I wash it. It doesn't concern me. My hair is thick and grows quickly. I noted the hair loss wasn't diminished. However, the amount of long strands vs the amount of hair due to breakage wasn't consistent with what I regularly experience. Ordinarily, I have quite a lot of broken strands. There were considerably less using Matrix. Another thing I noticed is my hair air dried a lot more quickly using just the shampoo and conditioner. I still have split ends. However, my hair appears healthier after using both the shampoo and conditioner.

I've never used a scalp serum previously. I was a little skeptical of Matrix Instacure Anti-Breakage and Scalp Relief Serum. The application process seemed cumbersome. The product initially felt very sticky. It was actually considerably simpler to apply than I expected. The unusual texture of the serum was temporary as I worked it into my scalp. I absolutely loved the cooling sensation on my scalp. It was refreshing. It seems to make my hair less frizzy, more functional, and less unruly than usual.

I applied Matrix Instacure Anti-Breakage Porosity Spray from the roots up and combed it through with a wide tooth comb. It made my hair feel more manageable. It made my hair look sleeker and less out of control. It was also easier to style.

Note: The before and after photographs aren't edited or filtered. They're taken in my bathroom in the same location, at the same time - approximately three am.

[dimi-store]

Diabetes control Herbal Ayrvedic Tea #etsy #diabetic #herbal #Teabag #naturaltea #teacollection #freshtea #herballeaves #herbalteablends #diabetes #diabetesawareness #instafood #veganfood #diabetestype1 #instahealth #instacure #instadiet #diabetesmanagement #bloodsugar #glucose #diabetescare #prediabetes https://etsy.me/3hjik62 https://www.instagram.com/p/CRBbUbrLrxL/?utm_medium=tumblr

[monogrammarkets]

Peace🌸Love🌸Cure🌸Tee #monogrammarkets #cure #peace #love #findacure #pinkribbon #pink #tee #custom #instapic #instacure https://www.instagram.com/p/B2LJaPigKPO/?igshid=1ap0ckrlk67uw

[eklexic]

This Face 🥰😍 I Can Just Eat Her Up 😘😘 Lunch Today w/ My Favorites @lenoxgordonkelly & @dianahodesigns ( just missing my @zoellegordonkelly ) Wearing Our NEW Gold Large & Medium Mia Earrings (in My First and Third Hole) & NEW Gold Rose Stud Earrings (in My Second Hole)👂🏼🌹& Our NEW 36” Gold Elongated Link Chain Pendant Necklace Lenox is Eating 😂 . . #eklexic #earrings #stackingearrings #piercings #flowerearrings #flowerjewelry #necklace #goldjewelry #boutiqueshopping #onlineshopping #babygirl #bestfriends #besties #love #happy #instacure #instababy #kidsfashion #instagood #igdaily #igblogger #instafollow #followme #follow #bealooker #fashionblogger #streetstyle #girly #mommy #happybaby https://www.instagram.com/eklexic/p/BuK79r6gEEK/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1g11mk36y8vqh

[15hammerheadsharks]

Literally every time I need to do work for the last couple days my first thoughts have been ‘Gary I need adderall’

[ladala99]

Wolvden - Revisiting My Rulesets (Exploring/Scouting/Herbalism+Future Ideas Brainstorming)

I've reached the halfway point in Chip's reign and we're in the middle of a (fairly difficult) event, so now's a great time to take a look at how the rulesets I set for myself at the beginning of the generation are working out!

Exploring/Moving the Pack/Scouting

I have limited my lead wolf's Exploring to the biome the pack currently resides in and the areas directly bordering it. This means that to move the pack, I need to move one biome at a time, and that certain Quests that come from the snake are much more difficult to accomplish. Scouting as well only can happen in areas bordering my pack's current territory or areas I've already fully Scouted.

I also only move the pack during the Spring/Summer months and try to head home during the Autumn to be home during the Winter.

And honestly, I like those effects and I want to keep them. It's made Scouting the map a much more gradual focus and I/the pack has had to make choices about whether to fill out the map or go get decor. Previous Lead Wolves have had their maps fully Scouted within the first in-game year and I'm reaching year 3 with none of the north Scouted outside of my pack's home biome's direct neighbor.

When it comes to events like the Cataclysm event, however, I've had to make exceptions. Quests that involve Exploring in certain areas I'd rather do than skip, for example. And, well, at this rate I won't be able to get the Achievement for meeting all the Cryptids without Scouting and Exploring farther from my territory, as tomorrow it's becoming Autumn, and looking at a calendar, there'll only be 6-7 days left in the event when Spring rolls around again.

I think as an Achievement-related exception, that's alright. I probably would be fine doing the event without meeting all the Cryptids if I didn't care about the Achievements, so once that's unlocked I can probably play within my ruleset next time. Perhaps even limit myself further, only doing quests for Cryptids that directly border my territory.

Herbalism

This generation I tried out limiting how much my Herbalist can heal in a day, with the initial plan to halve the amount of energy required for every cure of the same disease.

I actually ended up doing a little bit of a harder version, instead increasing the denominator every time Gilda cured the same disease. (1/2 after the first, 1/3 after the second, 1/4 after the third, etc.)

That... ended up being too easy still. It was more difficult during the beginning, but once I'd cured the most common illnesses a couple of times, I've been able to instacure pretty much anything. I'm keeping it as it is for Gilda, but I think next time I'll go with this:

The Herbalist will start the day with 10 Healing Points. The first time they encounter a disease, curing it costs the full 10 Healing Points. This is similar to how I'm doing it now.

What'll be different is that the cost will only go down by 1 Healing Point instead of halving. So the second Open Wound (for example) will cost 9 Healing Points, then 8, etc. with the minimum being 1. The Herbalist will need the full amount of Healing Points to cure the disease, otherwise it'll need to wait until the next day.

This should hopefully make it so I'm not able to instacure everything. It may even mean that communicable disease will spread for a bit before I can get it under control!

Looking to the Future - What Does a Lead Wolf Affect?

Given the democratic nature of my pack, Chip does feel kinda useless. Sure, he's the father of the pack and has 4 votes (really 7 because Cherith always votes with him) vs. everyone else (other than his mate) having 2 at most, but he really doesn't seem to be making very many decisions.

But also, Chip is of the generation before I gave everyone biases towards specific outcomes of common votes. The next generation lead will have those biases. Perhaps, based on how strongly they feel about those biases, they'll dictate that realm. A wolf that strongly prefers the pack go after Largest prey becomes leader? The pack always will go after the Largest prey, then! If they weakly prefer it, perhaps the democracy roll will have a bias towards it, and if they have no preference, the democracy roll will go as normal.

Perhaps also that should affect how the wolves vote for the next leader. Look into the biases of the leadership choice and their mate of choice and vote for whoever that wolf agrees with the most.

I'm still brainstorming this. I'm also hoping somehow to figure out a political party type system where I have a set of opinions that are more likely to reside together. (Right now, every opinion's assigned randomly.)

Tradition vs. Innovation seems the most common real-world dichotomy (to put it in not-politically-charged terms). But what would be the innovation? I don't think it'd work very well in my pack.

Looks vs. Stats is an idea. Looks can be tied with easier gameplay such as living in easy biomes and hunting in easier-to-catch prey. Stats taking the opposite approach, preferring larger and more difficult-to-catch prey and living in harder biomes.

Natural vs. Fantasy is another possibility. Though I'm not entirely sure how I'd do that outside of decor.

There's also upcoming Karma but I don't really want my democratic wolves voting between "Team Good," "Team Evil," and "Team Neutral." I already have that on Lioden, minus the democracy.

Anyway. I'm still thinking about how to do this, but it's going to still be random for now.

Looking to the Future - Applicators?

On Lioden, I'm allowed to change up two traits on my King and anything I want for his favorite female.

I don't know exactly what I want to do on Wolvden. I'm considering allowing use of RMAs and Event Applicators on someone, but I don't know who or how yet.

My main hesitance, particularly with RMAs, is that there's no SC way to remove a marking or change its opacity. If I use it on my Lead Wolf and they end up hideous, there's nothing I can do about it without going back on my rule of limiting usage of GC items. Yeah, I can buy from other players, but it's still a GC item (and it'd be cheaper just to buy GC from other players anyway).

And Event Applicators... at least for this generation, they don't really fit unless I like, use base applicators on both of them and change their decor completely.

I just want to be able to add something to up the opacity, particularly in slots the wolves don't share.

What I do also may depend on who wins the vote. Wolves I choose based on looks I am extremely hesitant to change. But ones that are more plain-looking could perhaps get an overhaul.

Bonus Pic

Yeah, just more brainstorming. For making it to the end, here's Prima, showing off the Monsoon Rains decor!

[tuscanyboy]

undefined

Instacure 500 Hand Held UVLED Battery Operated Rechargeable UV Curing Lanp

[veebeecouture]

Everyone's at coachella and I'm just here like... 👀 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #veebeecouture #instagood #instastyle #picoftheday #photooftheday #fashionblogger #fashion #fashiondiaries #igfashion #styleblogger #stylegram #styleinspo #style #look #outfitinspo #lookbook #newlook #mules #instacurated #shoesoftheday #shoesaddict #whatiwore #primark #animalprint #summertrends #discoverunder10k #discoverunder5k #thingsilove #capetownblogger # https://www.instagram.com/p/BwNNmQThhiq/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1bkw8sonx6lu5

[malakandcheese]

I have

FEELS

about Muriel's new chapter.

And they are as follows:

Please, for the love of all that is good and sane, do NOT expect finding a romantic partner to cure your mental illness. For some reason, Vesuvia hasn't invented therapists yet. (They should prolly get on that, tho. They got a lot of shit going on.)

A boyfriend/girlfriend/partner/datemate/etc is not going to solve your problems. The addition of another human into your chaos is just going to change the nature of it, and either of you could wind up hurting them or you or both.

Fyi, it's usually both.

It totally was super sweet to see that magical and immediate change in Muriel after MC kissed him. I absolutely loved the moment and storytelling. But there is no magic bullet, kids. No instacure. No magical human who will sweep you off your feet and chase all your brain weasels away. Trust me. My PTSD and I have chewed up and spit out some perfectly lovely humans who were just trying to do their best.

Can partners help? Absolutely.

Should partners be even partially responsible for fixing your mood or mania or depression? Never, unless they're your caregiver, and that's a different rant.

Is it okay to ask partners for help? Yes. But they are also allowed to have boundaries, and if whatever you need them to do crosses that boundary, they are allowed to say no.

Should you spend your energy on trying to find a partner in the hopes that they will "fix you"? NEVER.

Should you feel like a failure if you don't have a partner? HELL NO.

Lots of people who are dealing with literally fighting their own brain (because that's what's actually happening for people with mental illnesses like PTSD and depression and anxiety and OCD and BPD) don't have the energy or the emotional bandwidth to have a partner, and THAT'S OKAY.

Sometimes, exhaustion (or anxiety or depression) will manifest in a fixation on perceived or manufactured despair at the lack of a partner. Exhaustion does that. It's a tricksy hobbitses. It's okay. Tell your therapist, or communicate with your caregivers that your brain is behaving like this.

Heck, you can even message me, and I will straight up tell you that you are enough. You don't need someone else, and it's okay to learn who you are and how you work and how you need to manage your interactions with the rest of the world before you throw another person into the mix.

Is that to say that people with mental illnesses shouldn't be in relationships? Of course not! There are plenty of people who are able to manage their own symptoms and integrate another human into their lives. And lots of times those relationships happen in ways different than the current hetero-monogamous societal norm. And that's okay too!

One of my irl besties has multiple diagnoses, and is happily living their best life as a queer solo poly person. That means that they're dating a bunch of other humans and they don't have a primary partner. But, as in every relationship (yes, even friend or family ones), communication is key.

I'm sorry this was so long, y'all. But I've been down this road, and if there's anything I can do to help other people from wrecking themselves the way I did, then I'm gonna do it. Even if that means an obscenely long Tumblr post.

I see you.

You are enough.

You are valid, whatever your gender expression or sexuality or diagnosis.

I believe in you.

[dimi-store]

Excited to share the latest addition to my #etsy shop: Salacia (Salacia Reticulata) Diabetes control Herbal Ayrvedic Tea #herbal #Teabag #naturaltea #teacollection #freshtea #herballeaves #herbalteablends #diabetes #diabetesawareness #instafood #veganfood #diabetestype1 #instahealth #instacure #instadiet #diabetesmanagement #bloodsugar #glucose #diabetescare #prediabetes https://etsy.me/3hjik62 https://www.instagram.com/p/CRBbUbrLrxL/?utm_medium=tumblr

[lagranjamolina]

Venison Prosciutto

First, find a non-metallic container, large enough that the meat can lie flat in it. (I used a plastic dishwashing tub.) Glass or ceramic is fine, if you can find the right size, but metal can react with the salt.

Some recipes call for using curing salts, but in the case of whole slabs of meat like this, as opposed to dry-cured sausages that involve ground or chopped meat stuffed into a casing, the curing salts are for color and flavor rather than safety. Except when safety is at stake, in the case of dry-cured sausages, I personally avoid using curing salts and work instead with unrefined sea salt, which naturally contains traces of nitrate. But if you are after the bright color and distinctive flavor that curing salts impart, then by all means use them. (Salt recipe with curing salt below.)

Salt the meat, using about 6 percent salt based on the weight of the meat you are curing. Four pounds/2 kg of meat would require ¼ pound/120 g salt, which measures to roughly ½ cup. With clean hands, massage the entire surface of the meat with salt, place it in the tub, and spread salt under and around the meat so that it is completely covered. If there is extra salt, keep it handy. Cover the salted meat with parchment or plastic, and refrigerate, or leave in a cellar or other cool spot. In many climates, slaughter and curing were done only in cold weather, as warm temperatures can spoil meat quickly before salt penetrates.

Each day, take the salting meat out of the refrigerator to check it. Pour off the liquid that will accumulate in the tub as the salt pulls it from the meat. Redistribute salt over the surface as needed, and turn the meat so that the surface that was facing down faces up. As necessary use any extra salt that was left over from the initial salting, and add further salt as needed to keep the surface salted. Notice how the meat changes, becoming firmer as it loses water. The initial salting will take approximately one to two days for each pound/500 g of meat. The best way to judge when it has been adequately salted is to weigh it. From water losses, the meat should lose about 15 percent of its initial weight.

Once you determine that your meat has completed the salting phase, rinse it in fresh water and dry the surface. Spread a layer of beef tallow over the surface, to prevent it from drying and potentially cracking, and sprinkle cracked peppercorns onto the lard, which help keep insects away. Wrap the whole salted, larded, and peppered piece of meat in a few layers of cheesecloth. Then tie the whole mummified package with string, finishing off with a loop by which to hang it. 

Alternatively, one may paint heated beeswax onto the meat, covering it entirely. This Nordic method protects the meat very well while also giving it an even more pleasant aroma. 

Hang the meat to cure in a cool dry spot, such as an unheated cellar, for six months or longer. Water will continue to drain from the meat, so you will find some drip residue on the ground under it. The meat will feel firmer as time passes and is ready when it has lost at least one-third of its original weight. Wipe away the lard coating, slice thinly, and enjoy.

Alternative salt cure recipe using Instacure

Salt cure recipe required per kilo of meat:

– 45g salt

– 25g brown sugar

– 3g Prague Powder (Instacure) #2

– 5g crushed juniper berries

– 5g pink peppercorns – crushed

– 15g black pepper

– 10g rosemary