#most of my stuff is recommended by my friend who is rly into skin care

[hobidreams]

Top 5 skin care products, make up or otherwise.

i haven’t tried out a whole lot, but these are the ones i currently love & use frequently!

Kao Japan Biore UV SPF 50 Sunscreen (this is kind of watery, which i really like bc it feels more hydrating!)

Essence Eyebrow Gel Mascara (look, it’s super cheap ik but it works really well for me bc i’m too lazy to do my brows most of the time haha)

Isehan Kiss Me Curl Super Waterproof Mascara (this bitch DOES NOT COME OFF. LOL. i really like it & it’s my go to. the eyeliner too!) 

Shiseido eyelash curler (okay this isn’t skin care but seriously, a quality curler changed my life. i used to use shitty ones from forever21 & i BALKED at the price of this one but like. it really does make a difference)

Aveeno stress relief lavender lotion (you can find this at any drug store & im p sure Taehyung said he uses this so. if u wanna smell like Tae... there you go LOL.)

if anyone knows any good cleansers & face lotions... pls rec me some ;-; i am looking for new ones!

put “top 5” anything in my ask and i will answer!!

[childlikemperor]

I’m twenty and I’ve never been kissed bc I feel so unloveable. What am I to Do To find someone? I just don’t want to feel alone anymore

oh angel... ok first things first i dont think your wantability should ever be measured by such a thing as kissing but also i think i get where you're coming from and the real actually good advice which takes kinda really long is to learn and engage with as much of YOURSELF as possible until you fall in love with who you are or at least feel secure that you know who that person is, what matters to you, what you like and dislike.

bc to be honest being confident or at least self suficient is what most people are attracted to but mostly bc the person whose love matters the most really is yourself and i know its kind of innevitable to feel at least partially unfulfilled when it seems like you're the only one loving you. so i'll give you some bonus advice that can help you do that and might just get you to meet someone who might just wanna kiss you and you might wanna kiss back:

i'd suggest going out at least once a month, it doesnt have to be a party nor does it always have to be with friends, but i'd recommend it. this will not only give you something to look forward to/unwind but also teach you about the kinds of fun you really like to have and the people who you have the most fun with.

enroll in a class/other group activity where you can do really well and impress people (or at least just work really hard and be proud of yourself). this has the double effect of making you feel you accomplished something and making people pay attention to you without you having to force yourself to socialize with strangers (i also recommend theres no one u know rly well in this bc itll give you the freedom to behave however you want without feeling judged) - this is how i got my bf kinda lmao

start experimenting with your style or invest in staying true to one you enjoy (like maybe you like a couple outfit combos and the rest of your clothes just kinda feel like STUFF... you could buy, thrift or get from friends more clothes like it and donate the ones you dont wear), feeling like you like the way you look will really improve your sense of self worth!!!

develop a self care playlist!! this rly works for me bc music kinda always dictates my mood but it might not work for everyone: listen to songs that make you feel happy and good in your own skin. i personally avoid love songs for this kinda mood, i listen to songs i used to listen when i was at my happiest in 2014 like i wanna get better by the bleachers or young volcanos by fall out boy for exemple and i also have another one of more "you got this, dude" songs like bury me face down by grandson and stuff

take care of yourself and always remember you are not only loveable but LOVED! i love you, the people in your life love having you in theirs and someday someone will love you romantically (if thats what you rly want!!)

[springleaves]

I know nothing about BTS or the fandom. Where do you recommend I start?

WELL UM i’ll let you know right off the bat i definitely started off in the fandom weirdly (shit bts says compilations) AND im not good at answering these kinds of questions BUT I’LL DO MY BEST 

(this’ll be kinda long so my own personal introduction to them is under the cut!!)

anywhere is a good start tbh! if music is a big thing for you then definitely start off there, but for me it was actually their quirky and adorable personalities asdfjskf (even though i need u got me interested in the first place)

i’ll start off by introducing you to the group but you can easily look up some other info on them!

debut was june 13th 2013 with no more dream, and they’re connected to bighit entertainment. their full name, 방탄소년단/防彈少年團/bangtan sonyeondan translates to bulletproof boyscouts (which is weirdly adorable) c: us fans are known as ARMYs, meaning (also kinda weird but hey ho) Adorable Representative M.C for Youth. we’re a very large fandom including internationally (yes even europe would u believe omg wow bighit) and of course we have our fair share of pretty shitty fans, but thats a given amirite,,,, but generally we’re a nice fandom, so long as you don’t meddle with the wrong people and aren’t a shitty person yourself :’)

heeeeere are the members: (order is oldest to youngest)

jin // kim seokjin - vocals (of an angel), dad-jokes 101, has beautiful hands but he’s literally just beautiful altogether fite me, star of eatjin (haha funnily enough), food aficionado/extraordinaire, literally the most caring nugget ever im sobbign, also wrote my favourite outro, SHOULDER BRO

suga // min yoongi - main rapper, music producer (made my all time favourite song btw), literal marshmallow w the cutest pout, strong passion for music, so loving,,, also got shut down by jin p hard in a v live i snorted, quiet but is very thoughtful and emotional, has the most? adorable?? gummy smile??? holy F?????

j-hope // jung hoseok - lead rapper, dance leader (also has pretty good vocals like bruh sing more pls and hes been getting more rap parts to which i say amen), actual sunshine but also pretty illegal, “we can go to the beach for shore”, played the recorder w his nose, v scared of lots of things, a pug fell asleep on his hands, did i mention that hes basically illegal, 

rap monster // kim namjoon - leader, main rapper, the??? cutest???, loves ryan (kakao character) but then again also abandoned him for brown (line character) so like,, really philosophical, has a great way with words, fine as hell legs mcgee HOO BOY, god of destruction, SMART AS HECK, loves reading

jimin // park jimin - lead vocals, lead dancer, “mochisexy”, hair flips, so caring and precious im ; u;;;;;;, SWEATER PAWS, older half of 95 line

v // kim taehyung - vocals (ssssuper nice and deep velvety voice hohmgod), another actual sunshine bun, rectangular smile, BEAUTIFUL TANNED SKIN OK BBY LISTEN TO Me!!!1, aegyo personified, elephant (u can figure this one out), younger half of 95 line

jungkook // jeon jeongguk - main vocals, kind of a rapper?? when he feels like it i guess, dances super well, muscle bunny???? what is this boy idk, also known as memekook, rly shitty at math (sry bby)

they’re also basically all visuals like yo fite my ass (but jin IS p damn stunning like wow punch my face) 

all of their current eras from debut (2013) to present (jan 2017) - incl. jp:

2cool 4skool (2013)

o!rul8,2? (2013)

skool luv affair (+special addition) (2014)

dark&wild (2014)

wake up (2014)

the most beautiful moment in life pt.1 (2015)

the most beautiful moment in life pt.2 (2015)

the most beautiful moment in life: young forever (2016)

youth (2016)

wings (2016)

wings: you never walk alone (2017 - feb 13th lol bye valentines i got priorities)

if you want a taste of their music here’s two album previews (the most beautiful moment in life era 2015-2016), and their most recent era’s title song. their music is mostly produced by themselves and tends to tackle issues in society!

for a feel of their personalities, their official channel uploads regular bangtan bombs and there’s also several shows like channel bangtan (debut time), run! bts+bts gayo (v live), american hustle life (that show is kinda iffy to me but eh,), backstage on music shows etc but just so you know now, they’re very extra (but also so caring and loving and asdfghkgjskfj) and here’s their twitter!

there are several translators out there but from what i know the biggest team of translators is bts-trans/bangtan subs but there is also army base for info/updates/trans etc~ (ily translators you the real mvps)

if you want to get some army friends you can try anywhere online (or shout jhope out in public like yoongi and see who reacts whatever goes with u), but for me tumblr was where i got to really engage in the fandom and with other armys c: and tumblr is a very nice place to see fan content!! there’s a huge amount of amazing content creators here like theorists, artists, writers, people who make fan edits, scenario editors etc so if you like that stuff then just search around on tumblr ♡

HSJDHAEUGH idk if this was what you wanted im sorry but i tried,, and if you’re definitely going to become an army then i’ll be here to welcome you if you want! :’D (also im still an army foetus dont rely on me for things,,,)

[brewka]

[Rules: Complete the survey and say who tagged you in the beginning. When you are finished tag 5 people to do this survey. Have fun and enjoy!!!] 

Tagged by @cybzilla and @mollymerula, thank you so much!!! <3

I shouldn’t be doing this now that I barely have time for eating, but these are always so relaxing, so maybe it could motivate me to study for my finals hgjhg 

1. Are you named after someone? Not really, at least I've never heard about it? I was going to be called Kazimierz instead of Katarzyna anyway, haha. I chose my 3rd name after my friend and teacher, though, and it's very important to me.

2. When was the last time you cried? I don't cry much now and I really miss being able to do it? It used to help me a lot. But I'm sure I cried around 11 vol of Stone Ocean (so one month ago?) and I think i sobbed a little during watching some MGS playthrough, probably 4, because I'm a sentimental grandma

3. Do you like your handwriting? I hate it deeply, even I have troubles with reading it, a lot of people tease me about it, but I can't really change it.....

4. What is your favorite lunch meat? Team veggies. Though, what can I say, I really miss the taste of meat, it's pretty hard sometimes...

5. Do you have kids? Five, they all have beaks and wings!!!

6. If you were another person, would you be friends with you? I'll skip this so I won't get to anything emo!

7. Do you use sarcasm? Boy, I do, especially when I'm tired; but I have srs problems with telling if someone's sarcastic or if they mean what they're saying...!

8. Do you still have your tonsils? Ofc!

9. Would you bungee jump? Nah, I avoid everything that's risky and expensive, haha

10. What is your favorite kind of cereal? I never ate them much, but I loved both cornflakes and these... Honey wheat ones? What was their name??? It's hard to eat cereal without milk, so I don't do it anymore.

11. Do you untie your shoes when you take them off? I keep forgetting that tying shoes is a thing............

12. Do you think you’re a strong person? I feel most of the people who know/saw me would laugh at that, but you could be surprised sometimes, lol

13. What is your favorite ice cream flavor? Sorbets of all kinds are great!! I used to love pistachio and mint ones but they all are milk based :(

14. What is the first thing you notice about people? Their hair! I often have problems with recognising faces so I usually focus on hair. Which sucks when someone changes their haircut a lot... who are you...

15. Red or pink? All colors are cool, but I have a soft spot for reds!!

16. What is the least favorite physical thing you like about yourself? The fact I have boobs and my skin problems probably... I could elaborate, but it's better not to, haha.

17. What color pants and shoes are you wearing right now? Blue (which is rare for me) and my fav winter boots, they're a blessing in cold weather...

18. What was the last thing you ate? A bun with apple filling, I bought it a moment before writing these answers in a bus, aa....

19. What are your listening to right now? MGS: Peace Walker, because I love to cry (mentally)

20. If you were a crayon what color would you be? Probably some ochre, because I keep overusing them...

21. Favorite smell? I always have troubles with these, I don't really focus on smelling stuff...! Fruit teas, probably! And fields, different kinds of weeds and flowers. AND PIGEONS!!! The smell of birds, especially with wet feathers, just feels so familiar and nice, idk, it probably sounds rly strange, haha,,,,

22. Who was the last person you spoke to on the phone? My dad, probably, I should finally repair my phone, hah....

23. Favorite sport to watch? Football :""""") I'm simple... Horse-related stuff is cool too, I never had much access to that, though.

24. Hair color? Some people call it dark blonde and it makes me want to murder... It's brown, and I'm quite fond of the color.

25. Eye color? I literally picked "multiple colors" for my ID because I couldn't tell! Gray's probably the closest, sometimes it's more blue, on other times it's greenish.

26. Do you wear contacts? I wear glasses sometimes, mostly for painting or going to the cinema!

27. Favorite food to eat? Summer veggies, I really miss them now. Mostly dishes with zucchini, pumpkin, eggplant and spinach, I love them so much! Also, nothing's better than Ukrainian borscht and kutia. Oh boy!!!!

28. Scary movies or comedy? Add romance and you have the 3 movie genres I avoid the most... Scary movies always irritated me, like, I have enough anxiety in my life? And, truth be told, I never really got scared. (Scary moments in games are the worst, though, I hate them because I relate to the characters I play as way too much....). I probably prefer comedies, but I hardly ever watch them, guess I just don't like to laugh all that much, haha. And bad jokes irritate me a lot. I like movies like "Dr. Strangelove..." if that counts! Guess it’s a comedy and it’s SUPER SCARY too...................

29. Last movie you watched? It was "Powidoki" and boy I really don't want to talk about that, it makes me pretty sad. I also rewatched "Strangelove" (👌👌👌👌) and saw "Paterson", which was beautiful and inspiring, 12/10 would recommend!!

30. What color shirt are you wearing? Gray, I think! Too many sweaters, haha

31. Summer or winter? ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥💕💕💕💞💞💞👏👏👏👏👏SUMMER, I MISS YOU SO MUCH 💦💦💦💦💦💦💦💦💦

32. Hugs or kisses? No words can express how I crave any physical contacts with ppl I care about but let's say I have a bit more chances to get hugs,

33. What book are you currently reading? I SHOULDN'T BE READING ANY, as it's exam session time, but I have to admit I'm reading a book about Kazimierz Jagiellończyk's tomb and a super long fanfic (the longest and probably the best I've ever read!!!  ! ! ! !!) between my history of art and sociology books...

34. Who do you miss right now? Boy, whom I don't!!!! I wish I could meet any of my amazing friends soon ;_;

35. What is on your mouse pad? The only one I own is with hETALIA, but my mouse doesn't need a mouse pad, so I don't use any

36. What is the last TV program you watched? The news, as usual! I don't really watch any other TV programmes (I only watch some other politics related ones from time to time)

37. What is the best sound? THERE'S NOTHING BETTER THAN HEARING A BIRD SONG IN JANUARY/FEBRUARY!!!!! ! !! ! ! !I'VE HEARD A GREAT TIT SINGING EARLIER THIS WEEK AND IT WAS SUCH A SPRING FEEL...regardless of the cold and snow outside...

38. Rolling Stones or The Beatles? Both are ok! Just ok, I don't know much about either to be honest :( but both are nice to listen to, I choose The Beatles way more often, though.

39. What is the furthest you have ever traveled? Madrid, probably!! I'm more interested in Eastern Europe, but it still was an amazing trip, we've seen so many amazing artworks there...

40. Do you have a special talent? Shrugs?? ??? ??? ?

41. Where were you born? Cracow!!! An amazing city that you all need to see someday 💪💪💪💪

Idk who has time for tags these days, but I tag (without any obligation, ofc) @tj-dragonblade, @danikatze @lhassinu and @fabledtactician !! I’d love to see any of my mutuals’ replies to these too, so if you feel like answering it, please @ me about it, I gotta read!!!