#things work out

[louie-and-lace]

absolutely losing my rational capacaties right now that i was actually accepted into an md-phd program (and a pretty good one at that). these paragons of the field want to pay me to think and chew and study and live for years. i get the blindingly blissful opportunity to learn and write without the modern terrors of financial instability. i can let go of all this uncertainty and anxiety because an institution and its individual minds have found my capacity to think and create meaningful.

[shyday-ao3]

finally got some stellar news that's been 4 years in coming. let's celebrate with a little james spader.

[lymphomalass]

I know some people struggle with apprehensions and worries, especially on a Sunday or Monday. It's often the most natural thing in the world, with all that we face. So today I just wanted to share something that helps me. Through all kinds of difficulties, including blood cancer, five broken vertebrae and being a Covid supershielder, I've found that if I take a long enough perspective and have some patience, things do work out ok. We used to enjoy going to Rome every year. Steve and I love ancient history and art (the latter's a bit obvious, given I'm an artist, hey!) and we were privileged to married in Rome at the Pantheon. I've used one of my photos of its ceiling in my image below, including the massive hole in the middle of it, letting in the weather whether it be rain, snow or sunlight. Since the pandemic, it's taken five years to get my consultant's blessing to return and to actually get the flights and hotel booked, but this month we did it! Often, in my experience, patience is rewarded! Hope you have a good week! Sam aka LymphomaLass xx

[jubiilee13]

Hey guys :)

So this is kind of a rant so feel free to ignore this but I feel like some people need to hear some of what I’m about to say <3

If you don’t want to hear the story just skip to the bold part lmao

But i hope this helps someone out :]

Ok so, this is really hard for me to open up about bur basically a year ago today, I was on vacation with my mom.

We were having a blast and all of a sudden we got a call from our neighbor

I didn’t think much of it until my mom started hysterically sobbing into the phone.

I didn’t know what was going on for 30 whole minutes, and all I could do was sit by my moms side and wait.

It was kind of like the feeling you get when you’re waiting in a waiting room for someone you know to come out of surgery.

You don’t know what’s happening

You don’t know what could’ve happened

So all you have to do is wait.

So… long story short our house had caught fire and was pretty much nothing but rubble by the time the fire was put out.

It was hard, especially when we weren’t there to deal with it.

It wasn’t fun, that’s for sure.

For months after, we had to build ourselves up from the rubble.

And Im forever grateful I had friends and family to help me along the way

But for the longest time I thought that nothing would ever be the same again

I thought everything wasn’t worth it anymore.

But, with lots of trial and error, we recovered.

We stayed with friends for a few months until my mom and I were financially stable enough to move out.

We got lots of donations from friends, family, and the community

And we got better.

It’s taken us a year, and it may take us more.

But we are getting better.

And that’s what I think some people out there need to hear.

You will get better.

Things will get better

It will take time, and it can be hard to push through until then

But don’t give up

Don’t give up on yourself

You are not defined by what has happened to you

You are not defined by what is happening to you

You are not defined by your issues.

Your grief is valid though

It’s ok to be sad

But don’t let what’s happened keep you that way

It’s hard, but things work out in one way or another.

Push through.

This is your sign.

You,

Yes you

Will be ok <3

[starsaroundmyscars]

this time last year I was heartbroken over a douchebag and now I’m picking out a couch with the love of my life for our new apartment

[ineffablegame]

WIP Wednesday

Hours pass before he finally gathers the courage to leave the bedroom.  Night has fallen, and there is only the muddy glow of the sitting room hearth to guide his way as he moves down the corridor.  Voices float through the dark as he draws closer, hushed, night-soft murmurings.  Heart pounding, footsteps willed silent, he enters the sitting room with the wariness of a hunted creature leaving its den.  

He feels Crowley’s gaze on him at once, but he doesn’t have the courage yet to face it.  Instead, he looks to the figure lying prone on the sofa, insensible to the world.  Adam Young is still alive, no doubt by Crowley’s intervention – his breathing is easy, his shirt miraculously clean of blood, and under the dancing firelight, his skin is no longer bone-white.  Elena kneels at his side, expression haggard.  

“You healed him,” Aziraphale observes.  He still doesn’t turn to look at Crowley, though he feels the heat of his stare burning into his back.  

“Yeah.”  Crowley’s tone is flat and cold.  “No thanks to you.”

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Chapter 8 of our side

2.5k in and this chapter is going strong!  I’m hoping to update this weekend or early/mid next week.  Sorry for the delay and thanks all who have been reading! <3

[learn-from-my-mistakes]

Things to keep in mind when getting jobs!!!

Many places won't allow coloured hair and you may have to redye or refuse to work at some places

If you have a school class about making resumes USE BETTER TEMPLATES!!! Places will call back wayyy more if the resume looks good

Even if you dont shop at the place you're applying talk about it like its the BEST products and say you use them (at least have a basic knowledge)

If you are waiting for a call back after an interview, keep looking for more jobs. Even if it went well. Its better to have more options

Dress business casual. Even if its just for a job at Walmart. Dress like you care.

Go online and find a resume template. If you accidentally find yourself at one that wants you to pay, copy and paste things into a different doc, one that is actually free. I suggest www.ResumeHelp.com for a free and easy to use builder

Have a mint before the internet. And wear deodorant. For the love of god wear deodorant.

Compliment, smile, and be as friendly as you can. ACT FRIENDLY THIS IS NOT A DRILL

Do mock interviews before with parents or friends. If anything just get your voice warmed up