Lili’s story is so tragic if you think about it too much. She was a previous Airk, a girl who was kidnapped and indoctrinated. A troubled girl sure, a girl who felt trapped and dissatisfied, things the Order of the Wyrm likely fed on the way she in turn tries to use Airk’s insecurities and grudges against him. But unlike Airk, who’s loved ones found and saved him, hers never found her. They wandered the Shattered Sea until they went mad, but they never reached the edge, never found the Immemorial City. She was lost. The girl who dreamed of freedom forever trapped, playing out someone else’s grand scheme, continuing the cycle she herself was a victim of
Every now and then I have to remind myself that madlyn is in fact canon and not yet another delusional ship that I made up
hi! i love your contrapuntal poems so so much, and i was wondering if you had any advice on how you write them? like what your process is like and how you match them up!
- @cowboy-heart
Hey there! Okay, in my experience, writing two poems and then trying to match them up so that it makes a third one is almost impossible. What I do instead is this:
I write one poem (usually the left side, for some reason), so it looks like this
And THEN I start to write both the second and third poems and the same time
From here ^^ you start to write it diagonally, I guess? Every time you add a line to the right side, it has to make sense both vertically in the second poem by itself, and horizontally in the third poem.
This version of the left side is what I consider to be the "raw" version- all of the line breaks are completely arbitrary
- don't be constrained by these line breaks! make your own! see the difference i made between the first picture and the second picture? "he is our brother;" works better with "he never let me play alone."
Pro tip: semicolons are your FRIENDS because they can act like commas or periods
ta-da! does this make sense?
try it! tag me! enjoy!
I recently saw tweets about this website called Hamas .com.
It is a site made by Israel to steal your information.
Its just another way that Israel will harm Palestinians by making a fake website to confuse advocates
GLOW UP GUIDE FOR 2025⠀
READ: On average, it takes more than 2 months before a new behavior becomes automatic — 66 days to be exact. And considering that 2025 is precisely these many days away, why not start with our glow up plan already?
Physical Glow Up-
BODY
— 5-10K steps a day.
— 7-8 hours of sleep.
— workout everyday for 1 hr atleast- yoga/stretching/pilates/cardio. a workout may take one hour, but your mood will be boosted for the next 12 hours.
— posture training.
— sunlight exposure after waking up for at least 10 minutes.
NUTRITION
— 2-3 liters of water every day.
— limit your caffeine intake.
— avoid sugars as much as you can.
— high protein diet, pre and probiotics.
— more fruits and veggies (+ green smoothies if you like).
— no junk/processed food/trans fat.
— no eating after 8 pm.
SKINCARE
— be clear on your skin type (oily, dry, combination, sensitive).
— once you're clear, use these accordingly- cleanser, toner, targeted serum, eye cream, moisturizer, sunscreen (≥50 spf).
— keep your bedding clean as well.
— no picking of skin on your lips, cuticle etc.
— gua sha to help improve blood circulation and lessen toxins.
— cold therapy may take three to five minutes of being uncomfortable, but your energy levels will be boosted for the rest of the day.
— remove makeup before you go to bed.
BODY CARE
— shower every day.
— exfoliate 2x a week.
— use body lotion (shea butter/aloe vera gel/coconut oil).
HAIR CARE
— wash hair 2-3x a week
— oil your scalp 2x a week, at least 3 hours before shampoo.
— hair mask 1x per week.
— never brush wet hair.
— use silk pillow case.
HYGIENE
— brush your teeth 2x a day, clean tongue and the roof of the mouth daily.
— floss daily.
— cut your nails 1x a week, never remove the cuticles.
— glycolic acid under arm for odor and discoloration.
— never use soap on your coochie.
Mental Glow Up-
MINDSET
— set clear goals- define and breakdown your aspirations.
— start your mornings with positive affirmations.
— surround yourself with uplifting content and people.
— be shamelessly selfish to your career and mental health, remove anyone or anything that doesn't align with your priorities and wellbeing.
— boost your brain health by these 4 neuroscience tools:
difficult first: start your day with the most difficult task (cortisol and dopamine are high in the body meaning that your body/mind is primed to work).
rest your eyes: introduce a micro-pause after learning by resting/closing your eyes - will help retain information better.
tomorrow's worries: write tomorrow's to-do list before bed as it is proven to be effective in helping you fall asleep.
find time to play: engage in low-stake play. can be anything you find fun but where the outcome doesn't matter (induces neuroplasticity + reduces stress).
MIND
— meditation might take as low as ten minutes, but your focus will be improved for the rest of the day.
— no social media after waking up and at least an hour before bed.
— keep aside 1 hr of time to read daily! reading a new book may take five hours, but you will keep the knowledge forever.
— journaling, gratitude.
— digital detox once a week or for 12 hours.
— limit unnecessary screentime, unfollow or cut off people you don't want to see.
JOURNALING
— choose a regular time each day to journal, making it a part of your routine.
— find a quiet, comfortable place free from distractions. light a candle if you want.
— allow your thoughts to flow without censoring or editing.
— write about your feelings and emotions to understand them better. write about things you are thankful for to boost your mood. write about your short-term and long-term goals. identify what triggers certain emotions or reactions
— set a timer for 5-10 minutes and write continuously during that time.
— reflect on both positive experiences and challenges.
— make lists, journal your thoughts on these questions.
— journal at night to clear your mind before bedtime, because emotions and thoughts lose their power once we acknowledge them.
— a gratitude practice may take five minutes, but your mindset will be shifted for the rest of the day.
AFFIRMATIONS
— customise affirmations to your needs.
Personal Life-
WEEKLY TASKS
— initiate small changes: begin with small, manageable tasks such as making your bed or cleaning your room every sunday.
— celebrate your success: reward yourself when you achieve your goals or have a consistently productive week. consider treats like buying flowers for yourself or watching your favorite show.
DAILY WORK
— set achievable goals: establish realistic goals for the day, week, or month ahead.
— track your progress.
— organise your work space, declutter your shelves etc.
— embrace the power of lists: keep a list of tasks to be done and their deadlines. this way, you start each day with a clear plan. to make it visually appealing and motivating, consider using productivity apps like evernote, habit tracker, or notion.
PRODUCTIVITY TIPS
— wake up early.
— plan ahead everything, do scheduling. you can use:
google calendar / notion / tasks .
— if the task takes less than 2 minutes to finish, do it immediately.
— countdown rule, if you are procrastinating, count 1-2-3-4-5 and jump.
— start slow, don't rush and try to do everything at one time.
— follow a proper routine, use app locks based on screentime.
— pomodoro technique, 25 min work, and 5 min break.
— schedule longer break times as well e.g 30 min nap.
Elora: Just some light flirting, you know? Subtlety is key.
Kit, nodding: Sure, I can do that!
*Later*
Kit: Hey Jade! High Five!
Jade *high fives her*: ok?
Kit *interlacing their fingers*: I’m in love with you.
Jade: what?
Elora *face palms*
Willow may have only graced our screens for a short time but I hope it's presence left an impact on the fantasy genre. I would love to see more fantasy shows that are less dark and gritty and more fun and adventurous, less a reflection of our own world and more a form of magical escapism.
I want to see more swashbuckling swordfights, more fantastical magical creatures, enchanted worlds and epic quests. Also more fantasy that doesn't take itself too seriously or feel the need to be "historically accurate" for the sake of drama cause god forbid a character get a happy ending these days.
Also I just want Willow back, GIVE IT BACK TO ME DISNEY
Jade: WHY AREN'T THE DISHES IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER??????? Kit: WHAT THE FUCK DOES THAT EVEN MEAN
*Jade & Kit in an intense staring contest*
Jade: Tanthalos
Kit: Claymore
Jade: Tanthalos!
Kit: Claymore!
Jade: TANTHALOS
Kit: CLAYMORE!
Jade, trying to make kit see "sense": Tanthalos sounds cooler! My last name is BORING.
Kit, trying to make Jade see "sense": Tanthalos is so hard to remember how its pronounced and spelled! People will say it wrong all the time!
Boorman: What are they doing?
Elora, facepalming: They’re arguing about which last name they get to use when they get married.
They/them, INFP, Aquarius | many obsessions | life is life-ing so basically on hiatus :(
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