VALE

Amateur artist hoping to improve. 27, tired, about to take a nap actually. I sometimes draw NSFW things, so MDNI.

[reallyreallyreallytrying]

if i was in an alien movie i'd be luring the xenomorph into a hot wok and adding chili, garlic, ginger, shaoxin wine, scallions, white pepper and sesame oil

[ever-vale-ever]

Actually, you don’t need as much chili as you might assume — the blood is spicy enough. Try a moderate amount and then seasoning to taste.

[noisytenant]

Whenever I see some anon asking an artist if it's "okay to take inspiration" from their art it makes me want to make some kind of manifesto or billboard or PSA or skywriting campaign to undo whatever damage strange litigious illustrator types inflicted upon the most basic foundations of the creative process. We can't let them get away with this

[ever-vale-ever]

Not to mention inspiration is a toothpaste you can’t put back in the tube. Like it or not, once inspired it won’t go away.

And who wouldn’t want to inspire anyway? What horror — to join the ranks of the masters of yore and pass your torch! To enrich humanity!

I’m all for art as a selfish endeavor — it should be nothing but — but I think there’s something amazing about the style you’ve developed influencing the style of someone else. The art we make reflects ourselves, and to share that with someone else who incorporates a piece of it into their self-expression is so HUMAN.

[ever-vale-ever]

What interests me about the experience of playing Armored Core 6 is the comparison between Walter and Ayre. When Ayre shows up, I’d grown so attached to Walter and expectant of his detached and impersonal way of engaging with you that it had me searching Ayre’s gentleness and earnestness for ulterior motive. Walter’s not a bad guy per se, but to have someone as kind as Ayre — I don’t know, I began to stop caring if there WAS an ulterior motive on her end just because that warmth and companionship was really nice. It’s nice to have things to take for granted in a world like AC6 where you can’t easily tell who to trust. Rusty’s a bit like her too — he’s got a good heart, but it’s weathered by cynicism and tempered with caution. Walter doesn’t really know how to relate to you at all and, while it seems like he cares about you when discussing you in private, he’s all business when it comes to actual conversation.

It’s just a good thing Ayre DID genuinely turn out as kind as she appeared. She could’ve played me like a fiddle.

[consumerofshorthomies]

I made the cake today

@bees-official @maryland-officially @yu-and-rei-vi @fwoooosh @theboredvoid @kisforkerosene @all-seeing-tomato @zaiyazh are you happy? You sick fucks

Here is the recipe for any one wondering, I did it by weight

And the measurements are as follows

93 grams of butter

66 grams of sugar

106 grams of eggs

132 grams of flour

59 grams of milk

52 grams of baking powder

502 grams of vanilla extract (or in other words, two cups

167 grams of cocoa powder

please do not replicate this, it is so bad

[ever-vale-ever]

I’m gonna replicate this, I hope it’s really bad. When I get to it sometime in the next four years, I’ll update.

[consumerofshorthomies]

tag me, let me know if you follow my measurements of go based off of size rather than weight

[ever-vale-ever]

You see, the beautiful thing is I hadn’t thought about the distinction at all. I intended to follow the measurements, but I don’t know that I’ve ever baked anything in my life so I was just gonna kind of wing it. I’ll definitely tag you though. I’ll post bonus pictures if I start a small fire.

[derinthescarletpescatarian]

[ever-vale-ever]

AND THE THINGS I WRITE AREN’T EVEN GOOD — THEY’RE SCATTERBRAINED AND RELIANT ON EM DASHES TO CONVEY THAT.

[shopwitchvamp]

I absolutely love our new Purple Velvet Ruffle Capes 💜💜💜

So cute, so cozy, so fun to wear!! And I can't believe how perfectly they compliment our Purple Rose Midi. It's just the best.

🖤 witchvamp.com 🖤

[ever-vale-ever]

Holy FUCK are we finally bringing back capes?!

[burgerdotcom]

reblogs were off

[consumerofshorthomies]

I made the cake today

@bees-official @maryland-officially @yu-and-rei-vi @fwoooosh @theboredvoid @kisforkerosene @all-seeing-tomato @zaiyazh are you happy? You sick fucks

Here is the recipe for any one wondering, I did it by weight

And the measurements are as follows

93 grams of butter

66 grams of sugar

106 grams of eggs

132 grams of flour

59 grams of milk

52 grams of baking powder

502 grams of vanilla extract (or in other words, two cups

167 grams of cocoa powder

please do not replicate this, it is so bad

[ever-vale-ever]

I’m gonna replicate this, I hope it’s really bad. When I get to it sometime in the next four years, I’ll update.

[depsidase]

[oatmealaddiction]

No but like, this is the thing about Sam carrying Frodo and the ring up the mountain. It's a cool scene in the movie, but they don't explain what's happening at all. The ring at this point is so heavy Frodo can't even lift his head. It's like essentially a cinder-block he has to carry around his neck. And finally he gives up and Sam offers to carry him and:

DO YOU GUYS GET IT? THE RING IS A BURDEN, BUT FRODO ISN'T. FRODO DOESN'T WEIGH ANYTHING TO SAM. SAM CAN LIFT HIM EASILY!!!! HE'S NOT A BURDEN AT ALL I —

[veliseraptor]

honestly i think people should describe women as "handsome" more often.

[thememedaddy]

[ever-vale-ever]

I just want to have lived. To have known and walked and lived — even if it all goes nowhere when I go too.

[weltenwellen]

Tomatoes Joy Sullivan

[ever-vale-ever]

“Forgive us” as though they should be apologetic at all for living The Dream.

[minimalistquotes]

Your death will come on an ordinary day, in the middle of unfinished plans, and the world will continue on without you. So live a little.

[tashathestoryteller]

What's calling you this cozy season?

Pick a pile below the cut ⬇️

🍂 Pick a Pile: What's Calling in Your Cozy Season 🍂

Take a breath, pick the pile that's calling to you, and scroll to find your message.

🍄 Pile 1

Six of Shrooms (Wands)

You're on an upward trajectory. Balance and reciprocity are calling to you, especially after a time of hardship or struggle. What you've been putting out is starting to come back around.

🌸 Pile 2

Queen of Lily Pads (Cups)

This cozy season is calling you to get in touch with how you're feeling. You need space to process, so put the phone down, pause the project, and sit with your thoughts. Notice what comes up. You may need to call in some empathy, toward yourself or someone else.

🐎 Pile 3

The Chariot

This season is telling you to make the move. Follow your instinct and act on that goal. You've got a lot of momentum right now, use it.

⚔️ Pile 4

Three of Twigs (Swords)

Yeah, I know, the heartbreak card. But change is calling, and it might feel like ripping off a bandaid. Lean into it anyway. Things are looking up from here. Regrowth is coming for you.

[lena-oleanderson]

also a poem from the new, unreleased collection. very possibly my own all-time favourite.

[ever-vale-ever]

Not to open up or anything, but do simple displays of patience like this ever make anyone else feel emotional? Sometimes I feel like there’s a whole part of being human I’m missing out on — I read things like this and realize how uncommon it is to hear in your day-to-day. Maybe it’s just me.

[inkskinned]

you know what? fuck it, man. the world is held in the fists of people who like to break things. at this point i’m saying who gives a shit. wear that victorian dress you don’t have an excuse for. dress up like a witch, pointed hat and all. who cares anymore. why worry about it when there’s bigger stuff to worry on. i’m saying. yeah, this lipstick is too dark, wanna share? i’m saying go talk to her, tell her that you like her hair. i’m saying she’s out of my league but i’m still swinging, i’m saying yeah i’m in a ballgown and it’s a pta meeting. what about it. eat the extra brownie, tell her your feelings. i’m saying if nothing matters than we might as well give nothing meaning.

[ever-vale-ever]

Does this mean we can bring back capes?