Tuesday

[clevermanka]

So the big news is Zhu Yilong shaved his head. I vastly prefer the floppy hair, but imo it's better than that spiky ...thing... he had for The Rebel (I have yet to like that cut on anyone and at least buzzcuts are fun to pet).

Fanart: This kiss (short) comic! Badass Shen Wei. Cuddles! Ice cream surprise. Happy family. Felted weasel/hamster in tableau.

I really really wanted/needed a Guardian fic last night so I was looking through short stuff in my Marked for Later and A Kiss to Gain Something knocked me down with how pretty the language is. Only 600-some words and really lovely.

Spirits are low, friends. Things have been getting harder for a couple weeks. Healing is linear, things process in cycles, etc. etc, but jesus I'm so tired of being on the verge of tears all the time.

I'm gonna pop out to the thrift store today, see if they have any Pyrex pie plates. One of mine cracked when I took it out of the oven last time I roasted peppers. Apparently glass-top ranges aren't safe for hot Pyrex and I should've put a towel down to prevent cold shock. Gold star for me, not having a meltdown over the reminder how much I miss my beautiful gas stove.

I'm not sure if I'll feel better or worse from having gone out. Hardly anyone's gonna be masked and maybe I don't feel in as much imminent danger now that I'm vaxxed, but I hate being reminded of how shitty and selfish people are.

ETA: I'm trying to eat better, y'all, I'm trying so hard, but my body is not cooperating. I managed to eat three times yesterday and was feeling pretty proud of myself but immediately after dinner my stomach started to swell (which it doesn't when I'm eating very little) and breakfast this morning (which I forced myself to eat because errands and I need energy) is giving me cramps to the point I'm not sure I'll be able to run the errand or not. Frustrating and discouraging.

Comments

[minoanmiss]

*hugs you sustainingly*

I kind of love that he is so beautiful that when he shaves his head the planet shivers. Epic Beauty.

[clevermanka]

Epic beauty indeed!

*hugs back*

[marycrawford]

I kind of love that he is so beautiful that when he shaves his head the planet shivers.

I am just ADORING this line. Wow. And it feels legit to me!

[khellekson]

LOVE the Happy Family cat-jump! Adorable.

Sorry to hear about the eating problems. Ack!

[clevermanka]

Happy Family Feels!

And yeah... stupid stupid eating disorder. Definitely the worst thing my mom ever did to me was encouraging/enforcing restricted eating, but I can't be too mad at her Because Society. *sigh*

I did manage the errand, but didn't run any side trips. At least I have four tempered glass pie plates again so can roast all six peppers at once.

[khellekson]

I thought of you when I was at Reny's (local place that sells all kinds of fun seconds) and saw an entire stack of Pyrex pie plates!

Women and relationships to food? Fucked up as if by design by patriarchy. I blame patriarchy, not your mom.

[clevermanka]

We are SO going to Reny's if/when I visit...

[trobadora]

So the big news is Zhu Yilong shaved his head.

NO. I was hoping he'd finally grow it out properly again! *weeps*

Also, *HUGS*

[clevermanka]

I kinda wonder if he's pushing back against the pretty boy image. Which, good for him! Sad for us, but...

[trobadora]

That was my impression the last time he cut his hair. I'd hoped he got it out of his system! SIGH. He is never not going to be pretty, no matter what he does.

[islenskr]

I'm so proud of you for trying so hard. It's so difficult, and you're not giving up. Good for you!!!

Glass top stove: ugh, I am so, so sorry. So sorry.

[clevermanka]

I'm so proud of you for trying so hard.
Same, friend. Same.

And thank you for the condolences. Ugh, indeed.

[goss]

*hugs*

[clevermanka]

*clings*

[marycrawford]

I am sad about Z1L's buzzed hair, which I know is ridiculous, but still! I hope he gets whatever roles he wants to play most, though.

[clevermanka]

Yes! I want him to be happy so much! I have never been so invested in a celebrity's happiness before, it's very weird.

[marycrawford]

Same hat! Also the whole "please feed him and make sure he sleeps" kind of mood that started around Lost Tomb Reboot for me, and then his cheekbones only got more prominent in the Rebel screenshots - I am not the maternal type. And yet.

[clevermanka]

AND YET.

[umadoshi]

"And yet" indeed.

[libitina]

I hate my glass top stove. I'd honestly rather have electric coils.

But... ummm... Zhu Yilong does not look bad at all with a shaved head. They left the top just long enough to be darker... and, yeah...

[clevermanka]

I'd honestly rather have electric coils.
HARD SAME.

I mean I certainly wouldn't kick him out of bed, no matter what his haircut...

[naye]

Manka you are working so hard and I so wish for things to get easier. At least eating! At least your body could let you have that. *hugs*

[clevermanka]

You'd think, wouldn't you? I mean come on, body, you actually do need calories! Why are you fighting me on this???

[seascribble]

DEATH TO GLASSTOP STOVES.

[clevermanka]

THEY ARE THE DEVIL

[nnozomi]

Zhu Yilong shaved his head
Oh my God why are men like this. On the other hand, it seems like a nice luxury to feel shocked by something that is entirely harmless, reversible, and (hopefully) the result of free individual choice...

No useful comments otherwise, just sending a lot of hugs and hopes for good distractions until the upswing.

[clevermanka]

Thank you, bb!

[umadoshi]

I'm sad about Long-ge's hair, but from what I could tell in those blurry shots, the buzz cut doesn't look bad on him, so that's some consolation.

It is so fucking unfair when bodies get difficult about food. It feels like this is something that should just not be so complicated and fraught.

[clevermanka]

this is something that should just not be so complicated and fraught.
Well it shouldn't be, but societal conditioning sucks. 😩

[elenothar]

*hugs*

I'm more in the 'oh no the hair' camp (and when did I start caring about this kind of thing where a celebrity is concerned? Oh right, it's all Zhu Yilong's fault), but at least hair grows back. Eventually. Hopefully.

[clevermanka]

when did I start caring about this kind of thing where a celebrity is concerned
Right there with you! What did this man do to us??? 😂

[tinny]

So the big news is Zhu Yilong shaved his head. I vastly prefer the floppy hair, but imo it's better than that spiky ...thing... he had for The Rebel (I have yet to like that cut on anyone and at least buzzcuts are fun to pet).

Ouch. I miss everything...

But yeah, buzzcuts are fun to pet, but that is true for any kind of cut that is buzzed in the back. He could have both. Floppy bangs and buzzed neck! :D

Spirits are low, friends.

I know I'm already a week late, as usual, but you still get *ALL THE HUGS*!

[clevermanka]

Thank you for the hugs, bb!