#the amazing part of life is that it is squishy and temporary and beautiful and will end

[sodachalice]

i am not into any sort of transness metaphor that implies youre replacing your body parts with machine or becoming something unidentifiable or actively harmful. i worry about what this implies in our current world. power fantasies are one thing but sometimes i read a comic that leans really heavily into the > becoming a robot metaphor for transness and it just screams "IF ELON MUSK WASN'T A NAZI I'D LET HIM PUT A CHIP IN MY BRAIN!"

[secret-vore-lair]

More precious than water, more precious than gold

Dritha learns that sometimes you find beautiful things in the harshest places when Zali drops into her life, and her stomach. Contains digestion and a predator who doesn’t care about the safety of her prey. But Zali is, well, Zali, so there’s no peril or fear in here.

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Dritha relaxed in the waning hours of the day. The sun sank down over the flat, featureless horizon. The desert-dweller was lounging against a tall formation of weathered stone, the only shade for miles. The wind tousled her feathered crest ever so slightly, but aside from that the reptile was entirely still. Her stomach was, for the first time in a long, long while, a significant part of her silhouette, and she was listening to it wind down. When the gurgling and the bubbling finally faded, she gritted her backward-angled teeth, bobbed her head upon its long neck, and hacked something up onto the patch of sand next to where she was sprawled. A large gold ring, smooth and shiny with her saliva.

She watched it with an intense and predatory focus. She didn’t even allow herself to blink, closing the secondary eyelids she used to protect her vision from sun and sand so she could keep them open longer. Would it work again? She prayed it would. Not that she particularly believed in the divine. She didn’t believe in anything, really. But she would do whatever it took to avoid losing something precious. That was the only way to survive here. But this time it wasn’t water she had found. This was something far, far beyond that.

There! Dritha slowly got to her feet, still staring at the ring as it began to glow and rise into the air. She kept herself low, her long tail straight out behind her for balance as she prepared to pounce. Light was spilling out of the ring, just like last time. Little golden particles, flitting about like embers, before gathering into a shape, the shape of prey. She leapt just as the shape flashed, fading and resolving finally into a much smaller lizard, a kobold with light, sandy scales and big blue eyes.

Dritha landed on her immediately, clawed feet pinning her to the ground. The little morsel had the wind knocked out of her, but she didn’t seem too much to mind.

“OOF. Oh! It’s you again,” she wheezed. “You look much healthier than last time! Glad I could help. I’m guessing you want to go again?”

Dritha leaned down and inspected her find once more. She hadn’t changed at all from the last two times, still the same slender lizard, with upward-curving horns and little fins on the side of her head, her snout fixed in what was apparently a permanent grin. And that gold ring was firmly around her ankle, the only possession she had. Well, the only possession she had now. The coins she’d had when Dritha found her the first time were in the bag Dritha carried on her side, and the gauzy outfit she’d had on hadn’t survived the raptor’s belly. Dritha didn’t stop to chat. She opened her long jaws wide and gripped the little creature’s head, already beginning to swallow eagerly.

Zali, for her part, couldn’t have been happier. She’d found herself lost while trying to visit a friend who lived in the desert, and had been wandering for days without any food or water. The regenerative power granted her by her ring wouldn’t allow her to expire, but neither was it a fun experience. Finally, her salvation came. When she saw the big, raptor-like creature barreling toward her across the wastes, she got excited. A fellow traveler to keep her company and show her the way was exactly what she needed right now. But Dritha had leapt onto her and devoured her right away, sending her to her lean and ravenous belly in a few quick swallows. And that was even better! Dritha had apologized, and Zali tried to tell her it was okay, but apparently the poor girl needed the calories badly because Zali found herself worn down to nothing in record time.

When she popped back into existence again, Dritha was so shocked that she didn’t give Zali a chance to praise her for her stomach’s expert work, sending her right back down to gurgle again. And now that trip number three was proceeding apace, Zali was pretty sure they’d ironed out the terms of their relationship. “Not much of a talker?” she asked in a pleasant tone as her predator’s gullet squeezed and conformed to her body shape, yanking her down to the rough waters of her stomach for another round, except this time, Zali found herself in much tighter accommodations, pressed up against a texture and form she was very familiar with, thanks to certain gluttonous friends. “Heehee! Looks like there’s still a little bit left of me in here from last time!” She purred and cozied up in the mess, enjoying the additional squishy softness her degrading previous body provided while preparing to melt away again.

Dritha felt the last of her meal’s tail slip down and get sealed into her core, and collapsed. Her stomach was distended, resting on the cool sand. She panted to catch her breath, ignoring the muffled voice of her prey and focusing on the way she shifted around instead. It almost made her dizzy with pleasure. She hadn’t eaten this much or this frequently in . . . a while. Too long to remember. She savored it for several minutes, the stars coming out and the temperature sinking from blistering heat to a chill, one thankfully contested by the warmth produced by the activity inside her. Despite the amazing way it all felt, though, her stomach had slowed its processes considerably this time. Normally her metabolism was fast, allowing her to always be on the go, dashing quickly from one temporary safe haven to the next, but now she was exhausted, even in spite of the recent intake of energy. A long, labored gurgle sounded from her stomach, followed by a muffled, high pitched voice.

“Hi again! It’s a lot slower this time, huh?”

Dritha sucked in a breath and jerked her head upright, smacking it on the rocks above. “Ow! You startled me.” She rested one of her hands on her belly, feeling the subtle movements of the kobold inside. She’d never struggled. Which was weird enough, even without these . . . extra lives of hers.

“Oh, sorry! Yeah, I’m usually gone by now, aren’t I? Your belly’s really powerful! It’s nice to get a chance to go slow and take it all in this time, though.” Zali nuzzled at the folds of the stomach lining. “Maybe we should take a break after this one, though. You were really skinny when we met. I don’t want you to make yourself sick by eating too much too soon!”

Dritha narrowed her eyes. There it was. “Nice try. I’m not taking my eyes off you. You’re the only source of food around, and I can’t risk it. Sorry, but you’re mine now.”

“Aww, really? Well I appreciate the concern, but I’ll stay close! If something tries to steal me away, I’ll just yell really loud, okay?”

Dritha blinked quickly. “No, I mean, I’m not going to let you escape.”

Zali cocked her head. “Why would I want to escape?”

“Because either you’re an infinite supply of nutrients and I’m going to eat you forever or you’ve got a limited number of . . . whatever happens when you come back to life, and I’m going to use you up, and you don’t want that,” Dritha growled, exasperated.

Zali giggled. Dritha twitched. “What’s so funny?”

“I do want that,” Zali chirped. “That sounds perfect! And I’m not going to run out. At least, I don’t think so. If I had a choice, I’d spend every day like this one! You were so happy when you ate me the first time. You were hungry, and then you saw me, and you knew I could help! You wanted me. And then you kept wanting me, again and again! And your stomach! I’ve never been melted that fast before! You’re amazing! Plus, it’s a lot better in here than out there.” Zali pushed both claws against the stomach wall and began to rub gently.

Dritha shivered. She was feeling something she had never felt before. Her stomach felt fluttery, and her cheeks felt hot, and there was a tingly sensation in her tail. She’d never really been susceptible to the praise of others, but her speed, appetite, and hunting prowess were things she was proud of. To have them affirmed by her prey was the ultimate compliment. “Agree to disagree,” she muttered, trying to brush off the flattery.

“No, I mean it! You really are amazing!”

“That’s not the part I’m disagreeing with! I just meant, it can’t be . . . better in there.” Dritha couldn’t understand how anyone could want to be inside a stomach. But if this kobold really felt that way, she could definitely use it. That is, if this wasn’t just some convoluted ploy to escape. Dritha was a skilled liar herself, and she knew she’d say anything to get out of the situation her prey was in right now. “Look, what’s your name?”

“I’m Azaliak, but everyone just calls me Zali! What’s yours?”

“Dritha. Look, Zali, I wish I could believe you, but you don’t live long in this place without a developing a healthy distrust of others. Everyone’s desperate out here. Well, except an immortal, I guess. . .”

“The way I see it, I’m more mortal than you are. You’re only going to die once, after all. And I’m plenty desperate, too. You’re just giving me what I crave right now!” Zali laughed again. “I still think you should take care of yourself, though. I don’t want to have to wait for you to eat me, either, but I’d hate for this gorgeous belly of yours to get a tummyache. That would make you have to wait even longer to eat me again, and that’s bad for us both!” Zali continued her massage, and Dritha felt her innards relaxing and responding, flexing and churning with a renewed vigor. Sensing that she’d be mush again soon, Zali said, “I promise I won’t leave you. Just think about it, okay?”

Dritha just grunted in response, feeling herself falling asleep quite quickly now that her guts had caught their second wind. The idea of having someone she could trust was a foreign concept to her. It was an unattainable dream, in the same way that flying was. A luxury afforded to some creatures and denied to others. But this little lizard might just change that. She didn’t fear Dritha because of her appetite. She embraced that appetite, in fact. And she didn’t present any threat to Dritha either. If ever there was a creature to attempt a safe first friendship with, this was her. . .

Dritha sighed. This was a dilemma she could solve in the morning, once she’d coughed up Zali’s ring again. For now, she needed to sleep, and the rhythmic gurgling of her stomach was the perfect lullaby.

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Bizarre Beauty Blogger Makeup Hacks

Boiled eggs, bra pads, and toothpicks oh my! Online make-up tutorials on-line get masses of thousands and thousands of hits normal, and now beauty bloggers are going to brilliant lengths to rack up their numbers by means of the use of some of the bizarre strategies.

Despite there being an endless delivery of makeup brushes, sponges and gear on the market, bloggers at the moment are the use of the most random family objects to use their make-up, inside the desire that they’ve discovered the state-of-the-art beauty hack.

One blogger makes use of a Beauty difficult boiled egg to use foundation at the same time as another makes use of a Hacks silicone bra pad. Others had been the use of forks to apply highlighter and dental floss, toothpicks, and spoons to place on eyeliner.

A positive blogger has even used a part of her boyfriend’s anatomy to use her basis, however, we don’t have the balls to head there!

DIY – Five Easy Life Hacks

You can’t always get the luxury of having all things around you. There are times when you need something but you don’t have it with you. What will you? The interesting thing is that there are so many other things around us that have additional usage/usages apart from their normal use. Just make your brain work a little and you will make something useful even from the trash. Here are some easy life hacks that are so amazing if you realize their potential.

Got a leaky faucet? How to temporarily stop the noise coming out from the leakage?

A leaky faucet is too irritating; it won’t let you sleep. So, how can you make the noise go away? The answer is quite easy. Simply take a thread, tie one end of the thread on the tip of the leaky tap and leave the other end on the faucet. Remember that the thread should go down from under the tap and not over the tap. The leaking water drop will flow down through the thread and there will be no noise. But, remember this is just a temporary solution. Ultimately, you have to get a plumber to fix the leakage.

You always end up with squashy dustbin bags

It’s quite common that the dustbin bags become squishy because of the food juices. This makes the smell worse. So, how can you prevent that? The answer – put old newspaper at the bottom of the bin. It will absorb the food juices.

Your garden is dry because the sprinkler is not working?

This is a common case with almost every household. Getting problems with sprinklers? No worries, make your own! All you need is a Pepsi bottle and loads of duct tapes. Put your water pipe inside the bottle and make the bottle air-tight by wrapping around loads of duct tape on the bottle’s neck and the pipe. Open the tap and let the bottle get filled. Just the moment it gets filled make some holes on the bottle using a pointed tool. That’s it you have your homemade sprinkler.

Getting bored on a long road trip, what to do?

The answer is simple. Put your mobile phone in a zip lock bag, and mount the zip bag on the back of the seat in front of you; you can use some tapes to stick the bag. Make a hole in the bag and watch a movie, song, or whatever you like.

How to separate an egg yolk from white?

Not everyone is a chef and not everyone knows the art of separating the yolk from egg white just by hands. Besides, you don’t want to get your hands dirty. But, the truth is anyone can easily separate the yolk from egg white. Break the egg on a plate, get an empty Pepsi bottle and squeeze it a little. Turn the bottle upside down, bring it close to the egg yolk and slowly release the bottle. The yolk will automatically get inside the bottle as it get’s sucked in. There you have your egg white and yolk separated.

The author is a foodie and adventure buff. He likes to blog about his travel experience, video games, life lessons, food

The Best Selected Beauty Tips for Teenage Girls

  1. Wash and cleanse

Teenage girls are definitely one of the busiest because of their school activities and, of course, the blooming social life. This is the most basic of all beauty tips for teenage girls because beauty and skin care begin with a clean face. A routine of cleansing the face is a must every morning and before sleeping. Make it a point to use a gentle soap, moisturizer, and toner which fit your skin type.

2. Ditch the foundation, welcome BB creams

Beauty tips for teenage girls are carefully mounted on preserving their sensitive and delicate skin. Foundation creams give too much cake and might be a primary cause of acne and blemishes. To avoid this, teens should act to using safer products like BB creams, which have gotten a lot of good reception from the young ladies. Plus, most BB creams contain sunscreen substance; using it is a very advisable beauty tip for girls to follow.

3. Chic with organic

Beauty and skin care among teenage girls are very important. The young skin might be at its finest elasticity but it is also more prone to dirt and irritation. One beauty tip for teenage girls is to use natural products in treating acne and other skin problems. For one, you can use lemon slices as the anti-bacterial treatment for pimples and acne; used tea bags for rejuvenating your eyes; and brown sugar for exfoliation.

4. Go easy on make-up

Yes, putting on make-up is fun but there are always precautions especially when dealing with delicate skin. One of the really important beauty tips for teenage girls is to always keep your make-up dabbed simply. Less is more as they say. Remember to keep it balanced, when you want to play around with a rainbow of eyeshadow colors, you should keep your lipstick shade to a minimal. Also, one beauty tips for girls is to keep a young and dewy look for your cheeks, choose a cream blush on instead of the powdered one.

5. Be beautiful inside

Eating healthy and keeping an exercise routine is surely one of the best beauty tips for teenage girls. This does not only help you maintain your fitness, it also provides your face and the rest of your body a natural glow. Beauty and skin care are a great deal to tend to and you should feed your body with lots of healthy substances plus those endorphins you get from exercising.

Overcoming Writer’s Block for the Beginner Blogger

  Blogging is something I have been passionate about for quite some time, and those that know me well have witnessed me start and end many blogs over the years. My journey to becoming a blogger has been an endless journey of trial and error, and to be quite honest, it still is.

When I first started blogging, I thought all I needed to do was pick a topic to write about, sit down at my computer and let the words flow freely from my mind down to my fingertips. I quickly learned that wasn’t how blogging worked. I struggled with my writing, because I didn’t know what I wanted to write about, and eventually I lost the momentum to continue blogging.

I would say to myself “Why is this so hard for me? I love to write, so this should be a breeze. Plus there are so many blogs out there if other people can do it easily, why the hell can’t I?”

But finally I learned – through my many attempts at blogging – that to be a successful blogger, one must plan and follow a formula. Now when it comes to blogging, there isn’t a one size fits all formula; this is because each and every blog is unique. Every blogger will have their own style of writing, and their own purpose and reason behind why they blog about a particular topic.

Blogging is more than just a creative outlet for you to express your ideas, thoughts, and feelings; especially if you want to build a following of actively engaged readers.

For many, blogging can be a tricky skill to grasp – it certainly was for me. I didn’t know where to start, what to focus on and how to conclude; until I came up with my own blog writing formula; which goes a little something like this:

Connect emotionally & address your target audience’s goal/desire

Never underestimate the power of emotions – the stronger the emotional need, the more likely people will want to read your work.

I use my own emotions and desires as tools to writing my blog posts. Let’s use this particular post as an example:

As an aspiring writer who has started many not-so-successful blogs – and is in the process of starting yet another new blog – I want to be able to overcome the struggle and strain of writing a new blog post. Most importantly, I wanted to tap into the emotions of other aspiring writers/bloggers who also struggle with this issue. I considered what the desire of an aspiring blogger might be, which is to be able to write a blog post easily. I then provided value to my readers, by suggesting the use of a blog writing formula help them construct and write a new post with ease. So as you can see, I have connected emotionally by sharing my personal struggling with beginning to blog and addressed their overall goal/desire – actually being able