IM VERY LATE BUT TRIPTRACK!! did terry only get. created? after the divorce or does toad just. forget he has a 2nd child. very in character 4 him if so. i want 2 explode him with my mind

ALSO UR CREATURES,,,TELL US MORE ABOUT THM,,,i lov red n tex nd i project my arospecness onto them bc their "friends but also not JUST friends but also-" is so real 2 me,,,howevr,,,do u have any untold info in ur brain u can give us abt the rest of ur lesser seen beasts like shae nd tara nd mouse n mits nd...toad...i GUESS. . i absorbed all the terry lore into my brain from the other person's ask and im so hungry 4 more info,,,

u can also give any silly paperteeth lore here too if its in ur brain!! i want 2 devour all ur characters (even toad,,,he is so well-written 2 make me hate his guts) they r so goofy (/pos!!) i need 2 rotate every single one of them in my thoughts,,,

im back with clingfilm on my head i hope i can finally just. have my normal hair again im too lazy to keep dying it anyway! yeah so toad didnt have anything to do with terry, he sucks but he would def remember terry for. reasons.

yea i think a qpr is probs the best definition for what they have!

i hate how i handled shae- triptrack is something i cannot look at for more than five seconds without going i need to rip this apart and put it back together again- shae is like. H. shes kind of just obsessed with being peak performance like best form out of the entire sentient population- but like tex is a fairly indestructable robot and yeah. shaes also autohemophobic is that a word i think its a word. ( NO T HOMOPHOBIC SHE'S AN ALLY and her pronouns r she/they yeah like shae im yeah. and shes named after shea butter but i forgot how to spell shea. which. im pretty dumb im not going to lie to you. i think theyre the only character in triptrack that im set on that for bc. it sounds like shae. and i think thats art. nothing happened to her they just like decided to become a cyborg to like beat everyone else

also webtoon nerfed her boobs i cant beleive this world is so cruel

anwyay

mouse and mits ive decided r gay since my last post and in love and now sell homemade furry ish masks together

tara needs more screentime bc just like. girlboss this isnt what ur husband meant when he said he wanted kids. but like. girlboss....

i think most of the stuff abt toad and tara is spoilers rn but knowing me i'll fail to explain it on every level so like . ill probs post about it eventually.

papertee th i keep forgetting 2 add and i think i forgot to mention the seeing in the dark on the otherposts i made - avery needs reading glasses but since vampires can see better in the dark, she doesnt need them if she's reading in the dark- but to her the ambience of reading in the dark is awful so she refuses. she also refuses to wear her reading glasses if anyones watching but she obviously needs them because shes holding the book 10 miles away from her face (longsighted) nobody cares mundane but i want to draw her wearing glasses and i need to provide context before i do. the science of her not needing them in the dark is not there. it. vampires arent scientce though

AND THANK U UUU im glad im not the only one rotating them in the microwave

okay i

i feel like my experience of bsg has been constantly being edged. but not even just bc theyre not, like, "exploring the things i want thm to explore" bc sometimes i feel like theyre not even in the vicinity of CONSIDERING such deeply interesting elements like... theres so much underutilised substance here and unfounded potential and its, like, not even as if the writers are AWARE of it sometimes like

im still kinda. irritated. by how the cylons have turned out bc ultimately they COULD have been a very interesting race to explore.... but frankly you could just replace them with people at some point - just people that can be reborn. and i dont necessarily MIND that! its kind of, like, a bit of a waste in some respects BUT i'd be like... okay with it if they rlly DID want to lean hard into the oh the differences between us are just purely arbitrary ... we really are just people... BUT TBH IT SOMETIMES DOESNT EVEN RLLY FEEL LIKE THAT is the case, like it so rarely even feels intentional, just... FEELS LIKE THEY DONT RLLY THINK ABOUT THE IMOACT SOME OF THE CHOICES THEY MADE WOULD HAVE, bc deven then thand i feel like god theyre just....

like it just constantly feels like we're kind of skimming the surface of a lot of shit (waves vaguely) but NOT really going into them, just sort of briskly going through ideas... even the ones at the heart of the show like faith and religion and so forth AND ITS LIKE... SO bizarre to watch, bcITS NOT THAT THEY DONT DO ANYTHING GOOD, OR IN DEPTH EITHER is the thing its just like....

i think they do rlly well at portraying certain crises. i know they do that well. and theres these moments that are so insanely good... i think gaius baltar has genuinely been a spectacular portrayal of a fucking egotistical git, and that his rise to power was honestly a very realistic ddepiction of WHAT people would vote for etc. and theres other moments like that and the pegasus and a lot of s3's ending that are sooo good and tense and impactful but the rest of it is so weird its like. it feels like i keep going "OK COOL. AND?" just rxpecting there to be more stewing in things but theres not and

part of me maybe just feels like thats the style of it but god im also so sick of it when we spend 10 million FRACKING YEARS on some shit lee is up to like i fucking careeeee when we could have spent that time developing some other big important ideas that genuinly. could matter here. i dont know i dont know man im really angry about dualla right now for real and im kind of . like im TRYINGGG TO CHILL bc im too close to the end to stop but that has actually pissed me off a lot bc i feel like if we WANTED a final five contender she'd have been such a good fucking shout frankly annd i dont kniw god. i was half expecting the ball to drop and for her to somehow be one of them right there but no god they .

they seriously just fucking killed her and for what. like no im serious like. i think thats the first thing thats really PISSED me off in the show bc you canttt just fucking drag a character - who had GOOD potential, that was stolen from her repeatedly - along for seasons and do nothing with her to then just. try to milk her for fucking shock value and sympathy points and no doubt to try and fucking . develop lee soon which im seething about prematurely which i kno w is unfair but thats literally... ohh im pissedddd. oh im pissed. my point is its so fucking lazy and annoying and i think the other problem is like

they have characters where its like . my god. im so glad you actually had the integrity to follow through with them and have them make shitty decisions instead of being so caught up on trying to craft some very specific construct of a guy here. i think tigh is done brilliantly for example. ive mentioned baltar - for all he is loathsome, he is so well done (although slacking a bit later). but then you have characters like lee... and to some externt kara... where im just kind of sick of them man bc its like. they dont even feel like characters to me. ium just sick of their fucking faces bc i feel like the show bends around them to do whatever the fuck they want and they get justified and rewarded and its so fucking tiring to watxh sometimes like i dont.. ugh... bc like ive said with lee countless times he isnt even a character to me bc he has no fucking agency. hes a fucking lamp that they carry around and tell it what a good job its doing. so what man . and then it does some speech to save the day LIKE WHOOOO CARRESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS UGHHH SHUT UP

meanwhile again dualla. cally. to some extent sam but i hope hes getting more work put into him now. like ppl on the peripheray here which just literally get DROPPED or reset at the end ofepisode or ignored and forgotten and its like i dont know man can we fucking stop . going on about kara and lee for two seconds because i dont fucking care about him. at least kara i feel like you can kinda lean into it bc its a part of her character- with lee i just feel annoyed but i. HWATEVER. I DIGRESS. I DONT KNOW

MY WHOLE POINT IS IM LIKE. GOD. WHAT THE FUCK MAN. bc i feel myself kinda burnt out + in fairness i have no time to watch rn bc im so tired but its also like... i dont know i dont feel that intrigued by the man plot bc i just feel like theres a lack of depth to the show in such a weird prticular way i can never put m finger on and its just lik. it feels like theres no stakes fo me. and now theyre at earth and i dont know if i even cared like... huh wtf

avery 1, 15, whitney 4, 12, nora 7, 24, ariel 13, 27, oleander 29, 30, leon 3, 8, min jung 10, 14, caleb 6, 21 -w-

(01) Is your OC superstitious?

yes but its more that hes a coward whos scared of everything and wants to avoid anything happening

(15) What form does/would your OC’s familiar take?

a red panda maybe... idk why it just feels right. or a cat! but one of the really lazy ones

(04) How would your OC react if they broke a mirror?

she’d play it cool but internally shed be panicking klfglkd

(12) Does your OC know any magic? If so, is it a natural talent or a learned skill?

she can manipulate water but she cant create it.... it’s a natural thing and shes constantly rubbing that in leons face

(07) Would your OC ever go cryptid hunting? Why or why not?

yes because she thinks theyre cool!!! she wants to be friends with bigfoot

(24) Does your OC believe in the existence of extraterrestrials? Why or why not?

she does. idk why she does it just feels like something thats right for her

(13) What would your OC say would be their favorite use for magic?

do you have any idea how many puns you can get from lightning magic?

(27) Would your OC allow a vampire into their home?

“why hello there sexy vampire lady i didnt see you there ;)”

(29) How likely is it that your OC would be charmed by and fall prey to mermaids?

im. honestly very torn between it being Extremely likely or not likely at all

(30) What supernatural creature would your OC most prefer to be?

some kind of shapeshifter maybe? im not too sure tbh.... maybe a siren

(03) What would your OC do if a black cat crossed their path?

hed just ignore it

(08) What does your OC think about ghosts?

if you ask him he’ll go on and on about how theyre dumb and hes not scared of thm but like. if he even thinks he sees something out of the corner of his eye he practically shrieks

(10) Would your OC ever go ghost hunting? Why or why not?

hell yeah.... shed go out with a cute girl and then when the girl got scared thats when min jung swoops in with the Comforting Hand Hold. pro lesbian strats

(14) Has/would your OC ever made a deal with a magical or supernatural entity?

she has never before. uh if given the chance she’d probably put a lot of thought into it but ultimately decide not to

(06) What is your OC’s favorite cryptid?

he thinks cryptids are dumb and this is why hes my worst character

(21) Has your OC ever attended a seance or used a ouiji board? What happened?

he did it once at a party and another time to try and impress a girl but nothing happened either of those times

Fanfest Reactions and speculations

My personal thoughts on fanfest and what was revealed/not revealed and some speculation on what i think is going to happen in 5.0. Under a cut because I have thoughts and they might turn out to be spoilers so, you have been warned.

   First of all...  Viera and Hrothgar since those are the big talking points of the keynote.    I’m personally not UPSET, OR ANGRY about the decisions to do two single gender races currently. Female Viera are iconic, and the community wanted more beast like races so in true XIV form they hearkened back to another game and gave us Ronso (whoops, Hrothgar). 

   I do think it was an odd decision though, to focus on two races at once where resources could have been devoted to giving us a fully realised race. But i also acknowledge there were probably things going on behind the scenes that we’ll just never know; maybe they weren't allowed to have male Viera show up for the first time in XIV, maybe it’s so they have hyped up content later down the line. IDK. The “LORE” scapegoat is lazy and they wanted a way to justify it that wasn’t “we just can’t with the tech”, but honestly I would rather they be honest from the outset that there are limitations and what that means for development. But I am glad that we’re getting SOMETHING and I have a fantasia saved to turn my main into a female Viera.     I am a little disappointed that helmets can’t be used on them at launch, but I assume they will update this as development continues and it might ship with a patch. I just want my Bonewicca casting helmet tbh, and the Astro AF2 headgear. not much fussed about anything else since it mostly gets covered by hair anyways.     Hrothgar, again I just don’t care enough? I, personally, like that willowy supermodel aesthetic that the Viera got goin’ on. Never played a beastly race in any other MMO so I’m not going to start now. It feel like they’re trying to listen to the community and what they want but it maybe didn’t fit their ideas and so we’re left with a kind of hamfisted attempt at a bestial race. Again, if they just said no it and were honest about it then fair play to them. 

Now the really exciting things....

DANCER!    I didn’t want another healer, and I still don’t see a niche for one so a ranged physical DPS is great. I love their look and the chakrams are so cool (bladed fans tho too pls? They can be thrown...I guess?). I never played XI but looking at designs, I’m so glad they moved away from that Spanish inspired look to a more Arabian (?) themed one (I’m thinking along the lines of belly dancers and what they wear). I hope women get some pants though, and if not that Thavnairian sets exist.    I’m curious as to how they’re going to be unique compared to BRD and MCH since bard is already a great support with their songs. I haven’t really played much of MCH so I can’t comment. Also curious as to whether or not they’ll share BRD/MCH gear since that might influence future designs of gear. But I still have some older level 60-70 BRD gear so that’s totally fine by me. I’ll probably be a but behind MSQ and level DNC first so I can go through the MSQ with it. 

MSQ!    I couldn’t have predicted this if I’d have tried, I figured we would progress along the war storyline and it would be pretty predictable up until that finished. But HECK! We’re going to Novrandt and it looks super cool. I have a lot of questions about the place, and whether or not we’ll see RP characters from Novrandt popping up or maybe travel is only for the WoL. I’m glad what Arbert (I think) talked about during the 3.X series is being revisited in a major way and that their sacrifice wont be in vain. Super glad we’re going back to a bigger picture Hydaelyn Vs Zodiark plot. I’m debating character progression internally right now and that’s about that....?     Minfillia being back isn't heartwarming, and her eyes are that pupilless texture that means she’s still Hydaelyn’s emissary or whatever she was. She’s fulfilling her promise to help the Warriors of Darkness I hope, and I hope that means that Hydaelyn does want BALANCE and not solely light. I think thought with us becoming WoD that it means we’re going to be put into contact with Zodiark, and it’ll be interesting seeing how the two deities compare.     Y’shtola being called master Matoya is weird too, and I have a couple of theories on it. One, Y’shtola took the name to honour her late mentor since Matoya apparently never had children. Two, Y’shtola and Matoya somehow became one (Tola absorbed her power/essence/aether) and there’s a dual personality going on there. Which might also explain how she’s a THM/BLM now. One is more likely, but we’ll see. 

FFXV Crossover Event   Ehhh....I’m just disappointed honestly. I wanted Luna and Aranea’s hairstyles, maybe even Aranea’s costume as a glamour, weapon glamours etc. They just gave us  the Regalia and a Costume/Hairstyle. It’s MEH. I know they’re on a time crunch now, so probably not the best time to be planning an event also but they might have waited for the anniversary of the game and then gave us the event with some more things? I can still hope for cash shop items but it’s a vain hope. 

LIVE LETTER    Dad of Light is pure and wholesome and I wont fault SE for shilling it hard to the Japanese audience, in Japan. The rest of the Live Letter was lacklustre and honestly I think it served as more justification to the gender locked races. They couldn’t really tell us more about the patch in a few days since everything they would tell us would just be pointless and in patch notes. They can’t reveal too much about the expac beacause of Mays Live Letter... It was just meh. But that’s okay. 

OVERALL THOUGHTS    I got what I wanted from this Fan Fest, but I know a lot of people didn’t for various reasons. Be kind to each other, and be kind to SE who are still giving us a great game at the end of the day. If it bothers you that much, then stop giving them your money. It’s really that simple. 

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It’s been a minute! THM has been a little bit of back-and-forth for me lately. I’ll admit that I’ve struggled with having a “treat yourself” mentality. I gave myself excuses to go off-plan for every little event that popped up, whether it be dinner at my parents’ house, an anniversary getaway, or plain laziness because I just didn’t feel like cooking. However, THE PLAN WORKS. I am still losing weight (though of course more slowly than I otherwise might) and have dropped a total of 8 pounds since starting the plan. Only 17 to go! 

Let me tell you, I have noticed such a difference in how my body responds to off-plan foods, such as white flour and added sugar. The inflammation flares back up and I feel so sluggish! I had a breakthrough a couple of weeks ago when I was in pain and didn’t feel like making food. We decided to order Chipotle, which would normally mean I take advantage of the opportunity to eat steak and rice, and why not throw those tortilla chips in the mix too?! But I didn’t, kept it to an honest S meal, and felt so much better about myself later. I truly think the rapid rebound I experienced from that round of hip pain was partially due to my newfound self-control at what could have been a low point! 

I also attribute the quick recovery to the addition of integral collagen into my diet. I’ve started putting it in my smoothies and I think it’s really helping with inflammation. I did it for about a week then forgot for about 5 days so it’s been a little sporadic, but I’m challenging myself this week to make a point every day of making sure collagen is included in something I eat or drink every day. While I’m at it I’m also challenging myself to wash my face at night every day this week (this is quite possibly the most type-A paragraph I’ve ever typed in my life). I notice such a huge difference in my complexion when I wash regularly, as opposed to using a particular fancy product, but I get awfully lazy at night and find excuses not to do it. 

So here we go! Get ready for a week of collagen and face-washing discussions! That’s the kind of riveting content you come for, right? 

How To Make Bath Salts

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How To Make Bath Salts

Wondering how to make bath salts? This homemade bath salts recipe will help soothe sore muscles, moisturize skin and relax you into your next bath – with 4 different combinations to help you customize your bath salts blend to meet your needs.

I have always been a bath person. Like most kids, my nights ended with a bath though unlike most kids, I LOVED it. I feel like most kids don’t look forward to bath time but it was my favorite time of the day! This love affair has continued into adulthood where the highlight of most days for me is bath time. I know baths have kind of become the cliche for self-care but honestly, my nightly bath ritual is my self-care. I usually dump a bunch of bath salts into the bath, put on a face mask and read a book. It isn’t fancy and it’s never Instagrammable but it’s relaxing, soothing and the perfect way to end my day. Baths are not for everyone, but for me they are everything.

I take a bath every single day (or almost every single day) but especially now that we’re all confined to our homes. That means I’m going through an exceptional amount of bath salts. So much so that it simply isn’t economical to buy pre-made bath salts. It’s insanely easy and cost effective to just make your own bath salts at home. I used to exclusively make my own but then I got lazy and would just pick up a bag at Whole Foods. Our current circumstances hasn’t allowed for that so back to making my own bath salts I went and honestly, I’m kind of ashamed I ever stopped. Seriously guys, if you’re looking for a super easy and fun DIY project, homemade bath salts are the way to go. I’m even including a few different options so you can customize your own bath salts recipe. Trust me, you won’t be going back to store-bought again.

What You Need To Make Bath Salts [Big Batch Recipe]

There are only 3 or 4 ingredients you need to make bath salts. I’m offering suggestions and variations below

What are Epsom Salts?

Otherwise known as magnesium sulfate, epsom salts are probably the most famous aid in helping to relax sore muscles. Epsom salts work by releasing magnesium and sulfate into water (the warm water breaks it down) and helps to relieve muscle aches and pain. You can absolutely use epsom salts on their own, but combining them with sea salt and herbal remedies helps ramp up their effectiveness.

Why Use Sea Salt in Bath Salts?

Believe it or not, there’s no actual salt in epsom salts. As I mentioned epsom salts are actually a combination of magnesium and sulfate so for a double-whammy effect, this bath salts recipe uses both epsom salts and sea salt.

Sea salt’s benefits depend on where the salt was sourced from. Dead Sea Salts, for example are believed to be some of the highest quality sea salt and are known to promote:

relaxation

sore muscle release

relief for certain skin conditions

Pink Himalayan Sea Salt is also known to help ease certain skin conditions and help the body detoxify.

I like a combination of both epsom salt and sea salt though you’re welcome to sub one for the other.

How to Make Bath Salts – 4 ways!

There are so many different versions of homemade bath salts that you can make but I thought I would share a few of my favorite versions. You’ll notice I include both essential oils and dried herbs. After completing my herbalism certificate last year I am full force on the benefit of fresh and dried herbs. I know many of you only have access to essential oils, which you can totally use on their own but I’d encourage you to play around with herbs if you can. The potency is even more effective with dried herbs.

Sleepy Time Bath Salts Blend

Skin Food Bath Salts Blend

Relaxing Bath Salts Blend

Uplifting Bath Salts Blend

Quick Tip: Blend Your Herbs

One quick suggestion for you: for easy clean-up I highly recommend you pulse your herbs in your blender to break them down. Not only will this helps release the essential oils from them, it will also make clean-up so much easier. While floating herbs may make your bath look pretty, they make cleaning your tub post-bath a total nightmare. Just give them a few pulses in your blender to break them down before mixing in with the rest of your ingredients. This will allow them to go down the drain with the rest of your bath salts.

If that’s not your thing, I recommend keeping the herbs separate and creating little “tea bags” of herbs that you can throw in the bath and dispose of in your compost when your bath is done. I use these compostable tea bags.

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How To Make Bath Salts

Wondering how to make bath salts? This homemade bath salts recipe will help soothe sore muscles, moisturize skin and relax you into your next bath.

Author: Davida Lederle

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Yield: 6 uses 1x

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Ingredients

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.

Be sure to break up any clumps that develop from essential oils.

Store in an airtight container, in a dark, cool place indefinitely.

For use: Add 1/2 cup of bath salts to your bath just before getting in.

*recommended to process or blend your dried herbs for easier bath clean-up.

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The Ultimate Vegetarian Soup Recipes for Winter

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The Ultimate Vegetarian Soup Recipes for Winter

Soup season is here and I’m not mad about it! I love making a giant batch of soup to enjoy all week long. If you think it’s easier to get your veggies in during the summer months, I’m here to prove you wrong! I’ve rounded up 15 vegetarian soups that are packed with nutrients, super filling and delicious!

15 Vegetarian Soup Recipes

Heirloom Carrot Ginger Soup – This delicious soup made from roasted heirloom carrots and freshly minced ginger makes a flavorful and healthy vegan soup recipe without all the gimmicks!

Detox Vegetable Soup – Too often is soup overlooked for its detoxing abilities and delicious flavor. Ditch the salads this season and reach for a bowl of soup!

Thai Curry Carrot Lentil Soup – Warm up from the inside out with this flavorful Thai Curry Carrot Lentil Soup. A filling soup recipe to enjoy for lunch or dinner with plenty of plant-based protein and a full serving of veggies!

Mushroom Millet Soup – Try out a new grain with this Mushroom Millet Soup. With gluten-free millet and creamy mushrooms, this vegetarian soup makes for a complete meal or a hearty appetizer for your next dinner!

Vegetarian Pho Soup – This pho recipe with a flavorful and nutritious mushroom broth. It’s a veggie-packed meal that will make you ditch the takeout and whip up this Vietnamese classic at home that the whole family will love.

Tuscan Kale and Lentil Soup – A vegetarian meal-in-one, this soup will keep you full for hours while also nourishing your body with plants! The perfect comforting bowl for a winter weeknight dinner or easy lunch.

Roasted Tomato Basil Soup – Comfort food at its finest. Simple ingredients and simple instructions are all you need for a warm bowl of this delicious soup!

Healthy Minestrone Soup – A one-pot meal, ready in 40 minutes! This gluten and dairy-free soup is packed-full of veggies and protein for a filling and delicious weekday lunch or dinner recipe.

Tuscan White Bean Soup – Use canned beans to whip this soup up in no time. Packed with veggies and flavor, this Tuscan White Bean Soup is somehow hearty yet light and refreshing.

Vegetarian Chili – This vegetarian chili recipe will be on repeat in my kitchen this winter. It’s so easy to make and has a rich, robust flavor thanks to a couple secret ingredients, peanut butter and cocoa powder.

Healthy Broccoli Cheese Soup – The broccoli cheese soup of your dreams…that’s actually healthy! Made with roasted broccoli and cauliflower, garlic, and white cheddar cheese, this broccoli and cheese soup needs to be added to your rotation.

Immune Boosting Soup – Feeling under the weather? Kick that cold or flu to the curb with the ultimate immune-boosting soup. Packed full of vitamins and minerals from delicious ingredients like turmeric, kale and bok choy in a mushroom broth for a healthy vegetarian soup recipe.

Root Vegetable Dal – Need an easy weeknight dinner recipe? Here’s your answer. It’s easily customizable based on what you have on hand and makes a hearty, vegetarian soup recipe full of nourishing ingredients!

Moroccan Chickpea and Couscous Soup – A one pot meal full of zesty and sweet moroccan spices, hearty couscous and a chickpea protein boost. Perfect for lazy winter day when you’re craving a flavorful bowl of soup.

Coconut Curry Ramen by Pinch of Yum – A noodle dish that’s kind of a curry, but also kind of a ramen, and happens to be almost unnoticeably vegan. Cannot wait to make this!

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