#the holy grail is mine

[violetunversed]

#fate stay series #fate stay night #fate unlimited blade works #convention #ah good ol’ fate meetups #the holy grail is mine #rin tohsaka #cosplay #my cosplay

[blackhholes]

Teen Wolf as Arthurian Characters

Mason Hewitt as Sir Galahad

#teen wolf #twedit #teen wolf edit #twgifs #mason hewitt #sir galahad #arthurian legend #arthuriana #my gifs #mine #twarthur #the SECOND i told su about the dread doctors calling mason truly good to theo's perfect evil she said galahad #and like she's soooooo right #galahad's whole thing was that he was the most pious and good of all the knights and like that's literally mason #ALSO galahad and percival are holy grail buddies so galahad and percival being mason and liam is sooooo fitting

[bkworm5]

Really love that Arthur is the Once and Future King because we imortalize him. We keep bringing him back through our stories. 

#just storytelling as a path to imortality #arthur pendragon #arthuriana #arthurian legend #arthurian literature #vulgate cycle #le morte d'arthur #post-vulgate cycle #heather dale #bbc merlin #camelot musical #there are so many modern arthuriana stories i cannot possibly list them all #monty pyton and the holy grail #avalon #the once and future king #the pendragon cycle #arthurian saga #mine

[citruscloudsandmoon]

A Kaihil story which was published in 2006 in ffn got updated and completed...

after 18 years.

Am I okay?

Yes and no 🥹

#Beyblade #bakuten shoot beyblade #Kai Hiwatari #hilary tachibana #hiromi tachibana #Kaihil #Every kaihil shipper had read it #At least once #In my case...I don't remember the count 🙈 #But oh man... that fic was kind of considered a holy grail in kaihil fandom 😭 #It was one of the first kaihil fics I read #So yes...it holds a very special place in my heart ❤️ despite it being flawed at some places #If you are curious about the story #It's 'Child of mine' by nemi the dragon #Otp: I think I just met my wife #It's a big day for kaihil fandom 😭🥳

[sinmenon]

Fate/Grand Order - Holy Grail Phantom Thief Amakusa Shirou and the Slapstick Museum

#fate grand order #amakusa shirou #holy grail phantom thief #slapstick museum #[ gif game : mine ] #[ ♦ ғᴀᴛᴇ Singularity ] #♦ ғᴀᴛᴇ in the Chaldea

[junkie-virus]

OUGHHHHHH I LOVR PLANTS VS ZOMBIES I LOVE KINGDOM RUSH I LOVE BATTLEBLOCK THEATER I LOVE CASTLE CRASHERS !!!!!!!! I LOVE VIDEO GAMES !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

#ro rambles #I LOVD U ‘OLD’ ‘INDIE’ (?) GAMES I WAS INTRODUCED TO AND HAVE PLAYED SINCE I WAS A KID !!!!!!!!!!! #I LOVE U GAMES U PLAY WITH YOUR COUSINS OR THAT SOME COOL OKDER FIGURE INTRIDUCED U TO THAT WAS PROBABLY PLAYABLE ON OLD CONSOLES !!!!! #also also i love u overcooked i love u tinkerbell DS game i love u minecraft ...... #my holy grails my heart gems #other games i enjoy as well like perhaps slime rancher or the long dark or terraria n that one puzzle game trilogy i found with mel on cool #mathgsmes. COOLMATHGAMES !!!!!! love u papas pizzeria n the adjacent sequels n knockoffs. tgat one mining game i never remembered th namepf #project terrarium smash hit cooking games (generally).... old mariokart & new mariokart..... ILOMILO !!! the alice n wonderland game my ma #playd.... #raft among us stardee valley fallout shelter dailtonw pvzgw cod zombies tsp.... #I LOVE U DISEMBODIED NARRATORS !!!!!!! <- needs to be its own post. #and so so so so many more. #i need to make a list. #i love listing things i love #so i cannot forget #oh i love u complete games with unique styles that u can successfully play through entireky..... #or limitless games with no purpose or goal leaving u to ur own devices & game mechanics. #oh my lovely lovrlies..... #THE DIGIMON RUMBLE THIG !!!!! A FIGHTING GAME W DIGIMON I LOVED THAT GAME !!!!! that escape the prison game.... henry stickimin games (i #rewatched tge lets plays....) #KEFLINGS !!!!!!! #do u understand. i am holding ur hands looking into ur eyes. #do u understand #TINKERBELL BOUTIQUE GAME THATS GONE FROM THE WORLD ☹️☹️☹️ LOCKED IN TABLET W FORGOTTEN PASSWORD. #i loved tgat gane so mych i miss it..... it was so cool.... #cooking mama the little monster pet shop........ #oki i need to stop i think... #sunset overdrivez...... <- got stuck on the climbing building level #binding of issac. #TOWERFALL ASCENSION !!!!!

[sunlessea]

FINALLY. AT LONG LAST. GODS TAG DROP. FREE ME.

#` ✞ sapphir’d king. ⁞ white light fades to red as i enter the city of the dead. #` ✞ king of hours. ⁞ if the pen is mightier than the sword‚ how is war so adored? #` ✞ dawn machine. ⁞ they let me lie to them and don't feel like they've been misled. #` ✞ clockwork sun. ⁞ but the time to forgive is gone‚ the day has passed‚ the night has come. #` ✞ salt. ⁞ done with my graceless heart‚ i’ll cut it out and restart. #` ✞ stone. ⁞ sanctus espiritus‚ redeem us from our solemn hour. #` ✞ storm. ⁞ convicted for my faith‚ addicted to my fate‚ i was drowned in waves. #` ✞ flowermaker. ⁞ weaved revelations like the flowers through his hair. #` ✞ moth. ⁞ recognize that i could be the eye of the storm. #` ✞ velvet. ⁞ if i drown in the river‚ will my soul be delivered? #` ✞ wolf divided. ⁞ holy water cannot help you now‚ i’ve come to burn your kingdom down. #` ✞ mare in the trees. ⁞ deep into the woods with you‚ a creature with no god in you. #` ✞ witness. ⁞ touch my mouth and cut out my tongue‚ i will never be your chosen one. #` ✞ crowned growth. ⁞ when you become untouchable‚ you're unable to touch. #` ✞ andromeda. ⁞ forgiving who you are‚ for what you stand to gain. #` ✞ orionis. ⁞ just know that if you hide‚ it doesn't go away. #` ✞ red grail. ⁞ one misstep‚ you're mine : better stay clever if you want to survive. #` ✞ sun in rags. ⁞ hanging by threads of palest silver‚ i could've stayed that way forever. #` ✞ nymphesse. ⁞ i dream of rain‚ i dream of love as time runs through my hand. #` ✞ beachcomber. ⁞ he’s such a charmer‚ all the bugs and their larvae follow‚ a modern desperado. #` ✞ watchman. ⁞ i am the observer‚ i’m a witness of life‚ i live in the space between the stars and the sky. #` ✞ thunderskin. ⁞ i know i'll never reclaim your love‚ all those nights you made me swoon. #` ✞ flowergirl. ⁞ they thought they heard a voice that said‚ come and take me away from here. #` ✞ cassiopeia. ⁞ our chains were meant to break‚ you'll never change me. #` ✞ comtesse. ⁞ and can't you tell the way i reach for you‚ i wear my halo in disguise. #` ✞ waste waif. ⁞ follow me into the endless night‚ i can bring your fears to life. #` ✞ the unseelie court. ⁞ don't be afraid‚ the shadows know you.

[killbaned]

YOU THERE, are you a depressed 20 something with uncontrollable Mental Eels?

do you feel like your life lacks meaning and that you need something to care for, to feel like you’re putting love into at least one thing in your life? are you bad at caring for plants? are you unable to have pets?

then DO I HAVE just the thing for you.

#this isn't even remotely a joke bro #the journey you can have with even a cheap cast iron pan will do +100 hp every time you care for this bad boy #just had to boil a bit of water in mine to get the remains of the pork roast off and now it's gonna cook in the oven for a bit #and then i'm doing a grilled cheese and all i'll have to do is wipe it down when i'm done #it takes a while to get your pan where you want it but like it's nice!!! it makes me feel like i'm idk Doing A Thing #i need to get another big one and like a little one tbh #the only other pan i have is this cheap nonstick one that's all fucked up #fuck nonstick pans all my homies hate nonstick pans #(does not apply to ceramic nonstick just use wooden or silicon tools on them and you're fine) #also for reference the CI pan i have rn was like 10$ at save a lot #lodge's i guess are the holy grail but you don't NEED an expensive one #hell you don't even need a new one. look at your local swap groups or flea markets and you too can get cheap cast iron

[lapisdex]

//I’ll stop getting Zhongli pins when they make ugly ones but that ain’t ever happening

#ooc;; #//tumblr destroyed quality but he’s mine #all mine holy grail acquired

[eosofspades]

so at the middle school i went to, for breakfast in the cafeteria there were these DELICIOUS banana chocolate bars and i was craving one SO BAD recently and my little brother goes to that school now and he was so sweet he brought one home for me today, and my life must have sucked even more than i thought it did in middle school bc whatever horrors i was dealing with made those bars seem amazing in comparison because they suck actually lmao

#middle school will really be rife with such horrors that this shit was like a holy grail i got to chew on every day #girl i know you wanted to die but still why were your standards for good things THIS low #mine

[katnissgirlsmakedo]

how did you get food at/get into painting your nails in a creative and/or elaborate way? i feel like i’m always so frustrated just trying to keep simple nails looking nice

well pretty much you just have to keep doing it. like it’s so annoying to say and hear but unfortunately the only way to get better at something is to just continue to do it frequently and over and over again 😐. i was never too committed to painting my nails at all until like. late high school when i realized i didn’t bite my nails so much when they were painted nice, and then i started doing them every week consistently because well. honestly the story is that i sort of lied to this girl i knew, when she complimented my nails (they were literally just solid blue with a darker accent nail) and i told her i did them every week (i did NOT) and she was so impressed i just. started doing them every week to not be a liar, and i also got into watching simplynailogical on youtube at that time which made me want to do nail art. but i never really did anything too crazy until the pandemic had me inside all the time and i stopped having to worry about people seeing my shitty nail art. um and then i just got better i guess. in hindsight it’s literally so stupid to be anxious about what strangers will think about your nails tho, like first of all they aren’t looking, secondly you don’t know them so who cares what they think if they are looking!!

also. good nail polish remover and a clean up brush can go a long way… i’m literally always getting nail polish on my skin and just dipping a brush in remover and wiping it away is so… life changing…

#basically you do just have to keep doing it #especially since your nails literally adapt to be able to hold nail polish longer when you repeatedly paint them #whenever i paint my sister’s nails for holidays (she never wears it otherwise) they just chip and peel off within like. a day #but mine always stays on really reliably just because my nails are more porous and used to it #and then if chipping is your problem you just need a good top coat #which some people want you to think needs to be expensive to be good but that’s a lie #i fucking SWEAR BY the LA colors color last top coat that you can buy for 2 dollars at walmart #that shit is my holy grail fr. it gets bubbly and thick after a while of using it but so does every good top coat #and by then you’ll be halfway through the bottle and can just go buy another one for 2 dollars… frankly you could steal it. it’s walmart #however it is a really thick top coat and if your nails aren’t used to being painted it will just peel off in a day like my sister’s #anyway. literally i recommend just becoming very obsessed with a nail art youtuber. ik it’s 2023 and yt is a dying medium but it’s reliable #no tiktoker is going to inspire passion for the most high effort low reward hobby on earth… #asks #anonymous

[deliciouspirateangel]

out of the tower and enjoying the beauties of spring 🌸

#dolls #barbie #barbie as rapunzel #rapunzel #dollblr #toys #mine #my pics #i found her at a thrift store for $30 new in box #no mold didnt even smell stinky #which is like the holy grail find for me alsjfdklfjslk #there's just a lil goo and crust in her hair from the deteriorated rubber bands #but that's unavoidable #she'll be easy to clean #i didnt know her hair was in two pieces either alsfjdsk i thought i just ripped her wig when i took her out

[warmpeachxo]

#hair turned out pretty flat today #will fix that during the week #lip oil #my holy grail #mine #me #it is what it is

[vulcanhello]

big things coming for chronic kindle user vulcanhello (going to be buying PHYSICAL STAR TREK BOOKS TODAY) more at 11

#therapist texted me the other day ‘i know the only thing that keeps u on this bitch of an earth is your trek books’ and then she sent me the #absolute HOLY GRAIL of trek books at a nearby used bookstore #they have the new voyages 1&2 THEY SHALL BE MINE #captain’s log

[sixteenseveredhands]

Emerald Spectacles from India, c. 1620-1660 CE: the lenses of these spectacles were cut from a single 300-carat emerald, and it was believed that they possessed mystical properties

These eyeglasses are also known by the name "Astaneh-e ferdaws," meaning "Gate of Paradise," based on the symbolic associations between the color green and the concept of spiritual salvation/Paradise. That symbolism (which is rooted in Islamic tradition) was especially popular in Mughal-era India, where the spectacles were made.

The lenses were crafted from two thin slices of the same emerald. Together, the lenses have a combined weight of about 27 carats, but given the precision, size, and shape of each lens, experts believe that the original emerald likely weighed in excess of 300 carats (more than sixty grams) before it was cleaved down in order to produce the lenses. The emerald was sourced from a mine in Muzo, Colombia, and it was then transported across the Atlantic by Spanish or Portuguese merchants.

Each lens is encircled by a series of rose-cut diamonds, which run along an ornate frame made of gold and silver. The diamond-studded frame was added in the 1890s, when the original prince-nez design was fitted with more modern frames.

The emerald eyeglasses have long been paired with a second set of spectacles, and they were almost certainly commissioned by the same patron. This second pair is known as "Halqeh-e nur," or the "Halo of Light."

The Halo of Light features lenses that were made from slices of diamond. The diamond lenses were cleaved from a single stone, just like the emerald lenses, with the diamond itself being sourced from a mine in Southern India. It's estimated that the original, uncut diamond would have weighed about 200-300 carats, which would make it one of the largest uncut diamonds ever found.

The lenses are so clear and so smoothly cut that it sometimes looks like they're not even there.

Both sets of spectacles date back to the mid-1600s, and it's generally believed that they were commissioned by a Mughal emperor or prince. The identity of that person is still a bit of a mystery, but it has been widely speculated that the patron was Shah Jahan -- the Mughal ruler who famously commissioned the Taj Mahal after the death of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Shah Jahan did rule as the Mughal emperor from about 1628 to 1658.

The emerald and diamond lenses may have been chosen for symbolic, sentimental, and/or cultural reasons, or they may have been chosen simply because they're pretty and extravagant; the original meaning and purpose behind the design is still unclear. Experts do believe that the eyeglasses were designed to be worn by someone, though.

At times, it was believed that the spectacles had spiritual properties, like the ability to promote healing, to ward off evil, to impart wisdom, and to bring the wearer closer to enlightenment. Those beliefs are largely based on the spiritual significance that emeralds and diamonds can have within certain Indic and Islamic traditions -- emeralds may be viewed as an emblem of Paradise, salvation, healing, cleansing, and eternal life, while diamonds are similarly associated with enlightenment, wisdom, celestial light, and mysticism.

The Gate of Paradise and the Halo of Light were both kept in the collections of a wealthy Indian family until 1980, when they were sold to private collectors, and they were then put up for auction once again in 2021. They were most recently valued at about $2 million to $3.4 million per pair.

Sources & More Info:

Sotheby's: Mughal Spectacles

Architectural Digest of India: At Sotheby's auction, Mughal-era eyeglasses made of diamond and emerald create a stir

Only Natural Diamonds: Auspicious Sight & the Halqeh-e Nur Spectacles

The Royal Society Publishing: Cleaving the Halqeh-Ye Nur Diamonds

Gemological Institution of America: Two Antique Mughal Spectacles with Gemstone Lenses

Manuscript: From Satan's Crown to the Holy Grail: emeralds in myth, magic, and history

CNN: The $3.5 million Spectacles Said to Ward off Evil

BBC: Rare Mughal Era Spectacles to be Auctioned by Sotheby's

#history #archaeology #artifact #mughal #india #17th century #art #emerald #diamond #glasses #indian lore #islam #religion #mysticism #indian history #anthropology #spirituality #fashion

[prissygrlsorority]

everything you need to make your own personal beauty binder 🎀

disclaimer: this post is heavily inspired by @tomb-of-ligeia and @daphne-dauphinoise, and early 2010s beauty youtubers. it’s always kind to credit your inspo <3

inspired by the lookbooks and makeup charts used by makeup artists designers at high fashion runways shows and childhood bratz coloring and activity books. the law of attraction is at use heavily with this binder (writing down goals and wishlists)!

you should be keeping diy recipes you find in here.

*you don’t need a physical binder. some people function better with digital mediums. i prefer anything physical and concrete. but you can do all this in something like a notion, or your notes app, etc.

why? 🎀

a cute girly hobby (esp for type A, anal retentive, or analytical personalities/extremely creative, hands on people) to keep track of your routines, motivate you to keep yourself maintained, and figure out what works best for you. it’s nothing too serious, just a girly pastime for people that maybe buy too many products, slip up on routines, or don’t what looks best on your features. have fun!

what to record in your binder? 🎀

an intro sheet 10 different topics divided by tabbed sections: your personal features, makeup, body, fashion, skincare, hair, fragrance, nails, treatments/procedures, salons/spas/referrals/contacts 🎀

intro sheet 🎀

here, you should keep your goals, desired look, and how you want to perceive yourself.

your personal features

a chart of your color season. mine is cool winter. you can use color season for whatever, i choose to apply it to my makeup.

your natural body shape. this will help you choose the best clothes to flatter your silhouette.

a close up, unfiltered clear photo of your bare face. note your skin type, color, undertone, and any other things that stand out to you.

note what you wanna enhance and what you wanna improve. this will help throughout your binder.

makeup

put on a light layer of every lipstick/lip gloss/etc. you have and make kiss shaped swatches in your binder. note the shade, brand, and finish. then the mood/occasion in which you’d wear it.

swatch all your lip liners, again leaving the details of the product.

swatch your foundation shades. note the finish, name and brand.

make a sheet dedicated to all your “holy grail”, essential products.

swatch your eyeshadow palettes. i have all my shimmer pigments swatches and it’s the prettiest thing to look at.

do you have any go to makeup looks? your casual look, going out look, no makeup makeup look, etc.? do these looks and take high quality pics. make personalized face charts by printing them out and noting the steps and products you used.

take c*nty pics of your lashes after trying on all your mascaras/falsies. note the effects and when you would be most likely to wear them.

print out any pics of interesting makeup looks and products you wanna try.

try on lip combos and kiss swatch them. i’m doing this because i do amazing lip combos all the time but i forget which products i used, and it’s hard to replicate the look.

body

take a stick figure-esque picture of yourself and print it out. any outfit you want to buy, print and clip it out first and see if it’s something you’d wear and actually like.

are you experiencing any skin issues on your body and trying any products? keep track of the issue and how the products are doing.

if you don’t already have one, brainstorm workout routines and general wellness/fitness goals.

what are your fav body products? what products did you buy, and hate? TRACK THEM!

any detoxes/diets you’re doing should be recorded in this section.

record “beauty enhancing” foods and drinks here. mine include matcha, lemon water and acv shots.

fashion

outfit planning! take pics of pieces you already have and clip them out. (i’m doing this currently and keeping them all in a little pocket in my binder).

make a moodboard of your personal style(s). how do you want your closet to look? try to see what details, colors, additions are consistent throughout. when shopping, these are what you should keep track of.

print out your signature clothing color palette if you want to have one.

dedicate a page to accessories you have/want, and how you’d style them.

*this can be expensive but the fashion girls will prob love this* go to the fabric store and buy little swatches that you like. take note of what the fabric is and why you like it.

dedicate a page to all your signature details. all the little specific things that scream YOU and NO ONE else! that means do not write pink, girly, etc. here. that is not exclusive to you, hun.

skincare

take a current filter free photo (make it glam! tie your hair up in a ballerina bun and put on some cute earrings) of the state of your skin. if your skin is perfect, i’m jealous and how does it feel to be god’s fav? if not what problems are you experiencing?

log your current skincare routines and how they’re working.

make a page for your skin type, how it feels when you wake up and how it feels and looks by the end of the day and research tips to deal with your personal skin type.

skincare wishlist! list any products you wanna try and what they are for. sample them from ulta or sephora if it’s possible.

dedicate a page to the skincare ingredients your skin loves the MOST! mine are retinol, bha, and vitamin c.

i have a page for all the extra cute little skincare devices i want. on it there’s a stainless steel gua sha, an ice pack, facial steamer, and pink foreo.

hair

what’s your hair type, density, porosity and curl pattern?

write down any hair goals you have. mine is frizz free tailbone length caramel brown hair with honey blonde highlights by the end of this year.

what’s your signature hairstyle? do you have a signature? brainstorm here.

clip out hairstyle inspo from pinterest and insta and try to recreate all the looks!

what are your fav hair products? i keep track of the best curling creams and leave in conditioners for my hair personally.

take note of any trending products you wanna try.

fragrance

make a moodboard of how you wanna smell. after this, research notes and how they work together.

now track your fav perfumes, your most complimented, etc.

note what fragrances go with what occasion and how they make you feel.

make your perfume wishlist! my fav part!

nails

swatch all your polishes. label them and their finish.

what’s your signature/go to nail look?

do you have any pics of your fav mani + pedis? print them out and write the details you loved the most.

write down your at home mani and pedi routine and it’s frequency.

write your fav colors and styles to wear on your nails. mine are glittery pink, pale pink, white, cream, french tip and pink frenchie. a hyper girly twist on the classics.

treatments/procedures

take note of any surgeries or procedures you want done and what they do.

anything you leave the house to have done regularly, keep track here.

don’t limit yourself! forget your budget! what are some high maintenance treatments you wanna experience? manifest it.

references

write down the sources of which you find great info for beauty and fashion

keep addresses of your fav salons and spas.

keep business contacts of your fav estheticians, stylists, nail techs, etc.

use my branding yourself guide to assist in your beauty binder! so much inspo and so many good resources! 🎀

#prissygrlsorority #my posts #beauty binder 🎀