#checking in

[newbuddylove]

I'm just gonna put this here ...

[loveisinthebat]

Checking in

He hopes you're well

[inonibird]

Hard to focus on creative projects more than ever lately (can’t imagine why…), but gotta find the joy somewhere, and hopefully I can share it with you all again soon. Please take care of yourselves, and enjoy this sleepy boy in the meantime.

[harpymortem]

Hello, here's a mushroom I drew on a sketchbook cover a few months back. How's everyone doing?🍄

[callmeend]

Checking in

Reallyyy sick.

I’m okay tho

[the-golden-comet]

hope you're doing good! i haven't heard from you for a while so i just wanted to check in, haha

You are so sweet Barlowe! Thank you so much for checking in! 🥺🫂

Yes, everything is all good for me! I’m still typing away at ITROG, albeit much slower this season 😂

Work picked up pretty quickly, and with the promotions, meetings, collabs and tax season, I’ve unfortunately booked out lots of my time that I’d otherwise have browsing socials (I kinda figured this would happen with the promotion last year 😅) HOWEVER, I still check my tags and socials on occasion, and leave a like/comment when I catch them, so feel free to keep me updated! 💛

And as always, though life gets busy, I hope you’ve had time to relax and enjoy the sunshine….if that’s a possibility with where you are. ☀️

[excitementshewrote]

[risestarkiss]

...how are you folks doing on this fine evening?

ROTTMNT & Vibe #1?

idk, just it's been a while since I had a bit of free time to just hang. Today was challenging, but I got through it. How about you? How has your day been so far?

Also, if you have a Rise GIF request, I don't mind making some tonight to pass the time, just comment below.

😌💜

[galactic-gift-gathering]

We just wanted to post a quick note to all our participants and just let you know how amazing you all are!!

We aren’t even 2 weeks into the event, and we’ve already had so many wishes filled!

THANK YOU!

Thank you for creating wish lists; thank you for filling wishes; and thank you for the likes and comments and reblogs…this event wouldn’t be what it is without fantastic participants like you!

Just a reminder that the “Galaxy’s Greatest Gifter” Badge exists!*

*To achieve this badge, fill prompts for at least 10 different individuals! Everyone who gets this badge will ALSO be entered into a drawing to be gifted a Tumblr badge of their choice!

🧡💙🧡💙🧡

Thank you again for taking time out of your busy schedules to bring joy to the community with your amazing creativity!

[incognit0slut]

begging, begging, begging for a part 4 to behind closed doors. i’m gnawing on the bars of my enclosure rereading them

I was actually thinking of this a few days ago but I wasn’t so sure. Does anyone else want this to happen other than anon? Because I don’t wanna write the next part when everyone else has already moved on😭

[angelofearthh]

[multiplicity-positivity]

Time for a Check Up!

Hello! How are you doing today? Have you taken care of yourself/your system lately? We’d like to ask you some questions to help you check in with your body, mind, and headmates! This list of questions is not exhaustive - there may be some things we’re missing that are important when it comes to managing your self care. This is just something to get you started if you’re feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or just Bad and need some direction to figure out what’s been bothering you lately.

Physical Health Check Up!

Nourishment: When did you last eat? What did you have for your most recent meal? Have you eaten any fruits or vegetables lately? How about something substantial, like grains, rice, potatoes, or pasta? Or something with protein, like eggs, meat, or legumes? Do you normally take a multivitamin? If so, have you taken one today?

Hydration: When did you last have something to drink? When did you last drink water? Do you have a water bottle or beverage nearby that you can sip from regularly? If you don’t like water or can’t drink it for any reason, how about some milk, juice, coffee, or tea? Any liquids are better than none at all!

Rest: Have you been getting enough sleep lately? Does your sleeping space have everything you need in order to get proper rest? Do you need: a security blanket/plushie, a night light, an air purifier/humidifier, a white noise maker, an extra pillow, a water bottle nearby, or anything else in order to ensure your sleep is restful at night? Are you tired, groggy, or exhausted right now? Can you take a brief, 15-20 minute nap? Can you lie still and close your eyes for a while?

Physical Exercise: When was the last time you got your heart rate up? Is there an exercise you enjoy that you can do occasionally? When have you last stretched your muscles - your hands and wrists, arms, neck, back, feet, and legs? Every body is different, but almost everyone can benefit from regular exercise, even if it’s light! How about taking a walk, doing some squats or sit-ups, lifting some light weights, playing a game or sport outside, or going for a swim?

Mental Health Check Up!

Medical (this could be physical too): Did you take your meds today? Do you need to refill your pills box/dispenser? Do you need to refill any of your prescriptions? Are you keeping track of any upcoming doctor’s appointments?

Mental Exercise: Have you solved any problems/exercised your brain lately? When was the last time you built a puzzle, solved a math problem, or played a word game, sudoku, spot the difference, or other sort of mind-strengthening game? When was the last time you tried to learn something new? Have you had any meaningful discussions, read any interesting books or articles, or used critical thinking lately?

Leisure: When was the last time you did something you enjoy, just for yourself? Have you checked for tension in your body and relaxed your muscles lately? When was the last time you treated yourself with something tasty? Have you listened to some music you love recently? When was the last time you cuddled a pet or plushie, watched a calming/silly show or movie, played a low-effort video game, or done something to decompress and have fun?

Self-Expression: Have you done anything creative lately? Have you recently tried to express your thoughts, feelings, and ideas somehow? When was the last time you journaled? When was the last time you wrote stories or poetry, drawn, sketched, or painted, worked with modeling clay, made a collage, or experimented with another art form? When was the last time you created art just for you or your system, and not for others?

Cleanliness Check Up!

Mouth Hygiene: Have you brushed your teeth today? When you brush your teeth, are you getting your molars, the backs of your teeth, your gums, and tongue? If your toothpaste/toothbrush causes sensory issues, have you tried children’s toothpaste, fruit-flavored toothpaste, and a soft-bristled toothbrush? Have you flossed today? Do you need to use a WaterPik/water flosser or a plastic floss pick to help you floss? When was the last time you used mouth wash? If your teeth are sensitive, do you need special toothpaste to help rebuild enamel?

Body Hygiene: When was the last time you bathed? Do you need a shower chair, bath floor grips, or another accessibility tool to make bathing easier for you? If bathing is difficult, do you have wet wipes handy to help clean under your arms, your groin, and in between folds of skin? When was the last time you washed your face or brushed your hair? When was the last time you trimmed your fingernails and toenails? When was the last time you cleaned your ears? Do you need to change into some clean clothes? Even just a fresh pair of underwear can help a lot!

Living Space: When was the last time you tidied your bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, or other living spaces? Have you checked your house for stray dirty dishes lately? When was the last time you swept or vacuumed your floors, scrubbed your sinks, dusted, or wiped down your countertops? When was the last time you washed your clothes or bedsheets? Can you think of any accessibility tools that might make maintaining your living space easier? Have you considered making a chore schedule to balance out housework throughout the week? Living in a clean home can help improve your mental health and boost your mood!

Relationship Health Check Up!

Inside: How recently have you checked in with your headmates? Is there a member of your system who is struggling more than the rest who you can try to connect with? What have you done lately to help build your relationships and strengthen your bonds with your system members? Have you done anything nice for your headmates lately without expecting anything in return? Have you had any conversations with your headmates one-on-one lately? When was the last time you tried to get to know the different members of your system? When was the last time you communicated your needs to your headmates, and tried to learn their needs as well?

Outside: When was the last time you spoke to your friends and family? Is there anyone you care about who you don’t live with who could use a text or phone call? Have you recently had a good conversation with someone in your life? Have you shared something with a loved one lately? Have you told someone in your life how you’ve been doing lately, or asked how they’ve been doing as well? Have you been communicating your needs and expressing yourself to your friends, partners, family members, or caregivers? Have you let someone in your life know that you love and appreciate them lately?

Wrapping up!

Remember, when it comes to self-care, every little bit helps! It’s better to do something small and simple to take care of yourself, your body, or your system than nothing at all. We hope this post is useful to some of y’all, especially others like us who might struggle to know how to take proper care of ourselves!

Please try to treat yourself and your headmates with gentle kindness today, and remember that it’s okay to not be okay! It’s okay to struggle, and it’s okay to have difficulties with practicing self-care. We just wanted to check in with some questions you can ask yourself to make sure you’ve been meeting your needs. But even if you can’t meet all your needs, we hope that you can do something small to help yourself feel better!

As always, thanks so much for reading, and take care!

[miradelletarot]

Sry for being kinda not here as much, y'all. Social media in general has been overwhelming lately. I've seen those tags in those positivity posts, and lemme just say that it really warms my heart to know that y'all still think of me over here. I feel bad for not participating, but by the time I get around to that stuff everyone i woulda tagged is basically already tagged. Plus, I'm just a tired noodle, and I wanna turn my brain off.

So! Hopefully this reaches y'all, but if you see this, consider yourself loved and appreciated by me. You share your art, stories, lives. It's such a beautiful, human thing to do. A simple thing, and yet so huge. To let strangers into your mind and heart. To share something so uniquely you, across miles and oceans, this silly app connects us.

It's the little things.

These little opportunities to connect and understand. The stuff we often take for granted because we are so caught up in the hustle of work, to live and survive. Yet, these moments, where someone just decides one day to tag their friends and start a chain of love and positivity in a world so bleak.

I love that. I hope we never stop.

if you see this, I'd love it if you could comment on something you're excited about. What are you working on? What are you looking forward to?

Me, I'm in a couple zines, and focusing on working on those projects. I have a WIP of something I'm working on too that's based off a song by The Midnight called Last Train. I'll try and share more about that soon if I get around to it. Other than that, I'm working and dealing with life. Lots of good things happening. Lots of progress. I only hope it continues from here.

[moriah-dooodles]

HI MORIAH JUST WANTED TO CHECK ON YOU

(pelts you with flowers and cakes)

Thank you, the cakes are very yummy and the flowers make a nice addition to my hair! 😊

(This is so late I apologize)