#tom go to therapy challenge

[ghostfacd]

MR. AND MS. SNOW | TOM BLYTH

PAIRING. tom blyth x fem!actress!reader

SUMMARY. where you’re one of the main characters for the ballad of songbirds and snakes and fans ship you with your co-star, tom blyth!

part two ~ part three

ynuser snow would be so boygenius cottage girl core if he wasn’t crazy!

tagged @/tomblyth, @/rachelzegler

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tomblyth boygenius what now?

user1 YES QUEEN INTRODUCE HIM TO BOYGENIUS

user2 she’s so unserious i love her hello

rachelzegler if only he wasn’t crazy 😔

iloveyn miss girl saying this as if she wasn’t his literal girlfriend and as crazy as him in the movie

➥ ynuser afraid you ate me up with that one 💔

➥ iloveyn OMG HI

tomblyth thanksgiving

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ynuser 🦃🦃

user3 hi bae

user4 are those.. yn’s hands.. in 3rd pic

➥ user5 WAIIIIT CAUSE…

yndaily miss yn in her new video with vogue! here are all the times yn mentioned tom blyth (you’re welcome) 🤭

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user6 girly was mentioning tom like 100 times in this video

user7 imma be sick

user8 if they’re not inlove i dont even know what they are

user9 they’re INLOVE YOUR HONOR

iloveyn HIM CALLING HER? HER TELLING US THAT HE TRIED CHEERING HER UP AFTER SEEING HER IN TEARS?

user10 yn avocot try not to mention tom blyth challenge failed

ilovetomblyth they never beating the dating allegations

ynsboyfriendreal who is this white man of the month and why is he with my gf

➥ iloveyn LMAOO REALL

tomblyth well, the jig is up! mr and ms. snow. dating this beautiful girl not only in the ballad of the songbirds and snakes but also irl (p.s yes, it was me calling her during the interview! sorry love!)

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user11 “love” im crying

user12 siri remind me to book a therapy appointment

user13 time to listen to phoebe bridgers and cry. a LOT.

ynuser “jig is up” you old man

➥ tomblyth well u love this old man

➥ user14 OH MY GOD???

rachelzegler finally! no more secrets!

user16 everyone going insane over this is so real

user17 casually drops bomb like rebels did at arena

➥ user18 SICKKK😭😭😭

[scratchybongvt]

Sidemascots for beginners

Basic Info:

Created by: @scratchybongvt (credited as Vinicius and Sumi)

Illustrated by: Various artists (individual parts), @sashley1912 (full episodes, illustrator), @kurosaiko12 (full episodes, Vice-illustrator)

Run: 18 September 2024 – Present

Season 1: 20 September 2024 – 24 November 2024

Season 2: February 2025 onwards

Inspired by:

Sidemen (created by KSI, Miniminter, Zerkaa, TBJZL, Behzinga, Vikkstar123, W2S)

Frontmen (created by Dean Stobbart)

Olympic and Paralympic mascots (designed by various artists)

Spinoff of: Disabled Figures (created by @scratchybongvt)

Introduction: Sidemascots brings together 10 mascots who compete in wild challenges, typically 3 times a week. It replaced Eleventh Gear, where Tom and Powder tackled motorsports chaos. The show continues the universe of Disabled Figures, both launched in 2022.

Characters: Going into the Season Finale, the active cast includes:

Vinicius (founder, co-creator)

Sumi (founder, co-creator)

Burke (founding member)

Miraitowa (founding member)

Wenlock (founding member)

Borobi (founding member)

Fuleco (since 1.15)

Honohon (since 1.2)

Tina (since 1.7)

Someity (since 1.7)

Former members:

Copper (fired, electrocuted in 1.1)

Chenchen (KO’d by Honohon, fired in 1.2)

Miga (resigned due to eye strain from watching Sumi’s YouTube channel, 1.4)

Myaku-myaku (fired for a -1/10 score in the "sabotage Paralympic Phryge" challenge, 1.4)

Olympic Phryge (resigned for therapy after her sister's death; killed by a missile in 1.9)

Soohorang (arrested for failing the "sabotage Olympic Phryge" challenge, 1.9)

Mandeville (out with 4 votes in 1.12)

Zakumi (appointed and fired after making fun of his own country in 1.14)

Clyde (due to his temporary role as Burke’s stand-in in 1.15)

Rejected Members:

Yodli, Bandabi, Izzy (all out with 0 votes in 1.7)

Ettie, Tazuni (out with 0 votes in 1.10, the former being out again in 1.13)

Saola, Clyde, La’eeb (each out with 1 vote in 1.10)

Tani, Perry the Bull (each out with 0 votes in 1.13)

Moongcho and Tom (refused to join in 1.13)

Banned:

Coal (banned in 1.10 after drawing his own name by chance)

Episodes: All episodes contain strong language and are recommended for mature audiences.

Click on the blue text to read the respective episodes.

Trailer: Vinicius introduces Sidemascots (Content warning: character falls out of a window)

Auditions: Vinicius and Sumi pick the remaining members (Content warning: choking)

Episode 1: Americas vs. the world in mascot challenges (Content warning: choking and mildly suggestive content)

Episode 2: Paralympic Phryge hosts “Finish or Forfeit” (Content warning: alcohol references, dead memes)

Episode 3: Mascots compete in a parody of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (Content warning: distressing to Canadian MLS fans, AFL fans, Subway fans, mentions of feet pics)

Episode 4: Helping Olympic Phryge sabotage her sister for a massive pay rise (Content warning: political satire, sports rivalries, alcohol references)

Episode 5: 30 mascots in a pole-vaulting tournament for $1,000,000—or is it? (Content warning: distressing for Qataris)

Episode 6: Mascots play FC25 for an even bigger pay rise (Content warning: match-fixing, choking, last-minute equalizer PTSD)

Episode 7: Someity vs. Mandeville for the final Sidemascot spot (Content warning: mild political tension, Sumi jumpscares)

(Very cool line break because there's a 4096-text-characters-per-block limit. While you're there be sure to follow @scratchybongvt and turn on notifications to NEVER miss the Sidemascots Season 2!)

Episode 8: Mascots spin the wheel of misfortune (Content warning: bland)

Episode 9: Sabotaging Olympic Phryge for the Greater Good (Content warning: violence, bullying, satire, disturbing and traumatizing to Phryge fans)

Episode 10: Spelling Bee challenge (Content warning: medium-level violence)

Episode 11: Weakest Link, aka the Miraitowa and Someity challenge (despite having nothing to do with them) (Content warning: Unfamiliar to certain audiences)

Episode 12: Americas take on the world again, this time in a penalty shootout (Content warning: Distressing to certain audiences)

Episode 13: Mascots read mean tweets (Content warning: Actually mean to some people)

Episode 14: Mascots make clickbait life hacks (Content warning: National stereotypes, sports rivalries, violence, one recurring character is shot by a laser)

Episode 15: Mascots battle in a game of 5-a-side football (Content warning: Sports rivalries, referee bias, tumblr, and national stereotypes)

Episode 16: The Season Finale (Content warning: A lot of violence and a very bland boss fight)

How You Can Support: If you enjoy Sidemascots, we welcome:

Nice comments, likes, reblogs, or follows.

Episode suggestions (Click the "Ask me anything!" button in the bio to submit your ideas. It is said that suggesting an episode for the Sidemascots is the hardest job in the world)(If you plan to illustrate parts with original or lesser known characters, take this as reference.)

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Suggestions Guidelines:

Feel free to send ideas, but please don’t go too far.

If your idea is accepted, allow a few days to a week for it to be developed.

Concepts may be adjusted if needed (either enhanced or toned down), let us know if that's not what you want.

While we accept anonymous ideas, providing your username is recommended if you’d like to be asked for more ideas in the future.

Sumi’s Patrons: This series is dedicated to those who’ve, or would've, supported it from the start:

@cutesymiga (aka @witchytom, the series is dedicated to her)

@elbene15

@crackheadfromsainsburys (appeared since 1.0)

@miraislashtowa

@coro-nana

@mintazuii

@cuddleslover1738

@jaymewolf999

@eternalmooniii

@lettucecookie7 (aka @lettucecookiebrainrot7)

@verarussin8 (created the first illustration for the Myaku-myaku segment of Episode 5)

@giothefuwafan2

@akaylawithalotofideas

@fireworkshuan

@seabunnyprincess

@sashley1912 and her family

@azulisumy0-0

@thebfdifan

@kittywishmagic

@vitorcdv

@ducky-purintan-mascots11

@scal3tt

@kurosaiko12

In Memoriam: Let’s remember those who tragically passed away during the series:

Powder's Genetic Clone (choked by Tom in 1.0)

Quatchi (sabotaged by Miga off-screen in 1.1)

Paralympic Phryge (killed by a cannonball during Red Light Green Light in 1.4)

Copper (electrocuted twice in 1.5)

Olympic Phryge (killed by an Iranian missile launched by Wenlock in 1.9)

La’eeb (burnt to death in 1.12)

@sashley1912’s grandfather (Tragically passed away a few days after the release of 1.13: he did not know the Sidemascots. 😢)

@crackheadfromsainsburys (being shot by a laser beam deflected by Burke in 1.14)

Fuleco (crushed by a 100kg weight dropped by Tom in the Season Finale)

Thank you for your service.

[stewykablooey]

why are tomshiv and kenstewy parallels to each other? tomshiv is awful and so is tom

*insert ‘theyre all awful’ statement for legal reasons*

tomshiv/kenstewy parallels is really the parallel of tom and stewy being outsiders who fell in love with a roy sibling and got caught into the roy family sickness because of it. its also the parallel of them having to choose between that sibling and money, which is a priority to both of them.

but they’re also opposites; stewy befriended kendall and remains in his life Despite his being a roy while tom, even if he genuinely loved her, got with shiv in part Because she was a roy. stewy gets himself involved with the roys and involved with waystar because he wants to get kendall out, or because he wants to get in to be there with kendall, while tom gets himself involved with the family and with waystar because he wants to climb its ranks, and even if he wants good things for shiv, he sees her as a competitor or a challenge in that ladder-climbing.

they’re also comparable in their positions within waystar and their positions within the family. they both hold major positions in the company, stewy as major shareholder and tom as head of atn (and again, they both got there for opposing reasons. stewy became a major shareholder out of a favor to kendall which really turned out to be a hidden ploy to get kendall out via sandy’s takeover, while tom became head of atn because of shiv’s pulling strings for him) and because of those position they both have work relationships with logan, but while stewy uses his major position in the company to oppose logan (debate his ideas, urge for the company to go in a different direction, point out the companys flaws), which in its own way is in favor of kendall (pointing out the same flaws kendall had noticed, and it being stewy that suggested the austerlitz family therapy in the first place (how long do u think hes been waiting to do That)) tom uses it to suck up to logan and leverage for a larger role in waystar.

both of them are in the very rare position of being outsiders with an in into, and an intimate knowledge of, the family because of their ties to one of the siblings. tom is quite literally logan’s son-in-law, he becomes actually related to the roys when he marries shiv, and stewy has not just known but has been very close friends with kendall, and in turn the rest of the family,for 30 years. but at the end of the day tom is seen and treated like a stranger and stewy is treated with casual, sometimes even fond, familiarity because you just cant buy that kind of access. stewy was there, and tom came in too little too late. stewy can tell logan ‘everybody fucking hates you’ and suggest family therapy, yes because hes stewy and he doesnt give a fuck, but also because they’re, in their own way, close enough that thats allowed. stewy, in his own way, takes the place of son-in-law that tom should, of being someone who’s intimately close with the family, almost seen as family himself, because of his intimate relationship to one of the siblings. stewy was in the room with the familys closest relations to discuss the will while tom had to wait outside with everyone else, even tho he is literally shivs husband and head of atn.

other parallels include things like: tom thinking he can come in and be the pseudo child that logans always wanted, when really thats stewy (comes from money but started his own thing to become independently wealthy, killer instinct etc) + the contrast of logan thinking less of shiv because she married tom who he sees as fathoms beneath her vs logan thinking less of stewy for getting involved with kendall who he sees as a fuck up + logan seeing stewy as a threat because stewy wants kendall out vs. logan seeing tom as a parasite because tom used shiv to get in

[junjourt]

Episode 12 part 2

Unpopular opinion: I'm tired of Riya and Alec winning every challenge, individually or for their team. They're strong so it's ok if they win more than once, but every time? It's getting a bit repetitive and the others don't have many opportunities to shine in challenges.

Gabby is so cute with Grett despite what happened between them. I wanna see them punch Yul together, he is becoming worse and worse.

Connor is really a good and gentle person

This is another friendship I would've liked to see, but it won't be possible. Again. Why do I always want things I can't have?

Connor calls Tom Tommy. TOMMYTOMMYTOMMYTOMMYTOMMYTOMMYTOMMYTOMMYTOMMYTOMMYTOMMY. He has adopted him already 😭

Now

Have you seen this happy cute potato? Good, because it might be the last time you see him

Someone help him, please??? He'll have a mental breakdown if he goes on like this!!!

Look at him here

being sad because he too is suffering for love. It's all suffering here!

And finally...WHAT THE FCK WAS THAT? WHAT WAS THAT KISS? I NEEDED A TRIGGER WARNING NOW PAY ME (AND TREVOR) THERAPY, MY EYES MY EYES

But...

at least Derek wanted to go out with Trevor too and he was sad when Krystal told him that, it's all right. Totally.

[luchitohamilton]

lewis with moritz steidl back at the austrian gp '23, part 2 [part 1]

I don’t know whether I’d be a writer. I’ve always wondered, when I hear about writers I’m always like I’d love to know what that entails, like, I couldn’t even, I’ve seen a script, but I would have no idea where I would start with a script. I’ve written songs and that process’s been, you know, learning about the pre, the verse, the bridge and all these different things and how you narrate through that and that’s been a process of learning that so. I don’t currently have any desire to write a story. I feel more compassionate and more driven to like give people opportunities that would never normally have, an opportunity to uplift their stories, whether it’s in documentaries, whether it’s real life stories, whether it’s people from diverse backgrounds who, you know, or something that would normally not get seen and so, you know, as you go across the industries there’s little access for people with disabilities, for people from diverse backgrounds and we gotta disrupt that, not only in this sport but across the most[industries].

They posted another version of this interview and in English so, transcript below 👇

So, Lewis, first of all, thank you to be invited here in Mercedes [My pleasure.] And how is it? Finally you come to a race weekend and now this could be a really really good one.

Yeah, well, we’ve had a couple of really good race weekends, in Montreal, in Barcelona, which to be on the podium on those two, to be so close in Monaco, was a real positive for us. So, we wanna try and continue with the consistency. The team had done an amazing job to point us in a better direction.

When you enter the car, or when you also leave the car, do you or does your body gives you any other specific signs? In a good ones or some, I don’t know. [My Body?] Yeah, yeah, your body. Do you feel like… I’m 30 years old, 29 soon 30, and I remember when I was 20 everything was quite smooth and so, I’m not asking but can you imagine you as a top sportsman you can maybe, you have other signs your body sends out to you?

I think uhm, I’m 38, I think I feel stronger than I’ve ever been so, I think the thing you notice when you get older is recovery takes a little bit longer but it’s not massive. There’re so many different solutions today like cold water therapy, there’s cryotherapy, there’s all this other things to help speed up recovery and better understanding of diet so, it’s not as bad as people say it is. If you look at Tom Brady, he was 44/45 and still performing so that gives people like myself a lot more confidence.

When I get out of the car I feel generally fresh, as I’ve said, I’ve been training in a slightly different way this past year and I feel a lot stronger and more stable that I’ve ever felt in the car physically now, then the car it’s not been great to drive for the past year and a bit, but now it’s slowly starting to give us more confidence as a driver.

You know, actually, to be honest, I just wanted to ask you this question because I think it’s kind of pushed also by the media, all over the world, for example “oh, you are a 7-time world champion against now a younger man” and so on. I think it’s the narrative all the media wants to hear but it’s so untrue. I have a quote for you, Mohammed Ali once said, and I also can relate this to myself, “Just remember you don’t have to be what they want you to be”. Do you know this quote? Do you like it?

Yeah, I like that. Definitely, I mean, if you see how I’ve navigated over the time that I’ve been here in this sport. It’s been a challenge, you know, and you have of course, I’m sure, your own challenges. I think always just knowing yourself and staying true to yourself is the most important thing and not trying to change yourself to suit what other people think.

I think on the racing side of things, yeah, the narrative’s been interesting in the past year, you know, it’s a new scenario to have a new driver, George he has nothing to lose, zero, you know, so if he finished behind, they say “well, you’re driving against a 7-time world champion”, if he finishes ahead, is a win-win all the time, but for me if I finish ahead it’s kind of like “oh, well you’re 7-time world champion [so it’s expected]”, you know, and finishing behind is all doom and gloom, you know, so uhm, I just don’t read any of that stuff so I’m not like, I don’t get sucked in by the BS as you mentioned, you know, I just focus on everyday trying to be the best version, trying to work towards building the best version of myself, physically, mentally, you know, I’m trying to work on my entrepreneurial stuff, I’m trying to make sure my foundation is having true impact on people, I’m trying to make sure that when I travel around the world I’m utilizing this platform that I have, like social media, in a positive light that’s educational and it’s uplifting, and what else? I don’t know what else I can do.

You know when I have the most motivation is like when people say like “you can’t” and then, my motivation is lifted up extremely high to prove them so wrong and I think, their faces when you look at them and they are like "he's really has done it", you know what I mean?

Yeah, I love that. I have that, I can empathize with what you're saying there, my whole life also people said, "you can’t", when I was a kid people said, "you can’t", when I was at school my teachers said, "you can’t", when I said I wanted to be a Formula 1 World Champion they said, "you can’t". I’ve had team drivers and drivers, so many people, so, so many people trying to create that narrative and let that sink into your head and if you let that into your head then it can become a reality, right?, so just blocking it out, continue to believe, that's been the key and then proving people wrong, it’s the best thing ever, so I love that you’ve done that, and you’re doing that, and I think that’s part of our role, on this Earth, right, is to prove them wrong and, yeah.

I remember when I was joining this team, Niki was one of those, he said, “You can’t be doing this, you can’t be doing that” and then, you know, in one of the races he was saying to Toto “He can’t be doing this things [going to a fashion show in New York right before the Singapore GP in 2018]. There’s no way, he can't be traveling here and arriving here fully focused” and I arrived, and I did the best time in Singapore in qualifying and he was like “Ok, maybe he can” so, you know, even the young to old, you're having to prove that too.

You know like for me, you know, what comes through today like talking to you, doing an interview and a Formula 1 panel, was always my dream and I remember back in University and also back in my high school days people doing like “ah, it’s so difficult in this world” and so on, and I always think if you give up and show them that’s what they want to see and I always had the most motivation out of them.

Yeah, no, well congratulations to you.

Congratulations to you. And I have another example for you. I saw a video of you where you said that also when you got your puppy Roscoe back then you also liked the fact that people always told you…

Yeah, everyone said to me in my family “ you can’t have a dog, you’ll never be able to take care of a dog” and yeah, I just, anything anyone say I can’t do I just feel for me I have to go out and do it, I’m like “dammit, I have to go and do it now” and so, you know, look, I skydive, I surf, I try everything even if I’m not good. I’m not good at everything but I’m very very focused when I try everything that I do to try to be the best I can be.

At least try, I think, that’s the most important thing, right?

Exactly. You gotta try everything, anything and everything so, whether I’m trying instruments, I’m trying, and I’m not great at the piano but I’m trying…oh God I still dream of one day playing a lot better and one day I will be able to play really really well.

You’re a 7-time World Champion, someone who knows maybe most of the world. Do you also sometimes, at home, it's silence, you have self-doubt?

Uhm, there’s definitely…I wouldn’t be human if that, there weren´t ever. Sometimes it pops up, sometimes it's creeps op, and that´s part of my experience of growing up when, you know, with these people telling you "you can't" and then sometimes it creeps out inside that voice that comes in and says, you know, "you´re no good", " you don't look good" or "you're not this", "you're not beautiful", all these different things and I've just learned to really continue to build a positive, a strong mental approach to my days so that can penetrate me ever.

Like you block it, you’re so focused, also in a personal manner it doesn’t influence you.

Yeah, and I also don’t do things that take away my energy, I don’t put people around me that take away my energy. I surround myself with people who are like-minded, I surround myself with people who are positive and who are like also driven to, not to be, they are not negative, they are not on social media saying negative things about people, yeah.

Are there people, like when I have self-doubt when I think about things, I know certain people I want to ask, I mean, the friend and family, they tell you always the best because they want you to feel good, but there are some people around, I know, when I have self-doubt I don’t know if I can make the next step, whatever, personally or business-wise, I go to them. Do you also have those kind of people around you?

I would say if there was ever somebody it was always my dad. I mean, I went into the boxing ring and this kid beat me up in the boxing ring and I was like "I don't want to go back in. I can't do it" and my dad said "Yes, you can" and that was the first time he told me "Yes, you can", and those words are so powerful. You tell yourself that every day, then, it can liberate you, you know, so I tell myself in the morning [You can meditate] Yeah, tell myself this morning "Oh, maybe I can't do this" "Yes, you can". So, anytime those doubts come around I just I would rather just keep telling myself "Yes, you can. Yes, you can. Yes, you can". If I go to the gym and I don't feel I could do the weights [I would say] "You can do it. You got this", and that's just all in the mind and my mind is so infinitely powerful, that we don’t even realize and so it's making sure we’re feeding it with the right positive information.

I also heard you’re really inspired by, or was inspired by, Kobe Bryant, you also have your own production company. Is this something you can see yourself in the future also writing narratives, writing stories?

I don’t know whether I’d be a writer. I’ve always wondered, when I hear about writers I’m always like I’d love to know what that entails, like, I couldn’t even, I’ve seen a script, but I would have no idea where I would start with a script. I’ve written songs and that process’s been, you know, learning about the pre, the verse, the bridge and all these different things and how you narrate through that and that’s been a process of learning that so.

I don’t currently have any desire to write a story. I feel more compassionate and more driven to like give people opportunities that would never normally have, an opportunity to uplift their stories, whether it’s in documentaries, whether it’s real life stories, whether it’s people from diverse backgrounds who, you know, or something that would normally not get seen and so, you know cause as you go across the industries there’s little access for people with disabilities, for people from diverse backgrounds and we gotta disrupt that, not only in this sport but across the most [industries] [Across the world of business as well] so I applaud you, because you know, you’re the first here, you know, you’re first and that’s huge and there’s people that are gonna see that and we need to make sure that we highlight that more because, you know, my brother has cerebral palsy and he’s the first in touring car that’s showing we can also do this thing.

[accirax]

Disventure Camp All Stars Power Ranking (Round 12)

Well, I can already tell that this is going to be a SUPER episode! (Also, @venus-is-thinking is finally caught up and is joining me this week, so make sure to check her rankings out too if you enjoy mine!)

In case you haven't seen my previous power rankings ( 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11), the Power Ranking Format is essentially a way of ranking how well each player is doing in the game. So, in essence, this is a long form way of predicting who I think will be eliminated from the competition in the next episode. There will be spoilers for last week's episode (obviously) and its power ranking, so make sure to read that first if you don't want to be spoiled on how I ranked our last boot. If you want more clarification on the rules, that first post will help you out as well. Furthermore, I'm going to be spoiling the preview for next episode, so if you want to go in TOTALLY blind, save this for later. Let's go!

Recap - Tom's Elimination

Current Score: 49 acquired/73 total

HOW THE FUCK DID YUL NOT GO HOME?????

Anyways.

The fans have been rooting for a Tom/Jake/Aiden elimination for a while now, and I think it will be beneficial for the show moving forward to not have all three of them in the heroes' cast. I'd still probably call myself a Tom fan overall, but... goddamn did this guy make it hard to like him sometimes. Between the three of them, I think I baseline like Aiden the most, and I think Jake has the most potential, so I'm glad it was Tom of the three of them. I also got a whopping 8 points from him, so haha >:D

(I was SO worried about my score if Gabby had gone home... I still don't really understand why they targeted her in the first place, but, no matter.)

It's really weird to finally have more S2 characters than S1 characters given how the season started, though. I guess these guys are finally getting their time in the spotlight.

Trailer Analysis

IT'S TIME FOR ANOTHER THEMED EPISODE!!!

Therapy from Nina? This will be interesting...

Alec will get #whitegirlwasted at his reward. I know he's neither white nor a girl, but it's the vibes that count.

THE INTERVIEW ROOM??? Is Emily back?! :D

Quirk analysis time! I very much assume that this will be in the same simulation program that presented the zombie apocalypse challenge in S1, although this time, it seems participants will be aware of it ahead of time. Yul appears to have lightning powers, and possibly the ability to teleport, although that's very likely just him spawning into the program for the first time.

Riya's repping the fire nation.

Aiden has super speed and a great expression. The fact that this is his power is part of what makes me thinks Yul won't be able to teleport.

We "don't see any scenes of Connor using his powers"* (I'll come back to this later), but we do have a suit design for him. The gray color and geometric shapes make me think he could have some sort of earthbending-like ability?

Grett appears to be the water to Riya's fire. Do all of the former Yellow team members have elemental abilities? That could fit if Connor is earth, and Alec is air.

Gabby can turn into an eagle at least, but I wouldn't be surprised if it was just animal shapeshifting in general. Very fitting ability for her.

Another fitting power, because Jake is really fruity--

(I really hope he can only manipulate bananas instead of having telekinesis in general.)

Ally has stretchy powers, representing how she's carrying all of the other characters on her back. (/j) I would say that this scene is an argument against Connor being able to move rocks, though, because then it seems like he would have made a bridge.

These could be random creatures on the island, but I wouldn't be surprised if one or both were actually Gabby.

Beyond being hilarious, this is where we come back to that asterisk from earlier! I think this scene could be evidence of Connor having super strength as his power. That seems fitting with his character.

"And you never will...!"

Riya's definitely showing off her fire abilities here. My guess is that this could be in response to Connor trying to "get under her skin" (AKA genuinely help her) again. Riya would see that as a threat to her game, or possibly just to her winning immunity this episode.

Another really weird thing to note is that we don't see Alec's superpower in this trailer at all? The team seems pretty cavalier about showing off what everyone's abilities were, so I doubt they're concealing it for spoilers' sake. Here are a couple of my theories on that:

Alec gets so intoxicated before the challenge that he can't compete/gets eliminated instantly.

Alec is actually the dinosaur/kaiju that I mentioned earlier could be Gabby. However, I don't know if they would really want to make two different competitors' abilities "going beast mode."

Alec's power is invisibility. He could even be whatever Riya hears in the bushes and starts to throw a fireball at in that one scene. I think I like this theory the most, because invisibility matches Alec's cunning well.

Power Ranking

#1: Grett

I don't think I need to repeat my same argument again. Who is targeting Grett? There are far more problematic villains to target, from both the heroes' perspective and the villains'. We also know from last episode that, when Ally, Aiden, Connor, and Jake (and Tom) had the choice to vote for Gabby, Grett, or Yul, they chose to vote for Gabby. That makes me think that Grett is in less danger than Gabby at least.

Then there's all the stuff about Grett's character arc and how it would feel weird to eliminate her before Yul at this point... But, hey, didn't I say that I wasn't going to waste my time repeating myself? I would be incredibly surprised if Grett were ousted this episode.

#2: Ally

I have to admit, Ally's placement here is mostly a meta read as opposed to actual character dynamic analysis. Simply put, she's (currently) the only female hero left in the game. If Ally were eliminated now, it would leave Aiden, Connor, and Jake as the only heroes, which would just feel... weird. She also hasn't done a lot in the last couple of episodes, which would make the villains targeting her feel pretty random.

There's also that fake alliance that Riya attempted to set up with Ally last episode. Despite me arguing that Riya should actually be trying to set up Alec-less endgame options, it seems that Riya isn't actually intending on working with Ally at all at this point. Still, if Riya at least intends on keeping up the illusion of forming a women's alliance with Ally, she probably wouldn't be the one pitching Ally's name to an otherwise seemingly disinterested group.

There is still the argument that Ally doesn't seem to have a lot going on right now, so you could say that having her unfruitfully taking up space as an actual competitor would be worse than suffering one episode of a mediocre elimination. However, it seems like Ally and Connor will be spending a lot of time together in this episode, so I'm hopeful that the writers will capitalize off of the brief bond that Ally and Connor formed in S2 to create a new relationship for her to bounce off of in upcoming episodes. Well... assuming that both of them make it through this elimination, anyways.

#3: Jake

I can't really tell if Tom getting axed makes it more or less likely that Jake would be going home soon. On one hand, now that the TomJake plot is "over," Jake theoretically has fewer plotlines to justify his continued inclusion in the story. He made enough progress in his character arc of becoming a better, less paranoid person that he could exit the competition on a good note at this point. The writers may also want Tom and Jake to both be eliminated at the time of the fabled Loser's Motel episode so that we can wrap up their story with a heart-to-heart conversation.

However, with Tom gone, Jake also gains more opportunities to explore plotlines on his own, like his growing friendship(?) with Aiden. He has made progress in his character arc, but there's still a ways to go if his former backpedaling foreshadows anything. And, well... even if that Loser's Motel thing is true, they might want to eliminate Jake closer to when it would actually happen, so that they don't have to explain why Tom and Jake wouldn't have talked to each other for the entire time period before the episode takes place. (Venus theorized that the Motel episode will take place pretty close to the end of the season so that they can have as many characters in it as possible. That made sense to me, so I'm sticking with it.)

At the end of the day, Jake winds up pretty high because I overall think it's more likely that a villain will go home than a hero, and I think that the villains have two heroes that they're more likely to target than Jake. The votes simply don't seem to be there, in my opinion. Also, he still gives me some winner vibes, no matter how bananas that may sound to some.

#4: Aiden

Yeah, I know. I talk some big talk about there being two heroes that the villains are more likely to target than Jake, and then I put one of them directly below him. But, look, one point in ranking differences is a huge gulf at this point! And I do think that the villains are more likely to target Aiden than Jake, I'm just not convinced that it would actually go through.

Aiden still has a lot of enemies in the villains alliance. Even if Gabby confirmed last episode that she doesn't really have it out for Tom or Aiden anymore, Riya and Yul still dislike him. If there's some reason why they aren't allowed to target Connor this episode-- such as, if Connor wins immunity-- I imagine Aiden would be their most likely backup plan. And, if the heroes can't manage to do anything to split the villains up at this point, they have the majority, and Aiden is gone.

That possibility relies on a lot of contingents, though, and is overall pretty unlikely. Still, it's not like I would be stunned if it happened. I don't really think that Aiden is going to be a finalist again, so, if that's true, he's gotta go home at some point or another. It could be now! However, there are more compelling reasons for me to think that others might be eliminated, so I'm sticking Aiden here.

#5: Gabby

Trust me, I want to put Gabby higher. But, after last week's scare, I'm afraid that I have the wrong read on the group's dynamics. Clearly, the heroes thought there was something to worry about with Gabby, and she got a whopping five votes last episode. Being that close to elimination can't bode well for her odds in this round.

However, now that the heroes are down in numbers, it seems like it'd be a lot more difficult for them to actually manage to eliminate Gabby. This is because, now, they'd have to convince one of the villains to vote for Gabby with them. I can't imagine that Alec or Riya would be down for that for strategy reasons, and, despite Grett's complaints, I do think that she would struggle to vote Gabby out after all Gabby has tried to do to help her.

Really, their only option is Yul, but I do think that's possible. If Yul hears wind from Riya that Gabby wanted to flip on the alliance and vote him out, he could panic and decide to work with the heroes to vote out the biggest threat to his game. If that did happen, it could be the final nail in the coffin for Grett, who could work with the (still) four remaining heroes to eliminate Yul next time. You know. Because Yul's elimination seems to be a next time issue.

However, that fringe scenario would require the heroes to actually choose to work with Yul to vote out Gabby instead of working with Gabby to vote out Yul. Even if Gabby wouldn't have heard of that plan on her own, the heroes could always pitch that vote back to her, and she would presumably agree. That would be good for their games, because a vote would further cement Gabby with their alliance moving forward.

Wait, I'm not supposed to be writing about why Yul would go home! This is about Gabby being eliminated! I do definitely think it's possible. But, there are flaws with the premise as well. Thus, she winds up in the middle. That's what happens when half of me wants to put her higher, and half lower.

#6: Connor

I mean, what am I supposed to do in the face of the villains alliance directly saying last episode that Connor would be in trouble as soon as he didn't have immunity? Assuming that he doesn't win immunity again this episode, I find it incredibly likely that the villains' plan will be to throw all five of their votes on Connor. And, if everything goes according to plan, he would be eliminated. But... will it go to plan?

Yes, Connor has had one episode back in the game at this point to do things. And, do things he did! His motivational speech got all of the heroes to finally put their personal agendas aside and work as a team. Even if they lost the tiebreaker competition, that was a big step. Connor had an impact. He could be voted out.

Except, having your returning competitor be back for two episodes, only surviving the one because the host gave him immunity, is still pretty lame. It feels like we're on the precipice of a villains loss, which would be the perfect excuse timing for keeping Connor in the game for a little bit longer, even without immunity.

My internal feelings say that Connor wouldn't be voted out so soon, but, I've certainly been wrong before, so I'm trying not to rely too hard on gut instinct. Unless he has immunity, there probably will be votes headed his way. It's just a question of whether there'll be enough of them to knock Connor down.

#7: Alec

Alec... I really don't know. He's such a threat. He has too much power! People have to be coming for him at some point. He wouldn't win immunity again now... could he? What is this man doing?!

I can't help but feel like we're reaching the point where Alec's game takes a turn for the worse. The fact that he seemingly gets drunk at the reward bodes poorly for him, in my opinion. He's in control, and he's getting sloppy. He could even make a mistake directly as a result of him being drunk/hungover, like accidentally revealing too much of his true opinions. Opinions about what? Not liking Yul? Actually liking Riya? I can't say, but it could stir up trouble with the villains for the future.

Still, even if Alec will be in trouble soon, would it really result in his elimination now? Well, maybe. I maintain that if the heroes could eliminate anyone of their choosing, they should pick Alec. The issue is, he does seem pretty well insulated within the villains alliance, so getting Grett, Gabby, Yul, or Riya to flip on him could be tricky. Honestly, despite all my praise for their friendship, I feel like Riya could be the best choice. After all, she would be the most likely to realize the true threat that he poses.

Here's a classic Accirax Crack Theory: Maybe Alec does have the power of invisibility in this episode, but, not being able to see him, the other competitors assume that he was too hungover to compete, or that someone else eliminated him without their noticing. At the end of the challenge, someone will believe that they've won, only for Alec to sneak attack them and steal immunity from right under their nose. While he celebrates his third straight victory, Riya will have a sobering moment realizing Alec's ability to sneak, deceive, and win challenges. It plants the seed in her mind that she needs to get Alec out sooner rather than later, especially because the friendship she's been building with him (showcased in this episode with the reward) has been keeping her from seeing him as a threat. That's dangerous. He needs to go.

Now, you may have noticed that that Accirax Crack Theory does not actually support Alec going home in this episode, because he would have immunity again. Yet, I still have him at #7. Oops. Well, it's because, even if that theory isn't exactly right, parts of its logic could still be used to justify an Alec boot. Maybe that exact thing is about to happen, except Alec's sneak attack doesn't succeed. Maybe it's just that sloppy gameplay that causes Riya to panic and seek out that "fake" alliance she built with Ally.

I don't, like... really think that Alec is going home this episode, but there's still enough going against him that I feel okay putting him down here. There are still obvious reasons why Alec would go home, even if the votes aren't necessarily there. Although, hell, if the villains are split between voting Gabby and Yul (like Yul/Riya/Alec on Gabby and Grett/Gabby on Yul) or whatever, it would be really funny if the heroes could use their four votes on Alec in the exact same way that the villains did on Ashley. Weird things can happen, and I do feel like Alec's timer could be running out. It could just be pessimism, though. Can't forget the pessimism.

#8: Riya

Much like how Riya feels about Connor, I'm sure that, now that Riya (theoretically) no longer has immunity, Connor will want to vote her out if he has the chance. Aiden and Connor both want her gone, so I wouldn't be surprised if the heroes wind up throwing their votes on her if they don't have a better plan. The main point against that plan is that throwing four votes on Riya won't do a whole lot unless you can get a fifth vote or if the villains split their votes. Could that possibly happen?

Well, the "splitting the votes" option is basically the same thing I described for Alec, just with the heroes' votes landing on Riya instead of Alec. It could be a result of Alec having immunity again, or of them just having more of a personal vendetta against Riya. But, how could a fifth vote happen?

One option is definitely Yul. Despite working together for so long in DCAS, Riya and Yul definitely don't like each other, so Yul could flip to take her out. Remember that vote that Riya cast on Yul for funsies back at the Miriam vote? Now that Connor is back in the game, he could once again try to prove to Yul that it was Riya who cast that vote. If he could come up with some convincing proof, it could set Yul off. Wouldn't it be fitting for Riya to be eliminated as a result of her former pettiness?

This would also work in terms of Connor being the one to get Riya eliminated. I assume that, much like they were going for with Ashley and Fiore, the writers will want Connor to get his revenge on Riya at some point in this season. It could be now.

The dialogue scene shown in the trailer also gives me reason to worry for Riya. She seems to be having a dramatic and emotional moment, possibly losing control of the That Bitch(tm) persona she's tried to cultivate and reestablish in Connor's absence. If she freaks out in a way that winds up losing the challenge for the villains, it could remind the former Yellows of the way she lost them the musical challenge. It could be additional fuel to the fire of Yul's flipping, or even convince Alec that she's too much of a liability...?

I don't know. I definitely feel like there's something there to support a Riya elimination, but I sorta worry about putting her this low, because I might be calling it too early. But, it's gotta be #9's time to go, right?!

#9: Yul

I'm NOT making my Ellie mistake again. I'm not going to let the fact that I feel like Yul should have been an obvious boot an episode or two ago cause me to gaslight myself into moving him away at the eleventh hour...!

I already talked about one way that Yul could be eliminated back in Gabby's section, and that's not even the most obvious way he could get axed. Gabby and Grett just straight up turning on him seems far more likely. I'm sure that the skin tight superhero suits will only invite more negative commentary from Yul to Grett, which could further motivate Gabby.

This point isn't necessarily directed at solely Yul, but, the superhero imagery certainly seems to bring a heroes' victory in this episode to mind, doesn't it...?

Yeah, I don't have much else to add about Yul. I think that I've already said everything I have to say about him in prior power rankings. Other than that the tiebreaker loss thing probably isn't happening anymore, just because I doubt they'd want two tiebreakers in one season. Ah well. You can't win 'em all... but hopefully I'll finally win by putting Yul at the bottom this week.

Well, that's it! I'll once again plug @venus-is-thinking's own power ranking if you want something else to read now that you're done with this. See you all on... Saturday? Woah, what a twist! We're really picking up the pace heading into the Disvengers: Endgame. I'm sure the superhero timing was purely intentional. Until then!

[zepskies]

Not really a question but they're a very few writers that write fanfiction that have really affected me. Not just their work but the way their work and posts reflect them and I can count on one hand how many there are and you're one of them. Your work is just so captivating, I've literally laughed out loud so many times and it is a source of comfort as right now I'm probably going through the hardest period of my life and have to start therapy even though I'm on the younger spectrum of things. I don't mean to dump here, just wanted to let you know that your work really does mean the world, it really really does.

And i love how your choice of obsession is the lovely Jensen Ackles.

Please do let me know if you're still taking reqs or taglists for soldier boy!

:)x

@lifeonawhim You just made my whole week, hun! 🥹

This in particular warmed me:

Not just their work but the way their work and posts reflect them and I can count on one hand how many there are and you're one of them.

That's such an amazing compliment, and it truly means so much to me. One of the reasons why I write fanfiction along with my original stuff is not just to explore fandoms and characters that I love, but also for the reason you messaged me. I'm so glad my work has been able to brighten your day, make you laugh, distract you from your troubles in whatever small way.

Though I'm sorry that you're going through a hard time. Trust me, I've been there, and therapy can be a wonderful and essential part of working through it. Because unfortunately, being young in life doesn't always mean you can escape challenging times, anxiety, or trauma (I can relate). It's more than okay to need help, and to ask for it.

As Jared says, "Always keep fighting." 💗

And you're not "dumping" at all. Thank you very much for letting me know that my work means something to you! That encouragement is just as important for me, as a writer and a person, as is reading things that are able to comfort you when you're down.

Jensen's characters are certainly my current obsession! lol But believe me, I've had others: Loki/Tom Hiddleston, Jon Snow/Kit Harrington, Clark Kent/Tom Welling, and Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier/Sebastian Stan just to name a few.

About my Tag Lists:

I've been combing through my tag lists recently to remove blogs that are no longer active or look like bots, so I was able to add you to my Soldier Boy tag list! 💜 If you would like to be added to other tag lists of mine that are still open, feel free to check out my nifty Tag List Form and add yourself.

As for requests:

So my requests are "officially" closed. I've written a lot of requests in the past year, but I still have several in my inbox because a few more trickle in lol. But since you've been so very kind, if you have a request go ahead and send it to my inbox. I can't promise that I'll get to it right away, but if an idea grabs me, I can't not do it, if that makes sense. 😉

Thank you again for sending me such a lovely message to brighten up my day!

[funkymbtifiction]

5 compartmentalization

Shared/Written by Tom Condon:

A bit more about a Five’s defenses:

Fives defend themselves by compartmentalizing – keeping the different parts of their experience discreetly grouped into separate categories. It’s like having an inner library where you classify your feelings, relationships and reactions and store them on different shelves. Fives keep their experience partitioned in order to feel both safe and in control.

A Five who joked that she has “successfully avoided therapy,” says that she visualizes her overbearing mother trapped in a black metal box. She explains that her mother “in quantum theory terms, is both dead and alive at the same time – as long as the box is closed. And I have no desire to open it but occasionally she pops out of the box and I have to stuff her back in. The day she pops out and I can't stuff her back in, that's the day I'll seek therapy.”

Asked how he handled the stress inherent in devising new ways for people to kill each other, a Five designer of high-tech weapons replied that he never considered his job in those terms. He simply focused on and enjoyed the technical challenge that each new device presented, never thinking beyond that. Another Five, a robotics engineer, adds: “I know I’m creating something that will one day take over and kill my grandchildren. But it’s just so cool.”

An American Five who speaks fluent Japanese and writes poetry in both English and Japanese says that the key to his poetic ability comes from being outside of both languages: “There are two huge rooms in my head, the Japanese room and the English room. In the hallway connecting them I discovered another space filled with just ‘stuff’ and ‘things.’ It’s a room without language.”

Some Fives compartmentalize by role-playing: “I put on a costume and play a role for my domineering mother. As long as I don’t have to see her very often it’s ok.” Another Five, a singer-songwriter, sends “the part of me that has stage fright over to the side of the stage. Then I sing from the part of me who’s a real ham.”

Another way that Fives compartmentalize is by contextualizing – by thinking so relatively about situations and events that holding a firm position becomes impossible. While Fives can be non-judgmental and tolerant of ambiguity, they may also use this as a defense, for example, by rationalizing away their feelings to avoid taking action. A Five who decided to go into business with a violent, unhealthy Eight was repeatedly warned about the Eight’s aggressive character. The Five’s consistent reply was, “He may be violent sometimes but that doesn’t mean he’s a bad person.” The Five later regretted the decision and spent large sums of money extricating himself from the business partnership.

As is true for other Enneagram styles, a Five’s personality defenses can also function as a resource. Compartmentalizing helps Fives integrate what they learn. As one Five says, “Sometimes new information comes in fast, but eventually I sort it out. It’s confusing for a while but I like to organize it. When I finally get the information into categories then it doesn’t overwhelm me.”

[run-down-that-dream]

31 days music challenge - Day 2 The song that converted you:

I still remember the first time I watched this video and really paid attention to the song. It feels fitting to talk about this today - when I say Tom changed my life.

I was working pretty hellish nights at my job, usually came home and crashed in front of the tv. I was pretty stuck. One night there was absolutely nothing on tv when I got home, except for some short documentary about Tom. I was like sure why not? That's Stevie's friend (bc I've been a Stevie fan for like a billion years). And I must have really liked it lol. I went to bed and instead of sleeping, I started watching his music videos for the first time. Refugee jumped out at me right away. The video was great, the music was better, and the lyrics pulled me in. I kinda knew then. This guy might become a problem. And not much later, I fell in love.

Tom and his music have been a consistent comfort in my life ever since. Through everything. The entire pandemic, losing one of my best friends, saying goodbye to my dog of eight years, quitting my job, going back to school, starting therapy. His work and his spirit have been there. Always. And it still is. I owe a huge part of who I am now to these songs.

It really breaks my heart that Tom's not around today, not just for myself but for the world. We lost a very special person 6 years ago. No one else will ever come close.

[curator-on-ao3]

Fanfic Writer Emoji Ask: 😅 🛒❌💞🎉🤯 💖🍆🎢✨ - Have fun! ^_^

Oh my goodness, @wafflingchemist, thank you for this ask cornucopia! 💕

😅 What's a story or scene you've created that you're a smidge embarrassed exists?

I wrote a J/C story from the perspective of post-Endgame Janeway’s therapy transcript. The concept, payoff, and overall story fall flat. I’m not proud of that one. At all.

🛒 What are some common things you incorporate in your fics? Themes, feels, scenes, imagery, etc.

I think I commonly have a core of kindness — characters who truly care for others, whether romantic or platonic, and want what’s best for them. My characters tend to be good people doing their best, and they touch and feel and think (with their heads and their hearts) and they’re flawed because we all are, but they’re trying because hopefully we’re all doing that, too. So, yeah. Kindness.

❌ What's a trope you will never write?

I learned a long time ago to never say never in fanfic, but I’m usually not attracted to anything that entails a lack of consent.

💞 Who's your comfort character?

Right now, Una Chin-Riley. Others have been and still include Kirsten Clancy, Raffi Musiker, and Kathryn Janeway.

🎉 What leads you to consider a fic a success?

When I’m writing and editing — if everyone is in character, the story flows, the sensations and sights and sounds are evocative, everything is clear, the plot is interesting, and the ending is satisfying.

After I’ve posted — kudos and comments.

🤯 What's a genre you struggle with as a writer (ex. romance, action, etc.)?

I’m not sure. Everything is a challenge, but in a good way. I always want to improve.

💖 What made you start writing?

I’ve always written, either for a hobby or profession. In terms of fanfic writing, I was probably going to explode from stress and my husband said I needed to find a way to calm down without ripping my body apart from over-exercise. Fanfic has done that for me, and I’m grateful for it.

🍆 Do you write the spicy stuffs? If so, what's your most popular nsfw fic?

Yes! I checked and my most popular E-rated fic by kudos is Fly Me to the Moon, a Kathryn Janeway/Tom Paris multi-chap. That one definitely brings the spicy early and often!

🎢 Which of your fics would you call your wildest ride?

Probably also Fly Me to the Moon. Two timeframes that fracture into four timeframes and the fic has settings within four universes (three canon and one very slightly AU). I’m actually really pleased with how it came out.

✨ Give you and your writing a compliment. Go on now. You know you deserve it. 😉

I love how both your ask and emilie786’s ask included this question! 💕 I’m going to change it up and say I’m proud of the details in my writing. I work really hard to structure small visual or auditory or sensory clues as to how the character is truly alive in the story, and I like to think those things work.

Please ask me questions from the Fanfic Writer Emoji Ask Game. It’s fun! 💕

[lilbit-of-kizzy]

Live blogging the 9 miraculous season 5 episodes on Disney+ below the cut! (Spoilers obviously lol and it's uh...long and rambly 😅)

Ep1

Gabriel looks absolutely ridiculous omg 🤣

Bunny cat!

Me:....did he just die???

Chat: did we just...defeat him??

Me: nah fam he dead welcome to orphanhood

Someone please get this girl some real therapy my god

Ya gotta feed your pets Gabe jesus, I love how the kwamis were just willing to let him die 😅😂

The bunny miraculous makes Chat's face so cute lol

Get. His. ASS NATHALIE

Ep2

Omg grand master's shoes 🤣🤣

Thank you Plagg we've all been saying that for years

Love square reverse here we go

Uh-oh scetti-os

Ep3

Oh hey...they actually said "yeah no one's that stupid, magic literally stops you from recognizing the holders" also I love the Kwamis annoying Gabe lmao meanmeanmeanmeanmean

"Tom? Is it really the time to be baking croissants?"

"Yes dear the plot demands it"

Gabe just....doing all this shit in front of two pajama clad teenage girls while Marinette and Alya just.....stand there looking so confused 🤣🤣

Reunion?? Later????? TAKE THE MIRACULOUS WHY ARE YOU MONOLOGUING??????

Told you 😮‍💨

Aw baby boy :(

Oh shit

Dude the rings look even more stupid 🤣 but the cocoon transformation is pretty bad ass

Ep4

Why does everyone have clones?

Phht banana Adrien

Well damn Tikki

"it's probably just a bug" lol puns

Ooooh it's both their gift that's fascinatingooomg that baby doll kill it kill it with fire o.< Nooo they're multiplying....oh no my babies :(

Oops you made him mad....oh jeez really mad...

Giiiiiirl

(real talk a: therapy, both of them b:....the problem with teenagers is, when not shown the actual consequences of an action...that action becomes much easier to repeat.....ie I know smoking is bad, but I can't see or feel it affecting my lungs so it's probably fine........Adrien baby boy I know the part of your brain that controls executive function is still developing but fight it my dude)

Ep5

*hissss*....*HISSSSSSSSS*

Omg Nino's look of disgust at being lied to

Whyyyy does Mari have 3 plates of spaghetti?? (I'm gonna just assume it's not spaghetti but why 3 plates 😂)

Publicity stunt, though yeah Nino

This is the 2nd time Mari's used her klutzieness around Gabe to get away with something but uh...has she been klutzy lately otherwise?

"and lack of dietary quality of the cafeteria" why must he be funny?

Gabe stop mentally abusing his son for his own gains challenge

Oh that's interesting....he didn't go with being mad, just being a bad father....ummmm

Dramatic much

Phht Nino the condiment names gotta stop

......*hisssssssss*

Nino....pick different names

I love that everyone is outgrowing Mari, the fact that they're all growing at all is pretty cool

Ep6

Reverse love square pt2: Adrien is still dense af (my boy gotta thing for eyes)

Omg she actually answers in Spanish I thought that was a meme 🤣 (is it Spanish in French as well??....what do they use in the Spanish dub??)

It's uh called hormones my dude...hormones kicked in

A few DAYS ago??? It's been weeks right????? Continuity people it is important

I like how they're handling this, cause Mari is absolutely right, she's built up a fake person

Lol Luka and Kagami are just like "stop" neither of them are gonna let her cop out of this 😂

Cat slipped out there for a sec lol

Ofc she carries measuring tape

Poor baby boy (how many times have I said that?)

Luka do you know how to OPEN those doors??

Oop Reverse love square Mari: Oh No He's Hot (I knew this was coming lol)

The sword wasn't a meme 🤣

Oh look trauma

Ya waited too long...wait a bit longer it'll all sort out... hopefully lmao

Ep 7

Oh he's got it baaaad

Plagg....you were pushing him towards Mari like 2 days ago

Get his assssss, I love how worried she is for Adri....YASSS QUEEN

Not well Adrien....not well

Can uh....can people see when they're paralyzed?....nope 😮‍💨

I really like the swap designs

Oh no the overflirting comes from Plagg 😂

"My suit has a really weird influence on you" yeah that's the cheese crazy kwami

Aw Adrien's voice is deepening

Tikki is so full of anxiety

Does Alya just live with Mari now 🤣

Aww 🥺

Ep8

Hey Alix went to NC!!!

Forsooth!

Oh look....someone being corrupted by social media...topical!

Trivia boy lol

Omg the history lesson 🤣

👍🏻

*gasp* Gib (if you understand that I applaud your taste in musicals)

Plagg spit is radioactive be careful Adrien

Ep9

And a bell!

Alya: touch grass

Oh uh-oh actual marichat wow (also what does she say in French for Chat Noir lol I wanna know)

Aww he's nervous

Uhhh Mari if he likes you he won't like Ladybug... they sure are cute though

Mari you aren't in a suit....you should not be that high up that precariously

Oh noooo they're so close (at least he knows she loves both of him)

She booped his snoot :3

Good job Adrien, that is not easy to do but exactly the right thing to do

Oh ok that's one way to do it but god poor kids

Aw that neck touch

You're melting my butt!

Why are they still going with the charms? They don't work 🤣

Gabe's rotting arm is uh...really disturbing to think about

Mari you're 13...you have so much time to figure love out

Welp... that's it lol

[adventuresofarainbowcrip]

I'm back, hopefully for real this time...

I didn't realize that it's been over 2 years now since I last posted anything here. I thought it had been one year but I guess not. I'm a little sad that I didn't post here all that time, but all I can do now is move forward. Well, I'm going to try my best to start writing here again, even if it takes time, even if the posts are sometimes shorter, even if I'm not sure where to start.

There's so much that has changed in the last two years. I'll put a list here and elaborate on these things in future posts. I've grown a lot as a person, I've become more confident in myself in many ways.

I wrote a couple of songs - songs that use the melody of an existing song and I changed the words. I want to try writing my own song soon though, melody and all. Maybe I'll post the songs here as poems for now.

A year and a half ago I got an electric drum set, and this summer I got an electric guitar. It's been a fun and challenging journey of starting to learn to play instruments with my disability, and learning to have compassion for myself. I've gotten really into Tom Petty and developed a love for lots 70s and 80s music. I have been going to see live music and I've even been going out on my own to shows for the first time ever in the past month, which is so exciting! I started buying and collecting records. I listen to lots of music podcasts and love reading books about bands and musicians and their lives. I enjoy learning about music history.

I've spent lots of nights at home by my myself this year since my brother spends about 2 nights away from the apartment each week. I've come to enjoy my time hear alone, and also recognize that it's okay to feel a bit lonely at times.

I've gone through lots of changes in my job as a language teacher, dealing with difficult situations and stress and working hard to improve my teaching and reflect more on it. Overtime, I am learning to not be so hard on myself in this context while still working hard to see where I can make changes.

I started therapy again last January after having been out of therapy for several months. I have a great therapist who is very supportive.

I took a whole year of beginning Russian and it was really fun and challenging.

I've started drawing pretty often. I have always enjoyed drawing but never really considered it a hobby until the last year or so. Currently I like to draw musicians and bands since I'm really into music.

I've started making plans to travel - eventually back to France but before that, to places in the U.S that I want to visit. I've never travelled to visit a friend, and I've never travelled without family, and those are things I want to be able to do, especially before going back to France.

I'm still a cat mom, my cat Ellie just celebrated her 3rd gotcha day/birthday this November! She's my little squishy and I love her so much.

I have now lived at my apartment for 3 years (as of May 2024)!

I'm still here, still queer, still a crip, still love rainbows.

Thanks for taking the time to read this and like I said, hopefully I'll be back sooner than later!

Sincerely,

Nirvana

[itsrattysworld]

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[darkness-falls-tarot]

Tom Blyth Future Spouse.

All readings are alleged and for entertainment purposes only; please take each reading with a grain of salt.

General personality: knight of wands reversed, 2 of wands reversed, the star - this person has a tendency to be very jealous and suspicious of their partners; due to this from time to time they may question the motives of those around them and what they actually mean by their actions. Deep down those this person while a bit possessive and judgmental is very in tune with the world around them and is very spiritual in a sense; they may outwardly be very sweet and kind but deep down if you’re one to approach those they are close too they may be feeling that anger and want you out of the way.

Oracle card: clear the path- this person needs to be more open to other in life and what is being thrown their way; they feel they have a right to choose their destiny and who is a part of it and that’s simply not the case. Nothing in life can be planned and if we try to control it, things will blow up in our faces.

Career: 4 of swords reversed, page of wands reversed, the world reversed - I think this person may work in a therapy center. They are known to help those around them to recover or feel better about things. They could be a volunteer or they may be a therapist. Now this person is more pessimistic about things so looking towards finding someone in a higher level of notoriety is not something they feel is attainable for most including themselves; because of this they may have some doubts about their ability to fit into that world and may be fearful they will be outcast because they’re not a celebrity.

How do these two meet: the magician reversed, 5 of cups, 3 of cups - someone is going to face a terrible rejection. This could be work related or a relationship and they may feel like all hope is lost and go to a bar or a restaurant where they will meet the other and the rest will go from there.

What do these two have in common: king of wands, 9 of swords reversed, 9 of pentacles - these are two charming individuals with an intense passion for their careers and what they care for. They’re known to be very helpful among friends and also help others find comfort or healing; but they can also take care of themselves and strive to show their independence in life and that a relationship isn’t a necessity but a desire. They’re both mature and stable people who will be very mindful in their actions.

What will their relationship be like: 2 of swords, queen of swords, 6 of wands, 9 of cups reversed - this relationship will be one that will challenge these two to face their fears and learn if they really want to pursue this relationship overall. They will each be protective of the other and mostly I sense Tom will be safe-guarding his partner from criticism and hate. His partner will adapt to the change in life with being married to a celebrity and the lifestyle that provides; they will also learn it’s not as glamorous as it all seems to be outwardly; but I feel they will take that in stride and play it as they go.

Oracle card: love call - these two will probably be separated for most of their relationship which is understandable in the life of an actor; with this all the conversations and interactions may be mostly through zoom calls, texts and messages. They will often miss their times together when those days happen which will make them enjoy their days when they actually are in the same place that much more.

When will these two meet: first meeting will be in April.

What does this person look like: this person has black hair with purple and grey colours intertwined in there. Their eyes are blue, and they have a dark complexion. Their style is that of an English grandmother, very modest and simple.

Zodiac: ☀️- Taurus

🌕 - Sagittarius

⬆️ - Capricorn

[yusufwrites12]

Unlocking Minds: The Lifelong Benefits of Reading

Have you ever come across a quote on your Instagram feed or Twitter timeline that made you feel fortunate and cheerful, leaving you smiling for no reason? That’s the power of words—they can immerse us in a sea of emotion. And then you realize that reading isn’t as monotonous as you once thought.

Unfortunately, reading was often an endless task we all had to endure during adolescence, especially in school. We were forced to recite tedious and dull history, outdated poems, and so-called compelling literature. But reading can open up a world of exploration without moving your feet. Want to understand finance? Read Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill or The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel. Curious about human nature? Dive into The Laws of Human Nature by Robert Greene. Reading can be incredibly soothing for your mind, helping to improve focus, reduce stress, and stimulate mental growth.

Stress Reduction and Relaxation

In today's busy world, where everyone is constantly working hard and rushing from one place to another, finding time to reduce stress can be challenging. Reading, however, can be your go-to mood therapy.

Cortisol is a hormone your body releases when stress levels reach their peak. Studies have shown that reading for just 10 minutes can help reduce stress by lowering cortisol levels. Thrilling and exciting books can slow your heart rate by distracting you from the real world, offering a different perspective that diverts you from your problems and worries. Reading just before bed can also relax your mind, helping you fall asleep like a newborn baby.

Expanding Your Vocabulary

Having a wide range of vocabulary often gives you an advantage in seizing opportunities, earning respect in the workplace and society, and even making a strong impression if you're trying to impress someone special. Reading is an effective way to expand your vocabulary and knowledge. It exposes you to new words and phrases you might not encounter in everyday conversation. Books, articles, essays, and biographies are excellent resources to help you achieve this goal.

Reading complex topics and subjects, such as the Big Bang theory, the origin of black holes, or others related to your field—be it psychology, science, technology, or literature—can enhance your critical thinking skills and broaden your expertise. Reading effectively broadens your knowledge, exposes you to new concepts, and familiarizes you with different cultures and philosophies. It also helps you see things from various perspectives. Making reading a regular habit will keep you updated on current issues and well-informed about what's happening in the world. You can focus on books or articles in your particular field, which will undoubtedly help skyrocket your career. Additionally, reading fiction, such as The Kite Runner or The Forty Rules of Love, enhances your creativity by expanding your imagination. Moreover, it can make you a fascinating storyteller as you learn from the experts by reading their books or articles.

Connecting with People

Do you often find yourself stuck after shaking hands and greeting someone at a family function or social gathering, unsure of what to say next? The greatest benefit reading can provide is that it makes you a fluent communicator. It gives you a vast range of topics to discuss, turning you into a social butterfly. Sharing your thoughts about the books you read can spark meaningful conversations and strengthen relationships. Books like How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie and How to Talk to Anyone by Leil Lowndes can take your communication skills to new heights. Additionally, reading reduces social anxiety; being well-informed about the latest trends can boost your confidence and make you more outgoing.

How Reading Can Transform Your Life

Have you ever listened to a millionaire like Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Shahrukh Khan, or Tom Cruise? A common habit among them is that they are all avid readers. Reading is one of the habits that differentiate them from the average individual because they are continuous learners even after achieving enormous wealth. From making you an expert in your field to enhancing your social skills, reading makes you an erudite person.

Conclusion

As we've discussed, it can be easily stated that reading is an influential, transformative habit that, if applied in our lives, will reward us greatly. From reducing stress to expanding our vocabulary and making us fluent communicators, reading helps us reach new heights in our careers and connect with others more confidently. You don't have to read what everyone else is curious about—just read what you love. Not a fan of fiction? No problem—explore psychology, persuasion, literature, science, human nature, and more. There are countless fascinating books on these subjects. Just make reading a daily habit. So, next time someone asks you what's so compelling about reading or what benefits it offers, remember that it's a habit shared by some of the most influential people in the world, including billionaires, actors, politicians, and even prophets.

[toughgirlchallenges]

Tegan Phillips - Adventure Cyclist and Cartoonist. Currently preparing for a second attempt at being the fastest woman to cycle from Cairo to Cape Town.

Tegan in her own words: 

“Once upon a time… I was studying to be a lawyer. 

Then I drew some comics in a competition to win a bicycle, which I rode across Spain, telling the story of my adventure through a comic blog. 

This kind of adventure storytelling was too fun to not wildly pursue, so I spent the next few years finding ways to go on more adventures (which included an 11,000km bike trip through Africa with my family, and a 10 Iron Man triathlon around New Zealand), while figuring out how to turn it into a real job. 

Today, I work full-time as a cartoonist, speaker and endurance cyclist. I am currently working on a book, setting up a comic merchandise shop in South Africa and training to try again to set a women’s record of the fastest cycle from Cairo to Cape Town in Oct 2022 February 2024.” 

The challenge: Cycling Africa: Cairo to Cape Town. 1 continent, 8 countries, 10,800 kilometres, and 58,000 elevation, setting a women's world record that needs to exist.

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  Show notes

Who is Tegan

Her love of going on big adventures on her bike

Growing up in South Africa

Spending a lot of time outside

Living in Cape Town

Going on a family cycle adventure 

Cycle touring

Being inspired by Tom Allen 

Her first solo trip in Spain 

Getting lost, falling off the bike and figuring it out

Feeling completely free

Transitioning into the adventure life

Her love of adventure

Professional Adventurer?

Problem solving while on the road

Cartooning and why it’s more like writing 

Making decisions after university 

Trying to figure out what to do next

Feeling a lot of pressure

Reflecting back on her earlier work

Being encouraged to follow her passions

Heading off to New Zealand to do 10 Iron Man 

Trying to figure out how to make money

Adventure Grants

Altum Consulting 

Training plans and joining a triathlon club

The planning and preparation 

First blind woman attempting to climb Mt. Everest - Shawn Cheshire 

What does success look like on an adventure?

Anticipating unexpected challenges

Where the idea came from to cycle from Cairo to Cape Town

Finding out that there was no women’s record for the Cairo to Cape Town cycle 

2019 - applying for the Guinness World Record to find out what the rules were

Planning and researching for the challenge 

Wanting to start in October 2022

Needing to go through the civil war in Ethiopia 

Working with a cycling coach for the past few years

Figuring out the funding and the support team

Being delayed in Egypt and needing to wait 6 weeks

Feeling ill and needing medical help 

Having a seizure and ending up in hospital 

Processing everything that’s happened

Trying to figure out what was wrong

Having her dream fall apart in front of her eyes

Getting back to cycling and training

Hormonal problems?

Looking after herself and prioritising her mental health 

The therapy of talking

Plans for 2023 

Heading to France do to an Alt Tour of the Women’s Tour de France

Staying with Katherine Bertine 

The Women’s Tour - UK 

Tour de France Femmes

Funding for adventures and making a living

Working with Komoot

Turning 30 and how her mindset is changing

Having less fear and coming-out the other side

How to connect with Tegan

Final words of advice 

  Social Media

Website: teganphillips.com 

Instagram: @teganphillipscomics 

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