#boundaries list

[cyber-therian]

my boundaries & preferences

please do not:

interact with me in ways that involve touch, even though it isn’t actually happening ! for example: “can i pat your head?” “can we cuddle?” “can i play with your tail?” etc etc !

i have touch aversion & if i want touch i will initiate it myself !

tag me in picrews / image makers that are exclusively humanoid / have no options for animal characters !

i am physically nonhuman and have really bad species dysphoria, not only can i not participate in these because of my appearance but it also makes me feel that i am being viewed as human

use my userboxes without permission

some are very personal to me. you can send me asks to request the use, but if i refuse it you can also ask me to make you a custom one

involve me in syscourse

i have a statement here discussing this

save or repost any IRL images

“repost” is not the same as reblog, you are free to reblog anything unless i turn rbs off. i am deeply uncomfortable with anyone having control over images from my personal life. you may receive a warning but depending on the image i might block you if you break this

these are subject to change & addition

[nothorses]

after having an entire hour long conversation with my coworkers about what "degendering" is, and the importance of using trans people's pronouns when you know them- rather than always defaulting to "they/them" no matter what- and still getting "they/them"ed by people I trusted not to fucking do that to me, I have decided that the name and pronouns circle of introductions for new additions to the group will now include the very clearly stated boundary that they do not use "they/them" pronouns for me.

your move, cowards!

[bloomzone]

Feeling Overwhelmed? You're Not Alone. Let's Talk About It..

I know we all go through it. You’re balancing school, friends, family, and everything else, and suddenly, it feels like you're carrying the weight of the world. Lately, I've been feeling burned out, overwhelmed, and like everything is piling up at once. With school stress, exams, and the constant pressure to keep up, I sometimes feel like I can’t breathe. It's exhausting, and I'm sure some of you feel the same.

It’s so easy to get stuck in the cycle of trying to do everything perfectly. Every time you think you’ve got it under control, something else comes at you, and you’re back to square one and YES THIS IS ANNOYING!!!. It's like there’s a never-ending list of things to do, and no matter how hard you work, you never seem to catch a break.

And the worst part? The pressure from others. Whether it's friends, classmates, or even family, there's always someone asking you for help. Sometimes I feel like I’m the go-to person for everything—assignments, questions, last-minute requests. And don’t get me wrong, I want to be helpful, but it can get draining. Especially when you're trying to hold it together and just need a little space for yourself

For example:Today I couldn’t catch a break already stressed about exams, and in desperate need of rest. Just as I sat down to breathe, the calls and messages started.

One of my classmates began spamming me with messages, asking about a history and geography exam date that we ALL already knew. Then, another classmate began asking for English assignment answers. She wouldn’t stop. She kept sending, “Hi, hi, hi, hi…” over and over until I caved and responded.When I finally sent her the answers, her response? “Ahh, what would I do without you? You’re a lifesaver!” And while I know she meant it kindly, it felt so heavy I feel guilty. What about MY life? What about my peace?

In that moment, I realized how much I was giving to others and how little I was leaving for myself. I was pouring all my energy into helping everyone else while I was running on empty

And plus I’ve been in those moments when you’ve studied hard for an exam, thought you’re finally catching up, and then suddenly—a change happens. A test gets rescheduled, an assignment gets pushed to the last minute, and it feels like everything you worked for was just... wasted. I get it. And it’s okay to feel frustrated and angry about it. You’re allowed to feel this way. It doesn’t make you weak, it makes you human.

But here’s something I’ve been reminding myself lately: I am not responsible for everyone else's stress. It’s okay to say no, it’s okay to take a break, and it’s okay to not always have everything figured out. Taking care of yourself isn’t selfish; it’s necessary.

Here 5 Tips That Are Helping Me Cope with Stress and Burnout

1. Set Boundaries and Protect Your Energy: I’ve learned that it’s okay to say no. If someone’s asking for help, and you’re already feeling stretched thin, it’s okay to tell them, “I can’t right now.” You can’t pour from an empty cup, and you deserve your time and energy as much as anyone else does.

2. Don’t Overload Yourself—Take It One Step at a Time: Break your tasks into smaller, more manageable chunks. Don’t try to do everything at once—focus on one thing at a time. It makes the workload feel less daunting and more achievable. One task, one hour at a time.

3. Rest is Not a Luxury, It’s a Necessity: Sometimes we push ourselves too hard because we think we’ll get behind if we take a break. But if you don’t rest, you’ll burn out. Give yourself permission to step away, even for just 10 minutes. Watch a comforting youTube video, take a walk, or close your eyes. A little time for yourself can give you the energy to come back even stronger.

4. Talk About Your Feelings—Don't Bottle It Up: If you’re feeling overwhelmed, don’t keep it inside. Talk to someone, whether it’s a friendu trust family member, or even just writing in a journal like I do ..Putting your feelings into words can make a huge difference. It clears your mind and helps you see things from a new perspective.

5. Make Time for Self-Care: It’s easy to forget to take care of yourself when everything is going wrong. But self-care isn’t just about face masks and bubble baths (although that helps!). It’s about doing things that recharge you—reading, listening to music, or even just doing nothing. Find what makes you feel lighter and make time for it.

Let’s Take the Pressure Off Ourselves.

I know the world often tells us we have to be constantly productive, constantly moving forward. But the truth is, you don’t have to hustle all the time. It’s okay to slow down, take a breather, and focus on your well-being. The world will still be there when you're ready to take the next step. You are not a machine pookie. You are human, and you deserve peace.We’re not alone in this, even though it sometimes feels like we are. Everyone’s going through something, and sometimes just knowing that you’re not alone in your struggles can make a huge difference.Remember, it’s okay to not have it all together. It’s okay to be tired, to feel burnt out, to not always know what’s next. Life is hard, but you’re still here, still fighting, and that’s something to be proud of. I'm so proud of you

© bloomzone

[respectthepetty]

Wut and Sol said they could give Joe some money out of kindness, and Joe could pay them back whenever.

Ming said he would give Joe whatever he wanted in exchange for Joe's body because Ming is selfish.

Joe taking Ming's deal is the most relatable moment I've had with Joe because I, too, would pick the devil I already know. Mixing finances with friends is always dicey, and he would still owe them. With Ming, it's business and he doesn't have to worry about ruining a friendship. He can hate Ming, but as long as Ming runs him his money, he'll continue to do his job because this is just another stand-in job.

Joe is really saying "sex work is work"

And I respect that.

[howlsofbloodhounds]

(Dividers were found {and made} here. Not by me.)

Find canon Undertale:Something New stuff @somethingnewarchive.

google doc on delta!sans and othertale/color sans. Also @othertalearchive.

Color Spectrum Duo ao3 collection.

DO NOT TRY TO INVOLVE ME IN DISCOURSE OF ANY KIND. 18+ CONTENT WILL LIKELY BE HERE AS WELL. Tags can be found here.

You can call me Howl(s), Hound(s), or simply Rey. Tone tags aren’t usually needed but appreciated. I will use them for you, too, if you tell me to.

[ibelongtotheclassics]

[hanayotta]

i've also been thinking about how the main trio share the theme of striving for freedom and running away.

li lianhua was the first that i saw this in, with him running from his past, his legacy and the image people in general have of him as li xiangyi. from the expectations and roles that come with it. furthermore his relations, past and present, all those who get too close and threaten to limit his freedom. also (according to my personal interpretation) trying to evade societal norms he used to be bound by, like heteronormativity – which he used to fulfill in his relationship with qiao wanmian. now he immediately shuts down any woman making advances on him, without exception.

then, actually more obvious than li lianhua, is fang duobing, who's ALSO trying to escape the heteronormative life plans his family has for him, the arranged marriage to be exact. he keeps choosing to refuse the path prepared for him to instead chase after li lianhua, his dream of becoming a detective and follow his heart into the jianghu. but also wanting to have the freedom to choose li lianhua and spending time with him, against all better judgement or alledged better options.

finally you've got di feisheng who we only later find out has been trying to free himself from the gu bug all this time and by extension the shackles of his horrible past. he also doesn't care to fulfill the expectations people have of him: of exclusively being this evil final-boss leader of the jiangyuan alliance and of wanting to rule the world. even wanting to be strongest martial artist isn't on the forefront of his mind anymore, against wuyans expectations, with li xiangyi out of the picture. funnily enough he too struggles with heteronormativity or, well– he seems pretty certain about not being interested in having a female partner. unfortunately for him the world's largest yandere hasn't gotten that memo yet. so she is another factor he continuously runs from (in a broader sense).

funnily enough, while all three of them experience flight impulses in various situations, they often don't understand or respect it in each other, like with fang duobing chasing after li lianhua and them trying to force a cure on him. or li lianhua trying to "return" fang duobing to his family, seeing it as the better option for him. i think, out of all of them, the best understanding in this context is the one li lianhua has for di feisheng, which kind of shows in the openness with which he treats the amnesiac "a-fei" – as opposed to how fang duobing treats him on occasion, trying to link him back to the image of the bad guy.

[bittsandpieces]

do not send me messages about your real life experiences with incest. do not ask me about my real life family members. I cannot stress enough that I do not want to engage with real life incest, that is a hard limit and I can and will block anyone who violates it.

[on-a-lucky-tide]

You make making friends on here sound so easy

I keep trying but still feel like I'm on the outside

Maybe it's just me (⁠╥⁠﹏⁠╥⁠)

How do you do it

Start by being a good community member and neighbour, and the friendship follows. Fandom is about community. Artist, fic writers, memers, lore nerds, etc, are all here to share and interact. If you create, I'm always open for a tag to reblog.

Drop into their inboxes; "hi, so I saw your art and it made me think about xyz" or "I saw you like this character and have you thought about--". Honest. It works. We're all feral for the same stuff.

Oliv is really into Makarov rn, T has written some amazing Ghoap horror recently, Nekro's art is just hrrrg but also he's into Minecraft atm, Gomz is busy with exams but her AUs are so cute, go bother Juju for some Russian lore because their thoughts are So Good, Annie and Star are into lifting and generally very sweet peeps (Star has fics on my list), Lia is an absolute music encyclopedia, Mikey is writing his first fic, etc, etc. It takes time and investment, but you'll get there. :3 Nikprice Army are all cute as fuck and an excellent place to start.

(I've been a bit more active today because my boss sent me home sick. You know it's bad when The Welshman is like, "you're on cover, go home".)

[beedalee]

Meet the Artist 2024! I'm Bee, and I will be your host ✨

On a whim, I made a new 'meet the artist'… but it became such an illustration that it felt quite odd putting so much text all over it! So I kept it simple. For further reading:

Some major art influences of mine include Mia Ikumi, Naoko Takeuchi, CLAMP (esp the Rayearth era), Yoshihiko Umakoshi (specifically his Precure and Doremi work), Kira Imai, and Chiho Sato.

My tools are still generally paper & ballpoint and/or sai2. I've been drawing quite a lot offline, actually... it's just a matter of time before some of it starts to make its way up here. I just need to scan and sort things out, which I've become quite lazy about... This summer's been just gross and melting away all my willpower. Hopefully it'll start easing up now!

Anyway, that's all for now, thank you for looking ✨

August 30, 2024

[xmintpiex]

today’s thoughts are of chigiri having a crush on his sister’s friend

[myimaginationplain]

do you ever think about how Ohkubo extremely casually dropped the fact that Spirit & Kami were teen parents & then proceeded to never expound upon that fact or bring it up ever again despite it explaining a whole lot about them & Maka

[bloomzone]

𝅄 ׂׅ Begin Again: A Soulful Reflection for 2025 ׂׅ

𖧷´ What’s something you’re letting go of in 2025?

𝅄 ׂׅ How are you going to make this year different from the last?

𖧷´ What are the top three things you want to prioritize in the first month of 2025?

𝅄 ׂׅ What’s one thing you’ve always wanted to do but never made the time for?

𖧷´ Who do you want to become by the end of this year?

𝅄 ׂׅ What habits or routines are you carrying into 2025, and which ones are you leaving behind?

𖧷´ What does self-love look like for you this year?

𝅄 ׂׅ What are you willing to fight for in 2025?

𖧷´ What’s something you’ve learned about yourself in the last year that you want to carry forward?

𝅄 ׂׅ How are you going to take care of your mental health this year?

𖧷´ What’s one small victory that’s been overlooked, but you’re proud of?

𝅄 ׂׅ What does success feel like to you?

𖧷´ Who in your life makes you feel most like yourself?

𝅄 ׂׅ What’s one way you can be kinder to yourself today?

𖧷´ What’s something you’ve been avoiding, and how can you face it this year?

@bloomzone ✒️

[vaspider]

Do you think it's possible to be anti-Israel without being antisemitic? I do.

[ibelongtotheclassics]

i want what they have 🥹💖

[bittsandpieces]

You arrogant stuck up bitch! You don't need to give me any time to update my bio. You can block me now! ffs smh 😡

posting this one so that everyone else can block you too