Another reason why the #mirrorscene hits differently for me compared to other intimacy scenes in previous seasons (no shade to those either, they all worked really well within their seasons and stories):

There's this moment when Colin gets her permission to touch her, and then his eyes close when his hand moves across her skin. Kudos to the acting by Luke and the way the scene was shot, but the man looks like he is lost in awe and reverence. Like he can't believe he gets to touch her after dreaming of her, like he has to savor every second of it.

And consider it from Pen's perspective. She has been brought up and treated to feel unworthy of love, attraction, taught that she should settle for the first man who'll have her. She was ready to accept a loveless practical match with Debling because she believed true love was a foolish fantasy for someone like her. And then she finds herself with this man who physically aches for her, who is visibly revering her body, who is making sure she knows what an object of sexual and emotional desire she is is.

This is why one kiss from her and sex will never be casual for him anymore. This is why, despite knowing nothing of sex, Pen trusts him completely and lets him guide her through this first time with complete abandon.

Individually, love is a forsaken fantasy for him and an unattainable goal for her. Together, it is worship.

#off for my millionth rewatch

#this sex scene beats all others, fight me

shall we spread some good luck?

Oops. I did it again.

I’m believing this will work.

I need it to work.

@taylorswift @taylornation

Hello! I will be giving away 1 of each Deluxe Lover Album to one lucky person. 

1 like and 1 reblog per blog (i’d like to keep it as fair as possible)

be atleast 18+ years of age or get parents permission.

right now im only shipping in the USA (sorry)

winner must respond within 24 hours or i will choose another winner

keep your inboxes and dms open!

My mom was diagnosed with cancer October of 2015 and fought so hard to kick cancer’s ass. She and I listened to Taylor’s albums throughout her journey. She especially loved her RED album ❤️. Then in February of 2017, after battling cancer for over a year she finally found peace 😇😇.

She is now with God, and is most likely still listening to her favorite album (RED) on repeat lol. I miss her everyday but know she is in a better place. I know it sounds silly to people who aren’t in this fandom/Swiftie family, but without Taylor’s music as an outlet for me, I don’t think I would have made it through everything. She’s more than just an artist to me, she’s everything. She’s my rock and I owe her everything ❤️❤️. I will always love and support you no matter what you do.

@tryingtofindherplaceinthisworld and I can’t wait to see you on September 18th in St. Louis 😊💖😊

Hopefully one day I will be lucky enough to meet you in person and thank you for all you have done for me and my Mom 😊.

Love you more than you will ever understand Taylor❤️💖❤️. @taylorswift @taylornation @tsofficialmerch

💖💋💖, Bridget

Sec F Row 21 Seats 19-20 🐍

Nashville, last night was the first time I got to headline that stadium. Every second of the show meant so much to me, and I’m so grateful to Tim McGraw and Faith Hill for coming out to sing ‘Tim McGraw’ with me. I first came to this city in search of a record deal when I was 11! I’m just as enamored by being here now all these years later. Thanks for an unforgettable night.

Hi @taylorswift !!! I’m Rachel and I’ve been a fan of yours since your self-titled album came out in 2006. I was 15 years old… I’m now 27 and getting ready to start my family! I created a pre-kid bucket list (so weird to think about) and seeing you during the reputation tour as many times as work and my wallet would allow, is all I really wanted to do! (Well and go camping in a tent but that’s happening lol) I am so incredibly lucky to be getting the most out this tour by seeing you 3 times! I have been to Columbus, Cleveland and now I will be heading to my final show, Indianapolis! I wanted to write you and tell you about how I ended up being able to go to this last show, because it is kind of hilarious..!

The thing about the Indianapolis show is that in order to get the full 100% go ahead from my husband, I had to create a PowerPoint presentation on the reasons why it was crucial I attend(it was not so obvious to my husband but rest assured it is now) He asked that I provide him with 5 content slides but when it comes to you @taylorswift, I have to go all out and, it was an opportunity to educate my friends and family on why you mean so much to me! I prepared a 20 slide PowerPoint presentation titled:

@taylorswift: A Meta-Analysis on the Importance of Attending the Reputation Stadium Tour in Indianapolis

 I discussed in depth how every single on of your albums affected me at all the different stages in life I was facing when they were released. I talked about all of the memories I have with me forever when songs from the albums play. My family wanted to film this portion because I cried almost 90% of the time and it wasn’t a cute cry. Your music has been there for me during the most important times in my life. I cannot thank you enough for what you have done for me @taylorswift ! Especially Speak Now, 1989 and reputation. Those albums and every song on them helped me become who I am today and gave me light in the dark in ways I cannot begin to describe. Most recently my dad went into cardiac arrest on a treadmill and needed to have emergency open heart surgery. Out Of The Woods got me through to the very end. “The monsters really did turn out be just trees”, though i wasn’t convinced for a long time.

 After talking endlessly about how much you and your music have shaped me and helped me, I moved on to the Physical and Psychological benefits of attending concerts: most importantly the reputation stadium tour. Reputation stadium tour is a great source of exercise, provides pain relief, stress reduction, sense of community (swifities 4 life!), reflection on life events, and a strong sense of well-being. Of course, I already know how good you are for my mental health! I took a very serious approach on how rep tour really provides psychological benefits in all these ways. (I don’t know if you have noticed but I was a psychology major)

@taylorswift​  don’t know if you realize how much research there is proving that you and your music are very beneficial for us all! You’re helping all of us so much through your music every day and every show you perform!

There is separate slide titled: Psychology, Well-being, & @taylorswift . Well-being is very important because it is our whole sense of good quality of life. Past, present, and future events in our life create this. Used in a sentence: “Rachel’s well-being drastically improved after she went to the @taylorswift concert in Indianapolis. Her husband should always be open to her going because she is a better person.” 

It was found in a study that 20 minutes of a concert can increase a person’s well-being by 21%. Taylor Swift reputation tour performance lasts from opening to ending about 2.5 hours. So that’s 150 minutes, that’s 157.5% increase in well-being!!! (and that’s not including CharliXCX and Camila Cabello!!) No stress or sadness with @taylorswift

Of course, I let them all know about the rep room, because I think it is such an important, fun and unique thing that you do at your concerts! You make so many of our dreams come true and you make an effort to do so when you don’t have to. You’re amazing in so many ways but that is one thing I just love about you and show’s how connected to us you feel! Not to mention that the rep room makes the concerts more of a blast for everyone in my personal opinion.

At the end of the presentation, I played a video of myself lip syncing songs that portrayed what could happen if I wasn’t allowed to attend the concert (comedy piece of course! 😂) Songs included were: Bad Blood, This Is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things, and Blank Space. I had so much fun coming up with this concept and filming it. Here’s a gif of that below haha

Finally… I received an excited “YES!” and I am heading to Indianapolis to see you for my last show!

I will be in Sec D, Row 28, Seats 1&2 dressed as glitter on the floor with my best friend in the whole world! I hope I can hug you and thank you for everything you have done for me through your music. And thank you for giving us this amazing fandom, it exists all because of you and i have made some great friends.  

@taylorswift You have been such a constant in my life and brought me so much joy during the best times and some of the hardest times of my life since I was a teenager.  

We have grown up together and as I move into the next phase of life I can’t wait to take you with me! I never knew that when I heard Tim McGraw the first time that you would be such a huge and amazing part of my life! It would mean the world to me if we could hug this era because to be honest, I don’t know when or if the opportunity will come for me again! I love you so much and I will see you soon! @taylorswift @taylornation