#you could be learning an instrument or listen to new music or watch a movie or draw smthg

[thescarlettbitch]

Devotional Acts

For love or beauty deities

Skin care

Make up (or embrace your natural beauty)

Dress up a little

Paint your nails

Love letters

Self /love/ iykyk

Change your bed sheets/clean up your room/space

Listen to love songs/songs about sex/loving yourself

You know that trend of people, typically women, painting a canvas black and then painting their legs/ass/hands/boobs and making a form of silhouette art for their partners?

Read romance novels

Play Interactive romance novels/romance games (stardew valley, dream daddy, The Arcana, etc)

For war deities

Listen to angry music

Advocate for yourself

Reinforce your boundaries

Cut out the negative people in your life

Feel your anger, recognize your anger, don't force it down, but don't lash out to others. "I am angry. This thing made me angry. It's okay that I am angry, it is not okay to cause harm to those who do not deserve it." Etc etc

Read biographies or accounts of war, or dystopian novels (accounts of war like Night by Elie Weisel, dystopian like Divergent or Hunger Games)

Learn self defense

Learn about how your area was used in past wars.

Play fighting games (call of duty, mortal combat, etc)

For music/art deities

Create! Learn an instrument

Write a song

Paint for them

Listen to experimental or storytelling music. All music is art, so find a vibe for your deity.

Take pictures of nature, art is everywhere in nature, from the paintings on butterfly wings to the sunset

Read/write poetry

Read poetry books, or books about music or art (think biographies from musicians/artists, or books like Guitar Notes by Mary Amato or such) (guitar notes is a midgrade book but it's the only one I could think of the name of)

Visit galleries or local shows, support local artists

For wisdom deities

Read books, any type, but mostly classics like Sherlock Holmes or Jane Austen

Watch documentaries

Take free online courses on subjects that interest you

Visit and support your local libraries and independently owned bookstores

Find old unloved books at thrift stores

Learn a new skill

Listen to music from different time periods

Visit museums

Play strategy games (chess, supreme commander, etc)

Do puzzles

For nature deities

Raise a plant, or a garden

Listen to nature sounds, or music with nature sounds

Observe nature persevering, vines crawling up a building, dandelions in cracks in the pavement.

Read wilderness guides

Learn about your area's native flora and fauna

Visit local parks

Open windows and let the fresh air in

Scavenge/forage (in safe areas)

Play cozy games (animal crossing, etc)

For death deities

Visit local graveyards/cemeteries (don't forget to be mindful and conscious of others and the spirits there)

Listen to music by artists who have passed on, or music about death

Learn about different cultures' funeral practices

Safely move roadkill out of the road, leave a small offering if possible (again, do so SAFELY)

Read books that have death themes (like Edgar Allen Poe, Wuthering Heights, or They Both Die In The End)

Think about how you want your body to be treated in death. Do you want to be buried? Cremated?

For home/hearth deities

Read cozy books

Play cozy games (sims, animal crossing)

Make your house seem warm and inviting to visitors

Learn how to bake, either from scratch or a box, both are acceptable

Learn how to sew or knit or crochet.

Watch cozy movies

Light candles if you don't have a fireplace

Listen to soft music

Visit your friends or family and bring them baked goods

For strong parental deities

Take care of your friends

Make sure your friends eat and are drinking water, do the same for yourself

Tell the people in your life you love them, you're proud of them, they're doing a good job

Read books about found family, self help books

Listen to music that makes you feel safe and loved

Carry a figure that represents them

Take care of yourself the way that they would take care of you.

Cook for yourself. Make yourself feel safe and loved

For health deities

Carry bandaids and Tylenol and extra pads/tampons for people who may need them

Learn about the human body and how it works

Take your meds

Make art out of old pill bottles for them

Know and respect your limits

Watch documentaries about doctors or health sciences

Research holistic remedies and see if any might be of use to you (DO NOT SUBSTITUTE THEM FOR MODERN MEDICINE) be careful of misinformation, and any interactions that certain things might have with your meds

For sea/ocean/water deities

Have a small fountain in your home (you can find them at some dollar stores, or if you're mechanically savvy, make your own)

Salts in your baths

Visit local streams, creeks, rivers, or beaches.

Read about marine life / river life

Read about your local water sources, learn about the water cycle

Collect rain water

Stand in the rain, feel it on you, let it ground you

Listen to music about water/with water sounds/the ocean/the beach

Have pictures in your home/space of the ocean

If you visit the ocean, collect some water and sand and seashells (make sure you follow your own personal gratitude system) to have in your home

Don't fret if you're landlocked, you're practice is valid, you don't need to be at the ocean all the time to feel it's presence. The rain clouds blow in from hundreds of miles away. The ocean is always with you.

Drink water

Carry a small vial of water with you (could be ocean water, river water, or tap water with or without salt in it) you can keep it in your car, in your pocket, or wear it as a necklace

Carry a small vial of salt with you (could be hand harvested from the ocean, table salt, or any kind of off the shelf salt)

For sky/wind/air deities

Let the air in, open windows when possible

Let yourself be free.

Sit outside for a few minutes a day, or longer.

For traveler deities

Pick something up for them on your travels, could be a rock, could be a souvenir

Put a symbol of them in your car

Wear shoes that are good for walking

Drive/walk around to explore new places (you don't even have to leave your town)

Take backroads

Be a (respectful) tourist in every new place that you visit, don't be afraid of looking stupid.

For queer deities

Educate yourself on queer history

Express yourself truthfully

Listen to queer music

Read queer books

Embrace your identity

Read queer poetry, like that of Sappho

Keep yourself safe in spaces that are less open to identities.

Support local queer owned businesses or artists.

Queer art

Love yourself and take care of yourself.

Go to drag shows

Relish in the fact that queerness has been around since the very first civilizations

For Inventive Deities

Do a metal puzzle

Learn metalworking, or just read about it

As always, please feel free to add on, I only work with one deity so please tell me if anything is incorrect or confusing.

Blessed be <3

[gullableh]

study

movie night

DON. LORENZO X MALE! KID! READER. PLATONIC.

★°•Warnings : overworking, swearing, bad grammar, terrible story telling abilities, might be ooc. reader is like 13/14, Lorenzo is 18/19 REMEMBER this is a PLATONIC story. So there isn't any romantic stuff in this story. I haven't watched the purge so I have no idea what type of movie it's like, all I know about it is its a horror movie ( I think )

★•°summery : kid reader has a test tomorrow, so as every teenage kid would do, he completely spends all his time learning for the test. Lorenzo's is kinda pissed that his younger brother won't even look at him. So why not have a movie night?★it has some fluff, but more like cute brotherly love relationships y'know?

Music you could listen while reading :D :------------------°•©

Blue monday; New order

Imitadora(instrumental; Romeo santos

Things to do; Alex g

Red eyes black dragon chain; Odetari

(Enjoy ^v^)

★

3rd person pov:

School. School is an teaching system where misters or misses learn the younger ones about math, art, music, physics and etc. my question is what do you think of school? Most people (children) say that it's a pretty boring system, some disagree with that jugment as they find intrest and delight within the school system. Well whoever find school interesting...needs to teach there ways, cuz how am I going to learn all this withing the next 4 hours huh!? *Points at a pile of Biology books.* "I'm going to fail this test" The child said wallowing in there own despair.

He shouldve payed close attention to the teacher, he shouldve taken notes, he shouldve studied earlier. Because maybe then he would have already learned enough about the subject, and wouldn't have needed to study so hard anymore for the subject, but all of these are what ifs and will never be reality. [Reader] had already spended most of there time on studying today, actually the entire day, without barely any breaks. He even skipped dinner (you can't skip dinner, you just can't end of discussion.) For this. They even had to decline there older brother for a quick soccer match. Lorenzo who witnessed all of the chaos his brother went and was going trough, had enough. He was ignored almost the entire day, he was declined to have a fun soccer match with him (ouch), and he even skipped dinner, the time where they both talk shit about his younger brothers classmates. No this was enough, [reader] had learned enough for the test, it's time for him to get some rest.

*Knock* *knock*

Looking at the person who knocked, a smile emerged on [reader]s face as they saw they're older brother. "C'mon smartass where watching a movie." He remarked while giving his younger brother a toothy grin, flexing his golden teeth in the process." Can't, still need to learn for this test."

[Reader] said with their smile slowly turning into frown, realization dawning on them again. With the quick wave of his hand and a small grin. "Dah, but you've been studying all day, it's time ya give those books a rest." He said with his iconic "dah" in his sentence. "Y'know I can't do that, I don't want to fail for this test. Snuffy will be disappointed in me" He answered back a frown still evident on his face. "So what, you already have perfect grades, and believe me Snuffy's not gonna get pissed just because of one bad grade. Or even if you failed all of you're classes, he still wouldn't care about that" Lorenzo said, his grin still on his face, there it was wide and proud. "No, I'm gonna stay here and study. End of discussion." Was the last thing reader said before continuing to read the book that he got from school. Leaving a slowly starting to get pissed of Lorenzo alone. He did not like that answer. Not one bit, so being the great brother he is...

He dragged him.

"LORENZO WHAT THE FUCK, PUT ME DOWN RIGHT NOW." "Stop screaming, it's not gonna help with you're situation." Lorenzo had [reader] over his shoulder like a sack of potatoes. Yup only possible way to get you're younger brother to stop studying. (Snuffy downstairs like : 🧍‍♀️"I'm not dealing with that" *Sips out of a coffee mug*)

"LORENZO IF YOU DONT PUT ME DOWN RIGHT NOW, I SWEAR I'LL KNOCK ALL OF YOURE GOLDEN TEETH OUT OF YOU'RE MOUTH" "dah, id like to see ya try"

And so it continued, they continued bickering back and forth untill they reached Lorenzo's room, with a child over his shoulder, he opens the door of his room and dragged his brother inside. He placed him on a bean bag wich was right Infront of a large tv screen."I told you I'm not going to watch a movie." [Reader] snarked at the older one as they sat next to them, covering the both of them with a blanket and some squishys to stay warm with. "Oh c'mon, I even brough some snacks." Lorenzo said while magically popping out pop corn out of thin air. While having his stupid sly grin back. With a sulking aura surrounding the younger boy, they hesitantly gave up on trying to run away from Lorenzo, its impossible to get free out of his grasp. With a pout on [reader]s face they muttered out a small. "Fine"

Making Lorenzo completely thrilled and happy to spend some time again with his brother. "Sho wisht movie shoulds we wash?"Lorenzo asked while having a mouth full of popcorn. "Don't talk while having food in you're mouth idiot." Lorenzo just reacted back with opening his mouth and showing the disgusting horror of non-swallowed food, it's like he's a five year old child. "You're disgusting" [reader] remarked back with dotted eyes and a disgusted face.

The younger brother started to think wich movies they could watch. "Hmm, how 'bout.... Baby driver?" [Reader] said with an enthusiastic expression on their face. They saw an article online about the movie, it was a combination of a romance, comedy and action movie, sounds like a good movie right? "Eh sounds boring" Lorenzo said while still chomping away on the snacks, he should stop otherwise there isn't none left for me): . [Reader] looked at him again with dotted eyes. He didn't even know what the movies about and already though it's boring? "Alright then what kind of movie do you have in mind?" [Reader] said with a questioning expression on their face. Oh boy he shouldn't have asked. "How about..... The human centipede." That one horror movie everyone has been talking about. No thanks. "No, where not watching any horror movies."

"Aww, why not I always let you choose the movies ):"

"That's a lie, last week all we watched was what you chose."

"Yeah but that was last weak, this is this week"

"I haven't even chosen a movie yet"

"Me neither so I'm choosing"

"That doesn't make any sense!"

"Too bad so sad, where watching the purge"

The purge, aww c'mon, why always the horror movies? [Reader] though while silently sulking next to a very happy and enthusiastic Lorenzo, who seemingly was very satisfied with [readers]s defeat.

★

The movie just ended and [reader] was already asleep, resting their head against Lorenzo, Lorenzo silently gushed about how adorable his brother was. Its funny how they used to hate eachother. ( more like Lorenzo just being very petty) ever since snuffy adopted Lorenzo, he kinda excepted them to not get well with eachother, but after years. They really grew up to be great brothers, even if they weren't related.

The night ended, with [reader] resting his head on Lorenzo's shoulder asleep, while Lorenzo's head was resting on top of [readers] head while he was sleeping.

The both of them bathed in eachothers warmth.

Fin

★(smal) °•BONUS+--------------------

*Click*

The clicking of a camera could be heard, and who was clicking this camera? The only proud father in the house, snuffy

"Just a few small fotos here and there"

Snuffy would mumble to himself while knowing damn well he's going to have an entire foto album of the two brothers who where currently sleeping.

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Snuffy 🔛🔝 of being the best dad tho fr Lorenzo gives off laid back and chill older Brother vibes.

[another-lost-mc]

Once again here with a not-horny ask (shame on me), but do the OCs have any hobbies that they would potentially want to share with MC as something they could do together? Even if it’s something that is usually done solo. 👀

Some of these might be obvious, others are things you slowly pick up on or realize in time when they offer to show you/invite you to join them. They're more than happy to teach you if you're interested, but they're also content doing their hobbies alone while you relax in your own way too.

Azra: Learning how to cook, riding his motorcycle, walking/jogging.

Zee: Playing his violin, cooking, hiking, going to musical performances/concerts.

Karasu: Video games, learning to knit/crochet, learning about human world pop culture (aka watching a lot of TV and movies and listening to new types of music).

Tenebris: Stargazing, journaling/scrapbooking, listening to music/attending shows or concerts.

Belial: Shopping/antiquing (seriously), horseback riding, going for long drives.

Metatron: Drawing/painting, swimming and gardening (flowers/herbs).

Seraphiel: Playing his instruments (he previously played the harp, currently prefers the acoustic guitar), going to museums/art galleries or concerts, leisurely walks/hiking and picnicking.

Gabriel: Board or card games, bird watching, photography.

Uriel: Hiking, reading, gardening (herbs/fruits and vegetables), sculpture/carving and pottery.

[dimonds456]

Every day, I wish and hope that I'll wake up and be in the 1920's. Not because everything was better back then, but just because things were more alive back then. Or at least, it feels that way.

You look at some dance routines today, and there is most definitely talent on display, sure, but then you go and watch someone like Gene Kelly or especially The Nicolas Brothers dance and you're left sitting there like, "...what happened? Why don't we do this anymore?"

Music performances too. There are truly some talented people doing amazing stuff today, but it just doesn't feel as vibrant and alive as watching a big jazz band improv with each other in front of a crowd.

Singers weren't trying to sell, they were just, well, singing. There was more flexibility in vocal performance from what I can tell, and honestly this one warrants its own post.

Tap dance is considered stupid largely by non-dancers, when it's actually REALLY HARD and fully of such joy and whimsy. You're a musical instrument and dancing at the same time! What's not to love? Not to mention, the physical toll that takes on a person. Insane.

The only dance I was taught as a kid was the slow dance. If I wanted to learn anything else, my parents said no, unless it was ballet, but I was never interested in that personally. Now, I look back on things like the Charleston or the Lindy Hop and I just wanna learn how to move like that; to let go and be in the moment. I don't know how, and none of the adults in my life can tell me, either.

The movies back then were so creative and grand, considering the budget and scale they were allowed to work with. Stuff like Robin Hood or Metropolis are absolutely jaw-dropping, and yes, we could make that today, but it'd be with CGI or super realism, when a huge part of the charm came from the use of miniatures and spot-on performances and choreography.

Listen. We still have all of these today. Even tap dancing is still around, even if it's largely (wrongfully) considered silly by many. But it just doesn't feel the same. I'm not sure how to put it into words. The 1920's was where our modern times were really born, I think, with inventions like the camera, the radio, animation, jazz, ect all coming together in this decade to launch new art forms, entertainment, and way of life. They weren't called "The Roaring 20s" for nothing.

I wanna live in that so bad.

[yeonjuxine]

Txt members' love language.

#yeonjun :

when I tell you this man is just hella affectionate

will randomly attack you with kisses and hugs

will just hug you for eternity if he could

when he gets sad, he definitely needs attention

no attention means extreme sulking

loves to hold your hand be it in public, at home, at work

he also loves doing chores together

like on a random Sunday or wtv, just cooking or washing dishes together while music plays in the bg

he loves kissing your face, neck and hands

he loves it when you stroke his hair like he's CRAZY for it

just super clingy or not depending on his mood

get ready to cringe cuz he will use his cheesy pick-up lines any chance he gets

random night drives are the go-to for him

going to the park, walking around the streets at night is his vibe and he does it very often and drags you along

KARAOKE DATES YESSIR

life is never boring with yeonjun ;)

#soobin :

this boi is so soft I can't

he loves loves loves cooking together

loves doing everything together honestly

like cuddling, watching movies together, learning something new together

he's definitely shy of showing affection in public, but when he's feeling confident he will randomly hug/kiss or hold your hand

he's always caring ab you like he remembers the little things you like, supposing a thing you used to like when you were a child, he will make a mental note of that

always brings you to his home to take care of odi together and just talk ab odi for hours

he loves kissing you on your cheek, jaw and shoulders

loves it when you play with his fingers it just brings him some sort of comfort

he makes the worst jokes but it's funny cuz it's rlly bad

#beomgyu :

first of all, you can't tell me this dude ain't hella clingy

he loves hugging you like JUST YOUU

he's the type to make a bunch of playlists just for you

even makes songs regarding ab u

he's so sweet like sugary sweetttt

he also loves teaching you ab music or instruments

creating music together is his muse

late night skating yeeeee

stargazing with you is one of his favs

makes the dumbest jokes but he's funny that way + his laugh is contagious

defo loves kissing your lips and the crown of your head

mans will peck you every second he gets

gets mad and sulky when you don't give him attention ;-;

he loves it when you hug him/kiss him/call him your pretty boy

DON'T HURT THIS PRETTY GORGEOUS SWEET BOI

#taehyun :

protect this man at all costs

um gym dates with him HELLO

him helping you with your workout omgomgomg

he always has his eye on you, helps you whenever you need it without even asking

he is a man of service

will do anything for you like lich rally

he honestly loves staring at you like he will stare at you 24/7 like 👁️👄👁️

you wake up and you see him like 👁️👄👁️

always listens to what you have to say, be it ranting ab random things or anything rlly, he always listens

he loves cuddling like frfr

singing love songs with him before going to bed <3

will kiss you on your forehead, lips and the palm of your hands

he loves it when you put your head on the crook of his neck and kiss him on the neck

just full of fluff hours with this man

#hueningkai :

I JUST WANT TO KISS HIM HUG HIM PROTECT HIM HES SO PRECIOUS

ultimate Loverboy </3

he's a very shy boi but he'll do anything to initiate the conversation first

always tries to make you comfortable and knows how to keep the atmosphere lighthearted

definitely gets shy in public but he doesn't tell you to stop holding his hand or hugging him (he likes it hehe)

when you randomly kiss him on the cheek he gets so redddd like RED from his ears to his cheeks

SMILES FROM EAR TO EAR HDHFHBDH

he definitely loves gift-giving

will give you cute love letters since he can't rlly express his feelings well

will give you plushies :')

he LOVES it when you play with his hair, pinch his cheeks and showering him with kisses

he loves kissing your cheeks (not the other cheeks guys)

I want a kai 😔😔😔

[xx-lemon-drop-xx]

Hello! I hope I’m not too late for the character matchups. My name is Ana Raluca but most people call me Ana, although I like to be called both Ana and Raluca.

For likes, I enjoy reading(especially Agatha Christie novels or mystery novels); museums(I could spend hours wandering through them); spending time in bookstores; walking around the city(especially at night. The city is absolutely gorgeous at night); hanging out with my friends; making sweets(and eating them); traveling; watching YouTube videos; history; languages; occasionally practicing my piano skills; sweets; learning new things; singing; listening to music; helping people; making treats with my mother; summer; occasionally writing poetry and making stories up in my head. My hobbies are the same as my likes(for the most part, cause generally when I have free time I do whatever I feel like doing).

As for the dislikes, I hate being late(and when others are late); I failing(or losing); taking low grades; forgetting to do things(here homework is included); lying(I find lying useless and hurtful. I don’t see why people do it); arrogant people; know-it-alls; liars; jerks; bullies; mathematics; Physical Education class; romance novels or movies(I just think that most of them are so cliche it’s annoying); the cold; radishes; having debt(I don’t like knowing that I owe something to someone). These are my likes and dislikes(or at least the majority of them)

As for characters I don’t like, I absolutely don’t like Leona. My favourite characters from TWST Wonderland are Azul and Riddle.

I am looking forward to see with which character from Twisted Wonderland you will match me.

Hello Ana! (Sorry this took so long btw) I paid you with Malleus!

Calculating, quiet and oftentimes alone, our left out gargoyle lover shares quite a few hobbies with you. From history to sweets to museums he shows a plethora of different hobbies and knowledge knowledgeable to share with others. Mainly above that he values good genuine companionship. Malleus shows a distaste in being left out and uninvited and though he's not a quick learner for technology, you'll show him the ropes, won't you?

Malleus would absolutely love to go to museums with you and out on long walks during the night. It seems he'll never find a dull moment with you. You like books? Well, Diasomnia has quite the selection from a huge library. Malleus being royalty likely knows how to play a musical instrument of the kind, so he'd love to play a tune with you. Malleus has lived several years, so he's likely tried everything more than once aside from having friends and technology type things.

As for snacking, Malleus may not know how to bake as well as others, but he can be quite the sampler as long as you are willing to join him. Malleus would certainly be the type to play with your hair or hold you whilst you write down poetry, or hum a familiar tune with you under his breath. Malleus would certainly treat you like a Queen.

"Well, child of man. I certainly find myself more enamored by you day by day. Tell me, would you fancy a walk?"

Character Matchups can be found here

[telomeke]

get to know me ask game

Thanks for tagging me @colourme-feral!

RULES: bold the ones that are true & tag 10 people to do it.

APPEARANCE

blonde hair // I prefer loose clothing to tight clothing // I have one or more piercings // I have at least one tattoo // I have dyed or highlighted my hair // I have gotten plastic surgery // I have or had braces // I sunburn easily // I have freckles // I paint my nails // I typically wear makeup // I don’t often smile // I am pleased with how I look // I prefer Nike to Adidas // I wear baseball hats backwards

I started graying early (in my teens) so the hair dye is for when I want to change things up a bit. Braces are a rite of passage for so many, including me. I don't often smile, so people think I'm more serious than I actually am (also because of RBF). I'm satisfied with how I look because you've always got to love yourself first, and understand that nobody is perfect (so you shouldn't expect that of yourself either, whether in looks or any other department).

HOBBIES & TALENTS

I play a sport // I can play an instrument // I am artistic // I know more than one language // I have won a trophy in some sort of competition // I can cook or bake without a recipe // I know how to swim // I enjoy writing // I can do origami // I prefer movies to tv shows // I can execute a perfect somersault // I enjoy singing // I could survive in the wild on my own // I have read a new book series this year // I enjoy spending time with friends // I travel during work or school breaks // I can do a handstand

Can play piano but not well. I like art but don't indulge in it too much (except maybe writing). Grew up in a multilingual environment and that's made me love languages and linguistics. Trophies were mostly school stuff, nothing to write home about. I cook a lot, bake a bit less, but it's to get around food intolerances. Used to swim a lot. Writing is my first love. Origami and papercraft are fun. Prefer singing to piano (always have, and the background in music theory means I can appreciate some forms though I much prefer pop and R&B to classical). I used to travel a lot more, but do it less after the pandemic; traveling is less fun for me now and I prefer to voyage on the Internet instead.

RELATIONSHIP

I am in a relationship // I have been single for over a year // I have a crush // I have a best friend who I’ve known for ten years // my parents are together// I have dated my best friend // I am adopted // my crush has confessed to me // I have a long distance relationship // I am an only child // I give advice to my friends // I have made an online friend // I met up with someone I have met online

Spouse and I have been together a long, long time. Old friends are to be treasured. Crush confessions are so awkward when they're not reciprocal. I give advice (comes naturally as the eldest child) but it's not always welcome and I've had to learn to hold back. My online friends are those I've met through Tumblr, mostly around a shared love for Bad Buddy.

AESTHETICS

I have heard the ocean in a conch shell // I have watched the sun rise // I enjoy rainy days // I have slept under the stars // I meditate outside // the sound of chirping calms me // I enjoy the smell of the beach // I know what snow tastes like // I listen to music to fall asleep // I enjoy thunderstorms // I enjoy cloud watching // I have attended a bonfire // I pay close attention to colors // I find mystery in the ocean // I enjoy hiking on nature paths // autumn is my favorite season

Hasn't every child put a seashell to their ear? I did this so many times as a kid. Watched the sun rise at the seaside and in the mountains; most spectacular was at Gunung Bromo but marred by the sulfurous fumes biting the lungs. The quieter sounds of nature are generally calming so chirping counts. I love everything about the beach because we used to holiday there all the time in my childhood. Snow tastes of nothing; I remember sticking my tongue out to catch snowflakes in Iceland. A good thunderstorm is the perfect setting for a hot coffee, pastry and a good book by the window. There was always a bonfire at teen gatherings. I'm very visually-oriented and can't help noticing colors, but have learnt to focus the attention beam and not get distracted so sometimes I ignore them. Love everything about the sea and ocean, including their unknowns. Enjoy hikes and have done country/forest walks in different places but nothing too strenuous please, and I think the comfort meal after the walk is even better. What's not to love about autumn? The colors are gorgeous, lots of late summer fruit are amazing (mirabelle plums my favorite) and the whiff of smoke in the cooler evening air is so evocative of coziness.

MISCELLANEOUS

I can fall asleep in a moving vehicle // I am the mom friend // I live by a certain quote // I like the smell of sharpies // I am involved in extracurricular activities // I enjoy Mexican food // I can drive a stick shift // I believe in true love // I make up scenarios to fall asleep // I sing in the shower // I wish I lived in a video game // I have a canopy above my bed // I am multiracial // I am a redhead // I own at least 3 dogs

Memories of falling asleep on long bus rides to faraway destinations. Quote I live by: no regrets (it's pointless to stress out about a past you can't change; just learn from it and move forward). Mexican cuisine is not my all-time favorite but I like anything with chilli, so there are always dishes to enjoy, especially if there's cheese and avocado. I learnt to drive on a stick shift so that's not an issue but hardly drive nowadays (don't own a car and don't need one). I believe in true love, because I've found mine. I sing in the shower (and in the kitchen, in the living-room, everywhere I can at home).

Tagging (and I'm not gonna stop at 10):

@crzshaly437 @dimplesandfierceeyes @dudeyuri @ranchthoughts @teaofdesaster @miscellar @dribs-and-drabbles @recentadultburnout @bengiyo @waitmyturtles @twig-tea @airenyah @lurkingshan @22grt23 @faillen @pandasmagorica @anotherlovr @orchdxtea @badinthelatin @rythyme @lurkingteapot @vegasandhishedgehog

Also anyone and everyone who reads this (forgive me if I didn't tag you personally, didn't mean to forget anyone). Do play along and remember to tag me so I can get to know you better too! But no pressure if you don't wish to play either. 💖

[navyismycolor]

Quest(ions) for Self Improvement

The responsibility of Masculinity is the relentless pursuit of self-improvement, with the ultimate goal of having it benefit others. As men, I believe we need to ask ourselves the following questions on a regular cadence, perhaps every month, and think about how we are growing as a person.

What could I have done better?

Lets start with the difficult question - where did we fall short of our own standards. Each one of us makes mistakes, perhaps on a regular basis, both in how we conduct ourselves and how we treat others. But the true crime, if I may say so, is to not pause to reflect and course correct. It is important to face ourselves and ask what we did not do well. It is important to draw the lessons from that experience while maintaining compassion about circumstances that may not have allowed us to do better. But do not let those become an excuse, rather chart a path for "how shall I do better next time". A bitter pill at first, this will become your weapon to exponential self-growth over time.

Am I on top of my to-do list?

One of life's inevitable side products is a list of things that need to be done - not because we planned them, but because they come our way. As tasks come, tasks need to go; nothing eats into your mental peace like ignoring your responsibilities and let it grow to a point where the very mention of it overwhelms you. So, we need to roll up our sleeves and get to it. Bills needs to be paid, pets need to be vaccinated, kids need to be picked up and dropped off, letters need to be written, holidays have to be planned, cars need to be washed and lawns need to be mowed. The more we make a habit of these things, the less daunting they will seem, and more we will feel in control of the mild annoyances in life. And in effect, it will free up our headspace for things that are are truly meaninful, which need our deepest attention.

How did I look after myself physically?

No, this is not about slaving for hours each day in the gym, although if you are into that, go for it. This is asking yourself if you are maintaining a healthy body and body image. It can range from activities such as exercise, to having a leisurely but relaxing bath, to taking a little care in dressing well, to remembering to visit the dentist or the optometrist on time for regular checkups. Perhaps most important, when and what we eat on a day to day basis determines a huge portion of our health, and a little consciousness goes a long way to a healthy and productive life.

How did I care for my mental health?

Physical health is important, but being plagued by a miserable soul doesnt go far, and there is plenty that happens every day around us to bring our spirits down. Which makes it all the more important to take time to recover, recharge, and care for ourselves emotionally. I would say this is especially important for men, since this has historically and socially been a downplayed area of attention. Emotional well being may involve spending time with friends or family, with your pets if you have any, watching a movie or listening to music to cheer yourself up, going out and socializing if that gives you energy. It may also take more serious forms, like taking time for therapy, journalling, meditating, or spending time resolving past pains and memories by working through them. This is not easy, but it is vital for our well being.

What have I learned recently?

It is important for a man to feed his mind and keep himself sharp, not just emotionally but also intellectually. Learning comes in so many forms, and today there are more opportunities to broaden your horizons than ever before. You can sign up for a course, play chess, learn a new language, watch tutorials or lectures on Youtube, or documentaries to gain a greater knolwedge of the world. It also does not have to be academic or professional. Learning a new instrument, learning to dance, practicing a new recipe, or even traveling to a part of the world you have never seen before to open yourself to a new culture are all great examples of opening up your mind a little bit every day.

What did I do to help others?

What man is a man who does not give back to others, to society? Helping others can come in so many forms, but ultimately, I believe all that self development is meant not for selfish ends, but to build a better and greater society together with others. Your personal gains are only the by-product of this win-win arrangement. So go ahead and mentor someone, be there for someone in their hard time, show generosity with your time and if possible your money. Gathering clothes together for a donation, volunteering, teaching kids may look like big gestures, but even small ones count. Holding an umbrella over a lady, helping an elderly man cross the road, or carrying an extra bag of groceries for someone will inherently make you feel like you made a difference, because you thought about something greater, something beyond just yourself.

Join me, brothers, on this journey, and may we all flourish together and never in competition with each other.

[podraje]

How to do this: bold stuff that applies to you and then tag your friends

Appearance:

i'm over 5'5" // i wear glasses/contacts (sometimes, most time I just can't see) // i have blonde hair // i prefer loose clothing to tight clothing // i have one or more piercings // i have at least one tattoo // i have blue eyes // i have dyed or highlighted my hair // i have gotten plastic surgery //I have had braces // i sunburn easily // i have freckles // i paint my nails // i typically wear make-up // i don’t often smile // i am pleased with how i look // i prefer nike to adidas // i wear baseball hats backwards.

Hobbies and talents:

i play a sport // i can play an instrument // i am artistic // i know more than one language // i have won a trophy in some sort of competition // i can cook or bake without a recipe // i know how to swim // i enjoy writing // i can do origami // i prefer movies to tv shows // i can execute a perfect somersault // i enjoy singing // i could survive in the wild on my own // i have read a new book series this year // i enjoy spending time with friends // i travel during school or work breaks (back home lol, does it count?) // i can do a handstand.

Relationship:

i am in a relationship // i have been single for over a year // i have a crush // i have a best friend i have known for ten years // my parents are together // i have dated my best friend // i am adopted // my crush has confessed to me // i have a long distance relationship // i am an only child // i give advice to my friends // i have made an online friend // i met up with someone i have met online.

Aesthetics:

i have heard the ocean in a conch shell // i have watched the sun rise // i enjoy rainy days // i have slept under the stars // i meditate outside // the sound of chirping calms me // i enjoy the smell of the beach // i know what snow tastes like // i listen to music to fall asleep // i enjoy thunderstorms // i enjoy cloud watching // i have attended a bonfire // i pay close attention to colours // i find mystery in the ocean // i enjoy hiking on nature paths // autumn is my favourite season.

Miscellaneous:

i can fall asleep in a moving vehicle (I ALWAYS fall asleep in a moving vehicle) // i am the mom friend // i live by a certain quote // i like the smell of sharpies // i am involved in extracurricular activities // i enjoy mexican food // i can drive a stick-shift (at least I used to, in Poland everyone learns to drive on stick-shifts)// i believe in true love // i make up scenarios to fall asleep // i sing in the shower // i wish i lived in a video game // i have a canopy above my bed // i am multiracial // i am a redhead // i own at least three dogs.

Tagging: everyone who follows me and wants to do this. First mutuals that come to my mind are: @blackfictional @kaleb-is-definitely-sane @cris080799 @postradanie - sorry If this is annoying guys, you don't have to do this, I just didn't wanna seem like some sort of loser blog who doesn't have any mutuals 😅

[imaswellkid]

Rules: Bold the ones that are true and tag 15 other people to do it too!

Thank you so much for the tag, @frannyzooey @pedrit0-pascalit0 and @meveispunk ! I was delighted to learn more about you, my lovelies, and very touched you thought of me! I’m sorry it’s taken me a while, I don’t have a laptop with me currently, and I’m lazy 😬

Appearance:

i’m over 5’5” // i wear glasses/contacts // i have blonde hair // i prefer loose clothing to tight clothing // i have one or more piercings // i have at least one tattoo // i have blue eyes // i have dyed or highlighted my hair // i have gotten plastic surgery // i have or had braces // i sunburn easily // i have freckles // i paint my nails // i typically wear make-up // i don’t often smile // i am pleased with how i look // i prefer nike to adidas // i wear baseball hats backwards

Hobbies + talents:

i play a sport // i can play an instrument // i am artistic // i know more than one language // i have won a trophy in some sort of competition // i can cook or bake without a recipe // i know how to swim // i enjoy writing // i can do origami // i prefer movies to tv shows // i can execute a perfect somersault // i enjoy singing // i could survive in the wild on my own // i have read a new book series this year // i enjoy spending time with friends // i travel during school or work breaks // i can do a handstand

Relationships:

i am in a relationship // i have been single for over a year // i have a crush // i have a best friend i have known for ten years // my parents are together // i have dated my best friend // i am adopted // my crush has confessed to me // i have a long distance relationship // i am an only child // i give advice to my friends // i have made an online friend // i met up with someone i have met online

Aesthetics:

i have heard the ocean in a conch shell // i have watched the sun rise // i enjoy rainy days // i have slept under the stars // i meditate outside // the sound of chirping calms me // i enjoy the smell of the beach // i know what snow tastes like // i listen to music to fall asleep // i enjoy thunderstorms // i enjoy cloud watching // i have attended a bonfire // i pay close attention to colours // i find mystery in the ocean // i enjoy hiking on nature paths // autumn is my favourite season

Miscellaneous:

i can fall asleep in a moving vehicle // i am the mom friend // i live by a certain quote // i like the smell of sharpies // i am involved in extracurricular activities // i enjoy mexican food // i can drive a stick-shift // i believe in true love // i make up scenarios to fall asleep // i sing in the shower // i wish i lived in a video game // i have a canopy above my bed // i am multiracial // i am a redhead // i own at least three dogs

NP tags (sorry if some of you already have been tagged in this): @dreamymyrrh @deadmantis @julesonrecord @just-here-for-the-moment @nicolethered @its-nebuleuse @fuckyeahdindjarin @obiknights @gracie7209 @lola-lola-lola

[pragmatic-optimist]

Thanks for tagging me @mistmarauder @rmd-writes and @marjansmarwani! I've had this in my drafts for weeeeks because life lol, but I finally got a chance to do it.

Bold all that apply:

*adding in some notes for context just because*

APPEARANCE: i’m under 5’5” // i wear glasses/contacts // i have blonde hair // i prefer loose clothing to tight clothing // i have one or more piercings // i have at least one tattoo // i have blue eyes // i have dyed or highlighted my hair // i have gotten plastic surgery // i have or had braces // i sunburn easily // i have freckles // i paint my nails // i typically wear make-up // i don’t often smile // i am pleased with how i look // i prefer nike to adidas // i wear baseball hats backwards

(Notes: I’ve worn glasses since 6th grade—yup got them right at the start of middle school. Good times 😂. And I typically wear makeup during the work week or when I'm going out, mostly to hide the bags under my eyes from my shitty sleep pattern lol.)

HOBBIES AND TALENTS: i play a sport // i can play an instrument // i am artistic // i know more than one language // i have won a trophy in some sort of competition // i can cook or bake without a recipe // i know how to swim // i enjoy writing // i can do origami // i prefer movies to tv shows // i can execute a perfect somersault // i enjoy singing // i could survive in the wild on my own // i have read a new book series this year // i enjoy spending time with friends // i travel during school or work breaks (if i can afford it) // i can do a handstand

(Notes: When I say I am artistic, I mean that in the loosest definition of the word. One of the things I like to do is go to one of those pottery studios and sit there and paint. I'm not very good at it; all of my pieces end up kind of streaky lol, but I like the single-minded focus that comes from painting. It's one of the very few things I do that actually quiet my mind, otherwise, it's just going and going and going--always whirring and on to the next thing. It took me a while to learn that you can love something and embrace it as a hobby, even if you aren't the best at it. Who knew?! Certainly not the perfectionist in me lol. Also, I've won a few trophies from my very exciting adventures on the Scholastic Bowl team in high school (I was so cool, friends 🤓); I enjoy writing in the sense that I enjoy and admire the craft itself. I am not myself a writer unless all those years of journaling in my youth and presently writing endless work emails count?

RELATIONSHIP: i am in a relationship // i have been single for over a year // i have a crush // i have a best friend i have known for (more than) ten years // my parents are together // i have dated my best friend // i am adopted // my crush has confessed to me // i have a long distance relationship // i am an only child // i give advice to my friends // i have made an online friend // i met up with someone i have met online

(Notes: I am very fortunate to still be friends with my two best friends from high school and my best friend from college. It's a privilege to have people in your life who have literally grown up with you and walked through various life stages with you. Along those same lines, it's been a privilege to make new friends, and I am grateful for those of you I've had the chance to get to know online and meet up with in person! 💕)

AESTHETICS: i have heard the ocean in a conch shell // i have watched the sun rise // i enjoy rainy days // i have slept under the stars // i meditate outside // the sound of chirping calms me // i enjoy the smell of the beach // i know what snow tastes like // i listen to music to fall asleep // i enjoy thunderstorms // i enjoy cloud watching // i have attended a bonfire // i pay close attention to colours // i find mystery in the ocean // i enjoy hiking on nature paths // autumn is my favourite season 🍂

(Notes: My daily commute involves a lot of waiting on train platforms, and sometimes, I pass the time by looking up at the sky and watching the clouds move, especially in the morning. Also, I am a city girl through and through, but I love hikes--especially in the fall.)

MISCELLANEOUS: i can fall asleep in a moving vehicle // i am the mom friend// i live by a certain quote // i like the smell of sharpies // i am involved in extracurricular activities //i enjoy mexican food // i can drive a stick-shift // i believe in true love // i make up scenarios to fall asleep // i sing in the shower // i wish i lived in a video game // i have a canopy above my bed // i am multiracial // i am a redhead // i own at least three dogs

Notes: I enjoy singing, but I'm not good at it, so I do most of my singing in the shower lol. I am definitely the mom friend in my group, always making sure I have snacks in my bag because my friends are known for getting hangry, and we are not the speediest at deciding where to eat when we are together, so I come prepared. I love quotes, I tend to buy greeting cards with quotes on them and pin them to my bulletin boards at work or at home.

I'd say there are two quotes that underline how I try to live my life, both from the phenomenal Maya Angelou:

"Do the best you can until you know better. Then, when you know better, do better." “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

***

I don't know who's already done this game because it has been almost a month since it was making the rounds, so no pressure: @sunshinestrand @nelsonnicholas @iboatedhere @first-kanaphan @scienter @celeritas2997 @cha-melodius @strandtk and anyone else who would like to participate, please tag me if you do!

[lil-melody-moon]

Heyy 😌 my weekly question today is brief since I know that in these days you're fed up with work :)

What are your passions, apart from writing, that I dont know about? You can list as many as you want 🫶🏻

Hello, oh don't worry about that! Actually spending time on tumblr is like a break <3

Passions... What would I be passionate about besides writing?

Music is my general passion. Not only listening to it, although this is what I do mostly, but like: - collecting CDs and concerts on DVD - I'm downright mad about it, if I want an album I will get it, also it's very good to have concerts on physical copy. Got myself The Police's concert at Saturday, watched it with dad yesterday, it was so good! (STEWART, MY BELOVED, IT WAS SO GOOD TO SEE HIM ON STAGE, AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA)

- how the music is made - notes, theory, you name it. If I can read about it, I will. I'm not thinking to get professionally into music - UNLESS there happens one miracle which I will talk about in the next paragraph <3 - but just for myself to know some things

- DRUMMING - if you didn't notice, I'm insane about it! Despite having classic guitar at home and slowly trying to learn to play it (it's fun, I just don't have time for it now) I would really really REALLY want to play drums. Seeing this instrument in the shop brings such a freaking smile on my face, but like I don't have space for it, so I guess that's a big no for me, BUT if I don't have anyone in my life (which seems very likely), I'll keep living with my parents and think about a way around to get a place for a drum set, get it and start learning to play it. Whenever I listen to songs, knowing them, I somehow learn the drum pattern. The last time I was talking with my university bestie about The Police she mentioned they were performing "Roxanne" at her high school and she couldn't remember how it went so I clapped the drumming part and she was like: "YES, THIS SOUNDED LIKE IT!" so yeah, I think I can boldly say I have memory for drumming XD

And I think the second big passion of mine would be books. Like, reading them, knowing the story, how it was crafted, is the author good or not, brag about it with my bestie. Don't feel like any kind of reviewer, but I like to comment on parts - so perhaps I could think of going in this direction in the future? Dunno

Video games were my big passion, but I've noticed lately it started turning into a real addiction, so I'm somehow dealing with that, although I started playing again lately. Only one game, it is called "Stardew Valley". I had days when I felt the addiction beating my ass, you know, trying to not play and only thinking about it so I kind of gave up upon seeing one of my university friends playing it and installed this farmer game. I think it somehow helps me, one day there is like 20 minutes of playing. It's not plot driven, there's no rush with it, I can start it to just go fishing for 20 minutes to relax. And the addictive feeling calmed down, so that's good!

Last would be something new. Watching movies and tv series with parents. My mom made a list of movies she wants to watch with me which is very lovely <3 My dad has movies he wants to watch with me too, but we'll only doing it when mom's not watching with us. They have different tastes (just like with music).

And I think bird watching is the last passion I can name. I love watching birds, it's very relaxing, plus some birds are pretty stupid XD

[bookish-bogwitch]

Ask Game

Thank you @cutestkilla and @fatalfangirl for the tags! It's fascinating to learn these bits about you. This is totally my speed because you don't have to come up with new words. It would be kind of fun to guess someone else's answers...

Rules: bold the things that apply to you.

APPEARANCE

Blonde hair // I prefer loose clothing to tight clothing // I have one or more piercings // I have at least one tattoo // I have dyed or highlighted my hair // I have gotten plastic surgery // I have or had braces // I sunburn easily // I have freckles // I paint my nails // I typically wear makeup // I don’t often smile // I am pleased with how I look // I prefer Nike to Adidas // I wear baseball hats backwards

ACTIVITIES / INTERESTS

I play a sport // I can play an instrument // I am artistic // I know more than one language // I have won a trophy in some sort of competition // I can cook or bake without a recipe // I know how to swim // I enjoy writing // I can do origami // I prefer movies to TV shows // I can execute a perfect somersault // I enjoy singing // I could survive in the wild on my own // I have read a new book series this year // I enjoy spending time with friends // I travel during work or school breaks // I can do a handstand

RELATIONSHIPS

I am in a relationship // I have been single for over a year // I have a crush // I have a best friend I’ve known for ten years // My parents are together // I have dated my best friend // I am adopted // My crush has confessed to me // I have a long distance relationship // I am an only child // I give advice to my friends // I have made an online friend // I met up with someone I have met online

SEASONAL

I have heard the ocean in a conch shell // I have watched the sunrise // I enjoy rainy days // I have slept under the stars // I meditate outside // The sound of chirping calms me // I enjoy the smell of the beach // I know what snow tastes like // I listen to music to fall asleep // I enjoy thunderstorms // I enjoy cloud watching // I have attended a bonfire // I pay close attention to colours // I find mystery in the ocean // I enjoy hiking on nature paths // Autumn is my favourite season

MISC

I can fall asleep in a moving vehicle // I am the mom friend // I live by a certain quote // I like the smell of Sharpies // I am involved in extracurricular activities // I enjoy Mexican food // I can drive a stick shift // I believe in true love // I make up scenarios to fall asleep // I sing in the shower // I wish I lived in a video game // I have a canopy above my bed // I am multiracial // I am a redhead // I own at least 3 dogs

Tagging @ileadacharmedlife, @ivelovedhimthroughworse, @hushed-chorus, @ic3-que3n, and @nightimedreamersworld.

[lyferifaes]

what's your mindset when you write something?

how are you so dedicated to something, that you devote so many hours to research and string the sentences so intricately?

how do i find that dedication and devotion?

Sorry for the late reply and thank you for asking! I guess it's just in my character to research everything. At the age of 6, I was so interested in geography I scrutinized the atlas of the world, just flipped through it all the time and knew all the contries and their capitals by heart (no joking!) Or, when I was obsessed with Tolkien, I just had to learn elvish language too. When I'm interested in something, like really interested, I tend to tune out the reality and dive headlong into this thing. I think about it 24/7, I ditch my work and studying, I basically function on autopilot, and get annoyed with anything that distracts me (which is why I'm a terrible life partner.) I need to be engrossed in it for at least several days in a row for my thoughts to start to align into something good, for ideas to be born. There's a downside, though: I burn out after a while and need to switch to smth else or to focus on real life. If I try to explain my state of mind when I write a bit further... Since I write lots of different things (or at least try to), fanfics as well as original stories in my native languge, it's like my inner world consists of many different sub-worlds, each associated with its own mindset, mood, music, even season and weather. Like, one period of time I'm in the mood for sci-fi, I think about the Universe, watch the stars through my telescope, listen to cosmic music and write my sci-fi novels. Another period of time, I turn to something historical, listen to another kind of music, read/watch smth related and write my other stories, etc, you got the idea. Music is very important for me to get into the mood. Almost all my playlists are named the same as my stories, I don't even listen to "normal" music just for fun anymore lol. Like, I have my dororo playlist which is like an instant teleport into this sub-universe, they're not even all Dororo ost but, for some reason, mostly Skyrim and other video games ost or epic instrumentals. Once I hear the first notes of "Harvest Dawn" or "Minstrel's Lament", I'm instantly there, in Ishikawa, with Dororo, Taho and Hyakki. There are times though when I'm completely unable to string words into coherent sentences and wonder how the hell were I doing it earlier ;_; In such times, I'm only able to consume information hoping the day will come when I create something again. Long story short, I'm very unstable person even with my tendency to fixate on things so strongly. Lastly, how do you find that dedication? I could have given an advice but unfortunately, you see, I still didn't find a way to tame my own qualities. If I did, I would have already published at least one book! All I have is my innate peculiarities and interest which gives me enthusiasm and workability while it lasts. Oh! And also I'm not consuming much info, unlike many other people I know. Like, I may watch just a couple anime per year and several movies, read but a few new books. You need lots of fiction while growing up (I read books in tons during my school age) but I believe not so much later. At least for me, I prefer meditating a lot on those few things I've read/watched instead of consuming new fictional stuff everyday. I wouldn't have been able to write otherwise. When I feel lack of inspiration and get stuck, only then I let into my world some new stuff.

[cold-blooded-jelly-doughnut]

Getting to know each other!

Thanks to @carlos-in-glasses for the tag! This looks like fun!

APPEARANCE: i’m under 5’5” (5'3" in fact. Smol boy) // i wear glasses/contacts// i have blonde hair // i prefer loose clothing to tight clothing// i have one or more piercings (right ear pierced. Fun fact I once supported a young man to a swimming pool without taking my earring out, and as we climbed the stairs to one of the slides he looked at me in complete and sudden horror and said "Oh my god your other earring must have fallen out in the water!" I had seen this man almost every day for multiple years and this is how he learned I only have the one piercing) // i have at least one tattoo (five!)// i have blue eyes// i have dyed or highlighted my hair // i have gotten plastic surgery // i have or had braces // i sunburn easily // i have freckles // i paint my nails // i typically wear make-up // i don’t often smile // i am pleased with how i look (it wavers but I work actively on this tbh)// i prefer nike to adidas // i wear baseball hats backwards (oh how i WISH I had the face shape for baseball hats)

HOBBIES AND TALENTS: i play a sport // i can play an instrument // i am artistic // i know more than one language // i have won a trophy in some sort of competition (won a short story contest once!)// i can cook or bake without a recipe (yeah but the dishes I make don't technically exist/have formal names so idk, it's all about luck)// i know how to swim // i enjoy writing // i can do origami // i prefer movies to tv shows// i can execute a perfect somersault // i enjoy singing (I will not sing in front of people but privately I love it. My dad once overheard me singing at 14 and told me I was good but I simply remain scarred by the memory of being overheard fifteen years ago...) // i could survive in the wild on my own // i have read a new book series this year // i enjoy spending time with friends // i travel during school or work breaks // i can do a handstand

RELATIONSHIP: i am in a relationship // i have been single for over a year // i have a crush // i have a best friends i have known for ten years (twenty years this year!) // my parents are together // i have dated my best friend // i am adopted // my crush has confessed to me // i have a long distance relationship // i am an only child (I mean I'm technically not but that's a story only few will be told) // i give advice to my friends // i have made an online friend // i met up with someone i have met online (love you guys, Paris forever lol)

AESTHETICS: i have heard the ocean in a conch shell // i have watched the sun rise // i enjoy rainy days // i have slept under the stars // i meditate outside (I haven't done this for a while but I used to do it all the time, maybe I should do it again) // the sound of chirping calms me // i enjoy the smell of the beach // i know what snow tastes like // i listen to music to fall asleep // i enjoy thunderstorms // i enjoy cloud watching // i have attended a bonfire // i pay close attention to colours // i find mystery in the ocean // i enjoy hiking on nature paths // autumn is my favourite season 🍂

MISCELLANEOUS: i can fall asleep in a moving vehicle // i am the mom friend// i live by a certain quote (it changes, but I like to have one on the go) // i like the smell of sharpies // i am involved in extracurricular activities //i enjoy mexican food // i can drive a stick-shift (failed four driving tests in a manual lol) // i believe in true love // i make up scenarios to fall asleep // i sing in the shower // i wish i lived in a video game // i have a canopy above my bed // i am multiracial // i am a redhead // i own at least three dogs

This was fun! Tagging @lemonlyman-dotcom, @dreamingofmickeywaffles @velvet-ink and @reasonandfaithinharmony if you haven't played and would like to.

[mytragedyperson]

yamaguchi, yachi and kageyama platonic headcanons

- ok so first i feel like all of these would be quite artistic so in these headcanons they are all artists 

- so how did these three becomefriends? yachi became friends with kageyama during their tutoring sessions in first year. she was a little scared of him at first but quickly realised he wasn’t actually that scary. yamaguchi and yachi also became friends in first year after bonding over the fact they both had anxiety and sharing like tips on how they handle anxiety but also i love the idea of yachi loving punk music and yamaguchi liking punk music so they bonded over that as well.

- yamaguchi and kageyama became friends in second year when they struck a deal that kageyama would help yamaguchi with a new jump serve if yamaguchi tutored yamaguchi. yamaguchi realised that, when outside of volleyball and away from hinata (and maybe tsukishima) kageyama is actually rather calm.

- cue tutoring sessions where yachi and yamaguchi both tutor kageyama while tsukishima tutors hinata at his house

- yachi also helps kageyama and yamaguch with yamaguchi’s serving practice occassionally 

- also yachi and yamaguchi are both quite patient with kageyama. like i feel like a big problem kageyama has is he knows what he wants to say but he doesn’t know how to phrase it so he gets frustrated and ends up yelling at them instead. however, yamaguchi and yachi encourage him to think through what he’s saying

- also if kageyama does snap at them he does apologise

- also i feel like kageyama would have anxiety too but would be undiagnosed.

- anyway all this to say that this training with yamaguchi and yachi actually helps him figure out how to communicate with the team better

-  so kageyama doesn’t listen to much music and, if he does, it’s usually whatever hiss grandad used to listen to

- so naturally yamaguchi and yachi (and tsukishima later when he finds out) give him loads of music to listen to and also they watch tv shows with him and movies 

- they find out that, despite not knowing much modern music, he can play the piano (another thing his grandad taught him), and sometimes they’ll sit and he’ll play the piano and they’ll sing. i  feel like they’d all be good singers but would make sure no one knows because they all think they’re bad singers. also i feel like yamaguchi and yachi could play instruments but i can’t decide what. i could see yachi playing the violin or something like that. like her mum forced her to at first, but then yachi started doing some research and taught herself to play rock and punk songs on the violin and really grew to love it. yamaguchi i like the idea of playing guitar but also love the idea of him playing  the drums

- also i feel like all of them would be quite, like, sassy and sarcastic when they’re close to people, and yamaguchi definitely has blackmail on people (no one suspects that sweet innocent tadashi has more blackmail than tsukishima but he does and it’s terrifying. he could destroy you in secods if he had to.)

- so they learn that they all like art ( yachi prefers painting, kageyama prefers drawing and i don’t know what yamaguchi prefers because i know nothing about art) and sometimes after tutoring sessions they’ll just sit n the room kageyama’s grandad made him specifically so he could do art, and they’ll just listen to music and do art. it’s nice it’s peaceful. 

- also all the karasuno first years have sleepovers at kageyama’s a lot because he lives alone and they secretly worry about their youngest first year (yes, even tsukishima, only he can insult the king dammit

- also these three are protective of each other and are also more confident over text than in real life

- they secretly gossip about everyone around them  because kageyama is actually really observant and people assume that because he gets bad grades and can be impulsive that he’s completely dumb but he’s not, and yamaguchi just kinda knows everything, and yachi’s scared of everyone so she tries to make herself invisible but in doing so, she overhears a lot of things without people realising.

- through their friendship all three of them actually start to become more confident, their senpais are so proud of them. so are hinata and tsukishima though the latter would never admit it 

- in third year yamaguchi and kageyama are captain and vice captain. they command a lot of respect while still being good senpais.

- also these three going to get piercings and buying punk style clothes, yes.

- secretly punk yachi gaining confidence and finally buying all the pretty punk clothes she wants as yamaguchi and kageyama hype her up

- they get piercings too. idk what piercings specifically though kageyama with a tongue piercing is something i’ve witnessed and enjoyed.

- they also maybe get tattoos when they’re old enough.

- they’re always so supportive of each other

- they meet up whenever they get the chance to just hang out together and i feel like they’d just have a very chill friendship

ok that’s all for now, if you have any suggestions, feel free to comment them or request them using asks. this will be posted to my AO3 account venomousangelofdarkness16 .  i might add to this later