#my dms are open if you feel this way

[lilac-set]

Reminder: even if trump wins, we’ll be ok. The presidency isnt the only political position that matters, he wont be a dictator, the president doesnt have the power to remove every other part of government that keeps the president’s power in check. Also politics isnt the only thing that matters. Even if we lose some rights (which he cant singlehandedly do) we still have community, we still have activism, we’ll always be ok. We survived one trump presidency, we can survive another. We survived before gay marriage or transitioning were legal, if we have to survive that again we will. Please, no matter what happens, promise to stay alive. Youre valuable, youre important, and youre going to be ok. Its better to be overprepared than underprepared. Im not asking you to lose hope (im doing the opposite of that), im asking you to practice coping ahead, get all your coping skills ready, determine now to stay alive, because i dont want any of you to make any rash decisions later in case we get bad news and emotions are high. Make a safety plan if you need to. Make sure you’re gonna be ok

[jojo-the-puppy]

i think something some people here don't fully understand is that me being into called certain things or calling others certain things doesn't mean i want them to do so, yno? idk if this makes sense to others but it makes sense To Me

[acekindaneat]

I'm opening commissions again as things have been getting financially tight once more but I want to continue my education.

I'll be taking 5 slots at a time, which I will be updating via my bio!! So keep watch of that :]

For inquiries, feel free to dm me on tumblr, instagram or email me at chester.vincent.kuwago@gmail.com

ADDITIONAL NOTE: Payment can be half upfront, then the rest of the payment after the commission is done.

[starlightswordfight]

UHH REMINDER ALSO SINCE I HAVE BEEN SHARING A LOT MORE NEGATIVE THINGS LATELY that amid literally everything that's been going on, there are still things that you can do to retain control in your life in at least some areas!! not everyone can actively protest right now, not everyone has the means and that is OKAY! do what you can when you can!!

this post is a wall of text of me rambling about things you can do Right Now in your community or to keep yourself happy and motivated and going. it's a long one so it's going under read more. I also talk a lot more in the tags

i also use terms like Current Events a lot so I also apologize for the vagueness in some places!! I do not know if this will get flagged if I get more specific and my account has tried to go down twice now

#1: BONDING WITH YOUR COMMUNITY (WITH PERSONAL SAFETY IN MIND)

getting involved in your local community is a big big big thing I've seen talked about lately and I agree with that entirely!! the #1 best thing I feel like anyone can do right now is either volunteering at local support groups or getting involved in local activism

if you have a local community you can connect with for whatever reason then that's absolutely a good idea for both practical and emotional reasons. it can be for anything really, actually. reach out to friends, reach out to family, keep talking to people if you have the energy! it really does make a difference!

^ related to the above, if you can involve yourself in volunteer work, or mutual aid, or just helping others out in some other way, then absolutely do that! you can start with asking around, or searching up aid or other groups that may need extra help in your area, and go from there!!

I see a lot of people have been saying for months to organize and then absolutely no one ever explains how to organize, and if you don't plan on starting something up Yourself that is how you get involved. you find like minded people and you lend your hands. I just looked up "volunteers needed/mutual aid [insert town here]" and went off of that

and there are a lot of different places people might need assistance for. one example being food banks, pantries, are basically always accepting new donations -- if you have produce, not all of them will accept it due to safety regulations, but a local community garden might! libraries also will exchange more than books, and protecting libraries by showing involvement and interest in them is important now more than ever

local businesses, emergency aid if you have the certification, environmental work and disaster cleanup, assisted living areas, shelters, a lot of other specific areas I can't name right now. if you are physically able to seek out support and give back in turn (and if you aren't able to do one or both of these that's also okay!!) i highly highly recommend it. mutual aid especially goes both ways. do not be afraid to reach out for help, that is what they're there for

speaking of libraries!

#2: KEEP INFORMED

this can refer to a lot of different things, but on a federal and local level it is never ever ever a bad thing to keep up to date with what's going on. anyone trying to do bad things on a government level is relying on you not noticing or staying uninformed in the invent that you do notice. keep track of what's going on in your area and plan accordingly!!

keeping up with the news (and fact checking, always, because journalism isn't always ethically practiced), finding where your local city hall or equivalent is and staying up to date on local legislation, has always been important for safety and especially is right now. know how to determine a reliable source from an unreliable one, and know how to pick apart the difference between fact and misconstrued ideas spoken as fact. I'll probably make a post on that too at some point and link it here when I'm done

it is overwhelming to hear just how much is getting worse so quickly, but it's crucial that you don't allow yourself to become unaware, because that makes you easier to lie to. you do not have to work yourself to burnout or to a breakdown, please take breaks whenever you need to and put your own health first!!

but don't do yourself the disservice of not knowing what's happening around you. I want everyone to be as safe as they can, and to be safe you have to be informed

#3: FIND SOMETHING TO LOOK FORWARD TO (AND ALSO KEEP CONTROL OF YOUR LIFE EVEN IF IT'S IN SMALL WAYS)

staying up to date on current events has been overwhelming for me, but it also has helped me to maintain a sense of control in my life. and there are a lot of other ways to do that, too, and also give you sources of happiness and things to still look forward to! I'm listing what works for me but I'm sure there's infinitely more ways to pull that off

taking up or getting back into hobbies or interests is a very effective way to keep joy in your life, and this goes double if you're sort of stuck in your house like I am most days. you should get to do things that make you happy!! you deserve to still have things to look forward to!!!

I've also been personally using my interests to try to learn how to do more practical things that might help me and the people I live with; I'm a gardener so I've been working on trying to grow food, starting with sweet peppers. don't know if I'll end up needing that one day (or if my neighbors might, but as the economy completely fucks itself it could get very useful very fast), but having the knowledge and the means helps me feel more in control of what happens in my personal life, and it really has made me feel better and have a source of hope

I really hope that everyone who sees this is doing as well as they're able right now. saying all of this because I don't want to contribute to any ideas of complete hopelessness, if that makes sense. there are things worth getting up in the morning for and every one of you matters and you deserve to be happy. and I love you /p

even if you aren't utilizing your hobbies in that way (again, PERFECTLY fine, do what you need to forever), something like that might be useful for you, too! you can learn new skills or read up on all those things you already wanted to look into but kept putting off, you can carve out a little space in your world for Joy and for Whimsy if you don't have one already! it's good for you!! it's incredible in fact!!

[aceredshirt13]

gang i have to share this P. G. Wodehouse quote with you all because ever since I found it I can't stop thinking about it. it's from a letter he wrote when he was 78 years old to his friend Guy Bolton (many thanks to P. G. Wodehouse: A Life in Letters)

I have been on the sick list myself, but am better now. Inflamed bladder or chill on the bladder or something, the symptoms being agony when I passed water, as the expression is. It brought back the brave old days when I used to get clap.

he really said "yeah the pain from my bladder issue reminds of the days when I used to have so much sex I repeatedly got venereal disease"

[blujayonthewing]

SUPREMELY frustrating that we found something actually really cool and intriguing and plot relevant in tonight's session but I'm still so constantly preoccupied with whether the DM is going to 100% kill us with sheer poor game design that I barely have enough brainspace left over to even enjoy it

[meloartist]

Yeah, I also want to see 2 season, especially Destiny and my favorite Delirium, but I'm also curius who will play Remiel and Duma.

[i think this ask was pre-s2 announcement bc 2022 but YEAH]

i'm a HUUUUUUUUUGE duma stan you dont even KNOW

[xochimillilili]

Sir would it be bad if I recognized an ask you sent .^. Hhhhh just has your vibes and way of speaking and hhh ><

-🍤

Why would that be a bad thing silly boy~? If anything that just means I've got a recognizable style, which is sooooo fuckin niceys n cool ^_^ (also OoOoOoo perhaps it wasss meeeee :3c I have started to send asks again for funsies)

[ducktracy]

HEY here is my Switch friend code for anyone who wants it! the only games i really play online are Splatoon and Mario Kart, but i’m trying to make an effort to be more accessible and open again so if anyone wants to add then feel free :)

[smolpout]

pls 4giv me if im xtra soft n mushy n talkativ tonite (aka if i send lovey asks 2 moots) ,, i had a panic attack n like frantically took 3 of my emergency meds instead of 1 bcus i felt so bad. uhhh babie is accidentally high  ໒꒰ྀིっ˕ -｡꒱ྀི১

genuinely not saying this in a like kinkyy intox bait thing , i just feel so lovey n soft n little n im worried i might accidentally spam moots or send little asks and embarrass myself bcus i tend to do that when i accidentally take too much idkidk .

but ilu all sm and i hope ur taking care of urselves, u deserve it ! i know it can b hard, if u ever need someone my dms r open  ♡

[sherlockgracie]

The Wizard Spite

(The Wizard, The Witch, And The Wild One Original Character)

The Wizard Spite, an illusionist of The Citadel. When he chose his name cloak, it was not due to his feelings towards the world around him in the current, but more so to how he wanted to feel eventually. An illusionist of the Citadel has little use outside of psychological warfare. But at the core of an illusion is creativity. If you can't imagine what you want to create, then your illusions have no substance. A Minor Illusion is the most basic of cantrips, and really only used to clean up minor details that you don't need to bother with. But only an illusionists would include shading The Wizard Spite showed immense aptitude for learning and memorization. Being able to look at a page of incantations and see it clearly in his mind caused him to get noticed quickly. Passing the required tests, he began tracks to become a wizard. Though it was often noted that he would take notes on the Faunaloges more than the magic theory. His notebooks contained writings and minor sketches of people and objects. Their movements and idiosyncrasies, the clothes and light. Spite assumed he had to be a wizard. It's something people of Citadel aspired to, and what his parents recommended to him. If he is able to, then he should. He didn't know what else he wanted to be either. So becoming a Wizard felt right. When it came time for him to pick a specialization and track, he tried for Conjuration. He hoped that conjuring things would allow him to gain a better understanding of the mechanics of physiology. Though the magical theory around Conjuration ended up not being for him, and he was transferred over to an Illusionist track, one not sought out by many.

An illusionist has two goals when they are casting their spells. 1) To Deceive, Distract, and/or Entertain their target(s). 2) To Study, Analyze, and Observe their Target(s). An illusion's effectiveness increases with knowledge of the target.

Spite knew how to watch people, when he was with his friends he found his mind wandering to how their mouths moved as they spoke, or how eyes move. Those subtle differences in how people react to things is what Spite was best at. In the year he would get his Name Cloak, he initially was going to become The Wizard Scrutinize. Though he then found out exactly what Illusionist do in and outside the Citadel. Fear is a powerful tool, and is held in the Empire's hand. Not often are they called upon to do so, but sometimes a Wizard that has stepped to far out of line needs to have zipped lips. Enchanters and their abilities to Modify memories can only last so long. But the image of their world burning around them lasts forever. He accidentally found this information out, though he wasn't as shaken as he might've thought he would be. After all, this is what he has been trained to do so far, and more yet to come. He knew this was right, wizards are defined by their secrets. If the Citadel let all Wizards and Soldiers speak so freely, then how quickly might everything crumble? When he stood their and chose Spite as his Name Cloak, the meaning was not directed at the world around him, but at the person he would become. Hatred directed towards his future self for what he will do for his Empire. The Wizard Spite lives alone, a man known for his bitterness more than anything else. Once a great artist and entertainer in his 20's, now a drained and bleak individual in his 50's.

[calamitydaze]

long tag ramble below u have been warned

[louisispuresunshine]

I haven’t used my tumblr in four years, and I never thought the reason I’d be back for a bit would be because of something tragic happening. Never thought the first post on the One Direction page in years would be because of this.

I grew up with One Direction, been a fan since X factor and I was only 14. This fandom shaped me, I learnt English, met so many people from all around the world, I’ve woken up early to listen to their singles being released on the radio, I’ve cried, laughed. Made friendships that’ll last me a life time, traveled to see these friends. And I can’t help but feel some of this has been slightly tainted, there’ll always been some sort of sadness connected to this from now on.

I’ve spent my days watching compilations, reading people’s posts, listening to their music, talked to my friends. Crying on and off. It’s such a surreal and bittersweet situation.

I truly thought one day I’d be front from at their reunion tour again.

I’m having such a hard time putting everything into words.

[cptnbeefheart]

i think i gotta pl;ay fallout 4 ..

[deus-ex-mona]

just a tl of gijirenai (make-believe love affair) that’s as questionable as asuna’s own canon love affair~~~ (haseo [derogatory]...)

リプくれなくなったの何で？

いいねくれないの何で？

恋人のはずなのに何で？

愛してるほしいエビデイ

Why haven’t you replied to my posts?

Why haven’t you liked my posts?

Aren’t we supposed to be lovers? So, why?

I want you to love me every day

あなたのアカウントを見張る

ガチ恋な私見張る

鍵垢されたら落ちる

浮気されてたらシメる

I’m keeping a close eye on your account

I’m keeping a close eye on you, who’s in love with me

I’ll be depressed if you set your account to private

And I’ll strangle you if you cheat on me

あなただけ

ラブ合図見つけて

こっそり匂わせよ？

彼ピ

You’re the only one

Whose love signal I’m on the lookout for

Shall we sneakily move in close enough to take in each other’s scents?

My sweetie pie

ファンのあなたが一番好き♡

キスとかほんとはしたいよね…？(Chu〜)

名前知らないけど大好き♡

事務所が許してくれないの… (えーん)

いつかパパに紹介したい　(パパー)

見た目？年も関係ない　(ないない)

楽しんでるなら無問題

あなた幸せにするアイドル

You, my fan, are the one I love the most ♡

You actually really wanna kiss me, don’t you…? (Kiss~)

I don’t know your name, but I’m in love with you ♡

But my agency won’t approve of my feelings… (Ehh)

I wanna introduce you to my dad someday (Hey, Dad)

Hm? Your looks? Your age doesn’t matter either (Not at all)

There aren’t any problems as long as we’re having fun

I’m an idol who brings happiness to you

配信は全部見て　(愛で)

スカートの中見ないで　(エッチ)

盗聴盗撮最低　(最低)

好きでいさせてよエビデイ

Be sure to watch everything on my livestreams (And love me)

But looking up my skirt is not allowed (You perv)

You’d be the worst if you wiretapped or snuck pictures of me (The worst)

Let me love you every day

上から見線説教体質

持ちつ持たれつでいこうや？彼ピ

恋愛は自由でも

マナーぐらい守ろうや？

What’s with this condescending lecture about my health?

Just how do you think this co-dependence is working out for us, sweetie pie?

You should be free to love as you wish

But mind your manners, got it?

ファンのあなたが一番好き♡

ハグとかほんとはしたいよね…？(ギュ〜)

あなたと“も”結婚がしたい

法律が許してくれないの… (えーん)

いつかママに紹介したい　(ママー)

仕事？年収関係ない　(ないない)

楽しんでるなら無問題

あなた幸せにするアイドル

You, my fan, are the one I love the most ♡

You actually really wanna hug me, don’t you…? (Hug~)

I wanna get married to you “too”

But the law won’t permit me to… (Ehh)

I wanna introduce you to my mom someday (Hey, Mom)

Hm? Your job? Your salary doesn’t matter either (Not at all)

There aren’t any problems as long as we’re having fun

I’m an idol who brings happiness to you

わたしだけ分かる

ラブ合図作って

こっそり匂わせよ？

彼ピ

I’m the only one who knows

About the love signal you give off

Shall we sneakily move in close enough to take in each other’s scents?

My sweetie pie

他の人のリプ見ないで！！

玉手箱も開いちゃダメじゃん？

魔法が消えてなくなっちゃう

そんなことより楽しもうよ

Don’t look at other peoples’ replies!!

You can’t open Pandora’s box, can you?

Otherwise the magic spell will disappear

But, rather than worry about that, let’s have some fun

ファンのあなたが一番好き♡

キスとかほんとはしたいよね…？(chu〜)

名前知らないけど大好き♡

事務所が許してくれないの… (えーん)

いつかパパに紹介したい　(パパー)

見た目？年も関係ない　(ないない)

楽しんでるなら無問題

あなた幸せにするアイドル

You, my fan, are the one I love the most ♡

You actually really wanna kiss me, don’t you…? (Kiss~)

I don’t know your name, but I’m in love with you ♡

But my agency won’t approve of my feelings… (Ehh)

I wanna introduce you to my dad someday (Hey, Dad)

Hm? Your looks? Your age doesn’t matter either (Not at all)

There aren’t any problems as long as we’re having fun

I’m an idol who brings happiness to you

[blujayonthewing]

pacing around in increasing desperation going 'what's my motivation??' to a director who not only thinks this is a tiresome and pointless question but who also won't show me the script despite clearly being pretty annoyed whenever I fail to follow it