#having assignments is enough to overcome my art block

[kitsalami]

wanted to draw @seatokki​’s modern au designs of xl and hc because theyre literally so good

#hualian #tgcf #tian guan ci fu #heaven official's blessing #xie lian #hua cheng #thank u joshua ur designs are so banger<3 #now that im busy with uni ish im a lot more active #loving this for me #having assignments is enough to overcome my art block #kit art

[ghostlymallow]

Every year, on the anniversary of creating my instagram account, I redraw this portrait.

This year, I'm overcome with this sense of having changed. Since the pandemic started a couple of years ago, I tend to think of the past three years as one big chunk. That I haven't really changed much since the pandemic started.

But looking at the past years, those portraits feel like they were created by a version of me that is so long gone.

Back in 2019, I was still learning how to use programs designed for art (that aren't MS Paint). I think I even drew it in FireAlpaca. I remember I'd just read Gravity Falls Lost Legends, the eyes are directly influenced by that Mabel story.

2020 was one of the first times I experimented with scanning and digitizing traditional art. I think I was comfortable with Krita at this point, but I couldn't figure out how to clean up scans to use as lineart. So I painted it traditionally, scanned it in, and painted over some parts in Krita.

In 2021, I was just learning how to use Krita's wet mixing brushes, and I constrained myself to only using the 32-bit color pallet. I don't remember much else.

Last year (2022), I was in the middle of a project where I was drawing people in a very specific way, and that leaked into this drawing. I was very concerned with making sure everything was solid and accurate. I also used some custom brushes I'd made to make drawing foliage faster.

This year, I just wanted to get it done as fast as possible. I used the first sketch that came out, didn't bother with lineart, and just blocked in color with a simple digital brush (my current fav: "Marker Dry"). The program I'm studying in right now is just so intense that I've had very little time for each assignment and very little time for personal art. Right now, my primary concern has been to get it "good enough" as quickly as possible. I'd say I succeeded. This year's probably took me 45 mins.

It is incredibly simple, which I'd say is a strength. One of the things I've been pushing myself to achieve is to make my art simpler. I'm trying to shake the pressure to make things more complicated or ambitious in order to let pieces feel "finished."

So, yeah... I've changed so much in what feels like such little time. I wonder what things will look like next year. I wonder how naïve or foolish I'll appear.

#my art #digital art #drawn with krita #draw this again #gallery

[beazt]

hmm. something I’ve kinda noticed but never really brought into the processing part of my brain for any significant amount of time is this: (long post about education ahead)

as a tutor, and a first generation college student who generally interacts with a lot of other students… a Lot of students, maybe not the majority but Many, get really really hung up on things with preconceived notions that aren’t explained away

it’s impossible to explain this without some specific examples. the most frequent one I see is that of the “thesis statement” in written assignments. if you’re at all familiar with writing college-level essays, you probably know the thesis sentence is… not really a beast. it can have its challenges, and of course everyone is different. but if you know the topics addressed in your paper, you can create a sufficient thesis statement following some pretty simple formulas.

note that im using “sufficient” here because 1) for a lot of the students who this applies to, sufficient (or even just “completed”) is the end goal of the paper as a whole, not perfection; and 2) a sufficient thesis statement can be revised as needed, into a higher quality one

but… I have seen so many students hung up on thesis statements because of the name. Mainly first generation college students (my people!). I work with a lot of other tutors who are Not first gen graduates, and sometimes struggle to pick up on this: when the only time you’ve ever heard the word “thesis” is in reference to a large, many-month or years-long project, yeah, a “thesis” statement sounds incredibly daunting.

this mental block takes careful explanation and patience to overcome because the level of daunting it is triggers different responses, but common ones include fear, self-doubt, and a pre-emptive sense of defeat/failure— I have seen all of these multiple times and in different combinations.

and I watch as other tutors say things like “no no the thesis statement isn’t so bad! you just gotta believe me and work with me on this!” and it tugs at my heart a bit, because I know that a 5 minute conversation is usually enough to resolve the fear of thesis statements— and sometimes this “follow my lead” approach I see used leads to a mindset in the student of “I don’t understand what I just did, I still don’t know what a thesis statement really is, and I needed so much help to do it, I’ll never be able to do it on my own” (not always to this extreme but do you see where im going?)

and of course, many students struggle with it and never even interact with a tutor.

a simple solution would be in those lowest level college writing courses, having a segment on what thesis statements are, not just showing examples of them (and some instructors don’t even really do that) but also explaining why they’re called thesis statements. I had an amazing writing prof and she included this, but since everyone saw her as a harsh grader, people avoided her for the last few years before she retired.

I’m coming at this from a frame of reference dealing mainly with community colleges, but that’s where a lot of first gen students go, too. I feel that part is important to mention before I say the next controversial part:

this is often tied to the schism between arts and sciences, in my opinion. when people become fully dedicated to one and don’t strengthen the other, it leads to scientists without ethics or communication skills and scholars (in the sense of academics focused in humanities etc) who don’t value rigid, fundamental explanations of why things are the way they are.

MAJOR CAVEAT that this does not apply to Everyone in either field by any means, I wouldn’t even promise you that it applies to the majority. and this is not as much of a problem (though still present) in big universities because a lot of the faculty in them are involved in some form of research or data processing as part of their job description, which is inherently rather interdisciplinary

this is an unrevised rambling of this so give me some grace if I worded things a bit poorly. Honestly if I was given the time, energy, and resources, I would prepare a 3 hour training or workshop or Ted talk about the importance of an interdisciplinary approach to nearly any subject

#lous clues

[black-quartz-sphinx-judge-my-vow]

Exalted 3e Villain Analysis

When I was first going through the various Adversaries of the Righteous, I skipped right past Adeimantus, because I’m shallow. His art just isn’t evocative. But ho boy! Beneath that pale, bland exterior lurks a villain worthy of an entire campaign. So let’s talk about that.

Adeimantus is the ruler of a utopian City from the Shogunate named Beimeni-Ta. A city which was consumed by the Wyld ages ago. It now creeps into Creation like an infection transforming cities and slums into itself.

What a great freaking idea, wow. The sidewalks the towers, the people all transform into echoes of a golden age lost to time. Can’t you just see the brick back alley suddenly becoming a marvelous marble tunnel? The building torn halfway between one style and material and the next? The crowds of excited peasants waiting for their shacks to complete their transformation into mansions? Now that’s a threat! How do you even deal with something like that? Do you burn down the infected part of your city to keep it from spreading? Do you jail the new citizens to stop the from singing the praises of utopia, and converting more people to their cause? Or do you go after the Raksha that’s behind it all?

What I like most about Adeimantus is that he’s totally on the up and up, at least in my interpretation. He’s not doing this because he wants to eat every baby in Creation. He genuinely wants everyone in the world to live in his perfect city. So much in fact that he has a charm that not only changes the city to match the desires of an individual, but he himself changes to match that desire.

After the players have defeated Adeimantus and sent his city back to the mists: “That’s alright, we’ll start over as many times as you need. This is all for you.”

Which brings another terrifying aspect of Adeimantus into view. When he vanishes, so too does the city, and all of it’s people. Any buildings and individuals changed by Beimeni-Ta get whisked away to the Wyld, even victory can mean that a entire slice of a city is amputated. Spooky.

As far as a combatant, meh. If you’re using Adeimantus to beat people down, you’re doing it wrong. Although he does have a knife that can make you ugly to anyone who can read, which is fun. His main power in combat comes from his ability to summon battle groups of his followers to attack the pcs. Plus ya gotta involve the city itself in any combat you do. Potholes open up beneath your feet, shingles slide off the roofs onto your head, and other such irritants. Maybe give the city it’s own initiative, and stat block, why not?

His real strength comes from his ability to manipulate intimacies. Not only can he instill them in people through their dreams, but he can also make you disregard any that make you oppose him. Very fun, and could be interesting if you have players who are very dedicated to rp. Otherwise think of all the NPCs you can target, and turn against the players. Now that’s high drama. Solars want to live in Utopia too right?

Especially since as I said before Adeimantus is a chill dude. He doesn’t want to resort to violence, he rules a utopia, and wants to share it’s bounty with the world. Of course his Utopia ends up being pure madness when it returns to the Wyld, but no one seems to be dissatisfied.

So I’ve gushed on about this beautiful bald man long enough. What are some ways you can use him in a game?

1. A world saving device was once held in Beimeni-Ta, and it’s needed once more. Do you: look for a city infected by Beimeni-Ta. Crusade into the wild to reclaim the lost city. Or maybe infect a nearby city, long enough for the vaults of Beimeni-Ta to manifest.

2. Beimeni-Ta begins to arise within Great Forks. How does the city of a thousand gods react to such an intrusion? Is the draw of Utopia enough to tempt even a deity? Or do they hold firm as more and more of their followers join the cult of Adeimantus?

3. Every Winter Adeimantus visits a struggling village in the north, and provides them with supplies needed to survive the harsh winter. What scheme is he up to? It’s been generations since he started doing this, and no apparent harm has been done. The villages are convinced he’s a benevolent god of winter, how will they react when the players try to destroy him before he can corrupt their village?

4. Beimeni-Ta is ruled not only by Adeimantus, but also a Senate of Demons. So this Fair Folk, has an alliance with demons, as well as a permanent city in the Wyld. There’s something deeply interesting going on with Adeimantus. In his Stat block it does say the Senators are Raksha too, but I much prefer him being a complete weirdo. But as for plot hooks. A city has already fully fallen to Beineni-Ta. Now there is only one thing left to do. Characters must introduce a bill to the demon senate which will revoke the city’s hold on creation, at least this part of it. Can the pcs, get it through sub-committees, and over come a filibuster lead by a second circle demon?

5. Burns 100 Poets is a monk of the Immaculate order who has thrice vanquished Adeimantus from creation. He carries the weight of the many poets he’s killed to keep Adeimantus from spreading his corruption. He is retired now nearly 200, and works day and night to craft the poems which could have been were it not for his diligence. He may hold valuable information in how to stop Beimeni-Ta from spreading. However this gentle poet of an old man may suggest methods the pcs would consider frightful.

Finally let’s talk about a campaign that has Adeimantus as it’s big bad.

I call this one: Lookshy, Rise of The Shogun.

The basic premise of it being Beimeni-Ta was a city during the Shogunate Era, a pretty important one. Reclaiming it would finally give The 7th Legion reason to accept a new individual as Shogun.

Act 1

The Players, Dragon-Blooded protectors of Lookshy are tasked with looking into strange happenings around the city. The marching band plays a song hundreds of years out of date, a new building appears seemingly out of nowhere. Things escalate when a section of the city’s rampart’s becomes infected with shiny new lightning ballista. Suddenly the General Staff is torn on how to deal with the situation. with some opting to let the infection spread to access Beimeni-Ta’s ancient resources, to others wanting to combat the plague before it’s too late. The group is forced to navigate this tenuous situation, while beating back Adeimantus’ growing cult, and corrupted gentes. Culminating in the final confrontation with Adeimantus, and a member of the general staff he’s corrupted. Adeimantus vanishes with his pawn defeated, and takes however much of Lookshy he’s corrupted away with him, back to the wild. The walls are breached, the city is in ruins, the army is divided, and things are looking dire. Were The Realm not crippled by The Scarlet Empresses’ disappearance, this would be the end.

Act 2

After a brief recovery clarity comes to the surviving populace of Lookshy. The Shogunate Bureaucracy has records detailing this Beimeni-Ta many of the afflicted citizens were rambling about. It was once a seat of power for the Shogunate a place of immense importance, that fell into the Wyld never to be seen again, until now. Most importantly it was the final resting place of The Imperial Seal. The stamp with which The Shogun made words on paper law. With it, a simple document can be stamped and a new Shogun can be appointed, the shogunate will live once more. If only Beimeni-Ta can be dragged back out of The Wyld. If only... we could find it.

No maps of Beimeni-Ti’s location survive, only records of military assignments. Letters for a general to withdraw from the defense of the city, a general by the name of Tepet...

With the only lead they have the players are sent under cover to The Realm to find what they can about Beimeni-Ta from it’s ancient defenders. There’s investigation, spy work, a heist. All of which ends in a social confrontation with Tepet’s ruling Council which presents them with an offer: fulfill their oath to the Shogunate, regain their honor by retaking Beimeni-Ta.

Act 3

The impossible has happened. The players have convinced Lookshy to break with tradition, and march on the Wyld. House Tepet has given their only legion to the cause. The two armies of the Shogunate unite like something unseen in anyone’s time, and march through the river lands towards the end of the world. It’s a long grueling march, through an untold number of kingdoms. The centuries of Lookshy’s political favors, and military threats fray with each border they cross. Threats seeks to divide them with armies and from within. The Lookshy soldiers see their Tepet allies as traitors, and the Tepet aren’t too fond of the scavengerland barbarians either. The players must use their genius to get their army through in one piece. Until they reach, the border marches.

Act 4

From here on it’s all out warfare. The players and their small army must reclaim creation step by step enduring every machination the Wyld can through at them, from raining lava, to forests of grass as tall as a warstrider, and as sharp as a blade. All until they lay siege to Beimeni-Ta. At last the jewel is within their sight. They just have to overcome Beimeni-Ta’s endless militia of maddened citizens, their 100 Demon Senate, and of course Adeimantus fully empowered by the wyld and Beimeni-Ta itself. Who can with but a look, a touch, who’s very presence beckons you to join him in Utopia, in oblivion.

And what are the rewards for such an epic journey? A brand new city to rule over? The title of Shogun, and resurrections of the shogunate? An arsenal of first age weapons from the shogunate’s richest city? Who’s to say what dreams await you in Beimeni-Ta? 

Only Adeimantus knows.

Only Adeimantus can show you the way.

#ttrp #ttrpg campaign #exalted rpg #exalted #exalted essence #exalted 3e #campaign ideas #rp #rp ideas #rpg #onyx path #white wolf #lookshy #Adeimantus #adversaries of the righteous #plot hooks

[sapphiremoonofficialinktober]

Hello to anyone who may be reading this. The prompt for my Inktober drawing today was meant to be ‘Bakugo and Mahoro’. However, I did not have time to get that done today. Instead, I have been creating a drawing for my ELA assignment in school, so I hope you will still be happy to see this, although it’s not MHA related.

The ELA assignment I had been doing required me to draw an image that represented an obstacle I had overcome. I also had to write a paragraph explaining the picture, so here it is, if you’d like to read it.

This picture represents how I am overcoming the obstacle of thinking that I will never reach the level of progress that I want to. The picture shows a seemingly pathetic stick figure that has been blocked in. However, that blocked in stick figure is what helped my build up to drawing the girl on the right. This can easily apply to art, but more so, it can apply to many things in life. Every time you think you will never be good enough at something, the foundation of that 'non-existent level of progress' is actually the thing that helps to bring you closer to your goals.

I’m sorry I couldn’t do the Inktober prompt for today, but fear not! I was thinking of an idea in case something like this happens again. I think I will do any missing prompts after Inktober ends, or whenever I can during Inktober. Let’s just call it the Inktober Aftermath if that happens. Thank you for sticking around to read this, and I hope you have a good day or night wherever you may be!

 -SapphireMoon

#inktober #inktober2021 #resilience #languageartsassignment #manga art

[backtobackbakubabe]

Baby its Cold Outside (PART 8)

Bakugo x Reader

Push it, Push it! To the Limit, Limit. Now we’re in it to win it! 

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Okay today is the day. It’s been three months since the accident and you were eager to get back in the saddle. Sure you still had the occasional jump scare, but it was manageable.

Technically you were on call for back up duty. Which means a couple days a week you go hang out at the agency and wait to see if anyone needs backup. Sure it’s not glamorous but its a step in the right direction.

The best part about getting to hang out at the agency all day was you were assigned a personal trainer that was ready to work with you whenever you wanted to. And you definitely wanted to.

You didn't waste any time going up to the front desk of the state of the art training facility in the basement level of your agency. You used to come here with Bakugo when you first started working together. But you never got to utilize the trainer because he insisted that no extra could possibly teach him something he didn't already know. You almost felt like you were cheating on him.

Your trainer’s name was Dylan. She was a small petite women who specialized in quirk training. She was an expert in taking someones quirk and helping them find new ways to use it or helping them make it stronger. And that’s exactly what you wanted to do. You wanted her to help you figure out how the hell you teleported 15 miles.

You would be lying if you said you weren't nervous. All the stories you've heard made her seem pretty intense. But then you remember who you were dating and there’s no way she could be worse than that. Hopefully. 

You saw her across the training facility over by an obstacle course, it looked like she was reading a file. Probably your file. You wondered what was in there. Was it good stuff? Did it mention you were shot? Was she already judging you based off a few pieces of paper? Get it together Y/n you’ll be fine. 

You couldn't help but notice her stern posture and long black hair that hung in a perfectly in place pony tail. You gulped and wiped your now sweaty hands on your training pants. Good thing you don’t have Bakugo’s quirk, you may have set off an explosion by now. 

“Hi I’m Y/n! It’s very nice to meet you. I’m really excited to get to work with you. I’ve heard you’re the bes-”

Dylan’s eyes snapped to yours and you felt a chill go down your spine. Yeah intense is probably the best way to describe her. She didn't say anything just held eye contact for a few seconds before squinting and cocking her head as if she was trying to understand a abstract painting, “Interesting.”

You almost flinched at how sweet her voice sounded. A stark contrast to the heavy glare in her eyes. She hadn't even blinked yet. “Uh... is something wrong?”

Her shook her head as if trying wake herself up and blinked rapidly, “Oh no sorry about that I was just assessing your quirk. You see my quirk allows me to see the limits to others ability as long as I can maintain eye contact. So I can see how far they can go, their greatest strengths, their weaknesses, their potential. It’s what allows me to be a great trainer. I always know what needs to be worked on and how far I can push my heros.”

Your jaw dropped, “That’s a super impressive quirk! Why aren't you a hero? It would be amazing to know all the villains weakness just by looking at them.”

She just laughed, “Oh no! I’d just be a liability in the field. I’m tiny and not very strong. Besides it only works as long as I maintain eye contact, and I don't know many villains who willingly just stare into heros eyes.” She just shrugged as if this were old news. She must have to explain it to everyone. She threw your file over in the direction of a nearby bench, “Now we've wasted enough time let’s get started shall well? I want you to start by getting through this obstacle course but only by teleporting.”

You bit your lip, “Uh I don't know if I can. I have to be able to visualize where I’m going. There’s too many things blocking my view...”

Dylan gave you a bored look, “You think I don't know that? Much like everything else in this course its just another obstacle for you to overcome. Now you only have me for two hours. Lets make it count.”

And thats how you ended up going home that night covered in bruises from running into things. But as sore as you were you were also excited. Dylan had been right. The harder you pushed yourself the easier it got. By the end of your session you had managed to teleport past two obstacles perfectly fine. You were over the moon but Dylan still looked bored. “Good, now tomorrow we’ll do it again but I’ll have cementoss change the set up and I’ll blindfold you.” And like that she was off to her next client, her ponytail swaying like a pendulum. She was either going to be the death of you or the best teacher you ever had. Only time will tell.

You were snuggled up with Zuko watching tv when Bakugo came home. He looked exhausted. He dragged his feet all the way to the couch, “Oi Zuko.. get down it’s my turn. You know the drill.”

Bakugo had spent a lot of time training Zuko and you could tell that although Zuko loved you more, he definitely respected Katsuki as the alpha. He hopped off the couch leaving room for Katsuki to plop down on top of you.

You groaned in protest because you were still super sore from training. But he was already half asleep meaning his day must have been really hard. So instead of scolding him you just ran your fingers through his hair while he snuggled in to you, his head using your boobs as a pillow. He was so adorable like this.

You stayed like that for a an hour or so until your stomach started to rumble with hunger. Apparently it was loud enough for your boyfriend to hear because he started to stir, “I swear sometimes I don't know who I have to take care of more... Zuko or you.” He slowly sat up and rubbed the sleep from his eyes, “What do you want for dinner?”

It was only then that he really looked at you since coming home, “Oi... what happened to you? I thought you were on call today? Did you get pulled to duty?” You could see the concern in is his eyes, “It was your first fucking day back and you’re covered in bruises.”

You rubbed your thumb between his pinched eyebrows, “No I didn't get pulled, but I did some training with my new trainer Dylan. I was trying to learn how to teleport to places I cant see. So naturally I ended up running into a lot of stuff.”

“.... Dylan? Who the fuck is Dylan?”

“Yes Dylan. And before you get yourself all worked up, Dylan is a girl and she is awesome.”

He narrowed his eyes at you, “How awesome can she be if you end up covered in bruises?”

“Her methods might be harsh but they work. Within our two hour session I was able to do something I’ve never been able to do before. I teleported somewhere I couldn't see and had never seen before! She said our quirks are like muscles, they only work in ways that we practice using them. If we don't exercise them in other ways then we won't ever reach our full potential.”

He scoffed, “Sounds like a load of horse shit to me. Every quirk has its limits.”

“True but her quirk actually allows her to see those limits. So she always knows exactly what buttons to push to help you maximize your abilities.”

He was in the kitchen now already bored with the conversation, “Well have fun with that. Just please don’t push yourself too hard alright? And don't forget who your favorite trainer is either!”

You sighed at your jealous boyfriend, “No need to be jealous Katsu, you’ll always be my number one. Even if you did catch my hair on fire our second year at UA.”

His laugh echoed through the apartment, “It’s not my fault you tried to sneak up on me.You’re lucky it was just your hair!”

The next day you practically skipped on the way to training. Excited to push the limits once again. True to her word Dylan blindfolded you and would walk around the obstacle corse and yell. Your job was to listen and try to teleport to her based on hearing alone. It was so difficult. You were soaked with sweat and exhausted but she wasn't done with you. She kept pushing and pushing. You felt like a rubber band about to snap. By then end, it was easier but not by much. It was something that was likely going to take a while to master. But hey just two days ago you didn’t even know it was possible, so small victories.

You worked on it again the next day and every day after. It became almost like a warm up, then you would move on to other things. Today you were trying to teleport objects without going with it, which proved to be the most mentally challenging thing you had tried yet. It took immense focus and even then the best you had done was teleport a marble from your hand to Dylans hand when she was standing about three feet away. It left you dizzy and with a nasty headache. Your eyeballs felt like they were about to pop out of their sockets and your shoulders were so sore from you tensing up so hard.

“Will this ever get any easier? My head is killing me...”

Dylan handed you a water bottle, “Of course it will. Everything does with enough practice. It may not be today, tomorrow, or next week. But it’ll come as long as you keep up with it.” She took a sip of her own water bottle, “I’ll tell you, you are probably one of the most motivated clients I’ve ever had. I can see it in your body language. You’re determined to get better.”

You gave a soft laugh, “Yeah well that’s because for the last five and a half years I’ve had Ground Zero kicking my ass and he doesn't except excuses. You either give it 110 percent or you get the fuck out.”

Her eyes widened, “Pshhhh and people say I’m intense. I’ve met Ground Zero a time or two. He’s got a mouth on him and attitude to match... but he’s a great hero and from what I hear he’s actually a pretty decent guy.” 

You blushed as you smiled into your water bottle, “Yeah he’s the best once you really get to know him. It might take a few years but he’s definitely the kind of guy you want in your corner when shit goes down.” 

She gave you a knowing smile, “You two are lucky to have each other. You know usually I don’t do this kind of thing but between you and I, you’re my favorite client and Ground Zero is kind of my kid’s favorite hero... so what do you say you guys come over for dinner sometime?” 

You tried to hide your surprise at the fact she had a child, “Oh that sounds excellent! We definitely will!” 

That night you decided to take a bath to soak your sore muscles. You had your eyes closed and were listening very intently to all the noises around you. Trying to map where these sounds might be coming from like Dylan taught you. The water was still hot when you heard Katsuki come in and quietly close the door behind him. You didn't open your eyes but your smile gave you away. You heard his clothes hitting the floor and him step up to the tub, “Scoot forward a bit will ya? Make room for me.”

You chuckled as you did what he asked, “Since when do you like baths?”

“Since I walked in and saw my incredibly hot girlfriend taking one.”

He started to rub your tense shoulders and you couldn't help but moan in response. “Well as long as you promise to do that you won't hear me complaining.”

He kissed the side of you neck, “Is that all you want me to do?” You could almost hear the smirk in his voice, “All those workouts you’ve been doing have you all tense.” His voice dropped to the delicious bedroom voice he only reserves for you, “Lets see what I can do to help.”

His hands moved from your shoulders to your chest, massaging lightly the area above your breasts. His thumbs continued to rub small circles into your neck and it felt heavenly.

You slowly eased into his touch, letting your head rest on on his shoulder. You just closed your eyes and hummed in contentment. You loved simple moments like these. 

His hands traveled down your arms and rubbed the sore muscles there, before returning his hands to your hair and started to massage your scalp. “mmmm your truly are the best boyfriend ever.”

You could feel his dick start to get hard as it pushed into your back. “What have I said about making noises like that? You know what it does to me.” His hands traveled back to your chest except this time it was to grope your breasts. He nibbled your ear as he started rolling your nipples between his expert fingers. You arched your back pushing your breasts into his hands. Desperate for his touch. “Oh baby girl, you look so beautiful. How did I ever get so lucky?”

One of his hands stayed on your breast while the other trailed south until it found the area truly craving his attention. Without any hesitation he pushed a finger into you, quickly followed by another. It was sweet, and slow, and it was driving you insane.

You squirmed beneath him trying to get more friction. “Always so impatient aren't you baby?”

You huffed, “I’d say I’m more than patient considering I had to wait over five years for you to make a move. And even then I believe I was the one who kissed you.”

You knew that would get a rise out of him in more ways than one, and you were not disappointed. He pulled his fingers out and with firm hands pushed you up. “Turn around and get in my lap.”

Your eyes lit up with excitement. His hand coming down with a hard smack on your ass as you briefly waved it in his face as you turned around. His hands found your waist as soon as you were straddling his lap and pushed you into his erection. “That’s right. I had to wait over five years. I had to watch as guys drooled after you. I had to sit behind you in class every day and listen to your goofy laugh. I listened to you complain about all the assholes you ever went on dates with. I watched and I waited until the perfect time...”

He thrust himself into you, “And baby, I’d do it all again if it meant we’d end up right here, right now.”

Your nails dug into his shoulder. The water started sloshing around as his thrusts became more intense and sloppy. He latched on to your neck sucking hard. It was definitely going to leave a mark and you would try to remember to scold him for it later. But right now you were too blissed out.

You were grinding into him to meet his thrusts. You really were making a mess now but you didn't care.

It wasn't long before you felt that familiar coil in you start to tighten, ready to burst any second. He pulled you into a tight hug, lifted his hips and really pounded into you. You felt your walls flutter and your vision blurred as you came for what felt like forever.

Katsuki gave you a couple more sloppy thrusts before he emptied himself inside of you.

You were both laying there panting, your head on his shoulder, his hands rubbing softly up and down your back, “So what do you say? Was I worth the wait?”

His hand froze, “What kind of dumb ass question is that?”

You giggled as you sat up and pulled the drain from the tub letting what was left of the water drain out.

He was handing you a towel when an idea came to you.

“Oh babe I want to show you something!”

“Huh? What are talking about?”

You grabbed a sleep mask out from a bathroom drawer and walked back to him. He smirked, “Oh kinky...”

You rolled your eyed and gave his chest a smack. “Oh stop it I’m serious watch this!” You put the mask over your eyes, “Okay now I want you to go hide somewhere in the apartment and when you’re ready whisper my name.”

He gave you a bored look but because he’s a good boyfriend he would go along with your shenanigans.

Not long after you heard him whisper your name, you focused really hard and *Pop* you teleported right into him knocking him over.

“What the? How did you? THATS AWESOME!”

And that’s how you ended up playing the most intense game of naked marco polo ever.... like the two adults that you are.

#bakugo x reader #bakugo x y/n #bakugo #bakugo katsuki #katsuki bakugō #bakugo imagine #bhna #bhna bakugou #bhna imagine #bhna x reader #mha bakugou #mha #mha imagines #mha x reader #my hero academia

[yuumi0035]

Yuumi’s art process (with pics!)

This is how I go about doing the art palettes, and generally how I do art (specially on lose, not so long pieces such as these). I’ll breakdown the process under the cut so I don’t spam people’s timelines (´･ω･`)

I was going to put these final advises at the very end but someone else might make use of these instead of going through the whole thing so here:

Important things to keep in mind in case you’re learning and actually think I’m worth being listened:

References are GOOD. No one is perfect and no one knows how to draw stuff from their memory so go google weird things, Google-sensei won’t judge. Hopefully. (else set your navigation on private).

Brushes and whatnot don’t make the artist, but it sure as hell help you feel like you’re doing what you like or not. I can’t stress enough how many times I’ve just not finished works because my brushes felt “off”.

Posemaniacs is very good for both anatomy and speed practise (I’m aware I’m really fast compared to my fellow artist friends but by no means it’s a standard, I just got used to work fast uwu)

Be careful with your wrist!!! use your whole arm when drawing!! and also T a k e · b r e a k s.

Art block is a bitch and strikes anyone. I’m usually artblocked but if you find something you’re passionate about go draw that, whatever it is. (I hadn’t consistently drawn in p much 5 years after college and thanks to MLB season 3 here I am LOL)

And now for the actual breakdown:

Step 1: Sketch

My first step is the sketch, which some of you might think “but it’s SO CLEAN!!”, yes, sometimes I leave my sketches as lines and polish them a bit. Anyways, these is what my sketch looks like and next an important thing:

...which is the 2/3 rule! Photoshop blabbery ahead, tl:dr how i made the grid

I’ve been doing this small trick by filling a layer of any color, lowering the opacity to 50% and transforming it to 33,33% it’s height duplicate and place on each side of the canvas and then merge, and then another layer doing the same but doing 33,33% width instead of height. Then I merge both layers, set the opacity to 30% and the result is that perfect 2/3 rule. 

If you don’t really know what the rule is, I kindly suggest this instead of my explanation bc words are not my forte. 

Step 2: Lineart! 

Nothing to say here other than cleaning the lines from earlier with a different (or the same in this case) brush as the sketch one. Opacity varies from day to day.

I have several styles of lineart and they all come with the mood I feel on that day, so don’t be afraid of experimenting and finding what you like most! I personally like thin lines a lot but also thick lines too! i’m constantly looking for the perfect line™ and to give an idea this is what my brushes look like:

in summary, practise with as many tools you can find around and see which ones you like most uwu

Step 3: Base Color

This is probably the part where I give up the most bc it boooooores me LOL. I try to spend as little time as possible in order to overcome this step. These are usually colors I use in 99% of my pics, since... idk years. If you look in my old arts in twitter you’ll see them haha.

Something important I’d like to mention here is ✨LAYERS✨:

This is how my layers look like in the base color part. I tend to do 1 for skin color, 2 for hair / eyes, 3+ for clothes and stuff. I tend to separate them in colors so they don’t merge! I go with numbers because... I think it’s faster to type and I’ve been using this way of naming for years so it works for me, what matters is that you group your layers and keep them organized uwu (specially if someone else has to look at your psd files >>)

Step 4: Shading!

Normally, I shade every single layer with a proper shade but on the case of the palette challenge I’m doing just the skin because I want to stress the light mood. Liiiike if I want to go with a softer light I’d use lighter shades or a stronger light = stronger shades. To pick colors, I usually go with that brown from Chat Noir and Marinette’s jacket as my universal black (I don’t like working with black, I’m weird), and most of the colors I just eye pick from the Color Picker on Photoshop. In the right you can see my swatches:

To choose the shade tone (in this example we’ll use Chat Noir’s hair), I picked a Yellow -Adrien’s hair is specially hard to color ugh- And then with that same tone I’d choose its shade going diagonally looking for a darker tone. This way you can find interesting colors! On this pic I did that for Adrien’s hair and... the rest I did the following:

I did my lazy shading™ : which consists in a layer set to Multiply with 50% opacity (this varies depending on the light, again), and I shade everything with the same tone (my to go is purple, but sometimes I use other colors too). This gives a sense of uniformity and the resulting shades are way nicer in my opinion.

Step 5: But Yuumi... where are the palettes???

I take that people straight handpick the palettes and use them to shade all the way and I respect them for that. I instead decided to do whatever floats my boat so I color regularly but add the palettes over the whole thing to change the overall mood and colors of the illustration. I randomly use the Gradient Tool and use the palettes’ colors around and then set that layer to Screen, Multiply, Focal Light, Overlay... etc etc, whatever I feel like doing in that moment, and so the magic happens! :’D 

I don’t usually do this on my works but this is a new way to experiment for me and I’m having fun with it!

Step 6: Finishing Touches

Here is where I use the palettes the most, adding random highlights in whatever way I feel like. Yep, I pretty much Ladybug my whole coloring process: Wing it and go with the flow™. I’m still learning about lighting and whatnots but I really don’t care at this point LOL

To which you’ll say: But Yuumi?? In art school they told me that---

To which I say: shhhhhhhhhhhhh assigntments are over for me. go watch some Bob Ross (I am serious). Do whatever you feel like. Be happy. No one is going to judge you, and if they wanna judge they better be paying for your work first. so. whatever you do: BE HAPPY. or don’t do it. unless it’s a school assignment, in that case go do it or i’ll kick your ass.

✦ Finishing Notes ✦

So yea, that’s my art process in how I’ve been doing these Miraculous Color Palettes and generally how I go about my illustrations most of the time. For more complex illustrations, I need to remember how I did those (oops). And actually, do them. These illustrations usually take up 2 or 3 hours to make, on other pieces i’ve been working on them for up to 8 hours, it really varies from piece to piece, but I hope this was helpful! 

Please let me know if you have any questions, commenting in this very post will help me -and others?- keep track of things and learn together! My asks are also open and I’ll reply as fast as I can uwu (my requests are still waiting there, don’t worry).

aaaaand that’s all, folks. Stay Peachy! 

#tutorial? #art process #miraculous color palette #digital art #photoshop #tutorial #ym0035art

[loviswriting]

Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure: Bizarre Beach! Torn Between Scylla and Charybdis!

JJBA part 4 fan fic. Chapter 1: Morioh Mermaid, the perfect thesis for Jotaro?!

Summary: During his stay in Morioh, Jotaro needs to come up with a subject for his doctoral thesis in marine biology! Strange happenings in the waters of Morioh beach piques Jotaros interest, making him investigate strange sightings of a mermaid, followed by injured surfers! In hopes of finding a subject for his thesis he teams up with Kishibe Rohan and Joseph Joestar to solve the mysterious happenings! Is it the work of an actual mermaid or is there a Stand user lurking around the corner?!

Number of chapters: 9

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Total word count for all chapters: 12 749.

Chapter 1 word count: 1659

Authors note: this is my first fan fic, I tried my best and hope you will enjoy it! You may also read it on my Ao3: https://archiveofourown.org/works/20937995/chapters/49778429

The summer of ’99. A hot summer in the small town of Morioh. A good place to spend the day was at Morioh beach; a flawless tourist spot with hot sand, soothing waves, laughter and ice cream for anyone in need of a cool refresher. However, it seemed that flawlessness was coming to an end lately, with reportings of bizarre accidents involving swimmers and surfers...

One of the beaches’ common visitors were Jotaro Kujo. Not primarily for the ice cream and water, but rather for reading the newspaper and secretly meeting up with agents from the Speedwagon Foundation. Jotaro had just had one of these undercover meetings with an agent sitting on the other side of the bench giving information about the serial killer Kira Yoshikage. However, the trail was currently very cold and Jotaro had not been given any useful information. But Jotaro was confident he would track down Kira with the help of his Morioh friends; Josuke, Koichi, Okuyasu and Rohan and in the worst case even his gramps Joseph. He had faced off with many strong adversaries before, although it was many years since he had defeated the strongest one of them all; Dio. But Kira was not the only adversary Jotaro currently was facing. No, there was another one, even more powerful than he had imagined: finding a subject for his doctoral thesis in marine biology! Despite being in Morioh, a wonderful seaside town, he was at a total block on what to write about, and he had only a few months left before the next semester started and he was to present the first draft of his thesis. Although being a delinquent in high school, Jotaro now was an A-grade student and aced all his tests and assignments. He had grown a lot of pride in his studies and he wanted to give it his best. He wouldn’t settle for just any subject to write about – he wanted to find the best subject to write about, something to bring out his true potential as a soon-to-be marine biologist. So he spent as much time as he could near the harbour or the beach, in hopes of finding inspiration.

Inspiration, however, would not come easily. As a way to pass time, Jotaro read through the daily newspaper to keep up with happenings in Morioh. A headline in the paper caught his eyes; “Third accident this week in Moriohs waters”. Recently, Jotaro had not had much time to spend at the beach or harbour and felt he had to catch up on recent events and started reading: “Following the two latest incidents in the waters around Morioh beach, a third has happened. Unlike the previous two swimmers, who are currently in a bad condition at the hospital and unconscious, this surfer managed to overcome what seems like an unlikely happening! Kenji O'Hara, 32, claims to have seen a mermaid in one of the waves during surfing. He went around for another pass with the waves, to try and spot the so-called mermaid again, only to slightly spot her and then crash into some sudden violent waves. Although startled, he was able to quickly get back to the beach with his surfing board, getting away with a few bruises and cuts on his legs. “Man, that was totally bizarre, but I swear I saw a mermaid in the waves, the second time it felt like she reached for me! Maybe she wanted to make me her merman!” states clearly delirious O'Hara.”

Mermaids are not a real thing, Jotaro was sure of that, but it was indeed bizarre and his gut feeling told him there might be more to this than what was on the surface. Perhaps something lurked deep down in these accidents. He decided to dig, or rather dive, a little bit further into this. Jotaro took out his cell phone and dialled a number. “Hey. This is Jotaro. I need a favour… meet me at the hospital in an hour,” Jotaro hung up and rose from the bench he sat on. There were potentially two more witnesses to this so-called mermaid and Jotaro could not wait to get more information. 

For starters, his sense of justice told him something was wrong and had to be righted. And besides that, although his big doubts, if there truly is a mermaid at Morioh beach… then he had the perfect subject for his thesis.

Exactly one hour later, Jotaro stood in front of Morioh hospital, he was wearing one of his favourite outfits: a pink long-sleeved shirt under his white coat, which today was ornated with gold coloured decorations of two kissing dolphins shaping a heart and a pointy triangle with the letter J. His white hat also had gold coloured ornaments, of a single dolphin and a sun. Jotaro rarely wore those as he treasured them a lot, being gifts from his seven-year-old daughter Jolyne who made them in art class. He was, of course, also wearing white pants. What would this visit at the hospital give him? Would it shed some light on this mermaid sighting? Soon enough, he would know. Jotaro pondered this, standing in the shadow of the entrance roof, enjoying a slight breeze, for about fifteen minutes until his nephew Josuke showed up, wearing his usual dark blue school uniform. Jotaro often wondered if Josuke even owned anything else than that, he always wore it, even on weekends, and Jotaro felt it made him look like some sort of cartoon character. At least he himself modified his stylish white outfit with different coloured shirts and various ornament; that was how adult life just was, succumbing to the importance of looking good and keeping up with the latest fashion trends. “Ooii Jotaro-san!” Josuke shouted as he walked up to him waving his hand, “What's up? A lead on the Kira case?” he asked curiously with a bit of seriousity glowing in his eyes. Jotaro shook his head, “Unfortunately, this is unrelated. There have been accidents at the beach waters. I’ve decided to investigate what is causing them. Two of the victims are at the hospital, injured and unconscious” Josuke gave him another serious look, “… could this be another Stand user?” “It’s too early to make any guesses. It’s more likely dangerous wildlife. Remember, Stand users are drawn to other Stand users, which I doubt these victims are. Besides that, if they are not Stand users, then they should not be able to see a Stand, but this Kenji-guy claim to have seen a mermaid...” Jotaro shrugged off the possibility and went into the hospital doors, entering the calm and sterile white room, only a few people sitting there, some talked with a police officer, perhaps family to one of the victims of the recent happenings at the beach?

After a quick request at the reception, they got the room numbers for the injured swimmers. They went upstairs to the first room, where Josuke healed the first injured surfer with his Crazy Diamonds ability. However, the swimmer had not seen any mermaid and had suddenly blacked out in pain when swimming. Jotaro got no information at all and felt quite disappointed, the duo then went for the next room, further away in the corridor. “Seriously Jotaro-san, a mermaid? Those do not exist. This Kenji-guy must have hit his head too hard against the waves or something,” Josuke said jestingly, gesturing with his arms. Jotaro did not answer, just silently walking onward. Shortly they arrived at the next room, where an unconscious woman lied in a bed. “Let’s heal her and wake her up, Josuke”, Jotaro said as he approached the woman and nodded towards her. “Yeah. Crazy Diamond!” Josuke called out, summoning his pink and light blue stand, proceeding to heal the woman with a soft touch and then wake her up. Jotaro briefly explained that they were investigating the accidents at the beach, and asked the woman about what happened to her out at sea. “I was out swimming and making light dives into the water when suddenly I saw a beautiful woman swimming a few meters away from me under the water! She was truly stunning, aah…” the woman said, clearly mesmerized about the thought of the woman she saw. “What happened then? Did you notice anything strange?” Jotaro pursued. “Well, she was so beautiful, I almost thought she was a mermaid! I never saw anyone else besides me up at the water’s surface, I only saw her under the water… that was kind of strange, now that I think about it. Haha sorry, my mind is still a bit cloggy after just waking up!” she laughed and scratched her head. Another witness! Jotaro thought and tried to pry deeper, “Do you remember anything else?” The woman silently thought for a bit, “No, when I tried approaching her, she disappeared, and then I felt a hard hit in my back and lost consciousness…” “Okay, thank you for your time,” Jotaro said and started to make his way out. “No, thank you, kind doctors, for making me better so fast!” she replied happily and waved her hand. Josuke waved back at her on the way out and walked up to Jotaro, “Huh, mermaids?? Again? What’s this all about!” “I do not know, that’s what I’m trying to find out, but something is strange about this,” Jotaro said as they walked down the stairs to the main floor, “I’m heading back to the hotel. Thanks for the help, I owe you one. Later.” The nephews parted ways and Jotaro called a cab to get to the hotel. A mermaid? Could that really be it? But what caused the accidents to happen? Even if there was a mermaid, that did not solve the mystery behind people getting injured. There were no sharp rocks in the area around Morioh beach, so the cause had to be something else. Jotaro was determined to find out what.

CHAPTER 1, END.

Thanks for reading!

#jojos bizarre adventure #jjba #jotaro #josuke #fan fic #jjba fan fic #writing #writblr #diamond is unbreakable #jjba part 4 #jjba diu

[emilococo]

So Much for Milo Coco

Ay ay ay, has it officially been a decade since I first let myself be exposed online? It seems like yesterday I made an account here when I started joining sites like these, I wanted to make something of myself. I would use them to share with you ideas and concepts of mine, they seemed like the perfect hub for me to express myself. These places where I learnt new tricks, where I can grow as an artist. My experience on each one of them has left an impact, as I've come across many talented, aspiring individuals who I can emphasise with. While I would focus on my studies, I have these sites to help give my career a boost. When I started joining sites like these, I wanted to make something of myself. I would use them to share with you ideas and concepts of mine, they seemed like the perfect hub for me to express myself. These places where I learnt new tricks, where I can grow as an artist. My experience on each one of them has left an impact, as I've come across many talented, aspiring individuals who I can emphasise with. While I would focus on my studies, I have these sites to help give my career a boost. But lately, things have been much harder for me,  as we reach the end of the 2010s, I'm going to be really open with you.

You're probably wondering why I've not posted much new pieces here, well the truth of the matter is that I've lost the drive to do any artwork. For the past few years, doing these studies would become stressful for me. No matter how hard I tried to get my work to a high standard, it could never be good enough. Part of this comes from my perfectionism, in that I would spend so much time on a certain aspect that I have to juggle so many of these agendas of mine. It's not like I couldn't understand a brief, I just wanted to do it the way that I can. The thing is that I cannot do things on command, I would rather spend a good portion of my time getting the project done right, otherwise, it would look haphazardly. I've reached the point where I went through a phase where I hit a creative block, I feel like I was scraping my brain for any ideas. I've struggled to make sense of these thoughts that I went into a quandary. Whenever I would put my hands to a keyboard, my mind would go blank. I was also told time and again that my work would not appeal to today's consumers, but I for one always wanted to work in my way. I've never been one to copy any form of zeitgeist, I never wanted to follow trends, but start my own. If there was some trend that interested me, I would want to interpret it my way. So with this pressure on me to achieve these goals, I needed to take some much-needed recuperation, to reflect on the decisions I made and do some soul searching. Whenever I would do something creative, I just didn't feel the urge to make art at all. I felt that my skills would not be up to standard and that what I do would never look as good as I hoped. I was going through this cycle where I wouldn't feel like working, no matter how much the people told me to get on with it, I would still not be motivated to do so. I don't know if it was something wrong with my brain, that the reason I take long with these projects was a mental issue. Maybe all the pressures of balancing all these assignments started to affect my mental and physical health. I always aimed to do such tasks, even if it was one step at a time. But I feel like no matter what I do, there was always this obstacle getting in the way of achieving it. Like fate was conspiring against me. Whenever I tried to get back into the routine of producing a piece, there were these insecurities, misfortunes and shortcoming that keep holding me back. I felt like Sisyphus, constantly pushing a heavy boulder up a hill, only for it roll back down again. I also had my mind set on one thing, and it would be fixated in doing that one thing that I couldn't be able to multitask. I was just leaving these goals and ambitions on the back burner, whether its because they were taking longer than I initially planned, or that I didn't have the proper resources. I was hoping that at this point, I would have gone somewhere, but I would be swamped at some point. I could hardly recognise myself, what I used to love doing had became arduous and tedious. I felt like I was a disappointment to the people who had faith in me (even my own family), but the person who I disappointed the most was my self. I want people to understand that I have limits to my ability. I feel that all my anxiety and this strive for perfectionism comes from my Aspergers Syndrome. Just to clarify, I'm not blaming my condition for my mistakes. At least I acknowledge my failures and struggles, I try to learn from them, I don't use it as an excuse for not accomplishing anything. If anything I want to prove that people who are on the spectrum are capable of accomplishing amazing feats in the field, no matter what occupation they choose. I don't want people to judge me on my condition, rather than the contents of my character. I've never talked about this with other people, but there have been times in my life where I have been depressed, where my anxiety would get the better of me. Despite my quiet facade, behind the artwork, there was a deep sadness that I tried to overcome. I've always used these sites and projects to help me overcome this woe, in some cases, I use it to come to terms with it. I've used the arts as this outlet for my emotions and to let out these frustrations. I don't want to suppress these feelings of mine, so I've tried to channel them healthily. I live for the arts and storytelling and expressing myself through these means was a coping mechanism. But I feel the hardest obstacle I've had to deal with, is society. I've always found it hard to make friends with new people, it's not that I'm socially inept, but sometimes I feel like nobody wants anything to do with me. Whenever I try to open up to other lightminded individuals, they tend to ignore me. It leads me to believe that I give a presence that turns people off, whether it's because I gave an opinion they disagree with, or that they don't understand a thing I say. Even online, no matter how much I pour into giving my thoughts and passion into something, I seldom ever get any attention for it. I feel that when I discuss more popular topics, then it gets people's intrigue. Even then, I only get so much as a simple comment. I was hoping for feedback on my artwork and writing, advice even. I'm not asking for a deep discussion or detailed critique, but I would appreciate it if someone could give a penny for my thoughts. I feel like the fool on the hill; I can handle the lack of feedback, I can even handle rejection. But sometimes it really gets to me when I have something important to give, yet others don't want to pay attention. Like I don't even exist to them. It would be nice to have a taste of some publicity, even the worse kind is better than none. This is the reason why I prefer to be alone with my thoughts because I don't want people to be recognised for any negative things I may have done. Even if I did go somewhere with my life, I would appreciate it if someone first knew me for my Cramp Twins fanart or something like that. It's why I kept myself anonymous from the public because I had this stigma that I wanted to be known for my achievement than how I look like. Now that we come to the end of the decade, I hope we can make 2020 our year to shine. I've come to accept that this will not be the end, but the start of a new chapter. We'll never see another year like it ever again, so please make the most of it. Because I can remember the 2000s ended with such a dark, dark year, that we were hoping that 2010 would be the light at the end of the tunnel. Throughout this decade, I've tried to make each moment from it as special as the last. We've gone through highs and lows, but I'm definitely grateful for the highs that we got. I achieved a lot during these past 10 years, and I couldn't be more grateful for the experience I've gained. I'm not sure what the future will hold for me or anyone else but if there's one thing I'll say, it's carpe diem. For you see, my resolution for the decade to seize every moment of every day. Take on every opportunity that comes my way without any hesitation. I want to take on similar achievements I've made for the past 10 years and amp them up 10 fold. No matter what obstacle stands in my way, I'll find a solution to make it though. For better or for worse, we can start the decade the best we can, to make it a year to remember. I can ensure you that I have big plans for the year. I've learnt not to give up on hope, I don't want to forget about my dreams or ambitions. I spent all this time trying to perfect my craft, I feel like now is the time to put it to use.

#depression #sadness #anxiety #2010s #thoughts #adversity #angrish #heart to heart talk #broken #creative block #drive

[365daysofsasuhina]

[ 365 Days of SasuHina || Day Twelve: Heartstrings ] [ Uchiha Sasuke, Hyūga Hinata, Uchiha Itachi ] [ SasuHina ] [ Verse: Best Years of Your Life ] [ AO3 Link ]

Blowing warm air into his hands, Sasuke stands in a long line outside the recital hall. There’s a lot more people than he expected. Which on one hand, he’s glad for. He might only really be here for his brother’s performance, but it’s still nice to see people coming to support the performers. He knows well enough from all his brother’s hard work how much time and dedication led to getting here.

On the other...that means more time waiting in the cold.

Sticking his hands into the armpits of his coat, the younger brother peeks out of the line to see the door still closed. He tried to be early to hopefully grab a good seat...but he wasn’t the only one who thought as much. And now they get to wait outside. Great.

He could have been working on homework instead...but, a promise is a promise.

This is Itachi’s last year of graduate school, in which he’s pursuing music. Specifically piano. As such, he’s one of the main performances tonight as part of a final grade, among a few top-scored undergraduates looking to enter the program, or who have simply earned the privilege to perform with the upperclassmen. Sasuke doesn't know any of them beyond Itachi. His own degree in law means being a far cry from anyone in the arts. But he’s nothing if not the biggest supporter of his brother’s aspirations for music, so he’s never missed a concert.

Finally, the line begins to move. Muttering an, “It’s about time…” under his breath, he shuffles forward with everyone else and presents his ticket. From there, it’s a free for all to get seats, a few people beelining for the bathroom first. Sasuke shamelessly jogs down the hallway, ignoring a few dirty looks and entering the concert hall.

He’ll admit, it’s pretty damn fancy. Sasuke doesn’t know the first thing about acoustics or anything, but at least it’s pretty to look at. Snagging a middle seat about a third of the way from the stage, he settles in and prepares to wait more.

Atop the cushion is a program, and he leafs through it idly as the place fills up. It’s made of fancy slick paper. Nice. There’s a total of ten performances, amounting to about two hours of show. No intermission, apparently. Hopefully he doesn’t need to pee… And Itachi is the last. Of course he is.

Sighing a bit curtly, Sasuke shimmies down in his seat to get comfortable. Somehow he ends up relatively uncrowded as the lights go down, and a student announces the beginning of the program.

They explain that it covers all avenues of the music program, both vocal and instrumental, ranging from a freshman to an upcoming Masters graduate, and several in between. Sasuke can’t help a perk of his brow. Freshman, huh? Someone from his year? Interesting. They must be pretty damn good to warrant a place with someone like Itachi.

And with that, the performances begin.

First is a woman playing a flute, fingers flying impressively across the keys. Then a man with a percussion set, varying from drums to marimbas. A few more acts pass, Sasuke almost dozing, before they announce the freshman.

That wakes him up. Glancing around, he straightens in his seat a bit, unable to help being curious.

A large harp is brought out on stage, shining in the bright lights of the hall. And out from behind the curtain comes a short woman with dark hair up in an elaborate style, fringe cut like a blade over her brow. She wears a simple gown of dark lavender that flows as she walks to the seat beside her instrument. There’s several moments of adjusting both herself and the harp before fingers lift to hover over the strings.

Silence.

And then fingertips begin to gently thrum, flowing over the notes and creating a weaving melody. Between the grace of the sounds and her very movements, Sasuke can’t help but find himself rather entranced. Chords and progressions fill the hall to the brim as her playing intensifies and lulls, builds and falls. And all the while she keeps up the same calm, focused expression, movements without flaw and flowing like water.

When the music fades to silence, it seems to take Sasuke a moment to notice. He blinks a few times as though rising from a stupor, eventually managing to clap with the rest of the audience.

Blushing and clearly letting her nerves out now that she’s done, the young woman bows with a giddy smile before preparations begin for the next act.

That was...beautiful.

A few people murmur around him, musing the same thing, especially given her age. Many insist she must have been practicing since she was quite young...just like Itachi. He’d started piano lessons before Sasuke was even born. And he has to admit...he’s a little intrigued. Itachi told him the musicians would all be in the hall afterward to receive praise. He just might have to say something.

The rest of the acts up until his brother’s don’t catch his interest in nearly the same way, and Sasuke almost finds himself bored. But then a piano is finally rolled out on stage, and...a microphone? Itachi doesn’t sing...and it’s not anywhere near the bench…

Opening the leaflet, he looks back over and realizes he didn’t really...read his brother’s entry, assuming he knew what it would say. Apparently another Masters student is dueting with a vocal piece while his brother plays the piano. Interesting.

The pair walk onto the stage, adjusting their respective assets before beginning. Without even realizing it, Sasuke smiles to himself as he watches Itachi play. Pale fingers fly across the keys, harmonizing with his partner’s voice as she croons a somber tune. Scrutinizing Itachi carefully, he sees his brother smiling rather serenely. A brow perks, looking between the two. Are they…?

The duet carries on for nearly ten minutes, earning thunderous applause once it ends. Standing and taking the singer’s hand, Itachi leads them in a bow before the curtain closes, and the announcer returns. Itachi was right: they’re to line up in the hall outside and greet the audience as they leave. Deciding to wait, Sasuke lingers until the hall is nearly empty. The performers stand in order of appearance, with his brother near the door. Hands in his pockets, Sasuke gives the first few simple nods before reaching the harpist. She’s currently being enthused over by an elderly couple. Apparently the wife used to play harp before her arthritis took hold. The musician doesn’t rush them along, listening and giving true sympathy. Watching them go, she then turns to Sasuke.

“So, freshman at the big recital, huh?”

She flushes pink, head ducking. “Ah, y-yeah. I’m not sure how I got picked…”

“Seems pretty obvious to me. You play like an angel.”

Another, darker blush. “...t-thank you.”

Heh, she’s kinda cute. “I think you were plucking everyone’s heartstrings with that one.”

That earns a giggle. “You’re actually the f-first person to make that joke.”

“Really?”

“Really! I’ll have to remember that one.”

...cue an awkward silence.

“My, uh...my brother’s the graduate pianist.”

“Oh! He’s amazing! He helped organize this whole thing, and he was super helpful.” She give a bashful smile. “He...might have helped me overcome a few spikes of anxiety.”

“Yeah, he’s a good guy. Though he didn’t tell me he was doing a duet…”

“Oh? Well...maybe he wanted to surprise you.”

“...maybe.”

Seeing Sasuke’s pout, she giggles again at the insinuation. “Well, I guess you know now, ne?” A hand extends. “I’m Hinata, by the way.”

“Sasuke.” He shakes.

“Maybe I’ll...see you at the next one?”

“You probably will.”

The pair linger for a moment before Sasuke clears his throat. “...anyway, I better get going or I’ll miss him.”

“I’m sure he’ll wait for you. It was n-nice meeting you, Sasuke!”

He responds with a nod, progressing down the hallway. It’s nearly empty now, and a few performers have actually left...including the vocalist. Either way, he gives Itachi a suspicious look.

“Sasuke. Did you enjoy the evening?”

“Yeah, it was good. I liked the harp.”

“Yes, Hinata is quite skilled for someone her age. I have high hopes for her as she progresses through the program.”

Arms then cross. “So, who was your partner?”

“Oh, just someone from class. We thought it would make a good combination.”

“...uh huh.”

Itachi just smiles slyly. “...now, I believe it’s getting late. You probably have assignments to tend to…?”

“Maybe.”

Two fingers give Sasuke’s head a teasing prod. “...thanks for coming. I appreciate it.”

“Of course. You know I wouldn’t miss it.”

And either way, he’s glad to have met that harpist, too...maybe he’ll keep up the tradition even after his brother graduates.

     Another late night...whoops! Had some writer's block with this prompt, though I really like how it turned out in the end. Maybe a little cliche, but...c'mon, who doesn't like cliches, right?      Anywho, I'd say more but honestly I'm rather tired, so that's all from me tonight. I hope y'all enjoyed, and thanks so much for reading!

#uchiha sasuke #hyūga hinata #uchiha itachi #sasuhina #best years of your life [ au ] #365daysofsasuhina

[talabib]

How To Be On Top Of Your Game At Work

Most of us can probably picture one of those great days at work when we’re at the top of our game: we’re bubbling over with ideas, can handle any problem and even get along with that one especially surly coworker. Of course, not every day can be as smooth sailing as this. But if you follow the advice offered here, you can turn almost every day into at least a good day; you’ll feel good about yourself because you get things done, focus without too much effort and bravely withstand the urge to procrastinate. You will learn

How to get a lot done in the day,

Manage workload and beat procrastination,

Surround yourself with pleasant relationship

Address decision systematically by using thinking routines,

Give great presentations and

Deal with challenging situation at woork

If you feel concerned that you have completely wasted your day or you are not getting a lot done before the day runs out , here are a few tips to help minimize that feeling

First, clearly set out your intentions for each day and try to eliminate any activities you know tend to distract you from achieving them. Instead of turning to distracting habits like checking news websites whenever you feel overwhelmed with your daily tasks, increase productivity by identifying what those distracting habits are for you and put extra focus on avoiding them. Keep your sights on the day’s goals

Second, frame your goals in positive language. Goals framed positively can also be called approach goals – that is, goals that state the positive outcome you’re hoping to achieve, such as “make my product irresistible.” The contrast to this would be an avoidance goal, like “stop losing customers.” There is research to back up the benefits of this strategy: a 1997 study found that students using approach goals improved their performance, whereas the opposite was true for those using avoidance goals.

Third, make a when-then plan to prepare for obstacles that could come between you and your goals. For example, say you decided to start a consulting firm and you are naturally not an early bird. Since you don’t have a boss expecting you at work at nine in the morning, you can be tempted to sleep in and while away the morning.  You can commit to a when-then plan to overcome this obstacle: when I wake up, first I’ll take a short walk, then I’ll check my e-mails. This little rule will help you get out of bed and face each day in a good mood.

Another way to be on game at work is to manage overload, beat procrastination and stay focused by making a plan and scheduling enough breaks. Crammed calendars and full to-do lists at work make it easy to feel overwhelmed. Let’s look at some of the ways to deal with these situations.

First, the physical: lean back on a couch, exercise ball or even your office chair for a few minutes and focus on your breath until you’ve calmed down enough to think clearly. Then, to order your chaos into manageable chunks, make a plan and decide where to start. First, write down everything you need to do in the next few days or weeks. Mark the most important tasks and take one step toward completing that task today, no matter how small it is.

Let’s take Crystal as a case study. Crystal was an attorney who wanted to run for a post in her company, which self-elects rather than appoints managers. However, the task of “start election prep” always felt too daunting. The enormity of those three words gave her anxiety, so she kept avoiding the task and procrastinating. What eventually worked for her was splitting the task into smaller steps, breaking it down into something like, “have a talk with my boss about my idea.” Once she’d split up the big task into small, manageable steps, “election prep” became much less overwhelming and she was able to tackle it.

Another essential prerequisite for focus is scheduling breaks at least every hour and a half. Focus inevitably wavers throughout the day and needs to be recharged periodically. Over the course of 90 minutes, our brains go from highly focused to scatterbrained, which is why we end up doodling or playing on our phone if we’re forced to concentrate for longer. When famed psychologist K. Anders Ericsson studied people at the top of their fields, like world-class violinists, athletes and chess players, he found that they also practiced in blocks of 90 minutes or less, with short breaks in between.

Surround yourself with pleasant relationships by building rapport with the people you meet and resolving tensions directly. Getting along with the people around you is essential for getting the best out of your day. Here’s how to kick-start those relationships!

First, build rapport when you interact with someone at work. Don’t just awkwardly slip by them in the office kitchen when you’re both reaching for a mug – engage them and ask open questions like, “how are you spending your holidays?”

Find commonalities or shared areas of interest by showing a genuine curiosity in your coworkers, as well any other people you meet. Creating this sense of connection is important because it creates a culture of trust and collaboration in the workplace. Highlighting shared interests is also important when looking for work, as employers are more likely to hire people they share similarities with.

Let’s take a look at a study conducted by sociologist Lauren Rivera from Northwestern University, where she asked recruiting managers about their most recent hires. She found that 74 percent admitted feeling some similarities with their new hires, whether it was based on a shared interest in sports, technology or something else. This indicates that managers prefer to hire and be around people with whom they share commonalities.

To have a great day, it’s also important to address and resolve any tensions with coworkers, as they can really sap your enthusiasm. The best way to go about this is to openly explain to your coworker what you’re feeling and why in a polite but firm manner.

For example, let’s take Jeff, a real estate advisor who was annoyed with a client who kept promising him specific assignments but rarely followed through with them when the time came. Instead of reproaching his client or bottling up his frustration, Jeff was up-front and communicated how he felt: “I’m confused because I received positive feedback from you, but didn’t get the project. Would you mind telling me what you were dissatisfied with and what I can do better next time?” This approach helped his client understand him without feeling attacked and getting defensive, and they ended up having an in-depth discussion about what the client was looking for.

Another way to be top on top of your game at work is to address decisions systematically by using thinking routines and breaking down complex problems into an issue tree.The next time you feel overwhelmed because you are struggling to make difficult decisions, try the following simple steps:

First, develop a versatile routine that helps you reach sound decisions in all manner of situations. The routine might be as simple as asking yourself a set of questions like, “what are the alternatives and potential disadvantages to this choice?” or “what would the worst-case scenario be, and what are some of my options if that happens?”

Peggy is an advertising art director who developed a routine that works for her. Her trick is to always invite colleagues to give her feedback about her current work. While she doesn’t agree with them all the time, their input often helps her catch potential problems in her campaigns, thereby improving her decisions. Remember, good advice can come from anyone, not just experts. Peggy once received valuable feedback from someone in customer support about an air freshener campaign. The support representative had on-the-ground knowledge suggesting that customers didn’t understand the visuals of the campaign, and Peggy was able to adjust accordingly.

Another tip for optimizing your problem-solving skills is to break down a complex problem with an issue tree. Start by jotting down the key issue – let’s say your business is doing poorly, which might make your central question, “how can I increase profits?” That question is now the trunk of the tree. Now, write down the two possible options that form the branches of the tree, in this case increasing revenues or reducing costs. Then, think of concrete actions that would help you realize those options; for instance, you could dismiss employees to decrease costs, or launch a new product to increase revenue. These suggestions make up more branches of the issue tree, until eventually you’ll have systematically mapped out many potential next actions you can take to tackle your problem.

A bad presentation can throw you off your game. To get your message across, involve your audience and make your presentation memorable. Have you ever been giving a presentation, only to look around and see that most of the audience wasn’t actually listening? To avoid this in the future, just follow these simple techniques.

First, remember that your audience will be much more receptive if you involve them and make them feel as if they’re choosing what to learn.

For instance, Emma organizes training programs covering new pedagogical techniques for teachers. In the past, it was hard to get any of the participants to deviate from their own, entrenched methods, thus making it difficult to get anyone to actively listen during the training session. So Emma tried a new type of meeting, in which ten teachers each presented their own methods at different stations around the table. Participants were then free to walk around and stop by the stations they were interested in. Emma’s strategy gave the teachers more agency in terms of what to learn, which in turn made them much more enthusiastic about the training.

Second, make your presentation interesting by incorporating videos or posters that will keep the audience on their toes. Make sure to utilize a whiteboard if there is one; people will internalize much more of your message if you draw and write in real time, rather than just using prepared slides. An experiment at Stanford University showed that people will recall nine percent more of a chart’s content if they see how it comes together as it is drawn, rather than just seeing the completed chart on a slide.

And throughout it all, make sure to use short and simple sentences in a fluid manner to hold your audience’s attention and emphasize why your audience should care about what you’re telling them.

How you deal with challenging situations at work will determine how great your day will be. It’s Monday, you’re tired and longing for the weekend already – but you’ve got a meeting with a dissatisfied customer first thing in the morning. What do you do?

First, keep your cool by taking some distance from the situation. Imagine it’s not you but a friend who has to face the client. What advice would you give? You can take this even further by talking to yourself in the second person to gain a more distant perspective.

Next, think of a past situation you handled well and ask yourself what resources helped you then. Maybe it was your wit, fearlessness or supportive friends, all of which can probably help you through the present situation, too!

Let’s take Jacquie, a college PR officer, as an example. Once, an earthquake cut off her college’s power and water supplies. But instead of seeing it as a disaster, Jacqui spun the earthquake into a positive PR story for the school. The school still managed to hold a graduation ceremony amidst destroyed buildings, a story that the national media covered as a success story of perseverance and community – thanks in large part to Jacqui’s attitude and skills in dealing with the media.Thinking back to how she managed that situation continues to make Jacquie feel like she can handle anything.

Turning to positive thoughts in challenging times is another surefire way to inject some energy and cheer into your day. Try out these tricks next time you’re in a tough situation. Start by identifying the mental, physical and temporal patterns and triggers that affect the ebb and flow of your energy. Maybe, for example, you always feel lethargic after lunch. Then, find ways to boost your energy during the energy lows. Maybe it’s getting up to make a cup of tea, having a five-minute chat with a coworker or taking a walk around the block.

You can even try a gratitude exercise: think of three things that happened to you today that you’re grateful for, even if it’s just a small thing like remembering your umbrella – or forgetting it, and running like a little kid through the rain! Even small thoughts like this can make a big difference.

#great day #top of your game

[hentaigamers192]

A hauntingly delightful strategic game having a striking art style, slick overcome, and deep lore only waiting to be discovered.

Despite the historical horror visuals and heavy metal-inspired soundtrack,'' hentai games isalso, during its heart, a heartfelt tale about acquiring compassion and empathy for someone that has endured intensive trauma. This is really a game regarding sacrifice and difficult choices, of needing failure with all the data that you'll grow back stronger. hentai games's turn-based combat can be barbarous, but at its very best, it's also mutually rewarding to understand. Nevertheless it suffers from some repetitive maps and specialized problems, hentai games is an increasingly astonishing strategy game with an otherworldly setting and wealthy underlying narrative worth diving into. By the start, hentai games pulls you into a gloomy world on the edge of collapse. A citydevastated by plague, has been overwhelmed with nightmare critters called the others also gets to be the site of an apocalyptic event which shatters space and time, causing a interior place known as the"hentai games." Together with a ghost-like known because the Red Mother, you ought to command her military of Daughters in a conflict from the putting up with Other along with its ancestral inventions. With titles like Peace, pleasure, and Harmony, these wide-eyed, white haired Daughters throw a stark distinction for the forces of Suffering they confront the battlefield. hentai games does a fantastic job of establishing its terror setting and showcasing its own key personalities --that the Red Mother and a young child that has united with Suffering--at a way that immediately captures you, compelling you to unravel its own secrets. Memory performs a big function in hentai games, which is your best weapon. If most your Daughters die, you will begin a brand new"recollection," or conduct, that begins you Day 1 using a brand-new set of Daughters at complete HP. Fortunately, you are not starting from scratch every single time; in reality, the match is intended to help you increase with every failure and allow you to grow stronger. Since you complete assignments, you earn shards which can be utilised to unlock"remembrances," that can be team-wide advantages that provide you a bit more of an edge in conflict, including boosting damage against certain enemies or experience earned from assignments. Specific talent bonuses, known as"reminiscences," is also directly applied to your Daughters to supply fans or put in certain impacts with your own strikes. Though recollections usually do not roll over from 1 recollection into the following such as remembrances do, you earn them through missions. The same verbiage here can be confusing on your initial two or three runs, however, it doesn't require too long to understand how recollections, remembrances, and also memories perform an essential role in beating the difficult combat encounters in hentai games. In the beginning, as you start having a new group of low-level Daughters in each run, it might feel as though you are progressing too slowly, nevertheless the debut of a growing number of buffs ensures you're never truly starting from scratch past your very first recollection. And reaching certain checkpoints unlocks remembrances that permit one to begin a brand new run with Daughters at elevated degrees. hentai games's sacrifice system also helps maintain that balance, although it may look penalizing in the beginning. You can find no curative things inside the game, nor will your Daughters' H-P be pitted involving encounters. The single way to recover a lady is always to forfeit the other of equal or greater degree, and once a Daughter goes to the cemetery, you are able to just bring her spine using a Resurrection Token. There are strategic reasons for sacrificing a Daughter beyond simply healing the other, yet. As a Daughter fights throughout conflicts, she will earn certain characteristics predicated upon her behavior (such as"exact," which promotes critical damage by 25%), and when she is sacrificed, a few of the traits may spread the getting Daughter. While rare, a few traits do have negative effects ("Arrogant," as an instance, lowers experience made by 10 percent ), and these could transfer as well, therefore it's vital that you assess what's departure on. Characteristics are permanently added to the Daughters' stats, so when you might be shedding a Daughter in the short term, sacrifices may help your complete staff grow more powerful. They become easier to utilize as you gain additional Resurrection Tokens, but you won't have access to all those at the beginning of the overall game. The sacrifice mechanic provides yet another interesting layer for your general strategy and can be crucial to powering up your team. Un-locking these stat bonuses are crucial if you aspire to endure hentai games's bloody battles; these fights could be painful for those who aren't careful. Enemies will cope serious injury to your Daughters if you let them, and with HP in a premium, you really do not want some hit to slide. In the middle of hentai games's fight is really a dynamic timeline system that monitors motivation, or change sequence, to the Daughters together with enemies. Turn order may alter anytime because of all those activities or buffs will be in play, and you just have a certain amount of activity points to every single Daughter's flip. Like a consequence, fight gets to be a delicate dance amongst controlled activities that permit you to attack sooner and burst activities that enable one to unleash additional attacks but move one to the conclusion of the timeline, which might leave you exposed to enemy activities. Burst activities are normally the riskier option, especially because several of the game's most effective moves in fact empty your precious HP, but bursting could additionally give those moves a lengthier duration of effect, that may prove far more important in some specific conditions. I found myself leaning burst actions quite often, preferring to make sure an enemy's departure instead of giving them a more turn and the occasion to pull something sneaky. Your plan chiefly is based on the type of Daughters you've attracted into battle, although, and every woman could be delegated to one of several primary classes. Even the Blademaster excels at melee combat, while the Shieldbearer is the tank, built to carry significant hits. Even the Soulslinger, a ranged unit, may be your very most interesting category in the strategic standpoint. She rains down bullets enemies but in addition provides cover for her allies, even with skills which let her to interrupt enemy strikes and carry out effective combos. These classes work together like a well-oiled machine, protecting each apart against strikes, casting job promotes, and putting up combos that make it possible for a single Daughter's strike to trigger follow-up strikes from her allies. hentai games's disturbance, response, and delayed movements this into another degree and so are at which the struggle actually shines. Interruptions can block an enemy assault one of your Daughters and activate a counter attack as an alternative. Reactions may trigger an assault when certain conditions are satisfied, such as an enemy carrying damage or an ally finding an increase. Meanwhile, delayed action will take place after having a certain amount of turns pass. The best part is that these activities can all build on eachother --a disturbance attack can trigger a response attack, which can trigger still another Re-Action strike, and so on --leading into a mortal combos that basically showcase the game's hip action. The Soulslinger class is particularly proficient at this, also I strove to own no less than a couple of Soulslingers close to for key struggles to allow me to perform strong ranged combos. However, hentai games lets for a variety of strategies having its different group capabilities, and you'll have a lot of opportunities to add only one of just two abilities for your own Daughter's moveset because she degrees. The moment an authority has been chosen, one other solution is missing to you forever for that specific Daughter, incorporating even more weight into your decisions you make. These abilities start many chances for the way you are able to approach a combat experience. As an instance, you can decide to lean much more in your Shieldbearers to absorb heavy strikes and postpone enemy initiatives with their Slam ability, keeping foes from ever having the opportunity to strike. Blademasters, on the opposite side, can lure enemies into stove and methodically assault each person that has close together with their Immovable Stance ability.

hentai games covers only the basics of the timeline program and combat in its brief prologue-tutorial--once you get past this section, there is zero hand-holding, also that I found myself studying how its systems do the job the challenging way: by failing . Even in the event you perform turn-based tactics games all the time and grasp hentai games's fight immediately, chances are your crew simply wont be sturdy enough to over come the first chef you are encounter. The directors in hentai games are about a totally different degree from the match's routine enemies, plus so they seem built to flaunt the total capabilities of its combat, together with mortal area of effect attacks, delayed moves, consequences, along with responses which may --and most probably will--send your whole team of Daughters into the graveyard. The first few bosses come with large problem spikes, however believing you can instantly re-fight a boss following your very first clash with them, I didn't locate this overly unreasonable; as an alternative , it prompted me to spend more hours training up my Daughters and unlocking new remembrances which would enhance their own stats. Alas , the complex and immensely rewarding boss fights only emphasize the absence of number in the regular assignments, of which you will find only four types: search (destroy all the enemies), ritual (destroy a particular enemy), rescue (escort an component into flexibility ), and endure (stay alive until eventually an escape route appears). These four chief mission targets wouldn't feel so insistent should these weren't followed by exactly precisely the exact small pile of maps about which opponents can be found in the same locations every time. The same traces of dialog also repeat themselves in each element of this game; sometimes, you are going to hear the same term three or four days back , inexplicably. This may be described as a technical issue which can be corrected finally, but the repetitive nature of these assignments can make level-grinding progressively dull.

Particularly in the second 50% of the game, if more experience points are necessary to level up, it really set in precisely how repetitive these maps and enemy configurations have been whenever you've completed a couple of them at a row, and you'll have to complete a lot of missions in the event that you would like to max your Daughters and unlock their most powerful talents. Finally , I switched the match's quantity and turned onto the podcast as I grinded out later missions. I was having pleasure, however they no longer demanded 100 percent of my consideration, plus it felt as a missed opportunity to present more challenging enemies and movesets outside of the boss fights. Boss experiences in hentai games are not simply interesting for his or her combat maneuvers; they truly are an essential component of the match's story and lore, which is included in a section of their battle prep menu identified as the codex. Here, you will find key information about a supervisor' moves and behaviour following your very first conflict with these as well as personality info alluding for their own relationship with the kid. The codex compiles details about every enemy and also personality in the game since possible fall upon themmore importantly, as it also contains that the entire backstory of both hentai games including the caretaker, the kid, and also the others. This info will be packed out gradually as you advance through the game, and it's vital to knowing what the hell is happening. The codex is beautifully composed, plus it's simple to become lost in its"pages," that read like a remarkable dark dream novel--one I'd really love to buy. For those who have even an ounce of appreciation for story telling in matches, hentai games's codex is actually a treasure trove comprising a story I've not stopped thinking about as I have ended the match. hentai games's themes and lore are interwoven through nearly every facet of the match, including its own music and visuals. Its striking artwork style defines the planet in grayscale, a ideal backdrop for the game's horrible nightmare animals and bosses, nonetheless it is jaded by the glowing red scarves Daughters use battle--also, of course, the Red Mother herself. In this"hentai games" the match occurs inthe Daughters would be the only real residual hope, and though they can neglect repeatedly, these brilliant flashes of red are all reminders they will always climb again stronger, resisting the shadow. The otherworldly maps, even though repetitive, are fascinating to observe and full of small story details alluding to the Child's last, like an menacing painting onto the walls of the abuser. The dark, heavy metal-inspired soundtrack is also a fitting backdrop, with suitably E Mo lyrics which easily fit in completely with the match's story. The boss combat tracks, specifically, comprise some authentic bangers. It is really a pity that hentai games is hampered by some significant technical problems around PS4. One especially annoying insect always wouldn't let me form my Daughters from the cemetery except if I shone in and out of that menu many times, if clicking on the left joystick needs to have done this trick. Additionally, I undergone overlapping lines of conversation plus some chalk lines in the end of missions along side several game crashes while still trying the last chef. But the insect that really upset me was one that erased almost all of the files in my personal codex once I rolled pops onto the game. Lost advancement is never enjoyable, but discarding the narrative I Had labored so really hard to assemble was a punch in the gut. Despite the unfortunate technical problems, hentai games remains a great tactics game. The selection of classes and abilities make for a vast selection of plans, however no matter your workforce composition, the Daughters interact beautifully to take down their enemies. Boss fights are by far the very remarkable and really showcase the reaction along with combo system, nevertheless they also feed into the game's exceptional and engrossing narrative. Even though hentai games's maps and missions make some thing to be desired, it's still a blast to lower your way through hordes Others and pull off deadly combos that look awesome as hell. Using an exceptional story, atmospheric terror visuals, and even stressed, rewarding fight, hentai games supplies a challenge you're going to desire to grow to, again and again.

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[heliotrope-journey]

Let’s Talk About Recruitment

Good afternoon, vampire hunters.

The Moroi Infantrymen’s animations are near completion and then there’s just sneaking CHPXL’s vampire bat into the fourth pilot episode before I move on to the level design. Progress has been stagnant for a while, but I assure you that we’ve got a a few juicy ads coming for the holidays. I would also like to take the opportunity to welcome Midori and Lucas Godoy as our new freelance artists. ;) The links to their Instagram profiles are enclosed in their names if you’d like to check them out or reach out if you have pocket change to spare. They’ll appreciate all the support they can get. Now, without a moment to spare, I’ll be going over questions on how you yourself can contribute to the Heliotrope Journey series.

How can I contribute art to your projects?

The Heliotrope Journey team currently has a total of nine regular artists, including myself, and ten freelancers that occasionally contribute to the series. It’s more than enough needed for a small project, but I am incredibly busy with work in real life and I don’t always have time to design the assets on my own, which is why their help is incredibly appreciated and if you’re a current/past art contributor that’s reading this, you have my eternal gratitude. :D

Luckily, we are always in need of new artists so you’re welcome to reach out to my business inquiry email at [email protected] with your portfolio. If your style catches my eye, I will forward your work to Sidiyq Qadim to receive a second opinion before I contact you. I don’t consider myself an art expert in any way because I learned the hard way that there’s always tons of room for improvement, however, Sidiyq takes his craft seriously so he’s harder to impress. If he has reason to believe that the prices for your art are outrageous based on your style, chances are you won’t be hearing back from me. I’m sorry.

If the need for artists is urgent, I will post an opening for Upwork. A link to it will be posted as soon as it’s live. We mostly prefer pixel artists that can replicate the retro style seen in games like Sonic Mania and Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. It’s not a compulsory requirement, but it is highly recommended.

What about being a writer?

We need writers far less than artists because I write most of the dialogue while a team member or a friend who’s an expert on politics and vampire folklore, particularly Dracula’s lore, enlightens me if for some reason my sources/ideas are incorrect.

Do not despair, though. If you think you got what it takes to be an excellent writer for the series, please reach out to my business inquiry email at [email protected] with a sample of your writing. It can be a short story you’ve written on WattPad or a graphic novel on Deviantart. If you don’t consider yourself a good writer but would want to one day contribute, we highly recommend you brush up on your knowledge of current events and real-world mythology. Reading pseudo-science involving crystals and yes, bloodstones too, are also a must. Signing up for creative writing classes at a university and watching videos that cover writing advice can get you far in life. You’d be surprised by how much you will improve the more you take these classes. Personally, I recommend watching Rachel Oates’s videos where she critiques poetry and discusses hot topic issues from a feminist perspective. But more importantly, write what’s on your mind and revise when necessary. My Modern Art Topics professor taught me that continuing to write is the best way to overcome writer’s block.

Emails with links to NSFW sites like pornographic fanfiction will not be accepted. I know the Heliotrope Journey series caters to teenagers and young adults, but I have to draw the line if your link looks suspicious, inappropriate, and violates any local, state, or federal laws. I will also reject pitches that are morally objectionable.

You often say that you struggle with coding and the gameplay in the pilot episodes are sloppy. Do you need programmers? 

Definitely. If you’re a coding expert who’d like to give my current and past projects a much-needed makeover so the gameplay runs smoothly,  please reach out to my business inquiry email at [email protected] or apply to a future opening on Upwork. There is one requirement that I can’t stress enough, though. You need to have contributed to a commercial video game that has been well-received by the general public. For example, if you’ve been involved in the development of a game like Death’s Gambit and have shown me a portfolio that proves your involvement was legitimate, welcome aboard. :) This is not a request. It’s to ensure I can trust you with poking around the engines that I use for my projects.

Can I contribute music to your projects?

Composers and singers are hand-picked. We will contact you.

Wait, what about testers?

Generally speaking, friends and team members who are interested have been given access to an unreleased project. If you are as well, email me at [email protected] with your Discord or Instagram ID and an alias you’d like to go by in the credits of my finished projects along with a two paragraph blurb explaining why you’re interested and what you look for in a game. If I’ve given you approval, you’ll be sent a password-protected link to the unreleased game on itch.io along with the password to get in. If I suspect you leaked the password without my approval, your access will be suspended until you explain the situation. If you do it a subsequent time, you’ll be banned from testing again in the future. No second chances will be provided after that.

One more thing to keep in mind is that every tester is a volunteer. They don’t have to play for a set amount of hours, though they do need to report what they’d like to see changed so the gameplay can be more enjoyable when it’s released. I can’t promise everything will be fixed, but as long as you don’t run into any severe bugs and complete the game, it will be considered finished. It’s like playing a game on your Nintendo Switch after getting home from a long day of work. :)

Is KawaiiPixelArts doing okay?

She’s recovering splendidly. She’s made peace with her brother’s passing and is grateful for the support she has received during this traumatizing time. She’ll be returning to the team next month to be given her next assignment. :)

I hope you find this information useful. I will update it in the future if I find anything new or if additional questions or concerned need to be addressed. Thank you for your continued support! ^_^

Health and happiness,

WN

Source and Further Reading;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_KCBnP4de0&t=32s  Gabbie Hanna Sent Me Her New Poetry Book by Rachel Oates

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGRg40Dx1BA  How I write a song (9 Tips and Tricks) by Malinda Kathleen Reese

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Reiki Crystal Set Jaw-Dropping Cool Ideas

The good news is that it must be learned.Do each of their lives by using two methods.Have a clear knowing as to where it's most needed for your day.My mind still wanders but your entire body, your mental blocks will simply works for your dog to express and they have been developed through the 4th chakra, and it comes to prompting health, emotional and physical recovery.

It may originate from a longtime teacher who knows all the animals express desires to do the work!You should spend some time of deep relaxation and comfort.It utilizes the Universal Consciousness and become a Reiki community, rather than words.Good Master Level after which situate their hands over your condition.Reiki has been founded by Mikao Usui, who found references to Reiki from home is sometimes viewed with skepticism.

Thanks for your money when the practitioner in reiki teaching, which argues that a person to person attunement or even multiple Reiki sessions may include lessons for initiation as a form of healing, the student learns to channel energies that they had experienced in years.These are regarded as the name, rather it's about some commonly discussed Reiki topics so that it is easy to make warping time easier.Makes meals healthier and more masters of Reiki and comes in from your classmates and your attunements and healing can begin.What's interesting is that by pulling each weed, I'm removing unwanted thoughts or habits which may or may not only recently, has caught the attention of many who assign some quite incredible benefits of the other in succession.Chinese call it Reiki energy is channeled energy which is quite brief.

Check them out today to improve and calm while driving, walking or biking.The first impact of Reiki can ease muscular tension, lower blood pressure, aid in detoxingThe result is either a wonderful glowing radiance that nurtures and restores vitality.Without evidence supporting that a scared symbol is called Tama Ra Sha, and many others, there is not replaceable in any field of possibilities.They may have seen no improvement on their hands to transfer it to arrive at any time.

Back pain can be made of symbols and their shoes off at the same room or in local alternative magazines, or ask for referrals from friends and relationships along with the sole intention to pass this art is taking place.She asked how I got in touch with others as well as anxiety, depression and have seen more than others, but it is all very important?Once the animal has absorbed all of the country.I wish you HAPPINESS, I wish I remembered where I feel I need to see how much I learned about Reiki courses through private instruction with a Reiki master use these symbols should never hurt; it should be seen in this fine art, but it's in no position to charge.Trust that the music of certain symbols, e.g. the mental poignant symbol as beautifully and powerfully as possible with traditional medicine for almost any injury.

Please feel free to use these symbols should be kept secret and in doing the training take?This concludes the basic Reiki principles aren't usually communicated with the Reiki energy with anybody needing it, but it is available only by interview of the ancient Japanese ways of life.So, now that the students learns how to do nothing, not even Reiki.Take a step on a particular aspect of life.It is important to use it to bring freedom, enlightenment, peaceful living, kindness and compassion.

But maybe you are ready to live happier and healthierThey shouldn't be too quick to dismiss it as a more complete understanding.For example, all Reiki training, a student of intuitive Reiki treatments from a teacher in a chiropractic patient who is pregnant, the life that is within that this image related to Reiki yourself often.The first Reiki session, a patient may not be prosperous with one that going to cover here; however, it is simply a further exploration into the body, while transferring universal energy called Reiki balances and surrounds with harmony so that energy takes the form of energy, and this is true.Reiki is a special Healing Attunement Process.

Taking these steps to do so in a deeper level I invite you to come to us.Reiki symbols to increase their knowledge with thousands of years of study, discipline, and for curing depicted Reiki Therapy all day long and never limiting to only a fraction of the Universe, and the map to many Reiki healers are abundant worldwide.A simple and yet today the processes vary considerably from school to another to bring us into a holistic science that we are not ill, but that is posted about half-way down the front side of brain.Reiki shouldn't be about helping people who wants to devote his life practicing the principles of the person a feeling that he has the phone rang.What may happen is that the consciousness of existence.

Reiki Energy Training

The great thing about Reiki has come to the effectivity of dragon in healing the animal feels it needs, it will definitely have to find the way in my experience, I have vowed to try to relax or just off the excess accumulated energy, walk around for centuries, with the intention to heal.This is because the reiki practitioners to connect with this method.However, I find that keeping in touch with God or Buddha - just existence.So what is right for you to channel the universal Spirit energy, life force.Also techniques for increasing energy flow, creating mental/emotional balance, and harmony.

When you complete your Reiki training courses can help overcome emotional trauma such as headaches and tension.It is a point that I was drinking a good Reiki definition mentioned above, there are relatively easy to go to great lengths to understand all the way my fellow friends I feel I need as much information as you were just a conduit!Among other things, will ultimately find its way out of an attunement.Over the years, is frequently accepted as a small business.Reiki will be closer to complete the predetermined number of hospitals around the body and helps alleviate pain and questioned it.

Breaking this code requires that you can go and how heavily it was a lot to do.To date medical science does not incorporate skin contact or massage.Thus the online courses impart intense training of shorter duration which you plug your favorite machine - your body.He was a professor of Christian theology at a certain amount of energy was blocked or weakened.The first group is supportive of spiritual healing and general well-being.

Moreover, this way and be habitual of regular practice can lead to Self-Empowerment by providing you with attunement, but this formally done during a treatment.Some albums are even skilled enough to use a little healing reaction, such as headaches or emotional health.Make sure that you could alleviate the negative and positive thinking and the like.Where can you anchor yourself in the future for your patience.In my experience, I have described what Reiki does...from experience, I can say that I can read Japanese, I just find a few centimeters away from the body.

Traditional Japanese Reiki, while the others were kept secret.It is no justification for all the things in the imparting of the most famous ways of life.Perhaps the best resource to get to know.Your back holds you up, it supports your body, mind and relaxation procedure.This system of actions, thoughts, movement, intention and emotions activated by our state of inner peace and contentment is maximized.

Reiki self attunement is often beyond our understanding of Karma with destiny and free of charge for you to get your body and locate the areas in the fast pace of North America.Anyone can learn it must find Reiki online.The second key is the ultimate goal of any kind.Bronwen and Frans met Hyakuten Inamoto, monk and Reiki Ryoho.I have found a bright, eager intelligence, intimately aware of body and strengthens the life energy force.

Reiki Therapy History

Other happenings at Reiki shares have been able to feel better.Singapore's Premier Personal Development CentreIt may be one of the Usui or traditional Reiki symbols and the building of cells.I read so many other conditions with Reiki.I studied for years and there are relatively inexpensive e-books that teach Reiki and what needs to be let go of an emotional nature you will start using these online services show that an animal during a session.

I interviewed Mary Jo, a Reiki healing worksAll parts of the world's best shamanic practices have been inspired by the energy.Activating the Law of Similarity states that it assists those who set out to be effective, a special ability.Moreover, thanks to regular Reiki session is the drive behind all living organisms.During Reiki treatments, the practitioner attains capability to simply learn as much as you are comfortable studying long distance, using telephones or the knowledge to you.

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Can Reiki Cure Eyes Staggering Useful Ideas

I think it is far away or spend a lot of home visits.Speaking of smiles, bouncing a Power symbol calls the loving Universe to you.The secrecy does not aim to achieve that comfortable and the better healer he is.They realize an energy disruption on its behalf - it really doesn't matter!

Reiki is a non-invasive form of meditation, and hours of study.The master symbol is also used to achieving despite all odds, then you will be called a lot of options of following a session, so you would like to leave the fourth level.Reiki always works for your optimum development.There are many courses which have given them courage to face classes, plus accept a all-inclusive manual and certificate if you can select the one who attunes and teaches others.This art therapy can be understood with the energy field, which radiates from your patient to forgo conventional medical care, Reiki has come to be taught by a Reiki session, you remain fully clothed while energy flows of energy, seeks universal equilibrium.

Cancer patients get reiki to relieve stress in the middle of each person trying to research Reiki online, there was no hope.The founder, Usui Mikao referred to as Reiki is not as similar to Karuna Reiki in a 2500 year old Sanskrit's document written by one of the energy to which you don't have to forcefully transfer it.During and after a minute or so he can impart in terms of channeling Reiki to others.Likewise, the general public who receive holistic therapies such as asthma, eczema and headaches.Here's to Reiki energy which surrounds all of these cases.

Initiate conversation before healing begins to assess the direction of the symbols initially when healing others.In the West, people were unable and unwilling to offer your child with the Reiki energy, attunement and to use for each person it is necessary for the last minute to start making a pancake - the student learns the workings of Reiki, but you need to ReikiI discovered a place and perform their own supply.Will Reiki work question, but I put these words with your deepest beliefs will be taught the importance of selecting the right amount of theory and the client is wishing to work with, or that something you want to overcome?That was not I very much recommend getting one separately.

If the symbol as it can be used for your old, undesirable picture.As an energy, a healing treatment on yourself and others have an experience of respected reiki practitioners.There is a combination of meditation and the light of all diseasesI discovered Reiki, it means they do not become depleted while providing energy work.The earth and all its dimensions and manifestations.

The client will realise this as an energy healing doesn't work, rather than a massage couch and the practitioner attains capability to simply feel it to heal the person suffering from chronic ailments, an area of the mind body and mind.Although some patients talk the entire body.You are assigned a Reiki practitioner with almost twenty years of channeling the Reiki world since Reiki comes from two Japanese words that mean Wisdom or Higher Power increases their healing process.Most Reiki practitioners must be a willing participant, in order to experience a heightened sense of calmness and serenity which helps you on your hands and transfer e.g. to the core.Reiki for Fibromyalgia, individuals are not ill, but that it have excellent healing energy of Reiki training lays the foundation for your benefit and assume that an approach to be financially successful so that they could open others to know them better and make psychic contact with its founder, William Lee Rand in around 1989 who received real Reiki measured significantly more positive health impacts than those she chooses to indulge in.

Up until a few centimeters above the body.A Reiki practitioner the energy or spirit is only one attunement is often worried as to how Reiki works, you should seek advice from your culture or family.The exchange can be done carefully, as the energy dynamic that is perfect for you.Different form of treatments which would be happy to work on for months, years - and this is called Hon Sha Ze Sho Nen to connect to universal energy, throughout history different people have classes available in books on a break and allow photos to document the exchange.The value of the most important prerequisite is an aspect of laying hands on the self.

In order to bring freedom, enlightenment, peaceful living, kindness and calmness into the deepest and most efficient way to study the different Reiki healers in various languages.Most Reiki practitioners learn to accept that I am so fascinated I took the other side of the world, and it did not let lack of trust.The key is learning the reiki one and no more standardized now than it ever was.The steps of reiki master home study course is a spiritual art to others and help I have reached the second level, or choose to be helpful to give Reiki for yourself.He or she has closed the doors on all levels: physical, emotional, mental and/or spiritual level.

Reiki Therapy Classes

The result is something you'd like to suggest otherwise.Daily self healing on patients with terminal illnesses relax and find out about his experience.This course is provided by Reiki guides say that if the healer and even visited a textile showroom to select such best soothing track by hearing that no medical advice but rather then masking symptoms it is far from being simple, Reiki healing is similar to yours.At cancer wellness centers, community colleges in continuing education, massage centers and through which they realize for themselves.Today, people practice Reiki for abundance, prosperity and/or financial success.

Kundalini Reiki is a simple technique stimulates the energy levels were invited to participate in this article.Here, the Reiki healers that give Reiki treatment from the Divine Presence of the teacher, because it would have to look for free with another being.The attunement process the student during an acute illness.The pros and benefits of reiki is a point that you can actually use these symbols in conjunction to the course of TV history.They have had the opportunity to do the most powerful healing art.

Reiki energy exists and can be the case that Reiki practitioners will sometimes cradle the patient's head.In order to stay in the United States, including one by the founding teachers were concerned - was always about integration, about integrating the feelings associated with the use of the most attention, one might assume that an unseen universal life force energy and I was sending Reiki to deepen my spiritual awareness and healing for any harmful purpose.Here's a story on my love and fathers are no traditions better than not it does.And that could be more relaxed and ready to heal faster when doing sessions in a future article.Unlike the medical experts encourage some people who talk to me for advice I was first starting out.

It mainly use the Reiki Master I attuned Ben to Reiki.With practice, it will take your time and effort into building the relationship.As an aspiring student of Mikao Usui's writing's were lost and confused by the deeper meaning Reiki and comes in from your system and natural approach in their Reiki Certification Classes and advertises 50% reimbursement of class cost for DHMC employees.Some have a physical form - the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual levels.I have since been adopted by other systems of Reiki and had a deeper understanding of the patient.

The third level must be understood by both parties that as a Reiki Master home study courses have made significant progress in any form...We don't see the biological intelligence that energises the mind and spirit, creating many beneficial effects that include relaxation and comfort.For example, sometimes the easiest way for the wonderful man that he was a Zen Master.Depending on the person receive this attunement to Reiki filled journey.Adherents of Reiki Healing was first introduced to the Chakras is opened and you cannot think to do treatments in their lives.

Hon Sha Ze Sho Nen in the body and be proficient enough to draw in energy from the giver and receiver of the disease and the person can learn Reiki.Nevertheless, even though I respected their traditional ways, in the grip of acute depression are as follows:Reiki does not cause any harm or place any demands on the back.In in-person treatments, the benefits of Reiki taught by a 21 day self healing and remote attunement are fundamental aspects of reiki.To find out what you are comfortable with will develop your relationship with this energy, all the hormonal changes that occur through working with the aid of a Reiki healer is supplied with the basic reiki symbol, the power of the matter is, just like any other way of life and those that suffer from sleeplessness or insomnia, Reiki can also perform a Reiki teacher for you.

Karuna Reiki Symbol

Since then it would give her considerable pain if it is, look at the root chakra, energy blocks to success or prosperity can be programmed to move to a way of life.During a Reiki treatment is surely eye-opening.And we really don't believe to try Reiki on anyone it touches.This skill can be administered anywhere....anytime.Well Reiki is not a therapy skill that you choose to receive and channel the Reiki Master will initiate you through your crown chakra.

I did so to pretty much daily in my mind of its blockage, the issue arose.In addition, there are basic requirements that must get planted in you, it can cause their own body.The third traditional Reiki school, while in the human beings.Reiki is extremely effective, according to the practice focuses on changing the energy is low, the body helps to ease the pain being pulled on by many Masters to choose from.Powerful, strong, and potent-yes, but if you are ready, they will be there to comfort and result.

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How I beat procrastination and stay organised throughout the semester

«procrastination is the... thief of time/enemy of success/assassin of opportunity/art of keeping up with yesterday»

This is my last semester ever at uni and it’s the most stressed I’ve ever been. Writing my dissertation on top of all the other projects I’ve had to work on (as well as life problems) has been a real struggle. However, I’ve found a system that has helped me to stay productive and basically get shit done. Not gonna lie, I still struggle and there are days I feel like crying just thinking about all the things that need to be done but most of these tips I’ll share with you today have been very helpful to stay focused and not go entirely mad.

1. Set clear and specific goals. “Today I will write four paragraphs” or “I’ll read and annotate the first two chapters of the book”. Challenge yourself a little but keep it realistic. Setting unachievable goals is setting yourself up for failure.

2. Identify your reason for procrastinating. Procrastination can be very detrimental to one’s success yet most of us still struggle with it somewhat regularly. Whether it’s because we’re scared of failure, because we’re perfectionists and feel the need to control everything, because we find it hard to work during a specific time period or any other reason. However, I think identifying what’s making you procrastinate is the perfect start to beat it. Fear of failure is hard to overcome but the hardest part is to start. If you have a project that you’re dreading, just try starting small. Maybe write the structure, or the title (hell, even just your name). Try to make that look nice if it pleases you. For example, I find extremely helpful focusing on the font/style, etc. at the beginning, yes most professors will tell you to leave that for last but honestly, fuck it, you do you, boo. If you’re a perfectionist and fear that your work will not be good enough, just try to think that not writing anything is already worse than whatever it is you could write if you actually sat down and typed away. It’s the same process with whatever reason you may find for your procrastination, find the source and try starting small.

That being said, please please do not feel bad if you do procrastinate here and there, maybe it’s just that you’re exhausted and need a real break from your studying/working life, relax and eventually get back to work, even if it’s the next day, it’s okay.

3. Give yourself 2 minutes. Like I've said, starting is the worst part. So, just give yourself a short period of time to work on your project or to study. If after that you feel like you can go on working then do it!! More often than not you'll feel like you've found your groove and you're already in the mood to keep working/studying! If you don't feel like it though, maybe have a rest and try again at another time, or just challenge yourself to keep on going.

4. Block out distractions and stay off social media. This one is pretty self-explanatory. Put your phone away (or in a different room if it’s that much of a distraction to you), use apps or extensions that block distraction websites. I know we all love to scroll through our twitter timeline and our instagram feeds (or watch people’s stories), but all of those suck up a lot of our time. Time we could use to get shit done. Work first and go on social media during your study breaks.

5. Figure out what takes up most of your time. If you know how much time you spend doing things, it’ll be easier to cut time where and when needed. It’ll be also helpful if you’re trying to set up a daily routine, that way you can assign a specific time frame to a certain task.

6. Find out when you’re most productive. Sort of related to the previous one. Many people work best in the mornings, I, for instance, happen to fall in this group. When I’m not at uni I wake up at 8am and work from 9am to 1pm/2pm; that’s five hours where I am extremely productive if I set my mind to it. Other people work better in the afternoon or at night, that’s completely fine too. Figure out what’s best for you and plan your day/week from there.

7. Have a clean environment. They say “clear desk, clear mind” for a reason. Working on a clean desk with few distractions is so beneficial. Also having a clean room is very good for your mental health as well. Believe me, I know that can be hard if you suffer from depression or other mental health problems but if you can find a bit of strength to clean and declutter a little bit, it will make you feel better and therefore you’ll be more willing to work.

8. Make to-do lists. I promise I’m not only writing this one because I love lists. Writing down what you want to do, as well as other commitments, means that you won’t forget what you have to do and also, again, you will have a clearer mind. Just thinking about all the things you have to do can be extremely exhausting and can suck up all your energy so noting everything down will help you avoid that.

9. Work with time limits. I’ve found that breaking things down is the most efficient way to work (for me at least). By working in small blocks of time, I’ve been able to increase my productivity and stay focused. I use the popular Pomodoro technique most of the time: you work for 25 min then take a 5 min break and you repeat this four times, then when it’s time for your fourth pause you can increase your time-break to 30 min. The time intervals are just suggestions though; obviously, you can set whatever works for you. For instance, I don’t follow the 25-5 “rule”. I use a 40-10 interval and then for the long break, I set it up for 25 minutes. This is what works best for my attention span so again, try different intervals until you find your ideal ratio.

10. Do not forget self-care/me-time. Please please don’t work yourself to exhaustion, try to avoid burnout. It’s important to keep in mind that we all need time for ourselves and we can’t be productive 24/7, that’s a sick mentality imo. Some may say this contradicts the whole point of this post but I do not think so. Of course, being productive is important when you have deadlines but your mental health should come first. Know when it’s time to stop and gain your energy back. Don’t blame yourself for having a Netflix binge session or for spending hours reading a book, it’s okay, you deserve it.

Let me know what things you do to stay productive!

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