have you seen a hornet recently?

25, they/them, queer. will speak sometimes but who knows when

[exhaling-dust]

Hi, welcome! The name's Sylvie, and I write pretty much about anything which comes in my mind... when I use to, maybe.

Here is my Ko-fi for those interested in supporting me,

Archive Of Our Own is where I often post my fanfics,

and this is my Bluesky if you want to find me elsewhere!

[cheriboms]

soooo embarrassing to get obsessed w a specific character when no one else gives a damn. like yeah heres post #574934. heres au idea #26482. heres art piece #9383. yes its all about the same person, yes i am rambling in the corner blair witch style. feel free to shoot me dead for this btw

[bigskycastle]

barn owl

[broastful]

💧💧🩸

[altrnvte]

Worked on this bullshit before the news hit and finally got around to finishing it. The long con or whatever. Awesome caption

This was gonna be my aotw contender and i'll let it live out its purpose idgaf

[anarchopuppy]

sometimes being a fan of something means not wanting them to make any more of it

[hicscribere]

threshold kids are back

[hicscribere]

threshold kids are back

[ashraf-b]

We are reaching out during one of the most uncertain and challenging times of our lives.

What once felt like a stable and promising path has shifted unexpectedly, leaving us struggling to meet even the most basic needs. Daily life has become focused solely on survival, where things like a warm meal, clean water, and a safe place to rest are no longer guaranteed.

The hardship we are facing is overwhelming, with no reliable income or consistent support. Each day presents new difficulties, and access to essential resources continues to grow more limited.

This fundraiser was created out of urgent necessity. Your support will directly contribute to:

•⁠ ⁠Access to daily meals and clean drinking water

•⁠ ⁠Essential medical and hygiene supplies

•⁠ ⁠Safe shelter and sleeping arrangements

•⁠ ⁠Transportation to meet critical needs

No contribution is too small; every act of kindness brings light and stability into our lives. Your generosity helps restore a sense of peace, dignity, and hope in this incredibly difficult time.

If you’re not in a position to give, sharing this with others means the world. Thank you for standing with us.

Vetted by @gaza vetters, my number verified on the list is (74)

Please help us to get out of the scourge of war, God bless you

We are reaching out during one of the most uncertain and challenging times of our lives.

[burninglights]

fucking insane to be a person of colour in the uk right now

[burninglights]

When my family first moved to the UK, we faced a similar risk to our wellbeing & safety as many are facing now, albeit for different reasons. in light of everything happening in Ireland & the tensions increasing in Glasgow, and the perennial England, here’s a list of actionable things to do for people who may be targeted & anti racist allies.

MY HOME IS ON THE LIST/LIKELY TO BE TARGETED, WHAT CAN I DO?

* it may bring you peace of mind to have a go-bag ready, just in case. A go-bag is a bag with everything in it that you need to get out a volatile situation quickly. Any bag that can be secured (buttoned or zipped) will do. In your go-bag, you should include;

- identifying documents; passport/driver’s license/asylum card/ILR certificate/British Residency permit card

- Wallet and/or banking books

- A spare charger & cable and/or a power bank

- any shelf-stable medication (tablets, inhalers etc.) if you are on medication that needs to be refrigerated, leave it in the fridge until you have to leave

- Sanitary items; toothbrush, toothpaste, sanitary pads & tampons, deodorant. If you have very young children with you, you may also want to take your nappy bag.

* If you have to leave, a go-bag is a convenient way to ensure you have everything of importance with you.

* If you are being supported by an asylum seekers or refugee charity, or are a member of a gurdwara/temple, mosque, synagogue or church, reach out to your religious leaders. They may be able to provide direct support, or put you in contact with organisations or other congregants who can help. If you are friendly with your neighbours, it may be worth contacting them too.

* IN THE EVENT THAT “PROTESTORS” DO COME TO YOUR HOUSE, CALL 999 IMMEDIATELY, AND FOLLOW ANY INSTRUCTIONS THEY GIVE YOU. MOVE AWAY FROM ANY WINDOWS. DO NOT OPEN YOUR DOOR UNLESS INSTRUCTED TO DO SO BY EMERGENCY SERVICES.

I’M AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT/CARE WORKER/NHS WORKER, WHAT SHOULD I DO?

* Contact your student welfare office/NHS Trust/agency for advice, support and referral to organisations that may be able to provide assistance

* if you live in or commute through an area that is likely to be targeted, contact your lecturers and your faculty to find out whether remote study is possible; if you work in care or as part of the NHS, find out if it is possible to change shifts.

* If it would provide peace of mind, prepare a go-bag as listed above

* Reach out to your the uni society or student’s organisation for international students or students of specific ethnic origin; they may be able to provide you with direction to resources and peer support. If your university has a Marxist or Socialist society, reach out to them for mutual aid with a travel buddy etc., for getting to and from your place of study/work

* If you are a member of a gurdwara/temple, mosque, synagogue or church, reach out to your religious leaders. They may be able to provide direct support, or put you in contact with organisations or other congregants who can help.

* If you are friendly with your neighbours, it may be worth contacting them too for assistance with travel to & from work.

* Report any racism or racialised violence you are subjected to. NHS staff have a right to refuse to treat patients who harass, abuse, threaten or insult them; if a patient is racist to you, where possible, ask another member of staff to take over their care.

PERSONAL SAFETY:

* do not leave your home unless strictly necessary. If it is necessary to leave, don’t do it alone.

* use NextDoor, WhatsApp, social media and word of mouth to avoid commuting through “protestor” road blocks, areas of active conflict etc.,

* When travelling, use Share My Location or Life360, and keep at least two people aware of your expected time of arrival at your destination with instructions to contact the police if you do not let them know you’ve made it safely

* do not directly confront any individuals involved, or allow them to bait you into becoming confrontational

* only record if it is safe. Do not record individuals directly/from up close

* Do not directly intervene. If you see violence occurring, contact emergency services and if safe to do so, record what’s happening.

ALLYSHIP & HOW TO HELP:

* if you have neighbours, friends, coworkers or acquaintances form targeted communities, reach out to them. Ask them what you can do to help them feel safe.

* If you live in an area likely to be targeted, reach out to any vulnerable people you know. If safe and possible, offer to let them shelter with you in the event they need to leave home

* If you see any incitement to violence online screenshot it; it may prove useful in the event of individual “protesters” being prosecuted

* If you see any specific areas being discussed as targets, alert anyone you know at risk in the area

* Reach out to local refugee & asylum seekers’ organisations, to organisations supporting foreign national care & healthcare workers, and to churches, mosques, gurdwaras; they may be looking for short term assistance in helping to provide for vulnerable members of their community

CHARITABLE ORGANISATIONS FOR ASSISTANCE & TO SUPPORT:

* NASC Ireland; refugee & asylum seeker charity

* Doras.org; migrant, stateless persons, refugee and asylum seeker rights advocates

* Jesuit Refugee Service; religious refugee & asylum seekers charity

* Irish Refugee Council; supporting stateless displaced persons & refugees in NI & ROI

* International Student’s House (IE & UK WIDE): provides hardship funding and help to international students

* PathFinder (UK WIDE); supports international students

* Care International (GLOBAL); global carer’s charity

* Choose Love (IE & UK WIDE); charitable organisation supporting refugees and asylum seekers

* Praxis UK (UK WIDE); supporting refugees & asylum seekers

* The Runnymede Trust (IE & UK WIDE); antiracism education charity

* Migrant’s Rights Network (IE & UK WIDE); advocacy and support for migrants and refugees

* ShareTheMeal (GLOBAL); providing meals for refugees and those fleeing conflict globally

* Amnesty (IRELAND, UK & WORLDWIDE); human rights NGO

* UNHCR & UN Refugee Council (GLOBAL); UN refugee bodies supporting those seeking asylum, fleeing conflict & internally/internationally displaced worldwide

[haykebyr]

thank you, for everything 💙💫

[altrnvte]

Thanks for everything. Ad astra.

[altrnvte]

see you somewhen, somewhere

[altrnvte]

I dont yap about all my art but for this one i will.

The working title for this was "a quiet goodbye". Sometimes you dont get the fanfare. The mission is last minute and the vanguards send you off alone. Thats what i wanted to capture because thats what it felt like.

Ikora is the professional one independently in frame. Crow is casual and leaning on something. Zavala is half turned showing a bit of reluctancy. Guardian was walking ahead and takes a look back. I dont think i need to spell out what they each represent.

[thattrashbinoverthere]

Steven Universe designs for fun. Experimenting. Enjoy.🩷

[thomas--bombadil]

A Mourning dove gets cozy, and settles in, to experience the sunset.

[charl0ttan]

tomorrow im developing my theory of tuesday

[realshy]

it's already tuesday

[charl0ttan]

just as i theorized.

[exhaling-dust]

venting ahead yippee.

yesterday evening was supposed to be a "me night" where i just indulge in doing stuff i enjoy without minding it much, but i don't know how could i enjoy anything if i kept feeling as if i ruined most if not all of my friendships with my stupid behavior or that some of them just really don't see me as someone worth keep a friendship at all. not to mention how the movie kinda sucks (i still have to finish it) and the alcohol sucked even more and i felt so hollow trying to achieve anything so futile.

[exhaling-dust]

update: i give up (again,)