Fairy Tale Aesthetic - Blog Posts

I drew this for my grandma. Recently I've been thinking about her even more than I always already am and her birthday is this month. And also just because I love her very much. <3

I wanted this artwork to feel comforting and dainty as well as gentle and kind, much like my memories of my grandma. It was important for me to include lots of flowers but esspecially pink roses. They were her favourites and she had a garden full of them. She would talk about the dragonflies in her garden and once sent me and my mom dragonflies made of ribbons (she loved making crafts and sewing <3) so I included dragonflies. She absoluetly adored snowflakes and loved rabbits too. I included a small rat as years ago she had a lovely pet rat named Rosy, and some planets because she once sent my mom a book about space. I included a deer and an angle as angles are angelic and pure, and I think of deers as gentle and dainty innocent creatures. I meant for the drawing to be more pastel colors but it turned out looking kind of Lisa Frank but that's okay. I really hope my grandma would love this drawing. <333

Ever heard of the TTRPG called Babes In The Wood by Adam Vass? It’s based off Over the Garden Wall and I’m starting it as my first table top campaign.

I’ve so excited to start and introduce my players to stories inspired by macabre fairy tales I heard as a child.

Also I just love spooky stuff in general as well as twists on moral tales.

I might share some of my unique Hallows as they call your different towns/locations in this game after the campaign. One of my players follows me on here so no spoilers for you 😆

I’ve gone so in-depth with this I’ve been making whole playlists and even drawings of some vital NPCs. Creating a world for others to explore really is just awesome in general. I feel like I’m getting a great chance to express myself.

Also as a first time DM, would appreciate any tips

Storytime cuz it's 5am, can't sleep, and I want to gossip bout a blog who's name I will not be revealing (probably):3

Gadies and lentlemen pls tell me I'm not crazy for thinking this. But I sometimes get this feeling that some of y'all wake up with a stick up your ahh or smth *wink wink*. Cuz y'all are SOURRR for absolutely no reasooon. Anyways STORYTIME:3

I messaged a blog a couple of months ago asking if they'd like to be mutuals because I actually like making friends and connecting with ppl on here.

(omg😨😨 wow shocker i know )

And yk I'm waiting...and waiting....and waiting... for a reply as one does. I get a notification from miss girl like a week later or sum like okay you might be busy that's not THAT crazy yk.

BUT I've sent you a whole paragraph of praise telling you I think you're the coolest most wonderfully beautiful person in the world and I would do anything to be mutuals with you because you're a literal goddess and you reply "sorry no!".

Girl...count your days🩷

So I'm confused, conflicted, you could even say my mind was shook, my flabber was gasted, and I was surely not expecting THIS kind of asshole behaviour. Like omg girl you're so nonchalant baddie you slayed ate and puked it all up ☺️.

idk what to do atp, do I say smth even though this girl doesn't deserve my time (I'm writing a whole novel abt her rn as you can see so my morals are in a garbage truck rn getting dumped somewhere far far away) do I just leave her on read?

And yk what my dumbass decides? to reply obviously and ask her in the nicest way possible these two words:"why not?"

And yk the cycle is always continuous and so I wait...and I wait....and I wait and miss girl does not reply.Again omg girl you're so nonchalant baddie.

I check my phone every. day. ready to have the most heated argument ever. You know damn well I was coming up with comebacks, was coming up with names to call her ykyk was watching "how to doxx someone" on youtube. (Jkjk..unless🤨) Anyways you get the jist?gist?idk how it's spelled.. I was prepared.

xoxo gossip girl😘

Then one day I open our messages and it says "you can no longer message this account" the fucking chicken blocked me ☺️. Anyways bye or should I say:

Warning: I might get an insane cringe lingering up my nose when I read this tomorrow and might delete this so enjoy it while it lasts pookies

This is where I post from☆

The day we get an adaptation of Beauty and the Beast with Belle kissing the Beast when she's in Beast form instead of prince form ?! The 2014 version almost gave it to us !!!

5 Reasons Highly Sensitive People Struggle With Loneliness

June 26, 2019

For the past month, I have debated on whether or not to post about loneliness as it can involve various factors or perspectives. I would also love to elaborate on this topic in my next article post as I am exploring ways to dissolve my own feelings of loneliness.

As humans, we are wired to connect with others and I believe it is an important need to be addressed. Without healthy connections, people usually try to meet these needs in a variety of unhealthy (self destructive) ways.

Although most people experience loneliness at some point in their lives, this feeling seems to come with the territory of being a highly sensitive person (HSP) on a chronic level.

Why Do We Feel Lonely?

The following list includes five common reasons HSPs may struggle with loneliness...

1. Self Isolation

Most highly sensitive people require plenty of alone time to process things (especially introverts). Although solitude is needed to recharge and protect our sensitivity, we can easily take our alone time too far without realizing it. Too much solitude can lead to self isolation. Experiencing overwhelming emotions may also lead to isolation.

2. Feeling Misunderstood/ Invalidated

Feeling misunderstood also seems to come with the territory of being an HSP. I believe one reason is that many of us want to be true to ourselves and express ourselves authentically in a society that encourages the opposite.

As HSPs, we tend to experience our emotions intensely and process things deeply. It can be difficult to express ourselves in ways non HSPs may understand and (often is misunderstood) as a result, many HSPs may feel invalidated. The HSP may have difficulty finding people that understand or validate their feelings or ideas.

3. Fear of Rejection/ Criticism

Along with feeling misunderstood, HSPs are prone to fearing rejection. Many of us struggle with social anxiety and may feel inadequate.

I believe that many people don't realize that HSPs tend to be highly self conscious and can be hard enough on themselves. The added pressure from other's criticism can simply be too much to process for an HSP. This can lead to withdrawal and loneliness.

4. Vibes

Hsps are often intuitive empaths that can pick up the energy from the environment or other's. We can also easily pick up on social cues, expressions, intentions or the underlying motives of other's.

HSPs may also feel super uncomfortable around "fake" people and want to avoid surface level friendships in general. HSPs tend to prefer deep and meaningful connections and conversations and may avoid certain people or situations if an uncomfortable vibe or feeling arises.

5. Rumination

Highly Sensitive people are known for having abundant inner worlds and a natural talent for creativity (which is amazing)! Unfortunately, this trait can also make HSPs more prone to rumination (overthinking/feeling about situations).

Rumination can also be linked to anxiety, depression, trauma, various forms of addictions (All can be isolating experiences).

The heightened state of anxiety associated with rumination may lead to a fight or flight reaction causing an HSP to either avoid social situations or negatively react. This can lead to more feelings of isolation, invalidation, and avoidance.

You Are Not Alone!

If anyone can relate to this article, please know that you are not alone in this world and your feelings are valid! There are others (including myself) that can relate and care!

I plan on writing more about this topic and my journey to dissolving my chronic loneliness.

If you can relate to this post or need to reach out, feel free to share in the comments! Thankyou very much for your support!

With Love, 

Dahlia

Photo Source: s-fashion-avenue.blogspot.it

Sleepy hollow.

I strive to be cool & enigmatic in photos. But I am a goofball.

Model: @hazardousreign

Is this a dream? or a nightmare...

I’m doing an essay on unicorns (yes, seriously), and I found this wonderful tidbit of information:

Like imagine you lose a unicorn because it just rolled off a cliff like an even more reckless Sonic the hedgehog

Credit to the author: Beer, Rüdiger Robert. Unicorn: Myth and Reality. Translated by Charles M. Stern, Van Nostrand Reinhold Company, 1972.

Inspired by Alfred Tennyson’s The Lady of Shallot, in her final moment when she finally sees Camelot. I heavily referenced Pre-raphaelite paintings and old fairytale illustrations.