#for me it's about aesthetics and the fact that i love smelling nice and having my coat and hair stink of cigarette smoke is not Nice

[mishkakagehishka]

Dude just sat next to me at the bus stop and started smoking. One of these days i'm gonna start beating people.

#me personally i think smoking at a bus stop is a dick move #if you smoke in a cafe or on the street it's whatever i'll move #but how do you expect me to just move if i'm bothered by it at a damn bus stop. where i have to be. to catch the bus. #it's not even a health concern for me bc i live in the balkans and have had so much second-hand smoke i'm done for anyway #for me it's about aesthetics and the fact that i love smelling nice and having my coat and hair stink of cigarette smoke is not Nice #but imagine if someone has like. asthma. ??? #just smoke somewhere else. or don't for 15min

[allamericansbitch]

since y'all seemed to want this.... here's the live notes i took while listening to each song for the first time (bold are thoughts i had during later listens)

fortnight: 

‘i was a functioning alcohol till nobody noticed my new aesthetic’ what the fuck does that even mean…

love the fact she gave post the female collab treatment. don’t wanna hear what he has to say. 

they’re voices sound actually good together? 

some pockets of the melody are catchy

okay i don’t hate this 

ttpd:

her red flags are on fire in this song lol

this seems very half-cooked

also jacks weird mixing continues to plague us all

CHARLIE PUTH???? WHAT THE FUCK WHY HE HERE

tattooed golden retriever??? ……no way

my boy breaks all his favorite toys:

i blinked and it’s half over

this also is like… half cooked and didn’t need to be released tbh

i love the way she sings the second verse tho

down and:

the production does not match the vibe

did tpain produce this

i’m… kinda bored lol

like i have nothing to say this also didn’t need to be released tbh 

this grew on me a lot actually

so long london 

the production is so futuristic? 

oh im obsessed with how she sounds on this one

her talk-singing in the verses is great

honest lyrics without any clunky unnecessary metaphors! a win!!

the fast-paced verses with th slow chorus is really really cool

a favorite so far

daddy i love him

i can barely hear her? the bad mixing continues 

‘growing up precociously sometimes means not growing up at all’ oh yeah WE KNOW

is this…… is this about her dating matty and loving how people hate him… no fucking way she’s this stupid

SHE IS BEING THIS STUPID

‘it’s white noise’ yeah yeah that’s exactly how id describe him  

.... anyway y'all remember when fans really believed the little mermaid theory and this song was supposed to be about how 'joe stole her voice' lmaooo

we will pretend this one doesn't exist!

fresh out the slammer

are we getting another ‘i didn’t cheat technically’ song lol

what is this weird tempo change….

okay kinda catchy

it’s sounds exactly like you are in love at the end….. jack is really out of tricks

florida

‘my friends all smell like weed or little babies’ what the fuck is she even talking about anymore 

i’m sorry but i’m laughing at the phrase ‘fuck me up florida’

again the production sounds so detached from the vocals 

i honestly still have no idea how i feel about this one

guilt as sin

an real instrument?? wow crazy 

okay she’s kinda cute? catchy and fun, love the melody

i love when she goes up at the end of the vocal 

okay…. i don’t mind this one she’s catchy, a little too long and drawn out but cute

who’s afraid of little old me?

what is this production? it’s way too soft to be as threatening as they’re trying for 

why did jack push her vocals back so far when she’s supposed to scream…. that’s ruins the whole thing…. she’s supposed to be screaming and threatening….. not quiet and far away…. hello

this song is trying very hard to be threatening but it’s not... vigilante shit 2.0

‘you wouldn’t last an hour in the asylum they raised me’…………… upper middle-class pennsylvania? 

‘i’m drunk on my own tears isn’t that what they all say, that’ll  sue you if you step on my lawn’ okay bar?

the bridge was good but that’s about it.

i can fix him 

…………… not another matty song oh god

‘i can handle a dangerous man’…… im too stunned to speak this is so embarrassing 

wow taylor really is that girl who like ‘women supporting women’ and then dates/defends a racist bf…. a walking example of white feminism

intersectional feminism found dead.... twice....

loml

okay this is really nice? 

I WAS ACTUALLY ENJOYING THE SONG WHY DID SHE RUIN IT BY SAYING ‘MR STEAL YOUR GIRL’ 💀

if we ignore that one line we're good this is good. im refusing to let that line ruin such a good song

i can do it with a broken heart

‘bitch smile’ why are there so many cringey lyrics on this album lol

what is this song omg why do i kind of like it 

taylor please learn depressed isn’t a synonym for sad 

they recycled the mastermind production 

wait till taylor finds out most of the entire world is sad while they're doing their job and has to pretend they're not

smallest man who ever lived 

oh i think i like this?

‘you said normal girls were boring’ GIRL AND YOU DIDNT IMMEDIATELY GET UP AND LEAVE??? EWWWW??? she's not beating the pick-me allegations

'i just wanna know if rusting my sparking summer was the goal' okay love that line

i like this a lot

the alchemy

no….. no way this is real

i cannot

THE SPORTS METAPHORS WE JOKED SHED DO THAT AND SHE ACTUALLY DID IT OH NO 

touchdown ✅ teams ✅ benches ✅ winning streak ✅ the league ✅

she’s doing…… the worst thing ever this is so laughable 

the corny lyrics are on overload 

‘this time it’s heroine with an e’ didn’t she write folklore? i can’t remember 

that literally was an snl parody of a taylor song

clara bow

love how the guitar sounds… bet money this is an aaron track 

a stevie nicks reference!! a win!!!

i like this one a lot no cringey lyrics yet

nope never mind she name-dropped herself don’t like that

overall really liked it tho

the black dog

i think i like it?? this is kind of what i expected the album to be

okay for once the weird production choices kind of pay off

imgonnagetyouback

kinda catchy? 

she loves a fancy car getting wrecked line

the pre-choruses are the best part 

this would’ve been better without the jack of it all bc he loves a song that doesnt build to anything

this just comes down to personal preference: i don’t like her lighter vocals with jack’s heavy production (ie most of lover lol)

the albatross

a real instrument!!! production that matches taylor’s voice and is well mixed!!! aaron’s arrived!! 

i think it’s solid, has good writing and she sounds great. that's about it.

chloe or sam or…

took me a solid minute to have any semblance of a fuck to know what was going on but okay

okay i love this one

wayyyy more emotive than like… most of the original album

a lot of the 2nd version (or whatever this is lol) are way more emotive, maybe because her voice isnt drenched in reverb so we can actually hear her voice emote better

how did it end

this sounds like an old school adele song? 

i love this one too…. 

her being upset people wanna know what happened but then also feeding it while promoting the album oop 

i love the story of this one it's so refreshing

so high school

THE PRODUCTION is so good ugh aaron never fails 

the man here is a walking red flag girl and the lyrics are ~not it~ but the production is too pretty to hate it

fuck these lyrics are so bad lol

maybe if i disassociate hard enough i can ignore the lyrics and just listen to the production and vibe

give me a karaoke version of this song and we'd be so back

i hate it here

i mentioned disassociation and she made a whole song about it!!!! this one’s mine!!!! 

‘without all the racists’ GIRL HUH

WHAT WAS THE REASON

also... girl don’t act like we don’t know you’re fine with that lololololol

if i had a dime for every time i was liking a song to then have it slapped away because of a bad, out-of-pocket lyric…… 

thank you aimee

this isn’t grabbing my attention 

oh the bridge is interesting 

it’s meh 

i will never be thanking the people that bullied me thanks tho

i look in peoples windows 

what do you mean aaron didn’t produce this??? it’s well-made and has instruments? 

i love this one, again a really interesting and unique concept that's very refreshing to hear at this point when a lot of the songs feel repetitive

the prophecy

aaron guitar!!!! 

she’s nice i like her 

i've really grown to love how she sings this one, the melodies are cool.. however i feel like we've heard the same melody.. like on this exact album... where she upturns at the end of every line...

cassandra 

this seems very…. familiar… idk i feel like we’ve covered this (i mean there are 31 songs we’ve already covered everything lol)

this is such an aaron song, that's a classic 'the national' piano

i like her voice in this one tho, sounds good

peter

oh love i love this

now this? THIS feels the most like a taylor swift song

once again she’s at her best with a simple instrument and emotive simple lyrics

the piano reminds me of champagne problems

the bolter 

i like this! the chorus is so cute

oh i like that ending line a lot!

she’s cute, a little long and drawn out but cute

robin

i haven’t seen anyone talk about this one

welp…. i literally have no feelings toward this one but sounds pretty! 

the manuscript

oh this is soooooooo powerful 

i love this concept 

her ending the album on another introspective album that sums everything up a la dear reader yep yep!!

if you actually read of this ily 💗

#tp #ttpd lb #kind of lol

[red-pill-to-swallow]

How to be attractive to men and my goals

Hey babes,

like I said – I want to incorporate RPT (Red Pill Theories) into my daily life immediately.

A few things that every women within the community seemed to be content with were:

1. You are never finished with glowing or leveling up. Never stop learning. Never stop trying to better yourself.

2. Pretty privilege is real.

I agree that pretty privilege is very real. I mean, I get affected by pretty people like everybody else, even if I don’t do it on purpose. It’s just something that is ingrained in our brains and I need to learn how to take this to my advantage.

I think I have a decent starting base, because I’m a skinny white woman in her twenties with long blonde hair. I am not really tall – even short men are at least 5-7cms taller than me – but I’m also not extremely short.

I have a petite frame but my body-shape is something between an hourglass and a peach. My face is average – I don’t really have striking features or am a natural beauty model – but my features also aren’t hideous. It’s really just something you can look at without thinking too much.

On a scale, I would rate myself a 5,5-6/10 on an average day and I guess that’s great!

But how can I make myself look better on a daily basis? I really took hours to research how I could make myself more attractive to wealthy and high value men.

Obviously, no man is like the other and every man prefers something different. One man might like tattoos and piercings while another man with the same social status thinks they are hideous. I don’t want to completely change who I am and I don’t want to spend thousands of dollars for it.

However, I really like this whole clean girl and old money aesthetic that is going viral on Tiktok right now – and I think those two aesthetics could fit me and my personality really well.

Most wealthy men seem to like this traits in women:

1. great skin without obvious pimples or enlarged pores

2. long and healthy hair in a natural color

3. straight white teeth

4. clean nails on both hands and feet

5. hairless legs, armpits and at least trimmed pubic hair

6. wearing clean and wrinkle free clothes without any holes

7. wearing a nice smell that is fitting to your overall appearance

I think those are the basics and they can be achieved by almost anyone. If you can’t afford braces make sure that your teeth are always perfectly brushed and that you’re keeping up with your dental hygiene in general.

In fact – if you have problems affording certain beauty procedures, research how to get as close as possible to them with DIYs.

For years, I always wanted to be the mysterious woman in the room. The woman with a dark aura, the woman that doesn’t speak much and remains most of her life a secret.

Well, I am not this woman even if I’m trying very hard. It would be an act that I would put on and I am sure that everyone in the room would notice.

I am naturally very bubbly and I love having conversations with people in general. I would also say that I have a broad knowledge on different topics and that I’m able to talk to almost everyone.

I am also very welcoming and I enjoy making people laugh and have fun in my presence. I tend to have strong opinions and I’m not afraid to take on a discussion.

With everything that I know about myself now, I made some points that I need to tackle in order to level up:

1. stop oversharing. Being bubbly is great but not everyone needs to know everything about my business. Sometimes it’s just better to be silent and to listen.

2. start with exercise again. I am happy with my weight but I am extremely weak and I have almost zero muscle mass. My breath is getting heavy if I have to take the stairs and my legs start to hurt after roughly 15 minutes of walking. I plan on going for a walk every day and doing pilates 3x a week.

3. start doing my hair and makeup again. My hair is long and blonde – so it is an eyecatcher. It’s also very healthy but I usually just throw it up in a bun or in a clawclip, so no one is really seeing it. I have multiple styling tools at home and I need to start using them. The same applies to makeup. I have so much great stuff that looks really beautiful and natural but I am just too lazy to use it. I plan on taking 20 minutes every day to do my makeup and to suck it up – because I usually always do a double cleanse at night, so it’s not really a struggle to take it off in the evening. It’s just inconvenient in the morning.

4. taking better care of my skin and of my dental health. I have high quality skincare and I love doing my skincare but sometimes I’m just too lazy. Let me just say that it doesn’t happen often – but still too much for my liking. Also my dental health – I need to make a dentist appointment asap. I think the last time I went was around 3 years ago!

5. buying better fitting clothes. I don’t like shopping for clothes but it is what it is. Right now I only have cute lounge sets for being at home but when I go out I usually only wear jeans with a basic top and sneakers. I want to look more polished and feminine. I want to stop wearing jeans and focus more on pants, skirts and dresses. Also literally any other shoes than sneakers.

6. go out more. I’m your typical homebody. Movie night? Reading a book? Ordering food? Count me in! I always have fun when I go out but I’m still mostly at home and I want to change that. I want to have a group of like minded friends that want to hang out with me. Maybe even at home. Lol.

I really thought hard about those six points but I think those are the first things that I need to tackle down.

In the end – I was asking myself: what could I do to feel the most comfortable with spontaneous outgoings and meeting new people?

It came down to wanting to look my best. Obviously. I want to make a good first impression and maybe even profit off of pretty privilege.

I’m sure we all know those times when we’re dressed like slobs and suddenly an opportunity to go out arises and we decline because it would take hours to get ready.

That’s the reason why I want to get ready in the morning – so I would only need to touch up if anything came up.

see you soon!

#hypergamy #spoiled girlfriend #leveling up #hypergamyblr #hyper feminine #spoiled heaux #pro heaux #redpillwomen #red pill #RPT #red pill theory #hypergamous heaux #hypergamous #hypergamous mindset #hypergamous lifestyle #high maintenance #high value woman #high value mindset #high value men #high value dating #heauxlife #heaux #heaux tips #spoiled #spoiled gf #trophy wives #trophy wives in training #beauty

[pearlsofthec]

While not as celebratory as October (MY B-DAY MONTH!) and not yet as festive as December, November is a month that’s always full of promises to me. It’s the month when I usually swear to myself I'll get everything done, so I can try to relax when it's Christmas time. While my productivity levels aren't as consistent as I'd like them to be, my will to be productive certainly is. I'm definitely a list kind of girl, loving making them just as much as I enjoy reading them in magazines and on archive blogs from the 2010s (classygirlswearpearls and rookie magazine, I’m looking at you guys). So what better way to start the month and try to get myself together than by writing a big ole' list? My November Guideline:

To be inspired

On TV: Spencer Hastings, Blair Waldorf, Tanner Hall

I may have only watched a season and a half of Pretty Little Liars, but that absolutely doesn't stop me from loving and pinning essentially every single outfit ever worn by Spencer Hastings on television, EVER. I love the way it's simultaneously classic and dated. I've never been one to fear a dated style or outfits that might one day make me sigh and go, "Oh my God, that was so ten years ago for me." I guess that's my way of contributing to history and experimenting with the millions of inspirations I'm constantly bombarded with via social media. I specifically love this aspect of her style, how she wears what she wants, what she loves, but always communicates a deep appreciation for a more traditional way of dressing. 

A lot of the same things can be said about Blair. Again, a character from a TV series I haven't watched all the way through (I can't make it past the first few episodes of season 3, sorry!), who was a pillar of preppiness back in the day, and is still wildly beloved, despite having committed a few fashion faux pas in my opinion. The craziness of it all and even the grandma-ness of it all actually fascinate me about Blair's wardrobe. How she constantly projects a vision of who she needs to be. Spencer does the same, obviously, but with Blair, it's almost like she viewed every day of her life, every problem she needed to face, as a new plotline of an old movie that needed to unravel. For each plotline, she reacted as a different heroine would, and each heroine, naturally, expressed herself differently through fashion. I just love these characters she creates for herself, and I feel like I often have the same instinct to curate an outfit like that when getting ready.

Tanner Hall, directed by Diane von Fürstenberg's daughter, Tatiana, is in the same aesthetic line as the previous mentions. The movie is set in a quintessential New England boarding school, where beiges, browns, and muted greens seem to be the only existent colors. The whole wardrobe is gorgeous, designed by DVF, and the holy grail for all those who are obsessed with an old-time preppiness. While the movie's plot may be flawed, its attempt to portray the delicious whimsy and melancholy of a girlhood that tries to expand inside the claustrophobic gates of the school is genuine and comes from what, to me, is a mixture of personal history and folklorized memories. I really like the softness of it all; you can almost smell the crisp apple scent through the screen.

On the web: 2010s Emma Watson, Silly Lettuce, Eva Meloche 

I can't really explain my current fixation on Emma Watson, but I have the feeling it has something to do with the fact I've been looping her Burberry campaigns practically every day. The songs are so reminiscent of a carefree city life, going on long taxi drives in the rain and putting your hands over the steam of your coffee on a cold day in the park with your friend, wet fall leaves on the cement sidewalk. I used to admire Emma Watson a lot when I was younger, and it's nice to rediscover this fondness for her. And let's be honest, she is definitely one of the founders of the gamine community; all I have, I owe to her!

Now, my current admiration for @silly_lettuce on Instagram is totally aesthetic, and I'm not afraid to say it. Gorgeous girl, gorgeous outfits, what's not to love. I could go on and on about her style in general, the silhouettes she wears, the boots, the knee-high socks, but instead, I'll just urge you to check out her page! So timeless, yet so young, fun, fresh, and COOL!!!! 

Eva Meloche is a YouTuber I've been watching for as long as I can remember, and not only do I adore the calm energy all of her videos exude, but I also really love her travel stories and spot recommendations in general, which always come in handy. Oh, and, of course, she has impeccable taste. Even though her style is different from mine, I guess I use her content as a way to explore.

To wear 

I think it's totally healthy to have an everlasting lust for new clothes and new products. Maybe it's because the holiday energy is already lingering in the air, or maybe it's because I'm fresh out of a father and daughter trip to Paris, but recently, I've been loving to revisit my old favorites. And by old, I mean back-when-I-was-twelve old, which includes:

Red Valentino patterned A-line dresses

Ok, I know they may be a bit too young, but if you get it, you get it, I guess. With some ballerinas or Mary Jane pumps, a cute overcoat, and a nice pair of sunglasses, you'll look positively '60s. Honestly, any A-line dress works, but RED V makes me remember my trips with my grandparents and going shopping with them.

The Cardi-blazer 

So basic, I know, but I cannot stop thinking about the Ba&Sh Gaspard cardigan and Guspard blazer. I just love how it elevates a basic outfit. With a pair of jeans and a trench coat over it, it has infinite potential. I can definitely see myself wearing it to a lunch with friends, for some afternoon shopping, or just for a coffee run. I love the Ba&Sh cardi-blazers, specifically because of how cool they look without ever being an "in-your-face" type of item. The buttons are nice and discreet, and the style is put together but not excessively frumpy.

Flap Brogue

Maybe it's the Miu Miu enthusiast in me, but ever since they released the new collection of shoes with Church's (my dad's fave), I've been loving all outfits that include a pair of brogues. I already had a pair of light brown oxfords (which are my one true love), but I really wanted something in black and thought that a pair of flap brogues would be a nice addition. They're perfect to wear with sheer hosiery, a mini jean skirt, and a cozy black sweater to tie it all together.

Statement sweater

Talking about sweaters... I just have so many cool statement ones living in my brain recently; it's a bit concerning. What's better than wearing a huge sweater that screams "look at me" when going out with friends or having a nice dinner party? I've been specifically lusting over two models: the Kritzia glittery, oversized turtlenecks with animal motifs and the Zadig and Voltaire Alma "rock and roll" red one.

Statement everyday shoes 

It's so 2016 to talk about Golden Gooses, but... I just love them. I happened to buy them after quite a bit of time resisting after I found myself with soaked ballerinas after a violent rainstorm, soon-to-be late to my lunch reservation. The Golden Goose store was my knight in shining armor, literally, offering me shelter and shoes. And maybe it was the desperation, maybe it was the pink sparkly star, but all I know was that I left that store in a glittery haze, enamored by the sneakers I'd just impulsively bought. No regrets!

To Discover

Maison millais (The Eloise perfume specifically… i need it)

Armocromia

Isak Zenou

Brai (pyjamas)

Louvini

Sekiguchi dolls

#blog #monthly guidelines #november

[kitsunefox1108]

Hey cutie! It's me again,i have a nice day,how was yours? Hope good and that you eat and drink enough water ☺️

Well,as i'm already here...could i request some Rise!boys with a vampire reader? Some dating headcanons or when they find out that she is a vampire,whatever you feel confortable with (including the reader,if female it's not your preference,can be neutral).

Thank you for paying attention,uh bye bye! ☺️

ROTTMNT! TEAM UP BROS X FEM! VAMPIRE! READER

Leonardo

most likely, he found out about it by chance on a date when you had a strong thirst for blood.

He finds it… amazing.

However, he doesn't miss an opportunity to tease you when you're in the mood to make sure you don't get pissed off.

"Hey~ I know you're thirsty~" the turtle whispered in your ear, letting you smell it but not letting you bite or touch it in any way.

But seriously, he usually helps in moments of thirst, trying to give either his own blood or the blood of donors from bags.

Since you don't need sleep, he loves to walk the streets of New York with you late at night, enjoying you and your attention.

Raphael

at first he was shocked, then… he tried to reconcile, uh…

He's a little nervous around you, but you convinced him you weren't going to eat him and stuff like that.

Even if you could refuse to drink his blood for various personal reasons, and in order not to cause him pain, he still asks in moments of thirst if you want to drink, already preparing his shoulder, neck, and all that.

thinks you are incredibly beautiful, and amazing.

Donatello

he assumed this, because you were incredibly pale, could seen fangs you, and you sometimes looked quite exhausted when you were thirsty.

He thinks you are amazing.

In case of your thirst, he gives you bags of blood, in fact, without saying that sometimes he donates HIS blood there.

Sometimes he asks you to show your fangs, he has some sense of aesthetics when looking at them.

Michelangelo

- WOW! GOD GOD GOD, HOW COOL THIS IS!

he thinks he's lucky to be dating someone as unusual as you.

Like Donnie, the aesthetic and pleasure of looking at your fangs. Sometimes he thinks that you are more a cat than a vampire.

if you are thirsty and you are going to drink blood, he will look at you jealously

- "Just don't drink at strangers, okay? Drink mine, I also want to know if it tastes sweet?"

- "mickey… this is going to hurt."

#tmnt x reader #rottmnt x reader #leonardo x reader #donatello x reader #tmnt michaelangelo x reader #raphael x reader #tmnt x you #tmmt headcanons #rottmnt headcanons

[dkniade]

“There are lots of things to praise in life, y’know? But you don’t love them enough to write poems about them, huh? Uh. Because it means you need to express your happiness in an honest way. And you don’t like stating your emotions outright. Especially your positive ones?”

November 6, 2023

notes: mentions death, seasonal depression (but it gets better), memory issues (?)

Acer Saccharum: A Transient Act Upon the Seasons’ Stage

i.

Autumn. Um.

I like how crisp the winds are.

I walk outside and it smells like autumn.

The orange leaves are nice too. No, in fact—

the way the sunshine’s filtered orange

before those duck-feet-like maple leaves is…

beautiful. Like gold.

No, not even gold—

Like amber, where as a fossil, time is frozen

in that moment as I stare, mesmerised.

.

But… This beauty is fleeting

upon the season’s stage. As time passes,

it dies,

like an artwork that can be easily destroyed.

Yet as that alchemist had mentioned…

Though beauty in art does not last forever,

that transience isn’t bad. Is not time a pigment in itself?

.

ii.

It dies, huh? Do you look at something

just to anticipate its death?

But it's beautiful at that moment, no?

A fleeting sight is like a lightning’s glow,

forever outlining the back of the maple,

spreading across its every vein for but a moment.

.

(“Are you trying to make me cry?”)

A transient act upon the season’s stage.

.

I don’t find beauty in decomposition. But,

does it not nurture new life? That part of

you does not lie beneath the leaves. Instead,

mushrooms—tiny fungi that are neither plant

or animal—might grow around a tree.

.

There’s no need to slice a falling

maple leaf in half with a frosted blade.

Do not think you’re powerless. After all,

you’re the poet here, and as such—

when the maple leaves swirl and flutter down—

.

Take it all in and be taken aback…?

Uh… Do not fight it as there’s nothing to fight……?

(Let me… find a new metaphor. Hold on—)

.

i.

But look at this feeble attempt at praising autumn.

All this beauty, yet I can’t…

Kicking up leaves on the ground and hearing

the chip-like crunch is such a simple thing

that even I could enjoy it for but a moment.

Every photo of autumn I see is nostalgic, old,

its aesthetic a meek acceptance. Why? Why

can’t it be defiance? “Despite the year waning

and colours fading, we’ll still be here!”

There’s nothing wrong with autumn

as a season in its own right, and yet,

that part of me tells me it’s…

.

ii.

—Ah.

Like petals!

Though separated by summer,

when the maple leaves swirl and flutter down—

it’s more beautiful than the pale-pink waltz of spring petals.

.

i.

“Be the sharp frost, be the soft winds.

Show that the leaves’ crystal refractions are beautiful.

Be it cloudy or clear, full or waning—

Be not lost in contemplation.”

I thought you’d say something like this.

…Reading back, who wrote half of these

stanzas again? So uncharacteristically

direct in stating these positive feelings…

.

iii.

“Hey, it’s been a while. So how have you been?”

Uh… What a vague question. You gotta be more specific here.

“Fine, have you written anything lately?”

Have I written anything lately… Uhh…

I wrote some… poems. (Beat.) “That’s cool.”

.

ii.

Be it orange or silver,

the maple’s the only frost-kissed edge here.

So autumn, come.

.

.

.

#dusk poetry #autumn #seasonal depression #winter depression #death #seasons #fall #fall poem #maple #sunshine #writers on tumblr #poets on tumblr #original poetry

[manipulatorkaleidoscope]

@herequeerandarmedwithaspear ssry for extremely late reply, but I’m here to answer it now!! (I just was- EXTREMELY busy lol)

okay so uhh, I don’t have that many head cannons for both of them, but if it looks like I do, it’s just because I type a lot to get my point across. Sorry. But enough said:

headcannon time!!:

Fubuki:

Okay for first of bro’s family and in turn bro is broke has heck. The way that his room looked in that one scene of turbo reminded me of how a room of someone that was broke. I’m sorry but it’s true. Fubuki is poor. He looks like he is poor. And knowing Fubuki, he isn’t looking poor just because of the aesthetic

Fubuki and Suoh have been put together to do countless group projects since half the time they had the same classes.

Due to visiting Suoh and as such, Suoh’s house so much, Fubuki has secretly grown to love the smell of flowers

After Turbo, Fubuki returned to Japan briefly to finish the school year there before fully going to America. He always comes to visit the beyclub from time to time though (everyone’s like “OMG. FUBUKI’S HERE!!” When he comes to visit. Some people are crazy enough to bring party popers or roll out the red carpet or something.)

Fubuki, ironically enough, does not like bananas.

He likes teaching younger kids that are in the raging bulls all the tricks he had learned (beyblade related or not). He just finds it fun.

He may be the designated shu kurenai of his season, but his report card says otherwise (instead of it being above average… itd average. As Suoh says “he’s the hard worker and I’m the genius”, or some sh*t like that)

Fubuki and Suoh OBVIOUSLY made up after the events of turbo. Bc c’mon. Why not.

Arman:

My man likes to garden. Or literal anything that has to do with plants. I guess my man just likes plants period.

In a way he’s much like Shu but like a more responsible, less impulsive version of him. By that I mean basically is that he will be the most responsible person in the room if he HAS to be, because I aslo feel that that’s something that Shu would do (except that Arman would do this without pulling a stupid and getting himself caught up in his own snakepit mess)

He probably likes classical music, but Japanese classical music specifically (listen to it guys. It WILL blow your socks off)

He’s that one nice yet overprotective brother, not just to Taka, but to EVERYONE (okay except Arthur due to obvious reasons)

(Due to the fact that in the manga Gwyn kind of broke his bey) I feel like Arman was suspicious of Gwyn when he saw him initially (like In a “what’s this guy doing here” *pause* “this guy that’s…up to NO GOOD-“ kinda way)

He likes gold accessories. Not because of the way he acts, but because of a thing that happened in a dream I had about him…hee hee… 🤭

Everyone keeps telling him that he looks like gon from hunter x hunter and he is so done. (Don’t tell him that unless you want the biggest bombastic side eye of your life)

If you do get on his good side though he’ll be the most loyal piece of sh*t you have seen in your entire time though. This is my pro tip for you, whatever you plan to do with that.

If you do betray him though, after the initial betrayal, he’ll hate you forever. There is two sides of this Arman , so be careful not to betray him.

(but even though Gwyn kinda did betray him (& the rest of the victories) they have made up and now they’re cool, so forgiveness IS possible)

Time for the ratings!!:

Fubuki:

✨8.5/10✨. He was a great charather, great guy. The writers did him great justice…although much like other turbo characters, he was only revelant for the only first half of the season. I liked him a normal amount. He was there, he’s chill and cool with the kids, what else could you ask for??? Like- seriously??? His character and personality was nailed perfectly too, and the fact that he didn’t instantly become buddy buddy with Aiger is perfect. Kudos to the writers and the handling of this charather. Only reasons not a 9/10 or a 10/10 is bc 1) he’s not my fav character like ever ever and 2) I just like Arman better lol

Arman:

Solid ✨9/10✨. At first I found it funny that we didn’t have a Kiyama for Dante and instead this guy, but when his own unique personality set in that wasn’t just another copy paste Kiyama or copy paste Shu Kurenai, I was so impressed. I don’t think that Dante could have worked as a character if he had a Kiyama, so I’m glad that Arman filled in that void instead. He was so cool too. The fact that he kept it together most of the time but sometimes had moments were a more silly side of him poked out worked PERFECTLY. And DONT get me STARTED about how he pulls out those goofy looking glasses and begins analyzing stuff. I just like that sh*t. Only reason that he isn’t a full on 10/10 is bc I like other characters above him. Sorry Arman 😓.

(Aslo, sorry, original asker of request for the super late reply, but here you go! Enjoy!)

#beyblade burst #beyburst #bey burst headcannons #k is rambling about beyblade kids again 🤦 #fubuki sumie #arman kusaba

[kaeyats]

 ʕっ• ᴥ • ʔっ dating modern au kaeya, fluffy headcanons ! !

[ warnings: cursing (from me, not from kaeya) ]

[ reader's gender is not specified, as with most of my works. requests and imagines in my ask box are appreciated, but will take a while. :D ]

⍣ fun-filled shopping sprees, kaeya would be absolutely supportive of your choice of aesthetic. although he is the most encouraging boyfriend in the whole god damn world, he isn't afraid to give you some straightforward criticism about what looks and what doesn't look good. he has impeccable fashion taste after all. time spent on mall trips are usually split equally between the two of you, with kaeya taking just as much, sometimes even more, time trying out clothes as you.

⍣ expect this man to sling his arm over your shoulders affectionately as you walk from store to store. walks are never silent or tense, they're always filled with laughter as kaeya jokes about something in the background and you two share back-to-back teasing banter. and they're filled with affection too, of course. if he isn't holding any bags, expect to be smothered with hugs from the back. if he is carrying bags, again, expect an arm over your shoulder or his arm hooked with yours. and yes, he randomly says 'i love you' out of nowhere or just lovingly stares at you in the middle of talking, like you're the shiniest mora in the bunch.

⍣ when you two have to stop for quick snacks together, he'll absolutely order for you. most of the time he gets the order right because he's an attentive boyfriend and loves it when he can do things for you (acts of service, ehem). when he gets the order wrong, he'll secretly get disappointed at himself and feels absolutely motivated to get it right the next time. i'm pretty sure he'll be able to laugh it off with his charms, but something about it feels off. you try to reassure him that it's fine, that a small mistake wouldn't make you love him any less.

⍣ you spend HOURS inside the mall, jumping from one store to another. just entering everytime you see anything nice inside. i can absolutely see kaeya basking at aesthetic accessories, your fashion sense feels inferior whenever he chooses to purchase something. your legs are sore after all the walking, it's sore every single time you go on a mall date, but kaeya's teasing and sweet remarks keep you going. he'll treat you like a fucking angel everytime you come out of the changing room, shamelessly showering you with compliments and flirty lines in front of other people. it doesn't help that when HE comes out of the dressing room, he looks like an absolute GOD in the button-ups he keeps buying and you know for a fact that all the salespeople nearby are drooling over him.

⍣ sometimes he takes you on a ride on his motorbike in the middle of the night, especially when he notices that you're upset over something. the fresh air hits you like a refreshing hot shower does and suddenly, all the awful things in life that once bothered you were nowhere to be seen. kaeya's muscular body feels snug against yours and you can't help but hug him tightly from behind, feeling the hardness of his back against your front and the firm abs on his front. he smells like kaeya, and the thought alone calms you. he smells like home and being so close to him makes you feel safe. as you zoom through the bright city lights, you sigh contently as you feel kaeya chuckle against you. you can't hear what he's saying, but you felt happy hearing him he so happy as he makes loud noises driving through the empty streets so late.

⍣ you realize something staring at the beautiful man, kaeya is home, your home. and the absolute thrill you feel when he takes you out for rides along with the absolute warmth you feel being with the love of your life is a blessing next to no other. it's just a lovely evening, over all. the beautiful night sky and the buzzing city underneath your gaze from the mountains he took you to were.. beautiful. not as beautiful as kaeya though. kaeya whose loose ponytail is messier than usual. kaeya who is handsome no matter what he does. kaeya whose leather jacket fits him so well, it's almost unfair. kaeya who stares at the view so happily, it makes your heart soar. you hug him at that very moment, no words needed as you realize something when he kisses the top of your head, you love this man and he loves you, more than anything.

#kaeya x reader #kaeya x gender neutral reader #genshin x you #genshin x reader #genshin impact #genshin impact x reader #genshin impact x gender neutral reader #kaeya alberich #genshin kaeya #genshin fluff #kaeya fluff #kaeya x you #kaeya fanfic #genshin headcanons #kaeya headcanons #genshin modern au #modern au

[wishingforatypewriter]

Long Ass Tag Game

Cause I wanna get to know you guys better

Thanks @linnorabeifong for tagging me!

How many tumblr accounts have you had before this one?

Just one, my "main" personal/aesthetic blog.

How long have you been in fandom?

I've been in different fandoms on Tumblr since maybe 2012 or 2013. I joined my current fandom back in 2020.

Your favorite trope in fiction?

I love reading slow burn, though I don't personally have the patience required to write it well.

Your favorite random fact?

Bonobos have a matriarchal social structure.

Your favorite game or kind of game?

I've been obsessed with Potion Craft for the past month or so. Animal Crossing is also an old favorite.

A place you'd like to visit? (If carbon emissions, logistics and money weren't in question)

I've always wanted to visit Japan (I had a trip booked for July of 2020, but it ended up not happening because of the pandemic). I'd also love to go back to Florence, Vienna, and Prague someday.

An animal you're irrationally afraid of?

Centipedes, millipedes and basically any other insect with a lot of legs. I know on a rational level that I'm much bigger than them and they can't hurt me, but they still freak me the hell out.

What's your favorite season?

Autumn, I think. The leaves are beautiful, and I like the kinds of clothes I get to wear in that weather. However, I'm starting to appreciate summer a lot more.

A smell that brings you nice memories?

There's this rose perfume I bought in Italy that reminds me of the trip I took in 2019 with my best friend. Whenever I wear it, I think about walking through the ruins of Pompeii, witnessing the beautiful art in Vatican City and the Uffizi Gallery, strolling along the river Arno, and wine tasting in Tuscany. That was probably my favorite vacation so far.

(If you're ok talking about food. If not, delete this part)

What's your favorite food from where you were born? And what's your favorite food from some place else?

I'm from New York, and my favorite food from here is probably a fresh hot bagel with cream cheese.

My favorite food from elsewhere is probably ramen or carbonara.

What's your favorite drink (if you drink alcohol, alcoholic and non-alcoholic)?

My go to is probably a gin and tonic or a glass of red wine. My favorite reds are Cabernet Sauvignon and Chianti.

Do you give your pets random table scraps?

I don't have any pets at the moment, but back when I lived with a roommate, I was known to indulge her dog every now and then.

Tagging anyone who wants to participate.

#personal #ask game

[unluckyhoneybee]

Prompt list: Beautiful words

I made this prompt list with words whose meaning touched me in some way (found most of them here). The concept is easy, with a word and its meaning I will write a blurb. There are 20 of them so there would be 20 stories at the end.

MASTERLIST

The rules are easy.

Send me the number and the person you want me to write about.

Send also some background details or ideas you may have.

You can check the people I write about and other guidelines here. I won't drive about people not listed there.

I will only write each word once, if I get it requested more than once I will write the first one. I will mark the words that are already taken (🌸)

Not a rule, but I would like you to tell me if there is any mistake or something wrong with them because there are many different languages and I only speak Spanish and English.

Be patient and nice 🌺.

Prompts

Epiphany: a moment of sudden and great revelation or realization. 🌸

2. Ethereal: extremely delicate and light in a way that seems not to be of this world.

3. Mellifluous🌸: a sound that’s pleasing and sweet to hear.

4. Apricity🌸: the warmth of the sun in winter.

5. Retrouvailles🌸: the happiness of meeting again after a long time.

6. Petrichor: the mild and pleasant smell or scent of earth associated with the first rain after a dry spell.

7. Smultronställe🌸: literally “place of wild strawberries” a special place discovered, treasured, returned to for solace and relaxation; A personal idyll free from stress or sadness.

8. Koi no yokan🌸: literally translates to “premonition of love”; The extraordinary sense one has upon first meeting someone that they will one day fall in love.

9. Rame🌸: something that’s both chaotic and joyful at the same time.

10. Komorebi🌸: the effect of sunlight filtering through the leaves of trees; The interplay of the aesthetics between the light and the leaves when sunlight shines through trees.

11. Saudade🌸: “the love that remains” even after someone is gone; a nostalgic or melancholic longing to be near again to something or someone that is distant, or that has been loved and then lost.

12. Apprivoise🌸: literally translates to “to tame”; To form a bond with one another; to become known to each other through small moments.

13. Gigil🌸: the overwhelming urge to squeeze or pinch something that’s irresistibly cute and adorable.

14. Utepils: literally translates to “outdoors lager”; To sit outside enjoying a beer on a sunny day.

15. Heimat🌸: a place that you can call home; A sense of belongingness, acceptance, safety, and connection to the homeland.

16. Basorexia🌸: the sudden urge to kiss someone.

17. Peiskos: the feeling of wellbeing obtained from snuggling indoors in front of an open fire

18. Yuanfen: the belief that destiny or fate plays a part in bringing two people together.

19. Azar: Cause or force that allegedly determines that unforeseeable or unintended facts and circumstances develop in one way or another.

20. Tempestad: a violent disturbance of the atmosphere with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow.

SEND YOUR REQUEST

#lando norris #daniel ricciardo #george russell #charles leclerc #pierre gasly #mick schumacher #max verstappen #jamie chadwick #yuki tsunoda #marcus armstrong #arthur leclerc #jake dennis #max fewtrell #michael italiano #beautiful words #prompt list

[kenobster]

Thanks for the tag, @clawedandcute :D

❤️ Last song you listened to? Oh boy it's been a while because I've been on an intense Star Wars audiobook binge instead of music lately, but probably Homegrown by Haux or Lost in Paradise by Evanescence … or maybe even Running Up That Hill by Kate Bush back before I got sick of it lol.

🧡 Ideal pizza atoppings? I'm a basic autistic bitch so just cheese or pepperoni, but I love the shit out of pizza

💛 Dream vacation? I'm a basic autistic bitch for this one too because I hate vacations, I like being on my own at home with no expectations, that's my dream. But I will say I'm going to my best friend's destination wedding in Mexico next year and I'm really excited to practice my Spanish! (I've been learning since January 2022). I also went to Denmark/Norway (my first time ever out of the U.S. my entire life) last spring on a cruise my parents paid for, and that was incredible. I loved the aesthetics and the politics both. _

💚 Earth, fire, air, or water? When I was a kid, my friend convinced me we were magical and she told me my element was air… but I really like fire, too, so idk. Both are good.

💙 Cartoon you grew up with? Redwall lmao, literally the start of my characters-suffer-obsession

💜 Favorite scents? I don't have a good sense of smell… In fact, things that smell too strong actually give me a headache even though I don't notice. (My brother once tested me by making me stick my nose in a bottle of vinegar, and I smelled nothing lol.) But anyway, if I think really hard, I guess I really like the scent of freshly dried laundry. Very neutral smell but very nice. :D

I tag (if wanted) @that-gay-jedi @ackenobi11 @the-magpieprince and @anakinsthott but if you follow me, see this, and want to do this, this absolutely counts as a tag. There's no "technically" about it. You're tagged. And I would love to see your answers.

#personal #untagged

[dnptheinfinity]

Berlin show review if you feel like it? (no pressure) (nose pressure)

okay SO

i know i've been putting this off for over a week now but the Berlin weather made me sick (@ dan I'm waiting for financial compensation) and then i also started a new job on Monday so between that and feeling like i was dying i didn't have much time 😭

but i do feel a bit better today so here's some thoughts about wad Berlin:

Berlin public transportation my belothed, i will never stop being angry at the nonexistent yellow ticket machines

the venue, the concrete circus, i really enjoyed the aesthetic of it (and the smell of popcorn) and how fast the lines outside were moving? honestly unheard of

of course i loved seeing the staging in its full glory, the stairs, the lights, the cubes. I'm so glad i got a chance to see it after we got robbed in Warsaw

that being said, i was sitting on a balcony and while it gave me a good view of the stage (and let my poor neck rest after the first row in Warsaw), like i said to you before, i did feel like i was watching the people downstairs watching the show a bit. although it definitely also had something to do with how i was feeling mentally at the time. in Warsaw i felt so.. idk focused? in the moment? and the first row seat helped with that for sure, i was just looking at dan and nothing else, in Berlin i was more distracted, but also i didn't feel the pressure to absorb as much as possible since it was my second time seeing the show i guess? idk, a lot of things impacted this but i still had so much fun!! my face still hurt from smiling and my throat from screaming and also the chair was definitely kinder for my back lmao

i was surprised by how many things that i thought were improvised based on audience responses were actually scripted? which I'm not mad about, it just shows how good an actor dan really is

most of the Germany-specific bits went right over my head, which was predictable lol but also i feel like i understood a couple of jokes that i didn't quite get the first time around (don't ask me for specifics, i don't remember)

i feel so honored that i could see the two people dressed as slutty nuns in person, the way they were dancing together during the interlude is now forever engraved in my brain

the fact that dan didn't run away from us after the show this time was also really nice, I'm barely visible in the group selfie he took but I'm there and I'm glad i did wait those 10 more minutes or i would be so mad at myself lol

and of course it was so nice to see you, Katie, Jo, and Jana again and also meet Andrea (and other people whose names i can't remember for the life of me 💀) <3

i feel like i already forgot most of what happened, this week felt like a month and my brain is only now starting to work properly again but overall - did i enjoy the Warsaw show more? yes. am i still glad that i saw it again? absolutely.

#also i'm sorry i didn't go to those drinks with you guys it's just not really my thing and i was already tired 😭 #but i'm so glad we met again even if only for a while!! #answers to things #we're all doomed #daniel howell

[queencvbra]

𝐙𝐎𝐃𝐈𝐀𝐂 𝐀𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐒

𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒 :    bonfires,   competitiveness,   hand   veins,   loud   laughs,   messy   hair, sneaking   out   at   2am,   abandoned   beaches,   stray   dogs,   candle   lights,   body   language,   creaking   floorboards,   ouija   boards,   having   no   regrets,   karaoke nights out.

𝐓𝐀𝐔𝐑𝐔𝐒 :    house   plants,   oversized   sweaters,   soft   hands,   fuzzy   socks,   visiting   big   cities,   snoozing   your   alarm   clock,   the   color   yellow,   vanilla-scented   candles,   aloe   vera,   fruit   smoothies,   baking   cookies,   the   mom   friend,   loves   the   ukulele.

𝐆𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐈 :    femme   fatale   movies,   in   love   with   female   villains,   sharp   eyeliner,   quick-witted,   does   things   out   of   spite,   do   no   harm   but   take   no   shit,   in   love   with   dogs, probably   cries   during   sad   movies   but   won’t   admit   it,   easily   excited,   ripped   jeans.

𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐑 :   mermaids,   easily   infatuated   by   love,   smelling   flowers,   picnics   in   open   fields,   gets   sad   when   thinking   about   the   past,   impressed   easily,   daydreaming   in   class,   plucking   fresh   fruit,   loves   fashion,   would   die   for   their   friends.

𝐋𝐄𝐎 :    confident   in   what   they   do,   kill   them   with   kindness,   high   ponytails,   probably   wants   to   visit   paris   once,   not   afraid   to   tell   the   truth,   in   love   with   cute   animals,   the   one   to   lift   others   up,   good   at   teamwork,   the   warm   feeling   of   summer,   dragons.

𝐕𝐈𝐑𝐆𝐎 :    pastel   markers,   the   smell   of   lavender,   has   a   welcoming   vibe   around   them,   actually   organized,   scrunchies,   neat   notes,   loves   going   to   museums,   probably   into   photography,   neutral   colors,   handwritten   letters,   stardust.

𝐋𝐈𝐁𝐑𝐀 :    soft   blankets,   cuddling   the   ones   you   love,   always   standing   up   for   your   friends,   hopeless   spurned   romantic,   can   be   very   distant,   can   be   a   little   dramatic,   pretty   hair,   dresses   nicely,   tries   to   be   popular   on   social   media,   optimistic,   humorous.

𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐑𝐏𝐈𝐎 :    cottages   in   the   woods,   in   love   with   greek   mythology,   vintage   t-shirts,   really   emotional   but   doesn’t   want   anyone   to   know,   determined,   moonlight,   pretty   handwriting,   into   the   retro   aesthetic,   rainy   days,   doesn’t   judge   people,   cats.

𝐒𝐀𝐆𝐈𝐓𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐔𝐒 :    always   ready   for   an   adventure,   street   smart,   wants   to   travel   the   world   someday,   doesn’t   easily   trust   people,   alcohol,   paintbrushes,   can’t   sit   still,   untied   shoelaces,   tangled   up   earphones,   blasting   music   at   midnight,   eye-gazing.

𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐎𝐑𝐍 :   cold   aura,   coffee   is   what   keeps   them   going,   probably   hasn’t   slept   in   two   days,   actually   a   big   softie,   high-waisted   jeans,   cute   pet   videos,   small   apartments,   has   too   many   notebooks,   often   goes   to   the   library,   writing   essays.

𝐀𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐔𝐒 :    loves   to   paint   and   do   any   kind   of   art,   wants   to   live   at   the   seaside,   knows   a   lot   of   random   facts,   shares   food,   messy   notes,   bullshits   an   entire   essay,   graffiti,   has   their   own   distinct   style,   wants   to   live   their   life   like   they   want   to.

𝐏𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐄𝐒 :    old   teddy   bears,   unsent   love   letters,   mom-jeans,   loves   to   sing,   feels   at   home   by   the   ocean,   writes   poetry,   hard-workers,   always   up   for   deep   conversations,   probably   did   the   stupid   thing,   open   curtains,   a   soft   breeze.

tagged by: I stole it <3 tagging: steal it from me ;)

#⚡ about. ── ❝ 𝘚𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘮𝘢𝘥𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨. ❞

[frankendykes-monster]

Since you're a (somewhat ironic) Ben 10 fan, could I ask if you have any favorite characters/aliens?

Let me start out with this: my love for Ben 10 is wholly serious. The multiple series in their entirety might be my favorite children's cartoon at this point, it wasn't until the past few years that I remembered just how thoroughly obsessed I was with it growing up only to then spend years on end never giving it a second thought. This is entirely thanks to The Ink Tank over on YouTube, which has sort of become the central hub for Ben 10 fans all over the Internet. The ironic part comes in with the fact that Ben 10, nor Alien Force or Ultimate Alien or Omniverse, were really GREAT shows. I'm glad people like the Blind Wave crew or whomever are watching it for the first time and enjoying it, but I seriously could not look at another person and tell yeah this is something you should dedicate some time to.

For favorite aliens, amongst the classic roster, the ones I immediately fell for when I was 7 and the series debuted were Wildmutt and Ripjaws. They really sold that, yes, Ben is turning into other species and not dedicated "superheroes" with power sets which was something that got lost in the shuffle down the line (I got reminded recently that Gwen tells Ben "there's got to be SOMETHING Jurryrig can do" as if aliens actually do have unique powers and shit.) The original Ben 10 was still at the end of the era wherein "gross out" was still a thing in cartoons and that's well expressed in the show's aesthetic; Ben turns into organisms that are "slimy, freaky, fast, and strong." As soon as you get to Alien Force all of Ben's arsenal is supposed to be cool and have this mystique about them, so Swampfire (smells bad), Goop (slime alien), and Big Chill (bug alien) don't have the same mild "gross factor" that they could have in the original series.

Though now my favorite of the original 10 is definitely Ghostfreak. I don't really care for Ghostfreak actually being Zy'Skarr even though every strand of DNA containing an ectoneurite's consciousness is a great concept. I just like Ben being able to turn into an alien that's also a full-on ghost: can turn invisible, phase through solid matter, float, and his eye moves around his body in the black grooves!

I'm kind of out of sync with what a lot of Ben 10 fans consider their favorites from the classic series, kind of just now warming up to XLR8 and DiamondHead, loving Cannonbolt, WayBig was always great, etc.

I just knocked Big Chill a moment ago but honestly Big Chill is great. Freezing bipedal moth with fold-up wings that can resist extreme temperatures. Of the Alien Force 10 I originally loved Humongousaur because dinosaur but now it's like, yeah Ben used him way too much. Big Chill's Ultimate form is alright, like everyone I'm not entirely sure how it works ("fire so cold it burns...") but extremely large blasts of plasma energy that quickly turn into chunks of ice are a nice visual that I don't think I've seen anywhere else. Alien X I feel like I have to comment on just because Alien X takes up pretty much all the breathing room amongst fans discussing the series just because when you have an alien that can is completely immortal and indestructible and can alter any aspect of reality with but a thought (with a huge * next to that), it's inevitable, though personally I wish he did get a bit more use.

Best Ultimate? Ultimate Echo-Echo.

Ben 10 mostly taps into the same frenzy as Pokémon does, so having something like Ultimate transformations is kind of superfluous but I'll be damned if I'm not a sucker for some Ultimates. You're telling me now Ben can become a more powerful weaponized version of aliens? How can you not love that. They left a lot to be desired in execution however with rarely a fight scene feeling like it required the use of one, but Ultimate Echo-Echo was a consistent exception where it seemed like shit just got real everytime he showed up and did things that Echo-Echo just wasn't capable of like, uh, hovering and being able to fire off sound blasts that could temporarily restrain a nuclear explosion.

[mouldyrubbish]

wait hi ok so i see you love perfumes... i am so lost and have never worn anything more than cheap handmedown scents. my love thinks it would be very sexy to have a signature scent and im like ah!!! lost!!!! would u be open to recommendations?

hiii sorry i didn't reply sooner. Yes I am super happy to talk about perfumes :) my response is rather VERY lengthy though so I apologise but feel free to msg me if you have any more questions.

I just want to say first of all that there's nothing wrong with 'cheap' or 'hand-me-downs' in perfume. There's no harm in wanting to smell nice at an affordable price. There are some really amazing budget fragrances available out there. Some perfumes are exorbitantly priced, they range in quality, but I'd recommend doing your research into a perfume before you buy it, especially if it's going to be considered an 'investment' for you, and a signature scent. ALSO consider your basis for ethical consumption: a lot of perfumes are not vegan, so if that's a factor for you then beware.

I'm happy to give you some recommendations, but, tbh, only you will know what perfume will work on you, and what you will actually enjoy wearing. You will find that sometimes a perfume can smell great on one person, but just not work on you. Even the Ph of your skin can change a scent which makes it tricky... And then there is also just simply the fact that scents can have 'aesthetics' as much as anything else you would usually put on your body so figuring that out as well should matter when you are deciding something for a signature. But, really, it's mostly a matter of personal taste.

If you have a department store, or a cosmetics store with a good range of fragrances, then I really recommend to go there and take the time to try some things out. See what sticks out to you, and look them up on fragrantica (this is the best resource honestly!!! I luv it so much) and see if you notice a pattern in the accords and notes of each perfume. Like for me a lot of my favourite perfumes have 'warm spicy' and 'woody' in their top accords, and I also notice I tend to lean more into the 'masculine' fragrances, things that are quite heavy and yummy smelling. But for you, you could really adore light floral scents, powdery scents, vetivers, or musks. Alsoooo you can usually get free sample vials of perfumes at department stores so you can try them out on your skin for a couple of days and see if it's the one for you or not. A lady even told me today that it usually takes 7 days of wearing a perfume for it to start accurately working with your body chemistry, so definitely take advantage of a freebie.

What's fun about perfume is what it evokes, and that you can wear something that will remind you of something you love. For everyone it's different. My roommate loves 'grandma' perfumes, but I can't really stand them. I prefer woody scents but some people find them too linear or dull. But I don't recommend getting too wrapped up in the 'imagery' of a perfume when you're deciding cause it can get too easy to get carried away with the idea of what a perfume smells like when you can end up spraying it on you and absolutely hating it. People can say beautiful things about a perfume because it smells enchanting on their skin, or they have a personal experience that makes it more enjoyable or meaningful for them. For you it could just be a big ol' mess. No perfume is TRULY universal. There are many many popular fragrances which you could make into a very safe signature scent (J'adore Dior, Chanel N°5, Gucci Bloom, Baccarat Rouge, etc.)... But if you wanna get into something a bit more special and personalised, then it's definitely worth taking the time to find something that stands out to you and makes you feel the way you want to feel when you wear it.

I can't really recommend you something. I can point you in some directions I've gone down and enjoyed. Your purpose behind the wear is different to mine though: you have a lover, someone you want to accompany the memories you share with a particular scent. I am alone (lol) but I want to make an impression on the people around me, so I'm more open to exploring fragrances because I'm not really worried about fortifying a time in my life with a particular smell. But I think that's something really really bewitching about fragrance. Years and years can pass, and the second you get a whiff of something, you'll feel transported to a time, place, moment, person...

At the moment my favourite 'budget' frags are L'Eau D'Issey Pour Hommes and Aramis: both are masculine fragrances but Issey is really nice and a lot of people find it to be more unisex, including me. They are classics and have been around so long now that I guess they just sell so much of it that they can afford to make it cheap. I also don't mind Clinique Happy and Vera Wang Lovestruck <- super feminine floral scent and beautiful bottle, affordable! Gorgeous. Easy to find in most drugstores.

I've heard some good things about Lolita Lempicka frags especially if you were a Marc Jacobs Daisy teen (lol) but I have personally never tried them... Mugler fragrances are great but divisive. Love or hate them kind of smells, but pack a punch.

Utilitarian but a bit higher budget scents from Aesop are delectable, I adore them because of my penchant for woody/spicy scents and they pretty much all contain an element of wood or spice. Plus the bottles are so nice and portable. I also have a friend who works at aesop so she gives me a discount :X

Juliette Has a Gun is good but too feminine for me :( also coming up on the pricier side. A bit more niche.

Classic French brands Guerlain and Caron are phenomenal, timeless, good quality, and they're not too popular so you won't be wearing the same thing as everyone else. Unless you can find stores that stock them, they'll be blind buys which can be a gamble. But they're the longest running French perfume houses so I feel like it's a pretty good gamble.

On the higher price points: Diptyque is just absolutely *chefs kiss* you will surely find something to love in their collection. This is high quality yet simple perfume that will always get a 'mmm' from people... Their most popular scent is Do Son, but I love Philosykos and L'Ombre Dans L'Eau. Maison Margiela's 'Replica' range is hugely popular at the moment. CDG is also very on top of their game in the frags right now! Their Incense collection is amazing. Etat Libre D'Orange offers a good range of sort of 'transgressive' scents, many are very popular and worn as signatures, and then finally on the real high price points are Byredo and Le Labo, but I have no strong opinions on these brands because they're outside of my price range. I also love Frederic Malle... Top shelf for a reason...

Final notes: always search online for the best price for a perfume! A lot of wholesale/warehouse online stores stock all sorts of stuff for cheaper than retail prices. Also check on local marketplaces for stuff coming up for sale, especially around the holidays. People get gifted perfumes that don't end up suiting them, and they resell them. You can get some great deals.

Hope all this is helpful lol.

#this took me an hour to write :X hoho #just message me if this is too much info im happy to just chat

[danpuff-ao3]

The Making of: Boxes & Baubles

Normally, I have a clear idea of where I'm going before I begin any story. But for Boxes & Baubles, things played out a bit differently.

In 2021, the holiday spirit had its hold on me, but I was feeling rather aimless. I knew I wanted to write more Christmas fics. I had flashes of images and scenes in my head, but nothing clear, nothing cohesive. I turned to De-Stress December and 25 Days of Kinkmas for clues. I jotted down which prompts stuck out most. I made notes expanding on what I could do with the prompts, but still, not much stuck.

I think I was in a haze of too much excitement to actually focus.

But I'm nothing if not stubborn, so I sat with my Scrivener file open. I moved between prompts, adding what notes I could. I mulled over the idea of combining prompts. So on, and so on.

Prompt 9 for De-stress December was "Christmas Tree." I had a vision in my head of Harry and Severus decorating a tree together. It could be a drabble. I wasn't sure how to make it much of anything.

Here's where we get a bit personal. I love Christmas trees. There's so much tied to them, for me. They're a nice decoration, for one. They add character wherever they are, and they're like big neon signs proclaiming it Christmastime. They can be so individual. You can have simple, aesthetic trees. You can have chaotic, colorful trees.

There's the bonding time of decorating with friends and family. Choosing new ornaments each year. Standing around and figuring out where each piece will go. It can be a family-wide art project. That's how it was in my house, anyway. You can put candycanes on them, and rush over for your daily dose of sugar. You wrap up your presents and surround the tree with them. That's where we gathered around on Christmas morning to open presents.

When I was very young, we bought real trees. My parents were still married, and I only had one sibling. We'd bundle up in my dad's pickup truck and drive to the tree lot. My brother and I would ride back home in the bed of the truck with the tree. I won't say it was comfortable, being stuck by branches or the burn of cold wind on our faces. But it was tradition. And it was fun all the same. My brother and I would giggle. And it was such a treat, riding in the bed of the truck!

And the smell! God, the smell of a tree. That's half the magic right there.

Nowadays, I live with my partner. We have a small, fake tree and a handful of ornaments. My partner isn't big on holidays. He's no Grinch, but he doesn't have the same zest for celebrations I do. And the holidays are peak season at his job. Little time or energy to spare for projects he's not as keen on. He joins in what traditions mean most to me, but it's not quite the same, is it?

My childhood wasn't happy, really. And I'm not super close to my family. Life now with my partner is much better, even without the holiday spirit. But maybe it's the fact that Christmastime hold what happy memories I have. A not so happy life felt like pure magic around Christmas. Everyone was happy, and together. There was love. There was fun. It was so, so special.

Family matters make the holidays a complicated time for many people. For me, I clung to my joy, both because of, and in spite of, my family.

So I mulled over Christmas trees and my own connection to them. And I thought of Severus, and his not-so-happy childhood. I kept that image of "Snarry tree decorating" in my head while considering Severus' POV. With his background, how must he feel about the holidays? Not so Grinch-like with Harry, I imagined. But the holidays were probably sad affairs.

Or were they?

So I thought more on Severus' background. I had existing headcanons about Tobias and Eileen. And I've always been a fervid lover of flawed characters and imperfect relationships. How Tobias was a bad father and a bad husband, but he wasn't pure evil. And if all Severus associates with his father are bad memories, doesn't mean there were never good ones.

Doesn't that make it worse? The virtues in the people who hurt us. The good times we shared with them. It's easier to hate people when they don't feel human at all. When we are blissfully unaware of any redeeming qualities. We can hate them in peace.

And I do so love to torment my boys, don't I?

Keeping Severus' history in mind was important, but I never meant to actually write it. I opened a word document, meaning to type up a brief summary. But instead, I began my story.

Severus is five.

The tree they get is small and scraggly. Severus is small and scraggly, too.

Dad is in festive spirits. He kisses Mum while she cooks breakfast and he ruffles Severus’ hair. They load up into the car after and drive to the tree lot.

I'm a monster, really.

Once I had the opening down, I paused, and set about outlining the rest. It would begin with Young Severus, and end with Snarry, but I'd need to fill in the blanks. Lily, as an obvious choice. And I love when Severus has a romantic history with Regulus, so I made room for him, as well.

Then I went back, and continued writing.

I couldn't ignore the horrors of Severus' life, but I didn't want to linger on them, either. It really was meant to be a happy story, though looking back I guess bits of it were sad. Ah well, pure fluff rarely works for me, anyway.

Funnily enough, at the end, I squeezed in an extra scene. That's a bit unusual for me to do. I go in with a plan. And if scenes are added, I add them as I go. I always write chronologically. But while editing, I noticed a timeline error. And then...well, I was still missing something. So on a whim during edits, I added the scene with Dumbledore.

There. That was much better!

(Except, apparently, I forgot to fix a detail after adding said scene, but my friend Shera was quick to read and point it out. Oops.)

This story happened so unexpectedly. There was little purpose, little planned, just silly ole me rummaging around for something, anything to write. All I wanted were more Christmas stories. I was content to write fluffy drabbles! And in my search, I found a story that I quite loved.

Of course, there's one more bit to this story. I posted it on December 9th. People were so kind to it! And I was so very glad. And I had no idea that anyone would love it so much as to record it.

And on Christmas Day that year, my dear friend Nina posted the podfic. I cried! It was such a surprising gift, and I was so touched. And best of all, it returned to me all of the love and magic I've always associated with Christmas.

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