Daily Struggles

DAY 1

2015 BTS LIVE HYYH ON STAGE HERE

2016 BTS LIVE HYYH ON STAGE: EPILOGUE HERE

BTS 2014 LIVE TRILOGY: EPISODE II THE RED BULLET (2014 MEMORIES) HERE

BTS 3RD MUSTER (ARMY.ZIP+) HERE

DAY 2

2017 BTS LIVE TRILOGY EPISODE III THE WINGS TOUR IN SEOUL HERE

2017 BTS LIVE TRILOGY EPISODE III THE WINGS TOUR THE FINAL (2017 MEMORIES) HERE

BTS 4TH MUSTER (HAPPY EVER AFTER) HERE

BTS WORLD TOUR 'LOVE YOURSELF' SEOUL HERE

BTS BETWEEN CONCERTS CLIPS

CLIPS DAY 1 HERE

CLIPS DAY 2 HERE

- The reason you get extra hungry before and during your period is because your body is physically burning more calories, sometimes as many as 300 more per day for the duration of your period, with an elevated BMR (base metabolic rate) in the days before it starts. So no, you’re not being weird or gross or undisciplined if you want to eat a bunch of chocolate - your body is just burning the same amount of calories you’d expend in 25 minutes on a crosstrainer to shed your uterine lining. 

- This is especially important to remember if you’re already, for whatever reason, eating fewer calories per day than it takes to maintain your current weight, which is about 2000 for an adult, though it can be dangerous to have much less than 1300 per day. Think of it like this: if you’re eating 1600 calories a day out of a potential healthy 2000, and your body suddenly wants an extra 300, you’re not craving 1900, but 2300, which is the difference between wanting a chocolate bar and a slice of toast, and wanting an entire extra meal. So, I say again: DO NOT feel bad about wanting to eat more during your period. Your body is working hard, and needs fuel!

-  Paradoxically, despite the rate at which you’re burning calories, you’re also retaining water, which can make you both feel and weigh as heavier. Speaking personally, I’ve noticed my weight fluctuate by as much two kilos (4.5 pounds) before and after a period, rising before and during, then dropping sharply afterwards. So if you’re struggling with body image or weight issues, this is a suboptimal time at which to get on the scales: the result you’ll get will only reflect a temporary reality, not your actual progress, and is therefore unhelpful.

- If, for whatever reason, you’re self-conscious about easing your cramps with a hot water bottle where other people can see it, whether at home or work, consider using a plastic soft drink bottle filled with hot/boiling water. Even if you put it openly on your lap, instead of tucking it under a shirt or into a front hoodie pocket, it will just look like a regular bottle of water, and any relief is better than none!

- No, it’s not weird if you shit more during your period than usual, either. The hormones your body releases that make your uterus to contract and release sometimes end up in the bowel, particularly if you happen to produce a lot of them, which means that bowel contracts and releases, too.

- If anyone tries to make a dumbass sexist joke about your being more [insert stereotypically negative feminine quality here] while on your period, you can tell them that actually, menstruation raises testosterone levels, not oestrogen. (Telling them to go fuck themselves with an angry cactus can also be therapeutic.)

- The cramps and lower back pain often experienced during menstruation, when the uterus expels its contents and your hips shift slightly wider to accommodate it, are a microcosm of what happens during actual labour. So yeah: it can hurt!

- That being said, we’ve culturally accepted the idea of massive period pain as normative to such an extent that many people don’t realise their pain is a sign that something’s wrong. Despite how common they are, a lot of conditions like PCOS and endometriosis are poorly understood in terms of their etiology, which means it can be hard to get an accurate diagnosis. But if your periods regularly have you screaming, vomiting or totally incapacitated, get checked out: you shouldn’t have to just shut up and endure because it’s ‘meant’ to feel like that. It’s not, and there are ways to manage it.

- As well as being a form of birth control, you can take the pill to control or stop your period. When used to prevent menstruation, the pill tricks the body into thinking you’re already pregnant, which stalls your cycle (and stops you from actually getting pregnant). Though some people worry that it’s unnatural not to menstruate for long periods of time, or for your body to ‘feel’ pregnant for so long, it’s also important to remember that, after an actual pregnancy, especially if you breastfeed, your period won’t resume right away. This is called  lactational amenorrhea, which can work as a form (though not, I hasten to add, a 100% reliable form) of natural birth control. Basically, it means your body is focussed on producing milk for an existing child, such that you can’t easily conceive another one until the first child is weaned. While this varies from person to person, the important thing to remember is that there’s ample biological precedent for stopping menstruation for long periods of time whether you’re pregnant or not, and that choosing to do so via the pill doesn’t make you unnatural, nor does it cause your body to do something it otherwise wouldn’t or couldn’t. 

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I NEED AN EXPLANATION OF HOW HE ALWAYS MANAGES TO CATCH EVERYTHING THROWN AT HIM…. WITHOUT EFFORT

The thought came to me after recalling how kids used to stick the wax underneath school desks. You know these bad boys?

Yes, these perfect and easy peeling rolls of delicious cheese?

PERFECT FOR EASY CLEAN UP WITCHY WAX USE!

If you’re not the best at sealing things with a candle, these would be the right pick for you. The wax wheel could also fit perfectly in a pocket alter! They also have different colors which would be great for intent and meanings!

Hi there. Let’s talk about pendulums, one of the most basic forms of divination. First, the basics.

What is a pendulum? A pendulum is basically something hanging on a cord or string. Usually it’s a pointed gemstone on a chain.

What do they do? They help you answer questions. They can help a specific entity communicate with you, or maybe you just want to ask the universe and hope someone answers. If you’re able do to that thing they do on Charmed where you can hover it over a map and find someone, props to you, because I certainly can’t.

Do the materials matter? Yes. Theoretically, someone with enough skill and power can use just about anything. I have seen, however, that certain entities might not always be able to effect certain stones as much as others, and certain stones work better for certain people. Let’s get into that now.

What kind of chain is best? Silver is generally seen as a really good energy transferring metal. Keep in mind we’re talking about magical energy transference here, which is not the same as scientifically measured energies like heat. Again, different people might find other metals that work best for them, but silver is a good starting point. Here’s a list of magical metal properties.

What kind of stones are best? Gemstone magic factors in here. Clear quartz is a basic, powerful amplifier of magical energy. This makes it a good starting point, and I’ve had really good results with my clear quartz pendulum. Amethyst is often used to increase psychic abilities, and it’s also a good starting point. I’ve only used my amethyst pendulum very rarely, and I can’t say much about how well it works for me personally. As stated earlier, different entities might like different stones. My best example of this is Pluto. I have a lot of trouble communicating through my clear quartz; it trembles and only sways slightly, and it makes it hard to get a clear response. I’ve gotten excellent results talking to him through my black onyx pendulum, though.

I like [specific gemstone]. Can I use that? If you connect with a gemstone, it will probably work for you no matter what the properties are. My friend uses a sodalite pendulum simply because something about it attracted him, and it works very well for him. This goes both ways. If something about clear quartz really turns you off, use something different. Magical energy needs focus, intent, and comfort with the materials and practice. Don’t try to force answers through a gemstone that you don’t feel you connect with.

How do I pendulum? Before we go asking entities if they think the guy next door likes us or not, let’s establish what is “yes” and what is “no.” There are two ways to do this that I’m aware of, though you might see others floating around.

First, the programming method. Hold your pendulum by the chain and keep it steady. Decide what a yes answer should be, for instance the pendulum swinging up and down. Focus on that being a yes, move the pendulum like so, and tell it, “This is a yes answer.” Do the same to create a different motion for no. Test it by steadying the pendulum and asking something you know the answer do. “Am I female?” or “Am I a dog?”

Second, the “See what your pendulum wants” method. Steady the pendulum. Ask it a question you know the answer to and see what it does. Simple as that, really. Make sure it’s consistent. Make sure you know what both yes and no are.

Okay, now how do I question things?

Hold it by the chain. Let it steady as much as possible.

[Optional] A friend taught people to always ask the pendulum if it would like to answer questions or not. I suppose this would depend on if you’re asking the pendulum spirit itself or asking the entity you’re trying to commune with, and also your general beliefs on the subject. If you get a yes, proceed.

[Optional] If necessary, verify who you’re talking to. Example, “Is this the local fae I’m speaking to?” If you’re just asking the universe in general and don’t have someone specific in mind, this isn’t necessary.

Ask your questions. Get answers.

Thank the entities for their time.

What if I don’t get a solid answer? No entity is required to answer your requests. They might not want to tell you, or be able to tell you. They might not even know. Maybe you asked too many questions and they don’t have enough energy to continue answering. Try again in a few days, and if it’s still not clear, you probably aren’t going to get an answer.