[introvertbaker]

This pineapple carrot cake recipe features a moist carrot cake speckled with bits of pineapple and spiced with warm cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Cream cheese frosting with orange zest is slathered over the cake for the ultimate treat.

https://www.bakedbyanintrovert.com/pineapple-carrot-cake-orange-cream-cheese-frosting-recipe/

[hollyandthetiger]

[quotemadness]

“Bad things will happen and good things too. Your life will be full of surprises. Miracles happen only where there has been suffering. So taste your grief to the fullest. Don’t try and press it down. Don’t hide from it. Don’t escape. It is life too. It is truth. But it will pass and time will put a strange honey in the bitterness. That’s the way life goes.”

— Ben Okri (via quotemadness)

[juansendizon]

“The truth about love is that it’s both energizing and draining. It makes you better, and sometimes it makes you worse. It allows you to breathe and all of the sudden it suffocates you. It feels sad, and in the end, it’s the thing that keeps you going. It’s the thing that you should never ever give up on.”

— Juansen Dizon, The Truth About Love

[eclectic-peanut]

Why you should never ever ever let sadists handle your orgasm denial

They’re evil, duh.

They will use anything you said against you when it suits them

They will take what you think you might like a tiny bit, amp it up till eleven, and still find a way to make you beg for it

They will laugh at you when you’re vulnerable

They will rub it in your face when you can’t cum in whatever ridiculous way they decided you get to cum

They will hook you in with shits and giggles and inescapable adorableness

They will just sit back and relax till you work yourself up into a desperate ball of frenzy just begging to do what the hell ever evil concoction of depraved things makes them tick, just for their amusement.

Hence the probability of cumming when you think you need to is probably about 0.00392%

I told you, they are Capital E -vil.

Why you should absolutely have a sadist handle your orgasm denial if you don’t already

They’re evil, duh

They will use anything you said against you when it suits them

They will take what you think you might like a tiny bit, amp it up till eleven, and still find a way to make you beg for it

They will laugh at you when you’re vulnerable

They will rub it in your face when you can’t cum in whatever ridiculous way they decided you get to cum

They will hook you in with shits and giggles and inescapable adorableness

They will just sit back and relax till you work yourself up into a desperate ball of frenzy just begging to do what the hell ever evil concoction of depraved things makes them tick, just for their amusement.

Hence the probability of cumming when you think you need to is probably about 0.00392%

I told you, they are Capital E -vil.

[eclectic-peanut]

Every time I think this post is dead… it gets a hundred notes overnight. Could ya’ll please stop? Stop reminding me how desperate I get whilst on denial… please? 😳🙈

[faustnine]

Great post :)

[carolinesfantasy]

[zorneurobashing]

Semi suspensions are beautiful and underrated.Tying the awesome @vgnheart . Was a very good surprise, she is amazing in ropes and I was not expecting it!! And we did some improvised pictures that look quite good :) #shibari #shibarimodel #kinbaku #japanesebondage #shibariart Ropes & pic: @zor.neurobashing (at Madrid Shibari)

[theropegeek]

rope and photo by me; model @tooprettytolive

[theropegeek]

rope and photo by me; model:  @jewelryandfire

[quotemadness]

“When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.”

— Viktor E. Frankl (via quotemadness)

[zorneurobashing]

Semi suspensions are beautiful and underrated.Tying the awesome @vgnheart . Was a very good surprise, she is amazing in ropes and I was not expecting it!! And we did some improvised pictures that look quite good :) #shibari #shibarimodel #kinbaku #japanesebondage #shibariart Ropes & pic: @zor.neurobashing (at Madrid Shibari)

[theropegeek]

rope and photo by me; model @thedrunkensiren

[jesseflanagan-deactivated202107]

With @missmemarie93​ and Vi in MyNawashi rope

Rigging/photo by Jesse Flanagan (self)

Instagram | Facebook | Full sets available on Findrow

[spaceeblack]

[goodgirl-maybenot-deactivated20]

Some days are like that! ❤❤❤

[theropegeek]

Free Rope Tutorial Masterlist

new and improved!  updated 7/24/18

Safety

Anatomy for Rope with IPcookiemonster Shibari Safety by DeGiotto Rope Shibari Safety by Esinem.  (Part One) (Part Two)

Beginner

How to Coil Rope by Degiotto Rope How to Join Ropes by @wykd-dave​ Twisted Monk How-to:  over a dozen beginner-friendly faves, including: *karada (aka diamond harness or body harness) *pentagram harness *single column tie *basic chest harness *strapon harness *basic hair tie @ropebaby​‘s youtube channel, featuring: rope bra basic crotch rope diamond crotch rope rope corset and more! Futomomo by Degiotto Rope Triangle Chest Harness by Tied Up Tee  Hishi Body Tie by Epic Rope Hishi (Diamond) Leg Tie by EpicRope

Ties for Partners (Intermediate)

Hogtie by Twisted Monk​ Hishi TK by EpicRope​

Hip Harnesses (Intermediate/Advanced)

Crystal Heart Hip Harness by @shibarikuma​ Dynamic Hip Harness by Moco Hip Harness by Nina Russ Tobutsuru Hip Harness by stefanobirdofprey Peach Tie by Tifereth

Advanced

Gote Shibari (also called a TK) by Esinem Fluid Strappado for Limited Flexibility by Moco

[theropegeek]

Starter Rope Curriculum

so you just bought rope and you wanna know where to start?  here’s a  suggested curriculum of free tutorial videos.      

these are all self-tie friendly.

1.  karada (aka diamond harness, aka body harness)

2.  pentagram harness

3.  how to coil rope

4.  how to join ropes

5.  basic crotch rope

6.  rope corset

7.  basic chest harness

8.   futomono 

9.  single column tie

10.  double column tie

11.  diamond crotch rope

12.  hishi body tie

[dan-mcneely-deactivated20210328]

going thru phone pics and found this thing that was tacked up next to the toaster at my old job, if anyone needs some light toast eating reading material

[selfcarepropaganda]

Would anyone be kind enough to transcribe this or link to a text version?

[anxiety-depression-recovery]

Everything Is AWFUL and I’m Not Okay: Questions to Ask Before Giving Up on Yourself

Are you hydrated? 

If not, have a glass of water. Dehydration can mimic or increase feelings associated with anxiety and a well hydrated brain functions optimally. Avoid excess caffeine. 

Have you eaten in the past three hours? 

Don’t be a victim of hanger! Get some food–something with protein, not just simple carbs or high-fat. Nuts, hummus, and veggies are great options to feed your studying brain. Keep healthy snacks within reach to avoid mindlessly chowing down on sweets. 

Have you stretched your legs in the past day? 

If not, do so right now. If you don’t have the energy or time for a run or a trip to the gym, just walk around the block or building. Even minimal exercise preps the mind for learning so that you can focus better and recall things easier, plus it’s good to get a change of scenery. 

Have you said something nice to someone in the past day? 

Do so, whether online or in person. Make it genuine! We bet your study partner would appreciate a compliment. 

Have you moved your body to music in the past day?

If not, jog for the length of a song at your favorite tempo, or just dance around your bedroom for the length of an upbeat song (singing along is a bonus) 

Have you cuddled a living being in the past two days?

If not, do so. Don’t be afraid to ask for hugs from friends of friends’ pets. Most of them will enjoy the cuddles too; you’re not imposing. 

Have you started or changed any medications in the past couple of weeks, including skipped doses or a change in generic prescription brand? 

That may be screwing with your head. Give things a few days, then talk to your doctor if it doesn’t settle down. 

If daytime: are you dressed? 

If no, put on clean clothes that aren’t PJs. Give yourself permission to wear something special, whether it’s a funny t-shirt or a pretty dress. 

If nighttime: are you sleepy and fatigued but resisting going to sleep? 

Put on PJs, make yourself cozy in bed with a teddy bear and the sound of falling rain, and close your eyes for fifteen minutes while focusing on breathing deeper with every breath- no electronic screens allowed! Adequate sleep is a necessity for stress management. 

Do you feel ineffective? 

Pause right now and get something small completed, whether it’s responding to an email, loading the dishwasher, or tidying up your room. Good job!

Do you feel unattractive? 

Take a darn selfie. Your friends will remind you how great you look. You are always insta-worthy. 

Do you feel paralyzed by indecision?

Give yourself ten minutes to sit back and figure out a game plan for the day. If a particular decision or problem is still being a roadblock, simply set it aside for now, and pick something else that seems doable. Right now, the important part is to break through that stasis, even if it means doing something trivial. 

Have you over-exerted yourself lately–physically, emotionally, socially, or intellectually? 

That can take a toll that lingers for days. Give yourself a break in that area, whether it’s physical rest, taking some time alone, or relaxing with some silly entertainment for a little. Time spent refreshing yourself is never time “wasted!” 

Have you waited a week? 

Sometimes or perception of life is skewed, and we can’t even tell that we’re not thinking clearly, and there’s no obvious external cause. It happens. Keep yourself going for a full week, whatever it takes, and see if you still feel the same way then. 

You’ve made it this far; and you will make it through. You are stronger than you think.