#maybe the book was just phoned in? idk

[k--havok]

Some books stick in your brain because they’re so good. Others because they’re so terrible

But right now a book is stuck in my brain cause I don’t know WHAT to think about it.

It wasn’t a bad book. It was a monster romance with demons, witches, and knotting! I love all of that! It had magic and primal play/kink too. A plus sized main character. Interesting altho incomplete world building

I have no idea what went wrong with this book. It’s like someone tried to make me my favorite cake and used all the best ingredients and followed the recipe but I just don’t like the cake. Is it the book? Is it me?

I went on GR which is always a shot from the hip because people are fucking stupid as hell on that site but what got me is SEVERAL REVIEWS said the same thing as me?? What is going on

[stuckinapril]

how do you study for such long hours? 12-16 hours? i tend to tire out after 8 hours.

bc if i'm not top of the class then what's the point. duhh

[toytulini]

me, stupidly and weirdly resistant to listening to audio books vs reading a physical book for no real reason: man i wish there was a way to like, read a book while i crochet like i do with tv shows and movies and podcasts

[james-spooky]

this is a test

[carcarrot]

i guess im being offered the job lol

[snoopyracing]

f1 fandom if everyone had critical reading skills and didn’t take things so seriously/personally

[crybaby-bkg]

I hate when I want to write but I’m so burnt out from being on my computer all day doing schoolwork and it drives me up the WALL bc I am bursting with so many ideas and dialogue and plot twists and then I spend 7 hours straight doing school shit and now. I just don’t wanna write at all. I’m going to kill something with a gun

[seaofreverie]

The Me who bought tickets to see TMBG in february 2023 and the Me who's going to actually go to the show next month are two completely different people

[milo-is-rambling]

Growing up w a mom who both wants to talk to you about all of her feelings but also somehow doesn’t know how to talk about your feelings but also she’s your best friend and also she’s done so much for you but she ruins your day constantly and you love her but you haven’t told her that in months when she says she loves you you say “yeah” and walk away and she’s sick and you’ve been asking her every time you get up if she needs anything if she wants the bong packed if she needs water food whatever and then the one time I’m nauseous making food for myself (eating for the first time today at one pm) she leans into the kitchen and asks me to make her scrambled eggs and I said no maybe after I eat and she said okay and then went back into her room and then I took my food and went into my room and was just eating when she came into my room to yell at me and cry about me not ever helping her and I said no I can cook after I eat a little I was nauseas and she was just like [yelled through tears] no I’m making myself toast you don’t need to do anything for me! And slammed my bedroom door and went loudly crying across the house and now I’m just in my room like oh okay 👍 thanks ! So I might go to the library for a bit maybe and listen to my mommy issues playlist on the way there and sob

[thatfaerieprincess]

Aaaaaaaa tattoo???????????? Maybe??????

[pancakehouse]

i think if hozier was the one narrating sally rooney’s audiobooks that might finally get me to finish smth by her . or niall horan

[cattatoir]

Absolutely wacky that Crowley could feel the Bentley. Like Aziraphale didn’t even think he could do that. Aziraphale doesn’t seem able to do that with anything yet. What

[colorisbyshe]

I always want to go to concerts that my friends have no interest in but Im too afraid to go by myself. Im 21, so Im not too young, it just feels rly intimidating! Do you have any advice for either convincing my friends to go or just getting the courage to go by myself?

I'm going to be honest, unless an artist is one I KNOW my friends are SUPER DUPER stoked about, I don't even bother asking if they wanna go. My preferred concert experience is alone because it can a logistical nightmare to organize a concert trip with friends. People waffling about availability, everyone trying to buy tickets together (though venmo has made this easier), financial incompatibility (ie x friend is only willing to spend x amount while y friend is hardcore and wants to spend y for the BEST tickets), and, as we get older, different willingness to do GA or concerts that require lots of running about in the city.

So, I don't haev tips for convincing friends to go because... I don't care if my friends go. Concerts can be great bonding experiences (looove a good moment screaming lyrics at each other) but... concerts should be focused.... on the performance, so I never really notice their absence.

As for going alone, you have to confront WHY you are afraid going alone?

Afraid of getting stranded somewhere? Look up train times extensively, get a train time app, and bring a portable charger as well as a charge cord/block for your phone. Listen... I've been the person hauling ASSSS to get to the last train but a. I haven't missed the train yet and b. worst possible thing is... you idk stay up all night and catch the first train available, which'll be around 5-6am. Not ideal but... not a disaster? But, again, most concerts end by 10/11 and most of the time this isn't a problem.

Afraid to look like a loser by yourself? You're at a fucking CONCERT, dude?? Unless you are behaving poorly and ruining the experience for the people around you/the artist, it is impossible to be a loser at a concert. No one is thinking about you at a show unless you make yourself a problem.

Afraid to be bored/lonely in line? Just... talk to someone. Offer them a snack. (Carry snacks with you, btw. Snacks you eithre KNOW you will consume by the time you reach doors or you're fijne with throwing out if asked to.) Tell them their concert outfit is cute, evne if it isn't. Nervously say "OMG, I can't wait, this is my first time seeing X!" You're surrounded by people who love the same thing you do. Talk about it!

Afraid of arriving home at night? Night time is just day time with less light. Put your phone's flashlight on while walking to your car or have an emergency number geared up on your phone btu like... you're fine. I've walked home from the train station, with bleeding heels, from a show. At 2am. Besides the disgustingness of me just dropping into bed while covered in sweat and blood, it was fine.

I love my friends. Dearly. But I don't let their lack of availability limit the thing sI can do in my life. If I want to see a movie or a show or go eat some food that they don't want... it's time to fucking od it.

I've been going to shows in NYC by myself since I was like... 17ish. I think I started off going to broadway shows by myself but like... same issues.

Just be safe. Don't drink a lot (alcohol prices at the show will ensure this anyways. be safe if you're pregaming and don't get caught if you're drinking in line). Maybe have a red bull in line if you're worried about being alert. But like... shows are generally safe places surrounded by people who love what you love and do NOT want anyone to get hurt. Even hardcore shows.

Nothing to be afraid of.

[aropride]

i would theorhetically love getting a lightphone or smth similar where i could only use a phone for its actual purpose but with the Way I Am right now it just wouldnt be worth it cuz id get bored and want a real smartphone or id end up on my puter or id get anxious in public spaces and have no moving images to distract myself or whatever

[oldyears]

thought about love then cried. not in a good way. also the first indication that things are not doing well up there (pointing to my brain) is the poor time management i’ve had the past two weeks. so upsetti spaghetti

[nomaishuttle]

i have to get a new phone case and screenprotector Guys its literally scaryyyy