Escapril: Focus On The Texture

Artist: kirokaze

I think twice about who really deserves my energy these days

“Illustrations From A Gay Fantasia” - Joe Eason 2023

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Individual posts:

“The Mage & The Knight”, “The Paladin & Her Sorceress”, “The Rogue & The Bard”, “The Knight & The Ranger”

The past two weeks have been pretty rough. Aside from work becoming increasingly draining (I’m an assistant dietary manager at an assisted living facility so food service + medical) I’m still recovering from a rather persistent chest cold. On top of that I injured myself at work yesterday which resulted in a pretty gnarly sciatica flare up that has lasted into this evening.

In light of all this I’m trying to teach myself that it’s perfectly okay to withdraw and focus on self care and if someone feels otherwise then that’s on them. I should never experience shame or guilt for being unable to help others during this time. Especially when I’m barely able to take care of myself. My health and general well being should take priority over anyone else’s.

It’s been difficult.

So today I went out and bought a new sheet set for my bed (it’s a very lovely pastel yellow) and lightweight quilt with a floral pattern on it, that way I can still sleep with a blanket of some sort when it starts getting warmer out. I also intended on dying my hair this soft bubblegum pink but I couldn’t get my hair light enough and the dye itself is so light that it just won’t stay. So I’ll have to figure something else out.

Fairy’s are real ✨

The first pride was a riot, more specifically a riot against police violence. Trans women of colour like Marsha P. Johnson paved the way for the celebration of pride today. You cannot celebrate your pride this month, or any month if you aren’t also supporting Black Lives Matter and the riots going on against police violence right now. Us white LGBTQ+ need to stand up for our black siblings and their rights, their struggles. We need to amplify their voices and show any support we can.Hey! Better yet, reblog this version:

Extensive BLM Google doc including places to donate to, education resources, etc

List of 75 things white people can do right now

Simple way to donate to the cause if you have no money to

Tranquil

here is a list of black owned etsy shops ✨

Darker dreams await beneath the former Lakeview Mall.

escapril prompt: how did the sky look?

A canvas of void splattered with starlight Ever distant in its comfort Much like the encroaching breath of uncertainty Belying the fizzle of anticipatory reunion

The frames lightened upon each reprise Revealing unknown melodies of laughter and love Until the light revealed such wondrous beauty before me And the sky ceased to exist

No longer am I to be known as a king of the clouds Rather a bard traversing the galleries below Finding joy within details once overshadowed By idealistic portraits of expectations

Yet I fear despite my melodies The lines will smudge and color will run Leaving another muddy memory I will look back on in fear and sadness

So ask again In a week a month a year How the sky looks And hopefully I’ll reply

I don’t know