#sure if you aren't a commuter 😭

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Class schedule for the upcoming semester has just come out and it sucks, but it'll suck even worse if I don't get to sign up for the classes and groups that I want, so please cross your fingers for me Friday morning :')))))

[lunarw0rks]

*groveling on the floor* nice simon

pleeaase anything w big sweet man simon 😭🩵

ugh… you know what's been on my mind lately?? neighbor!au with all my favorite men - but especially simon! here are some of my thots;

he's so... awkward and off-putting. in the sweetest way. like a stray dog that's only allowed to bite you. neighbor!simon, who's the perfect coresident. rarely home, and if he is, you don't even notice! except for those awkward elevator rides...

obviously, simon being the most vehement introvert, does his best to avoid him. but it's a shady apartment building. things happen; maintenance or rowdy visitors blocking the stairway. so sometimes it's easier to suffer thirty seconds of agonizing silence.

there was you. across the hall from the strange, intimidating man. it's difficult not to be frightened, especially when his way of communicating is through grim eye contact, or god forbid a deep sigh when you accidentally bump into him.

neighbor!simon is never upset with you, though. grumpy is merely his default :( for many reasons. but he always feels awful when you give him that anxious look or go out of your way to make space for him in the narrow hall.

it's not every day he meets someone like you, quiet and respectful of his boundaries. let alone live next to. so... he began to make peace his own way. taking advantage of him always being up at dawn; salting the pavement by your patio to ensure your safe commute to work. cleaning up the stack of mail that the courier tossed at your box, tucking it in neatly.

aaaand eventually moves on to more outgoing gestures. knocking on your door, two little taps with his knuckle. asking if you heard "that noise" outside, purely to make sure you were alright. partially his overthinking getting the better of him, also a cheeky move on his part to see your face.

finds a way to learn more about you, even when you're at your most bashful. typically, when he's caught you in your nightclothes, all pampered and ready for bed. next to him, you feel ridiculous, as if he's not wearing the most basic athleisure.

sometimes neighbor!simon will lean against the entrance of the building, watching cars and listening to the city noise. but he isn't out there for fun. in his mind he's waiting on someone; you. when he hears the creak of the rickety door opening, his posture becomes even straighter than usual.

"bloody cold out here, isn't it?" his gruff voice murmurs, breath visible with every word. months ago, the presence would've startled you. but you'd grown used to his very predictable, unpredictable routine of running into you.

you sigh out your words, rubbing your icy fingers together. no gloves, he notices, but doesn't acknowledge. "why aren't you inside, simon? place is pretty cozy if you look past the water damage."

simon scoffs, "i like the cold," he places his hands into his pockets and reaches for the door handle. "y' workin' today, love?" he inquires, despite noticing your work bag slung over your shoulder.

you mutter an unenthusiastic 'yes', exhaustion evident in your features. it's too damn early for you to be out and about, struggling to make ends meet.

he hums to himself as he walks away, waiting until your figure disappears before crossing the street. he's on his way to the nearest shop.

that evening, when you return to your flat with dragging feet, there's no sign of neighbor!simon. out front, out back, or in the hall. only sign of life is the flickering lamp peaking under the gap of his front door. frankly, you're too exhausted to think about it much.

you raise your key to the lock, stepping forward when it gives way. something blocks your foot, nearly sending you tumbling forward. you peer down at the quaint gift box, nearly embarrassed at the tumble it gave you. proves that your post-work tunnel vision is no joke.

curiously, you examine it. no fancy wrapping paper, plain cardboard. and in place of the ribbon is some decorative twine, halfway decently tied into the shape of a bow. with a gentle tug, you release it and take off the lid. the aroma of cardboard is stronger now, as well as a spritz of a very familiar cologne.

gloves; knitted and coordinated to match your winter jacket. you smile to yourself, taking one last look at simon's door behind you, just as he shuts off the lamp for the night, the spotty yellow glow ceasing.

waiting on you to get home safe, no matter how late. of course, there's a price tag on them. he's not that showy, or crafty. anything he'd try to knit would end up a crumpled slab of yarn.

stepping inside your flat, you set your things down on the counter and run your finger over the soft, thick material. you can already picture the relief these will be on your walk, no longer clocking in with stiff, frozen fingers. new winterwear was on your list for months, but you're notoriously bad at gifting yourself nice — basic — things. and apparently, it shows.

the hollow box rattles when you set it down, as do your keys. finally, you slip them on, thinking of all the days you passed your neighbor simon. never knowing how observant he could be, in the sweetest way.

and they're a perfect fit, of course.

[conditioned-to-obey]

your blog has me both needy and inspired to get back into reading as a hobby because you seem so eloquent 😭 love your posts and hope you keep posting for as long as you are comfortable 🫶

Good to hear you would like to get back into reading, doll.

Understandably, trying to get into the swing of a new routine can be daunting. But the fact of the matter is you and everyone around us, are already reading again. Every single day. News articles. Tumblr posts. The nutritional facts on the back of cereal boxes. Comic books. Graffiti on train cars. To name a few. I don't believe we as adults ever truly stop reading.

Reintroducing reading as an everyday hobby can be as simple as a single chapter before bedtime. A page here and there on public transport. 2 paragraphs while we sit in the bland waiting room at the doctors office. Places where we will be stationary anyway. Or whenever we feel the dull gnaw of boredom cutting its teeth on our minds and we aren't sure what recreational chew toy will saite it.

I find that revisiting an old book that you have enjoyed before -preferably something more manageable, around 200 pages- works more effectively. Rather than trying to tackle an entirely new novel. Nostalgia is a powerful mental tool.

Shory stories are another example of more manageable narratives. For those who don't have the attention span or drive for long novels or series. Bradbury writes great short stories that I can't recommend enough.

For those of us that commute, audio books or books on tape are another viable option.

Reading shouldn't have to cost a dime and should be accessible for everyone. Public libraries are valuable resources to find everything mentioned above. That's what they are there for. Utilitize them.

Wishing you the best of luck.

[frostbite-yinny]

"why do all the evil teams flock to me"

you have your criminal record open to the public to attract evil women, wdym "why"???

Okey, let me re-word it;

Why do all the evil team's flock to me to ask for advice rather than burning down a region and blowing buildings up obsessively to prove their love to me? Why don't no one obsess over me to the point they want the whole world to explode, just so they can be sure no one else has eyes on me except them?? Why aren't no one commuting war crimes then showing up on my doorstep bloody and beaten just so they can use the blood for proof of their love???

I just want to be loved the same way I show love 🥺 is that too much to ask for? 😭

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omg rid i read entertainer on the go and i didnt realize it was split into two parts... I FEEL SO STUPID!!! but pls disregard my last two asks and answer this one!! FIRST OF ALL OF MY GOD I STILL WANT TO SAY THAT I WANT TO BE OC 🙏 she was so well-written and the smut is still top-notch 😭 also the full jk pov is so smart looking back at all the plot twists bc oh my god NOT BEING IN OC'S HEAD MADE EVERYTHING 10X MORE SHOCKING

i was originally not gonna share my notes bc i felt like they werent as thought out since i read it while commuting, but AFTER THE SECOND HALF I GOTTA SHARE MY REACTIONS

i also want to reiterate that i feel so embarrassed not realizing this was split into two parts bc i am def not down bad for jk - he is a piece of shit (too bad he was hot 😔 what a waste)

the wait was WELL WORTH IT 🙏

LMAO E., i will never get over the fact that you didn't see the rest of the fic 🤣 which is ok, it happened to a couple ppl!! but the fact that you loved it even then is crazy :')

also yesss – smart, sexy, composed??? i'd wanna be oc, too :') the smut did take me out, too haha i'm not one to brag, but rereading it i was like what am i on 😭 TOTALLY. not being in her head was an absolute deliberate choice or we would've known the ending when the fic started already.

"too bad he was hot 😔 what a waste" REAL LMAOOOO

you being excited over reading something from me was the cutest fkn thing ever. and ty for liking the banner!!! it's the fastest and most basic one i've made so far, but there's something about it hahaha :') the way your thoughts changed as you read is so interesting to me, that's exactly what i wanted to hear from my readers. from liking jk and finding him funny to absolutely despising him lol. also you can be her or be WITH her, i'm sure she'd love to get to know you 👀 idk what possessed me during the smut but i want that demon to come back the next time, too 😭

YOU MAKE HIM A POET WAS SO FUNNY TO ME TOO LMAOOO THANK YOU. hehehe honestly, i love your feedbacks to death, and i cannot wait for the next when cmi12 drops bc ugh, i have so many thoughts on that, even though there aren't as many plot twists or angsty bits hehe :') ily ily ilyyyy thank you for being here, my baby <33333

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We r family

Mommy. sorry. Mommy. Sorry-

🦨Scorpio children tend to be very clingy.

🦇I don't mean this in a bad way, they tend to get very attached to family members, friends and even objects that bring them comfort

🦨On that note they also really sociable when young. These kids while quiet, always like interacting with others and learning about the world around them

🦨Capricorn children tend to be really reserved. They like to stick to themselves and figure out how things work through observation and trials.

🦇Its not until they being adults they start to loosen up

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🦨Cancer kids, while "close" to their family prefer to learn more about things outside the home and how others home life is as a comparison.

🦨9 times outta ten if a Scorpio, Gemini, Sagittarius or Aquarius child gets really quiet they doing something they know they aren't supposed to

🦨This could be completely wrong, and I'm pretty sure that pica (in children) might be more common to Pisces and Taurus.

🦇Its the psychological comfort of chewing (oral fixation) that takes them a little longer to out grow.

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🦨That being said Venusian children might end up with a long term oral fixation.

Ex Chewing gum, nails, Thumb sucking etc

🦨Virgo kids the type to eat their veggies, yet also hate certain veggies

🦨Virgos might have hypochondriac parents, they care a lot about the wellbeing of their child due to things they've gone through/witnessed

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🦨Taurus children might enjoy watching their family cook and try to help out when they can

🦨I honestly think you grow into your moon sign and live out your rising when younger.

🦇I'm a Pisces rising who: wanted to be a mermaid, had a big head and spent too much time imagining things. Libra moon who likes aesthetic™, thrives in harmony and kinda maybe a flirt (idk that's what others say, I'm just being nice)

🦨Pisces kids have big heads. I'm sorry 😭 you gotta grow into it

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🦨4th house- your moms rising

8th- your dads rising

12th- your grandparents (both sides) energy/ what you have in common with them/also could be linked to the planet that rules both(or one) parents moon sign

🦨I don't think Aries children are naturally competitive or really forward, they learn in order to get what the want they have to be really brash and self focused

🦨Same goes for about every sign they act like the sister sign until they have a life changing experience (more with people around their age/caretakers) then they embody the stereotypes we associate with them

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🦨Having eighth house synastry with a family member is tough, especially parents. This can result in an almost codependent bond between the two. Also constant underlying tension with whatever sign and planets fall there.

🦨Still think 12th is worse because you enable behaviors in each other. With grandparents this isn't as much of a problem due to willingness to change being more prominent

🦨 South Node can also talk about things your family is known for.

🦇Aquarius- Being different from most of their societal peers and starting new traditions. Around when drastic societal changes and upheavals happened

🦇Gemini- New commutative methods or being well known in their local community. Around when new local communities popped up

🦨 North Node is things your generation adds to the family collective. Yes I'm aware not everyone will have the same North Node AND Nodes are collective energy not individual.

��Cancer- importance of family, national/ethnic pride, and nurturing. New family structures and emotional acceptance

🦇Pisces- re-incorporating old traditions, focus on spiritual/mental wellbeing, and patience. New spiritual movements and collective ideas

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🦨I feel like despite what many say Virgo Moons can make really good parents. Its more so the aspects they have to their moon that makes them either more naggy or more sensitive.

🦨Another reason is that kids born now will have a Capricorn Pluto (opposed to the Sag from the current young adults), Virgo and Capricorns energy matches up a lot more than Sag and Virgo. Those kids are more willing to listen and observe situations rather than jump into them and play off consequences.

🦨I also believe Scorpio placements can make great parents. Not only do Scorpios actually really like kids, they understand the world isn't rainbows and butterflies yet independence is something needed.

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🦨Sags might be a little too excitable for kids. What do i mean?

🦇Sagittarius, unless a circumstance has happened in which they mature (no offense), tend to act more like teenagers (regardless of age). Having someone who sees life as optimistic or pessimistic isn't healthy for a child. Children need middle ground.

🦇Yes a sag parent would constantly encourage their kid too explore, and sometimes they wouldn't curve behaviors that need to be curved before they become problematic.

🦇All in all they a little to free in terms of parenting and only give advice after they have gone through something themselvess.

🦨Aries parents might work well with younger kids, its when they become teens that issues start to come up.

🦇The clashing ideologies would cause the teen to feel like their parent is trying to limit them while the parent would feel like the kid is trying to grow up too fast or question them as a person.

🦨I think that Saturnian parents get along more with their kids when they are adults. After they have their own responsibilities and have experienced life a bit more. We have to remember Saturn (and Aquarius) are both ruled by time over long distances.

🦨Pisces parents are always active in their child's life, one way or another. They tend to try to keep their family together or at least be present in some way

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[idontwanttospoiltheparty]

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Hey Tina thank you for the ask <3333333333

🛠 What tools/programs/apps do you use to write?

I use Scrivener (a paid app; it's a one-time purchase of about 50$, a bit less for students). I really like it because it lets me keep my entire WIP in one place while still separating it into parts that I can easily switch between. I can also have folders in a project that aren't a part of the draft which is where I put my large outline for instance.

(Spoiler-ish for ILTY chapter 3)

The window looks like this, and it's just really nice how I can have my chapter outline on the right to not lose sight of where I'm going and also with one click navigate to older chapters to double-check something to make sure I'm maintaining continuity lol. Also, I like that it's always showing me the word count (but MS Word has more recently added that feature, so). I'm just a lot more comfortable here than in Office tbh and like not having to deal with specific pages (though I can set it in page view, which I do sometimes to find out how many pages the whole story would be lol).

Also, one time I tried drawing a character arc overview on my iPad but I haven't really been using it in the end lol.

It looks like this (slight spoilers for ILTY chapters 4-8, I cropped out unpublished stuff; if you've read that far [and can read my handwriting], you'll notice I didn't actually incorporate all of these things lol)

Legend: Green is John, blue is Paul, purple is George, pink is Cyn, red is Ringo,* yellow is just actual dates with specific events, white is the relevant chapter title.

*based off their actual stated favourite colours (from those Beatles trading cards lmao). Feel bad about making Cyn pink; it's not cause Girl! it's cause it fit into my colour scheme LOL.

Anyways, as you can tell I am very normal about my fic writing sdfhdsfgklhdfsklgdfhskjldfs.

🤡 What's a line, scene, or exchange you've written that made you laugh?

I'm probably the only one who finds this really funny but I love it when Paul explains music with word salad.

Also every time I write Jane literally NOT giving a shit about the John-centric plot, I almost can't deal. She's my comedienne.

🥺 Is there a certain type of moment or common interaction between your characters that never fails to put you in your feels?

I'm a huge softie for any type of tender interactions, especially with Julian tbh. I just like calm moments when characters just share a little moment and smile at each other. Even if the overall story gets very bleak I can't help but weave in a short scene like that from time to time, which to me feels very realistic. That's what Get Back is after all! 🥹🥹🥹

🧐 Do you spend much time researching for your stories?

YES. I literally wasted my entire Friday morning commute trying to figure out the most minor of details about flights in the 60s. If I think it's verifiable, I will try to verify it and sometimes waste upwards of an hour on tiny trivialities. Worst time was when I was gonna describe Lennon-McCartney as going together "like cream and coffee" and tried to confirm they definitely actually liked coffee so that the comparison felt true to the atmosphere 😭😭😭

But I also like the extreme research because it kind of forces me to gain more knowledge about this band and their time period with regards to aspects I wouldn't think to research otherwise!

🎶 Do you listen to music while you write? What song have you been playing on loop lately?

Sometimes! Usually I don't but it happens; I tend not to if I'm on the train cause there's already a lot of distracting stimuli going on, but I might at home. I'm often thinking about my current chapter's song and listening to it when I'm not actually writing, though. Each chapter is an entire mini musical phase tbh. So I've been listening a lot to the next chapter's song, which is [SPOILER, though you can figure it out if you look hard enough >:)].

[taegularities]

Ok hello again, lovely Rid 💕💕

I'll try to keep this as short as I can because I need to go to sleep but we all now I'm not very good at that.

First of all please don't ever apologise for when you're able to reply to my rambles, I really really appreciate that you respond to them at all, and so thoughtfully at that.

Also, I totally get you about being scared that you won't have time or energy to write anymore. Sometimes I'm so exhausted that I can't even muster up the energy to go on tumblr at all, let alone create something. There will definitely be times when you're too tired and can't write or be on here at all, but I truly believe that if you let yourself rest at those times, there will also be moments where you'll have the energy and inspiration you need. So please take care of yourself and get as much rest as you can when you need it <3

And last but not least, these snippets are killing me as always. The switch from the angst to Jungkook being all soft and saying please and I'm sorry??? It makes my mind go foggy to be honest, and I can't even process how I feel about it 😔 And Heaven to You just sounds so.... 😳😳😳 when you drop it on us unexpectedly, I will definitely be passing out.

I'll keep it at that for now lmao, I'm going to bed. I hope you get some good sleep too, Rid 💞💞💞

goodness, it's past 2am for you, but you still dropped by jfkshkjfs have i ever told you that i appreciate tf out of you?

and yeah... okay 😭 i just felt bad, bc you took your commute time to message me and i just got to breathe properly kdfjfds but i'll keep that in mind 🥺 also yes, i'm pretty sure there'll be times when i'll be m.i.a, and i'm so not looking forward to them :( if it was just the job, i'd be able to manage. but who knows! maybe i'll still find the time to relax and write hehe <3

the snippets... literal tiny teasers, aren't they? 😭 i'm honestly not kidding when i say that the next few chapters will be interesting. i feel like they'll change a lot – kind of like the series' highlights? or so i hope! LMFAO AND HEAVEN TO YOUUUU. it's so so hard keeping it a secret. it's gonna be... something. i'm so excited !!

and yes go go go !! have a good night and sleep well, babe. i shall rest soon, too <333