#your joints will thank you for it

[skylertheminish]

Heyo warning for really crappy writing or whatever. This crappy bio story thing will be put under "keep reading" due to any potential triggers and such.

I'm aware of the crappy edits on the pictures. As of right now I'm too tired to fix them. Its nearly 2am for me as of typing this awful story thing.

9th of January. That's a day I'll not forget anytime soon, if at all. That was the day we got word of a breeding mill and in my home county no less! This one was particularly sickening. Evolving newly hatch Pokemon, bet they'd do so before the young even drew their first breath if that was possible. Being forced to evolve so soon usually doomed the newly born. All that stress of metamorphosis being put on such tiny bodies. I can't comprehend how some people could be so willingly cruel.

We rescued all that we could. Keeping them in carts built for infant pokemon. There was the usual high demand Pokemon. Dratini, Riolu, Ralts, the usual suspects for a shiny mill. But one caught my eye.

Ceruledge.

I have never seen such a Pokemon before with my own eyes! let alone one so small. Poor thing looked so cold, so weak... and frightened, Not that I blame her. She couldn't have been more than a day or so old and yet not only was she forced to evolve but had be surrounded by strangers. I took one of the unoccupied carts from the van, set it up and took her in my care. Of all the team members deployed that night I was the one better suited for exotic Pokemon to the Galar region. I didn't have high hopes for her surviving the night.

But boy did she make me eat humble pie!

Things got hairy for sure but she survived the first 3 crucial days since hatching and living under my care. And boy am I glad to eat that humble pie! As small as she is she certainly as.... I guess stubborn? Perhaps determined is a more apt thing? Yeah I'll go with that! She's as determined as can be! A trait of her species I'm sure. But something tells me that's just how she is.

She's also adorable.

I couldn't help myself. I had to take photos, She's so cute!

[cleolinda]

Currently dealing with the idea that I have hypermobile joints and possibly mild HSD, gonna have to ask my doctor about this, but I pitched this idea to my physical therapy guy and he said, in the most deadpan tone possible, “Would you believe that I am not surprised by this.” And then I remembered this man has seen me casually touch my heel to the opposite hipbone just because I felt like stretching that leg. While having a herniated disc. And lying down. The reason it matters is that I wobble all over the place and it affects my ~Form in doing these exercises correctly for my back. So now that we have this hypothesis, we’re paying attention to this and working on things to strengthen various muscles so I fall over less while, say, just standing still.

[trebuchet151]

This is jumping the queue bc some really cool people reblogged my last post of Corey and they escaped containment.

Updated sidestep design perpetual WIP

Sidestep days vs retribution. They're slowly reacquiring their self expression. Next book will probably be the full return of the scene/punk look

Bonus Corey sans most of their clothing to show off their tattoos under the cut. CW for healed SH scars

Yes that is Ortega's bedroom yes I half assed it. I drew this background in my car at work when it was like 110 degrees idgaf

[iridescentmirrorsgenshin]

I find it so interesting that kaveh always knew that he and alhaitham saw the world differently, but they were still best friends. In kaveh's notebook he wrote this about alhaitham, "Our views are contradictory, but it is through contradiction that more speculation and philosophy may be born." Only when alhaitham noticing kaveh was activity harmful lifestyle for himself with his mindset and called him out. I always thought they had their first argument from different philosophy, but it stemmed from kaveh activity harming his lifestyle WITH this mindset that alhaitham got concerned and confronted him

Hiya! Thank you so much for your ask!! <333

Kaveh's old sketchbook has a very special place in my heart <3 it's as you say!! initially he believes that he and alhaitham have views which align, but then comes to the realisation that they actually hold opposing views, however, instead of viewing that a negative, this is actually a benefit to their relationship, as it can lead to new points of discussion!

it's only after their approaches in dealing with other people come to the surface do problems arise in their friendship - as brought about by their collaboration with others during their thesis. kaveh exerts himself to help others whilst alhaitham maintains the view that this is a fruitless endeavour as this a short-term solution to the marked difference between those driven by hard work and those by natural ability. by kaveh denying his own capabilities in spreading himself thin for others, alhaitham deems this as harmful, as kaveh effectively denies his 'true self'.

their problems culminate in this criticism of each other's philosophies, whereas their friendship was strongest when they perceived the positives in the differences of their respective philosophies. kaveh asserts his altruism as correct over egoism, critiquing alhaitham's aversion in helping others, whereas alhaitham highlights the detriment of kaveh's altruism. it is particularly interesting to note here that the comment that makes kaveh revoke their friendship is not solely their differences in dealing with people, as their previous arguments had been about, rather, it is the source of kaveh's altruism. this is noticeably different from their other disagreements, as this is seen to be the first time alhaitham has made such a personal comment, given how kaveh reacts to it, feeling 'seen through'. it is this personal comment which causes kaveh to end their friendship, more so than their differing philosophies

in-game, alhaitham is aware that their true issues don't merely lie with their differing philosophies, and instead focusses on kaveh's detrimental altruism stemming from his guilt of the past. this can be seen in a parade of providence, in which he researches sachin in order to gain clarity and closure around kaveh's father's disappearance into the desert not directly being tied to kaveh

as seen within their conversation, alhaitham initiates the conversation for a personal reason - to tell kaveh of his findings, in an attempt to alleviate some of his guilt; to provide closure - whereas kaveh sees this interaction as a debate of philosophies, as in a potentiality for correctness over the other. alhaitham changes the subject when kaveh discusses, and insults, alhaitham's egoism, which directly leads back to his own personal interest, being that of sachin's involvement with kaveh's father's disappearance

kaveh standing his ground in defence of his altruism prompts alhaitham to claim that their issue does not lie in correctness with the answer as to what, then, is their issue being subtextual - being provided in alhaitham seeking kaveh out for his personal interest over a scholarly debate

overall, i think it's pretty easy to simplify their relationship due to their opposing philosophies, but the fact they were best friends complicates this concept - yes, their approaches to life and dealing with other people are inherently different and acts as a point of contention between them, but in actuality i'd say that it's the concern behind this opposition of each other's way of life and the way this is miscommunicated to the other which appears to be the main issue

kaveh is a highly empathetic person and this empathy is further extorted by his own sense of guilt, therefore his altruism is excessive, detrimental even, and he denies his true capabilities by attempting to merge with the crowd - this is the issue that alhaitham has tried to express to kaveh, whereas kaveh sees this as a personal critique on his ideals and philosophy, and thus kaveh is rejected

alhaitham is a socially averted person who prioritises himself over others, actively denying himself the care and company of others due to this individualism - this is the issue kaveh has with alhaitham's egoism, whereas this comes across as asserting the correctness of collectivism as a philosophy over individualism, which denies alhaitham as an egoist, and thus alhaitham is rejected

i'd say the issue is balance - they must have achieved a harmony in the foundation of their friendship, so much so that they were best friends, they wanted to combine their 'opposing' fields of language and architecture to pursue a thesis project together. this balance was lost due to the idea of their being a correct way to live life, a correct philosophy, and this balance has yet to be retrieved.

ultimately, the two want the best for each other according to their own values, but with this comes acceptance. a level of understanding has to be realised once more before progress can be made, i think

This got super long but you raised a really intriguing point!! this has me thinking a lot about a parade of providence so i think i'll make a separate post on that!! <3333

[wilde-foxgloves]

we back on that not doing the thing i don't wanna grindset

the one with the contrabass has the ballet slippers on. would that look good final version? dunno! didn't want to color it

Skytober Day 17 - Music. October 17th, 2024

[xxplastic-cubexx]

Hi I think I saw in the tags that your birthday is Friday and today is Friday so if you celebrate your birthday- Happy Birthday!!!!

actually i think i said that my birthday falls on a friday next year but im very touched you remembered anyhow :'] thank you ... for the early birthday wish ...

[leslutdepointedulac]

Loumand for the ship game!!

[summitclan-chronicles]

just wanted to come on and say I really appreciated the transparency and clarity, i really enjoy reading all your responses while we all try to understand the system. it's super neat by the way! like a little gacha surprise ^^ Will you be using sparrow's garden for genetics? asking out of curiosity since i adore how complex cat genetics can be :D

Hi!

I do value transparency - lots of people have fumbled good things because they were afraid of being direct, upfront and hard-footed. I understand the fear, I feel it rather often, but it's a great disservice to assume the other person can't handle it! (btw, the recurring kitten anon is really cool behind the scenes and we love them. GOOD vibes, i look forward to their membership!)

I do know a good chunk of cat genetics due to the raw power of autism but yes, Sparrow's Garden will make an appearance! Especially if people go hogwild with their genetics. I'm not gonna argue but I'm gonna sweat a lot. (And so are all the artists drawing all those bengal spots......)

[itsalwaysdark]

sry my beef eith that pastor is unending i fucking hate that guy like ugh . he soent maybe 5 minutes talking abt the actual ppl who actually died and then spent 2 hours just preaching and telling us we were all going to hell. is that how it is at all christian funerals. protestant i think if that means anything.

[sansgout]

vince's body type is “every joint cracks like he's a fckn glowstick when he stands up or sits down”

[mothmvn]

after languishing in covid-war-grief-despair for like 2 years, all of my pre-planned document changes are falling in place like dominoes, shedding my old name (or really my old gender category) in various facets of my life.... plus i've been on HRT for 2 years this week, plus i'm scheduling top surgery sometime in the next couple of years... everything's coming up andrey :-)

[irhabiya]

Talking about ur knees could u have smth like lupus?

don't think so, i've never had any issues with my immune system so probably not an autoimmune disease

[judgingskeletons]

Pls judge my bones 🥰✨🙈

I mean this in a very positive and "I think that's cool" way, that first one of your spine reminds me of a centipede, and now i want to make a centipede out of bones. Love these x-rays! Love the bones, love the organ shadows, love that I'm not 100% sure if I know whether that's a front or back view of the pelvis (I'm only mostly sure it's the front)!

Love your bones! Thanks for sharing them <3

[crimeronan]

today the pool had to close down for a little while due to a Hygiene Issue (TM) and everyone ended up leaving except for me n a handful of retirees who hung out in the lobby chatting while waiting for it to reopen. when the staff finally announced that the pool could open back up a great cheer of "YES!" and "OUR PRAYERS HAVE BEEN ANSWERED" and "I OWE YOU MY LIFE" went up. much celebration and applause was had. there were like six of us but youd think there were at least a dozen partiers bringing down the Whole House. my people.

[xxplastic-cubexx]

Pmfgg i get to see Francesca before i go to sleep ajfjajd bless!!!

I love how you draw her she's so fucking cute! The wrinkles!? The eyes!? Ahdjsjfj I love that panel of Francesca and Charles beaming their pretty blue eyes at Erik afhjakfka they're too powerfully cute together ajfhsjfjsj i love em so much!

And lol look at Erik evading the option of naming the cat after him ajfjsjfjsj and Francesca reaching for him ahfjakfj so cuuuteee they're so cute!!!I'm gonna give Francesca and Charles and Erik such cute adventures in my dreams

thank you so much !!!! i'm glad you got to see her before you slept: may she be a delight with charles and erik in your dream 🥰🥰

[lillybean730]

physical therapy is not something i would ever find romantic/erotic. i guess if you get off on someone making you walk back and forth and then telling you everything that's wrong with your gait then that's your prerogative