#i have been looking at so much haircare stuff for my type

[zeldasnotes]

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Some of the most kind people Ive ever met had had Jupiter conjunct Moon/Venus. Pure, genuine kindness.

Fama(408) conjunct Uranus can indicate overnight fame. This aspect reminds me of the people who are recorded saying something really funny without realizing it and when they wake up in the morning and see the video went viral.

Venus 10th house is common in the charts of people who work with beauty procedures with a more permanent effect like microblading, cosmetic tattoos, laser hair removal etc. People with these placements often like to get these procedures done on themselves too. Since 10th house is ruled by saturn and saturn is time they want something that lasts instead of just going to a makeupartist.

If one of your parents have Venus in the 5th house you probably hot af.

Moon/Venus conjunct Chiron can mean constantly befriending or falling for the wrong women. They are drawn to people who need healing. But what they forget is that misery loves company.

Everytime I like an artist to the point of liking EVERY song they make we had Venus 8th house synastry. There is a deep understanding here when it comes to art.

Fama(408) conjunct Moon = Soccer mom image👩🏻‍🍼⚽️🧸

People with Ceres(1) conjunct personal planets tend to be well liked.

Venus/Saturn aspects might be hated on more by older people than people their own age. Older women might comment on their looks and older men notice them.

Everytime someone throws a fit in my comments its because I said something about their Moon aspect/sign. Which kinda proves what a sensitive planet the Moon is.

Moon can show where you spend so much time to the point of living there. I read about a person in true crime who lived in her car and she had Moon in the 3rd house, Ive seen Moon in the 6th house who are at work all the time, Ive seen Moon in the 11th housers who are always at their friends house.

Mars, Nessus or Lilith in the 11th house can be keyboard warriors. 🤬💻

Part of Fortune in the 5th house makes someone blessed with extraordinary creativity.

Ive seen people with Lilith Square Jupiter might have to suffer a lot because of rebelling against cultural/religious expectations.

Mars Square Uranus are the kind of people to EXPLODE with physical energy. This makes them excellent at martial arts since they move quick. Mike Tyson have Mars Square Uranus and Pluto.

Venus in Leo in the solar return chart can make you more interested in fashion & haircare that year. 💅

Transit Asteroid Destinn(6583) was conjunct my natal Venus and Transit Moon was in my natal 7th house the day I met the love of my life. Transit Juno(3) was conjunct my natal Juno.

Transit Dejanira(157) conjunct my natal Ascendant was hell. Ive never been victimized by others like I was during that year.

Women with Lilith and Pluto aspecting the Ascendant always look so good in bloodred or jetblack hair.

Moon in the 11th house might find a lot of comfort in social media. Social media can be their escape.

Juicy Couture just screams Taurus energy to me. The soft comfy but still so rich and pretty look to the clothes and bags is pure Taurus. (I cant be the only one who relate certain brands to a sign?)🛍️

Be careful with 2nd house synastry bc it can really make you want to buy someone stuff. I dont know if its house or planet who usually wants to buy bc Ive seen both ways around. Sure it can be a positive thing but not if one is a user and the other is naive. Can also make one expect stuff from the other. 💰

Me and my lilsister have 2nd house synastry but we would never use eachother we just love buying eachother stuff and discuss food and shopping together. For us the giving goes both ways. But Ive seen other situations where one just gave and gave without getting anything back.

Most Libra Venus men Ive met made a very big deal out of what their type is. The type to let eeeeverybody know about how they only date redheads. They can become VERY into what they find beautiful.

Venus says a lot about your behaviour bc Venus is what we find attractive and ofc we act as we want to be seen. Capricorn Venuses for example tend to act in a very mature and serious way. Their behaviour really screams ”take me seriously or live to regret it.”

People with Venus/Pluto tends to get a lot of unwanted suggestions on what to do with their looks.

Transit Asteroid Destinn(6583) was conjunct my natal Venus the day I met the love of my life. And transit Juno(3) was conjunct my natal Juno.

Plutonian Moons can always spot eachother. Same with Chiron 1st house and Lilith 11th house. Thats because these placements all bring experiences in someones youth that can be easily seen on the person later in life.

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#astro notes #astrology #astro observations #astronotes #birth chart readings #lilith #asteroids #ceres #fama asteroid

[animeomegas]

i think that uchiha omegas are vain without realizing it. for the clan it is not about fitting into the omega stereotypes that are fashionable at the time, but beauty is a type of power, certain physical features are highly valued because they are representations of the purity of the lineage. many of their beauty and makeup rituals are even excessive for other traditional clans and i find the mental image so funny. just imagine massacre au itachi looking at his little brother, his beautiful little brother omega, a pure uchiha, with slightly damaged hair and clean, short nails but not with the usual intricate patterns. he is disturbed both because it is his fault that sasuke knows almost nothing about those traditions and because he fights against the maternal instinct to clean him up and make him worthy of standards that he was raised.

This is such a beautiful ask omg, and I adore it with all my being! 🥰

I love the idea that Uchiha teach all their omegas (and probably the other dynamics too honestly) about make up, fashion, haircare etc. but with the idea that beauty is power. Their clan is beautiful, and that's part of their power and allure.

It's all practical stuff too. Here's my ideas for Uchiha clan beauty standards:

Nails should be short, but beautifully painted.

Hair should be well conditioned with expensive, but crucially scentless, hair products.

Skincare is important. (Uchiha dermatologist specialists, ahh! Non-shinobi members would for sure have the option to specialise in wellness chemistry.)

Clothing is expensive, and stunning. Traditional, but with just the right amount of cutting edge, because they aren't boring like the Hyuuga.

Grace is taught through dance, which Uchiha perform at their traditional festivals.

And Itachi being raised with all this, is intimately familiar with the rituals. He has to paint his nails for the Akatsuki, but they're done so much better than everyone else's. He still knows all the dances, although he doesn't perform them.

And you're so right, Itachi would be unnerved seeing Sasuke without any of that grooming that he would have been expected to do. He was too young for make up when the clan was slaughtered, and he'd only had his nails done by other people so he doesn't know how to do it himself.

He's probably also forgotten all the dances, and outgrown all his formal wear. He definitely doesn't bother with expensive shampoo or skincare.

He doesn't look like an Uchiha should. And Itachi realises in that moment, that even if Sasuke had countless children and revived the clan, the traditions are probably already lost forever. They will quite literally die with Itachi.

I'm imagining Itachi daydreaming about getting to paint Sasuke's nails for him, and performing the special heir dance with him at festivals. When he's face to face with Sasuke, because his mind is struggling to cope with the situation, he finds himself fixating on wanting to wash and brush Sasuke's hair properly. Because it doesn't look right.

This headcanon is perfect. Just the right amount of world building, Uchiha arrogance, and angst.

Here are my questions if anyone wants to jump in:

What sort of nail designs are popular and why?

How does this impact wedding ceremonies?

What kind of special dance rituals or dress up rituals would the heirs have to go through? Did Itachi and Sasuke do it?

How would Itachi and Sasuke feel about this in a non-massacre AU?

#This ask was so good I had to go and have a nap so I could daydream about it <3 #uchiha #sasuke #itachi #a/b/o #omegaverse #headcanons #uchiha clan headcanons

[random0lover]

12 and 18 for the ask game :)

(Ask game)

Hi anon, sorry for this taking so long. The answers were a bit more in depth and I couldn’t remember for the life of me what all I used so I had to wait until I was home to look but this was fun and thank you so much 🫂🩶

12. brand of haircare/bodycare/skincare that you trust

100%?

So for my face I use CeraVe Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Cleanser to clean my face while I’m in the shower (it’s easier than making a mess at my sink okay 🙄) and then after I’m out of the shower I use CeraVe Moisturizing Cream and honestly my face is pretty clear 🤷🏻‍♀️ the only time I really have any outbreaks is right before my period or during but otherwise this is what I use. Now I’m not a dermatologist so this is not me saying “omg everyone needs to use this” 💀 I don’t even know if this is the best stuff to be using for my skin type (I would say I have oily skin idk) so please do research before you just start using random brands. I also have sensitive skin, like I have allergic reactions to random stuff all the time and now I’m scared to put stuff on my face 😭

For hair I don’t do anything special mainly cause I don’t know what to do but because I’m also just slightly lazy and don’t have the energy to try the stuff I do know 🙃 but my hair type is like a mixture of waves/random ass curls/ and then random straight pieces. The shampoo I use is Hair Food Purify Shampoo (tea tree and lavender oil) but I just started using that exact type, I used to use the same brand but the avocado type (the same as the conditioner but just shampoo) but they stopped selling it so I had to switch *sigh*. Then for Conditioner I use Hair Food Smooth Conditioner (Avocado & Argan Oil)

I don’t really do much for body care so idk what to put… don’t judge me but I haven’t shaved my legs in so long mainly cause I wear leggings so I don’t really have a reason to 😭 but I don’t use shaving cream when I do shave generally I’ll just use conditioner but I’ve been looking into different alternatives (link)

18. your boba/tea order?

So I’ve only ever tried boba once 😅 and it was just the regular tea with the the regular plain old boba lol but it was actually pretty good :). I do really enjoy Thai Tea and iced Chai Tea though (the one they have at Starbucks right now is so amazing! The iced pumpkin cream Chai tea latte I believe it’s called.) but if we are taking about plain regular tea than I do enjoy hot tea! I haven’t been able to explore it much but the taste is amazing. Iced sweet tea though is so good! Where I’m living right now sweet tea isn’t a norm and I almost cried the first time I went to a restaurant and they were like “oh we don’t serve sweet tea but I can get you unsweetened tea and some sugar packets”. Like the Texan in me curled over and died lol

#I feel like this is to long of answers #idk #maybe not but I want to be in-depth when answering these y’know #anyways #thanks #lovely anon #random0lover rambling ♡ #random0lover things about me #random0lover replies #ask games #number 12 #number 18 #get to know me #dash games #dash ask games #self care tings #anon ask #anon answered

[paradisetemporarilymisplaced]

omg please drop all of your haircare knowledge, asking for a wavy/curly friend

HELLO YES I LOVE TALKING ABT THIS

So once upon a time I spent weeks on end on naturallycurly.com reading about wavy hair care specifically. I had just moved to Colorado six months before and my hair was Not loving the climate shift - the higher altitude results in dryer air and my hair was unmanageable and gross 100% of the time and I was sick of it. This article in particular was unbelievably helpful and it formed the basis of my research.

Here’s my before (spring 2019) and after (spring 2020):

(I have not really been styling my hair and/or taking selfies since then because. Pandemic. Not much point in going to that much effort just to work from home lol)

Below the cut are more specific tips for washing/styling, featuring linked articles, tutorials, and products. I do want to acknowledge that these are adapted from the methods Black women have been using to care for their (type 4) hair for generations - the methods largely work for 2&3 hair types too, but with some modifications (e.g., white people don’t generally need to add extra oil to moisturize their hair between washes). If you’re going to buy products, buy from Black-owned companies whenever possible! Ecoslay and Inahsi are two of my favorites.

Some general tips:

Know the general state of your hair. Is it dense or thin? Are the strands coarse or fine? Is it damaged from color and/or heat? If it’s dense and/or coarse, you’ll want heavier products to penetrate the strands (like gels). If it’s thin and/or fine, you’ll want lighter products to not weigh them down (like mousses). If it’s damaged, you’ll want heavy stuff with a lot of protein to get it healthy.

Protein and moisture are key to balancing your hair. Protein deficiency/excess moisture results in hair that’s too soft and doesn’t hold a curl, while moisture deficiency/excess protein is when your hair feels crunchy without anything in it. Odds are if you’ve been using sulfate-heavy products you’ll need a heavy dose of both. My hair was so protein-starved that I had to do two gelatin treatments to build it back up but I haven’t had to do anything like that since

Ingredients: cut out sulfates and silicones. Sulfates dry out your hair and silicones coat the strands and weigh it down. Ingredient labels are your friends - sulfates are pretty easy to spot (e.g., sodium laureth sulfate) and silicones usually end in ‘cone’ (e.g., dimethicone). Some people also avoid heavy oils and butters (e.g., shea butter) but it really depends on how thick your hair is and how tight your curls are. I generally avoid them because they weigh down my looser curls but others with tighter curl patterns find them moisturizing and helpful. When in doubt, plug the ingredient list into Curlsbot to see what's curl friendly and what's not.

You do not need fancy products. I've linked some of my faves in here but there's plenty of inexpensive stuff available at drug stores. @coffeecurlygirl on Instagram has some highlights where she's reviewed curl-friendly drug store products. I am also American, so product availability may be different in other places. Curl Maven (based in Ireland) is a treasure trove of product information for Europe, as well as an excellent source for curly hair care in general.

Washing:

The most important part of washing your hair and scalp isn’t the cleanser, it’s the friction. Some people find success with cowashing, which is when you use a conditioner to wash your hair. This moisturizes your scalp and prevents your hair from drying out with the cleansing agents. Others like having something more cleansing and use a sulfate-free shampoo (usually containing something like sodium olefin 14-16 sulfonate). I tend to switch cleansers whenever I wash - I like the As I Am Dry and Itchy Scalp cowash, Trader Joe’s Tea Tree Tingle shampoo, and a medicated shampoo & conditioner 2 in 1 deal. (My scalp is dry 100% of the time, it’s a struggle.) I also recommend getting a shampoo brush to really scrub it in there.

Conditioning is probably the most important step in your routine. Again, knowing your hair is really important here! Conditioners come in a huge range of heaviness. I have relatively thick hair and I like heavy conditioners. You want one that you can apply to your hair and practically feel it detangle itself. I like Giovanni conditioners best - the Deeper Moisture and Tea Tree Triple Treat are both good. You want to avoid your scalp because that’s where buildup happens, so apply to the length of your hair and squish it in (tutorial) from the bottom to form your curl clumps and ensure it penetrates each strand.

Clarifying is also something you want to do every so often. You’ll end up with some buildup on your hair no matter what so this is when you need an actual cleanser to break it down. You can get clarifying shampoos (Bumble & Bumble has one but I’ve never used it) but honestly you just need a normal sulfate shampoo. I use Suave Daily Clarifying (do not use it daily) which is like a dollar and will last forever.

After clarifying you should deep condition to restore moisture to your hair. My favorite these days is Jessicurl, but when I first started out this whole thing I needed something super protein-heavy so I used Curl Junkie’s Repair Me. In the middle of the road is something like Inahsi which is relatively balanced between moisture and protein. It all depends on what your hair needs. Apply after washing, let it sit on your hair for 30-45 minutes (use a shower cap and ideally a heat cap for max effectiveness). Rinse and style as usual.

Don’t use a normal towel to dry your hair. Terrycloth is a one-way ticket to Frizz City. You can buy microfiber towels made specifically for hair but you can also just use a tshirt. Also don’t rub your hair when you dry it, instead squeeze the water out from the bottom to preserve your curl pattern and prevent frizz.

You probably don’t have to wash your hair as often as you think. I wash my hair once or twice a week and it gets the job done. It takes much longer for curly hair to get gross and oily than for straight hair - my sister’s hair is stick straight and she has to wash every day.

Styling:

The products you use are much less important than the technique. Youtube is super helpful for demonstrations of how to apply products - reallife+curlygirl has my favorite channel for this.

Leave in conditioner is a must. I recommend finding something that’s intended to be a leave in, but some people just leave in some of the conditioner they used in the shower. Same deal, apply only to your ends, not the scalp.

After the leave in, here’s where the fun begins! Apply your styling products when your hair is soaking wet (like, immediately after your shower). I like to use a curl enhancer (eg Ecoslay’s Orange Marmalade or Uncle Funky’s Curl Magic) and then a gel over top (pretty much any drug store brand works - Aussie, LA Looks, etc.). Squish it in like you did your conditioner and use a lot of water. I legit have a mixing bowl that I keep in my shower and fill partway with water when applying so I can scoop in more water as needed. Squish until you can’t really feel the product anymore and then you’re good.

Plop your hair to set the curls (tutorial). Let it sit for 15-20 minutes. If you’re feeling extra you can add more gel once you take it down.

Diffuse dry (tutorial). DO NOT use a hair dryer without a diffuser, the direct heat is too intense and won’t give you good results.

Your hair will probably be a little crunchy after you’re done. Wait however long you want/can (at least until your hair has cooled down and it’s 100% dry) and then scrunch it out. No ramen noodle hair and your curls have set!

This can all be super overwhelming but is super worth it. You can see how much it's benefited my hair and I have no regrets. Most of these tips are things that have specifically worked for me, but if you want a more general (and better explained) quick-start guide for curl care, Curl Maven is a fantastic resource. There are a zillion places on the internet to get information, but I strongly recommend just sticking to a few: Naturally Curly, reallife+curlygirl, and Curl Maven are the best I've found and seem to cover the most ground. There's also a thriving Instagram community but proceed with caution - big Mormon mom energy over there, for whatever reason.

Finally, while the curls are great, the biggest change I’ve seen has been in the overall health of my hair. Washing less means my hair doesn’t get dried out as quickly, and even when I don’t style my hair (leave-in only and air dry) my hair still has some volume which is nuts. You don’t have to do all the styling every time you wash to get the benefits.

Hope this is helpful! Godspeed, my friend.

#smolpoe #answered #face #hair care #curl care #sorry this took a few days and is very long #my problem is that i have spent so many years in academia that i'm incapable of writing anything less than a well-sourced novel #no matter the context #lmk if you have any more questions and/or if anything i wrote needs further clarification #also i didn't mention it in the post but generally speaking this is based on the curly girl method #which i don't love bc (a) why gender hair care and (b) the lady who coined the term is. hm. Not Great #i try to be thoughtful with hair stuff bc. as i said. black women have been doing this for centuries #and white women do not get to co-opt the natural hair movement no matter how hard they try #but like i said the methods still work. you just can't claim that you came up with them #which is what the 'founder' of the curly girl method did. then she created devacurl very explicitly to profit off that knowledge #curly/wavy hair is not political for white women and too many bloggers seem to think it is #anyway! all this to say i'm trying to stay in my lane and share the info i've found most helpful #while acknowledging the actual sources of said info

[caxsthetic]

Pampering Day

Type: Advertisement (Headcanons)

Cast: Miya Atsumu | Miya Osamu | Suna Rintarou | Kita Shinsuke

Storyline: All about how they take care of themselves. What's the impact of your existence when it comes to them pampering themselves? What they do with their pocket money?

Genre: Highschool Romance, Slice of Life

— Miya Atsumu —

This man surprisingly cares so much about his physical appearance, even though he doesn't care less about girls or boys who fawn over him.

When he buy skincare, he do it for himself. When he buy all of those hair products, he use it for himself. He wanted to look perfect because it makes him feel good. Even though he is already perfect.

You always love to feel his hair tickling your cheek when he hugs you from behind, it's so soft and somewhat fluffy. And he knows how much you like it, hence the reason why he moves his head affectionately like a golden retriever sometimes.

He buys everything monthly, and since he is in a relationship with you, he always takes you to the mall and ends up having a date.

At the end of the date, there will be maybe around three or four shopping bag at least. Yes, all belong to him. Either it's for new stuff that a clerk promote, or stuff that becomes his must to buy.

Once the two of you are home, no matter how tired it is, he always excuses himself first to the bathroom. He had this headband that he wears before cleaning up, customised one with "Top Japan Setter" written on the side.

It takes him like maybe around fifteen minutes, humming happily while he cleanse his face as he thinks about what will he do with you until the moon replace the sun. He always has this giddy smile, something that shown when he think of you, and some cool volleyball thingy.

He is surprisingly easy to be "scammed", just some word about how magical the product could be for his skin and hair, he is hooked. If he has more money, he will buy two or three of them at once.

Sometimes a week after that, he will whine. He will complain on your ear about how the product is not like how it promised. And as a good lover you are, you will calm him down, recommending him what he should do with the failed product.

He is so grateful to have you, because you are always willing to listen. And even though somedays his hair will smell different because of it, you never complain and the two of you will just cuddle like what you always do.

"Thank you, I may not saying that a lot of times and I can be such a douchebag. But I mean it, thank you, for dealing with all of my shit." "It's nothing, Atsumu..." "No, it's everything."

— Miya Osamu —

Haha, haha. This man doesn't care shit.

He loves to buried his head at the crook of your neck when the two of you have some movie night or something.

His hair is harsh. It may look soft when everyone sees it, but the look can be deceiving. Once it makes contact with your skin, sometimes you grimace from how spiky it feels.

Yet once again you never complain, don't have the heart to do it as he nom on some snacks with eyes focusing on the screen.

Every new month where he gets the money from his parents, he always call you and brings you to every new restaurant or places that he already takes note inside his head.

His pocket money will be gone in a day, usually half of the money will go to his stomach (and yours since he always wants to be the one who pays for the food).

One day you see his original hair starts to grow, so you tell him that you want to be the one who retouches his hair. He hum and just nod at this, believing in you 100%

The next day, you come in full equipment. His favourite colour, the bleaching—and a bottle of olaplex that make you broke (but then again it feels like a self-indulgence for you since it can help his hair to be a lot softer)

When you are done with his hair, he touches his hair, playing with it as his eyes fill with wonder. He looks so excited, asking you things about how can you make it feels like his hair never bleached and dyeed.

You tell him things about how destructive the bleaching for his hair. His hair is black for god sake and it needed at least three times of bleaching so the silver hair colour can penetrate inside his hair.

You give him a special shampoo and conditioner, adding some hair mask to his routine, some hair vitamin to give more strength.

He is so happy to know that and goes to the bathroom to save all of the stuff that you give him. But he pouts all of a sudden, realising that it must hurt you every time he cuddles up on your neck.

You are currently playing with your phone on the couch when he hugs you from behind, whispering on your ear about how much he loves you, saying thank you and compliment your action.

The two of you are so hooked for each other, and he promises you some onigiri every now and then to thank you for just being his lover.

"I can't believe you never complain about it." "Well, why should I? It's not that hurt. Uncomfy yes, but not hurt." "Dear God, what did I do to deserve you."

— Suna Rintarou —

He buys things so easily and his room literally fills with lots of high-end products.

At the outside, it may look like he doesn't care about his physical appearance that much. But oh boy there are reasons why his skin is like it made of glass.

He is a crazy money spender. When the two of you having an impromptu date, every stuff or products that catch his eyes, all of a sudden it will be wrapped with the luxurious package and fall on his hand.

Suna doesn't even think about either he will use the product or not. As long as he thinks it's good, no matter if he already has some at home, he will buy it—for stock purpose he say.

At the first and second date, you just go along with whatever that he wants to buy. After all his parents give him the money, and it's his freedom to choose what he wants to do with said cash.

But when you go to his house and use his bathroom, you found out there are like fifteen to twenty products that are expired there. And ny that fact, you snap.

He is sleepy after the date with you, begging for you to be his pillow. A smile grazed his face when you are out from the bathroom, now wearing his sweatshirt and boxer—doesn't even notice the discontented look that you throw at his direction.

Patting the side of his bed, he wants you to lay there with him. You know well that he is much more relaxed when he had his arms around your torso. So you wait until maybe a few minutes before you share what bothering your mind.

He had his arms topple on top of you, with his head resting on your chest. He always feels safe and sound, to hear your heartbeat. But somehow, he can feel how your body is a little bit tense than usual.

You are surprised when he suddenly asks about what is bothering your mind. You are a little bit hesitant at first since you know too well that he waste that stuff possibly by accident, but then again it's for his own good.

With your fingers gracing his soft hair (that when you think of it is a lot softer than yours), he listens to every syllable that comes out from your lips. He nods here and there. And when you are done, you are only answered with silence.

At first, you think that you mess up, that you become annoying and it's not your place to pry his life. But then he lifts his head to look at you, a gentle expression appears on his face.

"I think I need to keep you in my life." "Aye, what with the sudden confession?" "You keep me grounded, and I really need someone who look upon me with no other intention except for my own wellbeing."

— Kita Shinsuke —

Kita spends all of his pocket money with the perfect count. He knows well what he needs to do with the money even long before he gets it.

He set everything part by part. This amount for stationary, that amount for hand sanitizer, another amount for some skincare and hair routine that you tell him.

Last but not least though, of course some other amount to take you out on a date and to buy some stuff that his grandma has been eyeing and wants.

Before he's in a relationship with you, he just buys the basic stuff that is just right from his eyes. Like facial foam, sunscreen, deodorant—clean, simple, enough.

But ever since he dates you, he is sometimes a little bit nervous. You are the first relationship, the first time he actually falls in love with someone.

From everyone on the volleyball team, he is highly aware that he is considered as someone that is not stand out, someone—that some bitchy ass students said; not attractive.

So he recounts everything, asking Atsumu and Suna who he knows always pack a lot of things (skincare, perfume, haircare that always make them having the most stuff) when they have some camps or tournament.

Sunarin being your closest friend of yours from out of all of them, inform you about how his captain seems to lose in thought. And some other time after that, he even sees that the stoic man playing some advertisement video for some 10 step skincare routine.

So one day, you decided to confront your boyfriend. The two of you just walk side by side in silence, enjoying the calm breeze with the sun starting to set on the horizon.

You flicker your eyes back and forth between Kita and the road ahead. He glances towards you too, realising your look with his usual expression plaster on his face.

You jolt when he suddenly interlace his hand with yours, thumb caressing the back of your hand as if reassuring you that you can say anything to him. So you parted your lips, telling him about yours and Suna's.

He is silent for a moment before suddenly letting out a sigh. He tells you about his insecurity, about how he feels like he should take care of himself more than he used to.

It pains you to know that he has been having this poisonous thought inside his head. You let him talk and explain everything, and you wait for him to calm down first before you tell him what you want him to hear.

You tell him how he is through your eyes, how perfect he is that you will never trade the affection that he ever gives to you with anything. You say it all with a soft and genuine look.

You heard from Sunarin how your boyfriend cried when he received the captain's jersey, and now, you can see tears prickle at the corner of his eyes.

"It's just, I never been in a relationship before, and I don't ever want to see you leave." "I would never, I promise I would never." "I believe in you. Thank you."

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Collar X Malice: Unlimited Part 7 - Adonis Route

Honestly, I find the way Ichika joined Zero's side to be pretty iffy even back then in the original game, so I kinda hoped something like Kazuki dying would have changed here but I guess not.. I feel sorry for Kazuki that they reconciled but she still ended up joining Adonis alongside Akito, it must be a pretty big shock having to deal with that. (EDIT: guess he is gone..) Ichika being at the top and training people in marksmanship and stuff is very interesting lol. She looks all right with short hair but yeah, I agree with Zero, I liked the long hair more. Anyway, Zero wants her to find out if there's a traitor amongst them before the next X-Day (since the one 2 years ago failed) in 30 days. Anyway, it seems like you go through each of the Adonis' executors' stories so that's interesting. I'm just going to go from the ones I least like to the ones I like the most haha, and then leave Mikuni for last I guess. Well, Hana's story first then~

Kobayashi Hana

I guess Hana is as bright as ever. I quite enjoy seeing her try and dress Ichika up and make her cuter lol. On the other hand, seeing her mercilessly cut through that panda cake was pretty hilarious. One thing I enjoyed insight into was hearing that Hana has been avoiding going to Isshiki's concerts to avoid causing any trouble to them with the police just in case they come to crash it because of her or something. Honestly, I was pretty impressed. Like, she's always been pretty selfish, and she's always prioritised her love for Isshiki above everything, but to see that she could stop herself to protect him was nice in its own way. Even though she's a pretty ruthless killer, and even though she's obsessed with Isshiki, I guess she does think things through a bit so that Isshiki won't ever have to suffer because of her. Hmm Ichika seemed to reminisce about Kazuki, does that mean he died? Anyway, these investigations are short? Are they really just segments of story for Ichika to become friends with each person? Lol. I mean, Ichika literally did nothing but talk about random stuff with Hana lol. I actually find it rather endearing that Hana and Ichika can fight so openly about their feelings and understand that they actually do want the best for each other, it's kinda nice how they became good friends under such circumstances.

Soda Manabu

Honestly, I kinda wish we could just pick one character and continue until the investigation completes because it's sooo annoying having to press on each one like 7 times just to get a couple of lines of story each time Zzz. Anyway, gotta admit Ichika is pretty judgmental towards Soda, and actively tries to "fix" him and thinks what he does is "wrong", which is pretty annoying tbh. Just because she doesn't understand games, she thinks it's useless to Adonis, and then judges him for his eating habits? Lol. Anyway, at least she tried playing his game though lol, and even got lessons from him haha. I see, I can understand why Ichika would go to Zero for "revenge" but not sure about the "sadness" thing if that's what she's going for tbh. Losing Yanagi, Enomoto, Shiraishi, Okazaki and Kazuki is a big hit and I can understand it shattering her world, but going to Adonis is basically breeding everything that killed everyone important to her. Anyway, Sasazuka's pained voice telling Ichika not to go to Adonis really hurt. I'm sure he's really hurting over the fact he didn't notice the weapons that ended up killing everyone, alongside survivor's guilt of being the only one who survived out of the group, and then now not even being able to stop Ichika from going over to the other side.. It's painful to see. Anyway, lmao, Soda is probably a tamer little brother than Kazuki. His words are harsh but you can tell he only talks like that to protect himself, so any time he swears, I don't bother taking him seriously, he's a hurt little kid. It's cute how Ichika mixed his hated eggplants into the gratin and he didn't even notice, but he ate the whole thing happily🤣 He's so adorable lmao, especially when his face went red and he told her he'd eat her stuff again (even though she shouldn't hear it), and then he ran off🤣

It seems like Soda regrets his actions much more than I initially thought. He was able to get revenge, but now he's even more scared of death because of what he had done, and now he's just in this never-ending cycle of fear, needing to have Zero's power to protect himself, doing his bidding so that he won't die, but at the same time being so scared of his life that the only time he probably feels "safe" is when he plays his games. I love how happy he was when Ichika gave him a SS tier rare item and he put it on, locked it and kept it in a special box🤣 That's so cuteee. Definitely enjoyed Soda's mini part more than I thought hahaha, he's such a cute little kid, which makes it kinda sad lol. Soda blowing up and getting mad at Ichika for playing solo and saying she didn't need connections when she made him realise he wanted to start building connections because of her was really...heartwarming. Soda gave up on people and a lot of things thinking that he could never have them because that's how it was considering how people are, but he changed his mind after Ichika so insistently barged into his life, and now to say that it's practically useless would be extremely hurtful to him. I was really impressed with Soda, and I'm happy that he even told Ichika that she can rely on him more, he's such a sweet boy🥲

Uno Suzune

Lmaooo poor Shion, the woes of a big brother. I found it hilarious how Suzune would give him the green peas she doesn't like even though Shion hates them too, definitely something siblings would do🥲 I superrrr agree with Suzune about handwriting diaries instead of writing a blog! I mean, I have both obviously, but I definitely have different feelings when I read my blog and when I read my writing in my diary. Through my blog, I can easily read my exact thoughts and get to the gist of what I'm talking about, but with my diary, I can see stuff like when I started getting tired of writing, when I felt like changing my pen, and a lot of other feelings that can't be seen or portrayed properly in a typed blog, and yes, the memories of me writing all this usually comes back better when I've written it, mainly because I either say it in the entry or because I can actually remember sitting there and putting time into writing about my life/day.

Guess Suzune's pretty yandere for her brother if any kind of possible romantic interest from Ichika gets her other self to come out and threaten her about it lol. Anyway, it's cute how she’s starting to kinda think of Ichika as a big sister. Suzune willingly taking Ichika to Shion and calling Ichika Chi-chan is probably the biggest improvement you can get considering she could stab you as the worst case hahha. Well, Suzune was definitely cuter than I thought and seeing her so vulnerable, shy but wanting to protect Shion and getting out of her shell for him was sweet. Are there endings for each executor? Well, anyway, Suzune saying she would be sad if anything happened to Ichika was really sweet.

Sugawara Rika

Lmao, I forgot Sugawara is obsessed with Zero, this is going to be fun I guess. It's kinda funny that getting a 50,000 yen strawberry entices her lol, I'm surprised Zero approved it as an expense, like dang, can I have one too, I'm curious lol. Lmao when Sugawara wanted to keep the strawberries as a memento instead of eating it😂 She should have been convinced when Ichika said it'll become a part of her hahahah. LOL when Sugawara started lecturing Ichika about dressing better in front of Zero, and then tried to get her makeup to make her look better, but then Ichika runs away😂

Okay, I loved the girls dress up night with Hana, Ichika and Sugawara. It was so funny how they started arguing about what Ichika should wear and then became fast enough friends to recommend each other stuff and then wear it for fun. I loveee that they had a CG for their new outfits because they're all so pretty, I love them! I think Hana's is my favourite because it's so simple but cute in a different way from her usual. I guess it's kinda cute how in Hana's investigation, Hana focuses on Ichika's clothing fashion, but Sugawara takes it further or I guess mainly focuses on skincare, makeup and haircare haha. I guess it's nice that Sugawara is definitely much more open about standing up for herself and other women when it comes to men who try to objectify them or think of them as "lesser". She's become stronger. I think it's kinda sad to see that amongst all the other happy mini endings with the other executors, Rika's one with Ichika is actually pretty sad because it was through them bonding that Rika noticed Ichika's true intentions of revenge, and that's why they can never truly see eye-to-eye and be friends.

Ogata Tomoki

I guess I didn't expect Ogata to be the type to go to batting cages, but I even more didn't expect him to reserve sweets to make sure he can get them hahaha! It's nice that he enjoys wagashi though, I definitely should have tried it when I went to Japan, but I completely forgot😭 Aww, Ogata had such a sweet daughter! Whenever his wife wasn't looking, she would eat his hated tomatoes for him! Such a kind kid😭 I've never heard of monaka before, so I googled it and they look nice!! Kinda like an ice cream sandwich but not with ice cream and has red bean paste and other stuff inside I guess? I would totally eat it. Lmaoo at Ichika's impression of the typical salaryman😂😂 It's true though, I can't imagine Ogata going home to watch comedy shows with a beer in his hand🤣 Aww it was so cute how Ogata did an impersonation of a character in a drama because he got so used to doing it for his daughter. But lmao at Ichika though, telling him what he can improve on since Adonis might have end of the year parties he could use it for, imagine a bunch of terrorists partying for something so normal like the end of the year hahah😂😂

It's actually really sad how Ogata feels like he can't be a father anymore because he knows that he prioritises his current ideals and dreams more than his daughter. And I guess considering how long they've been separated and how much he has changed, it would probably feel awkward to try and be a normal father, but I guess at least through Ichika's encouragement, he's willing to try and reply to his daughter's letter of wanting to meet him. I think the reason why I've always liked Ogata is because he doesn't regret his actions. Like, he knows that he's killed people and that's why he doesn't want to see his family and get them involved with what he's doing right now, because he knows the gravity of his actions. But at the same time, his hatred for Fujii, the police and the whole mistaken arrest that led to such injustice for him and changed his whole perspective on life is something he can't let go of, and that's why it led him to Adonis and to fulfill his "new" ideals. He knows it's a path that will not necessarily have a "good ending" but he's willing to sacrifice everything for it, and I think that's what makes me attracted to his character. Anyway, LMAO at how insistent Ichika was on seeing young Ogata with a buzzcut playing baseball, absolutely hilarious when she was ready to tie him up with a rope and search his room😂😂 It's pretty sad to see that Ogata wanted to be like Isshiki and save people with his justice without faltering in this cruel world but he just wasn't able to do it because hatred was what fuelled him to move forward and not forgiveness or hope. But I'm glad he encouraged Ichika to listen to Isshiki's song and hear Kazuki's guitar, because seeing Ichika show her emotions again, even if just a little bit was nice...

Uno Shion

Aww, it's cute how much Shion cares about Suzune, but also so cute how he's embarrassed to say he likes chocolate🤣 It's nice that he's more cooperative than Suzune I guess hahaha. I never expected Shion to like to paint though, that's interesting. Anyway, it's pretty sad to think that the "outside world" was much more unforgiving to the Uno siblings, and that it was only after they joined this terrorist organisation did they get to feel safe and secure that they have shelter and food without people going crazy on them. In that sense, it's understandable how much more comfortable Adonis would be for them. Aww Shion and Suzune getting excited over a chocolate cake is so adorable. Them saving up to buy a home for themselves is so heartwarming, it makes me really want to cheer for them. I'm dying from how cute they are trying to feed Ichika the chocolate cake too because they really like her and think she's really kind like their mother was before. Shion buying a cheese tart for both Ichika and Suzune was sweet, she's like a part of his thought process when buying stuff for his sister hahaha. Lol when he just shoved it into her mouth instead of giving it to her like a normal person🤣 Lmaoo when Shion drew a portrait of Ichika stuffing herself with cheese tart🤣 To think that Shion was so serious about drawing that he's actually thinking about a future with it after the X-Day stuff..it’s so endearing.

Sera Akito

It must be difficult for both Akito and Ichika to talk to each other. Just seeing each other's faces would make them remember the past and compare it to the present, making their whole encounter just...painful to watch. It's so like Akito to hide that he dislikes shiitake mushrooms so that it wouldn't inconvenience Ichika and make her remove it from the cooking menu. Lmaooo at Akito being so scared of bugs, enough that Ichika has to call cockroaches dark fairies to make him feel more at ease🤣 I'm sure Akito must be hurting too, but his consideration for Ichika above himself really makes my heart feel so warm. Awww, my heart swooned when Akito said his ideal type was Ichika! If only there was an Akito route~ Anyway, I didn't expect Akito and Soda to really interact but lmaoo at Soda having spent millions of yen on in-game stuff, Soda is right though, gacha rates are cruel😭😭 Aww, it was so cute how honest Soda was about wanting to have defeated the boss with Akito instead of dumping him and killing it himself, since what Soda values is playing together with other people. So, Kazuki was stabbed by a guy who was influenced by Adonis into taking revenge against his bullies or something, and I guess Kazuki was killed when he tried to step in? Honestly, I feel terrible for Akito. He was already feeling doubts and guilt over getting revenge for his sister, but after experiencing Kazuki's death, he must hate his choice for joining Adonis even more than before. It honestly broke my heart to see Akito break down like that not knowing how he could atone for his sins in causing Kazuki's death. His heartwrenching screams really cut me and made me tear up from all the pain Akito must have been bottling up all this time. Akito will always be my favourite side character, I think his pain, his feelings and his emotions were portrayed so well.

Sanjo Keisuke

Aww, Sanjo's favourite food being ramen is very him, kinda hahaha. I can't imagine a 7kg bowl of ramen and having to finish that in 30 minutes😱 On the other hand, Sanjo being into arcades is kinda unexpected, lmaooo at Ichika thinking he would play the crane games😂 I didn't think about the fact that Ichika is a former cop just like him now, I wonder how he feels about that or whether he even cares😅 Lmao at Sanjo seriously answering Ichika what his type of woman is and then even describing the body shape with sound effects😂 I can't believe Ichika just tickled Sanjo and made him laugh like crazy, I would have liked to see that😆😆 I think it would have been so nice if Ogata was Sanjo's boss, I feel like their values and ideals of justice back in the day would have matched well since Sanjo probably desired something "pure" back in the day and hoped to be a part of an organisation that helped people, and Ogata was always helping people already, so they would have worked well together. It's just sad that they both got betrayed by their ideals of what the police should have been to them and others.

 The idea that you can't feel any fear because you don't value your life is a pretty interesting and saddening thought. Maybe because I get that feeling sometimes. I agree with Sanjo, Zero definitely doesn't truly care about those ideals of saving the weak that he keeps spouting, he's not like Mikuni, and that's also imo the reason why Zero believes that he and Mikuni will never truly understand each other. Ichika and Sanjo eating ramen together is so cute lol.

Mikuni Rei

Lmao at Zero calling Mikuni an old man for liking fish, disliking carbonated drinks and other junk food because they're not nutritional hahaha. Otherwise, nothing much to say tbh, Mikuni has always been a rather bland character to me? I like him, but at the same time I don't because even though it's interesting to see that he actually has "noble" goals compared to Zero, the fact is that Mikuni as he himself said has been told that he's a "saviour" of sorts, and I think that really exemplifies the type of person Mikuni is. Someone who believes that he can and wants to "save" people in his own way as if he is someone above them all, but at the same time, he is very apparently flawed exactly because he is like that. He's not someone who truly understands the people "below" him and he also doesn't seem to perceive that as something that can be helped, and that's why even though his goals are "noble", he's not really noble at all. But it doesn't really change the fact that Mikuni is kind in his own way though. Mikuni eating shrimp crackers is so cute😂

Saeki Yuzuru

To be honest, I've always liked the chill policeman Saeki, and I personally think Zero likes that version of himself too. I feel like he always enjoyed just talking about stuff with Ichika during their drinking charades, and had fun visiting her. But at the same time, I feel like because of the existence of Adonis and Mikuni, Zero never really allowed his negative emotions to be "accepted" in order for him to move on, so instead it just continued piling up inside to the point of indifference towards the world and others imo. Anyway, it's sad, seeing Zero and Mikuni happily play chess together. They really look like two brothers just having fun in their own way. Hearing them say that they've been doing this since they were kids makes it all the more saddening when they realised that despite how "close" they were to each other, they never really understood each other. In a sense, I feel like in the end, both Mikuni and Zero use Adonis as a way to get the things they want and feel like it's one of the only ways they can do it? I mean, I do feel like Mikuni treasures his relationship with Zero more than Adonis or anything else, because when it comes down to it, I feel like he tries really hard to understand Zero by trying to see things from his perspective and hanging out with Ichika, the one that Zero thinks understands him best and the one Zero likes the most. On the other hand, Zero seems to use Adonis as a way for revenge of his mother and as a way to vent those emotions and scars he got, but at the same time Adonis also granted him Mikuni (a brother), and it gave him opportunities and power.

Zero definitely loves Ichika in an obsessed way, probably the only way he thinks he can love someone, since he doesn't want to become "weak" like his mother was. So if he felt anything like love, he would prefer it to be a love that would destroy him, because in a sense I think I can understand that sentiment of wanting the person you love to solely focus on yourself and no one else, whether that is hatred or whatever emotion doesn't matter, because being the entire focus of someone else's is a sort of "love" to enjoy, so I don't blame Zero for his twisted "love" lol. Especially since you can tell how much he has always enjoyed his after work beers and just chatting with Ichika. I quite enjoyed their little date walking around reminiscing the past and discovering new things they missed out on, now I really want to eat crepes🥲 The ending where Ichika kills Saeki is pretty sad though. Seeing Saeki the most relieved and happy he has ever been is probably what made me kinda happy for him though. He still sucks, but like Ichika said, I can't hate him, because it was true that he did reduce the sadness of many (whilst creating sadness for many others too though) and at the core, he was like in a sense a guy who consumed so much sadness from everywhere around him, always in pain, always sad despite his appearance, and thinking that makes it difficult for me to truly hate him.

Overall, I like the Adonis route! Initially, I was a bit sceptical whether it was really necessary and whether it would be interesting at all but I really loved bonding with all the executors. Seeing more of the human and emotional sides, seeing them warm up to Ichika and become friends with her really made me enjoy the "what could never be" part of it all. I think I especially loved Akito's because of how emotional it was tying into Kazuki and everything. But I also really enjoyed seeing the different sides of all of them. It really makes me wish Ichika got an individual route with like Akito and Sanjo and Ogata because I loveee them🥲🥲

Overall Review

I definitely enjoyed CxM: Unlimited much more than I thought I would! In the beginning, Sasazuka and Okazaki's routes kinda made me wonder whether I really wanted to continue this, but I'm so glad I got through them because I enjoyed Enomoto's, Yanagi's and Shiraishi's routes a lot! If I ranked them, I probably liked Shiraishi's the most, then Yanagi, Enomoto, Okazaki and then Sasazuka. It's definitely what I wanted in a fandisk, which is more fluffy romance and just bonding with all the guys even more, and I absolutely loveeee the potential romances with Yoshinari and Minegishi, they were so unexpectedly nice. Definitely no plot but that's okay since it's a fandisc and I think it fulfilled really well what its goal was when it comes to more romance in the story haha. 8/10! I'm definitely going to miss the characters, I'm so attached to Enomoto and them lol.

#collar x malice unlimited

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07. Feeding the Monster

Well, I’ma be real with y’all. I haven’t made any new white friends in ages, lost many of the associates that I once had in recent years and honestly have like 2-4 in my life that I’m comfortable with on a genuine friendship level. But. a lot of young people tell me about how disappointed they wind up when they first recognize that their friends don’t get their identities. Growing up in SETX, in a city surrounded by hick towns with active Klan my entire lifetime, none of the “racial climate” of America is new to me or mine. But, I do realize that in some places, people somehow never witness or experience a racially motivated situation early in life. I don’t know if that’s a blessing or a curse. To be honest, it’s so normal where I’m from, I don’t know what the attitude might be for people who have only managed to get dosages of it in “Trump’s America.” Regardless... I wanted to do this sort of Charlotte-centric racial piece and ultimately decided that A Chasper Fic was where I would put it. Though, it could easily be a standalone with Chasper shipping. Anywho, TW for racial discrimination, harassment and racial isolation. I know that affects a lot of folk and don’t want too much heartache.

Feeding the Monster

Most people don't know Charlotte. That's one of the world's greatest gags, in her opinion. She was always straightforward. She's never been dishonest or fake. She may not always speak her mind, as she didn't always find that necessary and some people simply weren't worth her energy. But, even being as genuine and authentic as she had always been… people didn't really know her. People thought that they knew her. She was often a subject of conversation. Whether she was thought of as a booksmart nerd with no friends, or a pretty girl who probably was stuck up and that's why she had no friends..  Charlotte was aware of the mystery surrounding her.

Even her two best friends didn't get all of what there was there. They knew her habits and hobbies, but neither of them ever really knew her hardships. They never noticed and they never asked. It didn't surprise her. Neither was observant and that wound up being her role in their lives a lot of the time. But, she strongly believed that if she sometimes shared her issues, they would most likely have her back. Why trouble anybody with anything they'd never really have to deal with, though?

That gave her hardships too much power. She didn't ignore her problems. But, she liked to handle them in her own way and time, if it was worth either. Sometimes… things didn't go as planned, though.

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Her parents didn't discuss it, unless of course it couldn't be avoided, but Charlotte knew early on that there was a difference between herself and most of the Swellview kids.

They didn't seem to have the haircare concerns that she did. Their skincare routines seemed vastly different. Whenever they watched TV and movies - they saw themselves in the characters and in public personas. Whenever she watched the same programs, she saw her surroundings, not her reflection.

It wasn't an issue that she was necessarily conscious of. She simply knew. She knew that different spaces held different volumes of viewable types. For instance, at a family gathering she knew she'd see perhaps sixty similar viewable types. But, at a school gathering she knew that she would probably only see six. That was simply a thing that she knew, like the sky is blue and 2+2.

As she got older, more tech savvy and reliant on the Internet; the differences became clearer. Not in the way that she felt some type of way about being different and her reflection being a minority… but she noticed that many of those souls in her surroundings felt a way about it.

Now, her two friends - they didn't really see it. She had been friends with both of them long enough to gather that much. They couldn't hear the dog whistle terminology or feel the aura when some bias was directed towards her. She would be annoyed by it at times, but mostly, she tried not to let the ignorance of others interfere with her day.

Whenever the ignorance triggered hatred, she'd sometimes gain an enemy. They might start a battle and she would feel like the one with the power to pick and choose those. She wasn't used to anyone else joining her, especially when she wasn't choosing to battle…

"It was dangerous. For all you know, the man is a psychopath and capable of killing you!" She fussed at Jasper, pulling him into the Man Cave by the elbow and carrying both of their bags. Henry looked up at the sound of her fussing, expecting to see Jasper with egg on his face or something. Instead, he saw blood.

"Whoa! What is happening? Who did that to Jasper? Tell me it was a wild animal!" He said, with his hand at the ready to grab his tube of gumballs.

"He fought like a wild animal, but trust me - the other guys were in way worse shape." She sat Jasper down, dropped their things and went to the auto snacker, "Three bags of ice." Henry fished for more details as she retrieved the first aid kit.

"Okay. I know I made you mad once and you socked me with a slab of meat, but THIS is way different. What the butt happened?"

"Some dude attacked Charlotte!" Jasper said while she was putting ice on his busted fists.

"WHAT?" Henry did have his tube of gum now and was pouring one into his hand.

Charlotte offered, "Trust me, for now the crisis has come to a halt."

Jasper went on, "He was following her and screaming obscenities when I walked up, and I heard him call her the worst thing that I've ever actually heard in my entire life."

"What did he say?" Henry asked, with the gumball at his lips. 

Charlotte snatched it away from him and resumed tending to a cut above Jasper's left eye, "I don't need two of you busted up. That fight could have easily been avoided. The guy was probably not gonna touch me and I was recording him with my phone, in case it escalated beyond the yelling and I would have just pressed charges. But Jasper comes along and immediately takes a swing at the guy, and nearly got murked by he and his friend!” She addressed his jaw next, with trembling hands. "Somebody like that is just looking for a fight. You don't GIVE it to them. You let them do their thing, then you either make them famous on the Internet, or if you’re me, you show them they're irrelevant by not feeding the monster." She was shaken up as she placed a bag of ice on his jaw. "What if they had weapons? You could have been seriously hurt. I could've seen my friend killed over a few slurs." 

"I'm sorry, but I didn't think about that when I heard him. That's revolting. Who says things like that to someone?" 

She stroked his hair and shrugged her shoulders. "It happens."

He leaned into her touch, "I know, but it shouldn't and you shouldn't have had to have it happen to you. Weren't you upset or angry or something?" Henry felt like he was witnessing some intimate moment, but was too concerned to dismiss himself.

Charlotte admitted, "I was furious and terrified. I usually am. But, I pick my battles and some bulky guy with a friend is not someone I felt like I should engage. You should’ve followed my lead."

Jasper pulled the ice from his face and said, "You usually are? How often has this happened to you?" He was horrified by the thought of it happening even once!

She shrugged her shoulders, but tears were trying to come out of her face. "You know, the first time I heard that word , I was 7, and by the time I stopped counting the times, I was 14 and had been referred to as something like that about a dozen times. The past few years, it's increased and people are more vicious about it. Like that guy… That's the 3rd time something like that happened this year."

"WHAT???" Jasper cried out. 

She shook her head and said, "Google it or something. I don't want to talk about it." She left to go pull herself together and Jasper put the ice back on his face.

"She's not upset that you fought him. She's embarrassed that you saw her go through something that sounds terrible. She doesn't like to look weak and stuff." Henry said and sat down. "So.. that dude. He said..  you know THE word. N word?"

"An N one followed by a B one," Jasper said, clenching his fist.

"Anybody would have punched him in the face."

"No. Not if it happens a lot and we didn't even know. We would have heard that someone punched somebody in the face for that, right?"

"Maybe. We're just now hearing how often it happens to her."

"I feel sick. How does this happen and she just… I don't know… Deals with it?"

"Same way you deal with your personal things," she said, coming back and forcing him to put the ice back on his jaw. "Speaking of.. your mom is gonna lose it when she sees this." She sighed, dreading the thought of what she might say to him about it. "Tell her you were defending Henry. She likes him."

Jasper put the ice aside and pulled her to himself to give her a hug. "I'm sorry that this is… frequent for you. And I'm sorry in advance… because if I'm ever there and that happens, I'm always gonna fight for you."

"I also will be fighting over this," Henry said, lifting a finger in the air. 

She pulled away from Jasper's hug with an escaped tear and a chuckle. "Well, you're both idiots," she said and walked off. But, there was something soothing about their declaration. It was almost like they finally got everything that there was there with her.

"Dude. I don't want to be the guy who flip flops on issues, but I'm relatively sure that you just bagged your girl," Henry said.

"You're joking. She's furious with me."

"She's furious that you got hurt over something that she's (sadly) gotten used to living with. I don't know anybody alive that's not turned on by someone else jumping in front of danger for them. I say this from experience of being a hero. You are in there, Jasp."

Jasper fought off a smile. It hurt his jaw. "I didn't do it for that. It was just a reflex. I'm not gonna use this as my plot to get her. That seems gauche. I just… really want her to feel like we're here for her when she gets treated like that." Jasper was thinking about what she'd said earlier. Him dealing with his mom was vastly different from having strangers accost you on the sidewalk just for existing. 

Ray came in and shook his head, "Who'd you tick off this time, Jasper?"

"Char says he won the fight," Henry told him.

Ray smiled, "Oh yeah? Against who? Some kid?"

"Dude was trying to hurt Charlotte…" 

Ray reached for his gumball tube, "Oh, really? She get a piece of him too?"

Henry shook his head. "She seemed really scared, Dude. Apparently people say racist stuff to her a lot?"

"WHAT?" Ray said, throwing gum into his mouth.

"She doesn't want us to go after him… But, Jasper, if we happen to see him or his friend somewhere, just signal and it's on."

"If I see him, I'm actually going to dropkick him in the chest, both feet, on sight." Jasper said.

"That'll be the signal then," Henry said and fist bumped him. 

Jasper winced, shook his fist and put it back into the ice. "You… really think this will make Charlotte see me differently?"

Henry quickly said, "Dude, you got your jaw rocked. We all see you differently right now."

Ray followed up with, "I see you differently, Jasper. Respect." He raised his fist and Jasper bumped it and powered through the pain. It was worth it. 

Charlotte returned and changed Jasper ice out, then looked at all of them suspiciously. "What are you three up to?"

"Male bonding." 

She rolled her eyes and said, "Well, take it easy on this one. He's had enough adventure for a while." Then, she strummed Jasper's hair again and gave him a smile before heading back to the store. All three of them waited until she was on the elevator to respond happily to that little gesture.

#A Chasper Fic #chasper #henry danger #Nesha HD Fics #hd fanfic #I know I said that Family Danger was next but this one wrote itself and I just had to find it a home #I'm really working on FD and some AU Glee tho #This Means War is on hold #August is hectic

[bootyful-seventeen]

1/? Right now I'm sorry for answering late, but first of all, I have the SAME problem with my hair, like it gets greasy fASt I'm mad, but u know what? I've been trying to get my routine fit my period, skincare, haircare, whatever, match it with your menstrual cycle girl, I believe it's the most accurate way to treat yourself, by treating your body with what it needs at the right moment, you'll be killing it, give me a moment to explain further, maybe this will be a bit long so wait for me yeah?

2/? We're constantly in hormonal flux. Post period means lesser oil, good news to the skin, woho, greasy looking skin is not the wanted result, greasy hair either, but still that doesn't mean our skin/hair doesn't need moisture, I recommend you to treat your hair with protein, sometimes too much moisture makes your hair look worse, frizzy, without form, etc, protein will help your hair regain it's structure and revitalize itself, also depending on your type of hair the type of product's best 4 u

4/? What's the best solution. Also it's not so good to wash your hair that often, don't get me wrong I totally get that of feeling really gross with greasy hair, but the truth is that by washing it that often we're triggering the scalp into producing the oil it produce to protect our scalps since we're throwing that off the window by washing our hair. I haven't tried much with that problem of my hair personally but I've heard that alternating between cold and hot water helps, also makes ur

5/? Hair grow more faster and stronger, that also helps the skin a lot and the metabolism in general, talking about metabolism, it could also be something metabolic u know, be mindful about your body to find the real cause of that so you can cut it from the root. Ovulation means oil increase -f*ck- but not that much -phew- keep it normal, light, gentle and efficient, nothing so aggressive, or too strong, this time of our cycle supposedly our sense become more sensitive to our environment

6/? So, don't overwork your body. Pre-menstrual (oil season) this is why most of us get PIMPLES. At this time since it's much MORE oil IT IS NECESSARY to wash often, too much it's too much, end. So It'll help to control the excess. Period time. Remember when I said before at the ovulation season we were sensitive? F*ck that now's the time WE'RE really sensitive, not talking about mood swings and stuff, like yeah but not every period it's the same

Part 3 is gone so I’ll try and fill in the blanks as best as I can but all I can think of is no hot water on your hair lol cuz I don’t use hot water on my hair, just on my body. The most I’d do is use like lukewarm water on colder days. A couple months ago I tried to wash my hair every 2-3 days for a whole month straight and that,,, omg that was so so so bad eventho everyone around me would always tell me to wash my hair less cuz it’s apparently better. My hair never felt clean and it felt like I had left over residue on my hair after I was done so I just stuck with my regular showers cuz that,,, that was a no go bro. The only time I’ve ever actually seen and heard that less washes works well is for people with curlier hair cuz it takes more time for the oil to travel down the shaft and I ain’t got pretty curls. I have sad spaghetti noodle hair that doesn’t curl for shit so my grease builds up fast.

As for washing my face I only do it twice a day. Once in the morning and once during the night. I’ve been eating healthier for the last year (yay) but I’m just a lazy fuck so my workout 90% of the time is walking my dogs around the lake by my house for an hour and,,, cleaning/rearranging furniture on rainy days. If I’m really motivated I’ll do some extra things that require equipment but the gym at my apartment is getting fixed from a flooding on the roof + my wrist isn’t at its best rn so I can’t do push ups when I know I need to do them to work on my crappy upper body strength

#ask #answered #anon #random #jesus i am never on anymore and i never do much :/ #ill try to stay online as much as possible but its summer now and i have that urge to stay outside even when i cant handle the sun #plus i just wanna swim #i miss the water #its been too long since ive last gone swimming

[strangespacedebris]

return of the journal prompts: discovering your path

Whether you're just getting started in your journey, wandered off and are finding your way back, feel yourself stagnating, or feel like you're exactly where you should be, sometimes it can be helpful to deepen our understanding of ourselves and our personal beliefs. There's a lot of information out there, and a lot of different people with different perspectives practicing under the umbrella term of witchcraft, and having a clear idea of your own feelings, beliefs, and limits will help align you with the information that is relevant to you, because not all of it is.

So here's a revised version of the big questions I asked myself, feel free to adjust it to suit your own individual needs, or reply with any additional questions you have personally found helpful in your own journey, as I'm always interested in new ideas or things to consider.

What are your beliefs on the Divine or higher power?

Do you believe in a universal life force? Deities? Which ones? All of them? None of them? How do you connect with them? What is their level of influence in your life and the scope of their power? What is their level of influence in your craft specifically? Some people blend their spiritual or religious beliefs with their craft and consider them one and the same, while others prefer to keep them completely separate. Others still have no belief in a higher power at all, or find it undefinable. Maybe you're somewhere in between those options, or somewhere outside of them entirely. Figure it out and write it down.

What are your beliefs on death, the afterlife, other planes and dimensions, etc.?

Do you believe in reincarnation or a plane of existence after death? What are your thoughts on ghosts, ancestors, guides, and other spirit beings? Under what conditions do these exist? How much power and influence do you believe that have? What are your feelings regarding communication with them? Any and all thoughts you have about other worlds and planes of existence beyond our observable, physical reality, the beings that reside there, and how that relates to you would go here. If your answer is I have no fucking clue or you don't think it's important to you and would rather focus on the here and now of this world, that's okay too! Write that.

What is magick to you? How does it work?

As of now, magick is outside the realm of scientifically verifiable, so there's no wrong answer here. Just because one person says this is how it works, you don't have to adopt their belief as gospel. What they're saying is this is how it works for them. So how do you see it working for you? What are the limits of magick, what can it do, what can't it do, what does it look and feel like for you? Here is an excellent quick rundown of a few different theories, if you need a jumping off point.

What do you want your craft to do for you? Why are you drawn to this path?

Are you in this to reach a deeper connection with nature or a higher power? Honoring your ancestors or culture? Seeking growth, empowerment, or a sense of control? Self-care? Harmony of the mind, body, and spirit? There is a reason you feel drawn to the path you're currently on, something you hope to gain from it. Explore those goals and expectations here.

What gives you energy? When and/or where do you feel most at peace and in tune with yourself?

Now that we've worked at examining the core of our beliefs, it's time to start whittling down at the shape your craft will take. One way of doing that is to start somewhere that you already draw power from, maybe without realizing it. What feels like home in your heart? Do you glow on perfectly sunny days or do thunderstorms make you buzz with excitement? At night do you ever look up and feel your breath catch at the sight of the moon and stars? Do you literally have to be dragged away from the beach, or could you spend all day listening and watching wind rustle through the trees? Do you feel more comfortable in cozy, familiar indoor environments or are you drawn to exploring the outdoors? Are you a night owl, an early bird, or are you at your peak somewhere in the middle of the day? What are your most ideal conditions?

What are your hobbies, skills, and passions?

Continuing from the previous question, what are some activities and fields of knowledge you enjoy or have an interest in? Whether it's cooking, crafting, math, science, technology, art, music, dance--the stuff you already love to do and learn about can be ways of raising energy and worked into your craft. If you have trouble thinking of something you're really passionate about, list some things you don't know how to do or don't know much about but have been eyeing with interest for ages, if only you just set aside the time. Whatever your heart is pulling you too.

What are things you do every day/every week/consistently?

Your practice should work for you and your life, and one way to do that is to work it in to stuff you're already doing. If you have an elaborate skin or haircare routine, this can be worked into a magickal process. Naps can be opportunities for dream work. If you eat and drink, bathe and brush your teeth, exercise--these are all things you can learn to do mindfully and make them meditative or grounding/centering experiences. These are just some basic ideas to get you started, but if there's anything else more specific that you do on a regular basis, list that here.

What are the limits of your time, space, and materials?

You might have dreams of an entire room dedicated as a magickal space, or a very specific and grand idea of how you'd like your practice to look, but be realistic here. Are you living with others and have to keep your practice secret? How much privacy do you have? Do you have room for a permanent altar? Do you even want a permanent altar? Do you have the budget and desire for specialized tools, are you working with whatever you have or can find cheaply, or do you prefer to craft your own? How much free time do you have? Of that free time, how much do you realistically see yourself dedicating to education and practice? Do you have access to forest, bodies of water, or other natural spaces? Are you living in a dorm room or other space where you can't have open flames or smoke? It's easy to get discouraged when your expectations don't match the limits of your schedule, finances, or living situation. Recognize those limits first, and then you can figure out how to work within them.

If you were to continue on this path, where do you see yourself in a year?

You can change the timeframe here to whatever works for you, though personally I wouldn't go any lower than three months / one seasonal shift. This is where you will look at your answers to all the other questions, and form goals based on them. Do you want to have a better grasp of a certain subject or type of magick? Have your own personalized set of correspondences? Where do you want to be in your practice? Do you see this being a large, sectioned part of your life, or something more casually woven in or in the background? How will you measure or track your progress? 

If you're just starting out, or at a place where you're struggling to decide where to go next, here is where you can declare a focus. Aspiring to learn all you can about everything all at once can lead to burnout or feeling overwhelmed. Narrow it down to only one or a few areas you want to work on at a time. This isn't set in stone; if you get into something and decide it's not for you, or if there's something that pulls your interest more, you can always change course later. But at the very least, give yourself a general direction to travel in, so you're not wearing yourself out running in circles all over the place without any idea of where you're going or what you're doing.

How I did this exercise is I opened up a word document on my computer, since I type faster than I write, and set a timer for 10 minutes per question to freewrite anything that popped into my head. Later, I went back and made it coherent, took time to elaborate on things where needed, and then copied that revised version by hand into my magickal journal, along with the date it was written.

It's easy to think that you might already know these things about yourself, and maybe you do, but I deeply recommend getting it down in words somehow rather than holding it in your head, because in writing you might notice places where your ideas contradict each other, or pick out things that don't really resonate with you but you were just carrying around because you heard it somewhere else. If you don't feel it as true in your heart, scrap that shit, it's not serving you.

Also keep in mind, your answers to these questions might change with time and experience, and that's okay! It can be a good practice to come back to them periodically, once a year, every six months, whenever you feel a block or shift, etc. to reconsider your stance or realign yourself when you feel you've gotten off track. Don't be so determined to get it "right" the first time that you stagnate on views you no longer truly believe but go through the motions for.

Wishing you all the best on your journey!

#witchblr #witchcraft #witch tips #beginner witch #journal prompts #spacesounds.mp3 #witches of color

[toomanysurveys9]

When was the last time you did something you didn’t want to do, to please someone else? yesterday. i made no bake cookies for jacob’s lunch, and everyone else.

If you wear mascara, what brand is it? Do you have mascara in any colours other than brown or black? i don’t know what brand it is. and i only use black.

Do you have a favourite outfit that you like to wear for nights out? not really.

When was the last time you painted your nails? What colour(s)? i don’t remember. it’s been a very long time.

Do you know what you’re going to wear tomorrow? i have no idea.

When you have a soft drink, do you prefer it in a bottle or can? bottles can be closed, which is great with little kids around.

Do your parents get annoyed if you go out and come home drunk? my dad didn’t like it, and we didn’t even live with them when i would do that.

Do you like iced tea or coffee? i can’t drink tea. it hurts my stomach. but i do enjoy iced coffee.

Who was the last person to embarrass you? What did they do? i honestly don’t remember.

When you’re upset, do you tend to comfort eat or lose your appetite? usually i lose my appetite.

Do you have a friend or relative that turns into a complete ninny when they’ve had too much to drink? yup. a few.

Have you ever eaten so much of a favourite food that you got bored of it? unfortunately, yes. haha.

What’s the unhealthiest thing you’ve eaten today? i ate a no-bake cookie. which i made using butter, vanilla, cooking oats, cocoa powder, milk, peanut butter, and sugar.

Who was the last person to send you a message on Facebook? Does/did that person go to the same school as you? this girl that i have talked to from time to time about similarities with our in-law situations since having babies. but she is selling usborne books (or whatever) so it was about that this time. we did go to the same school, although we didn’t talk, and she was a grade or two below me.

How is your hair looking today? gross and messy. it needs brushed and washed. but it will have to wait until jacob gets home and he can (hopefully) keep an eye on wy.

What is your favourite brand of haircare products? don’t have a favorite really.

Have you bought any alcoholic drinks in the past week? nope.

Has a stranger ever offered to buy you a drink? that did happen once. i declined the offer.

Do you know anyone that talks constantly about themselves and never even bothers to ask you how you are? yeah. a few people actually.

When was the last time you used a public toilet? this past weekend on saturday or something i think?

If the last person that hurt you apologized, what would you say to them? it’s okay.

Did you go shopping today? no. didn’t even leave the house.

What was the last thing that put a smile on your face? wyatt. he’s good at that.

What is something you’d be happy to receive as a gift, that doesn’t cost a lot? cookies. flowers. iced or frozen coffee.

You’re given an extra $10 and told to go and treat yourself. What do you buy? ^^^ maybe. although more than likely it’d just go in my wallet and get spent on the kiddos.

Has anyone ever asked for your phone number, and you refused to give it to them? yeah. happened a lot at the gas station when i worked there.

When was the last time you used someone else’s phone to text or make a call? Whose phone was it? i don’t remember when but it was probably my mom’s phone.

Do you have a favourite comfort food, that you absolutely must eat whenever you’re ill or upset? i don’t eat it when i’m sick, and rarely even when i’m upset, but mac and cheese... or ice cream.

If you were to decide now that you wanted to get drunk, what alcohol is available in your house? i wouldn’t make a decision like that since i’m pregnant.

What kind of music does your significant other/crush like to listen to? he listens to this electronic stuff, rock, today’s hits, and some other genres mixed in.

When was the last time you ate cake? What type of cake was it? a couple weeks ago. i had a vanilla cupcake with fudge icing.

Who did you have your first kiss with? Do you remember what colour his/her eyes were? jacob. and i better know since we’re married. his eyes are brown.

What’s the last letter of your surname? y.

Whose Facebook timeline did you post on most recently? i don’t remember.

Are there any themes from TV shows that you like to sing along to? not especially that i can think of.

Kinky question time … to turn you on quickly, where is the best place to touch or kiss you? kiss my neck.

Do your grandparents ever ask you about your love life? no, thank god. that is definitely not a conversation i would want to have.

Do you eat dessert after dinner? occasionally, but rarely.

Does anyone send you messages to say good morning or goodnight? nope. that hasn’t happened in a VERY long time.

Have you ever had too much to drink and felt embarrassed about your behaviour the next day? ohhhh yes. plenty of times.

Have you ever gone into school/work with a hangover? yes to both. ha.

What was the last thing your parents gave you money for? my mom bought wy and i lunch yesterday, if that counts. she didn’t physically give me the money for it.

Who were the last people you had a group conversation with on Facebook? my husband, parents, and siblings.

The last time you were in a car, who was driving? my mom as usual.

Who was the last person you took a photo of? wyatt. he stars in most photos i take. lol.

What was the last thing that stressed you out? our house not being clean and ready for eliana to be born. not that she will care about anything as long as she has a place to sleep and people who love her. our room is close to ready though!

Tell me about your last night out. Did anything interesting or amusing happen? last night out was when i went to dinner with my parents, jon, jade, jacob, and wy this past weekend. we went out to dinner, and then we went to walmart. nothing all that interesting happened.

Who was the last new artist you came across, that you really liked? i don’t remember.

What was the last video you watched on YouTube? either baby shark or baby car.

What was the last song you listened to, that reminded you of someone? i honestly don’t remember. i think it was some country song and reminded me of jacob.

Have you ever told anyone that you were never going to speak to them again, but then you did? well, yeah. i used to tell my parents that even.

How old is the last male you texted? 25. i texted jacob about wyatt’s interesting bath today (he pooped in the tub and then when i got him out, he ran away because he didn’t want a diaper on and peed on the living room floor.... luckily we don’t have carpet downstairs).

When you go out drinking, what do you prefer to drink? when we used to do that, i mostly drank liquid marijaunas.

What was the last thing a friend bought for you? kayla bought a few things for ellie and a couple big brother books for wy. she is so sweet and i am so lucky to have her.

What colour was the last mug you drank out of? i don’t even remember. i don’t really use mugs.

Do you have a collection of anything? books.

Is there a food or drink that you haven’t had before, but would like to try? i’m pretty sure there is but can’t think of it at the moment.

#survey #surveys #personal #question #questions #random

[thrufiyah]

Midnight Sept 28 2021 12:30am

Midnight thoughts

Finally got babygirl to go to sleep hopefully she’ll stay asleep. Homeboy over here dont even know I got up or that I’m sitting up typing rn ha smh. Anyway... honestly... lately been feeling lonely but with support if that makes sense...

Lots of paperwork here to fill out reg benefits, insurance, etc but it’s working out gradually. might be able to get a cabin soon for my own lil fam so we’ll see how that works out and we plan to move next year so we’ll see how that works out too... 

kinda leaning towards going our own way bc its a lotta hands involved and the left doesn’t always know what the right is doing or diff views on everything kinda confusing rn but itll work out

def an adjustment period. but just kinda feel lonely bc not rly anyone to talk to about honest thoughts? honestly? sometimes doubting... but excited in planning? now that were officially getting our own room to fill up w our own stuff is kinda sorta cool but not sure how it will go when the weather is bad

just gonna just keep typing as i go until i get rudely interrupted. lol

kinda bummed that i won’t be able to do this once lo arrives bc thatll be two bebes to constantly watch and never have time for myself

i always told myself not to have kids until i was financially stable and i broke the one promise to myself...... the one thing i didn’t want for my life..... but GOD you make a way when there’s no way

what else... worried about bebe growing if she’s ok normal all parts eating enough growing enough just idk.. always gonna be wondering... 

ill even be wondering when both kids grow up and things will come up like disabilities along the way and that scares me. not in the fact that i can’t handle it but how their life will be as they grow up

just hoping they have everything that they need and grow up happy and feel loved all the time and able to express themselves....

my patience does run thin these days but maybe its my hormones? but again maybe not lol haha

wow everytime i come back here i feel different and im always at a different stage in my life. 

missing my family in the way of how they remind me of who i am and where i came from they say ive grown up and that im independent but idk how much of that is really true

what else... dont rly talk to anyone much either... if anything it’s hb’s mom and then hb and even that isn’t much

daylight savings time is diff - sun didn’t go down until 7pm-8pm and it felt different. finally found my favorite grocery store that gives me a little piece of home and got to see a new side of town with the shops near the mall.. that was exciting lol

it’s really such a trip how much of a stop life is at the moment rn but i guess its a way to tell me we got to slow down hashtag cashaley haha

teddyswims and allenstone were dope on that yt video though lol

i oughta listen to more music to mellow out! haha. DEF need my own headphones or earpods... which HB didn’t give away my freakin mpower flames... lol. but headphones be hurting my ears but also i be needing them sometimes to chill or watch a movie

idk what the future holds but im holding on jesus lol im holding on....

hmm what else. lately ive been WAY TOO addicted to chocolate... and hmm what else... i need a journal just for notes like shopping lists, to do lists... etc.

glad im back in the tumblr and pinterest world lol. but pinterest to me seem like fleeting dreams and a whole lotta money mama does NOT have haha

hoping my work visa comes in soon so that i can apply for the residency one in december as soon as baby is born lol. 

i can’t believe i dont remember if i bled a lot or not after giving birth last year... but last year was such a year of turmoil trials and tribulations... so to me i get it.. but yeah anyway

it’s weird... i feelike im here and not here.. maybe bc of lockdown and now in level 3 but a lot of empty dreams happening! but goals are def being met and worked on and completed so i can’t complain about that

i get worried everyday if bebe in there is still kicking so many horrifying and sad stories around the world its just no way to protect your kids idek

as far as self care... i was kind of doing it but at least im cleaning more and helping around the house more? i just hope im not slacking where it’s most important

what else.... hm.... what else is on my mind tonight. body be SORE LIKE A MF. from having to be a 25/8 366 day arm pillow, having huge ass legs to lay on my side, damn i miss my side lmao, to having to share a freakin blanket lmao.

idk just a lot going on and not rly any outlet to do. this mf still aint notice im sitting here lol anyway

what else is on my mind.... for some reason i really wanna find more haircare stuff lol. i need pa’us lol and rubberbands, scrunchies, bins, what else... idek but i need it alll please and thank you lol

babygirl is kod rn so cute but baby just dont move sleep peacefully by yourself for now haha

anyway we’ll find out this week if we’re gonna move to the next chapter and hopefully nana approves of our new plan idek

what else... i swear i clean up and two seconds later its a mess again in here

trying not to be too paranoid about stuff in here but it gets to me when they all start to puss ugh yuck fkn gross man but well get by maybe the nzbugs aint used to american fat skin haha

fitness is something im def looking forward to out here... kinda need to go for walks more often whether its just down the street or the small park nearby which here is called the bush lol

dont even get me startttttted on vocabulary... lets see what ive learned so far here...

bush / wop wops - foresty tree area, gumboots - rainboots, jumper - jacket or longsleeve? dairy/superette - small convenience store not connected to a gas station, what else... rubbish - trash... idek cant think of anything else... oh chocolate is specifically chocolate and lollies are gummies and others i guess... newspaper rolling for all food leftover or compost i guess... idk thats all i can think of for now

what else..... that was GROSS bruh. haha tay said don’t lose your venacular... lol. maybe if i keep listening to throwbacks that remind me of home...

ok i feel better i guess now that i wrote down some thoughts gonna try to put these clothes away and then get some rest for tomorrow

kbye!

[gothify1]

The time you spend in the bath or shower can be an essential part of your self-care routine. There's just something so soothing about cleansing your body and taking time for yourself, especially after a long day. And while a lot of it has to do with the water temperature and how cozy or comforting your bathroom is, your bath products can make a difference, too. You might have a favorite bath soak or shampoo or face wash, but I think body washes sometimes get forgotten in the mix. Maybe it's because our face and hair are top priorities, or maybe it's because we've been using the same body wash for a decade and are reluctant to try something new. That can be a shame because the right one can really hydrate, smooth, and nourish your skin. Take a look at some of the best-reviewed ones for every skin type below. Beauty editor Erin Jahns recommends this cleanser from Goop. It's made with glacial marine clay, safflower oil, moringa oil, and a blend of essential oils for a luxurious bath experience. One reviewer on Credo Beauty wrote, "I've tried all kinds of body washes that would help reduce the keartosis pilaris on my upper arms, without harsh chemicals. This lathers well, is still very gentle on my skin, and has helped my KP nearly disappear. I like that there is little scent to it and leaves my skin feeling clean, yet moisturized." With a bright citrus scent, Fresh's body wash will really wake you up and leave you feeling refreshed. The foaming gel contains shea butter and vitamins C and E for a hydrating effect. One Nordstrom review reads, "This is my favorite body wash, especially for summer. Gives you a clean smooth feeling and smells wonderful." Gentle but still cleansing, Drunk Elephant's body cleanser contains marula oil and sacha inchi seed oil to moisturize and nourish skin. This one's formulated for all skin types, too. A Sephora reviewer wrote, "This body cleanser is truly one of the best I've tried. It smells delightful even though there’s no fragrance, it's not drying or tightening once you get out of the shower and the scent doesn't linger, and you only need a little bit to go a long way." If you can't get enough of your diffuser, you're going to love the aromatherapy benefits of this cleanser. It contains chamomile, bergamot, and rosewood scents for a calming bath experience. Plus, it will moisturize and smooth your skin. A reviewer on Dermstore said, "I can't get enough of this scent. I want to shower all the time just so I can use it. I love it." We're already obsessed with Byredo's candles, so of course, we're going to love its body products, too. This cleansing wash has a light floral scent. One review on Nordstrom says, "This body wash lathers up just enough, and cleanses in a deliciously soft and gentle way, leaving a subtle scent behind. It's just perfect for facing the day ahead as a pick-me-up, or as a soothing bedtime treat." This gentle cleanser from haircare favorite Ouai features jojoba seed oil, rose-hip oil, and lactobacillus ferment to cleanse, kill bacteria, and hydrate. A Sephora reviewer wrote, "Great body wash. Light, wonderful scent that is not overpowering. I feel very clean and refreshed after using it." Korres's shower gel will help maintain your skin's natural moisture while boosting skin immunity, collagen production, and elasticity. It doesn't contain phthalates, silicone, or parabens. A reviewer on Dermstore wrote, "It leaves my skin so soft and moisturized. A little goes a long way. Also, it smells great." If you're used to sudsy soaps, this editor favorite doesn't foam as much, but that doesn't mean it doesn't get the job done. Aēsop's cleanser has botanical extracts to soften and purify your skin. And it's perfectly fine to use as a daily hand soap, too. Another favorite of beauty editor Erin Jahns's, this cleanser is packed with vitamins A, B, C, E and omegas-9 and -6. It's formulated with marula, cacay, and meadowfoam oils for a truly hydrating experience. Like its name implies, this cleanser is made specifically for people with eczema, dry, or sensitive skin. The coconut cleanser gently washes and moisturizes the skin. One Sephora reviewer wrote, "I don't write many reviews, but wow, I had to for this product. My skin is so SO sensitive. It's been trial-and-error trying to figure out what irritates my skin the least when it comes to body wash (or anything). My skin just never felt great, or was itchy, and I'm almost 33, and still have acne on my chest, shoulders, and back! Well, not anymore with this stuff!" Aveeno is a go-to brand for people with dry and sensitive skin, and its body wash doesn't disappoint. The creamy formula contains oatmeal for an ultra-soothing shower experience. One customer on Amazon said, "It has a light citrus scent when smelling it from the bottle, but as you wash with it, there's almost no scent at all. And the texture is beautiful, it's more gel-like. It lathers up extremely well. Once I was out of the bath, there was zero need to put on lotion. Actually putting on lotion felt overkill, this stuff kept me moisturized long after the fact." Eucerin's another brand that people with dry and sensitive skin gravitate toward. I'm partial to its hand cream for my eczema. The calming body wash is formulated with omega oils and natural lipids to help retain your skin's moisture and nourish. An Amazon review reads, "I've been using this product now for well over a year. There is nothing else, literally nothing else I can use without severe drying and skin irritation. Great if you have itchy skin. Lasts a long while." This body wash is one of associate beauty editor Courtney Higgs's favorites. It contains softening ingredients like coconut and jojoba oil. The formula is free of parabens, SLS, silicones, and other chemicals, and it's gentle enough for sensitive skin. Dove works well for sensitive skin. As someone with skin like that, I have always had the brand's body products around. The sensitive-skin body wash is hypoallergenic and sulfate-free, so it's super gentle and non-irritating. An Amazon reviewer wrote, "I have very sensitive skin, and I'm highly allergic to anything that has coconut (oil, butter, etc.) and SPF sunscreen... The scent is not overwhelming at all. It's a great body wash for my sensitive skin." This super-gentle wash is made with 95% naturally derived ingredients, and it's biodegradable, too. You can even use it on your face and hair. A customer at Nordstrom said, "Does not irritate my skin or my keratosis pilaris! Has a very light refreshing scent that is perfect for an everyday fresh and clean feeling. My new forever body wash, now if you can please make body lotion/butter to go with it!" This soap contains exfoliating ingredients, papaya and grapefruit extracts, to clear dead skin cells. And it also has oatmeal, which is great if you have problem skin on your back, chest, and shoulders. One Nordstrom reviewer said, "Leaves your skin soft and [it's] not drying at all! Also the biggest bonus for me it cleared my acne on my back which I've had for years!! It's inexpensive and smells fresh and clean." Humane's face and body wash has 10% benzoyl peroxide to treat acne, kill bacteria, and reduce inflammation. It's also clean and vegan. An Amazon reviewer wrote, "This will cure your acne. I wish I could give it 10 stars. Make sure to be patient, though. It's a long process that will pay off after about three months. But you need to be ready to be dedicated to your skin routine." Murad's body wash contains glycolic and salicylic acids to deep-clean skin and control breakouts. It also has green tea and licorice root extract to soothe your skin. A Sephora reviewer said, "This body wash has been a staple in my shower for three years. I repurchase it over and over because it's the only product I've found that consistently keeps me from breaking out on my back. I miss it and notice a difference on days that I skip it. Highly recommend for anyone trying to control breakouts on the body." The salicylic acid in this body wash will exfoliate and smooth your skin, while the essential ceramides will restore and protect. This one is a good option if you also have bumpy skin or keratosis pilaris. One reviewer on Amazon said, "I have been using this cleanser for over a week now and I am really impressed with it. I notice areas where I had clusters of pimples on my back is practically clear, my ingrown hairs on my thighs are practically gone, and my back thigh bumps are really smoothed out and you can tell they are starting to go away. The thing I notice most about this cleanser is your skin feels really soft afterwards, and not just the softness of exfoliation, but that it is actually helping retain your skin's moisture and protecting it." Proactiv's body wash is formulated with 2% salicylic acid to clear blemishes, unclog pores, exfoliate dead skin cells, and get rid of impurities. A Sephora reviewer wrote, "Regular body scrubs did a good job with the dry skin, but the oils would clog my pores and make the acne worse. Other acne washes would do a good job with the acne, but end up being too drying for my already dry skin. For me, this body wash/scrub nails that sweet spot in the middle of having both dry AND acne-prone skin." Next up, the $20-and-under eye creams that will make your skin look like a million bucks.