#it's easier

[autisticlancemcclain]

fic rec friday 47

hello and welcome to fic rec friday! where, on friday, i rec five of my favourite fics.

Damnit, Pidge by spirkylurkey

Pidge has some top-secret-classified-don't-tell-Keith-info that she accidentally lets slip to, you guessed it, Keith. Lance is an embarrassed mess. Keith isn't faring much better, to be honest.

this one made me LAUGH the way that this all pidge's fault and she's literally like. well. you shouldn't be so gay then. and she's right!! they're so dumb i love them

2. Operation: Faking It by @writeonclara

“What the hell, guys?” Pidge squawked, wrestling away from Matt. “Why are you pretending to be a couple?” Or: Matt and Lance pretend to be a couple because Shiro and Keith are clueless as hell.

do you guys remember shatt?? i remember shatt. adashi will always have my heart but shatt will literally always be funny bc ofc thats ur fic name. anyways. this fic is mostly klance but the entire concept is just so ridiculously goofy that u have to laugh. do you like lance and matt? do you like fake relationship to real relationship? do you like inverted tropes? do you like pining? do you like comedic jealousy? then this fic is well and truly for you because it has all that and more

3. all's well that ends well to end up with you by @coruscatingcatastrophe

Keith's jacket gets ruined, so Lance decides to be a good Samaritan and give him his. This is the beginning of the end.

megan's fic literally make me want to eat cement i'm so serious. i've read and been obsessed with TONS of her stuff but this one???? this fucking one???? oh god the slowburn kills me. the blossoming realisation that oh god we've been dating this whole time huh. the CHIVALRY...............a romance novel in the truest of senses and i am going to fry

4. as long as it won't separate you from me (i'll be fine) by @coruscatingcatastrophe

A little intrigued—not that she’d ever admit it—Pidge begins to climb the stairs. But before she even reaches halfway, the door—slams shut. All on its own, or so it seems. Pidge pauses, brows creasing in confusion, as she turns to look down at her dog. “Did you see that?” she asks. Peculiarly, she notes that Bae Bae’s fur is bristled, and he growls at the door before barking twice. That’s weird. Bae Bae never growls. Turning back to the door, Pidge feels unsettled, but she tells herself not to jump to ridiculous conclusions. There’s a logical explanation for everything. Maybe there was a gust of wind from the air conditioner, or the doorframe isn’t level. Whatever it is, she’s going to figure it out. - Or, a Beetlejuice au (kind of). Pidge isn't a fan of her new house, Lance and Keith are the ghosts haunting her attic, and together they hatch a plot to convince Shiro and Adam to skedaddle out of the house. There may be demon summoning involved. But seriously, Adam. Getting your hair set on fire really isn't that bad.

HAPPY (late) HALLOWEEN!!! ive been thinking about this fic all october and finally let myself reread it. ive never loved beetlejuice more than when i read this. it's so fun!! so interesting!! pidge gets a chance to shine!! klance are so!!! the way it had the story of beetlejuice but adapted well!! im!!

5. never thought i'd see the day in my life by @coruscatingcatastrophe

But Keith has somehow gone even paler in the short amount of time he’s been at the table, and he shakes his head. “No, something is . . .” His gaze flickers back to Lance, and he’s startled to find that Keith’s eyes are purple. They’ve got to be contacts. Ridiculous. As if the mullet and gloves and personality weren’t enough. Keith pushes away from the table abruptly, looking incredibly put-off now. “I, uh—gotta go,” he mutters, before angrily gathering up the backpack he’d dropped into the chair next to him and storming out of the cafeteria. “Huh,” Hunk says. “Well, that introduction could have gone a bit better. Don’t take it personally though; sometimes Keith’s just like that.” - Or, a Twilight au starring Lance as Bella, Keith as Edward, and the rest of the Voltron gang as themselves. Lance is insufferable, Keith is awkwardly trying to figure out why Lance is the way he is, and along the way they fall in love, or something. It's probably, definitely the best love story since Twilight itself.

now ive never read twilight and i refuse to on principle. but i didn't find this one creepy and instead it was super fun and dweeby and lance is indeed a ray of sunshine, thank you megan for noticing, and it turns out when the story isn't a hetero mormon wet dream it's actually a good time!!

that’s it for today!! i’ll see y’all back next friday for the next fic rec post!!!

#i do the same author thing a lot huh #look it's just how i read fic okay. by author #it's easier #vld #voltron #lance #lance mcclain #keith #keith kogane #klance #slowburn #slowburn klance #twilight au #beetlejuice au #pidge #pidge holt #pidge & keith #pidge & lance #matt #matt holt #matt & lance #shatt #longpost #fic rec #fic rec friday

[crocopiru]

I ain't drawing all that

#i hate his clothes so much #he gave me the brainrot for good #he's all I've drawn for the past week #fun fact! i use photos of myself as a reference for most of my drawings #it's easier #work smarter not harder #dislyte #dislyte yamato #yamato dislyte #dislyte fanart #fanart #my art #artists on tumblr #artistsupport #:3

[den-kunn]

I will continue being delusional by believing every time it rains it's Raiden making me know he's there, listening and caring for me.

#it's easier #it's better #that's it.

[spongynova]

I just convinced my future roommates that we could watch some TOS together when I'll move with them.

Now I have to select the gayest episodes so that they don't feel betrayed.

#rambling #support a nerd accept to watch an episode woth them sometimes #fortunately roomates are queer too #it's easier #you can say it's gay to improve your chances

[secondbeatsongs]

🔀

the song I shuffled up is Sparky's Dream by Teenage Fanclub!

(and it is number 21 on the list)

#asks #cubyrop #ask meme #edit: adding the numbers to the shuffled ones #so that if some folks still want to ask numbers #it's easier

[jackredfieldwasmyjacob]

I just learned that apparently in other countries you don't split the bill during dates ????!

#WHY WOULDN'T YOU DO THAT #it's easier #everyone pays their thing and that's it #the guy paying for everything feels so wrong and antiquated and disgusting

[amethystina]

Your TDJ meta was amazing, are you planning to do more? Because it's what the fandom needs, while we wait for season 2 (?

Thank you, I'm so glad you enjoyed it <3

As for writing more, I don't know? I AM tempted to write one about Yo Han and Ga On's first appearances in the drama (like, their introductory scenes) but I haven't really had the time for it. And also one about the use of light in general, but that one would be HUGE and the thought of trying to write down all my thoughts on that subject is hella daunting.

And, to be honest, I'm not really used to writing meta. I tend to weave my interpretations and ideas into my fanfics instead of presenting them in such a concise, gathered format (Who Holds the Devil is basically a 200k+ artistic meta at this point).

Writing meta kind of makes me nervous because it feels like I have to be more coherent, precise, and to-the-point xD Which is probably why I keep making stupid jokes to calm myself down and distract myself from the fact that I'm not really sure what I'm doing. Weirdly enough, meta feels more personal to me? Like, me writing my observations into my fic means it can simply be seen as my interpretation, but to write a meta feels very much like stating an opinion — which feels a lot more rigid and easier for people to disagree with or judge me for.

... I might be overthinking this x'D

ANYWAY. Long story short: Maybe? But I can't guarantee it since it's not my usual format and I have a lot of other projects right now.

Thank you so, so much for the interest and compliments, though! <3

#Amethystina Replies #not-another-mechanical-heart #Amethystina Writes #Or maybe she doesn't #Who knows at this point? #I'm mostly drawing to be honest #It's easier #With my current state of mind #Also #If there IS a season 2 #I guess I'll be officially out of a job? xD #Who Holds the Devil will just become my weirdass pet project or something

[zoobie-doobie]

If y'all do send me a req on Instagram, please tell me xD

#please #it's easier

[sugar-konpeito]

saying the sailor moon anime is the worst one or saying the manga is "considerably better" is about to result in blocks from me :/

#just say you aren't very respectful to artists #also just say you're a stupid dumb dumb idiot #it's easier #cw negative #ig #hundreds of people did fantastic work on that show and i'm about to kill you with my laser eyes

[kayforpay]

got anything for teal GHB? little hard to remember which column is which with how long that is. if yeah, what about gr33n?

the lights in the courtrooms are blindingly bright, overwhelming, shocking to the senses. he can smell dust burning on the bulbs overhead, hear the dull buzz as they power on. he arrives early, always, first to be seated and last to leave, monitoring his castemates' cases with shrewd judgement.

his own cases are won before he enters the building, research completed and speeches written. studious doesn't cover it, doesn't touch the obsessive, desperate need to win, to prove himself to any and all who would listen.

and that's why he's the best, favored by His Imperial Tyranny, favored to win the case of the century, of millenia, of all time: to get a martyr and an iconoclastic rebel out of the death penalty. it wasn't the first time the odds were against him, of course, but it was the hardest case he had to study; why would anyone side against the Empire?

clearly, my client was acting in perceived good.

it meant nothing, but the crowd murmured excitedly. his client was bound, beaten, gagged. the vibrancy of the red dripping onto the carpet made his stomach turn.

for this reason, we ask to prove to you goodwill, your Tyranny.

the monster at the podium shifted, it's chitinous scales clicking almost imperceptibly suddenly strident in the held breath of the hall. nothing moved, and the moment carried on for a lifetime. he felt himself straining against the withering glare of the gathered court imperials, against the oppressive, sticky-hot air inside the hall.

he had never lost, not since he was in training, when losing wasn't a sentence in itself.

his mouth was dry, his shoulders shaking and sore. sweat pooled in the soles of his shoes. he could survive prison. he had a fund, secret and untouched. he could disappear before they got to him. it was cowardly, but it wouldn't be losing.

the verdict slid past his ears, like only those around him could hear it. there was screaming, and as he turned, he was grabbed by an imperial guard. his client was being walked out, head down, and he couldn't breathe.

this wasn't something he could get prison for. even as he walked out of the hall, trying to keep his head up, he could feel the noose tightening around his throat.

#buddy I know it's long I did my best #if you go to the character (say redglare) and over to the black box for same blood #and then just down #it's easier #bloodswaps #bloodswap #grand highblood #bloodswap grand highblood #ghb #bloodswap ghb #teal ghb #teal grand highblood #headcanons #thns fr th qstns #kay talks a lot #also gr33n is also clear #death cw #etc etc etc #usual stuff #homestuck

[soracities]

"Absolutely no one comes to save us but us."

Ismatu Gwendolyn, "you've been traumatized into hating reading (and it makes you easier to oppress)", from Threadings, on Substack [ID'd]

#q #lit #quotes #typography #essays and articles #id included #ismatu gwendolyn #youve been traumatized into hating reading and it makes you easier to oppress #threadings #m #x

[ms-demeanor]

hey, don't cry. one cup heavy whipping cream, two tablespoons granulated sugar, three tablespoons cocoa powder and whisk until stiff peaks form for three ingredient chocolate mousse, okay?

#it's literally easier to make than whipped cream #because the extra bulk of the dry ingredients makes it form stiff peaks faster

[powdermelonkeg]

Important rules/tips I've learned as an adult that helped with anxiety

If people are mad at you, it's their responsibility to tell you, not your responsibility to guess

If they're mad at you in secret anyways, they're the ones in the wrong, not you

If people don't like what you're doing, it's their responsibility to tell you

If they say it's fine when it's really not, they're the ones in the wrong, not you

People are allowed to be wrong about you

If they are wrong about you, wait for them to bring it up, because if you try to, you will inevitably overcorrect

Some people are committed to misunderstanding you. You will not win arguments against them. Yes, even if you explain your point of view. They do not care. Drop it

The worst thing that will happen from a first-time offense is being told not to do it again. Maybe with a replacement if you broke something

You can improve relationships and gauge willingness to talk to you by giving compliments. It's like a daily log-in bonus and nobody thinks twice about it

Most things are better after you sleep on them

Most things are better after you have a meal

Most things are better after you shower

Your brain makes up consequences that are irrational. If the worst DOES come to pass and someone acts like they do in your head, they are overreacting, and you are entitled to say "what the fuck"

If your chest hurts after you feel like you've made a social error, that's called rejection-sensitive dysphoria. It means your anxiety is so bad that it's causing you physical pain, which is a good indicator that you're overreacting. Tense yourself, hold it for 20 seconds, let it go, then find a distraction

If you're suddenly angry at someone after you feel like you made a social error, that's also rejection-sensitive dysphoria. You are going to feel annoyed about it for awhile, but being genuinely pissed off is your anxiety trying to find something to blame to take the responsibility off your shoulders, and getting scared because it can't justify itself. Deep breaths, ask yourself how much you ACTUALLY want to be angry at that person, then find a distraction

"Sour grapes" is more healthy for you than stewing. Deciding you don't like someone who's perpetually annoyed with you, won't talk to you, etc. makes letting go of anxiety over them easier

If people don't like you, they will find reasons to be annoyed with you when they otherwise wouldn't. If people do like you, they will find reasons NOT to be annoyed with you when they otherwise would. People do not ping-pong between the two

You DO have to make a conscious choice not to think about something. If you're having trouble circling back to it, say out loud that you're done thinking about it and why. Then find a distraction

When you're upset, part of you is going to want to make false bids for attention (suddenly texting differently, heavy sighs, etc. but when someone asks you about it, you tell them it's nothing). Do not listen to it. You gain nothing from it except more misery

People like to help people they care about. It makes them feel good about themselves

If you think you're insufferable for needing help, see above. Yes, really. They get a serotonin kick from it

If you think you're insufferable for mannerisms you have, you either have to consciously choose not to do them, or accept that they're part of the package that comes with you. Being apologetic about existing does nothing except make you more miserable

If you do things you don't like when you feel meh about it, it makes it easier to do them when you hate it

If you avoid things you don't like when you feel meh about it, it reinforces and magnifies how bad it feels when you hate it

Seriously. Read those last two points again. If you can make yourself make a phone call when you've got nothing to lose, you will slowly lose that panic you get when you have to make a phone call you haven't prepared for. You do have to CONSCIOUSLY take that step

Hobbies that make you care for something get rid of that nagging feeling that you're not doing enough. Go grow some rosemary

If you don't engage with your hobbies regularly, you will feel miserable, and anxiety will spike

Hobbies are things that give you a bit of happiness. They do not have to be organized or named to do that. Go be creative in something. Play with coins. Make up lists. Start a new WIP

No one cares what you look like

If people point out things they don't like about how you look unprompted, they are being rude. You are entitled to say "what the fuck"

People who like you will find you pretty to some degree. Minor things about your appearance go completely unnoticed. Literally, scars and dots and blemishes do not register to someone who likes your company

You looking at yourself in the mirror is 10x more closely than anyone is going to look at you

If you're anxious about your body type, and you're creatively inclined, make/write an oc with that same shape. Give them nice things and make other characters love them. Put them on adventures. You'll start to see yourself in the mirror more kindly

You care about wording and perfect lines/colors way more than anyone who views your work ever will

Sometimes when you're upset, you're going to feel like not eating. Do not do that. Not eating makes you more miserable

Same with things you normally enjoy. Denying yourself helps no one. You are punishing yourself for being sad. Stop it

Both of these will take conscious decision to break the habit of. Make yourself do it anyways, and it will slowly get easier

And again, to reiterate: If someone is mad at you, it is THEIR responsibility to tell you, not your responsibility to guess

#anxiety #long post #i have been an adult for the better part of a decade and it has gotten SO much easier as i internalized these #swearing tw

[queer-is-future]

so when straight people ask me why I say I’m “queer” or “gay” instead of sharing my actual identity as a panromantic demisexual non-binary sapphic queer I just tell them “ok look, when you’re talking to someone who isn’t local and they ask you where you’re from and you either say the name of the largest city nearby or ‘town name, suburb of large nearby city’ so they can get some geographical context of where you’re located right, bc they’re probably not going to know the name of the little town you actually live in.”

but if you’re talking to a local you can say the name of your actual town bc they have a greater chance of knowing where/what that is.

ok well when I’m talking to a straight person I start with queer bc chances are they aren’t as familiar with the context of all the little towns in that big queer city and need gps (gay positioning system) to find me.

if I’m talking to another queer person and I say I live in a suburb of gay city in a town called panromantic on the demisexual side of the tracks which is in the county of queer and I live off the intersection of non-binary and sapphic, they’d probably be able to find me with little to no problems, make sense?

#personal rant lol #like saying queer or gay is so much easier sometimes #if I say anything else sometimes I get the confused dog head tilt and I’m just like ok ok I’m gay #lgbtq community #lgbtqia #demisexual #non binary #sapphic #lgbtqia+ #queer #panromantic

[anarchopuppy]

I, a hearing person who likes subtitles just as a preference, shouldn't have to read a subtitle that's obvious nonsense, go back a couple seconds, and listen again in order to figure out what's going on. An accessibility feature should not be the most half-assed part of a professionally made production. Scripted media has absolutely no excuse for not having subtitles or having subtitles that aren't perfectly verbatim. Professional captioning services should be ashamed of the shoddy work that they put out. Captions should be treated as a part of the production, just like filming, editing, audio balancing, etc - and anything that releases with missing or bad captions should be seen as unfinished

#the subtitle mistakes i've seen are absolutely fucking embarrassing #subtitles should make something easier to understand not harder #and i can hear just fine so i'm lucky! #i've seen the kind of mistakes that would make an entire video unintelligible to someone who doesn't have the audio for any reason #it's unacceptable

[pangur-and-grim]

he saw his reflection for the first time

#belphegor #(I have the mirror in front of the toilet bc of my fucked leg) #(easier to do skincare while sitting down on something)