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verynormaleatinghab1ts · 4 months ago

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Master list of everything I do/have done for wɛight lºss:

For context: I've had an ɛd since the beginning of 2022 (though possibly longer?) and have had a lot of trial and error in that time. I am currently at my all-time lowest wɛight and this is my third or fourth rɛlapse. My heavıest ever was ɓmi 25. For this rɛlapse my start was ɓmi 23 at the beginning of August and now I'm down to ɓmi 18.7 as of October. This is gonna be a very thorough master list of all the stuff I keep consistent at to lºse wɛight.

1. Hydration:

Ik you are hearing this for the umpteenth time but DRINK SO MUCH WATER. I probably drink anywhere from 70-100 oz of water a day. You should drink at least HALF YOUR BODY WɛIGHT IN OUNCES of water every day (120 lbs = 60oz water minimum). Whenever my cup is empty I refill it asap or drink sparkling water which I LOVE. The reasons for this are obvious, it takes up stomach space, fends off hunger pangs, hydration, yada yada hopefully you know what water is and does.

2. Other drinks:

I very scarcely consume liquid cªlories. If I want a drink with more flavor, sparkling water, unsweetened tea, or (very rarely) zero/diɛt of whatever soda I'm craving. I don't like energy drinks/coffee but those work as well.

That being said, I still allow it sometimes (meaning if my cªlorie budget allows for it). For example, my favorite drink is AriZona green tea, which is not very high in cªlories if you find the right portion size. The bottles are 160 cªls each, and they sell regular 12 oz cans for 80 cªls each. It's all about portion sizes, even for drinks!

Otherwise, I don't drink a lot of juice or soda anyway. If I do want juice, I try to get it in pouch/can/bottle form instead of from the jugs so they are pre-portioned and I don't have to wɛigh it out to calculate cªls. I have some compulsory thing that I feel the need to CHUG every drink I have, so this helps keep me from gulping down half a gallon of sugar water and is still within my budget. I don't drink protein shakes really, but if it's within your budget, there's no reason not to (especially as a meal replacement).

For alcºhol… sometimes I let myself splurge on cªls a little bit bc these days I only drink if I'm REALLY going through it (bc cªlories got me trippin' so hard I kind of stopped being an alcºholic), but otherwise, I hardly drink at all anymore. When I do, I'll do shots of whatever liquºr I've got atm. 90-100 cªls a shot is atrocious but on an empty stomach, it'll hit quick. Other options I've utilized include hard seltzers, liquºr in diet soda/watered-down juice, or spiked teas. Lower in cªls than other things (generally) and good for someone with a lower alc tolerance. I love beer and wine but it's just not effective and too high cªl if I'm looking to get smashed.

3. Apple Cider Vinegar:

Pretty much since I developed an ɛd, apple cider vinegar has been involved in some form or another. I should also mention that all of these methods have helped a lot with my acne (which was my main excuse for why I was always consuming these things so often). *I DONT ACTUALLY KNOW IF IT DOES ANYTHING BUT I WILL ALWAYS TAKE A WɛIGHT LºSS PLACEBO IF IT WORKS*

At first, I would take shots (2 TBSP or 1.5 oz) of it in the morning every day, usually just alongside water or tea (though I never personally minded the taste that much). I wouldn't recommend this method since it definitely irritates your teeth/mouth/throat/stomach after prolonged use, and makes your stomach hurt if you don't take it with enough water.

Next, I tried ACV gummies. The downside, is these do have cªls (I think about 20 or 30 for 2 pieces?) and unfortunately I found them delicious so they were always tempting me from my bathroom cabinet. Also, they were pricey and inconvenient since I'd always forget to ɛat them in the morning.

Now I take ACV capsules since I prefer to just swallow pills over chewing up a sticky little gummy every morning. No cªls, no taste, quick and easy, MUCH cheaper. I take 2 in the morning and 2 at night, but DO NOT start with that many because it will hurt your stomach. Start with just one in the morning and increase from there.

4. Intake:

I want to make it very clear that ɛating ANY amount under your BMR (basal mɛtabolic rate) will result in wɛight lºss, and this can be calculated on various websites. You don't have to ɛat under 1000 to lºse. You could ɛat OVER 1000 and still lºse. Please use your best judgment to find the right amount for your needs.

I don't track/count net cªlories (cªlories after subtracting cªlories burned), only the total amount of cªlories I CONSUME. I may bump it up a little *very sparingly* but I've maybe only done that 3 or 4 times in the past three months, and never any more than my maintenance cªlories. For me, 500-800 range is just enough to keep me from going insane while still consistently dropping a good amount of wɛight every week. And I don't track seasonings at all because that's literally dumb lol. If using enough salt and pepper to kill a small child will get you to fill up on broccoli instead of bınging on chips who gaf. It'll be >5 cªls regardless, you'll burn that many cªls just sprinkling it in and chewing.

5. Tracking cªls:

I track everything I eat and I wɛigh out my fºod pretty frequently, but usually only for things like meat, dairy, or high carb/sugar foºds. 5 or 10 extra grams that I would let slide before could add a lot more cªlories than you realize (and mostly from fªt or sugar 😧). I don't bother wɛighing out low cªl foods usually, I just make rough wɛight/volume measurements. I usually overestimate my cªls and still end up ɛating below my budget anyway. As someone who would wɛigh out every single little thing that went into my body (including water) to the hundredth decimal gram, being obsessive about it will drive you insane and you will risk a miserable bınge/rɛstrict cycle. It's stressful and annoying and you will still lºse wɛight if you don't.

I don't track/care about my macrºs at all. I do try to ɛat more protein than bread and sugar when I can, but I don't really prioritize it. I would recommend that you do though, PRIORITIZE PROTEIN AND FIBER because these keep you full for longer and will help you to feel less tired from undɛrɛating.

6. Fªsting/OMªD:

What I feel has been absolutely key to my success has been fªsting and OMªD (one mɛal a day). I fªst a minimum of 20 hours every day and only ɛat dinner (because it's required in my house) + a small snack (usually an apple 🤤). My dinners range anywhere from 200-600 cªls and I never let my snack go over 200 cªls. This keeps me full through the night, and throughout the day I tend to keep myself so busy that I forget to ɛat anyway.

Once (sometimes twice) a week I will do a fªst anywhere between 40-50 hours but I would recommend 24-36 hours for someone who does not fªst for long periods as often since this has had a lot of negative side effects for me (fainting, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, stomachache, headache, low blood pressure, spikes/drops in heart rate, weakness, exhaustion). A lot of my issues come from overproduction of stomach acid, dehydration, and general shitty blood circulation. If you do want to fªst for longer periods, here are my tips:

Constantly be drinking water and stay super hydrated.

Chew gum, this produces saliva and reduces acid production.

Absolutely NO carbonated drinks, this will INCREASE acid production!

Extremely light to NO exercise (I break this rule a lot 😓), conserve your energy while fasting.

Drink hot liquids (tea, coffee, water) in the morning, this keeps me from getting nauseous and lightheaded throughout the day.

My body cannot handle any pills/vitamins on an empty stomach, so take with caution (obv don't do this if you take medication you're required to take with food)

Overall reduce stimuli like lights, sounds, temperatures, and smells. These usually make my side effects much worse and cause me to get sick more often (but I also have autism so that may factor).

Keep yourself occupied, preferably something with your hands. I get a lot done with school and a lot of my hobbies like writing, puzzles, painting, etc. I also deep clean and organize things around the house frequently which keeps me occupied for a couple hours.

7. Exercise:

In the past, I had a pretty bad exercise ªddiction whenever I would be deep in my ɛd, and honestly, it didn't help much at all. It made me extremely tired and sore all the time and it led me to bınge often because I told myself it would "cancel out". Exercise does not contribute to wɛightlºss as much as people think it does, since wɛightlºss is primarily done through your diɛt. Now, I exercise once or twice a week (if at all), and this is the most wɛight I've ever lost and KEPT OFF, so slowing down on the exercise has really helped me a lot. I primarily do cardio like walking, stairmaster, playing sports, home workouts etc., but nothing super intense. I only aim to get over 2000 steps a day and am pretty sedentary because of school.

8. Actual foods I eat:

Disclaimer: Outside of ªna, I also have dealt with ARFıD/super picky ɛating my whole life, so this list won't be super varied and relatively basic.

First things first, take multivitamins/supplements. Especially Iron, Calcium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin D. I prefer capsules, but if gummies, drink mixes, etc are easier DO THAT. These are essential vitamins and minerals that will keep you from feeling like walking dead.

Protein: I have never ɛaten pork, and I very scarcely ɛat beef or lamb. I pretty much only ɛat chicken/turkey for everything which is leaner and higher in protein than other meats. I don't like/ɛat seafood or tofu, but that's also an option. I fucking LOVE eggs they're one of my favorite foºds, plus decently low cªl, protein, filling, and delectable in any form. I really really like nuts as well (esp cashews) but it's very rare I get to ɛat them because they are so high cªl 😓 However if you do they're a good source of healthy fªts and protein! I save it for special occasions.

Veggies/fruits: I ɛat A LOT of fruits and veggies bc I try to incorporate several into any foºd I make. Cooking pasta? Fill it with veggies. Stir fry? 90% veggies. Literally anything else? Half my plate is veggies. Volume ɛating is a lifesaver. It keeps me full, adds fiber and vitamins to my diɛt, and is low cªl because they're mostly water, so I ɛat them as much as I want. The fruits/veg I ɛat the most: spinach, kale, lettuce, cabbage, fresh herbs, tomatoes, peppers, onion, broccoli, green beans, ginger, bok choy, carrots, apples, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, grapes, melon, citrus, bananas.

Dairy: Low fªt, skim, or 0% fªt dairy products are always the go-to, you get the same result for whatever you're subbing it for. I haven't drank cows milk since I was a wee child because it's disgusting and I don't really ɛat any dairy other than cheese, so making this swap wasn't very difficult for me. I do try to limit dairy as much as I can though because it is so high in fªt and cªlories. If a recipe has butter or cream I try to leave it out or use as little as possible.

"Breads": I still ɛat things like pasta, tortillas, rice, and regular bread frequently, just in small amounts. And I will almost never double up on 'breads' (like having a bread roll and pasta together). I try to ɛat protein pasta over regular to at least get some benefit from it since it is so high cªl. Lower cªl options you can have a little more freely are anything keto or gluten-free/vegan options. Sometimes if I want toast or a sandwich I will cut one slice of bread in half so I have two very thin slices and it tricks me into thinking I ªte more than I really did. I really love instant noodles but unfortunately they are very high in cªlories so I haven't ɛaten them in a very long time ☹️. Instead I ɛat rice noodles or instant pho since it's pretty low cªl compared to the fried wheat noodles.

9. Junk food swaps/junkorɛxia:

Okay I know you just saw the big list of "healthy" foods but I am a junkorɛxic to my CORE. I love sugar, I love desserts, I love bread, I love cheese, I love chips, I love fast foºd, all of the worst highest cªlorie garbage you can think of. I still ɛat these things from time to time believe it or not, but now we're going back to portion control. Brownies are one of my favorite treats, and I still get to have them if it's *within my budget*. I can still have bread, and chips, and cookies etc, as long as it's *within my budget*. You don't necessarily have to completely cut these things out, because I know when I do, I go crazy and bınge on all of these foºds eventually. Even still, I don't ɛat these fºods very often because I found lower cªl swaps!

I'm not going to try to lie to you and tell you "if you want potato chips ɛat baked broccoli or seaweed instead ❤️" because that shit is WACK and not at all like chips. Here are some swaps I make for most of the garbage I usually would ɛat for the fellow junkorɛxics:

N!CKS/halotop ice cream, zero sugar popsicles/bars: lowest cªl ice cream flavors of N!CKS ice cream are around 1 cªl per gram! I like these because they feel less heavy in my stomach than regular ice cream, and taste more like frozen yogurt anyway 🤤. I haven't actually tried halotop but I assume both brands are similar. Popsicles I can't ever tell a difference, it's just flavored with ice sugar or flavored ice with no sugar, neither are super high cal.

Sugar-free jello and pudding: self-explanatory, taste very very close to the regular to me so I don't even realize a difference! I hate yogurt but zero sugar greek yogurts would work too if you're into that. I use this as a swap for jellos/puddings/ice cream.

Baked chips, savory rice crisps, popcorn: baked chips are lower cªl and lower in fªt by weight, but they taste way different from the regular so don't expect them to be the same. Rice crisps are super low cªl compared to chips and come in a lot of flavors (I like these better than regular chips most of the time bc they're crunchier). Popcorn (even the buttered or other flavors) isn't as high cªl as I assumed it was! Plus it's high volume and filling, bc I know my ass cannot finish a whole bag of microwave popcorn to myself.

Sweet rice cakes, fiber one bars, graham crackers, cinnamon raisin bread, frozen waffles or pancakes (ordered low–high cªl): These are my replacement "baked goods" because that is something I crave a lot. I know most of these aren't at all like cookies, but it works for me personally and I can fit them into my small-ish budget regularly without having to bake everything myself all the time. Even outside of having an ɛd I've always loved rice cakes, so regardless I ɛat them a lot, low cªl, CRUNCHY, cheap. Fiber one bars are like 60-90 cªls + fiber ofc. Graham crackers are 130 cªls for 2 sheets. Cinnamon raisin bread is 90 cªls a slice (personal fav). Frozen waffles/pancakes are usually around 200 cªls a serving.

Sugar-free candy/other: I think it's good to assume any candy that's keto or dairy/sugar-free will be lower cªl than the regular version. I don't really ɛat a lot of candy day-to-day but whenever I crave it I go for granola or fiber one bars, or have a small amount of dark chocolate instead. If I'm craving sour candy, I'll have fruit, jello, fruit gummies, or drink juice. These aren't very good or direct swaps, but I tend to crave flavors and textures more than specific fºod items (if that makes sense). But regardless, if I have enough cªls leftover, I just ɛat the real thing lol.

10. Cook your own food:

Cooking for myself 99% of the time has been crucial for my wɛightlºss. I'm able to wɛigh and portion out all my ingredients accurately to get exact cªlories for anything I make. Plus this way I can throw tons of vegetables into whatever I make to give it more volume/nutrition.

I also cook for my whole family, which means they constantly have high cªl requests for what they want me to make like pastas, fried foºds, burgers, etc. If I know for certain it will fit into my budget, I'll just ɛat it (with much difficulty) so they don't get suspicious. However I'll also swap/remove the super high cªl parts in recipes completely and other times I will add all the high cªl stuff to just their portions and keep a 'clean' portion for myself.

I will pretty much never get take out unless my whole family is getting it, and even then, I try to just have leftovers or cook my own meal instead. If I HAVE to get take out, I try to get the lowest cªl thing I possibly can.

11. Avoiding bınges/munchies:

Out of everything, I would say avoiding bınges is the hardest psychological aspect to get past. I smºke 🍃 every night to sleep, so I be getting the munchies really bad sometimes, and sometimes it feels like there's only so much to do before my brain goes "fuck it" and starts ɛating everything in sight. These are basic, but here are the things that have worked the best for me consistently:

Sparkling water/flavored diɛt drinks. You get the satisfaction of having some sort of flavor on your tongue without the consequences of ɛating, and takes up room in your stomach to trigger fullness hormones.

Gum (especially mint flavor) tricks my brain into thinking I'm ɛating something + mint works as an appɛtite suppressªnt.

Staying busy is the biggest thing, always be doing something that is tedious or involves a lot of focus. I'm very easily distractable regardless, but the second I've really set my attention to one thing, I don't think about anything else. Read/listen to a book, get out of the house and wander for a bit, go for a drive, watch a movie, do a craft, online window shop, play a computer/mobile game, clean/organize. I will very frequently leave my house to wander aimlessly around a store just to get away from any fºod.

When in doubt, sleep it off. At night especially, I'm too lazy to really do all that much so if I feel like I'm going to lose my grip on reality, spark up another bowl and pass tf out. Can't ɛat if I'm sleepin'!

Chɛw/Spıt: I feel like this used to be more popular with ɛd ppl a few years ago but I hardly see anyone talk about doing it now. I do this mostly with mɛals I don't want to ɛat when I'm fªsting or with all the trash I would want to bınge on and it honestly works really well for me! You do probably end up consuming a very small amount of the cªlories, but I always make sure to spıt everything out really well and rinse my mouth/brush my teeth right after.

And that's all I think. Thank you for reading! I spent a lot of time on this so reblogs are appreciated! I hope some of this is at least somewhat helpful to anyone. If y'all have any questions, reach out! Please stay safe, help is always out there whenever you need it. Cheers!

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nosyp · 2 months ago

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Lunchbox Lovers

Warnings = none

Pairing = Rin Itoshi x GN! Reader

Word count = 1.2k words

Summary = You work as the canteen lady in Blue Lock. Rin captures your attention and you capture Rin's attention.

“Next!” you yelled, inviting the next person for their portion of food.

After being kicked out of your apartment, you’ve been living on the streets until you finally got this job. Serving food to sweaty soccer players wasn’t what you had in mind but the pay was decent. Some have tried to flirt with you since being trapped meant you wouldn’t see another woman til you got disqualified or quit but all you did was shoo them away when they did. Some complained. Some others kept pestering you but one report was all it took for them to go away.

You still decided to stay nonetheless, all because of one man. That man was Rin Itoshi, he was the absolute definition of perfect. Every time you saw him, his visuals were always perfect from top to bottom, not an inch of his body showed signs of a flaw. You sometimes wondered why he didn’t take up modelling. But at the same time, it’d be a waste of his talents if all he did was take pictures for a living.

Being a part of the staff team, you were allowed to watch the matches between the players. Whenever Rin played, you would always watch, cheering for him silently in the background and every single time, he would never disappoint. His moves were just as flawless as his looks, if not, more.

Sometimes, you’d take up extra jobs when the staff were temporarily away. One day, you could be wrapping bandages for the players and another day you could be sweeping the hallways. Every once in a while, you could spot Rin glancing back at you whenever you did.

Today was one of those days. You were cleaning up the gym equipment while Rin was working out on the leg press. He was quite hard working for someone who was already born with talent, I mean look at his brother.

“Y’know you should take a rest once in a while,” your voice pierced through the room.

He halted mid leg press and let out a disgruntled sound. Finishing his rep, he turned to look at you and shot you a nasty glare.

“I don’t need to. What’s the point if I don’t even do good?” he responded with a firm voice.

You chuckled at his response and stopped what you were doing. “It’s not good to push yourself too much, go get a drink at least,”

He let out an exhale and stood up. “Fine,” he murmured while walking towards the water dispenser. “If that gets you to stop pestering me,” he whispered underneath his breath.

“I heard that!” you yelled from across the room.

Click. Click.

You could hear him click the water dispenser repeatedly. Worried, you ran over to him to see what was happening.

“Hey, is everything okay?” you asked.

“It’s empty,” his response was short and straightforward.

“Aight, I’ll go get another gallon then. Wait a moment,” you said before making your way to the storage room. You came back soon later, dragging a gallon of water. Luckily, Rin was nice enough to offer assistance.

“Ahhh thanks… I wouldn’t have done it without you,”

He hummed as a response and you closed up the water dispenser.

“There! It should work now,”

Running back to your room, you squealed in excitement. This was your first time talking to ITOSHI RIN. All you could do for the rest of the night was toss and turn in your bed, thinking about what could flourish from this one interaction.

You continued trying to get close to him over the next few days: commenting on how well he played, getting his drink for him, making small talk and other little things. Though, he did keep your interactions short, which totally hindered your plans big time. He did seem weirded out by your new-found behaviour at first but got used to it.

—

Walking past the hallway, you spotted Rin Itoshi in your peripheral vision. Then suddenly, you found himself caging you between him and the wall. He was sweaty and panting from the match he just had.

“E-eh Rin?” you muttered, trying to cover up your internal panic.

“Tell me something right now, Y/N,” he said, still out of breath. “D-does our relationship mean anything? I don’t understand it, but I can’t stop thinking about you... it’s annoying.”

The question caught you off guard, leaving you speechless. You let out the breath that you didn’t even know you were holding and…

“Ugh… I don’t have any other way to say this but,” you stopped, thinking for a moment.

“But…? Tell me please,” he begged. This was the first time you had seen him like this.

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Rin's POV

For the past few days, Y/N has been on my mind more than I’d like to admit. Ever since that moment with the water dispenser, they’ve been trying to talk to me more. I don’t get it. What do they even want?

Even during my breaks, their presence lingers in my thoughts. It’s irritating, like an itch I can’t scratch. I’ve never felt this distracted before, and it’s throwing me off. Whatever this is, it’s unsettling, and I don’t like it.

Sometimes, I’d catch myself looking for her, and it only made everything worse. Each time I saw her, it felt like the weight of my thoughts grew heavier, like I couldn’t escape the constant pull she had on me. It was maddening. I wanted to stay distant, to focus on other things, but there was something about her that made it impossible to look away.

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Your POV

“U-ugh fine, I like you, Rin,” you admitted, relief washing over you as you finally let your true feelings of Rin Itoshi out.

His breath hitched and he stepped away from you. He didn’t say anything, only looked at the ground.

“So… would you uhm… like to be my boyfriend…?” you awkwardly asked. This only stretched the awkwardness even more as he just stood there, unmoving.

‘Did you make the wrong move? Did you misunderstand the situation?’ you thought to yourself. But those questions were quickly shoved away when he spoke up.

“I…I like you too,” he said, softly.

You stared in disbelief, your heart racing as if you were floating on cloud nine. The moment felt surreal, too perfect to be real. Had he really just accepted your confession? It was overwhelming, and the line between reality and a dream blurred in your mind.

As time passed, the bond between the two of you only grew stronger, each encounter strengthening your relationship. You both became experts at keeping your relationship a secret, meticulously scheduling moments to be together without raising suspicion. Though you had to be cautious in public, the stolen moments in private were worth it, and you both cherished them. The quiet understanding between you two made the secrecy feel more like a shared challenge, drawing you closer despite the need for discretion.

#Rin Itoshi x reader #Bllk x reader #Blue lock x reader #Rin Itoshi #Blue Lock #Blue Lock fanfiction #Might be a bit ooc for rin #Rin Itoshi x GN! reader

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m0tiv8me · 5 months ago

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Let’s ROCKtober🤟

September is almost a wrap and I got some goals for October.

100 push-ups EVERYDAY

Pull ups EVERYDAY a single set to max out

Drink 128oz of water each day

7+ hours of sleep each day

Deeper dive into these goals:

1. I intended to do 100 push-ups everyday in September but fell off the wagon and missed about half the month so I’m going after this goal again in October and gonna nail it this time. @qrfit you still keeping at them in October push-up pal?

2. Pull ups are TOUGH! I once could do a decent amount of them until a severe shoulder injury took me out of them for a year and a half. Since then I’ve kind of avoided them somewhat out of fear and also out of frustration that I can’t do as many as I once could. So this is as good a time as any to get back into them. I’m not just going for quantity...it might only be 1 or a few a day and I’m telling myself that’s ok. Control and quality over just quantity. With a pull-up bar in my basement it will literally only take me a few minutes each day to do a set at any time. @coffeeandmuscles @onefitmama I was inspired by the suggestion so join in if you wish and adapt it however works best for you.

3. Drink 128oz of water a day. That’s a gallon…and a lot more peeing! That’s the goal…will I get it everyday…maybe not but I’m going to try because my water intake has been slacking lately and I need to improve it.

4. 7+ hours of sleep each day. Gonna be tough somedays especially with some possible work and travel days. I gotta get myself out of this staying up so late routine I’ve fallen into lately and get up earlier and into more of a regular routine. Adequate consistent sleep is often an overlooked factor in physical and mental health.

So there it is…my plan for October! I’ll be posting daily updates on progress and accomplishments for each of these goals. May tag a few inspiring people along the way but don’t want to annoy too much so I’ll keep these updates to mostly just personal tagless posts.

I invite ANYONE to join in with their own goal(s) for the next month. No pressure just an open invite to post and or tag me for some good ole fashioned accountability and motivation.

Let’s ROCKtober!🤟

#goals #rocktober #october challenge #let’s rock

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lokh · 9 months ago

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Okay, I won't lie NSW is more than slightly outside of my area of expertise when it comes to camping but the basics are the same anywhere. You said you have a tent and bag and some gear so we're not starting out at baby beginnings.

Step one, check the forecast. If its gonna be a heat wave or a cold snap or pissing rain wouldn't it be nice to know that before you're sitting miserable in a tent in the middle of nowhere? Plan accordingly, pack accordingly and you will be amazed how much you can deal with if you're prepared for it. Personally I have a nice rainshell with me at all times because it acts as a windbreak, water barrier, and exposure layer. I have taken a rainshell into the mojave desert where it never rains and I was right to do so because the wind got cold. I have occasionally been the overprepared dork, but I have more often been the only one not getting hypothermia.

Step two, know where you're going. As in, what to expect not just physically where it is. Are there restrooms? Water? Animals? Poisonous/stabby plants? Poisonous/stabby bugs? Other campers? Poisonous/stabby campers? Hazards? Cell service? Emergency services? Gas stations? Can you safely have a fire? Can you toast/grill your food or are you having cold dinner?

Step three, pack the most obscenely overdone toiletries kit you can imagine. Yes, this is actually important. My god, human bodies are messy. All your basic overnight goodies and then add sunscreen, bug dope, wet wipes or something similar, your own toilet paper and something to dig with if you're going out past available restrooms, and a small first aid kit. The kit doesn't have to be a full triage supply, tweezers, bandaids, antiseptic and maybe some gauze if you're clumsy. If you are gonna be doing a lot of walking/hiking I also recommend moleskin for blisters. Put the moleskin on BEFORE the blister pops.

Step four, look at the forecast again, assume it's wrong and pack for the worst weather possible. You need a dry pair of socks and undies. You need long sleeves and a spare shirt. Even if it doesn't feel like it, you will sweat through the day and get damp and if you sleep in the same thing you've been wearing you will get chilled. This is why every one says no cotton for camping, no matter where you are. I have a full change of clothes for sleeping so my day clothes can air and dry overnight.

Step five is food and its really each to his own for this one. If you're hiking out you will be more limited as far as weight/refrigeration, but thats somewhat of a trial and error thing. Freeze dried meals have their place but there is no reason it has to be your go to. Remember your water and remember that if you sweat and replace it with nothing but water you will be hurting. Powdered drink mix is your friend. If you're car camping and tenting next to the car I just bring a 5 gallon jug of water that stays in the car and refill waterbottles as needed. (Note: Senshi from dungeon meshi isn't actually an unattainable fantasy, you can cook a full scale meal in the backcountry if you really want to. It is several magnitudes more difficult than you would think if you are used to cooking in a kitchen, but it is possible.)

Step six is assessing your gadgets. If you want your phone you probably need a power pack to charge it. You will want a flashlight for the dark, not your phone, not glowsticks. If you want a camera you have to figure out how to carry that with you. You also need to figure out if you have cell service and a way to call for help. The more intense you get into this, the more you should look at getting a GPS or inreach/spot device, especially if you want to go alone. This is also a good time to come to grips with the falliblity of technology and get a paper map.

Step seven is for sleeping arrangements, which you seem to have covered. My rip is to set up sleeping stuff as soon as you get to where your making camp, so that way your bag has a chance to loft and your aren't fiddling with stuff sacks in the dark when your tired. And drunk if you're party camping. Open the sleeping bag before the tequila. Also a sleeping pad will protect your bag and also your joints so you don't wake up feeling like Rip van Winkle.

Have fun, be safe, don't be a dick and clean up after your self at your campsite. Sleeping in the dirt is a great time and I hope you enjoy your trip.

thank you so much!!!! i had a great trip but it wouldve been better if id followed your advice more carefully LMAO

#hope its ok im posting this i found it super helpful!!!!#save #sea-salted-wolverine #we did the hiking after camping overnight but i was Really feeling the powdered mix thing like Ah. so thats why #we could have used better lights too tbh #also Boy i underestimated the need for a good bedroll. the ground is COLD AS FUCK #ask #the temperature at this time of year was also slightly outside what my sleeping bag was rated for. and it turns out thats important LMAO

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justanotherrpmeme · 1 year ago

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Hangover starters

"Ugh, my head is pounding. I shouldn't have had that last drink."

"I feel like a train wreck. How are we going to survive today?"

"Why did we think it was a good idea to drink so much last night?"

"I can barely remember anything. My liver is definitely not happy with me."

"I need a gallon of coffee to survive this day."

"Coffee won't be enough. We need a miracle cure for this hangover."

"I can't believe we have to be functional human beings today."

"We're in for a rough ride. Maybe we can blame it on bad sushi or something."

"I can't even look at food right now. The thought of it makes me nauseous."

"I never want to see another drink or greasy food for the rest of my life."

"Do you remember anything we did last night?"

"I hope we didn't embarrass ourselves too much."

"I swear, I'm never drinking again."

"We need some serious self-control."

"Is it possible to die from a hangover?"

"Let's just survive the day and promise ourselves we'll never do this again."

"I can't believe we have responsibilities today. I just want to crawl back into bed."

"We should have stuck to our 'one drink' rule."

"We never learn. Now we're paying the price."

"I feel like I've aged 10 years overnight."

"Do you think anyone can smell the alcohol on us?"

"I can't believe we thought shots were a good idea."

[text]: Ugh, my head is killing me. Did we really have that many shots last night?

[text]: Can we declare today a national holiday for hungover people? I need to recover ASAP.

[text]: I feel like a zombie right now. Any chance you can bring me some coffee and a big plate of greasy food?

[text]: Remember when we thought that last round of tequila shots was a good idea? My liver definitely regrets it.

[text]: I'm pretty sure I'm still drunk. How did we even end up at that karaoke bar?

[text]: Is it too early to start counting down the hours until it's acceptable to take a nap?

[text]: I just saw a picture from last night. Who let us dance on the tables?

[text]: I'm convinced that hangovers were invented to punish us for having fun.

[text]: The sound of a doorbell right now feels like an explosion in my head. Please be quiet!

[text]: I'm contemplating crawling to the fridge, but I'm not sure I have the energy. Send help!

[text]: Water, Advil, and a dark room are the holy trinity of hangover remedies. I'm practicing all three right now.

[text]: If I could choose any superpower right now, it would be the ability to rewind time and undo last night's mistakes.

[text]: My dignity is still recovering.

[text]: Can we make a pact never to touch alcohol again? At least until the next weekend.

[text]: I've never appreciated a good slice of pizza more than I do in this very moment. It's the ultimate hangover cure.

[text]: The sunlight is my sworn enemy right now. It's like a thousand daggers piercing through my eyelids.

#ask meme #rp starter #rp ask #starter meme #rp meme

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ros3ybabe · 11 months ago

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Daily Check-in: April 8, 2024 🎀

Monday was a decently good day for me. Me and my boyfriend had to sort out some stuff after arguing Sunday night but everything is good now, work had went amazing, and I got a lot done. I know everyone hates Mondays but I genuinely look forward to them.

🩷 What I Accomplished:

assigned reading quiz for psyc

chemistry homework

chemistry extended lab report (finally got my notebook back)

2 medical terminology lectures

medical terminology flashcards

medical terminology self + timed test

meeting with a financial aid advisor

submitted my application for a 2nd job on campus

prepped myself amazing at work

studied Spanish

made a study plan for chemistry for the rest of the semester

🩷 Good Things That Happened:

got to see my dad for a short bit

work went super good and I finished very quickly

got to zoom call my boyfriend and it went well

started the first episode of Parasyte The Grey on Netflix and in already hooked

got my lab notebook back from my friend

was able to leave my study room early due to lack of stuff to do

have more space in my room now cause my dad took a bunch of stuff I needed to get rid of

drank half a gallon of water total (I never drink that mih even tho realistically I need more water then that daily)

🩷 What Could've Gone Better:

ate too much and didn't eat the healthiest, but that's okay because everyday is a new day and a new chance to make some good choices

could've spent more time the past weeks looking at the stuff for my lab report so I would've gotten more right

got my chem exam back and I don't think I did as well as I hoped, but the professor hasn't posted grades yet so idk

realized I definitely need to study chemistry more then I thought

So, Monday was definitely a good day overall. I was surprised by how well work went and how everything felt but not mad about it at all! I love having good days! Let's hope Tuesdays just as good <3

btw, check out my depop shop if you get the chance, will be uploading more stuff soon!

til next time lovelies 🩷

💕 Song of The Day:

ILLIT -- Magnetic

When I say this song has been on repeat....I mean it's been on REPEAT. such a catchy song, I love the Kpop genre so much <3333

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boatcats · 11 months ago

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Make You Laugh

Eddie had never felt so wretched at the beginning of shoreleave. Normally feeling sick was confined to the last day as the crew suffered through their hangovers in an attempt to board the ship at least somewhat sober when the time came.

But Eddie hadn't had anything to drink. And he probably wouldn't get to. He'd have to pay the doctor and then shell out for a room in which to curl up for a few days and hopefully sleep it all off. That didn't leave anything for drink. It didn't leave much of anything for food either but one step at a time.

Fuck Hornigold and double fuck fucking Timothy (rest his soul).

Ed and Timothy had boarded the merchant ship together during the raid. The plan - the fucking plan - was that they'd fight together in the stern. But Timothy got ... excited or panicked or something and next thing Ed knew he was running up amidships slashing and hacking as he went. Which left Ed in the stern. By himself.

He'd done his best but his arm had gotten slashed all to hell. Which sucked but admittedly didn't hold a candle to what happened to Timothy when Hornigold found out he'd abandoned his post.

Ed hadn't fucking told. Timothy got himself caught up near the bow somehow and Ed heard the mate yelling "what are you doing up here?" and winced despite his frustration and the blood dripping down his arm.

Timothy was keelhauled later that night. And Ed was called forward by the mate and informed that he'd be holystoning the decks with sea water for losing control - shredded arm and all.

It hadn't been Ed's job to watch Timothy and he could tell the mate disagreed with the punishment. The mate didn't like when expectations weren't clear. But they were all just bobbing along in Hornigold's wake so the mate handed Ed the holystone and bucket and Ed holystoned the decks. His arm didn't like that.

His arm had not gotten better in the days that followed.

So now here he was on shoreleave, tired and sick and about to pay out all his share for a doctor and a bed to crawl into. Fuck.

"Eddie! Hey Eddie!" Jack popped out of a tavern door and ran up to Ed. "Wanna bet I can chug this whole gallon of milk?"

Eddie gave Jack a once over. He did, indeed, have a gallon of milk. "What do you have that for?" he asked.

"To chug. Nicked it when the barkeep's back was turned. Come on! Think I can chug it?"

"No," Ed said.

"Watch!" Jack winked, tipped his head back, and put the neck of the gallon to his lips. He started strong with at least five good swallows but he appeared to have forgotten he'd need to breathe at some point. His eyes began to take on a panicked look. At last he breathed in. But he forgot to take the bottle away from his lips so what he breathed in was milk.

Things got chaotic after that. Jack coughed and choked and wheezed and continued to pour a steady stream of milk down the front of his shirt.

Ed started laughing. He couldn't help it.

Then Jack started laughing, too. In between choking.

When Jack could speak again he rasped "Told you I could do it!"

That was it for Ed. "Fuck!" he gasped, laughing so hard tears ran down his cheeks. He kept trying to get himself under control then he'd look at Jack and start again.

Something was unfolding warm in his chest. That was the thing about a boy doing something stupid to make you laugh - it was stupid but it meant he wanted you to laugh.

"So where are you headed?" Jack asked once they'd finally laughed themselves out and Jack had wiped some of the milk out of his eyes.

Ed sighed. "Doctor. Fucked my arm up. Then inn, I guess. Need to sleep."

"Wanna go halvsies on a room?" Jack gave him an obviously calculating look.

"No, you'll be loud and invite the whole town over."

"Yeah, but you're fucked up enough to sleep through at least some of that. And I'll be gone during the day. Mostly. We can get a nicer room if we both chip in."

Ed thought about it. If he and Jack went in on a room together it would leave him enough coin to buy a square meal or two. And he'd have someone there if he got really sick. Jack was probably better than no one at all. Probably.

Ed would never tell but he was a little scared. At least someone would know if he died.

"Fuck it. Yeah. I'll go in on a room with you. Meet you at the inn?"

"Hell yeah!" Jack pumped the air. "Go do your doctor thing. I'll meet you at the inn."

#ofmd #ofmd fic #calicobeard #baby ed/jack #ed teach whump #injury cw #hornigold era

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herd-reject-arts · 4 months ago

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When hurricane Helene rolled through my area the other week, I wanted to help. But so many places weren't allowing assistance, the Red Cross (etc) don't actually want to help, and people kept being turned away with threats of jailing for asking individuals what they needed (like, people were saying whole towns were blockaded so no one could come help them). But I finally found a group saying they were looking for volunteers. And I got assigned to help demo a weed shop. Which was fun. Just hanging out with stoners for several hours, destroying their place of work so it can get repaired whenever the fuck that will happen. I am filthy. Disgusting. Gross. The water had been 6ft high at this particular site, which was right against the Pigeon River in Hartford, TN. There weren't tons of people from out of the area helping to clean, but I can't even remember how many people drove by with food and drinks. Most notably, a family came by with tamales and another family came by with BBQ. Sadly, I got none of it.

But I exchanged info with the shop's owner and I'll probably be back out to help her next week. And, if she doesn't need assistance, I now know that the entire area is full of people working to clear their yards 24/7 and, despite what I've read online, next to no one (meaning, outsiders) actually doing shit, so I'll just go up to anyone's papaw and ask if he needs help. I don't care. Arrest me.

If anyone has the time to help, this is the org I used to get out there. They were not very well organized, but it's a good place to start if, like me, you didn't know where to begin. Or donate stuff. Everyone thinks to bring things like water or cleaning supplies, but what I heard people saying they needed the most were things like portable camping showers because the water is unusable and it's hard to bathe out of a gallon bucket.

#volunteer #volunteer work #hurricane #hurricane helene #northeast tennessee #flooding #natural disaster #aid #assistance #do your part #disaster relief #community

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mossygirl333 · 2 months ago

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Please please please- girl, I need some period comfort with Cam 😭 I'm sorry, ik you're probably insanely busy, but these cramps are killing me

AN: I have been kinda busy! I'm so sorry but I will write this now!!

Cameron Sinclair x f!reader

Who is Cameron Sinclair? (for anyone who doesn't know):

Cameron Sinclair is my OC, here's my masterlist with a ton of drabbles abt him (A lot of them being NSFW fare warning). If you search the tag #the cam girls or #cameron Sinclair on my old writing account, you can find more Abt him! Join the Cam club, he's a nice guy, and he has a nice mom!

Tw/Cw: periods, blood descriptions, depictions of periods and period symptoms,

How would Cameron Sinclair be with menstruating!reader?

General:

Cameron is really not the man to be uncomfortable about women with periods. He grew up with a ton of sisters and most of his friends consist of women.

Cameron is a werewolf, and werewolves have an insane sense of smell. This man can track your cycle better than you can, and you have a whole ass app. He's reminding you that your periods coming soon and knows it before you do.

Symptoms:

Nausea - Okay, this man is not perfect. He has the WORST phobia of vomiting. I'm talking, he's crying every time he hears gagging or sees vomit. So he usually keeps his distance and supports you from farther away. Helps tie your hair back once you're done, just in case that nausea comes back for a round 2, buys you ginger ale and makes you a tiny sandwich platter with saltines. He brings you so much water, it is concerning (this man drinks a gallon of water a day ISTG, and owns those giant water bottles and will beg you to drink it all)

Headaches - Cameron always has Midol in his bag for some reason, and every time you have a headache he just brings you Midol? He owns more than you do and you're the woman in the relationship. He dims down the lights (as if he doesn't already do that) and tries to stay quiet. Puts on some low tunes and gives you a nice scalp massage and tucks you in with a few more forehead kisses than he needs to.

Cramps - Oh is this man the best when it comes to cramping. Cameron is a living heating pad, a radiator, if you stand next to him you can feel the heat. And his giant palm cradling your bloated stomach? It is heaven on earth for you. He's sliding a couple pillows under your legs to make you curl up a bit comfier. Gives you firm back massages, rubs your belly, gives you some Midol, he is so sweet and tender. (Also he kisses right beneath your belly button, resting his head against it while you fall asleep).

Moodiness - Okay but this man does not take your mood swings seriously until you start crying. This is an autistic man, he does get your differing emotions until you blow up and oh how he feels so bad. He immediately panics and drags you into him. Begging you to stop crying. He apologized way more than he needed that night, moping around like a sad puppy (which he is) and refuses to leave the bed, attached at your hip cause he just feels so bad :(

Food cravings - Okay but Cameron is such a good cook. Every single craving you get, he's making it. Chocolate? Why didnt you say anything? He's making his salted caramel brownies now. He doesnt care that it's two in the morning, he's making homemade fish and chips because you want something salty. He will spoon feed you any time you want, just ask. He loves cooking for you :<

Tags : @2econd-of-1sts + @xena-lilac-winters + @valscodblog

#oc #original character #my ocs #ocs #fem reader #mosses fluff #Cameron Sinclair #the cam girls

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batmanisagatewaydrug · 2 years ago

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okay so if you want to get the absolute MOST bang for your buck re: cheap lemonade mix, you actually need to start 24-48 hours in advance

what you're gonna do is get a pitcher or whatever you have that can hold a gallon of water, and you're going to shovel in eight (8) little scoops of the lemonade powder. I've been using country time(TM) personally but you do you. then fill 'er up with water and that's that for the pitcher.

what happens next is prep your fruits. this is largely up to personal taste but I sliced up two lemons and then halved like eight fat strawberries? also cut a small lime in two; wouldn't recommend going overboard on the lime unless you REALLY like that flavor. I also dumped in 6 full oz of raspberries because raspberries good.

anyway then you just leave that in your fridge for the fruits to soak. a day is good but two days is better. by three days you'll be drinking an icy cold summertime sunset.

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eternalchiyo · 1 year ago

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Everlasting Spark ~DARK 02~

She laid under him; cheeks flushed so red it brought out the green of her eyes perfectly. Her face matching her hair that clung to her forehead. She looked so beautiful.

The way she arched her back was inviting him to touch her more. Please her more. Make her sing with pleasure.

He kissed her neck, oh how he loved that pale neck of hers. There was no need for him to bite it, he could make her moan by simply putting his lips there, just like he did now.

The sounds coming from her must have been the most beautiful thing he has heard in his entire life, and he would make sure to coax these sounds out of her over and over again. The pleading look she gave him; her eyes were wet and sparkly, like real gems, and it made him feel like he was going to lose his mind, if he didn’t act soon.

“Tell me what you want,” he said seductively into her ear. However, it was more of a plea in the end.

The girl let out a loud whine.

“Shuu! Please…more!”

He let out a low chuckle. That was something he could give to her easily and gladly.

And just as he was about to kiss her-

He woke up.

Letting out a long breath he slowly sat up. Why was this happening to him now? Was it that stupid full moon, which was on its way? He would have liked to believe that.

How troublesome. Shuu sighed and rested his head against the wall.

“Damn it…”

Her head hurt like crazy when she woke up. She thought that surely this was how one felt when they got too drunk. Ever since she drank Yui’s blood, she’s been waking up with horrible headaches every day. At first, she had felt great, like an actual Vampire. Her abilities had reached their peak, it was beautiful. She thought she had never felt so alive in her entire life. However, after that initial high subsided, she started feeling weaker and weaker each day. Paired with the impending full moon she felt like a parched person looking for water in the desert, like an addict in search for another fix. She was still able to control herself though. She wasn’t sure she was going to trade this for one or two days of feeling like a full Vampire.

She didn’t think it was worth it and frankly, she wanted to just get a full night’s rest again and not throw up like she had eaten rotten fruit. She was not able to sleep uninterrupted for three days now. Every time she woke up, her throat felt like it was burning up from the inside. Swallowing anything felt like eating sandpaper and even drinking gallons of water did not help her. She did suspect, however, that feeding on Yui would alleviate the pain she was in. The last thing she wanted was to be dependent on that girl.

Chiyo felt like eating food, real food. Something sweet preferably. She glared at the curtains; it was still light outside and way too early to get up. She’d have to roll around in frustration for some more until the moon showed up in the sky.

Even with the moon out, the whole household was visibly on edge. It wasn’t a pleasurable experience, even if Laito’s face would have you believe otherwise.

Groaning, she slumped down in the limousine, throwing her head back and putting her arm over her face. Why was it so bright in here?

The headache hadn’t gone away yet, even after eating a bunch of sweet pancakes. What Chiyo didn’t notice though was, that she accidentally sat down next to Shuu and her left hand brushed against his right leg.

Shuu tensed. Laito noticed it.

“Oh Chirin, are you trying to rekindle an old flame by giving us a taste of your most embarrassing sounds?”

Without even looking up or moving her arm from her face she replied to him:

“I swear to God if I hear you say one more word, I am going to strangle you with your stupid tie!”

Laito snorted at that.

“Too bad God doesn’t exist right?”

Chiyo tried to kick him, but her legs weren’t long enough.

“You two will stop this this instant!” Reiji raised his voice, “You are a disgrace to the Sakamaki name.”

Everybody already agreed to that though. Somehow it worked anyway as Laito just laughed it off and kept his mouth shut for the rest of the ride.

To her dismay, she ended up having to feed on some of the human students. The thirst was just too strong, even though she hated almost all of the act. She had no choice. Lucky for her, nobody would be dumb enough to believe that "the new girl is a blood-sucking monster". Or at least she hoped; you could never be sure with humans.

She let out a deep breath when she was done draping the collapsed student over the piano. It now looked as if he simply fell asleep in the music room.

Her thirst now temporarily quenched; she made her way back to class. Shuu was there as well, looking a bit under the weather. That was to be expected.

She could feel his eyes on her again and it made her nervous. Chiyo did not dare to look his way once she was seated in her chair.

Since this lesson was simply study hall, Chiyo decided to use her time for reading a book she brought with her from home. Literature was actually something she could enjoy these days. Still, she felt like Shuu tried to pierce her with his gaze.

She cleared her throat and tried to focus harder on her book.

“Is it fun?”

Chiyo turned her head to her right side, where the question came from. Clearly, he was not asking about the book.

“Pardon?”

“Is it fun, walking around like a harlot, drinking the blood from any guy you can find?” Shuu asked.

Chiyo slapped the book shut before standing up. She imagined it was Shuu’s face instead. But making a scene here would be disadvantageous and troublesome.

“I am leaving.”

There was a coffee shop near the Academy. Luckily for her it apparently catered to the students attending the school, as it was open during the late-night hours.

Even though she knew coffee was bad for her as it numbed her senses, she decided to go in anyway and ordered a White Chocolate Mocha – a bad decision.

She blamed the full moon.

There was a cozy corner seat that she found, where she could read her book in peace. Or so she thought. The bell chimed, indicating that someone else had entered the shop. Chiyo tried blocking out the sounds, it did not concern her, until it did. The person stood in front of her table.

“Perfume: Story of a Murderer. Interesting choice,” a young man’s voice said.

Chiyo looked up. He was tall with dark hair, wearing a variation of the Ryotei uniform. He was handsome, and Chiyo was sure he turned the heads of multiple girls. What was curious was that she hadn’t heard anything about him yet, seeing as rumors of attractive people spread like wildfire here. Maybe she skipped out on school too often to hear anything of importance.

She gave him a confused look.

“Oh, I thought we fellow book lovers could keep each other a little company,” he waved a black book in front of Chiyo, demonstrating that he, indeed, spoke the truth.

“Do you mind if I sit here?” he asked.

“Why? There are a lot of empty seats here.”

The boy chuckled. Apparently, this was very amusing to him.

“You’re not much of a people person, are you?” he stated more than asked, “I would love to hear your opinion about the book you’re reading, though.”

She rolled her eyes. She wasn’t really sure if she was enjoying the read, and she didn’t feel like baring her thoughts to this stranger.

“Fine,” she said. Maybe it was the coffee making her give in faster than usual.

He looked intently at her while she gave him her opinion on the book. She kept her answer short though.

The way he looked at her made her feel quite exposed. There was something in his eyes that caused a chill run down Chiyo’s spine. She was unsure whether she liked that or not, but the caffeine was messing with her, so she didn’t trust a single thought she was having.

“Is everything alright? You look a little dazed,” he said.

“It’s just…my head hurts.”

Had her head been clear and not pulsating so loudly she would have found it strange how he came closer to her, putting his hand over hers and making her put her book away.

“How about we get out of here? Some fresh air might help you,” he said.

He tugged on her arm, and she just followed him, her mind all foggy. She was led out of the café and didn’t even notice when he managed to bring her into a back alley, pressing her against the cold wall with a rough force.

“You know, I wanted to see what exactly made you so special, but you do seem rather weak,” the guy said as he leaned in.

“What are you– “

She tried pushing him away, but she hardly had any strength left in her arms. She felt so weak.

“Don’t worry, it will all be over soon,” he said, as he put a leg between hers to prevent her from escaping. Why was it so hard to get out of the grip of a regular guy?

Then it dawned on her.

This wasn’t a regular guy. It was a Vampire!

Even in her state it should have been possible to push away a human.

“Now, be a good girl and stay quiet,” he said in a low voice, dangerously close to her ear and neck.

“Stop!”

She tried scratching at him and hitting him with her fists, but to no avail. He didn’t budge. Chiyo could feel him baring his fangs at her neck. She shut her eyes tightly, bracing herself for what was to come. But the pain never came. Her attacker didn’t have the chance to sink his fangs into her neck because someone yanked her out of his grip. She collided with a broad chest and two arms held her firmly, almost protectively. When she looked up, she saw no other than Shuu. How did he get here so suddenly and why did he care enough to help her?

“You…who are you?” he asked the other man.

The dark-haired male let out a low chuckle, quickly regaining his composure after being taken aback initially.

“If that isn’t the Sakamaki heir,” he said.

How did he know about Shuu?

“The name is Ruki Mukami. I hope you didn’t mind me playing with your little toy.”

Rage engulfed Chiyo and she had the urge to lunge at him. She wasn’t anybody’s toy! She tried moving but Shuu held her in place. She could feel him tense a little.

“Heh… So you feel the need to take somebody else’s leftovers? How pathetic,” he said with a smirk.

Ruki laughed, looking Shuu in the eyes.

“If that’s what you want to call it, so be it. I will take my leave now, but I’m sure we’ll run into each other again at some point.”

Shuu and Chiyo both watched Ruki leave. Her heart was racing, beating so loudly in her chest that she could feel it in her ears. The whole situation made no sense to her. Even though she now knew his name, she wondered who he was and what his intentions were.

He must have approached her knowing her identity already if he also knew who Shuu was. But she has never seen or heard of him over in the demon world. So, who in hell was he?!

Shuu didn’t make any effort to go after him. There really was no point in it anyway, what was he gonna do if he followed him? Kill him? What for?

Once Ruki was out of their sight Shuu relaxed, but his arms were still wrapped protectively around her. Once he noticed that, he let go of her, pushing her away a little.

“Wow, you’re really like a prostitute,” he said with fake astonishment in his voice, “and not even a high class one.”

“Excuse me?!”

“Letting yourself being touched by so many men, you really must be desperate.”

That belittling look in his eyes. Why was he mocking her?

“That’s not—"

“Ah, don’t make me listen to your petty excuses,” he said. Clearly, he had no intentions on having a real conversation or listen to any of her explanations.

He looked at her once more before turning on his heel and leaving her standing in the street all alone.

She stood there for a while longer, not quite sure what to do. It’s been a while since she had felt this miserable. Before, she was able to ignore everything. Now she truly felt like she was all alone. And somehow this thought made tears form in her eyes that she wasn’t able to stop from flowing anymore.

There have been growling noises coming from up in the sky all night already. First it started out to be a light drizzling rain, but it quickly turned into a heavy storm. The large windows in the living room of the Sakamaki mansion vibrated with the heavy rain pounding against the glass; the howling wind being heard in the corridors.

Most of the household had gone home directly after school, already safe and sound at home. Since neither Shuu nor Chiyo arrived at the car at the end of the school day, they went ahead without them. The majority of the family seemed quite unbothered by the two missing people. Yui was seemingly the only one being a little nervous about it.

“Are you sure we shouldn’t send anybody to look for them? It’s pouring so horribly, maybe they got into an accident…”

Ayato looked up from the sports magazine he was reading and looked at the girl that was walking up and down the living room.

“It’s just rain, Chichinashi, I’m sure they’re able to deal with it, now stop doing that, it’s really irritating!”

Yui stopped pacing around to argue with him when suddenly the front door of the mansion flung open, the banging sound making Yui jump in surprise. In came a fully drenched Shuu, he did not seem too thrilled. At least Reiji was not downstairs, so he would be spared the tirade of lectures about wetting the floor and expensive carpet.

“Shuu-san! Are you alright? Is Chiyo-san with you?”

Shuu rolled his eyes at the girl. Did she have to bombard him with a dozen questions the second he came in? She could be so annoying sometimes.

Ayato scrunched his nose and audibly sniffed around.

“Hey, Shuu! Where have you been that you smell so funny?” he asked.

Shuu sighed.

“Stop being so annoying. If you really need to know, ask that woman whenever she comes back.”

He went upstairs leaving a trail of rain stains behind.

About half an hour later Chiyo also came home, luckily for her nobody could tell the difference between the rain and the tears on her face. At least she was spared this much humiliation. She also did not end up answering the question of whatever had happened to the two of them and went upstairs after listening to the lecture that had evaded Shuu.

Chiyo hurried back into her room and discarded the wet clothes onto the floor, before crawling into her bed naked. She just wanted to disappear from this earth.

Since disappearing wasn’t something, she was able to actually do, she did the next best thing and fell asleep. Her body couldn’t disappear but her consciousness sure could drift away blissfully. Soon she felt nothing but the comforting darkness of the blanket above her head before she fell asleep.

When Chiyo woke up again, she was still naked, and it was the middle of the day, but she felt weirdly rested. She decided to get up and close the curtains, so the sun wouldn’t bother her too much. There was a robe laying around somewhere on her bed that she could use to cover up. Tonight, the full moon would finally be out, and she felt it. She would definitely take the night off from school and she was sure the others would too. Who knew what they were capable of doing on a night like that? Their father might be influential even in the human world, but it still would be hard to cover up the disappearance of several students because they have been sucked dry at school.

Either way, she needed a bath and the clothing she left on the floor last night would need a thorough cleaning; she picked it up and put it in the designated spot for dirty clothes. Her hair was also a mess since it had been wet when she fell asleep. Chiyo took her time while cleaning up, knowing that she would not be bothered by anyone at this hour. By the time she was done, the sun was setting.

Dressed in her bathrobe she made her way back into her room, not really knowing what to do with herself. She tried going back to sleep for a while but that didn’t work, so she decided to get dressed.

The sun had disappeared from the sky completely, making way for the big and glowing full moon. It was so beautiful at those times, Chiyo thought to herself. It was funny how she couldn’t tear her eyes away. Vampires were like those mindless moths, driven to the majestic and dangerous glow of the moon.

The best thing to do on a night like this would be to lock oneself in a room and try to sleep the night away or occupy oneself with something that made you forget about the glowing object in the sky. It would be the reasonable thing to do and yet Chiyo decided to do the opposite and go for a walk.

If you went further south from the mansion you would reach a forest. Chiyo wasn’t sure if it was still Sakamaki property or not, but she had never seen anybody else around the area. There was a pretty little lake nearby too. It reminded her of a similar spot that was not far from the Sakamaki castle in the demon world. She remembered how Shuu and she had snuck out of the castle at dusk on a summer day and how Shuu had played his violin for her. Soon enough they had been drenched by the sudden summer rain but all they had been able to do was laugh at the situation even though they were forced to seek shelter somewhere under a big tree. She remembered the wet grass and her feet being covered in dirt and mud, because she was running around barefoot. She remembered Shuu’s wet hand holding hers as he rushed her across the forest to a big tree. She remembered how he had pushed her against the broad stem of it and she also remembered how she could taste the rain on his lips when he had kissed her for the very first time.

They had been so inexperienced and innocent back then; it made a strange feeling of melancholy swell up in her chest.

There was a similar big tree in this forest as well, nothing unusual, she was sure there were plenty old trees everywhere. She touched the stem and sighed.

She was shaken from her thoughts by a shuffle in the grass behind her. Hadn’t it been for the full moon that heightened her senses she might have missed it.

“Ah, you…”

His voice sounded calm, but she knew him too well to miss the slight irritation in his voice.

“Shuu…”

She should probably go. Being in the same area as him would be a bad idea, especially on a night like this. She turned around in an attempt to leave but the older vampire stopped her.

“Why are you leaving?” he asked.

She looked at him in confusion. Why would she stay when he always made it a point to show her how her presence wasn’t wanted. But this night was different; he walked straight towards her. And just as in the past, she found herself so mesmerized by this man that she couldn’t move away. She could only stand there and watch him come closer, as if in trance. Shuu was now so close to her she could feel his breath on her face. He was so much taller than her, forcing her to strain her neck to look up at him. She could hear her blood pulsating up to her ears, the vampiric senses calling out for the person before her.

When she looked up at him and they made eye contact, she saw him staring at her with those dark blue eyes of his. Eyes she knew so well and that seemed so foreign now, so different. Mixed with the full moon’s bloodlust was something else. Something she couldn’t quite place.

Something in the back of her head told her to run. She could never be sure what he was thinking or what he wanted to do to her. He could always kill her. Just like that.

She managed to move one of her feet backwards but just as she was about to move away further, Shuu shoved her against the tree they were standing under, crashing his lips violently against hers, grazing his fangs against the puffy flesh and drawing out a pathetic whimper from the girl. She grabbed his shoulders tightly for balance, trying to push away from the tree bark that was hurting her back already. It was nothing like the kiss she was remembering just a few moments ago. Truly ironic.

Her head was spinning. Nothing made sense to her because she wanted him gone and closer at the same time. Did she want this or not? Her body sure felt like it wanted his, but she could not trust it at this moment. If she was being honest, she wanted him really badly. Secretly she probably never stopped wanting him, but she didn’t want it to be like this.

Clearly, he was not doing it to give her any pleasure. He was doing it purely to satisfy his own needs and predatory instincts. He didn’t love her.

She felt so pathetic, and she knew she should hate this. And she still found herself pulling him closer, wanting him, even though she knew he didn’t really want her.

Shuu wasn’t being gentle at all when his lips moved across her neck. She could feel the trail of saliva that he left on it along the way. When his hands grabbed her breasts firmly, she let out another whine. She arched her back for some more friction.

“Hah, you really are a whore,” he groaned against her neck, his hands moving down her body to the hem of her dress. Oh, how truly degrading the position she was in felt. What was wrong with her, drawing pleasure from a comment of this nature?

“What—"

He ripped her dress open before inserting himself inside of her. Her eyes shot open in shock.

“You let me of all people touch you like this. And you’re only getting wetter and wetter by the second,” he scoffed, looking down on her.

Her body felt good, rejoicing at the fact that it had him back. Except that she didn’t really have him back at all.

“Stop–" she tried to plead but the effects of the full moon made her moan loudly in pleasure anyway. Shuu groaned burying his head in the crook of her neck for a second before baring his fangs and sinking them into that spot.

Pain and pleasure mixed together for Chiyo, making her head spin and making her cry out loudly at every thrust from him. Every time he moved inside her; she could feel his fangs sucking her dry more, making her feel dizzy and lightheaded.

She could feel him tightening his grip on her, pushing her leg up and around him while he kept sucking her blood. Slowly the blood loss got to her and the last thing she felt was Shuu reaching his climax inside of her before her consciousness slipped away.

The girl’s body fell limp against his and he barely managed to catch her in time. What on earth was he doing?! His body had acted on his own, not that he was very surprised about it; only a moron would be. He shouldn’t have gone outside today. Though how was he supposed to know that this woman was just as stupid as he was? Granted, considering their shared past, maybe he should have known.

He fixed up his own clothes before taking a look at his past lover. Chiyo’s dress was ruined. There was a significant tear and blood had stained it. Either way it was a candidate for the trash bin. He felt little remorse for ruining her clothes.

Shuu looked at the girl; she was passed out cold for real. He could just leave her here. For a second, he considered this option, but then thought it would be too troublesome if her body was found by wild animals in that state. With a sigh he picked her up and made his way back to the mansion.

#(( so that happened ))#(( this surely is a... situation ))#(( also I am sorry to all the Ruki lovers I suck at writing him please bear with me it's really hard AAAAAAAAAAAAA ))#everlasting spark #admin writes #dark 02 #fanfiction #diabolik lovers #dialovers #diabolik lovers oc #eclipse of moths #midnight butterfly

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everythingisliminal · 8 months ago

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Day 20 of 75 Hard

When I complete today, it'll be the furthest I've ever been in this challenge (made it through day 10 then day 19 in 2021).

The journey so far:

Two 45+ minute workouts, 3+ hours apart, at least one of which must be outside. Because I work 10 hour days in wetland restoration navigating mucky, watery, and steep terrain with ~40lbs on my back, I count those 4 workdays as my outdoor workout. Yes it's already part of my routine, but I wasn't going to not do this challenge just because I'm not fitting another workout in before work.

My other outdoor workouts are all walking and/or running around the neighborhood or on trails. My indoor workouts are push, pull, and indoor cycling days with my buddy, bowling with my husband, and following walk/dance/box/lift/yoga vids at home.

Saturdays are wild because I need to get a walk/run in, then go straight to cycling, and then 3 hours later bowl bc my afternoons are booked and I have to get that outdoor workout in but 3 hours away from another workout. Making it work, though!

I did put together an idealized workout schedule to train for the 5 mile trail run my buddy and I signed up for 2 weekends after we complete 75 Hard. Already had to adjust because I twisted my ankle yesterday, so I used that opportunity to try Qigong (followed by 45 min yoga). We'll see if I should stick with walking today or if I can throw in a few 3-4 minute runs.

Honestly, the toughest part of this rule is the scheduling and getting started. I really enjoy the physical activity when I'm in the flow of it.

Take a progress picture. This has been beneficial for me in a way I couldn't predict. The mirror has always surprised me, like "oh, that's what I look like?" It always shows me as curvier, less athletic than I picture myself. Might stem from a grey area of body dysmorphia and gender dysphoria. It's one of the things I'm talking with my therapist about.

But now that I'm taking a picture of my body every day, I'm realizing that what I'm seeing in the mirror looks better than what I'm seeing in the photo, giving an element of valuing what I see in the mirror. Like, I can more positively accept that that's me. So that's cool.

10 pages of reading a "think about your life" nonfiction book. I read The Book on Mental Toughness, which the creator of 75 Hard wrote. 3 of 5 stars. I might write an extended review, but a lot of the book was like watching a car crash. Yeah, the author's mentally tough, but he's not very well read sociologically. It'll be a tougher read for anyone who's nonbinary, living with intergenerational trauma, or can't stand editing/formatting issues. But there was some insightful info about 75 Hard and the continued LIVEHARD program, and I really benefited from the chapter on drinking water.

Currently reading Weave the Liminal: Living Modern Traditional Witchcraft, which I'm fully enjoying.

Books I'm considering reading next are Rest is Resistance: Free Yourself from Grind Culture and Reclaim Your Life / How to Make Friends & Influence People / The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius / Pleasure Activism: The Politics of Feeling Good / and Keeping It Living: Traditions of Plant Use and Cultivation on the Northwest Coast of North America.

If anyone has a recommendation for books on Inanna, Ishtar, Astarte, or Aphrodite/Aphroditus, I'm looking to learn more about their part in trans history.

Drink 1 gallon of water. I have to stick with a 90oz goal. I've tried multiple times in the past to drink a gallon a day and always wound up with a horribly sore throat after a few days. Last time, it made me sick for 2 weeks. So 90oz of unflavored water is definitely way more than I'd drink normally (32oz on a good day) but without dipping back into unhealthy territory. There are some days that I can drink more (allowing me to get in some Gatorade, preworkout, or BCAAs), but I also have a steady supply of good cough drops at hand.

I try to get in 32oz before lunch, another 32oz by 5pm, and 26oz+ before sleepy time.

Follow a diet. No cheat meals or alcohol. I'm focused on getting 100+ grams of protein a day (macro balancing and calorie deficit are secondary but seem to be happening naturally). I've also cut out chocolate (this is how I know I mean business), sugary drinks, gluten, and microwavable mac n' cheese type meals.

This is really forcing me to get my act together when it comes to planning/prepping. No more going to the coffee stand for a burrito and red bull before work. I have to either cook breakfast or nom on a protein bar. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and at least 2 snacks all have to be protein-centric for me to meet my goal. It's wild to think of how little protein I must have been getting. But now I'm full, and then I'm hungry! There's no middle ground of kinda-hungry filled with chips and milk teas. All this meal prepping and forcing myself to eat well for 75 days will probably be one of the most beneficial things I've ever done for myself.

Tangentially, cutting out chocolate meant cutting out my herbal calm chocolate supplements I always had at night to help myself wind down. Now I have to get off my phone earlier and stretch/meditate/read to get myself prepped for bed. It's good stuff.

Also, I don't drink alcohol, so there's no challenge for me there.

Overall: I'm so glad I'm doing this. This is helping me live my life the way I actually want to live it. I'm developing daily discipline and gaining insights into myself. I've lost 6lbs, my clothes fit better, and I can navigate terrain more easily. I'm enjoying trails in my free time. I was wishy-washy about my goals when I tried 75 Soft a couple months ago, and so didn't stick with them. With 75 Hard, my commitment is unquestionable. This is what my life looks like for the next 56 days. Afterward, I'll take what I like and ditch anything I don't.

If you're considering 75 Hard yourself, do make a game plan. Figure out what your diet is going to be and shop for it. Know how you'll track your water. Schedule a week or two of workouts that help you fulfill a goal (finding out what's fun for you, increasing strength/flexibility/speed, getting outside, hanging out with someone, whatever). Get a book. Give yourself this Day 0 to set yourself up for success.

Then START :D

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startseeingstars · 2 months ago

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Echoes - Ollie Sway (Song of Sway Lake)

CH09 Tess’s POV

🎶 I Want You to Want Me - Letters to Cleo 🎶

Thank god the store carried pain relief. When I started my shift, my head felt like it was splitting in two. A couple of painkillers and gallons of water later, I was finally starting to feel human again—aside from the constant need to pee, but that was a small price to pay.

The bell above the door jingled, and I glanced up from the shelf of chip packets I was restocking.

“Here’s trouble,” I smirked as Jacob sauntered in, his usual grin plastered across his face.

“What’re you doing later?” he asked, not wasting any time.

I tossed him a bag of his favorite chips, my eyes still on the shelves. “Depends on what you’re inviting me to do.”

He cracked open the bag and held it out to me. “Party at Vanessa’s,” he said, a knowing look in his eyes.

I raised an eyebrow. “And Vanessa is…?” I trailed off, waiting for him to fill in the blanks.

“A friend,” he replied with a casual shrug.

“Like how we’re friends?” I teased, crossing my arms as I watched him.

Jacob rolled his eyes, clearly not wanting to engage. I took his silence as confirmation.

The door chimed again, and I looked up to see Ollie and Nikolai walk in. Ollie flashed me a quick smile, but it faltered when he saw Jacob. The recognition was instant.

“Ollie! Hey!” I greeted, trying to ease the tension, but Ollie just smiled awkwardly and glanced at Jacob before turning down an aisle.

Nikolai’s eyes stayed locked on me, and I made a point of ignoring him, turning back to Jacob.

“So, are you coming to Vanessa’s?” Jacob asked again, cutting through the quiet.

I sighed, rolling my eyes as I glanced at the empty water bottle beside me. “I don’t know, Jake. You’re a terrible influence.”

Jacob grinned. “C’mon, I promise I won’t drink you under the table this time.”

I shook my head, though a smile tugged at the corner of my lips. “Only if those two can come.” I nodded toward Ollie and Nikolai, who were now lingering in the snack aisle.

Jacob stiffened slightly, clearly not thrilled with the idea, but shrugged. “Yeah, whatever.”

I grinned and glanced over at Ollie, who was deeply absorbed in reading the ingredients on a can of Pringles.

Jacob gave me the address for Vanessa’s party, then left with a wave as Nikolai approached the counter.

“Who says we want to go to some silly party?” Nikolai’s voice was low, challenging.

I rolled my eyes and leaned on the counter. “Listen, smartass, I only care if Ollie goes. You’re just a pity invite.”

Nikolai’s serious expression broke into an amused smile, and he let out a low chuckle. “You’re feisty. I might like you after all.”

I raised an eyebrow at him but didn’t respond, watching Ollie walk up to the counter, a packet of chips in hand.

“Took you long enough,” Ollie murmured to Nikolai with a cute half-smirk as he handed me cash.

I shot him a teasing look. “So, you in?”

He nodded, his expression more serious now. “We’ve got a dinner thing with my Grandma. We’ll swing by after.”

I couldn’t help the grin that spread across my face. “You’d better.”

As they left, Ollie glanced back at me over his shoulder, and I felt the heat rise in my cheeks. I quickly looked away, trying to act casual, but the flutter in my stomach was undeniable.

xxx

I walked into the packed house, scanning the crowd for a familiar face. That’s when I spotted Jacob. He was in the middle of a beer pong game, effortlessly sinking a ping pong ball into his opponent’s cup to win the round.

I smirked and waved, and he caught sight of me just as he cheered, tossing me a ball and a stack of red cups.

“You’re up!” he said with a grin, already beginning to set up the next round.

“See? Told you—bad influence,” I teased, but Jacob just chuckled and grabbed a bottle of whiskey, ready to pour.

I didn’t even know how it happened, but my undefeated beer pong streak had ended somewhere between my third and fourth drink. I was already downing my last cup when I looked around again, hoping to spot Ollie. More people were arriving, but he still hadn’t shown up. There wasn’t a clock in sight, but I kept hoping he’d turn up soon.

Jacob swung his arm around my shoulders, his laugh rumbling in my ear as I swayed slightly, feeling a little tipsy.

“C’mon, T. Look alive,” he said with a grin, shoving another cup of some mysterious liquid into my hand.

I laughed and took it, knowing full well I was probably in over my head, but not quite caring yet.

#rory culkin #culkin brothers #culkin cult #ollie sway #song of sway lake

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