#overdoing exercise

[egophiliac]

hi! this is Insomniac Anon here!!! I noticed on some of ur artworks (specifically the unique magic posters), that u have a textured look to em, like paper or grain ... i wanted to ask how u get that effect? is it a brush, a filter, or like an overlay/png u use ... ? pls tell me!! ;v; I really like how the texture looks, so i wanted to know how 2 do it since ure a very big inspo 2 me LAWL ... I've been doing art practices in diff styles i find, so, i wanted to know a bit more how you do it :^D

thank you! :D :D :D it's usually photos/textures of paper that I've messed around with; I have a bunch of free/paid/ones I took myself. anytime I see good photos of paper I add it to the collection...it is my weakness. 😔

I mostly use Photoshop, but this should work in any program that supports blending modes (also I did this in like an hour to use as an example, please forgive it :')

image by itself before texturing:

with the texture pasted in (for this one I'm using this public domain one from Pexels):

then mess around with the blending mode to see how it looks -- in this case I went with overlay, but soft light and hard light are usually good ones too, it really depends on the texture:

then with a bunch of messing around with opacity/colors/saturation/levels/adding in a bit more texture until I like how it looks:

et voilà, texture! (waves hands)

[tj-crochets]

Hey y'all! I am thinking about trying to get back in the habit of hitting the punching bag* more regularly, both because I used to love practicing martial arts and because I am hoping it will help turn slow tigers into fast tigers with this one neat trick** What music do you suggest to hit/kick a punching bag to? So far the best song I've found for it tempo-wise is "I Was Made For Loving You" by Kiss, because the drums/bass work really well to keep me from going too fast*** *once again I am confused about what verb to use for that. Kicking? Attacking? Practicing with???? **aka that one post about ending a physiological stress response by tricking your brain into thinking you'd defeated a short term stressor like a tiger ***because of the sodium Georg issues my heart likes to go fast and if I punch too much too fast it goes too fast and then I have to sit down and the metaphorical tigers win the fight lol

[clowningaroundmars]

damnnnnn kinda bummed that starting testosterone means i have to go easy on the workouts in the beginning bc i was SO ready to toss myself into the nearest chain gym but.

well

[harimenui-forever]

So bored I am contemplating asking my friend to send me all her notes from her studies of molecular biology

[nearlydark]

I have a feeling I’m going to be out for at least 6 months bc of my back. At least. I did a very basic forward fold yesterday, maybe only leaned forward a few inches, and today it’s about a 4/10 pain at times and tingling in my feet. This fucking shit is no joke

[soysaucevictim]

Friday's an active rest day.

But today's DD was doable/fun, so i knocked that out. 30 prone reverse flies. Relatively breezy.

In which I'm starting to internalize the difference between the origin and insertion points for a muscle. The region/tendons that will typically feel the sorest is the insertion point. 'Cause that's what the muscle is pulling at.

This to say the insertion area of them there rectus abdominis muscles is tender after yesterday's butterfly sit ups. (Where they attach to the bottom of the rib cage.)

[thewriteadviceforwriters]

Beginners Guide to Descriptive Sentences

Hi writers.

I’m Rin T, and in this post I’m excited to share with you a detailed guide on how to craft vivid descriptions and descriptive sentences for your writing. I’ve long believed that descriptive writing is the magic that turns ordinary text into an immersive experience. When done well, every sentence acts like a brushstroke that paints a scene in the reader’s mind.

──────────────────────────── Why Descriptive Writing Matters ────────────────────────────

I have seen how powerful descriptions can engage readers and establish a strong connection with the narrative. Descriptive writing is not simply about decorating your work; it is about building an atmosphere that transports your reader to a world. your world.

When you write descriptions, remember:

You are setting the tone.

You are building a world.

You are evoking emotions.

You are inviting your readers to experience your story with all their senses.

──────────────────────────── Step-by-Step: Crafting Vivid Descriptions ────────────────────────────

Below are my personal tips and tricks to help you build detailed and captivating descriptions:

Begin With the Senses

Description does not solely depend on what the eyes can see. Consider sound, smell, taste, and touch. For instance, instead of writing “The witch’s hut was eerie,” try elaborating: “The witch’s hut exuded an eerie aura. The creaking timber and distant echoes of whispering winds mingled with the pungent aroma of burnt sage and mysterious herbs.” In this way, you help the reader not only see the scene but also feel it.

Choose Precise and Evocative Language

Precision in language is vital. Replace generic adjectives with specific details to boost clarity and imagery. Rather than “The forest was dark,” consider: “The forest was a labyrinth of shadowed boughs and muted undergrowth, where the light barely touched the spindly branches, and every step unveiled whispers of ancient spells.” Specific details create tangible images that stay with readers.

Show, Don’t Just Tell

A common mistake is to “tell” the reader how to feel, rather than “showing” it through context and detail. Instead of writing “It was a spooky night,” immerse your reader: “Under a pallid crescent moon, the night unfurled like a canvas of foreboding whispers; broken branches and rustling leaves narrated the secrets of a long-forgotten curse.” By showing the elements, you invite the reader to experience the fear and mystery firsthand. (You don't need to be as dramatic as my examples, but this is simply for inspiration)

Use Figurative Language Thoughtfully

Metaphors, similes, and other figures of speech lend an artistic flair to your descriptions. When writing about a scene in a magical world, you might say: “Her eyes shone like twin beacons of moonlit silver, cutting through the gloom as if to part the veil of night itself.” Such comparisons evoke emotions and deepen the reader’s connection with the scene. However, be cautious not to overdo it; a little figurative language can go a long way.

Strike a Balance Between Details and Pacing

While elaborate descriptions are alluring, too many details can weigh down your narrative. Consider introducing the broader scene first and then focusing on key elements that define the mood. For instance, start with an overview: “The village lay nestled between ancient stone arches and mist-covered hills.” Then, zoom into details: “A solitary, ivy-clad tower sent spiraling tendrils of mist into the twilight, as if guarding secrets of a long-lost incantation.” This technique creates a rhythm, drawing readers in gradually.

──────────────────────────── Practical Exercises to Enhance Your Descriptive Writing ────────────────────────────

To help you practice these techniques, try the following exercises:

Sensory Detail Drill: Select a familiar scene from your fantasy world (for example, a witch’s secluded garden). Write a short paragraph focusing on each of the five senses. What do you taste as you bite into a magical fruit? What sounds resonate in the quiet of the enchanted night? This drill helps you to avoid flat descriptions and encourages you to integrate sensory experiences.

Revision and Refinement: Take a simple sentence like “The night was cold,” and transform it using the advice above. Rework it into something like, “The night was a canvas of shimmering frost and darkness, where every breath of the wind carried a hint of winter’s sorrow.” Compare the two, and notice how minor adjustments can dramatically heighten the mood.

Peer Review Sessions: Sharing your work can offer invaluable insights. Exchange your descriptions with fellow writers and ask for focused feedback, Does the description evoke the intended emotion? Does it deliver a clear image? Use these sessions as opportunities to improve and refine your craft.

──────────────────────────── Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them ────────────────────────────

Through my years of writing, I've learned that even the most passionate writers can stumble. Here are some pitfalls to watch out for:

Overloading With Adjectives: While it’s tempting to create elaborate descriptions, too many adjectives and adverbs can distract rather than enhance. Aim for clarity and purpose in every word. Instead of “a very dark, spooky, frightening forest filled with creepy sounds,” try “a forest shrouded in ominous silence, where every rustle hinted at unseen mysteries.”

Falling Into Clichés: Familiar images can sometimes render your work predictable. Try to avoid worn phrases. Instead of “as dark as night,” imagine “as impenetrable as the void that separates worlds.” Unique expressions capture attention and create lasting impressions.

Neglecting the Flow: Descriptions are vital, but the narrative must continue to drive forward. Check that your detailed passages serve to enhance the storyline rather than bog it down. Ask yourself: Does this description bring the reader closer to the action, or does it detract from the momentum of the narrative?

──────────────────────────── Advanced Techniques for the Aspiring Writer ────────────────────────────

Once you’re comfortable with the basics, consider these advanced methods to elevate your descriptions into artful prose:

Integrate Descriptions Seamlessly: Instead of isolating your descriptions, weave them into dialogue and action. For example, as a witch brews her potion, you might describe the bubbling cauldron and swirling mists as part of her incantation, not just as a standalone scene. “As she whispered the ancient words, the cauldron responded, its surface rippling like a dark mirror reflecting centuries of secrets.”

Reflect Character Perspectives: Let your characters’ emotions color the scene. If a character fears a looming threat, their perception will add a layer of tension to the environment. “I entered the dim corridor with trepidation, my heart pounding as the flickering torchlight revealed spectral figures dancing along the walls.” This technique makes the description both situational and personal.

Use Rhythm: The cadence of your sentences can mirror the pace of your narrative. In high-tension moments, short, abrupt sentences heighten the urgency. Conversely, in serene scenes, longer, flowing sentences can create a tranquil atmosphere. Experiment with sentence structure until you find a balance that suits both your style and the mood you wish to convey.

──────────────────────────── Final Thoughts and Encouragement ────────────────────────────

your narrative is your unique creation. you too will find your distinctive voice. I encourage you to keep experimenting with different techniques until your descriptions feel both natural and mesmerizing. Write freely, revise diligently, and most importantly, let your creative spirit shine through every line.

Thank you for joining me. I hope these tips can help you.

[breakingthewordcages]

This post made me reflect yet again on how things that are common are no longer considered significant. The number one example is how needing glasses to the point where you would struggle to navigate without them is not considered a disability, even though it really should be. But another big example is how asthma is seldom considered a chronic illness even though that's literally what it is.

Anyways, I have asthma, so "it hurts to breathe" to me just means "I should probably use my inhaler". But if I didn't have one on hand I would pop a benadryll and try to wait it out, not head immediately to urgent care.

Chronic pain and illness really do skew what you consider to be normal.

I'm complaining to a friend about two separate pains I've got going on right now, pains which I would categorize as "annoying," and "distracting," and she's freaking out, like, "Go to the ER!!!!" and it's like, oh, that's right. Normal people go to the ER when it hurts to breathe.

Anyway...

(Just to clarify, I'm, like, 90% sure it's costochondritis, and I'm not actually struggling to breathe. It just feels blegh. The other pain is more distracting and potentially an issue but we'll cross that bridge if we get to it.)

[heartlilith]

Solar Return Chart Observations

Planets in the 1st and 10th house of a SRC shows what others notice about you right off the bat

Moon = your emotions

Mars = your energy and drive

Pluto = your strength and resilience

Planets conjunct your POF can show you how to amplify good luck & opportunity for the year

Mercury = speak, write, learn, network

Saturn = set goals, dedication, stick to a routine

Jupiter in the 2nd House of a SRC indicates indulgence, which is harmless from time to time. However, beware of overdoing things. Keep your finances in check, as well as your ego.

The 2nd house also shows what you'll spend money on this year

Jupiter = travel, books, experiences

Venus = clothes, beauty, comfort

Mercury = technology, office supplies, maybe even your nails

Sun or ASC squaring Mars in the SRC indicates being more impulsive this year with your identity, like dying your hair on a random Tuesday or getting a tattoo because you liked it in the moment.

Venus opposite Saturn in the SRC brings an imbalance in your love life. You may feel like your independence is threatened when in a relationship or that your love life lacks as a whole this year. Difficulties in finances could show up as well.

Libra Moon in the SRC is a good indicator of an emotionally peaceful year

Having a lot of 7th house placements in the SRC makes the way you relate to other people a key theme for the year. Whether its with friends, lovers, enemies, or business partners, the way you interact and deal in these relations will be something you have to acknowledge.

Having your 10th house ruler in the 3rd or 9th house indicates traveling for work

Having your 3rd house ruler in the 7th house can means you'll have to go short distances to hangout with friends or lovers, or you are talking with them on the phone a lot this year.

Having your 1st house ruler in the 4th house can indicate that your home environment greatly influences the way you show up in the world

Having your 6th house ruler in the 2nd house can signify that taking care of yourself through diet, exercise and habits can create a strong sense self worth.

[the-cosmic-cauldron]

Jupiter shows where you tend to overdo things. Here’s a description based on its placement in each house:

1st House

• You have a strong, dominant personality and often want to be the center of attention.

• You can be overly demanding and push too hard for your goals.

• Your fashion style may be excessive, and you might indulge in cosmetic procedures or wear a lot of jewelry and accessories.

• You tend to spend heavily on your appearance and may try to juggle too many things at once.

• There’s a tendency to be overly focused on yourself.

2nd House

• You may hoard items or shop impulsively, often buying things just because.

• There’s a tendency to overwork, possibly juggling multiple sources of income.

• Spending on cosmetics, hair, clothes, and style can get excessive, and cosmetic enhancements may be frequent.

• You might prioritize stability to an extreme and focus heavily on having a structured, set life.

3rd House

• You may talk excessively, engage in frequent debates or arguments, and interact with many people.

• Constantly learning, you may have too many tabs open—both literally and figuratively.

• Your mind is filled with endless ideas, and you might overcommit to various educational programs.

• You could spend too much time with siblings or excessively text and talk on the phone.

• Spend excessive time on your phone.

• Spend a significant amount of time talking to others.

4th House

• You might spend an excessive amount of time at home with family and friends.

• Constant redecorating or buying things for your home is common.

• You may overindulge in comfort activities like staying in bed, cuddling, or enjoying home-cooked meals.

5th House

• You can be overly expressive and may try to juggle multiple hobbies or projects at once.

• Romantic relationships may become excessive, with frequent dating or hookups.

• You might have many children or find yourself in party and nightlife scenes too often.

• Overindulgence in fun, partying, or avoiding responsibilities can be a challenge.

6th House

• You may be a workaholic, often juggling several jobs and constantly staying busy.

• Helping others and being productive might become excessive, leaving little time for rest.

• You could overdo your wellness routine, such as dieting, exercising, or taking supplements.

• Obsession with skincare, hygiene, or maintaining a youthful appearance may develop.

7th House

• Relationships may be a central focus, with frequent dating, multiple marriages, or seeking romance excessively.

• You might rely heavily on others, becoming co-dependent or overly people-pleasing.

• There’s a tendency to overanalyze different perspectives or play devil’s advocate too often.

• Obsession with approval from people who don’t like you could arise.

8th House

• You may constantly crave change and new experiences.

• There’s a tendency toward excessive intimacy, with a high body count or obsession with sex.

• Financially, you might seek wealthy partners or focus too much on joint resources.

• You may overindulge in analyzing people, diving deeply into psychology, or exploring taboo topics.

9th House

• You might pursue multiple degrees, certifications, or philosophical discussions excessively.

• There’s a strong urge to travel frequently or learn about different cultures.

• You may have a lot of beliefs and constantly search for meaning in life.

• Overdoing growth and chasing life experiences can leave you feeling ungrounded.

10th House

• You might be overly focused on improving your career and achieving status.

• There’s a tendency to obsess over your image, goals, and purpose in life.

• You may become fixated on reaching the top of your career, gaining power, or finding your ultimate life purpose, often to the detriment of other areas of life.

11th House

• You could become overly focused on finding friends or fitting into social groups.

• There’s a tendency to immerse yourself in humanitarian causes, fighting for equity, and solving societal problems.

• You may obsess over social media, community involvement, or niche projects.

• Dreams and aspirations could dominate your attention, leaving little room for balance in other aspects of life.

12th House

• You might spend excessive time introspecting, trying to figure out yourself, others, and the world.

• There’s a tendency to become overly spiritual or religious, diving deeply into escapism or dreamlike states.

• Isolation can become excessive, with a strong urge to withdraw from society or live off-grid.

• Addictive tendencies or living in a fantasy world may surface.

• Overindulgence in healing or imagining life as you wish it to be could lead to a lack of groundedness in reality.

[cosmicpuzzle]

Jupiter 🪐 Conjunct Planets

Jupiter Conjunct Ascendant

This is one of the most desirable astrological aspects anyone can have. You have a larger-than-life personality that others find extremely attractive. You easily make a good first impression on people because you are friendly and outgoing. Broadminded and enthusiastic, you have an eagerness for knowledge and travel. You come into contact with people who can help you socially, financially and professionally. About the only negative thing that can be said about this aspect is that there can be a tendency to self-indulgence and weight gain.

Jupiter Conjunct Sun

You have an essentially positive and optimistic outlook on life, coupled with a strong desire to improve your position in the world. You are motivated to expand your awareness and broaden your horizons, which you can do through travel and higher education. You are naturally enthusiastic, gregarious and generous towards others but can also be immoderate and wasteful or extravagant. You are inclined to overdo things, especially the good life, which can lead to weight gain and its associated problems.

Jupiter Conjunct Moon

You are naturally generous, open-minded and kind-hearted and often experience benefits in life with or through others. Your emotional honesty and good humor make you popular and appreciated by others. You are socially aware and always ready to help other people. You know how to enjoy yourself and are fond of sociable and pleasurable activities. Relations with women are usually positive and often personally advantageous. Your outlooks on life can fluctuate with your moods and you may experience religious and philosophical conflicts. You will probably travel and possibly live overseas.

Jupiter Conjunct Mercury

You are basically an optimist at heart and usually express a positive and confident outlook on life. You are able to exercise intelligent reasoning and are generally tolerant of other people's ideas and perspectives. In general, you are a good communicator and can express your ideas easily and lucidly. You are quite wise and understanding of things and others will frequently seek your counsel and advice. In your desire to broaden your knowledge, you will most likely travel, correspond with people in other countries and possibly study or have business arrangements overseas. You may be well read and erudite. Certainly, you appreciate the value and benefits of a sound education. You will most likely have success as a speaker or writer. A sense of humor, wit and a generous nature will gain you popularity with others. Negatively, you can be intellectually arrogant, preachy or inclined to magnify things to stress a point.

Jupiter Conjunct Mars

Live life to the max is your motto. You are ambitious for personal success and never back down from a challenge. In fact, the tougher something is the more determined you become. You usually manage to achieve whatever you set out to accomplish because quitting never enters your mind. You are a productive, energetic and resourceful person. If other factors in your chart support it, you have managerial and business abilities. At the very least, you are decisive and able to make decisions quickly. Also, you have a good sense of timing, especially when it comes to maximizing opportunities. Naturally competitive, you enjoy sports, adventurous games and physical exercise.

Jupiter Conjunct Venus

This is a very desirable aspect to have in a chart because it brings social and worldly benefits and facilitates successful relationships with others. Warm-hearted and sociable, you are popular with other people because of your readiness to give generously. You have a pleasant and affectionate nature, which people find attractive and appealing. Romantic encounters are generally positive and happy and artistic ability is evident. You know how to enjoy yourself; however, you can be prone to self-indulgence, sensuality or wastefulness. There can also be an inclination toward laziness.

Jupiter Conjunct Saturn

In general, your life alternates between periods of optimism and pessimism and periods of financial abundance and financial hardship. It can sometimes seem that everything good that happens to you comes at a cost. Your challenge is to find the middle path between enjoying life and keeping it real. Occasionally, you experience feelings of dissatisfaction with your lot in life; however this can serve as a motivation to improve your situation. All of your personal successes - academic, financial or emotional - are hard won and gained through industry, perseverance and self-discipline. You have a good head for business because you understand the cycles of expansion and consolidation. Your philosophical outlooks tend to be orthodox and conservative.

Jupiter Conjunct Uranus

You are highly independent and delight in your own originality and uniqueness. You are quite happy doing your own thing and don't concern yourself with other people's opinions. Your faith in your own abilities is usually strong and, regardless of what may be happening in your life, your trust in the future rarely flags. You have an eye for good opportunities, coupled with a keen intuition and an exceptional sense of timing. This can be a good luck aspect for receiving sudden windfalls; however try not to depend on this as a reliable source of income! You will almost certainly travel and have out-of-the-ordinary experiences when abroad.

Jupiter Conjunct Neptune

You are essentially an idealist who sometimes sees the world through rose-tinted glasses. As a result, you can perceive situations to be quite different from what they are in reality. You are selfless, compassionate and emotionally sensitive to the needs of others. Spiritual subjects may interest you and it is possible that you possess psychic ability. A talent for music and art is also likely. On a more mundane level, you may have an enthusiasm for taking risks, however, it is impossible to tell if your speculations will succeed or fail - so you need to take care.

Jupiter Conjunct Pluto

You have a strong desire to make your mark on the world and to accomplish something of significance. Your ambition and self-motivation are pronounced, and you will pursue your goals in life with passion and intensity. If other factors in your chart support it, this aspect can bring you power and leadership over others. At the very least, you will be known in your own group or community for organizing others and taking charge of situations. However, watch that you don't let power go to your head, because you will turn people against you, especially if they think they're being manipulated. Similarly, you can risk placing yourself in serious loss situations if you provoke those with greater authority than yourself.

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[mountttmase]

It’s Late

Note - so I was browsing through Pinterest this morning when this picture of Mason popped up that I’ve used in the header and I had to get my thoughts down 🤭 enjoyyy this small lil thing idk

Pairing - Mason Mount × Reader

Word count - 842

Warnings - fluff

The gym was dimly lit, humming quietly with the steady whir of the exercise bike. Mason’s muscles were taut with effort, sweat clinging to his brow as he powered through the strain and as he dipped his head to let out a groan, you tried to hold in a sigh. As his physio, this was the last thing you wanted to see.

You had been watching him from the doorway for around five minutes now, standing as silently as you could with your arms folded. The determination in his eyes and the way his body moved so powerfully was always something you had admired, but you’d spoken to him about this many times before and even though you were enjoying the show you knew you needed to give him a good telling off.

‘You know it’s late’ you finally said, your voice cutting gently through the silence once his legs had come to a halt. ‘And you’ve been told not to push it. Overdoing it now will only set you back’

Mason glanced toward you, a crooked smirk tugging at the corner of his lips. ‘Aww, is that someone worrying about me?’ he pouted sarcastically.

‘I’ve put too much into your rehab for you to go and screw it all up’ you replied, tossing him a towel as you walked over to him. He caught it without missing a beat, dabbing at his face.

‘I won’t, I promise’ he chuckled, his eyes gleaming with playfulness. ‘Though, the thought of spending more time in your office doesn’t sound like a bad thing to me’

‘You’re impossible’ you said with a small laugh, already turning to go but before you could take a full step, his hand shot out and gently wrapped around your wrist. Tugging you back towards him with one arm sliding around your waist to pull you in closer.

‘Mason’ you said softly, your eyes darting to the doorway. ‘We can’t, what if someone sees?’

‘No one’s here’ he whispered, his voice low and warm. ‘And I haven’t kissed you in days’

He gave you that look, the one that always melted your resolve and got him exactly what he wanted. His lips brushed yours once softly and that was all it took. The both of you lost in each other, kissing deeply and hungrily as if the space between you had been aching to close all day.

Mason's mouth moved against yours in such a way that it made your knees weak. He was right, it had been days, long and frustrating days of pretending to be nothing more than his physio. Of brushing past him in hallways and acting like he didn’t know how to undo you with a single glance.

But now with his arms around you and his lips on yours, you could feel how much he needed this too. From the way his hand slid up the curve of your back that made your pulse stumble to the playful way he nibbled at your bottom lip. You couldn’t help but pull him closer even though you knew you shouldn’t.

It was wrong to do this here, but it felt so good.

‘Mase’ you whispered, your hands still resting on his chest as you pulled away. ‘We can’t do this here’

He blinked down at you, a glint of amusement lighting his tired eyes. ‘Why not?’

You rolled your eyes, though a smile tugged at your lips. ‘Because this is still the training ground, and I’m still technically your physio. And I’m fairly sure that’s frowned upon, especially when you’re supposed to be... I don’t know, resting?’

He didn’t let go of you, just leaned in close again, his voice dropping to a teasing murmur as his lips brushed your ear. ‘Then come back to mine’

‘Subtle’ You laughed as you raised an eyebrow at him.

He grinned unapologetically, that cheeky glint still so evident in his expression. ‘We both know I’m not subtle, but I’ve got a sofa, fridge full of food, no exercise equipment in sight. And the best part? no one watching us’

You exhaled a shaky laugh, trying not to let the idea get the better of you. You’d never been to Mason's house before as it still felt too risky but in this moment you were ready to take that step. ‘Tempting’

‘You should be’ he grinned, pressing a kiss to the corner of your mouth. ‘You’ve been driving me mad, walking around like you don’t know how fit you are’

You swatted his chest, biting back a laugh. ‘You’re too much’

‘And you love it’

God help you, you did.

You hesitated for a second, chewing on the inside of your cheek before looking up at him and his hopeful smile. He was trying, and failing, to pretend like your answer didn’t mean a lot to him.

‘Alright’ you hummed softly. ‘But you still need to rest’

He grinned and stepped back, grabbing his water bottle and towel before holding out his hand for you to take. ‘Let’s get out of here, gorgeous’

[wlwsoccerfics]

A North London Love Story: practice makes perfect (RenéeSlegersXSlegersReaderXAlessiaRusso)

A/N: there will be at least two more parts of this.

Warnings: Talks about injuries, Google translate used

Summary: you are Renées daughter and Play for Arsenal as well. You are married to Alessia.

You arrived at Training thirty Minutes earlier. Simply because you enjoyed taking your sweet time in the locker room. Alessia was grabbing Coffee with Kyra before practice which was why you didn't Drive together. Plus you might have to check in with the phyiso cause your knee was giving you a bit of a tough time. It was nothing serious but it was causing you some discomfort.

So after getting dressed for practice you walked to the Physio room. Running into your room on the way.

"y/n, why are you limping?" She asked you.

"good morning to you too, Mama! Its nothing. Just some discomfort in my knee!" You told her.

"are you sure it's nothing to worry about ?" Your Mama asked.

"are you asking as my Mom or my Coach?" You wanted to know.

"both, to be honest." She admitted.

"i am on my way to the Physiotherapist. You can come with me If you want so you can hear it for yourself." You offered. Smiling softly.

"Sounds like a plan." Your Mama answered. You walked together to the physio room.

The Physio therapist that was in Charge today was quite young. You knew that his name was Zane and he was 22 years old. He seemed nervous around you. Your Mom found it quite funny cause it was obvious he had a crush on you.

"w-what brings you here today?" Zane asked.

"my knee, i have some discomfort." You explained. Showing him the exact Location where it Hurts.

"okay, let me check." He did some exercises with you and asked you some questions. "It's nothing serious! I will tape your knee every day before practice and before a game and you are all good to Go!" Zane told you.

"that's good News!" Your Mama said. Kyra and Alessia walked in.

"Babe are you alright?" Alessia asked you and walked over quickly. You kissed her softly. She kissed back.

"don't worry i am fine. My knee is Just causing me discomfort." You explained.

"she heard from the Front desk that you are here and got super worried." Kyra stated.

"thankfully everything is just fine. She gets her knee taped every day before practice or a Game and that's it."your Mama said softly.

"that's good to hear. I was worried." Alessia answered.

"good thing there is nothing to worry about." You replied and stood up after Zane was done with taping your knee.

"okay, time to get onto the pitch. We have alot of work to do. The Game against Manchester United is coming up in Just 4 days." Your Mom answered. Suddenly in Coach Mode.

"yes Coach!" You replied and walked out of the room with Kyra and Alessia, after thanking Zane for his help.

On the pitch you partnered up with your best friend Mariona. The two of you played together at Barcelona as well. You currently were warming up together.

"¿Cómo está tu rodilla?" Mariona wanted to know. ( how is your knee? )

"Está bien, no duele. Simplemente no se siente al 100%." You let her know. ( it's okay. it doesn't hurt. just doesn't feel 100%.)

"¿Prometes no excederte? Sé lo terco que eres." She stated. You chuckled softly. ( promise not to overdo it? I know how stubborn you are. )

"Tú lo llamas terquedad. Yo lo llamo ambición." You just replied. Smirking softly. She laughed at that a bit and shook her head. ( you call it stubborn. i call it ambitious. )

A few minutes later you started doing drills. You were dribbling through some cones, working on your speed. Not that it was a problem, but you always knew you could try to push yourself a little more.

After that you played some 3vs3 games. You played in a Team with Leah & Emily, while Alessia played with Caitlin & Chloe.

Your team ended up winning. After that you practiced some Penalty Kicks. Everyone got three tries and you put all three of them into the back of the net.

It was time for Lunch now so you walked into the Break room with everyone. You held Alessias hand gently. Smiling softly at your wife.

"so when are we getting a Slegers-Russo Baby?" Katie asked. You look at her.

"wouldn't you like to know?!" You asked and chuckled softly.

"you are one of the First ones to find Out!" Alessia stated.

"the First ones will be our parents of course!" You said.

"better be!" Your Mom answered, walking past you with Kim and Leah. You had to laugh at her comment.

"when are we getting a McFoord Baby?" Alessia now asked.

"Not that soon!" Caitlin told your wife.

"but also not that late." Katie said softly.

You all grabbed some plates and put some food of your choice on it before sitting down. You & Alessia sat at a table with Mariona, Lia, Vic, Kyra , Steph & Beth.

"¿Quieres tomar un café después del entrenamiento? Tengo algo que decirte." Mariona stated. ( want to grab coffee after practice? i have something to tell you. )

"Si segura." You replied, having a feeling of what this was about. Your wife was talking to the other Girls about planning a Girls night out. You and Mariona for sure would be dragged into this as well. ( yes sure. )

"english please, not everyone speaks multiple Langauges." Beth stated with a soft chuckle.

"Misschien is het tijd om een nieuwe taal te leren, Beth." You told her and Vic laughed at that. ( maybe it's time to learn a new language, Beth. )

"Dat was hilarisch." Vic stated. ( That was hilarious. )

"Bedankt." You replied. ( Thank you. )

"funny. I understood everything you said in dutch!" Beth let you know.

"and one day you gonna be able to speak it fluently." You told her.

"practice makes perfect!" Alessia said. You nodded your head in agreement.

"my wife is right." You let everyone know.

"Happy wife, Happy Life. Right?" Kyra stated.

"you got that right, Kyra!" You told her.

"Amen to that!" Katie said, walking past your table while holding Hands with Caitlin.

"at least you know your place, Babe!"Caitlin playfully told Katie.

After Lunch you went back on the pitch, it was time to Work on free kicks. After around 15 minutes you realized the discomfort was turning into pain. It wasn't too bad but still didn't feel right. You decided to ignore it. But of course your Mom noticed.

"y/n, Je hebt pijn. Ga maar naar de fysio!" You heard her say. Which got the attention from the rest of the Team. Especially from your wife. Who looked really concerned. ( Y/n, you are in pain. off to the physio you go! )

"Kan ik na de training niet gaan?" You asked. It kind of teleported you right back to your Teenage Girls. Which have gone by fast actually. You just turned 27. But this felt like a conversation you had with your Mom at the age of 16. ( Can't i go after practice? )

"Nee, wij willen niets riskeren." Your Mom stated. You sighed again but made your way back to the phyiso room. ( No, we don't want to risk anything. )

"y/n, why are you back?" Zane asked. He then noticed that you were limping. "Why are you limping?"

"i slipped a bit and now it hurts. Only a little though!" You admitted.

"let's check it out then." He let you know and you laid down. Examing it. Coming to the conclusion that nothing is broken but you need crutches and your knee will be bandaged up for two weeks ro make sure you rest it up enough. You would totally miss the game against Manchester United. But maybe you would be back on the pitch for the Champions League Final.

You made your was back to the field and your wife tan over right away.

"Babe...what's wrong?" Alessia asked. Your Mom walked over.

"excellent question." She stated.

"it's not as bad as it looks." You just said.

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training season II Lucy Bronze x Reader

masterlist I word count: 1140

summary: Lucy and you're married, but she still wants to impress you especially during gym sessions with the team.

a/n: hi, it's based off this request here, we hope you enjoy it as much as we did while writing the oneshot.

Staying focused.

That was always your priority when you were in the gym with your Barcelona teammates.

Your hands were getting sweaty as you did your last set of leg presses on the machine.

Alexia did the same exercises next to you. You liked being in her presence, she always made sure you pushed yourself.

But today, she seemed distracted, pausing in the middle of her set.

“Y/n, your wife…“, she said into the silence.

“What about her?“, you huffed as you pushed the weight with your legs once again.

Alexia rolled her eyes: “She’s annoying.“

“Annoying, huh?“, you laughed. You set your feet down and turned towards your wife.

“Look.“ Alexia nodded in her direction and resumed her exercises.

Lucy was in the middle of the floor, doing push-ups in rapid succession.

You smirked: “Luce is trying to impress.“

“I wonder who she’s trying to impress here. It’s definitely not us.“, Mapi teased. She was sitting on a gymnastic ball and grinned at you.

You shrugged innocently: “Who knows.“

Still, your gaze subconsciously drifted back to your wifes biceps.

“Pretty obvious.“, Alexia concluded with a raised eyebrow.

On the order side of the gym, Lucy looked over to Mariona who was next to her on the floor, massaging her muscles with a foam roller.

“Mario, is she looking?“

“Yes, and everyone else too.“, the midfielder replied, sounding bored.

Patri joined the conversation, letting herself drop on the mat next to Mariona: “Also you know that this rooms isn’t that huge and everyone can hear you, right, Lucia?“

“Shut up.“, Lucy replied jokingly.

The younger player just shrugged: “Your wife doesn’t look too impressed so far.“

Lucy frowned as she looked over towards you: “It’s because Alexia and Mapi keep distracting her.“

“Or you need to do something more impressive.“, Mariona suggested.

The defender stopped doing push-ups and considered her teammate for a moment: “I think I have an idea for that.“

She got up, moved over towards a pull-up bar and started doing pull-ups. No break between the exercises, just steady and quick movements over and over again. The veins in her forearms started to protrude and her breathing pattern was off,

You could tell when your wife was overdoing it.

“Lucia Roberta Tough Bronze!“, you called her.

She let go of the bar and dropped to her feet: “Yes?“

The smile on her face let you know that she got what she wanted. Your attention.

“Sarina Wiegman would kill you if she saw you doing that!“, you warned her. It was a running gag between the two of you. Her national team coach was always worried about Lucy doing too much at her age.

Your wife shrugged: “She’s not here though!“

“Still, that’s why we won the world cup against your team, you never listen to the advice your coach gives you.”, you remarked with the hands demonstrative on your hips.

“Excuse me what?!”, she replied, in an attempted scandalized tone.

“You heard me.”, you countered smirking.

“You know that’s a lie. You were just lucky.”, Lucy protested, despite her playful annoyance, her green eyes lit up during your banter, there were only a few things she enjoyed more than this.

“Yes, it was. But maybe you should focus more on your running than your arms.”, you continued, the smirk on your lips deepened as you padded her shoulder, feeling the muscles working underneath the skin.

“What’s that supposed to mean, huh?”, the defender pouted. Although she clearly enjoyed that you finally touched her.

“Oh, nothing.”, you answered innocently.

“You couldn’t go a day without touching my biceps.”, your wife responded confidently, flexing said body part to underline what she just said.

“In fact, y/n already touched it.”, Mapi observed with a cheeky smile on her face. Obviously, the heavily tattooed Spaniard was on her side.

“Mapi!”, you scolded only half-heartedly.

“See? Maybe you should work on your arms instead.”, Lucy gave you one of her winning grins.

“Rude. Gym session is over though, so it’s time for training and there I want to see you run.”, you reminded her winking.

“Don’t worry. I’ll try to tackle you not too hard.”, the older woman promised snorting.

Watching you two from the distance Alexia turned curiously to the other English player in the room:” Keira? Were they always like that?”

“Yeah, we’re lucky that we’re in training otherwise they’d start making out.”, Keira made gagging noises.

“That sounds like them.”, the captain admitted.

“It’s weird.”, the red-haired midfielder told her teammate.

“It’s not!”, Lucy  promptly shot back.

“Oh, thought you were too busy flirting with your wife.”, Keira mocked her.

“She’s very sensitive about it.”, you explained quickly.

“Lucia?”, Mapi called your wife.

“Huh?”, she looked up to her.

“Let’s see who’s the first one on the training pitch!”, the Spanish woman proposed to the older player who never said no to a challenge.

“Obviously me!”, Lucy yelled excitedly, before the two of them start running, leaving everyone else behind them, almost crashing into a staff member while doing so.

“I won’t let you win, you impressed your wife enough.”, you could hear Mapi shout at her.

With a loud sigh Ingrid wrapped her arm around your shoulders, while you both walked in a normal pace to the training pitch:” They don’t belong to us, y/n.”

“Of course not.”, you agreed smiling.

“No, we always know they’re your two idiots.”, Alexia shook her head.

Watching your wife and teammate race each other, you sighed: “Yeah okay, they are.“

“See.“ Alexia gave you a told-you-so-look that you chose to ignore.

On the other side of the pitch, Lucy announced proudly: “I was first!“

“No, you weren’t.“, Mapi disagreed, pouting.

Lucy lowered her voice: “Shhh, don’t tell anyone.“

The Spanish defender let out a laugh, her gaze shifting in your direction: “I’m sure your wife still loves you anyway.“

“I do.“, you confirmed, wrapping her arms around your wifes waist as you arrived on the pitch.

She turned towards you, looking directly at you: “Just for the record, we were here at the same time.“

You nodded slowly: “Sure, love.“

Lucy considered you for a moment. With a smile on her face, she pressed a kiss to your temple and whispered: “I can’t wait to go home with you later…“

Keira grimaced in disgust: “Too much information.“

“Sorry.“, you grinned innocently. You took a step back from your wife. There was still a light training session to be done and you needed to focus on that.

But the truth was, you could not wait to go home either.

You would never admit it but yes, it worked. You were, in fact, impressed by her silly antics.

Even after years of marriage, your gaze always found her in every room.

There was no need to impress you, she always had your attention.

[astroyongie]

𖡼𖤣𖥧𖡼𓋼 Astrology and Addictions 𖤣𖥧𓋼𓍊

𖡼𖤣𖥧𖡼𓋼𖤣𖥧𓋼𓍊𖡼𖤣𖥧𖡼𓋼𖤣𖥧𓋼𓍊𖡼𖤣𖥧𖡼𓋼𖤣𖥧𓋼𓍊𖡼𖤣𖥧𖡼𓋼𖤣𖥧𓋼𓍊𖡼𖤣𖥧𖡼𓋼𖤣𖥧𓋼𓍊𖡼𖤣𖥧𖡼𓋼𖤣𖥧𓋼𓍊𖡼

Note: In astrology, certain placements can suggest a susceptibility to addictions but keep in mind that addictions are a large list. It can be whether substances, behavioral, within relationships patterns, habits and escapism. It’s important to remember these aren't guarantees of addiction simply astrological tendencies, if unmanaged or imbalanced, can lean that way.

-> I also used some Kpop idols as examples. Purely based on astrology

𖡼𖤣𖥧𖡼𓋼𖤣𖥧𓋼𓍊𖡼𖤣𖥧𖡼𓋼𖤣𖥧𓋼𓍊𖡼𖤣𖥧𖡼𓋼𖤣𖥧𓋼𓍊𖡼𖤣𖥧𖡼𓋼𖤣𖥧𓋼𓍊𖡼𖤣𖥧𖡼𓋼𖤣𖥧𓋼𓍊𖡼𖤣𖥧𖡼𓋼𖤣𖥧𓋼𓍊𖡼

𓋼𓍊 Neptune Influence 𓍊𓋼

Neptune is the planet of escapism, unconscious, illusions and psyche and is often related with addictions as a form of escapism. Depending of where the planet will be, it impacts and influences differently.

For example it is believed Taurus Neptunes are more prone to addictions related to food, whereas Pisces Neptunes are more prone to substances uses. The houses also have their effects on triggers for example

Hard aspect would be square, opposition and conjunction to personal planets such as the sun, moon and mars. Suggests escapist tendencies, fantasy over reality, and lack of boundaries.

Neptune-Sun Aspect: Usually people with these aspects have a hard time with their own identity which often makes them confused about who they are, which by its own is prone to forms of escapism.

-> Juyeon from The Boyz has a Capricorn moon opposition capricorn Neptune which shows truly a need of escapism and in this case for example with hiding behind his idol image or like social media addiction

Neptune-Moon Aspect: These placement brings a lot of emotional instability, people get easily overwhelm with their own emotions. They are prone to self soothe through substances.

-> Jinjin from Astro has a Capricorn Neptune conjunction Capricorn moon, which probably shows that when he feels overly unstable he might be prone to addictions with stimulants substances (eg. caffeine or amphetamines)

Neptune-Mars Aspect: They are known to have action that can be unfocused or impulsive meaning they often lack self control when it comes to their emotions. they are usually self destructive with themselves.

-> V from BTS for example has a Capricorn neptune conjunct Capricorn mars which indicates a quite assertive energy. In his case his lack of self control based on the Capricorn energy can make him prone to workaholism

Neptune in the 1st, 6th, 8th, or 12th house: All of these houses in Neptune may indicate difficulty with grounding one self to the reality of our lives but also with a difficult time to put emotional boundaries. They are often prone to overdoing things or falling into patterns of avoidance when it comes to relationships for example.

-> Kun from WayV who has a Capricorn (so many Capricorn placements for these idols) Neptune in the 6th house which can show exercise addictions but more in like being constantly in action

->Jungkook from BTS has Neptune in the 1st house in Capricorn which again indicates high difficulties in grounding one self and specially since he also has a Square aspect with Saturn which can make Jungkook prone to prescription drug addiction such as benzodiazepines or other ADHD meds for example

𓋼𓍊 12th House Influence 𓍊𓋼

Planets in the 12th house work with the same influence than Neptune, although here we need to look into placements. This house rules hidden things, self undoing and subconscious patterns but also psyche and even addictions although we look more into Pluto for that

Planets such as Moon, Venus, Mars, Neptune and Pluto in the 12th can point to hidden compulsions or emotional suppression that can manifest through addictions

-> Jaehyun from NCT has a Venus 12th in Aquarius which can make him prone to develop hypersexuality or any other sexual addiction, including porn addiction

-> Johnny from NCT him has a Mars in the 12th in Leo and in his case we are more prone to addictions that are also behavioral but more in the shopping addiction also known as oniomania

𓋼𓍊 Pluto and Scorpio Influence 𓍊𓋼

Like stated another planet that is often linked with addictions os Pluto an even more if we have aspects to it aspects, especially hard ones like oppositions, squares or conjunctions with either moon, venus or mars which indicate obsession, compulsion, intensity.

-> Pluto x Moon: Jennie from Blackpink as this placement with an opposition (moon scorpio and Pluto sagittarius), which in her case can be prone to alcohol addiction

-> Pluto x Venus: Seulgi from Red Velvet with a square aspect on her venus Aquarius and Pluto scorpio which I would more say that addictions related to smoking something that gives a high such as cannabis, weed, AX, ect.

-> Pluto x Mars: Yeonjun with also an opposition with both his Pluto and Mars in Sagittarius. In this case his addictions are linked with thrill such as risk addiction known as thrill seeking behaviors

Also stelliums in Scorpio or Scorpio on the 12th or 8th may also indicate emotional depths that is often hard to handle if not processed consciously. People with that placement may be numbed or suppressed through addictive behaviors.

-> For example we have Jake from Enhypen with a Scorpio stellium (sun, mercury and venus). I can't conform his house of course, but well in his case the addictions are softer probably the typical smoking and vaping

𓋼𓍊 Moon Aspects 𓍊𓋼

The moon is an affiliated placement and it brings a lot of escapism and need of smoothing depending on the aspects. in specifics we are talking of square or opposite Saturn, Neptune, Pluto, or Uranus placements which suggests emotional distress or detachment. Usually these people withhold have addictions related to drugs (Opioid addiction with heroin, prescription painkillers, cocaine addiction or methamphetamine addiction.) Some examples of idols with those placements:

-> Moon square Saturn: DK from Seventeen

-> Moon opposition Neptune: Ryujin from Itzy

-> Moon square Pluto: Nayeon from Twice

-> Moon opposition Uranus: Bangchan from Stray Kids

In specific its nice to say that people with a Moon-Neptune or Moon-Pluto aspects often seek emotional relief through altered states.

𓋼𓍊 Venus/Mars Aspects 𓍊𓋼

Venus square Neptune or Pluto for example are planets and aspects that can lead to addictive tendencies in love (creating obsessions), pleasure (sexual addictions stated a little earlier), or luxury such as shopping, gambling or spending in general. Some idols are

-> Venus square Neptune: Yunho from Ateez

-> Venus Square Pluto: Jeongyeon from Twice

Mars square Neptune: in this case people with this aspect are often scattered or led by illusions in a way where they can manifest in reckless or escapist behavior. they re super prone to high behaviors and consumerism.

-> Mars square Neptune: New from The Boyz

𓋼𓍊 Mutable Signs 𓍊𓋼

Pisces, Sagittarius, Gemini, and Virgo are mutable signs and they are often seen to struggle with focus and routine and not falling in facilities to help their daily life. Having stelliums here, rising, moons or sun's can influenciate

For example pisces��is especially is known for dreamy, boundaryless tendencies and they can try and chase a high to keep themselves deprived or reality

While sagittarius they can go overboard with experiences and often not caring if they put themselves in danger so the overdrinking, the gambling, the thrill-seeking through dogs or reckless behaviors are a thing

[yokohamapound]

Hi! This is gonna be a wierd request but I just got really bad injuries on my fingers and I can't use them without being in immense pain (text to speech has become my best friend) so you think you can write something with B S D characters with an S slash O that can't use their hands after a mission/accident without being in a ton of pain? I just need some fluff to read while I recover. Thanks!

Hi, lovely. Sorry it's taken me so long to get to this one, and I hope you're doing well!

Characters: Dazai Osamu, Nakahara Chuuya, Nakajima Atsushi, Kunikida Doppo, Edgar Allan Poe

Contents: mentions of injury, medication, doctors, physical therapy, gn!reader, no graphic details

Dazai Osamu

Considering he spends 99% of his time in bandages, it's a safe bet that Dazai's injured his hands a time or two, so he'll get what you're dealing with.

While he likes to play the clown and act lazy and immature, this is only really an act—he can definitely step up when he needs to, and he's very capable...or he just manipulates other people into picking up the slack.

You won't have to worry about things around the house, because he'll just get Atsushi to do it!

As for looking after you, Dazai will actually do that himself. He'll skillfully change the bandages on your fingers after rubbing in whatever topical medication or painkiller your doctor has prescribed, an intent, focused expression on his face, even while he chatters.

"I need you to get better soon," he quips. "I want to hold hands without protection."

He grins, because he knows you can't hit him.

Nakahara Chuuya

Chuuya hates that you got hurt on the mission, and lowkey blames himself for it, whether he was there or not. He's a damn executive, isn't he? He should be able to prevent these things happening to his s/o.

What makes him feel even worse is that he can't just stay home and look after you—Mori won't give him that kind of leeway. What he can do is put money toward the problem.

It's not ideal, but having the best team of doctors (not Mori), surgeons, and physical therapists available is going to make rehabilitation go a lot smoother. Having stuff like food delivered, laundry and cleaning outsourced, and the latest in smartphones for text to speech is a godsend.

He also has you sending him voice notes all day, because he's used to the constant flurry of texts back and forth and he doesn't want to go without hearing from you.

Nakajima Atsushi

Atsushi will wait on you hand and foot. You won't need to lift a finger (literally, please don't) because he'll be vibrating with anxiety at your side, just in case you need something.

You'll probably have to tell him—gently—when he starts overdoing it, not letting you do anything for yourself. He doesn't mean anything by it; he just hates seeing your face scrunch up in pain.

He keeps trying to ply you with ochazuke—tea on rice—because it's his ultimate comfort food, but he'll have to feed it to you, because using chopsticks with injured fingers is a bitch. He apologises constantly because it feels awkward, even though he reminds himself of all the times you've helped him.

"I promise I won't make airplane noises," he jokes, holding up a spoonful of tea-soaked rice for you to lean forward and take a bite. "Heh. You're kinda scary when you glare like that."

Kunikida Doppo

Depending on where you are in the timeline, Kunikida has very real experience with the loss of use of his hands, though he lost his hands entirely. Temporarily, yes, but the end result is the same and hre remembers vividly the feeling of helplessness and frustration when you are unable to do things for yourself the way you are used to.

Kunikida shows love through organisation. Your medications, wound redressings, doctor and physical therapy appointments will all be rigorously scheduled in his notebook. He'll drive you to them himself, and chivvy you through any recovery exercises you need to do.

Most helpful of all, he can use his Special Ability to create specialised tools for your recovering hands—utensils, pens, etc with an altered grip so you don't have to move your fingers more than necessary.

Kunikida is more than happy to look after you, but he understands on a personal level how important it is to restore to you a sense of independence and autonomy.

Edgar Allen Poe

Like Chuuya, Poe can simply use his wealth to mitigate a lot of the pain, discomfort, and frustration caused by your injuries, and he will, but he's also got the time (and gothic, brooding hero dedication) to look after you personally.

With a side dish of melodrama of course.

"How can I serve you in your time of need, my dear? Do your hands pain you terribly?"

"Well, yes, but I was wondering if you could help me set up my audiobook��"

"I'll read to you myself! No inferior voice shall touch your ears!" He trails off, then peers at you over the top of your book. "My, this is rather..."

"It's smut, Ed."

"Indeed... Shall I fetch your headphones, dear?"

Honestly, Karl is your most useful companion here. He's pretty good at opening doors or prodding buttons with his little raccoon hands.