#and you have to educate and advocate for yourself

[reinelefey]

On one hand, you're correct, and I absolutely advocate for self teaching. I believe people should NEVER stop learning.

However. I'd just like to point something out for you to think on.

If I asked you to start studying nuclear physics, and get back to me in a week to show me what you've learned and taught yourself, where would you begin? What would you teach yourself about the field of nuclear physics to feel you have enough of a comprehensive idea of the process? What's the first thing you would teach yourself about an RBMK reactor?

What IS an RBMK reactor? How does it work?

Where would you start teaching yourself?

This is the problem, you see? Teachers will always be necessary, at every stage of life. They may not be teachers like the education system, but there are ALWAYS people to learn from, and certain things are just DANGEROUS to learn on your own. That's why mentorships were so popular and useful. That's why interns exist. That's why trainees. We are ALL learning, every day.

But some things require teachers.

we need to legalise learning for adults

[cheapcheapfaker]

my white trash upbringing where the dentists were always trying to drill your teeth for extra cash and all the good ol boys are telling you watch out for those doctors they’ll fuck you over you need to do what feels right in your gut mixed with my college learnin’s where i roll up to the obgyn going “actually though did you read the 2022 publication from Arab et al on pubmed re: c section fasting times on maternal outcomes cause they really turn out to show unless in rare really poor outcomes eating and drinking beforehand within 6-2 hours helps and that’s not counting how in 2016 the American society of anesthesiologists official outlines listed that 6-8 hours for food and 2 for clear liquids is perfectly fine as opposed to a full midnight on fasting, especially in regards to drinking clear liquids” is the kinda attitude the doctors really dont like

[thornsent]

I also think there is something disturbingly essentialist about the idea of "art is only real art if it was created with loving intent by a human hand" like I think that's pretty disgusting, actually. why do you think humans are special? why do you think no other animal- or being, for that matter- can or does create art?

it's like everyone suddenly believes in the Law of Contact when it comes to art and art alone; Art is only special, only meaningful, only valuable if it comes from human hands... and we all know that 'human' is not a universally agreed-upon definition.

you can commission someone, right now, to draw anything you'd like in any style you'd like. If the argument against AI is that it somehow cheapens artwork... How is hiring a fiverr artist to draw you and your girlfriend as studio ghibli characters fundamentally any different than having an ai do the same? It's still cheap, mass-produced schlock, is it not? It may mean something to you and your partner, but it's just as meaningless in a land fill as the mass-produced shein clothing or the ai-generated art print it ends up right next to.

in order for something to be stolen, it has to already exist, and while ai builds off of preexisting things so do we and we don't call that "stealing", we call it "inspiration". We don't have any truly original ideas, everything is derived from somewhere else. There is nothing new under the sun.

[the-sol-eater]

been meaning to say this for a while but I didn't know how to, but uh if you're 14 or under I politely ask that you don't follow me, or unfollow if you're already following me. I don't think I post anything 'suggestive' other than immature sex jokes, I'm just personally uncomfortable with it and I don't want people 14 and under following me

[pwurrz]

i think if you say shit like this and act like this people would be allowed to publicly stone you tbh

[stellarsecrets86]

Sun in houses of Fama(408) Persona Chart

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Synastry/Composite Chart Observations 1

Review of my readings-1

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[PS: These are my personal observations. For entertainment purposes only. Have fun.]

1st House:

Your personal charisma and individuality are the focal points of fame. You are a natural-born leader whose confidence and presence draw attention. Fame is achieved through authenticity and being unapologetically yourself. People are inspired by your courage and personality, making you a trailblazer in your field. However, this placement can attract both admirers and critics, requiring a strong sense of self to handle the spotlight.

2nd House:

Fame comes from wealth, values, or material accomplishments. You may be popular for your capability to create income or for your special manner of handling money. Your talents, especially in creative or entrepreneurial endeavors, can bring fame. Stability and self-esteem are an important part of maintaining publicity. Fame may also be a result of advocating issues on financial literacy or sustainability.

3rd House:

Your fame comes from communication, teaching, or writing. You are popular because of your intelligence, wit, or ability to simplify a complex issue. Social media, public speaking, or journalism may be the source of your popularity. Relationships with siblings, neighbors, or communities will also contribute to your fame. This placement accentuates how your words have the power to inspire and influence the masses.

4th House:

Fame can be due to family history, property, or service to the family and community. You can also be noted for the conservation of traditional knowledge or service to the family or the environment. The fame is very personal and can happen later in your life. You must be very attached to your origins and be emotionally strong to carry your public persona.

5th House:

You are destined for fame in creative fields like acting, music, or art. Your playful, romantic, or dramatic nature captivates audiences. Fame might also come through children, teaching, or entertainment industries. Your ability to inspire joy and creativity in others is unparalleled. This is a highly favorable placement for widespread recognition, but it requires balancing indulgence with responsibility.

6th House:

Fame comes through hard work, service, or contributions to health and wellness. You might be recognized as a reformer in your workplace or as a healer. Your meticulous attention to detail sets you apart. Fame could stem from achievements in medicine, fitness, or other service-oriented fields. Although the spotlight may feel like a byproduct of your dedication, it ultimately serves a greater purpose.

7th House:

Your reputation may be connected with partnerships or marriage. You can be renowned through a partner, your teamwork, or by fighting for fairness and peace. The way you smooth things over can bring you fame, your appeal, or legal expertise. Partnership is one of your strong points, and people know you as a peacemaker in conflicts or arguments.

8th House:

Fame can come through transformation, taboo subjects, or working with other people's resources. You may be famous for your profundity, mysticism, or ability to uncover that which is hidden. You could even be famous in the realms of psychology, finance, or esoteric studies. Your mysterious nature and the fact that you are willing to discuss life's shadowy areas makes you memorable. This position often provides a transformative public journey.

9th House:

Recognition comes through travel, education, philosophy, or religion. Fame might be tied to teaching, writing, or promoting cultural or spiritual awareness. You are seen as a visionary or a guide who inspires others to expand their horizons. Fame here often comes with international acclaim or through ventures that connect different cultures.

10th House:

This is the traditional placement of Leo for fame and a public career. There, you dazzle others with leadership roles, where accomplishments come out in big ways, including places like politics, business, and professional work that places a demand for visibility. You have won the confidence of all as an icon commanding respect and authority figures. There's a saying, "Your integrity and ethic ensure that this is remembered over the course of time."

11th House:

Fame comes through your associations with groups, organizations, or humanitarian work. You're hailed as a champion for social causes and new developments. You can also become famous through science, technology, or activism. The need to connect through networking and collaborations aids your impact. Your connection to people on a mass scale guarantees you mass recognition.

12th House:

Your fame is spiritual or mystical. You may become famous for spiritual or creative work that affects people's subconscious mind. You can also be considered famous after your death when your work is recognized after your lifetime. This placement typically indicates fame that is associated with retreat, healing, or sacrifice to a cause.

[the-cosmic-cauldron]

Jupiter shows where you tend to overdo things. Here’s a description based on its placement in each house:

1st House

• You have a strong, dominant personality and often want to be the center of attention.

• You can be overly demanding and push too hard for your goals.

• Your fashion style may be excessive, and you might indulge in cosmetic procedures or wear a lot of jewelry and accessories.

• You tend to spend heavily on your appearance and may try to juggle too many things at once.

• There’s a tendency to be overly focused on yourself.

2nd House

• You may hoard items or shop impulsively, often buying things just because.

• There’s a tendency to overwork, possibly juggling multiple sources of income.

• Spending on cosmetics, hair, clothes, and style can get excessive, and cosmetic enhancements may be frequent.

• You might prioritize stability to an extreme and focus heavily on having a structured, set life.

3rd House

• You may talk excessively, engage in frequent debates or arguments, and interact with many people.

• Constantly learning, you may have too many tabs open—both literally and figuratively.

• Your mind is filled with endless ideas, and you might overcommit to various educational programs.

• You could spend too much time with siblings or excessively text and talk on the phone.

• Spend excessive time on your phone.

• Spend a significant amount of time talking to others.

4th House

• You might spend an excessive amount of time at home with family and friends.

• Constant redecorating or buying things for your home is common.

• You may overindulge in comfort activities like staying in bed, cuddling, or enjoying home-cooked meals.

5th House

• You can be overly expressive and may try to juggle multiple hobbies or projects at once.

• Romantic relationships may become excessive, with frequent dating or hookups.

• You might have many children or find yourself in party and nightlife scenes too often.

• Overindulgence in fun, partying, or avoiding responsibilities can be a challenge.

6th House

• You may be a workaholic, often juggling several jobs and constantly staying busy.

• Helping others and being productive might become excessive, leaving little time for rest.

• You could overdo your wellness routine, such as dieting, exercising, or taking supplements.

• Obsession with skincare, hygiene, or maintaining a youthful appearance may develop.

7th House

• Relationships may be a central focus, with frequent dating, multiple marriages, or seeking romance excessively.

• You might rely heavily on others, becoming co-dependent or overly people-pleasing.

• There’s a tendency to overanalyze different perspectives or play devil’s advocate too often.

• Obsession with approval from people who don’t like you could arise.

8th House

• You may constantly crave change and new experiences.

• There’s a tendency toward excessive intimacy, with a high body count or obsession with sex.

• Financially, you might seek wealthy partners or focus too much on joint resources.

• You may overindulge in analyzing people, diving deeply into psychology, or exploring taboo topics.

9th House

• You might pursue multiple degrees, certifications, or philosophical discussions excessively.

• There’s a strong urge to travel frequently or learn about different cultures.

• You may have a lot of beliefs and constantly search for meaning in life.

• Overdoing growth and chasing life experiences can leave you feeling ungrounded.

10th House

• You might be overly focused on improving your career and achieving status.

• There’s a tendency to obsess over your image, goals, and purpose in life.

• You may become fixated on reaching the top of your career, gaining power, or finding your ultimate life purpose, often to the detriment of other areas of life.

11th House

• You could become overly focused on finding friends or fitting into social groups.

• There’s a tendency to immerse yourself in humanitarian causes, fighting for equity, and solving societal problems.

• You may obsess over social media, community involvement, or niche projects.

• Dreams and aspirations could dominate your attention, leaving little room for balance in other aspects of life.

12th House

• You might spend excessive time introspecting, trying to figure out yourself, others, and the world.

• There’s a tendency to become overly spiritual or religious, diving deeply into escapism or dreamlike states.

• Isolation can become excessive, with a strong urge to withdraw from society or live off-grid.

• Addictive tendencies or living in a fantasy world may surface.

• Overindulgence in healing or imagining life as you wish it to be could lead to a lack of groundedness in reality.

[plomegranate]

ok obviously im not against to blocking celebrities and influencers that are silent about palestine but the issue of centering celebs in the palestinian liberation movement is not just when people get really annoying about proving their fav is good from one retweet.

the little blockout thing wasnt a bad idea at first- it did pressure a lot of people with platforms to speak up and whatever, but its a problem when im seeing FARRRR more posts on instagram and tiktok talking about how important blocking these random celebs is over actual news and actual gofundmes.

like seriously hundreds of thousands of lives are at stake in gaza! sure, ridicule an influencer in the comments, share a post or two encouraging people to unfollow/block, whatever. but when you get so obsessed with tracking celebrities instead of uplifting palestinian voices on the ground, fundraisers, educational content, and info about organizing, you have to ask yourself how is what your doing benefitting the movement? this isnt an opportunity for you to sit here and judge morals from the comfort of your own home just so you can pretend you're an advocate to feel better about yourself.

put your energy into something productive. there's plenty you can do to support palestine with that same effort and time.

[galactic-magick]

The Handsome Assistant: Viktor x Reader

Summary: You keep running into the handsome Dean's assistant, whom you find you have a lot in common with. You develop quite the crush, and things get a little messy when your friends find out about him.

Words: 3.2k

Warnings: some implied suggestive stuff, alcohol use

Author's Notes: Set before Season 1 Act 1. Just a warning, this is probably the most heavily self-indulgent of my Viktor fics so far. I’ve had ideas bouncing around my head for a long time about who I’d be if I lived in the Arcane universe, and I eventually just ended up taking inspiration from what I do in real life. So basically Reader works in human services and is similar to a social worker. I tried my best to write it in a way that makes sense even if you’re not familiar with that field.

Also, the roommate/friend characters are based on my besties irl, one of which is also my beloved tumblr mutual @ohboi , who has been dealing with my nonstop Viktor obsession for a long ass time now so shout-out to them lol. I wrote you living your dream in this fic as a way to apologize <3

-

It’s exhausting dealing with the powers of topside. There’s no sense of urgency here, no drive for real progress. You’ve attended meeting after meeting, maintaining composure every time they tell you your mission isn’t a priority, or that it will take decades to implement.

All you want is to help the struggling children in the Undercity. It’s what you’ve dedicated your life to, studying human services and psychology at the Academy and building your own grassroots group with a few others from your graduating class. You primarily advocate for better education, as the schools down there barely get any funding. The council doesn’t want to hear it, though, as it’s much easier to forget about the citizens below their feet.

It frustrates you beyond belief, especially since the first chunk of your life was spent in the Undercity. You lived the stark contrast between the two cities yourself, being granted countless more opportunities once your family moved to Piltover. It was sickening, and you felt so guilty with your new privileges when your friends back home still had none. But without those privileges, you wouldn’t have been able to attend the Academy and give back.

You resist the strong urge to scream after another failed proposal with the council. You prepared all of your points for weeks, fact-checking everything and making sure your ideas were plausible. The budget and statistics you wrote out projected exponential progress for both cities, as focusing on the new generation of Zaunites would encourage the next great minds and likely lead to collaboration on mutual issues. But of course, the council is not ready to contemplate such a future.

There was one factor that wasn’t usually there, though, a handsome young man sitting beside Professor Heimerdinger. He was furiously taking notes the entire meeting, looking back down at his journal anytime you made eye contact with him. Out of all the councilors, Heimerdinger seemed the most open to your ideas, but without a majority agreeing to cast a vote to actually change policy, nothing would happen.

You walk back down the long hallway, noticing someone in your peripheral vision.

“I’m sorry the council remains so stuck in their ways,” he says. “Trust me, I understand how hard it is to hold back your anger towards them.”

You turn your head, seeing the young man from earlier, “Who are you?”

“Viktor. I’m assistant to the Dean of the Academy,” he replies, leaning on a cane. “I quite liked your ideas. I think they could work.”

“I know they would work.”

You sigh, quickly realizing you’re projecting your feelings onto this stranger.

“Sorry,” you correct yourself. “I just don’t understand how they can just not care about the suffering down there. I’m from the Undercity, I’ve seen what’s happening there firsthand, and it’s only getting worse.”

Viktor’s eyes widen a bit, “I’m from the Undercity, too.”

“You’re from the Undercity and you’re the personal assistant to Heimerdinger?” you question, a bit shocked at the prospect.

“It’s really not that big of a deal, but yes.”

“What do you mean, not a big deal? I’ve never even met anyone else from the Undercity who got into the Academy.”

“I suppose we are a rare breed,” he says. “I imagine I never saw you there due to our differences in studies.”

“Most likely,” you shrug. “None of my classes were in the science halls, assuming that’s where you were.”

He smirks, “What makes you assume I studied science?”

“You just have that look about you.”

He laughs, “Well, you’re right. I guess I shouldn’t be surprised someone well-versed in analyzing humanity read me so quickly.”

“Don’t worry, you’re still mostly a mystery to me. I can’t read minds or anything,” you flash him a genuine smile.

There’s a beat of silence before he speaks again.

“I need to get back to my lab, but I do hope we cross paths again. I’ll certainly discuss your proposals more with Heimerdinger as well.”

“I’d appreciate that.”

He leaves in the opposite direction, his cane tapping the floor.

What an interesting twist of fate, meeting someone like you.

-

The second time you run into Viktor is at an Academy party a couple months later, something you both likely would’ve skipped if you could. It’s somewhat a recruiting event for new students, and several alumni were asked to represent their fields of study. It’s not that you mind talking with prospective students, but you know you’ll have to hold back a lot of your true opinions when doing so. If you go off about how the curriculum doesn’t cover enough about the issues in the Undercity, you’ll surely get a reprimand from your former professors. You could lose several connections and investors in your organization as well, something you’re not willing to risk. Instead, you keep a smile on your face, engaging in conversation politely and answering questions.

You notice Viktor sitting at one of the far tables, his eyes darting around the room. He has several contraptions set up, and occasionally people come up to ask him about them. He lights up when he speaks, his face making the cutest expressions.

You notice yourself staring, quickly turning your head towards something else.

That sconce on the wall looks nice, doesn’t it?

As the event slows down and the crowd shuffles out, you pack up your things and head to the door, glancing back at Viktor’s table for a moment. He’s looking right back at you, and your heels swivel promptly to go see him.

“Hey,” you say, shooting him a smile. “Nice to see you again.”

Shit, was he this handsome the first time you met him?

“You as well,” he nods, gathering up his own things scattered in front of him. “Did you find anyone to join your program?”

“A few, yeah. You?”

“Several. More than I expected.”

He huffs, soon realizing all of his tech and science displays were not going to fit in the one cart that was left.

“I can help you carry your stuff, the science wing isn’t that far from here, right?” you offer, shifting your things under one arm and grabbing some of his things with the other.

“You don’t have to do that,” he protests, but you’re already propping open the door and gesturing him to come along with a head tilt.

“I really don’t mind. Come on.”

You help him put things away in the different classrooms and offices, careful not to break anything. You’ve never been in this side of the school before, and it’s set up quite differently than the usual classrooms you were in. There’s much more going on than a usual lecture hall, tools and chemicals you don’t dare touch lining the perimeter. Viktor thanks you for your assistance as you finish getting everything in place, and you once again prepare to go your separate ways.

“Wait—” he says before you leave, pulling out his journal and flipping through it. “I wrote down a lot more notes that might be helpful for your project, I’ve been thinking about it a lot.”

He hands over the open page for you to read, and your jaw drops. It’s so detailed, every proposal you had broken down to its smallest pieces. He even laid out the budget and resource use and everything it would take to not only build and fund better schools in the Undercity, but also work on housing and overall infrastructure. He even has some theories scribbled on how to keep the air cleaner and fix problems with the fissures.

You can’t believe he’s been thinking about you and everything you said for all this time since you last met.

“Viktor, this is amazing.”

“I know it still may not convince the entire council, but I found your ideas quite inspiring. I hope my calculations can be informative.”

“They certainly are,” your fingers hover over the written words and numbers. “Thank you, Viktor.”

“Of course,” he grins. “I look forward to seeing what you accomplish.”

-

You find yourself running into him a lot more often after that, “accidentally” walking by each other’s offices at least once a week and talking long beyond what you probably should while working. Your soul feels so in tune with his, a phenomenon that surely shouldn’t be happening with someone you haven’t known very long.

Your conversations quickly progress to topics non-work related, his curiosity blooming with every little thing you share with him. Most days after work you simply can’t stop talking to each other, causing you to get home later and later until your roommates start to get nosy.

“I really have to go, Viktor,” you laugh, glancing at the clock that reads three whole hours past the end of your shift. You’ve been chatting about embarrassing Academy stories, reminiscing on both the stark similarities and differences between your experiences.

His eyebrows raise. “Shit, is it really that late?”

“Yeah,” you grab your bag with a sigh. “I’ll see you tomorrow?”

“Of course.”

-

“You already work too much overtime as it is! What’s so important that you have to stay late every single day?” one of your roommates, Eli, probes, clearly unsatisfied with the half-truth answers you’ve given so far. You don’t really want to tell the full truth just yet, that you’ve been talking with the most gorgeous man you’ve ever seen, and you don’t experience the passage of time whatsoever when you’re around him. That would sound ridiculous, especially since absolutely nothing will ever come of it. He’s a wonderful colleague, but you’d be foolish to ever expect anything more.

“There’s just a lot to do,” you finally say.

“You need a break, that’s what you need to do,” they emphasize. “How about we go down to The Last Drop tomorrow night? It’s been a while since we’ve seen our friends down there.”

You nod, “Alright, I’ll try not to stay late tomorrow.”

“You better not.”

They glare at you jokingly, and you let out a laugh and exhale of relief.

-

You finish up your notes for the day, whipping your head back and forth to check if the coast is clear. You know yourself and your own weakness—you certainly won’t get out of here on time if you run into Viktor for even a second.

But of course, like clockwork, his familiar tap on your leg with his cane greets you moments later, your heart fluttering to a discomposing degree. Him coming to see you is a routine now, and despite your promise to your friends you are aching to talk to him. You haven’t had a proper night out in months, why is it so hard to just leave?

If any of your racing thoughts are visible on your features, Viktor certainly picked up on them.

“Are you alright?”

“Yeah, just...long day,” you reply. “But my roommates are taking me out tonight, maybe that will wake me back up.”

“I won’t keep you long, then—”

He’s cut off by Eli calling your name, jaw dropped as they come towards you down the hallway.

“I knew there was something you weren’t telling me!” they chuckle in disbelief. “Working late my ass.”

“I was literally on my way home!”

“I just wanted to come check!”

Your face grows hot. It isn’t abnormal for your roommates to visit you at your job every so often, bringing you important documents you forgot at home or bringing you a treat on your birthday, but under the current circumstances you’re a bit mortified.

They reach out their hand, “I’m Eli, Y/N’s roommate. Who do you think you are?”

“Viktor.” he shakes it, surprisingly not appearing phased by their directness.

“Interesting,” they look him up and down, then turn to you. “So, he’s coming with us, right?”

“Oh, um...I didn’t ask—“

Viktor can’t help but smile at your flustered face.

“If I’m invited, I wouldn’t mind joining.”

-

“I can’t believe you.”

Mumbling under your breath, you enter The Last Drop. Viktor told you he’d meet you there in about an hour, which thankfully gives you some time for some drinks to numb your nerves.

“Look, I honestly don’t know why you didn’t just tell us about him. He seems like a good one.”

“It’s not like that,” you correct them. “He’s not into me like that. We just work on some projects together, that’s all.”

You order a drink from Vander at the bar, gulping it down a little too quickly.

“That kinda night, eh?” he laughs, pouring you another one before you have to ask.

“Yeah.”

You have a few more drinks and shots with your roommates and old Undercity friends, your mind and body entering such a daze that you almost forget Viktor is meeting you there later. You play games together and get teased about some of your adopted topside ways, and you even get back at Eli by pushing them to talk to Sevika, who they ogle at quite literally every time you come to this bar with them. It’s the kind of night where you can be free and careless, temporarily leaving your problems behind in favor of bad decisions.

You have to do a double take when you finally see Viktor arrive. He’s changed out of his Academy uniform, now dressed much more casually and much more like a Zaunite.

“It seems I’m a little late to the fun,” he observes.

“We’re just starting!” you beam, the drunk giggles taking over you.

“How many have you had?”

“I don’t know, like 7 or 8 maybe,” you shrug.

He lifts his cane against you and steers you away from the bar, shaking his head, “I think you’re done for tonight.”

“Fine,” you roll your eyes. “But not because you told me to, because I don’t want to throw up.”

He stays close to you while you stumble back to your friends’ table, chuckling at the slurred introductions you give him. They all accept him into their games and conversations instantly, and you quickly find out Viktor can handle his liquor a lot better than you. He puts all of them to shame, and they love finally having decent competition.

Your friends all whisper their approval to you throughout the night, even though you’ve repeatedly reminded them that nothing is going on. Although, you’re not really helping your case by zoning out every few minutes on his face.

“You have pretty eyes,” you say, staring until you realize what you just said out loud.

“That’s very kind,” he responds hesitantly. “But I’m sure your vision is a bit...tainted.”

“Alcohol doesn’t change color perception, dumbass.” you retort. “Besides, I’m sobering up a little.”

“Well then,” he smiles. “Thank you.”

You sigh, taking a sip of some water and glancing around the room. The bar is close to closing, and most of your friends have left.

“Have you seen Eli recently? I haven’t seen them in a while.”

He snickers, “You didn’t see them go in the back with Sevika?”

“They what?” you jump out of your seat. “Oh they’d better tell me everything.”

“I’m sure they will,” he laughs. “Do you need someone to walk you home, then?”

“Probably. Who knows how long they’ll be.”

-

The buzz has worn off quite a bit now, so thankfully you’re not tripping all over nothing and further embarrassing yourself. Viktor’s beautiful glow in the moonlight is more than enough to accomplish that, your gazes prolonging far longer than they should.

“Thank you for coming tonight, it was fun,” you say, fumbling for your apartment key in your pocket. “I’m sorry you had to see me like that, though.”

“Don’t apologize. It was very amusing.”

“Good.” you exhale. “Just ignore anything weird I said, okay?”

“I’m not sure that’s possible,” he smirks. “Now get some sleep. I’ll see you tomorrow.”

-

Sleep is certainly what you get, and the next morning before work is full of a head-pounding hangover and chaotic conversation. Your roommates Eli and Chanthou can’t stop laughing about everything that happened, and naturally you’re very nosy about the Sevika situation. Eli tells you every little detail of course, giddy and in disbelief that they managed to make-out with her all night.

“So? Are you guys going to get together again?” you ask on the edge of your seat.

“I hope so.”

“Looks like you both got what you wanted last night,” Chanthou adds.

“Guys, he just walked me home. That’s all.” You’re getting a little annoyed with the constant reminders that your little crush is not, in fact, reciprocated.

“You...don’t remember?” she looks at Eli, then cocks her head at you. “About halfway through the night you were all over him. We just assumed you guys finally confessed.”

You didn’t think you drank enough to blackout, but you definitely don’t remember whatever they’re talking about. Besides, if you really were doing that, why didn’t Viktor say something once you were sobered up?

And what, now you have to see him in the office today, having no idea what you said to him?

“Oh, fuck, guys. What exactly did I do?”

“I don’t know what happened after I went back with Sevika, but before I left you were sitting on his lap on the couch and playing with his hair—”

“WHAT?”

“Wow, you really don’t remember, do you?”

You groan, wishing you didn’t have to go in today. You have a couple important meetings though, so you’ll have to power through. You take some painkillers and grab your things, praying for the first time that you can get through the day without seeing Viktor.

-

Your headache refuses to lessen its throbbing for your entire shift, making the work you usually enjoy completely miserable. You snap at one too many co-workers and find yourself staring at the clock desperately. Why did you agree to drinking on a weeknight again?

Just as you dreaded, you run into Viktor outside, too obviously waiting for you to pretend to ignore him.

“Hey…” you avoid looking into his eyes. “How come you didn’t say anything about what really happened last night?”

“I...wasn’t sure you’d remember,” he confesses. “I suspected you blacked out when you said you didn’t remember seeing Eli leave. And I wasn’t sure you meant what you said anyway.”

“Please, Viktor. Just tell me what I said. All my roommates told me was I couldn’t stop touching you, which I am so sorry about—“

“N-No, don’t be. Everything was consensual, I assure you.” his face flushes. “You just told me you have feelings for me, that’s all. I was going to tell you last night too if you hadn’t said it first.”

Your eyes widen at his words, your heart threatening to leave your chest.

“But it seems you don’t remember, so I can still count this as making the first move, hmm?”

Shivers race down your spine as Viktor leans in, his fingertips grazing your cheek. His lips meet yours softly, your eyes fluttering shut as he presses deeper. His hand remains holding your face when he pulls away, scanning your expression for your reaction.

“I guess the feeling is mutual,” you chuckle, still a bit breathless.

“Quite so, darling.”

-

More Author's Notes: I have a bad habit of getting drunk around guys I like irl bc I literally can’t handle being around hot people sober so that's the inspiration for that situation lol. Also, a part 2 to this is already in the works, it'll be set during Act 1 and probably parts between 1 and 2.

[a-griffin-in-the-sky]

maybe it’s the fact that feminism still feels like it needs to be perfect or else. like it has to be inclusive, and patient, and unthreatening, and compassionate, and endlessly educational or else someone decides it’s invalid. like if you mess up once, you’ve lost the right to advocate for yourself. it’s exhausting. why does it have to be nice to be taken seriously? why do we have to turn every personal boundary into a seminar with slides? i just want to be allowed to be tired and messy and still right.

What do you gyns think?

[hypergamiss]

Having money doesn’t solve every problem, but it sure does help. It gives you options, resources, and a safety net that can make navigating life’s challenges a little easier.

Being attractive isn’t everything, but it sure does help. It can open doors, create opportunities, and make first impressions smoother, even if what truly matters lies beneath the surface.

Getting an education won’t make you rich, but it sure does help. It broadens your perspective, builds critical skills, and often gives you a stepping stone toward better opportunities.

Having connections doesn’t guarantee success, but it sure does help. The right network can support you, introduce you to new opportunities, and guide you through challenges.

Having discipline won’t make you immune to setbacks, but it sure does help. It allows you to stay consistent, overcome obstacles, and turn goals into achievements.

Having confidence doesn’t mean you’ll never doubt yourself, but it sure does help. Believing in your worth and abilities can carry you through uncertainty and help you advocate for what you deserve.

The truth is, none of these guarantees a perfect life, but each one plays a role in shaping your journey, helping you rise above challenges and reach your potential.

[ms-demeanor]

Completely 100% agree with the posts on CAM stuff, but... what's the verdict on vitamins? I take kid's multivitamins and B12 gummies because my body can't absorb nutrients very well and I figure a boost can't help. But do they actually do anything? or is it just a placebo?

Ideally speaking, you should be getting most of your vitamins and minerals through the food you eat.

Most people don't need the doses present in multivitamins if they are getting a balanced and varied diet.

THAT SAID,

If you know you are deficient in anything you should talk to your doctor about appropriate supplementation

AND

If you are someone who has malabsorption issues as the result of a chronic illness or past injury/treatment that changed your digestive system, YOU may know more about what nutrients you're lacking than your GP does so you may need to get tested for things that other, more "standard" patients don't and you may need to very loudly advocate for yourself.

AND, all of that said

Many people do NOT get varied and balanced diets and multivitamins may be beneficial for them, and the standard vitamin doses in multivitamins are moderate enough that you are very unlikely to experience any kind of *harm* from taking a multivitamin BUT you need to be very cautious about combining vitamins with a multivitamin to make sure that you're not going over the tolerable upper limit of any one vitamin because you CAN make yourself very sick if you're getting too much of some vitamins, especially fat soluble vitamins.

For most people, a daily dose of vitamin C is unnecessary and they will excrete the excess that their body doesn't use and taking a vitamin C tablet on top of taking a multivitamin on top of eating a diet rich in foods with vitamin C is overkill and a waste of money.

However, since I am someone who has had scurvy as a result of malabsorption due to my celiac disease, I take a multivitamin and I make a lot of smoothies.

I have also been treated for anemia, folate deficiency, and a vitamin D deficiency.

There are absolutely conditions where improper absorption of nutrients means that taking a multivitamin is a major part of treatment and symptom management. Multivitamins can be a very important part of a treatment regimen for people who need them. It's just that most people don't really need them - not only do most people get a lot of what they need from food, a lot of food is enriched with vitamins and minerals.

HOWEVER. If you not only have a malabsorption issue, you ALSO can't eat those enriched foods (often grains - wheat is enriched in the US so most people here get their folate from sandwiches and cereal, not from spinach), you probably will benefit from a multivitamin containing vitamins and minerals you may be missing from your diet. BUT, even then, you probably don't need as much as comes in most adult multivitamins - you take a child's dose, and for me, I need folate and that's in prenatal vitamins so I take half a prenatal vitamin a day because the dose recommended to pregnant people is much more than what you need on average, but you should talk to your doctor and make sure that you are regularly being monitored for nutrient deficiencies and are taking the appropriate dose of whatever you are taking, which will change throughout the course of your life due to aging and also due to your condition.

So hopefully that's enough caveats to say "talk to your doctor; vitamins can be an unnecessary waste of money but for some people they're the primary treatment of an illness and if you fall into that second category you've got to make sure you're getting the correct treatment."

I stumbled face first into four different, major nutrient deficiencies that my doctor didn't anticipate because I have a relatively uncommon chronic condition and people (even doctors) aren't often well-educated about nutrition; that is the entire reason I ended up taking college nutrition classes and the reason I continue to pursue nutrition education. This is genuinely complicated and will depend on the individual, and I'm not a medical professional and this isn't medical advice, but it sounds like a daily children's multivitamin is probably not wasted on you.

BUT ALSO: If you are just in a "my body doesn't absorb nutrients well" kind of state and you don't know what that might mean in terms of SPECIFIC deficiencies, you should ask your doctor if there is a nutrition screening blood panel they can order for you.

The folic acid deficiency SUCKED. It's not the kind of thing that gets treated with a normal multivitamin, and it also needed to be specifically screened for - it isn't on a standard blood panel.

Malnutrition is not to be fucked around with. If you're not sure, ask your doctor.

[bouquetface]

Astro Observations 7

Accuracy influenced by the entire chart.

Aries Mars

Unapologetically themselves. Mars is at home in Aries, Mars makes the rules and if Mars wants to change somethings, Mars feels comfortable doing so at home. Some may perceive this as being impulsive, inconsiderate/selfish or arrogant.

Unless indicated in other placements or aspects, this mars is NOT a people pleaser. This mars stands up/defends themselves. This mars has no problem cutting people and things from their life. Generally, a healthy mars placement - you rarely let resentment build up, you aren't a pushover.

The negative this Mars doesn't shy away from conflict, it will actively seek it out or create it in your life. You can intentionally or sub consciously cause or attract chaos/conflict in your personal life. Or you simply have a leadership/authoritative career where you manage conflicts. The key to this placement can be finding how ot thrive in conflict rather than create peace/balance.

Accuracy influenced by the entire chart.

Sun Aspect Uranus

Dislike routine. Dislike authority. Eccentric. Lots of energy - nervous energy. Hard to box in/pin down. Freedom loving. Not fitting in + disliking when you do "fit in". Liking the idea of being "misunderstood/black sheep". Attention seeking. Being devil's advocate.

Loving fresh starts - changing friendgroups, changing morals, changing goals, changing yourself - usually on a whim. Constant and often abrupt changes throughout life.

Exciting people. Innovative people. Entertaining people. Life of the party. Mysterious aura. Open minded. Rooting for the underdog. Wanting to be different, wanting to be special. Ghosting/Avoiding when emotions get too intense.

Father may have these traits instead. Father could be unpredictable. Father has egotistical outbursts. Father is unique from other fathers. Father is cold/distant. Father is grouchy, constant complaining.

Accuracy influenced by the entire chart.

Moon Aspect Jupiter

Philosophizing your emotions. Optimism. Feeling lucky. Being lucky at bouncing back from tough times. Strong sense of faith and hope. Blind faith can be a problem. Having your own set of beliefs/morals. At worst, you feel superior to others, you can be arrogant at times.

Expansive emotions - overwhelming emotions. Natural love for life. Natural preacher. Being emotionally connected to your beliefs + education. Pursuing what you love. Hopeful romantic.

Mother may be overbearing. Mother may be religious. Mother has mood swings. Mother is a preacher, mother is very protective.

Accuracy influenced by the entire chart.

Venus Aspect Saturn

Serious relationships only. Lack of relationships. Long-term relationships. Dead-end relationships. Older lovers. Mature responsible lovers. Dull lovers.

Aging gracefully. Improving with age. Appreciations for the classics. Appreciation for beauty in dark places. Appreciation for fashion. Appreciation for aesthetics. Struggling to find pleasure. Feeling restricted by lovers and/or women in general. Feeling restricted in general. Restricting yourself in relationships. Feeling held back from fully indulging.

Pisces Venus

Moody in love. Scared to fall in love - hot & cold attitude. Going with flow in relationships NOT by what is expected/the norm. Dwell on relationships. Romanticize your experiences - often want/have many experiences due to traditional ruler being Jupiter.

Can be manipulative. Making promises + emotional gestures in the moment because you're overcome with emotion in the moment. But can struggle to follow thru later. May like the idea of a person but not the actual person. In love with the possibility not the person.

[lover-from-the-past]

Headcannons:

Asexual!Reader x Shanks, Law, Marco, Ace (individual)

obvious mentions of sex, but nothing explicit. Asexuality and sex-repulsed themes. Happy Pride Month!!

Shanks

- Explaining that you’re asexual and sex-repulsed was probably a bit tedious tbh

- He might not understand the intricacies of it, but he supports you and is proud that you told him

- He’s def had his share of relationships/flings, so I think he’d understand that what you want and what others want can be different while still maintaining healthy relationships

- Says it, too, but not in so many words

- If you ever feel insecure or pressured by anyone to want or participate in sex, he would be defending you ten toes down

- Probably whips out the explanations and vocabulary you rambled to him when he was drunk

- Makes sure you know that he knows you don’t have to want or participate in sex to love someone and show it

- Still makes dirty jokes and ends up explaining them to you if you don’t understand them

- If you do, he’s delighted because the fact that you don’t like sex but still get jokes is funny to him

Law

- Being that he’s both a doctor and survivor of a plague, he’d understand that you don’t want sex

- Being a doctor, a naked body is a naked body to him, and germs are also bad

- Also a big defender of you if anyone says anything

- Pulls out medical terms and explains things if people just need to be educated

- Whips out the nastiest fave if people are just being hateful

- I headcannon he’s demi so I think he gets it to an extent

- He’s doesn’t seem like an overly touchy guy aside from a very select group of people, so I think your explanations would make sense to him and he’d tell you that, too

- Would do research into asexuality if you asked (I think he would also be happy to know thing about/for his crew)

Marco

- another doctor, so a body’s a body in most instances for him

- Might not fully understand a complete lack of desire for sex, but supports you

- Another one to stand ten toes down if someone’s hateful

- Feels like an advocate for knowing things about yourself, so he’s more than happy that you know yourself

- Being in a crew as big as Whitebeard’s was, I think he lowkey at least heard it all, so he’s probably not phased by much

- A big supporter of saying you aren’t broken or messed up, you’re just you

- Tbh takes it in stride

Ace

- Firstly, the abbreviation is his name so he’d probably like that

- Secondly, I don’t really think he’d give a damn

- “Ok? You’re still you.”

- Also a big supporter of “you aren’t broken, you’re just you”

- Probably a little confused about not wanting sex at all, but understands that everyone’s different and has different preferences

- Probably asks a lot of questions about it and how you figured it out and why

- He’s definitely one that understands love doesn’t need to be and shouldn’t be shown only through sex

- Like, Luffy’s very affectionate and they grew up together, so he for sure is comfortable with casual intimacy in any relationship

- Has a script to whip out when people are being rude (he write it down to make sure he didn’t mess up)

- Thinks it’s great that you know yourself and are comfortable with yourself

a/n: thank you so much @ianmoone000 for this request! One of my friends is ace, and I’ve thought about demisexuality for a while now.

To everyone under the ace umbrella: you’re so valid and so great! Keep being yourself, and be proud of who you are! Happy Pride, guys!!

[seeresultssweep]

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ik this blog is dead but yknow what, im gonna take advantage of my following to make an important post:

this pride month, i want you to educate yourselves & support the "controversial" queers.

& no i dont mean people with contradictory labels or xeno pronouns or those who use outdated/offensive terminology. i mean the people that even the most sex-positive, pro-kink, self-proclaimed perverts think are dangerous freaks who deserve to die.

i mean the paraphiles & people with taboo or stigmatized kinks/fetishes. i mean the people into the most taboo & stigmatized things like children, animals, corpses, & incest. i mean the people into violent things like murder, gore, rape, & abuse. i mean the people into unsanitary things like piss, shit, vomit, sweat, & snot. i mean the people into things that are constantly memed on like feet, armpits, bodily excretions, cartoon characters, pool toys, & plushies. i mean the people with attractions that would be illegal, immoral, or downright impossible to act out in real life.

no attraction is inherently harmful or evil. there are safe ways to indulge in these things such as fictional content, roleplay with consenting partners, & custom sex toys.

no, i dont think paraphilias are lgbt+ identities. they cant really be grouped into the same category or treated the same way as being gay or trans. but paraphilias are undeniably queer, as theyre highly stigmatized attractions that fall outside the norm. paraphiles face far more violence & hatred than any other lgbtq identity you can think of. it is still normalized & accepted to subject paraphiles to abusive treatments that have been proven to be cruel & ineffective, such as conversion therapy, forced sterilization, & excessive medication. even queer people forget their own history & advocate for this kind of abuse for paraphiles. there is no safe space for paraphiles to seek support, acceptance, or community the way lgbtq has pride, & that's a damn shame.

& believe it or not, many (maybe even most!) paraphiles are gay, bi, pan, poly, trans, nonbinary, aro, ace, & any other lgbtq identity you can think of.

so yes, paraphiles belong at pride. spend this month unlearning preconceived biases & educate yourself on what paraphilias actually are & how theyre not inherently dangerous.

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[local-hellhound-steals-spaghetti]

This goes for all extremists “animal rights”, Better Dead Than Fed movements but especially for the “Empty the Tanks” activists that continues to block the movement of orcas out of poor conditions and into a better facility because it’s not a sanctuary (sanctuaries for orcas have not been built or established as a viable option in any way)

This is also for all the people whose response to a loved animal dying in human care to be “good, at least he can be free now” or advocating for orcas in human care to be “put out of their misery” if they can’t be moved to a (nonexistent) sanctuary.

Your goal is to get a win, your goal is be right and to assure yourself on how morally superior you are about your stance. And your position on this is only true if the animals are suffering. So you want them to be suffering so that you’re right and will attack anyone trying to educate you otherwise.

You don’t care about these animals as individuals with needs and personalities. They are whatever you project your own miserable thoughts onto.

I’m sick and tired of governments listening to these unhinged lobby groups that are living in a reality that doesn’t exist. Sanctuaries don’t exist. Orcas in human care aren’t longing for the ocean. Most of them don’t know what an ocean is.

Marineland Antibes is objectively not fit to house their orcas anymore, their orca habitat is quite literally falling apart. But the activists want the orcas to stay and be "sacrificed" for their cause.

I'm so tired of this.

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