Creating self ship work is not a waste of time or talent. If it brings you joy it will never be a waste. It helps us explore our creativity and comfort us. For artists it helps expand your drawing skills. For writers it teaches you how to write for different characters. For both it teaches us how to explore different relationships and dynamics of characters we enjoy. And to those who just use self shipping for coping, you’re allowed to find comfort in something that distracts you from your everyday life. You’re allowed to do things just because you want to. And you don’t have to justify your decisions to anybody. Cultivate a life that brings you happiness. Our lives may not always turn out the way we want it to be and sometimes our creativity is our only outlet, and that’s okay, but it is still your life and you should make it as comfortable as possible for yourself. So please never stop creating things you love.
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Please be kinder to yourself with your self ships and self inserts. Please know that your creations of either drawings, writings or anything in between is precious. I know it can be scary to share and post sometimes. I know the fear of others finding your work cringy can be daunting. But what you create is beautiful. The fact alone that you see these fictional characters and want to be apart of their stories and share your love for them is a wonderful thing. No matter if it for fun or coping, your self ships are special. Your self inserts are a form of self love, embrace that feeling of being gentle with yourself when it comes to it. You don’t owe anyone a reason to why these characters are special to you, only that they bring you joy and comfort.
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hello little stars ✨ happy monday and welcome to Joy List Week!
if you’re like me and you’ve been going through it lately, you know how hard it can be to find pockets of joy in the everyday. but they’re there, and they matter, and identifying them and acknowledging them can sometimes make all the difference. so let’s do that, shall we? make one today, or tomorrow, or whenever inspiration strikes, and tag me so we can all share in each other’s happy little moments. i love you all 💛
finding new music that hits just right 🎶
movie nights
french toast & eggs benedict
otters
cloudy, rainy, cozy days 🌧️
warm towels straight out of the dryer
sweet habanero Cholula 🌶️
new furniture and decor
string lights ✨
squishmallows
ice cold water on hot days 🧊
chicken caesar salads
red light kisses 💋
Marshall’s & TJ Maxx trips
therapy
traveling to visit loved ones ✈️
long hugs
art museums
when my cats greet me at the door after a long day
air conditioning ❄️
waking up to ao3 kudos & comment emails
new plants 🪴
making other people smile and laugh
when the group chat pops off
“good morning, i love you” ☀️
sharing secrets
iced vanilla chai lattes
friendship
relentless, unwavering hope 💛
“Joy is not made to be a crumb.” — Mary Oliver
i’m tagging @gardenerian, @iansfreckles, @ewanroys, @metalheadmickey, @heymrspatel, @whatwouldmickeydo, @gallawitchxx, @whatthebodygraspsnot, @howlinchickhowl, @sleepyfacetoughguy, @vintagelacerosette, @y0itsbri, @squidyyy23, @sickness-health-all-that-shit, @7x10mickey, @energievie, @captainjowl, @crossmydna, @palepinkgoat, @thisdivorce, @creepkinginc, @mishervellous, @shameless-notashamed, @xninetiestrendx, @deedala, @deathclassic, @purplemagpie, @rereadanon, @whaticameherefor, @tectonicduck, @too-schoolforcool, @auds-and-evens, @ardent-fox, @arrowflier, @callivich, & @grumble-fish 💫
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