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yoinkschief · 8 months

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Hello Jay, I would like to hear your headcanons about Tom and his mom 👀👀👀 Go on, speak into the mic 🎤

AAA HI NEIL I'M SO GLAD YOU ASKED

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Buckle in cause this got absurdly long I did not expect to get this long omll

So I guess I'll begin when he was younger,, when his mother and father first got married they were just going into their 30s, and while weren't actually trying for a kid they did end up having one: Tom

Barbara (Tom's mom) was ecstatic at having a kid whereas Peter (Tom's dad) was terrified, he knows he has anger issues and is very aware of how he's gotten easily frustrated with children in the past and doesn't want to get angry towards his soon to be son (though Barbs has been a dear with helping him and his anger, truly he'd be in jail by now if not for her)

Fast forward a bit, Tom's born and while Peter isn't magically cured of any anger issues, Tom is just the sweetest little guy and he, genuinely throughout his fatherhood, has not once gotten angry at his son. Gotten angry a good few things, but his son and wife weren't in that list

Tom is also born completely nonverbal (this is a little reference to how 2004 he's drawn without a mouth,,, I know that all the characters are at this time because mmm animation but in most fanart of 2004 only Tom is the one kept without a mouth because that and his one eye gives him creechur vibes I love it so I incorporated it like this) due to his autism, and he did get formally diagnosed early on due to this

It's a bit of a struggle trying to figure out what he's saying but he's a quick learner for how to read and write so if he can't get what he's trying to say through hand motions or actions he'll go and write it down (at least when he gets around 5yo, the years before were hard and they had to learn a weird, Tom version of sign language,, to clarify not actual sign language just learning what motions of his mean what)

One interaction I think about a lot with Tom and his mother is in Tom's youth when he's, maybe, 4? And he sees his mom shave her hair for the first time. Tom didn't like the sudden change as she looked like a different person and was having trouble understanding why it was gone

It took Barb a while to fully understand what he meant, why he was crying and whatnot, but finally able to sit him down in her lap he started making a lot of motions towards his own hair and then Barb's, and the interaction goes something like this:

"Are you talking about my hair?" Barbara quietly concerns, gesturing to her now bald head.

Tom made small grunts with wide eyes, rocking in his mother's lap incessantly.

"Okay, okay," She nodded holding her son's hand gently in her own- less so holding and more resting them in her own. "It's gone, baby."

Tom didn't seem to like that answer, shaking his head no with his hand reaching up to grab and tug at his his in distress. His eyes were screwed shut, why would his mom do that? But Barbara was quick to respond with carefully holding her son's hands again, their fingers interlaced as he squeezed on her hands instead in his temper.

"You don't like that it's gone?" She tilted her head to the side, bringing Tom's hands away from his face and towards her chest.

He shook his head no with an upset grunt, swinging his hands (and by proxy his mother's) side to side to drive the point further.

"Ohh,, pumpkin," Barbara gave Tom a sad smile, resting their hands in her lap as she gave him a small, reassuring squeeze.

"It’ll be alright-”

Tom hated that answer more, giving a frustrated noise as his eyes started welling with tears.

“Honey,” Barbara frowned at the tears coming out of her child’s eyes, it hurt to see him so upset, gently running her thumb along his cheeks to swipe them away. “I’m still mama, I’m still you mom.”

She led Tom’s hand over her heart, letting him feel the steady beating of it. The constant and steady pattern of thumping seemed to entrance him for a moment until his mild rocking and distressed noises slowly came to a halt.

“See? It’s still me, baby.” She cooed, running her thumb along the back of her son’s hand. “My hair is gone, but I’m here.”

“Sometimes, in life,” Barbara began, setting Tom’s hands down in his lap again now that he was calmer. “things change, and we can’t control it. Like my hair, you couldn’t control that, could you?”

Tom looked up from watching his hand feel the steady movement of her heart pumping, looking up at his mother’s face. He still looked displeased and upset, but less so, even going as far as to reach for where her hair used to be, trying to grab at the air around her head like it was still there. Fruitless.

She held his hand again, pressing it against her cheek with a broad smile, one she gave him often. He couldn’t keep his resentment for long, giving his own goofy smile back with a giggle. The way her gap tooth showed when she smiled that big was forever burned into his memory, only disappearing from her face so that she could kiss the palm of her son’s hand.

Tom shook his head, frowning at the thought but keeping a wide eyed expression to his mother as she continued her lesson. She smiled to him once again.

“Well, that happens a lot in life.” She sighed, cupping Tom’s cheek in her hand. “And no one likes it, you’re not alone for thinking that. But what you can control is how you deal with the change. Like how you showed me how upset you were, so now we’re talking about it. Do you feel better about it now?”

Tom took a moment, eyes casted down as he thought on it. He gave a small nod as he looked back up at her.

“Good.” She beamed. “And from now on, I’ll do my best to let you know beforehand when I make a change like that, alright?” She kissed Tom’s forehead, causing the child to give a small giggle. That was her favorite noise.

Now, Tom was always a Mama's Boy (not in a derogatory way, he just loved his mom a whole hell of a lot) but even moreso after his father died. They both were grieving and so it caused them to cling closer together because of it, to the point that had it not been for his friend (at the time only Matt, but later Edd too as this was before Tord was introduced to the friend group) he probably would've completely self isolated

They do a ton of things together as Tom gets over and they both eventually heal from Peter's death, baking, sewing, shopping, watch movies, anything they can do when they have the chance to hang out together

They were so close in fact that Barbara was genuinely the first person he came out to for being nonbinary (He/They pronoun user :) ) and of course she loved him unconditionally, but he didn't even tell Matt, Edd or Tord (now in Highschool and having been introduced to delinquent) that yet

However, later in his highschool years, around late Junior year (11th grade) or early Senior year (12th grade) of highschool his mother dies as well. Not from a freak bear with a gun attack though, instead from Pneumonia, which is something she tends to get a lot and always had in her youth, and while it usually isn't fatal and there is treatment and whatnot and she definitely took as much as help as she could, this time just hit different it seemed.

This really fucked with Tom during some of his most important years of his life and caused him to go into a BIG depressive episode for a long long time

Side note that I guess also kinda applies: Had it not been for Tord being just as stubborn of a jackass as Tom, he would've completely self isolated. Edd and Matt helped a lot in his youth but he also had his mom to encourage him, but now with his immediate family all gone he didn't see much of a reason to interact with people. And where Edd and Matt lack in persuasion, Tord more than makes up for in the lack of giving a fuck and would literally drag Tom outside even if he was kicking and screaming. This is mostly because Tord is second only to Tom himself in how durable he is, like a brick shithouse (built like one, too) and not afraid to make Tom hate him if it meant getting him better in the long run (a running theme I have for their relationship :) they're less so "GRR I HATE YOU I HOPE YOU DIE /GEN" and more of like have this weird understanding with eachother where like "I'll literally kill you if you touch me but I'd kill anyone you touched you" type beat, unafraid to get the other to hate them for the greater good because they have the understanding that they wouldn't do something so wildly stupid for no reason. Yes that plays into The End and the future events of WTFuture)

I love them so much oh my god you have zero idea

Anyway, TL;DR

Tom and his mom are extremely close and helped each other get through the worst of times while Tom continues to learn the lesson of "everything changes, it's out of your control, and you can only control how you proceed with it"

#jay talk #jay answers #also i just wanted to add: the reason Tom's mom is bald has nothing to do with any sort of illness or genetic disorder #she just was like “fuck it” and decided she wanted to shave it off #i know that sounds weird but i try to incorporate it in the way she dresses too #i chose this because one: [insert bowling ball joke here]#and two: to show her openness as a character and that's got nothing to obscure who she is #not wearing layers. usually not wearing long sleeves unless it's cold. same thing with pants and they're usually skinny if she does #character design is my passion and psychoanalysis is my game I'm sorry you have to deal with it lol #i really need to draw her more i love Mrs. Barbara Inkwell #and thank you Neil for asking this #I'm bursting at the seams /pos #and I'm trying to get back into the writer grind 💪💪 so this helps lol #sorry it took me so long to respond to this ask lol got my creative mojo back so I'm grabbing it by the reigns and multitasking #to the best of my ability without burning myself out that is #i guess i'll add the ew tags cause this is like a headcanon rant so #eddsworld #ew #ew tom #tom #ew tom's mom #tom's mom #ew oc ?#barabara #barbara inkwell #peter was mentioned #fun fact: he took barb's last name cause he despised his own last name :)#also her name's inkwell and that's sick as fuck #eddsworld headcanons

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tiredbiostudent · 2 years

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What’s your outifts like when is snowing? tryna find some inspiration i’m cold, have a good one

omg this is the ask I never knew I wanted. this is mostly me talking about winter outfits for #activities so if you were just looking for casual stuff to wear to like university (LOL. sorry) my usual go-to's are: a) tops- warm sweater with a shirt or turtleneck underneath, flannel with a turtleneck or long-sleeve underneath, t shirt over a long-sleeve shirt or turtleneck, dress over a turtleneck with tights b) bottoms- fleece leggings or sucking it up and wearing normal pants c) etc- winter coat, mittens, a scarf, and my trusty sorel winter boots. normal people wear hats in the snow but I hate wearing hats unless it's like below -15C and windy out so I opt to just get a ton of snow in my hair. do not recommend. but yeah same principles of warm clothes and layering apply! turtlenecks look great under everything my friend. at my university the temperature was different in like every room so it was nice to have stuff to easily take on and off.

I am very passionate about dressing properly for winter so I'm putting my rambling below the cut <3

I won’t bother going through what I wear for each ‘grade’ of chilliness because I run super hot and don’t wear my winter coat until it’s at least -5C out so if you want a warm outfit, I’ll just give you my warmest ones ‘:) also this will probably be most applicable to dressing for winter activities like hiking, snowshoeing and skiing aka where you’d be sweating a lot.

If you take anything away from this, please let it be 1) the key to staying warm in winter is LAYERING and 2) COTTON. KILLS. If you’re just going out for a hike or walk or skate for a little bit and you know exactly where you are, the cotton part doesn’t matter /too/ much but if you’re planning to go out in very cold weather (i.e. below -15C) or go winter camping, do NOT wear cotton. Don’t quote me on this but from what I remember cotton next to skin e.g. a regular t shirt will absorb all your moisture (sweat) and hold onto it, and as soon as you stop moving and keeping warm that moisture will cool and you will get very chilly very fast. Cotton also provides like, zero warmth lol. Ideally you’d have a warm base layer/long johns next to skin (made from wool [merino] or polyester nylon etc), followed by a wool or fleece sweater (or as many as you need to feel warm), and then a wind+waterproof outer shell (this would be your winter coat or just a shell if you’re in warmer weather). For pants, you’d also usually have the base merino layer and then fleece/etc. pants on top and then snowpants. If you’re doing activities in the snow, it’s suuuuuper important to keep dry. So make sure your boots are tucked into your snowpants, and they’re decently high and waterproof. Liners inside boots are a must and they’re also nice to wear inside your sleeping bag to keep your feet warm at night :) One last important thing- when it's REALLY chilly, your skin is still getting cold even if it feels warm because you're moving a lot. So it’s very important to keep as much skin covered as possible! Warm mittens (in my experience the best ones are the waterproof ones that cinch and have a fleece lining, always keep me toasty. Can also wear gloves inside mittens!), a good hat or headband (wool), and some sort of neck covering whether it’s a buff, cowl or scarf (wool!) are essential. I keep recommending wool because it’s an incredibly warm fibre, it’s breathable, it wicks moisture away and if it does get wet, it retains its heat. Truly the best material for winter activities! Unfortunately winter clothes can get pretty expensive, but I’ve been able to find every single one of these items second-hand (though I do live somewhere where most of the population owns this stuff so it might be harder to find it second-hand in like, Florida).

TL;DR: Layering is key. Merino or polyester base layer next to skin, wool or fleece sweater in the middle, waterproof shell over top and snowpants on bottom! Wool hats/headbands and neck coverings + warm, waterproof mittens. Waterproof boots that come up decently high on your leg. Getting wet in winter is death so try to keep as waterproof as possible especially if you’re gonna be out in the snow. If you find yourself sweating- shed a layer but try to keep as much skin covered as possible. And finally, say it with me everyone: COTTON KILLS. Thanks for coming to my winter outfits ted talk.

#source: I used to go winter camping every year in -20 to -30C and it was so fun but you needed to be very careful about what you wore #because things can go south very fast #I also love to go winter hiking and snowshoeing and skiing!#this got so long I am so sorry lmfao #if you want actual examples of winter outfits I wear just lmk and I can like. do a barbie dressup thing and just post pictures of my #clothes together lmao #to be honest my wardrobe is only good in winter #wearing warm fibres like wool is a game changer and the best place to find them is thrift shopping!#asks

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rrameyguerrero · 3 years

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Worldbuilding: Clothing

The clothing in the world you are building should make sense for the weather, the materials available, and culture. Poor people usually don’t wear the clothes that more wealthy patrons can afford. Time period is important if you are designing something based off of something from earth. There might even be gender norms that you character can choose to comply with or not. Do your characters have accessories, like belts, scarves, or jewelry? Do they have a concept of modesty? Do they wear make-up?

Creating fashions for your world can be a daunting task. I suggest using tools, like Pinterest, to gather ideas. You can look up other people’s ideas for current and past fashions from around the world. One thing to keep in mind though, you never want to appropriate someone else’s culture. Taking inspiration is one thing but ripping someone’s culture off because it’s pretty isn’t ok. So make sure you are being respectful.

While creating your fashion, you might want to jot down traditions. Maybe your characters have dress clothes for special occasions, work clothes for work, and leisure clothes for leisure. Or perhaps, your characters simply wear what is comfortable all the time. Some people may only change their clothes every few days. Some people change their clothes multiple times in a day.

Perhaps your character is going to a special event like a festival, wedding, or ball. They might purchase a new outfit, make one, or wear something they already own. Special events are times to show off the fashion of a particular world.

Suppose your characters are going on a journey of some sort. Do they pack a lot or a little? I make a DND style bag with a list of outfits to keep track of items brought. My main characters only pack a few outfits for a journey, and they only change their clothes when they need to. The ruler of Wen packs a whole trunk. She has a different outfit every day. Her travel attire still reflects her status.

What materials are available to the country? For example, Charozod is a fishing country. They catch these massive rainbow fish, and they use the scales for their clothing. When it is cold, they wear beaver skin coats. In Wen, on the other hand, each tribe has their own prevalent fashions. Yerikuu with money often wear spidersilk tunics and brownspun pants. Yerikuu who live communally, wear willowfiber or cotton tunics with brownspun pants.

Think of the type of fur, plant, and synthetic materials that are available. Cotton is a plant native to tropical and subtropical climates. Without machinery, harvesting cotton is a labor-intensive process. Cotton used to be expensive because of this process. On the other hand, it dyes well. Hemp is becoming more popular, but in order for it to become processed enough to make clothes, it would require some type of technology. Linen comes from the fibers of the flax plant. It grows in a variety of climates. Grass can be used too, but I don’t know how durable this would be.

Wool is an animal-based product that can come from a sheep, goat, yak, reindeer, llama, alpaca, and even rabbits. Wool is versatile and usually takes dye well. Wool can be knitted, crocheted, or woven to various weights.

Leather can be made from any animal skin (almost). Snakes, cows, buffalo- anything. Leather is very durable and can be waterproof. It is advisable to use leather as outerwear and shoes. Furs can also come from any animal. So let your creativity shine. Furs are often associated with cold weather climates.

Silk is often made from a moth larvae that feeds on mulberry trees. But as I mentioned before, my world has spidersilk. So you can have anything. Silk has a smooth texture and takes dyes well. It can be worn where it is cold as well as where it is hot.

When making fashions for your world, it is important to consider dyes. What do they have at their disposal? How would they create the color that you envision? The easiest colors to have are earth tones, like browns and greens and greys. Some cultures make reds from beetles or tiny snails. Maybe if your characters live on the coast, they can use squid ink to make something close to black. Flowers can be used, it would take a lot of them to make one item.

Your character’s religion, magical, or social caste will also probably influence their dress. Maybe a certain group covers their heads for one reason or another. Maybe others don’t. Maybe a certain group wears robes all the time. Maybe others pierce or tattoo their skin once they reach a certain milestone. How do these groups perceive the other?

Climate is a major factor in what we wear, so it should be important to your character too. I live in South Texas- it is November now- and I am walking around in shorts. My uncles in Chicago have already had to pull out their light jackets. This is in the same country. So, it is important to know how large a region your MC’s homeland is.

For someone who lives where it rains all the time, they might own some type of rainboot and rain jacket with a hood. Waterproof clothing is a must for when it’s always wet out. Maybe they oil or wax their fabrics, or maybe they have extremely tightly woven fabrics.

Someone who lives along the beach may have multiple bikinis. Maybe they have sunglasses and sandals. Anyone who lives in a colder climate will have warm fabrics and lots of layers. Perhaps they wear a coat, cloak, scarf, and gloves to protect themselves from frostbite. Remember, dark colors absorb heat.

People who live where it is hot might wear loose, light fabrics. Perhaps they wear a head covering and sunglasses. Maybe they wear less clothes- or no clothes. Be mindful of the sun. There’s a reason people in the desert are covered from head to foot.

A person’s livelihood will influence what they wear. A person who is a potter will want to wear clothing that doesn’t matter if they get it dirty. But someone who spins silk will want to wear clean clothes that are unrestrictive. Maybe your characters work in an office building or something similar. Fashion may be more important to them.

If a person’s career is to be a farmer or gardener, they might wear loose fitted clothing. Pants are probably going to be preferred over dresses. They will want to wear clothes that are durable, that don’t rip easily and are easily cleaned. Stable shoes are a must, unless there is an express reason for being barefoot (religion, poverty, ect).

Someone who is a fisher or a pirate might wear short pants or skirts so they don’t have wet ankles. They will want to wear something that dries quickly. Durable clothing is important when they are at sea.

Someone who does any sort of fighting, like a soldier or a police officer, will want something that does not restrict their movement. Depending on their fighting style, they may have protective equipment like armor, but not every culture uses armor. Armor can range from leather to steel plates. Sometimes rank is apparent by the uniform of the person, but others are uniform.

Lastly, People in your world will have items of apparel that are shows of wealth. Certain colors and jewelry are only worn by the rich. In the past, girls ruffled their sleeves or wore corsets. These things are purely to be fashionable. Long nails and restrictive clothing can go to show that this person is privileged enough to not work. Elaborate hairstyles are also signs of the rich.

Whatever you do, have fun with it.

Here are some resources:

https://artsandculture.google.com/theme/explore-traditional-clothing-from-around-the-world/-gLSnpTzzdkwJw?hl=en

Here are some blogs I found:

https://humanvariant.wordpress.com/2009/10/11/worldbuilding-clothing-and-fashion/

http://www.artofworldbuilding.com/culture-and-clothing/

#writers on tumblr #writer #clothing #fantasy #fiction #costume #costuming character

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calmlftv · 4 years

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in the beginning. - demon!ash

warnings: graphic details of torture and pain, some cursing, blood mentions, violence.

description: in order to understand the middle and the end, we must know the beginning.

word count: 2.9k

w/n: here it is! part 1 of my favorite au! i’d like to give another big thank you to @boomerash for originally inspiring me to write demon!ash, and for listening to me geek out about it constantly. a second big thank you to everyone who wanted more and inspired me to continue writing for this au. i’ve always been so passionate about my writing, but this au is just so much fun. i can’t wait for y’all to follow this entire journey!

taglist: @spicycal @castaway-cashton @irwinkitten @n-ctarinenga @thesubtweeter @ashisonthefloor @ashtonsos @loveroflrh

due to the graphic nature of this part, the whole thing will be below a read more. enjoy!

Ashton was dead.

Like, actually dead.

His eyes were forced open, a cold metal instrument prying open his cold eyelids as he screamed. A white hot iron pressed into his chest, the faces of his tormentors cackling at the sound of his screams, their white teeth flashing in sharp contrast to their skin. Well, it wasn’t really skin; Ashton couldn’t tell what it was, but it was red in places, seemingly alive every time they flexed that part of their body.

All three of them were naked, Ashton stripped bare as he was strung up like an animal. His arms were hung above his head, his ankles shackled together tightly with iron. The skin had been rubbed raw, practically wearing him down layer by layer until it reached raw muscle and tissue. He was numb to that feeling, but all the feelings of his new torture kept washing over him, each one a new punch to his gut.

Suddenly a sharp nail dragged over his throat, pausing over where his mark was. The angry mark squirmed under the touch, trying to writhe away from it, until the nail pulled back and stabbed into it, Ashton opened his mouth just for nothing to come out.

The pain was indescribable.

But this was the last time he would feel it.

His tormentors cackled harshly, snapping their fingers and letting him fall to his knees as the chains around his wrists released him, the ones around his ankles disappearing suddenly. He took deep, gasping breaths, feeling the pressure of a 1,000 pounds on his back as he struggled to stand up. His captors laughed at his poor attempt to stand, their feet lifted to stomp on his already broken body. They paused, their voices suddenly stopping in their laughter as he found his footing and sat up, pushing himself into a standing position as he glared at his captors.

A flash of fear came across their faces before they devilishly grinned.

“He thinks he is strong.” They spoke in unison, mouths and vocal cords moving at the same pace and inflection as they watched him. Their teeth had sharpened, pointed as they seemingly prepared for a fight. “But we are stronger.”

“Think again.”

Ashton put up a hell of a fight; fists flew, irons were swung, until Ashton finally got the upperhand and took control, manifesting a sharpened piece of iron on both hands to drive through their heads.

Blood poured over his hands, the captors screaming as they fell to the ground, flames quickly enveloping them to leave behind their skeletal remains, neatly set up in a pile for Ashton to step over. His bare chest heaved, flames licking his feet before they climbed up his legs, wrapping and twisting around his skin and they climbed up his body. They were surprisingly cold, Ashton embracing the feeling as they seemingly covered his wounds, healing him as they settled and stilled as fabric.

A low rumble shook at the man’s feet as a searing pain erupted in his head, the feeling of something sharp exploding through the edges of his forehead. The pain pulled a silent scream from him, hands grabbing at his hair as it finally subsided. He gingerly reached up and winced as he touched two solid masses there, now wishing he had a reflective surface to see what was there. However, he didn’t have time; his plans were already in motion, and he couldn’t stop now.

He had a mission to complete.

***

“What in the world-”

Mary stared at you as you paused, brush hovering in mid air as you met her gaze through the mirror. You sighed and turned around, the hand holding the brush dropping by your side as your mentor looked at you.

“I’m just brushing my hair-”

“It’s not time for that.”

You groaned, head lolling back as you closed your eyes and controlled yourself. “Mary, please.”

“No, you know better than that.”

Another groan fell from your lips as you rolled your eyes, waving your hand around and making the mirror and brush disappear in a small puff of smoke. The sickeningly sweet smell filled the air, Mary crossing her arms over her chest. Her halo grew a bit brighter as you chewed on your bottom lip; you were in deep shit now.

“Hey!” Mary snapped, moving towards you. She grabbed your arm and squeezed it, making you whine a bit. “Language. We’ve talked about that, too.”

“Mary-”

“Hush. Do not speak unless spoken to.” A bell chimed in the distance, Mary’s head swiveling in that direction before she turned back to you. “It’s time for supper. Behave yourself, or I’ll send you to the Inbetween again.”

The threat sent a chill down your spine, nodding as she finally released your arm. You smoothed over your clothes and followed Mary, meeting up with your best friend Mark on the way there. Both of you slowed your pace, letting the crowds of people move past you and out of ear shot before one of you spoke.

“Have you thought of my offer?” Mark asked you in a hushed tone, making sure he wasn’t to be overheard by anybody.

You bit your lip, nodding silently. “Yeah. But Mary…”

Mark rolled his eyes, his hands sliding into his pockets. “Weren’t you just say a few days ago that Mary can go-”

“Yeah,” you interrupted, not wanting to get Mark in trouble. “But now I don’t know. She’ll get in so much trouble if I...Fall,” you mumbled, face turning towards the man as you spoke the final word.

His eyes glanced around before he pulled on your sleeve, tugging you away from everyone and giving you a look.

“Listen to me,” he said, hands on your shoulders. He gave them a reassuring squeeze. “She might, but if you don’t tell her anything about you Falling, she’ll be fine. But you need to decide right now,” he said, urgency in his voice. “Everyone else is Falling during the prayers. So you need to decide.”

You bit your lip again, chewing on it as you took a minute to think.

Mary, your mentor, would surely get into some kind of trouble if you weren’t around for prayers. When everybody finds out you and so many others Fell? It would be a terrible culling for the mentors, no doubt leaving so many of them in the Inbetween, the worst place for Angels to be. The image of Mary having to suffer through that for any length of time tugged at your heart; but the image of her threatening you with the same punishment for brushing your hair made your heart harden.

“Let’s do it.”

Mark grinned at you and nodded, letting you go and guiding you back to everybody else. Time seemed to move painfully slow after your decision, supper and communion all flowing as they should. Around the room was the usual buzz of conversation, laughter and gold beams moving through the room with ease; it was crazy to you, that everybody was gathered together in one room together, but most of them had no idea what was going to happen in less than two hours.

Finally, finally, you were all released from supper for prayers, crowds of Angels moving towards the Gates to assemble on the mats. You found a new spot by Mark, both of you hiding near the back of the crowd as you knelt down and bowed your heads, looking at each other from the corners of your eyes while you folded your hands in front of you. In unison the crowd started speaking, starting prayers with the usual hymns as blinding light filled the space.

After a minute you felt a tug on your sleeve, eyes flying open to find Mark standing beside you, hand extended. You swallowed thickly but took it, both of you quietly weaving through your crowd of other friends as they continued on, oblivious to the fact that you were both gone.

Once you were both far enough away you picked up the pace, running through the golden streets hand in hand, leaving the blinding lights behind as you came up on the other Gates, a different crowd standing together by them. You could see some wings spread, the beautiful golden and white shimmering off of the feathers as you reached the crowd.

“Finally,” stated Gideon, a smile on his face as he noticed you were with Mark. “Glad you decided to join us, love.”

“Glad to be here,” you panted, chest heaving as you gathered your breath.

“Are we doing this thing or what?” Debra asked, arms nervously crossed over her chest. Her red hair was in a long braid, the ends of it brushing against the backs of her knees as she glanced over your shoulder.

Gideon nodded, reaching into his pocket to pull out the key, effortlessly sliding it into the lock and ripping it off, the lock disappearing in his hands as the Gates swung open.

He dropped the key, the clink of it hitting the streets as he turned back to the crowd.

“Everyone,” he said, joining his hands in front of himself. “This is your final moment to decide what you want. If you’re hesitant, stay behind. But if you’re absolutely certain you want to do this…” He trailed off before flashing a grin, his devilish look bringing a certain glint to his eye. “Then let’s get the fuck out of here.”

Grinning, he turned, sprinting out of the Gates as his wings unfurled behind him. Mark ran after him, Debra following after him as you hesitated. You shook your head clear and started running, the crowd hollering behind you as you all unleashed your wings, reaching the edge of Heaven and pushing off, adrenaline pumping through you as you entered the free fall.

This is it. The beginning.

“Rise to your fucking feet,” commanded Elric, his voice booming over the endless crowd.

Ashton grinned, flashing a pair of perfect fangs as every demon in the crowd stood to their feet in unison; the oldest demon in existence, Elric, smirked at their obedience, knowing it was the only time a demon would behave themselves.

“Now,” he started, arm extending towards Ashton as he sat on the throne, a pure black crown askew on his head as he reveled in the fear that was oozing towards him. “Bow before your new King and the High Court.”

Demons all screamed and celebrated, Ashton soaking in the admiration as his Inner Circle stood stoic beside him, the other three keeping their hands clasped in front of them and a smirk on their faces as they all looked over at Ashton.

His tongue rolled over his teeth as he groaned. “This is what royalty feels like, eh, lads?” He asked, his Inner Circle members all chuckling darkly.

“Must be,” Luke said, his hair tied back into a bun as he sported a deep, navy blue suit, his mark barely visible on his hand as he proudly stood to Ashton’s left.

“Shall we go to the Surface and celebrate?” Michael chimed in, the smirk still on his face as he casually glanced over at the King.

Ashton grinned again, his handsome face brightening with the action.

“Excellent idea. Now here’s mine,” he stated simply, Michael raising an eyebrow as the other two turned to him. “Let’s celebrate with the mortals tonight, but work on getting our own place on the Surface. A place just for our kind.”

The Inner Circle grinned at the idea, excitement immediately buzzing through them. “That’s an excellent idea,” Calum said, his mouth twitching into a smile. “How about calling it The Vault? Lock away all the naughty creatures in there, safe and secure to enjoy themselves.”

“The Vault,” Ashton repeated, the name rolling around on his tongue. “I like that. Good thinking, Calum.”

Calum nodded to him, stoic as ever as Ashton stood from his throne. He adjusted his crown and buttoned his jacket, smoothing the fabric over with his hands. “Let’s go celebrate, then, boys. It’s time to fuckin’ party.”

They all grinned again, stepping down from the dias they were stood upon and weaved their way through the crowd. Elric was standing at the other end, holding new clothes for them to wear as he flicked his other wrist, a large doorway appearing on the ground in front of them all.

“Have some fun, lads,” he said, bowing once all the clothes were taken from his hand. He stepped back and spun around on his heel, walking away before disappearing in a burst of flames.

Ashton changed into his new attire and smoothed over the new fabric, tight black jeans and loose red shirt now covering his body as he turned to face his friends. He flashed his teeth in a growl at the demons staring behind them, all of them shying away and scattering as he turned his attention to his boys.

“Let’s celebrate a new dynasty tonight. A whole new way to cause some fucking chaos.”

They all grinned and chuckled together before stepping through the doorway, loud chatter picking up as they started their night of fun.

“Welcome to the Surface, boys!”

Pain.

Burning, white hot pain.

You were groggy, weakly lifting yourself on shaking arms as you attempted to push yourself to your feet, only to fall back against the harsh gravel that had been pressing into your cheek. Beside you came a whimper, the sound turning into a groan as you weakly looked over.

“Mark,” you mumbled, hissing as you attempted to get up again, only to be met with more of that same hot pain between your shoulders.

A hand appeared under your arm, someone taking your weight in their hands as they pulled you up to your feet.

“There you are, sweetheart,” a voice said, your eyes focusing on Gideon’s smiling face. He was shirtless, white bandages wrapped around his chest as he helped you move.

“Can’t stay here, gotta move those feet,” he said, quickly ushering you away as his hand grabbed your wrist, moving your arm around his shoulders as he led you into a building, the cold and dusty floor scraping your toes as you were dragged inside.

“Mark-” you mumbled, blurry eyes trying to focus enough to find your friend.

“He’s right behind us, sugar, just a bit further,” Gideon urged, dragging you through another doorway.

Just inside your blurry vision focused enough for you to make out various moving bodies, all of them hovering over other ones that were laying on their stomach, bloody wrappings around their backs as they groaned. You were suddenly aware of the dripping sensation moving down your spine, your back arching as you tried to escape a new wave of pain.

You let out a scream at the feeling, more hands moving over you as they tugged you away, Gideon saying something that you didn’t catch. Your vision blurred again and went black, your body going slack in the arms of the new being as they escorted you to an empty cot, laying you down as someone handed them scissors. They cut off your shirt, throwing aside the fabric as they took in the damage.

“Holy fuck,” they mumbled, the mangled and broken sight of your wings against your back provoking the reaction.

They were folded against your back but completely maimed; blood dripped down your skin and stained your top, slender bones sticking out every which way as your once perfect wings were not crippled.

The person who laid you down gestured for movement, everybody around her quickly moving as they gathered different tools. “Let’s do this quickly, while she’s still asleep,” she ordered, taking the tools handed to her as Gideon moved to stand by your head, his hands holding down your shoulders as another man held down your hips.

Within 15 minutes your wings were gone, weak and wrapped nubs poking through broken skin as you laid on your chest. You were still in pain, every movement bringing a new sensation of pain through you, but you were comfortable otherwise, physical strength slowly returning to you as you laid in the cot.

Once you were strong enough you sat up, someone helping you dress in a new, baggy shirt as you did so. Gideon came to you once you were dressed, a smile on his face as he handed you a bottle of water.

“Hey, sugar,” he said, still just wearing his bandages and a pair of blue jeans. You eagerly took the water and practically ripped the cap off, chugging most of the bottle as Gideon laughed. “I was thirsty too, babe.”

When you had your fill of water you set the bottle in your lap, taking a breath carefully but still wincing at the pain in your back. “Where are we?”

Gideon beamed; it was like he was waiting for you to ask that question. You looked around and took in all your friends from above as they laid in cots similar to yours, bandages with a bit of blood seeping through covering them the same way yours did. Debra was across from you, her red hair now twisted into a simple bun, and Mark was beside you, his hair messy from the fall and torso covered, two small bumps against his back.

You looked back at Gideon as he covered your hand with his, giving it a squeeze.

“Welcome to the Surface, sugar.”

#5 seconds of summer #5sos #ashton irwin #ashton irwin au #5sos au #5 seconds of summer au #demon!sos #violence tw #graphic imagery tw #blood mentions tw

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msbarrows · 3 years

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Cataracts - What Surgery Is Like

As previously mentioned, I’d developed cataracts and am now going through surgery for them, and have elected to document a bit about what it’s all like from my viewpoint. Mostly because I think it’d make a nice reference for anyone wanting to write with some degree of accuracy about what it’s like from the inside.

This post contains a description of the surgical process involved and what that actually feels like, I’m trying not to be overly graphic but I’m also not elliding over any of the grosser bits (thankfully and surprisingly very little).

First off, a descriptiong of the preliminaries. This started for me with my vision going blurry over the last couple of years, and finally getting around to visiting my old optomitrist when I happened to be in Toronto over last Christmas (as my one up north just retired a couple years ago, and I hadn’t replaced her yet). Of the several potential causes for the vision loss I was experiecing, what I had turned out to be cataracts, of the variety that occurs at the back of the lens and therefor doesn’t cause easily-visible clouding. Which I actually said “Oh, thank god!” to when the optomitrist told me, since they are the absolute easiest thing to fix, while some of the other options (detached retina, or diabetes-related macular degradation, to name a couple) are much less so. Then he gave me a reference to an opthamologist. Thanks to COVID-19, it was this fall before I was finally able to actually get to the clinic and see her.

From my point of view, the process then went pretty quickly. Note that I was at an eye institute that specializes in cataract treatment; everything is contained in one building (a nicely renovated Victorian brick house in the Annex area of Toronto). So all tests and surgery are done on premises.

First appointment there, they did the same sort of vision tests my optomitrist generally does, plus some extra inner-eye photography to get a good look at what was going on. This was done by two different people, one doing the eye-chart related tests and a different one doing the photography. Then I met briefly with my doctor, who looked over my questionnaire (which included questions like whether near, mid, or distance vision was most important to me, and was there a focal distance I particularly needed to be glasses free for, etc.), and that I didn’t need nor have interest in a lens replacement that wasn’t covered under our provincial health care.

A week later I returned for them to perform eye measurement tests, which are used as a basis for manufacturing the replacement lens. They measure the size and shape of the eye, and mostly just involved staring into various machines while photos are taken. The weirdest one, which they did last, involved dripping numbing drops into my eyes, and then lightly pressing a small sensor to multiple places both directly on the eyeballs and then on the closed lids. Something to do with viscosity I’d assume.

And now for a description of the general surgical process, which you can also find summarized (or in more detail) at a number of medical web sites. In my case, it was a pretty basic surgery being performed; the opthamologist needed to make a small slit in the outer layer of my eye, used a tiny probe to break down the lens using ultrasound waves, vacuum out the broken down lens, then use a largish needle to insert a folded plastic lens into the eye, where it would unfold within the capsular space and could be tweaked as needed into the correct position. The cut in the eye is tiny enough that it usually doesn’t even need stitching, apparently.

I was asked to arrive at a specific time, and had to start applying dilating drops to my eyes an hour, half-hour, and five minutes before leaving for the clinic. No nail polish or facial makeup. Preferable wearing comfortable pants and a loosely short-sleeved button front shirt without any undershirt or long underwear beneath it (which turns out to be a “just in case things go crazily sideways” measure; they didn’t actually need to access anything on my torso).

The first step after I arrived at the clinic was being dressed in PPE - one of their own disposable masks to be sure I was wearing a good enough one (that wasn’t coated in whatever mine had picked up outside), a hair cap, a long-sleeved thigh-length blue plasticized robe (it had thumb holes to prevent the sleeves from slipping), and booties over my shoes.

Then I was taken to their surgical floor, where a nurse began a series of eye drops. These included more dilation, an antispectic, and an antibiotic, that I can remember - multiple drops of all. She also gave me a teeny tiny pill to place under my tongue and let dissolved, which contained a small dose of a relaxant/anti-anxiety med (Sorry, she told me the name of it at the time but it’s dropped out of my memory). I didn’t notice any particular change in my mood, but then I’d been counting slow deep breaths since arriving (4 seconds in, 4 seconds out...) to help keep myself relaxed and give myself something to focus on that wasn’t omfg I’m going to be awake during this! Because yeah, not having a clue what it was going to be like was stressful. Nurse also took my blood pressure to be sure I was fine in that regards, and put a sticker on the gown to remind the doctor that it was my right eye being done that day.

After a brief wait, I was moved into one of the surgical theatres, where there was a dentist chair they sat me in, then connected a blood pressure cuff, fingertip monitor (hence the no nail polish rule) and sensors on the backs of both hands and one ankle (I’m assuming those were measuring a mix of blood oxygenation and heartbeat, with the ankle one making sure my feet were still getting blood when I was spending the surgery in what ended up as a tipped-over-backwards with head lowest position). They then rinsed my eye and the orbital area with bactine (very yellow vision while that happens), then patted the area around the eye dry.

The doctor sat at my head, and applied a medical drape with a pre-cut adhesive-edged opening over my eye, then peeled off a translucent applique that was over the hole. Then they applied medical clamps that held my eyelids in the open position (which thanks to the numbing drops, I didn’t feel at all). A brightly lighted microscope was then positioned over the eye, and I was told to stay as still as possible and stare at the red dot in the lighted area. The doctor then did the surgery as described above. From my point of view, there was very little to feel; occasional dull pressure, some random coldness that I believe was the eye being irrigated. I could hear the occasional very quiet noise the probe made as the lens was sucked away, but mostly it was just staring at the red light as well as I could while my vision distorted oddly and I continue counting breaths. Within what felt like no more than 5-10 minutes (if that), it was all over with.

They had me continue to lie there for a couple minutes while they peeled off the drape, wiped the eye area clean, and removed all the sensors, then a brief rest before having me sit up.

I blinked once or twice, and... DAMN! Sudden near-perfect vision in an eye that hasn’t seen clearly without help since I was in single digit ages. And the saturation. The detail.

Now, my left eye of course still has a cataract (it gets treated next week). I’d been telling people for a while that basically all my right eye was seeing was blur, so my left eye was doing most of the seeing, and I thought my left eye wasn’t anywhere near as bad as my right. With my right eye now seeing perfectly, I could now alternate opening eyes from side to side, and see just how badly (and irregularly) blurred and yellowed the left lens actually is. To which I can only saw, WTF, how was I even seeing anything at all!?

Then they had me sit for a while in the waiting area, where the doctor came and double-checked I was fine, and gave me a kit in a plastic bag of a card that identifies that I have an interocular lens (and info about it), a prescription for two different eye drops (antibiotic and anti-inflamatory) which was enough for both this eye and the eye getting operated on next week, and a shield to wear at night for the first five nights, to be sure I don’t accidentally rub it or put pressure on it.

Then I put on sunglasses (because hugely dilated eye) and walked out.

Side note - they won’t do your operation unless you have a ride home arranged; because that tiny pill means you’re in a slightly altered state, among other reasons. Good thing it was my brother and not, say, a taxi, since among other things it took us three drugstores to find one that actually had both kinds of eyedrops in stock, yay super fun.

Also, remember me talking about the starburst rays I was seeing around lights due to cataracts? While my eye was still dilated (which lasted until after midnight) I was seeing what I can only describe as ‘Ferris wheels’ - a burst of rays expanding out like the spokes of a wheel, and ending in an uneven ring of dots of bright light, each wheel matching the colour of the light causing it. Looked wild at night. Thankfully that effect has now gone away.

Had a follow-up appointment this morning where they did an eye chart and the rebounce test where they puff air at your cornea, and the opthamologist says the vision in that eye tested as 20/20 (WOOO! Finally something good with that number). I can see sharply and clearly for blocks from the mid-range on out. Sadly when I try to use my computer, tablet, etc (near-range and close vision) the eye can’t focus down far enough; some of that may improve over the next month or two as the eye continues healing, and adapting to the lens. In the meantime my sister suggested I try a pair of her reading glasses and, yay, that worked. I am now planning that after my follow-up appointment for next week’s surgery on the left eye, I’ll run around and pick up 2-3 pairs of reading glasses of various strengths (which I will get will depend on what seems to work best with arm’s length and close-in viewing), to carry me through until I go back to an optomitrist in a month or three, and get my vision evaluated to see if I need actual prescription reading and/or far distance glasses.

In the meantime, apart from computer/tablet use, I am glasses free. I can’t even remember ever having such sharp, clear, and saturated vision (since I’ve been in glasses for such a long time). You know the “oh, trees are made of leaves!” effect? I am getting that with every single thing I look at. Oh, that’s how much grey is in my hair? Weird, I never noticed this wall was textured before. Oh geez, that text over there is so small and yet I AM READING IT. I mean, even with glasses I probably was never able to read that from this distance! Etc ad infinitum.

It’s just so, so nice.

And that’s with just one eye finished. I am now really looking forward to next week’s surgery. Stress? What stress!?

#Cataracts #Me Myself and I #If you've ever wondered what having cataract surgery was actually like...#CW: Surgery Details

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terriblyastronomical · 4 years

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Xem: Online Persona OC

And to think I made an oc based off of a part of me I hate ahahaha but maybe if I talk more about them, it’d make me feel better so here’s info about Xem!

Name: Xem Pronouns: They/Them or Xe/Xer

Backstory of design (Part 1: Inspiration) I already had a hunch that I really wanted to bring back an old persona I had from 2017. It was a masked figure with headphones on named ‘Kaze’ (from my old handle on twitter).

So, after a few trials, I kept the circular figure of the head and make it more open to interpretation with the whole mouth thing.

And a few more alterations, we got ourselves a proper-ish design!

Backstory of Design (Part 2: The Clothing)

I really like turtlenecks, folding my sleeves, white pants and COATS! (or anything long and flowy). So I added that to the character too. Granted they don’t have a neck and their head is a literal bomb, I really like how the turtleneck looks like it holds the head. As well as the fitting top and bottom contrasting the flowy sleeve-less coat :>

Originally, the buckle and the lapel (that you will soon see changed) weren’t to have too much details and just remain simple or none at all. But after seeing the other things in my brain jumbled up, I added those and kept a tiny detail to be seen later!~

Backstory of Design (Part 3: The BODY Details)

[Note: This part onward will have bold words for the details that are specifically needed when drawing Xem because it adds up to their personality and overall design]

The THIN and THICK lines: If you see a thin black line and a thick red line surrounding the head and the arms, those are things that could be seen around the body.

For the ARMS and LEGS. The Thin lines start at the pinkie finger/toe side, wrapping around from there. The Thick lines start from the thumb/big toe side. This works for both arms and legs. [Symbolism: Scars and scratches on the arms that may or may not have happened internally or externally. The ones on the legs is for the leg incidents I couldn’t handle during 9th and 10th grade as well as the first half of 11th grade]

For the FINGERS. The Thin lines are the only one seen wrapping the start of every finger (where they link to the palm). [Symbolism: The rings I wear to help me focus and calm down]

For the TORSO. The Thin line lies above the Thick line which covers from the top to the end of the chest. [Symbolism: The neutral gender they prefer to be. The lack or presence of one’s chest doesn’t matter to them]

For the HEAD. The Thick line works differently as it somewhat works as the smile/grin of Xem. If drawing it, just think of the top lip, and the line forms that. The Thin line doesn’t really have any placement but always crosses the Thick line, unless the expression is neutral, then it doesn’t at all and lies at the middle of the circle.

The FLOATING DISK with Antenna: This is generally just a way for Xem to hear and not. The fact that it’s usually together (the white and black disk) is because I usually can’t hear properly on one ear :’D They only separate (one disk contrasting the other color) is when they’re emotions are heavy. I.e. Extreme anger, Completely joyful, Determined, etc.

The WIRES circulating the stomach: These are generally cause some bombs, electrical ones specifically, need wires. And more often than not, the stomach is one of the portions in my body that I don’t often talk about nor prefer to see, so hidden wires are nice.

Backstory of Design (Part 4: The CLOTHING and ARSENAL details)

The Turned-Up LAPEL. Xem prefers looking minimalist but partially stay fashion forward uvu The lapels are just that. For fashion purposes. (they won’t even help Xem with the cold weather. Seriously. What’s there to cover when Xem has no neck??)

The Belt BUCKLE. Generally, it doesn’t signify anything. But for detail purposes, it’s drawn by dividing a rectangle in four. The Left-most rectangle is plain white. The Middle-Left is black with a concave facing right. The Middle-Right is plain black. And the Right-most is black with a concave facing left.

The TWO Coat POCKETS. That’s it. They’re pockets. What do I need to say here...?

The HARPOON-Knife. This is kept in one of the pockets. It’s top resembles a harpoon arrow, but it’s basically just a knife. Xem likes holding it most of the time when walking. Maybe throwing and spinning it around. [Don’t worry, they know not to play with it when other people are around :>]

The LETHAL toxic SMOKE BOMBS. These are exactly what they’re called. Smoke Bombs: With lethal poisoned toxins in them. These are kept in the other pocket of Xem. Never placed in the same pocket with the knife cause it might scratch it and release it whenever someone’s around. Yes, they do run out and Xem has to make more.

The OTHER ITEMS. There are more?? Yes ahahah Xem carries 2 things to help them fidget. A Fidget Cube and a Stuffed Small Dolphin, both placed in one pant packet, each.

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So, to sum it up, plus with added info:

Name: Xem Gender: Do Bombs have a gender...? Agendered Bomb Birthday: August 04 Pronouns: They/Them or Xe/Xer Species: Bomb...? Bomb. Bombhead...? Bomb. Yeah, Bomb. Height: 5′5, but prefers to stay at high places like tree branches, so who could really tell? Weight: Is that a thing?

Personality: Xem likes being in quiet places. But when there, they’d likely be talking to themselves. When around people, Xem lets the others talk freely, unless they need to reply or add in information With close people, Xem is cautious with what they say. They have the tendency to lash out and get mad, more often than not, so their mindful of what they say. (It doesn’t always work out like planned). They would likely leave you with a scar, scratch or a slit if you ever crossed them at the wrong time or when at their worst. Very... expressive? When unnecessary.

Random Info/Scenarios: - Xem likes the ocean, but would need around 4 layers of clothing to enter it without hitting their torso’s wiring. - Xem HATES being called an It, but you’ll see them calling themselves an It from time to time. - They learned karate at a young bomb age and always wants to teach Alle about it, but her parents say no everytime ahahah - Yes, they could kill you - They like playing hide-and-seek, only to be left alone because they left the place they agreed to hide near :D - Xem is easily overwhelmed and freezes up, but others see it otherwise. Meeting new people would make an outsider think Xem hates them cause they say nothing and just looks slightly at the back of the person, but it’s cause they don’t know what to say after general introductions :’D Pardon this bomb’s stare/glare ples uvu - They like sweets, but can’t stand anything that is colored rainbow (no matter what flavour. It makes their face look sour if they see anything like it in sight :’>) - They COULD sing, as much as they COULD make things, but prefer not to (Unless told to by someone important or needed) - Contrary to them possible being able to sing, Xem never really fully knows a song title, lyrics, or a full song. Xem just doesn’t (or couldn’t focus) listen to music that much to remember. - But Xem does FULLY know You Are My Sunshine by Johnny Cash. By heart. (Don’t make them sing it though, they’d likely malfunction or break...down? :’D) - Xem is deemed a ‘brotherly figure’ to 2 other OCs named Alle and Em, solely because they buy them Oreos on the weekends uvu

[Key note, not all of these apply to me ahaahah but some are solely Xem’s personality and not mine as they are, just an oc deemed an online persona :D]

#concept #oc #persona #Xem #bombhead

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10 random headcanons

what do they sleep in? pj’s, normal clothes, nothing?

It depends. I’ve pointed out that Beck travels with a minimal amount of clothing. In most verses that is comprised of a few shirts, two pairs of jeans, and a set of shifter’s robes. The robes are the softest of which… but they’re odd. They’re long sleeved but the ends of the sleeves, from the elbow down, are wrapped. It’s one long continual piece of cloth to wind around her forearm down into the crook of her hand, so that only her thumb and fingers are exposed. The pants are the same from the knee down, and there’s a cape that is affixed to one of the shoulders that can be removed but is a pain. As a consequence she only wears them when she’s very cold, usually under a normal shirt, using the cape as a pillow and then ducking under a blanket.

If she’s hot, she just starts taking off layers until she’s comfortable.

When she’s staying in verses like the one with Ros, she probably just sleeps in her jeans or whatever until Ros undoubtedly finds out and harps on her for not having any actual clothes.

Beck would be super into pajama sets if they were practical. The flannel plaid kind in the winter or just those sets that say something stupid on the shirt and the pants have a matching pattern. Unfortunately looking cute isn’t worth lugging extra clothes around when you travel 24/7. Her most common sleeping outfit is whatever the fuck she was wearing that day.

how many blankets / pillows do they like to have on their bed?

Ummmmm normally that’s a grand total of zero as she doesn’t have a bed. Bunched up clothes are her go-to pillow. She does have a special blanket that has a temperature regulating charm on it. The blanket is rather large but she keeps it because if her dogs so much as stick a paw under it (and they usually cuddle on cold nights anyway), they’ll all be suitably warmed. Likewise in the summer, laying on top of the blanket will lower her temperature if it needs to be lowered.

Cora wove the blanket and enchanted it herself and if it were to go missing or be damaged in any way she would but VERY distressed. It is made of blues and greys with little orange foxes and grey owls alternating in a pattern around the edge.

Again in domestic situations Beck most likely has a pillow. It probably takes some time to adjust to. She isn’t picky about how many, and for the first few weeks she can probably still be found with her jacket bunched up under her cheek. I feel like if she were in this situation for a long period of time she’d come to want LOTS of pillows to cuddle into because Beck likes to be snug.

do they have social media? do they like it or hate it? obsess over it?

Heeeeell nooooo. Beck doesn’t own a phone, a computer, or anything that she can be tracked by. In fact in more domestic scenarios Beck will actively protest having a phone for a very long time. If she ever breaks and decides to carry one, it will be used to call or text like one or two people, and frequently allowed to die/be left somewhere. Beck sure as fuck doesn’t put her name/face out there. She wouldn’t even be comfortable using a fake name for twitter. No. No to all of it.

what are their phobias? do they have any at all?

Being caged/locked up is one of her big ones. She can handle it for a short period of time, and then as hours and days go on she will become increasingly hostile and eventually violent. At this point she has generally reverted into one of her animal forms and is dangerous to interact with.

Needles is another big one. And it’s a lot less about the needle and more about she doesn’t trust anyone injecting anything into her or even taking anything out. In fact getting Beck to use any sort of traditional medicine at all, even a couple of cold pills, is an incredible pain. She will not give blood for charity or even medical testing. If you want to stick her, you’re gonna have to hold her down tight.

Tryhophobia too. For those of you unaware it is the fear of holes. Pictures of those flowers with the small clusters of holes and shit really gross her out and she’ll get really pissed really fast if she’s forced to look at them. I do not know why, I just know it bugs her.

do they like living alone or with another person / other people?

I think Beck, ideally, would like to live with one other person. She has no desire to live in a large communal family. She would be happy with one person, and having close family members not too far away, but also not up in her business. Unfortunately her insatiable desire to travel often overpowers her desire for company. Many of Beck’s relationships end because Beck just can’t stay in one place for very long. Her lovers/friends have to come to accept that they either go with her (which Beck would love) or they patiently await her return. She doesn’t think this is fair, and has broken up with multiple partners because of this.

The fox in her usually lets her be totally content on her own and she’s spent the majority of her adult years in scarce or fleeting company. Holidays are hard, as well as birthdays, but she doesn’t generally crave attention

where do they see themselves in 2 / 5 / 10 years?

Off in the wild, doing the same thing she’s doing now. Even in verses where she’s in one place, like the one with Ros, Beck doesn’t expect to stay there. I’m not saying that won’t change in time, but that is currently where she is in her life.

are they possessive over their things? or over other people? both?

Yes and no??? Beck has a few things that mean a lot to her. For instance Cora’s blanket and her father’s music box would be defended tooth and nail. She has a few other magical items that she doesn’t give up but that’s basically because she doesn’t want them in the wrong hands, it’s not a possession thing.

When it comes to people Beck is… complicated. Beck doesn’t share lovers. She’s cool with them flirting with other people, because she does, because that’s just how she communicates, she is not cool with anything beyond that. She is much more likely to get her feelings hurt if her significant other is say, constantly hanging out with some other chick. She’s insecure in her relationships because a lot of them have fallen through and over all she just doesn’t have great luck staying with other human beings in lasting relationships (romantic or otherwise). So I don’t think that’s really jealousy.

She is possessive in the way that those are her people though. It takes a long time to get this level of loyalty from Beck, because Beck is NOT a self-sacrificing kinda gal, but she will protect what is hers to the death if it comes down to it. She’s also very emotionally protective of her people. Actually Beck has an almost compulsive need to protect most people emotionally. Beck constantly wants to comfort people, even strangers. She doesn’t like seeing anyone sad or scared or in pain, and she’ll go out of her way to stop this. (That was a major mókus moment, and had nothing to do with the prompt but whatever).

what do they never, ever want to speak of, ever?

Beck doesn’t like to talk about her abuse. Especially the abuse she suffered at the hands of her brother. But she does want to tell someone, she wants someone she can put that trust into, she wants someone in her life that understands. She is way too scared to do so unless her back is against the wall for fear that people won’t understand. Beck doesn’t demonize or even dislike her brother. She loves him deeply and worries for him and wishes every day they could go back to being childhood BFFs getting into shit and driving her Aunt B nuts… but they can’t. She knows that no matter how good things might be for a little while, Fen is a sick man and she has an inescapable wanderlust. Eventually if she went back, things would get bad again. But it hurts her. She doesn’t think anyone else would understand this, so she doesn’t say anything about it.

do they have a short temper? what’s most likely to set it off?

Not at all. You’re much more likely to upset her/make her cry than you are to piss her off. Luckily the former doesn’t happen that often either. I don’t think Beck has ever actually lost her temper on this account. I have one thread where she got pissed because she’d been locked up for days, but I count that more as a response to stress than really just getting pissed at someone.

Beck is nonviolent AF and her response to frustration is generally to just leave when someone is getting on her nerves. Occasionally she’s stuck in a situation where she can’t get away from people that get on her nerves/she doesn’t like. And she fox in her says that is her cue to make their lives absolutely miserable. Harry from our Foxy Ladies verse would fit into this perfectly. And Ros should thank god that Adam isn’t there anymore because Beck would have NO patience for him. But she’s not really... mad. Or losing her temper. She just thinks it is fair. They make her miserable and she can’t get away, so she’s going to annoy the piss out of them. Fair is fair.

do they take baths or showers? do they prefer one over the other?

Beck wants to know if getting rained on constitutes as a shower? She’s pretty sure it does. Because sometimes the weather man calls them showers.

Normally, in most verses, Beck will bathe in creeks or truck stops or those places hikers can stop for supplies and shit. It’s maybe like twice a week, sometimes less in the winter, sometimes more in the summer.

If given the choice Beck likes baths. She dislikes things spraying in her face, and she doesn’t like the tiny holes that make up shower heads. They gross her out to look at. But she doesn’t like to soak too long. And daily bathing is something she has to readjust to in more domestic verses.

#agentharrisonofshield #long post #hc: beck #hc

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Are you still doing that prompt list thingy? Because if you are I have a request: Jaime/Brienne, number 38 :)

Prompt: “You fainted…straight into my arms. You know, if you wanted my attention you didn’t have to go to such extremes.”

Brienne. That wench.

She pretends she doesn’t see him. There she is, being all sensible, and staring straight ahead, listening to the tour guide and definitely ignoring his amused asides, or smirk, or rolled eyes. Every so often he nudges her with an elbow to the ribs, and she merely takes the blow like the man she is.

Far manlier than the rest of them, it has to be said. Even manlier than Sandor Clegane, because he might be enormous, but he’s definitely a crier.

A hot summer’s day, and they’re in Dorne. The Water Gardens are, according to Oberyn, beautiful at this time of year. He invited a small group of his friends to visit, and they ended up traipsing across half a continent to make appreciative noises at fountains, or various Martell daughters, or the magnificent architecture of the second greatest of the Dornish palaces. Sunspear blows the Water Gardens out of the water, and Jaime snorted when he thought of that little comparison, but the capital is the seat of the prince, and Doran has an expensive-minded wife who remodels every two years. Of course it’s more impressive than Oberyn’s loving neglect.

Beric, wearing shorts and hiking sandals, and practically going native despite his neck getting more and more pink as they wander around, asks pertinent questions. He’s the sort of man who spent the flight from King’s Landing - in LannisterCorp Air Force 1 of course, because Tyrion hates commercial airlines as a strung out air steward once offered to fetch a booster seat for him - reading out ‘interesting’ facts from his Rough Guide to Dorne, and yammering on about Nymeria.

“How does he remember all of that?” Tyrion, hand in hand with Dany who looks ethereal in layers of chiffon that match her hair, frowns. “I can’t remember any of it.”“Because you’re drunk, my Hand.” The Dragon Princess squeezes his fingers. She’s given Tyrion a ‘Hand of the Queen’ brooch, but knowing her it’s probably an actual artifact from the hoard of Targaryen gold that lives in the Iron Bank of Braavos. Jaime doesn’t want to know what the Hand does with his hands or other parts of his anatomy when it comes to Dany.

Daenerys Targaryen is a weird weird girl. She suits Tyrion utterly, as she’s the only woman, apart from Brienne, he’s ever respected.

“Not drunk enough. I’m going to the bar. Oberyn promised me wine. I have no wine. His promise remains unfulfilled, and unless it is, I will be sober. I cannot deal with Beric Dondarrion while sober. His earnestness makes me vaguely nauseated.”

The bar. Brilliant idea. “I’ll come, too. Coming Bri?”“Hmm?” She glances over, too involved with the conversation between Beric and the tour woman. “Sorry?”“Coming to the bar? Nice cold tonic water, with ice, and air conditioning?” And him, but Jaime doesn’t give that as the best reason he can think of.“No. I’m fine. This is really interesting.”The dilemma yawns. Go and get pleasantly pissed with Tyrion and the others, who are edging away from Beric - he’s comparing R’hllorish temples and the Rhoynar edifices of the Nymeria-Martells now - or stay with the intellectuals and not leave his wench to possibly be seduced by the many handsome Dornishmen that obvious lurk, biding their time.

Or the Triumvirate, obviously. Since Oberyn landed up with both Ellaria and Willas as his partners, it’s commonly assumed that he’s going Full Harem on everyone.

“I’ll catch you up, Tyr.”

Tyrion stares, disconcerting with his odd eyes and his scars, tilts his head at Brienne who, thankfully, is pitching in with the far too scholarly debate, and smirks as only his little brother can. Tyrion is a colossal shit, and Jaime adores him above the vast majority of people, but, Seven, sometimes he deserves a slapping.

“If you don’t hurry up, I’ll drink the place dry. Have fun, brother. After all, it’s only direct sunlight, one in the afternoon, and approaching one hundred degrees. Why do the Dornish use fahrenheit? Gorgeous people, but idiots when it comes to weather forecasting.”

It ends up as him, Brienne, and Beric, though Oberyn does emerge from somewhere and slide his arm about Jaime’s waist. He’s wearing white silk, and cream linen, and a really good hat. Bloody Martell and his dress sense. Everyone else dies in the heat, and their host remains cool and elegant.

“Ah Jaime. So handsome.”“No. Not joining your harem.”“While such temptation appeals, my hands are most full with my rose and my serpent.”

Considering Ellaria’s dangerous when wet curves, and since she lives at the Water Gardens she’s always soaked, perhaps he does have a point. Add to that an adorable and highly neurotic Tyrell, and yes. It’s a lot for even a man with the appetites of Oberyn Martell to deal with.

“Where are the others?”“Tyrion sobered up, took the rest back to the bar.”

“Yet you remain?”Jaime’s gaze flickers, helplessly, towards the woman at his right. Brienne’s in a blue shirt, the same colour as her glorious eyes, and she’s rolled the damned sleeves up so all he can concentrate on are her firmly muscled and lightly freckled forearms. At least she’s not in shorts. Seeing her in shorts might actually kill him; Brienne’s legs are the most incredible ladder to paradise he’s ever witnessed, and thinking about them warm and golden and slightly sweaty in the Dornish heat might do Things to him.

“Ah.” Oberyn pats his arm, surprisingly not mocking. “Shall I remove Beric from this triangle?” He’s the best wingman ever.

“I’d like to see you try. He’s gone pure architect nerd on us.”

A wink, a smoothness because Oberyn is nothing but oil and slinkiness, and he’s sliding a hand into Beric’s shorts pocket. Cupping. Definitely cupping of an arse cheek is involved.“Oh. Hi, Oberyn. I’m just blown away by how wonderful your home is-” Beric doesn’t respond to the friendly groping. Martells are far too pretty for his singular tastes.

“You are required.” He flirts a faint smile, and Beric sighs.“What’s happened?”

“Nothing much, but I require a man of your bulk to assist.”

The usual scenarios are thus: Ramsay Bolton biting someone; Thoros setting something on fire and invoking Azor Ahai while stoned; Tyrion being drunk and passing out because he’s surprisingly heavy to move; Jorah and Drogo having one of their obviously foreplay physical arguments again; Sandor punching people in the face for trying to nefariously touch Sansa or any of the women that they’re friends with. Since a) Ramsay isn’t here, thank the Seven, b) Jorah and Drogo are, even more thankfully, in their respective home towns and therefore nowhere near each other being wracked by homoerotic hatred, c) Tyrion’s not that lightweight and wouldn’t get pissed so quickly, and d) Sandor’s on honeymoon with Sansa somewhere in Lys, it therefore defaults to Thoros setting things alight. As normal.

“I’ll go and get the fire extinguisher.” Jaime almost feels sorry as those big shoulders slump, but Beric’s getting sunburned, he’s third-wheeling all over the place, and he can pester the tour guide another day.

The temperature rises even more. Jaime, fair-skinned even if he tans easily, feels the heat searing the tips of his ears, his nose, his arms. Unlike Brienne who grew up on balmy Tarth and seems immune to the blazing day apart from an attractive pinkness and a bit of sweatiness which, to Jaime, is seriously good on her, he spent most of his time in Lannisport. Sunny sometimes, sure, but the west coast is far rainier and chillier than the Storm Lands. Something to do with ocean currents. He doesn’t understand. Jaime and his dyslexia were never academic.

A drink. They’ll just do this bit, and go and have a drink. His head thuds with each compression of his heart, headache threatening behind his eyeballs.

This has turned into a war of attrition, of temperature and stubbornness.

Jaime doesn’t like being ignored, especially by the woman he loves. He’s damned sure she loves him back, considering she puts up with him, spends most of her free time with him, and has admitted to being very fond. However, they are also friends. Friends who plague each other, live to poke at bruises, and snark, and snipe.

The more Brienne ignores him, the more Jaime fights for her attention, the more pointedly she refuses to give him the time of day.

“We come,” the tour guide - one of Martell’s daughters, the blonde one with the look of a septa if you discount her debauched blue eyes - “to the Fountain of Spears. It was crafted in the thirteenth century by the brother of the ruling prince. As you can see, there are twelve spears. Each spear represents an hour, with water flowing from certain spear heads at certain times, and therefore this fountain operates as a rudimentary clock. The hydraulics beneath the fountain are a wonder of medieval technology, and represent the golden age of Dornish architecture-”

He nudges her again, and Brienne studiously ignores him.

Wench!

Nothing works as they trail up the Hall of the Almond, which is nothing more than an avenue of interlaced almond trees that, since they’re either side of a series of long broad ponds filled with carp, do nothing to encourage shade.

The drawl of the guide melts into a puddle in his head. It’s too bloody hot to be gallivanting around this obscenely massive complex in this sort of weather. Not that Jaime gets his hypocrisy; his father’s seat at Casterly Rock is as enormous, just upwards rather than outwards. Cold, and regal, just like Tywin himself.

“Bri.”

“Shh!”

The thudding increases in tempo, and he’s aware of a strange urge to pant. For some reason, his lungs don’t seem to be absorbing oxygen. For some reason the very edges of his vision dull, as if cloud covered and tending towards rain on this brilliant bright summer day. For some reason, he feels peculiar.

“Seriously. Brienne?”

“Jaime, please. We’re almost finished.”

The rush comes on all at once. He’s upright, and then he’s not. Slow motion. Sloooow. Knees refusing to straighten, he says something that doesn’t make that much sense, manages to smack his prosthetic into an ornamental orange tree and denude it of fruit, and then keels over sideways.

As he’s going down, hah, he’s dimly aware of someone grabbing him around the torso, and then he’s out like a light.

“-he’s an idiot.”

“I should have listened.”“Brienne. He’s an idiot. If he didn’t spend the vast majority of his time irritating you like an eleven year old pulling the pigtails of the girl he’s got a crush on, then you’d have realised. He cries wolf far too often for you to take him seriously when he actually needs something.”

Brothers are supposed to look out for each other, not comfort wenches. Tyrion remains, as always, a little shit.

He’s lying on some sort of couch, with a cushion under his head, and a cold compress across his brow. It’s nice. Cooler. Inside, the acoustics suggest, and without the murderous sun trying to make his brain explode.

“What happened?” His voice, ditchwater muddy, sputters from his mouth.

“Jaime? Are you awake?”“Mmmph. Yes?”

A hand rubs up his arm, all lovely and rough-skinned and massive. Brienne’s hands are a signature of hers, like her eyes, and muscles, and cropped blonde hair, and ridiculous sense of honour.

“How’re you feeling? You passed out with the heat.”“Did you catch me?”

“You fainted…straight into my arms.” She smiles, and the slight worry mark between her eyebrows digs guiltily at Jaime. “You know, if you wanted my attention you didn’t have to go to such extremes.”

“The sun,” he croaks, and Brienne offers him a sip of water from a condensated glass. “I’m not built for hot weather.” For once this isn’t a ploy to get her to notice him. Everything feels shivery/aching, prickly across his back and shoulders, and the urge to beg for a hug to make him feel less awful tempts like some great hellish thing.“You are if you take precautions.” The acidity of Tyrion’s language suggests he’s been drinking for longer than thought, and Jaime scrubs at his face, winces at the suggestion of sun scorched skin. How long was he out?

“At least you caught me, wench. Faint heart won fair lady?”

Brienne considers him, as lovely and ugly-beautiful as always. The sun has pinked her nose.

“Isn’t it faint heart never won fair lady?” Jaime takes the opportunity to lob another cushion at his brother, missing by at least three feet. His left arm is rubbish at aiming.

“Piss off, Tyrion.”

“He’s obviously feeling better. I’m going back to the bar. If you need me, I’ll be up to my neck in Oberyn’s wine. It’s rather palatable, though rough. Quite like Dornish sex, so I’m told.” Tyrion deigns to pat Jaime patronisingly on the head, sending the thudding scampering through his nasal passages, before sweeping out in his always curiously regal waddle.

“Sorry.”“What for?”

“For ruining the tour.” He fumbles his hand out, touches her wrist. Even now Brienne’s turning the colour of weak tea, and her freckles have bred, like amoeba, covering every perfect inch of her skin.

“You’re more important than the tour. I should have realised that you weren’t feeling well.” She tugs lightly at his shoulder to get him to sit up, Jaime allowing the manhandling because, dammit, if he can’t let the wench throw him around a little, what’s the point of loving her? and Brienne settles on the settee. How she arranges herself allows him to lie back, head comfortable on her wondrous thighs, her fingers lightly stroking through his hair.

“Is this where you feed me grapes and look after me while I’m dying?”

“You’re an idiot.”

“If I was an idiot, which I am not, you’d not love me as much as you do.” Oh. Her touches are bliss, all short neat fingernails across his scalp, and careful caresses.

“Unfortunately, you are an idiot, and I do love you.”

His eyelids flutter open at that, and he catches the expression on her scarred pink-cheeked face. Tenderness, and fondness, and an all-encompassing exasperation that is purely Brienne.

“Love you too, wench.”“I know.”

Jaime stares. He feels so Princess Leia that it makes him wonder about his gender role in this almost relationship.

“Tyrion told me.”

“I’ll murder the little shit.”

All thoughts of slaughtering his hereto favourite brother chase from his mind as Brienne touches her ridiculously plump mouth to his aching forehead. Blessed coolness, and she needs to moisturise, and maybe she can borrow that lipsalve he likes. The one made out of beeswax and peppermint that sends his lips tingly? Kissing Brienne would be tingly enough, without the added frisson of natural oil and slick soft balm.

“We’ll have this conversation when you’ve not got sunstroke, Jaime. Have a nap.”

“Will you stay with me?” He plays up the patheticness only a little, which is an improvement on his usual needy manipulation, but he truly wants her to be there when he comes to.

A sigh, another gentle scrape of nails. Brienne should open a head massage place, but only cater for Jaime. Anyone else being near his wench with her fingers, and body, and Brienne-ness? No. Just him.

“Go to sleep. I’ll be here when you wake up, even if your massive head is really heavy.”

It has to be love, doesn’t it? Every little snark, and grumble, and look, and touch. Every little complaint, and tease, and smile, and want. It’s so very much love that it sends his mind spinning again, heavy and wonderful, and making him dizzier than any heatstroke could hope to achieve.

#prompts #jaime x brienne #modern day au #tumblr fic

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topfygad · 5 years

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The Essential Clothing & Gear to Bring – I am Aileen

So you’ve decided to make your Antarctica cruise dreams come true! *high five*

As early as now, I can guarantee you that this trip will blow your mind — hence, you definitely do NOT want to come unprepared for this ‘once in a lifetime’ travel experience. There is a LOT to think about at this stage, but first: let me save you the time and effort for your preparations with this comprehensive packing list (which is as based from my very own Antarctic experience with Hurtigruten.) This is quite important because the last thing that we need is for you to ‘underpack’, if not overpack.

If you rather want to acquire more information about how a typical Antarctica expedition goes, you can read my travel guide here or jump to the ‘Pre-Travel Guide’ section below this post. But I guess the #1 question that I really get is: “How cold will it be in Antarctica?”

ANSWER: As the world’s coldest and windiest place, winter temperatures in Antarctica can fall up to -70°C (it even reached -94.7°C back in 2010 and -89.2 in 1983). Scary right? BUT the thing is, Antarctica cruise expeditions only happen during the summer season between November and March when the ice starts to break. During this time, the temperature gets warmer and most landings which are done at the tip of the continent actually has temperatures that average at only about 0°C to 8°C (with close to 24 hours of sunlight).

So simply put: it’s not extremely cold because Antarctic weather during cruise expedition season can be nice and cool in the day. If you happen to do camping in Antarctica (like I did), temperatures can drop below 0°C but you’ll be fine because your expedition team will take care of everything and keep you warm.

Now, without further ado, below are the essential clothing and gear that you absolutely need to pack when going on an Antarctica cruise! .

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Antarctica Cruise Packing List

An important thing to keep in mind is that your packing list is dependent on the kind of expedition you’ll be doing; therefore, please always make sure to recheck with your cruise operator if they happen to have any special requirements on any unique activities.

Still and the same, the clothing and gear listed below is the standard no matter if you’re spending about 10 or 20 days in Antarctica, so no worries on that. (NOTE: Below is a list of things I brought as per my 20-day expedition with Hurtigruten).

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Top photo of Antarctica Iceberg from Shutterstock.com.

» The Luggage «

Suitcase or Backpack

1 piece: You can go with either a suitcase or a backpack — whichever you prefer is fine — but it’s best if it is something that’s not bulky and is 23 kilos (50 pounds) max when packed. Why?

Cabin size: depending on the kind of cabin that you will book with your Antarctica cruise provider, it’s possible that you will have limited space for your stuff (especially if you book a shared room). Either way, the cabins usually have closets or cabinets for you to stow your stuff in and you can even request the crew to store your empty suitcase/backpack.

Luggage weight requirement: some ships require only a total of 23 kilos or 50 pounds for check-in luggage and this customarily happens if you’re boarding a flight to get to your port of embarkation. For example, I took an expedition that started in Ushuaia and all of us were flown on a chartered flight from Buenos Aires (in which the airline only allowed a check-in baggage of 23 kilos). That being said, even if you have a flight or not, 23 kilos is a good weight to keep for your main luggage when traveling to Antarctica.

The only time that I would strictly recommend a hard shell or waterproof/water-resistant suitcase is when you have booked a ‘fly-cruise’ kind of expedition (since the bags are transported to the ship from land via the zodiac or polarcirkel boats and there can be chances of rain, snow, or choppy waves). .

Carry-On

1 piece: Keep the packed weight within 5 to 8 kilos. If you’re like me who’s going to bring in some camera gear (I mean, you should right?), then you must get a camera bag. If you’re looking for something that’s designed like a handbag, check out Aide de Camp; otherwise, look into Venque’s CamPro for the best camera backpack.

If you prefer a rolling suitcase instead, make sure that is around this standard carry-on size: 22″ high, 14″ wide, and 9″ deep. A good luggage for this would be Samsonite’s Luggage Winfield 20. .

Spare Daypack or Dry Bag

1 piece: During every landing (or brief visits to locations during your Antarctica cruise), you will surely be needing a bag for storing your water bottle, camera, and some other stuff. This can be a light daypack or dry bag which should be waterproof or water-resistant in order to protect it from the rain, sea water, and snow. (Of course, as dependent on how light you will pack, this daypack can already be your carry-on.) .

» To Wear «

Remember, like I’ve mentioned in the earlier part of this post, Antarctica will be cold — but NOT unbearably cold because temperatures in the day during cruise season in the Antarctic summer will only be around 0°C to 8°C.

As such, if you’re new to winter conditions, let me introduce you to the concept of layering. Basically this is a tried-and-tested way of maximizing your comfort and warmth in the outdoor. (This is because by putting on layers, you can easily adjust and peel off a ‘layer’ if there are changes in the weather or your activity level.) Typically, there is the base layer which manages moisture, the mid layer which helps insulate you from the cold, and the outer layer that will protect you from the wind and the rain.

NOTE: Naturally, there will be laundry services on board your ship; but, they will be pricey. Rest assured, the items listed below will be enough for around 10 days of cruising. If you’re on a longer expedition, you can do your own laundry in your cabin’s bathroom sink if you don’t have the budget for laundry services (some people bring a mild detergent, while others are fine with the provided shampoo or body wash).

Base Layer

1 set of thermals ~ top & bottom: When it comes to packing for the cold, as early as now, you should remember that clothing made of merino wool is your best bet given that it is comfortable to wear, keeps you warm, wicks moisture, easy to wash and odor-resistant. Therefore, your base layers should be thermals made of merino wool, and for this, I suggest getting Kathmandu’s merino wool thermals. .

Mid Layer

2 pieces of light sweaters/jackets: These can be merino wool, fleece or goose down. But if you want to lessen the bulk and weight on your luggage, getting a goose down jacket (also called down jacket) is preferable due to its unbeatable warmth-to-weight ratio. A down jacket is just so light and highly compressible too being that you can roll it into the size of your hand! For women, check out Kathmandu’s Ultralight Down Jackets (for men / for women). .

Outer Layers

Optional ~ 1 waterproof jacket: I say “optional” because most of the time, Antarctica cruise expedition companies provide waterproof jackets for free to their guests — so yes, you can take them home! (They usually come in bright colors because it’s helpful for detecting you against the ice or the rocky terrain.)

NOTE: Hurtigruten is one of those expedition companies who provides complimentary parkas or jackets. I got mine in bright red and green and it was waterproof with enough fleece lining inside for insulation. Of course,if you’re going with a different company, make sure to clarify with them if a free parka is provided too.

Sure enough, getting a parka/jacket outer shell for free definitely lessens the items that you need to pack and/or buy for your trip! If in case your cruise provider doesn’t provide it to their guests, first consider the possibility of renting one (after all, these kinds of jackets are very expensive to buy). But if you have the money to buy one, I suggest looking into Kathmandu’s XT driFILL Down Waterproof Jackets (for men / for women). The cool thing about these jackets is that due to their design that can withstand below freezing temperatures, it’s not necessary for you to wear a mid layer!

1 light waterproof pants: There is NO need for you to bring those thick and heavy snow/ski pants because light waterproof pants are enough (for men / for women). It’s vital that it’s waterproof because you can get wet while in the zodiac boats (you might even want to sit on the snow while taking photographs of cute penguins and seals). Personally, I only wore water-resistant pants when I was in Antarctica and it worked for me, mainly because the weather was fine and because my jacket was long enough to cover my butt — which saves me from any wetness on the zodiac boats and on the snow. .

Normal Clothing

In times when you’re not out exploring the Antarctic and sub-Antarctic islands, you will need some comfortable casual clothes for your daily life in the ship — there’s NO need to pack anything too flashy nor formal.

Sure, there may be nights when you’ll have 4-course dinners or even a Captain’s Night (wherein the crew will welcome everyone on the ship); however, there is no strict dress code (unless they say so). This means that you can come in with even just your jeans and sweaters. Trust me on this too: nobody will notice what you’re wearing all the time so it’s fine to repeat stuff and to pack light!

So for a list of typical clothing that you need to bring:

1 – 2 pants/jeans

2 – 4 shirts

3 – 4 long-sleeved shirts

2 light sweaters

NOTE: I’m NOT including warmer wear here. But if in case you’re starting your expedition in warm places like Buenos Aires, I leave it up to you to decide, but as always: don’t pack too much. For my case, I only packed 2 thin dresses and that was it.

Footwear

*Optional ~ 1 pair of knee-high boots: Yet again, you do NOT have to worry about the kind of boots you need to bring for your Antarctica cruise because it will also be provided by the ship (but no, you can’t bring it home — which is totally fine, because you wouldn’t want to have that penguin poop or guano scent that perpetually sticks to the boots’ soles). The boots they provide to guests are the bogs or muck boots kind which are insulated, knee-high and waterproof, making it the perfect footwear for boat landings and for walking on the Antarctic terrain.

If I may share a tip/reminder, it’s best that you put on the socks you’re planning to wear outside when fitting the boots so that you get the best fit! Meanwhile, you can bring your own boots if you want to… but in my opinion, there’s no point in buying and bringing one especially if it will already be provided by the ship.

1 pair of shoes: Pack along a pair of sneakers or hiking boots for your use within the ship. It’s best if they’re non-slip or have good grip on the soles as it will be helpful when you go out on the deck. For your cabin use, there are always those standard open-toed hotel slippers provided by the ship (otherwise, feel free to bring along some flip-flops).

The only time I will recommend bringing extra flats is if you’re landing in a warmer city first like Buenos Aires (Don’t wear flats around the inside of the ship since it can still be quite chilly). .

Other Clothing

*Optional ~ 1 set of bikini or swimsuit: Make sure to bring this one if you’re planning on doing a polar plunge in Antarctica — which I think you should absolutely do! Besides, it’s not everyday that you can say that you’ve “swam” in Antarctica, right? (Other than that, ships like Hurtigruten have outdoor jacuzzis).

*Optional ~ Gym clothes: If you don’t want to skip out on your workout routine, this certainly essential for you to bring along. Most ships like Hurtigruten have well-equipped fitness centres after all. .

» The ‘Small Stuff’ «

Socks

*Optional ~ 1 pair of compression socks: If you’re going to spend more than 4 hours of flying, it is a must to bring some compression socks since it helps reduce the risk of DVT (deep vein thrombosis), blood clots, and leg swelling during long flights.

2 – 3 pairs of liner socks or thin socks: Liner socks are your first line of defense against moisture and blisters. Basically, you basically just wear these underneath a thicker sock.

5 pairs of thick socks or thermal socks: When it comes to thicker socks, merino wool socks are your best friend. They’re odor-resistant so it’s possible to use them multiple times (one trick you can also do is to alternate between pairs).

However, it’s possible that wearing just a pair of liner socks OR thermal socks is enough for you (let’s not forget how the ship-issued boots are already insulated). Either away, you can never go wrong with packing extra socks; just stuff them inside the shoes you’re packing!

Gloves

2 pairs of gloves: It’s best to pack 2 gloves in case the other one gets wet. For this, I propose that you get Kathmandu’s waterproof GORE-TEX® Snow Gloves. It even comes with a thick inner glove liner that is touchscreen compatible so you can easily clasp the outer shell gloves to your wrist, take it off and then snap away photos on your phone or camera without exposing your hands to the cold and the wind. .

Neck Gaiter

1 – 2 neck gaiters: Also called as a buff or face mask, neck gaiters will help you get through the harsh Antarctic winds. Some people use scarves instead to protect their ears, neck, and mouth so it’s an alternative to neck gaiters — but, if you’re bringing in scarves, I recommend infinity scarves. Don’t bother bringing along dangly scarves because they will either fly away or keep flopping around your face. .

Beanie

2 different warm hats: To be prepared for the changing cold and wind conditions in Antarctica, consider getting a beanie and an ushanka or trapper hat. There will be hoods on your ship-issued parka/jackets, but it’s still vital that you protect your head and ears. On a normal day, a beanie would be just fine but if in case the winds start to get too strong, don on your trapper hat. Just make sure that both hats are snug to your head/face because you wouldn’t want it to get blown over. .

Sun Protection

1 bottle of sunscreen: As early as now, you must know that the ozone layer is at its thinnest above Antarctica; therefore, you must protect your skin from the harmful UV rays. Make sure that you put sunscreen every day and to re-apply every 2 hours.

1 pair of sunglasses: Even if you’re someone who is not used to wearing sunglasses, I implore you to wear one especially when you’re in Antarctica. This is for the reason that the glare from the white snow, ice, and the sun can be quite harmful (there’s such a thing called as snow blindness). As such, pack a pair of sunglasses that will protect you from UV rays. .

Medications

Apart from the usual medication that you need (e.g. for high blood pressure, birth control pills, etc.) and the standard ones (e.g. for headaches, diarrhea, etc.), make sure that you also pack the following:

Seasickness pills, and/or…

Sea Bands: most of the time, seasickness pills are not enough and if that happens, buy Sea Bands. At first, I didn’t believe that these things could work, but after my 1st rough day at sea during my Antarctica cruise, I was willing to try anything and well — this one worked wonders for me! I never became seasick again (It depends on every person though if this acupressure technique will work; but most of the time it does. A lot of the people on our ship were wearing these).

Anyhow, there are doctors on board so in case you’re missing any pill, they can surely try to help you out. They also provide ‘transdermal ear patches’ for extreme cases when the seasick pills and the Sea Bands are still not working for you. .

Etc.

Some other stuff to take note of are…

Toothbrush

Toothpaste

Deodorant

Razor

Lotion and/or moisturizers

Hair brush and hair ties

7 pieces of underwear: for women, 2 bras too.

Feminine products: Or better yet, wear a menstrual cup.

Lip balm: Best if it’s with SPF protection.

Perfume: Do you know those small vials that you get as samples for perfumes in department stores? I keep those and pack them when I travel. It’s better than packing a whole bottle of my perfume.

Basic make-up kit: For me, that’s my lipstick, liquid eyeliner, and eyebrow kit.

Plastic and/or Ziploc bags: For packing any of your wet stuff. They’re also handy for avoiding condensation on your camera gear if in case the temperature gets below freezing point (it’s where you put your camera gear inside a sealed Ziploc bag before entering the ship so that when it warms up, condensation happens outside the plastic and not inside your gear).

Water bottle: If you sail with Hurtigruten, they provide water bottles for free which lessens the amount of items you need to pack. If not, I advise you to bring one since you will need it when you get thirsty during your landings.

The items below are things that you do NOT need to pack…

Hiking sticks: Most ships lend their guests’ some hiking sticks during landings anyway.

Binoculars: This is great when you want to see wildlife up close but you can actually just use your camera’s zoom in function or rent binoculars on board (just ask with your ship beforehand if this is possible with them). With Hurtigruten, there are even binoculars stationed on the decks that everybody can use.

Towels, shampoo, conditioner and body wash: Cabins commonly have these items so there’s no need to pack this added bulk.

For Emergencies

Passport and IDs

Cash, Debit and/or Credit Cards

Other Valuables

Travel Insurance: I believe that all cruise ships require travel insurance from their guest. When it comes to this, I personally like and use World Nomads Travel Insurance because it insures your baggage, belongings, and flights, covers medical emergencies, it’s affordable, and can also be extended while you’re on the road (no need to go back home to apply for one).

Paper Copies: in case of loss, theft, and other emergency situations, I always make sure to bring photocopies of my passport, identification cards, and other travel documents (accommodation booking, emergency contacts, etc.)

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Camera Gear and Lenses

With such an amazing adventure like this, you certainly need to bring the best camera gear there is in order to capture the scenes and memories that you’ve made. What I would then suggest are the following…

DSLR or Mirrorless: For DSLRs, I use a Canon 80D, but if you want a mirrorless camera, get the Sony A63000

Wide lens: this is ideal for capturing landscapes and I use a 10-18mm.

Zoom lens: most wildlife (birds, penguins, seals and whales) will be far from you stand, so in order to get a great shot of them, I recommend a zoom lens that can reach up to 200mm. (I use an 18-270mm zoom lens. Some people bring telephoto lenses which is ideal, but unless you know what you’re doing, you really don’t need to buy these professional lenses since they’re bulky and expensive).

Point-and-shoot: Even if you’re bringing your main camera, I advise that you bring along a point-and-shoot too if you could as it will be helpful in case of emergencies (if let’s say, you ran out of batteries or you damaged your DSLR). Anyhow, if you can’t afford a DSLR, a good point-and-shoot camera that will have enough zoom will be the Sony HX80.

Spare batteries: With the colder temperatures, battery life often runs out fast so it’s a wise decision to pack 2 to 3 extra batteries for your camera.

Memory cards + Data storage: You wouldn’t want to run out of space when you’re in front of an adorable penguin colony so ensure that you have some spare cards with you. And after every day, it’s best that you transfer your files to a hard drive.

Action Camera (optional): If, for instance, you’re going kayaking in Antarctica, get a GoPro Hero5.

Tripod: In every landing, you will be given enough hours to go around the place; hence, you can take your time shooting photos and videos. To get the best quality for those, make sure to pack a light tripod.

Waterproof camera bag and/or Ziploc bags: Apart from the fact that this will protect your gear from the elements, they’re also handy for avoiding condensation if in case the temperature gets below freezing point (you just put your camera gear inside a sealed Ziploc bag before entering the ship so that when it warms up, condensation happens outside the plastic and not inside your gear).

NOTE: Drones are NOT allowed in Antarctica as per the Antarctic Treaty and IAATO. Besides, just think about it: if your drone malfunctions and crashes somewhere, it will pollute the pristine environment (it’s not easy to retrieve it) and it can even injure wildlife (if not consumed by the wildlife).

Other Tech Stuff

Smartphone and earphones: I mainly used my phone for playing music over with Spotify.

eReader or Tablet: Helps for passing the time during sea days (if not, some ships have libraries where you can borrow books in different languages.

Laptop: It’s better to “unplug” while you’re on an Antarctica cruise; but with my line of work, I needed to stay connected. Thankfully, Hurtigruten had decent wifi connection — which was to my surprise! (The internet fee starts at $6 per day with Hurtigruten.)

Adapters and Chargers For organizing my chargers and to avoid them from tangling altogether, I twist the wires around with a Nite Ize Gear Tie. When it comes to a travel adapter, I use this (make sure to ask your ship what type of plug they have in the cabins in case you want more adapters). .

Wanna go to Antarctica? Email [email protected] w/ code IAMAILEEN to get a discounted quote!

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Antarctica Pre-Travel Guide

When is the best time to visit Antarctica? Antarctica is inaccessible to tourists for the majority of the year due to its extreme conditions — it IS called as the world’s coldest and windiest place after all. In fact, winter temperatures can fall up to -70°C (it even reached -94.7°C back in 2010 and -89.2 in 1983) and that comes together with 24 hours of darkness too!

Nevertheless, things get better during the summer season between November and March when the ice starts to break and the temperature gets warmer; hence, cruise expeditions are run during this time of the year and most landings are done at the tip of the continent along its west coast. The temperatures there average at only about 0°C to 8°C (with close to 24 hours of sunlight).

NOVEMBER: This is said to be the time when you will see Antarctica in its most ‘untouched’ form! Icebergs are at their biggest, snow is pristine, and the penguins start to mate (with them laying eggs at the end of the month in their nests). However, the temperatures are still quite cold and polar ice is still breaking up so the downside of traveling to Antarctica in this month is that you might not be able to access some areas. Moreover, wildlife such as whales and penguins are more difficult to spot. .

DECEMBER to EARLY FEBRUARY: December is said to be the BEST month for traveling to Antarctica. As the continent starts to warm up, it creates the perfect conditions for seals, penguins and whales — therefore, wildlife is a lot easier to find (including the cute little seal pups and penguin chicks who have just been born). Whales, in particular, are best seen in February. Also, since these are some of the months wherein there is more hours of sunlight, you’ll have plenty of opportunities in the day to take wonderful photos. .

MID-FEBRUARY to MARCH: There are several pros and cons for visiting during this time of the summer season. Let’s start with the cons: temperatures start to get a bit colder, most wildlife would have already went out to sea, and landings will tend to be rockier and muddier. But for the ‘pros’: whales are still abundant for spotting, the penguin chicks are larger and starting to ‘molt’ (or shed their fur), and there are lesser vessels (so there’s less competition for landings).

For my case, I landed in Antarctica sometime in early to mid-December with Hurtigruten’s 20-day ‘Ultimate Antarctica Experience’ and I’ve seen a lot of different penguins, whales (orca + finback + humpback ones), seals, glaciers and massive icebergs. There were no problem with landings nor was there any competition (we were the only ship around during the days of our visit). Weather was also perfect averaging at about 2°C to 5°C, so I didn’t wear too much layers; at one point, I even sweated a lot when we were hiking up a hill! The winds were still pretty strong though and there were times that it was cloudy; but for the most part, we had great sunny weather.

All in all, it’s best to remember that every trip to Antarctica is unique. No matter if your friend went on a different trip in the same month and same cruise as you do, the experiences you’ll both have will most likely be dissimilar because every voyage will depend on ice and weather conditions. This means that there can be days where you will experience and see amazing things that some others might not (if you’re lucky!). For example: our ship sighted about 50 humpback whales while we were on our way to the Antarctic Peninsula and they say that this occurrence was quite rare in December!

What are ways to get there? By cruise ship. This is the MOST common way to visit the Antarctic and to date, there are over 80 companies who belong to IAATO (International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators). The cruise can start and end from any of these locations: Ushuaia in Argentina, Punta Arenas in Chile, Bluff in New Zealand or Hobart in Australia.

Depending on the provider, the length of the trip, and the kind of cruise expedition that you pick, you can do additional activities or excursions in the Antarctic, as well as visit other Antarctic and sub-Atlantic islands along the way. It helps to note though that the size of the ship matters: in general, smaller ships are preferred because they can go to more places and do more landings. …Why more landings, you might ask? Well, according to IAATO guidelines, there can only be 100 people at a time on land — so, if your boat has more than 200 people, you might just spend only a few hours on the shore.

With this, I highly advise that you go for Hurtigruten’s MS Fram ship, which is a small yet strong vessel that carries about 200 guests. This was the ship that I went with and every day, we did at least 2 landings to different locations (which was also packed with optional excursions like kayaking, camping, zodiac excursions, hikes, and others).

NOTE: Most of the Antarctic ships are NOT icebreakers since if they are, you will have a rough time crossing the seas like the Drake Passage (either way, the ships are ice-strengthened which are equally tough).

Also, unlike typical cruise ships that have ostentatious entertainment facilities, the ships that sail here have minimal entertainment on board; rest assured, there is enough to keep you busy including social events, workshops, as well as lectures from experienced staff who are commonly made up of scientists. After all, this kind of adventure is more about relaxation and discovery.

By plane. There are 3 ways to do this: you can do a [1] ‘fly over’, a [2] direct flight, or a [3] fly-cruise option. First, as the name implies, a ‘fly over’ will just be a sightseeing flight wherein you will be above the continent for hours as you admire the views. This kind of flight only takes off from Australia and it will cost from $1,000 to $8,000. Second, direct commercial flights can be done from Argentina, Australia, Chile or South Africa — but they can be quite rare. (A quick Google search will lead you to some providers who schedule flight trips to the continent.) Lastly, the fly-cruise option will just cut your time on a cruise ship (to avoid the rough Drake Passage, for instance). These flights will take you to places like King George Island where you will then board your designated ship. Most of the time, prices for this start at $10,000 and departs from Chile.

By yacht. There are about a dozen of these charter yachts that offer 3 to 6 week trips to the Antarctic Peninsula from South America. Even if it can provide more freedom and flexibility, you must remember that it is pricier (starting at $1,000+ per day), more treacherous (the seas will rock you harder) and can require work (since most yachts would want you to help out.)

What locations will you typically visit or see on a cruise? Like I’ve already mentioned, it will depend on the time, the cruise provider, and the expedition that you pick. For a start though, tourists from cruise ships will mainly visit either the Antarctic Peninsula (the northernmost part of mainland Antarctica) or the Ross Sea area (a deep bay which is the main destination of cruise ships leaving from Australia and New Zealand). Apart from this, you can visit other Antarctic and sub-Antarctic islands too.

For my journey with Hurtigruten’s 20-day ‘Ultimate Antarctica Experience’, aside from landing in the Antarctic Peninsula, I also got to land in the Falkland Islands, South Georgia (the best widlife hub!), Deception Island, Half Moon Island and Cuverville Island.

READ: South Georgia: A Breathtaking Antarctic Hub for Wildlife Viewing

How much does it cost to go on an Antarctic cruise expedition? Antarctica is obviously NOT a budget destination given how most cruise expeditions start at a price of $5,000 per person. However, there’s the possibility of paying only $4,000 if you manage to get a last minute deal in Ushuaia (the main starting point of cruise ships in Argentina) during November or December. This option is only ideal if you have the time and patience to wait for a chance to come by — which they say can be quite rare. Yet again, it’s worth a shot!

For a more hassle-free experience, naturally, it’s better to book in advance. Hurtigruten‘s expeditions usually start at $5,000 per person (my 20-day expedition’s cost starts at $17,000).

But if I may add a tip: if you email Hurtigruten via [email protected] and mention my promo code ‘IAMAILEEN’, you will get a special discounted price quote!

Do I need a visa to go to Antarctica? Since there is NO single country or government who owns nor controls Antarctica, visitors technically do NOT need visas. However, with the existence of the Antarctic Treaty’s Protocol on Environmental Protection, it requires visitors (who are citizens of countries that are signatories of this treaty: including USA, Canada, EU, and Australia) to acquire a permit prior to visiting Antarctica. These permits are almost always acquired through tour operators.

EXAMPLE: If you booked via a cruise ship, permits are covered by the cruise company that you’re going with. If visiting by air, you must check with your local government or airline if you have the right paperwork. If in doubt, you could always ask your Antarctica tour operator.

Meanwhile, like I’ve already discussed, most ships and vessels depart from ports in places like Argentina, Chile, Falkland Islands, New Zealand, and South Africa. Depending on your nationality, you might need a visa to be able to set foot on the ports of any of these said countries in order to start your voyage to Antarctica.

So for my case, since I’m a Philippine passport holder and my cruise started in Ushuaia, Argentina, I needed to apply for an Argentina Visa. As such, it is your responsibility to check if you need visas to any of the aforementioned starting ports.

What currencies should I bring? Antarctica is not a country, so it does NOT have its own currency. However, there will be some places in the Antarctic Peninsula such as Port Lockroy (where you can find the Penguin Post Office museum and souvenir shop) and some research station facilities that will sell some stuff to visitors. With them, currencies like the USA dollars, Pound Sterling and Euro are generally accepted (together with MasterCard and Visa cards).

As dependent on your ship too, they can accept other currencies (e.g. Hurtigruten is a Norwegian company so they accept the Norwegian krone currency on board.)

NOTE: If you want a complete list of FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) for Antarctica cruise expeditions, stay tuned for my upcoming post on this.

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I hope this post helps you sort out the stuff you need to bring before your big Antarctica cruise adventure!

Enjoy the trip and let me know how it goes!

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October 2018 Outfits For Men – 21 October Fashion Ideas

Outfits to try in October As the tree leaves turn gold and the weather turns pleasant, we switch up our summer clothes for better October outfits. All those coats and cashmere, with scarves and beanies to accessorize, is what we wait for all year. The weather is perfect, not too cold, not too hot. Everything is falling into pieces like the autumn leaves. All our favorite brands are cutting prices in clearance sales. There is a new collection which we can not wait to get into our closets. Octobers are almost magical.

Whether you are a fashionably aware individual or not, dressing right is something we all need. Because even if you do not care, others do. Everyone unconsciously makes an impression of you based on how you are dressed the first time they meet you, so it is good to at least pass as what we call ‘presentable’. You do not need to spend hundreds and thousands of dollars on branded collectibles, but a decent pair of comfortable jeans would be a good purchase.

What to Wear This October For Guys

Tips and trends for October:

A good coat, that goes with everything is a staple in October.

Colors like maroon, brown, khaki and orange are dominant this season.

Add scarves and knitted mufflers to make a simple outfit less boring

Throwback outfits from the ’90s are a huge trend this October

Wear accessories like wristwatches, sunglasses or fanny packs

↓ 21 – Brown is the Shade of the Season

Tree bark hues and coffee colored clothes make their way into the store shelves as the season starts. Whether it is 2018 or 1980 brown has always been the supreme shade of autumn in men’s fashion. Camel colored cashmere, hazel hoodies, beige boots, sepia shirts take over the fashion runways as the leaves begin to shed. Though, it does not mean you have to step out looking like a camel whenever you leave your house. Add colors to your outfit. The one color that goes best with brown is blue. A typical and simple look is to wear a blue shirt with some khaki pants, paired with a light colored sweater. You can wear white tennis shoes if you are going for street wear or brown Oxfords for a more formal look. Add some accessories like a wristwatch or a belt for a more handsome look.

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↓ 20 – Head to Toe Tones

Single toned outfits are sweeping the runways and ramps on the fashion week. For example, a tracksuit with matching jacket and uppers would be a stylish option. wearing a single color from head to toe can be tricky, though. What colors you choose to dress in matters a lot. For instance, if you go out dressed in bright red from top to bottom, chances are you will be called a ‘fire truck’ rather than a fashionista. Or if you wear an orange ensemble then be prepared to be called a pumpkin, especially with all the Halloween decorations going on in October. Faded or neutral tones will work better in cases like these. Here are 18 Ways to Wear Leather Jackets.

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↓ 19 – Vertical Stripes

Vertical stripes have been in fashion for quite some years now, but they are a huge part of Fall trends. Adidas sweatpants with 2 or 3 stripes on the legs are more of a statement piece now. They can be paired with over sized sweatshirts or hoodies to give a chic street wear look. They are best worn with sneakers or running shoes, preferably white.

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↓ 18 – Tie Waist Jackets

These are not your regular jackets. They come with a belt that goes around your waist. These are best for days when the air feels colder than usual and a sweater alone won’t do. These coats look good is a basic or neutral color. Pairing with the same hue as the coat keeps a balance in the outfit, so try to match the two articles. Same goes for the shoes. Tie waist jackets are good for a formal outdoor event, too where you need to keep your jacket on. They look smart and handsome, turning all eyes towards you.

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↓ 17 – Camouflage Never Goes Out of Style

No matter what the season, camo will always be a good choice. Bringing out the stud in you, camo automatically attracts all eyes towards you (ironically) – but that is a good thing because everyone can pull of this simple look. From pants and shirts to accessories almost everything is made from camouflage print, though that does not mean I’m advising you to dress up as an agent of the force when you go out grocery shopping. Only wear one item in camo print at a time. If you are going with a camouflage printed shirt, then simple brown pants or blue jeans are the way to go. If you are wearing a camo printed pant, then it looks best with a plain white tee.

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↓ 16 – Roll Necks are Rolling their Way into Your Closet

Roll necks are back and for good reasons. With the chilly breeze creeping up at your neck, you need to keep the neck hidden and covered. Cashmere and woolen sweaters with a high neck look warm and fashionable. It can be worn under your formal two piece suit or paired with a scarf and leather jacket. There are thick and cozy sweaters for sensitive gents and the dark, fitted and ribbed designs for those strong yet intellectual types. Turtlenecks are a preppier alternative to some of the tougher trends of October 2018. Have a look at these 23 Ideas How to Wear Turtleneck For Men.

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↓ 15 – Graffiti Graphics

Wearing art on your sleeves (and chest, and trousers) is very 2018. You can now use your clothes to convey your ideas or beliefs if you are lucky enough to find the right clothes representing those ideas. There are many funny ones available in store for a chuckle everytime you go out. Graphic shirts are fun and smart for daily casual wear. But, make sure they are not inappropriate or controversial unless you are looking deliberately looking for drama. The graphic, depending on your personal style can either be all over your clothes or minimal as one line written across the shirt.

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↓ 14 – Sleeveless Puffer Jackets

Puffy jackets are for extreme cold nights and extreme fashionistas. Puffer jackets work best with simple casual jeans and t-shirt underneath. The huge jacket is a huge statement piece itself you do not want to be overdressed by adding bling-y pants or over the top shirts. If you are someone who enjoys wearing over sized and baggy clothes then you need to buy a good quality puffer jacket that will match with almost everything in your closet.

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↓ 13 – Take it Back to the Nineties

The nostalgia of the nineties still lingers. We miss the landlines, roller blades and Fresh Prince of Bel Air on TV. Which is why we keep looking ways to re-live that golden era. Fashion brands and designers have filled the runways with the ’90s inspired outfits. Snapbacks, biker jackets, overalls with a strap down, baggy pants are all in fashion this October. The biggest ’90s inspired look is the ripped jeans (which we might have taken a little too far now, but it still has it’s roots set in the previous century). From Prada to Ralph Lauren all the brands have used the ’90s as an inspiration for their fall line. So, it’s time to hit the store for some baggy clothes and snapback caps and perhaps a copy of your favorite Nirvana album (if they still sell it today) and jam it out like a ’90s kid would in the ’90s.

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↓ 12 – Checked over Checked

Everything chequered and cool? Check. Plaid patterns are making their way into the men’s fashion industry with rising demand for bold prints and contrasting colors. You can really go all the way matching everything in your outfit or if in doubt, then just wear a checkered T-shirt with a plaid flannel shirt with the buttons opened. The checked print looks great on coats, especially long raincoats that are perfect for the chilly weather. Burberry is known for its checks so you should browse their stores to see something that suits you.

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↓ 11 – Layer up in Leather

With October and the cold comes the option to layer your clothes and with multiple layers, you get a chance to show off your good fashion sense even more. A leather jacket, giving that dangerous boy vibe is the look to try on this October to shake up your tedious everyday life. Leather jackets in biker style are the most popular ones (does not matter if you do not ride a bike). Something classic like black leather will go a long way and is definitely going to earn you some compliments every time you wear it. Keep the look under simple so that the jacket is the sole center of attention. You can give your other statement pieces a chance some other time. In mild weather, like in October, you do not need to cover up too much which is why one leather jacket will do the job without having to worry about the chilly weather.

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↓ 10 – Shearlings

Nothing compares to the softness and comfort of a shearling coat, it almost feels like heaven (unless you are a vegetarian and are probably thinking of us as some sort of animal hating beasts, sorry for that). A little science lesson before we go on; Shearling coats and garments are made from pelts by tanning them with the wool of uniform depth still on them. The result is a soft, natural fleece material that is lightweight and extremely comfortable. Because of the high quality and uniqueness Shearlings are considered as a luxurious purchase, though totally worth it. Here’s the best collection of Mens Shearling Jacket Outfits.

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↓ 9 – Formal Fall Fit

Dressing for business meetings, office parties, funerals and corporate events can be tricky because the weather demands covering up in layers but too cozy does not really say ‘formal’. Your puffer layers, biker jackets cannot be worn to a wedding even if you will take it off at the entrance. You need to invest in a good formal coat to wear.

You can start with a basic white t-shirt or undershirt as your base layer. Then, you can wear a dress shirt on top of that as a second base layer. Then, you can wear a sweater, cardigan or vest. Whatever you choose, it should fit snugly over your other layers and tie, but should not look like it’s cutting off your circulation. If you go for a sweater or cardigan, make sure it’s light-weight, rather than a bulky knit. In the end, you can wear a jacket, and a coat for when you go outside. These are the five layers for a formal outfit in October.

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↓ 8 – Time to Tuck

Tuck your shirts in your jeans for that chic young boy look. You can even tuck your sweatshirt in just make sure it does not collect all in one place making a weird bulge in your pants. Tucking your dress shirt in a formal pair of trousers is a good office look, too. You can hang out on side later for that happy hour.

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↓ 7 – Baseball Caps

These are perfect for those October days when the sun is shining directly in your eyes. Try not to buy the ones that make you look like you are trying too hard, just simple ones with a small, not too flashy logo will work.

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↓ 6 – Sportswear = Casual Wear

Ever since Nike and Adidas became a statement piece to wear everyone is seen in tracksuits, even if they are only walking down to the grocery store. But, they look good so we can’t help it. Tracksuits are comfortable, fashionable and unquestionably sexy (oh, those grey sweatpants!). Almost everyone owns a pair of a baggy sweatpants that they wear all the time because it is that easy to. Don’t miss out these Mens Business Casual Outfits & 18 Tips on What to Wear for Business Casual.

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↓ 5 – Big Brown Boots

You can make any boring outfit fun by one addition – huge boots. Brown boots are perfect for a night out activities in October. They can be worn with long coats and huge jackets. Long boots with buttoned down shirt is also a look to try.

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↓ 4 – Beanies

Knitted beanies and woolen hats make their way back as October rolls in. Beanies are perfect for bad hair days and to have that cute boy look. A simple grey or black hoodie will match with almost all your outfits and might even become your favorite thing from your closet.

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↓ 3 – Printed Sweaters

Sometimes it’s okay to let your inner child out. Experiment with fun prints and funny cartoon characters on your clothes for a change.

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↓ 2 – Formal Meets Casual

You don’t have to be suited and booted all the time, let loose sometimes. But of course, there are some dress codes and rules to be followed. Try this look for daily office wear to look different and better dressed than all your colleagues.

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↓ 1 – Slides

Your regular bathroom slippers now come with a little hint of fancy and a slightly heavier price tag. Slides are one the most major trends of the season. They are perfect for everyday wear. You can wear them with jeans, trousers, sweatpants, shorts or anything casual.

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#2018 Outfit Trends #Mens Outfit 2018 #Mens Outfit Ideas

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forevermagik · 7 years

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Worldbuilding June Day 18

It seems a bit odd to me that Fashion is smack-dab-in-the-middle of Medicine and War, but maybe that’s just because Medicine and War are super-duper linked on Tyrysius.

Anyway, fashion under the cut.

Schmiedland is the leader in fashion. Specifically Himmelmauer. Layers are generally a thing on Tyrysius. However, the current fashion for the women involves many more layers of skirts than usual. Petticoats on petticoats, to get the upside-down-bell look. Corsets with whale bone or crinoline for the boning to help achieve the “elfin” figure in the waist. (Except the catfolk because they’re shaped too differently.) Dresses and shirts have high collars to stave off the cold, but “cleavage windows” add some allure. Filigree and slashed fabric denotes fancier and more expensive items.

Clothes are colorful, considering artificial dyes have been around for at least a couple of centuries.

Even though Himmelmauer is a microclimate of warmth, they still stick to warmer fabrics like cashmere, silk, corduroy and velvet. Of course, these are the people who are driving the fashion are the ones who can afford it. Those who can’t try to emulate it with cottons and wools. The upper crust of society has stiffer collars, since they don’t have to do manual labor.

On the flip side, pants in the warmer months are becoming fashionable for women. This doesn’t include the women who work and need to wear pants anyway. But now it’s a fashion statement.

Men in Himmelmauer wear high collars and top hats. Vests and coats. People in the military will frequently wear their uniforms.

Women keep their hair up. Braids coiled into buns, the “victory roll” look, tight buns on the top of the head, soft curls peaking out of pins. All to accentuate the elongated neck. Men keep their hair neatly cut shot. Facial hair isn’t in fashion due to too many instances of needing gas masks. Dwarves however, are largely more stubborn and will want to keep their facial hair (and longer hair in general.) In the military, they frequently will have to shave though.

While Killian owns some “civilian dress”, he generally only wears his uniform. (He’s usually always working.) Unless he’s working on his plane, in which case he wears his coveralls. Then he changes into his flight suit to fly.

Adler has a small wardrobe, though it’s a few years outdated from when he was in college. For the most part, he wears his uniform and since he sleeps in barracks at night, why bother changing? Lubbock is the same way as far as the uniforms go. He has a change or two of the clothes he wore on the farm that he brought along with him upon his first enlistment--those and the nicest pair of clothes he owned.

Outside of Himmelmauer but elsewhere in Schmiedland, the common fashion is emulated as far as it can be by those who care, but otherwise fashion is about function.

Even still, Mica is all about the high collars and the corsets, and her pretty, pretty skirts. She likes to accentuate with filigree and will do the cleavage window appear “sexy.” Mica also likes wearing boots with at least a two inch heel on them to appear taller. She’ll wear her hair braided or coiled straight into a bun. She wants it off her face both for the fashionable look and for function.

Berthingtonn, despite wanting to be fiercely independent, copies Himmelmauer fashion. Notably, however, Berthingtonn uses hoopskirts to get the look without all the layers because Berthingtonn is literally the warmest big city on the planet. Berthingtonn also sees lower collars on the men and much more cleavage on the women. And while Berthingtonn’s inner town will copy the corsets (they might be made out of steel because Berthingtonn has it to spare), Berthingtonn’s North and South towns stick to bodices, partially for function, and partially because they want to.

Berthingtonn hairstyles involve a lot of curls. Women wear their hair down more, or in ponytails. A braid down the center or braided pigtails are also common--particularly for women with naturally straight hair who don’t have time to curl their hair. Men will either keep their hair short, or braided.

Riela doesn’t bother with too many skirts and definitely not a hoopskirt. She’s a waitress. She wears skirts that are sturdy and easy to clean, a loose-fitting shirt with a bodice over the top.

The higher courts in Perinathia copy Himmelmauer’s fashion, too. Everyone else in Perinathia wears their working clothes.

The Yurels have taken certain aspects of Himmelmauer’s fashion, like the skirts and the high collars. It’s cold there, and these things make sense. The women aren’t so into the corsets, preferring less-restrictive bodices and even bras. Also buttons. The Yurels are into lots of buttons. The Yurels also are big on hats and scarves. Women wear their hair pinned up. Men are big on facial hair because the Yurels use full-body suits in cases of deadly polluted air.

Timernis doesn’t give a rat’s ass what Schmiedish fashion looks like. They’re in the mountains and it’s cold there. Layers? Good. High collars? Fine. But we wear what we want. (In fact, parts of Himmelmauer want to be emulating Timernis, instead of the other way around.) Timernis wears a lot of leather and heavy fabrics. Furs, too. They favor bodices over corsets for the women. Braids are popular for men and women.

Eswaisil is big on low cut shirts for the women, tight bodices, bustles, and really anything else to accentuate the female figure. Women wear pants too, but they’re generally tailored to be very tight. Hair is styled off the face in a variety of manners: pinned, buns, curls, etc. Braids aren’t as big of a deal. Fashion for the men is much less confined. Loose shirts to stave off the heat in the north, more layers to keep warm in the south. Comfortable pants and functional shoes. Not as many top hats.

Edanshe, while still using layers, isn’t going for the bell-shape. Everyone there wears lighter fabrics: cotton, hemp, linen, silk. Sleeker dresses and skirts for the women, sometimes some ruffles. Men wear loose-fitting clothes, (unless it’s their military uniform). Edanshe is the hottest place on the planet and it shows. Also the island culture makes for a “less proper” look almost automatically. People will strip down to their undermost layer or their nothings to go swim at a moment’s notice. Skirts, dresses, and sleeves can also be shorter. Hair is usually worn down and length for men and women tends to be on the longer side. Men will braid their hair back out of their face.

Rinnie will wear any shirt so long as it either A) shows cleavage or B) shows off her figure. She enjoys the comforts of bras, not needing any sort of shaping corset or bodice. She likes her skirts to be sturdier so she can carry a gun on her belt, though sometimes she’ll sigh and wear the thigh holster instead. She’s also big on her nice comfy leather boots.

Tattoos are almost ingrained in Edansa culture. People with more professional jobs will keep the tattoos to places easily concealed by clothing. But mostly everyone will have some tattoo visible somewhere. Places along the coast of Schmiedland and Berthingtonn feature a lot of tattoos. The farther inland you get, the less you see of them. In Timernis, everyone will get family tattoos. Catfolk will magically enchant their furs to emulate tattoos both in Schmiedland and in Perinathia. In Eswaisil, there are religion-related tattoos, and all other tattoos are considered sacrilegious and must be removed.

Those in the Schmiedish military pretty much end up with one tattoo per deployment. The army cares about what tattoos are seen in full uniform. The navy’s not as restrictive. No tattoos on the face though.

It’s a known thing that astrals have hyperactive healing factors that push the ink out before the tattoo can set. So they literally can’t get tattoos.

That said, Killian’s tried. Adler and Lubbock have a couple a piece. Rinnie has seven.

#magik writes #worldbuildingjune #wbj2017 #killian #adler #lubbock #mica #riela #rinnie

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topfygad · 5 years

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The Essential Clothing & Gear to Bring – I am Aileen

So you’ve decided to make your Antarctica cruise dreams come true! *high five*

Now, without further ado, below are the essential clothing and gear that you absolutely need to pack when going on an Antarctica cruise! .

Antarctica Cruise Packing List

Wanna go to Antarctica? Email [email protected] w/ code IAMAILEEN to get a discounted quote!

Top photo of Antarctica Iceberg from Shutterstock.com.

» The Luggage «

Suitcase or Backpack

1 piece: You can go with either a suitcase or a backpack — whichever you prefer is fine — but it’s best if it is something that’s not bulky and is 23 kilos (50 pounds) max when packed. Why?

Carry-On

Spare Daypack or Dry Bag

» To Wear «

Base Layer

Mid Layer

Outer Layers

Normal Clothing

So for a list of typical clothing that you need to bring:

1 – 2 pants/jeans

2 – 4 shirts

3 – 4 long-sleeved shirts

2 light sweaters

Footwear

Other Clothing

» The ‘Small Stuff’ «

Socks

2 – 3 pairs of liner socks or thin socks: Liner socks are your first line of defense against moisture and blisters. Basically, you basically just wear these underneath a thicker sock.

Gloves

Neck Gaiter

Beanie

Sun Protection

Medications

Seasickness pills, and/or…

Etc.

Some other stuff to take note of are…

Toothbrush

Toothpaste

Deodorant

Razor

Lotion and/or moisturizers

Hair brush and hair ties

7 pieces of underwear: for women, 2 bras too.

Feminine products: Or better yet, wear a menstrual cup.

Lip balm: Best if it’s with SPF protection.

Perfume: Do you know those small vials that you get as samples for perfumes in department stores? I keep those and pack them when I travel. It’s better than packing a whole bottle of my perfume.

Basic make-up kit: For me, that’s my lipstick, liquid eyeliner, and eyebrow kit.

The items below are things that you do NOT need to pack…

Hiking sticks: Most ships lend their guests’ some hiking sticks during landings anyway.

Towels, shampoo, conditioner and body wash: Cabins commonly have these items so there’s no need to pack this added bulk.

For Emergencies

Passport and IDs

Cash, Debit and/or Credit Cards

Other Valuables

» Gadgets & Tech «

Camera Gear and Lenses

DSLR or Mirrorless: For DSLRs, I use a Canon 80D, but if you want a mirrorless camera, get the Sony A63000

Wide lens: this is ideal for capturing landscapes and I use a 10-18mm.

Spare batteries: With the colder temperatures, battery life often runs out fast so it’s a wise decision to pack 2 to 3 extra batteries for your camera.

Action Camera (optional): If, for instance, you’re going kayaking in Antarctica, get a GoPro Hero5.

Other Tech Stuff

Smartphone and earphones: I mainly used my phone for playing music over with Spotify.

eReader or Tablet: Helps for passing the time during sea days (if not, some ships have libraries where you can borrow books in different languages.

Wanna go to Antarctica? Email [email protected] w/ code IAMAILEEN to get a discounted quote!

Antarctica Pre-Travel Guide

READ: South Georgia: A Breathtaking Antarctic Hub for Wildlife Viewing

For a more hassle-free experience, naturally, it’s better to book in advance. Hurtigruten‘s expeditions usually start at $5,000 per person (my 20-day expedition’s cost starts at $17,000).

But if I may add a tip: if you email Hurtigruten via [email protected] and mention my promo code ‘IAMAILEEN’, you will get a special discounted price quote!

As dependent on your ship too, they can accept other currencies (e.g. Hurtigruten is a Norwegian company so they accept the Norwegian krone currency on board.)

NOTE: If you want a complete list of FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) for Antarctica cruise expeditions, stay tuned for my upcoming post on this.

I hope this post helps you sort out the stuff you need to bring before your big Antarctica cruise adventure!

Enjoy the trip and let me know how it goes!

What do you think of this Antarctica cruise packing list?

Do you have any other questions/clarifications?

Or if you’ve sailed to Antarctica before, do you have any other tips to add?

Did you like this article? Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or YouTube and be notified about my newest posts and updates!

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topfygad · 5 years

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The Essential Clothing & Gear to Bring – I am Aileen

So you’ve decided to make your Antarctica cruise dreams come true! *high five*

Now, without further ado, below are the essential clothing and gear that you absolutely need to pack when going on an Antarctica cruise! .

Antarctica Cruise Packing List

Wanna go to Antarctica? Email [email protected] w/ code IAMAILEEN to get a discounted quote!

Top photo of Antarctica Iceberg from Shutterstock.com.

» The Luggage «

Suitcase or Backpack

1 piece: You can go with either a suitcase or a backpack — whichever you prefer is fine — but it’s best if it is something that’s not bulky and is 23 kilos (50 pounds) max when packed. Why?

Carry-On

Spare Daypack or Dry Bag

» To Wear «

Base Layer

Mid Layer

Outer Layers

Normal Clothing

So for a list of typical clothing that you need to bring:

1 – 2 pants/jeans

2 – 4 shirts

3 – 4 long-sleeved shirts

2 light sweaters

Footwear

Other Clothing

» The ‘Small Stuff’ «

Socks

2 – 3 pairs of liner socks or thin socks: Liner socks are your first line of defense against moisture and blisters. Basically, you basically just wear these underneath a thicker sock.

Gloves

Neck Gaiter

Beanie

Sun Protection

Medications

Seasickness pills, and/or…

Etc.

Some other stuff to take note of are…

Toothbrush

Toothpaste

Deodorant

Razor

Lotion and/or moisturizers

Hair brush and hair ties

7 pieces of underwear: for women, 2 bras too.

Feminine products: Or better yet, wear a menstrual cup.

Lip balm: Best if it’s with SPF protection.

Perfume: Do you know those small vials that you get as samples for perfumes in department stores? I keep those and pack them when I travel. It’s better than packing a whole bottle of my perfume.

Basic make-up kit: For me, that’s my lipstick, liquid eyeliner, and eyebrow kit.

The items below are things that you do NOT need to pack…

Hiking sticks: Most ships lend their guests’ some hiking sticks during landings anyway.

Towels, shampoo, conditioner and body wash: Cabins commonly have these items so there’s no need to pack this added bulk.

For Emergencies

Passport and IDs

Cash, Debit and/or Credit Cards

Other Valuables

» Gadgets & Tech «

Camera Gear and Lenses

DSLR or Mirrorless: For DSLRs, I use a Canon 80D, but if you want a mirrorless camera, get the Sony A63000

Wide lens: this is ideal for capturing landscapes and I use a 10-18mm.

Spare batteries: With the colder temperatures, battery life often runs out fast so it’s a wise decision to pack 2 to 3 extra batteries for your camera.

Action Camera (optional): If, for instance, you’re going kayaking in Antarctica, get a GoPro Hero5.

Other Tech Stuff

Smartphone and earphones: I mainly used my phone for playing music over with Spotify.

eReader or Tablet: Helps for passing the time during sea days (if not, some ships have libraries where you can borrow books in different languages.

Wanna go to Antarctica? Email [email protected] w/ code IAMAILEEN to get a discounted quote!

Antarctica Pre-Travel Guide

READ: South Georgia: A Breathtaking Antarctic Hub for Wildlife Viewing

For a more hassle-free experience, naturally, it’s better to book in advance. Hurtigruten‘s expeditions usually start at $5,000 per person (my 20-day expedition’s cost starts at $17,000).

But if I may add a tip: if you email Hurtigruten via [email protected] and mention my promo code ‘IAMAILEEN’, you will get a special discounted price quote!

As dependent on your ship too, they can accept other currencies (e.g. Hurtigruten is a Norwegian company so they accept the Norwegian krone currency on board.)

NOTE: If you want a complete list of FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) for Antarctica cruise expeditions, stay tuned for my upcoming post on this.

I hope this post helps you sort out the stuff you need to bring before your big Antarctica cruise adventure!

Enjoy the trip and let me know how it goes!

What do you think of this Antarctica cruise packing list?

Do you have any other questions/clarifications?

Or if you’ve sailed to Antarctica before, do you have any other tips to add?

Did you like this article? Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or YouTube and be notified about my newest posts and updates!

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