#february2022

miss caitlyn kiramman is in the house

After Dark Part Two: Satisfaction Guaranteed

[Bryce Lahela x Olivia Hadley Masterlist]

Pairing: Bryce Lahela x Olivia Hadley (F!OC) Book: Open Heart Word Count: ~800 Rating/Warning: Teen, just to be safe (no warnings)

Prompts: @choicesmonthlychallenge “to be”; @choices-february2023 Valentine’s Day;  @choicesficwriterscreations (pre) Valentine's Date, @choicesholidays "be my valentine"

Synopsis: Bryce has a special surprise waiting for Olivia.

*This is a follow up to the textfic Build-a-Bear: After Dark

Olivia paused in the doorway, her eyes widening, her brow arching curiously. "What's that look for?"

"What look?" He shrugged, feigning innocence. 

"You know the look. What are you up to?" Her gaze narrowed on him. 

Bryce stepped aside, revealing two boxes on the table.

SOME WINTER ART AAAAA (diluc took forever asdfasdf) These are the designs that I somewhat showcased here but now have actually illustrated! asdfasdfasdf

-NO ROMANCE INCLUDED-

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Please do not REPOST, EDIT, or USE this art without Permission.

Thank you to all of those who participated in this event. I hope you had fun exploring the fluffy side of love as well as the angsty possibilities of heartbreak and unrequited love.

Crimes of Passion

Drabble [Trystan Thorne x NB!MC] by @lilyoffandoms

Open Heart

All I Need [Bryce Lahela x F!OC] by @storyofmychoices

Black [Ethan Ramsey x F!MC] by @liaromancewriter

Coffee Break [Ethan Ramsey x F!MC] by @lucy-268

Donahue's [Ethan Ramsey x F!MC] by @peonyblossom

Drabble [Bryce Lahela x F!OC + the gang] by @lilyoffandoms

Forever Love [Bryce Lahela x F!OC] art, submitted by @storyofmychoices

Kind of our first Valentine’s Day… [Tobias Carrick x F!MC] by @jerzwriter

Spice [Ethan Ramsey x F!MC] by @liaromancewriter

The Competition [Sienna Trinh x M!OC] by @liaromancewriter

The Curious Case of Ramsey and Ramirez [Ethan Ramesy x F!MC] by @gryffindordaughterofathena

Under the Sea [Sienna Trinh x M!OC] by @liaromancewriter

Red Carpet Diaries

The Bogart Diaries #27: The Big Game [Thomas Hunt x F!OC] by @theartoflovingthomashunt

Dancing Art [Thomas Hunt x F!OC] submitted by @theartoflovingthomashunt

The Royal Romance

Heart-On [Drake Walker x F!MC] by @burnsoslow

Never Gonna Let You Go [Maxwell Beaumont x F!MC] by @they-call-me-princess

Valentine's Date [Maxwell Beaumont x F!MC] by @they-call-me-princess

Open Heart

Acts of Kindness - Valentine’s Day - Intern Year [Ethan Ramsey x F!MC] by @jerzwriter

Unblemished [Tobias Carrick x F!MC] by @jerzwriter

Red Carpet Diaries / Open Heart crossover

Love Finds a Way by @theartoflovingthomashunt

Not to Be: Thomas Hunt x Sienna Trinh

(possibly) To Be: Thomas Hunt x Alex Spencer (F!OC)

Giant Dead Leaf Mantis - Deroplatys desiccata

The Ontario Science Centre showcase continues with a brand new insect which has provided a much needed boost to a particularly cryptic insect order. Over the weekend I got the chance to visit the Bug Lab showcase created in collaboration between Te Papa and Weta. The exhibitions feature large models of insects in their environment and exhibits that demonstrate the beauty and terror of insects and how much there is to learn about them and apply that knowledge to our society. It’s mostly geared towards children, but I’m very grateful I was able to attend and experience it. Images of the showcase will arrive on the blog next Tuesday (déjà vu), while today we conclude the showcase of exotic insects for the public, many of them a familiar sight in the educational environment. Since these insects belong to the Centre, I’ve labelled them with the Mantis logo. During the live showcase, our presenter was kind enough to allow us to take pictures of this cryptic creature after introducing them to the audience. This beautiful insect is more commonly found in Asia’s forested regions such as those of Indonesia and Malaysia. Seen in person, she could comfortably stand on the palm of your hand, but she couldn’t be taken out of her terrarium to be handled as her wings are fully developed.

True to its name, this solitary hunter owes its success to an effective camouflage that resembles a fallen, dried up leaf. This similarity even extends to the insect’s veins which mimic those of a dried leaf! This disguise allows this large Mantis specie to escape from predation by falling into the ground’s leaf litter and also allows it to get the jump on unsuspecting meals by fooling them into thinking its just a leaf. It even pretends to blow in the breeze if it senses a disturbance (unseen in these images). When a tasty insect approaches as the Mantis maintains cover by barely moving, and then suddenly lunges; the captured insects are no match for this hunter’s spiked-lined raptorial forearms! When hunched over with its claws together, it gives the impression that this insect is plotting something dastardly. Only just turning its head to keep you in her sight, the Mantis huntress is always vigilant and cunning. You can tell she’s a female by looking at the thorax’s shield (see Picture 2 for a better view): females have sharped points in the structure while males carry more rounded shields. Females are generally larger too! Finally, while this specie dresses to hunt and hide, if in jeopardy this Mantis reveals its secret defense. It flashes its wings, revealing prominent eyespots which startle predators! While its aggressor is frightened, the Mantis can escape and continue its hunt.

RESULTS: What’s in the Cards for February 2022?

I want to thank those of you who participated in the pick a card reading from a couple weeks ago. Since the most selected piles were 2, 3, and 4, I have decided to post those pictures within the next few slides along with the messages from those piles below:

(The pictures of the piles 2, 3, and 4 are in order from left to right)

Pile #2 – Let your inner strength and balance create outer stability. Don’t let anyone else dim your light. You are the sun. With the card ‘sync with the moon’ use this Full Moon in Leo energy to your advantage by releasing limiting beliefs that may no longer serve you. 🌕♌️🦁

Pile #3 – See the bright side of every situation. Avoid people who may have ulterior motives. Take time for self-care and to recharge. You know which actions and next steps to take regarding your passions and what’s important to you. Don’t give up when it gets hard, you’ve almost reached your destination. You’re on the horizon of greatness. Remember to have gratitude for how far you’ve come. Your thoughts will deceive you, but you know who you are. Get curious. Remember your mission. You are ready; trust yourself. Put on your own oxygen mask first before helping others with theirs. Stop compromising your boundaries to please others. Write out your emotions when they become too heavy to carry.

Pile #4 – You have options career wise. Reconnect with your childlike wonder. If you have children, reconnect with them by cooking their favorite meal or by spending quality time with them. Go towards the unknown or what’s unfamiliar to you. Find a new hobby. It’s okay to be vulnerable and to release what you keep inside, no one expects you to hold it all together all the time. Embrace darkness; create your own version of light. You don’t need anyone’s permission to be yourself. Trust where your intuition is guiding you. You hold all the answers. Reconnect with yourself by taking a relaxing bath with your favorite scents. Don’t be afraid to ask for support when you need it. You are elevating.

**Names of decks and authors are listed in the previous post!

Love,