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zape-bun · 1 year

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macaulaytwins · 8 months

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if I can’t consume the book with a voracious intensity and have the book consume me back then I don’t want it

#I need something to set me on fire again to relight my eyes before I die of suffocation #autumn is the best season for this to happen so I have high hopes #reading #books #dark academia #academia #book aesthetic #reading aesthetic #light academia #chaotic academia #literature #autumn #fall #autumn aesthetic #reading slump

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escapismsworld · 8 months

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Who wants to hunt some vampires with me?

Vampire Kill Sets Of the 19th century

In the era of the 19th century, characterized by superstitions and fascination for the supernatural, Europe was haunted by a wave of vampirism. This was mainly the case in Eastern Europe influenced by ancient folk legends and newer literary works such as Bram Stoker's "Dracula" It was during this era that the so-called vampire killing kits were also created.

A typical vampire killing kit contained a number of items that were thought to be effective against vampires. This was often included: A wood peg and a hammer to poke the vampire through the heart. Silver balls or bullets, since silver was considered effective against evil creatures. A crucifix and holy water as religious symbols against evil. Garlic cloves that were believed to repel vampires. A mirror to expose a vampire as they thought they didn't have a reflection. Medical instruments to autopsy the vampire and ensure it's dead.

These sets are believed to have been made for travelers who travel through areas where vampirism was widespread. The kits were often kept in finely crafted boxes and often had a handmade appearance indicating their production as special items. While there are many reports of this vampire panic in Eastern Europe and elsewhere, it is unclear how widespread use of these vampire killing kits actually was.

Some experts believe they were manufactured as curiosities for wealthy tourists, while others believe they were actually used to defend against vampires. These days, these vampire killing sets are sought-after collectibles and can be found in museums or auctions. They offer a fascinating insight into the beliefs and fears of the 19th Century.

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outsassing-nero · 1 month

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19.03.24// had a really productive work/research session at a cafe! finished editing a journal paper as well, which means i have more time for finishing a phd chapter (since work is a bit slow lately!)

follow my adventures on insta: isitreallyalicja

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natalia-hart123 · 7 months

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THE QUEEN'S GAMBIT

Set Designs.

#dark academia #aesthetic #the queen's gambit #the queens gambit #anya taylor joy #cinema #books #grey academia #light academia #set #filmmaking #my favourite is the bathroom and the Paris hotel room #nataliahart

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heartnosekid · 5 months

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monsieur_arefin on ig

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why-the-heck-not · 5 months

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19.11.23, sunday

I listened to Succession soundtrack a lot today and had about the most productive day I’ve had in so so long

things done today:

7h of coding

went to my sister’s kid’s birthday party (mario theme 🍄)

#even tho during the first 4 hours it was me slowly realizing that I had configured/set up my one project wrong somehow #and I’m so far gone with it now that idk how to rly fix it other than starting again and trying to speedrun all I’ve done so far #aka the 50hours I’ve spent on it #but i’m hoping I’ll get it to function by just fucking around with adding some files & paths manually (i doubt that’ll work)#that’s a big yikes that I would not have time for #but I’ve done enough to get a grade out of that course but rn it’d be 3/5 and I want 5/5 bc it’s an easy course to get that from #and god knows I need to do everything in my power to raise my gpa #studyblr #bookblr #booklr #aesthetic #books #study #reading #read #book #dark academia #chaotic academia #november 2023 #2023

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csuitebitches · 1 year

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Book Review: Book 1: Stop People Pleasing (a 9-part series by Patrick King, “Be Confident and Fearless.”)

I’m reading a 9-part series by Patrick King, “Be Confident and Fearless.” His books talk about becoming assertive, saying no, not people pleasing anymore and being confident. Generally, such books are quite generic but I found his take on the subject interesting. His techniques to handle certain situations seem to be quite doable too. His techniques have been highlighted in bold.

Book One: “Stop People Pleasing”

A people-pleaser is worried about rejection. They have a need, as we all do, to be accepted and treasured—to be loved. But in people-pleasers, this need is amplified to the extent that they will bend over backward just to not lose that love or acceptance. This is more invalidating than giving an honest opinion.

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In reality, people-pleasers continued promises and inaction just tick their friends off, as it becomes apparent that they are willing to be dishonest and only say what people want to hear.

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They’re not really doing what they do to improve someone else’s life—they just want to feel more positive about themselves.

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Living under the limitations of our own viewpoint, we tend to think everyone in our circle is looking at and judging how we look and behave. At most, maybe a couple of people are paying attention to most of your moves, and they’re likely people you’re already close to who are supposed to know you better than anyone else.

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When you’re so consumed with the perceived needs of others, you’re not paying yourself any attention. You could be overlooking or ignoring things you need to do to take care of yourself.

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Avoiding confrontation for fear that it might only make things worse ironically results in the very outcomes it’s meant to deflect. The absence of confrontations doesn’t mean your relationship is all healthy, and the presence of confrontations doesn’t mean your relationship has gone to the dogs.

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The BLUE model is a specific CBT strategy developed by PracticeWise to help counter negative thinking. BLUE is an acronym that stands for the kind of extremely negative thoughts you should recognize in yourself when they do pop into your head. “B” stands for blaming myself, “L” is looking for bad news, “U” means unhappy guessing, and “E” represents exaggeratedly negative thoughts.

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What many people-pleasers fail to see is that sacrificing so much of themselves in pursuit of serving everyone else around them is sabotaging their very capacity to continue being there for others when it truly matters.

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Rejecting an invite is not the same as rejecting your friend and that prioritizing your own peace of mind by just settling into a restful weekend is totally okay.

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Ask yourself, “What are the things I do to be happy?” or “What are the core beliefs I have about my worth as a person?”

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Exposure therapy is the process of deliberately placing yourself in situations that cause you fear and anxiety. You’ll need to immerse yourself in your feared situations in a gradual and progressive manner, starting from situations that cause the least anxiety and later advancing to those that cause the most intense feelings of fear.

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Creating your fear hierarchy. The fear hierarchy is an ordered list of situations that elicit your fears and anxieties.

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The first habit we must develop is the habit of self-awareness. We don’t understand why we people-please, and we’re not aware when we’re doing it.

This begins with questioning the motives for your actions: “Why exactly am I going out of my way for this person?” “Do I genuinely care for them, or am I just afraid of what might happen without them?” “Would I be doing this out of free will, or am I doing it for someone else?”

Take note of the moment you’re starting to feel internal resistance. When that happens, stop everything and question why you’re doing it.

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The second habit to cultivate is the habit of personal autonomy. An autonomous person knows what they truly believe and why they believe it. But the differences that you’ve valued your own opinion over that of others. Or you’ve at least valued it equally and not by habit put your own opinion as inferior to that of others.

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That’s why it’s important to get into the habit of expressing yourself honestly. The more you communicate where you stand, the more people will know where you’re coming from (and what your limits are). After all, people can’t read minds, and to expect others to know what you want is an impossible task.

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Remain strong under pressure. When you stop people-pleasing, you will face some angry reactions. It’s not necessarily their fault because you have conditioned their expectations. But this is where you must not fold under pressure, like you previously would have. It only takes five seconds of extreme willpower, and it gets easier every time thereafter.

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How to set boundaries:

1. Determine your core values

2. Change yourself and only yourself. You dont control other people

3. Set consequences of someone else breaking your boundaries. Write down the boundaries you have, the actions others might take that trespass those boundaries, and exactly what you will do when they’ve violated your boundaries.

4. Communicate your boundaries to others in very exact terms. Make sure everybody’s very, very clear on what your limits are.

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If you tell yourself “I can’t,” you’re simply reminding yourself of the limitations you’ve set for yourself. You’re creating a feedback loop in your brain that tells you that you can’t do something that you would normally want to do.

When you tell yourself “I don’t,” you’re creating a feedback loop that reminds you of your power and control of the situation. You’ve given yourself a line in the sand that takes the situation out of your hands. Your choice was premade to say no and thus you can stick to it more easily.

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inafieldofdaisies · 8 months

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The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart | Season 1, Episode 5 "Desert Oak" | Favorite (Alice) moments

#the lost flowers of alice hart #tlfoah #alycia debnam carey #book adaptations #mygifs #myedits #tv show gifs #tv shows #oc: sabrina donovan #butterflies #alice hart #character inspiration #wip: in hope of tomorrow #character aesthetic #favorite scenes #favorite shows #tv show recommendations #gif set #animated gifs

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happyheidi · 2 years

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#cottagecore #soft dainty and lovely <3 #cozycore #cosycore #cottage aesthetic #bedroom #teacups #vintage #books #flowers #flowercore #tea set #soft aesthetic #grandmacore

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the-cricket-chirps · 2 months

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Edward Gorey and his Tony Award winning set for Dracula, 1978.

Edward Gorey, Dracula & Lucy

Edward Gorey, Dracula, Photo mechanical print,

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alextbphotography · 2 months

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"I was a newborn vampire, weeping at the beauty of the night." –Anne Rice, Interview With The Vampire // all photos are mine 🌙

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dykedteach · 9 months

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books read in 2023

Our Wives Under The Sea by Julia Armfield

I want to explain her in a way that would make you love her, but the problem with this is that loving is something we all do alone and through different sets of eyes.

It's nearly impossible, at least in my experience, to listen to someone telling a story about their partner and not wish they'd get to the point a little faster: OK, so, you're saying he likes long walks, you're saying she's a Capricorn, skip to the end. It's easy to understand why someone might love a person but far more difficult to push yourself down into that understanding, to pull it up to your chin like bedclothes and feel it settling around you as something true.

#our wives under the sea #julia armfield #books #book recs 2023 #queer fiction #this is such a beautiful book and I have been meaning to make a set for so so long #book aesthetic

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outsassing-nero · 2 years

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18.07.22// HANDED IN MY DISSERTATION HEHEEE!! so happy i have a few days to chill and schedule some more phd research :)! also, i’ve discovered a new cafe in the area - their coffee is super good and the carrot cake was a 10/10 too!

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stabbystiletto · 9 months

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It's a pretty small part, but I dunno I always liked it lol 😅

A strange woman has been seen eyeing the Vicomtesse's car, but it's probably fine 🙂

(wait is that a crowbar)

It's fiiiiiiine 🙃

#the phantom of the opera #the opera ghost #erik #eris #genderbend #rule 63 #stabbyscribbles #i tried to write out my thoughts on this like two different times but the tags just kept getting ridiculously long lololol 😅😅😅#like 22+ tags long lol 😅😅😅#so to be brief it's a very short passage in the book but it always painted a very vivid visual lol 😆#when you consider the events that happened right before and then what happens right after lol #also in a modern setting the phantom would have 100% planted some sort of explosive device in raoul's car lololol 💥💥💥#you cannot convince me otherwise lolol😌😌😌#what does that have to do with her holding a crowbar in the pic??#✨️💖aesthetic 💖✨️😌😌😌🤣🤣🤣#also the background is not super clear but it's *supposed* to be a parking garage like one of those underground ones lol 😅

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comparatist · 1 year

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22.04.23 |

~ woke up early today. went in the balcony for some fresh air and morning light. my productivity shot up! :P going to finish obasan today. i've been procrastinating a lot these days. finals are near. took my university cat to a vet in the afternoon. i'll update about that scenario later. currently sitting in a very cute and aesthetic korean themed cafe waiting for spicy rameyon. also ma has made the balcony a mini garden and i can't be happier!

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