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According to Goodreads, my average rating is 3.8, which doesn’t feel quite right, but who am I to argue with data. As of now, I am 98 books in, but I fully intend to finish a short book and manga before midnight. it’ll be my first recorded year of reaching 100 books a year, but as I explained earlier, I feel like it made me bypass longer books. My longest book was On A Sunbeam, at 533 pages. That’s weak.

Read Bricks: My 2020 Reading Goal

This isn’t exactly a top books of 2019 post, because there are 2nd or 3rd choices of some months that are better than the #1s of other months. But I did notice a trend (3 months) where I would read the best book of the month as the first book of the month, and those were also the best books of the year.

January

Stats: 6 books, 2 contemporary, 1 fantasy, 1 classic, 1 manga, 1 mystery

Rep:

And the best book:

If We Were Villains, ML Rio

I love this book, it was my favourite of 2019 and I still think about it. I found it on a whim, while I was aimlessly browsing the library. It’s about a Shakespeare group in college a cult, where one of their members were murdered and they all have something to hide. There’s a slow-burn m/m romance tragedy that was painfully simar to my own gay awakening. But alas, I don’t own it, so if you guys want to gift it to me…

February

Stats: 7 books, 3 Contemporary, 1 horror, 1 manga, 1 historical fiction, 1 mystery

Rep:

The best book:

Darius The Great is Not Ok, Adib Khorram

This follows an Iranan-american boy whose granddad in Iran is ill, so his family is going to visit them so Darius can know him before he dies. It isn’t about the granddad though: it’s about Iranian culture, soccer, and a boy. Being gay can be a death sentence in Iran, so while there’s definite gay undertones, they never actually do or say anything. Their friendship is the purest thing, some hope while Darius is struggling with depression.

March

Stats: 6 books, 3 manga, 2 horror, 1 contemporary

Rep:

The best book:

Autoboyography Christina Lauren

This book made me upset. It’s about 2 boys, one who’s at peace with his bisexuality, and the other who’s a mormon. It deals with his struggle to love someone and go against his family and community. There’s also a writing seminar, where one has to write a book with the other coaching him. I thought that part could’ve been expanded more. There’s secret hikes and secret gay moments.

April

Stats: 8 books, 5 Contemporary, 1 satire, 1 horror, 1 manga

Rep:

Best book:

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#currentlyreading Radio Silence! The voice is easy to drown in, I love the casual but unsubtle rep, and the artsy. #amreading #bookstagram #booknerd #lgbtpride🌈

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Radio Silence, Alice Oseman

Kat @ paperback dreams loves this book so much, if you didn’t know. I was expecting some letdown, but I still love it. It’s about a gang that produces a sci-fi podcast called Universe City while they muse about what they’re going to do after high school. It’s an exploration of why college isn’t for everyone.

May

Stats: 8 books, 4 contemporary, 2 satire, 1 manga, 1 fantasy

Rep:

Best book:

I Wish You All The Best, Mason Deaver

I hope you know what this is. I hope you read it. I will disown you if you haven’t.

Dear Ben De Backer/ I Wish You All The Best

June

Stats: 6 books, 4 Contemporary (1 manga), 2 romance

Rep:

The Best Book:

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Important and real. Toxic relationships can be impossible to get out of and I don't think I've ever seen a more realistic f/f in fiction. Also, is Doodle non-binary? #amreading Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me #bookdragon #booknerd #bookstagram

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Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me, Mariko Tamaki , Rosemary Valero-O’Connell

Ahh, yes. The graphic novel about an emotional abusive teen f/f romance that explores what happens when you let yourself and neglect your friends with beautiful art.

Portraying Toxicity in F/F Relationships: Reading Jordi Perez And Laura Dean

July

(When booktubeathon happened) 13 books, 5 manga, 3 contemporary, 1 superhero, 1 Urban fantasy, 1 Poetry, 1 erotica

Rep:

Best Book:

Nimona, Noelle Stevenson

Two months with a top graphic novel, but that just shows how amazing they’ve gotten. Nimona is a shapeshifter determined to do evil for her master, unaware that his greatest rival used to be his greatest lover. Funny! Evil propo!

August

Stats: 8 books, 3 contemporary, 2 manga, 1 satire, 1 poetry, 1 spiritual

Rep:

Best Book:

Sappho Of Lesbos, painted by John William Godward

Sappho, the lesbian poet of Greece. Her poetry haunted the lesbian areas of Greece. Lesbian greek poetry. What Are you waiting for?

September

Stats: 6 books, 3 manga, 2 supernatural, 1 sick lit

Rep:

Big Sapphic Pie

Best book:

My beloved girlfriend Carmilla. Carmilla is a lesbian vampire in the classic, muddling girls’ minds with dreams and sex. It was adapted into a youtube series that I’m probably going to binge watch after I’ve read the two books I read to reach 100 this year (Bread and Roses, Too, The Fifth Beatle).

My Beloved Carmilla

October

Stats: 9 month, 5 fantasy, 2 manga, 2 contemporary

Rep:

Best Book:

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Everything Leads To You started slow but had me close to tears at the end. The best f/f I have read thus far! #bookstagram #bookish #lgbtpride🌈 #ffbooks

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Everything Leads To You, Nina LaCour

F/F in LA! i loved how ingrained movies were in their lives, how it was their jobs, their relatives’ jobs, their passions. There’s also a realllly slooow burn romance! If Nina wrote a how-to slow burn guide, it’d be the book on how to write relationships.

November

Stats; 9 books, 4 manga, 2 dystopia, 1 contemporary, 1 spiritual, 1 fantasy

Rep:

This best book was tough, since a few stand out, however Fence is rated highest! Contenders are Dragon Pearl, A Quick And Easy Guide To They/Them Pronouns, and Lizard Radio.

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My immediate TBR! Dragon Pearl is a MG Asian inspired Rick Riordan Imprint book with a non-binary character. Out Of Salem is about a non-binary zombie. I'm going into We Contain Multitudes blind, but it's gay. * What are your reading plans? How far in advance do you tend to plan them? #bookstagram #bookish #bookdragon #lgbtpride🌈

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December

This is a no-brainer. The Deep by Rivers Solomon is about merfolk descended from pregnant captives on slave ships that were thrown overboard. Their babies were born in the water, barely functioning merbabies. 100 years later, the society remembers three days a year, the memories too heavy and their capacity to short for them to be held by anyone other than the Historian. But now she’s sick of it and wants to find herself. Super gay, written by a nonbinary author.

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My December TBR plus #currentlyreading The Deep by Rivers Solomon and Tarnished Are The Stars by @rosieethor The Deep is about the decedents of the people captured on slave ships that jumped overboard, a society that can't bear to remember their past and gives all of the memories to one merperson a generation. Tarnished Are The Stars is set in a future where technology is banned, least humanity fall into the trap of destroying the planet- but our main queers use it to help people with medical problems. #amreading #bookstagram #ilovebooks #lgbt

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!

2019: Top Books of The Month According to Goodreads, my average rating is 3.8, which doesn't feel quite right, but who am I to argue with data.

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poetrybooksya · 6 years

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Hello Darkness, My Old Friend | November/December 2017 Wrap-Up

I didn't forget to do a November wrap-up, but since I was so caught up in real life I didn't feel the desire to do one. So I'm basically combining November and December's wrap-ups to end the rest of the year.

In Real Life (IRL)

November was ok, I don't really remember much of what happened. But this December has been a lot of trying times, filled with anxiety, worried moments, and feeling like my world was crashing down. It was mostly due to me not making time and being accountable for my actions. In case some of you don't keep up with my personal Twitter account, I share a lot of my writing on different platforms. I have had the hardest month so far scheduling, writing, and posting on time for a certain website. Before, I blamed my hectic work schedule, not getting enough time during the week to write, my boss, the moon, the sun, the stars, anything you could have thought of, I blamed it on why I couldn't just sit and write!! And for awhile, I even thought about quitting or taking a break, because I was just so frustrated on why I couldn't get anything done. Even if I sat home on my ass all day and just wrote, something else would get in the way and ruin my creativity. And I hated feeling out of control of my own work ethic. I still hate it. Even though it's a little better now, it definitely woke me up and made me change the way I work. Now, I just work on some things day by day, hour by hour, and if I don't finish by the end of the day, it's ok! There's always another day to keep at it and it'll get done eventually, one way or another. I know there are deadlines involved, but it's better to work on it even past the due date in order to finish. Because then it's done! There's not a lot of stress involved. Hopefully for the rest of the month and the beginning of 2018, I can use that analogy to work on other things, outside of writing.

In more happier news, I got my first internship at Entangled Publishing!! At first, I wasn't sure to apply because I don't have a lot of experience in publishing (just because you have a book blog doesn't mean you know about publishing lol). But I talked to my parents about it, and they encouraged me to apply....and I got it!! So far, it's been great; my job is to read manuscripts by new authors and make brief reports on them. There's a Facebook group for new interns, and we all get along great, we're learning a lot, and our editors are really nice!

In other news, my new obsession has been the K-pop guy group, BTS!! I first noticed them on Twitter when my timeline was showing their American debut on the 2017 American Music Awards, and they were just so cute! In case you don't know, they are a group of 7 young men from South Korea: Jin (진), born Kim Seok-jin, Suga (슈가), born Min Yoon-gi, J-Hope (제이홉), born Jung Ho-seok RM, born Kim Nam-joon Jimin (지민) Park Ji-min V (뷔) born Kim Tae-hyung Jungkook (정국), born Jeon Jung-kook They have been a band since 2013, their debut was June 13. And I had no idea that they were even a thing, if it weren't for my Twitter friends going OFF for these boys!! And they can dance!! A lot of my timeline during the AMAs were not here for them or into them like that, probably because we've had so many boy bands come and go through out the years. But the thing is with BTS and K-pop groups like them, they dance and entertain better than the US does, not going to lie!! We've had our N'SYNC, BSB, NKOTB, 98 Degrees, One Direction (whom I love!), The Wanted, Five Seconds of Summer, who were popular and loved in their own right, but not a lot of them danced. That's what I've missed from recent boy bands! And BTS know how to incorporate rap and hip-hop without it being offensive to black people, and I love it!! Even though a lot of their music is in Korean and I don't speak the language myself, just the fact that I can vibe with them and still understand their meanings means more to me than if they were to do an English album. Plus, RM is fluent in English, and Jungkook knows some English, which is helpful.

(Left to Right: V, Jimin. Cuties! ♥)

I still have a lot to catch up on when it comes to their music, but so far, V is my bias! His deep sexy voice is just my everything! Jimin is a cutie too, he may be a close second to being my bias wrecker! Let me know in the comments if you're a member of the BTS ARMY!! Who's your bias? Which songs should I listen to first?

BLOG POSTS

Weekly Memes

Book Blogger Hop - Here are all of my BBH posts from this month. Each week the hop will start on a Friday and end on Thursday. There will be a weekly prompt featuring a book related question. The hop's purpose is to give bloggers a chance to follow other blogs, learn about new books, befriend other bloggers, and receive new followers to your own blog.

POSTS

December 1-7

December 8-14 December 22-28

Top 5 Wednesday - I either forgot to do many of these Christmas themed prompts, or just didn't want to lol. But I did do one!

POSTS

Characters on the Naughty List

Readathons and Reading Challenges

I don't know if this counts as a readathon, but I participated in Jaimie from The Broke and the Bookish's Secret Santa again. This was my second time participating, and it was a lot of fun! My person, Madalyn from Novel Ink Blog, got her gift and loved it, All American Boys by Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely.

Ahh yay you got it!!! You’re welcome!! Happy Holidays!! #TBTBSANTA 😍❤️👏🏾🎄 https://t.co/JqncL36eeE

— Danielle ❤️ (@poetrybooksYA) December 20, 2017

My gift was The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas, and I gagged on the inside!! I was so excited that I finally got a book that I've been dying to read. I'd also gotten candies, chocolates and treats: Tipson Black Tea, Simpson’s Classic British Travel Sweets, English Tea Shop green tea, Godiva white chocolate pearls, Ghiardelli chocolate squares, and Lindt hot chocolate! Talk about spoiled!!! I didn't know who my Secret Santa was, and I still don't!. Thank you so much, whoever you are!

GUESS WHAT GUESS WHAT GUESS WHUT I got my #tbtbsanta gift super early: THE HATE U GIVE BY ANGIE THOMAS IM SCREAMINGGGGGGGG (in my head because my mom is home watching TV in the living room😂😂😂). There was no name that came with my awesome gift, but whoever you are, thank you SOO much!!! You don’t know how long I’ve been wanting to read this book!! Gonna start right after I finish my internship manuscript read lol. Next week!! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 ——— #thehateugive #angiethomas #secretsanta #whoisit #noseriouslythough #christmasgift #christmascameearly

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I also participated in the 2018 Holiday Adventure-A-Thon, hosted and created by Jasmine from Novel Thoughts. I was on Team Holiday Penguin, and I read 1 book, and participated in 0 challenges.

Book Reviews and Blog Tours

I participated in a blog tour for Xpresso Tours, promoting EXPOSURE by Sylvie Parizeau. I also participated in Xpresso Tours' cover reveal for Inger Iversen's Blackwater Savior: Mia and Spooky. I haven't even read the book, and I'm already excited for Inger because she's so sweet and so talented! :)

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Where to Eat: The Best Restaurants at SilverStar Mountain Resort

For a true ski-in/ski-out dining experience, SilverStar Mountain Resort offers an impressive assortment of quality restaurants, lounges, coffee shops and pubs, all easily accessible right from the slopes. With the vibrant Inner Village nestled between the summit and the base of the mountain, guests can choose to refuel with a snack in between runs before heading back down to the Summit Chair. This makes après-ski even more convenient, allowing for a hassle-free (and only seconds-long) commute for hungry travellers on the mountain.

Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, options for food and drink vary from contemporary Canadian fare and fresh baked goods to fine dining restaurants and cozy communal spaces in the heart of the Village. Whatever your preference (Dutch-inspired poutine, anyone?), SilverStar and the celebrated chefs who work there deliver delectable dishes bound to warm you up after a day on the mountain.

Casual

Red Antler

Happy FRIDAY! Rob's famous lasagne, $15 Jugs Rickards Red, $5 Highball, $5 House wine #TheRedAntler #SilverStarSummer #Lasagne

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With a quirky name inspired by red and gold wallpaper (ask a regular), Red Antler is the newest addition to SilverStar’s culinary repertoire. Open for lunch and dinner, guests can stop by for some local Canadian fare in a cozy pub setting. Take a seat at one of the long communal tables and chat with a neighbour before pouring over the cocktail list – featuring Vernon’s own Okanagan Spirits. Dig into a poutine, and stick around for some live entertainment or the resort’s popular trivia night.

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Contemporary Canadian fare

Trivia nights

Regional produce

Location Vance Creek Boardwalk Phone: (250) 558-6081 http://ift.tt/2iG2KSR

The Bulldog Grand Café

I'm so hooked on the #truffle #fries at #thebulldogsilverstar … such #amazingfood so #tasty … But this time I took it to the next level, a truffle #poutine !!! #gravybaby

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For something a little different, head over to The Bulldog Grand Café, located at the edge of SilverStar’s Inner Village. An extension of the famous The Bulldog Amsterdam (and with a sister cafe in Vancouver), this warm restaurant features a diverse menu that includes Dutch classics (bitterballen and patatje oorlog), Thai-Indonesian twists, and an extensive wine and cocktail list. Before you leave, remember to take a photo with the porcelain bulldog at the entrance!

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Indonesian & Dutch fusion

Heated patio lounge

Homemade baked goods

Location At the end of Main Street opposite the car park Phone: (250) 542-2459 http://ift.tt/2iICtDs

1609 Restaurant & Lounge

Burger of the week: The Fred Flinstone A caveman's delight – 6oz patty with pulled pork, a beef rib and dirty slaw on a rustic bun with American cheese. Come in, snap a photo of our weekly burger and tag #1609ssm and follow us on Instagram, for your chance to win next week burger for free! ••• #burger #1609ssm #burgercontest #food #foodie #chefsofinstagram #foodporn #restaurantweek #foodcontest #cooking #getinmybelly #delicious #foodstagram #burgerofthweek #foodphotos #flintstones

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After a chilly day on the slopes, make your way up the flight of stairs above Red Antler and warm up at 1609 Restaurant & Lounge. Established in 2014, 1609 boasts the widest selection of beer on the mountain, alongside a locally sourced wine list. With a swanky, modern decor and lounge atmosphere, 1609 is also the perfect venue to host party nights with live entertainment. If you’ve worked up an appetite, order the weekly burger for a tasty (and satiating) après-ski meal.

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Largest craft beer selection on the mountain

Mountain-wide delivery

Newly renovated

Location Vance Creek Hotel Phone: (250) 549-5100 http://ift.tt/2iICuau

Upscale

Silver Grill

A salmon gravlax served on a bed of beetroot carpaccio, apple parsnip purée, dressed with an apple vinaigrette and roasted chèvre goats cheese to finish. So, why order one when you know you'll just want two. #silverstar #foodporn #salmon #seafood #foodie #foodstarz #vernon #canada #winter #snowseason #hungry #dinner #restaurant #newyear

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For those looking for a fine dining experience unlike any other, the Silver Grill is well worth the visit. Irish import Chef Christian Scott selects the best local ingredients to create amazing and unique dishes in an intimate setting. Walk into a different era when you dine at the Silver Grill, which also provides a fantastic mountain-top spot for wedding venues.

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Fresh, local ingredients

Various dietary options available

Popular for weddings

Location Behind the Town Hall, with access through the Town Hall Cafeteria Phone: (250) 558-6070 http://ift.tt/2iGHUD3

Den Bar and Bistro

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While not exclusively upscale, the Den Bar and Bistro offers a stylish mountain setting that attracts guests for both the delicious food and cozy ambiance. Guests can choose from the impressive cocktail menu displayed above the doorway, or select one of the many local wines from the menu. The rotating food menu features a daily special along with decadent classic and contemporary fare. Live music and entertainment takes place from 6pm-9pm 5-days a week, providing the perfect space for an après-ski cocktail or hot beverage.

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Tuesday Rib Night & Thursday Global Spice Night

Unique cocktails

Live music 5-days a week

Location Lower level of Town Hall Phone: (250) 558-6032 http://ift.tt/2iIrr18

Cafés

Bugaboos Bakery Café

Mountain mornings 🥐☕️ @taylorweixl @tjpeterson94

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For over 20 years, Bugaboos Bakery Café has opened its doors to sleepy visitors and hungry mountain guests. Conveniently located right in the centre of Inner Village, jovial owner Frank Berkers offers freshly baked European and Canadian goods straight from the oven. Wake up with a cup of Italian coffee, refuel with a warm breakfast croissant, or treat yourself to a steamy, gooey cinnamon bun or bread pudding. For a special experience, look into the monthly 5-course wine pairing dinner hosted by Frank himself.

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Freshly baked pastries

Italian coffee

Monthly 5-course wine pairing dinner

Location Vance Creek boardwalk next to Snowbird Lodge Phone: (250) 545-3208 http://ift.tt/2BMXfJy

Out of Bounds

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Located below Lord Aberdeen Hotel in the Inner Village, Out of Bounds offers a delicious assortment of baked goods, sandwiches and comfort food. In the morning, guests can pick from a mouth-watering selection of breakfast and brunch items, including waffles and sausage, eggs benedict, and their popular huevos rancheros. In a hurry? Grab a coffee to go and a donair before hitting the slopes.

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Gluten free, vegetarian & vegan options

Coffee & beer

Grab-n-go snacks

Location Lord Aberdeen Hotel 250-549-3388 http://ift.tt/2BOciD4

Pubs & Lounges

Long John’s Pub

Jess Purver Photo

A bustling hub for hungry powder hounds and families, Long John’s Pub at Lord Aberdeen Hotel is the place to be. The pub is a local favourite – and for good reason. Offering satisfying portions (and for reasonable prices), Long John’s caters to both families as well as guests in the mood for a warm, spiked coffee or cider. For a simple yet tasty lunch, order the daily soup and sandwich special with a side of onion rings to keep you going for the rest of the day.

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Long hours

Weekly live entertainment

Family-friendly

Location Lord Aberdeen Hotel Phone: (250) 549-2992 http://ift.tt/2BOhAyb

Tube Town Café & Bar

And just like that, my final shift for the season is up #tubetowncafe #silverstarmtn #skiseason #winter #canada

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The newly renovated Tube Town Café may not be located in the Village centre, but is worth the short trek over to Tube Town Adventure Park. The ideal spot for families, patrons of Tube Town Café & Bar can grab a panini or indulge in some poutine while sipping on a glass of wine or hot chocolate. The rooftop patio overlooks both the outdoor ice rink and Tube Town, providing parents with some space to relax while still keeping an eye out on the kids. At night, huddle around the outdoor bonfire and make friends with your fellow skiers.

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100% Organic Cherry Hill Coffee

Outdoor bonfire

Rooftop viewing patio

Location Tube Town Adventure Park Phone: (250) 558-6084 http://ift.tt/2BQXvXY

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Give our Destination Experts a call if you’d like to know more about planning a holiday to Silver Star Mountain. You can reach them 7 days a week at 1.877.902.1616. You can also browse our selection of nearby vacation rentals on our website.

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NBA Scores 2017: Joel Embiid is ‘a problem,’ and everything else from Wednesday night

Embiid’s history night headlined an action packed NBA Wednesday.

Eleven NBA games were played on Wednesday night, and I wish I could sit here with a straight face and say you didn’t miss anything, that basketball on Nov. 15 was nothing new. But that would be a lie, and we’re not in the business of fake news.

Wednesday night’s slate of hoops was packed with everything you could want from a night of NBA action. And without further ado, I’m going to shut up and get to it:

Joel Embiid was so good, he made history

Embiid finished with 46 points on 13-of-20 shooting, but also picked up 15 rebounds, seven assists and seven blocks in Philly’s win over the Lakers. Those are career-high points, assists and blocks for the 76ers’ legendary big man. I could write about how many legends he joined or records he broke, but you could read about that here.

What’s more important is that you understand how he did it:

Four words: Joel Embiid can ball. 46 PTS / 15 REB / 7 AST / 7 BLK http://pic.twitter.com/bqGMmyPn6R

— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) November 16, 2017

Embiid was so good, he left Lakers head coach Luke Walton speechless:

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“Well, we thought [Julius Randle] did a nice job on him the first time, but he’s a handful down there, and obviously, you get a nice whistle, it makes it even more challenging,” Walton said. “Because every time there was some contact, it was two free throws, and he’s a heck of a shooter so it’s not like you’re gaining an advantage by sending him to the line.”

Then, Walton dove a little deeper:

“So we have a couple different coverages,” he explained. “One is to double from the baseline, but our rotational man didn’t get there in time. You’ve gotta be there on the flight of the pass, you have to be on your way so when he has baseline, he’s turning right into you. So we did not get there in time on that one. We doubled off the cutter one time, and when they saw us do that, they made the cutter J.J. Redick so they could space him back out as a shooter.

“So we tried a couple different things, but you’ve got to tip your hat. He’s a heck of a player. He’s hitting pull-up 18-footers. They used him as the man to enter the ball from the post, and he’s relocating to the strong side corner and hitting 3s.

“So he’s... He’s a.. he’s uhh.. He’s a problem,” Walton conceded. “Our guys played really hard tonight, and you’ve gotta give Philly a bunch of credit because they just kept hitting those shots down the stretch, and eventually we ran out of ours.”

If you read all of that, you probably have already ordered a Joel Embiid jersey.

Then of course, he trolled Lonzo Ball on Instagram:

WHAT A NIGHT !!!!! #TheProcess

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The crazy part is Ben Simmons went off, too

Simmons finished with 18 points, 10 assists, nine rebounds and five steals. Only 47 other players — including LeBron James, Kareem, Larry Bird, Charles Barkley, Magic Johnson and Michael Jordan — have posted that stat line in NBA history, and Simmons, 21, is the third-youngest player to do it behind James and John Wall.

And this is what Philly’s future looks like playing off one another:

Lonzo Ball was not as good

Ball finished 1-of-9 from the field and 0-of-6 from three for just two points on the night. He is off to the worst start to a season in NBA history. But he should not stop shooting. More on that at SBNation.com/nba at approximately 8:30 a.m. ET.

The Cavaliers had a lot of highlights

Including this LeBron hockey assist, essentially to himself:

Dwyane Wade’s bounce pass on the floor to Iman Shumpert:

And, of course, this LeBron steal-and-stuff that virtually ended the game:

Kyle Kuzma almost ended The Process

Kyle Kuzma is fearless. Really tried to hammer one on Embiid's head. (via: @clippittv) http://pic.twitter.com/0UCfahcHlA

— Basketball Society (@BBallSociety_) November 16, 2017

Almost.

John Wall threw the ball between Hassan Whiteside’s legs

Looks like we’re back at the park

Some really odd stuff happened in Portland

First Magic head coach Frank Vogel touched Earth from a Damian Lillard jump shot:

Damian Lillard puts Frank Vogel on skates. Bye. http://pic.twitter.com/Vqu8zaIdk9

— Pettywise (@World_Wide_Wob) November 16, 2017

Then we’ve got angry C.J. McCollum blowing kisses at Evan Fournier:

CJ McCollum really blew Evan Fournier a kiss. http://pic.twitter.com/huwT4U4AGa

— NBA SKITS (@NBA_Skits) November 16, 2017

No idea what’s in the Portland water.

Oh, and the Kings lost by 46

To the Hawks, who were 2-12 entering Wednesday night. Gotta love the NBA.

I'll watch just about anything NBA, but even I can't deal with Kings-Hawks in November.

— Paul Flannery (@Pflanns) November 16, 2017

The Hawks and Kings are both bad, but the Kings are still losing by 40 http://pic.twitter.com/lVL3scpauv

— Dom2K (@Dom_2k) November 16, 2017

The Kings lost by 46 to the Atlanta Hawks. Imagine, the Hawks are in the locker room saying, "Man, those guys suck."

— Marty Mac (@MartyMacsWorld) November 16, 2017

Other things that happened

Kristaps Porzingis dribbled around one defender then dunked on another

The Hornets’ throwback jerseys were fire

Brandon Ingram used a referee as a towel

Ben Simmons euro-stepped right around Lonzo Ball

Guess what percent Joel Embiid says his conditioning is at

Oh, and Alabama head coach Nick Saban doesn’t understand why kids wear jeans the way they do these days

Wednesday night’s NBA scores

Hawks 126, Kings 80

Wizards 102, Heat 93

Knicks 106, Jazz 101

Pacers 116, Grizzlies 113

Timberwolves 98, Spurs 86

Raptors 125, Pelicans 116

Cavaliers 115, Hornets 107

Thunder 92, Bulls 79

Bucks 99, Pistons 95

Trail Blazers 99, Magic 94

76ers 115, Lakers 109

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Dhivehi Artists worth following on Instagram

This is a list of exceptional Maldivian / Dhivehi artists to follow on instagram. I've limited the list to artists with public accounts. Each artist chosen adds something unique to the landscape of Maldivian art. Some are professional artists, others are the kind of people who occasionally produce work that is so incredible that it makes you wish they were. I have tried to pick a piece that represents each ones style; although in the case of some artists this is more difficult than the others as they are so versatile. They are presented in no particular order.

Syd Sujuaan (@annihilatereality)

Mush (@monkeyseemonkeydoom)

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Afazil (@afaziill)

A post shared by AFAZIL (@afaziill) on May 10, 2015 at 7:07am PDT

Ramy (@ramyink)

Singaa Kandahmaa Velithah Ukeehey #dhoni #kraken #kandumathi

A post shared by @ramyink on Dec 9, 2016 at 12:56am PST

Shaari (@_shaari)

#maarukeytuhisaabu #candidpundit

A post shared by Shaari (@shaari_) on Nov 14, 2014 at 10:56pm PST

Abloo Amir (@abllo)

My tropical dreams #Maldives #followfriday #instamv #tropical #art #dhivehi #sunset #island

A post shared by ^Abllo Ameer^ (@abllo) on Mar 10, 2017 at 7:42am PST

ShimhaqMV (@shimhaq98)

If youve been following this on my story, I actually managed to finish it up😂 once i started rendering the details, couldnt really stop until I finished it up. Colors dulled out just a bit but think maybe Ill go back and fix that if I ever put it up for prints and stuff.

A post shared by Shimhaq🇲🇻 (@shimhaq98) on Feb 25, 2017 at 11:16am PST

Afu Hasan (@afumeeha)

Pelican island (island) #inktober 6 , #inktober2016

A post shared by Afu Hasan (@afumeeha) on Oct 6, 2016 at 2:58am PDT

ARAAKAA (@araakaa)

#ink on #paper #illustration #portrait #drawing #araakaa

A post shared by ARAAKAA (@araakaa) on Feb 3, 2017 at 11:54am PST

Ashwa Faheem (@avvamiles)

One of the greatest inventions 🚲 #travelphotography #traveling @lonelyplanet

A post shared by Ashwa Faheem (@avvamiles) on Mar 28, 2017 at 7:41am PDT

N.R (@n_r_achey)

Title: "Untitled until you Title" (nop, don't ask, my brain is mush trying to come up with a sentimental title) available from @islandbazaar (framed). Drop by the boutique, they've got some amazing stuff including paintings from two of my favorite artists @formeahmed & @_h_u_d_a_ | | | #painting #watercolor

A post shared by N.R. (@n_r_achey) on Oct 20, 2016 at 5:53am PDT

Aznym Adam (@azuneemu)

#aharen

A post shared by Aznym Adam (@azuneemu) on Apr 1, 2017 at 11:59am PDT

Fazail Lutfi (@fazaillutfi)

Street

A post shared by fazail lutfi (@fazaillutfi) on Oct 30, 2016 at 10:47pm PDT

Shareehan (@bulhaaa)

Today, I wanted to take a break from all the projects and draw something just for me. ABOO-UFADHAANA : This is a Dhevi concerned with water Text from: MALDIVIAN MYTHS by Hasan Ahmed Manik #illustration #vector #dhevi #monster #sea #dhivehikurehun

A post shared by Shareehan (@bulhaaa) on Mar 17, 2017 at 4:27am PDT

Amina Fathina (@amina.of.the.sea)

More #sketchaday pages i haven't come around to posting yet. One can't draw monsteras too often. #sketchaday #watercolorillustration #monsteradeliciosa

A post shared by A m i n a F a t h i n a (@amina.of.the.sea) on Mar 29, 2017 at 11:50pm PDT

Funkographic (@funkographic)

Baby Blacktip Reef 🦈#maldives #travel #islandlife #shark #artofvisuals

A post shared by Fashion Photography 🌴 Maldives (@funkografik) on Mar 23, 2017 at 10:55pm PDT

Munshid (@dyingregime)

#vscocam

A post shared by munshid (@dyingregime) on Dec 25, 2016 at 9:30am PST

Iman Rasheed (@imanrshd)

Sharing the last freelance project I worked on for CBM. Check it out on my website: www.imanrasheed.com ...or not 😜 #logo #design #branding

A post shared by Iman Rasheed (@imanrshd) on Mar 24, 2017 at 7:51am PDT

Zara Aznil (@aznilphotography)

SASHIMI

A post shared by Photography & Ocean Arts (@aznilphotography) on Apr 7, 2017 at 6:41am PDT

Nash'ath (@nasathm)

A post shared by Nash'ath (@nashathm) on Mar 5, 2017 at 10:02pm PST

Navid Saeed (@navinsaeed)

Model @mariateresa.1978 Makeup and Hair @rizbizleykoka Photo by me #maldiviantraditionaldress #traditional #outdoor #girl #tfler #cute #picoftheday #beautiful #photooftheday #instagood #pretty #follow #hair #italiangirl #lady #dhivehilibaas #cool #kik #fashion #igers #instagramers #style #makeup #beauty #photography #retoucher

A post shared by Maldives Photographer (@navinsaeed) on Feb 28, 2016 at 3:51am PST

Obofili (@obofili)

The blacktip reef shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus) is a species of requiem shark, in the family Carcharhinidae, easily identified by the prominent black tips on its fins (especially on the first dorsal fin and its caudal fin). Among the most abundant sharks inhabiting the tropical coral reefs of the Indianand Pacific Oceans, this species prefers shallow, inshore waters. Its exposed first dorsal fin is a common sight in the region. -Wikipedia ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Gear: @djiglobal #Maldives #Holiday #Luxwt #LuxuryWorldTraveler #FaafuAtoll #aerial #Travel #grammasters3 #aerialphotography #itb2016 #beautifuldestinations #dronegear #dji #drone #BestVacation #sea #turquoise #blue #Lagoon #shark #iamdji #travelawesome #Мальдивы #马尔代夫 #Malediven #Maldive #몰디브 #Мальдив #Maldivas #المالديف

A post shared by Hotels & Resorts Photography (@obofili) on Feb 16, 2016 at 1:12am PST

Nazaal Shiyam (@nazaaal)

A post shared by Nazaal Shiyam (@nazaaal) on Jan 9, 2017 at 5:35pm PST

Eman Shareef (@almawt666)

A post shared by Eman Shareef (@almawt666) on Dec 11, 2016 at 9:10am PST

Salt therapy.

A post shared by SydSujuaan (@annihilatereality) on Mar 14, 2017 at 11:44pm PDT

Hussain Sinan (@buggee)

Nature at its best #maldives #mangroves #laamu #laamuatoll #laamugan #sky #cloudporn #iphone6splus #mobilephotos #mobilephotos #phonephotos #travels #travel #picoftheday

A post shared by Hussain Sinan (@buggee) on Oct 26, 2016 at 12:00am PDT

Refty (@refty)

Dose.

A post shared by Refty (@refty) on Sep 3, 2015 at 11:55pm PDT

Hamza Hassan (@hammi)

Testing the dome. Captured by @rayahassan using the #knektusa #ksd6 #goprodome and #goprotrigger #gp4 #overundershot #vitaminsea #watersportsnation #wanderlustmv #gopropointofview #knektaus #knektdome #gopromoff #hewadpal

A post shared by Hamza Hassan (@hammi) on Mar 30, 2016 at 5:52am PDT

twodeadfish (@twodeadfish)

Gansters Paradise

A post shared by @twodeadfish on Nov 17, 2014 at 9:08pm PST

Huzeimath Abdullah (@hoksla)

Gadheemeeflagseries: Ancient flag for kings, an era of slaves #maldivesancienthistory #Maldives #hoksla #hoksart

A post shared by Huzeimath Abdullah (@hoksla) on Sep 21, 2015 at 12:20pm PDT

Afey (@afeyx)

The cast away #vscocam

A post shared by Afey (@afeyx) on May 1, 2016 at 9:04am PDT

Toxi_Crew (@toxi_crew)

#toxi_crew #maldives #moment #sketch #surrealism #people #dhivehin @sketchesgraffiti @montana_colors #sketchspring17

A post shared by toxi_crew (@toxi_crew) on Feb 28, 2017 at 5:36am PST

Ajmal Shaheed (@ajmals)

Drainage cleaning #Male'

A post shared by ajmal shaheed (@ajmals) on Mar 2, 2015 at 1:14am PST

Maiz (@maiz.i.am)

Pulse. #vscocam #vscomv #everydayraajje

A post shared by Maiz (@maiz.i.am) on Jun 9, 2016 at 3:59am PDT

Shifaz Huthee (@sotti.maldives)

Good morning from MALDIVES 🇲🇻 @ranveliisland 🐠 #SottiMv #Maldives #maldivesphotographer #maldivesphotography #ranveliisland #OnlyGoodVibes #RanveliVibes

A post shared by Maldives 🇲🇻 (@sotti.maldives) on Nov 29, 2016 at 6:00pm PST

Bucky Hussain (@buckyhussain)

Afternoon nap

A post shared by Bucky Hussain (@buckyhussain) on Mar 13, 2017 at 7:23am PDT

Vishal (@ekkayvishal)

I wonder what they were talking about .. i was tripping epic when this happened and could barely hear the argument; the wind and the clouds they play a harsh tune when you are that up high.. at least that day.. and no I wasn't a part of the quarrel.. invisibility sugar cubes!! I was just floating around looking for my shoes, left them by the sky centuries ago... and I needed them to finally stand on my own feet, may dad wanted his magic carpet back. He let me borrow it, he's nice like that. Anyways.. steer clear of these two unless you're geared up for stealth or combat... or some sort of wizardry I don't know., gtg.. gonna have sun biscuits dipped in the oceans of Venus 🌅

A post shared by Vishal (@ekkayvishal) on Nov 15, 2016 at 10:00pm PST

Coffee & Type (@CoffeeandType)

Happy fasting !! ‪#JareekuriThaana #decorativetype #DhivehiLettering #RamazanWishes #handlettering #typography

A post shared by CoffeeandType (@coffeeandtype) on Jun 5, 2016 at 2:51pm PDT

Shifaan Thowfeequ (@cuynchips)

Strong women I have know , but none like our beloved maaama- resilient, smart and loving! 💗👵🏽. . . . . . . . . . . . #IWD2017 #girlpower #strongwomen #amazingwomen #inspiration #maldives #grandmother #portrait #photooftheday #women #family #greatwomen #beboldforchange #internationalwomensday #adaywithoutwomen #womensday #fisaarianhenun #photography #dhivehin #wisdom #treasure #cherish #grandmother @shifaana @inshau @naubeesaurus @chocolatebitch95 @laikoshahir

A post shared by Shifaan Thowfeequ (@cuynchips) on Mar 7, 2017 at 11:21pm PST

Sarah Haleem (@sarahhaleemphoto)

And the clouds are back at it again 🌧

A post shared by Sarah Haleem (@sarahhaleemphoto) on Nov 10, 2016 at 1:51am PST

Razzan (@_razzan_)

28.10.2016 // Maakanaa . . . #maldives #redditgetsdrawn #heron #redditartistnetwork #vscoart #instaartist #instaart #artistsoninstagram #artagram #artworkoftheday #instaart #instaartist #art #artist #drawing #doodle #sketch #illustration #sketchaday #dailyart #dhivehingehunaru #arts_help #localartmv #khf2016 #followme #sketchbook #ballpoint

A post shared by Razzan (@_razzan_) on Oct 27, 2016 at 9:42pm PDT

Ibrahim Arafath (@iarafath)

SCOOP. Personal work, my main illustration style. - Listening and working to @champagnepapi Views -------- #arts_help #rsa_graphics #justdoit #feedfeed #artistsofmaldives #itsnicethat #insta #typespire #slowroastedco #artnerd2016 #artnerd #artcollective# #PIPESONFOOD #TheRGallery #visualgraphc #folioart #illustree #thecreativenet #trendland #dailydose #mvartistry #vscoartiste #Fashion #picame #TheCreatorClass #food #illustration #collagecollectiveco #illustratedmonthly #DScolor

A post shared by iArafath ( Illustrator ) (@iarafath) on May 21, 2016 at 1:59pm PDT

Mohamed Shuraih (@mohamedshuraih)

#vscomv #vsco

A post shared by Mohamed Shuraih (@mohamedshuraih) on Oct 18, 2015 at 10:16pm PDT

Nattu Adnan (@rEALLYNATTU)

#Maldives celebrates 50 years of independence.

A post shared by Nattu Adnan (@reallynattu) on Jul 25, 2015 at 12:24pm PDT

Moses (@gasmoofensaa)

07-10-16

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Autonomotor (@autonomotor)

Riddled in this grid. Fiddled and fickle. Didnt tell its brittle. Like a skittle. Sweet at first till you reach the sour in the middle #promissestocongest #urbannightmare #hulhumale

A post shared by @autonomotor on Apr 5, 2017 at 10:37am PDT

Maahy (@maahyart)

almost getting there. what do you guys think? spraying shadows is so addictive. 😷#artfido #art_help #artcollective #mural

A post shared by Maahy (@maahyart) on Mar 13, 2016 at 9:51pm PDT

Mahin Fayaz (@mahinfayaz)

Majeedhee Magu. #shotonmoment

A post shared by Mahin Fayaz (@mahinfayaz) on Feb 25, 2017 at 1:40pm PST

#maldives #artists

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The Inspiring Reason This Marathon Runner Posted A Photo Of Her Cellulite

Marathoner Dorothy Beal has a message for all the runners out there: Don’t let a race photo steal your joy.

The blogger, mother of three and running coach based in Leesburg, Virginia recently went viral after posting powerful side-by-side photos to Instagram, both of which were taken during the same race.

“In one I looked happy and strong and in the other I was left questioning if there was a part of my body that didn’t have cellulite,” Beal said before explaining how hard ― but rewarding ― this particular race was for her.

“If you had asked me after if I had a good time I would have said YES!!” she wrote. “I still felt that way in the days following the race UNTIL I saw the photo on the left and then insecurity set in and I thought about how that day was not fun. But that’s silly, because it was fun...A race photo is ONE SINGLE moment in time and I let one of them steal joy from me.”

Beal added, “Most times we don’t look great while we run, but that’s not why we run anyways, we run to FEEL like I look in the photo on the right - HAPPY.”

Let's get REAL with each other again... I'm reposting this here because I think we all can agree that we are worth more than a photo captured at a race. Far too many of us let a single photo steal joy - the thing is - it's a single photo and we need to take back any power that photo steals #Repost @womensrunningmagazine ・・・ @mileposts here Let's get real with each other for a second shall we!? How many of you have let a race photo steal joy from you?? Both of these race photos were taken on the same day at the same race. In one I looked happy and strong and in the other I was left questioning if there was a part of my body that didn't have cellulite. This race at some points sucked for me - I got sick - threw up before crossing the finish line and had possibly my slowest 13.1 time ever - but post race the sucky feelings faded and I remember the day being fun - drinking wine with friends after, joking how wine cures all. If you had asked me after if I had a good time I would have said YES!! I still felt that way in the days following the race UNTIL I saw the photo on the left and then insecurity set in and I thought about how that day was not fun. But that's silly, because it was fun...A race photo is ONE SINGLE moment in time and I let one of them steal joy from me. Most times we don't look great while we run, but that's not why we run anyways, we run to FEEL like I look in the photo on the right - HAPPY. Don't let a photo steal joy - you are worth so much more than one split second - moment in time. #irunthisbody @ihavearunnersbody #whstrong

A post shared by Dorothy Beal | #irunthisbody (@mileposts) on Mar 4, 2017 at 4:29am PST

Beal’s post resonated with her 44k Instagram followers, who shared their own struggles with race photos.

“Thank you yes I have one from [a race] I trained so hard and the pic they took made me look awful,” one commenter wrote. “It really did steal my joy and accomplishment so thanks for this reminder.”

Another fellow runner wrote, “I had the same thing after my first race I hated how I looked in the photos but I just remember what a feat it was! Glad I’m not the only one it momentarily got down.”

The response to the photo proves that the activity is about more than just a race picture. Running is an incredible exercise that can do wonders for a person’s wellbeing. Research shows it can drastically improve your physical and mental health.

Beal’s side-by-side photo is also just one example of the many body-positive posts Beal puts on her Instagram page. In an emailed conversation with The Huffington Post, she explained her new “MOVEment,” called #ihavearunnersbody, which is all about revising what exactly a “runner” looks like.

“I’m constantly told that I don’t look like I run,” Beal said. “A) there is no such thing as a perfect body and B) anyone who runs looks like a runner. So yes I have cellulite and I’m not a featherweight, but my body and these legs have carried me through 32 marathons and over 100 races of various distances.”

In love with this #ihavearunnersbody photo from @thejessiest ・・・ Do you see me in this photo? In this photo I am strong and capable and determined and finishing the second of two marathons a month apart. But this morning I was still afraid to step on the scale. Like that number has value and therefore determines my value. It's ridiculous of course, but that feeling has persisted for so long. So this is a reminder to myself and to you that the scale carries no value, only a piece of information, that we are so much more than our appearance and that health is infinitely more important @ihavearunnersbody #healthyisthenewskinny #irunthisbody #ihavearunnersbody #sportsbrasquad #realrunning #austinmarathon #teamsnackattack

A post shared by #ihavearunnersbody (@ihavearunnersbody) on Mar 6, 2017 at 12:56pm PST

#ihavearunnersbody regram from @g.runderfullife ・・・ Today's 5mi=rough, wk 14 marathon training & my legs know it! Buttt at least I didn't cringe at all the weekend's professional race pics (...must've been taken at the start )

A post shared by #ihavearunnersbody (@ihavearunnersbody) on Feb 15, 2017 at 4:51pm PST

#ihavearunnersbody regram from @b.fit.fest ・・・ Sunday I ran my worst half marathon yet (2hrs34mins) I struggled the last 4 miles. When I saw these photos, I was tempted to pick apart how tired I look, how thick my legs are, and how slow I know I was going (you can just tell ). But I DID it. Day 7 of #whole30 and in the pouring rain the whole time, I still finished. That's something to be proud of! • • • • • • • #runnerscommunity #womenrunners #inspiringwomenrunners #NRC #halfmarathontraining #pasadenahalfmarathon #worldrunners #benchmarkrun #newyeargoals #runlikeagirl #runit #runnersworld #ihavearunnersbody

A post shared by #ihavearunnersbody (@ihavearunnersbody) on Jan 26, 2017 at 6:45am PST

“We are thin, we are thick, we are small, we are tall, we are black, we are white, we are every color in between, some of us have abs and others of us have bellies, and many of us have cellulite BUT we are ALL runners,” Beal said.

Amen to that.

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The Inspiring Reason This Marathon Runner Posted A Photo Of Her Cellulite

Marathoner Dorothy Beal has a message for all the runners out there: Don’t let a race photo steal your joy.

The blogger, mother of three and running coach recently went viral after posting powerful side-by-side photos to Instagram, both of which were taken during the same race.

Beal added, “Most times we don’t look great while we run, but that’s not why we run anyways, we run to FEEL like I look in the photo on the right - HAPPY.”

A post shared by Dorothy Beal | #irunthisbody (@mileposts) on Mar 4, 2017 at 4:29am PST

Beal’s post resonated with her 44k Instagram followers, who shared their own struggles with race photos.

A post shared by #ihavearunnersbody (@ihavearunnersbody) on Mar 6, 2017 at 12:56pm PST

A post shared by #ihavearunnersbody (@ihavearunnersbody) on Feb 15, 2017 at 4:51pm PST

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Amen to that.

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WAGS star Olivia Pierson got the memo this winter: Velvet IS IN. Colored velvet especially has been over the runways this season.

FYI WAGS stands for Wives and Girlfriends of professional athletes, in case you don’t watch the show.

Olivia and her fellow cast mate and BFF Natalie Halcro have their own successful fashion blog, JÊROME. It’s pretty cool you should check it out if you have a minute.

Last season, the girls got sent to Thailand to take photos of clothing for their blog. UGH #GOALS

Obviously, these ladies know how to dress to impress. Unfortunately, I am not a reality television star at the moment and I am pretty sure I cannot afford the gorgeous dresses that Olivia is wearing.

Velvet is just a luxurious fabric in general and you can’t help but feel ahhmazing in it.

Here are some of the best velvet looks from New York Fashion Week 2017 for a little #inspiration.

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The E! reality star posted three dope velvet outfits to her Instagram recently and below you can purchase similar clothing to mimic her outfit!

The velvet trend this season is modern and sophisticated but still has that ’90s vibe that we all love. It’s like vampire chic meets glamorous rock and roll and I can’t get enough of it!

Whether it is a short mini with spaghetti straps or a long maxi with sleeves and a high slit up the thigh, you can guarantee velvet dresses are the IT thing to be sporting this season.

Here are all three of Olivia Pierson’s velvet dress outfits and some cheaper, more affordable alternatives inspired by her look.

I am obsessed with this @lioness_official 'VELVET mini' dress! 😍 #LUXbyLioness

A post shared by Olivia Pierson (@oliviapierson) on Dec 6, 2016 at 4:55pm PST

PURPLE OFF SHOULDER RUFFLE VELVET BODYCON DRESS $14.90

BURGUNDY DRAPE HALTER BACKLESS WRAP FRONT VELVET BODYCON DRESS $21.90

BURGUNDY V-NECK STRAP DETAIL VELVET BODYCON MINI DRESS $15.90

FLORENCIA GREY FAUX FUR COAT $78.75

KERRY SHAGGY FAUX FUR COAT $56.00

BOUTIQUE BROOKE FAUX FUR COAT $110.00

How amazing is this @styledelivers outfit! 👗👠'Monaco Nights Dress & Cool It Down Corduroy Bomber Jacket' #ootn

A post shared by Olivia Pierson (@oliviapierson) on Nov 3, 2016 at 7:56pm PDT

PRINA PINK CRUSHED VELVET STRAPPY WRAP OVER MIDI DRESS $49.00

PINK WRAP FRONT RUCHED DETAIL ASYMMETRIC HEM VELVET CAMI DRESS $16.90

SHANY DUSTY PINK VELVET BANDEAU BODYCON DRESS $21.00

MAYA SATIN BOMBER JACKET $19.00

ABBI LONGLINE SATIN BOMBER $25.00

ELLE PREMIUM SATIN BOMBER $19.00

Finally a pic with my YEEEOUNGGGGGG @stephanie.halcro 🎉 Love you! #BirthdayVibes #Licks2FingersAndWeenChops 😂🙌🏻

A post shared by Olivia Pierson (@oliviapierson) on Aug 22, 2016 at 9:55pm PDT

ARCHER CHAMPAGNE VELVET CAPE MIDI DRESS $38.50

SUKI VELVET OFF SHOULDER CHOKER MIDI DRESS $18.00

VELVET KIMONO SLEEVE WRAP DRESS PINK $15.00

PINK MARBLE FINISH T-BAR HEELED SANDALS $63.00

NUDE PATENT ROUNDED STRAP BARELY THERE HEELS $36.00

PEACE + LOVE GOLD TRIPLE CHAIN HEELS $81.00

Which one of Olivia’s velvet outfits is your favorite?

COMMENT BELOW!

‘WAGS’ Olivia Pierson Rocks 3 Trendy Velvet Dresses- Shop Her Outfits For Less WAGS star Olivia Pierson got the memo this winter: Velvet IS IN. Colored velvet especially has been over the runways this season.

#affordable #broke #celeb #celebrity #celebrity fashion #celebstyle #cheap #chic #dope #fashion #hollywood #outfits #style #trend #trendy #winter

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Super Bowl LI: 11 New England Patriots players who are absolutely jacked

Tell us if you’ve heard this one before: The New England Patriots are in the Super Bowl.

For the ninth time in franchise history—and the seventh time with Bill Belichick and Tom Brady—the Pats are looking to end the season with a championship.

The last time New England played for the Lombardi Trophy, it turned out to be one of the most exciting Super Bowl games ever: The Patriots won with a last-second interception of Russell Wilson at the goal line by Malcolm Butler, stunning the world to take the 28-24 victory.

This matchup should be just as tough. The Atlanta Falcons were the NFL's highest-scoring offense in 2016, and while they come in with plenty of big guns—Julio Jones, Devonta Freeman, Sean Weatherspoon, Mohamed Sanu, and Keanu Neal—the Patriots have some shredded dudes of their own.

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Even though Rob Gronkowski won’t be active for the Super Bowl (which everyone but Falcons fans is upset about), the Pats have plenty of talent entering the battle. And while Bill Belichick isn’t a fan of social media—what he calls “SnapFace” and “InstaChat”—that hasn’t stopped some of his Patriots players from posting their workouts on Instagram.

Here’s how 11 players on the Patriots got ripped and helped the team make it to the Super Bowl against the Falcons:

11. Elandon Roberts, Linebacker

Have to keep them legs strong. Slight work on the squats #NFL #NeverWillBeSatisfied

A video posted by Elandon Roberts (@the_erob52) on Apr 19, 2016 at 12:52pm PDT

10. Tre' Jackson, Guard

Everyone wants to be a beast until it's time to do what real beast do!! #beastmode #grindwantstop #hustlewantquit

A photo posted by Tre Jackson (@tre_jackson63) on Feb 18, 2015 at 11:45am PST

9. Chris Long, Defensive End

Coming to UFC 227 One of the 11AM cards Lots of time to clean up my southpaw #randombloodsportwhiteguy No technique comments if you're under 230*

A video posted by Chris Long (@laflamablanca95) on Jul 9, 2016 at 8:01pm PDT

8. Duron Harmon, Safety

Just out here gettin right with my youngin @anklebreaker_2 !!! @supersavagetraining gettin us both ready for the season! #supersavagetraining

A video posted by Duron Harmon (@dharm30) on Jul 4, 2016 at 2:12pm PDT

Tbt doing a little yoga.....gotta get back to this

A photo posted by Duron Harmon (@dharm30) on Jan 23, 2014 at 8:31am PST

7. Patrick Chung, Safety

Been on the grind, back at it on Monday #patriotsnation

A video posted by Patrick Chung (@23patrickchung) on Apr 18, 2015 at 9:10am PDT

6. James White, Running Back

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5. Trey Flowers, Defensive End

Oh get up Flowers!! #270 #afterpushinprowlers | Video By: @priceholmes

A video posted by Trey Flowers (@iii_flowers) on Dec 17, 2014 at 10:53am PST

4. Michael Floyd, Wide Receiver

The grind don't stop....

A video posted by Michael Floyd (@mikefloyd) on Jul 8, 2015 at 6:41pm PDT

F a vacay... I feel better at work #yearof15 #blessed

A video posted by Michael Floyd (@mikefloyd) on Feb 28, 2015 at 6:11am PST

3. Julian Edelman, Wide Receiver

crushed some leg raises in the offseason. I train #NoMatterWhat #ForeverFaster @puma

A video posted by Julian Edelman (@edelman11) on Sep 2, 2015 at 12:20pm PDT

Running along the Charles. I train #NoMatterWhat #ForeverFaster @puma

A video posted by Julian Edelman (@edelman11) on Sep 1, 2015 at 4:17am PDT

2. Malcolm Butler, Cornerback

#WORK

A video posted by Malcolm CB Butler (@mac_bz) on Apr 11, 2016 at 1:56pm PDT

Yeah, he's shredded:

A photo posted by Malcolm CB Butler (@mac_bz) on Jul 16, 2016 at 6:30pm PDT

1. Chris Hogan, Wide Receiver

A little eccentric single leg squats this morning after sprints. Got some good work in today! #dreambig #workhard #postiveenergy #underdog #fit @mhpstrong @guadango @thompsonbrotherslacrosse

A video posted by Chris Hogan (@chrishogan_15) on Feb 29, 2016 at 6:47am PST

Upper body day. 105's for 10. Wrist is feeling good, getting stronger everyday. Positive mind. @mhpstrong @todays_business @todaysathletes #dreambig #workhard @thompsonbrotherslacrosse

A video posted by Chris Hogan (@chrishogan_15) on Mar 8, 2016 at 8:39am PST

500lb hip thrust to finish off lower body day....@guadango #freakstrength @mhpstrong @todaysathletes

A video posted by Chris Hogan (@chrishogan_15) on Jul 13, 2016 at 7:15am PDT

A video posted by Chris Hogan (@chrishogan_15) on Jul 13, 2015 at 8:21am PDT

Triple broad jumps to finish after routes and field work. #freakstrength @mhpstrong @todaysathletes @todays_business

A video posted by Chris Hogan (@chrishogan_15) on Jul 18, 2016 at 8:23am PDT

He may look small at 6′1″, but Chris Hogan is jacked:

That post season feeling. Great team win yesterday!! onto the post season! #pats #postseason #letssssgooooo

A photo posted by Chris Hogan (@chrishogan_15) on Jan 2, 2017 at 8:15am PST

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F*ck Contouring, We Just Want More of This Magical Hogwarts Body Art

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Jan 19, 2017 at 6:57am PST

With a blended palette of dusty azures and smoky charcoals, Georgina Ryland leaves room for the moonlight in her blown-out body art of a starry night featuring the storied Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizadry. The Australian makeup artist leaves no spectator guessing at the the paint strokes in the creation of her masterfully blended portrait, either: in an Instagram timelapse video, the entire painting process is documented from outlining sketchings, to applying the opaquely painted, limitless night sky.

In a caption on Instagram, Ryland notes that painting the full piece took around five hours to complete. For this particular “painterly sort of style,” she explains, Ryland used a speed-paint method that dramatically reduced the overall time to finish, as well as producing a stellar the detailed yet deft timelapse spectacle.

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The professional makeup artist and prosthetics crafter has reached into every realm of the fantasy universe in order to practice new techniques and create her original visual stories. From painting a whale shark to replicating the intense yellow-eyed stare of a wild tiger, Ryland lives in a different world by applying her fantasies directly to her skin.

Ryland holds a degree in Cinemagraphic Makeup from the Australian Academy of Cinemagraphic Makeup, which also served as impetus to professionally pursue makeup artistry and venture into special effects design for Ryland.

Take a look at the makeup professional’s Harry Potter-themed body art below, followed by many other instances of her intricate maquillage work:

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Visit Georgina’s Instagram page to see more body art and makeup artistry, right here.

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