#etsy has some absolutely amazing finds

[droolypupboy]

thread of things you can do to feel more puppy!!

warning, this is not for puppy regressors!! this is an nsfw post and probably not safe for u if you regress while online. stay safe, sfw puppies.

anyway. back to content for puppies who r fucking degenerates. i’m a switch & not only do i own a puppy sub but i am also one!! this is applicable for both partnered and solo pups, dw, there’s likely to be something here for everyone.

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🐾 grind on pillows and/or furniture!! pillows are an accessible option for everyone, not everyone has furniture they can feel comfortable doing that on because maybe they don’t live alone or what have you. but pillows are an amazing option for any and all needy puppies.

🐾 snacks can help u feel puppy a lotttt!! while it can be fun to have your partner feed you little treats, you can also absolutely do this on your own. while you’re not in the headspace, set up small little snacks for you to have for when you follow rules or actions you set up for yourself. ppl often underestimate how satisfying solo play can be!! but it can be awesome. good ideas for pup snacks can be small cookies reminiscent of dog treats (scooby snack graham cracker cookies if you’re in the u.s., highly recommend), little cubes of meat and cheese, or dry cereal. it doesn’t have to be those things though, it can be anything broken up into small pieces. be creative!!

🐾 some people enjoy eating or drinking out of dog bowls but for some, that’s inaccessible or maybe just not to their taste. another option can be water bottles with spouts you have to suck on (oral fixation is so so so puppy!!). smaller sized snack bowls also work well for this. anything notably small can help a lot with headspace i find because a large part of puppyspace for many is feeling tiny and :3. if you know you know pfffft.

🐾 here’s a simple one!! have an article of clothing or jewelry you wear only during puppy time :) of course there’s the obvious ones; harnesses, ears, collars. but even just a bracelet or a sweater can work if you only wear it during pupspace and get your brain to associate it.

🐾 if you go into the headspace online (as i’m sure many of you reading do if ur here), you can do certain typing things to help you feel even more puppy. using certain emojis or doing a little :3 or :> it’s pretty common to have your voice change tone and your words get more simple when in a smaller mindset so it can be fun to have your typing also reflect this!! typing out “woof” or “arf” r silly but they r cute and i recommend it, 10/10.

🐾 find something you can safely bite on!! nothing you could choke on or that could hurt you. chewelry is rlly good for this, i’d recommend looking on etsy for some. but you can also just buy a new actual dog toy (fresh, not used, clean it before). puppies need to teethe!! the urge to bite is super common.

🐾 if you have enough privacy, play fetch with yourself. why not?? you can bounce a ball off the walls and even if you’re in a small room where you don’t have far to get to it, you’re still pretty likely to get excitable abt it!! if you’re doing this outside don’t put the toy in your mouth, if you’re indoors you can probably feel more comfortable to do this safely if you’re using something big enough not to choke yourself with.

🐾 ride toys!! it’s hard to do things yourself, riding or suction cupping a toy to a wall so you can just lay down and move ur needy hips against it can be wonderful for puppyspace.

🐾 suck your fingers or your partners fingers!! puppies need our mouths occupied. gently chewing on fingers, probably not enough to hurt (maybe tho, good for you), just enough to feel like you’re gnawing a bit, is SO so so good. this doesn’t even have to be sexual, drifting off to sleep with fingers or a gag (nothing that you could accidentally swallow) in your mouth can help you wake up puppy!! i wouldn’t recommend sleeping with a gag in long term, that’s more for naps or on special occasions. like i mentioned before; oral fixation oral fixation oral fixation!! you should also suck toys and cock 🤍🤍

🐾 wag your hips or kick your feet!! it’s like wagging ur tail :> wiggles can come naturally when in pupspace so embrace them as ur “phantom tail” pfffft

🐾 “puppyparts” “puppycunt” “puppyholes” “puppycock” “puppyanything”🏃🏃

remember, if some of these aren’t applicable to you and how you like to play, you are not any less puppy. these are general, not one size fits all. there are countless different ways to be puppy and i don’t think any two people should be doing it the EXACT same way. we all have our quirks, we all have our individual headspaces.

have fun and play safe, puppies 🐾🦴🎾

#nsft puppy #petpl4y #petpl@y #t4t nsft #mlm nsft #bd/sm pet #mlm petpl@y #t4t mlm #t4t petpl@y #p3t play #trans nsft #ftm nsft #ftm puppy

[neolithicsheep]

So yesterday I told you about http://aseelapp.com where you can go to donate aid for Afghan people who are hungry or need heat for winter, or buy directly from Afghan artisans.

My main platform has been twitter for years but, well, you know. Anyway my routine is that on weekends I boost a campaign to my followers so here's a link to help people in Herat Province:

Herat is the large province highlighted in red. The population is about 3 million, and around 80% of those people live in rural areas raising saffron or sheep, weaving carpets, or quarrying marble. Only about a quarter of households have access to clean water.

Also while I have you here, let me wreck your budget. It takes about a month for things to get from Afghanistan to me here in North Carolina so if you want to order for Christmas your deadline is RIGHT NOW. Let me make some suggestions!

https://aseelapp.com/en_us/lapis%20ring%20for%20men4.html

Afghanistan has enormous amounts of lapis lazuli deposits and you can find a lot of gorgeous things made from it ranging from jewelry to candlesticks. The Dari word for lapis is lajaward (لاجورد) which probably derives from the place in Badakhshan, Afghanistan, where it has historically been mined.

Nematullah and Brotheran has your gorgeous lapis bowls, picture frames, etc

Mr Haneif at Nuristan Fashion has wool waistcoats, long coats, and patu!! A patu is a large 100% wool shawl worn by Afghan men. Buying one was the best decision I ever made as there's nothing better than wrapping up in a big length of wool.

Do you drink tea? Let me introduce you to Mr Wakil at the Istalefi Pottery Shop! Among other things he makes absolutely amazing teapots. I have a few things from him and another on the way. Here is the small bowl I eat my snacks from!

For merchants, Aseel is a platform like Etsy. You are buying from an Afghan artisan and helping them keep their family fed and clothed and warm. I recommend using the "Shop by Brand" option as it will show you only Afghan shops.

I volunteer my time with the Aseel team doing... Basically this. I'm also constantly trying to convince them to tell sellers to raise prices because they're criminally low but no dice so far.

#Save Afghanistan #afghanistan #Aseel app #Herat Province #Istalefi Pottery #Nuristan #teapot #Patoo #Lapis lazuli #Humanitarian aid

[my-castles-crumbling]

Hi! How r u?

I'm kinda confused and have had this question on my mind for a while now. So the thing is that I'm straight but i fully support lgbtq community and kids in my school use words like gay or lesbian as an insult which really irritates me. I want to show that I support gay culture ( sorry if that's not a term) so i hv decided to use pride symbols to show my support . But what I am confused about is that, am i allowed to wear a pride pin or keep a pride flag on my desk even though i m straight??

I'm very sorry if this question offends you in any kind of way, im just a confused kid who'd like to show ppl that not all straight people are homophobic.

Thanks!

Hi! <3

This isn't offensive at ALL! I would love to help!

So, you are ABSOLUTELY allowed to wear a pride pin to show that you support the LGBTQIA+ community and that you are a safe space. Pride pins aren't like...specifically reserved for queer people, you know? I think the only downside of this could be like...how do I say this...people might be more likely to think you're part of the community. Personally, if I see someone wearing a pride pin, I tend to think they're queer. And maybe that's my mistake? I'm constantly working to question assumptions I make about people, as we all should. (For the record, I don't think people thinking you're queer is a bad thing at all)

You do have some alternatives. There is a flag that has been made for allies that looks like this and you can find buttons of it. It's...meh. But I MUCH prefer safe space/safe zone buttons (shirts, signs, etc). The reason I prefer it to 'ally' gear is because 'ally' things sort of...separate the wearer from the community completely. Safe space/safe zone buttons say that the person wearing them is someone who is specifically safe for LGBTQIA+ people, and who may or may not be queer themselves. It leaves it ambiguous. It also shows you actively want to support people. Here is a page on etsy that shows a bunch of stuff available. But if you don't have the money (totally valid, I am poor lol) you can also print out signs from online and maybe put them on the front of a notebook or use clear tape to turn them to stickers for a computer!

I think, no matter what you do, it won't be the wrong thing. You want to show support, and that's what matters. Thank you for being so amazing and being willing to do so. <3

#ask #asks #ask cas

[altargarden]

hello! we hope this is ok to ask, it's totally fine if you don't answer- but we've recently become interested in satanism and demon work, but we know exactly nothing about it or where to start. we did some basic research with academic sources like wikipedia but have no idea where to go from there. we're hesitant to just dive in on our own because we know there are a lot of bad sources and groups to avoid but don't actually know what those things are.

anyways, we trust your opinion and recommendations so we wanted to ask if you had any suggestions on how to go about researching and learning about theistic satanism for an absolute beginner! recommended books or articles, groups to avoid, red flags, anything like that would be very appreciated 💚 thank you so much!

okay so, this may be a controversial opinion but in my opinion (KEY WORD OPINION) you actually shouldn't only stick to unproblematic and valid uwu authors, because i'll be honest (in terms of satanism and demonolatry), there ARE no pure and good authors out there. every author out there, especially if you're reading a text from a long time ago, is going to have something you disagree with. you need to practice some form of critical engagement, additionally, because engaging with a text critically and understanding why it is wrong is way more important than just shutting out the information altogether. you will not learn anything if you pretend that problematic texts do not exist. i'm not saying this to be harsh, but there is a reason we research a variety of texts and perspectives in high school english class. you need to continue that kind of method when researching anything.

now that is covered, i'll tell you what i have read personally. taking the above into consideration, there are no authors here that don't have something deeply wrong about their texts. i did read their works, and i came to my own conclusions on whether i'm going to dub them an authority on satanism, and i suggest you do the same. satanism is about knowledge and drawing your own, unique conclusions. just make sure what you do adopt doesn't throw any groups of people under the bus, because we're not here to read books and thoughtlessly believe whatever the book says, especially when the book can have misinformation, or offensive content. this is very common in satanism; as much as people love to treat it like it's revolutionary and all-accepting, it can be just as, or even more, discriminatory or outright hateful as christianity, especially in the texts.

the most easy-to-find material:

ars goetia > pretty basic info, but very handy and simple to read

the infernal gospel > probably my favourite book on this list

the complete book of demonolatry > i don't agree with the author, but i got this one in my early days before i knew anything about said author. it's got some useful information, but there's a lot of misinfo

book of the fallen > useful rituals if i remember correctly, i sold this book so i can't recheck

at satan's altar > also an interesting book

the goetia devils > has a lot of what i assume is upg... seems to conflict with what i've seen from other practitioners

the goetic hymns > second favourite book

the satanic philosopher > i found this one hard to read personally

esoterica > youtube channel with amazing information on demonolatry and its history, i suggest getting into this before doing anything else.

all of these websites.

and lastly, i also got like 50+ older texts i got as a bundle off etsy that i can't remember the names of. i wish i could give them to you, but i genuinely have lost every single text i got in the bundle due to me changing computers. i suggest looking on etsy for similar bundles on satanism and demonolatry if you want to get into the historical meat of things.

that being said, my actual last thing i want to say is not to get too entrenched into the theory. the texts are handy, sure! but the one thing i have found the most useful is by engaging with the community. most of my wealth of knowledge did NOT come from texts or media, it came from those around me talking about their experiences. if you want to learn, and i mean REALLY learn about demons and satan, get into the community hardcore and you will learn something new every day. talk to people, make friends, don't do this alone.

edit: okay one more thing. this does go against what i was saying to some degree but i do have a limit to that logic. avoid joy of satan. they're n/eonazis and come on this website regularly. avoid them, avoid them, avoid them.

#bun talks #theistic satanism #demonolatry #satanism #i wanted to write more but i'm admittedly on a time crunch :(

[journalsouppe]

I got this absolutely beautiful coffin shaped journal from Copticore on their Etsy and I am SO happy with it. Now that I'm only a few games away from finishing TLOZ, I wanted to turn my attention to Castlevania!! I really wanted a themed journal and not only did I find this coffin journal, but Copticore will also put gold foil letters on the cover if you request it! The journal even came with a bone pen and I’m so obsessed with writing with it. (CoptiCore even gave me a message saying they started watching Castlevania bc of my journal order which makes me so happy, love spreading the Castlevania agenda 🤧:)!!!).

The link to their etsy is here! Below I have a test page, a closeup at the lettering, and my thoughts on the journal (which are extremely positive this is genuinely one of my favorite journals I own).

The journal itself is phenomenal, genuinely one of my favorite journals I own. The outer cover is nice and sturdy and the gold foil is applied really well. You also get to customize the the interior cover color and binding color. The binding is fantastic, the journal was specifically designed so it can be laid flat to write on it and the binding on the pages is really well done (I’ve had previous journals where the binding tears the pages 😭😭 so very happy to see how intentional this binding is). Also because it’s made of thread binding and not glue, there’s no stress in whether or not the glue will break over time due to use (my Zelda journal has done this). The pages are also really nice. They’re very have a heavy weight and are smooth, they take all kind of media really well. The only thing I don’t recommend using are regular sharpies as they will bleed, but I don’t journal with regular sharpies so this is no issue. The sharpies are the only media to bleed out of the ones I tested, although I do recommend waiting for all media to completely dry before writing on the next page as I had some transferring (seen on the left side of my test page) but that was just my impatient fault 😅. Overall, an incredible journal and I highly recommend checking out their instagram and Etsy shop!! Tysm to CoptiCore this is such an amazing work of art!!

This journal will be such an experiment since I want to do a unique journaling style for Castlevania using fountain pens, but I’m excited to get into the games after such an incredible television experience!!

#castlevania journal #castlevania #journalsouppe #bullet journal #journal #coffin journal

[expatesque]

Perhaps too broad a question but I’ve moved into a new place and I don’t know where to begin with decorating. The actual features of the space are uninspiring, there’s some dark brown leather sofas I’m unsure of how to style etc, where do I start!

Hm. Okay so if you have no obvious architectural features to work with, then I would start with making some. I'm assuming this is a rental, so that means you'll have to use furniture. This got long so under the cut...

My absolute favorite thing to do with a meh space is make a wall of bookcases - Ikea Billy's in a variety of widths + an interesting combination of shelves (mix up the heights and mix glass and wood) can look amazing. Don't forget the lighting - buy the super thin wire down lights (from ikea or Amazon or elsewhere) and stick them in the top of each bookcase (you can slip the wire between the back and the frame), add lamps and spotlights actually in the bookcase (you'll have to cut holes in the back of the bookcases to get the plug through but an exacto knife will sort you out, just do your cutting before you attach the back). Put all the lights into one multi plug and put that into a smart plug and voila, you've got an amazing feature that you can pack up and take with you. Below is my old bookshelf wall, ignore the mess on the table.

Other ideas: get some statement furniture, like a coffee table or vintage sideboard or something and make that the feature. Set up the room so that piece is where your attention is drawn. You can also do a gallery wall - there's a million tutorials online but that's a really easy way to fill space and upgrade a bland area. If you have good windows, make them more of a statement with curtains - you can get reasonably priced ones from ikea and Etsy. Make sure to put the rod close to the ceiling and ideally get curtains long enough to touch the floor, it's an instant way to make your ceilings look higher. Do NOT cover the windows with the curtains, they should hang to the side to make the window appear larger.

But my overall, biggest piece of advice: to avoid the sad, made.com showroom effect, you've got to mix vintage and modern. Get out to auction houses, antique stores, car boot sales, Etsy, eBay, Facebook marketplace, etc and get hunting. This is by far the easiest and most versatile way to solve your problem - when your furniture has personality, it can do a lot of heavy lifting for bland features. Find a piece you love and let that inspire the space for you. For me, it was my French 1930s coffee table with the swan legs (an Etsy find). That set the tone for the whole room (1930s! Feminine! Frivolous!).

Good luck, this is going to be fun! (Below, a photo of the coffee table for posterity).

#s dispenses wisdom #decorating stuff #interiors #correspondence

[lovesickbrat]

this is literally hours later but for anon who asked for tips on how to find the perfect perfume here are some autumn florals that are under $60!

burberry brit rhythm is discontinued making it easy to find discounted and fragrancenet (as of writing this) has some bottles as small as a 0.17 oz for $5 and a full ounce for $30 (not including shipping

its a soft, musky, woody floral that is fresh and cozy and perfect for fall and great for everyday wear! id say if you have a preppier style or dont like loud fragrances this would be good to try

Bvlgari rose goldea is a floral woody musk with a prevalent rose nost thats fresh and inoffensive and you can find this on fragrancenet with a $19 for a 0.5oz

quick sidebar i say its very helpful to look for cheap decants on etsy so you can get testers for $5-10

if you like a darker fall floral nirvana rose is great and extremely affordable with lots of options theres a 0.10 oz for $5 and the most expensive is 3.4oz for $52 its a very green rose, a little gothic and earthy. its very nice and nothing else like it is really on the market so if you really wanna stand out look at this

daisy eau so intense is a little more on the expensive side (id recommend asking for this as a gift, online retail is cheaper that department stores) its still a floral fragrance but a richer, fruitier floral with an ambery quality that gives it a bit of spice i think this is a vast improvement on the daisy dna and is worth checking out

burberry body tender is a soft rosy floral not exactly a fall floral but would smell amazing during that time 100% and very affordable ($9 on fragrancenet) and would be worth smelling if you find it at a department store

since this one is new its more expensive but burberry goddess is a beautiful scent that you should absolutely smell even if its not to buy but to at least see if you like the scent profile, the lavender and vanilla bloom beautifully throughout the day and it's a warm, cozy scent

#frag posting

[helium-rambles]

My Favorite Perfumes

Ahh, thank you!! Excuse to ramble!

First off @moth-time YES! They are SO much nicer than alcohol, in my opinion. They make some oil perfumes that are still sprays, but I go for the ones that are roll on or just dabbed onto the skin. Sprays have a tendency to stick to clothes and thus last longer and have more projection, over something just on the skin that will evaporate from your body heat.

I shop indie perfumes as it's easier to find oil based ones (and it's usually significantly cheaper!)

Of all the indie perfumes houses I've tried, so far my favorite is Cherry-ka's Trunk on Etsy. They make fragrances inspired by fandoms and horror tropes and the wild west and overall are just really cool. I found them by looking up a fandom thing on etsy and was confused as to why a fragrance showed up. Eventually curiosity got the better of me and I tried some, and have been in love ever since.

I've now sampled 55 of their scents. Of those, I have destashed 17 of them to my roommate, am currently sampling 7, and the rest I liked enough to finish up the sample and some I'll full-size (or have already full-sized). Also worth noting that they're gender-inclusive! All their scents are for people of any gender! (Some indie perfumers tend to label feminine or masculine or unisex perfumes, which is apparently an indicator for people who are into mainstream perfumes to get an idea of a scent profile. But as someone who doesn't have the baseline knowledge of what that means, I feel a little off-put on trying some of those scents.)

My absolute favorite from Cherry-ka's Trunk (and of every fragrance I've ever tried) is Flying which has notes of fir, mint, and florals. This is also the one that taught me about resting oils. When I first got it, it pretty much just smelled like mint to me. I liked it (in fact, I will wear almost anything with mint in it) but it was pretty plain mint. Then as I used up the sample, the other notes became more pronounced. When you first apply it, it's still mostly mint, but the florals add some sweetness to it, and as the scent dries down, there is the astringent woody quality of the fir.

I didn't even notice the change as I used up the sample, but once I finished the sample, I found myself missing it so I bought a full-size. When I finally got it in the mail I was disappointed to sniff it and only get mint. Why did I want to full-size this again? I put it at the back of my perfumes and forgot about it for a month, only to try it again and be like WOW! I LOVE THIS! I waited until I used up my 5ml to purchase another, and I regretted waiting it, because I had to wait another month for it to become as beautiful as it gets. Next time, I'm ordering as soon as my bottle starts running low!

Other ones I've full sized from them are...

Pronounced (metal, green tea, paint, musk ) This smells strongly of metal to begin with! If you do not like the scent of metal, I don't recommend this. The metal fades away into a beautiful musk. I'm addicting to their musk. It's not an overy dirty musk, nor the laundry detergent musk. I don't know what type of musk it is, but I know I'm the most attractive person alive while wearing it. Oddly enough, I've found this is a summer scent for me.

Two Queens (lavender, coffee, musk, aftershave) Honestly, I got this for the coffee note, but don't smell any coffee in this. I do get a very herbal lavender, that reminds my of motel linen (fitting because of the inspiration for this perfume) and it dries down into that amazing musk. This musk is a little brighter(?) than Pronounced but still very good. I huff this scent until my nose wears out.

Conman (chamomile, blueberry, muguet) This blueberry.....I usually find blueberries too tart and sour, but this smells the way I want blueberries to taste. It's sweet, but not sugary. It's nicely supported by the herbiness of the chamomile. Kinda like a dried grass smell. I'm also very tickled by the name of this. I'm unfamiliar with the character it's based on, but I wear this when I want my own conman confidence.

And I will cut my rambles there for now! I'm not sure if this answers the question of what sorts are my favorites, cuz the only real pattern I've noticed in my collection is that I like mint and (some) musks. And I like metal and leather scents for summer. Thanks again for the excuse to ramble!

#perfume rambles #cherry-ka's trunk #i feel like i will go into more depth on some of these later #like i need to wax poetics about the craftsmanship in pronounced #trying the bolding some words thing that i've seen some blogs do for longer posts #not sure i'll keep it #but i can try

[aena-blue]

Manifestation - The Domino Analogy (Bridge of Incidents, Messing with the Middle)

Hello everyone! This is another short post to cover a simple topic under the umbrella term manifestation to hopefully shed some light on the topic.

So apparently I'm all about the analogies lately! I do find them to be useful to help keep my mind on track so I am sharing with you another analogy that came to me once: The Domino Analogy

Just a quick summary. The bridge of incidents (BOI) = everything that happens between you having a desire, and you seeing the fulfillment of it in the 3D. These are events, circumstances, inspired thoughts and inspired actions (for you and for whoever else is a part of your bridge of incidents to bring you the fulfillment of your desire).

Now onto the analogy. So first of all I hope you are all familiar with domino bricks? You lay them in a row, knock over the first one, which knocks over the second one and so on until all domino bricks have fallen over. Now there are some amazing people in the world who have created some absolutely amazing art using domino bricks, so when the final brick has fallen, a beautiful image appears.

This is "A Starry Night" created with Dominos. Now I want you to imagine the fulfillment of your desire to be like this image, after the domino's have fallen. The dominos falling is your bridge of incidents.

Now the beautiful thing about manifestation is that all you have to do is focus on the end result, the completed image, and the Universe (or however you prefer to view it), sets the dominos in place. Once the bridge of incidents has begun, it all happens and unfolds rapidly for you, without you needing to lift a finger. Just keep the end in mind.

Now, imagine that you had to place all of these dominos yourself, how long it would take you, the mistakes you might make on the way, you might even have to start over because you tried to rush things etc. This is similar to 'messing with the middle', there is absolutely no need for you to try and force and create something in the 3D (your current reality), for the Universe is orchestrating it all for you.

And how wonderful isn't that to know? That you can just relax and focus on the end, and the Universe (or another higher power) is doing all the work to put together all these little pieces for you to create the final outcome?

I know that it is sometimes tempting to want to have control over the bridge of incidents, because quite frankly, sometimes the bridge of incidents is uncomfortable, unnerving, or quite frankly scary, often because we cannot see the work that goes on in the background. But if you can trust in this process, trust that the Universe is putting all these things in place and keep your focus on the end. I can assure you it will all fall, quite literally, into place, FOR you. I hope that this analogy was helpful. If you like analogies my last post was a similar analogy, but about trains instead!

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~ Lady Blue 💙

#manifestation #co-creation #neville goddard #joseph murphy #law of attraction #law of assumption #law of belief #loa #lob #esther hicks #abraham hicks #love #life #guidance #advice #tips #coaching #intention #bridge of incidents #sats #affirmations #scripting #reality creation #desired reality #outcome #focus #living in the end #specific person #sp #relationship

[weirdstuffinthewoods]

Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark

I'm awful at starting niche blogs, so I'm trying to stick to what I know and love. Something I know very well and love very much is this box set right here that I'm still mad at myself for getting rid of (I bought the 3-book treasury it's just not the SAME)

If you're a millennial of any age, you were probably traumatized by one or more of these bad boys. Alvin Schwartz sat down in the late 70s (book 1 was published in 1981!) and said, "you know what? I'm gonna scare the pants off a bunch of kids and they'll thank me for it later." And you know what? I kinda do.

I've spent a lot of time trying to find the root of my horror obsession, and I thought it was seeing the 1990 made-for-TV version of IT at a sleepover in 3rd grade, which resulted in two traumatic years of night terrors, calmed only by...reading the book it was based on? And then all of Stephen King's other works that were definitely not appropriate for a barely 9-10 year old? (For years, I'd skip the adulthood sections of IT when I read it because I found them so boring, so I had a half-finished story in my mind. Go figure.) But that wasn't it. I thought maybe it was finding the Informania: Ghosts and Informania: Vampires books at the Scholastic Book Fair and poring over them obsessively for years (more on this at a later date) but nope.

It was Scary Stories, Alvin Schwartz, and Stephen Gammell.

If you want some of the story surrounding these books, I recommend the Prime/Freevee documentary "Scary Stories". I remember none of it, but that's the ADHD and I can't help it.

From a quick Wikipedia search (they have never steered me wrong and this is a for-fun blog y'all), it looks like Alvin Schwartz is a folklore dude, which I aspire to be. He published multiple other kids' books of folklore aside from the Scary Stories trilogy, including A Twister of Twists, A Tangler of Tongues, but these were illustrated by a dude named Glen Rounds and I mean look:

A little weird, but not nightmare-inducing by any means. Although the amount of hair is concerning. American folklore gets lost in the shuffle a lot so it's cool for kids to see it. Then, a bit before 1981, he meets this fuckin' guy:

Who yes appears harmless but single-handedly molded me as a person with just some watercolor and pencil. Without his illustrations, Scary Stories wouldn't have the legacy they do today. Proof? The books were rereleased in 2011 with different illustrations. From the guy who illustrated the Series of Unfortunate Events books (Brett Helquist). I'm sure those were fine but like come on.

as compared to

Which one is a kid (ie me) going to cover with one hand while desperately trying to read the other page?

Stephen Gammell has a decades-long career which is briefly highlighted in this Bloody Disgusting article, excitingly enough. Before Scary Stories, he actually did another scary book series for kids which has some unsettling illustrations

and he did some historical illustrations for stuff like Thunder at Gettysburg and Terrible Things: An Allegory of the Holocaust which no I will not be looking up because I need to sleep tonight.

The article also goes on to mention how amazing Schwartz's research abilities were considering none of these stories were original- they were just collected from around the US and the world and compiled into a (not kid-friendly, no, but) kid-interesting version. There were also audiobooks (books on cassette? I guess?) for at least one of them so I assume all three, and I distinctly remember (I'll point to the exact stories later):

sitting:

-in broad daylight

-at the reading table in my classroom, probably 3rd grade too

-headphones on, volume up

-sweating absolute buckets because I was listening to this baby which ETSY SOMEHOW HAD

ARE YOU JOKING ETSY??? I'm okay though I don't need the nightmares back.

George S. Irving deserved every penny he got for this work and a whole lot more because that man scared the shit out of me. Also found out as I was reading his Wikipedia article that he played Heat Miser in The Year Without A Santa Claus. Well. The more you know, I guess.

Anyway, going forward, I'm going to go in depth on some of my favorites, and hopefully you come with! Send me questions or suggestions on stuff you want me to talk about or look at :)

Also yes I've seen the movie no I will not talk about it here but maybe later because it's been awhile since I saw it

#alvin schwartz #scary stories #scary stories to tell in the dark #stephen gammell

[cloudselkie]

DECK AWARDS - 2022

TAROT EDITION

These are my favorite tarot decks I purchased this year. Most were also released this year, though a few were not.

MOST VERSATILE TAROT DECK

THE TAROT OF THE GREEK MAGICAL PAPYRI

This deck does it all. It's a tarot deck, contains cards to create an oracle deck with the deity cards, functions as a Homeric oracle, and contains charms and spells from the PGM should you be inclined to use them. The deck also has a fantastic "LWB" that isn't so little. It's very in-depth and explains the choices behind each card's imagery and where to find the spells for the featured talismans in the PGM.

Cardstock: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Shuffling: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Guilded Cards?: ❌

Guilded Edges?: ❌

Beginner Friendly?: ❌

System: RWS

Where to Buy: Etsy - ApeOfTrismegistos

BEST ANIMAL THEMED TAROT

THE LOAF TAROT

This tarot deck was the result of a Kickstarter and let me tell you, the art is SO CUTE. All of the artists involved did an amazing job. The bright colors make it feel like a spiritual successor to all those Lisa Frank products I loved as a kid.

Cardstock: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Shuffling: ⭐⭐⭐

Guilded Cards?: ✅

Guilded Edges?: ✅

Beginner Friendly?: ✅

System: RWS

Where to Buy: Currently unavailable - deck was a Kickstarter exclusive

BEST INDIE DECK

THE FANTÔME TAROT

This deck has beautiful art that reminds me of mid-century modern architecture and photos of Las Vegas from the 60s. I don't know if the artist was going for the neon look, but it's definitely one of the most beautiful details in the deck. It's mostly a RWS clone, but some images are definitely original to the deck.

Cardstock: ⭐⭐⭐

Shuffling: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Guilded Cards: ✅

Guilded Edges?: ❌

Beginner Friendly?: ✅

System: RWS

Where to Buy: Etsy - LaMuciDesign

CUTEST DECK

PYTHIA TAROT

Do you want chibi Hellenic gods and scenes from ancient life? Look no further than the Pythia Tarot! This adorable deck is perfect for beginners and those who love Greek mythology! One of the highlights of this deck is the INCREDIBLE card back design. It's so elegant and even has just a touch of metallic gold. This deck also features a few extra cards, as well as an alternate strength card. I like to use both versions of Strength, since one conveys physical strength, and the other mental/magical.

Cardstock: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Shuffling: ⭐⭐⭐

Guilded Cards?: ❌

Guilded Edges: ✅

Beginner Friendly?: ✅

System: RWS

Where to Buy: Etsy - ShuffleTarot (Deckstiny)

BEST MINI TAROT

BRITT'S 3RD EYE TAROT

This deck's portability can't be beat! The tin case makes sure the cards are protected from things in your purse! It's also great for use when you want to be more discreet or don't have a lot of room for a reading. The art features vibrant and adorable illustrations which easily get the meaning of the card across, making it great for beginners!

Cardstock: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Shuffling: ⭐⭐⭐

Guilded Cards?: ❌

Guilded Edges: ✅

Beginner Friendly?: ✅

System: RWS

Where to Buy: Available in multiple places, including Etsy and Amazon.

MINI DECK RUNNER UP

THE FLOWER MOVEMENT TAROT

I wanted to give this deck a shout out as well. The art is absolutely gorgeous; so gorgeous that I think it actually suffers from its small card size. The cards are also tall and thin, which, combined with their small size, can make shuffling awkward. Finally, the box they come in is MUCH larger than the cards themselves, which hurts its portability. This deck is also from China and its LWB is entirely in Chinese. Otherwise, this deck is fantastic quality! Definitely recommend if you can find a copy!

MOST UNUSUAL DECK

CLOAK MAJOR ARCANA

I have to say, this deck isn't really my style, but when I heard @markiplier's Cloak brand was putting out some tarot cards, I had to take a look. These cards feel both mystical and sometimes humorous - heh get it? Because they're skeletons? *Badum-tss* The gold guilding on both sides is also a wonderful touch that really makes this deck stand out.

Cardstock: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Shuffling: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Guilded Cards?: ✅

Guilded Edges?: ✅

Beginner Friendly?: ❌

System: RWS

Where to Buy: This was a limited Cloak release and is no longer available.

MOST BEAUTIFUL ART

MONSOON TAROT

This is the collector's version of the deck which features beautiful holographic silver guilding on the card edges. I cannot praise this deck's art enough. The artist cited Japanese illustration as a major inspiration for the art of The Monsoon Tarot, and I wouldn't be surprised if Studio Ghibli was a huge component of that. There are so many cards with that same charm Ghibli is known for, with a dreamlike twist and childlike wonder. It's great for beginners, but there are tiny details that experienced readers will appreciate. My second favorite deck purchased this year!

Cardstock: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Shuffling: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Guilded Cards?: ❌

Guilded Edges?: ✅

Beginner Friendly?: ✅

System: RWS

Where to Buy: This deck was Kickstarted, but many copies of all three versions (normal, collectors, and mini) are available on Etsy by searching "Monsoon Tarot."

BEST DECK OF 2022

THE ROMAN TAROT

This deck just scratches all the right places for me. I'm more into Religio Romana (but I also do some Hellenic practices as well). It also hits some of the things I really love learning about when it comes to Roman history, #1 of which is Pompeii and Vesuvius (featured on this deck's version of the tower, The Volcano). It's also just a neat look into both Roman religion and everyday life. The art is also really cool. Each card's illustration was a physical painting before it was a card, and the colors reflect the pigments available to painters in Ancient Rome.

Cardstock: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Shuffling: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Guilded Cards?: ❌

Guilded Edges?: ❌

Beginner Friendly?: ✅

System: RWS

Where to Buy: Etsy - CCianciART

#tarot #tarot cards #tarot readings #witchcraft #witch

[manifestingalignment]

I’m back - with a Review of my Tarot Collection!✨

Hey Tumblr fellows! It’s been awhile! Last year was a pretty deep year of shadow work for me so I haven’t been around the blogging space in a little while. I also discovered the Fediverse which is where I spend most of my social media time now. It’s amazing!

This year is my 30th birthday and my hubby is gifting me a new tarot deck, so I thought it might be fun to do a review of the tarot and oracle decks I’ve collected over the past 8 years and share them with you! And perhaps you’ll discover some that you’ve never seen before to add to your own collections!

1. Age Of Aquarius Tarot by Yana LéVie

(Ordered on Etsy, will review once it arrives).

I love the aquatic feel of this deck so much. But what makes this deck really unique is it has 88 cards! It features the major and minor arcanas, and a THIRD arcana has been added to this deck called the Universal Arcana (hence, the additional cards). The guidebook also seems really beginner friendly but I'll review this deck properly once I actually have it in my possession.

2. The Starchild Tarot (Akashic Edition) by Danielle Noel

(Ordered from her website).

I purchased this one for it's art style, it was the second deck I ever owned. The images are absolutely stunning. Reading the symbolism in this deck isn't quite as intuitive as other decks and would likely be more difficult for beginners without the guidebook, but some are decent. It's truly a beautiful deck to own for those who love this art style and pastel tones. The guidebook is also fairly detailed and includes upright and reversal meanings, as well as some associations.

3. True Black Tarot by Arthur Wang

(Ordered from his website). 

This deck is so polished, I've never touched cards softer than these ones, and such great quality! A lot of love went into the production of this deck, both in the card stock and the imagery. This is one of my more symbolic decks and I use this one primarily for shadow work. My only grievance with it is the way the cards are labelled. The Minor Arcana card labels are just Roman Numerals and it can be confusing to find some of the cards in the guidebook at times. Arthur Wang recently created another tarot deck I am looking to get in the future called Ephemera, which looks to be just as stunning as his True Black Tarot, except instead of a black theme they are white and gold. It's a brand new deck that just finished funding on Kickstarter and is due to be released this Spring.

4. Spirit De La Lune Oracle by Marissa Rankin and Rachael Tarantella

(Ordered from their website - 🚫  I DON’T recommend buying from them. 🚫 ) 

This is probably the most unique deck I own, as the cards are round, but also, it just has such a unique system and each moon phase and mandala are so beautifully detailed, both in the artwork and in the guidebook. It is a very well done deck, but I don't recommend buying from them directly unfortunately as I had a really negative experience with them in the past. I'd suggest getting this deck from a third party seller if possible if anyone wants it. I purchased a planner from them awhile after purchasing the deck because I loved the deck so much. It was very late arriving in the mail and my husband and I were in the process of moving residences. Had it arrived on time it wouldn't have been any issue, but it didn't arrive before we moved and so I reached out to the seller explaining the situation to see if anything could be done. They were really nice about it in the beginning and offered to send a replacement to our new address, but then after that message they gave me the silent treatment for weeks, they would read my messages asking for an update, but wouldn't respond. They just completely ghosted and never fulfilled the replacement as they had said they would. As a business owner myself, I felt this was handled really poorly, that if they weren't genuine about sending the replacement they shouldn't have said they would do that and then go unresponsive and not follow through. So as much as I still love and use this deck, I can't encourage others to buy it from them, because should it get lost in the mail or any other unfortunate circumstances arise, there will be no help from them and they will ghost.

5. The Constellation Tarot by Iryna/Artismymagic 

(Ordered on Etsy). 

This was my very first tarot deck and I absolutely love it, though, in hindsight it is really not a good deck for beginners at all. I am a very visual person and LOVE the artwork in this deck, but it is very difficult to read on an intuitive level unless you know what certain constellations mean as many are what make up the major arcana in this deck. The guidebook also is not a very detailed and not great quality. That might have changed since I purchased it years ago as she did make some updates since then. I still love this deck and use it occasionally, and have had a lovely experience with the creator Iryna. She made some updates to the packaging since I purchased it years ago and mailed me the new box to keep my cards in.

6. The Weaver Tarot (Journeyer Edition) by Threads Of Fate 

(Ordered from their website). 

This is such an aesthetically pleasing deck. The cards are beautiful holographic with foil and I think it is decent for it's symbolism. It comes with a reference card that is really helpful to show what different card symbols mean that they repeat throughout the deck. As much as I fell in love with the aesthetic of this deck, I never really ended up connecting with it. I didn't connect with the language within the guidebook and felt there were some inconsistencies with the symbolism. Just not a good frequency match I guess. Hoping to maybe one day trade it for a different tarot deck I want more. There’s no doubt this is a stunning deck though, and the quality is incredible!

7. Isis Oracle by Alana Fairchild 

(Purchased on Amazon). 

I will NEVER NOT recommend this deck! This deck is by far one of the most detailed decks I have ever owned and connect with on such a deep level. This is one of the decks I always turn to when I need loving guidance or spiritual "mom" advice. It isn't just about the artwork with this deck, but the guidebook is so incredibly detailed. The messages for each card are several pages and every card includes a ritual that connects with it and the message it brings to help you go inward with it. This is just such a special deck. This is one of those rare decks that you can just tell the creator of the deck made it from deeply spiritual place, that her spiritual process was incorporated throughout the entire process. I have never encountered that with any deck before, not like this. It feels like many of these messages were channeled. I just love this deck and can't recommend it enough.

8. Starlight Frequencies Oracle by Leah of ShopDarkMoonCrystals

(Ordered from Etsy shop). 

I am so glad I got this when she first released this deck because this version of the deck is no longer in production. The creator of the deck released this version in the beginning but decided to go in a totally different direction with it, so the new version looks nothing like this one. But I really like this version better than the new one. The backgrounds have really soft color gradients with holographic accents on each of the cards. It is a very minimalistic deck, giving only minimal guidance in the guidebook, but it was intended this way as this deck was meant to be more for intuitive practice.

9. Forest Of Enchantment Tarot by Lunaea Weatherstone and Meraylah Allwood

(Ordered from Amazon)

This deck is one I had my eye on for awhile before purchasing. I fell in love with the artwork because it reminded me so much of the fairytale storybooks I used to read as a child. So much love and creativity went into this deck. The suits have a different name than traditional tarot decks, and the artwork is so detailed and has so much symbolism. You really gotta study the images in this deck as there are so many hidden details and symbols within the artwork. There are two decks in my collection that really speak to me and seem as though they really come to life, and it is this one and the Isis Oracle previously mentioned. These two decks are my main go-to decks, because they feel so kindred to me. Highly recommend the Forest of Enchantment Tarot!

10. Lucid Dreams Tarot by Britta/St.Soleil 

(Purchased on Etsy, though, their Etsy shop was shut down. This deck can still be purchased from their website)

In my opinion, this is the best tarot deck for beginners out there! It has the upright and reversal meanings right on the cards, as well as the astrological symbols, zodiac and elemental keys. The guidebook is incredibly thorough as well and includes the meanings to everything on the cards, including a guide to numerology in the tarot! The artwork in this deck is heavily based on the Rider-Waite tarot, though, in my opinion the artwork in this deck is so much more appealing and just looks so elegant! I highly recommend this deck to any beginner. As for their Etsy shop being shut down, this was due to them being overwhelmed with orders a couple years ago during the holiday season. The decks were a few weeks delayed in being shipped out, which resulted in a whole bunch of people leaving negative reviews and requesting refunds in fear they wouldn't arrive in time for Christmas. People still got their decks but all the refund requests and negative reviews due to delays I think got them shut down. I still recommend purchasing from them because they are honest, they just got overwhelmed with more orders than they could handle I think for the season. The deck can be purchased from their website.

11. Archangel Oracle Cards by Doreen Virtue 

(Purchased at a thrift store)

Under other circumstances I probably wouldn't have purchased this deck, but I found the Angel Card Reading Kit that still had the DVD for it inside, and it was such a cheap price I couldn't pass it up! Though it's not my particular taste, the artwork is pretty though and I have had some really amazing experiences with it. In 2020 I made a Vision Board and drew a card from this deck for the year, and the card I drew was the Writing card with Archangel Gabriel. This felt like such a divine message for me as I did go on to do a lot of meaningful writing that year and helped a lot of people through it. Ever since it has been my go-to deck for angelic messages and guidance and will remain a permanent part of my collection.

  There is a bit of controversy with Doreen Virtue. A few years ago she switched he path to Christianity and discouraged the use of divination. A lot of people betrayed by her for this and got rid of decks they owned by her. Personally, her change in spirituality doesn't bother me. I understand why people feel this way about her work now, but the way I see it, everyone is on their own journey and as we grow on our path, we change. Just because she switched paths and no longer supports divination and her old work doesn't mean that what she made in the past no longer has value. I've come to love this deck, and her lifestyle change has nothing to do with me or the value this deck has brought to me on my journey. To each their own!

Thank you so much everyone for reading and I hope you guys have maybe discovered some new decks here that you've never seen before! If you have any questions, leave a comment and I'll do my best to answer!

#tarot #tarot cards #tarot community #tarot reading #tarotcommunity #witchcraft #divination #cartomancy #doreenvirtue #true black tarot #oracle cards #oraclecards #oracle deck #witchblr #witch #witches of tumblr #witchy #witchy things #pagan witch #pagan #paganism #pagan wicca #wicca #wiccan #tarot for beginners #tarot collector #tarot collection #age of aquarius #threads of fate #starchild tarot

[monstersandmaw]

I'm going to a Renaissance faire in about a week and my costume for it is almost done!!

I'm making my own corset - brown fabric that has darker hatching that kind of makes it look like leather if you squint for the sides and back, and a really pretty sunflower patterned fabric for the front panels.

I need to find a brown skirt and/or pants still, but I have some worn leather boots that are absolutely perfect for a medieval type look!

I also have this nice kinda dressy white blouse that I got for a Halloween costume for under the corset, and a belt that sort of matches my boots.

I found a little black fake velvet coin purse with two little snakey bois for the clasp, and this old purse that very much gives me hobbit vibes.

To tie it all together, I have some jewelry from yard sales, AND a dagger necklace that I got from your Etsy!

All that's left is to finish the corset, get the skirt/pants, and make some final touches to make sure everything fits together well. I'm super excited to go bc this is only the second ren faire I've been to, and I sort of took some inspiration for my look from your blog (and also I bought the necklace specifically to wear with my costume)

This fills me with joy! I hope you have a wonderful time, and it sounds like your costume is going to be amazing!! Have loads of fun, and thanks for including something of mine in your costume too!! I'm honoured!

#ghosti makes stuff #ask me anything #ren faire #i kind of wish we had those over here #i'm sure there's something similar but absolutely not on the same scale

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Hello wonderful human! Thank you for checking out my page and choosing to learn a little bit more about the beautiful face that runs this shindig. So let's begin! My name is Hannah and I am the owner and operator of crystallizekpop. I am an ‘02 liner and have always had a passion for anything art related since I was really young. My interests are: listening to music (specifically KPOP), drawing, dancing, photography, and just about anything else hands on and crafty. Since I was little, I always wanted to start my own business of some sort. KPOP has become a very important part of my life and I have been able to create and heal many relationships over the music and culture. Now let’s get into how I am where I am today, I started my journey with KPOP back in October of 2018 when my best friend introduced me to BTS. I had never heard of it before and after watching DNA and MIC Drop, I was instantly swayed over to the KPOP community. It wasn’t until July of 2019 when I actually sought out the music myself; getting more familiar with BTS’s discography and introducing myself to new groups. I was so excited when I got front row tickets to see BTS for the Map of the Soul 7 tour, when all of the sudden…COVID-19 hit and made a huge negative impact on the world. I was absolutely devastated when the tour was canceled and I had nothing in life to look forward to, so I turned to art as an outlet to escape my worries. Being cooped up inside left me to my own thoughts, and I was reminded of the small business I wanted to create. After tons of research and late nights creating the perfect templates and designs, it was time to show the world my passion and hardwork. So in July of 2020, crystallizekpop was born. Since then I have been able to make so many wonderful products, form partnerships, and create even more relationships within the KPOP small business community. Crystallizekpop has been one of the greatest things to happen in my life and I am so happy that this timeline has allowed me to share this experience with all of you. I always look forward to what comes next, and I know my amazing and wonderful supporters can’t wait to see what’s in store. I wish I could go back and tell my past self that what she is doing is the right thing and that there will be moments of dread and feeling like this will go nowhere, but creating a small business is not about how successful you are, it’s about the experience and how much it means to you, so you have to keep fighting for what you believe in and keep your head up, no matter what. I cannot wait to see what the future of crystallizekpop holds and I hope each and every one of you reading this right now (if you’ve made it this far, haha) stick by me and continue to follow me and my dream, because I would not be here without any of you. I can promise you that crystallizekpop will not be going away anytime soon and I will continue to grow as a small business owner and as a store. There will be many more great products and new things to look forward to in the upcoming years. So please continue to follow and trust me and I promise you that you will not be let down. Now go secure your goods before they run out!

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[baekhvuns]

NO BCZ LOOK!!! AHHH- 😭😭

I don't think she's understanding 😭 ykw I've totally given up ATP whatever happens happens. This adult life is hard bro 😭 i can't believe I'm gonna turn 19 someday 20 DOESN'T SEEM FAR AWAY IM- 😭

I'm scared to work honestly, first of all its gonna take a lot of time to actually find one and when I do find one how TF am I gnna socialize, what if I mess up and stuff YK i overthink beyond my own good 😭 but I've still got it together.

Oh damn those are some good ass certificate options but I was thinking of something related to creative things, like..graphic designing or maybe makeup skills. Girl,everyone has been telling me to do that bcz they say "you have great makeup skills" bcz one time I put on amazing eyeliner 😭 it literally took me like 15 min to do both eyes but I think I might try tht too, imma do everything i cn. EVERYTHING!!! NO FCUK MY RELATIVES DISRESPECTFULLY 🙄 my dad is always cool with whtv descision I take but then mum is always like "maybe u shouldn't.." MOM!! 😭

OMG YES I WEAR MY MOM'S JEWELLERY TOO!! 😭 YOU'RE JUST LIKE ME!! I rmr, i wore my mum's choodha gurl it was so beautiful them red bangles Ohhhh 😭

See my grandmother was like the it girl of our family I'm not even kidding, her style choice, was elite and she gv me those b&w movie actresses vibes, and she was literally the queen. I was her favourite. Ahem, and yeah, so she was also a little petite and skinny so many of my relatives say tht I look like her which is like the biggest compliment ever bcz imo she's the most gorgeous person ever.

And so my mom made me wear her saree and...😭 God, I felt amazing!!

OMG YES PLS DO SEND ME EM I AM HAVING THE URGE TO SEND YOU SO MANY PICTURES OF MY PINTEREST BOARD IVE SPECIFICALLY DEDICATED TO CLOTHES 😭

Yes I think I might be turning into a woman 😭 (OBV I AM!) if you look into my closet I only hv dresses and hoodies and tops and pants, you won't believe i wore a fucking dress to my cousin's engagement 😭 and i was the only one wearing a dress. Which i honestly don't resent but, sometimes I do wish, that I dressed up beautifully and traditionally.

Bro seonghwa is 6 yrs older thn me which is fine for me 😭 considering, my parents hv the same age gap [I'm just stating this I promise I'm not a delulu, (or am i?]

hello 😭😭😭 as i was answering this i saw the one u just sent dvabdh

DO NOT. EVEN. BEGIN.

LMFAOOOO no cause yeah whatever happens happens, what can we even do 😭😭STOP bc when u hit 20, i shed actual tears bc in a few years i gotta marry someone found leave MY ROOM?????? The whole “aged 20 years, but my parents aged too” hit me also, pls be prepared for it <3

I'm scared to work honestly, first of all its gonna take a lot of time to actually find one and when I do find one how TF am I gnna socialize, what if I mess up and stuff YK i overthink beyond my own good 😭 but I've still got it together.

GIRL use the brown parents connections? your dads friends office job? ur moms neighbours store, anywhere literally somehow someone knows someone?? nepotism, give kjo a fight,,,wait no those are also good courses to do! omg u could be a make up artist and teach me 🥰,, SEE IF UR GOOD AT WHY NOT??? the market is huge, weddings happen every day, u can absolutely do and get the $$$ the graphic design one omg pls also do that, u can start ur own lil Etsy shop and sell ur designs?

“OMG YES I WEAR MY MOM'S JEWELLERY TOO!! 😭 YOU'RE JUST LIKE ME!! I rmr, i wore my mum's choodha gurl it was so beautiful them red bangles Ohhhh 😭”

STOPPP THEY GOT THOSE VINTAGE GOLD AND PEARL CHOKERS AND EARRINGS AND THOSE HUGE NECKLACES FAAAMM THIS IS THE BEST THING TO EXPERIENCE!!! omg???? those must the so pretty 😭😭😭 did ur mo wear a pink, red or a rusty orange wedding outfit?? i always see those colours and its always moms who wore those colours who were baddies,,, WHY DO ALL GRANDMAS HAVE THE BEST SAREES????? those banarasi ones >>>>>>>> ur grandma it girl rightfully so, got ur grandpa wrapped around her finger,, u need to tell me ur style icon omg any actress

girl u better mf gatekeep these acc OKAY PLS FBDNBV heres a rly good suits store, super pretty lehenga’s from here (i have the first one and it’s GODLY) some jewelry stores,, (they’re all based in india so it should be easy to ship unlike me who hotta spend 100$ for shippings 😭) LET ME SEE UR PINTEREST BOARD PHOTOS I WILL EXPOSE MINE NFGBDBFQJ it is a process, ur growing, this is so fun jvjvjvk

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