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#my credit card situation is... still not great
unpretty · 1 month
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waiting patiently for the info post/referral link about ynab because uh, the credit card situation is a skotch uncomfortable, you can tell i've been doing "just a lil' treat for morale" since 2016.
i had to wait until my free trial was over to get a referral link (no infinite free trial for me, alas)
here's my You Need A Budget referral link! you get a free month, i get a free month. if you decide you like it the cheapest option is the $99 annual plan but if you don't have a hundred bucks to spend on on a website that tells you to spend less fucking money they also have $15 a month. i guess ideally if the $15 a month plan digs you out of your hole well enough you can save up for the annual. it also comes with a family plan built-in, so in theory you can split the cost between six people if you all need some fucking help. in my case i'm sharing my household budget with my spouse, but i'm also sharing the plan with my mom and my sister who both have their own budgets that they don't share with me. i come from a long proud line of women juggling which utility is about to be shut off.
NOTE: if you are straight-up not making enough fucking money, ynab won't do shit. this is only helpful if you should be making enough money but money is cursed and you can't stop spending it because money is fake. no amount of budgeting the amount you spend on hot drinks will dig you out of poverty and anyone who says otherwise is full of shit. spam your resume to higher paying jobs and hope you get lucky enough to need ynab someday.
YNAB EXPLANATION: it's very similar to envelope-based budgeting, which is the kind where you set cash aside in labeled envelopes and whenever you need to spend money on different things it comes out of the envelopes. except it's 2024 and i don't use fucking cash. so with ynab i assign money into categories and then when it's time to spend money i check the app and see how much money i have in my energy drinks and vapes budget.
except i spent my first month frantically rearranging money into different categories to try and cover what i'd already spent despite not having the money for it, and also it took forever to figure out how it handles credit cards.
anyway. i'm not there yet. i'm working on it. i'm still riding the float on my credit cards and i need to stop doing that because it's bad actually. i recommend watching youtube tutorials about ynab because it can be really confusing at first and that makes it easy to give up. but even though i'm not there yet, i'm already doing better than i was a month ago and progress is progress.
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oflgtfol · 11 months
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my new job not only pays more per hour but is also just so much more low stress than michaels its crazy like im actually kinda dreading working 7 hours at mike today because its like. Gah
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suguella · 6 months
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PAY WITH PUSSY ꒰ ft suguru geto ꒱
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꒰ SYNOPSIS ꒱ : your car stops working and the only mechanic in town is geto, your ex boyfriend and he makes you pay, with your pussy.
꒰ CONTENT WARNING ꒱ : explicit content, ex boyfriend trope, porn with (?) a plot , car sex, foul language, cunningulus, oral (m + f), nipple play, degrading, and reader is a female.
꒰ AUTHORS NOTE ꒱ : needed to write this, geto is thee standard i fear. listening to slut me out gave me this idea...divider credit goes to @screampied, check them out. please make sure to reblog and hope you enjoy reading this !
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A long day from work, what could possibly go wrong? You thought to yourself as you started your car but later found out it wasn’t turning on. Great, you just jinxed yourself.
It was around 4:50AM so there wouldn’t be any mechanical companies working except for one but that would be a situation then again you really had no other solution.
It was either sleep in your car and freeze to death or text your ex boyfriend which you did.
“Sorry for wasting your time, i just really need to get home.”
He reassured you that everything was okay and your car was good to go but the whole time you were just staring at him, him topless was genuinely giving you a hard time.
It shocked you because 2 years after your break up and he still managed to maintain his flawless looks not to mention you’d be lying if you said you didn’t miss him. “geto, cash or card?” he looked at you with a smirk on his face.
“How about pussy?”
Your guys were in the backseat of your car with you on your knees watching him tighten his fist around his base and pumping it a few times. “You ready?”
You nod as he holds the back of your neck in one hand and the other guides his dick towards you.
You kiss the head while sticking out your tongue and twirling it against the surface immediately tasting the bitter taste before gently sucking with your lips.
You lean forward till he feel him touch the back of your throat.
You wrap your hands around the base moving in rhythm with your mouth while moaning and gagging. his head falls back, “fuck, y/n so fucking good.”
His fingers entangled in your hair, holding it tight, moving with the controlled movement of your head as you bob up and down while making sloppy and harsher thrusts.
You take in everything he gave you as you look up with tear-filled eyes.
He pulled your skirt high up, pulling down your thongs and stuffing it in his back pocket, saving it as a souvenir you thought.
“Geto please” you tug on his hair begging him, his fingers tweak your nipples, teasing you.
His lips crashed into yours swallowing your moans as he dragged one finger over your swollen clit and increasing the pressure.
You uttered a loud moan as you felt his broad fingers soothe the throbbing between your legs.
“Fuck s’good.” You could hear the slick wet sounds of Getos fingers pumping in and out of your poor swollen pussy.
“Look at how fucking wet you are for me.” he pulled out and licked your juices from his fingers, “Sit on my face.”
His fingers found your hips and pushed you down onto him, he sucks your clit, circling his tongue all over your wet folds while licking it slowly up and down.
He payed attention to you’re inner labia nippling it and leaving sloppy kissing.
You rock back and forth as his grip on your hips tighten. you could feel his heated breath. "Fuck, G-Geto." He flicked his tongue in the direction of your inner folds, making you quiver.
You moaned as you reached your climax whilst Geto was too busy slurping on your cum.
“Lets continue this at home.” An idea you was surely looking forward too.
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sliverslipped · 8 months
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What qualities of you attract friends?
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Piles: 1-3 from left to right
Please do note that this is my first pac. I'm still a beginner and is practicing tarot with very limited resources. Please be mindful of your words and as it's said not everything might resonate. This is a general reading. Take what resonates and leave the rest. This is for entertainment purposes only.
Credits: Pictures aren't mine. I got it from Pinterest. I've also used the divider from @cafekitsune !! Check them out
Close your eyes and take a deep breath after taking a close look at the images. Choose the one that attracts you the most. Feel free to choose two piles if you feel drawn to both.
Comments and feedback are highly appreciated.
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PILE 1
Queen of cups you're someone who's seen as the mom of the group, the one who's always there for their friends, the one who's very loyal. Very loving too and this is one of the key qualities that attract strong friendship to you. You're a nurturing soul. Not only are you nurturing you're also very intuitive. You're very sensitive and when you make a connection with a person you treasure them. Page of swords you're a very charming individual who knows how to give the rest a good company. As pages depict someone who's younger either you might be younger by age or you have a youthful energy to you. You're quick witted and you might also be very curious and open minded. Five of cups you're not afraid to show your vulnerable side to your friends. Crying over spilt milk doesn't make you a miserable person either. Though the cards may depict a miserable one, think of it as you showing your vulnerable side to your friends and how much they cherish that you trusted them enough to open up to them about your worries and insecurities. Hermit you're someone who's wise and mature. You know when to withdraw from people and situations to assess and evaluate your feelings and thoughts better. You also have a healing energy to you. You're also very self aware and critical and is also the friend who's very reliable. You're also very spiritual. The sun you have strong leadership skills. You're very charming and you do not hesitate to shower your friends with compliments. You're not afraid of others stealing your spotlight either. You have a healthy ego. You also help people to grow and see their potential.
Gemini, cancer, virgo. Some of you may have these signs or have these placements. It doesn't necessarily have to be though.
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PILE 2
Strength you have great leadership qualities. You're someone who's very resilient. You have a healthy self esteem. You don't find the need to get extrrnal approval or validation because you're very confident in who you are. You also make your friends feel supported. Four of wands you're someone who enjoys your life. There's never a dull moment with you. You don't take anything for granted either. You're also someone who's very social. You're also full of ideas and curiosity. Seven of pentacle you're someone who's well organized, patient and systematic. You have a balance between feminine and masculine energy. You're also a keen observer. You know when to let go and what to let go of if you think that you no longer have a control over it. You do not rush into things, it doesn't mean that you don't want to get it done fast but rather you take your time and know when to rest. You're very reliable and commited. Hanged man you're patient and is capable of viewing things from different point of views. You're someone who's afraid to stand out from a crowd. You're very welcoming of others and make them feel at ease.
Leo, venus in aries, saturn in taurus. You may have these signs or have these placements in your chart. It doesn't necessarily have to be though.
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PILE 3
Hanged man you're capable of viewing things and situations from a new perspective or point of view. Very open minded. You're also very patient. You also make people feel at ease and welcomed.Queen of cups you're someone who's seen as the mom of the group. You're always there for your friends and is very loyal. Very loving too. You're a nurturing soul. Not only are you nurturing you're also very intuitive. You're very sensitive. Seven of cups you're very fun to be around. Your energy may feel like it's all over the place but in this context and getting the card upright it's not bad. You may also have many interests that keep you engaged and make you bit more interesting to your friends. You're also able to view things from different perspective. Page of cups you're vulnerable and emotionally open. You're attentive to the needs of others and is there for them. You're also Idealistic. You're very caring and compassionate. You're selfless. You also make others feel loved and appreciated.
Gemini, virgo, Venus in scorpio, Saturn in libra. You may have these signs or have these placements in your chart. It doesn't necessarily have to be though.
I'm sorry that this pile is very short compared to the previous ones so feel free to check the other ones if you felt attracted to any for more messages.
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Ⓒsliverslipped
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sebsbarnes · 5 months
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jealousy || tangerine
tangerine x f!reader
summary: he knew you were fuming about his actions and he loved it. the two of you loved making the other jealous. it was a sick cycle.
warnings: mildly toxic dynamic, semi-suggestive (no descriptions)
word count: 900+
tangerine masterlist
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your eyes followed the two figures amongst the crowd as if losing them was a sin. your fingers drummed against the now wet glass of your drink as the heat inside the club combatted with the ice. you were infuriated, to say the least. truth be told you were jealous, hungry for the attention not being provided to you, but to someone else. you wish you could blame the way your body was pulsating on the ear-ringing music but you knew it was because you were watching tangerine dance behind a girl, his eyes now piercing into your own.
tangerine and you were...messy.
there was really no solidified relationship between the two of you, however, it was evident that the late-night rendezvous indicated you two weren’t just friends. there were many nights spent staying up until the sun rose and many days spent tucked under sheets. he was still staring at you, whispering things into the woman's ear causing her to giggle and all you could do was suck your teeth, seething in anger.
"well don't ya look fuckin' jolly," lemon chuckled bumping into your shoulder, taking the seat next to you. you broke the staring contest to glare at lemon.
"i get we're on a fuckin' mission but jesus could it look like he wants to fuck her anymore?!" you spit.
"relax champ. let him work his magic and we will be outta here soon enough," lemon said patting your shoulder.
tangerine's back was now facing you and lemon and all you could see was the woman throwing her head back in laughter, her fingers tracing up and down tan's back. you could vomit right there or you could kill her, she was the enemy anyway what's the difference? you felt your throat constricting watching his arm move to grab her face, planting a kiss below her ear. with force you swiveled in your chair to face the bartender.
"three shots of tequila please," you almost begged.
"any of those for me?" lemon joked trying to suppress his amusement at the situation.
the first shot slid down your throat burning the entire way down to your stomach, "over my dead body."
the other two shots went down with ease and the fuzzy sensation was coursing through your body. it helped the jealousy subside even though you knew they were still dancing behind you. just as you were about to close your tab, a large hand situated itself where your neck and shoulder meet and a black credit card was thrown on the counter. you rolled your eyes so hard that it hurt.
"gettin' drunk on the job hm?" tangerine quipped bending dangerously close to the right side of your face. you could feel his breath on your ear.
"at least i wasn't trying to fuck on the dance floor," you retorted looking at tangerine through your eyelashes.
he let out a short fake laugh running his hand down his chest to smooth out his vest, "you know i only save that for you, love."
you ignored him and the warmth throughout your body and stood up wobbling a bit. from the other side lemon balanced you and nodded his head for the three of you to leave. you sauntered behind lemon, tangerine behind you which he liked quite a great deal. you could feel his eyes burning into every inch of your body and you purposely swayed your hips a bit more. he knew you were fuming about his actions and he loved it. the two of you loved making the other jealous. it was a sick cycle.
the three of you were now outside heading towards the car when you heard a pair of heels behind you and then two voices. turning around you saw the woman from earlier, the lady the three of you were here to steal information from, now talking to tangerine with a hand on his chest. their voices were quiet and tangerine's eyes quickly glanced over at you as he shot the woman a feigned smile. at this moment you didn't even care. you stalked over to the two pushing the woman to the side gripping tangerine's tie with such force it nearly ripped from the collar. the woman had stumbled to the side but she was now an afterthought as you shoved tangerine against the brick wall nearby.
you grabbed his face resting your palms on his cheeks and kissed him roughly. your fingernails scraped across his scalp, his hair knotting in between your fingers. his hands found themselves on your waist pulling you in closer. tangerine's tongue swiped across your bottom lip and you gladly let him in. he could taste the tequila and he couldn't tell if it was the alcohol or the kiss making his head fuzzy. but he loved it and he wanted more. he wanted every inch of your body on him. he wanted you underneath him, your nails marking his back as he kissed the special spot on your neck.
"we gotta get the fuck outta here love," tangerine grumbled against your lips swinging your body into his arms and trekking to the car.
as you retreated to the car in tangerine's arms you glanced over his shoulder. the woman had stayed where she was in shock and all you could do was wiggle your fingers at her in goodbye knowing she was staying here while you left with tangerine knowing soon enough he'd find home between your legs.
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daytaker · 4 months
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Only Human
Solomon thinks he deserves a little more credit.
Ship: Solomon x Reader (One-Sided) Word Count: 823 NightBringer Timeline Cross-Posted on AO3
Welcome home! What did you get up to today?
Ah… Uh-huh…
…What a headache.
Brothers, brothers, brothers. It’s always all about the brothers for you. It’s a little unfair, you know. Who’s there to protect you when things with “the brothers” go south? Hm? That’s right. But you just keep on charging after them as if they’re all that matters in the world. Never mind that I’m the one who literally followed you back in time. Never mind that I’m the only one who knows everything about your situation. Never mind that I’m the only one here who doesn’t have any agenda besides getting you home.
…Fair point. I suppose saying I don’t have any agenda isn’t completely honest. But who would I be if I didn’t sprinkle in some friendly, misleading comments with a big smile on my face?
I’ve become very attached to you. I’m not ashamed of that, and I’ve never tried to hide it. You’re a very charming person, and it’s only natural that if angels and demons are susceptible to that charm, I would be too. I’m only human, after all.
But please don’t forget this: you’re only a human too.
Allow me to reassure you that I’ll never become so resentful that I’d leave you behind. You’re far too precious for me to pull a stunt like that, and you’re far too unpredictable for me to even pretend I’d do it. For all I know, the minute I turn my back, you’ll somehow find yourself contractually obligated to serve as Vizier to the Acting Demon Lord for the next seven centuries, or be married to three or four of the brothers all at once. No, that isn’t how things work in the Devildom, but I still wouldn’t be surprised if you somehow pulled it off by sheer force of will.
Why don’t you just calm down and settle down with me instead?
Of course, I don’t suppose I plan on ever settling down. It would be awfully hypocritical of me to hold you to a different standard just because I felt a little jealous.
Yes, I feel jealous. You know I’m not ashamed of my feelings. That’s something I learned to get past after my first century or two of life. Being ashamed over your own feelings is a good way to make yourself miserable.
So I’ve come up with a great way to make myself less jealous and make you less attached to these past versions of the brothers. Are you ready to hear it? Why are you making that face? It’s a great idea, trust me!
We should become lovers.
What’s that look? You’re going to hurt my feelings. Anyway, there are plenty of practical reasons to follow this course of action; reasons that have no basis in emotion at all. For one thing, my reputation precedes me, so you would benefit from the respect and fear that attach themselves to my name. It’s also possible that strengthening our bond might make it easier for you to follow my trail of energy back into the future. And on a more immediate, practical note, it would cut down on heating expenses if we shared a bed.
Haha! I’m kidding, I’m kidding! You should have seen your face. And I thought Lucifer could be scary!
It seems like I haven’t convinced you yet. You’re awfully stubborn, you know? But I like that about you. I like almost everything about you.
Everything except that irritating fascination you have with those seven.
I guess I haven’t been too open about how I felt about that in the past (or in the future?). But I may as well lay my cards out on the table now. I would love to know how it feels to have you look at me the way you look at them. Maybe if you just had that sort of connection with just one of them, I could accept it, but it’s an entire family! It shouldn’t be that hard to squeeze an eighth person into the fold. But sometimes it feels like you barely spare me a second glance. Me! The greatest sorcerer to ever live; a human so enigmatic that angels and demons and reapers can barely understand me. 
Do you have a thing for demons in particular? Is it the tails? I suppose I’ll always come up short where tails are concerned. Dare I ask why you find tails so appealing? Surely it isn't...?
Hahaha! Oh, man, that face was even scarier than the last one!
It doesn’t really matter, I guess. Adore whoever you want to adore; I’ll always be the one who taught you magic. And no one can take that away from me. Not even you, my adorable apprentice.
Just so we’re on the same page, was that a ‘no’ to becoming lovers?
What about sharing a bed?
Sigh… You’re as cold as ice sometimes. I love that about you.
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leoascendente · 2 years
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PAC/ What makes you so attractive? 🌼
Hi my loves 🥰! This time I have a PAC for you with both intuition with tarot and oracle cards. This time I will write down your cards as well but with the oracle I use to see your vibe might be some translation confusion because those cards are in Spanish and some have different names in the English version. I will write the number of the oracle cards for you to know wich one is.
The decks I've used are: Wisdom of the oracle for your vibe; tarot of the Faeries for your charms; Enchanted love tarot for what other people love about you; Guidance of the Godesses oracle for your Divine Femenine; Shine from the inside for some messages from the Universe.
All pics are from pinterest, credits to their owners.
Take a deep breath and choose you pile, if you feel drawn to more that one read it too, it might have a message for you as well. And remember to take only what resonates with you, this is a general reading.
I love you , babes!💕
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1. The lady in red:
Intuitive message: What attracts people is your free spirit and your innocence. You have the aura of a fairy, with a golden soul and a rouge smile. When you talk, walk or dance is just hypnotizing, like a spell you put over everyone who whatches. Sensuality is everything you do, a beauty that catches everyone's eye without even try. Misunderstood a lot of times but who cares? self confidence and falling in love with yourself is what you want to fully embrace. You wake other people's envy because you are free and indomitable, you are like a wild horse running against the wind at sunset through a green hill. You might know a lot of people but no one gets to really know you, a mystery for many. Something about your aesthetic is so attractive, maybe the way you dress or how clothes fit you, you have such a great taste in fashion, your style is just... WOW for other people. You know your charms and how to use it at your favor, some may think you are cold or dittached but you know who to share your light and love with. Maybe a hard past has made you tough but your heart still warm and full of joy to share with people that fight for their freedom as you do. Tags are for clothes not for people. You are complete by yourself, leadership vibes, maybe predominant fire signs in your chart. 1771, 606, 1111, 1666, fire and air signs, strong sagittarius, horses?, aquarius.
- Your vibe:
Cards: 21. Make a cleanse rev; 6. It's not for you rev // bottom of deck: 19. Flexible
Wow my pile 1, I felt so related to you through all the reading! 😊
You are someone who does not comform easily, you are very in touch with your intuition so, when you feel something or someone is draining your happiness you run out from that. You could be a little escapist because you leave without explanation when you are feeling trapped, it's not because you don't want to face the situation, it's because you don't want to waste your time explaining yourself to people that misunderstand you or manipulate your words. In your past you've might been too indulgent with other people allowing them jumping over your boundaries and you are decided to never allow people treat you that way anymore. You enjoy the time you spend by yourself getting in touch with your inner Divinity (if you understand Spanish go to YouTube and search Ella by All These Humans, you remind me a lot to that video), your priorities are well stablished in your mind and you prefer quality over quantity.
- Your natural charms:
Cards: 2 of winter; 10 of summer; Queen of spring; 4 of spring // bottom of the deck: The Lovers; 6 of spring.
The most beautiful trait about you is that when you are in doubt you always listen to your heart's desires. You look for your peace of mind and spirit no matter how hard you have to work to get it, you are always loyal to everything that makes your heart fill with joy. You want an inspiring and meaningful life with people that match your vibe and, if you don't find those people yet you are fine with that as well. You don't want stress or anxiety, maybe in the past you tend to control everything around you and you've been working on dittachment and go with the flow of life, congratulations sweetheart! That's a very difficult task and you are making it so greatly.
This reading wasn't meant to be related to love messages but when the cards want to talk to you about something important I must tell you. If right now you are dealing with a love interest and you are not completely sure about this connection the cards says that you don't need to worry about anything, everything is getting into place with that person. I see that they have some issues to solve before taking a step and formalize your relationship, try to communicate with them, you'll realize you are the only one in their mind they are just and that your doubts are probably related to some trust issues you haven't solved yet. If you are single there's someone approaching to you very soon, but I mean... Very very soon, almost immediately. This person is about to change your love life in a way you never expected, you have so amazing cards! For sure this person will be the love of your life, you two will match like puzzle pieces, you deserve this pure and honest love story, keep your eyes open to new people entering in your life and enjoy this beautiful connection because thia person comes to change the toxic patterns you were dealing in your love connections.
- What does other people love about you:
Cards: Princess of gems; 10 of roses rev; 3 of gems rev // bottom of the deck: 6 of wings; 6 of roses
You look so free and unbothered, there's an inner feeling of trust in the Universe and faith guarding your back. You don't let negativity rule your life and that's something admirable for anyone who knows you, you are an inspiration of self improvement and independence. In times of stress and tensions you know how to take care of yourself and face the situation with your mind clear, you don't let anxiety rule your life. I feel you are very emotionally mature and you have learnt to balance your emotions when complications appear, that's something people usually envy about you. You don't need nobody to save you, you are resilient and selective about the people you let in, many people don't approach you because they feel intimidated by your leadership energy, I feel you are aware of this and you don't care anyway. You are focused in what you want and prefer to work by your own rules not by what other people impose you, you are proud of being a rebel who doesn't allow anybody to dominate or manipulate you, you prefer to be alone that wasting time with people that will lower your vibration. You are a lucky person by nature, you'll always find solutions to any obstacle in your way and that's something that can cause insecurities in other people but you don't mind anyway.
- Your Divine Femenine:
Cards: Athena; inner wisdom // Dana; High priestess
Woww my pile 1! You energy got me amazed, I really want a friend like you in my life. You are an old soul with an important mission to achieve, you have the Power flowing inside of you waiting to be explored. You are so intuitive and a great manifestor when you focus clearly in what you want and keep away the doubts, your intuition have kept you safe many times so now would be a great time to take a step torwards your Divine talents. You are very poweful in the spiritual plane, maybe you have prophetic dreams or astral projection. Try to reconnect with your Divinity and you'll find out the high priestess within you, this will open new doors for your money incomes and will approach you to your soul tribe. Trust yourself and your purpose in this lifetime, your guides are keeping you protected from any harm.
- Advices from the Universe:
Surround yourself with your soul tribe: Now is a perfect moment to socialize and find those people you really connect with, you might have been dealing with lonliness even though you are very independent. There's a feeling like you don't really connect with the people you know, you could have the feeling that you don't find yet the place where you belong or the people that make you feel free to be yourself, you have walked this path by your own but now Universe wants to reward you with new people with a pure heart, people from your soul family that are waiting too to find someone who can understand them without judging. Be open to meet them, they will respect you and your individuality and will support you in every step of your path, I also feel that they will be very helpful giving you ideas for anything you want to make.
Breathe in bliss exhale bullshit: Keep focusing on the blessings you already have while Universe works into materialize all of your dreams. Avoid negativity, even though is your own or belongs to other people, right now is important that you keep your mindset in a positive stage to accelerate your manifestations. Also a time for meditate would be great to keep you grounded and focused.
Create your own happiness: Again, you are an amazing manifestor and right now your abilities and skills are being reforced. Everything is going great, take advantage of this moment and take care of yourself, even have more rest and sleep is you need to, your life is changing in every level and this can be overwhelming at times. Keep your faith strong and your mind focused in what you want to achieve, soon you'll see how Universe works in your favor and brings you sweet ressults. Bees, horses and deers will bring you Divine news everytime you see them, also you could light a honeywax candle or a White candle annoint in honey on the 11th or 22nd of the month, you can light them on Sundays as well, this will help opening your roads.
2. Dressed with stars:
Intuitive message: Soft like a feather vibe, like a princess, when you walk in the room everybody stops and stares at your ethereal beauty. Some may don't see your crown but you know it's there and is made from flowers and crystals. Sweet charisma and lovely presence. Love is all around if you know where to search. You make yourself a place in the heart of all the people that knows you, a kind heart full of tenderness and compassion. Highly sensitive. You are so full of grace, there's something special in your smile that makes people feel like home when they see you, they would do anything to keep that smile in your face forever. You give the best hugs and have always the proper words for the moments of sorrow, your energy feels like a cup of hot chocolate on a winter night wearing your softest pajama. Childlike innocence. People open up to be vulnerable with you. You need to remind yourself your worth more often and set healthy boudaries, some people try to steal your grace and take advantage of you but your light is always shining. Virgo and Pisces energy. Strong water placements. 1818; 3333; 999.
- Your vibe:
Cards: 4. The Higher Power // bottom of deck: 45. time to leave rev; 48. You are ready
Well honey, you have a nice connection with the Divine but there are some attachments blocking your evolution. You are very aligned with your spirituality but your sensibility is so high that you might be allowing any codependency to stop you from evolving. There's something you need to leave behind to take the next step in your journey, I see that you already know what this attachment is because you are very in touch with your feelings but there's a wound in your heart needing to be attended, so you can free yourself from that chain and fly. You are very emotional, some of you will express it and some will prefer to be reserved about it, anyway, you feel very deeply other people's emotions and you might make their problems your problems in the try of helping. Maybe you feel the need of saving other people but you are channeling this tenderness of your heart in the wrong direction, perhaps there's a hidden savior complex. Your guides invites you to have a moment for insight and meditation, you need to find out what is blocking you, the Divine realm is very close to you waiting to give you the answers you need, approach that higher power to get clearness and move forward in your path with confidence.
- Your natural charms:
Cards: 5 of spring; 6 of summer; Prince of spring; The life experience (the tower) // bottom of the deck: 8 of winter; 2 of summer
Omggg, you are so sweet my pile 2! Your heart is so warm and compassive. Your biggest charm is that your heart doesn't know of evilness, you are pure heart, you try to understand people even if they are cruel to other people and forgive even when forgiveness is hard to give. You probably are an starseed, your sensibility is overwhelming and you might have some psychic abilities you haven't found out yet. You reject conflicts and try to put in everyone's shoes to understand their point of view, that a beautiful treat about you but could mean that some people take advantage of your kind intentions, you are very caring with other people but you also need to care for yourself first. You had many disappointments in your life, most of them related to betrayals and daggers in the back that left you wounded and with your heart broken, you always prefer to forgive and don't keep any resenment in your heart but be careful with the real motivations of people when they approach you, many of them juat want to steal that precious light that you have.
- What other people love about you:
Cards: 6 of gems; 4 of roses rev; Queen of wings rev // bottom of the deck: The Hermit; The Chariot rev
Sweetheart, you are very special, your empathy is higher than usual and this seems to attract narcissistic people to your life. Some people come to your life just to drain your energies like vampires, you make people feel comfortable and nurtured, sometimes you leave yourself aside for the ones you love and many people will use this for themselves without even thanks. You are generous with everybody, sometimes too much but always with the best of intentions, in Spain we say that "hell is full of good intentions" and you should think about this concept. You can't forget about yourself and your feelings for attending other people, you owe yourself the love and affection you give to others, if not you are being unfair with yourself and you don't deserve that treatment. People love your innocence and pure heart, your ability to forgive and the way you make them feel when you are around. You are a pure soul in a crazy world, too special for this earth and people love this about you but you are needing a shift in your perspective because many people will never have the level of consciousness that you were born with.
In the next part of your reading I will emphasize this but I feel it's important. You could become a master in this lifetime, your Divine gifts are very very special and can help you to deal in a healthier way with other people. Some time for introspection can be really nurturing for you, really take this time as a present you give to yourself and slow down a little. You need to clear up your thoughts to make the correct decitions for your future, mostly related to a person you love so much but you feel is not giving to you the same you give, they can be a fire sign or have Aries in their big 3.
- Your Divine Femenine:
Cards: Rhiannon; the sorceress // Artemis; the guardian
What a magical person you are, pile 2! You have The Gift, you came into this life to align with your soul and psychic abilities, your sensitiveness is your biggest strength and you can use it to help people heal their heart to achieve a higher level of conscious about themselves and the way they face life (watch in your natal chart where do you have Pisces/Neptune or any placement in your 12th house). You are a natural healer, I feel you have a lot of power in your hands. In the spiritual path you can find a lot of comfort, you could try to develop this part of yourself and see what it does have for you, I'm sure you are going to love what you'll find out. You are very protected by your guides, maybe there are some ancestors with you right now helping you to heal something about your inner child or a family pattern. Light a candle for them to thank their help, they might respond you through dreams or give you clear signs like feathers, animals, repeated numbers...
- Advices from the Universe:
You are pure magic: What can I say about this? This is just a reminder to keep always in your mind, not only through this period of your life it's for keep it like a mantra. Treat yourself like the magical creature you are, your light is so bright that makes you needing more time to dedicate for yourself. Self love can be confused with selfishness for some people who doesn't have their boundaries well stablished or doesn't know how to respect other people's limits, your only bussiness is to be aware if you are handling this in the healthier way for yourself.
Stop judging and start loving: I feel that judging comes more from you to yourself, your inner voice might be a little harsh when you are dealing with problems. You might percieve yourself as weak sometime but you are not, you are emotionally wise and strong but you are dealing with some issues that are hard to deal with for a such sensitive person like you are. People with an important missions in this lifetime use to have very hard obstacles to overcome, many times involving suffering since childhood. If this is your case, then learn how to channel your sesibility in a healthy way and commit to heal the wounds of your heart.
Write down your dreams and goals: You might be a little confused about your long term goals, you need to dedicate your life to something inspiring and fullfiling. You are not the kind of people that can sit in an office for long time, you need something more dynamic. Begin writting what you want to achieve in a short period of time so your dreams and vocation will feel more clear, you'll see how many creative ideas you had inside your mind waiting for being implemented. You might find a lot of comfort and peace through this time by making creative activities like art or music.
3. Hands filled by flowers:
Intuitive messages: A practical and diligent person, you see things as they are not as you would like them to be. A warrior soul, sometimes too focused in what are the things that could go wrong instead of watching all the positive around you. Motherly energy and elegant presence, you enjoy seeing everybody safe and happy and try all your best to get it. Wherever you walk in you impose respect and good manners to others, sometimes you can be perceived as intimidating but you don't mind because you can keep far from you the people that has bad intentions with you. Your energy is grounded and mature, like the tree that stays rooted while there's a storm around them and just swing with the wind. You make people feel protected with your presence, you are fierce on the outside but heartmelting on the inside. You are the warrior everyday but when you come home from the war you become the beloving and caring queen/king you really are. Elegance in simplicity, classic style but there's something unique about how it fits you, details like crystals or jewelry in your style, Idk I just see you shining like a ruby. Fixed signs, earth signs. Taurus, Cancer. 1234, 2882, 444.
- Your vibe:
Cards: 20. Imagine rev // bottom of deck: 17. Destiny rev; 6. Is not for you.
You are more on the practical and logical side, you could have intuition but you don't listen to it very often. You are a person of facts and reality, fantasy is not your ally, you have a lot of earth energy. You might spend a lot of time by doing things and keep yourself active, even when you know is not necessary spending so much energy. There's a bussiness related to something you keep in your life but you are aware that is a focus of negativity for you, you need to take action torwards this and release yourself because it's delaying the progress of your life. You are strong and wise, you know what to do about this but maybe it's painful, perhaps you need to leave someone you love behind because their way of loving can be harmful for you or affect you in very negative ways that you already know, maybe it's someone or something that drains your energy by only taking and not giving back. This negativity is working against you and your wellbeing, you know you have to make a decition but you are distractic yourself to avoid it. Remember how determinated you are, take a days for yourself to clear up you mind and take the step, keeping in this energy will be worst if it prolongs in time causing you even physical consecuences as headaches, anxiety, bad sleep or irritability. You are very structured with yourself but when it comes to other people you are softer and tender with them than with your own feelings, I really feel you have difficult times dealing with emotions. Take your time to realign with your destiny my love, you need it.
- Your natural charms:
Cards: Prince of autumn; The Balance (The Temperance); The Strenght; 9 of spring // bottom of deck: The World; Princess of summer.
You are a fighter against unjustice, you like to protect the ones who doesn't know how to protect themselves. You have a generous heart, you like to provide the people you love with things they like even if that means not having the things you like for you, you enjoy to keep your beloved ones happy and satisfied, you could even feel guilty if you think about yourself first. You might be also the counselor of your people, they always ask for your help or advice when they don't know how to deal with situations, you know how to see things with perspective and give great and wise advices. You have a very balanced mindset but you are very goal oriented without listening to your heart, there's such an strong power within you (your energy is so strong that I had to stop a few times while writting to slow down the energies), you are being asked to attend the true desires of your heart because you are about to enter in a new chapter of your life and you must be clear in your intentions before going forward. This will not be hard for you, I promise, the uncomfortable about your situation is just because your mindset, you know what to do, honey. Your inner wisdom is amazing, trust it, you might find out how useful is to stop sometimes and ask the heart for a little help. You should develop a little more your faith as well, productivity is great but a moment for connect with yourself is sacred.
- What other people love about you:
Cards: 9 of roses rev; 10 of shells; 10 of wings rev // bottom of deck: The Star rev; The Moon rev.
You are a serious and practical person, everyone who knows you can see it in you. You might be a creature of habits with a well stablished routine, I recommend you to watch your 6th house in your natal chart, you might find an answer there to the need of over productivity. People love to be around you but they know they can't bother you too much, some of them can be scared of you when you come angry so they prefer to keep you calmed and happy, be careful with this because there's someone with poison in their heart but honey on their toungue around you. Maybe this is just for some of you but I see you are very selective with the people you allow to enter in your life, you have an small group of people you trust but you keep the distance with strangers, people admire you from afar but they don't know how to get close to you, they might be aware that you had a difficult situation in your past and you prefer to keep yourself low key. You are reserved but some people confuse it thinking that you don't like them so they prefer to don't annoy you, that's not the case at all but your energy is so powerful that it can be felt as intimidating for others. Anyway, when people stops and talks to you they see how adorable you are, I feel like you have talent to make people laugh so they always crave for spending more time with you discovering what is beneath the surface. You are very similar to pile 1 but in the introverted side, both are grand and imposive in your energy, pile 1 is more on the extroverted side, more rebel but you, pile 3 are more on the calmed, structured and introverted side, your energy is intense but patient and mostly reserved for yourself, you might feel a lot but you don't express it and deal with it in silence.
-Your Divine Femenine:
Cards: Nemetona, sacred space; Lakshmi, bright future // Sige, quiet time.
I love your cards, pile 3! 🥰
First of all, Lakshmi tells you that you are chased by luck but you need to stop running away from it, you are always protected by the Divine to spread seeds of love in the world. You have a hard past of your back, a lot of pain, sorrow and anxiety, you might be forced as a child to grow up and mature early. Life perhaps has been cruel with you and that's why you prefer to keep your feelings in a box in a safe place within you. Open that box and allow yourself to feel again, connect with your inner child and what they would like to do, everything in your future shines like three suns together. Make a place for yourself where you can meditate and light a candle for your guides, it can be a little altar or a full room for you, whatever you prefer but create a sacred space to reconnect with your sensitive side, a place where you can be in silence to hear your inner voice, or if you allow them, the voice of your guides.
- Advices from Universe:
Commit to self-care rituals: Right now you need to take care of yourself and make it part of your routine. Maybe meditation or enchanting your skin care products can work great for this (drawing a beuty sigil/rune on the package is a great witch tip). Find something you enjoy and make it something usual in your daily life, you deserve to feel fullfiled and satisfied with your life. Not everything is about getting the work done, you need to recharge yourself by loving you so much and giving you the time and space for doing things that makes you happy.
You are perfectly beautiful: There's no much interpretación about rhis, the message is pretty clear. Sometimes we focus so much in how we look that we forget about how important is your energy, attractiveness is all about confidence in ourselves. We don't need to be perfect to be beautiful, your soul is the most precious part of yourself, the outside is just the vehicle you had to drive through this lifetime. Remember to embrace your virtues but also your shadows because they make you the beautiful being you are, when you start treating yourself like a queen/king and make of your comfort zone (where you go to get relaxed) the palace of Versailles, you'll attract people in your same vibe that will treat you the way you trully deserve. We are what we have inside.
Gratitude rampage: A great way to connect with the abundance of Universe is gratitude, it doesn't matter they way you make it, if it's writting the things you are grateful for or just thanking the Universe before you get to sleep. Be grateful even with the most little things, like how comfortable is your bed or how soft are your sheets, when you begin to appreciate the little things you open the door to great ones. A psychologist told me a long time ago that writting everyday something you are grateful or proud of can be a great tool for motivation and well being, this also helps to focus on the positive things about your life and, in times of sadness you can come to your gratitude journal and remember that is just a hard moment and is not going to last forever.
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jackfrombaskinrobbins · 10 months
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baking contest w/ the avengers!!
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type of writing: headcanons / scenario
word count: 1k
request: yes / no
original request: OMG CAN U PLS DO THE AVENGERS IF THEY HAD LIKE A COOKING OR BAKING CONTEST?
dynamic: avengers x teen!reader (teenage avenger series)
characters: reader, scott lang, nick fury, clint barton, harley keener, peter parker, miles morales, tony stark, pietro maximoff etc
a/n: HECK YEAH I CAN!!!! i loved this idea sm i was so excited to get this request :D i'm getting back into writing so sorry if it's a lil bad lol. also guys i'm gonna open requests again so feel free to submit!! i have a lot of muse for spiderverse stuff atm hehe so i may post again today!! tysm, hope u enjoy!!!
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so there’s this thing that the avengers do
in order to do team bonding
they’ll assign partners in the beginning of the year
& each month, a new set of partners will choose something to do
and it’s always super fun
like that’s how u ended up at the trampoline park last month
& how scott ended up with a broken arm rip king
so this month had to be something a little less dangerous
kinda funny when u think about it like it’s literally the avengers they’re in dangerous situations all the time
and while you wanted to do something different, certain ~forces~ kept preventing that
like y’all were watching a movie a couple weeks ago
and fury came on the screen 
how he could hack into it idk hes nick fury dude he can do anything
but he just looked at the camera and said “no more dumbass trampoline parks”
HAH
so yeah it had to be something tame 
anyway so this month was you and scott!!!!
best duo ever!!!!!!
so you had to plan what to do
& scott refused to go skydiving bc that was your first choice
smh scott it would be so fun!!!!
his arm was still broken & he said that was why he wouldn’t go but like…. scott we know ur a scaredy-cat
anyway you were trying to decide when suddenly he was like
“y/n!!!! i totally forgot! the great british baking show just premiered and i promised clint we could watch it together!”
and that gave you an idea
scott LOVED it
but y’all needed a couple things before 
first of all, u needed baking supplies
when i say baking supplies i mean BAKING SUPPLIES
there’s like a thousand avengers at this point bruh :’)
scott almost got one of those instacart orders for it but u hated the thought of an instacart person getting ur crazy order
so it was store time :D 
let’s just say tony’s credit card was used very well that day 😛
then it was time to pick teams
not everyone had to participate
wanda said she wanted in
so pietro joined too which was slightly concerning
the man literally burnt a bowl of cereal once
and ur probably thinking “how—”
EXACTLY
only you and harley saw it and honestly it rendered u both speechless
tony joined too
but you and scott made sure he knew that there could be NO robots 
vision asked to be a judge
scott said “vis, we really appreciate that but… uh… don’t you like not eat?”
“ah! you are correct, scott. i do not consume food in the traditional way. however, given my vast knowledge & global database, i do believe that i would be a very good judge of presentation and overall ingredient chemistry.”
“alright, you do that buddy!”
also off topic but why do i just know that tony would give vision the nickname “chat gpt”
 sorry i had to get that out ANYWAYY
you got a few more people to participate 
sam and bucky wanted to be a team, and harley peter & miles wanted to be a team too
yknow what that was fine by you
so the day came.
you had turned one of the empty conference rooms into a crazy kitchen setup
thx party city for the confetti & balloons!!! ;)
in came your loyal hosts, scott & clint
(clint begged you and scott to let him host, he kept using a british accent until you said yes & just trust me it was good that he finally stopped)
you, natasha, and vision were the taste & presentation judges
you surveyed scott’s & your work, pretty proud of how it turned out
“ALRIGHTY THEN, READY, SET, OFF THE BLIMEY!!”
vision shot you a quizzical look, but you just shook your head.
scott & clint rly were a…. hosting duo
yep, the most… hosting duo of all time
the hostiest hosters to ever host
omg the funniest thing was that they kept eating the cookie dough from harley peter & miles’ station
they literally had to push them away
peter & miles webbed their hands shut HAHA
everyone else seemed to be doing pretty well though
aside from their usual arguing, bucky & sam seemed to actually be making something good
wanda was perfect as per usual
and pietro was zipping around the kitchen, causing tony’s flour to rise up in his face
steve came over, blowing a whistle and pointed at pietro
you and scott had enlisted him to be the referee
yes, cooking shows don’t normally have referees, but think abt the ppl we’re dealing with here 😀
anyways finally time was up!!!
but you and scott still had a trick up your sleeves.
“and now presenting our special guest judge… GIVE IT UP FOR NICK FURY!!”
yes that’s right, he had said yes to this
after you promised to finish a mission report for him
and bought him some new eyepatches
which was why he was wearing a navy blue one complete with rhinestones
pietro was up first, and he placed four slices of chocolate cake in front of all the judges.
“i gotta say p, this actually looks really good!” you spoke, and he beamed.
natasha didn’t look so sure
“as y/n says, it does look alright on the outside. however, it does seem like there’s some sort of… strange ingredient in the chemical makeup… i am going to analyze for a moment.” said vision
“aw, let’s just eat the damn thing already!” fury spoke, and so you all did.
“mm, it’s good!!” you said, and natasha nodded in agreement.
but did not have the same reaction. 
he had stopped chewing, and his eye had narrowed. he was giving pietro a death stare.
“uhm… fury? what is … jolly wrong with you?” scott asked, his british accent wavering.
“yeah… guv’nr?” said clint.
“who the hell puts hot sauce in a damn chocolate cake. you better start runnin’ maximoff, because i’m comin’ for you!!” fury spoke, getting progressively louder.
“that one was supposed to be for y/n- i mean vision! yeah! oops. um…” pietro spoke, before disappearing from the room in a quick streak.
after that, fury left. 
and that's why now cooking/baking competitions are banned on the premises of SHIELD!!
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World War Z is one of my favorite novels, but every time I reread it I am reminded of how painfully American it is. Very "third-way centrist," very "Democratic Liberal during the Bush years," very "I believe in America, we're the best country on Earth, let us show you the light." it is vehemently anticommunist, and plays the "both sides" card by having a character whose family suffered under Pinochet claim that imperialism and white hegemony are ghosts from a bygone era that developing nations need to get over; "far-left is just as bad as far-right, why can't we all just get along?"
A lot of the stories are interesting, and I want to do an in depth analysis of the timeline of the Great Panic someday, but this is a book that suggests Colin Fucking Powell would have been a great bastion of democracy and freedom, so I can't take any of the politics seriously anymore.
Iran becoming a nuclear nation and going to war with Pakistan
A Chinese civil war splits the PLA and dissolves the PRC, but not a single word is spoken about the multiple separatist movements in the United States after they were abandoned by the federal government for YEARS in zombieland (only that they were "given the option to be readmitted peacefully" when the feds came marching back)
Floridians turning Cuba into a "capitalist utopia" and Fidel Castro taking credit for the subsequent Cuban Evolution
Nelson Mandela personally signing off on an Apartheid-era plan to abandon half the country as human bait
The whole situation between Israel and Palestine (that is a can of worms I am neither qualified nor willing to dissect here)
Hollywood military propaganda gives people the will to live
The British royal family "shielding the soul" of the UK under the burden of their godlike mandate?!? (gag me with a fucking spoon...)
This book would be VERY different if it were written today. Published in 2006, it was obsessed with the Cold War but barely glossed over the War on Terror with one reference to "Gulf War 2" (Iraq) and a handful of references to a low-intensity "brushfire war" (Afghanistan) that ended in American victory by 2008, although a Pyrrhic one. I do not remember nor can I even imagine a time when ANYTHING within this book could be considered plausible outside the deepest fears and/or wettest dreams of the most diehard 'Mericans.
The more I get into it, the worst is sounds. I think I like the idea of the book more than the book itself now.
The prologue ends with a hint at an eventual sequel. The narrator says that a lot of people consider it too early to write a history book about a war that only just ended (and in fact is still being fought in some northern countries), and that it will take a few generations for people to fully process what happened. "Perhaps decades from now, someone will take up the task of recording the recollections of the much older, much wiser survivors." That is a book I would like to read; a retelling of WWZ with far less hero worship and characters who don't all sound like a 30-something American SNL writer.
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gemsofthegalaxy · 10 months
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Greg and Marianne are so interesting, in addition to Greg and Ewan (and the fact we somehow never got any interactions between Marianne and Ewan?). @mossiestpiglet said in the tags of a post that we don't talk about them enough, and I concur. So allow me to do so.
I really do need to re-watch the early episodes to confirm, but from my memory, Marianne says she can't give Greg money and encourages him to go to New York City to ask for a job from Logan despite having, like, $20 left when he arrives (which makes it a huge gamble to do, given how fucking expensive NYC is otherwise). And despite the fact her own father would hate this, and wants Greg to have nothing to do with Logan. I always took it to mean she was not willing to give him money, but later on Greg talks to Caroline how his mother is solvent, debt free now. And even later, he's paying for her credit cards. So perhaps she simply had none to give.
Still, I remember getting the feeling that she was tired of dealing with him in the first few episodes and I sort of think that's part of it, but I also think she just can't help him any more than she has. She probably feels like a total failure, I mean, look at her cousins in comparison. Sure, we as the audience know they are complete messes, but at least they're rich and have the freedom to do whatever the fuck they want. Marianne at the very least does not have that luxury, and I'll say more on the financial situation throughout this post.
Greg is very clingy to her early, on and I believe they're implied to still be in contact afterwards. I think Ewan says that Marianne asked him to make sure Greg ate at Thanksgiving- that means Marianne is worrying over him going hungry (and he was going hungry, he was stealing food from work and Tom made fun of him for it).
Despite one mention in the script, Greg is vaguely not in contact with his father canonically, and I take his father's marked absence (when Greg is so reliant on his mother) to mean that he was raised by a single mother (I strongly believe he would have asked for support from his father too if he was in contact with him. It doesn't make sense to me that he wouldn't.)
Many people have noted that Marianne's scenes are often held in a bedroom, and it gives her a vaguely depressed vibe, and with her alluded financial issues, it seems like she struggled, alone. Even though her own father has millions of dollars he refuses to use.
Greg, although he is taking care of his mother financially (after she was unable and seemingly less willing to do so for him), is also a brat to her despite being an adult. No more than in the scene at a funeral where he tells her to shut up. (I personally have fairly chill parents who I can get fairly angry at and we bitch at each other, so,) I don't see this as majorly out of line or horrific, but rather as portraying that they are very casual with one another and she probably did not do a great job with discipline or, arguably, boundaries.
One thing I do want to take as canon despite it only being in the scripts is Greg's post-funeral fight with Ewan, and what I want to point out is that Greg says "mom and I have been talking and We are not coming to Christmas" which is only one line, but it feels HUGE in put together with the rest of their scenes.
Here, Greg is presenting himself and his mother as a united front against Ewan, a rich man whose child was in debt severe enough to be a topic of family gatherings, and whose grandchild was in such poverty he was sleeping in a church at one point... We have almost nothing to go off with Ewan and Marianne, but, I say again: it is quite absurd to me that he was sitting on 250mil for Greg while she struggled to raise him, presumably on her own. While she clearly checks in with Ewan about Greg back in Thanksgiving (again, unless i am mistaken then oops), Greg sits between the two of them at the funeral although he is her father, not his.
I have had friends tell me that even with their limited interactions, they get a strong impression that Marianne and Greg are quite codependent with one another, and I feel like I agree; he relies heavily on her for guidance and does not want to do things alone, but also takes care of her financially and comes across as mildly defensive about her towards Caroline, at least trying to make sure the family knows she's in a better place than she used to be. And, then with Ewan, he goes out of his way to say something to feel like it's him and mom against Ewan, when he is feeling incredibly, incredibly defensive and upset at Ewan.
For one reason or another, whether it be depression or financial mismanagement (probably a combination of both that fed into each other) Greg probably has not had much stability from Marianne but seeks her out anyway. Sure, he is an adult, and you may argue that he should be able to stand on his own feet by the start of season 1, he doesn't seem to have much else support besides her- and her him, from what very little we have seen. And honestly, parenthood does not stop at 18 years old, parents in my humble opinion should be prepared to support their kids for their whole lives as best as they are able.... and from what we can tell, this very well might be the best Marianne could have offered Greg, with how little support she must have gotten from Ewan who is incredibly gruff and only interested in his own 'environmentally-friendly' agenda. I doubt he was much help if she is indeed depressed, as many have taken her to be.
I am not even sure how to wrap this up. Just- the little glimpses that we get into Greg, Marianne, and Ewan paint such a sad fucking picture to me. Single mom, obstinate grandfather, and child who tries to please both of them but still never quite measures up. Growing up poor, with a grandfather who has millions but thinks money is the root of all evil and would rather nearly starve his own family than give it to them. And Greg doesn't even seem to resent this, although Marianne might at this point; at the start of the series he genuinely wants to make a good impression on Ewan and be sweet with him still. We didn't actually get their funeral fight, either, we got Greg saying "that was a good speech grandpa", playing both sides to the bitter end, still wanting to please Ewan in what tiny way he might be able to after his show of trying to stop him speaking. Greg desperately wants love and approval from Ewan, and he seems to get some but not a ton of support from Marianne, and we have almost no way to know exactly what goes on between father and daughter with the other two but... I cannot imagine it's a strong or loving relationship.
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In order to explain my cats' latest obsession, I have to give you some history. Behind a cut, warnings for Cat Illness.
In 2015, both K and I were working a lot and I felt bad that my>our cat, Luna, was being left alone for hours on end. So we decided to get a second cat - thus, Evie joined the family. Now, being that Evie was about 2 years old and Luna was about 5 years old, they didn't really enjoy the Sudden Roommate Situation [SRS]. It took a lot longer than normal for the introductory methods to work. (They still tolerate each other more than anything but they seem to have made their peace, eight years on.)
Anyway, we got Evie in November of 2015 and in January of 2016 I lost my job and Luna also developed an ongoing UTI due to the stress of the SRS. (Between this and the Politics Situation at the time, I was so stressed I skipped my period for almost seven months. I don't think any of us have recovered.) Anyway, so Luna had to go on antibiotics, and the antibiotics gave her diarrhea, so we also put her on probiotics, but the probiotics (I learned later) gave her worse diarrhea, and the stress of constant upset stomach meant that she kept having ongoing UTIs which meant ongoing antibiotics/probiotics, etc., in a vicious cycle. I'm still mad at that vet because they refused to slow down to consider me asking "what if the fact that it's making her sick is contributing to the infection" and kept just assigning more rounds of antibiotics that I couldn't afford. Yeah that credit card JUST got paid off two months ago.
A N Y W A Y. The result of all this is that it tore poor Luna's stomach up to the point that she couldn't eat any kind of dry treat or kibble. Literally, one Greenie treat would instantly give her the shits. This means that both cats have been on wet-food-only for like, seven years. It's expensive, and not great for their teeth, but also Luna wasn't shitting herself constantly so you take what you can get. I occasionally tried samples of kibble that advertised themselves as Sensitive Stomach Formulae over the years but none of them were successful.
Fast forward to two weeks ago, when I was at my parents' for my dad's surgery and Kellie stayed home with the cats. She had to go get some more wet food for them during this time and while at the pet store, she eyed a bag of kibble that said it was for Sensitive Stomachs and had a strong impulse to Try It. So she got a small bag. Texted me about it. I said "You're awfully brave trying that while I'm not home to give her a bath when her back end winds up covered in poop at 2am."
But miracle of all miracles: Luna can tolerate this kibble. We started very very small - less than 1/8 of a cup once a day - and have been working our way up. We are at 1/6 of a cup once a day now, and there has been no stomach upset!
This is great news for multiple reasons, but one of them is that we can now have an automatic feeder which means that we can take short overnight trips without needing a cat-sitter. For long trips, of course, we'd still want someone checking in on them and giving them their supplement of wet food.
We have one such short overnight trip coming up in two weeks, so I took advantage of Black Friday sales on one of my favorite pet brands (their water fountain also came from PetLibro) and ordered them a two-bowl pet feeder. It came in yesterday (love Black Friday being a week long now) and I set it up last night. I tested it at the time by having it dispense 1/12 of a cup of kibble. Worked great! tipped most of it back into the granary and let the kitties have a couple of pieces as a treat.
WELL. They now cannot enter the room without paying tribute to the Fickle God of Kibble, aka Sammy the Automatic Feeder, just in case he has decided to dispense more kibble.
They just had their first scheduled 9am feeding, and both of them ran around like they were losing their minds before diving in mouth-first, so I am deeply amused and will be watching these developments with interest.
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Meant To Be
Pairing: Sonny Carisi x female!reader
Category: Fluff
Word count: 3,807
Summary: A look back on Sonny’s relationship with you and the future with your daughter.
Warnings: Swearing, female reader but no description of reader, pregnancy, childbirth
Requested by: @1dluver13xx — thanks to this post!
A/N: I didn’t mean for this to get extremely long, but fluffy!Sonny, especially girl dad!Sonny is a big weakness. Basically, I got carried away. 😅 Hope you enjoy! ❤️
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Dominick “Sonny” Carisi, Jr. always thought he’d have the stereotypical ‘all American, apple pie life’. You know the one: a spouse, maybe a pet, a cozy house, and a couple kids. At this point in Sonny’s life, he was beginning to question if it was in the cards for him, if it was meant to be.
All that questioning and uncertainty went out the window when he met you. He knew he’d marry you one day — as cliché as it sounds. You occupied his thoughts every minute of everyday since. He tried his hardest to stay focused at work, being a detective with Manhattan’s Special Victims Unit he had to stay focused, he had a very important job to do. He also tried his hardest to stay focused on his schoolwork, going to Fordham Law school was hard work as it was, but balancing law school on top of working at SVU was even harder. The man barely got enough sleep and missed out on a lot. He was alway afraid he’d miss out on love, but luckily, you crossed Sonny’s path one fateful morning.
It was early, 6:30 to be exact, when you placed your order at the café a few blocks from your apartment. You ordered what has came to be your favorite breakfast since discovering this little café on your walk to work one morning. It’s what you called a ‘hidden gem’ and recommended it to anyone that wanted somewhere cozy with a great atmosphere and even better food.
Once you had collected your order from the counter, you turned to make your way to the door when someone literally almost knocked you down. Thankfully, arms caught you before you could fall and spill your breakfast. “Oh my gosh! I am so sorry. Are you alright?” A concerned and equally panicked male voice asked, helping you steady yourself.
“I didn’t fall on my face and my breakfast is still in tact, so yes, I’m fine.” You attempt to make light of the situation. Looking up to see the man that ran into you but saved you from embarrassment, you all but freeze, taking in the handsome man’s features. He’s tall, slim build with darkish brown hair that has hints of grey throughout and gorgeous baby blue eyes. You were so taken aback by his angelic good looks that you didn’t realize the stranger had gone quiet as well, taking in your beautiful features in return.
The café began getting more crowded the longer the two of you stood there gawking at one another. A younger woman broke the apparent trance between you and this man — whose name you still didn’t know — when she needed to pass by to reach a vacant table.
The two of you stepped out of the crowded café making small talk as you did so. You found out his name is Dominick Carisi Jr., but he goes by the name Sonny. You gave him your name in return, smiling as he rambled about making it up to you somehow for almost ruining your morning. “Would you maybe want to meet back here a six this afternoon? I know a great restaurant on this street.” You offered.
“I’m not sure I’ll be able to make it with my job, but I’ll try my hardest.” Sonny informed. “I’m a detective with the Special Victims Unit so my schedule can be hectic and cases can take a while.”
“Oh I see. Well, how about I give you my number, and you can tell me if you can make it or not. We can reschedule if you’re still interested.” You suggested. You didn’t think about him being a detective, but you had a gut feeling that he was of some importance by the suit he had on. You quickly scribble your phone number on a sticky note you kept in your purse and hand it to Sonny when you were finished.
Sonny checks the time on his watch and you notice his eyes go wide. “Oh shit, I’m gonna be late if I don’t go right now. I’ll text you later about this afternoon.”
You nod, unable to fight the smile making its way to your lips. “Of course! You better hurry, don’t wanna be late! I’d feel horrible.” You ushered Sonny in the direction of the precinct. You hear Sonny laughing as you do so.
The two of you go your separate ways. You think about Sonny the reminder of the day and hope he stays safe now that you know his occupation.
Fast forward four years later and you and Sonny have been going strong. Sure, there’s been ups and downs like with all relationships, but Sonny never lets an argument go unresolved. Despite having a busy and demanding job, Sonny always makes time for you, wining and dining you, warm bubble baths with your favorite candles and flowers, you name it.
Sonny was so nervous when the big night finally came. He wanted everything to be perfect, asking Olivia and Amanda for help. The ladies didn’t really do much but point Sonny in the right direction.
He planned for quiet night in with you. He cooked a delicious Italian meal for two, wine and candles on the table. He timed dinner just right as you entered his apartment, stopping in your tracks as you smelt the food, your favorite Italian food to be exact.
“Oh my…” you trailed off, taking in the scene before you. Sonny setting the table, wine glasses and candles inviting you to take a seat, and you just now noticed soft music in the background.
“Come sit. Dinner’s ready!” Sonny beamed, gesturing to the table and all the food. You grin, still speechless but take your seat regardless. You didn’t recall any special occasion for this, but then again, Sonny was always surprising you with sweet and romantic gestures.
Once Sonny’s joined you at the table, you both fill your plates with the picture perfect food in front of yours. You knew Sonny was an amazing cook thanks to Mama Carisi and Sonny’s interest in helping her when he was younger. You took turns filling the other in on your day and enjoying the peaceful dinner.
After dinner, Sonny clears the empty dishes and returns to his seat, a gift in hand. “Close your eyes for second, doll.” He tells you. You give him a questioning look but do as told, he’s never steered you wrong before. With your eyes closed, you hear rustling next to you and you want to sneak a peak so badly, but you think better of it. “Alright, open those gorgeous eyes.” You hear Sonny, smile evident in his voice. Slowly opening your eyes, you look around, looking for anything different on the table but nothing. You feel Sonny’s hand gently rest against your cheek farthest from him and turn your head in his direction. You gasp seeing a sparkling piece of jewelry in his hand. Looking up at him in shock, you see Sonny smiling ear to ear, happiness radiating off of him.
You open your mouth to speak but no words come out. Your heart is racing and hands trembling, you can only imagine how Sonny feels. Is this really happening? Is this a dream? If it’s a dream, you don’t want to wake up. You’ve been daydreaming about this day for years. That day you met Sonny you felt a connection and after a few dates, you knew he was the one.
“Doll, these past four years have been the best years of my life and I want to keep that going. I want you by my side for the rest of our lives. You have no idea how happy, loved, cared for, and important you make me feel. I’ll never forget that day we met at that coffee shop, just like I’ll never forget everything in between. I couldn’t ask for a better partner in this hectic schedule I have. You’re always so understanding when I have to cancel or be hours late. I love when you swing by to bring me lunch on particular busy days, how well you get along with my work family and my real family too. You’re the sweetest, most thoughtful, and funniest person I’ve ever met, and that’s saying something, I mean have you met me?” Sonny teased, both of you laughing through the sweet tears that managed to fall. “Doll, will you do me the honor and marry me? I can’t imagine life without you. I love you more than words can describe.”
You were still speechless, tears still slipping from your eyes. All you could do was nod your head repeatedly. You watched Sonny slide the ring on your finger, wearing a smile so big your cheeks hurt. “I love you, handsome. I promise to be the best wife I can be.” You finally regained your voice enough to speak.
Sonny gently pulled you into a sweet, loving, and passionate kiss to which you reciprocated with your whole heart.
One year after the proposal, it was finally the day of the wedding — yours and Sonny’s dream wedding. You made sure that he gave his input and helped make decisions, it was his big day too, after all.
You were beyond nervous, not because you changed your mind but because you were terrified that you’d trip and fall or some other embarrassing thing would happen.
Olivia and Amanda were quick to reassure you it would all be fine and that, even if something crazy did happen, Sonny would never leave you on your wedding day — or any day for that matter. They both reminded you that you and Sonny were meant to be.
Thirty minutes later, you’re walking down the aisle towards Sonny, the love of your life. The moment Sonny sees you, he’s in tears, you took his breath away in that dress and he couldn’t believe this was reality and not some dream he’s had since you accepted his proposal. You had tears in your eyes as well for many of the same reasons, Sonny looked like the most handsome prince you’ve ever seen and this was really happening.
Once the wedding was over, the reception began. You and Sonny made rounds visiting your guests and thanking them for being a part of your special day. As the reception went on and heartfelt speeches were made, you and Sonny realized just how loved the two of your were. The remainder of the evening was spent laughing, eating, and dancing off into the night.
Two years after your wedding, you find out some big, life changing news — you’re pregnant. You and Sonny wanted to wait until you settled into the married life and your respective jobs became less hectic, granted Sonny’s job didn’t always stay less hectic but there were moments when it did.
It wasn’t until recently, the past three months or so, you and Sonny talked about kids, and finally decided you’d start trying. The two of you hadn’t had any luck unfortunately, until now. You stood in the bathroom of your home, jaw dropped as tears welled up in your eyes. You were in shock. Was this real or a dream? Is this test really true? You took one more test to be sure. Positive. You had to find a cute way to tell Sonny. You went to the Pinterest for inspiration, and low and behold, you found the perfect idea. You quickly found a website to customize the cutest onesie to say: ‘Surprise! Your going to be a daddy!’ as well as Sonny a shirt that says: ‘My jokes are officially dad jokes’. You laughed when you read that one and knew Sonny would love it. While you waited for the shirt and onesie to arrive, you casually bought a few small things to add to Sonny’s little announcement box. You bought a blank card and wrote him a little heartfelt note. You wrote about how much you love him and can’t wait to embark on this journey with him amongst other sweet words. You didn’t realize you were getting so emotional until you felt a tear slid down your cheek. You wiped it away and finished the note saying: ‘The only thing better than having you as my husband is our child having you as their dad. I love you — no — we love you!’.
Later on that evening, Sonny was finally on his way home, calling to see if he needed to pick up anything for dinner. You told him no and that you had it covered adding that he better hurry home for a surprise. Sonny laughed and said he’d be there shortly and that he loved you.
You quickly got everything set up and put the finishing touches on dinner, chicken spaghetti and breadsticks you picked up from the local bakery you and Sonny love so much. The table was set just as Sonny walked through the door. “Perfect timing, babe!” You giggle, grabbing glasses for drinks. Sonny set his things down by the door, giving you a quick peck on the cheek as he passes by you to wash his hands before joining you at the table.
Dinner was pleasant and conversation flowed freely, despite you being excited and a little nervous. You tried to keep your emotions at bay, but naturally Sonny noticed your demeanor. “Everything okay, doll?”
You look up from your plate and nod with a smile. “Couldn’t be better.” You grin, a gleam in your eyes. “When you’re done, you can have your surprise.”
Sonny was curious as to this surprise you had for him and slightly panicked too. It wasn’t his birthday or your anniversary. It wasn’t a holiday either so he was worried he forgot something important. He knew by the look you were giving him that you weren’t mad rather excited so that eased his thoughts. “Alright. I’m ready for this surprise. The suspense is killing me here!” He happily exclaimed.
You laughed and set the beautifully wrapped box on the table. Sonny carefully unwrapped the gift and opened the box. You watched as Sonny picked up the first item, the the dad jokes shirts. You watched him read the message and then look at you confused. You gestured for him to keep looking in the box. He did and pulled out the customized onesie. You could help but smile wide as Sonny read the message on it and jump up from his chair, tears in his eyes and a smile as wide as yours. “Are you — Doll, please tell me this ain’t a joke.” You got up and grabbed the handwritten card and told him to read it, tears in your eyes as well from watching the love of your life putting the pieces together and grasping that this was real. Sonny read the card, he was full on crying by the time he finished. He wrapped you up in a tight hug, lifting you slightly off the ground. The two of you were crying happy tears, after trying the past three months and not having any luck, the positive result was overwhelming for you both. “I love you and I love you too baby Carisi.” Sonny placed a soft kiss to your lips before placing a soft kiss to your stomach.
The rest of the evening was spent talking about the little one, anything from names to nursery decor to debating if the baby would be a boy or a girl. You said girl and Sonny said boy.
The whole pregnancy Sonny was right there with you and if he couldn’t be there he had his mom be with you. He refused to let you be alone despite you telling him it would all be okay. He was just worried about something happening or going wrong and no one being there to help you or take care of you and the baby. He saw enough horrific things at work, he didn’t need anything bad happening at home.
You got used to Sonny or Mama Carisi being there. As it turned out, you liked having the company and realized that Sonny had good intentions and just wanted to keep you and your unborn baby safe.
Finally, time came to find out the gender of baby Carisi. You were on the fence about doing the whole gender reveal thing and so was Sonny, but with some persuasion from Amanda and Liv, you decided to do a small one — just you, Sonny, his squad from work, and both your families and few close friends. Since Liv and Amanda persuaded you into this you put them in charge for the party.
As people arrived, you and Sonny went around videoing everyone give their guesses on baby Carisi’s gender. Majority of the guests agreed with you and said girl, saying that Sonny was meant to be a girl dad, especially since he grew up with all sisters. Sonny responded by shaking his head, laughing and replying with, “That’s the reason we’re having a boy!”, with a big smile on his face.
Liv and Amanda opted to have the reveal be done by a simple popping a balloon and having the blue or pink confetti fall out. The women decided to keep it simple since you and Sonny were not the extravagant, over the top type of people. You were happy with how the party all turned out, the girls really out did themselves. The two women rounded you and Sonny up to pop the balloon. Your guests crowded around, phones in hand ready to record the moment.
Sonny held the balloon and you got ready to pop it with the pin. The countdown began and when everybody reached one, you popped the balloon and everyone watched as pink confetti floated all around. You and your fellow team girl members cheered while Sonny and his team boy members jokingly booed. You threw your arms around Sonny, overjoyed with the news. When you broke the hug, you looked Sonny in the eyes and said, “See! You are meant to be a girl dad!”
The day you went into labor was what you called ‘calm chaos’ because while you were fairly calm, Sonny was stressed and panicking hence the chaos half of your made up term. Finally at the hospital, you and Sonny were taken to the labor and delivery wing where you were waiting to be fully dilated to begin delivery.
Sonny was by your side, holding your hand and reassuring you that it would all be okay. You were grateful to have Sonny in general but especially in this moment, you would have been freaking out without him. Sonny’s presence always made you feel calm, safe, and loved.
A couple hours later you were ready to push. Throughout the delivery, you all but broke Sonny’s hand and he took it like a champ, he had to grit his teeth and bite his tongue but he did it. Both your pain was thankfully short lived after delivery began. Baby Carisi made her arrival and you and Sonny were beaming with tear filled eyes. When you held her, you couldn’t hold back the tears and neither could Sonny. You were exhausted and Sonny noticed carefully taking her from your arms. “Rest, doll. I got her.” That’s all you needed to hear from Sonny before falling asleep, happy with your adorable little family.
Fast forward to present day, Sonny was playing tea party with his baby girl, the light of his life aside from you. You watched from the door way as your thee year old poured Sonny some more tea as her told her all about his favorite animal. You smiled and snapped a quick picture of the two before slipping away to make some lunch for the three of you.
Ever since the day the little princess arrived, her and Sonny were thick as thieves, always together the second Sonny walked through the door. More often than not you caught them passed out on the couch or the chair in your daughter’s room, her snuggled up on Sonny’s chest with his arm wrapped protectively around her. He was definitely meant to be a girl dad and you never let him live it down, especially since baby number two is going to be a little girl too.
Every time Sonny looked at your daughter playing or sleeping all he could do was imagine the teenager and young woman she would grow up to be. He pictured her being a social butterfly because at three years old, she always waved and smiled at anybody that passed her. Sonny wasn’t too sure about her doing that but he figured as long as he was there it was okay. He knew all too well how some people had sick and twisted thoughts about children and he was always cautious with his little girl out in public.
He would picture her doing all those typical kid things, participating in different activities until she found one she liked. Your daughter loved helping Sonny cook or you bake which led Sonny to picture her going to culinary school and ultimately owning her own restaurant or being some kind of professional chef.
The only thing that worried Sonny was the teenage years. He knew between you and him talking with her and her seeing what love and a healthy relationship was that she would be alright. He also knew that he’d drop anything in that instant to console her if a boy broke up with her. Broken hearts were the worst and Sonny knew teenagers would feel like it’s the end of the world. He also knew teenagers could be mean and he never wants anyone being mean to his baby girl so he knew he’d let her vent or cry as long as she needed all while quietly planning a daddy/daughter day that she would pretend she was too old for but was overjoyed about it on the inside.
Sonny also pictured his princess on her wedding day, how they would both be a crying mess because it’s a happy occasion but one that meant change, that she was officially a fully grown woman who was about to embark on a new adventure with her love just like he had done with you. Then his thoughts trailed to being a grandfather and how excited he would be, from being at his daughter’s side just like he had her whole life and like he had been with you to playing with his grandchild or grandchildren, spoiling them rotten just for his daughter to scold him. He wouldn’t mind though because he would be too happy with how his life and his daughter’s life turned out, thick as thrives and best friends until the end of time.
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Pile 4 —> Pile 6
It's been a very long time, dear followers. I'm alive, and I'm back. I'm so, so sorry for not being active. But I'm back for a new pick a card reading! I said I'll be more active months ago... but look at where we're at. 🙃
For this PAC, we're focusing on your innermost parts that you may or may not be aware of. It could be something you've been using to your advantage, or it could be something that you weren't aware of, but others can clearly see it from you.
Pick a dark image from left to right, top to bottom. There are 6 piles. Take your time to internalize the choices above.
❌ Please do not plagiarize my work, or post it elsewhere without my permission and credits. Thank you! ❌
Pile 1
7 of Swords • 10 of Pentacles • The Emperor • 7 of Cups • Queen of Swords • The Lovers • Buffalo Spirit
How you understand your dark side:
You are someone who is very resourceful, and someone who's very capable of achieving anything that you set your mind into. You know this, and people can attest to your abilities to make things happen. However, you can become so much of a high-achiever to the point where you won't hesitate to resorted to unethical and morally questionable methods, as long as no one is looking. You can become very cutthroat when you want to, and especially when you need to. You're not afraid to cut people down if you were being asked to choose between them and yourself. You probably won't even consider a middle ground to "save every one," or bargain for a better outcome in a situation, so that all parties can win or survive. Most likely, you would also ensure that you get the best of the best when it comes to the choices that life throws your way; and in effect, other people are left in your dust.
How people perceive it:
The way people can see this manifest is by the way you can talk down to them. You certainly have a way of interacting with others that can rub off the wrong way, but most people are afraid to speak up for the fear that you'll bring hell upon them. They can clearly feel your competitive nature, and they can see how you blatantly outmaneuver them in your internal game of chess. Thus, there's a divide in the people who are in your life; ones that want to get into your good graces in hopes that you'd spare them, and ones who won't even tolerate that and leave. Futhermore, you are also stubborn by nature. Once you say your opinions, you have the tendency to expect that people will automatically agree with you. And people can see that behavior from you. A word of caution, though. If you don't develop these aggressive traits into something more positive, you might end up isolating yourself since you can drive people away from you.
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Pile 2
The Star • Queen of Cups • 4 of Pentacles • 9 of Swords • 10 of Wands • 4 of Swords • Racoon Spirit
How you understand your dark side:
The immediate phrase that I heard when the cards were laid out was Victim Mentality. Your dark side stems from feelings of being marginalized and victimized by your circumstances or your upbringing. It could be that a parent was very harsh during your childhood, and that left you feeling like your inner child never had the chance to heal and experience what it feels like being a carefree person. It is because of this that pain is internalized deeply, and you have been suffering from the inside for far too long. It would be great if you had a physical outlet to channel your internal energy into something sensory. But I'm getting that most of you in this pile have chosen to solely keep the pain inside, instead of letting it out properly and healthily.
How people perceive it:
The people around you sense this great burden you carry within you, even behind your bright smiles and upturned eyes. And most people really have the heart and empathy to help you in any way they can. However, the can also see how you're not proactively trying to move on from the pain. You're still in your dwelling stage. You still dwell on your pain, and fully immerse yourself in your tragic memories. While there's no "one-size-fits-all" way to recover, you have to be aware enough that you can't carry your burden forever. Those same people who try to help you will eventually become exhausted in their attempts to aid you in your healing journey; and people are not meant to be our crutches. You have what it takes to recover from this burden as long as you let people in, and be receptive to healthy change.
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Pile 3
9 of Pentacles • Justice • King of Swords • Wheel of Fortune • 5 of Pentacles • 5 of Cups • Bee Spirit
How you understand your dark side:
There's a darkness lingering in your mind from time to time. Depending on the people who picked this pile, there will even be some who feel this darkness on a regular basis. And that is fear. You have this universal fear that's plaguing your mind and heart. While we all have different reasons as to when and why this fear came to be, this pile shares the fear of not being good enough. You're afraid that you will never reach your goals in life, your dreams and aspirations. You might also fear not being good enough for your friends and family who have high expectations of you. But most of all, you're afraid of disappointing yourself. You know within your heart that you are capable of great things... but you are so afraid to fail and feel the humiliation of not making it. You get easily daunted by the challenges you face, that you forget you are facing these challenges only because you are capable of surpassing them.
How people perceive it:
You know what they say when "sharks can smell blood?" There are two different types of people who can perceive your fear. One who is willing to help you overcome it, and give you all the support and aid to show you how much they care about you. But there are also those who want to take advantage of your hesitations and fear to their own advantage. What you need to do is to sniff them out before they even get the chance to see your fears, and immediately steer clear from them. You don't need people in your life who can leech off of your pain and darkness. You need people in your circle who can lift you beyond your apprehensions and doubts in order to help you become a better person, and to make you realize your capabilities. And lastly, you need to be able to soothe the fearful child within you. Be gentle with yourself, forgive yourself when you don't get your goals the first time around, and keep on persevering.
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Pile 4
Page of Wands • 6 of Wands • 8 of Wands • 4 of Cups • The Devil • 7 of Wands • Crocodile Spirit
How you understand your dark side:
There's a lot of fire energy in this pile; you probably either have prominent fire placements, or that you consider yourself a fiery person. In this pile, it is indicated that you have a lot of goals in life, lots of things you want to accomplish, and you have an ambition that can be too overwhelming for small-minded people to wrap their heads around. This pile is similar to Pile 3; the only difference is that your external environment is your adversity. You allow people to get under your skin, and their words to pierce your flesh and soul. You internalize what they say about you — even when they don't know an inkling about who you are, or what you actually do in life to make things happen. Hence, you have the tendency to becoming more hostile to other people who have good intentions because you most likely can no longer differentiate the good ones from the bad bunch. Since the majority of the people in your environment are waiting to see you fall, you are overlooking those few who actually want to help you succeed. Be more mindful of your actions, and don't immediately respond with hostility.
How people perceive it:
And indeed, there are a lot of people in your environment who wish to see your downfall. But as I've mentioned, there are those who have good intentions on your behalf. They do want to help. Some people might come off as intense or frank; but that's only because they're probably the type of people who cut to the chase, and would offer you constructive criticism. This is why people might perceive your bad side as you being hostile, aggressive, and pushing them away. Furthermore, they see you as someone impenetrable when it comes to opinions. Once you've made up your mind, there's little to no one who can change it. They just don't understand that you're trying to protect yourself from their harsh judgments and scrutiny. In order for you to rectify this, try to allow people to demonstrate through their actions how they want to help you. Maybe then would you see their genuine intentions.
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Pile 5
6 of Wands • 4 of Wands • Ace of Swords • Ace of Cups • Knight of Wands • 4 of Cups • Beaver Spirit
How you understand your dark side:
Your dark side has something to do with impatience. Your spirit has the essence of haste, and of abrupt movement. You want to get from point A to point B in a short amount of time with as little effort as possible. But as we all know, that's not how it usually works. You get easily frustrated when things don't go your way, and you tend to create a maelstrom of stress around you because of the delays and the hiccups — unfortunately, this can also affect others who are actually around you. When you don't get what you want, or if there's more extra steps needed to accomplish a certain task or goal, or maybe there's a need for you to wait in life, you get agitated and easily frustrated. But in order for you to develop into a better version of yourself, you need accept that you need to put the actual work, patience, and perseverance in order to get what you want. Whether it's about your goals in life, or relationships, you can't rush things. The Universe puts us in situations in order for us to learn and grow in our own time. The more you force things to happen when it's not ready, the more it's going to become skewed. More problems will arise, and delays will become even more inevitable. Step by step is the key.
How people perceive it:
As I'm writing this, I am actually getting breathless and my brows are getting knitted together. I can only imagine that this is how people around you feel when you get into your bouts of impatience and frustration. People feel your stress from a mile away. They can feel as weary and winded by your internalized agitation due to you not getting what you want. It's as if they themselves want to get to the bottom of your problems just so they can get rid of the stress you are unconsciously passing on to them. I just heard this phrase right now: "What is it you're so stressed about?! What's going on, and why are you feeling so impatient? Please calm down!" The people in your life feel as frustrated as you — perhaps, even more — because they're seeing someone they love going through a moment of tension and anxiety. They do care about your well-being, Pile 4. So, if you want to also alleviate their stress, I suggest you practice methods to calm and ground you back to objectivity, such as making a realistic timetable to see the progression of the task or goal you're so frustrated and impatient about.
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Pile 6
The Hierophant • Queen of Swords • Judgment • 7 of Swords • 3 of Pentacles • 8 of Cups • Shark Spirit
How you understand your dark side:
In this reading, your dark side is being reflected as inferiority. It seems like there are a lot of authority figures in your life. You most likely grew up with parental figures who were quite authoritative, and now that you're grown (or as you're growing further), you're subconsciously connecting and associating with people who can mimic that authoritarian presence you're so used to. Unfortunately, you end up attracting a lot of people who don't necessarily have your best intentions in mind. These people do not recognize your strengths because you allow these people to push you and order your around. You fear them, yet you hate them as well. The way I see it, it has become this draining cycle of wanting to live up to people's expectations of you, then failing to do so because you're seeking the approval of the people who will never approve of what you do — no matter how grand your achievements are. It's already taking a toll on your life progress because you may feel easily defeated when people don't approve or your decisions. It's time to align your feelings with your actions, and start standing up for yourself. We teach people how we want to be treated. It is our responsibility to make sure that our dignity is not compromised.
How people perceive it:
There are two types of people I see here: the ones that notice your feelings of inferiority and inadequacy, and those who notice and take advantage of it. Unfortunately, your upbringing most likely perpetuated this dynamic of you being conditioned to look for authority figures in life, instead of learning how to listen to your own authoritative inner voice. And so, there have been those you've encountered along the way who really capitalized on this. But for those who notice — and actually cares about this — they do feel sad and solemn towards your lack of faith in your own capabilities. It wouldn't be a surprise if you've encountered those who tried to give you a pep-talk and a confidence boost every now and then; because they see your strong potential and abilities. They want to see you flourish into the person you were meant to become all this time. They want to see you grow into your skin, and be very confident with yourself because this is the only way to eliminate people who want to keep you inferior forever.
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deathofpeaceofmiiind · 4 months
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high infidelity | seven
My baby's fly like a jet stream, high above the whole scene, loves me like I'm brand new *Ellie’s POV* I woke up in a panic, forgetting where I was. I felt clammy and delirious. My hair was knotted and my face felt greasy since I forgot to take off my make up last night. My eyes wondered over to the tattooed arm that was beside me and relief washed over me, it was Noah. “Good morning.” He says putting his phone down and kissing my forehead. Suddenly my hangover hit me and my head felt like it split in two. “Morning.” I mumbled. “I feel awful.” “Tequila?” He asks as he scrunches his face up. I just nod, even the word tequila made me want to gag. “Well I hate to make you feel worse but I got us flights back to up to Vancouver, we leave in three hours.” “Oh god.” I moaned and I buried my head back into my pillow. He laughs and walks over to the bathroom. I hear the shower running and he comes back over to me with Advil and a bottle of water.
“I’ll order us some breakfast.” He smirks, I could tell he was trying not to laugh more at the state I was in. “Go shower, it’ll wake you up.” I wanted to protest, but a shower felt like a great idea. I grabbed my stuff and headed into the bathroom. After my shower I threw on my hoodie from last night with leggings and put my hair up in a claw clip with minimal make up to make myself at least look human. I came out of the bathroom and our breakfast was already waiting for us. We had coffees with pancakes and bacon, my favourite which also seemed to be Noah’s. After we were done eating we ordered an Uber and made our way to the airport. *Noah’s POV* I had to admit Ellie was handling her hangover better than I could’ve. I held her hand the entire ride to the airport and kept stealing glances at her. I couldn’t help myself. I’m still trying to figure out how I landed myself in such a lucky situation. Nick texted me to say they were just leaving Seattle and it felt weird I wasn’t there with them. He was right, this was definitely a different routine but if it meant having Ellie with me I was more than happy to switch it up. Once we got to the airport we checked in, made our way through security and found the first Starbucks we could find. “I’ll have a grande nitro brew and …” “A venti iced matcha with oat milk.” Ellie chimed in.   “God, you’re so basic.” I laughed as I gave the cashier my credit card. I looked over at Ellie and she told me to go fuck myself, which made me laugh more. We couldn’t stop making each other laugh and we were acting like this wasn’t our first time flying together. Ellie was just so incredible and she was easily one of the funniest people I’ve met without even trying. I felt like my heart was going to explode.
 “This is a very strange first date.” she chuckled as we got on the plane. “I know.” I replied as I reached over and helped her with her belt, not breaking my stare from her. “except you can’t go anywhere.” “Noah Sebastian, is that a threat?” She smirks. “Could be.” I replied with a deep tone.  She put her hand on my lap and I could feel myself getting hard, which wasn’t ideal. I always used to rush into things and with Ellie I wanted to slow down and establish something cause this was so delicate. I was ready whenever she was. “I was thinking about starting Demon Slayer again, do you wanna watch it?” I said, distracting myself from feeling like a horny teenager. Ellie just nodded and I pulled my iPad and AirPods out of my bag. I passed her an AirPod and she rested her head on my shoulder and I pressed play, mind you I was too focused on her thumb rubbing circles on my thigh. “You’re not gonna know the plot looking down there.” She chuckles as she looks up at me. My face got hot and drew my eyes back to my iPad. She was driving me absolutely crazy. The flight was only an hour so we got to Vancouver before we knew it. We were waiting at baggage claim for my suitcase, which I realized was a stupid idea for only being gone for two days. Ellie was making a joke about me being high maintenance but her phone interrupted her. She stopped dead in her tracks and her face went white. Tyler was calling her and I instantly saw red. “Hello…why do you think I’m divorcing you…I’ve known for a month…no I’m done Tyler…where was this effort when I raised our son on my own while you were out with her…call my lawyer to figure out a date…I’m not sorry…I’m done…yes I’m in town still…no I’m staying at a hotel right now…whatever.” She hung up the phone and was a lot more calm than I would’ve been. I pulled her into my chest and felt her take a huge breath. At least I knew she was safe with me and nothing would hurt her.
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tenpintsof-sundrop · 5 months
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I’ll leave whether or not this is a request up to you. I just want to share the idea of Christmas season with JayGar. Making cookies with them, putting together a gingerbread house too. Kissing under mistletoe. Decorating the tree, just the place in general. Maybe it snows. Gar insists on making snow people and there’s a snowball fight. Watching them roll around in the snow, play-fighting. Going inside after and making hot cocoa. It’d be so sweet, cozy, fun, and loving and I’m soft for it right now. -Rotten Anon
okay, this makes me feral and foaming at the mouth. I am so deeply upset that Jason was not at the Titans Christmas in Season 4 because it's supposed to take place in Gotham at Wayne Manor if I'm correct? and like I understand that Jason was still kind of on the outs with the Titans, but Gar would have wanted him there, and Jason coming to Christmas dinner or something would have been a great step in mending the relationships. grrr
anyway! Christmas with JayGar. omg. consider this my headcanons post because I can't help myself
Christmas With Jason Todd and Gar Logan
(These headcanons operate under the idea that they are in a poly relationship with the reader, or they are flirtatious/sexual and forming that kind of poly relationship.) (This also kind of accidentally turned into Christmas headcanons about the Titans in general.) (Also, this is mostly fluff and there is some mild sexual themes, because I can't help myself when it comes to JayGar.)
So, first of all, I definitely feel like Christmas at Titans Tower would be so different from a family Christmas - like, spending Christmas with Jason and Gar once the three of you have moved out to start a family and 'settle down' or when everyone has come home to a place like Wayne Manor for a traditional family Christmas. Living with Jason and Gar in your own place would be a lot more like you mentioned, but I am thinking about more of the S2 era (I love that era so much.) But I could definitely make another post about like - post No Place Like Home Christmas with JayGar.
Christmas at Titans Tower - I am imagining a situation where they lived at the Tower for longer before Rose showed up (and then Deathstroke tried to kill everyone) and they had Christmas during that time. OR during the time they continued living at the Tower before Gotham, they had Christmas (and Jason is still there because I said so). It would be wonderful chaos.
Dick would not even have the idea to decorate or really celebrate Christmas in any way until Rachel or Gar bring it up. The original Titans did celebrate Christmas, but it was 90% Dawn's doing. (In the show, we saw how she turned Hank's sad, single guy apartment into a really femme, well decorated place. And it is of my opinion that she planned Garth's birthday party by herself. She would demand Christmas decorations.) And because Dawn wanted extensive Christmas decorations, Dick funded it (with his daddy's credit card) because he would do anything to please her.
So back then, the original Titans had a huge, lavish Christmas tree, they had all kinds of extensive decorations for the main lounge area - Dawn bought everyone ugly Christmas sweaters and Christmas pajamas and made everybody wear them. And they definitely did a Secret Santa where everyone picked a name and only bought one gift, but it was soooo easy to tell who bought which gift.
So when Rachel starts asking Dick 'what are we gonna do for Christmas?' - Dick's first thought is: nothing. Kory and Conner are curious about what Christmas is - it's actually funny trying to explain to them how a holiday that is technically rooted in religion is actually practised by a lot of non-religious people, and most of the traditions have nothing to do with Christianity.
Gar is excited to do something for Christmas. When he was living at Caulder House, they used to have a big family Christmas - mostly because nobody left the house and it was something to do. His parents weren't super religious when he was growing up, so he never had super traditional Christmas celebrations when he was living on the nature reserve - Rita and the others were the first ones to introduce him to a lot of Christmas elements and classic Christmas films, and he has loved it ever since.
Gar loves the idea of a time when you give to others selflessly and when simply being kind is a unique magic of its own. So of course he's eager to celebrate Christmas with the Titans.
You're kind of indifferent to it all - you can get into Christmas, but you can go without it.
And on the other hand, Jason hates Christmas.
Yeah - genuinely, it's of my opinion that Jason from Season 1/Season 2 (and probably Season 3) would fucking despise the concept of Christmas. (An evolved, post No Place Like Home Jason would love Christmas, but we'll talk about that later.)
So - Jason hates Christmas. And it's one of those things that, much like everything else in his life, can be attributed to his upbringing. Sometimes Rachel makes jokes that Jason blames everything on 'foster kid bullshit' but - it's true. Because everything in his life can be blamed on his shitty childhood. When you grow up poor like he did, there is no Christmas magic. He was the kid in school who was telling everyone else that Santa Claus does not exist, because he was bitter and angry that Santa never brought him any presents, and he realized very early on that it was just a made-up story. So he forced that bitterness about his own situation onto other people.
Did he start liking Christmas after he moved in with Bruce? Fuck no.
Having Christmas with a billionaire only made things more awkward for Jason. Especially because Alfred is the one with Christmas spirit, and not Bruce. Bruce grew up half Catholic and half Jewish due to his parents faith, so before they died, he several years observing Jewish holidays and having a huge blow-out Christmas with a lot of Christmas magic, and after they died - he became stoic.
(Note: I am talking about the Titans version of Bruce here.)
He mostly observes the holidays by silently donating to charity, sometimes going to church to say prayers and reflect, and privately lighting a menorah and saying the prayers that go along with it to honor his parents - something that he has never invited Dick or Jason to participate in. Alfred always makes a big, traditional Christmas dinner and decorates the Manor, and he is the one who prompts the exchange of gifts - and Jason fucking hates this.
Jason doesn't have an income of his own, and he hates shopping for gifts with someone else's credit card, and he always feel awkward as fuck receiving generic, expensive gifts from Bruce (like an Xbox or an iPhone) while giving him something like a tie or cuff links that Alfred picked out - that Bruce knows were bought with his own money, that doesn't even garner much of a react beyond a polite, mandatory 'thank you'. In Jason's opinion, one of the only hell's worst than spending Christmas starving, cold, and penniless is spending it in one of the large, opulent, over-decorated rooms of the Manor sitting with Bruce in stony silence while the man sips tea and makes stiff faces at the gift Jason's gives him.
So Jason doesn't expect Christmas at the Tower to be much different. He's not looking forward to it, and generally, wants to avoid it.
But he has no such luck.
Dick is randomly on the phone with Dawn one night (Dawn and Hank are trying to do the farm thing again - they're not taking care of horses, but they are living out in the country in the middle of nowhere, because they have come to like the seclusion), and he mentions that Rachel brought up Christmas, and this sets off every neuron in Dawn's brain. She asks Dick what he's gonna do for Christmas and he says 'I don't know'. Within hours, Dawn has dragged Hank to a Christmas tree farm, picked out the biggest tree possible, and has it strapped to the top of their truck, driving in to San Francisco.
If Rachel wants Christmas, she's going to get Christmas.
When you get up and find Dawn decorating (she dug out the Titans' old decorations, and Dick and Hank are struggling to get the tree out of the elevator) - you are excited. You rush to get the others out of bed, and immediately - Jason starts complaining. He says Christmas is stupid - he's one of those people who feels the need to point out that Jesus was actually born in the summer, and that it's a holiday 'actually made my companies just to sell you more crap'.
But when Dawn says that she needs help bringing out more of the boxes of decorations and Gar asks Jason to come and help, whipped as he is, Jason sighs and rolls his eyes, and he goes to help.
Decorating is certainly an adventure. Everyone is tripping over each other, Dawn wants the tree moved to different locations in the lounge three different times and it's only on the third try that Dick and Hank remember that Conner has super strength and he should be the one doing most of the heavy lifting.
At one point, you're up on a ladder hanging garlands and you stupidly ask Jason to 'give you a hand' - thinking that he'll hold the other end of the garland while you secure it or that he'll hand you another tack, but instead, he walks up behind you where you're standing on the ladder, very firmly and confidently puts his whole hand on your ass and says 'better?'
Gar makes everyone hot chocolate to help the decorating process along, and Jason says that the holiday is 'slightly less stupid' because he thinks the hot chocolate tastes really good.
Once all the decorations from the boxes have been put up, Rachel gets the idea that everyone should make their own custom ornament to put on the tree, and her and Dawn rush out to buy supplies for this, and while everyone is gathered around the kitchen island participating in this crafting session - it is the most genuine family moment that you have ever felt with the Titans. Everyone decorates a simple, flat piece of wood with glitter or paint to put on the tree - Gar decorated his with a green tiger wearing a Santa hat, and Jason made his a depiction of Santa Claus crashing his slay and dying - which you thought was funny and put on a central position on the three.
Gar even got the idea to put Krypto's paw in paint and stamp an ornament with his paw print so he could have one too.
(Okay, this is getting really long and rambly, so here, some quick fire hcs.)
Once Jason figures out that he can use mistletoe as an excuse to kiss people, he is infuriating about it. He will carry it around and dangle it over your head and Gar's head - you will just sigh and smack him, and Gar will blush so hard. Sometime's Gar will give Jason a kiss on the cheek if no one is looking (usually, Jason will respond to this by dodging and stealing a kiss on Gar's mouth) - and rarely, you will actually give in and kiss Jason on the lips if no one else is around.
At one point, Jason even tapes the mistletoe to his bellybutton as a 'joke' - to make you kiss his cock. (It definitely doesn't work. Ya know.)
Gar loves Christmas carols and Christmas music, and he will always play them and sing them at the top of his lungs - Jason pretends to be annoyed by it, but you have caught him singing along under his breath or mouthing the words, or even dancing a little when he thinks nobody is paying attention. But you know the annoyance is kind of real during the 5th round of Jingle Bell Rock. Gar can't help it though.
Gar is a vegan, and Jason will claim it's because he's bored - but he spends one afternoon cooking up vegan versions of several Christmas classics, like Christmas sugar cookies, and a full Christmas spread (with substitute meats that you guys both can't decide are creepy or cool) - and when Gar sees everything, he has some tears of joy in his eyes at the pure consideration of it. Turns out, Jason is actually an amazing cook. (Dick and Rachel are particularly surprised by this development.)
One night, the three of you sit down and watch a bunch of Christmas movies together. Jason finds Home Alone to be hilarious because Kevin is so brutal (and naturally, Jason is reminded of himself), and he spends most of the film commenting on how stupid the criminals are. When you watch The Grinch, Gar cries at the scene where the Grinch is bullied in school and you and Jason have to comfort him about it.
At one point, you buy you, Gar, and Jason matching ugly Christmas sweaters and Jason is adamant that he will not wear it. You are disappointed, but you put on yours anyway, and soon you hear some mumbling between Gar and Jason, including a 'please' and some grumbling on Jason's part - they come back twenty minutes later. Jason is wearing his sweater, looking stone-faced and grumpy about it, and Gar is looking entirely pleased with himself. You have no clue if sexual favours were exchanged, but when Gar moves to put a Santa hat on Jason, the effort he makes to fight Gar off about it is so lackluster.
When Dawn takes a picture of the three of you in your sweaters together, Jason flips her off - and it's one of your favourite pictures of all time.
(I could easily go on like this forever, but I'll leave it there for now.)
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Sonic Seducer - 2008, interview with Flake
thanks to ramjohn for the scans.
While his colleagues from Rammstein are working at full speed in the studio on the still untitled successor to their 2005 album 'Rosenrot', we invited the eccentric keyboardist to our psycho couch for an entertaining one-on-one chat. Flake Lorenz on success, idols and the advantages of not owning a wallet!
What is your profession?
I'm forced to call myself a musician, anything else would be a lie! The last thing that would probably apply to me would be the term entertainer. You can't really call me an artist either...
Why shouldn't you be considered an artist?
Because such a view presupposes that I would make art! Music does not necessarily have to be art at the same time. As is well known, there is also dance music that is artistically less valuable.
Do you still have stage fright before performances today?
I still have stage fright, but mostly in situations where I'm not 100% sure about how the performance will go — like during my solo performance at the Berlin Volksbühne some time ago, for example. I prefer to follow a precise schedule with times and other details. I feel very safe knowing the band is standing here, I'm standing there and the crowd is standing over there etc.
Are you a generally insecure person?
Yes. I chronically doubt myself and all other people and things.
Would you describe yourself as a perfectionist?
Not at all! Quite the opposite: I'm a real Schludrian - fortunately!
What was your career aspiration as a child?
I really wanted to be a piano player. In the early days I had lessons, but I didn't have my own piano. So in my free time I practiced at the kitchen table on sheets of paper that I drew the keys on. At some point my parents saw that I was serious about playing the piano and bought me my own piano.
Were you a good student then?
At first, but later I became very bad. From the 7th grade I basically saw myself as a punk and school didn't interest me that much anymore.
Did you have to be bad at school to be a punk?
No, not necessarily. I became a bad student all by myself... I actually would have liked to have done better. In the early days of Feeling B I was still in 10th grade - when I came home from our performances at the weekend, I couldn't be completely rested and fit again at school on Monday morning!
What do you like?
Shipwrecks.
What do you hate?
Very much! I probably hate a lot more than I like. I couldn't come up with a top 10 hate objects without neglecting the rest of the stuff.
Where is the most beautiful place in the world for you?
At my home in the country, just outside of Berlin.
Who would you want to swap roles with for a day?
Actually with nobody. I've got enough trouble with myself that I don't necessarily have to take on another role!
What do you have in your pocket at the moment?
A tissue.
That's all?
And money. I always keep my money in my ass pocket — I've never used a wallet in my life!
Out of pure post punk conviction?
No. It's just that I wouldn't think of keeping my money in a wallet in real life. So far it has always looked like this: I kept my credit cards loose in my pocket on the front left and small change on the right. In the ass pockets, notes and banknotes for free use. That's how I got through life for a long time. A friend was very concerned that this would scratch my credit cards and ultimately render them unusable. So he gave me a small bag with a magnet closure. However, this magnetic clasp erased the magnetic strips on all credit cards, garage door openers and alarm system code cards the first time I opened it, so I had to apply for everything again! A clear sign of non-improvement! I dare not imagine what could happen if I used a wallet!
How important is success to you?
There's small successes and big successes — it doesn't bother me that a lot of people think I'm great. With the fame I get from working with Rammstein, the positives and negatives are roughly balanced. It is important to develop your own position on these things. If the TV program annoys me, I turn it off — the same with Rammstein: If I don't want to have anything to do with the band, I put my hat on, go to the back room and have my peace.
What will your life look like in old age?
I don't want to say anything wrong at this point. Mick Jagger said at the time there was no way he would still be on stage singing 'Satisfaction' when he was 50... I also never thought I would live very old. The way of life in this band is anything but healthy: the touring life, the flights every day, the excitement, the noise pollution...
Also, there is a lot of drinking. It has gotten better, but in the past people often drank to the point of unconsciousness; especially in the east. Always. With a reason or without.
Do you have idols?
I think Helge Schneider is very good.
What's your biggest fear?
Quite factually: before dying.
What are your goals in life?
There are none today — I'm done, I've done everything I set out to do!
Do you have any regrets?
My only regret is that I didn't do various things. Then nothing.
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