#vacation indecision project

[dinosaurcharcuterie]

Today is the FINAL installment of the Vacation Indecision Project!

Collar and side seams sewn, it's finally possible to try this on!

Um. These sleeves are very tight. And sitting weirdly low. Some of that will be taken out in seam allowance, but that is still quite low. And it barely goes over my head. I can button the back, but I can't close the front. The cuffs are similarly tight. And I do not have the fabric to cut this out again, even if I had the patience to re-sew all the plackets.

Last time something like this happened, the designer had removed seam allowance from a bodice piece cut on the fold... But that time the sleeves fit. I'm guessing the problem here is that only your chest measurement is used for sizing, and mine isn't as impressive as most tailoring guidelines expect.

To keep this remotely wearable (most of it is pretty wide and shapeless after all) I'm taking out just a smidge of side seam and sacrificing some sleeve puff to... Uh.. have blood flow to my arms when wearing it. And pinning the sleeves in a tulipy situation to keep them in the right mood, but so I can easily get my arms in and out.

This solution means I'm missing out on sewing 8 teenie tiny button holes for buttons I would have had to go out and buy, and which would have annoyed the crud out of me each time I was at a table or desk. Sometimes, the sewing gods are kind.

And while I'm doing that, I'm doing the same for the buttons at the neck. I'll take oxygen over elegance. If I change my mind, I can always thread some string elastic through the sides of the neck placket and use that as button loops.

At least this won't shrink, as my prewashing routine involved a 60°C cycle and a dryer set to "fuck my shit up".

Unforeseen though foreshadowed circumstances dealt with and sleeves set in, it's time to gather and add The Ruffle.

I do not like gathering stuff. Doing it 7 separate times during this project did not change my mind. I do not want to think about how many pins I used and sewed over for this. Just getting it pinned took most of a Myth Busters episode.

I am very much over this project at this point, and am incredibly grateful for past me who hemmed this beast ahead of time.

Which means it's time for...

Crappy bedroom selfies because winter stole all good lighting.

As expected, I'm a very comfortable but reasonably well dressed potato. And I'm still not convinced by the purply undertone to this floral. So...

Bon voyage, potato dress. Here's hoping some interesting color mixing happens.

[mor-and-more]

I'm gonna fistfight my brain

First it stops me from doing embroidery to the tune of "no do, just collect kits" because "you don't get a practical item in the end so it is pointless"

Then it starts whispering "but what if. One Of Those Dragons You Have. What If Cross Stitchery" while I'm already in a mental overload with projects

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

I'm so over the place

But at least. I'm continuing with the back of the Tunisian crochet body. Soon I'll reach the same amount of rows on front and back and start doing them both at the same time, which is. Yes, unhinged, but saves me from constantly going back to the kitchen scale. Because they are both crocheted from the same cake

The sleeve is lying beside me for emotional support <3 it's now at almost 33/125 rows past the ribbing, and I'll switch to it again when my hands start dying from the Tunisian hook again. Or when I want to hold something soft and fluffy, as opposed to somehow constantly cold hook. I think that's a very reasonable strategy!!

[generalhumancloudalmond]

Puzzle

Platonic!Yandere!Kafka x Child!Fem!Reader

'I thought after his death he would give me his projects, not the child, if I would help him! Stop looking at me like that! You useless, short-lived brat!'

You sat quietly in a stall on the territory of the divination commission and prayed to all possible aeons that neither the cloud knights nor the monsters of Mara would find you tonight. In your hands, you randomly sorted through the puzzle that your father gave you before his death, now more than ever it helped you calm down and distract yourself. Ideally, you wanted to escape from Xianzhou and never come back. Such a short-lived brat as you have nothing to do here.

Suddenly, your peace was disturbed by approaching footsteps. Knights?... Mara's monsters?... In the blink of an eye, you prayed that they were knights. If someone will gonna find you, then let it be knights! However...

There was a growl. The man in front of you was like a wild beast that was about to pounce on you. You saw him swing his sword sharply, and have already managed to say goodbye to life.

"Bladie, listen to me..."

Tears immediately ran down your cheeks when you realized that you were almost killed. The fear of death hit you so hard that you practically didn't hear what that woman was saying to her friend.

"Child, could you please vacate this kiosk for an indefinite amount of time?"

Not remembering yourself, you flew out of a small room and sat down nearby.

"Thanks. Also, could you be very quiet?"

You nodded your head, unconsciously, and clamped your hands over your mouth. You're lucky that this woman was too busy at that moment, and you had a couple of minutes to recover.

Out of the corner of your eye, you started watching her with curiosity and caution. Your little fingers were still sorting through the puzzle. After a couple of seconds, you looked into the corner of your eye again and shuddered when you caught her gaze.

"Hmm... And what is a kid like you doing late at night in a place teeming with monsters? Are you lost? Or maybe you're hiding from someone?"

Your heart skipped a beat and she laughed softly at your face.

"So you are hiding. Relax, I won't give you away. To tell the truth, I'm hiding myself."

Her smile was sly, but her voice was soothing.

"What is that in your hands? Some kind of puzzle?"

"Y... yes."

"Can I take a look?"

"Of course..."

Hesitantly, you approached her and carefully handed her the puzzle.

'Among all the places and options where we could meet, this is it. I see.'

Her face was relaxed and even satisfied as she twirled in her hands the thing invented by your father. Suddenly her hand came down on your head and lazily patted it.

"Are you good at solving this puzzle?"

"I... Not... Not really..."

"I see. Then I can offer you my helping hand in this matter a little later..."

The future may be completely different, but as a rule there are common points in it. And for some reason, your meeting with Kafka became such a point. It intrigues her to some extent. What is so special about an ordinary timid child?

Despite her maximally relaxed facial expression, her eyes are sharp and they study you very carefully. Kafka sees your indecision and understands it, but...

Does not accept it.

"Listen, you won't deny me my desire to help you, will you?"

[pouralaura]

pinned post: writing

spoiler alert: most of it is about the devil guy

my take on Raphael is very whimsical and indulgent; I like to highlight his flaws (pride, namely) and his weird idiosyncrasies. I generally write him with some more borderline taboo proclivities and as a bit of a fetishist because, to me, that's decadent and indulgent and the height of whimsy and core of his character. my Tav (both the faceless version I use in my longer fics and my own Eris), meanwhile, is also very prideful, but she's extremely self-aware and in her own head about it all the time. she finds Raphael pathetic and endearing and incredible; Raphael finds her to be his perfect vice. they're absolutely apeshit about each other in everything I write and they're both big time switches

asks open, prompt fill requests are more than welcome, and I am always open to taking comms through DM here or on twitter!

fic links below (all explicit, please heed the tags when you get there):

who will burn who: a university AU in which Professor Raphael and his favorite student have a Mutually Pleasurable Arrangement (read: he gets her off during his class and she gives him her underwear which he then enjoys thoroughly)

teeter: an exploration of Raphael and Tav in Act III and how they're far too proud to admit their feelings for one another, even when things escalate and become extremely sexually charged between them

I won't speak of love: a oneshot focusing on Tav's indecision and dislike for playing the hero, where her time with Raphael is the only thing that makes her feel normal and in control of something for once

your pout or your fist: a VERY silly pre-relationship oneshot in which Raphael taunts Tav with a portrait of himself and Haarlep in Tav's likeness and she gets extremely salty and horny about it

Indulgences: a theatrical and dramatic oneshot where Raphael and Tav enjoy a little priest and confessor punishment roleplay teehee

tomorrow means nothing: a white lotus AU where Raphael is a hitman and Tav is a pretty young thing who can't stop running into him on vacation

debasement: this one is feet. I wasn't kidding about the fetishist thing. but it's not about the feet, it's about the indulgent whimsy of it all and how Tav embraces it and indulges him in turn. give it a shot I swear it's actually really fun

other stuff:

if the shoe fits: a lil Astarion x Tav fic that was literally just an excuse to put a pretty man in a corset and thigh-high boots and write about him using said boots in extremely explicit ways

tumblr-exclusive ficlets:

reflection (my Eris x Raph)

hold your applause (potatocrisp's Zarra x Raph)

anyway, hope you enjoy!

you can find me on twitter and ao3 at the same @.

[jamieanovels]

Let's reintroduce myself....

Since I haven't used this blog in 4 years, I thought I'd put together a writeblr intro to pin on my page!

The basics about me:

Name: Jamie/Jam

Age: 25

Pronouns: she/her

Aroace

Taiwanese American

I'm a:

Writer

Artist

Kpop & music enthusiast

I've been a sci-fi/fantasy reader and writer for most of my life, but have recently developed an interest in contemporary fiction (Emily Henry's People We Meet on Vacation literally changed my life). I'm more than happy to read anything as long as it catches my interest &/or involves some of my favorite tropes: found family, sibling reconciliation, redemption arcs, and corruption arcs.

Current WIP: The Composition of Us (TCOU/Tea Cow)

UPDATE: I'm currently looking for beta readers for this book!! Please check out this form if you're interested.

I almost exclusively refer to this project as tea cow because I'm a dumbass who likes amusing herself haha. It's a story very close to my heart that uses the building blocks of a traditional romance to explore asexuality, aromanticism, friendship, family, and chronic illness. More under the cut~

I remember writeblr being a wonderful, tight-knit, and supportive community 4 years ago, and I'm glad to see that this still seems to be the case. Looking forward to supporting other writers and making new friends!!

More about The Composition of Us (TCOU/Tea Cow)

Ruby Wang is a career woman determined to keep her work first priority. However, after a particularly bad bout of dizziness, she loses her job and begrudgingly returns to her hometown, only to find herself pulled into the messy love life of her childhood best friend. The Composition of Us uses the building blocks of a traditional romance to explore aromantic & asexual identity, friendship, family, and chronic illness.

Includes:

A non-love rectangle

Asian Parents™

Musicians and lots of music talk

Childhood friendship !!!!

A blond British himbo

The most indecisive nepotism baby to ever live

Why this story?

Over the last 2 years, I've been suffering from intermittent bouts of dizziness and head pressure. Recently, I finally got my diagnosis of vestibular migraine, which has been a relief and given me a lot of clarity. Nonetheless, the harrowing experience of not knowing what was wrong with me and feeling like this long-unexplainable something was ruining every part of my life caused me to start creating stories about it to make it more manageable.

TCOU was originally my response to a friend's challenge to write a contemporary story. I've never written anything contemporary other than fics before, so I thought it would be an exciting project to get me out of my comfort zone. The concept started out as an aroace, chronically ill Pride & Prejudice, but has evolved into something very different. I now think of it as more of a general romance for non-romantics. It's a story about aro and ace people getting to star in their own romance. It's about a chronically ill heroine learning to love herself. It's about people using (but not totally adhering) to societal constraints in order to claw their way to their happy endings.

If you'd like to stay updated on tea cow, let me know and I can set up a tag list! Plus, I'm always open to questions if you have any lmao

[twsthc]

scarabia headcanons and projections 🌞

⚠️ warnings: self-destructive behavior, self harm, kidnapping + assassination mentions (kalim 😭)

last updated: nov 10, 2023

KALIM AL-ASIM !! 🦦🌞

🇵🇰 LESBIAN + GENDERFLUID TRANSFEM (she/he)

APPEARANCE HCS:

shaved and bleached her hair freshman year (mental breakdown)

now she dyes random patterns on it and kind of likes it

he has a collection of cute wigs

has soft and round features (in eyes, nose, lips, and body)

RANDOM HCS:

indecisive at bad times like in lines at a restaurant (this usually leads to her just buying everything she thinks looks good while panicking)

one of those rich kids who thinks everything they do is relatable

"omg isnt it so annoying when your family forces you on a vacation in a 5 star resort to the himalayas #relateable"

one of those people who crowds someone whos crying

post-OB jamil told her how annoying/ignorant these quirks were and now shes actively working towards not doing and unlearning them

has a collection of fidget toys he uses in class, esp during presentations

╰ more because im obsessed

she trades fidgets with floyd and they take it very seriously

wears nail polish and decora press-ons to prevent nail biting

his love languages are physical touch and gift giving

gets cuteness aggression around grim

ADHD, PTSD, OSDD3, panic disorder, and mild trichotillomania

also she has POTS and jamil makes salty food for him

triggering content below !!

has nightmares and flashbacks from her childhood, only jamil and a select few know about this

has violent anxiety attacks and bears a few scars from grounding scratches

she also pulls out her eyebrows and hairline when stressed

disassociates! thats it

JAMIL VIPER 🐍

🇮🇷 BISEXUAL + NONBINARY (they/he)

APPEARANCE HCS:

has an unfair amount of healthy hair that grows back super fast

he usually cuts or trims it because it gets in the way of cooking + chemistry

has sharp features that contrast kalim's soft ones

RANDOM HCS:

compulsive liar (not about anything serious just if its funny)

likes to cook for and give leftovers to others. he will show up to your door with tupperware full of zereshk polo and rice then leave without a word

likes thrifting a lot. has a bunch of trinkets. various doohickeys.

one of those people who seems like they're never paying attention, but brings up small details about a conversation from years ago

has a bunch of piercings + a small jewlery collection

this is random but he probably smells like a grandma and kind of like charcoal

they also smell like seasoning and whatever they were cooking that day

keeps secrets but spills tea without revealing names... you didnt hear this from me but someone i'll call "person A" has eyes for you... jsyk

rides and repairs motorbikes here and there

has unusually sharp canines

NPD, PTSD, GAD, OCD

triggering content below !!

has self-destructive meltdowns and awful anger issues

has bashed his head against a wall + various scars across his thighs

[highpriestess13]

Should You Quit Your Job?

A lot of indecisive energy here, spirit is saying yes but is also saying no, quite frankly, within the next few months to a year, you’ll receive your answer/ clarity. Look for a sign that’s going to help you with this decision in divine timing. You’re also needing to remember that you are the creator of your own reality, nobody else! You also need to know that you do have the freedom of choice but do take caution of the red flags and all of the signs that are telling you NOT to do it… at least not yet. So if you decide to still take that leap do keep in mind of the consequences of being impulsive. How you view this job and the energy you put back will always reflect back to you. So if you believe that you’ll make the best of this situation and grow within your current situation, then all will go well for you but if it’s the other way around then yeah expect to have a really hard time. Get out of your head and into your heart! No need to overthink anything at this time, take some time to recharge and recuperate… maybe even taking a vacation will help in relieving this inner and external conflict that you’re constantly fighting. I see something being resurfaced, this looks like an idea for most of you, give it some thought, get more information on this idea/ new project and take baby steps. Hey, look at the picture maybe the job that you’re working at will help you in funding this side hustle for you 🤷🏾‍♀️. Sea turtles and yellow fish are your confirmation. You’re surrounded by beauty and abundance, you may not see it because you’re so wrapped up in the negative and not noticing the beauty of everything else around you, this is also a sign to just take that vacation HELL! if you gotta call out to focus on your mental health then do so! YOU come first remember that! I feel for some you could’ve already started this project and you’re being called to go back to it, there’s some fine-tuning and loose ends that need to be handled. So make sure you’re paying attention to the fine details!

**Want a reading? Message me for more information!**

[glassandmetalwings]

My life right now

Finances: Not so bad that I can’t take care of myself, but bad enough to stop me from treating myself to anything nice, even with gift cards.

Car: *Get stolen*

Car: *Gets recovered the next day, but gets put on police hold for being involved in other car theft incidents. According to towing company, very likely has had drugs used in it, so contents (nothing financially valuable, but sentimentally valuable, like a blanket from a not-popular series that I can’t find a replacement for) may be unsalvageable.

I get advised to buy another car-I have about 3 weeks to do this before my parents go on a retirement vacation bc I cannot drive the one vehicle we currently have. I have less than 10k to my name.

Besides the financial shock, feel personally violated and helpless.

Cannot get ahold of insurance person because of holiday. School starts tomorrow and I’m busy all day. Don’t feel ready for school. Debating if I’ll even be able to complete school this time, or if it will really accomplish anything.

Neurology department is closed because of holiday. I don’t know if they received my (now month-old) referral) so I can finally maybe get seen for my 2-year back pain issue. I now struggle to lift even 40lbs.

Give up on March anime con- one of two of the basically holidays I have during the year. Because even if I could afford to take the day off, I’d want to buy stuff. Questioning giving up on the big con in September.

Have to struggle with my stupid ADHD brain which wants to buy stuff, and finds at least momentary happiness in buying stuff, but not only can I not justify or afford anything, but any indecision tears me up and turns me into a self-destructive crying mess.

Major Pokémon card collector’s items currently available, with a special set dropping at the end of the month. Can’t buy it.

Limited edition twst perfumes from an indie perfume shop I follow on etsy. Can’t buy them.

Dice for games I don’t play. Yarn for projects I don’t need to do. Books/manga I don’t have time to read. Games I don’t actually need (like Violet). Incense I asked for for Christmas but didn’t get. Foods from restaurants bc none of our regualar family meals are ‘comfort food’ to me, and in fact the thought of eating them (even steak) makes me upset).

Feeling so tired and drained and knowing people are probably worried about my sudden radio silence after saying I felt suicidal, but just...being unable and unwilling to do anything. Feeling guilty when people try to reach out.

Crying. Again. And again. Struggling for air through sobs. Pretty sure at this point I can’t be fixed.

[tipsycad147]

How Mercury Retrograde Affects Each Zodiac Sign

Mercury retrograde predictions for each astrological sign

Catherine Boeckmann

How does Mercury Retrograde affect your zodiac sign? Here’s a list of all 12 astrological signs from Aquarius to Capricorn, and a brief summary of how the planet of communication and cognitive function will influence you and your life!

During Mercury Retrograde, the planet nearest the Sun appears to be spinning backwards; ancient astrologers believed that the patterns of the cosmos influenced our own lives. Thankfully, Mercury Retrograde only happens a few times a year as part of your annual solar journey! Learn more about Mercury Retrograde and see this year’s Mercury Retrograde dates. 

Mercury Retrograde Effects by Zodiac Sign

When Mercury enters retrograde motion within the range of dates for a given astrological sign, be wary of the listed effects.

Note that the planet Mercury rules both Gemini and Virgo, so these two signs are most heavily affected. 

IN AQUARIUS (Jan 20–Feb 18): With Mercury retrograde in Aquarius, the sign that governs relationships, friendships are put at risk. Petty squabbles, misunderstandings, and miscommunications abound. Know who your friends are.

IN PISCES (Feb 19–Mar 20): Foggy thinking, daydreams, and escapism are the norm; day-to-day realities confound otherwise clear heads when Mercury, the planet that rules logic, is in Pisces, which governs illusion. Practice creative pursuits—writing, dancing, photography, film, or painting.

IN ARIES (Mar 21–Apr 19): Expect to be frustrated and frazzled. Assertive, impulsive Aries wants to move ahead, and all of the energy is going backward. Watch what you say and how you say it. Pay attention to what people say to you; you might be pleasantly surprised.

IN TAURUS (Apr 20–May 20): Take time to formulate your thoughts. Taurus, an unhurried sign, slows down the mental processes. He also governs banking, so delay money matters. Review financial matters, and position yourself for growth.

IN GEMINI (May 21–Jun 20): Because Gemini rules communications, be prepared for miscommunications when Mercury is in this sign. Expect lots of phone calls or none, and lost or misplaced mail. You may not articulate clearly, and gossip abounds. Old friends may reconnect.

IN CANCER (Jun 21–Jul 22): Expect annoyances at home with baking, gardening, and household duties under domesticated Cancer. Complete repair projects that weren’t finished or done correctly.

IN LEO (Jul 23–Aug 22): Avoid speculative investments. It is not a good time to buy and sell or do any trading. Instead, analyze your investment portfolio. Use your know-how and advisory skills to help friends and associates.

IN VIRGO (Aug 23–Sep 22): Challenging situations arise, especially in the workplace. Expect product delays and equipment breakdowns, as well as crankiness among coworkers under finicky, detail-oriented Virgo. Double-check your work before you call it finished.

IN LIBRA (Sep 23–Oct 22: Accept your physical attributes; do not have a makeover. Indecision reigns, so limit purchases—or risk returning them. Libra, representing beauty, grace, charm, and diplomacy, is out of balance. Refresh, relax, and rejuvenate.

IN SCORPIO (Oct 23–Nov 21): Emotions rule—not common sense—so beware. Avoid affairs of the heart. Passionate Scorpio is also secretive, and your secrets may seep out. Keep them in a diary.

IN SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22–Dec 21): It is not a time to travel, so reschedule or expect delays, lines, and lost directions. Instead, take care of local affairs. Patience and a sense of humor are needed.

IN CAPRICORN (Dec 22–Jan 19): Avoid buying, selling, or renting real estate under Capricorn, the sign that governs property matters. Expect problems with paperwork, packing, and movers. Reunite with family or vacation at home.

There is a time to let things happen and a time to make things happen.  –Hugh Prather, American writer (b. 1938)

Planet Mercury and Astrology

In astrology, all of the planet’s attributes are rooted in ancient mythology. (Mercury is the name given by the ancient Romans to the Greek mythological god Hermes.)

In mythology, Mercury was the official messenger of the ancient gods and goddesses and, as such, governed communications. Mercury is depicted as a male figure having winged sandals and a winged hat, indicating the ability to travel quickly. Correspondingly, the planet Mercury has the fastest orbit of all the planets in the solar system, taking 88 days to swiftly orbit the Sun. 

Mercury’s name is also translated as the “keeper of boundaries,” as he will travel between the upper and lower worlds and often serve as the guide of souls to the underworld. As well as communication and travel, Mercury represents mental quickness, cognitive function, and reasoning. The flipside of Mercury’s cleverness and wit is cunningness. He is also recognized as a trickster, prone to misbehavior. 

In 1782, Mercury became the first symbol of the United States’ fledgling postal service. Today, he is recognized as an icon of an international floral delivery service as well as the official symbol of the postal service of Greece.

In medicine, Mercury is associated with the nervous system, the brain, the respiratory system, the thyroid, and the sense organs.  See The Man of Signs—a representation of how each astrological sign affects a different part of the body.

[dinosaurcharcuterie]

The Vacation Indecision Project continues!

Got a late start today, because one of our dogs decided the way I wasn't going to work on a Monday was suspicious and reason to act anxious, and absolutely nothing I did would convince him I wouldn't be abandoning him forever. It's been literal months since he had an anxiety day that bad. To make matters worse, I eventually did have to leave the house for mockup fabric groceries and medication.

But I finally did get behind the craft table, metamizole tablets gratefully replenished, and started sewing together things I pinned yesterday.

For, y'know. 45 minutes. Then there were another 35 minutes spent at the overlocker, finishing all the edges of this fabric that is absolutely stable until it decides to dissolve when you look at it wrong. I've made a paneled circle skirt in this stuff before. Fool me once, and all that. Also, I've never sewn this before, there's some techniques I don't do a lot, so I'm just finishing all the edges while everything is flat and relatively simple shapes, so I don't have to do geometry while panicking later. It's worth the extra thread it uses.

But, as we all know, most of the time in a sewing project is not spent sewing if you're doing it by machine. Most of my sewing skills come down to skimming the instructions for how much stuff can be done before I have to start ironing. Trendy YouTubers call this "batch working" instead of "putting of the inevitable".

And after all that, the pile to be pinned is... Smaller that yesterday. Some bits are as done as they'll be before being joined, others are waiting on bits and bobs to be fenagled before they can be used at all.

The only thing that needs much more work is the waist tie and the ruffle. I decided to work on the one that isn't 4 m long first. If you iron something well enough, you can sometimes get away with not pinning it. And many thanks to Quiltbr for teaching me that you want to use diagonal seams when piecing long, skinny bits that are going to be folded and run under a sewing machine.

Put in the pockets, leaving the iron on for the little bits of pressing needed for this. Then I noticed I could already put in the wrist plackets if I wanted to. Have I ever put in a placket? No, I just make potato dresses and shove in an elastic over the butt seam so they hang nicer. But how hard could it be?

Half an hour later, covered in an admirable amount of nervous sweat, I had managed to put these two miniscule little [undeserved expletive deleted] without needing to rip anything out, or introducing puckers, or having them be hugely uneven. I only nearly burned my fingers. Three times.

To come down from that adventure, I figured I could finish the raw edges of that frill. All 4+ meters of it. Twice, because there's two sides. And join it in the middle. And, seeing that the night light is on again, use my last two frazzled brain cells to mark the center points of it. And the quarter points. Actually, make that 8ths.

... I'm gonna have to do so much gathering tomorrow, and I'm already trying to negotiate it to pleats instead.

Oh well. We went from 33 pattern pieces at 7 pm to 17 right now, which feels admirable enough.

[kinetic-elaboration]

December 20: Sleepy Day

I did almost nothing I'd intended to do today, and a couple things I hadn't intended, but mostly I was very sleepy. I don't know why. I'm going to blame it on the air pressure. But also, this is vacation, and I was vegging in a pleasant way and not in a.... I don't know what I want to do, indecisive way.

Tomorrow I am actually going out--errands, lunch--because soon a storm is coming and temperatures are going to get very low and everything will be unpleasant. I have some kinda idea I'll write in the morning? We'll see how that works out.

I want to write but in a...hypothetical way? I keep thinking 'oh how great would it be to really get into a project and create!' but I also have near infinite time to do that and I keep not doing it! I don't know. I think it's because it is hard, but I'm also...either not super into, or scared of, or both, all the projects I have on my front burner. But then it's always easier to like or feel excited about the stuff you're NOT currently working on! I don't know. Writing is always so much more fun when it's hypothetical and general and in the future. Why does it scare me to actually do it? I don't know. It's not rational, but there it is.

[moonkisseddelight]

Pac: Your future spouse+ a letter from them.

This is my first PAC, so I'm kinda excited please look forward and comment which pile y'all got💕✨

Take deep breaths and select the pic that calls you the most. And this is a general reading so only take what resonates

PILE 1

Your FS is someone that is indecisive and loves to party hard, you might even meet them at one. They love to work hard and achieve their goals. They keep on improving their skills and try to learn more about something that picques their interest. They are a very loyal person but at the same time might not open up to anyone or everyone. TW: They might've been bullied or backstabbed by some who was very close to them, this affected their self-esteem a lot but they did leave this person/situation. They're a go-getter too and intelligent af(almost a nerd,not the stereotypical one in movies). Due to all the bad incidents that happened in their life, they have become very cold and kinda emotionally unavailable and don't trust people easily.

Their Letter💌

Hi, uhmm... How are you, I hope ur doing great. I fell in love with you the moment I saw u at that event, gosh you looked so pretty in that dress and that perfume(I can still smell it). I have been through a lot and I know you have too but I feel like there are days when I just want to cry my heart out to you. It just feels overwhelming, I'm always cold to everyone but then u came and melted me. Can you please bake me that cake that you tried earlier but then we were fighting so I didn't eat it( ik it hurt you but I stayed stubborn and didn't eat it). I know I distance myself at times but I love you so much and I thank God for it every day.

Your honeysuckle

Extra messages: 'im sorry I didn't mean to hurt you', shorter than you, CEO/business owner, ambivert, sexy, funny, nerd,anxious, foreigner, tall

PILE 2

For some of you, this could be your bestfriend or someone you know. They could be going through a loss rn and are kinda sad. But I feel like they're mature enough to know that one day all of us are gonna die and instead of grieving all the time, the best you can do is move on. They're going through a transformation rn or could be moving out. They're actually very intuitive and are financial successful. So either they're divorced or widowed or its their mom or sister.

Their Letter 💌

Hey lover, how's life? Is it good or is it going downhill again, if it is then I hope you cheer up and stop worrying about those circumstances. Ahh what about that test/project you had? Do you think you'll get good results? So can you give me your time, you're always busy cause we can't meet up often. I miss you sm everyday and summer always reminds me of you. God that day of summer when we met, you looked so good! I was mesmerized and then the way you just blended and became the part of my life. Ik this isn't the right way to ask this, but will you marry me and have kids with me(furbabies are ok too) Let's go to a cafe and then maybe to an amusement park, oh right you wanted to learn that game right also u wanted to try bungee jumping too. Let's even go for a vacation this holiday, is it ok with you? I'm such a fool for you, I hope to meet you soon!!!

Your Lover/Baby.

Extra messages: 555, confident/intimidating, reads tarot, loves art/artist, mixed race, caring, religious,short, hates small places, atheist, family oriented, Ceo, introvert,loves junk food, extrovert

[thefanficmonster]

Trending

Corpse Husband x Animator!Reader (Gender Neutral)

Warnings: None :)

Genre: FLUFF, Humor, RPF (Real Person Fic)

Summary: When a character in Y/N’s new animated video looks a lot like Corpse’s avatar, people are starting to suspect whether it’s a pure coincidence or sneakily intentional. Corpse is quick to put an end to the debate though.

Requested by Anon. Thank you so much for your request hun! Really sorry for the long wait for the fic to be posted but I still hope you come across it and give it a read and if you do so I hope you enjoy it! Love, Vy ❤

��Hi everyone!“, Rae, aka the creator of today’s lobby, greets us all as we pile in one by one, excited to start the stream. 

I am especially excited however because I haven’t participated in a stream in quite a while seeing as how I’ve been very busy with my original content - animations. I made an animation talking about my vacation to Canada over the winter about two years ago. In my defense, it was a long video and I hadn’t posted in so long that I wanted to make it a special comeback - sort of - and something to repay my audience for their patience. I got too carried away in the gaming world and forgot my main field which is animation.

“Hi guys! Missed ya!“ I greet them for myself too, genuinely happy to be back seeing as how it’s been so long since I’ve talked to them or played Among Us with them. Maybe that’s another reason why the animation took so long to be finished: I lose motivation when I’m not social and since I don’t leave my house a lot when I’m working on a project, these guys are usually my only social interaction and without them I turned into a literal bum. “How have you all been? How’s it going?”

“It was barely going, to be honest.“ Corpse says with a huff of laughter.

“Yeah, it was super boring without you! Glad you’re back!“ Poki interferes too, her statement widening my smile.

“Aww thanks guys! I’m glad to be back too, feels like it’s been forever since I last was in this Discord server or in an Among Us lobby.“ I say, throwing a quick glance at my chat to see the excited comments left there by my viewers.

“Oh, and congrats on making it on Trending! I was overjoyed when I saw your video on the Trending tab, you don’t even know.“ Rae gushes, bringing a slight blush to my cheeks - yeah I know, I suck at receiving compliments about my work, I’m working on it though!

To be perfectly honest, that video didn’t deserve to make it to Trending. Hell, the chances of it making there were nonexistent considering my channel’s rather small and has a tight-knit community of about two hundred thousand people only. And I don’t mean that as though it’s a bad thing, I’m just using it to set the scene of how impossible it seemed to me that a video of mine would make it to Trending.

“Um yeah, thank you so much, Rae. Honestly, I need to thank Corpse for that.“ I say, my blush deepening as my cheeks grow even redder. “People thought the character in the animation was him so they had to investigate.“

Yeah, apparently a fan of mine who watched the video recognized the character of my boyfriend as Corpse and immediately took to Twitter to let people know what they’d found and man did it blow up. Anything involving Corpse blows up nowadays but I still owe him a ‘thank you’. One I bet he won’t accept. I know him too well at this point - I know he won’t take any credit for it whatsoever but oh whatever.

“My phone got blown up the day it was posted, holy crap.“ Corpse laughs, “I was so taken aback, in all honesty. I was like: yeah, no shit, Sherlock. - Thought everyone already knew we were dating. Like, the confusion really caught me off guard. I thought we were being obvious.“

Well....I guess that’s one way to reveal a relationship you’ve been keeping secret for months now.

“Thanks, babe. Couldn’t have done that any more originally, I guarantee.“ I sigh, tangling my fingers in the roots of my hair as I feel laughter bubbling up from my stomach to my chest, begging for me to let it out.

“Wait...“, Rae is, unsurprisingly, the one to break the silence that commences on our friends’ part, “WHAT?!“

“Yeah, I second that...“ Poki is quick to follow, “WHAT!?“

Oh here we go....

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[themagicians-girl]

Sun Through The Houses

Sun in the 1st house: 

People notice these individuals because they are leaders and exude confidence. They are unapologetically themselves at all times regardless of where they are or who they are around. It is easy for these individuals to gain respect for this reason. On the other hand, others can envy this and display jealousy or hatred for them. You can often find people with their sun in the first house on the stage whether that be in a leadership position in the workplace, at a theater, or in front of a camera. These people shine and they do so, usually, gracefully. These individuals hold themselves in a proud and dignified way, and expect those around them to do the same. They put much emphasis on their appearance. This does not necessarily mean their looks but mostly how the carry themselves. They will never show up in a wrinkled shirt or with smelly breath. They must appear presentable at all times, because they are opportunists and they want to be ready for anything.   On the dark side, they must watch out for their egotistical and domineering tendencies. 

Sun in the 2nd house:

These individuals strive for pleasure and comfort. They like to own nice things - whatever that means for them individually. Because of the need for possession these people can become workaholics. They may work long hours or strive to be very financially set. Actually, when these people are struggling financially expect them to become severely depressed. They cannot fathom living paycheck to paycheck, its their biggest fear. When these people aren’t at work you can often find them at a restaurant or hanging out at home, which, by the way, their home will be their safe space and very comfortable. They may struggle to leave the home, or with moving in general. These people grow very attached to their home base. They may move out of their parents home older than most, or, if the childhood was chaotic, leave as quickly as possible to find the security they are craving. Sun in the 2nd house people enjoy food A LOT. Cooking them a nice meal is the way to their heart. They are usually good cooks themselves. On the dark side, be mindful of your materialistic nature. It’s okay to believe in things that aren’t only tangible. You don’t need to work 24/7. Money comes and goes. Embrace change, and remember that nothing in the universe is solely ours. Father may have put a lot of emphasis on career growing up, also may have been overbearing and put a lot of pressure on the child.

Sun in the 3rd house:

These people love to learn and travel. They live for it. They are the types to buy a rundown bus, throw a mattress in it, and travel the country. They don’t care for materialistic possessions, they just wish to seek endless knowledge. Actually, they need to be mentally stimulated at all times. Which may cause mental anxiety at times because they do not know how to slow down, rest, and recharge. These people may be good at trivia, because they know a little about everything. If aspects are positive, will have a solid relationship with siblings. You can find these people listening to podcasts, at the library, reading, or watching documentaries. Most likely the podcasts though, because they like to be on the move. Expect these people to travel often. If they don’t have the means to travel, they will immerse themselves in travel any other way they can via; movies, events, stories, friends, etc. Could be excellent teachers if they can develop patience, something they struggle with. Skills to develop: dig deeper into your passions, not just surface level. Stick with hobbies and projects longer, see them through. How many unfinished projects do you have right now? 

Sun in the 4th:

These people have an attachment to their family whether it be good or bad, its there and prevalent in their life. They are always pulled to the family, away or towards. If aspects were negative, they may have had an abusive father who stifled their growth or did not allow them to be who they truly wanted to be. If aspects were good, they probably have a very good relationship with the father. May really want children or at least, a solid family structure (family can mean anything). These people are nurturing, kind, and empathetic souls. They enjoy feeling embraced and cared for, and will make you feel the same. They are very proud of those they consider family and are protective of them. These individuals may work in settings where they serve others in one way or another. People trust them. Be mindful not to become possessive of those you hold closest to you, and if you’re struggling with the family, it’s okay to get help for that. 

Sun in the 5th: 

Some of the most creative people you will ever meet. They love the arts and creative adventures. They are most likely involved in art in some form, whether that be singing, modeling, painting, or photography. These individuals have what it takes to entice an audience, and they do all of the time. Many admirers. May struggle to chose a long term partner due to enjoying attention from many. Sun in the 5th house people have many friends and people will admire them. They are gregarious and full of life. They love to party and have a good time. They aren’t the type to spent much time alone. They’d prefer to be out adventuring or creating with others. Probably love children and children probably love them too. These people are very vocal, it’s hard to miss them. They may love makeup, and put a lot of effort into their looks. They can charm others. On the dark side, be weary of leading people on or being too full of yourself. Ask yourself, do you really like that person, or do you like the attention they are giving you? It’s okay to share the spotlight with others. You will find support when you give support.

Sun in the 6th:

These people throw themselves into work and serving others. They spent a majority of their time at work, and find it hard to take vacations or relax. May have an emphasis on nutrition or working out, may take those aspects of life too far and struggle with self-esteem. These individuals are often selfless and caring. They are excellent friends. They are practical rather than emotional in their approach to life. May have had a parent that was overbearing and expected them to be perfectionists which developed into anxiety and indecision in adulthood. Lack of trust for oneself. These people are good at tending to things. They are the type to find a stray animal and take it home and nurture it. They are fixers in all aspects of life. Should their chart have positive aspects to the sun, they will take good care of their physical and mental health and will inspire others to do the same. On the dark side, your career is not a personality trait. Develop skills and passions outside of work, or you will bore others crazy. It’s okay to relax and experience pleasure.

Sun in the 7th: 

Expect these people to have a close circle of people very dear to them. They strive for interpersonal relationships. It makes them feel whole. Other people, make them feel whole. Which can teeter on negative or positive, depending how much independence the person has acquired. Regardless, these individuals know how to make connections. They may have many acquaintances. They strive for balance and harmony in life. They may work in fields where they act as a mediator of some sorts, such as counseling. When the Sun is in the 7th house of one on one relationships, these people will struggle to distinguish themselves between their own self and others. They must work hard to maintain boundaries for themselves or they will run themselves too thin. These people are empathetic, caring, and selfless. They will be the most support friend and lover. They are excellent communicators and can make two of the worst enemies find an understanding. They are respected for their diplomacy. 

Sun in the 8th:

Regardless if the Sun is in an extroverted sign such as Leo or Gemini, people with 8th house Suns will appear quieter and more private. Much of their personality is hidden and they only show it to those they trust. These people may appear distant, without trying. They just feel hard to reach. These people enjoy what is hidden. They may have secret hobbies or passions. May have obsessive tendencies and struggle with depression. May live a double lifestyle. Dark humor. If aspects to the sun are negative, may have lost the father during childhood in someway. These people are excellent detectives. They love uncovering the mysteries around them, especially other peoples mysteries. You can’t hide anything from Sun in the 8th people, and if you do, they will feel betrayed and never trust you again. Trust is big for these people. May have few friends, but the friends they do have will last a lifetime. May dabble with the occult or darker aspects of life such as taboo, kink, witchcraft, etc. Dark sense of humor.

Sun in the 9th house:

These individuals put much emphasis on personal development. They want to endlessly search for knowledge and to become the best person they can be. They would prefer to be intelligent above anything else. These people make excellent teachers. They want to travel or live in foreign countries. Father may be of a  vastly different nationality to mother or was born elsewhere. These individuals are interested in history, law, philosophy, and language. May speak multiple languages. May have friends that live all over the world. These people are expansive and want to adventure the world. They feel they must in order to fulfill their life purpose. They need independence and freedom from others. They enjoy mentally stimulating conversations. If they can learn something new from you, they will respect you.

Sun in the 10th house:

Individuals with their sun in the 10th house are easy to spot. They will be in a position of power or will be in the spotlight somehow. They strive to be in the public eye. They are leaders and want to live a life of fame. They want to be known and respected. They usually deserve the roles they achieve because they are hard workers. They have much to teach others regarding chasing success and dreams. Very rarely will you meet a Sun in the 10th person that isn’t chasing a dream of some sort. These individuals need to have goals to work towards. Complacency is not their friend. When they aren’t being productive they may become depressed. A struggle for people with their Suns in the 10th is that, although they want admiration, they struggle to have meaningful relationships with others. Relationships may rely on business partnerships rather than a true bond. Don’t abuse your power or sell your soul in search of it. Fame is nothing compared to genuine care and love. Balance.

Sun in the 11th:

People with their Sun in the 11th house have booked schedules for months in advance. They are always attending events, workshops, or traveling. They are involved in many organizations whether that be community outreach, clubs, committees, or social circles. They want to be surrounded by people and community. These individuals bring friends together and can introduce many people to one another. They feel most whole when they belong to a group. You can expect them to have many acquaintances and friends. On the downside, their romantic relationships may struggle because they want to spend all of their free time with friends. Must achieve independence from their groups. May be great planners and organizers. Eccentric and unique people. May struggle to understand who they are apart from others. 

Sun in the 12th: 

These individuals are sensitive idealists. They love animals and taking care of vulnerable people, because they feel vulnerable them self. These people often get stuck in a daydream or fantasy world. They can struggle to ground themselves in the present moment because of this. Psychic intuition. Escapist tendencies due to feeling like the world is too harsh. Must work to develop thicker skin. Usually extremely creative and artistic because they hide away so often into their own world. May be quieter individuals or introverted. They enjoy one on one interactions or smaller groups to a big crowd. May have very vivid dreams. Can easily read others emotions. May be prone to wearing rose colored glasses. Father may have been aloof or not in the childs life. Be mindful of substance abuse or manipulating others when you feel threatened. 

As always, look at your chart as a whole.

Love,

Jaclyn

[hotgirltarot]

📨 Quick Messages for the Signs 📨

These messages apply to you whenever you see them! Please read for your Sun☀️, Moon 🌔 or Rising ⤴️sign! Whichever placement calls out to you the most! Reblog so your friends can get a message they may need to see!

Aries: You will be shown the way to overcome your obstacle but increase your effort first.

Taurus: You are highly thought of and you will receive reward for your merit.

Gemini: Don't lower your standards! Someone you know is insincere. Peace and Harmony is coming.

Cancer: Persevere and you will overcome your problems. Also, pay attention to your health - don't act stupidly.

Leo: Pay attention to your work. Also, you are on a physical or mental journey but you will be victorious in the end.

Virgo: Some personal sorrow may lead to you take advice from a friend - don't be too prideful to ask for help. You will receive a gift.

Libra: BIG Spiritual development, enlightenment & understanding. You will start to see things different and play a different role. Also, celebration, party and romance!

Scorpio: Be careful in money matters. Someone will gossip about all your secrets so be careful. Lots of strong emotions.

Sagittarius: Period of frustration - you are allowing your life to ramble aimlessly because of indecisiveness. Birth or conception of a child/project.

Capricorn: A chain of events that will affect your life - such as meeting a stranger. You need to take a vacation - either physically or mentally.

Aquarius: Achievement and success in work because of taking a risk. Take a chance. Also, deep spiritual love is coming.

Pisces: You will triumph over these obstacles but temptation will test you. These obstacles are only temporary, don't give in! Great fortune will find you if you succeed.

[oscar-lettjohanssonloveme]

Murder On The Victorian Express (a lot of Sarah Paulson characters x reader)

a/n: its just the REVIEW of my next project- i guess the actually title should be “Lana Banana and Y/N are Dr. Watson and Sherlock between hot and criminal women” (coz the main ship is Lana Winters x Reader)

summary: obviously inspired by “Murder On The Orient Express” by Agatha Christie- The reader works as a detective and is on vacation with her girlfriend Lana on a victorian Express, which is run by Miss Venable. Everything's nice until one of the passengers, Pete Andrews, gets murdered. 

Here are our suspects:

1. Diane Sherman 

2. Mildred Ratched

3. Ally Mayfair-Richards

4. Tammy Robinson

5. Dr. Ellie Staple

6. Alice Macray

7. Miss Venable 

(8. Lana Winters..she is not a suspect, but definitely a character of this story)

(i dont know who’s the murderer right now lmao-)

as i said, just the review :)) the first chap will be online next week (at least i hope so fkfkkf)

••••••••••

You would have lied, if you said you never dreamed of such a case. The white alpine landscape, a train decorated in Victorian style, 7 dangerous women and a murder, that seemed insoluble.

You had expected to be able to go on vacation with your girlfriend on this express, but instead you had just been embroiled in another murdercase.

You expected to dream of the dreamy landscape of Europe, but instead you dreamed of thick, red blood dripping into the snow.

A murder, as perfect as it could be. A murder, as Agatha Christie once wrote. A murder, that every detective secretly dreamed of.

The loud knock of Miss Venable's cane interrupted your train of thought and reminded you why you were actually in her compartment, which was more or less her office.

"Miss Venable, do you know, that your express is filled with criminals?"

"Be brief, Miss Y / N, I don't have time for this. This train won't run by itself."

The voice of the woman in front of you was cold and brisk as always, but you had spoken to many figures in authority, in solving a case and you were able to deal with it.

"A mother, who poisoned her child. A doctor, who diagnosed and treated healthy people as sick. A fence, who was involved in a jewel robbery. A sadistic nurse and a senator, responsible for the murder of her own wife," you said theatrical and to be honest you had practiced the whole thing before, but as always you had forgotten someone.

"Oh and the nondescript housewife from St. Louis, of course, who's that innocent, that I'd almost class her as a prime suspect."

Of course, your eyes didn't miss the way Miss Venable's hands clenched aggressively around her cane when you mentioned Alice.

"I see Miss Winters did an excellent job with her research." The redhead growled angrily and leaned back in her chair.

"She did," you muttered with a loving smile.

"My girlfriend is like my Doctor Watson."

"Lovely", Miss Venable muttered annoyed and you would have loved to spit in her face for it, but instead you cleared your throat shortly before you continued.

"We have 7 suspects and nobody seems to know the murder victim, Pete Andrew, an elementary school teacher from washington, but still the killer is among us. We-"

"I think I misheard," Miss Venable interrupted and angrily tapped her cane on the wooden floor again.

"7 suspects?"

You nodded slowly and took your cup, filled with black tea, from the woman's desk again.

"Nobody saw you on the night of death, so you don't have a fixed alibi. And besides, my girlfriend found out some things about you, that could be important," you said and paused for a dramatic pause in which you took a sip of the warm tea.

"Except for my girlfriend, I have no one I can trust on this express. Each of the passengers, in my opinion, has the potential of a murderer. I expect every cooperation on your part, because I am solving this case only to save the reputation of your Express. That shit messes up my vacation too. "

Miss Venable nodded curtly.

"I am completely at your disposal."

You put the empty cup back on the table and gave the woman a bright smile.

"Alright," you said as you stood up and held out your hand to her.

The woman took it reluctantly and shook it after she got up.

"There's one more thing," Miss Venable mumbled, looking at you indecisively.

"Your girlfriend, Lana Winters, she is a journalist."

"I know," you said, still smiling.

"I don't want this tragedy to become public. My train is highly regarded in Europe and I want it to stay that way."

There was something threatening about the tone in her voice, and you didn't like it.

You shrugged and withdrew your hand.

"I can't forbid my girlfriend to write," you said and walked to the large ebony door.

"But she is fair and as I told you, Miss Venable, if you have nothing to hide, you have nothing to fear."