#small vs big challenge

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Birth Chart Family Secrets: What Your Planets Reveal About Home Life

1st House:

Sun - Whether you liked it or not, you were the center of attention. Your father probably made sure everyone knew you were the one to watch.

Moon - Your mother is either super loving or way too overbearing. Emotional rollercoaster, anyone? 🎢

Venus - you could be superficial at times in family gatherings. Maybe you don't want certain people around you.

Mars - You probably had some fiery family debates. “Who’s going to win this time?” 💥

Jupiter - You grew up with big dreams. Sometimes, your parents pushed you to take on more than you could handle. 🌍

Saturn - Your self-image was shaped by heavy responsibility. From a young age, you probably had to grow up fast, especially with your family’s expectations weighing on you. 👔

Uranus - You were the odd one out in the family. Probably the rebel who challenged norms and didn’t fit into the ��traditional” family mold. ⚡

Neptune - Your sense of self might’ve been blurry. Family life felt like a dream—or maybe a fog. Were they loving, or were they distant? Sometimes it was hard to tell. 🌊

Pluto - You either love your family or hate them. Nothing in-between. Adopted children sometimes have this placement in their birth chart.

2nd House:

Sun - Money and security were at the core of your family’s identity. Success and status were everything, and your parents probably emphasized these values constantly. 💰

Moon - Whether your parents showered you with material goods or made you feel guilty for wanting more, there was always an emotional attachment to what you had. 💸

Mercury - Your family talked about money a lot. If you have a younger sibling, they could be earning well or would earn well.

Venus - Your family's way of showing affection and love is through gifts, comfort and luxury - whether it was food or designer shoes. It also shows you have a sweet tooth.

Mars - There was probably some tension over money, especially when it came to what was “mine” vs. “yours.” You learned to fight for your share, especially in a big family. 💥

Jupiter - If you have an elder sibling, they could be earning well and would spoil you with gifts or just buy you big things. Your parents probably showered you with bigger items or maybe you have a collection of these.

Saturn - The values in your home were built around hard work and discipline. Money didn’t come easily, and your family probably taught you that nothing was given to you.

Uranus - Unexpected financial situations and rebellious spending habits were a thing. You might have had a family that was either too conservative or too experimental when it came to money. 💡

Neptune - You probably saw your family’s relationship with money as a bit hazy. Was there enough, or was it all a mirage? Confusion was the name of the game.

Pluto - Power struggles around money. You might’ve grown up seeing money as a way to control or dominate.

3rd House:

Sun - You were probably the star of family discussions. Your voice was always heard, whether you wanted it to be or not. 👑

Moon - You communicated emotionally with them. Whether it was through feelings or moods, you shared your inner world with your family. Sometimes it was a bit much for them to handle. 😅

Mercury - Family conversations were fast-paced, witty, and a little too sharp sometimes. Growing up, you had to keep up with all the intellectual chatter. 🗣️

Venus - Your communication was all about harmony and beauty. You probably had the smoothest way with words—making everything sound more loving than it really was. 💕

Mars - You argued. A lot. You had the spirit of a warrior in family discussions. If you didn’t get your point across, you’d fight until the very end.

Jupiter - Your family encouraged you to think big and never settle for small talk. 🌍

Saturn - You may have felt like there was little room for emotion in your family’s conversations. 📜

Uranus - Your family probably had unconventional ways of communicating. Forget normal—there were oddball opinions flying around.

Neptune - Your family’s way of communicating was either filled with fantasy or complete miscommunication.

Pluto - Things get real fast, and sometimes, it was like you were discussing life-or-death issues at the dinner table. 🔥

4th House:

Sun - Your family probably made sure everyone knew you came from good stock. 🏡

Moon - Your family could be supportive and nurturing—or super moody and unpredictable.

Mercury - There were always family meetings, talks, and debates. Sometimes it was exhausting!

Venus - Your home was probably filled with art, nice things, and a lot of effort to create a peaceful atmosphere. 🖼️

Mars - There were likely a lot of arguments, physical activity, and maybe even fights over space and control. 🔥

Jupiter - You could be from a big family. Your home was probably full of optimism, maybe even too optimistic, and your parents encouraged you to think big. 🌍

Saturn - Two words - childhood trauma.

Uranus - Your family’s ways were always a bit… out there.

Neptune - You might’ve felt like things weren’t as they seemed, with a bit of an illusionary family dynamic.

Pluto - Family secrets or a secret family?

5th House:

Sun - Your childhood was likely full of performances, plays, or maybe even "My child is special" moments. 🎨

Moon - Emotions were a big part of your creative process, and your parents probably encouraged you to share your heart openly (sometimes too much). 💫

Mercury - Your family might’ve had clever inside jokes and sometimes you could have felt misunderstood.

Venus - Family valued beauty and art. Either you or your parents see the beauty in things or could be highly judgmental based on one's appearance.

Mars - You probably fought for attention in the family. Middle child syndrome.

Jupiter - Your family thought you could do it all.

Saturn - Your parents were strict about how you channeled your creative energy. 🏗️

Uranus - You probably rebelled against the “traditional” forms of expression. ⚡

Neptune - Your family’s vision of creativity was often dreamy, and it might’ve felt like there was a lot of idealization and escapism. 🌊

Pluto - Your family probably dealt with intense emotional highs and lows surrounding your self-expression. What you created could’ve sparked big changes. 🔥

6th House:

Sun - Health and daily routines were a big deal. Your family likely expected you to be disciplined with your body, maybe even pushing you toward a healthy lifestyle (even if you didn’t want to). 🏃‍♂️

Moon - Your family encouraged comfort, but it may have felt like an emotional rollercoaster when it came to health and wellness.

Mercury - Family advice on how to stay healthy. Sometimes too specific - eat this, not that.

Venus - Your family might have connected self-care routines with beauty—taking care of the body was just as much about looking good. 💅

Mars - Your family probably had a work hard, play hard mentality that may have led to burning the candle at both ends. 🔥

Jupiter - Your family believed in the power of positive thinking when it came to health, sometimes a bit too much. “Everything will be fine—just eat a salad!” 🥗

Saturn - Your family probably emphasized discipline over indulgence. “Get up early, work hard, and don’t complain!” ⏰

Uranus - Your family might’ve tried alternative methods or medicines that weren’t exactly mainstream. You probably rebelled against the standard family diet or wellness practices. ⚡

Neptune - Your family might’ve been either too focused on wellness myths or completely vague about it. A lot of idealistic views on “feeling better” but no real plans.

Pluto - Whether it was a major illness or personal transformation, your family might’ve faced some deep health-related struggles. 🔥

7th house:

Sun - Your would always have an opinion on your relationships/partnerships. You could even be the high earner in your family or would become one.

Moon - Your family was either overly supportive of your relationships or way too involved emotionally in every romantic decision you made. 😅

Mercury - Your family had constant discussions about your relationships, offering advice (sometimes unsolicited) and diving deep into every detail. 🗣️

Venus - Your family could be pushing the ideal of what true love or marriage should be.

Mars - Arguments in partnerships were common.

Jupiter - Your family probably has an expectation to expand your connections (sometimes to an overwhelming degree). 🌍

Saturn - Serious relationships were a big deal. Your family probably emphasized commitment and long-term partnerships. They were strict when it came to your choices in relationships. You either marry late or marry an older partner or not marry at all.

Uranus - Your family might’ve had a unique view on relationships, supporting unconventional or non-traditional pairings like same-sex relationships/marriages.

Neptune - Your family’s take on love might have been idealized, or there were a lot of illusions about what partnerships should be. 🌊

Pluto - Your relationship with your family is either intense emotionally or non-existent. Could also be living far away from family.

8th House:

Sun - your relationship with your father is either too intense or distant completely. Sometimes I have seen people with this placement who father died before the native turned 30.

Moon - Ancestral secrets. Could be mixed race. Internal conflicts with mother or family.

Mercury - Either you or your younger sibling could be homosexual or bi-sexual.

Venus - You could be having 2 or more sources of income. Your spouse could be richer than you. Wealth through marriage is possible.

Mars - Power struggles were a big part of the family dynamic.

Jupiter - Family business is possible here. Your family likely believed in the idea of growth through joint ventures or life-changing transformations. 🌍

Saturn - Family dynamics may involve financial burdens, secrecy, or a strong sense of responsibility toward ancestral debts.

Uranus - Family dynamics may be unpredictable, with sudden financial changes, unexpected inheritances, or unconventional attitudes toward death and shared resources. There could be secrets or shocks related to ancestry.

Neptune - Family matters may involve illusions, secrecy, or hidden emotional depths, possibly linked to financial deception, spiritual inheritance, or unclear ancestral ties.

Pluto - Generational trauma, or transformative experiences related to death, inheritance, or deep emotional bonds. There may be themes of secrecy, rebirth, and karmic debts within the family.

9th House:

Sun - Family identity is shaped by beliefs, education, or foreign roots; a strong father figure may be a guide.

Moon - Emotional connection to family comes through travel, spirituality, or distant relatives; a nurturing yet changeable home.

Mercury - Frequent relocations and you may even know more than one language.

Venus - Values centered on culture, arts, or diplomacy; may have wealth from in-laws.

Mars - Family tension with in-laws.

Jupiter - Luck through ancestors.

Saturn - Strict family beliefs, possible limitations in education or foreign connections; wisdom comes with time.

Uranus - Unconventional family traditions, sudden moves abroad, or a rebellion against cultural norms.

Neptune - Mystical or unclear family background, possible illusions about origins, or religious/spiritual ties.

Pluto - Intense, transformative family beliefs; deep ancestral karma or hidden power dynamics in the lineage.

10th House:

Sun - Your family basically handed you a résumé at birth. Success and reputation were everything, and you were expected to make the family name proud—no pressure.

Moon - Family might’ve been emotionally invested in your career choices. “Are you sure you want to be an artist? What about law school?” 🎭

Mercury - Career advice came constantly. Your family always had opinions on what you should do, and you probably learned to communicate professionally before you could even walk. 💼

Venus - Your family wanted you to have a respectable job that looked good—maybe even one that involved art, fashion, or diplomacy. 🎨

Mars - Family pressure to succeed at all costs may have left you feeling like you had to fight for recognition. Career competition might’ve started at the dinner table. 🏋️‍♂️

Jupiter - Big expectations, big ambitions. Your family believes that you are destined for greatness, whether that meant running a company, publishing books, or becoming someone important.

Saturn - Family expectations around success were strict, and you probably felt like you had to work twice as hard to prove yourself. Work-life balance? What’s that? 😬

Uranus - Family may have wanted stability, but you likely rebelled and chose an unconventional profession. “So, you’re telling me you want to be a… YouTuber?”

Neptune - Maybe your family pushed you toward a dream job that didn’t align with reality. “Just follow your passion, money will come!” (Will it, though?) 😵‍💫

Pluto - Your family’s expectations may have felt overwhelming, pushing you to transform your career path multiple times before finding your true calling. 🔥

11th House:

Sun - Either they knew all your friends or expected you to network your way to success. “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” 🤝

Moon - Either your family was super involved in your friendships, or you felt emotionally connected to finding your people outside of home.

Mercury - Your family loved discussing big ideas and future goals. Conversations were filled with debates about the world, innovation, and why society needs to change.

Venus - Your family probably valued charm, diplomacy, and making connections with the right people. 👑

Mars - Friendships = competition. Arguments with friends? Likely a common theme.

Jupiter - Your family encouraged big dreams and global connections. Travel, education, and broadening your horizons were a major focus. “Why settle for one country when you can live in five?”

Saturn - Socializing wasn’t always easy. Friendships might have felt like serious business, and making connections took effort. Your family may have encouraged quality over quantity.

Uranus - Your family encouraged uniqueness. You probably felt like the odd one out growing up, but your family may have secretly admired your rebellious streak. “You’ll thank us when you’re older.”

Neptune - Family encouraged you to dream big, but sometimes, social expectations felt blurry. “Just trust the universe!” 🌌

Pluto - Your family might have taught you that not all friends are who they seem. 🕵️‍♂️

12th House:

Sun - Your identity felt hidden in the family. Maybe you were the one keeping secrets, or perhaps your family just didn’t see the real you until later in life. “Oh, you have feelings? Weird.”

Moon - Deep emotional wounds from childhood may have made you feel like you had to suppress emotions. Your family may have been emotionally distant or unknowingly made you feel invisible. 😶‍🌫️

Mercury - Your thoughts were often private or misunderstood. You may have been the one in the family who kept deep reflections to yourself.

Venus - You may have been raised to give without expecting anything in return. Maybe your family had a history of romanticizing suffering. “Love means giving everything!” 🥀

Mars - Internal battles? Too real. You were probably raised in an environment where conflict was hidden, and learning to assert yourself took time. But when you do fight back? It’s explosive.

Jupiter - Whether it was spirituality, religion, or trusting the process, your family pushed you toward a higher understanding. ✨

Saturn - Isolation, responsibility, and heavy lessons. You may have felt alone in your struggles, and your family likely reinforced themes of sacrifice and patience. You were the “old soul” kid.

Uranus - Your upbringing was unpredictable. Maybe you felt disconnected from your family or experienced unexpected shifts that shaped your identity in ways no one saw coming.

Neptune - Family life may have felt like a dream—or a complete illusion. Maybe there were secrets, blurred truths, or unspoken expectations. “Everything’s fine!” (It wasn’t.)

Pluto - You may have had to navigate shadows from an early age, experiencing profound losses or intense emotional shifts that made you stronger than you realize. 🔥

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The purpose of your life, why you're here

This reading is about finding the purpose of your life, why you're here, your current reincarnation (if you believe in reincarnation), or your soul, what you're born into this world to experience. All 6 groups share a similar theme of reaching your highest potential and having the focus on connections.

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ROSE QUARTZ

Keywords: inspiration, leading, expansion, mastery, mental power, innovation, connection to the psyche

I see the theme of big vs small, how we define our life, give meaning to it. Are we just a tiny entity that exists in the sea of existence, or are we the whole universe, embracing everything?

In your life, you will encounter many instances where you're asked to step forward, step outside, go out of your comfort zone. You will be put into experiences that tell you how knotted your life has been and how much it could unravel into something more spontaneous. There's a fight between wanting to focus on the physical plane, doing daily tasks perfectly, concern yourself with details, with what is happening around you and the need to do something bigger, having more impact and influence, to make a change to the world, to live the life you dream about. Confinement vs freedom.

You have a lot to tell, so much to share, so much to experience. At your core, you're an adventurer, a nomad, life is a journey that you need to keep moving. You want to achieve great things, leave a mark in this world and receive adoration from people. But the first step in your journey will be facing your wounds. They are the door that stands between you and the freedom outside. Are you ready to turn the doorknob and push that door? In the past, in your past lives, you might have experienced confinement, mentally, physically, spiritually. You kept standing there and facing the door but didn't decide what to do. So in this life, you're given a choice to choose again.

You might think the components to your success in life are outward actions, ambitions, and material achievements, showing how capable you are. Your mind is buzzing with ideas, with the future, always looking for a new way to do things better, to perfect what you're focusing on, like a windshield wipers working tirelessly on a stormy day. The next piece of information, the exciting new discoveries, the buzzing trends, they busy your mind until it becomes fatigued and obsessed.

Your purpose of this lifetime is to learn how to rest, when to stop, and how to use the information and resources you have gathered to build yourself up effectively. What defines you is not how much you have, how good you are at certain jobs, but how you master yourself and become the highest aspiration of yourself.

To do that takes patience and understanding of yourself. Turning inward, curbing the restless mind and impulses. You might be someone who is quite impatient or impulsive, wanting to execute right away the idea you have in mind, what you think of should be what you have, expecting results and excellence quickly, if things don't go well from the first try, you want to give up and change direction, change the method without giving the old ones enough time to develop. If you are this person, then life will give you many opportunities or challenges to slow you down, the more you try to act, to fix things, tossing ideas everywhere, going around in many directions at once, the more likely you are to be confined and forced to make a clear choice and commit to it. And you will have to choose wisely. How do you do it? By facing that door, those wounds, see how they are projected into your surroundings, your relationships with people, how you go around, anywhere, just to avoid them.

You're given a good pair of eyes (figuratively, or can be literally) to truly see, amidst all those busy movements, a path for yourself. A wide, unexplored path. Pushing the door, stepping out is scary, but you're brave and you will inspire many others to do the same.

LABRADORITE

Keywords: growth, healing, comfort, peace, helping, courage, accepting changes

I see the image of a sword or a cross. Your energy feels young and soft yet resilient and brave. Life gives you many challenges that would forge a sharp and strong blade inside you. The sword here is not for harming or conquest but for protection and striking the lock, through layers of fears that have been imprisoning you for a long time.

Your life is divided or, rather, balanced by two opposing forces and choices. One is the past, the habit, the way you chose to protect your safety. You might have a tendency to go along with other people's wishes or try to avoid direct confrontation for fear of disrupting the peace. This might be one of your defence mechanisms when dealing with life in general. You want to live in peace, quietly go about your way without obstruction and intrusion from outside. This creates a demure aura, in some way, a little submissive or malleable energy. You don't act this way because you want to gain something from other people. You just don't find it necessary to engage in confrontations that lead to dead-end.

The other side is something you're called to embrace more of in this lifetime. Your energy is soft and flowy, like water, but it needs a little solidifying into something more sturdy. It's the hardening of the core self. Hardening here does not have a negative connotation, it's not about building walls around yourself, closing your heart and spirit, acting cold and tough, it's not like that. It's about being more sure of yourself, giving yourself a sturdy and durable foundation, like how a pliable sprout would grow into a robust tree, standing tall and firm on the ground.

Work and career, material achievements will be the ground where you will see yourself grow the most in this lifetime. There will be opportunities and chances for you to break out of your nest and explore. The work environment will be dynamic and full of pleasant surprises. You will find support through the people you work with. A family member might be a crucial figure in your process of becoming the best version of yourself.

I feel a very giving nature, you have so much in yourself, so much to share, that inner abundance, with people, with life. But only when you release the attachments that keep you rooted in constricted safety. There might be hesitancy when trying to think about bigger aspirations, about your life dreams. You might think that those dreams are unrealistic or too far away. Your mind and your heart are going in the opposite direction. Your heart wants to look forward, to the distant, unexplored horizon, while your mind is occupied by anxiety and uncertainty. It's the root of the great divide between your past and your future.

But I think in this lifetime, things will change. Your life is in a great transition period. Events might happen quickly, surprises come more often. What you've been believing in, what you've been doing habitually might suddenly become strange and feel foreign to you. These changes are necessary, you might feel uncomfortable having to depart from what you've been attached to. But if you can muster enough courage to go against the usual, it will be a personal victory for you. You will successfully break the earth above you and shoot up, out of dormancy, to begin a new adventure.

RED JASPER

Keywords: manifestation, beauty, to connect, freedom, commitment, wish vs reality

It feels like you have a starter kit of manifesting love but you haven't learnt how to use them fully yet. Love and other connections will be the focal point of this lifetime for you.

You have a unique power of manifestation. Have you ever had some thoughts and then a few days or some time later, they came true?. Everything could manifest instantly that you might even be scared of your own thoughts, afraid that any "wrong" thought will result in a bad future. If you haven't realised this about yourself, be more mindful and observe how things work around you. Life will feel a lot more magical for you.

One of the reasons why your thoughts are so powerful is because you're given full reign, full freedom to experience this world. It's not something that you can easily realise and put into practise. There's no particular script nor strict rules for you to follow, you just need to experience as many things as possible. The best gift you have in this lifetime is freedom. I think this gift is something hard-earned from countless trials and hardships. The memories of distant pains might still linger somewhere deep inside you, keeping you from fully being free to dream. But no more rules and burdens. This life is meant to be savoured in its vastness. You're a born rebel. Carving your own path, going your own way, never settling, never being fully at ease with the present, always on the lookout for a different future.

And that's where relationships come in. One of the best ways to do that is through relationships and interacting with others. I see a tendency to be hasty or quick to move on when it comes to bonds with other people. With your manifesting ability, combine with your natural charms, you have no problem with meeting and building the connection with someone. But something about commitment might scare you. You might not want to commit because of the fear that your freedom will be lost, or because you put a heavy importance on a commitment that you don't want to step into one too lightly. You might jump, too quickly, into conclusions about some connections. Maybe you would try to find a plausible reason to stop the connection, in the name of practicality and logic, ready to find flaws in the other person, or, on the opposite end, you decide too quickly that this is it, this person is the one and then try to commit, prematurely. It's like you are given something because you wished for it, but then you don't exactly know what to do with it. This will be one of your biggest lessons in this lifetime. To follow through with what you wish for, to commit to something fully and wisely. It's not just romantic relationships but also other relationships, colleagues, friends, families, etc.

There would be two types of people in your life who can guide or lead you into two different directions. They will appear in the form of mentors, someone older or more experienced than you, someone whom you feel you can learn something significant from. One type will encourage you to find your calling, your path. Who will constantly touch your deepest feelings without even trying. They may trigger you, for good or for bad, you would feel their choices of words and actions are dubious and questionable, but there is something undeniably inspiring about them, they push you to be more bold and get in touch with your needs and wishes. While the other type would be someone wanting to dictate every move in your life under the guise of knowing what's good for you. They are powerful, they can make your wishes come true but only if you come under their wings and stay there. You would feel like a child being well taken care of, but your wings will be clipped. Which direction to take is ultimately your choice, you choose whatever to experience, because that's your freedom in this lifetime.

CITRINE

Keywords: uncharted water, discovery, exploration, crossing, in between, balanced, transition

I see your path in this life is going to the unknown, something that you haven't experienced before. You are standing at a gate, a bridge in between two lands. Or, in the vertical sense, you are standing on the dark ground, looking up at the sun, shining bright from above. There are lots of movements, both mentally and physically. In this lifetime, you will constantly move between the two worlds. The inner, dark and cold sea of your private world and the bright, warm air of the outside world. No world is better than other, they need to be their for your life to be in balance, staying in one world for too long and neglecting other will likely result in some events taking place to pull you back into balance.

These two worlds are parallel to each other. The inner world is led chiefly by your mind, they are well organised, block by block, neatly like a library, while the outer world is more dynamic, led by passion and actions. They affect each other in every way, more than you realise. Chaos in the inner thought will likely result in confusion and, in some extreme cases, destruction of the known path. You will stumble upon many paths that are considered strange and out of the norm, but I think you're geared towards them, even unknowingly, your mind has a knack of seeing the unique structure of things, noticing the pattern and the likely outcomes of situations that not many people can. This will help you see more alternatives in life and choose a path that can bring satisfaction to you, in all senses, materially, spiritually, emotionally. This path will likely be an uncharted water, something that not many people have done, there will be many unexplored areas for you to bring in your unique takes.

Another way the two worlds interact with each other is what your inner world needs, the outer world will provide. If you feel anxious and doubtful, haunted by past memories, then you will likely encounter something or someone new who can give you fresh perspectives and encouragement to be brave. If you feel your life is lacking security, you feel low in your self esteem, there will be moments of transformation that bring you closer to what you desire, you will be given opportunities to venture into new territory, meeting new people, getting the support you need to start something. The universe hears your every call and answers back with opportunities, emphasis on the word "opportunities", you won't be given a whole cooked dish, you will be given ingredients to make the dish.

There's an element of settlement. Instead of jumping from place to place, in this lifetime, you need to hold onto something, to make something uniquely yours, something that will be by your side everywhere you go. It could be a legacy, a creation, a lesson, something that lasts. But it's not about stubbornly holding on to something, it has to be integrated into your core being. Throughout life, you will face with many events that will change your perspective drastically, you're not meant to hold on to old beliefs, withered branches that can no longer hold the weight of the birds standing on them. You will constantly meet new people, those that will open your eyes. Foreign people and cultures might fascinate you, somewhere with lots of sunlight, warm hospitality, beautiful scenery and architecture, lots of mountains and flowers. Especially if you're someone who's from a land near the sea, windy and cold, lots of rain and stormy weather. You are a traveller at heart, don't limit yourself to any particular place.

AMETHYST

Keywords: opinion, communication, conflict, to uphold, straightforward, honesty, truth

I don't know why, but upon seeing your spread, the phrase "human comedy" just sprang up in my mind. This life of yours will go through so many ups and downs in regards to connections and relationships. You will experience the full spectrum of them, every facet, every emotion.

You might encounter many situations where you're misunderstood greatly, those will create a very interesting dynamic between you and the world. Interesting might not be the right word, even my choice of word in this reading is muddled up, you might have the tendency to use words that make your intentions seem questionable or odd to people, and they do the same to you. It's like people from different lands from all around the world gathered for a meeting but there's no common language and no one to translate.

Communication will be the point of focus for you. You might struggle to find the right expression, the right words for the things you want to say. Thoughts seem a lot more clear and articulated in your head, but when they are uttered, there's this fog around you that tends to twist and blur the words, making them shift and fuddle. You will need to find a way to clear this fog, to deliver your words in the most direct and straightforward way as much as possible, even at the risk of being blunt and offensive. This might create an obsession or anxiety when communicating. Maybe you want to find the perfect expression, the details, you do notice the tendency of people misunderstanding you so you try so hard to elaborate, which can create the impression of being long winded, rambling or argumentative.

Ideas jump around in your head, constantly born and spread, demand to get out, to be expressed, this forms a rushing energy, impatient tongue. But even with all these misunderstandings, you don't actually offence people. They may perceive you as nitpicking, blunt, or argumentative, but they don't necessarily hate you for it. On the contrary, some even find it amusing and endearing, these people might even intentionally tease or poke at you, it's not malicious, but then again, you also don't read people's intentions too clearly and might perceive these acts of teasing as personal attack. Your reactions would rile those people up even more. Hence, the endless cycles of poking and reacting. The purpose of all of these is to train your resilience of the mind and heart. You should take all of these with good spirit, laugh them off, keep your truth and speak honestly, there's nothing more attractive than that.

On a more serious note, you're reminded to stand firm in your thoughts. I sense that you have so many wisdom to share with the world. Teaching might be a calling for you. Even without actually be in the education field, people can still learn from you, through your unshakable conviction in yourself and the way you speak your truth. It might be intense, it might be difficult to swallow, it might seem strange and outlandish, but nevertheless, it captivates the world through its sincerity.

AVENTURINE

Keywords: artist, bridge, the call, emotional landscape, go with the flow, sensitivity

"Young poet of the moon", "The poet of the soul", those two just appeared in my head upon seeing your spread, so I wanted to write them down. I think those words portrayed you pretty well. Your inner artist heart is beating every moment, it's a force that you can't hide or be ushered into oblivion by some circumstances.

This world needs a lot of people who have a sensitive heart, like you, someone who has the "eyes" to see the beauty in this world, the "ears" to hear its cry and whisper, the "lips" to court it with sweet sweet words. You're here to make people see the world in its naked beauty, helping them realise the small details of living and in the process, elevate their souls.

You offer this world a cup filled with creativity. The way your mind and heart tremble and come alive with all the senses can create striking new creations. The passion for sensuality is there, for the bursting love of life. Sensuality here encompasses a vast spectrum of things, from the aromas of delicious food, the cool and smooth feeling of water lapping over you, the swirling colours of leaves dancing under the sun, the warm and rough feel of someone's hands, ... they are all the materials for you to marvel at, to create, to give back to the world your interpretation of it.

Why did I say "poet" in the beginning? Because you have the gift of gab, your words resonate with people's hearts, because they are spoken from the realm of the unknown inside all of us, we can only be able to catch a glimpse of it here and there, when we allow ourselves to relax and float. You have the ability to connect to that realm , to catch sights of it more often and crystallise those sights into words or messages conveyed by other means. But I sense written words strongly. Even if you do something that isn't related to creativity or the art (but is there anything that truly be detached from creativity?), this gift will still assist you in every endeavour you're in, negotiating, mediating, persuading, counselling, anything that needs these kinds of skills.

Love will play an important role in your life, you're here to experience love in all of its forms, experience all the feelings it can create within us. It won't be an easy journey, heartaches are there, but so is the deepest devotion. You might face delays in love or intense connections that leave lasting marks on your soul. You're not the same person you once were before a connection. These will transform you, plunging you into greater depth and strange waters. But don't be afraid,if you allow yourself to savour the journey, you will arrive at a treasure that many people have been struggling to find. This inexhaustible treasure will provide richness to your life. Also, don't let yourself drowned either, emerge out of the water and share with the world what you've seen. So many people need their hearts touched by a soul such as yours.

[huellitaa]

genuine confidence vs fake confidence ⊹˚. 👛💬🐧

there is an individual meaning to everything. confidence is one of those things that is so commonly misinterpreted as something painfully contrasting to its actual meaning, and so it is my job to enlighten you guys! and teach what the meaning of true, real confidence, truly, really, is, and how to embody it ♡ 💬🐧🩷

──★ ˙ ̟💭👛 confidence

the feeling or belief that one can have faith in or rely on someone or something.

──★ ˙ ̟🎀 I. WHAT IS GENUINE CONFIDENCE?

a genuinely confident person...

does not feel the need to broadcast their winnings and achievements. they know that they mean something and they don't need the approval of another to prove that.

does not need the approval of another, full stop. whether its to do something, say something, whatever. sure, maybe they'll ask for it here and there, but they dont need it. they can just as easily do it themselves. its an addition, not a necessity.

can take constructive criticism, because they know themselves and their self image and ego isnt so fragile that they cant handle the slightest bit of prodding and poking at it here and there to mold it into something better. they know its for the best.

can accept their flaws, because they trust and rely on themselves enough to know that it doesn't define them and that they can accept and work on those flaws and mistakes.

knowing change is for the better, no matter what. if you genuinely can rely on yourself, then you will know that no matter what, you will always come out okay, because you have faith in yourself. any change that undergoes your life is always for the best because you have faith in yourself and your life.

──★ ˙ ̟🎀 II. WHAT IS FAKE CONFIDENCE?

incessant bragging. as someone with a good amount of confidence in themselves, i LOVE to brag every so often, but constantly talking about it? no.

exaggerating your wins. a truly confident person knows that they win enough to not need exaggeration.

lying about your achievements. if you're confident in yourself, you are confident in your life and your pride and your achievements, so you'd have no reason to lie.

being overly defensive when challenged. cuz why are you so desperate to defend yourself if you're confident that you're right?

inability to admit your own mistakes. this is soo widespread and it bothers me so badly because confident people understand their own mind and know how to control it, which means they also know that mistakes are vital in life, no matter how big or how small.

putting others down to lift yourself up. ew ew ew ew ew all over. a genuinely confident person knows their own worth isn't more than another's.

⊹˚. 🧸 "fake it till you make it" – true or false?

i see many conflicting opinions on whether or not faking confidence can be detrimental to you and / or others or not. honestly, i believe things like this always depend on the person, but i do overall believe in the "fake it till you make it" to an extent. too much of anything is bad for you, and this is just one of those things that you need to be careful with if you tend to get carried away easily.

— not overtly bad, but should not be your only solution! 💬🐈‍⬛️

──★ ˙ ̟🎀 III. HOW TO OBTAIN GENUINE CONFIDENCE?

⊹˚. 💬🧁 1. "faith"

to have faith in something is to have complete trust in that thing. and how is trust built? through experience. think about it. you dont trust something unless you have reason to. why would you have faith in yourself if you have no reason to?

make a sort of portfolio of all the things you can remember that you've done in your life that are worthy of your trust and respect. think of how you'd react if someone else that you love did it. would you trust them for it? apply that to yourself.

🎀🗒 note: this is a method used in many of tam kaur's videos on youtube! i rly recommend her if ur looking 4 confidence.

⊹˚. 🐈‍⬛️💭 2. "rely"

linking back to my former point, to rely on something takes trust and faith. with your newfound knowledge and experience of trust in yourself, you're gonna have to take a leap of faith and trust in your own ability to adapt and survive through ANYTHING. you can withstand everything that is thrown at you. you just need to begin believing that.

⊹˚. 🎀🐧 3. "belief"

your brain does not know reality from what you tell it. this is the very base of so many different mindset shifting techniques and self improvement tactics and such. you literally have to indoctrinate yourself with the belief that you are confident and secure in yourself in a variety of different ways. this can be done through... ♡

♡ make it clear what you want to be confident in, whether its all encompassing or specific

♡ affirmations if thats what ur into

♡ constant saturation & repetition (every day, until you believe it)

♡ create reasons for your belief in your own confidence

♡ go out and create reasons to be confident in yourself

♡ seek out information that aligns with your confidence building (this could be articles, therapy, courses, videos, blog posts like mine; anything that helps YOU)

⊹˚. 💭🎼 4. effect vs goal

confidence is an effect, not a goal.

it is not a sole ideal or ambition you work towards, it is a byproduct of the process of healing as a whole.

what i mean is that you will never obtain genuine confidence if you do not begin to go through the process of healing yourself to begin with, because confidence is a byproduct of this. the security you find in yourself then produces confidence on its own. DO THE WORK.

⊹˚. 👛🧁 5. acting on it

i have been shy and quiet ever since i got into NURSERY (kindergarten for u american folk). i am now one of the most confident people i know. and despite having done all of the previous steps, none of them would have mattered IF I DIDNT PUT IT INTO ACTION.

the most important step you can possibly take to obtain genuine confidence is actually doing the thing. DO THE THING. wear the thing you're scared to wear, do the thing you have no one to go with, go outside alone on spontaneous adventures despite your fear of other peoples opinions and whatever else might be hindering you. DO THE THING. life is nothing if not a risk!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ♡

wishing you all the love and light in the world... ♡

all my love! 🎀💬🐈‍⬛️🫶🏻🩷

[whimsicallywiddershins]

One of my favorite moments in Arcane was the Jinx and Ekko vs Ambessa war balloon fight in the last episode. For multiple reasons! But I loved how Ambessa was not prepared for Jinx and her chaos AT ALL.

Ambessa is a general with a lot of experience, and we can see her confidence and experience in every scene. She is almost always calm and in control. She expects almost every attack, and even if suprised, she overcomes the challenge and wins. She is never desperate, and takes on a teaching role in almost every scene, even battle and fight scenes. (Ex: lecturing Caitlyn even as they are fighting and before she orders her to be killed.)

Then Jinx and Ekko come in. And Ambessa, for pretty much the first time in the show, is caught off-guard. She doesn't panic, but its pretty close.

Look at her face, when she is ordering her men to face Jinx.

This is not the face of a controlled general who is prepared to fight. This is the face of a woman who is faced with an unknown threat and is trying to figure out what to do, but it coming up short.

Then, she ordered her men to fire on the Firelights.

There is a lot of movement in this moment. She is almost flailing. And it doesn't work. Her strategy completely fails in the face of Jinx and the Firelights adaptability.

Those bolts were big and heavy, designed to punch through armor, not shoot at small, fast-moving targets. The Firelights are used to flying through firefights and it shows.

In a matter of seconds, the Undercity completely routs Ambessa's soldiers. Like it's easy. The Firelights were perfect because they are fast and maneuverable.

And then Jinx almost kills Ambessa. Its a blink-and-you-miss-it scene. She fires at her with the mini gun, and Ambessa didn't even notice. A soldier sacrifices his life to save her, and you can tell by her face she had no idea that attack was coming, and is confused and shocked by it all.

I mean, look at her face. That is shocked fear. She almost died right there, to some random girl she's never even met.

Its the first time we ever see Ambessa afraid or off-balance, and I love that Jinx was the one to make that happen.

[takimakiiiii]

spider?! where?

synopsis: ollie and y/n vs a spider, who will win?

pairing: ollie bearman x fem!reader

themes: crack, idk what else to put 😭

wc!: 1.6k

tw: spiders 😖, mentions of breaking up

a/n: i loved when ollie mentioned he was afraid of spiders cuz SAME GIRL, anyways enjoy ☺️

You gently hummed along to Uptown Girl as it played softly through the apartment speakers, setting the mood for the morning. It was finally the weekend, and you’d woken up early to make breakfast for yourself and Ollie. Sunlight filtered through the blinds, casting pools of light that danced across the kitchen floor.

After three hectic weeks of racing, you and Ollie could finally sit back and relax. Life in Monaco was something you hadn’t fully adjusted to yet. Compared to Chelmsford, it was more glamorous and high-profile. You’d quickly realized that going anywhere—whether with or without Ollie—was a challenge. Fans swarmed, bombarding your personal space every time you left the house. It was a big change, but you were certain you’d get used to it soon enough.

You hummed softly, flipping a pancake in the pan—until a loud shriek and a thump echoed through the wall. You jumped, your head snapping toward the sound. The door to the bedroom was closed, muffled noises coming from the other side. Slowly, you set the spatula down and cautiously approached the door. Eyebrows furrowed in confusion, “Ollie?” you called, your hand resting on the doorknob. There was no reply. You pressed forward, and the door slowly creaked open.

The sight before you was nothing you expected. Ollie stood shirtless, still in his pijama pants, pressed against the back wall of the bed. His wide eyes locked onto you, filled with pure panic. You couldn’t help but laugh at the absurdity of the situation as you walked into the room.

“What are you doing? Are you okay? I thought you’d died or something,” you chuckled.

“This is no laughing matter,” Ollie shot back, his voice unusually serious.

You raised an eyebrow in amusement. “So, are you going to tell me why you’re standing on the bed?”

His eyes darted cautiously toward the edge of the mattress. “There’s a . . . spider.”

Panic surged through you as you jumped onto the bed beside him. “What? Where?” you stammered, eyes scanning the bedroom carpet. If there was one fear you and Ollie shared, it was spiders. Big or small, they always made you both lose your minds.

“See? I told you this wasn’t funny,” Ollie muttered as you clung to him for support, your feet sinking into the dense mattress. “What are we going to do?” you wailed, looking up at him. He looked helplessly down at you, uncertainly. “Maybe we could call Kimi to come and catch it,” Ollie suggested, though he didn’t sound too hopeful.

“I highly doubt he’d do that. Plus, do you have your phone on you?” you asked flatly, already knowing the answer.

“Well, I don’t see you with yours,” he shot back defensively. You rolled your eyes but couldn’t shake the dread slowly creeping up your spine. “How big is it?”

Ollie’s eyes went wide. “About the size of my hand,” he said, holding up his palm for emphasis. You groaned, the awful sensation of tiny legs crawling over your skin creeping up your arms. “You’ve got to be kidding me.” Ollie shook his head regretfully.

You hesitated, then edged toward the side of the bed, every nerve on high alert. Slowly, you peeked over the edge. A shriek tore from your throat as the spider emerged from under the bed. You scrambled back and crashed into Ollie, who’d been standing right behind you. The two of you collided and tumbled onto the bed in a tangled mess of limbs. You groaned, rubbing your forehead.

“Ow!” Ollie grumbled, and you smacked him lightly as you rolled off him.

“Why were you standing behind me?” you grumbled in return.

Sitting up, you debated whether to grab a shoe and squish the thing, but a twinge of pity for the spider made you reconsider. “Okay, I know what we have to do,” you declared with a determined huff, your forehead still throbbing from the collision with Ollie. He turned to you, desperate for a solution.

“We’re going to get a plastic container, and we’re going to catch it,” you announced. The room fell silent. Ollie stared at you, as though waiting for you to yell, “Kidding!”

“Are you crazy?” he broke the silence, his voice filled with disbelief.

“Do you have a better plan?” you shot back, glaring at him. He bit the inside of his cheek, finally muttering, “No…”

“Good. Now go,” you ordered, nodding toward the door.

“What?”

“I’m not going. You are,” you said firmly.

“I am NOT going,” Ollie insisted, pushing you toward the door. You resisted, pushing back against him. “What? No!” you protested. “I’m seriously considering breaking up with you right now,” you grumbled, shoving against his bare chest. Ollie looked down at you, you half considered slapping some sense back into him. He sent you a sly smile as he wrapped his arms around your waist, pulling you closer.

“Hey, if you can get the spider out, I’ll marry you.” he teased with a wink, sending your cheeks flushing. You stumbled on your words, flustered. Before crossing your arms with a huff, “I hate you.”

“Love you too.” he sang playfully, his charm working successfully once again. He pushed you toward the edge of the bed and cautiously retreated to the safety of the wall, offering you a sheepish smile. You shot him a dirty look in return. Turning back to face the bedroom, you peered over the edge of the bed. There it was, the spider, calmly sitting in the middle of the floor. You turned to Ollie helplessly.

“No. Absolutely not. You agreed to do this,” he said, raising his hands defensively. Reminding you of the agreement you just made. With a resigned sigh, you turned back toward the spider, taking a deep breath. You were going to count down and run for the kitchen—that would work. You had to make it work.

In one swift motion, you leaped off the bed and sprinted out the door, slamming it shut behind you. “WHY DID YOU CLOSE THE DOOR?!” Ollie’s voice shrieked from inside the bedroom as you let out a sigh of relief. Slowly, you backed away from the door, making sure the spider wasn’t about to make an escape.

“Be thankful I’m not leaving!” you shouted back as you rifled through the kitchen drawer for a container. You snatched one with a matching lid, then cautiously approached the bedroom door again. You swallowed, your hand shaking as you turned the handle and eased it open. The spider was still there, right in the middle of the floor, between you and the bed. Ollie had climbed to the top of the headboard, his arms spread against the wall for balance.

“I can’t believe you shut me in here with the spider,” he whined miserably. You shot him a glare. “Be quiet and let me concentrate,” you muttered, slowly approaching the spider, lid in one hand and container in the other. Your eyebrows were furrowed with focus as you edged closer, poised to jump at any chance to catch the creature.

In one swift motion, you slammed the container over the spider. A sigh of relief escaped your lips as you held it firmly in place. Slowly but surely, you slid the lid underneath until the spider was safely contained. Holding it up with a victorious grin, you showed Ollie.

“My mother would be so proud,” you declared dramatically, wiping away a fake tear. Pride swelled in your chest as you held the container up to see the spider that was now chilling inside.

Ollie rolled his eyes. “Okay, now take it outside,” he ordered, motioning toward the door. You stared at him in disbelief. “No way! I caught it! You have to release it now,” you insisted, starting toward him. Ollie leapt to the other side of the bed; his hands raised defensively. 

“Whoa, how about I accompany you... from a safe distance? Hmm? That sounds much better to me,” he said, attempting to negotiate. You shook your head. “Ollie, you’re going to release it, or I swear I’ll throw this at you.”

His eyes widened in fear as he quickly circled the bed to the opposite side. “Let’s not be silly,” he chuckled nervously.

“Get ready to catch it,” you sang playfully. “Fine!” he finally caved, jumping down from the bed in defeat.

Grinning wildly, you handed him the container with the spider inside. His hands trembled as he held it at arm’s length, as though it were a live grenade. “This is for your own good,” you teased, leading him out of the bedroom.

“I take it back. I don’t want to marry a psychopath,” he whined as you pushed the front door open. You turned to him, mouth agape in mock outrage. “Okay, considering what I just did for you, put a little respect on my name,” you replied watching Ollie shuffle like a robot out of the apartment. You stifled a laugh into your sleeve as he shot you a glare, walking with exaggerated caution as if the floor would crack beneath him at any moment.

Outside, you and Ollie found a small bush in front of the building to release the spider. You watched with amusement as Ollie flung the lid off the container, then jumped back as though the spider would leap out and attack. He scrambled past you, grabbing your shoulders from behind for support.

“We can collect the container later,” you brushed it off with a chuckle.

As you both made your way back up the stairs to your apartment, you glanced over at him. “I kinda miss him now,” you admitted jokingly with a grin. Ollie gave you a look of disbelief. “I’m kicking you out of the house.”

a/n: thanks for readinggg!!! stay safe and have a great day xx

[giuseppe-yuki]

pr videos

logan sargeant x hawk shapeshifter!reader

w.c.: 1.2k

warnings: a few curse words, one suggestive innuendo

part of my shapeshifting!reader series

summary: you join logan while he is doing his pr videos for williams

picture credits from pinterest :)

from your perch on the VCARB building, you could see your boyfriend on the roof of the williams building, filming a pr video. with your acute vision that allowed you to see over half a mile away, you could see the strands of his blonde hair waving in the wind, the way the sleeves of his williams team kit stretched over his arm muscles, the shine of his blue-green eyes in the sun, and even the light stubble on his chin. oh, and alex was there too, but why would you look at him when your perfect boyfriend was standing right there? 

you technically weren’t supposed to be sitting on a pipe next to a big ass poster of daniel riccardo’s face on the VCARB roof, but you were getting a little hungry. less than an hour ago, logan had left you in the hotel room, explaining that him and alex were filming pr videos all day and didn’t want you to be waiting in the hot sun. it didn’t hurt spying a little bit on them. besides, you were blending in, because in austin, texas there was always a shit ton of hawks for some reason. 

shaking yourself out of your logan-induced trance, you peer over at alex and see him holding a- piece of tomato? in logan’s hands are some tongs and a metal spatula, making you realize he is currently flipping burgers in front of a smoking grill. great, you think, williams has your boyfriend playing the typical american again. before you can continue your line of thought, your stomach grumbles, so you immediately spread your wings and jump off the building. there’s no harm in capitalizing off of logan’s americanness, you suppose.

gliding smoothly towards the williams roof, you hear logan talking fighting for his life trying to defend himself.

“mate, look at my burger compared to yours! its way better. look at the cheese, the lettuce, the tomato, the juicy meat! your patty is literally burnt and you don’t even have lettuce in your burger! that’s a literal crime.”

“you don’t even have lettuce in your burger” alex mocks. “whatever logan, you’re so american!” 

you can tell the banter between them is playful, both of them shooting pointed remarks at each other as the timer countes down. they're filming an alex vs logan burger challenge, you speculate. 

when you see your chance, you fly at full speed towards the pair, and snatch logan’s burger right off of his plate. clutching the burger in your claws, you circle back and plant yourself on an expensive-looking linen sofa. you give the burger a few experimental pecks. perfectly cooked, and honestly, really good. 

the camerawoman, several members of the williams crew, and both alex and logan’s pr managers all stare at you from behind the camera in surprise, mouths open. alex lets out a sound of pure shock, but his eyes show a little bit of recognition. perhaps logan has mentioned you to alex before? logan, however, looks at you with a small smile and a singular eyebrow raised. 

“mate,” alex starts, “is that your g-” 

logan immediately cuts him off. 

“wow, that was so weird! my burger looked so much better than yours, a real-life american hawk swooped in just to try it.” 

as if coming to her senses, the camerawoman steps in to redirect the focus of the video. “we are totally keeping that in. that was so fucking cool.” she exclaims. she turns around to her camera, and fiddles with it for a little bit before turning back towards you, logan and alex. “by the way, note to the video editor, logan totally won that one. the hawk really sealed the deal.”

“baby there is no way you just did that,” logan says, closing the hotel room door. 

you were lying in a cocoon of sheets with on the giant bed, having flew back to your balcony suite a couple hours ago. 

he takes off his shoes before continuing, “after you flew away, i had to spend over half an hour explaining to the williams crew members that no, i did not somehow summon you using my americanness and burger cooking powers, then fifteen minutes conversing with alex about planning a hangout with him and his girlfriend- who by the way is a cockatiel shapeshifter- and then fourty-five minutes leaving the paddock because i was stopped every two seconds by yet another person who wanted to ask if a hawk did actually steal my burger.” 

you can’t help but to start laughing. “awe i’m sorry logan, i was just a little hungry and i wanted to go see you!” you say in between giggles.

logan leaps onto the bed on top of you and wraps you into a warm hug. “fine, i forgive you. only because i love you,” he says earnestly. he pauses before continuing, “and also because you gave me a great truth to tell for two truths and a lie,” prompting you to burst into laughter again. he puts a well-placed kiss on your cheek. “so what do you want to do next?”

you look into his eyes, a few inches away from yours, and whispers into his ear. “i’m feeling… a little hungry.” 

logan peels himself off of you, and walks towards the hotel room phone.

“i know exactly who to call.” 

later, you find yourself sat in front of the most mouthwatering, scrumdiddlyumptious layout of texas barbeque, coleslaw, and cornbread. god, you loved logan so much. 

the next day, you find yourself in a similar position as the day before. this time, you are perched on a tree on the edge of a beautiful lake. you watch in amusement as logan and alex struggle to put bait on the hook of their fishing rods. logan seemed to have a little bit more luck spearing the worm onto the end of his fishing rod. 

“this is so rigged.” you hear alex complain to the gopro set up in front of him. “logan clearly got a bigger worm than me so its easier to put on and plus, he probably has ages of experience from fishing when he was younger!” 

it was yet another pr video day, but this time williams had them out in the middle of a lake- fishing for content. ‘don’t come back until you caught a fish,’ you had heard the team member jokingly say to the williams drivers as they launched off the dock. currently, it seemed as if alex and your boyfriend were taking his words seriously.

thirty minutes later, both of them were still stuffed in bright red lifejackets sitting in the middle of the lake. it seemed the cameramen that were filming them from a separate boat were having more luck them them, as they had a few minnows swimming in a bucket compared to logan and alex’s zero. 

you swoop down from your tree branch and use your ability to see uncannily well to spot a big bass swimming below you. lighting quick, you snatch it up in your claws and fly toward the williams boat. 

this time, the cameramen see you before logan, and all point their cameras excitedly at you, no doubt getting some high quality content for their upcoming video. 

you drop the still-wriggling bass onto logan’s lap, and perch proudly at the tip of the boat. 

“why thank you birdy,” logan says to you, giving you a big smile. he turns to alex, fighting the urge not to laugh. “i guess i win this challenge yet again.” 

alex wears a smug smile back though. “i just had my birdy go catch me a fish too.” he says, pointing his nose in the air. as if right on cue, a gray and yellow cockatiel whips past you, and drops a mosquito fish in alex’s lap.

logan takes one look and bursts into laughter.

taglist: @ilivbullyingjeongin@ale-522@formula1-motogpfan@aceyalonso@my0hmary @mbappebby

[coffeebeanwriting]

How to Start a Story Idea

Tackling a whole 50,000+ word novel can be a lot. Here are some ways to break down the process to make it a little more digestible.

Choose, research, and enjoy your story's setting. Whether this is a fantasy realm, a lost planet, or a small suburban town, know and research where your story takes place. Think about the time period, cultural details, geography, the laws/rules, etc. This is a world where the reader will be spending hours, so make sure it's immersive.

Place your protagonist in the world and give them a story. You could have the most detailed fantasy world, but that means nothing without a story or character to explore it. Create a compelling main character and give them a story that progresses them throughout the world you created. 

Find your story's theme. A well-rounded story will revolve around a theme or central idea. Some themes include survival, love, good vs. evil, death, war, forgiveness, etc. What do you want to teach your readers or leave them with once the novel is finished? Do you want them to know that forgiveness is important? That war creates wounds only love can heal? That beauty is in the eye of the beholder? Weave these themes and lessons into your plot and story.

Create a cast. Build your protagonist friends and foes that support or challenge them on their journey. Give some of these characters their own arcs/side plots to thicken your story. There are a bunch of character types that you could add to your story such as the love interest, a mentor, an antagonist, minor characters, etc.

Divide your novel into acts. Once you know the big picture of the story you want to tell, break it up into acts. There are three main acts of a traditional story: Acts I, II, and III. Look up and consider following the Three-Act Structure to give your story a fluid motion of beginning, middle, and end.

Know your ending. The ending is the final part that your readers digest, meaning that it will likely stick with them. You don't have to fully understand how your novel will end, but having somewhat of a plan is important. This way... when you write, you're writing towards something.

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[harpval]

🌿Bluelock Love Island AU🌿

The OG’s Vs. The Bombshells

₊˚ ✧ ━━━━━━━━━━🌺━━━━━━━━━━ ✧ ₊˚₊

🌿THE OGS🌿

Isagi Yoichi

Here for a genuine connection with pure intentions, while he is strategic he wears his heart on his sleeve. He’s knocking on the dressing room as the girls ready themselves for the day, greeting them all with a wide smile but making sure his girl is fueled for the day with nicely made avocado toast and a drink of choice. He’s got a fantastic memory, he’ll know if you want coffee, tea, or house made orange juice to start your day. He’s silently competitive, you rarely see anyone get under his skin. The only time you might is if your connection is strong and you’re exploring other options.

Itoshi Rin

If you’ve seen season 6, Kordell is related to Odell Beckham—and doesn’t mention it a lot. Rin would be a bit similar, he would never bring up Sae. It wouldn’t be until someone makes a comparison about the two, their eyes, and the last name. Rin seems more shy, a bit closed off. He knows how to play the game so he’d approach first but you’d ultimately have to get a jumping point for the conversation. Once comfortable he’d be unexpectedly passionate, during a re-coupling he’d hold your gaze as he spoke, making it known that you’re the one he’s picking. Unintentionally too. The producers have to correct him for the next recoupling to *not* stare at you the entire time until he announces it.

Reo

While Reo can be a sweetheart, he can get petty extremely fast. Initially he’s the sweetest man you’ve ever met, friendly, and easy to talk to. But the moment someone else kisses you in a challenge? He’s fucking seething, he’s not used to not getting what he wants or getting his way and it’ll unfortunately show. He will actually crash tf out, he can’t let things go either. But, on the plus side, he’s ambitious and goal driven. He’s someone people gravitate towards not because of his money, but because of his warm outward demeanor. He’s going to surprise you with breakfast in bed every day, the two of you sprawl out on the couches while he massages your legs etc. still very much a sweetie.

Nagi

Nonchalant king, cannot lie. Signs up for the show because Reo wanted to experience this with him. Nagi requires patience and heavy communication, he’s a bit lazy, but nighttime is the best. He’s a fantastic cuddler with a thumb gently stroking at your side or your hip. Fantastic eye contact, you two lounge around the villa and talk about mundane things while he stares up at you with big sweet eyes. But unfortunately all these small things won’t be able to save him in a future recoupling. Reo is on his ass 24/7 about doing some grand thing for you, but his lack of action leads to his demise.

Gagamaru Gin

He’s immediately everyone’s first pick because of his height and initial nonchalant demeanor. He’s so unintentionally funny though, making the most unhinged comments in the calmest tone. He’s still pretty attractive but he’s got this weird sense of humor and way of doing things that just makes him a fun guy to be around too. He’s got fantastic advice surprisingly, and most of the girls in the villa cozy up to him for relationship advice. I can see him forming a solid relationship after a bit of exploring, he’s fairly confident and his laid back nature would allow for him to not get his feelings hurt—so long as he isn’t in too deep. If you want a guy to make you laugh, he’s it.

Bachira Meguru

Becomes a fan favorite without question, from the jump he’s energetic and eccentric. He quickly becomes friends with everyone, and definitely does explore his options. He usually goes for someone who’s interested first due to his own self esteem. But he’s very honest about it because the last thing he wants to do is hurt someone. Manages to stay friends with everyone, a big hugger—jumps on everyone and throws his arms around them. During challenges he’s very shocked whenever he’s picked but he makes sure that you do NOT regret it. Kisses always end in giggle fits between you two and you’re never bored with him. Opens up to you only if you’ve been together a long time, and definitely loves to surprise you. The absolute BEST partner for competitive challenges if you’re looking to make memories and have fun.

🔥THE BOMBSHELLS🔥

Kunigami Rensuke

The season prior to yours is the record holder for one of the biggest betrayals in love island history. Kunigami Rensuke was dumped from the island. His true nature and desire to play fair and be a gentleman left him vulnerable when a snakey bombshell pulled the rug from right under his feet. His experience was cut short after a few sweet lies were told by the girl he was coupled up with. Is asked to return to the show as a bombshell, and isn’t the outwardly honest gentleman viewers saw in the previous season. It’s his turn to make a dramatic entrance, he’s hot and captures the attention of the girls of the villa, he’s a flirt and fairly dry until you crack through his exterior. Sort of like Miguel, maybe. He flirts around a lot, ruffling some feathers, but it’s all worth it when he finds the one for him.

Barou Shoei

The bombshell ever. His aura is what makes him desirable, he gives off an outwardly bad boy-esque demeanor. He’s more than ready to step on some toes, stir up some shit. He goes into the villa with a goal. And he’s unafraid to make that known. It does not matter if you’re in the strongest couple, if he sees what he wants he is going to go for it. Though, he doesn’t wait around, if he sees a better connection elsewhere he’s going for it. On the contrary, he forms the strongest connection there. Makes you breakfast. Likely the first to go into the hideaway with you. If you two are strong then it’ll take a lot to turn his head, but he’s definitely a romantic and treats you like a queen once he’s got you—which is what makes people like him.

Kaiser Michael

Oh this man was born to be a bombshell. He was born for the big screen, he turns this shit into a movie. He explores his options, since he’s certainly got so many. He’s foreign, he’s charming, he has an accent, and he’s got an edge to him that the girls and viewers are itching to see. He purposely goes for the girls in the strongest couples just because he can, and so he can cause a trail of fire whenever he goes. A fire of drama, he has a flare for the dramatics and definitely has a theatrical way of acting—much like Rob from S6. But worse. His self esteem is secretly low, so he compensates for that by kissing you infront of your couple, making direct eye contact with the man as he does so. Points and winks at the camera, etc. It’s hard to form a solid connection with him because his walls are up, but once you manage there’s no going back. But trust me, you wouldn’t want to. Once he opens up he can be the best lover, it just takes a hell of a lot to get to that point.

Ryusei Shidou

He’s here for a good time, not a long time! He’s driven by his own desire for excitement. He brings the drama, the chaos, all of it. He’s got no shame in his game and will fully kiss you even if you’re in a couple, just cause he wants to. Has kissed someone just because he thought it would be entertaining before—caused the couple to fight, relished in it. He can be a good lover though, if you’re what he’s looking for. He needs someone who matches his freak, someone who keeps him on his toes. You can match his freak in private or be just as eccentric as he is, if you manage you’d become a power couple. But, if not, he leaves the show pretty soon. His time was short but his presence was lasting. Tries to fight Rin.

Alexis Ness

He’s a charmer, but overshadowed by Kaiser as he enters the villa with him. Ness has a snake like approach, and isn’t afraid to step on some toes to get what he wants. Though, he does it in such a way that your couple won’t even know what hit him till you’re choosing Ness in the recoupling. Aside from the fact he’s pretty strategic in how he moves, he’s genuinely a sweetheart and explores maybe one or two people before beelining for you. Goes after someone who sees him for who he is and appreciates his presence. Definitely someone that forms a lasting connection without the unnecessary drama. He’s open and honest too, and very fun to be around.

Oliver Aiku

The girls flock to him, the way he carries himself is enough to make him the perfect bombshell. He’s an avengers level threat for sure, sweet talking his way into a girl recoupling with him and ditching her other guy. But it’s hard to hide your true nature for long, he’s not very communicative and is definitely telling you and another girl the exact same things. He goes after nearly every bombshell, and comes back from casa amor with another girl. So he’s not the best lover on the show, he will never see the hideaway, but his departure is still sad since he was friends with anyone who didn’t get caught in the crossfire.

Otoya Eita

He’s a smooth talker, he’s captivating and has no trouble in sweeping girls off their feet with a few sweet promises whispered into their ears. He’s calm and laid back which makes him appear easy to talk to. But he quickly becomes love islands biggest heartbreaker, as he loses interest at the drop of a hat. Once he has you he’s moving onto the next thing. A fan favorite because of his lazy dry humor and relaxed approach to everything, definitely pisses off about half the girls because he can’t seem to make up his mind. His heads on a swivel, dropping his couple for any hot bombshell that enters the villa. Does not make it through the show, casa amor is his demise.

Sae Itoshi

A celebrity guest on the show, brought to stir up shit between him and his brother. He’s oblivious to his brothers silent rage, just playing the game like anyone else brought on the show. Doesn’t go out of his way to start drama, but won’t hesitate to step on some toes if he really really wants someone who’s in a couple. He’s looking for someone mature, and honest. He’s not going to stay in a couple just for the sake of being on the show, if he doesn’t like you or find a connection worthwhile he’s fine going home. He’s just here for the media coverage, to be fair. He’s not hard to get to know if he likes you though, once he’s got what he wants he fully intends on leaving the villa with you. He’s caring—making you breakfast, always having a hand on you respectfully, but also blunt. If he doesn’t like how you’re acting he’ll only tell you once before moving along. But he’d never leave you in the dark.

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Anri is also your fine ahh host

I cannot write for shit on my phone I apologize if this is bad:,) ARGH

I’ll still write for others even if they’re not on this list

[literaryvein-reblogs]

Writing Notes: Scientific Theory & Law

Theory - a description of the natural world that scientists have proven through rigorous testing.

As understood within the scientific community, a theory explains how nature behaves under specific conditions.

Theories tend to be as broad as their supporting scientific evidence will permit.

They seek to serve as a definitive explanation of some aspect of the natural world.

A theory begins as a hypothesis: a proposed explanation for a natural phenomenon.

In order to turn a hypothesis into a proven theory, researchers design science experiments to challenge their ideas under the conditions of the natural world.

By adhering to the scientific method and working with careful attention to detail, scientists can eventually accumulate enough evidence to prove their hypothesis, thus making it a theory with predictive power.

Like theories, scientific laws describe phenomena that the scientific community has found to be provably true.

Generally, laws describe what will happen in a given situation as demonstrable by a mathematical equation, whereas theories describe how the phenomenon happens.

Scientific laws develop from scientific discoveries and rigorously tested hypotheses, and new theories generally uphold and expand laws—though neither is ever held to be unimpeachably true.

Examples of Scientific Theories

Many famous scientific theories have shaped our understanding of the natural world as we know it.

The Big Bang Theory: The Big Bang Theory claims that the universe started as a small singularity 13.8 billion years ago and expanded suddenly.

The Heliocentric Theory: Nicolaus Copernicus’s theory demonstrates that Earth travels around the Sun in our solar system.

The Theory of General Relativity: Albert Einstein's theory claims that massive objects (like the Earth) cause a distortion in space-time, which is experienced as gravity. This theory actually supplanted one of the most famous scientific laws, Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation.

The Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection: Charles Darwin's theory—most succinctly summarized as “survival of the fittest”—explains how gradual changes in populations of organisms over time leads to the emergence of traits that allow those organisms to survive.

Examples of Scientific Laws

The laws that anchor the world's scientific knowledge include:

Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation: Sir Isaac Newton's 1687 law of gravity describes the attractive forces between all forms of matter. This theory of gravity establishes a bedrock for many subsequent theories, as the force of gravity impacts nearly all physical relationships in the universe.

Newton’s Laws of Motion: First published in 1687, this set of three laws describes the role that competing forces play on an object at motion or at rest.

Boyle's Law: Alternately known as Boyle-Mariotte Law or Mariotte's Law, this describes the relationship between gas volume and gas pressure. Physicists Robert Boyle and Edme Mariotte discovered the law independently in 1662 and 1676, respectively.

The Laws of Thermodynamics: This set of four laws concerns thermodynamic work, entropy, heat, temperature, and other forces pertaining to the transfer of energy.

Scientific Theory vs. Law

Scientific laws differ from theories in that they tend to describe a narrower set of conditions.

A scientific law might explain the relationship between two specific forces or between two changing substances in a chemical reaction.

Theories are typically more expansive, and they focus on the how and why of natural phenomena.

Both scientific laws and theories are considered scientific fact.

However, theories and laws can be disproven when new evidence emerges.

Certain accepted truths of Newtonian physics were partially disproven by Albert Einstein's theory of relativity.

The work of Louis Pasteur disproved prior theories of disease in animals.

If thorough scientific research upends a previously held belief, scientists must find new hypotheses that better describe how nature works.

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[lemmydex]

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This is another one of these "draw every pokémon" blogs. Inspired by @vivipokedex, please check them out. My main art blog is @frogcroaks. If you just want to see the pokemon and not ask answers, here you go.

Not daily, and no order other than how I'm vibing for the day. I don't mind requests at all, but there's no guarantee I'll do it!! If you want to guarantee the next pokémon, you'll have to sponsor the line (aka commission me). its 20$ per pokémon in the line, save a few exceptions. If you're interested, feel free to DM me. Current slots: all claimed! If you just like what i do and want to tip me, here you go.

Thats the basics, the read more has more questions answered. Be niceys and have fun looking at my creatures

[Insert any questions about using my art]

You can use my art for whatever you want. If you remove my watermark, I'd appreciate credit somewhere else just because itd be very niceys of you. If you make edits or draw fanart or anything id love to be @'d so i can see because I'm a nosy bitch.

I want to know what [pokémon] is based on!

If you want an explanation of what a certain line is based on, always feel free to ask. I never know how to fit long explanations of my work other than tags.

Why did you draw them like this/[pokémon] is not based on that/you drew them wrong!

It's my blog and I get to make the pokémon look as weird or as silly as I want

If I sponsor a pokémon, can I pick how it looks?

No, it's basically just a fancy way to support me and skip the line. If you're not ok with that, better to just wait for it to come around naturally. I don't draw ocs/fakemon either sorrey.

Can you make them shiny?

Because the way I paint is literally in one layer going crazy bananas, I couldn't do shiny versions for free. My bad. I'm insane. But if you want a shiny version I'd draw entirely new art for the line, I think thats fair. Shinies are sponsor only.

Can you draw [pokémon i've already drawn] again?

If you sponsor it, for sure. As a request its unlikely, id only do it if i was unhappy with the design. Unless its my favorite mon because im biased teehee

Can you draw [beta versions, scrapped pokémon etc]?

Beta versions of pokémon might inspire my design process, so I don't think its worth separating beta versions vs canon versions. I won't be drawing scrapped pokémon as I already have a big challenge ahead of me with a 1000+ pokedex. if you wish to see one, you'll have to sponsor it, sadly.

Can you draw mega evolutions/gmaxes/pokemon forms?

The only forms I'm doing are of base pokémon, and only the most important ones, so no megas/gmaxes unless sponsored. Regional forms are included as they are their own pokémon. Small aesthetic changes such as alcremie, furfrou, vivillon will not be included, but can be sponsored. Only drastic gender forms will be included (oinkologne, basculegion, meowstic etc). I wouldn't accept other gender sponsors because... well its usually just 2 or 3 pixels of difference lol. Save ur money for something else, unless u just wanted me to draw that line again.

Are all pokémon available to sponsor?

There are some mons I won't accept as sponsors for personal reasons, and i'd rather work on them for free at my own time. If you wish to check, feel free to ask (off anon) or dm me. 98% of pokémon are fine, to be clear.

[thecreaturecodex]

Yule Cat

Image © PBS, by Samuel Allen. Accessed at his ArtStation here

[Part 3 of this year's Christmas series, following the Yule Lads and Grýla. I love this image; it's good at stressing that this is a giant domestic cat, not a "big cat" like a pantherine, indicates scale delightfully, and is a very recognizable feline behavior. Although in context, much more sinister. Bad kitty!]

Yule Cat CR 13 NE Magical Beast This creature resembles nothing so much as a fluffy domestic cat the size of an elephant. Its fur is gray with white mottling, and its eyes are wide and yellow.

Once upon a time, on a distant planet, a god of strength was challenged to perform seemingly simple tasks by a trickster titan. These tasks were all impossible but disguised with illusions, and one of them was to lift the giant’s cat—in actually, the Midgard Serpent, a primordial beast that encircles that globe. When the god tried to lift the serpent, and managed to get one paw off the ground, a kitten was born that was a metaphysical echo of the immovable cat. That kitten kept growing and growing the more she ate, until she was the size of a wagon. This is the Yule Cat.

The Yule Cat is a predator of small game, like any domestic cat, only due to the Yule Cat’s size, “small game” is Medium and Small humanoids. The Yule Cat prefers the taste of succulent young flesh, but hates the taste of newly made clothing. Thus, she preferentially attacks the impoverished and already suffering. In places where the Yule Cat roams, children are given gifts of clothing in the winter in order to make them less palatable to the great cat. The Yule Cat cannot be moved unless she wants to, and can be an impassible obstacle if she decides to set herself in front of a door or bridge and just wait for prey to pass by

The Yule Cat is “owned” by the fey troll Grýla, but like all cats, is as much an associate as a dependent. The Yule Cat stays in Grýla's cave for most of the warmer months and goes off hunting in the colder ones, but always manages to be by Grýla’s table in the winter to demand a portion of her finest human stews. Of Grýla’s children, the Yule Lads, she likes Stumpy the best, and will occasionally let him ride her. Rumor has it that the Yule Lads, Grýla and the Yule Cat once all lived on a distant world called Earth, but a ritual spell intended to force that darn cat to get up and move had the unforeseen consequence of sucking the whole monstrous clan through a portal and depositing them on Golarion. That said, the actions of gods and monsters can send distant ripples throughout the cosmos, and reports of “jotunn cats” may indicate that the Yule Cat is merely the most prominent member of a whole species.

Yule Cat CR 13 XP 25,600 NE Huge magical beast Init +10; Senses clothing sense,darkvision 60 ft., low-light vision, Perception +12, scent

Defense AC 28, touch 14, flat-footed 22 (-2 size, +6 Dex, +15 natural) hp 175 (14d10+98) Fort +16, Ref +15, Will +9 DR 15/magic; Resist cold 20, fire 20; SR 24 Defensive Abilities immovable

Offense Speed 50 ft. Melee bite +21 (2d6+9 plus grab), 2 claws +21 (1d8+9) Space 15 ft.; Reach 10 ft. Special Attacks pounce, rake (2 claws +21, 1d8+9), swallow whole (Medium or smaller, 2d6+13 bludgeoning, AC 17, 17 hp)

Statistics Str 27, Dex 23, Con 24, Int 8, Wis 17, Cha 12 Base Atk +14; CMB +24 (+28 grapple); CMD 40 (60 vs. bull rush, overrun, reposition, 68 vs. trip) Feats Acrobatic Steps, Combat Reflexes, Improved Initiative, Iron Will, Nimble Moves, Power Attack, Skill Focus (Perception) Skills Acrobatics +16 (+24 when jumping), Climb +17, Perception +12 (+8 if target is in new clothes, +16 if target is in old clothes), Stealth +12, Survival +6 (+2 if target is in new clothes, +10 if target is in old clothes); Racial Modifiers +4 Acrobatics, +4 Climb, +8 Stealth, +4 Perception and Survival if target is in old clothes, -4 Perception and Survival if target is in new clothes Languages Giant (cannot speak)

Ecology Environment cold mountains and forest Organization unique Treasure incidental

Special Abilities Clothing Sense (Su) The Yule Cat gains a +4 racial bonus on Perception and Survival checks to detect or track a target wearing clothing six months old or older, and can detect and pinpoint these creatures at twice the normal distance with scent. The Yule Cat also suffers a -4 racial penalty on Perception and Survival checks to detect or track a target wearing clothing a month old or newer, can only detect these creatures with scent at half the normal distance, and cannot pinpoint such targets by scent. Immovable (Su) The Yule Cat can become nearly impossible to move as an immediate action. When it does so, it freezes in place, even in midair, until it decides to move again. When frozen in this way, it can still attack, but cannot move from its square unless it chooses to render itself mobile as another immediate action. The Yule Cat gains a +20 racial bonus to CMD against bull rush, overrun, reposition and trip combat maneuvers (this bonus does not require an action to activate or deactivate).

[charles-leclerizz]

Rapid Fire Challenge: Aisha vs. Max

Aisha and Max go head-to-head in a rapid-fire question challenge. With only seconds to answer each question, they'll reveal fun facts, preferences, and more. Who will come out on top?

reading time : 8 mins 15 seconds

word count : 1.6 k [ 1650 words ]

warnings : swearing, lewd and suggestive wording, crack, not proof read

Masterlist · 🪷 Aisha · 🪷 Porsche F1 Team · 🪷

" What the fuck are you wearing?" Max looked Aisha up and down, his trademark red bull can clattering into the hollow bin next to him as he watched Aisha run a confused hand down her front before glancing cautiously back up at him.

She arched a brow at him and tugged at her strapless top, " clothes ? "

Max snorted and reached out to poke her slightly exposed mid-driff, " or lack thereof . "

Was the aggravating man wrong? Perhaps not.

In Aisha's opinion, it was a perfectly splendid ensemble. Another one of her brand parter's had generously offered her a two piece outfit, a long, flowing silk skirt that shimmered a classic Porsche silver- paired with a tight cotton, corset top that accentuated her chest with a ruffled middle piece of taffeta.

To others, it may seem over the top.

" You have the same outfit everyday. it's like you're trying to be an NPC ." Aisha plucked at his red-bull jersey with a scrunched up nose, " it's not my fault that brands love to gift me pretty things and you… well . " she fluttered her fingers at his slightly-looser-than-normal tight jeans.

" Hmm .. " he hummed, tempted to flick the stack of dainty, amrapali golden chains that sat delicately on her collarbones, " whatever you say. I'm sure Lando appreciates your outfit . "

" And what's that meant to mean ? "

" - Excuse me ? "

" Just saying - "

" Saying what ? Are you just jealous that I can pull of colours unlike you, who stays about monochromatic as a pair of granny panties . "

" Woah-h-h, big words for miss 'I'm here cause I couldn't get a modeling gig ' "

" - Excuse me ? "

" Oh, just because I have the assets - " she gestured at her breasts and face, "- to do modelling, you're bitter ? don't worry, we can get you a push up bra from Forever 21. You'll fit right in"

" Excuse me ? "

" - What ? "

" - What ? "

" We're ready for you, " an onset assistant, who looked too scandalised for her own good, motioned for them to step into the filming room.

They mouthed silent insults and unnecessarily pointed to one another, as they pushed through the inconveniently small door.

" And… we're stuck. this is all your fault max . " aisha hissed, crossing her arms as selflessly as she could muster whilst being pressed chest to chest with an equally uncomfortable Dutchman who propped a palm up- just above the crown of her head on the short doorway.

" my fault ? " he retorted, face growing redder with each second they spent sharing breath, " you're the one with india's remaining crown jewels on her person ."

" well maybe if your entitled ancestors didn - "

" oh shut up, it was the british and you know it . "

Luckily, the assistant had noticed their predicament and rushed over to undo the deadbolt lock to the second door, allowing the two to stumble away from each other.

They had thankfully remained silent as the rest of the filming crew grew more and more entertained with their squabbling, merely following the polite instructions and taking their seats as denoted by the white, masking tape markers stuck onto the plush seats.

" ROLLING "

" Welcome back everyone to a new season of formula 1 ! " the chirpy interview babbled to the largest camera before turning to the drivers who sat in line with her, watching her neutrally as they both accepted small, clip on microphones.

" Today we have … " she trailed off, giggling at Aisha who struggled to slip on the clasp of the tech in her hand, the plastic mechanism clacking obnoxiously at each failed attempt.

" Max, from our very own red bull garage ," she turned to max, who was already set himself up and was now sitting straighter in his tufted, indigo seat. He waved at the camera and politely smiled.

The interviewer glanced at Aisha as she victoriously gasped and raised her hands happily when the microphone stayed put, tucked between her skin and top, " … and aisha, rookie of the season down from porsche . "

Aisha waved at the camera, a serene smile playing on her lips.

" We're here to play a quick fire round of questions with the grids current champion , " she gestured to max, " and this years fresh meat . " she pointed her stack of cards at aisha.

" I'll be asking you both questions about each other, and whoever guesses correctly the fastest, will win a point . it's all about testing if your racing chemistry translates to real-life friendship ! "

" What friendship ? " max deadpanned, fiddling with his fingers.

" Can we do this one thing without you letting people know you hate me ? or is it too hard for the 3X world champion to multi-task ? "

The interviewer's eyes ping-ponged between them before her grin became artificially wider and she screeched a shrill, " Let's begin ! "

" alright max, what is aisha's favourite track to race ? "

the driver jumped at his name and the camera lens zoomed into his determined expression as he glanced between aisha's anticipatory face and the air, as if he were begging the particles for the answer.

" one second "

" she's said this before.. " he tried, clapping his hands nervously.

" i have, " aisha shrugged, egging him on.

" it was one of those times where she wouldn't shut up. "

" two seconds "

" come on max, it's so easy, i've raced there in f2 as well ... "

" yeah- cause i had the f2 races on while i was training, "

" three seconds "

" wow you're bad at this, " aisha huffed out, landing back against her chair with a relaxed flop.

max bounced his knee, forcibly shutting his eyes and harshly pressing his fingers into them as he pieced together his answer, " it's... shit... is it ?.. suzuka ? "

"- oh for fuck sake ! "

" - you are correct ! one point to max "

CURRENT SCORE : 0 - 1

" okay, aisha, If max could race in any era of Formula 1, past or present, which one would she choose ? "

" how come i get the piss hard one ? "

" cause you'll never actually get hard otherwise.." max mumbled.

" oh fuck off. "

" language guys, our editors aren't paid enough to censor all of this ."

aisha hooked her ankles together before leaning forward and hummed thoughtfully, " maybe... i don't think he's even mentioned this..." she plucked at her dangling earring as she continued to oscillate in recollection.

he shrugged, " i don't think i have actually."

" one second "

" wait... wait..." aisha hurried out, holding her palm out, " i have to choose wether he's too egotistical for my geuss.."

" oh please, " max sassed, " take your time, i'm sure my ego has alot to dissect. "

aisha scrunched up her face sourly, " yeah it does- like your unsolved daddy issues. "

" always the daddy issues ." he threw his hands up, " atleast be creative."

" two seconds "

" okay okay, hmmm, the 2021 season ? " aisha screwed her eyes shut, just incase she was wrong, " he would love to relive his first WDC . "

" that is..." the interviewer patted her legs quickly, continously creating a monotonous beating sound, " correct ! point to aisha . "

CURRENT SCORE : 1 - 1

" last one for max, if he gets this one, he wins, if not, then aisha gets a chance . "

max nodded determinedly, his mouth set in a hard line, "ready."

" wow, okay, " the interviewer gawked at his statue-like intensity, " uhm, what is aisha's pre-race ritual . "

aisha kicked her chin up, ready to watch max blubber over his last question, nobody knows her pre-race ritual, she was diligent enough to keep it hidden.

" so, i know she calls her parents around.. an hour before the race, " he paused mid-way to grin like a cheshire at her increasingly suspicious look, " and, i also know she has a playlist she listens to, mostly hozier.. but, without fail she.." max snaps his fingers, the final peice flickering to life like a broken tube light, "... she always.. can i say this ? "

aisha's face popped, cheeks flushing dangerously quickly, " can he ? "

" i.." the interviewer looked out the small tech crowd behind the camera who all gave her the same, confused shrug, ushering her to continue, " i assume so."

" she always wears.. ehm.. a pair of white underwear ." he mumbles the last phrase, avoiding eye-contact with anyone within the room whilst scratching the back of his neck.

" max ! " aisha smacked his shoulder in outrage, "wha- i mean why- but how ? " she spat out, her words merging within eachother until they tumbled out in an unintelligble spew.

" we didn't get that, she wears what ? "

" white.. undergarments, " max hesitantly answered.

the interviewer blinked a few times before gulping heavily and clearing her throat, " well thats a gross violation ! but let's just gloss over that. "

CURRENT SCORE : 1 - 2

" and for the sake of not continuing this hell-game, max is the winner. congratulations. " she clapped her hand gently against her queue cards.

"yeah.. well done.. bro " aisha muttered, dissociating from her surroundings to protect herself from further embarrassment that may just allow her already erratic heart to jump out of her ribcage.

" i don't feel like a winner," max joined her monotone lilt, eyes wide and wet, maintaing an unwwavering stare at the white wall that stood proud behind the myriad of wires.

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What would they do if a sacrificial bride walks in, and she's like 7'2

TALL GIRL REFERENCE

Sakamaki's

Shu Sakamaki:

looks up… keeps looking… still looking… “…Huh.” He’s not intimidated, just lazy and deeply intrigued. He 100% sees you as a literal goddess. Will call you “my giantess” while draped across your lap like a sleepy housecat. “Guess I’m the little spoon now. Not complaining.” Secretly loves when you pick him up like a ragdoll. Teases you by pretending he’s too small to defend himself—“Oh no, giant woman, what ever will you do with me?”

Reiji Sakamaki:

You throw off his entire sense of structure. “This is… highly irregular.” You're towering over him in heels and lace, and he’s both scandalized and deeply into it. Absolutely refuses to admit he likes the height difference—acts like it’s an inconvenience—but lowkey reads gothic vampire × Amazonian bride smut behind locked doors. Constantly adjusts his glasses to avoid ogling. Will force you to sit during tea ceremonies because he “can’t look up to someone inferior,” but you know he’s into it.

Laito Sakamaki:

“Ara araaa~ Such a big girl…~ Are you here to dominate little ol’ me?” He is THRIVING. Starts making all kinds of height kink jokes—leans against you with his chin on your chest like it’s a built-in pillow. 100% calls you his “giantess goddess” in bed. Wants to see you in towering heels and thigh-highs just to suffer under your power. Will dramatically faint in your arms for attention and sigh like, “Mmm~ So strong. So dangerous. So mine~” Unhinged in the best way.

Kanato Sakamaki:

He looks at you like you’re an angel of death and he's obsessed. “How… unusual. You’re tall enough to carry me to Heaven.” Immediately demands to be carried around like a haunted baby doll. Forces you to sit so he can still put his head in your lap and pretend he’s dominant—but then he asks you to hold him and feed him sweets like you’re his personal tower maid. Lowkey gets jealous if people stare at you in public. “They’re mine. Even if they can crush me.”

Ayato Sakamaki:

“WH-WHAT THE HELL?! Oi, you better not be taller than me, Chichinashi!” Full Napoleon Complex activated. He jumps to reach your face when he kisses you. Tries to act like it’s not a big deal but secretly lives for it. If you ever bench press him just for fun? He malfunctions. Starts calling you “My Slam Dunk Bride” and tries to challenge you to basketball every chance he gets. You carry him bridal-style and he pretends to hate it while blushing like mad. Bonus: always demands piggyback rides.

Subaru Sakamaki:

You walk in and he goes full tomato red. “H-HUH?! T-THE HELL?! ARE YOU A GIANT?!” He is so flustered because he’s usually the “tall scary one” and now you could literally crush him between your thighs and he might cry about it (in a good way). Gets insecure at first, but you gently bending down to kiss his forehead? Game over. His tsundere switches off immediately. Likes it when you ruffle his hair. He won’t admit it, but he feels safest when you pull him into your arms during storms.

Mukami's

Ruki Mukami:

Brows raise. Adjusts his gloves. “Impressive.” Completely unfazed but secretly intrigued. He sees your size as a challenge—a power to tame. Calls you “my towering Eve” and insists on disciplining you if you ever tease him about the height gap. But if you ever press him to your chest while whispering sweet nothings? His ears turn red. “You will kneel for me eventually, livestock. Don’t get cocky just because I have to look up to you.” (He likes it.)

Kou Mukami:

Screams. “W-WAIT, WHY ARE YOU SO TALL?! YOU’RE LIKE A MODEL ON STILTS!!” He’s both threatened and OBSESSED. Starts doing TikToks of you walking in heels next to him like “Me vs. my tall goddess gf ”. Forces you to do couple cosplay where you’re the sexy knight and he’s the spoiled prince. Loves sitting on your shoulders to get a better stage view. “This is my giant bby <3 she could fold me in half like laundry and I’d say thank you.”

Yuma Mukami:

“…Well damn, Sow. Never thought I’d look up to a bride.” Yuma is INTO IT. Thinks you're the most beautiful force of nature he's ever seen. He’ll literally challenge you to lifting contests. “Bet I can still pin ya down, even if you got legs longer than my corn rows.” Massive flirt. Constantly calling you "Tree Trunk Legs" and "Goddess of the Grain" while trying to lift you bridal style—just to prove he can. But if you do it first? He short-circuits. “Y-Yeah… alright… I could get used to this…”

Azusa Mukami:

“You’re… like a… mountain… of kindness…” He looks up at you with literal sparkles in his eyes. He doesn’t find it strange—he’s just deeply honored you exist. Calls you his “gentle tower” and loves when you bend down and softly kiss his scars. Holds your pinky like it’s sacred. If anyone teases your height, he immediately defends you—even if he has to climb your back to do it. Will beg you to carry him. Whispers, “I feel… safe… even if I’m small…” and cuddles your shoulder like a baby koala.

Tsukinami's

Carla Tsukinami:

“Curious. A bride of such stature is… unprecedented.” Carla gives divine deity energy, so you being a literal Amazon? He respects that. He circles you once like a predator evaluating prey—but there’s a glint in his eye. He likes this. Says something cryptic like, “The heavens sent me a partner worthy of standing beside me.” He’ll insist you kneel during formal ceremonies, but not from disrespect—he wants to look you in the eyes when he claims you. And if you tease him? He'll smirk and say, “Height is meaningless… when you're already beneath me.”

Shin Tsukinami:

“W-What the f—?! You're HUGE?! What are you, a tree?!” At first, Shin tries to clown you to hide how flustered he is. He swears he’s not into it but immediately picks fights with anyone who stares at your legs. Calls you “Kaiju-chan” as a joke but secretly loves when you sit on his lap and dwarf him. Height difference? It's his villain origin. You try to ruffle his hair? He swats you. But kiss his forehead while smiling sweetly and he turns feral. “You think you can just dominate me ‘cause you’re tall?! ...Do it again.”

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✧・゜: how i'm learning to trust my creative intuition :・゜✧:・゜✧

hey lovelies! ✨

i've been thinking a lot about creative intuition lately, that quiet inner voice that nudges you toward certain ideas or projects. for the longest time, i was absolutely terrible at listening to it. i'd get these little sparks of inspiration and immediately talk myself out of them. "that's been done before" or "you don't have the skills for that" or my personal favorite: "who do you think you are?"

sound familiar? thought so.

the thing is, i've slowly been learning that my intuition actually knows what it's talking about. those random ideas that pop into my head at 2am or while i'm in the shower? they're not random at all, they're my creative compass trying to guide me toward what truly lights me up.

⋆.ೃ࿔:･ recognizing intuition vs. fear ･:࿔ೃ.⋆

the first big challenge was learning to tell the difference between my intuition and my fear. they can sound weirdly similar sometimes!

my intuition tends to feel like excitement mixed with certainty, like "yes! this!" even when it makes no logical sense. it feels light and expansive, like opening a window in a stuffy room.

fear, on the other hand, feels heavy and contracted. it comes with a lot of "shoulds" and worrying about what other people will think. it's the voice that compares my chapter 1 to someone else's chapter 20.

i started keeping track of when these different voices would speak up, and slowly got better at recognizing which was which.

⋆.ೃ࿔:･ creating space to listen ･:࿔ೃ.⋆

intuition doesn't shout. it whispers. and in our noisy, constantly-connected world, those whispers can get completely drowned out.

i realized i needed to create actual space to hear myself think. for me, that looks like:

morning pages: three pages of stream-of-consciousness writing before looking at my phone

solo walks without podcasts or music (just me and my thoughts)

intentional boredom: staring out windows, lying on the floor, letting my mind wander

reducing input before trying to create output (no scrolling before creative sessions)

it's amazing what starts to bubble up when you're not constantly drowning it out with other people's voices and ideas.

⋆.ೃ࿔:･ the "stupid idea" notebook ･:࿔ೃ.⋆

one of the most helpful tools has been my "stupid idea" notebook, a judgment-free zone where i write down every creative impulse, no matter how ridiculous it seems.

the name is intentionally silly to remind myself not to take it all so seriously. some ideas truly are stupid, and that's perfectly fine! but some turn out to be the beginnings of something meaningful.

the rule is simple: write it all down, evaluate later. this creates a safe space for intuition to speak without immediately being shut down by my inner critic.

⋆.ೃ࿔:･ small intuition experiments ･:࿔ೃ.⋆

trusting your intuition is like building a muscle, you start small and work your way up.

i began with low-stakes creative decisions: which color to use in a drawing, which topic to write about in my journal, which route to take on my walk. when something felt intuitively "right," i'd go with it, even if i couldn't explain why.

gradually, i started trusting my intuition with bigger choices: which project to pursue, which opportunities to say yes to, which creative direction to explore.

with each small win, my confidence in my inner guidance grew stronger.

⋆.ೃ࿔:･ embracing the "wrong" turns ･:࿔ೃ.⋆

here's the thing about intuition: sometimes it leads you down paths that seem to go nowhere. i've followed creative impulses that resulted in projects i never finished or ideas that didn't work out.

but i'm learning that these aren't failures, they're necessary detours. every "wrong" turn teaches me something i needed to learn or leads me to connections i wouldn't have made otherwise.

intuition isn't finding the most direct path; it's finding YOUR path, with all its twists and surprises.

⋆.ೃ࿔:･ letting go of external validation ･:࿔ೃ.⋆

perhaps the hardest part of trusting my creative intuition has been detaching from external validation. when you follow your intuition, you might create things that don't immediately resonate with others or fit neatly into what's trending.

i'm still working on this one, honestly. but i've noticed that my most intuitive creations... the ones that felt most aligned with my inner voice, are ultimately the ones people connect with most deeply, even if the audience is smaller.

⋆.ೃ࿔:･ a gentle practice ･:࿔ೃ.⋆

trusting your creative intuition isn't a destination, it's an ongoing practice. some days i'm better at it than others. sometimes fear still wins. but each time i choose to listen to that quiet inner knowing, it gets a little louder, a little clearer.

if you're struggling to trust your own creative voice, start small. create tiny spaces of silence. write down the whispers. follow the sparks of excitement. and be patient with yourself when you forget.

xoxo, mindy 🤍