#there is no chocolate in the house. i have $7 in my account. i applied to another job. i missed the eclipse but i saw the last shadows.

[thisbrilliantsky]

talked about some tough things in therapy today so my therapist said to do something nice for myself and i said okay but i dont know what to do. i ate two kiwis. is that anything

#feeling very [standing man emoji] #i took puppy for a walk #i should eat more.. im hungry but i dont want to eat #there is no chocolate in the house. i have $7 in my account. i applied to another job. i missed the eclipse but i saw the last shadows. #puppy was fussy so i closed the curtains so he could take a nap. he's snoring now. #i want to nap too but i don't want to keep coping with things by sleeping. i want to be better already. si gh

[multi-kpop-fanfics]

Ice, Ice Baby

boyfriend!Mingyu x fem!pale!reader

genre: smut, fluff, slight crack

warnings: swearing, ice play, soft dom Gyu, slight fingering (f rec), unprotected sex (stay safe y’all), mentions of sunburn (pls use sunscreen, it’s good for you), cocky af Mingyu

word count: ~2,4k

Summary: Y/N and Mingyu go to the beach on a hot summer day and Y/N gets a sunburn. Luckily, sweet boyfie Gyu knows exactly how to soothe her burning skin ;)

repost from my old account!

Author’s note: I literally got inspiration for this fic bcs I got a mf sunburn and I wished I had someone to apply ice or after sun balm on my skin :”)

It was a usual hot summer day outside, the air-con in your apartment was working since early in the morning and you were beyond thankful for the cool atmosphere in the living room - otherwise you would be sleeping in the fridge with the water bottles. Thanks to that, you were able to wear a light tee and a pair of shorts rather comfortably.

Your boyfriend, however, had apparently forgotten the existence of shirts and was roaming around the house shirtless. Which wasn’t exactly a bad thing, because you got free eye-candy - although Mingyu would relentlessly tease you whenever he caught you checking him out, and you would end up looking like a damn tomato.

“The last time I checked, I did the laundry two days ago and most of your t-shirts were in there”, you state, hands resting on your waist as you watch your once again shirtless boyfriend plop on the couch.

“Aw come on, Y/N! It’s so hot in here, what do you expect me to do?!”, Mingyu whines, “Besides, it’s not like you hate seeing me shirtless 24/7”, he wiggles his eyebrows and you scoff.

“One, the air-con has been working non-stop for three days. Two, I don’t mind seeing your torso, but you sweat buckets and you leave stains everywhere!”, you throw the kitchen towel to Mingyu and he hits him on the face spot-on.

“What do you suggest we do then, my dear stingy girlfriend?”, Mingyu asks.

You stand there, thinking for a few seconds and a light bulb lights up in your brain.

“How about we go to the beach? It’s just a fifteen minute walk from here and I have the day off today, so why not take a dive? Might as well get a tan”, you chirp as you look at your pale-as-a-sheet skintone.

Mingyu perks to your suggestion. “That sounds like a really good idea, actually. I haven’t gotten the chance to go to the beach in a very long time. This golden body has been kept away for too long”, he shows off and skips to the room. “Aren’t you coming, babe? You can’t go to the beach without a swimsuit”, “Shut up, Kim Mingyu”, you whine.

Approximately thirty minutes later….

“Whew, you were 100% right, Y/N, the sea is amazing!”, Mingyu dries his body, the stray droplets cascading on his golden, toned body. You try your best to not stare at him, as you keep yourself busy with applying your tanning oil. Mingyu glances at you with a slightly worried look in his eyes.

“Hm? What’s wrong, Gyu?”, you ask. “Babe, are you sure it’s a good idea to use this oil? I mean, you’re still pale and you might get a sunburn”, he rubs his neck and you gulp slightly. “O-Oh! Don’t worry Gyu, I’ll be fine! I may look pale, but I tan very easily! C-Can you put some oil on my back now, please?”, you stutter and ask him with puppy eyes to help you. “I can’t say no to my pretty baby now, can I?”, Mingyu smiles and sits behind you, taking the bottle in his hands.

You feel his hands slowly apply the oil on your back with very soft motions and you bite your lip. Damn, why do his hands always feel so fucking good, you think and suddenly, a series of not so innocent mental images start forming in your brain, your cheeks starting to heat up (not because of the burning sun).

Coincidentally, Mingyu was in a similar situation just behind you. He could feel his fingertips slide down your smooth skin, which was now glistening under the hot sun, thanks to the tanning oil. Not to mention the heavenly scent of coconut and chocolate - it was driving him crazy. Fuck, I could eat her alive right now, he thinks and it takes all of his self-control to stop his blood from flowing all the way south. The last thing he needed now was a raging boner in his thin swimming pants.

“U-Uh, Y/N, I think I will go dive again into the sea, you c-can stay here and sunbathe, babe”, he stutters and rushes to the sea once again. “Mingyu, you just- ugh, this dumbass”, you mutter as you watch your boyfriend dive into the sea. You decide to give up to his antics and lay back to sunbathe. Little did you know the reason Mingyu went back to the sea was none other than you.

The day passed in a blur, the occasional dives into the sea, chatting with Mingyu, flirty remarks, a lot of sunbathing and a few glares from other girls towards you because “Where the fuck did she find a hot ass guy like him?!”, you heard one of them say and you couldn’t help but smirk to her direction. “Y/N, you are lowkey scary right now”, Mingyu stares at you and you pull him for a kiss, catching him off-guard. “No need to worry, babe, I’m just lucky to have you”, you smile sweetly and he smirks, kissing you again, with a hint of tongue. “Me too, babe”.

Everything was fine - until you returned home with a stinging pain on your entire body. You were lucky your t-shirt and shorts covered the parts of your body that were seriously burned, or else you would most likely get lectured by Mingyu. And honestly, that was the last thing you wanted now - because you absolutely hated not how cocky he would get every time he was right about something.

You were only in your bathing suit, hissing every time you touched even a sliver of your skin and you instantly stepped into the shower, in an attempt to wash off the remaining sea salt and somehow soothe your skin under the cold water. You only used a bit of shampoo to clean your hair, because using shower gel and a sponge to rub your skin at this moment would be absolute hell.

You finish your shower and wrap a towel around your naked body, slowly opening the bathroom door, checking whether Mingyu was present or not. You release a breath you were holding and tip-toe your way towards the bedroom. “Oh my God, Y/N, what the fuck is THAT?!”, you hear the familiar voice of your boyfriend behind you and you nearly scream. “Mingyu, what the hell! You scared me, you idiot!”, you whine and Mingyu glares at you. “That’s ironic, coming from you, young lady”, he raises his eyebrow.

“How bad is it?”, “I-It’s just my back, n-nothing serious-”, you stutter. “Bullshit, let me see”, he insists. “Gyu, you don’t have to, it’s o-”

“Y/N, take off the damn towel and let me see”, he demands in a lower octave and you gulp audibly, intimidated by Mingyu’s tone. You slowly peel off the towel from your body and you stand naked in front of him, his eyes wide from your damaged skin. He flicks your forehead and you whine in pain, but you don’t get the chance to bite back, as he lifts you in bridal style and he takes you to the bedroom, placing you carefully on the bed. “Stay here, I’m bringing ice”, he says and you nod silently.

A few minutes pass and Mingyu is back with a bowl full of ice cubes and he sits next to you. “Do me a favor and lay with your back facing me”, he orders and you comply, your muscles screaming in the meantime. “Care to explain, Y/N?”, he asks while taking an ice cube in his hand and placing it carefully on your burned skin, the cold feeling making you hiss. “I…”, “Yes..?”, “ I just wanted to get tanned skin fast, so I thought using this oil would help..” you mumble. “Sweetheart, you know very well that working on a tan takes time”, he states. “I know, but still! Why do you get to have such beautiful golden skin and I’m stuck being a fucking ghost? It’s unfair- Ah!”, you moan faintly and Mingyu chuckles while dragging the ice cube down your spine. ”Aw, is my little baby jealous of her boyfriend? So cute”, and you hit him sideways with your leg, making him drop the ice cube, which cascaded down to your lower back.

You had to bite your lip and suppress a moan, because deep down, you were embarrassingly turned on by the whole situation. And Mingyu being shirtless next to you was making everything way worse for the pooling heat between your legs.

As if on cue, you feel a brand new ice cube being dragged on your skin excruciatingly slowly and Mingyu’s lips following the trail of water it left. “Turn around for me, sweetheart”, he purrs and you oblige, as you lay flat on your back, Mingyu is hovering over you, eyeing you like a starved man. “You know, Y/N, back on the beach”, he trails the ice cube from your neck to the valley of your chest and you breathe shakily, “Your skin was glistening under the sun thanks to that goddamn oil. And don’t even get me on the scent, because fuck, I could have eaten you alive right there and then”, he growls and softly bites the skin on your collarbone, eliciting a soft moan from your lips.

“G-Gyu..”, you mewl, “Yes, sweetheart?”, “M-More ice…”, you breathe and Mingyu grins like a Cheshire cat, a dangerous glint flashing through his eyes momentarily. “Yes, my lady”, he complies and picks two more ice cubes from the bowl. He holds one in his mouth and the other in his right hand. “Gyu, please- Mmhh!”, you moan as you feel his left hand and mouth touch your breasts, the ice cubes circling your sensitive nipples. The combination of your red hot skin and the water droplets from the ice cubes is a mix of whiplash and pure bliss, and Mingyu’s experienced lips and hands are definitely working their magic.

Despite the attention your breasts are receiving, you realize that your aching core is still neglected and the arousal between your legs is getting worse by the second. You try to rub your thighs together and get some friction, but Mingyu is fast enough to catch onto your motions and separate your legs with his knee. “No!”, you whine helplessly and Mingyu stares into your eyes, the ice cube in his mouth now half-melted, water making his pretty lips glossy. He smirks knowingly and you are taken by surprise, as you feel the familiar cool sensation trailing your inner thighs, closer and closer to the spot you need it the most.

Your silent prayers are answered once you feel the cube touch your aching clit, the sharper edge dipping between your lower lips and circling back to the clit. “Fuck, oh fuck, right there”, you moan and Mingyu groans. “Shit, Y/N, I’m so fucking hard, babe, you’re doing so good”, he coos as he slips the cube into your hole and you nearly scream from the brand new wave of pleasure. Mingyu brings his mouth back to yours and nearly devours your tongue. The kiss is beyond messy, teeth occasionally clashing and the temperature difference making it even sexier, all while he was playing with the ice cube in your pussy.

You were so close to cum, only for Mingyu to slip the cube out last minute and your orgasm to evaporate in thin air. “W-What was that for?!”, you chastise him and he shushes you with a finger on your lips. “Patience baby, relax and I promise to give you an orgasm you’ll remember for the rest of your life”, he purrs and you are certain he’s dead serious from the way he has been eyeing your naked body. He peels his shorts and boxers off in one go, his fully hard cock hitting his taut stomach. Even though you’ve taken Mingyu before, you can’t help but marvel at his impressive size.

“My eyes are up here, babe”, he laughs and he lines himself with your entrance and pushes with one powerful thrust, the sudden stretch bringing you pain, but more on the pleasurable side, stealing your breath away. Mingyu stops at his tracks, worry written all over his handsome features. “Y/N, are you okay? Did I hurt you-” “Move”, you croak. “What?”, “I said move, you big ass idiot, ram my insides!”, you yell at Mingyu’s face and he’s left stunned, but quickly recovers once your words sink in. “Your wish is my command, princess”, he growls.

You don’t know whether you should congratulate or curse your brain, because the pace Mingyu sets is indeed ramming your insides. You’re grasping his shoulders tight enough to leave nail marks and you feel the sheets stick on the skin of your back. It’s stinging you, but you don’t care - all you can think of is Mingyu fucking you so good you could cry. He lifts your thighs and puts them around his waist and then holds your hips as leverage. He then sits on his knees and he continues fucking you and the new angle has you seeing stars. His cock repeatedly grazes that one spot inside you that brings you closer to the orgasm you were denied earlier. “M-Mingyu, I-I’m close, wanna c-cum..”, you stutter and his hips start faltering as well. “Y-Yeah? Wanna cum on my cock, baby?”, and you nod feverishly, your inner thighs starting to tremble.

“Gyu!”, you scream, as you let your orgasm wash over your body and Mingyu braces himself on top of you, thrusting into your core in a sloppy manner, helping you ride out your high. He groans loudly as his cock throbs inside your pussy, his warm seed filling you to the brim. He still has some strength left in him and he manages to not crash on your limp body, a thin layer of sweat covering his sculpted body. He slowly pulls out and you wince at the emptiness between your thighs.

“Oh my, you were serious earlier”, you pant and Mingyu laughs, kissing your cheek softly. “Damn right I was! What kind of a boyfriend would I be if I couldn’t take care of my precious girl?”, he smiles. “Speaking of which, I’m not done with you yet”, and you look at him with wide eyes. “What do you mean?”, you say while Mingyu stands up and wears his boxers. “Hello? You have a raging sunburn! I’m going to get more ice and a bit of aloe”, he states and you smile. “Aye aye, sir. But no funny business this time!”, you point your finger to him and a smirk spreads on his plush lips.

“No promises on that, baby”

#really loved this fic🤧🤧 #mingyu smut #mingyu fluff #svt mingyu #kim mingyu #svt smut #svt fluff #seventeen smut #seventeen fluff #seventeen fanfics #seventeen

[princessprettyprivilege]

Sacrifices I’m Making To Reach My Goals

I’ve been in an inspired mood lately to speak about aspirations.

I’m an extreme shopper and coffee lover, so this is going to be a transition.

I’m becoming frugal to afford my goals. I’m a college student with 15 hour classes coming soon, so my schedule will be busy.

Coupon even more than I do now!

Bring your own coffee or tea in loose teabags. Boiled water is 99 cents compared to a 3 dollar drink. My favorite coffee is raspberry chocolate, so it would be 0.28 cents per loose bag and my loose leaf tea ranges around 0.33 cents a bag. I can put the amount I saved in a change bottle.

Save every coin you get or find. I saw a man using a coin machine and his total was around $250 in loose change. His relative had $150 worth of coins. I was appalled!! They must’ve saved until the end of the year! Tape your goals on a bottle or jug if you need to. Don’t only save this post to reference back to in the future, literally save your coins in doubled sandwich bags or a cup.

Any amount I had for my items from a shopping cart, I’m dividing the amount into my cryptocurrencies and Roth IRA. If I can easily spend 40 dollars on an impulse buy, I can easily put that amount in investments.

I’m buying a safe box to store cash in. Accumulate cash from change and store whatever amount you get. You can bring your cash to the bank to exchange them into larger bills. Be fancy about it and wrap your money in rubber bands 😆!

Purchase in bulk. You save per unit price and reduce the amount of times you visit the grocery store.

Stop shopping so late. Nothing good happens after midnight, and that also applies to your wallet. Move your phone across the room.

Cut out any frivolous spending. You know what you spend on that’s not helping you.

Buy frozen fruit and vegetables you know you’ll eat. Yes, you want an aesthetic fruit bowl, but you don’t your bowl to rot since you don’t eat that much fruit realistically.

Research how the wealthy & wise save and make money at the same time. I love new wealth aesthetics, however the spending isn’t the wisest when its all on paper. I want to own my vehicles and house, not set up smoke & mirror that’ll cloud my own vision for likes or shares. Financial freedom and security should be your goal, not living beyond your means for social media.

Story time. I was listening to a group of accountants talk about how their clients are, such as athletes since they were the loudest in the room. They said athletes overspend because they think the cash flow will always be there and assume they have more than they do. This is why some celebrities and athletes go bankrupt! Don’t get caught up in the glamour of pretty items when you should’ve saved or invested the money instead!

Lastly, I’m reducing the amount of time I spend watching content that has my goals in it. Watching videos that include houses and money you want is great and all, but constantly watching what’s not mine yet for hours on end will admit me into Dreamland. I noticed this while watching a test drive video since it was dominating my mind over what I should’ve been working on to move closer. Having discussions on what I like even though I didn’t directly mention it as a goal 24/7 counts as causing blockages, too. Listen to your intuition even if you think you’re penny pinching too often. Don’t deny your wants all the time either.

#black femininity #black women in femininity #high value woman #luxury black women #black women in luxury #femininity #high maintenance #expensive taste #pretty privilege #high standards

[purplesurveys]

1244

1. Have you ever seen two movies at the theater in a row? No. I don’t think I have the attention span for that, regardless of how much I enjoyed the movie.

2. If you were to go to Starbucks right this second, what do you think you’d order? Iced Americano and maybeeeeeee a chocolate cheesecake or their barbecue chicken sandwich.

3. Do you own any dice? Yes.

4. Do you like to wear cardigans? I do like them and wish I had more because I think they suit me, but it’s not really a priority either.

5. If I were to ask you nicely, would you please consider making a survey for me and everyone else? I can try but will probably quit halfway through because I’m not super good at coming up with questions that haven’t already been asked.

6. What is the worst thing a child has ever done to you while you were babysitting? None of my cousins ever misbehaved towards me when I had to look after them. The worst thing I saw was a kid punching my sister in the stomach, but he cowered as soon as I came over and begged not to tell on him lmao.

7. If you wear contacts, do they tend to get really dry after only wearing them for just a couple hours? I don’t wear contacts and am generally not a fan of the idea of dropping things in my eye haha.

8. Have you ever watched any British television shows? Like...Mr. Bean? Lol sure, I guess. I don’t watch a lot of it though.

9. Do you own a nightgown? No. I don’t see it as a necessity.

10. If you could get any pet right now, what would you? I’m more than ok with my two dogs.

11. Have you played Grand Theft Auto: IV? If so, what do you think of it? Yeah I’ve played every game in the series. I don’t have too many memories of GTA IV though...my favorites were mainly San Andreas and GTA V.

12. How often does your internet disconnect? With our old connection it probably went out once or twice...a year maybe? It definitely didn’t run into a lot of issues. But we recently switched our service to one that’s able to provide a much quicker connection, but it’s been a bit of a compromise because it has issues a bit more often than the one we used to have; it goes out for a few hours several times in a week, which can be a hassle for my work from home setup.

13. Have you ever actually been stuffed into a locker? No, our lockers were too small to stuff a person in them.

14. Do you / did you decorate the inside of your locker at school with stuff? I didn’t. We weren’t allowed to.

15. How many teenagers do you know who have babies? I don’t know teenagers with kids now, but I have several classmates from high school who gave birth when they were in that age range.

16. Is there a fan in the room you’re in right now? Yup, mine is always on unless I was purpose wanted to sweat my ass off.

17. Do you believe that chivalry is really dead? No but it should be, as should any sexist institution predicated on the idea that only men are real people. <

18. If you have one, what’s your favorite novel by Chuck Palahniuk? I don’t have any.

19. Do you get your surveys from your subscriptions page or do you actually go to specific sites and search for them? Tumblr, or Bzoink if I can’t find any interesting ones from here.

20. How much is your cell phone bill each month? I use prepaid, so this doesn’t apply to me.

21. And why the heck is Cingular now AT&T? I really don’t care.

22. Have you ever made a house out of a giant cardboard box? It was possible, as a kid.

23. Have you ever made a tent out of sheets in your bedroom? This one, definitely. It was easier to do this hahaha.

24. What’s the coolest thing you’ve made with Legos? I was never creative. I only made towers.

25. When you make a survey, do you answer your own questions? I’ve never made my own survey.

26. If you could keep your parents or trade them for other parents, which would you pick? Ugh this question is so cruel...I would change my mom’s personality, I guess. I don’t know if I’m willing to trade her.

27. Do kiwis make you think of testicles or is it just me? No, I don’t think about kiwis ever.

28. Do you think it’s cool how peroxide gets all fizzy when you put it on a cut? I don’t think about this either.

29. Is there a piggy bank in the room you’re in? No.

30. If I had the power to give you one thing right now, what would it be? A loaded bank account.

31. Do you want to get pregnant right now? Not now, but I do want to be able to have this experience someday.

32. Do you know anyone who doesn’t like the internet? My grandma hates the whole tech thing and has refused to learn anything beyond the landline phone.

33. Do your grandparents know how to operate a cell phone? My late grandpa did and paternal grandparents do. Like I said, only my maternal grandma hasn’t bothered to catch up with gadgets.

34. Have you ever housed a friend for a long period of time because they had no place to live? No, and I’m not sure if this is something my mom would be receptive to. If I had my own place, I would do this for a friend in need in a heartbeat.

35. If you have a favorite comedian, have they ever been in a movie? I don’t have a favorite comedian.

36. How many sets of twins do you know? Three off the top of my head. Two sets from my high school, and the other set were my classmates in an English class I had in college.

37. Has anyone ever made fun of you for using proper grammar? I don’t think so.

38. Do you own any hemp jewelry? Nope.

39. Have you ever cut carpet with a carpet cutter? No, I didn’t even know that that’s an actual thing, so thanks for the new information.

40. Are there any books you want to read? I’m not really eyeing any book. Haven’t for a while now.

41. Is it before of after 3 pm? Before, I guess. It’s 4:03 AM.

42. If you have younger siblings, are you very protective of them? I can be of my sister. I have virtually no relationship with my brother.

43. If you have older siblings, are they very protective of you? I’m the eldest. 44. What are your plans for New Year’s Eve? I don’t plan that far ahead.

45. Would you like a beer? Eugh hate beer no thanks.

#survey #surveys

[wingsofninewheels]

Diamond Farming Guide

After several months of stam hoarding, I cannot recall which Nikki tuber(s) have suggested Debbie-format as the cornerstone of dia farming, but I can tell you that day 1 of skipping the Debbie-format suit in favor of the NPC’s sweet sweet diamonds yielded me about 550 diamonds--and I haven’t even cracked into my comp box stockpile yet. (This stuff is probably a fusion of wisdom from both Effie and Viv in the past year, but I follow at least four Nikkis on YT, and they all have great gameplay input and tons of experience.) I’m just so impressed with the efficiency of it, that I wanted to do a write-up for it!

Hoard stam and Competition vote boxes. (Optional, but also helpful for accumulating even more stam and dia: Lots of Corridor voting, too.) Anytime you participate in a Hell event that drops stam, keeping it for later is a great base for hoarding, ‘cause it typically works out to several hundred per suit.

Skip a Debbie-format suit that you’re not 100% in love with. Thus far, they always return for crafting/store. Instead of accumulating the currency to exchange for the suit, give it all to the NPC. (Optional: Hunt easter eggs. I don’t do it, so I don’t have a breakdown on how to. Many players swear by it, though, and there’s lots of tutorials out there.) If you don’t have things to farm crafting materials for--though I can’t imagine many are lacking for things to craft right now, ‘cause V2:Ch6 is so huge--Maiden V1:7-7 is ideal for decomp purposes, as it can drop a ♥♥♥ and a ♥♥♥♥, often both: and you’ll always need more Earrings & Necklaces.

(Alternately, of course, you can always finish a Debbie-format suit, then continue this farming guide as normal. Depending on your V-level and how much stam you tend to hoard, you’ll usually get at least a day and a half to two days of dia-farming on top of acquiring the suit, if you so desire.)

Use the extra gold from the NPC and stam usage to buy pull 100s in the Pavilion of Mystery. Now couldn’t be a better time to do all the extra pull 100s you can, because 95% of the crafting materials for Starsea can come from the Mystery House, and we’ll likely (hopefully?) be getting the Starsea recolor on LN server sometime this year? I usually keep around 500k-1mil on hand for crafting purposes and spend the rest.

Decomp everything extra. (If you were farming V1:7-7 that’s Lampwick Brown hair and Silent Rose coat.) Revel in dozens of decomp chests, which can yield Tarot pieces, dia, dyes, star coins, and gold--and doing so doubles as Reconstruction suit farming, so you’re likely to get massive progress on any you’re working on.

If you want to be extra thorough, you can weed out all the Mystery House recolors that you’ve already finished. The ones I find easiest at a glance are from Tower of Zen: the “lucky red” pieces and the gold ♥♥♥♥♥ pieces. (I compiled a full list below, for if you’re ever feeling like cleaning up your wardrobe dupes.)

There’s a hyper-intensive third degree of decomp where you assess whether you’ve crafted every single thing an item might be used for, then decomp them from that point on--but it takes hours upon hours of cross-referencing on Nikki’s Info, and I’ve never in the three years I’ve played completed a full inventory purge. It’s not necessary, but it’s a major extra push for decomp chests if you’re so inclined. (I once saw Viv decomp over a thousand items this way.)

If you’ve got a surplus of Mystery House currency, you can always spend it on pieces you can buy, then turn around and decomp those too. I see lots of people cash in their Cinderella Shoes for decomp material, for example, if there’s not any Lifetime suits they’re saving up for. I personally always aim to complete all Lifetime suits (and eventually, all their recolors... except Grice, that restored Yoke can stay in the bin RIP) so I keep my Cinderella Shoes, where I prefer to buy extras with my 150-dia pav currencies, if I’m doing this.

I’ve also seen people during pick-and-choose Debbie-format events spend any surplus currency last day on whatever item(s) they can afford, for extra decomps. Ideally, though, you’ll never have that much leftover on the last day, following this strategy.

Following this strategy during a Debbie-format event, you essentially get dia from your dailies, from voting in the Competition and Corridor, from the NPC, from decomp chests, and from completing suits. It all racks up very very fast!

If you’ve found this useful, I'd super appreciate a like and reblog. Share it with your fellow Nikkis. You’re free to link to this list elsewhere! Just make sure to credit me, please, as this write-up took several hours. I don’t have a Reddit account, so it’s totally cool if anybody wants to cross-post!

♥♥♥♥♥♥ Enjoy swimming in dia, lovely Nikkis. ♥♥♥♥♥♥

(If I’ve made any errors or missed items, totally let me know so I can edit this!)

Below the cut is a breakdown of the Mystery House items that have recolors, sorted by rarity and tab. Anything you have finished all the recolors of is prime decomp fodder--you are almost guaranteed Recomp jewelry drops from them. (The way I usually go is, skim through Customize with a list like this one, and write down anything that has a “Get” on it. Anything you still need to color something of will show at the very top of the list, without a “Get” on it. Then, I take the list I compiled, and apply that to the Decomp menu.)

Hair

Autumn • Gold ♥♥♥

Traditional Bride • Brown ♥♥♥

Evergreen Flower • Black ♥♥♥

Resonance ♥♥♥

Cresent ♥♥♥♥

Countryside Girl • Brown ♥♥♥♥

Dynamic Summer • Silver ♥♥♥♥

Cute Animal ♥♥♥♥

Dark Tomb ♥♥♥♥♥

Messy Cute ♥♥♥♥♥

Fine Creation ♥♥♥♥♥

Holy World ♥♥♥♥♥

Bond in Distance ♥♥♥♥♥

Emmy ♥♥♥♥♥ 

Young Warbler • Verdant ♥♥♥♥♥ 

Light Tone ♥♥♥♥♥

Pinky-white Curls ♥♥♥♥♥

Dress

First Encounter ♥♥♥ 

Kapok ♥♥♥

Elegant Dress • Beige ♥♥♥ 

Bright Future ♥♥♥

Star Shadow ♥♥♥

Pink Gauze Dress ♥♥♥

Teddy Bear • Brown ♥♥♥

Sentimental Regret ♥♥♥♥ 

Jade Yard ♥♥♥♥ 

Cloud Dance • Red ♥♥♥♥ 

Pastoral Pearl • Red ♥♥♥♥ 

Light Feather • Gray ♥♥♥♥

Flower of Sin • White  ♥♥♥♥

Docile Alpaca ♥♥♥♥

Snow White Kitty ♥♥♥♥

Stygian Death ♥♥♥♥♥

Auspicious Clouds ♥♥♥♥♥

Phoenix of Genesis ♥♥♥♥♥  GOLD

Dragon of Apocalypse ♥♥♥♥♥  GOLD

Pearl Girl ♥♥♥♥♥

Fairytale Stars ♥♥♥♥♥

Chocolate Teddy ♥♥♥♥♥

Coat

Duo Moon ♥♥♥

Silk Coat • White ♥♥♥

Lace Coat • White ♥♥♥♥

Iron Rose ♥♥♥♥

Cloud Flower ♥♥♥♥

Nice Pistil ♥♥♥♥♥

Gentle Care ♥♥♥♥♥

Flourish Peach ♥♥♥♥♥

Revival Sound ♥♥♥♥♥

Top

Fortunate Flowers ♥♥♥

Cloud Blouse • Blue ♥♥♥♥♥

Sweet Dream ♥♥♥♥♥

Bottom

Lucky Star ♥♥♥ 

Star Shatters ♥♥♥

Sandal Branch • Red ♥♥

Elegant Rendering ♥♥♥♥

Cloud Pants • Blue ♥♥♥♥♥

Fantasy Sleep ♥♥♥♥♥

Hosiery

Radiant Joy ♥♥♥

Teddy Footprint • Brown ♥♥♥

The Rivulet ♥♥♥♥ 

Soft Socks ♥♥♥♥

White Kitten Tale ♥♥♥♥

Sweet Garter ♥♥♥♥♥ 

Snowy Night ♥♥♥♥♥

Honey Star ♥♥♥♥♥

Shoes

Peep-toe Heels • Gray ♥♥ 

Running Shoes • White ♥♥ 

Cradle of Snow • Blue ♥♥

Smooth Career ♥♥♥

Bloch’s Labyrinth • Brown ♥♥♥ 

Rubber Boots • Pink ♥♥♥ 

Kimi’s Rose • Black ♥♥♥ 

Black Patent Leather ♥♥♥ 

Obedience ♥♥♥

Pastoral • Brown ♥♥♥♥

Blue Porcelain • Shoes ♥♥♥♥

Pale High Heels ♥♥♥♥

Cute High Heels ♥♥♥♥

Glamour - Brown ♥♥♥♥

Oceans Conquer • Blue ♥♥♥♥

Dream Envoy ♥♥♥♥♥ 

Propitious Buckle ♥♥♥♥♥

Phoenix World ♥♥♥♥♥

Emperor of Universe ♥♥♥♥♥

Stars • Pink ♥♥♥♥♥

Sweet Teddy • Black ♥♥♥♥♥

Accessories

Scorching Sun ♥♥♥

Auspiciousness ♥♥♥

Gold and Jade ♥♥♥

Goodbye to Nian ♥♥♥

Joyful ♥♥♥

Embrace ♥♥♥ 

Shining ♥♥♥ 

Lonely Star ♥♥♥ 

Fireflies ♥♥♥

Red Riding Hood’s Bracelet ♥♥♥♥ (after crafting Tender Charm)

Beach Wristband ♥♥♥♥ (after crafting Rose)

Rose Necklet • Brown ♥♥♥♥ 

Garden Headband • Brown ♥♥♥♥

Goofy Face ♥♥♥♥

Warm Companion ♥♥♥♥ 

White Kitten Earrings ♥♥♥♥ 

White Kitten Gloves ♥♥♥♥ 

White Kitten Tail ♥♥♥♥

Blue Porcelain • Bag ♥♥♥♥♥ 

Rosy Dream ♥♥♥♥♥ 

Sweet Choker ♥♥♥♥♥ 

Bow Ribbon ♥♥♥♥♥ 

Auspicious Knot ♥♥♥♥♥

Bird Pilgrimage ♥♥♥♥♥  GOLD

Dragon in Heaven ♥♥♥♥♥  GOLD

Phoenix Crown ♥♥♥♥♥  GOLD

Great Heaven Crown ♥♥♥♥♥

Soft Pink Choker ♥♥♥♥♥

Flowers in Summer ♥♥♥♥♥

Star Hunt • Red ♥♥♥♥♥ 

Prince Teddy • Brown ♥♥♥♥♥

Makeup

Queen Saint Phoenix ♥♥♥♥♥

King Saint Cloud ♥♥♥♥♥

#love nikki dress up queen #lnduq #love nikki #dia farming #diamond farming #reference #mystery house #pavilions

[thehereticaldeserthermit]

𝕆𝕦𝕥 𝕆𝕗 ℂ𝕙𝕒𝕣𝕒𝕔𝕥𝕖𝕣 ℚ𝕦𝕖𝕤𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟𝕤

ROLE PLAYER GET TO KNOW YOU PROMPT

Alright TDC Community It’s time for a task, 

and this time we’re all going to get to know each other a little better. 

Under the cut, you’ll find forty out of character questions split into two parts: OOC about your muses, and OOC about yourself! Answer what you’d like, add more if you’d like.

When you’re done TAG some of your writing partners and keep FUN going. 

-there is no pressure to participate

-IF You Are Reading This And You’d Like To Participate Consider Yourself Tagged My Friend! 

Much Love,

TheJesseWhoLurks

I tag @lyr-taxidermist  @theghostofharar  @hurdygurdyskeksis  @urskekyagvi  @skekmal-the-hunter  @skekso-the-emperor  @gourdplayer   @hedonistschambers  @ulvanmaudra  @littlebluezoologist @the-wandering-urru  @queenofthetides  @juliejewel24 @thecastleurru

OOC About  Your Character(s)

1.     What do you want to get out of playing this character(s)?

The reason I wanted to write for Gra was to meet fellow fans that loved the world of TDC as much as I do, I wanted to find fellow writers. I wanted to steep myself in the fandom. You can easily consider me skeKSis obsessed but I am growing a fondness for their counterparts -slowly ❤

2.     Describe your character(s) with three words.

Passionate | Erratic | Trustworthy

3.     What made you decide to write this muse?

Originally I was going to pick up The Ritual Master, he’d been my OG fav from the movie BUT Gra kept ... poking me with his scepter? Like; I live in the desert, you live in the desert, Ima recluse, you’re a recluse =we are simpatico. I think The Heretic picked me because he simply would not leave my mind when I considered him as a possibility. 

4.     If you could change one event in your muse’s life (in their main or canon verse), what would you change?

Canon. I mean they left us kinda hanging there. We really do not know what happened do we? They are simply, just not there anymore. I do not want them to perish, I want them to make it to the finish line and become urSkek. It breaks my heart to think they did not make it.

5.     If you could tell your muse one thing, what would you tell them?

I would not say anything, just hug him REALLY tightly and probably not let go until he gives me a chitter-laugh.

6.     If you could give your muse one gift, what would you give them?

I would like to give them...ME. 

7.     If you had to take one positive thing away from your muse, what would you take away?

I do not want to take a positive thing from the fibers that make up Gra. I feel they are very interwoven in his tale. Removing one would make another untether. If I could take away or diminish a bad trait Id have him not be so stubborn and or impatient but then again he would not be Gra now would he?  

8.     If you could “borrow” one aspect of your muse and apply it to yourself or your own life, what would you borrow?

His determination, passion. Damn son. You get things done. 

9.     Do you genuinely want your muse to be happy? What do you think would make them most happy in life?

Yes. He’s gotten his ass handed to him, I think he might be owed a slice of peace and happiness.  What makes him most happy? He’s already showed me; his relationships whether its friendship, extended family or a lover those are treasures he holds near and dear to his heart.  

10. Do you enjoy putting your muse through angst? What do you think would break their heart the most?

Usually I prefer to plot out angst rather then let it completely run a-muck because you never know what your partner is comfortable with, what might trigger them in a detrimental way and simply set fire to a plot unintentionally. 

I already know; it literally is ... break his heart. 

11. What do you love about your muse?

His dynamic energy, the wild fire, the mystical chaos, the creativity is off the charts. His sharp distinguished features, the way he looks shamanistically feral as compared to his brethren and their Garthic garb. His use of the color red. His scratchy rasp of a voice. His laugh. 

12. What do you hate about your muse?

He is a high maintenance muse, he is demanding and screeches loudly for what he wants. 

13. What about your muse amuses you?

The fact that he is a skeKSis. This brings a whole slew of challenges to the table for a writer. Case in point, I was writing a reply one day and I went to put something in along the lines of ‘he arched his brow and blah blah’ THEN he hit me! He has no eyebrows to arch, ahhh! I have to stop and think about how to write out expressive traits or reactions that are not of the usual human reaction tone.

14. What about your muse makes you sad? 

How fragile his heart really is after all the shit he’s endeared. 

15. How would you describe your muse to someone about to meet them, in person, for the first time?

Get Ready For A Wild SURPRISE!

16. Would you like your muse as a person if you met them in real life?

Yes, I like creative souls. I cherish them. 

17. In what ways are you better than your muse? In what ways are they better than you?

I do not think I am or he is better than the other. 

But I will say he is a handsome devil, for a skeKSis. 

18. Why do you think you connect to your muse?

Creative. Outcast. 

19. What aspect of your muse’s personality is most important to you? What aspect of your muse’s personality do you think is most important to them? Is it the same? Why or why not?

His passion and drive. I’d say its the same answer for us both. All of the accomplishments he tackled probably had their stacks of obstacles with each to-do. You’d have to have an unending supply of passion and drive to keep going, to complete all. He really is a work-a-holic and a busy body skek.

20. Has your character(s) changed over the time that you have been playing them? How have they changed?

Not yet but I am sure he will, creative liberties will be taken since I only have a a episode or two to work with -am I right? 

About You!

1.     What is your name? 

Jesse. 

2.     What is your profession?

secret shit. 

3.     What do you do to relax?

I write. Play video games. Naps are divine. Hot coffee and watch YT videos. DOodle. Desert combing walks. Long hot baths. Organize things xD

4.     What is your favorite treat (desert)?

All kinds, I’m not picky. I love me some chocolate lately. 

5.     Favorite movie

Too many to list. Its October right now. All I want is Hocus Pocus, some Harry Potter and Practical Magick at the moment. Tis the season. 

6.     Favorite book

I do not think I have a favorite. BUT I will admit that I have a copy of The Dark Crystal that I STOLE FROM A LIBRARY YEARS AGO! I have kept it all this time, its falling apart and its aged with beauty and I adore it  ❤ I also have a Jim Henson book about puppetry and his works, there is a page from TDC and if my memory serves me right it has the concept art of skekGra in it sooo sooo I was looking at skekGra YEARS AGO AND HAD NO CLUE the conjunction that would line up in the future! I really neeed to go find this book but its in a storage shed that will be a fresh hell to get to =[ *

7.     Favorite vacation spot

Anywhere where its either very green and or by some body of water. Ocean, river, lake. Yes, good. -not very many humans around save for present company reading thiiiis. 

8.     Favorite Disney movie

Are you kidding me? Too many to list, although I will say The Sword In The Stone did play a part in Gra’s Crystal Skimmer named Archimedes after the grouchy old owl. 

9.     How did you first get into role playing?

Years ago. I started writing on face book. I wrote for a pirate believe it or not, he was my first muse and he holds special place in my black heart and probably always will. But I am disinclined to acquiesce the gift of further details about this scurvy cursed muse, Ha!

10. What was your first platform? If it was something other than Tumblr, what made you get into Tumblr?

It was face book, before they got all crazy about accounts and security. I moved over to tumblr because writers were incredibly rude and rapid fire RP-ers. One liner sentences and I’m like NOPE I need a novel length. 

11. What’s a grammar rule you find yourself breaking or ignoring a lot?

Sometimes I have a touch of dyslexia, sometimes I typo, sometimes I am too tired to proof read, sometimes I make blunders. But I tend to focus on my mistakes rather then other peoples. I just go with the flow, I just write no matter what their level of ‘proper grammar’ IS because I’d like to think that maybe they are just starting out, maybe they will fall in love with writing and maybe they will be the next author who creates a world we all fall in love with and want to immerse ourselves in.  

12. Are there any languages besides English in which you think you could comfortably roleplay?

I do not RP in other languages. However I did have a muse at one time who was French, I would throw in little phrases but it was never entirely done in French and I do have a British muse at the moment, so again I will use slang and little sayings to make them well rounded as best as I can. Those are just little details I like to include that many others might skip on but I thrive for deets. 

I do however have role play writing partners that are from ALL over the world which is amazing to me. 

13. Do you listen to music while your write?

ALOT. I have tracks specifically for skekGra, that take me to his frame of mind. Even TDC soundtrack at times, the puppet show song and the blue flame part 2 are on replay a lot. 

14. Are you a morning, day, evening, or night writer?

I am all over the place. My life is very hectic. I’d like to say its usually in the afternoon of evening for me, the house is settled down and things are silent but thats not always how it works out. Oftentimes I will sit down and write a reply or two, then dip to do mundane human things that adults do, then return back for a few more replies. 

15. How does tiredness affect your writing?

Kills it. The weekends I work long hours therefor my brain is like WHAAAT. 

16. What is your biggest obstacle to writing every day, if time doesn’t count?

It is always TIME. Sometimes stress levels can be an obstacle too, no lie. If something major is going on, I just throw my hands up like ‘I got nothin’’ and thats that.

17. How many drafts is a paralyzing amount?

Oh damn. Been there done that. I am much more picky about it nowadays. I try to limit skekGra to a certain number of replies because he also has to allow room for other muses. 

Currently: Gra has ten replies on tumblr -no actually 11 &&& 4 on discord. I am two shakes away from cutting HIM OFF! lol. 

18. Is there anything character-wise or writing style-wise that you can’t stand?

I’m open to different characters, I have written with a lot. I love a writer who has style, I appreciate the effort.  

Etiquette, manners and consideration are oftentimes LACKING as of late. 

19. What kind of anonymous questions are your favorite?

ANYTHING as long as it is not anon HATE. 

20. What is your weakest point in writing? Angst, fluff, dialogue, etc.?

T I M E not having enough time to write the angst fluff and dialogue, smut too lets be real. It really is a bummer to me when I  do not have the time, I work, I have a a lotta responsibilities, my life is like a hurricane a lot of the time so TIME is my weakness, oftentimes I am super J E L L O of people who are online all day, every day, always there I’m envious and I get writers FOMO which makes me laugh but its so damn true I could ugly laugh cry about it. 

#OOC: Post Is Out Of Character #||| Just a lil get to know me thingy ||| #the dark crystal #tdc age of resistance #skeksis #skekgra #skekgra the conqueror #skekgra the heretic

[danceing-spelled-wrong]

Amant retrouvé(My yandere game concept)

I have this idea for a yandere type game. I don’t wish for any drama it’s just an idea but I do hope to make it, by just trying out coding

Mostly everything said here might not be used if I make it. But you know

Amant retrouvé is about a girl named Felicity Menrow falling in love with a boy/girl and doing anything to be with them

(game in a nutshell. Full story concept and more below)

Story:

A sweet, outgoing girl by the name of Felicity Menrow starts her 11th year of school. She attends a private preparatory school in Lyon, France that her parents sent her from America to get a better education

Her childhood was pretty normal and she was raised to do the right thing

Week 1

She walks in the school and finds herself looking everywhere, she spaced out when a boy/girl by the name of Harvey/Harriett Uroso talks to her and Felicity falls in love with them, without hesitation, she starts talking to them and quickly befriends them

They introduces her to their friend group. In this friend group, there is two boys and two females. She learns that one of the guys by the name of Iven Davis has a crush on the leader(aka Harvey/Harriett)and plans to confess them on Thursday

Felicity goes to her complex apartment feeling a bit upset trying to think about anything, she gets stopped by a male(his name is Afflictus Tartal) who has a deal for her. If she's able to get him pictures of the inside of the school then he'll provide her things she needs, out of desperation, she agrees

When she finally gets to her complex, she meets a girl by the name of Suzanne Tartal and they start to chat. Felicity tells her about her situation and Suzanne suggest murder as a way, she shows Felicity the ins and outs of murder and how to get away with it

(Suzanne is a second source. She’ll replace Afflictus if you go killing)

Felicity goes to bed knowing what she needed to do the next day

Week 2

If she's able to get rid of him, then it will move to a 10th year student by the name of Louise Hill who meets Harvey/Harriett when they try to find their classroom. She falls in love and wants to confess, she meets Felicity and quickly wishes to become friends

Week 3

If she is eliminated then it will move to a girl by the name of Iva Woods. She meets Harvey/Harriett when she accidentally spilled her water on them, she falls in love and tries to repair their relationship, Harvey/Harriett invites them to hang in the group which gives her the chance of meeting people that their close to

Week 4

If she's eliminated then Felicity meets another student whose name is Vale Fisher who has grown a crush on her. She meets him on Sunday during the town's hearts festival when he brings her a box of chocolate, he says that he things she's cute and would like to hang with her

Week 5

After that, another guy(Fleecer Hicks) grows a crush on Harvey/Harriett and starts to hang around them protecting them from other students. Harvey/Harriett try to make him a better person by spending their time with him which in turn makes them fall in love. He hangs in a group that is only female and each one is like a bodyguard

Week 6

After that, a transfer student named Yvonne Keller meets Harvey/Harriett and gets annoyed at them for ruining their dance and wants to ruin their reputation as a revenge

Week 7

If he's taken care of. Felicity meets up with Afflictus to talk, she asks why he needs the photos of the school. He answered that his ex wife, Alison Bell, is the principal of the school and he used to work there and misses it. He asks if Felicity would try to get his wife to take him back

The next week, the principal will be around the halls watching the students. Felicity will be able to talk to her about certain topics before talking about her ex, she then will say that he cheated on him with the fired nurse

The students tells Afflictus about what Alison said, he'll go to the school and say that the nurse forced herself onto him

Alison won't believe it but either she'll allow him the job seeing him in the destruct state or kick him out depending if Felicity was able to convince her enough

After that moment, Afflictus will easily be at the school and be Felicity's new teacher

But if she's unsuccessful, then he'll still be use trough the alleyway of the school(aka his home)

But if you choose killing, then this week will be a regular week, a free week if you may, since Afflictus won’t talk to you knowing you’re a killer

Week 8

For the next week. Harvey/Harriet won't be attending the first 3 days because of personal problems but Felicity will be able to talk with them viva a phone mini game where you click a sentence to respond to them. This week is pretty easy to get through

Week 9

Once that week is over. Harvey/Harriet will meet a guy who starts to stalk them and plans to kidnap them, Felicity learns about this and has to get rid of them through police and record collecting

If she's able to get him arrested, then you pass the week. If not, you lose the game

Week 10

The final week takes place when the school is going to have their first dance. Felicity has until Thursday to ask Harvey/Harriet out to the dance, but if she's not able, she'll just get the friend ending

If she's able to ask them out, there are 6 possible endings you could get depending on how you eliminated your rivals and many other things

Elimination methods

Lethal methods:

Stabbing(knife, scissors, shears, saw, and spear)

Drowning via fountain or toilet

Choking via hands or rope(high strength, mini game comes in)

Decapitation via power saw or chainsaw(from Suzanne)

Going to the rival's home

Ruining the rival's life(example: making one of their family members lose their job)

Nonlethal methods:

Befriending(no betray)

Matchmaking(different story)

Rumors via online

Suicide in many different ways depending on the reason(jumping, hanging, cutting, pills, etc)

Making Harvey/Harriett hate them(different way, to make then REALLY hate them)

Let me go into detail for each rival:

Iven Davis:

Befriending: This elimination is pretty easy since you both are in the same friend group, you learn that his parents been going through a divorce and he wishes they would just get along

In response to this, you will set up a dinner date in town where the two adults meet and talk things over

Once you pass this, Iven will thank you and say he's willing to give up his confession for you as a thank you

Matchmaking: another guy(Duval Burns) happens to be in love with Iven and wants to confess to him. You can help them set up a date in town where they will talk, you will have to help Duval say things Iven will like and then order food that matches Iven's likes. Each day will have a different date. Some ideas I have are a movie theater, the park, a outlook, and a trip to the shops.

By Thursday. Iven will either confess to Harvey/Harriet or Duval, after he confess, Duval will accept and after that week they will be a couple

Rumors: Felicity is too nice to ever spread rumors in real life but is also desperate to keep her crush single, so she'll go anonymous and spread some unsavory rumors about Iven. You'll stalk Iven and watch his every move, taking photos of things out of context(Ex: him talking to an older man/woman, looking at a sex shop, walking past a crying child) After that, you'll be able to write a fake statement. There will be a meter to let you know if it's believable, if it isn't then you'll most likely fail.

After that, Iven will have to move to another school due to the harassment

Suicide: Easy enough to explain. Just shift the bully's attention towards Iven by making him accidentally go towards them, the bullying will escalate to physically hurting him which may very(Ex: Fleecer may cut holes in Ivan's gym clothes during P.E, he might push Ivan down the stairs, he might get his gang to write things on his desk, he might poke him with scissors, and he might beat him up after school hours that you might be able to see this on the way home where the girls block half of it saying things like

"Move along, unless you want to be next."

"Keep it moving."

"If you tell anyone, you'll be just like him."

"Came to see a show? Sorry to disappoint, but Fleecer doesn't like an audience."

"Fleecer is so cool, I wish I was like him."

By the end of the week, Iven will kill himself depending on how far the bullying has gone. The worse being cutting.

Making Harvey/Harriet hate them: Simple. Just make Iven look like a complete jerk. Some examples being: making Iven trip Harvey/Harriet, making him spill their drink on them, hacking into Iven's account and sending death treats to Harvey/Harriet, Iven making promises and not keeping them, and etc. By the time they confess, Harvey/Harriet will deny their feelings and leave

Suicide and rumors are the same and will apply to every rival the same

Louise Hill:

Befriending: Louise will ask Felicity to bring her some study notes that have the correct answers so she can study them, once she brings them to her house. Louise will then tell her that she's a little tight on money but needs a tutor to help her pass, so you can either get money from jobs(will go on later) or get Afflictus to study with Louise

After you do that, Louise will thank you and say she'll let you keep Harvey/Harriet

Matchmaking: A girl(Bridgette Fox) has developed feelings for Louise and wants to ask her out, you'll have to give her a gift and then wait til the end of the day where then, she'll confess her feelings to Louise. But then get's turned down because Louise is straight, Bridgette runs away crying which makes Louise feel bad stopping her from confessing her own feelings

Iva Woods:

Befriending: Felicity will have to catch Iva in town since she's always busy during school, she can be found in the library. She'll say she doesn't need anything and nothing is wrong with her. But if you stalk her, you'll noticed that she's being followed by an unknown figure. There are two outcomes, you let Iva get kidnapped and then sold for money or you attack the kidnapper before they striked

Once you save her, she will be in your debt and promises not to do anything against you as long as you protect her

After that moment, you must walk Iva to her manor everyday until the last week

Matchmaking: A boy(Oliver Berry) falls in love with her for her money and looks but Iva knows he's only attracted to those things so she refuses to even date him. But you can make him act differently and not making it known that he only wants those things

You can make him act smarter, compliment her personality and not even mention her riches. By the end of the week, Iva will have fallen in love and date him

Vale Fisher:

Befriending: This is the only time you can betray. He's already in love, so all you have to do is ask him to meet you somewhere. You get two options, either the waterfall or your complex

If it's the waterfall, you push him killing him on impact. If it's your complex, then you drug him and kill him there. But with both locations, you can talk to him to get him off your back. At first he'll refuse, but then agree saying his feelings won't go away but he'll let you go be happy

Matchmaking: There is nobody in school or outside school that wants him. But you could try to get him with someone online, you can send him a list of ladies from across the country and see if he finds them attractive

Fleecer Hicks:

Befriending: This is the hardest one to do. You have to get an illegal substance from Afflictus to gain Fleecer's respect. He will tell you that his grandmother died recently and his deadbeat of a father took a very important item that she gave him and would like it back

A mini game will begin where you sneak into the small apartment and find the item that's a heart shape ring. If the father notice you stealing it he will attack you causing a button pressing mini game that is hard

If you beat it. You'll return the ring where Fleecer thanks you and says you can keep Harvey/Harriett but says if anyone finds out about this, then he'll break your skull

Matchmaking: A female from his group(Doreen Fields) falls in love with him and wants him to herself. You'll help her gain confidence to ask him out, of course, he ends up denying her feelings telling her that she's just a bodyguard. Doreen takes this personal and attacks him, she accidentally kills him causing her to panic and run away

Suicide: This feature will be done different. You'll have to make Fleecer's gang go against him by making him sound like he hates them, this is done by recording conversations he has with a friend outside the school where he speaks ill of every member. There are 3 members so the conversations will happen over 3 days and then you'll have to edit them all together and show the girls on Friday

They'll confront him and say they don't want anything to do with him, Fleecer will have a break down and run away from the school to his house

On Saturday, he would kill himself via hanging

Yvonne Keller:

Befriending: You will have to gain major popularity online to be able to talk to Yvonne, this is simple as helping out a student at your school. When she notices you, she will ask to do a duet with you

You two will meet after school on Wednesday by the Bellecour, she will set things up and then you two will start dancing. But a teen with swoop in and steal her phone, you will have to give chase and snatch it back

She will thank you and say she'll be your best friend. But she takes it back when you ask her to stop bothering Harvey/Harriett, she says fine but also says that you were a bit too lame for her taste

Matchmaking: Nobody in school is interested in her, but outside of school, a guy(Bennett Hail) likes her but she never looks in her direction. You help him make him stand out from the crowd so she would notice him. Yvonne walks up to him on Thursday and asks him to do a duet with her, he agrees and they walk away to do a dance together taking her mind away from ruining anyone's reputation

Afflictus system

You can accuses him before school, before class, after school, and during the weekend. Depending on if you get his job back on week 7, you can find him either in the classroom or if you don't pass, in the school alleyway

He's able to get you weapons, lethal drugs, hitmen, outside sources, and new abilities(strength, reading, organizing, cooking, and endurance)

To buy all these things, you must take photos of inside the school mainly ones of your classroom which is class 2-7

But he can’t be used if you’re going genocide, he’ll ignore you and call you a murderer

Suzanne system

If you go genocide, you can call on Suzanne via phone or go to her home and she'll give things that isn't accessible. Weapons, new move sets, keys to a warehouse, popularity boost, hints, and a replay of the tutorial. To get all these things, you'll have to take photos of a student being bullied, a dead body, dead animals and pictures of the graveyard

Complex

Everyday after school hours, Felicity will return to her apartment. There she can study, practice the abilities she purchased from Afflictus, use her laptop to spread rumors or buy things online, play video games that can be bought and can grant certain abilities, go into town to stalk her rival or work or buy things, go to Harvey's/Harriett's house to watch the sleep(this will trigger mid game credits while music plays until you leave), or sleep to pass time

Town system

Their is a full town that is able to be used, there are 9 shops that can grant the player multiple things. Weapons, video games, music, money, decorations, different aesthetics, etc. If their not interested in shopping, then they can stalk their peers or rivals and hear about their lives. Their are also some other characters outside the school, adults will occasionally talk outside stores about things(some will speak in french but have English subtitles)you can also find Afflictus between the school and cafe

You walk to school this way and also walk home this way so you have the chance to get things you may need before the day starts

Job system

In the town, you have 3 job options and each has a different way to pay. The chef job gives you 100€. The librarian job gives you 90€. The assistant office manger gives you 400€. But the jobs require certain skills, which depends on the abilities you get

Game mechanics

Controls

Computer: Q(confirm) N(deny) F(attack) Shift(run) Space(phone) Enter(quick menu) A,W,S,D(move) Mouse(move camera) 1(pick item up) 2(drop item) 3(open inventory) T(talk)

Controller: Left stick(move) Bottom right stick(move camera) Directional pad left(pick up item) DP right(drop item) Left shoulder(run) Start button(quick menu) Back button(phone) A(confirm) B(deny) Y(talk)

Talking system

To talk with a student. Just walk up to them and press T(on computer) and Y(on controller)

When you start to talk, you have options. Compliment, give item, request favor, and leave. You don't have a time limit when talking and you can talk to your crush

Giving items to a peer will boost your reputation and will make you popular around school

Phone option

The phone has 8 apps to use. Camera where you can take photos with the C button or left trigger, the school yearbook(if a student has died then their faces will be blackened out), main menu, photo album, save/load, social media, mobile games(a flappy bird or crossing road type mini game), and settings

Student behavior

Each student has a personality that clashes with each other. Certain students are in a relationship, have enemies, friends and some are related.

There are 40 students in the game not including the rivals, H/H, and Felicity. If two students are in a relationship, during lunch they will eat together and after talk and then kiss

If students are in a friend group like Felicity, they will eat together then talk. But if two students are enemies, they will push each other when they get the chance

Based on personality types, students will do different things. Athletic students will go for jogs around the track before classes, artistic students will go somewhere quiet to sketch what they see, introverted students will sit alone to constipate, extroverted students will go to large groups to join in the conversations and so on

During class time, certain types of students will be seen doing something that matches their personality. Lazy students will take a nap, joke students will cause a disruption, and smart students will pay more attention then other students

After school, certain students won't be in town such being the introverted, loners, shy, and smart students. Other students will be. Iven is a shy student so he won't be in town

Class system

Each day has 3 classes. One at the start, one after lunch, and one optional one if you need a stat to go up. Each class has subject that you'll have a paper to, in which you will have to answer correctly(Ex: Simplify 7(x+5)(x-5)) if it's too hard, you can turn down the difficulty and still receive the credit

Teacher behavior

Each teacher behaves like a teacher would, they break up disputes between students, gives emotional support to those who need it, and after school helps students who need it

If a teacher sees blood then they will just assume someone had a nose bleed and clean it up, but if a body is found then they will call the police

They won't apprehend you, instead they'll pull out a teaser and taze you(gotta one up)

Sanity system

I wish to make something separate from what we're used to. Felicity isn't a psychopath or a killer by blood, she had a great childhood and her parents love her very much. She's just pushed to do these things which takes a toll on her mind, of course the sanity will decrease but she won't giggle instead cry because guilt is over coming her

She isn't emotionless. Everyday she'll go home contemplate what she done, if she murder someone she'll stay silent. But if she sabotaged an interaction with the rival, she'll blame herself but then think about her crush and she'll forgive herself afterward

Final note

So. Whadda think? Too ambitious?

Well I think it might be cool..if possible I would, but still won't cause of clear issues

But it would be cool if I did, oh well, guess this idea was never meant to be

#yandere #concpet #french #Amant retrouvé #idea #death tw #murder #tw suicice #tw bullying

[i-smile-so-i-must-be-fine]

Spotify, SoundCloud, or Pandora? neither 

is your room messy or clean? a little messy 

what color are your eyes? change between brown and green

do you like your name? why? not really and never have 

what is your relationship status? engaged

describe your personality in 3 words or less awkward 

what color hair do you have? red

what kind of car do you drive? color? i can’t drive yet 

where do you shop? depends what i’m looking for 

how would you describe your style? casual 

favorite social media account don’t have one 

what size bed do you have? king 

any siblings? 1 brother 

if you can live anywhere in the world where would it be? why? anywhere with my girl 

favorite snapchat filter? i use different ones 

favorite makeup brand(s) don’t wear it 

how many times a week do you shower? 3/4 

favorite tv show? snapped 

shoe size? 7 

how tall are you? 5″3 

sandals or sneakers? sneakers 

do you go to the gym? no 

describe your dream date anything tbh its not about the date its about who you’re with 

how much money do you have in your wallet at the moment? don’t carry cash 

what color socks are you wearing? black 

how many pillows do you sleep with? 2

do you have a job? what do you do? no i’m in the process of applying 

how many friends do you have? not that many 

whats the worst thing you have ever done? dunno tbh 

whats your favorite candle scent? don’t really like candles 

3 favorite boy names charlie, jay, braiden 

3 favorite girl names amelia, lynsey, grace 

favorite actor? channing tatum 

favorite actress? margot robbie 

who is your celebrity crush? demi lovato/ margot robbie 

favorite movie? don’t really have one 

do you read a lot? whats your favorite book? no 

money or brains? brains 

do you have a nickname? what is it? different ones for different people 

how many times have you been to the hospital? quite a few 

top 10 favorite songs

do you take any medications daily? yea 

what is your skin type? (oily, dry, etc) i don’t really know 

what is your biggest fear? being abandoned 

how many kids do you want? one or two more 

whats your go to hair style? its really short so i can’t really style it 

what type of house do you live in? (big, small, etc) medium 

who is your role model? demi lovato 

what was the last compliment you received? that i’m doing well 

what was the last text you sent? i know but you’re doing well 

how old were you when you found out santa wasn’t real? 5/ 6 

what is your dream car? audi 

opinion on smoking? i smoke sooooo 

do you go to college? no 

what is your dream job? mental health support worker 

would you rather live in rural areas or the suburbs? not bothered 

do you take shampoo and conditioner bottles from hotels? depends if they smell nice 

do you have freckles? no 

do you smile for pictures? sometimes 

how many pictures do you have on your phone? 130 

have you ever peed in the woods? no 

do you still watch cartoons? no 

do you prefer chicken nuggets from Wendy’s or McDonalds? never had wendy’s 

Favorite dipping sauce? ketchup 

what do you wear to bed? t-shirt and underwear 

have you ever won a spelling bee? no

what are your hobbies? listening to music 

can you draw? no 

do you play an instrument? no 

what was the last concert you saw? shawn mendes 

tea or coffee? coffee

Starbucks or Dunkin Donuts? dunkin donuts 

do you want to get married? yea 

what is your crush’s first and last initial? SK 

are you going to change your last name when you get married? we’re going to double up 

what color looks best on you? black 

do you miss anyone right now? yea

do you sleep with your door open or closed? closed 

do you believe in ghosts? kinda 

what is your biggest pet peeve? been left on red 

last person you called` my girl 

favorite ice cream flavor? strawberry 

regular oreos or golden oreos? regular 

chocolate or rainbow sprinkles? chocolate 

what shirt are you wearing? black adidas 

what is your phone background? home screen - my girl and our son lock screen - me and my girl 

are you outgoing or shy? shy 

do you like it when people play with your hair? i do 

do you like your neighbors? they’re okay 

do you wash your face? at night? in the morning? both 

have you ever been high? yea

have you ever been drunk? yea

last thing you ate? chocolate 

favorite lyrics right now don’t really have any 

summer or winter? summer 

day or night? night 

dark, milk, or white chocolate? milk 

favorite month? september 

what is your zodiac sign virgo 

who was the last person you cried in front of? i’ve not cried infront of anyone for a long time 

[purplesurveys]

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Happy Christmas eve on y’alls side of the world, and Merry Christmas from mine!!! If you celebrate Christmas!!! If not, happy Tuesday!!!

Do you have any stickers on your car? I have a sticker on the windshield that I had to get so I can get into my village, so it’s like a membership sticker of sorts and also a sticker for security purposes. On my rear windshield I used to have a UP sticker for...pride purposes, for lack of a better term HAHAHA but it since faded out and so I had it taken out, but I’m planning to get a new one by next year. Do you own a jean jacket? Yes. It originally belonged to my mom and it was a gift from my dad back in the 1990s when they were still dating. You can have a milkshake right now. What flavor do you choose? Peanut butter and chocolate. Have you ever given someone flowers? Yes, I have. People say that texting has ruined our written language. Agree or disagree? I think ‘ruined’ is a little harsh. The very point of texting was to serve as a convenient alternative to talking personally or on the phone, so it’ll always surprise me that there are some who don’t take too kindly to texting acronyms. Also, it looks like for the most part people know when and where to use their slang, so it’s not like abbreviations like ROTFL and LMK have taken over the every aspect of the world lmao. So save for the people who make it their life’s mission to give everyone a migraine with the amount of slang that they use, I wouldn’t apply the word ‘ruined’ for texting.

Are there any lamps on in the room that you're currently in? No but my mom has actually been looking for lamps to put in the living room.   How often do you get on Facebook? I have to everyday because it’s where work is done – contrary to y’all, Facebook is still ridiculously popular in the Philippines and is the go-to for a lot of stuff like schoolwork and buy-and-sell. But since I’m on holiday break, I’ve deactivated my account since December 20th or something. Everyone’s family, vacation, and/or Christmas posts make me sick to my stomach and it’s stuff I’d rather not see while I’m at my lowest during the holidays. What day of the week is usually your busiest day? Depends on my schedule and how many classes and meetings I have that day. Last semester, my busiest day was Wednesday – I had five classes that started from 7 AM and ended at 4 PM. What age do you wish you could stay forever? 16 was a great age to be in just because luck was on my side that year and everything good and fun happened to me. I had great friends, got into my first relationship, started to build up my image in school, and my mom started letting me go out more so I was experiencing more too. Do you have any concerts coming up? No, not for a while. Have you ever rode in a Corvette? I have not. Do you enjoy the sound of thunderstorms? I love it. When was the last time that you packed your suitcase? April 2016, if I remember correctly. I typically use just a big backpack when travelling, but that time I was headed to a cruise and visiting three countries so I really needed a luggage. Do you own an iHome? Nope. Is there a place that you will never return back to? I can think of a couple of places, yeah. Do you listen to Blink 182? No, I was never a fan. I’d hear them from time to time though because my sister used to be obsessed with them and still has their music on her playlists. When was the last time that you created a PowerPoint? About a month ago. Do you like group work? If my groupmates are cooperative then yes. Do you have any stickers on your laptop? Yeah, but I have them placed on my laptop case because I don’t want my laptop itself to be populated with stickers. I have a: 

Pixelated heart with the colors of the asexual flag

A sticker supporting Lumad schools

Some cute space-themed sticker from my orgmate Kiana’s other org

Two stickers referencing UP

Two stickers referencing Friends (a small Central Perk one and the purple door with the gold frame)

A sticker of a drawing of Hayley Williams my sister made for me two Christmases ago

Three small stickers of various Filipino street food.

How is the weather at your place right now? It started out cloudy because there is a thunderstorm brewing in the country at the moment, but since it isn’t affecting our area directly, the cloudiness is gone and it’s all sunny now.

Have you ever stolen one of those pink plastic flamingos? I have not.

Is music or the TV on while you complete this survey? My siblings are playing with our new Nintendo Switch on the TV :D

What song or TV show? They’re playing some Mario game.

Does your grass need cut currently? No, it was recently cut.

Do you listen to Nirvana? Not really, no.

What color are the doors in your house? It ranges from light to dark brown.

What brand of shoes do you wear? I’m barefoot right now but I own several brands.

Have your friends ever not wanted you to be with someone? LOL yes, they weren’t really on board with Mike.

What thumb do you use to hit the space bar with? Index or thumb, for the most part.

Do you own a red dress? I have a maroon dress.

#survey #surveys

[kikifeliz]

8 TIPS FOR MAKING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE!

Deciding to become a university student is a huge investment of both time and money. You don't want to start only to have to drop out due to finances or failing grades. You also don't want to finish and find that all you have is a piece of paper with mountains of debt and no job prospects.

The average cost of a 4-year Bachelor's degree is about $36k at a public university, and about $136k at a private university. Google the yearly cost of your school of choice, then multiply by 4. Then add on about 5k for the additional costs of books and travel fees, clothing, and other miscellaneous. Then add on about 10k for the interest that your student loan debt will incur! 😫

The average cost of graduate degrees can vary by school and concentration, but can easily cost over 90k for tuition alone. Student loan debt is not a joke! Invest your time wisely while you're in school so you don't end up regretting your decision and sharecropping your life away in some 9-5 that you hate.

So, here are my tips for making the most of your time as a university student! Whether you're in undergrad or graduate school, I hope this advice helps you! I'm not going to give you the basic "go to every single class" bullshit. While that's undoubtedly good advice, I want to be a bit more practical and dig a little deeper. I think if you're paying for an experience like college, it's obvious that you should attempt to be as immersed in that experience as possible. You're not going to pay for entrance to a water park then stay off the slides and out of the pool, are you? No, you're going to jump in and go on as many rides as possible! At university, you're paying for school, so you need to treat it the same way. If you're paying for a class, obviously you should go as often as you possibly can. So in the hopes that I can be practical without being trite, I'm going to address the finer details of the college experience. From the perspective of a woman who's in the process of finishing her 2nd Master's degree (at an Ivy League school, no less), you can take it or leave it!

1. Update your resume as soon as you commit to a school and give them your deposit.

As soon as you've paid the deposit to the school of your choose and sent back your decision letter, go ahead and update your resume. If you don't have a resume, make one now! There are plenty of templates online you can follow.

Include your new school and anticipated graduation date under the "Education" section. (You can add it to your social media bios too, if you're into that sort of thing.) The truth of the matter is, the moment you pay the deposit to the school, you've paid for the brand name. You might as well start wielding and wearing it ASAP! This will help you as you apply for internships for the summer after high school and during your freshman year of college.

2. Once on campus, join clubs and student associations.

This is super important! So much of college is about networking. Once you graduate and leave campus, your college network can help you find jobs, travel, keep you up to date with learning opportunities/conferences, or even help you settle into to a new city. It's important to make authentic connections with people on campus outside of your immediate friend group, and a great way to do that is through common interest clubs or associations. Attend a programs fair and check your school's websites and message boards to find events.

Once you've decided which clubs you want to join, make sure to introduce yourself to the leadership! By getting to know the club leaders, you can make sure you'll always know what's next for the group so that you can take part and continue to build community.

3. ‪Spend as much time as you can at the library and in other public study spaces on/around campus.‬

Most university libraries will have cafés, help desks, computer labs, and even group study areas. Often it's okay to talk in the group study areas, so you can always take a break from studying and do a bit of socializing when you need to. When you need more privacy or quiet space, it's typically available just a room or a floor away! Bring healthy snacks like carrots and almonds and chocolate-covered espresso beans or raisins to keep you energized and alert.

Studying is obviously an important part of being in college. You don't want to get into the job field without fluency in the language/jargon or requisite content knowledge that is necessary to succeed!

4. Use the "free" time to develop your genuine interests and hobbies.

If you have the time and don't have a ton of responsibility to other people in your family, take advantage of that! You likely won't have a lot of time like that in your life again. Use this period to follow your curiosities and your interests. Make art! Join an intramural sport! Experiment with fashion! Work part-time in a place you never thought you would! The possibilities are endless. As my dad would say, "It's your world, squirrel!" (He's really corny.)

5. Be as discerning as possible with the classes you take - you are paying for each of them, after all!

Take classes that really interest you, with professors you truly want to learn from. Read the class descriptions carefully, and do research on the professors. Try to get professors that have great ratings, multiple publishings in reputable journals, books, and websites, and a good track records of helping students.

Many colleges have core curricula that you must complete to graduate. If the classes in your core don't interest you, see if you can find ways to navigate the system so that there's a silver lining or so you can make the best out of them. Always give it a shot, you may find that you're more interested once you attend than you were by reading the description alone.

Even if the class isn't of interest, the people there probably are - especially if everyone has to take it! Whether that's ensuring you get the best professor that's offered or finding a great group of friends to struggle through it with, get to know the people around you. Maybe you decide to develop a working relationship with the TA by attending office hours and asking questions about how to contextualize the content in a way that's more engaging for you or more aligned with your interests. To do this, just explain your interests or proposed field of study and ask them for examples of how you can transfer the knowledge you're learning in class toward your interest.

Another option is seeing if you can take the class pass/fail. If this is possible and the class isn't aligned with what you feel your true academic interests are, then don't expend too much effort. Attend lecture, pass the class, and devote your time to your other interests. (This is an option only for people who are serious about not failing the class. Make sure you calculate what scores you'll need to pass exams and other requirements like attendance, and hold yourself accountable to these. Do your absolute best on your papers! Taking a class pass/fail is NOT an excuse to slack off or avoid doing your best work, but it may be a way for you to free up some time if you calculate your grades and find that you don't need to do every single assignment to pass.)

6. If you can find a work-study job or start a side hustle *without* jeopardizing your grades, do so!

Again, the student loans are no joke. I avoid taking them if I can, because I hate debt. Of course, this means I occasionally have had to pay tuition out of my own pocket. I held 3 jobs when I was in undergrad and have always had side hustles even while working 9-5. Many of my favorites have included babysitting, tutoring, pet/house sitting, DJing, and party planning. I know a lot of people in grad school who also worked in restaurants or as delivery drivers, as administrative aids in university offices, law offices, and medical practices. Nowadays, a lot of people work as as influencers, photographers, video editors, and models for their side hustles. I always preferred jobs that were lowkey so I could study. My favorite work-study job was at the library! I always got to see my friends and I could read PDF copies of my assignments while I sat at the circulation desk.

7. Find out about scholarships and fellowships that are offered by different departments in your university.

A lot of fellowships and scholarships are only advertised internally by department and school. Spend time on your department's website and stop by the department office every few weeks to make sure you're up to date on the opportunities that are being offered to students. Become a frequent patron of Financial Aid to see what is available through that office as well.

Additionally, feel free to email the department chair/other professors to ask if they know of any fellowships or scholarship opportunities that may come up in the future so you can be prepared. Ask about qualifications for those as well, so you can plan ahead.

Do your research and make sure you qualify for these opportunities! In writing your essays, attend to each point of criteria laid out in the "call for applications." Treat your essay similarly to how you'd apply for the job. Why are you the right person to receive this money? How do you fulfill the criteria that this scholarship is supporting?

8. If you're struggling with your studies, use the resources on campus that you're *already paying for* in order to get back on track.

This includes TA and professor office hours, peer tutors, the writing center (most universities will have offices that can help you structure and edit your essays, etc.).

Join or create study groups by finding a partner in your class to study with, and ask the university librarians (and your advisor!) what other resources/tutoring/study help is available on campus.

A strong foundation in the content knowledge for your field of choice is a necessity once your graduate. My father always told me, "The key to success is uncommon knowledge." I agree with this somewhat, but I really believe it's actually that the key is an uncommon thirst for mastery. You move forward in your career and your personal development by learning and mastering new levels of skill. The more you know and the better you can communicate, the more respected you'll be in your field - which opens the door to further opportunities. Studying (and studying *well*) is imperative during your time at university!

Good luck this year, scholars! Work smarter & always remember, education is the key! We cannot dismantle the master's house with the master's tools//we are the gold we wanna hold! Go forth & make this school year your bitch!

Xoxo,

Kiki

(c) 2019 by Kiki Feliz

#university #study tips #college #college students #kiki feliz #original #blogger #advice

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21 Easy (and Cozy) Self Care Ideas to Practice this Winter

New blog post! Now that winter is making days shorter, colder and darker, it's more important than ever to make self care part of your regular routine. And I'm not talking about the Instagram #selfcare that requires fancy bath bombs or expensive lotions. I'm talking about 21 easy ways that you can get cozy and relaxed this winter, whether you're a college student like me, a busy mother of two or a full-time worker with a demanding job schedule.

Some of these self care ideas may seem obvious, but others may surprise you - and many of them are scientifically-backed ways to tackle stress. So regardless of how busy you may be this holiday season, check out these 21 ways you can add more self care into your holly, jolly life.

1. Make yourself a warm, welcoming drink.

On cold winter days, it probably feels natural to reach for something cozy to warm you up. If you're really looking for help relaxing, though, fill your mug with tea. Research has found that drinking tea can help lower people's stress levels. Plus, it can be pretty dang delicious! (If you have celiac disease, just make sure it's gluten free).

2. Watch a sappy holiday-inspired show or movie.

Sometimes, we don't need an award-winning movie or TV show to enjoy ourselves. At least a few times this winter, embrace your silly or sentimental side by watching a bad Hallmark movie or bingeing your favorite holiday baking show. (And if you eat chocolate while doing it, that's obviously worth bonus points).

3. Go thrifting for cute and comfy winter clothes.

Updating your wardrobe for winter doesn't have to hurt your wallet. Instead, make looking for comfy hats, mittens or scarfs a fun adventure by hitting up your local second-hand store.

4. Be your own masseuse.

Massage has been shown to reduce people's physical tension and mental stress - and if you have a chronic illness or chronic pain like me, a good massage is always a good idea! You don't need to hire a high-end masseuse to reap some of these benefits, either. Give yourself a massage instead by rubbing your own muscles while lotioning up after your shower or using a tennis ball or foam roller to break up any knots and tension. Pair this massage with a relaxing bubble bath and you have the makings of a perfect self-date night.

5. Set aside extra time to read a book, just for fun.

I know that winter can be a busy time with friends and family, but don't forget to set aside some alone time in your schedule. Add a good book into the equation, and your quiet night in will be extra enjoyable.

6. Bake yourself something festive!

Besides getting to eat a delicious pumpkin or apple inspired treat, you'll feel nice and cozy when your kitchen is warm from the oven and smelling like the holidays. (And if you need some ideas for gluten free pumpkin desserts or baked goods, try out this recent round up of mine!).

7. Walk it out (outdoors or at a local gym).

Depending on the weather where you live, going for a walk outside might not be an option. Even if you have to go for a walk inside, though, your brain will still thank you. Research has found that exercise can drastically improve people's mental health, and even just walking will lower how often people have "bad days."

8. Take up a new, indoor hobby.

And if being outdoors is realllly not an option, starting a new hobby that takes place indoors is ideal. Start putting together puzzles, learning how to cross-stitch...or even practicing rock-climbing, like I did last year! Who knows - you may end up finding a hobby that you love doing year-round.

9. Try out hot yoga.

Because there's no better escape for winter weather than a relaxing, mantra-and-stretch filled session of hot yoga.

10. Light one of your favorite candles.

More research still needs to be done on the benefits of aromatherapy, but science seems to suggest that certain scents can help us chilllll out. Find a scent that you enjoy, like lavender or peppermint, and experiment with burning different candles and seeing which smells work best for you!

11. Purge your social media feeds.

You've heard of spring cleaning, but winter is another great time to set yourself up for a fresh start in the New Year. If you find yourself spending more time than ever on social media since it's too cold or dreary to go outside, pay attention to how each account makes you feel and ditch the ones that aren't doing you any favors.

12. Get crafty and let out your inner child.

Create a wreath to hang on your door, use colorful pens and papers to create homemade cards or just doodle in a notebook. These kinds of creative activities have been linked to improved mood and creativity the next day...plus, you might end up with some very cute gifts to give this Christmas. Win-win!

13. Pamper yourself with a face mask.

I've only started using face masks this last year, and the hype is worth it. My favorite is a simple mix of honey with cinnamon that I apply on "problem areas" for around 10-15 minutes before washing it off, but there are tons of safe (and even delicious!) face mask recipes you can find online. No fancy or expensive ingredients or products required. Plus, dry winter skin will definitely thank you for the extra TLC.

14. Dust off your crockpot and experiment with a new yummy recipe.

I know I've certainly been lax in using my crockpot lately, and it can be hard to feel motivated to start cooking dinner first thing in the morning. But your future self will definitely thank you for the little bit of prep you do earlier, and winter is the perfect time to whip up something warm and gooey. May I suggest my crockpot stacked enchiladas or vegan mac and cheese?

15. Throw a pajama party.

Whether you have a solo party or invite friends, spend a whole, blissful day hanging out in your PJs.

16. Do something nice for someone else. 

Acts of kindness have actually been scientifically shown to improve people's physical and mental health, so passing it forward this winter is actually a win-win. Donate to a local toy-drive, send a care package to a solider or pay for the next person's coffee in Starbucks. Little acts can have a big impact.

17. Start a gratitude practice.

If you're the journaling type, you can start writing what you're grateful for every day in a notebook. Otherwise, sticky notes or just thinking about two things you're grateful for each morning or night will still give you a positivity boost!

18. Set aside time to play your favorite "pointless" game.

Whether it's Sudoku, Words With Friends or a video game that you used to play for hours every day in high school, give yourself permission to just sit back and play for a little while. I know that during most of the year, I'm a major multi-tasker and anytime I do get to play a game, it's because I'm traveling or waiting to start another chore. So chillin' (pun intended) with my gamer self during winter is one of my favorite ways to relax.

19. Declutter at least one part of your house.

Along with purging your social media feeds, on days when cold weather keeps you in the house, you might try purging cluttered corners as well. Decluttering can not only improve concentration, but it can also improve your mood, lower your stress levels and give you a better night's sleep. And if you play your latest Netflix binge, favorite podcast or an epic holiday playlist in the background, you can make decluttering feel a lot more fun too.

20. Stretch yo' body.

At least for me, finding the motivation for a hard workout feels a lot harder when it's cold, dark and dreary outside. So on days when you feel like you're in a funk but don't feel up for a full workout, do some gentle stretches (even in the comfort of your own bed!) instead. It will loosen up your muscles, slash your stress and might even help you be more productive at work.

21. Choose a mantra for the upcoming year.

Obviously, you shouldn't spend all winter pining for spring...but it can't hurt to spend a little time reflecting on what you want from the upcoming months. In 2018, my word or mantra of the year was "discomfort." In 2019, it was "open." And while I haven't decided exactly what word I want to keep in mind during the start of a new decade, I think something similar to "change" will end up winning. What do you want to get out of this Spring? You still have some cold weeks to help you figure out your answer!

The Bottom Line of Self Care During Winter

As the days get colder and our social schedules get busier, it's easy to let self care fall to the bottom of our to-do list. I know from personal experience, though, that you can't run on empty...and when you better yourself through self care, you're also empowering yourself to be a better friend, family member, and personal overall! So this winter, give yourself the gift of self care rituals...and if you need even more ideas, feel free to check out my previous roundups: How to Create Your Own Self Care Retreat in 5 Easy Steps; 15 Self Care Activities You Can Do Without Leaving Bed; and 21 Self Care Activities You Can Do in 15 Minutes or Less! How are you taking care of yourself this winter? Give me more of your own self care ideas in the comments below! via Blogger https://ift.tt/2OKlqR3

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Do the odd numbers B)

1. Spotify, SoundCloud, or Pandora?

Spotify

3. what color are your eyes?

blue, green, and hazel (i have heterochromia)

5. what is your relationship status?

single 5ever

7. what color hair do you have?

blonde (if i had money i’d dye it chocolate brown tho)

9. where do you shop?

wherever’s cheap

11. favorite social media account?

Instagram

13. any siblings?

yes, 1 younger brother

15. favorite snapchat filter?

the animal ear and glasses one

17. how many times a week do you shower?

at least every other day

19. shoe size?

8/8.5, depends on the brand

21. sandals or sneakers?

sandals

23. describe your dream date

for a first date, as long as it doesn’t involve food, if i’m nervous then i can’t eat and it would just be a waste of money

25. what color socks are you wearing?

i’m not

27. do you have a job? what do you do?

well atm i don’t have a job. i’m applying everywhere and no one wants to hire me fml

29. what’s the worst thing you have ever done?

like....legally? or morally?

i’ve never done anything illegal, and i can’t think of anything i’ve done that i would label as ‘the worst thing i’ve ever done’

31. 3 favorite boy names

Sebastian, Spencer, Giovanni

33. favorite actor?

Tom Hiddleston

35. who is your celebrity crush?

Tom Hiddleston

37. do you read a lot? what’s your favorite book?

i’ve been reading less and less lately, just because of how busy i am, but i really really enjoy it. my favorite book is probably Anne of Green Gables

39. do you have a nickname? what is it?

yes, it’s Mel. i think people call me that more than my real name lmao

41. top 10 favorite songs

Radioactive by Imagine Dragons

Papaoutai by Stromae

Smooth Criminal by Michael Jackson

His Daughter by Molly Kate Kestner

All Star by Smash Mouth

Out of Love by Alessia Cara

Best Day of My Life by American Authors

Panic Room by Au/Ra

Stayin’ Alive by the Bee Gees

Que Te Vaya Bien by Grupo Jalado

43. what is your skin type? (oily, dry, etc.)

i’m not sure what my skin type is, actually. my mom has oily skin and i usually take after her, so i might develop that more later on

45. how many kids do you want?

the most i’ll have is 5, but i won’t have just 1 bc then they get spoiled, i have 1 sibling and we’re fine so 2 is okay, not 3 bc then you have a middle child, and 4 and 5 are okay

47. what type of house do you live in? (big, small, etc)

well we’re about to move into a 1600 sq ft house we’re in the process of buying, and right now we live in a 2280 sq ft house, so we’re downgrading by quite a bit. i haven’t seen the house in person, but my mom’s showed me pictures and it’s really nice. it’s on 5 acres, so we have a lot of space to ourselves (more for my dad’s sake, he grew up completely secluded and on a lot of land, so that’s what he’s used to; i love living right in the city or close by in a suburban area, so that’s what i aim for when i move out)

49. what was the last compliment you received?

idk

51. how old were you when you found out Santa wasn’t real?

we never celebrated Christmas (my dad was raised in a poor family so they never celebrated, and it saves us money too), so i always knew

53. opinion on smoking?

disgusting. it ruins your lungs, and second hand smoke is v dangerous for other people. i have asthma, too, so if someone is smoking around me i go into a coughing fit

55. what is your dream job?

Editor in Chief at a publishing house (dream career is to be a published author)

57. do you take shampoo and conditioner bottles from hotels?

yes

59. do you smile for pictures?

as much as i hate it, yes (my smile is so awkward)

61. have you ever peed in the woods?

thank God, no.

63. do you prefer chicken nuggets from Wendy’s or McDonald’s?

McDonald’s

65. what do you wear to bed?

t-shirt and shorts

67. what are your hobbies?

reading, writing, drawing (badly), crocheting, cooking, and singing

69. do you play an instrument?

yes, the piano

71. tea or coffee?

tea

73. do you want to get married?

an obvious yes

75. are you going to change your last name when you get married?

to his, yes. i can’t wait to get rid of my last name, no one can say or spell it

77. do you miss anyone right now?

YES MY BEST FRIENDS ;-;

79. do you believe in ghosts?

nope

81. last person you called?

my mom

83. regular oreos or golden oreos?

regular (double stuf)

85. what shirt are you wearing?

a navy blue and white striped tank top (it’s v soft)

87. are you outgoing or shy?

yes

89. do you like your neighbors?

yes

91. have you ever been high?

nope, and i don’t plan to ever be

93. last thing you ate? 

a doughnut

95. summer or winter?

winter

97. dark, milk, or white chocolate?

dark

99. what is your zodiac sign?

Cancer

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Alright going all in I see. Let's do this

1. I mainly use Spotify

2. I try and keep it clean but somehow always winds up messy

3. I've got brown eyes

4. y'know I've got a really generic name but I do like it. Why, I have no idea

5. I'm currently single

6. Scatterbrained, happy, adventurous

7. I've got natural black hair

8. So I don't drive because it actually hurts my leg to drive. Also I can't sit still for longer than 5 minutes

9. I shop everywhere that has toys lmao. I'm a toy collector so I'll go anywhere that has em

10. I don't really have a style. I try and live my life as cozy as possible

11. I don't really have a favorite social media account

12. I have a full/queen size bed

13. I've got lots of siblings. In all, I've got 6 sisters and 2 brothers, but some are step family. I've got 1 bio sister and 1 bio brother, both younger than me.

14. I've been looking into moving to Washington recently, but I think I'd rather travel the world than settle down somewhere, for now at least

15. I don't use the filters myself so I can't speak on that

16. I don't use makeup so I don't have a fave brand to talk about

17. I shower everyday, I get really sweaty so I gotta

18. I don't have like a definite fave TV show. It varies from month to month. Although this summer it was Nisekoi, which is an excellent anime

19. I wear a size 11.5/12 shoe

20. I'm 5'11

21. I wear almost strictly sneakers

22. I don't go to the gym, I should though. I really should

23. Dream date would be to have one lol, um I guess to go up to the mountains together and star gaze or something to do with the mountains. I just enjoy being outside

24. Too much to count 💸💸 lmao jk I've got $60

25. Ain't wearing any but if someone came through right now, I'd put some black ones on

26. I had four, but my mom stole 2 of them

27. I was working in drywall for awhile but I hopped out of that and am currently applying to places. I specifically was a taper, so like when drywall is put up in the house, there are gaps between the pieces put up. I covered those gaps up, all over the house. It doesn't seem like a lot but when you've got 15-20 feet ceilings, it gets hard

28. I've got quite a lot of friends and I love them all

29. I've know I've done bad stuff that others remember me for but I can't think of anything

30. Oh man I loooooove lavender scented candles. Lavender scented anything is the best

31. I honestly can't think of any boy names that I like

32. 3 girl names: Sochi, Lavender, and Laurie, which is actually the name of one of my best friends

33. Anthony Hopkins is my favorite actor by far

34. Fave actress is definitely Meryl Streep, I fell in love with her when I first saw the Devil Wears Prada years ago and it just snowballed from there

35. My celeb crush is either Bonnie Wright or Jessica Keenan Wynn

36. Fave movie has gotta be The Great Mouse Detective

37. I used to read a lot, not so much anymore. Of everything I've read though, Christine by Stephen King has been my favorite read

38. Everyone wants to say brains are more important and they are, but unfortunately in the world we live in money rules over all

39. I used to be called Chancho but not any more

40. I've been to the hospital more times than I'd like to think. I had a heart condition that flared up in high school so I spent a lot of time at the hospital. I'm still not even sure what it was and am sure the doctors made it up to take my money

41. TOP TEN SONGS:

Beauty and the Beast - Angela Lansbury

Beauty and the Beast - Celine Dion, Peabo Bryson

Higher - Creed

Eres Mi Droga - Intocable

Crossing Field - LiSA

Don't Blink - Kenny Chesney

Junkhead - Alice In Chains

Your Decision - Alice In Chains

Losing A Whole Year - Third Eye Blind

Forever Halloween - The Maine

42. Nah, no meds for me

43. I think I have an oily skin type

44. Biggest fear is leaving those I love behind when I pass along to the next life

45. I don't know how many kids I want

46. I always have my hair either in a bun or braided

47. I live in a medium sized family home

48. My grandma has been and always will be my role model

49. It was being told how wise I am

50. Last text I sent was to my homeboy, telling him "this school shit is wack"

51. I was 6 years old when I found out Santa wasn't real

52. A nice Truck is my dream car or maybe a souped up Subaru, with an anime wrap for shits and gigs

53. I'm cool with smoking weed, but no cigarettes and only smoke outside, don't need my stuff to smell

54. Yeah, I'm here in college, but I don't like it

55. Rural areas by far. I've always wanted my own farm

56. I wanna be a high school history teacher and that requires a degree, so that's why I'm in college

57. I don't like the shampoo and conditioner from hotels, don't like the way they feel. That being said, yes I'll take them

58. I've got freckles but you can barely see them unless were face to face

59. Yes and no. It really depends on my mood. I try to take more smiling pictures now

60. I've got quite a few, mostly memes though

61. Of course I've peed in the woods, with the amount of times I've been hiking and camping with no bathroom in site, you gotta

62. I watch almost strictly cartoons, if we're being completely honest

63. Chicken nuggets smack, no matter where they're from

64. If it calls for it, honey. If not, then sweet and sour sauce

65. Alright, so it depends where I'm at. If I'm home alone, just my underwear. If there are people here, shorts. If I'm at someone else's house, I wear whatever I have on

66. Never participated in a spelling bee in my life

67. My hobby is collecting. I've been collecting things since I was a kid. I've switched between many things in my life. I've gone from Wrestling figures, to sports cards, to vinyl records, to Funko Pops. I actually collect a little of everything I've mentioned now

68. I can't draw for shit

69. I don't play any instruments, although I've tried learning how to play the Ukulele

70. Last concert was seeing Four Year Strong and Seaway like 2 years ago

71. I prefer tea over coffee

72. I guess Starbucks as I've never had Dunkin before

73. Marriage sounds nice, but I don't need to. Like if I'm dating someone and they said they don't wanna get married, I wouldn't have a problem with it. As long as we're in love, that's all that matters

74. Aha, I'm not answering this one

75. If ever I get married, I don't know what the last name situation is gonna be

76. Burgundy and blue look absolutely fantastic on me

77. Yeah there are a few people I miss

78. I always sleep with my door closed and my closets too

79. I belive in ghosts, although I prefer to call them spirits. Used to see them frequently as a child, still do sometimes

80. Biggest pet peeve is when people try to tell me what to do. Not like suggestions but actually tell me what to do. Irritates me to no end

81. Last person I called I think was my Dad, but that's because I couldn't find him in the store

82. Black Cherry Vanilla is the best but no one sells it anywhere

83. Golden Oreos are pretty damn good so I'll go with those

84. If I have to choose, probably rainbow sprinkles

85. Just a plain white tank top

86. My phone background is a picture of Ricky from Trailer Park Boys saying "Man, maybe I am gay."

87. I can be outgoing, it kinda takes a bit for me to open up though

88. I fucking love when people play with my hair

89. My neighbors across the street are very nice, but next door neighbor is a dick, always judging shit

90. I usually wash my face in the mornings

91. I used to get high a lot, not so much anymore, although I'd really like for that to change

92. I spent a good portion of this year drunk, so that's a problem. I actually only started drinking when I turned 21 last September. Never been hungover either, so I've been blessed

93. Last thing I ate was some chips

94. "Thank you to the miracle that we are able to meet in a dirty and ugly world, even like this" My Song - Girl Dead Monster. This is from Angel Beats and these are rough English translations

95. I prefer winter over summer, but spring is my fave season

96. I love night time, always will

97. I will always pick dark chocolate over all other chocolates

98. September is my favorite month, not because it's my birth month, but it's the one month where everything feels right

99. I'm a Virgo

100. Last person I cried in front of was my homeboy Mason, albeit I was drunk as fuck and don't remember it but he does. Says I scared him

Goddamn that took forever, but I did get over being bored, so bless you Anon

[xokona]

18 things i learned in 2018

1. change is scary. even after making the decision for a big change, it’s still scary. 

2. applying for a visa will never not be overwhelming and terrifying.

3. caffeine (still) makes me feel very good/productive for about an hour and then leaves me with crippling anxiety for the rest of the day. booze has a v similar effect.

4. as much as i tell myself (and do it), i cannot multitask. one thing at a time, you fool. (yet i’m doing it right now - trying to write this post + ordering groceries online + listening to a podcast, oops)

5. i may not look that different in the 180s vs the 190s/200s but i *feel* different. my clothes all fit great and i feel energetic/confident af most days. but i still struggle with emotional and binge-eating. :|

6. i think... i like mustard now?

7. i also really love black coffee. (hello? am i turning into my dad?)

8. rereading the harry potter series with my sister is fucking dope.

9. as much as i feel like it’s “not cool,” continuing to use the internet for accountability is so helpful for me. i am such an obliger, it hurts.

10. other things that work for me: intermittent fasting. tracking on MFP. not keeping heaps of chocolate/cereal/pastries/etc in the house. 

11. i am genuinely terrified of our upcoming move/living in America again and constantly ask myself if we are making a mistake. but then i think about my family and friends and know that it’ll be worth it (???she hopes???)

12. i still love gaming with B, my sister, & her friends. this year’s games: PUBG (still), GTA V (still), Dying Light, Tabletop Simulator, & Sims 4. also Smash Bros. also also Pokemon Go, fuck yeah.

13. i’m almost 28 years old and still have no idea what i want to do with my life. or what i’m doing, in general. maybe i never will. *gestures vaguely*

14. i love hosting dinners/breakfasts/lunches for others at our home. “others” almost always being B’s family. i hope to, one day, host a really baller dinner party when i’m stateside (aka live by friends)!

15. this is the first season that i have watched every single seahawks game (ever? but definitely since i moved abroad) and it’s been so fun to group text my fam for a few hours every week. i love watching football! and love that my fam does too!

16. seriously: thank god for pet insurance. and kona’s good health! it’s been a year since her melanoma was removed/cleared and she’s been cancer-free ever since.

17. 2018 seems to be the year that i got REALLY into podcasts again. Casefile, In the Dark, Binge Mode: Harry Potter, Believed, Half Size Me, and A Little Salty were my favs!

18. getting to see my family experiencing some of my life in Australia was an amazing experience and i’m so happy they visited us in April. for some reason, it doesn’t feel like we did that much/not much happened this year but !false! - lots of shit happened. and more scary things are going to keep happening until like mid-2020! but i’m excited! and terrified! but excited!

#will 2019 be the year that i start blogging again?? #loooool

[edgewing2]

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Rules: Answer the questions (which you can change if you don’t feel like answering certain questions) then tag 20 followers you want to get to know better!

Edited to add a ‘keep reading’ so you don’t have to scroll through all the pics!  Also, rearranged for tags !

Tagged by: @riizen-ooc

Tagging: @kaidenblackwell @lahthesubtle @the-voyager-kota @strixena @atticus-angus-andrews @celestare And really anyone who would like to do this. I absolutely love seeing these things on my dash. We often forget there are individuals with their own lives and problems, ups and downs. There’s more to us than the characters we roleplay.

1. Nickname?

To my family, I’m referred to as Bomber (I had white-blonde hair as a kid and was called the Blonde Bomber. Over the years it’s been shortened,) Rosebud (middle name is rose), and simply Chels. Everyone else usually calls me Chels, also. 

2. Gender?

Female

3. Star sign?

Taurus. This is usually so very accurate. I don’t usually follow things like this, but if you want to know anything about my personality, just look up the traits of a Taurus. 

4. Height?

5′7″

5. Favorite feature?

I have great eyes, imo. Pretty green, and I have an awesome star in my left eye. 

6. Favorite color?

It’s a toss up between pink and green, but never those two colors together. 

7. Favorite animal?

This is actually a tough question. Favorite meaning what? I enjoy learning about sharks the most, though they terrify me. Shark week is the best week!

Aside from sharks, my kid is my favorite animal. And yes... he’s an animal. Shut up. (Taken at Comicfest this year). 

8. Average hours spent sleeping?

Roughly 5-7 on most nights, but no matter how late I sleep on the weekends, I’m typically up pretty early the next day, -normally- before 8am. 

9. Dogs or cats?

I have a dog, but I think I’m more of a cat person. Technically, it’s my son’s dog, but... yeah. Otis is my sweetheart, but he SCREAMS horribly. It literally will hurt your ears. He screams if I don’t give him attention right when I come home, if someone comes to the door, or... just because he feels like it with no reason at all. 

10. Number of blankets you sleep with?

One, at most. Even then, I usually toss the blanket aside and sleep with just the sheet. It’s never cool enough. But I’ll never sleep with just nothing.

11. What’s your dream trip?

Going to Ireland, hands down. One day this will happen! 

12.  What’s your dream job?

I believe I’m too old and not good enough for my dream job. *shrugs* Let them there younger kids do it. 

13. When did you make this account?

About a year ago. When I created Vin, I wanted to be completely separate from my old main, Verlai. Since then, though, I’ve realized that was silly and I wish I had the two accounts under the same one. 

14. How many followers do you have?

253? I think? And the majority of them are porn blogs, and cam girls asking if I want to ‘hang out’. >.>

15. How many pets do you have?

I have one, personally, but there’s another one in the house also. This is Maxie! 

16. Best places to visit in your town or country?

Phoenix is a nightmare. Don’t ever come here. If you make the mistake of doing so, I suggest staying indoors. As for the country.... anywhere along either coast is pretty great, I think. 

17. Favorite ice cream flavor?

Mint chocolate chip.

18. How often do you read?

I used to read a lot more; I have a pretty awesome library. That was before I started RPing, though. Now, my reading mainly focuses on anything having to do with roleplay, and I haven’t touched a book in too long. 

19. Favorite study locations?

Does not apply.

19. Favorite book series?

I have 2! The Dark Hunter series by Sherilyn Kenyon, and the Black Dagger Brotherhood series by J.R. Ward.

20. (In place of the original #19) Any tattoos?

I have 3! One on my forearm that is rather large that represents the support I got via WoW and RP during the toughest time of my life. One on my ankle of the Goddess Bethany from my favorite book, Styxx, in the Dark Hunter series, and one on the back of my neck/shoulders of a question mark that everyone thinks is a snake (when they see it). 

Enjoy a gif of me attempting to take a selfie at work without getting caught and laughed at by my co-workers... it turned into.. this. 

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