#Blog talk

[aromanticofficial]

YOU CAN DO WHATEVER YOU WANT FOREVER!!!! YOU DON'T NEED TO ASK PERMISSION TO EXIST I PROMISE YOU PLEASE

[lowpolyanimals]

How are you doing?

hey! I am doing much better these days, PMDD is kicking my butt every month still but I am doing pretty well considering. I had to reduce my hours in work to help reclaim some of my life that PMDD takes but it helps a lot so I am very grateful I am able to do that. I got married last year and now am living with my spouse so that has been a dream come true and is such a big help too! I still have way too many hobbies and counting (thanks neopets) for my time available but I am slowly rotating them all and making the most out of my time finally!

I am really sorry that I was away for so long. At the time that I left, I was just so overwhelmed due to my PMDD getting worse and becoming unbearable, working whilst ill, trying to catch up on work / life missed due to ill health etc. and it all got a bit too much for me. Even the thought of coming back to the blog after a couple weeks was too overwhelming (because of how I was running the blog at the time). Later on I had also deleted Tumblr from my phone in an attempt to reduce screen time but it meant that I stopped using it completely and I regret that it largely contributed to me staying away for so long.

I want to give this blog a big old reboot and get it up and running again but I realised that I need to change the way that I run the blog. Previously I had this HUGE backlog of submissions that caused me to have to spend hours and hours one day of my weekend to get through so many submissions. I wanted to just power through until eventually I’d get to the point where I’d just be able to handle submissions as soon as they come in then and there but there was just too many and it took too much of a toll and I hit breaking point. :(

So I’ve decided to just run the blog now how I've always wanted to - by dealing with submissions as and when they come in and opening/closing submissions to keep it to a manageable level (I'm sure this is how other blogs do it, I think I am just dumb lol). I will also post them immediately as and when they come in and only use the queue if I’m going to be posting several posts in a row to avoid spamming. It just means posting will be a bit more sporadic sometimes that’s all. However, in order for me to do this, I am going to have to omit the backlog (for now). I can always go back to the backlog and shave some off if I can handle it (or please feel free to resubmit anything I've not already posted).

I’ll make a new pinned post in a couple of days explicitly explaining the new changes to how the blog will be run behind the scenes, although honestly it’s not going to affect much on you guys side of things, you will still see the same content and submit the same way. I just want to add a rule to say please do not submit more than one post a day and that I’ll open/close submissions to keep things manageable. Submissions will stay off until that post comes out so just bear with me (🐻) a little longer!

Just want to say before I end this really long post (they always get so out of hand lol) that I MISSED YOU GUYS TOO and I LOVE YOU ALL and your kind messages made me so very motivated to get this going again, thank you! 🥺❤️ I can’t wait to bring you more of these little critters we love so much once again :)

[nytb]

Appreciation post

I keep seeing Mapi-Alexia appreciation posts and all of them are missing this picture

It gives off so many vibes -

Also I am still sad that it’s another season of not seeing them play together

[daily-watcher]

Watcher holding Saint’s hand

holding hands :]

[shiny-pokemon-giveaways]

How are we all feeling after the new trailer for Legends: Z-A? I'm certainly looking forward to it. It's nice to see my original good boi Chikorita as one of the starter Pokemon.

[askstevella]

Bradley’s Big Return to School 🏫 | MCU AU

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Pairing: Steve x Stella

Characters presented/mentioned: Bradley, Tony, Rei, Rochelle etc

Timeline: Pre/during Civil War and Spider-Man Homecoming

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For years, Bradley Rogers had been tucked away in Avengers Tower, far from the usual hustle and bustle of school life. Between missions, training, and hanging out with his friends, the idea of going back to school had never really crossed his mind. But then, one evening over dinner, his mom, Stella, casually dropped a bombshell.

“Hey, babe... what if we enrolled Bradley in school again?”

Steve Rogers paused mid-bite, looking thoughtful. It was true that when Bradley was younger, he’d attended school like any other kid. But as the years went on and things got more complicated with the Avengers, they’d pulled him out for his own safety. Now, the idea of sending him back felt a little... strange. “Like part-time? Or full-time?”

Stella shrugged, a knowing smile tugging at her lips. “Maybe part-time. Some classes in person, some online. It’ll be good for him. He’s been stuck here too long.”

Steve rubbed his chin, thinking it over. “Yeah, you’re probably right. He’s growing up. It might be time for him to have a more ‘normal’ experience.”

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The News Breaks 🗞️

When Bradley found out, his world came crashing down. “What have I ever done to deserve this?!” he exclaimed softly. “I clean my room, I do my laundry, I try to stay out of trouble—why do I have to go back to school?”

Stella rolled her eyes, already immune to his dramatic outbursts. “It’s a good thing,” she quipped.

Steve, sipping his coffee, gave Bradley a knowing look. “It’ll be good for you. You’ll meet new people, get out of the Tower. You need this.”

Bradley groaned. “Oh, I see how it is. You and Dad are just trying to get rid of me, huh? So you can get busy and make another kid or something.”

Steve nearly spit out his coffee, shooting his son a glare. “Bradley, watch it.”

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Choosing Midtown High🏫

After a couple of days of back-and-forth, the decision was made: Bradley would attend Midtown High. The school was known for its academic excellence, and Tony Stark—who secretly had plans to send his own son, Rei, there—had suggested it. Natasha even thought of having Rochelle be given a chance at the same school as well.

“That big school downtown?” Bradley raised an eyebrow at his father. “The ‘smart’ school? I ain’t that smart! I suck at math, ask Mom.”

Steve couldn’t help but chuckle softly. “You might not love math, but you excel at art, history, and English. You’ll do fine.”

Bradley folded his arms, clearly unamused. But he half smiled at the fact that Rei or Rochelle might be there too for a while.

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The First Day📚

The days leading up to his first day were filled with trips to get supplies, paperwork, and awkward meetings with his guidance counselor, Miss Gilbert. She was nice enough, but Bradley still felt out of place.

On the day of, as Stella drove him to school, she smiled at him. “Have a good day, honey. Try to make a friend, eat the lunch I packed, and don’t be afraid to ask questions.”

Bradley sighed, sinking into the seat. “Do I have to?”

Stella leaned over and kissed his forehead. “It’s just for a few hours. I promise I’ll pick you up afterward.”

With a resigned sigh, Bradley pressed a quick kiss to her cheek and got out of the car, heading into the vast, intimidating hallways of Midtown High.

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A Nervous Start🗒️

Bradley’s heart pounded in his chest as he found his locker. The halls felt like they were closing in on him. He wasn’t sure why he was so nervous—he had seen aliens, dealt with threatening villains, and somehow survived Hydra—but this? This was a whole new kind of scary.

As he struggled with his locker, he bumped into someone—a kid who was about three inches taller than him, wearing glasses and a very preppy outfit. Books went flying everywhere.

“Oh jeez! I’m sorry!” the kid exclaimed, scrambling to gather his things. “I stayed up all night studying for my classes and…”

Bradley blinked, still a bit dazed. “It’s cool...” He bent down to help him pick up his stuff.

The kid smiled sheepishly. “You new here?”

Bradley slid his books into his locker and raised an eyebrow. “Is it that obvious?”

The kid chuckled. “Yeah, it kinda is. I like your jacket! Oh um, I’m Peter by the way,” he said, offering a hand.

Bradley smiled shyly. “Thanks. I’m, uh, Bradley...”

As they chatted, Bradley felt something shift—maybe this school thing wouldn’t be so bad after all.

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Hope you like it! Let me know what you think 💭

Questions + Should we expand on this in fanfic format? Maybe our boy has a crush on Gwen Stacy or a brand new character? 😜 Should we use Tom Holland or Andrew Garfield as Peter Parker??

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[kaivenom]

A big thank you for posting so much and accepting so many requests from your followers. I love all your fics, and how you accept all kinds of requests, with different types of reader and in different scenarios .

Please take a rest sometime and stay safe and happy 🫶

I was just having a hard day and this lifted my mood, thank you so much, for the encouragement, the love and the support. Stay happy and safe too.

[briarinfrills]

lolita talk…! ୨ৎ

♡ ‧₊˚ ⋅ ౨ৎ ‧₊ .ᐟ

hello~! this week's post was inspired by my thoughts on identifying as a lifestyle lolita. i really wanted to delve into my own experience of how i became one, and talk more in depth about what being a lifestyle lolita means to me here in 2025. i read an amazing blog post that further ignited my motivation to talk about this which was "so am i a lifestyle lolita yet?" by cupcake kamisama. if you have the time, please go read that before reading my blog post as it's an amazing read..! ദ്ദി(˵ •̀ ᴗ - ˵ ) ✧ let's get started. (ㅅ´ ˘ `)

my experience with becoming a lifestyler isn't as romantic as one might expect, especially if you're an avid fan of the movie kamikaze girls. to elaborate, momoko is a teenager with rose-colored glasses who sees nothing but the beauty in being a lifestyle lolita. her life revolves around lolita — everything she does, works for, and thinks about supports her dream of daydreaming about being a french noble in the rococo era, rather than living in rural japan while wearing lolita fashion. this is a perfect example of the kind of idealized thinking common to youth, where one's favorite thing becomes a world of fantasy. she depends on others to take care of her needs, while all she can focus on is lolita fashion and the happiness it brings her.

in reality, most modern-day lifestylers are working adults who have to balance their love for lolita with the demands of everyday life, including work and other interests related to the lolita subculture. saying this isn't to discredit momoko, as i personally dream of living her life, but it highlights the difference between fantasy and reality — it's simply not feasible to lead that kind of existence. cupcake kamisama goes into depth about this mindset, and i fully support it.

furthermore, my own story is that of a working-class adult struggling to get by while working full-time and attending university. it's a lot less whimsical than one might imagine, but that is the reality.. (ᵕ—ᴗ—) japanese fashion has been my hyperfixation (yaaay, autism! (⸝⸝> ᴗ•⸝⸝)) for years, but lolita called to me like a siren. i’d always wanted to wear it but stayed away, knowing how expensive it could be, and also out of fear that i’d get too attached to the fashion. eventually, i convinced myself to start small — i'd only get one coordinate for special occasions. but once i started researching, i fell harder for the fashion and became completely enamored..!

unfortunately, this obsession took over my thoughts. it consumed me to the point where i could only think about lolita. i started imagining wearing it every day and wanted to find hobbies inspired by my love for lolita so that i could be immersed in it constantly. in doing so, i realized that many of my previous interests already aligned with lolita culture, and naturally, with the lifestyle that accompanies it. i began to consider whether i wanted to identify as a lifestyler since it felt like all i wanted to do in my free time, but i hesitated.

my hesitation stemmed from the belief that to be a lifestyler, i needed to own tons of brand items, go to tea parties every day, and have unlimited free time to devote solely to lolita — much like momoko in kamikaze girls.

but that was never the case! ദ്ദി(ᵔᗜᵔ) being a lifestyler is so much more than that to me. lolita lifestyle is more of a philosophy than a set of actions. you don't have to wear lolita every single day. while many lifestylers do, real life often gets in the way. being a lifestyle lolita can influence how you present yourself in day-to-day life, instead..! lifestyler expression can be seen in your hobbies, the way you eat, your mannerisms, and what you enjoy! while none of this is a strict requirement, it’s common for both modern-day and past lifestylers. ٩(ˊᗜˋ*)و

being a lifestyler can also mean being actively involved in the community, attending meetups, events, and other gatherings that are aligned with the lifestyle. (๑´>᎑<)~*

you don’t need to dedicate every waking moment to frills. the most important thing is that you continue to find inspiration and joy in it. that is what being a lifestyler means to me, regardless of whether i can wear lolita every day or not. create your own momoko-esque lifestyle in a way that works for you, and know that you're valid for it. not having enough time for lolita every day doesn’t make you any less of a lifestyler. (♡ˊ͈ ꒳ ˋ͈)

thank you for tuning in, cuties..! i hope this post wasn't too long or hard to read. see you next week. -`♡´-

♡ ‧₊˚ ⋅ ౨ৎ ‧₊ .ᐟ

riri ❤︎₊ ⊹

[moko-mojiro]

And more importantly yeah, I'm pretty damn excited for the demo. I've been waiting for a chance to actually sink my teeth into the grid combat, so this will probably be pretty make or break for how much I end up enjoying THL in the future.

I'll be tagging my discoveries with (#demo spoilers) when the day comes.

[lordofwought]

Blog Talk

I wish to apologize for my slow response in answering your asks and prompts for @madmanwonder and @therealmofamorus. I been feeling lazy and unproductive lately because of my procrastination and my anxiety.

It been a real struggle for me to even get the proper motivation and energy to bring myself to answer the asks and prompts from my devoted followers and friends who been there since the death of my old blog.

I hope you could understand my message and don’t hold a grudge against my laziness.

[ginhaku125-offical]

I don't think anyone actually realises how happy I was when Heart's blog got unshadowbanned. Like I complained so much to my friends about it cuz I have so much planned for that blog.....

But my bapy is back.... :D

[aromanticofficial]

sigh. the sisyphean task of answering the asks that have piled up over the past month and a half

[ojisanmansion]

I am absolutely doing a disservice to the mansion. I apologize to new and old followers. I obviously haven't been too active here outside of the sporadic posts and that's not good.

I'm finding myself in one of my lost phases again and right now I'm trying to figure out how to essentially put one foot in front of the other. I've also got other things pulling at my attention that are a bit more captivating. Yet this blog is always in my mind and I do want to get back to it.

So its not much the blog is not going anywhere, but I will say that for the moment I will be closing the ask box. I've gotten a surprising amount of suggestions and requests and I'm thrilled and feel grateful for that. However every time I see them it lowkey stresses me out cause I haven't gotten to any of them.

So yeah I plan to close the ask box, but I won't do that until this Sunday at midnight. So if there's anything you want me to look up just drop it in there. After which I'll be keeping a slight eye on this. With the way my queue is set I need time to collect a lot.

Again I apologize for this. I've made apology posts before and it's not good of me to fulfill what I said I would on those pasts post.

But yes will go a bit more radio silent than normal/previously.

I'll see you guys later, but hopefully not too long.

[nytb]

Hello peeps

Have I left this blog unattended? Yes.

Will it remain that way? Probably at some point in the future but not today satan not today😈

My plans on coming back?

I haven't figured that one yet but just wanted to check in with you guys, I see the support you give to this blog😄.

All I can say is that I will get back on that writing phase of the year😏.

Oh and massive thanks! I saw that there are over 1k peeps following these shenanigans now so yuppie🎉 I see that the family keeps growing

If you have ideas / requests / messaging needs my Asks are always open and for those who dare to be bold; so are my DMs😊

[daily-watcher]

Watcher with big peeping eyes

ah! so peeping!