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Not all ghosts are the same

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Embracing Progress and Resilience: Navigating Life’s Challenges

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🎸 Philly’s own indie rockers Fib are back and

🎸 Philly’s own indie rockers Fib are back and ready to lift your spirits (and your playlists) with their new album Heavy Lifting—dropping April 25! 🚀🔥 From their raw post-punk energy to intricate guitar magic, this band is a must-listen.Check out our latest article on Scrink.com to dive into their journey, latest release, and what’s next! 🎶👀#Fib #PhillyMusic #IndieRock #HeavyLifting #NewMusic

The Spring Equinox is here, and you know what that

The Spring Equinox is here, and you know what that means—balance has been restored! (Sorry, Thanos, this time it’s nature’s turn. 😏) Today, light and dark share the stage equally, like the ultimate crossover episode between winter’s chill and spring’s thrill.🌿 New Beginnings (Time to shed the winter blues like a phoenix rising from its ashes 🔥)
🌼 Blossoming Vibes (Like Groot stretching towards the sun—I am Bloom!)
🌞 More Daylight (Finally, the sun gets more screen time than Batman!)So whether you’re celebrating by dancing like a druid, decluttering like a Jedi, or just vibing like a Hobbit in the Shire, let’s welcome the season of renewal and adventure!Drop a 🌸 if you’re ready for longer days, warmer weather, and a fresh side quest! 🌿✨#SpringEquinox #BalanceRestored #SunshineAndSideQuests #NerdsInBloom

📚✨ Just finished the most ADORABLE murder mys

📚✨ Just finished the most ADORABLE murder mystery series! The Grasmere Cottage Mysteries by @dahliadonovanauthor had me swooning over Valor and Bishan's relationship (seriously, relationship goals!) while simultaneously yelling at the police to check the CCTV already! 🕵️‍♀️🤦‍♀️Check out the latest review on scrink.com to uncover the quirks, puzzles, and romance that make this series a must-read! 📚👉Link in bio!#GrasmereCottageMystery #CozyMystery #LGBTQPlus #AutismRepresentation

Remember: “Luck is believing you’re lucky” (

Remember: “Luck is believing you’re lucky” (thanks, Tennessee Williams!)✨ Fun fact: St. Patrick wasn’t even Irish! He was a Brit who brought faith and forgiveness to Ireland, talk about turning the tables! So let’s channel that spirit of kindness and celebrate with love, laughter, and maybe a jig or two. 💃☘️Here’s to finding your pot of gold (or at least some chocolate coins), sharing a toast with friends who are “like four-leaf clovers: hard to find and lucky to have,” and embracing the magic of the Emerald Isle. Sláinte! 🌈🍺P.S. Don’t forget: Pinch me if you dare, I pinch back! 😏#LuckOfTheIrish #ShamrockAndRoll #ScrinkCelebrates

It's PI Day and I'm getting ready to talk about my

It's PI Day and I'm getting ready to talk about my fitness journey, but I want to preface by saying there is always room for PIE!🥊 104 Weeks. 2 Years. COUNTLESS PUNCHES. 💥Y’all, I hated exercise. Like, truly despised it. But then I found @getsupernatural VR… and somehow, I turned into a full-on fitness badass. (Who knew?!)For two straight years, I’ve been boxing, squatting, sweating, and occasionally yelling at my VR headset—all in the name of stress relief and feeling stronger. And guess what? It worked. 💪🔥I may not have lost all the weight I hoped for, but my mental health? My endurance? My ability to not lose my mind daily? 📈 Through. The. Roof.Also, my knees are held together by sheer willpower at this point, but hey, gotta do what you gotta do. 😂👀 Check out my journey at scrink.com and let’s throw some punches together! 🚀Last photo in the post is a Supernatural photo of Coach Leanne punching targets, she is such a badass!#FitnessJourney #SupernaturalVR #104WeeksStrong #FitOver40@leannepedante @mindylai22 @markpulse @dwanaolsen @raneirpollard @onecoachdoc

🔥 The Joy Formidable is back with new music AND

🔥 The Joy Formidable is back with new music AND a special livestream event! 🔥🎸 Get the scoop on their upcoming Music Club show, Ritzy Bryan’s solo projects, and the re-run of their "Make the (Love) Sign" show on March 15, 2025—streaming worldwide! 🌍✨Don’t miss out! ⏳ Read the full article now on Scrink.com for all the details, tour dates, and how to tune in! 🎶👇🔗 Find a link to our website in the bio!#TheJoyFormidable #NewMusic #LivestreamEvent #IndieRock #Scrink

Posted @withregram • @cmannering Just breathe.

Posted @withregram • @cmannering Just breathe.#WordArt #JustBreathe #Malarkey #TattooThank you @malarkeytattoo and @remtattoos I've wanted a reminder to breathe to cover up some scarring from darker times.You have no idea how much this means to me. I'm so happy and so proud of myself!Your establishment is so kind, calming and filled with extremely talented artists! I can't wait to save up and go back!

So, I was just trying to throw some punches during

So, I was just trying to throw some punches during a VR boxing session when BAM—The Midnight hit me right in the feels with their killer track "Sunset" 🎶💜Now? I’m fully addicted. My car rides are synthwave concerts, my office is a neon-lit dreamscape, and I may or may not be repeating boxing workouts just to hear the song again. 😂I wrote all about my new The Midnight obsession, their best tracks (spoiler: "Los Angeles" & "Lost Boy" are 🔥), and why YOU need to listen to them RIGHT NOW.📲 Read the full post on scrink.com (Link in the bio!)🎧 Then blast Sunset & thank me later. 💜🚀

🚨 Music Obsession Alert! 🚨 Thanks to the ama

🚨 Music Obsession Alert! 🚨 Thanks to the amazing Spotify algorithm, I’ve fallen headfirst into the dreamy, alternative vibes of Sunsleep—and their song Haze is on repeat. 🎶🔥What makes this band so special? Where did they come from? Are they touring?! (Spoiler: I have all the details.) Then add Haze to your Instagram notes today—because when a song hits, you share it. 💙👉 Click through to scrink.com to get the full scoop, link in the bio!#NowPlaying #Sunsleep #HazeOnRepeat
cc: @sunsleep

🚨 @bestfriendsforeverfest Just Dropped a STACKE

🚨 @bestfriendsforeverfest Just Dropped a STACKED Lineup! 🚨I was casually skimming the poster when—BOOM—Minus the Bear caught my eye, and suddenly, I was transported back to a legendary night at the Ottobar where their drummer definitely made eye contact with me. (You can’t convince me otherwise. 👀😂)But that’s just the beginning… The Postal Service, Paramore, Death Cab for Cutie, LCD Soundsystem, Jimmy Eat World, Explosions in the Sky—this lineup is basically a love letter to every indie and alt-rock fan’s heart. ❤️🎶📅 October 10-12
📍 Downtown Las Vegas Events CenterYou’re gonna want to be there. Check out the full lineup and my nostalgic deep dive here! ⬇️⬇️👉 Link to all things music on Scrink.com in the bio!Art by Salvador Verano Calderón @amordeveranostd

NO MORE Week 2025 is here, and I’m sharing my tr

NO MORE Week 2025 is here, and I’m sharing my truth. I’m a survivor of repeated physical and sexual assault, and the trauma left me with C-PTSD—a battle I fight every day. But I’ve also learned that healing is possible, and I am not alone. Neither are you.If you’re struggling, please know that you are worthy of safety, love, and peace. There is help. There is hope. And together, we say NO MORE. 💙📝 Read my story & find resources on scrink.com (link in bio)⚠️ Trigger Warning: Sexual & Physical Assault, Trauma#NoMoreWeek #SurvivorStrong #EndTheSilence #CPTSD #YouAreNotAlone

If Maggie Rogers isn't on your playlist yet… wha

If Maggie Rogers isn't on your playlist yet… what are you even doing?! 🤯 From the electrifying Want Want (aka the ultimate workout banger) to the soul-saving Light On (the anthem of our "Save Me From Vecna" playlist 🎧), her music hits every vibe.We’re breaking down her journey, top singles, and upcoming tour in our latest article. Trust us—you’ll want this one on repeat. 🔥📖 Read now on scrink.com link in bio!🎶 What’s your favorite Maggie Rogers song? Drop it below! ⬇️#MaggieRogers #LightOn #WantWant #VinylLover #MusicThatMovesYou #SaveMeFromVecna

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📖✨ Cozy mystery + magic? Sounds like a dream

📖✨ Cozy mystery + magic? Sounds like a dream read… but A Charming Crime by Tonya Kappes didn’t quite cast the right spell on me. 🧙‍♀️🔮💀Between plot holes big enough to fit a flying broomstick, an ending that didn’t quite twist, and a very suspicious amount of cat ankle-weaving (seriously, why so much focus on this?), it left me more confused than charmed. 😅Curious about the full review? Head over to Scrink.com to see why this book got 3 stars from me—and let’s talk! Did you love it? Count the “ding dongs”? Crave chocolate by the end? 🍫👀 Drop a comment!🔗 Read the full review, click the link in our bio 🔗☝#BookReview #CozyMystery #ACharmingCrime #Bookstagram #AmReading

🔥 HEY YOU GUYS! 🔥 The Goonies is getting a S

🔥 HEY YOU GUYS! 🔥 The Goonies is getting a SEQUEL, and I’m losing my mind!! 😱🎬💰I’ve watched The Goonies at least 72 times (yes, that’s a flex), forced my kids to love it, and still randomly yell “HEY YOU GUYS!” in public. And now… GOONIES 2 is officially happening! 🤯🏴‍☠️Who’s coming back? What’s the plot? When can we finally relive the adventure?? I break it all down in my latest blog post—hit the link in bio to read! ⚡ Let’s talk Goonies in the comments! ⬇️#GooniesNeverSayDie #HeyYouGuys #TruffleShuffle #TheGoonies #80sNostalgia #Goonies2 #AdventureAwaits

"I can see how much this is weighing on you."Whe

"I can see how much this is weighing on you."When people share that they are feeling overwhelmed, that's a meaningful and caring response. It acknowledges that you hear them and see them.Sometimes we don't have an answer or a solution, we just need to let people know they are not alone.Check out my latest post on scrink.com "Finding Light in the Darkness" to hear how I'm dealing with feeling hopeless with everything happening around me. And please know that if you're reading this, you are not alone.Link in the bio 🔗👆#resilience #dontgiveup #lightinthedarkness #hope

🌑✨ HE’S BACK. HELL’S FAVORITE OUTCAST RET

🌑✨ HE’S BACK. HELL’S FAVORITE OUTCAST RETURNS. ✨🌑Keanu Reeves is slipping into the trench coat AGAIN for CONSTANTINE 2—and we’ve got the infernal details you crave. 🔥📲 TAP LINK IN BIO for the full story and → EXCLUSIVE BTS VIDEO 🎥: “Two Decades of Damnation”—unseen footage from the original film + sequel teases!Tag someone who NEEDS this hype. 👇⚡ #Constantine2 #KeanuReeves #DCElseworlds #GoodVsEvil

You are more than your past. You are more than the

You are more than your past. You are more than the mistakes you've made or the hardships you've faced. Discover how to break free from the weight of what's been done to you and find strength in your resilience.Read more on scrink.com (link in the bio) and learn to redefine your story, embracing the power of forgiveness and personal growth.#PersonalGrowth #Resilience #Forgiveness

🌶️ Love ghost stories with a side of gumbo? M

🌶️ Love ghost stories with a side of gumbo? Meet your next book obsession!Dive into my latest blog post about Jana DeLeon's Ghost-in-Law mysteries, where a sassy Louisiana mother-in-law refuses to let a little thing like death stop her from meddling! With romance, mystery, and enough Southern charm to fill the bayou, this series is hotter than a crawfish boil in July.Click through the link in my bio to find out why this spooky cozy mystery series has me giving out five stars faster than Helena Henry can cause trouble (and trust me, that's saying something!) 👻🦐cc: @authorjanadeleon#CozyCrime #BookRecommendations #Paranormal #LouisianaLit #BookBlogger #MysteryBooks #ReadersOfInstagram #Bookstagram #GhostInLaw #JanaDeLeon

🎸 Is this the sweetest music video of the year—or a retro roast? 🕊️Gary Louris (The Jayhawks) just dropped “Two Birds,” a track that’s equal parts dusty vinyl warmth and love-letter lyricism. The video? Think grandpa’s home movies meet 70s rock vibes—and it WORKS. His Dark Country album landed today 2/14!Don’t miss why critics are calling it “nostalgia done right.”👉 LINK IN BIO to read the full scoop!#GaryLouris #AltCountry #NewMusicAlert #TwoBirdsTour

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