#sunlightrays

[scarecrow-in-a-hatake]

I was wondering if you have any advice to surviving ANBU... Sometimes it feels damn near impossible.

- Ray

Your name's "Ray"? Could have sworn I've heard others call you "Sunny" before.

Anyways. Yo. Owl will be happy that the career counseling certificates us officers have to get are being put into use, I guess.

Short answer: you're already doing great if you're still breathing and ambulatory. As in, you are alive and survived this far. Those who make it past the first two years after their initial trials without tapping out, generally have a good team of people who you can trust to have your back, and thus stay for the entire six-by-two of the contract.

Long answer: depends on what you're having trouble with.

If it's your skillset, try finding a more senior member of your team and ask to spar. Take those personnel evals that your superior officers have to conduct to heart, because we usually try to list areas where we think you can improve and how you could go about it.

If it's mental...

You joined for a reason. Whether through voluntary application or from being scouted, there was some part of you that wanted to be a part of something bigger when you signed up. Hold on to that feeling. It's the first pillar, and the one you're guaranteed to share with each and every agent by your side.

People regulate themselves differently. What works for others, might not work for you, but feel free to take inspiration and try new things if you feel like you're slipping. If you're the social type, drop by a restaurant or bar with your teammates or a touchstone and embellish a story or two of the weird things our missions involve, if you trust yourself to censor them appropriately. Crash at your touchstone's place for a night and be a winsome bastard. Find someone you'll swear to come back home to and stand by for as long as the world allows, or a few someones to take to bed and lose yourself in. Pace yourself by taking a mission or two with the general forces while you're off rotation. Sign on for a shift behind the missions desk at the tower or as a guest speaker for the Academy if you're desperate for a change of scenery. Variety is the spice of life, and all that.

Essentially, find something you enjoy and indulge it during your downtime.

Try to be home for festivals and holidays. I know we don't get a choice sometimes, but it's important to be able to see what we're slinking around in the shadows for.

[imagella-blog]

Chimpanzee sitting on moss-covered branch with sunlight rays

Chimpanzee #Chimpanzee #MossyTree #SunlightRays #Nature #Photography #Art #Wildlife #Environment #Escape #Inspiration

[okamirayne]

Latching onto the ask of the previous asker to tell you that the KakashixGenma brainworm is still burrowed deep in my grey matter <3

I sometimes imagine how a talk between Shikamaru and/or Neji with Genma and/or Kakashi would go, especially when it comes to (homosexual) relationships between ninjas. I think Genma especially could provide really compelling insight for Shikamarus situation, seeing as he has been in... very similar ones, with Naoki and his fate. We all know how well he coped with that particular aspect of his life BUT it's still veeeeery interesting to think about for me. Their dynamics have so many parallels to me and I'm always like 👀

If circumstances were different and they could really open up to others, I think they all could get a lot from an heart to heart with each other.

I hope you're well Rayne! I'm really happy seeing you post, I love the writing quotes I see from you <3

BtB is still on my mind and I don't think it'll ever leave. I hope life treats you well and that you let yourself have the rest you need and deserve <33 Just know I'll be there when you publish writing again and I'll also be there in the meantime. Like a little German Gremlin in the corner. Totally normal, don't mind me.

I've discovered matcha latte for myself recently and the entire process of making it feels like self-care(tm)

Sending you aaaall the best wishes and good vibes, my friend 💜🍵 (my emoji keyboard has these on the "frequently used" tab bahaha)

Well hey there, dear Sunny Side Up! ☀ @sunlightrays

*toasts you with tea*

Latching onto the ask of the previous asker to tell you that the KakashixGenma brainworm is still burrowed deep in my grey matter <3

Ah yes, that worm is a wily little bastard, no?😆

I sometimes imagine how a talk between Shikamaru and/or Neji with Genma and/or Kakashi would go, especially when it comes to (homosexual) relationships between ninjas.

Oh damn. In the BtB-verse? That talk would possibly go something like this:

Shikamaru:

Neji:

Kakashi:

Genma (not appreciating Kakashi's bitch move of' take-the-wheel so I can' fuck-this-no-jutsu my way outta here'):

If circumstances were different and they could really open up to others, I think they all could get a lot from an heart to heart with each other.

This is true. As it happens, Genma would sooner deep-throat his senbons than cough up the vulnerability required for that conversation...but then, get him in a weak (or strong, depending on how you look at it) moment and he just might go there if the ungodly stars aligned.

As for Kakashi...yeah, I'm thinking he'd opt for completely severing his vocal chords. While he's way more likely to have an honest heart to heart with the younger generation than Genma, when it comes to the deeply private nature of Kakashi's own personal experiences with intimacy or love? Yeah. No. Even Genma is more likely to open that vein. And it wouldn't be willingly.

Shikamaru and Neji are more likely to talk to each other and address things more healthily, but they'd both struggle (especially Neji) with broaching that kind of topic with any senpai or sensei...that being said, Neji might not get a choice in the matter...Gai-sensei would get him in a mental and spiritual headlock and proceed to break him down psychologically through sheer force of Youthful Will, the Big Green Bastard of all things hot-blooded, including romance.😅

I hope you're well Rayne! I'm really happy seeing you post, I love the writing quotes I see from you <3

Ah! Thanks, sweetie. Appreciated. 🥰 Great to know! I'm happy to share the writing quotes and inspo as I come across it, hoping it'll resonate with others.

BtB is still on my mind and I don't think it'll ever leave. I hope life treats you well and that you let yourself have the rest you need and deserve <33

Thank you, Sunny sweetheart. Truly. 💜🫶🏼💜 I hope my response finds you in good health, heart, and head-space!

Just know I'll be there when you publish writing again and I'll also be there in the meantime. Like a little German Gremlin in the corner. Totally normal, don't mind me.

Your support is precious. Thank you! 🫶🏼 Ha! German Gremlin. Brilliant. We're none of us normal here, doncha know?! This Batshit Brit salutes you.

I've discovered matcha latte for myself recently and the entire process of making it feels like self-care(tm)

😍 Oh, my dear comrade in Tea Cups, I am delighted for you! Have you tried it with ceremonial or imperial grade matcha? It's a special green-velvet treat. Granted, not cheap. I save it for special occassions. 🍵

Sending you aaaall the best wishes and good vibes, my friend 💜🍵 (my emoji keyboard has these on the "frequently used" tab bahaha)

🥰 Absorbing them with hella-gratitude and sending the positive vibes and best wishes a'flowing right back at you, Sunny! Shine on, luv. 💜🍵☕️💜

[paintlesscanvas]

HELLO!!!!!!

Can I request a Morning themed ID pack / SNPT ? Like sunny morning vibes? Oh! And a Sun ID / SNPT is perfectly fine if you dint wanna do a Morning one!!!!!

We REALLY love ur blog!!!!!!! Literally so helpful ejekkkbsjs!!!!!

EARLY MORNING SNPTS. .

System Names: early morning risers, the court of fallen leaves, the biscuit gang, fluffy clouds, the sleepy dozers, dreamland and co., the paint stained, those that are comfy in their beds, glimmering eyes, the bathed in sunlight system, those who bask in the sun, peeking through the blinds, yogurt yums, coffee appreciation company, bright sun system, running through the fields, those who wake to see the sunrise, saying goodbye to the moon, the breakfast club, the pancake lovers, those that welcome the sun, the sizzling frying pans, teacup appreciators, the curious chirps, sunrise painters, the oven-mitt bearers, the dandelion system, those walking through the fields, the early morning dew, those who appreciate a gentle morning, the sunday morning system, shimmering sunbeams, soft dew system, the dancers at dawn, amber sunrises, the big stretch system, the flowing grass, the chirping birds collective, rustling leaves, the glowing sky, the warmed hands collective, the bright and cheerful, those wrapped in warmth, the whispering winds, the leaves in the wind, gentle breeze gang, the sunny side ups, breakfast connoisseurs and co., watering the garden collective, book club, the syrup lovers, golden skies, the tired eyes system, the cozy crew, radiant morning, the amber hues, the dew on flower leaves, the yawning collective, the golden clouds group, the sweater system, the early birds, the sunbathed space, too cozy to leave the bed collective, french toast friends, gentle petals, crumpet co., those who welcome the sun, fluttering curtain collective

Usernames: junipurr, rainydreams, amberenergy, sleepyhaze, goodmrning, songbirdhums, earlgreyy, lemnandgngr, sillysyrup, pa1ntbrush, sunlightrays, glowingbeam, teaaabag, cozycutie, welcomesun, sweetiesyrup, polaroidprince[ss], dazzlingdawn, toomuchbutter, mangosnackss, fluffypancakes, sunnysideup, lovelybooks, goldencloudsss, syrrruup, sleepypup, coffeesteam, ovenmittsss, daintydawn, glitteringsunrise, goodbyerain, coffeemug, chirpingsongs, teatuesday, pumpkinseeeds, shiimeriing, pictureperfect, cawingbirds, smilingsun, deweymorning, cleanedplate, curiousfawnn, amberskiesss, cozyandcalm, paintsplotch, dawndancer, fluffybatterrr, warmwaffles, friendlyfriday, breweryy, purringkitty, poetryyy, plaidpalace, sprinklingclouds, peekingcurtains, deerspotsss, blanketbumblebee, greenteaaa, smmringpan, glowinghope, pooofyclouds, butterybagel, thawingthrsdy, wavingmoon, eggcellent, windowpaneee, breaaakfast, emberleaves, dawnofanewday, serinityyy, curledtail, clearskiesss, baaconcandy, purrrritto, porchswiiing, morningmonday, soothingpurrr, lovelylatte, oooatmeal, laceycurtains, omelettee, crunchycereal, ooorangeslices, sizzlingbacon, earlyriser, suuunrise, pillowww, stretchingsunflwrs, yumyumyogurt, openwindowsss, paintedcanvas, teawarmpalms, shimmeringrays, swirlingleaves, eearlybird, morningmuffin, brightlyday, hxmely, honeymiiilk, sturdystemmm, groovygrasses, cinnamonrollsss, rustlingleaves, sunlitfilm, sixintheam, sproutling, kittykolache, sweetsweetsmell, squintymrning, daylitdawn, summersunday, silkp3tals, radiantmorning, hotcoffeeee, waveringcurtains, eggcrrrack, dewonleaves, hashhbrowns, dancingwinds, toocozyblankets, paintedhorizon, mooorningwalk, stainedeasel, biiiigstretch, fivemoreminutes, warmwednesday, filteredleaves, frrrenchtoast, cinnaminnamon, tinklyteacup, applesliiices, daisyybaths, openingflowers, bloomingblossoms, pianoglow, morningtrain, fallenpetals, sunthroughthecity, throughtheblinds, frecklefreckless, glowinglight, orangeandpinksky, succulentsss, morningwalksss, grazingfields, dandylions, gardengrove, beautifuldayy, iiinspiration, quietsongs, whisperwinds, tanglyhair, steamingkettle, dawnlightmoon, pottedplantsss, waateringcan, aprilshowerss, mayflowerss, sunriseview, morningtuness, openwindoww, sprringweekend, sleeepingin, throughthebranches,

Names: aelius, aidan, aisling, amber, apolia, april, archer, arlo, august, autumn, auburn, aurora, avery, barrett, basil, beau, benedict, birch, blake, bramble, briar, buttercup, cadoc, callum, cameron, carmine, casper, cedar, charlie, cherry, clementine, clover, cocoa, cory, cozy, crisp, crowe, cyra, cyrus, dahlia, dandelion, daisy, dawn, dove, eden, edith, eleanor, eliana, elowen, eggs, ember, emerson, emmett, enya, estella, estelle, eve, everett, fauna, fawn, faye, fern, finch, finley, finn, fleur, flint, flora, florian, gael, garret, george, ginger, glenda, goldie, grey, guinevere, harlowe, harper, harveste, haven, hazel, heath, irene, iris, isabel, ivy, jay, jonah, judith, julian, june, juniper, kip, kipper, kit, kiran, kolby, laine, lavender, leaf, linnet, lucille, luz, maple, marigold, mateo, maxie, maxine, may, meadow, mirri, mitchell, morganne, naomi, neoma, noel, noemi, oakley, oli, olive, oliver, orchard, owen, page, paige, pan, pansy, pepper, peyton, plum, pip, piper, poe, raine, raven, ray, raymond, reagan, reid, remy, ric, riley, river, robin, roman, ronan, rosalie, rowan, roy, ruby, sabrina, saffron, sage, sawyer, selby, serenity, shelby, shiloh, sienna, silas, simon, simone, skye, solace, solana, solene, spencer, spring, sullivan, summer, sunbeam, sunburst, sunflower, sunlight, sunray, sunrise, sutton, tanner, terra, tessa, theo, tom, trevor, vera, violet, wade, wild, willow, wren

Pronouns: shy/hyr, hym/hyms, fay/fayr, fleu/fleurs, sun/suns, shine/shines, light/lights, filter/filters, film/films, curtain/curtains, daisy/daisys, petal/petals, silk/silks, lace/laces, warm/warms, pallet/pallets, bright/brights, clover/clovers, paintbrush/paintbrushs, camera/cameras, flash/flashs, paint/paints, blossom/blossoms, smudge/smudges, easel/easels, glow/glows, ray/rays, sky/skys, cloud/clouds, solar/solars, bloom/blooms, rise/rises, flare/flares, sol/sols, day/days, dawn/dawns, gold/golds, amber/ambers, yellow/yellows, glare/glares, leaf/leafs, river/rivers, picnic/picnics, hum/hums, hymn/hymns, orchid/orchids, comfy/comfys, sweater/sweaters, porch/porchs, mitt/mitts, oven/ovens, breakfast/breakfasts, bake/bakes, sizzle/sizzles, pop/pops, egg/eggs, bun/buns, sweet/sweets, chomp/chomps, nom/noms, fuzzy/fuzzys, fluff/fluffs, sock/socks, read/reads, book/books, shimmer/shimmers, twinkle/twinkles, morning/mornings, awake/awakes, string/strings, twine/twines, lull/lulls, nuzzle/nuzzles, whisker/whiskers, gentle/gentles, guitar/guitars, hush/hushs, strum/strum, breathe/breathes, tune/tunes, note/notes, doodle/doodles, coffee/coffees, grace/graces, tea/teas, sip/sips, steam/steams, blow/blows, wind/winds, rustle/rustles, flutter/flutters, dream/dreamys, daze/dazes, sunlit/sunlits, soft/softs, cozy/cozys, calm/calms, serene/serenes, peace/peaces, spring/springs, dream/dreams, float/floats, drift/drifts, wake/wakes, blanket/blankets, pillow/pillows, plushie/plushies, summer/summers, teddy/teddys, window/windows, pane/panes, quiet/quiets, soothe/soothes, drowsy/drowsys, stretch/stretchs, kitty/kittys, chirp/chirps, tweet/tweets, wave/waves, hazel/hazels, soar/soars, bird/birds, kitty/kittys, dew/dews, pie/pies, sunrise/sunrises, slipper/slippers, nap/naps, rest/rests, snooze/snooze, doze/dozes, flutter/flutter, brush/brushs, hug/hugs, flannel/flannels, jacket/jackets, snuggle/snuggle, cuddle/cuddles, hug/hugs, apple/apples, orange/oranges, zen/zens, maple/maples, syrup/syrups, butter/butters, cocoa/cocoas, mellow/mellows, brew/brews, whisk/whisks, snug/snugs, haze/hazes, swirl/swirls, latte/lattes, foam/foams, doodle/doodles, write/writes, journal/journals, drizzle/drizzles

Titles: prns warmth, the poet at dawn, the shimmering sun, the reflection of the sun on the lake, prn who just woke up, prn who reads at sunrise, the sunlight, prns rays of light, the one cooking breakfast, the being made of warmth, prn who strolls the early morning flower fields, the one painting the sunrise, the sunlit thing, the sunrise, the biscuit lover, the daytime, the sunkissed one, prn who watches the sun rise, prn who shines, prn with the brightest smile, the leaf twirling through the air, prn with the stained glass windows, the serene one, prn who wakes at dawn, the sunlight filtering in through the window, prn who drizzles the syrup, prn who plants flowers, the bringer of breakfast, prns calming presence, the amber-toned leaf, prn who got the worm, the sunlit photographer, prn who knits in the sun, prn who hums along to the chirps outside, prn who waves the moon goodbye, the sun-drenched being, prn who rests on the porch, prn who rocks on prns rocking chair, prn who stirs in the morning, the early bird, prn with the sunlit film, the curtains made of lace, prn who eats a good breakfast, prn who swings on the porch swing, prn who prepares the pancakes, the keeper of coziness, prn who embraces the dawn, prn who wakes before the sun, the lover of mornings, prn that longs for morning strolls, the one that loves all, prn who opens the oven, prn who goes on morning walks, the being of dawn, prn who strolls by the river, prn who blows on prns coffee, prn who basks in the winter sun, prn who crafts a bouquet of flowers, prn who listens to the birds song, prn who goes on morning bike rides, the lover of the sun, prn who smells the freshly made bread, prns who sips at prns tea, the leaves waving in the sun, prn who flips through the pages of prns book, prn who slips on prns slippers, prn who basks in the autumn sun, the peaceful one, prn who’s cozy in prns sweater, prn who sings early in the morning, prns who plucks at prns instrument, prn who brushes prns teeth, prn who relaxes in the morning, the glowing sun, the early morning, prn who wants to sleep five more minutes, prn who basks in the springtime sun, the soft and cozy, the one who sips on the porch, the one in a daze, prn who bundles up in bed, the dreamy, prn who is calm and comfy, the lovely scenery, prn who cozies up with prns stuffy, prn who scritches at prns cats head, the darling at dawn, prns infinite calmness, prn who hoards blankets, prn who gazes through prns window, prn who basks in the summer sun, the cozy one, prns coziness, the bringer of gentle comforts, prn who strums prns guitar, prns never-ending smile, prns peaceful voice, prn who is as sweet as syrup, prn who wraps in warmth

[okamirayne]

Tag Game

Cheers for the Tag @god-of-dust 💜

RULES: Post the last sentence you wrote (fanfic / original / anything) and tag as many people as there are words in the sentence (unless you’re like me and write enough run on sentences to where you can’t possibly tag that many people for words).

From the upcoming Chapter 9 of HHU (BtB series):

Hiashi’s gaze flicked up, jaw tight. “That is not a solution.”

(Yes, I elected to somewhat ignore the tag-limit rules, sorry!) No pressure tagging: @erajmcouts, @sunlightrays, @eonblueinmay, @teacup-tai, @invisiblehabits, @noodle1807, @thebeingofeverything, @hyostrife, @daedheart, @idreamofflight, @virginhawks, @fiocainthesky, @rosebudddyy, @adelmortescryche, @jordonolivia, @hasmadara, @awaylaughing

And anyone else who wants to join in. 💜

Tag game

Thanks for tagging me, @my-cabbages-gorl!!

RULES: Post the last sentence you wrote (fanfic / original / anything) and tag as many people as there are words in the sentence (unless you’re like me and write enough run on sentences to where you can’t possibly tag that many people for words).

from the still untitled fic i'm writing for the zukaang bingo, you get this fantastically ominous three-word sentence:

This is war.

No pressure tagging: @okamirayne, @richardcampbellganseytheiiird, @likealittleheartbeat and anyone else who wants to join the fun ✨

[4veds]

Sunlight On The Earth

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[its-photographer-posts]

The much needed sunlight..! . . . #sunrays #deadleafbutterfly #deadleaf #deadlife #thefallen #thefall #sunshinestateofmind #sunlightrays #wintersunrise #wintersunshine #wintersun #bornoninstagram #karthikabhiram #photopalshyd #lensmenclub (at India) https://www.instagram.com/p/CH1nZlbFgN7/?igshid=wo1bv1ohh969

[samannita]

A bright sunny Saturday...Good morning ig ☕☕☕ . . . #goodmorningpost #weekend #bloggerlife #beautyblogger #delhiyoutuber #delhibeautyblogger #delhiblogger #beauty #nature #sub4sub #makeupandbeauttyblog #instalikes #makeup #nofilter #noedit #sunlightrays

[topbeautifulwomens]

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[tinasaurx]

Beautiful morning! 😊🌲⛅️🌲#littlebasin #bouldercreek #fog #sunlightrays (at Little Basin Campground)

[imagella-blog]

American eagle on an ancient tree in the heart of a redwood forest

American Eagle Bird #AmericanEagle #AncientTree #RedwoodForest #SunlightRays #Wilderness

[okamirayne]

Hello Rayne!

A bit more of a private one so of course, feel free to not answer if it crosses any boundaries.

Do you have tips to get adult life, day jobs and creative writing under one hat? (German saying, not sure if it translates to English at all lmao)

I've started my Bachelor's in a very non-creative field this week and it has been and is going to be very demanding in terms of time and energy. I've noticed that I get extremely drained and burnt out when I try to be creative after a long day. The ideas are there (sometimes even better than when I have more time) but the energy just... isn't.

I appreciate any advice you have and hope you're doing well! 💜 It's been cooling off here quite a bit, I've already had my first Chai today 👀🍵getting autumn-y

Heya lovely @sunlightrays!

A bit more of a private one so of course, feel free to not answer if it crosses any boundaries.

Aw, thanks for the head's up. Don't you worry, I'll go full dodge-ball acrobatic if I feel any uncomfortable curveballs thrown my way. As it stands, I'll do my best to offer support with my very humble input - PLEASE trash anything that doesn't resonate with you.

I've started my Bachelor's in a very non-creative field this week [...]

First off...

FAITO! Congratulations on taking on your Bachelor's degree (I recall you mentioning this was in the pipeline) - I'm wishing you every success for this chapter of your story, luv.

[...] and it has been and is going to be very demanding in terms of time and energy.

Gods, understandably. Please shore up on whatever you need; tea, coffee, the blood and tears of your enemies. You got this!

I've noticed that I get extremely drained and burnt out when I try to be creative after a long day. The ideas are there (sometimes even better than when I have more time) but the energy just... isn't. [...] I appreciate any advice you have ...

Right. I hear you. I'll do my damnedest to help -- but again, throw out anything that doesn't work for you. I'm spit-balling here, so just take what sticks.

How do you GET your energy? Would you consider yourself to be more extroverted or introverted? Maybe you're a combination of the two (ambivert)? Do you need alone time to refill your well, or do you require the energy of others to help recharge your battery?

What is FUN for you? What hobbies/downtime GIVE you energy?

What helps you to DECOMPRESS completely and switch off? Even if this isn't writing. Something that doesn't necessarily COST you energy (which writing does, even if it's a fun investment and pleasurable price) -- something where you are chilled, having fun, or resting...which brings me to...

What is REST for you? What is RECOVERY for you? What does that look like? What do you need to REST (which leads to recovery and hopefully more margin/capacity -- which allows for your empty well to accommodate creative energy again)?

What kind of WRITER are you? Do you fly by the seat of your pants and just enjoy rolling with whatever inspiration hits or do you like planning and plotting? Can you test the waters on a day you feel like you have some energy, and see how that leaves you feeling e.g. drained or lifted?

What I'm predominantly getting at here, is asking you to consider what GIVES you that energy back. What RESTORES to you the energy that isn't there (which your degree is currently consuming). I'm not sure what Bachelor's you're doing, so I won't and can't presume exactly what that costs you energy-wise (though it sounds like it costs you a lot, given what you described about feeling extremely drained and burnt-out).

I would advocate ENERGY RESTORATION. Which means, REST, RECOVERY, RECREATION, REMEDIAL PLAY. The light, easy, fun, restful, or joyful things that don't require you to invest too much of your energy. That can be alone or with others. It can be anything that works for you. It looks different for everyone, so it may take some experimentation or maybe you've got some go-to places, people, past-times or pleasures that are tried and tested?

This is where I'd start, sweetie. Looking to balance the scales by getting energy back so you don't end up in the flaming hell-pit of total burnout. The writing isn't going anywhere. It will wait for you to have the energy for it. Your degree will probably demand a lot of you right now, which is why sustenance for your creative energy (even if you have to stockpile it for a bit) is so important.

Do you have tips to get adult life, day jobs and creative writing under one hat? (German saying, not sure if it translates to English at all lmao)

Translates perfectly, no worries. As for me having tips...

No word of a lie. I am furniture crawling my ass along a very strange path at the moment. Getting adult life, day jobs, and creative writing under one hat depends on so many things; your financial situation, your personal capacity (mentally, emotionally, physically), your goals/desires, your needs and values, your UNMET needs/desires etc. It's a very individual journey, and the artist/creative path, however archetypal at times, is changing a lot in our modern landscape (which can be a very good thing).

The good thing is, creative writing can manifest in many different areas (copywriting, ghostwriting, editing, journalism, developmental media, blogging, vlogging, etc) -- again, I don't know your personal capacity, means, or margins, or what it may or may not require / cost you if you're balancing/sacrificing other areas of your life. Which is totally normal. I think work-life balance all at once is an overrated and unrealistic metric.

It would be so easy for me to say "follow your heart" and "do what you love" and do I advocate that? Abso-fuckin-lutely. So long as you're prepared for the TRADEOFFS and the COST. I think that's the biggest tip, luv. Getting real damn clear on what you are prepared to give up. And what you are NOT prepared to give up/compromise on? For whatever reasons. Zero judgement. It's what works for YOU.

So my tips are ASKING YOURSELF THE RIGHT QUESTIONS.

What do you want to get out of your creative writing? Do you want to do it professionally or just as a pleasure pursuit? Both are awesome.

Why are you taking your current degree in a non-creative field? Job security or genuine joy/interest for the field? If it's for joy/interest, it will cost a little less than if you're grafting without pleasure at all. Btw, no need to answer any of these questions, I'm literally brainstorming question suggestions with you to get CLARITY.

Clarity = awesome.

How can you balance your creativity against necessity/security/other job etc.? Do you need to cut yourself some slack and get the degree out the way before you decide that? Maybe you can dabble in creative writing as you go along and figure out how you regain and sustain your energy?

These kinds of questions can help a lot, especially when you're looking at your energetic capacity so you don't burnout.

I have no clue if any of this was helpful...it sure as hell went beyond my two cents, so I do apologise for the massive word-vomit of a response. I feel passionately about this, given my own god-awful experience with burnout, energy mismanagement, and the flaming brimstone underworld that kind of shit puts you in -- I would hate to learn you ended up there. Please be kind, patient, and gentle with yourself. You're embarking on a big quest here with your degree, which sounds like it demands a lot. May the writing, when you have energy for it, be a cosy non-demanding companion and a supportive compadre. Not a bloody albatross around your neck or a hellhound snapping at your heels. Writing is better when it's FUN. Hard, tiring, and frustrating 'maybe-I-need-a-safe-word' kind of fun...but worth it. Worth the investment (energy) it requires.

Please, please, please prioritise your rest and your recovery whenever you can, luv. I am sending super-charged positive vibes your way, with a gallon of tea. Autumn is a magical time, so I hope the chilly, crispy, colourful, chai-drinking vibes of this season nourish and support you. Ganbatte, my dear!

~ Rayne x 💜☕️🍁

[sunflowergoods]

Late post, but it was a beautiful morning 😍💚⛰ #clouds #sunlightrays #organmountains #mesillavalley #landofenchantment #morninglove #latepost #sunflowergoods

[okamirayne]

Hey it’s me again! Total simp for Raidō and Genma. Thanks for your reply Rayne! 😘 Sooo, I read the comment @sunlightrays left on your reply and omg… they put it waaaay better than my slutty shipper brain ever could’ve about why I adore BtB Raidō. How he is with Gen. Not just in UtS & Requiem but his protectiveness towards Gen in HHU. 😭 Bringing up our boy’s heartache like that. Now I almost feel bad to ship them bc like sunlightrays said, the platonic bromance is 🤌🏼 oh god I’m a perv. Whyyy.

Hello again, my dear! 😆

My pleasure to respond 😘

Sooo, I read the comment @sunlightrays left on your reply and omg... they put it waaaay better than my slutty shipper brain ever could've […]

Oh yes. Amen, Anon. Gods bless @sunlightrays, they did indeed put the chef’s kiss all over it 🤌🏼💓👌🏼

It’s true that they are each other’s constants in the BtB verse.

They are solid. Despite the shit they went through.

Raidō has never left Genma and despite Genma’s pride, he appreciates Raidō’s big brother and mother-henning routine.

…very much so.

So hey, don’t you dare feel bad to ship it. Hell, even Ibiki couldn’t resist needling Raidō about it…

Though yeah, granted, Ibiki was waaaay more of a dick about it…😅😅…

If quizzed, Genma would concur…

😆…if only to piss Raidō off in the spirit of razzing his poor long-suffering partner! Which he does relentlessly when it comes to joking about their relationship 🥰

So perv away, my dear. Ain’t no harm in it.

😉😘.

[okamirayne]

How are you doing? Its 100% tea-drinking season here right now, incredibly rainy and dark. Perfect for cozying up 💜🍵

Hello, my dear @sunlightrays! 💜 How goes it with you? Hope all is well?

How are you doing?

Ha. My best, luv. I’m doing my damned best…whilst climbing the walls of my mind like a demented gecko, waiting for my creative tail to grow back. Pausing every now and then to contemplate which chapter of the Biblical End Days my country is on. Then Keeping Calm and Carrying On. 🫡

It’s 100% tea-drinking season here right now […]

Oh my dear Sunny. I’m British, darling. EVERY season is tea-drinking season over here! 🫖💜😆

[…] incredibly rainy and dark.

EVERY season is rainy and dark in The Green and Pleasant Land! 🤣😉 I joke. Contrary to popular belief, we do have decent weather here — just never predictably. Today was gloriously sunny, just bloody cold 🥶 and yesterday was pissing it down. Lottery of life, right?!

But yes, I feel you regarding the cozying up part. Good and solid point. Different experience sipping hot chai in the summer and savouring a cozy cuppa in the colder months. 🫖☕️💜 Blissful.

Hope you’re finding time to thoroughly make the most of this simple but significant pleasure, sweetie. May it be a comforting little ritual as autumn deepens into winter. 💜☕️💜

[okamirayne]

Rayneeeee!! The way I squealed this morning when I saw there's a new chapter... And the torture of having to wait until after work to really enjoy it <3

It was SO good.

The start was beautifully described, the dream felt like a real situation... The bickering, the dialogue, the off-behavior of our little yellow cannonball...

I almost forgot what the current situation these characters are in, really is. It felt so real...

Until it didn't and shifted into that nightmare that I could picture, horrifying with all the real sounds mixing in. I'm always so, so mesmerized by how you manage to transition between reality and dreamscapes (and in Genma's past, drug trips). It's so flawlessly done and it really... feels like a movie? I read it and I *see* it and that's the most amazing part.

Truly, seeing Shikamaru and Naruto doing this badly is tearing at my heartstrings. I love me some good angst and you really manage to deliver. Feels like getting my heart scalpeled out of me very. Slowly. In the best way possible <3

I love reading about their journey and their suffering and I'm also so incredibly hooked on Genma. I'm gonna wait very patiently I swear I'm trying I'm so incredibly patient and not clawing at the walls to see my favorite dysfunctional masochist of a bodyguard again for the next chapter!! I really, really love your writing and get so much emotion out of it.

It really does make me feel and I hold it so dear to my heart because of that. 💜💜💜

Sending you lots of positivi-tea 🍵🍵🍵💜

Ah, dear @sunlightrays 🍵💜!

Aaah, thank you, my lovely!!! Thrilled you enjoyed the latest instalment.

Until it didn't and shifted into that nightmare that I could picture, horrifying with all the real sounds mixing in. I'm always so, so mesmerized by how you manage to transition between reality and dreamscapes (and in Genma's past, drug trips). It's so flawlessly done and it really... feels like a movie? I read it and I *see* it and that's the most amazing part.

This is reassuring on so many levels because...the way it plays out in the funhouse inside my head isn't always fun, and I freak out in editor mode thinking...there's no way any of this is going to read the way I hope it does or the way this poor bastard character is experiencing it right now...just like you said you feel it "like a movie", I SEE it that way when writing so its great to know it doesn't get totally lost in translation.

Truly, seeing Shikamaru and Naruto doing this badly is tearing at my heartstrings. I love me some good angst and you really manage to deliver. Feels like getting my heart scalpeled out of me very. Slowly. In the best way possible <3

Yo, your friendly neighbourhood Angsta is here to serve.

I love reading about their journey and their suffering and I'm also so incredibly hooked on Genma. I'm gonna wait very patiently I swear I'm trying I'm so incredibly patient and not clawing at the walls to see my favorite dysfunctional masochist of a bodyguard again for the next chapter!! I really, really love your writing and get so much emotion out of it.

And bless you very much for that, my dear! As for Genma, I'm just so chuffed his part in BtB has been received with love. Never know which characters are going to take the wheel and drive things for a time and Genma undoubtedly came into this like a Miley Cyrus Wrecking Ball whilst attempting to run damage control...the irony of this dude. Thanks for the fabulous love you show him. Seeing how invested you are in the characters is delicious.

It really does make me feel and I hold it so dear to my heart because of that. 💜💜💜

I will never be able to adequately say how much that means or how much I treasure this because the whole point for me is to have the characters’ hearts impact the readers’...in the wrecking ball kind of way. Seriously though, I so hope people come away with feeling and not just entertainment...this world is a dumpster truck (several dumpster trucks) on fire at this moment in history and people understandably want to numb out. If my work can ellicit some feeling, then I'm doing what I'm meant to do. And I only know that by the kindness of those who reach out and let me know. Thank you for being one of those dear people.

Huge apprecation coming at you, sweetie.💜🫶🏼💜