So I Got Into Grad School Today With My Shitty 2.8 Gpa And The Moral Of The Story Is Reblog Those Good

so I got into grad school today with my shitty 2.8 gpa and the moral of the story is reblog those good luck posts for the love of god

Have i gone bananas? 🍌🍌 . . Let's take a mini break from posting pumpkin related recipes. I know most of y'all 's feed must be all about pumpkin. So i don't wanna bombard your feeds with more pumpkin related content. This is definitely my go to 'Banana Crumble Protein Muffins'. It's quick, easy and simple. You only need oat flour, protein powder, eggs and bananas! The crumbles aren't necessary, i was just being extra fancy schmancy when i baked these babies. However, i will still add measurements for the crumble incase you are like me. . . . Ingredients: Muffins: • 1 whole egg/ 2 egg whites • 2 bananas • 1/4 c low fat yogurt • 1/4 c or 1/2c protein powder ( i settled with 1/4 c because i used soy protein powder which i think has higher liquid absorbance so if you're using whey-based and think might need more. Just go ahead and do what suits you best 👍) • 1/4 c oat flour Crumble • 2 tbsp nut butter • 2 tbsp liquid sweetener of choice • 1/4 c rolled oats • 1/4 c pepitas ( optional ) Bake 'em babies for 25- 30 minutes 😙🤌❤ . . . . #bananabread #banana #vegetarian #healthylifestyle #healthybreakfast #healthy #homemade #chocolate #chocolatechip #muffin #bananapancakes #aesthetic #blogger #foodphotography #foodblogger #food #bakery #baker #bakersofinstagram #lifestyle #influencer #healthyfood #healthyliving #autumn #fall #maple #peanutbutter #glutenfree #dessert #healthydessert (at My Imagination) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVImEzFJ1UL/?utm_medium=tumblr

For Better or For Worse

pairing: Shang-Chi x f!reader

summary: shang-chi gets injured on a mission & a reverse card has been pulled

word count: 2.5k

trigger warning (!!!): mentions of death

a/n: i haven’t slept in 23 hours & don’t know if this make sense. i just really wanted to write something. anyways, enjoy reading! <3

my Shang-Chi masterlist here.

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You were a bundle of nerves.

Pacing back and forth, you rubbed your hands together. The temperature in the medical bay was comfortable enough, but cold sweat still formed on your palms.

You were standing outside the surgery room with Bruce, who were studying the report from the mission Shang-Chi, Sam, and Bucky had just gone to.

It was suppose to be a simple mission. A simple extraction, but then the terrorist group had been clued in to the arrival of the Avengers and instead of abandoning their hideout. The group had concentrated their men and overpowered the three.

Fortunately, Shang-Chi was able to send a message back at the compound allowing the remaining Avengers to follow for back up.

If the others had been late for a second… You closed your eyes. Not even wanting to think about what had crossed your mind.

“You should have let me come.” You blurted out, snatching Bruce’s attention to your direction. Gaze intently set on the glass separating you from the inside of the operating room.

“Y/N, the two of you haven’t been in good terms lately.” He sighed, lowering his eyeglasses to his nose. “I don’t think it would have been good if I sent the both of you on a mission.”

“I can be professional, you know?” You tried to joke but your voice dripped with bitterness.

“If you would only tell the team why then maybe we could have bargained.” Bruce stood up straight, crossing his arms.

You tried to swallow the lump building up in your throat.

“It’s—it’s personal.” You choked out.

“The more reason we couldn’t let you to go together. We can’t be distracted, especially now that we know how dangerous this group is.” Bruce reasoned. “I understand that its hard for you to share, but if you ever need someone and if you’re comfortable enough to tell, we’re here.” His voiced soften as he gently patted your shoulder.

“I hope you get through whatever it is you are going through.” He added.

It was a serene time at the compound. The night just fell and everybody had just finished dinner and went separate ways to do their own business.

You and Shang-Chi, on the other hand, decided to lounge in your room and plan to have the rest of the night cuddling.

The team had been busy preparing for a mission for a few weeks now and it was nice to have a night off.

The two of you were in bed, legs tangled and arms around each other. Just feeling each other’s warmth. He was little spoon this time.

Honestly, you loved it whenever he asked to be spooned. His face buried on the crook of your neck. Your fingers gently running through his hair, softly messaging this scalp.

You hummed, something that you did when you’re in utter calmness. Then, you felt Shang-Chi peppered your skin with light kisses. His lips trailing your collarbone up to you neck then your ear.

You giggled in response. “Stop! It tickles!”

He replicated your laugh. “Oh really?” Then pressing his stubble-covered face further against your skin and purposely tickling your side. A snort escaped your lips which Shang-Chi reciprocated with a roaring laughter.

“You.. should… really… get… that… stubble… shaved off!” You struggled, wriggling against his tickling.

He stopped, whispering in your ear. “Can I get a hand, then?”

You nodded.

He scooped the back of your knees, the sudden move made you shriek. You wrapped your arms around his neck, clinging to him like a koala as he carried you to the bathroom.

Shang-Chi sat you on the bathroom countertop while he stood in between your legs. You reached for the shaving cream and razor.

He watched you intently as your hands delicately touch his skin, lathering it up with shaving cream. His thumb unconsciously rubbing circles on your clothed waist.

Your fingertips traced the fading scar as a result of his hurriedly attempt to shave few nights ago.

“You’re a literal Avenger and you can’t shave your face without leaving a scratch.” You chuckled as you brought up the razor, applying light strokes to his face. “You should be more gentle when shaving.”

“Uhuh.” He agreed, but sounded like he wasn’t actually listening to you which made you look up. You smirked, he looked like he was in a trance. Deeply submerged in thought, every move you make not left unnoticed.

Shang-Chi remained silent until you finished.

After you’re done, you looked back up and he had the same look on his face.

“What? Is there something on my face?” Brow arching, you looked back to the mirror behind.

“No, you’re face is nothing but stunning.”

You joking rolled your eyes. “Then what is it? Is something bothering you?” Arm snaking behind his neck once more, playing with the tips of his hair.

“I was just thinking…”

“Yeah…?” You trailed.

“I love you, you know that?” He whispered as if you and only you were have the right to hear those words from him. Shang-Chi leaned his forehead against yours. Just like how his mother used to do when he was a child.

Your right hand on his chest, allowing you to feel his rapidly beating heart.

“I love you, too.” You reiterated.

“And there is nothing more I want but to spend my future with you.” Shang-Chi into his pocket and fished out a ring he had bought a 6 months ago.

You stiffened at his hold when he grabbed your hand that was resting on his chest, a gold ring in between his thumb and finger.

“Y/N, will you mar—“ But before he could finish his question, you pushed him away. Jumping down the bathroom counter, you avoided his eyes but not before catching the shock and pained expression in his eyes.

The ring hit the tiled floor, you could almost hear his heart break with it.

Your mind went hay-wired. “I—I—“ You fumbled, trying to think of what to say. But you felt overwhelmed. Instead, you mindlessly stormed out of the room, leaving a distressed Shang-Chi behind.

Since that night, you had been avoiding him. You felt like a coward, scared to face the consequences of your reaction.

After an hour had passed, the doctor came out of the operating room, giving you and Bruce an update regarding Shang-Chi’s state.

He’s stable. He’s going to need a couple days of bed rest, but he’s better. The doctor said.

Setting the temperature you knew Shang-Chi had prefer, you sat down on the single couch beside his bed. Bruce left a while ago to check on the others.

Once he was gone, your vision clouded as you watched Shang-Chi sleep. One of his eyes were swollen, blueish purple bruises littered his face and body, bandages everywhere.

You could physically hear and feel your heart break. It’s not something you haven’t seen before. Being an Avenger, you were sadly used to it, but seeing the person you cherished the most in this condition was even more excruciating than any injuries you have experienced.

And knowing that the last joyous moment you shared ended up hurting him, crushed you.

As moments passed, the tears you have been holding for the last couple of hours poured like waterfall. Every attempts of wiping them futile as each teardrop fell after the other.

You did not realized that you had fallen asleep until you were awaken by a hand, gently stroking your hair to lull you. Struggling to open your puffy red eyes, your rubbed them with your fingertips.

That’s when it registered to you Shang-Chi was awake.

Jolting up your seat, you announced. “I—I’m going to get the doctor.” But Shang-Chi already caught your hand before you could move towards the door.

“I’m fine.”

“But—“ You tried to protest.

“Sit down.” His voice hoarse, slightly tugging on your hand.

You obeyed. Falling silent for a couple moments to gather your thoughts.

“Uh, are you—are you thirsty? Do you want me to get you some water?”

He shook his head ‘no’.

“How about the AC? Do you want me to adjust the temperature?”

“No, the temperature is perfectly fine.”

“How about—“

“Y/N, relax. I’m fine.”

You sighed. “Is—is there anything I can do for you?”

He thought for a moment, your heart thumping in your chest.

“Lay down beside me.” He patted the right side of his bed, scooting over the other side. He grunted slightly as he did.

“I don’t think that’s a good idea.” You muttered as your hard-headed boyfriend did as he pleased.

He stared at you patiently.

“I don’t want to hurt you though.”

He smiled. “You ask me if you can do anything for me. Can you lay beside me? Please?”

Damn you, idiot! You already did! You internally cussed yourself when it registered to you what you just said.

You swallowed. “Uh… um. O—okay. Tell me if you’re uncomfortable, alright?”

He nodded.

Carefully, you laid down on the space he provided for you. Cautious as to not press on any unseen bruises he has on his body.

Your head resting against his shoulder, his right arm wrapping around you. Shang-Chi sighed in relief as if he was thanking all the gods that he was able to feel you again in his arms.

The two of you stayed like that. Your position reminding you of the night he tried to propose. Guilt consuming you as you tried to think of what to say.

The heart monitor beeping on the background.

“My parents…” You started. “They weren’t married yet when I was born. My father told me that they wanted me to be their flower girl when they did and so they waited.”

You smiled bitterly at the memory. Shang-Chi’s thumb drawing circling on your back as if soothing you. “We live in countryside and there was this cliff with the view of the ocean. Every Saturday morning, my father and I would ride a bike to the bakery and the three of us would have a picnic for breakfast on that cliff. We would watch the sunrise and lay there. Just basking in the warmth of the rising sun.”

“It was a special place for our family. So, when he thought of the perfect time, he conspired with me to plan the proposal. It was on that cliff, sunrise, all of my mother’s favorite food. We even baked our own bread. I remember as a child thinking it was the most romantic thing ever. I even had this film camera and I snapped so many photos.” You let out a short chuckle. “They got married, a week after that.”

“But one year passed and things started to change. For whatever reason, they constantly fought. The doors were closed but I could still his screams. My mother trying to shush him. Glass breaking, furniture being pushed over, doors banging. I hid under my blanket, shaking. I couldn’t see what was happening but the sound was enough to shatter my childish heart.”

“Then one morning…” You sniffled, pausing as you muster some courage to continue.

“It’s okay. You can stop if you’re not comfortable.”

You shook your head. “I want to tell you. I never told anyone, but—but I want to tell you.”

“Okay.” Shang-Chi’s arms around you tightened for reassurance. “Whenever you’re ready.”

You breathed in. “One morning, I woke up and I was alone. There was breakfast ready to be cooked in the kitchen. Empty plates on the dining table. Untouched newspaper on the sofa. The front door was open but nobody was there.”

“I felt scared because I knew something had happen. I didn’t know what but I knew there was something going on. I waited and waited and waited but it was almost sunset and none of my parents came back.” Your arm snaked around Shang-Chi’s torso, trying to find solace. He squeezed back.

“So I rode my bike. I went to the cliff, no one was there. But then there’s this nagging feeling that told me go to the edge of the cliff. That’s when I started crying.” You sobbed, hiccuping in between. Your right hand forming a fist, collecting the fabric of the medical gown Shang-Chi had on as you felt like the memory only happened yesterday.

“When I looked down, I saw—“ You choked out. “I saw my mother lying there. As a child, I just thought she was just laying there. Like we always did on the cliff. But something was off so I kept on yelling, “Mommy, get up! get up!” but she didn’t move. If a neighbor passing by hadn’t heard me, my young self would have probably jumped down there to save her.”

Shang-Chi screwed his eyes shut as you broke down in his arm. So much pain radiating off of you.

“The proposal… that was my last happy memory on that cliff. So, when you proposed, the memories came flashing back. How happy my parents and I were and suddenly the image of my mother’s lifeless body. It scared me.”

“I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have put you on that spot. I—“

“No, no, Shang-Chi. It’s not your fault.” Wiping your tears away. “You didn’t know. It’s me who should be sorry. I should have been more considerate of your feelings. I didn’t told you so you wouldn’t understand. It’s your right to be upset.”

“I just wanted you to know why I reacted that way. I want to spend the rest of my life with you, believe me. You… you helped me to love again and I can’t imagine the thought of losing you.” You continued.

“We don’t have to get married.” Shang-Chi whispered. “I can love you without the marriage. All I want is to spend my every waking moment with you. The title doesn’t bother me. If you’re not comfortable with it, we don’t have to do it.”

You smirked, reaching down your pocket, holding up the gold band for both of you to see.

“No, I want to marry you. I want to bury all bad memories and replace it with good ones, ones worth remembering. I don’t want to be shackled to the painful memories of my past.”

Looking up to him, you grabbed his hand. “Shang-Chi, will you marry—”

“Yes.” He answered in a heartbeat, making you chuckled but slipped the ring in this finger anyway.

Your hands softly cupped his cheek as you planted a kiss on his lips.

When you heard of what happened during the mission, it terrified you. That you’re going to lose the man who unchained you from the horrifying notion of love, the man who taught you that you can still be loved, and the man who made you feel again. It shook you to the core.

It’s not always rainbows, but during the storm Shang-Chi was always willing to brave it with you. He never left and that was enough for you to know that you open your heart and trust again.

You pulled away, resting your forehead against his.

“I promise to love you for better or for worst.” He vowed, pulling you in for another kiss.

When in doubt, bake Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Blondie ❤❤ Time definitely flies by real quick, coz October is ending soon 😭😭😭 . . . Ingredients: 1 1/4 c oat flour 3/4 c pumpkin puree 1/3 c maple syrup 3/4 teaspoon baking soda  pumpkin pie spice 1 egg  1/2 cup low fat yogurt 1/2 cup chocolate chips/chunks dark or semi-sweet Bake for 20 minutes ❤ . . . . . . . . #pumpkin #pumpkinbread #blondie #chocolate #psl #brownies #healthyfood #healthybreakfast #breakfastideas #snack #blogger #influencer #foodphotography #foodblogger #foodpics #food #autumn #fall #warm #halloween #autumnvibes🍁 #fallfood #pumpkins #followforfollowback #aesthetic #ａｅｓｔｈｅｔｉｃ #autumnaesthetic (at Somewhere in My Own World) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVaryo5BZT9/?utm_medium=tumblr

more like me trying to act cool when i see my crush is about to walk pass me lol 

Hello ladies

🎃Pumpkin Bread with Chocolate Sprinkles 🍫🎊🎉 . . It is October and October means pumpkin sznnn. So get ready for more pumpkin recipes coz ya girl has been concocting pumpkin recipes these past few weeks !! And i've been editing videos for youtube but i still have not uploaded them yet. I've been wanting to create content for quite a while but haven't gotten the chance to do so but now the time is almost here!!! . . . Ingredients: 1/2 c + 3 tbsp whole wheat pastry flour ( i used @bobsredmill) 1/2 cup quick oats 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground all spice 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1 large eggs 1/2 cup honey 2 tablespoons coconut oil 3 tbsp cup non-fat milk  1/2 c + 2 tbsp pumpkin puree 2/3 cup chocolate chip/ chocolate sprinkle . . . . #pumpkin #autumn #pumpkinbread #healthybreakfast #healthy #photography #dessert #chocolate #vegetarian #healthylifestyle #bobsredmill #homemade #blogger #foodphotography #foodblogger #food #photooftheday (at Somewhere Over The Rainbow) https://www.instagram.com/p/CU4-ybIpCGQ/?utm_medium=tumblr