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balloondeliveryus · 22 days
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balloondelivery26 · 25 days
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serena-babes · 1 month
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Hazbin hotel random headcanons
super unedited ⋆⭒˚.⋆
honestly wrote these off of the top of my head it's the most random assortment of people.
Lucifer, Charlie, Alastor, Vaggie, Angel, Husk, Sir pentcious, Adam
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Lucifer:
 He most definitely Drinks milk at dinner every night and I'm not talking a little glass I'm TALKING A GLASS a chalice even, filled TO THE BRIM, every night without fail.
(sorry to my milk drinkers) 
Either texts every two seconds or doesn't text at all there is zero in-between 
I dont know what it is but I feel like he doesn't season his food
An animal cracker is the most seasoned thing he has had in years I just know it 
Knows how to tap dance scarily good 
Screams like a girl
Puts hair in rollers nightly and has the most CRAZY ASS skin routine ever
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Charlie: 
Hasent spelled restaurant correctly in years but was a straight A student 
Chronic energy drink drinker 
Has one of those custom blankets but it's just her and vaggie on it 
All of her socks are mitch matched 
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Alastor:
Knows Morse code and can't swim
Plays slipping sound effects whenever someone trips around the hotel and then giggles to himself like a little schoolgirl
Has a diary
The type to say “Seems like we've gotten ourselves into a pickle” 
Cannot balance on one foot 
Probably heard dubstep one time and had a seizure 
Seasons his food CORRECTLY 
Either a “I shower once a week that's good enough” or a bubble bath with oils and rose petals everyday type of guy 
“Erm actually!”
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Angel:
Can't do math
Says womp womp in the most serious convos 
Bangs head on doors all the time due to height 
Phone addiction BAD 
Will only drink drinks if they are fruity He is the type to have to flavor their water 
Has the most IMMACULATE music taste
Chronic gossiper 
Uses :3 religiously 
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Husk:
Also says womp womp at the ABSOLUTE WORST TIMES
Got beat by Angel so hard during uno one time and still holds a grudge
Black coffee every morning 
Cannot cook I already know it 
STRONG cologne scent 
Thinks texting is the stupidest thing ever 
After a long hard day, he goes home to go watch old Western movies
Wears wife beater tank tops religiously 
Idk hes pretty chill not much to say about him 
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Vaggie: 
Goes to bed at 8:30pm SHARP
Needs glasses
Is REALLY good at cooking 
Secretly enjoys fighting with people online (stan wars on twitter) 
Washes face with some random soap and somehow its always perfect 
Drinks Gatorade chronically 
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Adam:
HEAVY BREATHER even when hes not doing anything IT IS CONSTANT 
Would call people slurs nonchalantly 
Really bad at reading 
ALSO cannot swim
ALSO has a diary and writes in it nightly
Elon musk supporter
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Sir Pentcious:
(is that how you spell his name..?”
Eats cup mac and cheese every day
Scared of balloons
Loves those baby sensory videos with the peas and fruits 
Basically an engineer 
SO GOOD at just dance 
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asterkiss · 11 months
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If you have time at some point, I would love a drabble or one-shot of 71 or 83 from the sarcasm prompts. Thank you!
Thanks for the prompt! Have an AU where Bill is just a normal human guy. 83. "I'm so glad you could come." // "Cut the crap and give me a drink."
-BABY SHOWER
'I heard your feet swell up like a balloon when you're pregnant and never go back to normal,' Mabel said seriously, eyes wide.
A heavily pregnant Pacifica stared back at her. 'That's not true.'
'No, it is! I read it online from this blog run by a maternity nurse.'
Pacifica narrowed her eyes for a moment, regarding the brunette before she suddenly turned her head aside with a hint of genuine concern. 'Dipper?'
The boy who had been stood there throughout this entire conversation patted his wife on the shouler, looking bemused. 'It's a lie.'
The blonde relaxed before haughtily raising her head as if she hadn't almost been about to believe Mabel for five seconds. 'Ha, I knew it. Obviously.'
Dipper shot his sister an annoyed look. 'You have got to stop looking up information on Tumblr. I'm begging you.'
Before Mabel could respond to that, the front door to the cafeteria where they were hosting their little party opened and her eyes fell upon a familiar blond.
'Wow, he actually came,' Pacifica muttered, looking over her shoulder towards the new arrival.
Mabel rushed over without hesitation, coming to a stop before the guy as she smiled widely. 'Hey Bill, I'm so glad you could come.'
'Cut the crap and give me a drink.'
'Uh, it's ten in the morning?'
'So?'
'And this is a baby shower?'
His expression remained taught, and he groaned as he ran a hand over his face.
'Are you okay?' she asked.
'No,' he shot back. 'I didn't fall asleep until 3am because some asshole in marketing put a wrong order in, and I had to fix their fuckup.'
'Oh. Sorry to hear?'
'Whatever. If there's no alcohol, then please at least tell me there's fatty foods that are bad for your cholesterol. I'm talking the good stuff.'
'Uh, there's some cheese cake?'
'Eh, it'll do.'
Mabel watched him wander off towards the buffet table with a ravenous look. Pacifica came up to her side a moment later, eyeing him with scrutiny. 'So, he showed up at least.'
Mabel hummed in agreement, folding her arms. 'He is not a happy bunny.'
'I mean, you met at a bar and hooked up once and then you invite him to your brother's baby shower the next day? Not many people would do that, Mabel.'
'How else are we meant to get to know each other?'
'You don't. That's the point of a hook up?' Pacific asked, arching an eyebrow.
'Oh...'
Her sister in law patted her on the shoulder. 'But I mean, hey. He came? That shows he must be into you, no normal guy would do that.'
'Really? You think so?'
'That or he's batshit crazy and got some serious baggage.' As the two girls watched him shove an entire slice of cake into his mouth in one gulp, they both blinked.
'Yeah, he's definitely at least a bit crazy,' Pacifica mumbled.
'Well good thing I am too!' Mabel gushed. 'Don't wait up!' She winked at the blonde before walking off to approach her date with gusto.
'Wait up? It's ten in the morning!' Pacifica cried after her.
She went ignored.
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oh this whole "this man is dirty and never showers/ changes his underwear" thing doesn't just apply to Matty. It's seemingly a go-to thing I've witnessed in a lot of fandoms (and beyond) - mostly used by fangirls who are upset with a guy they used to like/ find handsome. ("He got fat"/ "he has no muscles" is also popular) They will also comment on the dudes' behavior and use words like "icky/ toxic/ abusive" etc. (but never elaborate/ cite proof) They're so upset they're going out of their way to depict the person as totally disgusting/ unacceptable in order to shame others who are a fan. They will overanalyze every unflattering picture and either lie about good ones or fully ignore them. They will make disparaging comments about these men wearing "ugly clothes" and being "too poor" to buy good clothes. It's never really true of course. I really hate it because it's a weird form of bodyshaming men and very shallow in general.
Yeah see my thing about this is that I have always found Matty attractive, smart, kind, charming etc. like we all know his ✨glow up✨ is a very recent thing. Especially the muscles and stuff. He used to be skinny and wear baby tees (🥹💗💗💗) and stuff. And we all still loved him and thirsted over him just the same. Which is why I really don’t think it’s about the looks or whatever. And I deeply disagree with criticism of fan culture that claims fans objectify or sexualize the celebrity or person that they are a fan of. It’s really not that shallow. It’s never been about those kinds of attributes to most of us. He could shrink down or balloon up or do whatever he wanted with his body or hair or whatever and we’d still love him (evidence: mustache haters lmaooo)
I’m also on my knees for this man even when he wears things that absolutely make no sense lmao. Or things that I adamantly despise like flannel. Matty in flannel??? Hooooo lord.
HOWEVER, even though I don’t buy those critiques of him, I’m a human being and I know I stand in front of the mirror and scrutinize my own looks and body most days. Especially when I’m feeling shitty already. So I can’t imagine that him reading that about himself was pleasant or simple to brush off. So, while I don’t take it seriously as a form of criticism of him or of us for loving him, I still hate seeing it online. If only cuz it could hurt him.
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master-sass-blast · 2 days
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Let's (Not) Party, Baby.
Summary: You rub your swollen belly, both fond and exhausted. “I think it just feels weird to me. Like, the gender reveal party was to celebrate the healthy pregnancy lasting so long. But I just feel really weird about being, like, ‘I’m growing a human, come give me shit.’”
Kitty laughs as she unwraps another bar of chocolate. “Well, I think it’s the duty of the community to support pregnant mothers, y’know? It’s about equipping the parents with what they need to care for the baby.”
“Yeah, but everything I’ve read about and seen online is a whole spectacle,” you grumble. “And, honestly, I don’t have the energy for a party. I’m fucking tired. I feel bloated and sore. I don’t want to have a party where I have to put on real pants and eat melted candy bars out of diapers.”
Kitty stills, then slowly looks over at you with a wide-eyed expression of horror. “That’s a thing?”
“It’s a game,” you answer with a roll of your eyes. “You’re supposed to guess which kind of candy it is.”
Pairing(s): Piotr Rasputin x Reader, Kitty Pryde x Illyana Rasputin.
Rating: G.
Word count: 4.3k.
Set after "S'mores for Two."
Author's Note: Me? Posting more than once a year? Surely not.
In other news, my CFS/other body and brain shit is still overwhelming. It basically took dragging myself through editing to be able to post this latest round of fics (for those of you who don't check out my other works, no worries, but I like to post in little caches so that everything is updated mostly together). I'm not trying to vie for pity; I'm really fucking proud of myself for pushing through and being able to post. I had an unofficial goal of wanting to post more fics before April was over (because April is my birth month), and I did it! I am that bitch!
Thank you all for your patience -and all the comments! They really kept me going when the grind of editing was starting to wear me down.
Happy Reading!
“I guess I’m just not sure what to do.”
Kitty nods as she paints your fingernails a pretty shade of shimmering lilac. “Well, I think it just depends on, like, what you and Piotr want to do, y’know?”
The two of you are on the family room couch; you’ve both taken over the space a bit, actually. It’s a scheduled at home spa day, courtesy of Kitty. There’s dozens of bottles of nail polish lined up on the coffee table, next to two discarded face mask wrappers, a tub of coarse sugar scrub, a sleeve of cotton discs, and an entire store's worth of toners and moisturizers. There’s a half-empty pizza box on one end of the table, several bars of chocolate (and more wrappers), an open jar of pickles (the good, Kosher deli kind, according to Kitty), and a cereal bowl half-filled with peanut butter.
You swipe one end of a pickle spear through your bowl of peanut butter, then crunch down. I mean, I know that’s the point, but… “I think it’s more, like,” you begin once you’ve swallowed, “that I never thought I’d be in this position in life. And that if I ever did get to this stage in life–” you gesture vaguely around you with your munched-on pickle spear “–that I’d automatically know what to do.”
Kitty nods, curly hair bobbing with the motion of her head. “I get you.” She finishes your right hand, then screws the lid back onto the corresponding bottle of polish. “It’s, like, hard to wrap your head around.”
“Yeah. I mean–” You pause to load more peanut butter onto your pickle, which is harder than it sounds. “How are you even supposed to plan baby shower stuff?”
It’s a quandary that’s been gnawing on the back of your mind for months now. The gender reveal party, at least, had been easy. Tasty food, balloon with colored confetti inside, Aiden’s photography team because you and Piotr had wanted pictures, done. It’d been a celebration of having a pregnancy last long enough to see the baby’s gender –and a wonderful day where you and Piotr learned you’d be welcoming a daughter in a few months.
Trying to plan a baby shower, however…
You rub your swollen belly, both fond and exhausted. Your eviction date is coming for you, Masha, whether you like it or not. “I think it just feels weird to me. Like, the gender reveal party was to celebrate the healthy pregnancy lasting so long. We all ate food and enjoyed each other’s company. But I just feel really weird about being, like, ‘I’m growing a human, come give me shit.’”
Kitty laughs as she unwraps another bar of chocolate. “Well, I think it’s the duty of the community to support pregnant mothers, y’know? It’s about equipping the parents with what they need to care for the baby.”
“Yeah, but everything I’ve read about and seen online is a whole spectacle,” you grumble. You hold your hand out for a square of chocolate, then pop the piece Kitty gives you into your mouth. “And, honestly,” you continue as you tuck the chocolate into your cheek like a hamster, “I don’t have the energy for a party. I’m fucking tired. I feel bloated and sore. I don’t want to have a party where I have to put on real pants and eat melted candy bars out of diapers.”
Kitty stills, then slowly looks over at you with a wide-eyed expression of horror. “That’s a thing?”
“It’s a game,” you answer with a roll of your eyes. “You’re supposed to guess which kind of candy it is.”
She gags, then shakes her head. “Fuck that. That’s just gross.”
“Exactly!”
Kitty eats a few squares of chocolate, expression contemplative. Once she swallows, she says, “I guess I don’t see it as that big of a deal –not having a baby shower and all that. We don’t have baby showers in Jewish circles.”
“Oh.” Your brows lift upwards. “Why not?”
“It’s considered inauspicious,” she explains. “My best friend’s older sister’s parents kept all the baby stuff at their house until she gave birth. Then, they went over to her and husband’s place and set everything up for when she came home.”
“Oh.” You cock your head to one side, considering, then grimace and shrug. “We already have the nursery part way set up, though–”
“I didn’t mean that, like, that should do the same thing,” Kitty interjects. “I meant it, like, whatever you do should serve you and your happiness.” She offers you a reassuring smile. “There is no real rule about what’s normal or not. If a baby shower sounds exhausting, then don’t do it.”
“But people might be expecting for us to have one,” you sigh wearily, “so they can celebrate.”
“Fuck them and their expectations.” Kitty grins when you laugh. “I’m serious! All that matters is what makes you happy.”
“And Piotr,” you tack on once you catch your breath. “And he might want one.”
“Well, there’s only one way to find that out–” Kitty twists towards the front of the house when the front door swings open, then thumps shut. “Hey, speak of the man!”
Piotr pauses his conversation with Illyana as he looks towards you. He glances at you, eyebrows raised, then at Kitty, then back at you again. “Chto?”
“Your wife has a question for you!” Kitty hollers before flashing a dazzling, enraptured grin at Illyana. “Hi, baby!”
Piotr takes off his shoes, then strolls towards you. “You have question, myshka? Is everything okay?”
“Well, first things first.” You cock your head back so you can look up at him. “Will you give me a kiss, even though I’ve been eating peanut butter on pickles?”
He smirks, then bends down and presses his lips against yours.
“Aaw, what a man,” Kitty croons. She cocks her head back when Illyana approaches the couch. “Will you kiss me, even though I’ve been eating pickles without peanut butter?”
Illyana chuckles, then cups Kitty’s chin with her hand and kisses her girlfriend. She looks up when you and Piotr share a grin, then gently tugs on Kitty’s elbow. “Davay.”
“Help yourself to the pizza!” Kitty tosses over her shoulder as Illyana ushers her towards the front of the house (and away from prying eyes).
Piotr kisses the top of your head, then circles around the couch and sits down next to you. The couch creaks beneath him as he helps himself to a slice of cheese pizza, then again when he leans back and settles in. “Ty v poryadke?”
“Da,” you assure him. “I was just talking to Kitty about baby shower stuff.”
Piotr’s brows draw together as he chews a mouthful of pizza. He swallows, then says, “I thought baby showers were not held in Jewish communities.”
“They aren’t. It was more like…” You gesture vaguely with one hand and sigh. “I don’t know if I want to have a baby shower. I’m so tired, and I feel like a boat, and I don’t want to wear pants.”
Piotr lets out a bellowing laugh mid bite, then quickly claps one hand over his mouth. He finishes chewing between giggles, then swallows and sighs. “Oh, moya serdtse. One day, there will be pants that you like.”
“Doubtful.” You smirk, but it quickly gives way to weariness. “I mean… I just don’t know if I have the energy to deal with a baby shower, y’know? But if you want one, I don’t want to take that away from you.”
“What I want–” Piotr sets his partial pizza slice down on a piece of paper towel, then leans over and draws you into his arms. “I want you to be happy and well.” He kisses the crown of your head, then tucks your head beneath his chin. “Masha will be loved and cared for regardless of having baby shower. If you are tired, then you deserve to rest, myshka.”
“Yeah,” you agree as you bury your face in his burly chest, “but if everyone’s expecting us to have one–”
“‘Everyone’ does not get say,” Piotr interrupts gently. “If they wish to help or give gifts, they know where to find us.”
You sigh, then nuzzle against his shirt when he starts stroking your hair. “Maybe we can have, like, a nice dinner or something? With family and close friends? And some help to finish setting up the nursery?”
Piotr gently rubs your back. “That sounds nice.”
“Cool.” You sigh again, far more relaxed this time, then lean over and grab your jar of pickles. “Want a pickle?”
Piotr hums, then nods and plucks a pickle spear out of the jar. “Spasibo.”
“Konechno,” you say before kissing his cheek.
“Thanks again for driving me,” you say as you stretch your seatbelt around your swollen belly. “I’ve just been so tired lately that driving isn’t really a good idea.”
“Konechno, ptitsa,” Alex says as she starts the engine on her truck. “How did your appointment go?”
“Good,” you sigh as you stretch and settle into the passenger seat. “Everything’s looking good. Baby’s healthy. Blood sugar looks good. My iron’s still low, though, so I’m taking a higher dose of supplements and I need to be careful about overtiring myself.”
Alex hums and nods as she navigates out of the clinic parking lot. “What can we help with at home?”
“Uh…” Your face and mind go blank. You try, unsuccessfully, to kickstart your brain, then rub your face with your hands when your mind refuses to cooperate. “I think that’d be a difficult question without factoring in pregnancy brain.”
“Fair enough,” Alex chuckles.
“Man, I thought I was spacey before,” you lament. “And then it was bad enough weaning off my meds, but now–” You stop mid-sentence and gape when you see the sign for a McDonalds. “McFlurry.”
Alex laughs again, then changes lanes and drives into the McDonald’s parking lot.
One order for a large fry and an Oreo McFlurry later, the two of you are back on the road and headed for home.
You hum contentedly as you swirl a few fries in your McFlurry. Before you can indulge, though, your addled brain kicks back into gear. “Oh. Did you have a baby shower when you were pregnant with Mikhail?”
“No.” Alex pauses to turn, then explains, “It’s considered back luck in Russian culture. Most expecting parents won’t have one or purchase things for the baby until they are born.”
“Oh.” You blink a few times –the curse under your breath when McFlurry drips off your fries and onto your shirt. You shove your fries and remaining McFlurry “dip” into your mouth, then wipe down your shirt with a tissue (not that it does much good). Once you’re cleaner, and you’ve swallowed, you ask, “Then why was Piotr so ambivalent about whether we have one or not?”
“Because that boy will follow you to the ends of Earth if you asked,” Alex answers with a smirk. “And he’s Americanized a bit since moving here. Plus, we didn’t necessarily raise our kids to be so superstitious. Nikolai and I saw it as more to not ask about someone’s pregnancy unless they wanted to share, rather than luck related. We still prepared a nursery for Mikhail and stocked up on supplies.” She drums her fingers against the steering wheel while you wait behind another car. “To be honest, even if parties were part of our culture, I wasn’t in any shape for one.” She chuckles ruefully beneath her breath. “I was a wreck during that pregnancy.”
“Honestly, I feel the same way,” you admit with a heavy sigh. “I’m so tired, and sore, and I don’t want to wear pants.” You smile when Alex laughs, then continue with your griping. “Plus, all of the shit I’ve seen for baby showers just… doesn’t appeal? I don’t have the energy to decorate, and apparently there’s games you can play? But it’s weird stuff like melting candy bars in diapers, then having everyone try and guess what kind of candy it is–”
Alex grimaces. “That sounds disgusting.”
“Yeah. Plus, if I’m getting candy, I just want to eat the candy.”
“Understandable and wise.”
“We talked about having family and friends over for dinner,” you continue after grinning, “and to have some help around the house and finishing the nursery… but, like, how do you ask people ‘hey, come bring some food and hang out and help us with the nursery and house stuff because we’re expecting a baby?’”
Alex smirks and shoots you a sidelong glance. “That seemed pretty coherent to me.”
“That’s not what I–” You stick your tongue out at her when she laughs. “You know what I mean.”
“I do,” she assures you. She brakes for a red light, then looks over and puts one hand on your shoulder. “Just ask, ptitsa. Ask, and we’ll be there.”
You smile, and place your hand over hers. “Thanks, Alex.”
“I was thinking of actually printing invitations? I don’t know why, I just think it’d be funny.” You spit toothpaste foam into the sink, then resume brushing your teeth. “We could print an extra one to keep. It’d be, like, a cute memory thing.”
Piotr smiles at you in the bathroom mirror, amused. “We could. What would these hypothetical invitations say?”
“I dunno.” You rinse your mouth and toothbrush, then stick your toothbrush in the little holder you keep on the sink. “‘We’re having a baby; come eat food about it.’ Whatever works, honestly.” When he chuckles, you turn to face him. “Do you have a better idea?”
Piotr laughs, shakes his head, then bends and kisses the top of your head. “I trust your creative vision, myshka.”
“Damn straight.” You smirk, self-satisfied, then turn back to the sink and resume your bedtime routine. Floss, fluoride, wash face… what kind of food are you supposed to serve at a baby shower? “What kind of food would we have?”
“Uh…” Piotr clears his throat. “I am not sure,” he calls from the bedroom. “Perhaps we should discuss in morning. Take night to sleep on ideas.”
Your reflection scrunches its face as you floss. “I don’t think it’s that serious. It’s just, like, a potluck dinner. Almost anything would work.”
There’s a pause, and then your husband’s heavy footsteps approach the bathroom. He leans around the doorway and meets your gaze in the mirror, lips pursed. “Da. However…” He tucks his tongue inside his cheek and looks away. “Your nighttime cravings are… ravenous. And unpredictable.”
“I am not that bad!” You blow a raspberry at him over your shoulder, then toss your used flosser in the trash. “Fine. We’ll talk about food in the morning.” You reach for the bottle of fluoride –then gasp and scamper to the bathroom door. “We should have pancakes for breakfast!”
Piotr laughs and nods as he turns down the bed. “Pancakes for breakfast, very good.”
“With blueberries!”
“With blueberries.”
Pleased, you smile, then head back to the sink. Once you’re done with your routine, you head to bed and heft yourself onto the mattress.
Piotr, the saint he is, helps arrange pillows behind you to support your back. He leans over to watch as you scroll through YouTube. “Ah, nighttime listenings.” He holds out one hand. “Would you like me to find Among Us gameplay for you?”
“I can do it,” you insist, frowning. “I’m pregnant, not missing my hands.”
“Nyet, nyet,” he agrees. “But–”
“‘History of Americana Diner Food.’” You gasp when you see a thumbnail displaying burgers, fries, and a milkshake. Your stomach growls, and you groan. “Oh, burgers sound so good.”
Piotr bites the inside of his lower lip when you gaze up at him pleadingly. He hesitates, then sighs and relents with a soft laugh. “Davay, myshka. Let’s get you burger.”
You coo happily, then leverage yourself out of bed. “Just for that, I’ll share my fries with you.”
“I meant to ask you something earlier.”
Piotr glances over as you rummage through your take-out bag, then turns his attention back to the road. “Chto?”
“Why –that smells so fucking good.” You stop to cram a few fries in your mouth, then continue once you’ve swallowed. “Why aren’t you bothered by baby shower stuff?”
There’s a long silence. Then, with quiet bewilderment, Piotr says, “I think I am not understanding your meaning.”
“I mean… Your mom said that baby showers are inauspicious in Russia. But, when I asked you if we had to do one, you seemed ambivalent about it all.”
“I do not believe much in luck,” Piotr says after a moment, shrugging. “Some things are beyond control, da, but choices are what impact outcomes. Not unseen forces.” He pauses to change lanes, then adds, “And I want to be sensitive to you. You had bad upbringing. If there was something you wanted in preparation for our baby, for healing, then I want to make sure that happens.”
“Not everything comes down to my shitty childhood,” you press. “I’m not the only person in this relationship, and this isn’t just my baby we’re expecting.” You wolf down a few more fries. “I don’t want you to set aside what you’re comfortable with just because I had fuckheads for parents. This is all supposed to be about compromise.”
“I am not making myself uncomfortable, dorogoy,” Piotr assures you, tone gentle. He takes one hand off the wheel and takes hold of yours. “I think baby showers as tradition –as mandatory–is foolish. But if you want one to celebrate our baby, that would make me very happy. And if you just want to rest, that makes me happy, also. Khorosho?”
“Alright.” You squeeze his hand lovingly, then reach into your bag and retrieve a few fries. “Open up.”
Piotr chuckles, then opens his mouth and lets you feed him fries. “Spasibo.”
The two of you settle on printing one commemorative flier, just for the two of you, then email your prospective guests. The promise is for a breakfast-style buffet of sorts; the two of you will provide the blinis, kasha, and some beef bacon (so Kitty can partake), and everyone else has been asked to bring their favorite breakfast dish.
You bust out laughing when Wade –with Nate and Russell in tow–shows up with a trunk full of Poptarts. “You would!”
“We are not keeping all of those,” Piotr mutters as he eyes the wall of blue boxes uneasily.
“Says you,” you tease. “I’m eating for two! These should last us… oh, about a week.”
Ellie and Yukio supply doughnuts and muffins, Neena comes with a box of freshly made breakfast burritos, and Alex, Nikolai, and Mikhail bring a veritable feast of traditional toppings for the blinis and set up to make fresh latkes.
Kitty and Illyana arrive last.
You blink rapidly when you see the numerous bags and containers carried between the two young women. “You didn’t have to–”
“You’re the one who said to bring breakfast foods!” Kitty interrupts with a cheery grin.
You eye the gallon plastic bowl in her hands with mild suspicion. “What kind of breakfast is that?”
“Okay, this–” she gestures with the bowl as she bustles into the kitchen “–isn’t breakfast, but my mom heard that you’re pregnant, and she wanted to send along some food to help you guys out. This–” she lifts the bowl again “–is cholent, and ‘Yana’s got some roast chicken and challah from mom, for you guys, too. Do you have room in your fridge? Anyway,” she continues as Piotr starts rearranging the fridge contents to make room for everything, “we brought good bagels and toppings for them, because you can’t have breakfast without bagels.” She turns, finally catches sight of all the food in the kitchen, and her jaw drops. “Oh shit.”
“If you leave hungry, is own fault,” Nikolai announces while grating potatoes.
“Hey, that’s my kind of party!” Kitty says with a laugh. “Let me get my skillet and shit set up, and then I’ll start helping you, Nick. Where should I drop everything?”
“We have counter space for you over there,” Piotr says, pointing towards the back of the kitchen. “And vegan pancake mix.”
“There’s dairy free breakfast burritos for you in the paper bag!” Neena calls out. “And the guy doesn’t use pork for any of his recipes.”
“And the pork gelatin free toaster pastries!” Russell adds.
“The doughnuts back there are parve, too,” Ellie pipes up.
Kitty beams. “Thank you so much. You guys are awesome!”
You smile, and pause for a moment to take it all in.
It’s been an inexorably long journey. As far as you’ve come from your past, there are times where you still can’t believe you’ve made it here –somewhere good, and healthy, and safe. It almost feels like a dream. Or a magical trance. Or like you’re watching a movie, and you’re waiting for the credits to start rolling and for the house lights to turn on.
But it’s real. You’re in a beautiful home, with a wonderful husband, surrounded by people who love, respect, and care about you and each other. And you have a baby on the way, on top of it all.
“Myshka?” Piotr places a gentle hand on your shoulder.
“I’m okay,” you assure him quietly as you wipe tears away from your eyes. “Just very happy.”
Piotr smiles softly, then bends down and kisses your forehead. “I love you very much, moya serdtse.”
“I love you, too.” You tug him down by the collar until you can kiss his cheek, then pat his chest when he straightens back up. “Alright, let’s get this show on the road.”
“Uh, only if you’re sitting down.” Kitty blocks you when you try to enter the kitchen. “Pretty sure you’re supposed to be resting? Doctor’s orders and all that?”
You purse your lips. “You guys are guests–”
“And we’re here to help.” Neena gently takes you by the shoulders and ushers you towards the couch. “So, let us help.”
“Resting is good, myshka,” Piotr starts when you protest.
“Aren’t we here to help both of you?” Ellie pipes up, voice flat but eyes glinting with unmistakable mischief.
“Yeah, but who’s gonna muscle Colossus out of the kitchen?” Russell stage whispers in reply.
All heads turn towards Alex.
Piotr’s confident expression quickly slips away as his mother looks him dead in the eye. “Mama…”
“Are you going to sit?” she asks in Russian.
“Bozhe ty moi –I am not pregnant,” Piotr insists. “I can help.”
Alex sighs, then rounds the kitchen island. “Alright.”
“Nyet, nyet, I am not, mama don’t –blyat!”
You laugh along with everyone else when Alex scoops Piotr up bridal-style.
She carries him over to the couch, then sets him down with surprising gentleness. “Be good,” she admonishes lovingly in Russian. She kisses Piotr’s forehead, then glances meaningfully at you. “Rub your wife’s shoulders.”
Piotr chuckles, somewhat exasperated, and rolls his eyes as his mother strides back to the kitchen. “I am grown man, you know.”
“Da,” Alex agrees without turning back. “You are heavy like one.”
You giggle when Piotr rolls his eyes again, then reach over and grab his hand. You fix him with your prettiest, most pleading eyes when he looks at you. “You don’t want to sit with me?”
“I always want to sit with you,” Piotr assures you, relenting immediately. He moves closer to you, then puts one arm around your shoulders. “Would you like me to rub your back?”
“Oh, always.” You lean against your husband, then relax as he starts rubbing your sore back with his thumbs. You groan, eyes sliding shut, and bask –in him, in the warmth of your home, in the happy chatter and delicious aromas wafting from the kitchen.
Your life certainly feels full of magic.
...
Epilogue:
“Insert Leg A into Slot G–”
“That doesn’t fucking tell me which shitbag it is!” Wade snaps. He snatches the instructions out of your hands, scans the page, then growls and hurls the paper against the floor. “You’re a goddamn rocking chair! No one fucking asked you to run the elementary school accelerated program!”
“Definitely comes with the same baggage,” Neena mutters.
Wade looks over his shoulder at her, then back at you. “Remind me why she’s being the peanut gallery again, instead of using her internal magic eight ball to help us?”
Neena rolls her eyes. “For the last time, that’s not how my powers work.”
“Not to mention they’re probably already maxed to keep you from throwing the materials through the window,” you mumble under your breath.
Things would’ve been simpler if you’d just purchased a pre-assembled rocking chair. Unfortunately, not many of them come rated from someone of Piotr’s size (or the wear and tear you’re both certain that your baby –and, eventually, kids–will put the seat through).
“I keep telling you guys, you’re going about this all wrong!” Kitty calls as she carries the vacuum cleaner down the hall.
“Yes, do enlighten us, Ms. ‘Quantumania Axed the Best Character,’” Wade grumbles.
Kitty stares at him for a long moment, face scrunched up in conclusion. “...Right.”
“KURT WAS A GEM, AND WE ALL KNOW IT!”
“Look, you guys just need to let Alex and Ellie do this,” Kitty presses on as she gestures to the mess of wooden slats and rocking chair pieces on the ground. “It’s butch magic. They’ll sort it out in, like, ten minutes.”
“I already told you, Katherine,” Ellie hollers from down the stairs, “I can’t assemble a fucking chair!”
“Fine, Ellen!” Kitty shouts back. “Then just let Alex do it! Honestly, you have a hyper-competent badass in the house, and you don’t stick her on IKEA assembly? The fuck is wrong with you all!”
“Let’s keep things moving, please.” Alex’s voice and footsteps echo up the stairwell. “And reasonably calm,” she adds with a knowing look at Kitty. There’s a pause until Kitty nods and heads off, and then Alex appears in the nursery doorway. “What am I doing now?”
“How good are you at assembling rocking chairs?” Neena asks.
Alex chuckles, then plucks the instructions off the floor. “I’ll give it a go.”
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Weeks in the Womb
By Taiyo Na
Written for our first born child, who was in my partner Sarah’s belly for most of 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.
It’s April. 20 weeks in your mother’s womb, when she and her sister take a walk through the neighborhood park, a man calls them “fckin chinks" and spits towards them. Such occasions mark your beginning.
The man’s hatred and delusion doesn’t notice the baby inside her, that there is life on top of life in her body, so if he had a knife or acid to throw like some other lost souls in this city, he would have ripped you open or burned through twice the sanctity of my family. This marks your start.
10 weeks prior in the womb, we share momos and taro buns with Malaya who is visiting from San Jose. We talk Duterte, the plight of the people, Rapsody, D Smoke. We satiate the meal, talk about the 20 years between us. When he leaves, we hug. I clean the plates, notice purple crumbs that smile. 
10 weeks prior in the womb, your mother and I weep over the film Queen & Slim. We stand in the lobby of the theater, arms wrapped and sobbing, braced in the heartbreak of a fictional reality we know to be true. This is your first movie. 
8 weeks prior in the womb, Annie and Mas have their baby shower for your baby buddy Dash. This is your first party. 9 weeks prior in the womb, my old bandmate Takenori plays his Wes Montgomery fingers over his hollow body guitar at Tomi’s. I know you heard that reverb by the way you dance in the womb. This is your first concert. 
Our friend Abe plays drums, delivers lines and belts at the Signature Theatre like we’ve never seen him before, like audiences have never seen before. Cambodian Rock Band, this is your first play. 
At a Day of Remembrance at the JA Church, you and your mother love the inarizushi. You come from a long line of people who love inari, across seas through barbed wire fences. 
The Lakers went on a run in March, only to be stopped by Brooklyn. We are on the couch. Your father watches the games on the TV while your mother naps. We rest while caressing you over your mother’s belly. These warm hands, your first blanket. 
20 weeks in the womb, we are alive during a genocide through federal neglect. Over 10,000 dead, and no sign of the number slowing down. From Queens to Brooklyn, Detroit to Chicago, New Orleans to Newark, there aren’t enough beds, ventilators, masks, gloves, scrubs, care, compassion, generosity to adequately deal with this pandemic.
20 weeks in the womb, those nurses, doctors, grocery store clerks, farmers, delivery folks on the frontlines continue to go to work. Their courage moves us. Your uncle, the baker, lost his job, like millions of other people in this country. He, like all of them, did not deserve this. He's still baking though, making tutorials online. He makes a dough as tender and beautiful as his heart. His bread is waiting for you. Your mother persists, too, holds space for her team. Your father holds space for his students. As best we can in virtual spaces. 
20 weeks in the womb, the earth is reshaping itself. We are breathing in an age where there is a shortage of breaths. You take your breaths amidst water, through a cord to your mother, underneath the cocoon of a belly, soft like milk bread.
21 weeks in, your mother starts experiencing Braxton Hicks contractions, brief cramps that are said to prepare her body for your birth. Nature, true to her programming, invites us into signals of what is to come before it is fully present. 
The deaths keep ballooning. Public school staff. MTA staff. Folks in prison. 
Arundhati Roy once spoke about the era of New Genocide, a byproduct of globalization. New Genocide occurs when human imposed conditions lead to mass death without people actually going out and killing other people. An example would be economic sanctions against Iraq when in ‘97 and ‘98 US sanctions on Iraq claimed more than half a million children's lives. New Genocide is created when there is a purposeful withholding of necessary resources for a population.
You are in the womb during a New Genocide. Its capital is the city of your father’s birth. Your parents’ friends and colleagues are losing their fathers, mothers, friends, grandparents. These are swift, pummeling deaths. Cleaved lungs and vocal cords, like Eric Garner, say their names: they can’t breathe. 
By the end of May, we know the names of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and more. Something cracks open. The streets flood with protestors. Statues fall, statements and more statements fly. Former students lead the way while we quarantine with your mother. A tipping point, a rebellion and reckoning in response to double pandemics. Black/American Spring. This birthed here right before you. 
30 weeks in the womb, your mother and I decide a name for you: Jayu. In Korean, it means freedom. Free. Both noun and adjective. You are jayu, can be jayu, feel jayu. May you know what this year means, this moment, and may it be in our mother's tongues. 
At 36 weeks, we welcome a monstera deliciosa to add to our plant family. The “swiss cheese" plant grows holes in her adult leaves so light cascades to the smaller leaves below. What holes will we grow to let love shine through to our young? What do we let go to give space for?
Week 41. Contractions accelerate. Muscles tighten and release in the rhythm of a storm. Divinely dangerous, the labor which begets all labor, the work that precedes all work. Rings of fire. 
Week 41, you're here. Jayu is late, is on time. Wednesday, August 26th. The Milwaukee Bucks, an NBA team goes on strike, the first time for any professional sports team to do so. The Sunday before, Wisconsin police hail seven bullets and paralyze a 29 year old Black father Jacob Blake in front of his children. At a protest in Kenosha, two protestors are shot to death. Other major sports athletes also act in solidarity with the Bucks. It's four years to the day when Kaepernick first kneels in a game. Freedom contracts. Freedom cascades. 
When you first slide out of your mother’s womb, you take a moment and realize you’re no longer in a world of amniotic fluid. You wail. Skin to skin with us soothes you. Your mother can’t believe how small you are--a miniature nose, feet, hands. To think we were all that tiny once, small bundles turning into tall things.
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Baby showers are a joyous occasion, celebrating the impending arrival of a precious little one. It's a time for friends and family to come together, showering the expectant parents with love and gifts. One of the key elements that can set the tone for a memorable baby shower is the décor. While some hosts prefer to craft their own decorations, many opt for the convenience of baby shower rentals. In this guide, we'll explore the world of "baby shower rentals" and how you can shop for baby shower décor online, making your event truly special.
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Creating Memorable Parties: Your Ultimate Guide to Party Supplies, Decorations, and Balloons in Dubai
Introduction
Throwing a memorable party in Dubai has always been challenging, thanks to the plethora of options available for party supplies, decorations, and balloons. Whether planning a birthday bash, a wedding celebration, or a corporate event, Dubai offers a diverse range of party shops and balloon stores to help you turn your vision into reality. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the top destinations for party supplies, discover unique decoration ideas, and learn where to find the best balloons in Dubai. So, let’s dive into the party planning world and make your next event truly spectacular. The article below is the ultimate guide to party supplies.
When organizing a party, having the right supplies is essential to set the mood and create a lasting impression on your guests. In Dubai, various party supply stores will cater to every theme and occasion imaginable. Whether you’re looking for tableware, decorations, costumes, or even party favors, Dubai has you covered. Visit us for more information :- Party supplies UAE
1.1 Party Shop Dubai – Your One-Stop Destination
For those seeking convenience and a vast selection of party supplies, Party Shop Dubai is the go-to destination. Located in the city’s heart, this store boasts an extensive range of items to meet all your party needs. From themed decorations to disposable tableware, Party Shop Dubai has it all. Their knowledgeable staff can guide you in choosing the perfect supplies to match your party’s theme, whether a whimsical children’s birthday party or an elegant soirée.
1.2 Online Convenience
In this digital era, convenience plays a crucial role. Luckily, several party supply stores in Dubai provide online shopping facilities, thus making event planning more accessible from the comfort of your home. You can choose from their catalogs, pick the necessary items, and deliver them to your doorstep. This feature benefits people with busy schedules and those organizing events on short notice.
The Art of Balloon Decorations
Balloons have long been a staple of party decorations, adding color and fun to any celebration. In Dubai, you’ll find specialized balloon shops that can transform your event with stunning balloon arrangements.
2.1 Balloon Shop Dubai – Elevating Your Event
Regarding balloons, Balloon Shop Dubai stands out as a top choice. With a team of skilled balloon artists, they can create breathtaking balloon installations that match your theme and style. From classic helium balloons to intricate balloon arches and sculptures, their expertise knows no bounds. Whether planning a birthday party, a baby shower, or a grand opening event, Balloon Shop Dubai can turn your vision into reality. Visit us for more information :- accessories for birthday decoration
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2.2 Personalized Balloon Creations
One of the advantages of working with a professional balloon shop in Dubai is the ability to personalize your decorations. You can choose the balloons’ colors, shapes, and sizes to suit your event. Whether you want your company logo on balloons for a corporate event or your child’s favorite cartoon character for a birthday party, Balloon Shop Dubai can make it happen.
Unleash Your Creativity: Birthday Decorations in Dubai
Birthdays are special occasions; the right decorations can make them even more memorable. Dubai offers many options for birthday decorations catering to various age groups and preferences.
3.1 Themed Decorations
For children’s birthday parties, themed decorations are a hit. You can find an array of themes, from princesses and superheroes to dinosaurs and pirates, at many party supply stores in Dubai. Make your child’s special day even more memorable with decorations featuring their chosen theme, such as banners, tablecloths, plates, and cups.
3.2 Elegance and Sophistication
Adult birthdays deserve a touch of elegance. Dubai’s party shops offer sophisticated decorations for milestone birthdays and other adult celebrations. Think elegant tableware, chic centerpieces, and stylish banners that reflect the celebrant’s personality.
DIY Party Decorations: Adding a Personal Touch
If you’re a do-it-yourself (DIY) projects fan, Dubai provides numerous opportunities to unleash creativity and craft party decorations. Craft stores in the city offer a wide range of materials and tools to help you create unique and personalized ornaments.
4.1 Handmade Banners and Signs
Crafting your banners and signs lets you add a personal touch to your event. Whether it’s a heartfelt message for a loved one or a witty slogan for a themed party, handmade banners can be meaningful and visually appealing.
4.2 Customized Table Centerpieces
Create eye-catching table centerpieces by creatively arranging flowers, candles, or themed objects. DIY centerpieces not only save you money but also allow you to showcase your artistic talents.
Budget-Friendly Party Planning
Throwing a memorable party doesn’t have to break the bank. Dubai offers budget-friendly options for party supplies, decorations, and balloons, ensuring you can create a fantastic event without overspending.
5.1 Party Supply Discounts
Keep an eye out for promotions and discounts at local party supply stores. Many shops offer seasonal sales and package deals, allowing you to get more for your money.
5.2 DIY Decorations
As mentioned earlier, DIY decorations can significantly reduce expenses while adding a personal touch to your event. You can save money on decorations by creating your banners, centerpieces, and even handmade invitations.
Dubai’s party scene offers a variety of options for party supplies, decorations, and balloons to create memorable events. Party Shop Dubai provides convenience. Balloon Shop Dubai’s artistry, or the personal touch of DIY decorations, Dubai has it all. With themed decorations for birthdays and elegant options for adult celebrations, there’s something for every occasion and budget.
Dubai is known for its dazzling skyline and lively culture, where people enjoy celebrating big and small events. From birthday parties to weddings and casual gatherings with friends, the people of Dubai love to party uniquely. The proper party supplies and decorations are essential to make every celebration memorable. This comprehensive guide will help you find the best places in Dubai to buy party supplies, balloons, and birthday decorations. Get ready to make your next event unforgettable! Visit us for more information :- balloon shop uae
The Party Supplies Dubai Scene
When planning a party in Dubai, the first step is to find the right party supplies. From tableware to party favors, Dubai has a wide range of options. Here are some popular choices:
1.1 Party Shop Dubai
Dubai is home to several fantastic party shops; they’re your one-stop destination for all your party needs. These shops offer party supplies, from themed decorations to disposable tableware. Some of the must-visit party shops in Dubai include:
Party Greetings Dubai: Party Greetings is in every Zone of Dubai and is a treasure trove of party supplies in the city’s heart. They’ve covered you, from balloons to costumes and everything in between.
Party Greetings is the place to go if you want unique and customized party supplies. They specialize in creating bespoke decorations to match your theme.
Balloons are a staple at any celebration, and Dubai has some fantastic balloon shops. Whether you want helium balloons, balloon bouquets, or even custom balloon creations, these shops have it all:
Thetoyshome.com: This balloon shop in Dubai is famous for its stunning balloon arrangements. From giant numbers for birthdays to elegant balloon arches for weddings, they can transform any event with their balloons.
Thetoystown.com: Offering a wide variety of helium balloons, BalloonShop.ae is a convenient online option for ordering balloons in Dubai. They deliver right to your doorstep, making party planning a breeze.
Balloons Dubai: With a focus on creativity and quality, Balloons Dubai provides unique balloon designs that can elevate your party decor to the next level.
Birthday Decoration Dubai
Birthday parties are a big deal in Dubai, and the city has plenty of options for birthday decorations. Whether you’re planning a kids’ party or an elegant adult celebration, you can find the perfect decorations to set the mood:
2.1 Themed Decorations
Themed birthday parties are all the rage, and Dubai offers many options to help you bring your vision to life. From Disney princesses to superheroes and everything in between, you can find themed decorations at party supply stores and online retailers.
2.2 DIY Decorations
DIY decorations are an excellent option for those who love a creative challenge. You can purchase craft supplies at local art stores or order them online. Create personalized banners, centerpieces, and party favors that reflect the birthday person’s personality and interests.
2.3 Event Planners
Hiring an event planner in Dubai is worth considering if you want to minimize the hassle of organizing a birthday party. They possess the necessary knowledge and skills to create a remarkable event with breathtaking adornments. Additionally, event planners can assist you in procuring all the essential party materials, thus saving you time and energy.
Where to Find Party Supplies and Decorations
Now that we’ve covered some of the best places to find party supplies, balloons, and birthday decorations in Dubai, let’s discuss how you can access these resources:
3.1 In-Person Shopping
If you prefer the tactile experience of shopping in-store, you can visit the various party shops and balloon stores mentioned earlier. Be sure to check their operating hours and location so you can plan your visit accordingly.
3.2 Online Shopping
Online shopping offers the convenience of browsing and purchasing party supplies from the comfort of your home. Websites like Party Centre, BalloonShop.ae, and Balloons Dubai provide an extensive selection of items, and they often offer delivery services, making it easy to get everything you need for your party. Visit us for more information :- birthday decoration party
3.3 Event Planners
If you hire an event planner, they will procure party supplies and decorations on your behalf. They have established relationships with local suppliers and can ensure that everything arrives on time and in perfect condition.
Planning a memorable celebration in Dubai is easier with the abundance of party supplies, balloon shops, and birthday decoration options. Whether you prefer to DIY your decorations, visit local party shops, or enlist the help of an event planner, Dubai has the resources to bring your party vision to life. Next time you’re ready to celebrate, explore Dubai’s vibrant party scene with style and flair!
If you’re arranging a party in Dubai, be sure to check out the range of party supplies, decorations, and balloons available throughout Dubai and the UAE. With a little creativity and the right materials, you can transform any event into an amazing and unforgettable experience for both you and your guests. Let’s kick off the festivities by visiting the Party Greetings shop!
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