Scribbles from Wonderland

There is a bowstring between us, Taut with power, red as blood. A draw & release Agitation, transformation And I think we're wrong For each other. You are the hart and I am the hunter. - from ‘Actaeon’ (Strange Horizons 2015) Read the full poem in the Strange Horizons archive. My bibliography under Wander Verse in the link in my bio. . . . . #poetry #poetsofinstagram #wanderverse #traveltuesday #poetrycommunity #actaeon #greekmythology #spilledink #igpoets #poetryisnotdead #published #goldenhour #dusk #poeticpoetry #botanicalgardens #huntingtonlibrary #travelgram #wanderlust #explorelocal #californiawinter #latergram (at The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKh3OeFg5FV/?igshid=3hbsyy32gpc1

Chose 9 of my favorite book pictures from this year (including one that was only on the @galactic_coven page & my bookshelf reel). I liked my actual #TopNine too but wanted to give these a bit of the spotlight since I liked them so much. Swipe for my 9 based on likes. I always hope to post more every year, but we’ll see how it goes! Happy 2021! I may actually read more of these this year 😅 . . . #topnine2020 #bookstagram #hello2021 #booklover #bookflatlay #bookandoutfit #booknerd #booknerdigans #bibliophile #liveincolor #covertocloset #bookishglee #shelfie #yearinreview https://www.instagram.com/p/CJkNheKgTM3/?igshid=j99i5a1x3zv8

You can’t end a year (even one as trying as 2020) without a little sparkle & shine. My dear @shvetathakrar’s STAR DAUGHTER was the only choice for my last #bookstagram of the year from its celestial subject to it’s absolutely dazzling cover. Wishing everyone a safe and good NYE! Please stay home & wear a mask!! . . . #bye2020 #newyearseve #stardaughter #shvetathakrar #wcw #coverlove #yafantasy #yalit #covertocloset #bookootd #bookandoutfit #booknerd #representationmatters #representasian #booknerdigans #bookflatlay #weneeddiversebooks #diversebooks #bookishglee #bookstagrammer https://www.instagram.com/p/CJb1L2LgyrM/?igshid=1j5b7rbci09fd

Welcome to the final #MischiefMonday of the accursed year of 2020! I slacked on my Loki content this year, so I had to get one more look in before the year is out. It’s a little NYE festive, but suffice to say I will be ringing in the new year wrapped in a fluffy robe & watching BTS, probably. 🥰 Elegant 😷 by @capedandmasked Necklace by @sparklingrampage Makeup @thelipbar @juviasplace . . . #ootd #geekchic #lokisarmy #sartorialgeek #marvel #marvelmonday #loki #burdendedwithgloriouspurpose #liveincolor #wiw #geekfashion #geekstyle #fandomfashion #festiveseason #green #holidayseason #holidaystyle #nyeoutfit #selfie #maskfashion #shopsmall #saferathome #wearamask https://www.instagram.com/p/CJXAl2XgM3j/?igshid=g2araofxhsjv

A throwback #traveltuesday (though aren’t they all these days?) to a 2018 family trip to China. I don’t have anything insightful to say except that I miss just having the option to travel & see places like this that are older than some civilizations & wonder what their lives were like. They looked up at the same sky we do. Plus, yesterday was the winter solstice. Usually, I see my family & we have sweet rice ball soup per tradition. 😪 . . . #wanderlust #lishan #lishanmountain #xian #historicsite #hotsprings #tangdynasty #fall #travelgram #instatravel #instapassport #historynerd #vscotravel #architecture #red #girlontheroam #AliceAdventures #China #latergram (at 骊山 Li Mountain) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJHU84ZgN_Q/?igshid=1oq44qoe52fp7

Happy Winter Solstice! Since it’s also Feyre’s birthday, I figured an ACOWAR #bookstagram would be an appropriate way to celebrate both things. There’s also a celestial conjunction tonight, which of course also reminded me of starfall. Hope everyone is staying safe & healthy! Wear a mask! It helps with keeping you & others safe AND you can pretend you’re in a fantasy book & everything. 💖✨ . . . #acowar #acotar #sjmaas #sarahjmaas #booknerd #wintersolstice #feyrearcheron #coverlove #fantasybooks #blackmilkclothing #bmmoonphasesrobe #booknerdigans #covertocloset #blackmilkandbooks #bookandoutfit #bookootd #witchyvibes #bookflatlay #booklover #bookishglee #bibliophile #AliceRecs https://www.instagram.com/p/CJFF7M0AkJo/?igshid=11cfwhst91ghq

Bright colors are always in season for me 🤣. Hope you’re all doing well! Things are getting scary again out there, so please wear a mask, wash your hands, & social distance! Stay home if you can! . . . #ootd #wiw #weekendvibes #sunday #sundayvibes #liveincolor #geekchic #maskfashion #sweaterweather #winterstyle #californiawinter #wearamask #saferathome https://www.instagram.com/p/CIwTDgEgE34/?igshid=fyy02a8jg3jg

Just thinking about how much of last December I spent at Black Spire Outpost with Burble. How much things have changed since then! As much as I love the escape of the parks, this year has also really reminded me how nonessential they are, that they are a nice luxury to afford, but that’s exactly what they are - a luxury. And we shouldn’t put things like that above people’s health and safety. Batuu will be there whenever all this has passed. . . . . #blackspireoutpost #traveltuesday #throwback #holidayseason #starwars #starwarsgalaxysedge #festiveseason #uglychristmassweater #sweaterweather #porglife #porg #porgnation #disneyland #batuu #festivevibes #holidaystyle #latergram (at Black Spire Outpost) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIjS4hlgct6/?igshid=6vp5omw29eyj

While I do envy other people’s fire-dyed falls, I can’t give up this kind of crisp California autumn beach day. 🏝 (📸 @catherine) . . . . #traveltuesday #fallvibes #weekendvibes #ootd #beachday #fallstyle #wiw #selfie #blue #nofilterneeded #liveincolor #beachvibes #santamonica #sunseasand #californiafall #californialove #wanderlust #californiadreaming #california #californiawinter #shopsmall #wearamask (at Santa Monica, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHtJ_rvgoj4/?igshid=1slyyj8dgr9x9

For Villains day of #sgfashionfix, I’m paying homage to vampires. Good, bad, somewhere in between - no matter what, they’re very sexy. 😘 Reminder too there’s just a few more days for this What We Do in the Shadows inspired Shirt of the Month from @jordandenenyc! code 🧛🏻‍♀️akangaru 🧛🏻‍♀️ for 15% off a $20+ order! . . . #jordandene #sponsored #geekchic #brandambassador #clevergirls #sartorialgeek #shirtofthemonth #whatwedointheshadows #ootd #vampire #villains #spookyseason #spoopyseason #fallstyle #wiw #geekstyle #geekfashion #fandomfashion #shopsmall https://www.instagram.com/p/CG6JhNtAGJq/?igshid=1hfmeorec0rbr

It’s been a weird year. Had a nice socially distant, twilight hang on a farm last week. Didn’t think we’d all end up in a painting! 🌻🖼🌻 It was also our first taste of #sweaterweather this fall, perfectly in time for today’s #sgfashionfix prompt. Check out @sartorialgeek & my IG story for the prompts! . . . . #sartorialgeek #ootd #underwoodfamilyfarms #wiw #goldenhour #nofilterneeded #fallstyle #geekchic #travelgram #wanderlust #hellofall #fallvibes #girlontheroam #californiafall #autumnvibes #dusk #california #pictureperfect #traveltuesday #wearamask (at Underwood Family Farms) https://www.instagram.com/p/CG3J4f4gW7S/?igshid=17n64wgg3rk6v

Want a distraction? Look out for our @sartorialgeek Fall #SGFashionFix challenge announcement SOON! The challenge is happening this coming week (last wk of Oct) & I’m so excited to see everyone’s geek style & Halloween creativity on my feed again! 🎃 ALSO, I saw at @thelipbar, the vampy lip gloss I’m wearing here is currently on sale! It’s appropriately called HEARTBREAKER. Shop from the link in my bio/ use code: akangaru!! 💋 . . I’d like to point out that this unused shot of 1 of my outfits from the last challenge was taken by @catherine, inspired by an SDCC photo opp we did years ago where the photographer was like “I’m going to make your eye really BIG” in the magnifying glass. 😂 Anyway, expect themes appropriate for brisk temps, mystery, & fun! . . . . #sartorialgeek #thelipbar #affiliatelink #lipbarbeauties #knivesout #clue #superyaki #rianjohnsonwhodunnit #shopsolanah #geekchic #geekstyle #geekfashion #cozymystery #wiw #fandomfashion #whodunnit #lipgloss #ootd #liveincolor #fallvibes #treatyoself #shopsmall https://www.instagram.com/p/CGlGjJFgXnZ/?igshid=13eltbshz4pz0

Since we are creeping closer to Halloween, here’s a throwback #traveltuesday to our wandering around Greyfriars Kirk one autumnal afternoon. Most of our group went to look for the names that ended up in the Harry Potter books, but @catherine & I just like to walk around in old cemeteries to admire the headstones & Greyfriars had such interesting ones. We enjoyed ourselves quite blissfully unaware that this is one of the most haunted places in Edinburgh. We almost got really up close to the most haunted crypt but Cat had an instinct to walk away at the last second 😅😅😅. . . . . #greyfriarskirkyard #edinburgh #scotland #geektravel #fallvibes #wanderlust #visitscotland #historynerd #exploreedinburgh #markme #staybonnie #girlontheroam #travelgram #throwback #postcardsfromtheworld #staysafe (at Greyfriars Kirk) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGklnZCgIvJ/?igshid=1rm6a54kiy9py

We’re coming to the end of #hispanicheritagemonth & Real Life has really been getting in the way of my reading. BUT I couldn’t let the month end without showing off the gorgeous copy of MEXICAN GOTHIC I ordered at the end of September. I’ve been hearing so much about it, and I’m excited to dive in once life settles down a little. It seems like the perfect fall/winter read. . . . #bookstagram #mexicangothic #booknerd #coverlove #booknerdigans #bookandoutfit #bookhaul #fallreads #tbrlist #booklover #bookflatlay #bibliophile https://www.instagram.com/p/CGTjwl0g_nB/?igshid=1ousuy90x5ayb

#fbf Last September, enjoying the lingering twilight after the rain in Trafalgar Square. Found this perfect #portraitmode spot by watching some fashionable Asian ladies take selfies. (📸 @catherine) . . . #flashbackfriday #ootd #London #majeparis #majegirls #goldenhour #trafalgarsquare #fallstyle #geektravel #wiw #instafashion #ootdsocialclub #liveincolor #travelgram #wanderlust #fashionblogger #traveldiaries #UK #postcardsfromtheworld #staybonnie #markme #latergram (at Trafalgar Square) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFk6RWkgRV_/?igshid=v7gssxhuwrpo

A year ago today, I was wandering the gorgeous ruins of #HolyroodAbbey with my friends & staying in a flat overlooking the High Street in Edinburgh. The weather was perfectly autumnal. I hate that this kind of casual travel is not even possible right now- all because of misinformation, poor leadership, and general selfishness. I keep hoping for things to change, but at this point, who knows when this could be us again. . . . . #traveltuesday #edinburgh #holyrood #holyroodpalace #scotland #geektravel #visitscotland #historicsites #architechture #liveincolor #travelgram #wanderlust #friends #exploreedinburgh #traveldiaries #instatravel #tbt #postcardsfromtheworld #ootd #geekchic #wiw #fallstyle #fallvibes #staybonnie #markme #latergram (at Holyrood Palace) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFK-Rmxg1MR/?igshid=mmvf2w1amska

East of the sun ☀️(swipe)☀️ West of the moon 🌌🌙🌌 When mood board queen @tranganhdong opened up commissions again, I indulged in 2. I’m a summer child through & through, but I love stardusted night skies and the call of the sea too. These capture perfectly my Leo sun & Pisces rising. If you’ve ever wanted one, Trang is donating a portion of commission proceeds to local mutual aid funds. So get something nice for you & do something good! . . . #mood #moodboard #fridaymood #selfie #moodboardaesthetic #summervibes #summerchild #endlesssummer #stardust #dayandnight #geekchic #starwarsstyle #liveincolor #tgif #golden #aesthetics https://www.instagram.com/p/CFAgYYJgJ7L/?igshid=f6434qlk4zcz