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black-lake · 1 year

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astro observations 9

hey folks, I found new stuff to talk about. this is more of an outer planets and generations obs 🚀

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✮⌁ when uranus conjunct pluto happened during 1964, we saw a lot of rebellious music, fashion and other forms of expression, the beatles, bowie's debut album, twiggy, bob dylan.. etc. It was an important decade for many changes and revolutions. It's why so many people are still influenced by the art, music and appeal of that era. Even though it was a relatively short period, the intense need for freedom was loudly expressed that decade. I think with pluto in aquarius we may see similar events, but on a larger scale and with a far more lasting impact.

✮⌁ neptune will move into aries in 2025, and boy when I tell you I can't wait, I terribly mean it. I think neptune in pisces wasn’t doing it for me, I had creative expectations for it but it was all about spirituality and faith practices on the internet and an unhealthy addiction to it. this was right after neptune in aquarius which we all know made the internet an addiction in itself.

✮⌁ It had its positive impact, being open-minded about different beliefs, exploring our intuition and faith and other abstract topics. but we've already seen the negative impact. It's mainly the spirituality addiction on the internet that has became almost inescapable, replacing reality, practices performed and consumed by really young individuals which could distort their view on the world at an older age. living in an illusion and assumption of everything and everyone, believing everything you hear blindly, because of your or someone else's false sense of intuition will make the world more closed-off and less likely to evolve. it can create a reversed effect, inducing fear of real life interactions, closed-mindedness and seclusion.

✮⌁ with neptune in aries, we will come out of our shells and live in the real world, we will explore the world with a new set of eyes and a fresh sense of passion and childlike wonder. We're less likely to listen to our fears and other people's assumptions and bs. It's a new astrological cycle. Our collective hopes, dreams, fantasies and passions are reborn. Now especially when uranus moves into gemini, the same year, people will be more encouraged to become social and intimate, more fun talks and activities, I hope 🥹 this will also help fuel the inventive ideas pluto in aquarius brings with it.

✮⌁ y'all there's more to astrology than just money, success and fame. you can explore the world with that tool, thousands of things to talk about. there're topics that aren't given as much attention here. if you have something interesting and new you posted or you wanna talk about and are shy plssss just share it in the comments I'm all for ittt I wanna see it.

✮⌁ last time pluto was in aquarius 1778-1798, there was an industrial revolution going on, the peak of "the age of enlightenment", the french revolution, and many other political revolutions. the battery, hot-air balloon and parachute were some of the things invented. uranus was discovered in 1781. fun fact, the airplane was invented when pluto was retrograde in gemini in 1903, which makes sense since it rules over flying and air travel, also uranus was in sagittarius which rules travel as well, so interestingly enough there was a uranus-pluto opposition.

✮⌁ when uranus moves into gemini (ruling air travel) and with pluto being in aquarius, we literally may see spaceship inventions or spacecrafts and rockets that will launch to space. we may even be able to travel to a certain planet or at least find something new about it. we may find creatures or living things in space. air travel may look different, hydrogen-powered planes, cleaner and eco-friendly energy sources. at the very least we may hear of new scientists, and keep up with them.

✮⌁ any outer planet in libra, is a timeline I'd like to skip if I ever lived in, which I won't thankfully. It's by far the least sign that has potential to bring evolution and advancement to a generation, excluding aspects, it just ain’t doing much. Idk what it is, but maybe people are less likely to do anything considered immoral or unaccepted, they're more likely to do things like pleasing the generation's expectations and opinions. It brings a sense of connectivity, an understanding of comprise to connect and relate to our environment, and a focus on relationship matters, which of course is a building brick to bigger changes like all the transits are. but for me, not an exciting time, ig it's why I'm born in neptune and uranus in aquarius gen 💀

✮⌁ many of us have parents that have uranus or pluto in libra, and tbf, they likely were closed minded, people pleasing or even racist at times. but our pluto sag ass knew how to deal with it. how many of y'all gen z's gave your mommy a lecture on lgbt+ rights and the people with other cultures and backgrounds? 🖐🏼 also butting heads over someone wearing something on the streets, I'm like "THEY CAN DO whatever they want, let them live"

✮⌁ speaking of pluto in sagittarius, I'm a little underwhelmed. dgmw we made so many changes and paved the way for future generations, but moreso, perspective wise. I didn't see many tangible changes from this gen compared to pluto in scorpio, which was wild in terms of sexual expression, experiments, conspiracies, institutional corruption, societal and medical change. pluto in sag was kinda mild, we allowed everyone's voice to be heard, explored other cultures and lifestyles, probably have friends from all around the world, we're willing to learn and are open to all sources of knowledge, we're truth tellers and we won't shut up. I guess our mission was too easy for us.

✮⌁ pluto in sag gen probably have challenging experiences relating to higher education, college years may have been dark and even traumatic for many esp if you also have it conjunct chiron 🏴‍☠️ even our sense of belief in ourselves and optimism is wounded, we put on a happy front because we see a better future for the world at large, but not for us, like we're some type of teachers or gurus raising a child.

✮⌁ if you have pluto conjunct chiron, you may feel dismissed or misplaced. things can hurt deeply with this. this also may indicate some family karma that needs to be resolved. your ancestors may have done shady stuff that cost them a lot. you are here to change that and find the light that future generations will thank you for. you got the resources to do so since conjunction is the most beneficial of all. you got a lot of healing and transformative powers. since it's in sag, it may be about clearing up nasty beliefs and perceptions of people and the world, even harmful actions and disrespect towards different individuals. you're the truth-seeker that refuses to take on outdated traditions and beliefs.

✮⌁ pluto in capricorn gen understand the value of monetary resources because they experienced a restriction of it at some point in their lives. there's this feeling of restriction coming from societal rules or memories of such repressive time, which they may feel the need to go against and prove themselves by working and gaining more power. they know how to survive in times of chaos and make the most out of what they have. they may have goals of creating some type of legacy for themselves and future generations. also maybe capricorn ruling the skeletal system is why caps give the 💀🩻🪦🏴‍☠️ impression, sry I keep making jokes about y'all, but ya dgaf 🫶🏼

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dandylion-virtual-adventurer · 3 months

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My Outer Worlds posts aren’t getting much attention, but I’m still hyper focused on it (and the Vicar) so I thought I’d get my thoughts out about the game! Lots of words under the cut lol

I was interested when it was first revealed, but didn’t play it because I generally do not want to play in first person perspective. Without a toggle for third person, I pretty much checked out and didn't pay attention to anything about the game for a long time. I had tried it (years ago) during a game pass trial but did not make it into Edgewater. If I had, I firmly believe I would have played it so much sooner.

I picked it up for less than $10 a few months ago and finally played it this month. Boom. It’s my new obsession and it’s very, very sad to be so in love with something that no one seems to talk about anymore.

But anyway, here’s my thoughts on the game, admittedly rambly and not well put together:

First of all, I think it’s important to know that I have not played Fallout: New Vegas. In fact, I’ve only played Fallout 4. I became pretty obsessed with that game when I played it as well. But even still, not to the level that I am now with the Outer Worlds. I write all that to say that I wasn’t comparing this game to New Vegas, as so many other players were. I was, however, comparing it very much to Starfield.

This blog of mine sees me post a lot of Starfield photography and a lot of Sam Coe. But to be honest, the game was overall very disappointing to me. And I don't even actually like Sam that much. In fact, there are aspects about him I actively dislike lol. But he seemed to be the only option for me to romance in the game. (Barrett was my beloved gay uncle idk what to tell you lol).

I think The Outer Worlds succeeded in a lot of ways that Starfield failed. The most obvious way being the tightly crafted world. Starfield's randomly generated areas have nothing on the hand crafted environments of smaller titles, and feel so hollow in comparison. TOW was such a delight to explore in that way. It was always so exciting to land on a new planet or explore a new city. The scale is so much smaller, and I do wish it was bigger...more. But what is there, satisfied that itch of what I wanted adventuring into new alien worlds. It also offered up a better attempt at creating a new universe, in my opinion. I appreciate that Bethesda was trying to create something slightly more serious with their title, but I prefer the dark humor of Obsidian's new lore and more whimsical art direction, even if I feel the former wasn't nearly fleshed out enough. I deeply wish we knew more about other colonies and about the Earth our Captain left behind.

Gameplay wise, I never really did get over the first person thing. Since the game is relatively short compared to other open world RPG’s, at least half a dozen times a play session, I found myself attempting to toggle to a third person view. The persistent problem of the forced first person perspective throughout the entire experience was a constant grating annoyance. I simply do not like it. Especially in a world like this. It is so important for me to be able to see my character and it hugely took away from my experience that I could not. It's incredibly baffling that they included a character creator at all. Even more irritating, is that there are multiple quests about clothing, dressing up, and disguises. Sure would be nice to actually see yourself in that context, wouldn't it?? I also found it frustrating that the developers clearly understood people would want to take pictures in the world they created, but did not, and have never included a photo mode. It's written right there on the option to turn off the HUD. But no, no photo mode.

I don't have much to say about combat. I played on the easiest difficulty, again not being overly familiar with fps, and didn't have many issues. I enjoyed the companion commands and found them way more useful in combat scenarios than many other titles with followers. And how refreshing to be able to have more than one at a time! Their banter reminded me more of Dragon Age than Bethesda titles where it can feel somewhat lonely with a single follower. The dialogue between the Unreliable crew was a delight, but it seems to be the only real time you will get to see their personalities playing off one another, as there are very few moments where the whole cast is together. Admittedly, I still sometimes go out with just the Vicar ;)

And oh how that Vicar so quickly became beloved! I've never read fanfiction in my life, but here I am now. I just turned 30 last year and I'm scouring the internet for fics and fanart of this man. Lamenting the complete lack of merch. Is it any wonder? I definitely feel he's the most well explored character in the game. It's a pity I couldn't explore his body. Not only do I find him attractive and fun to have around, but by the end of his quest I felt a deeper connection to him, as I saw my own journey with deconstructing religion reflected in his story. Frankly, I felt most of the other characters' quests felt like afterthoughts in comparison, and I was hoping for a little more.

There are some other rough edges to the game for me as well. I was greatly aggravated by the level cap being sat at 36. I'm playing the og version with DLC installed. I had no idea it was coming and was frustrated I couldn't tweak the characters further. And of course, combat became a waste of time as it was no longer rewarding by mid to late game. I essentially played the entirety of Peril on Gorgon and the last few missions of the main campaign without earning a single shred of xp. I appreciate that I can take certain companions to boost my skills that I'm weak at, but preferred to take companions I liked and let my clothing do the supplemental work for us. Unfortunately this was a very tedious task without a load out system or any way to sort the armor by affect. One wonderful perk I must sing the praises of, however, is the ability to travel while over-encumbered! If only the map itself weren't so darn cumbersome! I never took on any flaws in my first playthrough, and think I'll save that for my low intelligence run, so I can't comment on that system. It did not look appealing to me while playing on easy.

One last thought before I sum up my opinions here. The DLC. Peril on Gorgon was fine. I'm disappointed I didn't get an Archibald Excelsior outfit for Max, but it's fine. I think it was a mistake to play it after Murder on Eridanos though... because I LOVED Murder on Eridanos. It felt bigger, more exciting. Different. It was such a blast to play and I think it stuck out to me more than any other part of the game.

The biggest complaints one can have with The Outer Worlds somewhat slink away when you remember the limited time and budget Obsidian had. I wanted more places to explore. I wanted more fleshed out world building and companions. I wanted a longer third act. A more satisfying conclusion. I admit, I hate that the crew drifted a part. Most of these things could be addressed in the sequel, but the fact that we won't get them for the Halcyon Colony and the Unreliable Crew saddens me to my core. If they add romance in the sequel, that would be wonderful. But if I won't be romancing Vicar Max then what's the point... *sigh*

Hey, maybe we can get a game where the Unreliable crew is reunited to solve another murder mystery?

Eh, it could happen.

#the outer worlds #my gaming thoughts #outer worlds #video games

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quadrant-query · 7 months

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❀✿ This is sort of a complicated situation, but do you have any advice for pitch dates and ways to flirt and keep things going that are less dangerous? ❀Preferably without it coming across as patronizing❀. (At least not in the wrong way!) ✿❀ ❀✿ I'm not getting into it for privacy reasons, but my kismesis recently had a traumatic injury. We used to spar and fight a lot, and we're both pretty active trolls so a lot of our relationship has been built around that. Since they got hurt though, they aren't able to do a lot of things that they used to be able to, even though they're pretty far along with recovery. We were initially taking a break from dates and trying to just wait for them to get better, but recently they learned some of the issues they're having might be a lot more permanent, so they might never get back to normal. They've been worried that this is going to change things between us, and I want to show them they're being a complete idiot! ❀Obviously❀ we don't have to stop dating just because it'll be a little different, I'm not that shallow! But I'm having a little bit of a hard time coming up with new ideas, especially because I don't want them to think I'm going easy on them or even give off the wrong signals and seem like I pity them. I still hate them, I just want to hate them in a relatively safe way, you know? ✿❀

This is one of the best questions I've gotten yet.

There are lots of good ways you can compete with someone that aren't necessarily physical in nature. It depends on what interests the two of you and what you'll enjoy (or hate) doing the most.

Some ideas could be:

Scavenger or treasure hunting (Assuming you both have equal transportation)

Seeing who can learn a new craft the fastest

Art contest (Have a mutual hatefriend judge)

Board games, especially strategic games like chess

Trivia games or even watching trivia television shows if you need something very low energy

Seeing who can rise to the ranks the fastest in an MMO

See how inconvenient you can be to each other in a two player co-op game

Attempting to make a dish or dessert as a contest

Visiting an arcade and trying to win the biggest prize

Arm wrestling (If it's not their arm that's been injured)

Trying to prank each other or fuck up each other's plans

Regular times to just be on call together and annoy each other

If both of you are comfortable with it, you could also be challenging them to do things that help make their injury easier to deal with, to coax them back into your old activities slowly over time, if that's possible. But they might also have a moirail handling that.

The most important thing in this situation is to show your kismesis that you haven't lost any respect for them and you still see them as the dangerous rival you always did, which it seems like you've already got covered. So hats off to you anon.

#pitch #advice

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mejomonster · 6 months

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Hello there! I saw your tags on my "Why do people keep recommending Dreamwidth as a Tumblr alternative" post, and I wanted to let you know that I actually have a guide to finding new stuff and people on Dreamwidth already written out! It should be relatively recent in my Dreamwidth 101 tag, but I can also dig it up for you if you like. Just maybe not for a while; I'm still catching up with all of the other notes on that post 😂

Thank you for sending this! I just went through your posts tagged dreamwidth, i think i found and liked the post you're talking about regarding how to find people on dreamwidth to chat with. I'll look into it more when i am setting up an account. <3

Ignore the below, its mostly just personal rant. ToT tldr: i think dreamwidth is cool and since i miss livejournal ill probs make an account regardless, but tumblr has some ways of using that just work better for some things i do regularly.

I plan to use dreamwidth eventually. Its just, ahh again like my tags ToT, the benefit of tumblr (over stuff like livejournal dreamwidth ao3) has been being able to easily have casual chats with people with shared interests even if they dont follow me or know how to find me specifically, long chats (unlike twitter), chats we can both save a copy of on our blogs just by reblogging. I do a lot of study blog stuff with sharing study ideas, where the informality of tumblr makes discussions warmer and more open to mentioning experiments and trial error than reddit (which language subreddits expect high quality informative additions mainly) and lets ppl find the discussion posts based on tags (again a bit easier than reddit and much easier for ppl to find then them trying to find Me specifically). And a lot of fandom liveblogging, which twitter is an alright alternative to but 1. Expects real name (and my job marketing i dont really want tied with grammatically messy giggling about some show) 2. Elon musk touching anything i make frankly 3 twitter is shortform so its not really compatible with 4000 word meta posts. Dreamwidth (and blogging sites) are. But then they're not super compatible with 20 other active show watchers finding you the same night theyre liveblogging and you all getting to chat excitedly.

Then as an artist... im glad tumblrs still up. Instagram doesnt encpurage reblogs, has a messed up algorithm, so its not good for new people finding you. Twitter is better with tags connected to public feeds, and reblogging culture, but elon musk is very cool with ai scraping any art posted and hes stolen art before personally anyway so i dont want my art near that. And then sites with no reblogging culture just are not great for spreading art to more people to find you. (I moved to tumblr after the deviantart exodus years ago, and while some ppl moved to twitter later as its also got common reblog usage which helps artists get more visibility, im just not super compatible with twitter ToT). I do wonder if eventually a new social media more artist focused will surface (since after deviantart pulled the "needs premium membership" push and ppl left, nothing really replaced it... tumblr is closest cause personal blogs allow for tagged/ personal blog Pages so you can organize art somewhat, compared to twitter or instagram. But tumblr itself was trying to push away from personal blogs too for a while, so who knows.)

#rant #reply #answer

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crackedlemonade · 2 years

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Interdimensional Part 1

This year was a relatively productive year in the realm of art compared to previous years. I attribute that shift to ultimately hitting burnout and taking a step back a few months into hopping into the world of twitter where things are not funged and tokens are non fungible. When I joined that space I didn't have a plan and things quickly became overwhelming personally and I realized I had to do some additional personal work. I feel like the past several years have been realizing that I need to unburden myself and also unlearn a lot of things I was taught. This is where this next collection of art pieces comes into play.

I'll start with the one piece that took me the longest and then will cover the others. I started with this piece years ago, not sure exactly when but in my mind I would say about 5 years ago. For years I have painted pictures with the subject screaming and I always found it interesting the individual takeaways others get when looking at pieces like that. Ultimately the subject has always been screaming because of the frustration of being misunderstood. Oftentimes I felt that people never understood the things I said and it's a genuinely frustrating feeling just wanting to be heard and people seemingly just wait for their turn to talk instead of actively listening and having constructive discourse.

I created a few sketches in college where an angel would be losing their wings inspired by the song by Rob Dougan Furious angels. I ultimately did not turned those sketches into paintings. It wasn't until I learned about Labeling theory, if a person is labeled as a deviant by society they are more likely to engage in deviant behavior, that looked at myself and realized what effect that had on me. It even put into perspective a lot of my doubts were things that were told to me when I was younger that I internalized. I had my own foot on the brakes wondering why I wasn't moving.

Art was a ways of me making peace and for a long time I was in an environment that did not support that. My artistic interests have never been limited to one medium, I had music classes in elementary and middle school and I was taught by a band when I was 16 in keyboard and bass. I've had an interest in video production and I have had an interest in creating drawing and paintings. For a long time I was always told I was doing too much and I had to pick only one thing. It messed with me because it was hard to pick one thing. Getting into NFTs and encountering other artists I realized I didn't have to pick one and I could find ways to combine them which ultimately is something that I have been trying to figure out for years.

This painting represents that to me. It represents both what you hear and what you internalized and ultimately project as other people's thoughts. This is why two heads are blowing smoke and the other two aren't. However, that doesn't matter to the subject, it's all the same from their perspective.

I also didn't just want this next piece to be a still image, my first collection of NFTs are paintings that I love but in navigating the Twitter verse I wanted to do things with my pieces that become an experience. This is why I learned to glitch using audacity, I felt that glitching is something that could represent the flaws of perception. Our memories aren't perfect, sometimes we combine events, people and ideas. The negative talk you might have heard as a child becomes negative self talk. The people who in your mind are holding you back is just your foot on the gas pedal and the brake at the same time.

For music I purchased Royalty Free Loop packs through Magix Music maker. What caused this painting to get put into production hell for so long was the composition. The smoke was a this year idea and before that I didn't know what else visually to use that would connect everything. This piece will be coming soon to Opensea.

#crypto art #crypto #blockchain #art wip #art #dark art #nft art #nftcommunity #nftdrop #nftcollection #opensea

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inthe-neighbourhood · 1 year

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Fighting Creativity Block

Recently I've been feeling a block in my creativity, with my writing and art, with a massive lack of motivation, so I thought it would be good to list a few ways to get over this block. Tactically both writer's block and art block.

Feel free to leave suggestions as well, I'm still trying to get past this block so any help is appreciated! <3

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Ways to fight Creative Block

Taking a Break

You can't always have unique ideas, that's just a fact. Instead of forcing new ideas, it's better to take a step back and come back after some rest. Creative block can come from tiredness and overworking; sometimes you don't realize it until you can't keep going.

Remember it's essential to take care of yourself, and sometimes a good nap, a hot meal and some self-care go a long way.

2. Consuming Different Media

One of the best pieces of advice I got as a writer, was to look at different media for inspiration.

If you are working on a particular project, for example, a story about the Wild West (defiantly not what I'm working on hehe) and you don't feel passionate about it, or just feel stuck. Watching a cowboy movie can help, or reading about the history of the American Frontier, lets you make new ideas and sparks your creativity.

Or, if you have no ideas at all, but you want to write or you want to draw, watching a new movie, or playing a video game can get your creativity going. Sometimes we're so busy in our lives, working on our projects, that we forget what inspired us to do these things. Also, don't feel guilty if you think what your writing is too similar to another story. Originality is dead, but I'm not sure if it was ever alive. All stories are reiterations of other stories or a melting pot of multiple.

3. External Creativity

I did not know how to word this, but you know that feeling when you have a concept that really interests you, but when you open the google doc, your mind is blank. The words aren't wording.

To deal with this, exploring the concept is helpful. Cultivating a playlist that encapsulates, a character you are interested in writing, or a scene you really want to write helps it become more than a vague concept. Also, make a Pinterest board, for either your character or an area in your story, it helps you visualize your story, making the writing process easier.

This also applies to art, I can be in the mood to draw or have a good drawing day, but I don't know what I want to draw, having an interesting board helps. I have one that has random images I thought were cool for if I ever just want to draw. It can also help with finding references for poses, buildings, faces, etc.

4. Try Different Activities

I'm stubborn, and I hate doing anatomy practice, or writing exercises, but they can help you bully your creative block. This is for the creative block, where you have ideas but your writing is bland or your art formatting is bad, it can just mean you need practice, it happens to all of us. It's boring, but it is necessary.

Look at videos for writings, pertaining to what you are struggling with particularly. For example, what I'm struggling with is planning and show don't tell, giving the reader an image in their mind.

For artists it's relatively the same, look at what you're struggling with and find videos or websites that help with that. For example, I'm struggling with formatting my sketchbook pages. I haven't been able to find many videos to help me with this, but just looking at other artists' sketchbooks helps.

5. Background Noise

We all listen to music, youtube or a show in the background while writing or drawing. If you don't, I'm scared of you. I find what you listen to can help with what you're doing. This isn't an exact science, but try it out and let me know if it helps.

Writing, I believe while writing it's more helpful to listen to informative videos in the background. While writing this I was rewatching Jacksepticeye's "Youtube has some serious issues..." and hbomberguy's "Vaccines and Autism: A Measured Response" Listening to more wordy content, puts me in a more professional headspace, making it easier to form paragraphs and sentences.

Drawing, I find it more helpful to listen to music, maybe it's because it's a visual art form, although listening to youtube and watching shows can help as well.

Again, not an exact science, I'm curious how people focus now so let me know.

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I hope this helps! Feel free to give suggestions on how to deal with creative block and I'll make a part two.

#writing #creative writing #writers block #artist block #drawing #digital aritst #writers on tumblr #ao3 writer #creative block #writersupportingwriters #artistsuportartist #creativity #helping

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master-sass-blast · 2 years

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Please scream at me about your Divorcee Reader and Widower Piotr fic idea please and thank you

Well, if you insist slkdjflkdsfjldsjfldsjf.

-So, this whole idea started because I noticed that a lot of Piotr/Reader fics (and a lot of Reader insert fics in general) tend to skew at least the Reader (if not both of them) pretty young.

-Which I don't necessarily think is a bad thing! I've got a whole theory about how we decide ages of characters relative to our own ages and experiences (disclaimer: this is not a researched or verified theory and should not be taken as science, this is just me commenting on trends I've noticed and experiences I've had).

-But I do love a good "you can find love at any age, and a good partner will always find you desirable regardless of how your body changes with time" story line, which is where this fic idea comes from.

-So the idea is that the Reader is recently divorced, whereas Piotr has been a widower for at least a few years (again, I never make timelines for anything, so I can't put an exact number on it, but the point stands is that he's been single longer than the Reader has). My idea was that they meet in a community art class, on account of both their friends pushing them to go do new activities and connect with people.

-They wind up sitting next to each other, find one another attractive, and strike up conversation. And for a while it's just that --just the two of them in the same community art class, trying to put themselves out there again, slowly testing the waters and building a friendship.

-So, in my head, the Reader's ex-spouse is an abusive turd (because drama). So, the Reader's the one to make the first move. I personally like this because she's coming out of a relationship that was toxic and where she didn't have a lot of control, so this gives her more control and say so over how quickly things progress with Piotr.

-Also, to clarify, they've both talked about their former spouses, so Piotr's gotten enough of a dish to know that the Reader's ex was an asshole; as such, he's not going to push her too fast or try to be too forward (though he's still indicating he's interested) because he doesn't want to make her uncomfortable/he doesn't know if she's even ready for another relationship yet.

-I think they'd get coffee after one of the classes first (as FRIENDS, as they tell both their friend groups who are very excited and supportive but also need to chill a little) and just... talk. About life, about what they like in art, about anything, really.

-(Also, Piotr's appropriately up front about being an X-Man (I think it'd probs come up once they start socializing outside of the art class) so that the Reader knows that he's got other commitments and why he may have to duck out suddenly.)

-I think after the second or third time of getting coffee after class (one of which Piotr has been called away on an X-Men emergency so that the above frankness actually comes into us), the Reader asks Piotr if they should trade numbers, that way if he's called away, they don't have to wait until the next class to reschedule.

-Then they start meeting for coffee outside of class days. And the occasional lunch or meet up in a park to sketch. And then it progresses to going to local art exhibits and showings together.

-I think Piotr is the one to ask the Reader out on their first date, though. He's had enough time to get a sense of who she is and what her comfort zone is to feel confident that he won't be making her uncomfortable in doing so.

-He asks her out to dinner while they're grabbing coffee. When she asks, he clarifies that he does intend this as a romantic date and that he's interested in her romantically, but that it's okay if she's not ready for/doesn't want that with him.

-The Reader says yes, though. :D

-They go out to a nice dinner together. They meet outside the restaurant because the Reader's not comfortable having Piotr know where her apartment is yet (which, obviously, Piotr doesn't make a fuss about because he is a wonderful human).

-Piotr, of course, is the perfect gentleman. Pulling out the chair for her, making sure they have conversation she can engage in (he's also wearing a suit, and I invite you now to envision silver fox, burly Piotr in a suit and drool along with me). They split the check, though, because the Reader's ex used to hold gifts and dates over her head, so she feels more comfortable splitting (Piotr leaves a very nice tip for the server though because, again, he is the world's most wonderful human).

-He also gets her flowers from a stand on the walk they take after the date (reason being that he wanted to do the traditional thing of bringing her flowers upon picking her up, but obviously that didn't work with this set up, so this is a good compromise).

-There's an almost kiss, but the Reader's trauma kicks in and she backs out. Piotr, of course, doesn't make a big deal about it and tells her that it's okay. She assures him that it's not because she's not interested, but gets a little tripped up on explaining the complex emotions she's experiencing (which, yaknow, fair), so Piotr assures her that it's okay, that he understands she's been hurt, that he's fine with waiting (or even if she never feels comfortable with physical affection) and he'd rather her be comfortable.

-And, of course, he makes sure she gets safely in the car she takes back to her apartment. Because he's a gentleman.

-And yeah, I've got more, but this post is really long so I'll call it here sldkjfdlskfjlsdjfldsjf.

#kids #sass answers #piotr rasputin x reader #not chc stuff #the divorcee/widower fic #yeah there's a lot more to this idea #first kiss. having sex (because yes this fic would include smut). the reader meeting piotr's (his students).#probs also some drama with the reader's ex because i live for drama >:3 #so yeah if you wanna know more feel free to drop me a line #i also have ideas for a royalty au. a cinderella au. mma fighter!piotr au. mafia boss!piotr au. high school!au.#i love this man sdlkfjldsjflsdjfldsjf

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moviesessionwithmyhubby · 1 year

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What bring joy to your heart?

#notamovieexplanation In addition to our cinematic discussion, my husband and I engage in profound dialogues on a wide range of topics that are of great significance to us.

During our discussion, we delved into the topic of passion and dreams, exploring the things that ignite our inner fire and bring us joy. We reflected on our personal interests and the activities that we find most fulfilling.

From a young age, my husband knew that his passion lay in the realm of art. Even then, he possessed a constant desire to pursue this path. Today, he has fulfilled his dream and currently works as an art director. He recounted a time when he told his family, relatives and peers about his dreams and passion, only to be met with skepticism and doubt. No one could envision the possibility of his success. They persisted in urging him to abandon his pursuit, questioning the very nature of art and its profitability, given that my husband come from a humble background where his family had known the hardships of putting food on the table. Thus, those in his vicinity find it more realistic to seek employment that results in real financial gain.

Despite the opinions of others, the love and passion for art are simply grander. My husband remained firm and resolute in his pursuits, never once wavering or succumbing to the pressures of societal expectations. He embarked on a lengthy bus ride from his home to the art instruction location, enduring it without interruption. He started with simple sketches and design, gradually, he began to make a name for himself among his classmates when the topic of art arose. He has persisted in his pursuit of knowledge and artistic endeavors up to the present moment. Not only did he demonstrate to these individuals his ability to create something meaningful through art, he also demonstrated that if one has a deep affection for something and dedicates oneself to it, the rewards will inevitably follow. Despite not achieving success, you will gain knowledge and experience throughout your journey. As per the words of my spouse, "Do you job, do the best of it, and leave the rest for God." The days when we worked together are still vivid in my mind. I recall being struck by his fervor, particularly when he spoke about his passion for art.

As for myself, I am currently uncertain about my true passion and what my future career may entail. Throughout my academic journey, I endeavored to study diligently in order to achieve high grades and secure admission into a reputable university. My primary motivation for doing so was to bring joy to my parents. I hail from a humble background where my family's financial status is not affluent. My parents, who did not have the privilege of obtaining higher education, worked tirelessly to ensure that I receive a quality education. Their aspiration was for me to have a better life than they did. Despite achieving academic success with a high score in school, obtaining a bachelor's degree, and securing a well-paying job, I have never experienced true happiness. Throughout my life, I have consistently experienced a sense of disconnection from my own identity, feeling as though the person I am does not align with my true self. I have come to the realization that the task at hand is not my passion, yet I am uncertain of what truly ignites my heart. I persist in working on the task that does not stir up my fondness, for it provides me with a reliable source of financial sustenance. However, within the depths of my being, I am plagued by a sense of discontentment and unease. The mere mention of work elicits feelings of apprehension, as if I am compelling myself to engage in work against my will.

However, upon meeting my beloved spouse, we commenced conversing and viewing films in each other's company. Typically, I explain the film's plot to him subsequent to its end. He continued to speak, his words flowing effortlessly from his lips. "Babe, you are so smart," he said, his voice filled with admiration. He proceeded to express admiration for my intellect, remarking on my astute observations and eloquent articulation of ideas. Initially, I perceived his words as endearing. I pondered over what I could do, is something that seemed ordinary and within the reach of anyone. Over time, my husband began to encourage me to put my thoughts down on paper, recognizing the potential within me. Yesterday marked a momentous occasion for me as I penned my very first movie explanation. The experience was nothing short of exhilarating, a feeling that I have never before encountered, not even when I achieved a significant milestone in a past project. As I reminisce about my youth, a particular fondness for Literature comes to mind. The act of writing held a special place in my heart. But in the past, my writing was solely driven by the need for a high score. As a result, my writing became a task that I completed with the intention of producing an essay that would meet the criteria for a good score, rather than writing from a place of passion. Over time, my passion for writing diminished. As I journeyed through the formative years of my life, I was never bestowed with the affirmation that my writing was commendable or that my ability to perceive things was noteworthy. This lack of recognition gradually led me to believe that I was simply “nothing special”.

It was only after encountering a gentleman who valued even my most insignificant explanations of films, attentively hearing my musings and motivating me to transcribe them, that I truly felt understood. I have come to the realization that I need a person in my life who can perceive my genuine potential and radiance, without any intention of suppressing it, but rather, striving to enhance its brilliance. It all stems from my husband's recognition of my talent for writing, which has empowered me to express my emotions through the written word. As previously mentioned, initially I believed that all the compliments my spouse gave me were merely expressions of his affectionate nature. However, my spouse persists in showering me with compliments, perplexed as to why others fail to perceive the qualities he admires in me. As I pondered, a realization dawned upon me. It seems that my own disbelief in my remarkable talent has clouded my vision. How is it that others can perceive the radiance within me, when I myself cannot?

Now I sit here, typing on keyboard, I am struck by the realization that I have rediscovered my love for writing. It is a passion that had placed silent within me for years, but now, as I put pen to paper, the words flow effortlessly from my mind to the page, and my heart is fulfilled with happiness.

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lys-lilac · 2 years

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Fanfic where MC and her best friends are med students, but assigned to different hospitals for residency. She gets transferred to work along with MC in her hospital, and reveals she loves your preceptor long before you did. For the sake of friendship, you decide to break up.

Ending can be your choice.

Anon anon, what have you pulled me into...

Although I don’t want to give him further pain, still I have only read all his stories. So here it goes.

Get ready for ANGST!

[A/N: This is a fanfiction for the title Romance MD: Always on Call by Voltage Inc. All the art displayed and characters belong to it. The character Saeko Tachibana is a fictional one included by me. Enjoy!]

To shoulder the pain (Toshiki Kasumi x MC)

Matsunaga: ...So you all need to be careful of people like these.

Kasumi: Although the hospital is trying to calm down the situation as much as possible, still we are in our own volition.

All: Understood.

With the discussion of the issue of some relatives and family members attacking the medical personnel over various cases, the morning meeting comes to a close. Just as I was about to go to my desk, a familiar ring breaks my chain of thoughts.

MC: Hi Saeko!

voice from the phone: Long time no talk, MC.

On the other side of the phone was my best friend from medschool, Saeko Tachibana. We have kept in touch via messages, but have never had a good talk due to our odd timings at work. Although I wanted to talk to her for some more, I remember I have an operation with Dr. Kasumi in about half an hour.

MC: Let’s have a nice chat some other time, okay? I have an OP-

Saeko: I know, my medical geek was gonna say that. I have a news for you. I am transferred to Seimei! I am starting from tomorrow!

MC: Wha?!

Probably my raised voice garners the attention of the doctors in the room. All turn to look in my direction at once. Apologizing with a little bow, I continue to listen to her.

MC: So you mean, you are in Tokyo now? All the way from Nagoya?! Where are you living now?

Saeko: Mm. I have found a pretty good place close to the hospital. Let’s have a girls’ chat when I arrive there tomorrow, okay?

MC: You-

Saeko: Ah, got a patient. Bye!

Without listening to me, she cuts the call. Saeko has always been like this. Bubbly, active, and lovely. Just the thought of working with her from tomorrow makes my excitement double.

Takado: So, what’s the sudden raise in your tone?

Hosho: I sense some good news coming.

Ekuni: Her family is coming?

MC: I am not from Nagoya-

Kyogoku: Ah, maybe her lover? Time to grab Kasumi back from you.

MC: WHAT?! Grr...

Kasumi: Let her speak first. Go on.

Feeling the assured gaze of my preceptor, I start to speak.

MC: My best friend, with whom I spent the whole time in med school studying and enjoying, is transferred here. She is starting from tomorrow.

Matsunaga: Oh, you mean Dr. Saeko Tachibana is your friend?

A hand rests on my shoulders. It was Matsunaga.

MC: Yes.

Matsunaga: Then I am looking forward to work with her!

Takado: Yeah, how many times do you NOT look forward to working with newbies?

Hosho: I hope she’s a good one!

Kyogoku: I just wish she doesn’t take Kasumi’s time.

MC:...

Kasumi: Which department has she got?

MC: I don’t know yet, she was very interested in Neurology in her internship, though.

Matsunaga: Ah, that. She is going to be in Cardiology dept.

MC: ?!

I was left surprised. The girl who had so much passion in Neurology is now going to be in Cardiology? Maybe it’s for experience. I decide to ask her every little detail tomorrow, as I make my way to the OP.

Little did I know, how big of a storm this was going to bring into our lives...

[The next day: Cafeteria]

MC: You really are a bullet train, you know that?

Saeko: Haha!

Asuka: Although it’s a pleasant surprise~

With me, Asuka, Misumi and Saeko on one table, we are all having lunch. She has only started, but is already a talk in the hospital, both because of her beauty and her talent.

MC: (Holy trinity in front of me! Ah, my eyes have been blessed!)

Misumi: It’s great that the three of you have reunited together!

Saeko: Indeed it is. Oh hey, what’s the special dish here?

Chatting away happily, we spend the afternoon relaxing.

[That night: EICU Office]

After completing the scheduled operations for the day, I am entering the last patient’s data, when a hand softly rests on my shoulder.

Kasumi: Shall we go, MC?

MC: Ah, about that...

Kasumi: ?

MC: I have got dinner plans with Saeko in Pen Station. Will you join us?

That was what was playing in my mind since the afternoon. I can’t get another oppurtunity like this to talk to her, as well as, I wanted to introduce Kasumi to her. A smile spreads across my face.

Kasumi: Won’t I be intruding?

MC: Of course not. I want to introduce my boyfriend to her!

Kasumi: Pfft...

MC: What is it?

Kasumi: No, just thinking how bold you have become.

MC: What? I am not...

Kasumi: As much as I want to join you, I have got a sudden meeting with Dr. Usagida. It won’t be that long, so you should go and enjoy in the meantime.

MC: Aw...

Kasumi: Don’t worry, I will pick you up from the Pen Station after the meeting.

Giving my hair a affectionate stroke, he goes to his office. He really is my prince charming...

[That night: Pen Station]

Finding Saeko, I take a seat across her.

MC: Order anything. Today’s my treat!

Saeko: You recommend me something first. I am sure my medical geek has some nice dishes picked out for me.

MC: Sure, then you should order Katsudon! It’s delicious.

Ordering the food, I take a sip of my Virgin Mojito and sigh a little. It’s really been so long ever since we had a meal like this together.

Saeko: MC, I will cut straight to the point.

MC: Hm? Oh, about joining cardiology? Girl, now we are in the same-

Saeko: No. Not that.

MC: ...

Saeko: About Dr. Kasumi.

MC: Huh?

I slight gasp leaves my lips hearing my preceptor’s name. I know that I hadn’t told her about our relationship yet, but did she figure it out?

Saeko: I like him.

MC: ?!

The words I least expected to hear, are playing in my mind continuosly, like a line has been placed on loop.

MC: How? And when did you?

Now that I know that she also likes him, it’s almost not possible to bring out the fact that we are dating right now. I decide to listen to her reasoning calmly, trying to steady my shaking hands.

Saeko: You remember the last year of med school? The day you were not present because you got some work at home? That day, there was an orientation programme for which our college invited many reknowned doctors in their fields. You know, Dr. Kasumi also came that day.

MC:...

I knew there was an orientation, but I didn’t know that Kasumi would be there. Maybe because my mind was fully occupied by Orthopedics that I didn’t bother to get the details about other ones.

Saeko: I used to not like Cardiology that much yes? But that one lecture changed my whole perspective of viewing the topic. The ease with which he explained the subject was really praiseworthy. After the lecture, I went to thank him, but he thanked me instead, saying he knew I was from Neurology but attended his lecture. That made me fall for him.

Saeko: Everytime I watched him on TV, or magazines saving lives, my crush turned into love.

MC: ...

I need to stop her. I know that she likes him, but she will be sad this way when she comes to know the reality. I don’t want to ruin our friendship.

MC: About that, Saeko... Thank you for liking him.

Saeko: Why are you sounding serious? Don’t worry, I am not asking you to go and confess to him for me, haha!

MC: Saeko, I and Kasumi are dating.

Sorry, I didn’t want to reveal our relationship like this, but I have got no choice. I hope at least she backs out before getting hurt.

MC: I am sorry I never got the chance to tell you, but I didn’t want to do this casually too.

Saeko: ...

MC: Saeko?

Saeko: ...So what?

MC: Huh?

The tone that leaves her throat is something completely different from what I hear everytime. It was filled with sadness, and hostility.

Saeko: We are friends right? And as far as I know you, you never settle on one character.

Saeko: Think of this as an otome game you play. Maybe what you think love is actually more of a crush thing?

MC: Saeko...

The words send pangs in my heart. I didn’t know that a day would come where I would be hurt by my own best friend.

Saeko: MC, I have loved him for more time than you have. I promise to make him happy, so please, let him go.

Everything around me seems to have lost its color. The delicious food has got no taste. All that is in front of me, is my best friend turning away from me and the fear of losing Kasumi.

I don’t want to be abandoned... not again. But at the same time, I don’t want to see my loved ones getting hurt.

MC: But I should talk about this with Kasumi. I can’t take the decision by myself. I love him more than anything.

Saeko: You are really naive. If you talk about this with him, then he will definitely be sad if you leave him. But if you break up with him, he will think-

Kasumi: MC?

MC: ?!

What’s Kasumi doing here?!

MC: Ah, Kasumi! Let’s go.

Kasumi: But don’t you want to spend some more time with her?

Without saying another word, I take his hand and exit from the Pen Station.

[In the car]

Kasumi: What happened?

MC: Mm, it’s nothing.

Kasumi: ...

MC: Oh, how was your meeting?

I try to change the topic to something else. The last thing I want to do is to hurt him.

Kasumi: Went smoothly.

MC: I am glad the- wha?

When I turn my head to look at him, I see that we are going in the opposite direction to his apartment, or rather... in the direction of my apartment.

MC: Why are we going to my place?

Kasumi: Sudden change of plans.

Argh. I can’t figure out what’s going on his mind, so I just sit still until we reach my place.

[That night: Your Apartment]

Kasumi: So are you planning to tell me now?

MC: ...

After taking a shower, we sit on the sofa, sipping our tea when this sudden question comes out of nowhere. I knew he decided for us to come here because I will feel more comfortable in my place. Seeing my beloved’s gentle gestures, I just want to forget everything that happened in the Pen station and bury myself in his arms. Although, I have to face this matter sooner or later, so I try to push an excuse.

MC: Really, it’s nothing. I am just a little worried for the next week’s CAVC surgery. It’s my first time seeing this, so I am excited, but at the same time I can’t help but feel a little anxious too.

[A/N: CAVC, or Complete Atrioventricular Canal Defect, is a rare heart disease where the chambers of the heart are defected, or filled with holes for which blood gets mixed.]

I am sorry, I don’t want to lie to you, but currently, I need to drive my thoughts to somewhere else.

As I was thinking this, a sudden force pulls me in the forward direction, and I feel Kasumi’s warmth with his arms wrapped around me. A hand gently caresses my cheek.

Kasumi: Mm, it’s a rare case, but I am sure you will do great. After all, I rely on you.

MC: !

His soothing voice and his thumb rythmically moving over my cheek, makes me want to cry. Trying to hold my tears, I hug him so as to hide my face.

Kasumi: Let’s go to sleep, alright?

MC: Okay.

I can never, ever leave this man.

[Next day: Seimei Hospital ICU]

MC: I hope you recuperate well.

After completing my rounds, I make my way to the EICU. But a sudden commotion makes me stop in my tracks. The sound’s coming from... the corridor?

[ICU Corridor]

I see some people arguing with the nurses and medical staff. And in the center, the person that’s standing, is none other than Saeko.

Seeing the things unfolding, I stop a nearby nurse and ask what’s the case.

Nurse: Apparently, they think that the patient’s condition has worsened because of our lack of care, and Dr. Saeko is handling the matter.

Since our college days, Saeko has always been an active student and always raises her voice to fight injustice. Seeing her trying to console the relatives, I decide to interfere.

But as I was coming close to them, I see something silver glinting past me in the hands of a person.

MC: (Oh my god, is he trying to attack her with a knife?!)

The person charges in her direction, pointing the edge of the knife. My body moves by instinct without any thinking, and the next moment, I see something warm dripping down my arm. I have pushed Saeko from the way, and in the process, ended up getting hit by the knife instead.

The person seeing me injured, falls on his knees, and the knife drops from his hands. I kneel in front of him, and placing a hand on his shoulder, try to speak to him.

MC: I understand how much you care for your relative. The fear of losing someone, that feeling is very painful. But, don’t you think that the patient will be more sad if he comes to know that you tried to harm those people who saved her?

Listening to my words, tears start falling from his eyes, and he apologizes to me, again and again. Glad that he realized his mistake, I stand up, only to feel dizzy.

MC: (Ah, there’s my arm to take care of...)

Trying to find some support by holding the railings on the wall, I make myself stand up properly. Asuka comes rushing from the other end, hearing over the commotion.

Asuka: MC, are you okay?!

MC: Asuka... I am fine. Just grazed my arm.

Asuka: That’s not a graze, you dummy. Let’s go treat it fast.

MC: Okay.

[Hospital Clinic]

Asuka bandages my arm, and asks me to get some rest saying she will report the incident to the EICU.

MC: Huh? But...

Asuka: It’s better not to hide anything, okay?

MC: ...

Patting my head, she leaves the room.

I wonder what will Kasumi think. We had a discussion about this to be careful of these types of people, and still I messed up. Thankfully, I have no operations for the day, so I feel a little relieved. Tiredness takes toll of me and I fall asleep.

MC: Kasumi! There you ar- huh?

Kasumi: ...

I find Kasumi and Saeko holding hands. When the heck did this happen? The more I try to get closer to them, the further they drift apart. No matter how hard I try to call out his name, my voice doesn’t reach him. Turning in my direction and giving a smile to me, he fades with her in the mist.

NO!

With cold droplets of sweat trickling down my face, I wake up with a start.

Huh. So it was a dream.

Hm?

I feel a soft and warm touch in my hand. Kasumi...?

I turn to my side to find Saeko holding my hand and asleep. Aww, there she is, again caring for me...

As I softly smile looking at her sleeping face, she wakes up.

Saeko: MC?

MC: What, is hospital that tiring? You are skipping on your work.

Saeko: Your sarcasms are on, meaning you are feeling better.

MC: I am. Are you okay?

Saeko: Yes, I am all fine!

MC: Good to hear that.

Saeko: Also, I am sorry for the other day.

MC: ?

Saeko: I shouldn’t have pressurised you. I will confess to Dr. Kasumi myself. What answer I get will be decided by my fate, so no need to stress out, okay?

MC: Okay, whatever his answer is, I will also agree to it.

MC: By the way, since when was I asleep?

Saeko: Girl, you seriously are a light sleeper. I just came here before 5 minutes, and you are awake now. Asuka asked me to take care of you, so in total you just slept for 10 minutes. Oh, and someone was accusing me for snoozing, huh?

MC: Er, bleh.

If that’s the case, then that means Asuka must have reported this to Kasumi and others by now. Although, good thing is that I am still in my form to perform surgeries!

As I am feeling a sense of relief, I hear many rushed footsteps approaching the room. One moment after, the door opens, and the whole EICU is here.

A look of surprise washes over my face. I know they must have been worried, but why is everyone here? Moreover, my beau has an expression of rush, mixed with anger and panic. The next moment, I am wrapped in a warm embrace.

Kasumi: Are you okay? You are not hurt anywhere else, right?

MC: ...

Oh god, what have I done. I scared him. I feel his hands which are embracing me tenderly, trembling.

MC: I am alright, Kasumi. No need to worry about me. Sorry for scaring you.

Kasumi lets go of me, and slowly strokes my bandaged arm. Seeing that I am not injured anywhere else, he takes my free hand, which was a long while left unholded, as Saeko was now standing by the bedside.

Kyogoku: Are you fine?

Takado: Seems she exaggerated, but oh well.

Hosho: Thank goodness you are safe.

Ekuni: I brought an ice pack for you.

MC: I am alright. Wait, who exaggerated?

Takado: Asuka. Said you were injured by a person with a knife.

MC: But that just made you all come here, so it’s good.

Takado: Rargh.

After a while, everyone leaves the room, except for Kasumi and Saeko.

MC: Should we go? There’s rounds we have to complete.

Kasumi: You can do the rounds?

MC: Of course I can! After all, I have gained some powers from the genius here!

Saeko: Dr. Kasumi.

Kasumi: ?

Listening to him being called by Saeko, he stops in his tracks. I wanted to leave this awkward situation as soon as possible, but now, I can’t.

Saeko: I have something to tell you. Please come to the rooftop at night. MC, you can also come.

Kasumi: ...

Not answering her question, he just takes my hand and we walk off the room.

[That night: Rooftop]

Gosh. My stomach is tying into knots. This whole situation is making me feel all antsy. I see Saeko standing by the railings and enjoying the night breeze. On the other hand, Kasumi came here with me, but he is not letting my hand go.

MC: At least listen to her by yourself. I will feel like a third wheel here.

Kasumi: No.

MC: Huh.

Feeling the approaching footsteps, Saeko turns around as her gaze falls to our intertwined hands. Ahh, here it comes!

Saeko: I won’t take much of your time. All I wanted to say is, I love you.

...

....

......?

What’s happening? Why is Kasumi not saying anything? A take a quick look at him, and his expression is the same as ever.

Kasumi: Thank you for liking me since from the lecture. But for me, I have already got my significant other.

MC: Wait what?! How did you know about this?

Kasumi: I heard your chat the other day at Pen.

Ahhh!!! How can he do that? I didn’t feel any presence of a person near us that day. Maybe because I was depressed? He is really amazing. Wait, what am I even thinking? That’s not the case.

Kasumi: Let’s go.

MC: EH?!

As Kasumi drags me away from the rooftop, I turn back to see Saeko. She gives me a sad smile.

[That night: Kasumi’s home]

I silently gaze at Kasumi who’s currently changing my bandages. Feeling guilty for doing all the overthinking, I gently tug on his sleeve.

Kasumi: Why didn’t you tell anything about this earlier?

MC: ...I was scared of losing you.

Kasumi: ...

Placing the used bandages in the disposable bag, he takes me in his arms.

Kasumi: You can talk about anything with me. Things which happened in the hospital, things which bother you, and so on. I learnt this trait from you, you know?

Kasumi: Putting your inner thoughts into words helps to make you feel better. So don’t hesitate to share anything with me, okay? I am always here for you.

Ah, it was this simple. If I could just have talked to him about this earlier, I didn’t have to make him worry for me.

Wanting to do something as a compensation, I raise my head and give him a soft peck on the lips. He welcomes me with his chasteness, which slowly grows into passion.

MC: Oww.

Kasumi: ?

He stops kissing me immediately and looks at my arm. Seeing that it was fine, he looks at me.

MC: (Hehe, I love teasing him like this.)

Our foreheads are touching, and I seize this oppurtunity by quickly giving him a kiss on his cheek.

A slight tinge of red appears on his cheeks.

Kasumi: So someone needs to be teased now, hm?

Looking at each other, smiles spreads across our faces. He comes closer and intertwines his hands with mine, and as I close my eyes in response, I think how much blessed I am to have found him.

I am not letting him go. Not in this life, not for eternity.

END.

[A/N: Bye, I need to deliberate now. This is oh so sweet for my heart, I can’t handle it.]

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natsu-tte-noodle · 2 years

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手紙 (Letters) - To Masumi

(Cross Posted on AO3)

Words: 1177 Warnings: Minor ACT 8 Spoilers

To Usui,

Autumn is well upon us, though while the weather has calmed down, the activity in the dorms is just as lively as it had been in summer. The students appear to be busy preparing for exams, so I’m sure you are also plenty busy.

With performances for Die by the Sword underway, things have been rather hectic for me as well, but I have finally managed to set aside enough time to give this my full attention.

If I am to be fully honest, I was quite confused upon finding a letter addressed to me from you. I was under the impression that we were sending individual letters, not starting a correspondence, so I had assumed there was some sort of mixup. However, it appears that it was simply a coincidence that we ended up receiving each other’s names. I am curious as to if that has happened to anyone else. The odds of that would be around 10.65%, so while not impossible, I do find it unlikely.

Regardless, the confusion had made me hesitant to start writing, even when I did find time. I apologize for the extended delay.

While I have read your letter, I will do my best to not make this message merely a response to it. It would not be fair to deprive you of a proper letter like everyone else will be receiving.

You are correct when you say that there is not much that we have in common, outside of an interest in music and a fondness for Citronia. That said, Tsukioka has said that all friendships come from one thing shared, whether that be a responsibility or an interest. In the same way that Miyoshi may send an acquaintance a “meme” on the “blam,” I do not feel like this correspondence is overstepping our current relationship.

However, I hope that my relative distance until now has not come across as disinterest, as that was in no way my intention. There is much that I am still learning in regards to having so many individuals that I can call friends, and as such I still find difficulty in striking up conversations and making spontaneous plans at times.

With the help of everyone in the company, I have been able to learn many things about how to have friends, and I am very grateful for their help. There is also much that I have either forgotten about Japan or had not had the chance to familiarize myself with, so every day I learn something new here.

For example, Arisugawa has been adamant that autumn is the best season for reeding. I was unaware that there was such a heavy emphasis on such a seemingly obscure pastime, though I believe that this could be the unpredictable charm of Japan that Citronia so often praises.

Thatching roofs does not sound like the most engaging activity, to be honest. I have heard that they also say autumn is the best season to enjoy the arts though, so perhaps it’s not as far-fetched as it sounds at first. Perhaps the medium in which one “reeds” is a more artistic one.

Surely reeds are a much more versatile plant than they may first appear. They make for simple yet elegant table decorations on their own, and I have seen Ikaruga and Mikage use them to play with cats. One can also weave them for use as mats and roofing, as mentioned before. I have not witnessed any reedcrafts while out and about, but I may have simply not been paying enough attention. Or perhaps one is meant to produce their own reed art, as is the case with New Year’s mochi and teru teru bozu.

If this is the case, then we will need a considerable amount of reeds to support the reeding endeavors of over twenty people. I will take it upon myself to gather reeds of the highest quality.

There is a considerably large area of marshland near one of my regular fishing spots about 40 minutes out of town. If it is not too much to ask, would you care to accompany me on my trip? I should not have trouble gathering the reeds on my own, but I am sure that there is much that I do not understand about the tradition. Additionally, company is always nice, and it is rare that we are given opportunities to be in each others’.

I am not sure if you have ever been fishing before, but if you have not and are interested, I would be more than happy to run you through the basics of it while we are at it. It requires much sitting in silence, which I feel may be up your alley. Fishing trips are also quite good for destressing, I have found, and while I am not implying that you are particularly stressed, everyone can benefit from getting away every now and then. Sakuma also enjoys fishing, so perhaps we could invite him along as well.

With luck, the rest of the company will be delighted with our offering of reeds and seasonal fish. I am curious to see what creations can be made through reeding.

I feel that I may have rambled on for too long. I apologize. As I mentioned before, there is much that I have to learn, and I am not yet familiar with letters sent for the sole purpose of being friendly. Please excuse my clumsiness in this field.

You mentioned in your letter that it may be the sender of the letter that matters more than the contents. I hope that, to some extent, this has helped my letter be enjoyable despite the rather unorthodox topics.

And while I have not done anything in particular, I am glad that my presence is able to help put Citronia at ease, as you put it. However, I do not feel like it is fair to discredit your own contributions to that. My arrival had nothing to do with the fact that he wished to remain in the MANKAI Company. The Spring Troupe has given him a sense of camaraderie that, if it is anything like how I feel as part of the Winter Troupe, is irreplaceable, and you are a part of that.

That is not to say that my bond with Citronia is any less important than our bonds with our respective troupes; merely, they are different.

As such, I must thank you as well, for taking care of Citronia in a way that I did not know how to. To risk becoming a broken record, there is much about being a good friend that I have to learn, and I am glad that I have others to look to when I stumble.

I am looking forward to taking this journey with you and everyone else in the company.

Sincerely,

Guy

P.S. While it is true that there is such a thing as orange snow, it does not snow in Zafra, so I do not know what Citronia is referring to.

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dailybeastarsthings · 2 years

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Chapter 37 – A Day In The Life Of Legoshi

MORNING

My mornings aren’t that interesting usually, but since I started “working” for Gouhin, they have been pretty challenging. After I finish training at around 5 AM, I run back to school. If I’m lucky with the traffic lights, I can get back by 5:45, which means, I almost have an hour to sleep, which is admittedly not much, but it’s still better than nothing.

I usually don’t get up for the alarm, which the others set for 6:45, though. It’s been true for the past and it’s even truer now. To wake me up, the others, usually Jack or Collot, literally drag me out of bed onto the floor. By that time, it’s usually 7:15 or 7:20, which is quite close to when the cafeteria opens for breakfast. Others say that I look super gloomy when I wake up, which tends to linger with me until after breakfast, but in reality, I’m just really sleepy.

After getting up, I try to convince Voss to leave his bathroom ritual for after breakfast so I can get ready, too. I usually take a speedy, five minute shower, and then get dressed. Sometimes I forget how to tie my tie, though, so I ask Jack. I’m usually ready by 7:30, so by the time we arrive for breakfast, there are already a few students waiting in line for their meal.

As you might already know, the day’s menu is hung right next to the entrance for all students to see. We usually have egg salad sandwiches, bean paste buns, French toasts or something with high protein value for us, carnivores. However, we sometimes take the herbivore meal from time to time, if we fancy fruits, vegetables or salads.

During breakfast, we talk about the programs and activities for each of us. We do this to know about each other if one of us needs a hand in something or gets lost. We usually also discuss the latest episodes of our favorite series, The Lost Souls of Crimes. The others keep telling me that the main character looks a lot like me. I think his name is Miyagi but I cannot recall anyone telling me that we would be related. We’re definitely not. He’s way too handsome for him to be any relative of mine.

After breakfast, I usually have my morning classes in the Eastern wing of the school. These classes are from 9:00 AM to 1 PM and usually include the more difficult subjects, like maths, languages or sciences – the ones, which require more concentration to learn. This is a practice, which benefits the students, since our brain is (supposedly) more fresh and awake in the morning and we can pay better attention to our teachers. I must be the exception in this study, since I find it extremely difficult to stay awake during my morning classes. Since I started my training with Gouhin, I cannot stay awake for more than 20-25 minutes of the lesson. After that, I always fall asleep, and I’m usually woken up by the bell. Several of my teachers gave me negative feedback because of this and it is clearly visible on my grades, but I can’t do anything about it.

AFTERNOON

Lunch break is between 1 PM and 2 PM. I don’t always have lunch, but when I do, I always go for egg salad sandwiches in one of the school supply shops. One day I never miss is Friday. The sandwiches are best on Friday. They used to be the best on Wednesdays, but they probably moved those eggs to a latter day of the week on purpose. Nobody believes me that the sandwiches would taste better on Fridays, though. During lunch, I usually meet up with the others to discuss the events of the day and to share notes. Well, to get notes from the others so I can study...

Afternoon classes are between 2 PM and 6 PM. During these classes, we have more relaxed subjects, like history, culture, art and music. I’m not really fond of these subjects. Especially PE, it is my worst subject. I know, how ironic. A strong and physically well-developed wolf being terrible in PE, doesn’t make much sense, right? Well, here I am, basically suffering during dodgeball games not being able to catch any of the balls thrown at me. If I can, I try to sneak in some extra sleep in my classes at the moment. Thankfully, most of the students are allowed to leave the last class at 5:45 PM in order to avoid them being late for extracurricular activities. This doesn’t really affect me being asleep until the bell rings, though…

Sometimes I have free periods, during which I try to cram as much as I possibly can. My grades dropped a lot, however, even if I’m not one of the top students anymore, I’m still somewhere in the average category, fortunately.

Extracurricular lessons are usually between 6 PM and 8 PM and include clubs and extra lessons for those who need a bit of extra training in a subject. The time is not set in stone, however. I often have to stay in a Drama Club meeting after way later. There were instances when we would be dismissed only at 11:30 PM or even later. Since I started training with Gouhin, I’ve been able to excuse myself by 8:30 at most.

EVENING

Dinner is served between 7 PM and 9:30 PM. For dinner, they usually serve ramen, sushi or egg rolls with different kinds of dipping sauces. Sometimes, dessert is also served in the form of cakes or other sweets. Nowadays, I don’t have dinner with the others. I usually pick up something from a stall on my way to Gouhin and eat it when I arrive there. Sure, it would be nice to discuss the day with the others but I wouldn’t really be able to tell them about anything since I sleep through half of my day… Plus, my training is more important at the moment. I want to find the culprit who killed Tem. I miss my series, though…

I start my training by warming myself up. We then discuss the plan for the job with Gouhin. Usually, there are about two-three “patients” we need to capture. The most efficient tactic seems to be that Gouhin distracts them and I attack them while they are not paying attention. It works out really well. It is not an easy job, though. I have several injuries and scars of biting and clawing incidents from the past few weeks, which hurt a lot. Fortunately, most of my wounds are no that deep, so they won’t leave a mark.

After the session, Gouhin locks the patients up and I treat my wounds. He doesn’t interfere or help me, only if the wound is on a large area or if it’s bleeding a lot. There was one case where he had to stitch it together, but other than that, it’s not that horrible. I would like to get less work related injuries, though…

When time’s up, I run back to school and start the process all over again.

During the weekends, we get up later, usually at around 9 or 10 AM, so our first meal is lunch. At weekends, we usually clean the room and make sense of the chaos we create during the week. We also study a lot for tests and play video games, too. Well, at least the others do. I have to cram and sleep a lot. Sometimes, we go to B-Strike and have a good session of playing fetch. Not to brag, but I still hold the all-time high score there.

Other than that, the training session part is the same. There’s no time to waste with that. It seems harsh and difficult at times, but I know deep down that I’m doing the right thing. I’m training to become stronger so I can protect the herbivores. Especially one… Louis.

I’m not gonna lie, I was pretty surprised to see him in the ring of the Shishigumi lions. Though his secret is safe with me, I’m glad that now at least I know where to search for him if I want to meet him. It is pretty difficult to hold myself back, though. And my dreams about him… about us are not helping my situation either. But one day, I’ll visit him there. I don’t know how I’ll do it or get inside again without causing any havoc, but I’m positive that I’ll finally be able to meet my sweetheart.

#beastars #beastars overhaul

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jpaulanzia · 5 months

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I, II, III: A Blog About Myself

Hi! Welcome to this blog! I am so glad for everyone who can read this and to be here on this post, seriously. Well, because there are already hundreds of millions of blog posts on this very vast internet in a vast modern world, what are the odds and who am I, right?

Oh…

Sounds like an interesting question.

Sorry about that! Now, allow me to tell you everyone who I am.

Hi again! Luckily, this is actually a blog of mine about myself and some things I like and do. My name is John Paul and you can all call me Ampy or Amfy. Let me share the story behind that nickname first. Since I was a kid, anyone from our place including my friends, relatives, and neighbors called me Ampol, something my family gave me. Cool nickname, right? Or so I think. But yes! I think it is cool and unique. Since then, I have been happy about it but as I went to Senior High School, some friends, and classmates of mine suddenly called me Ampy. I was like “That is different, but sounds classy. I’ll take that.” After some time, it likely did become my secondary official nickname, or mostly for my friends. One day, I just thought of making it spelled “Amfy” sometimes, until it became somewhat my “artist name” every time I share my artworks and outputs on social media. Wait. Me, an artist? Well, an aspiring artist.

As of now, I am currently a 3rd-year college student. I am taking a Bachelor of Multimedia Arts in Lucena City, Quezon, Philippines. I think art particularly with drawing has been my game since then, and I’m happy about it. I remember back then when I was a kid, I drew anything I imagined and anything I saw. But that was me as a kid. I think I just learned to fall in love with it as we may all do with any art we like. From learning to becoming a hobby and to now, pursuing it. Going to the other things that I do like; I also love doing photography. I can say that it is also one of my most done works as an artist. I also do paper crafting and modeling sometimes as hobbies. I would also like to say that I love cats. I have seven of them.

II.ighlights in Life

Now, I will talk about some highlights in my life. I believe the things that would be the most important and memorable for us are the ones that we do with commitment and love. Even if they are only just some simple or even normal daily activities, they could still be achievements that we all can be proud of forever. So far as a multimedia art student, I have had some fulfilling experiences and moments for myself that I am glad and grateful for. With drawing, I am now able to reach some other people by sharing my artwork online. There are also already some small commissions that I have taken before. It’s not the biggest but I am happy about that as I am still on my way to taking on more projects. What makes me delighted is every time I see my works in public being shown and had by many people before. Seeing them enjoy and appreciate my work was something I’ll never forget. I have also been doing production assisting before for some studios and a few times, as an assistant photographer, going to such places in Quezon. Those are such accomplishing experiences for me.

Honestly, I can say that there may be not that many accomplishments that can be shown off to other people besides the school awards and other apparent ones. But to myself, I know that there are lots of them from what I know and feel. Making my family and other people happy with me is a big achievement for me already. Being with my family, meeting my friends and everyone; everything I have today, and being able to do what I love are all important highlights of my life. There may be some times that there are some harsh challenges and difficulties concerning our choices in life, but I still do my best and I know that we all do.

III.yself still in the future

In all my future aspirations, I envision myself as a professional concept artist or visual development artist and being part of some large and renowned teams and studios, perhaps even having the opportunity to work with the amazing visual development teams at Marvel Studios, for movies, shows, and maybe even games. Five years down the road, I know that it may be possible, but if not, I see myself well on my way, if not already there. Another possibility is continuing freelance work as a multimedia artist, with a potential venture into owning my very own studio or collaborating with someone else. It's not just a dream; every day, whether with my studio or in a big studio, I'm working towards these goals and I will create them as masterpiece.

#blog #IHM

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Helloooo again! 👻🤍👻🤍👻🤍 I'm so glad the week is going well for you!

Oh, that seems so fun!!! I think I need to stop being so shy and go to a pride event next year! All those activities seem extremely wonderful! And it's even more wonderful that you feel comfortable enough in a rural area to be doing all that. Here it would be fine, but you know how people are. Unnecessarily mean, and I know it would be weird. Still, I think mentalities are definitely changing and that's so amazing!!! I was talking about it the other day with my mom and I was so happy with how far she's come! Not that she was ever prejudiced against anyone in a big way, but there's those harmful little beliefs that we've grown up with that are in need of being irradicated for good. 🤍🤍🤍🤍

I agree all art is so interesting and I think textile art is sometimes forgotten . Which is very sad. We have an incredible artist that sometimes makes textile work and she's very well known everywhere and I think that's so cool! I love making things! I hope you enjoy what I'll be making for you!!! 😊😝

Oooh that is so INCREDIBLY COOL!!!! I can't believe you got to witness that! It's a hell of a memory, and probably A SUPER WONDERFUL time too at the time. Do you remember it? Was there anything she sang in particular that made you go wow?! 🥰

What's your favourite Halloween themed object(?)?!? I mean, ghosts, witches hats, etc??!

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hiiiiii hun!!!!! it's been a slow week but a good one so far!

it was a lot of fun! my only complaint is how cold it was (i was outside for most of it!) and the fact that there was a covid outbreak after :( thankfully i'm testing negative but a lot of people are testing positive (ah back to school time on the west coast, someone always gets sick). We have a relatively large queer community in my area, but they've become much more vocal and out in the last five years, which i'm incredibly excited about! yeah we were concerned about announcing where pride was located until two weeks before since the Idaho pride shooting and the general violence against the queer communities across the U.S. at the moment. but overall it was great, there were no issues at all and i would call it a success!!!

Agreed! Textile art, especially handmade, is undervalued nowadays with the production of machines to do it instead. It always frustrates me when people get upset at the cost of handmade textiles but they don't take into account the time and effort that goes into handmaking textiles! I spent over a month alone doing my jacket for the eras tour (every weekend in April and May for about 12 hours a day) and while I didn't spend a lot on matierals, the labor alone is the costliest thing! I'm soooooo excited to see what you're making for me when it's ready!!!!!!! <3333

I WAS SOOOOOOOOO EXCITED!!! We didn't know who the opener was going to be and I remember how excited I got when Taylor stepped out with her guitar and band. I was only 9 at the time but it was by far one of my favorite memories of a concert from my childhood! The most notable song from that night for me was our song (which has forever been in my top 3 on debut), which was the last one she sang! Taylor did a meet and greet afterwords but my mom didn't want me to go alone so I didn't get to meet her, but I'm just so thankful I got to see her when she was first starting out, it's something that I really cherish!

okay so it's black cats and bats for me!! I have a black cat and have collected black cat items my entire life so they hold a special place in my heart! i also just love bats and everytime i see a bat item I go "it's freaking bats i love halloween" from vine!

ty for reaching out and getting to know me! i always get so excited when i see your messages!!! <33333

#swiftie halloween

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peachel-ayam · 8 months

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“do you love your job?”

(photo by me)

Today, at a family gathering, a relative engaged in a conversation with me, inquiring about updates in my life, particularly regarding my job and achievements.

I explained my daily work routine, expecting the typical response of “That sounds like an interesting job, best of luck!” To my surprise, they asked a question I had rarely encountered in my life.

“Do you love your job?”

I was momentarily silent, and then they continued, “I mean, do you genuinely love what you do, or are you just staying for the paycheck?”

Uncertain about the answer, I replied, “Yeah, I think so,” with my mind still clouded with confusion.

It marked the first time I’d been asked such a question. It left me pondering — do I genuinely love my job? I realized I might be comfortable with it, but I couldn’t discern if it was genuine passion or simply the assurance of a monthly paycheck.

Furthermore, I found myself questioning whether it was acceptable to do my job solely for the money. Did I have to love it? Was it okay if, upon reflection, I discovered I actually despised the job?

In essence, my thoughts distilled into one overarching question: Why do humans need to have jobs?

Answering this question is complex because many individuals don’t have jobs, while jobs have been the traditional means to meet our needs for the past few decades.

For the money, duh.

Let’s face it, to function reasonably in society, some level of expenditure is necessary. It doesn’t have to be excessive, and you can reduce it by living frugally, but I haven’t come across anyone who has mastered the art of leading a decent life without money. Despite their flaws, jobs offer a seemingly dependable and regular income source.

The issue with money can be simplified. It’s a powerful motivator for getting people to work, but nobody enjoys feeling coerced. When we sense external control, our enthusiasm dwindles. Money has the potential to drain our intrinsic motivation for work.

The importance of compensation

We are not intrinsically motivated to work, which is why compensation is necessary. Money can serve as a powerful motivator for diligent effort. In some cases, such as piece rate systems where workers are paid a fixed amount per unit of work, employees may work intensely and take few breaks, sometimes jeopardizing their health. Piece work has been deemed detrimental to health and was banned by unions. Hence, most people worldwide are compensated based on time spent on the job rather than productivity.

While money is a potent means of controlling workers, it’s not the sole reason people go to work, and perhaps not the most crucial one.

There are people who engage in various activities purely for the enjoyment of the activity itself. For instance, anglers love to fish not necessarily for sustenance; many practice catch-and-release, demonstrating undiminished enthusiasm. Motivation theorists term this intrinsic motivation, where the activity itself is the primary driving force.

Something to do

Many individuals don’t utilize their leisure time for creative pursuits. They engage in activities like watching TV, attending sports events, dining out, socializing, or drinking, which are entertaining but may not fulfill a natural drive for accomplishment beyond recreation.

I personally believe that if the constant work-related stress were eliminated, people would discover their own pursuits to work towards. However, for many, it’s easier to simply seek another job.

Contribution to society

Individuals are interconnected with a broader collective. Most people, except sociopaths, share a sense of connection, whether it’s with humanity in general or with a specific culture or nation. Jobs, companies, and governments are conventional methods of organizing people’s endeavors for the betterment of society.

Work can serve as a distraction, whether it’s beneficial or not

In our society, work often becomes an overwhelmingly significant aspect of one’s identity. We begin asking children what they want to “be” from a very early age. Perhaps we should consider asking them what they want to “do for a living” instead. While the phrasing may seem insignificant, the broader point is that investing too much of our identity into our professions can have its drawbacks.

It gives us live purposes…?

Structure is beneficial for many people, and work provides that structure. Even if it doesn’t always feel like you’re saving the world, the routine and organization that work brings into our lives can be genuinely comforting. It can instill a sense of purpose.

The daily interactions at work help us feel essential, and on good days, appreciated. It makes us feel like our talents and skills are contributing to a worthwhile cause. While we might feel needed at home, work offers a unique opportunity to take our training and special skills and apply them to something tangible, which can be highly satisfying.

So… Why are we here? What is the meaning of life, then?

While there may be no definitive answers, that doesn’t deter us from pondering and forming theories. It’s possible that our job plays a role, or perhaps it simply keeps us too occupied to dwell on these questions extensively.

Those are some of the reasons why jobs exist and why many people pursue them. However, it’s important to note that these aspects can be fulfilled through avenues beyond the conventional concept of a job.

Unless you’re fortunate enough to be independently wealthy, you’ll likely need a source of income to cover your expenses. Even if you are financially secure, you may still seek ways to contribute positively to the world or find meaning in life. Jobs are just one of several ways these motivations manifest in society.

So it’s important for humans to work, right?

I believe every human needs to work, whether they love it or not. It’s a necessity, not just a choice.

Life itself entails continuous work and maintenance. To be healthy, maintain relationships, or excel at something, effort is required. Our ancestors, although not working for money, had to hunt, build shelters, and sustain their bonds, among other tasks, to survive. This universal concept of working to survive extends to all living beings.

Now, regarding the question of why humans put so much effort into earning money, it stems from the invention of money to ensure access to necessities and more. Money played a pivotal role in the advancement of our civilization. The monetary system’s key dilemma was ensuring equitable value for everyone participating.

Skills and work varied greatly in value, posing questions about how to provide equal opportunities for all, especially for those unable to work due to age, illness, or disability. Addressing these questions becomes the crux of the issue, as it touches on the essence of human worth and the potential pitfalls of money overshadowing its role as a tool for trade.

Our egoistic desires don’t lead to a happy ending, but there’s a fulfilled life beyond the ego. Recognizing how our ego takes us down a dead-end path prompts us to seek the true meaning of life — an eternal and perfect existence born from our growing awareness.

What if everyone simply went home and stopped working today?

From a social economy perspective, if everyone stopped working, the economy would likely collapse due to a lack of consumer spending and production. Quitting jobs en masse could potentially reveal the true priorities of life, guiding people toward more meaningful pursuits.

Large corporations have significantly influenced our lives, and many have become complacent to this reality. The trend of increasing mergers and acquisitions each year contributes to the growth of these corporations, which is often an inherent aspect of the system.

Many individuals today closely link their life’s purpose to their work. The question arises: how can one disentangle work from purpose? In contemporary times, many strive to infuse more purpose into their work, but perhaps the two are not mutually exclusive concepts.

In the end, it’s about ourselves

Regardless of our profession, our jobs offer insights into both the world and ourselves. Work represents our engagement with the world, as opposed to mere existence within it. The alternative to work can feel unenergetic and passive. Through work, we have the opportunity to shape the world rather than passively accepting its influence.

We can transition from an egoistic approach of satisfying our desires at the expense of others to a new approach where our primary goal in work is to benefit others rather than just ourselves.

The key to uncovering the meaning of life lies in shifting our source of pleasure from within ourselves to the external world. This new perspective connects us deeply with our surroundings, leading to perpetual fulfillment and a sense of perfection and unity.

As social beings, humans depend on each other for survival. Work, often viewed as routine, is a vital element that facilitates interaction, enhancing and sustaining our quality of life.

So do we need to love our job?

While we need money, we often follow our life’s passion and label it as a job or career. Consider this: doesn’t it seem somewhat absurd to wake up each morning for the same repetitive job, receive a paycheck at month-end, and then struggle financially two weeks into the new month?

This cycle repeats for 25–30 years, followed by retirement on a state pension, potentially leading to decades of spiritual emptiness, whether financially secure or not.

So, to avoid a boring old life, consider this:

“Follow your passion, but also cultivate love for what you do.”

Based on the preceding discussion, having a job is vital for individuals, bringing numerous personal and societal benefits. If you love your job, that’s great — you’re focused on one thing. However, even if you don’t love it, as long as it’s not harmful or stripping you of your rights, consider cultivating an appreciation for it.

While also, you can still pursue the things you love. Maybe as a side job, but it’s also perfectly fine if it doesn’t. Anyhow, just find something that will make you feel alive and present and live one time at a moment. What’s crucial is understanding what you do, and with time, you may come to enjoy it with no burden.

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