#chuckles rambles

Happy Valentine’s Day, my loves!

I’m so, so grateful for each and every one of you. 🌹✨🫂😘 You’ve made such a difference in my life, and I truly hope we continue to cherish this beautiful friendship in our teeny corner of the vast Tumblrton!

Love you all, and I’m manifesting so much goodness for each of you--you’ll be absolutely smothered with it for the next few months and beyond. 💖

Tumultuous Skies and Calming Seas!

I was writing Permanence, a Steve X Reader x Bucky story, when one of the scenes inspired me.

I've painted most of my life and dreamt of opening my own studio to bare my heart through art. About five years ago, clinical depression, along with a few other issues, tore me apart. Even touching a brush made me crumble. During that time, I was also selected to showcase some of my paintings in the Emerging Artist category for a prominent show in the country, but it was one of the lowest points of my life, and I had to let that opportunity go.

My doctor advised me, "It's okay to let go." I followed her advice, and it saved me from a lot of emotional turmoil back then. I’m so, so grateful to her for that. My closest ones didn’t let go of the dream like I did. They always told me I’d get it back--the inspiration, the skill--and that I’d paint without feeling anything but love.

Recently, the itch to pick up the brush (both physically and digitally) has been consuming my thoughts persistently. So, I braved the fear and allowed myself the freedom to fail. And this happened. 🥹🥰 Now, I’m feeling so proud of myself and a tad bit emotional about how far I’ve come mentally. And rightfully so…because this IS a big deal for me.

I'm finishing up an Alpha! Steve Rogers x Omega!F!Reader story.

FERVOR

Hey, my loves! 💕 I know many of you are feeling lost and discouraged lately because of the interactions, or lack thereof. I know it's shitty, and it sucks. Big time! 

I'm still in the nascent stages of writing, and I might not completely understand Tumblr as it used to be--something most of you do. But it is what it is now, and I know it’s hurting so many writers. I wish I could give you the warmest hug and a forehead kiss and tell you, 'Your work is awesome, you hear me?' But, I'm bound by time and space. 🥹

We may not be able to drastically change the scope of interactions, but we can flame our creativity and dwindle our fears and discouragement!

I know this might not fix how you're feeling, but here's a little something I do when I'm down: If my work gets, let's say, 80 likes/reblogs/comments, I force myself to think there are somehow at least at most 80 people somewhere in the world that took the time to read and interact with my work. That mere thought gives me joy, sometimes, and I keep going! 💕✨🥹

Hope that helps even a tiny bit. Keep creating, keep sharing, and know that you're amazing.

No Pressure Tags (Virtual Hugs):

@buck-star @saiyanprincessswanie @steviebbboi @stellar-solar-flare @bigtreefest @anika-ann @sweater-daddiesdumbdork

and to everyone who needs to hear this, consider this a big virtual hug! Feel free to pass it along to anyone you think could use a little extra love and encouragement. 💕✨

With encouraging nudges,

✨ Grace ✨

Just a quick update! Apologies for being MIA. I've been sick with high fever, cough, and cold. I’ve slept all through the day.🥹😭

Oh, and I did manage to schedule a post for later tonight, so fingers crossed it gets published as planned! Thank you.