[id= social media post (twitter I think?) KAYA NOVA @thekayanova

"I'm definitely developing my 'have fun anyways' skills. The older you get, fun has to be a decision. Something will always go wrong, surprise expenses pop up, people's mood around you will be horrible, you get tired, there will always be an inconvenience, but HAVE FUN ANYWAYS."

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Yeah quiet quitting is great and all but have you tried chaotic working?

Like. I remember back in my grocery store cashier days I did so much crazy shit.

When WIC (Women, infants, and children voucher program to help low income mothers/families with children) people were in my line I would pretty much know who they were. Before the cards they had to tell us upfront they were WIC and show us their vouchers for what they were allowed to get (it was awful some times. Like. 2 gallons of milk. $4 worth of vegetables etc etc). They’d always have items hanging back, waiting to see what the total was and if they would have to take it off the belt.

I began to place the fruits/vegetables a certain way on the register scale so that like 1/2lbs of grapes read as like .28lbs or something. Then act shocked when I said that they still had X amount of lbs left. They got all their fruit and vegetables.

I think it started to kinda? Catch on to the women? Because I would have the same moms in my line month after month. And even after they switched to the cards (they worked like food stamp cards?) I’d still do the same thing. They were able to get more produce for whatever shitty max amount Indiana gave them.

Anyways. Be chaotic. It’s more fun that way.

✨Witchy tip✨

I like to sew talismans into the pockets if my clothing. I make homemade herb packets using coffee filters/fabric scraps or use tea bags depending on the mix. These also work brewed as a tea.

🌱Herbs for calmness

- chamomile flower, lemon balm, Holy basil, sweet marjoram, thyme

🌱Herbs for luck

- rosemary, cloves(quite strong, a little goes a long way), cinnamon pieces, red clover blossoms, oregano

🌱Herbs for easing pain (works best as a tea)

- mint leaf, strawberry leaf, rose hip, dried ginger

🌱Herbs for mental clarity

- sage, peppermint,

🌱Herbs for protection

- lavender, oregano, parsley, catmint root, fennel seed, sweet woodruff

A Witchy Safety Reminder

Please be mindful when looking for any spells where you must consume something (tea, potions, tinctures, etc.) because not every ingredient is suitable for every person. And this goes beyond herbs, it can even be something as simple as grapefruit juice, which can have very negative health effects on people that take certain medications. Please be mindful in what you are putting in your body or giving to other people, things can turn from a lovely healing spell to a deadly medical emergency really quickly.

- Erika, The Clumsy Witch

My doggo, Ezri, who rarely barks and mostly borks.

When I got her, she’d been abused and would cower and pee at almost everything, and had been mistreated when she’d barked, so she never would. One day months after I had her she got excited on a walk and borked at a bird, and then immediately cower-peed. I had to re-teach her to bark by gathering her whole human pack and having everyone bark and howl and feed her treats and pet her till she got excited enough to join in, and then got more treats. Took a while but I was able to teach her to bork on command (and she’s gotta be excited or she just stares at me like “Sorry, the bork system needs charging”) and she’ll do it happily when she’s excited to go for a walk or upon seeing a friend, and at birds. I love her croaky borking, especially when she started off terrified of making a joyful noise.

What kind of dog is Ezri? I love her!!

I… did not expect this post to blow up this much but I am delighted at all the tags and replies and Ezri has been told the internet thinks she’s a Very Good Dog. :D

She’s a German spitz - in the same family as keeshonds and pomeranians. She might be crossed with something else as her freckled coat, non-pointy nose, and personality are not standard for her breed (they’re usually a lot more high energy and excitable - she’s super laid back and chill). She’s a bit less fluffy than breed-standard too, mostly because she’s grown out from her spring/summer trim (not usually necessary/good for her type of coat but she gets terribly itchy otherwise). It also makes her look like a puppy of a large breed:

Ezri’s best friend is Murder Cat, who is a gentle friend to humans and Ezri, but does things to mice that would make Hannibal Lecter go “Isn’t that a bit much?”

I got Murder Cat as a kitten, and she used to try to nurse on everything when she was small. Eventually, she settled on her favourite thing to nurse on, Ezri, who has never had puppies and a little confused at first but eventually went with it. She grew out of it, but they have stayed snuggly buddies ever since.

New Years here is full of fireworks outside and Ezri gets Vry Scared. I usually set her up somewhere with a snuggly spot right by me, and Murder Cat comes and does this all night: 

She goes everywhere with me in my bakfiets (cargo bike) and lets me warm my hands in her fur on cold days.

And her ears disappear if I say her name to get her attention.

ok so great thanks for coming to my TED talk about my dog, good night, drive safe

Wat een snuitje!

The full moon is the favorite phase of witches, as it is the most energetic and powerful day of the month. And this Harvest moon, is illuminating your wildest hopes and dreams. So go on, and do some magik!

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September Affirmation (Don’t Be Afraid) by Keaton St. James

remember that protection is the most important thing in witchcraft

Daily Spell: September 2nd

Spell to Change Someone’s Opinion of You

You’ll Need:

Ever wish you could change someone’s mind about you? Maybe you got off to a rocky start; perhaps you just made a poor first impression. For whatever reason, he or she doesn't think too highly of you. In addition to showing by words and actions that you're not all bad, you can do this spell for a little magical nudge toward resolving the issue.

Peel the banana and stud it with the clothes, saying “[NAME], your regard is valuable to me. I will you to not think ill of me.”

Place the banana in a bowl, and drizzle honey over it. Say “[NAME], if you get to know me, you'll see that I am worthy of your esteem. I will you not to think ill of me.”

Dig a hole in your yard and bury the banana. Next time you see this person, be kind, and you'll notice a difference in the way he or she responds.

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@ hnd3r