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chaoticarson16 · 21 days

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Idk if you still doing these but if you do:

Main six +NJ

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Hope this is ok

Yay I haven’t had one of these in a while! :D

🧑‍🧑‍🧒 - Family

California: Him and the other Spanish colonies are siblings (Cal, Tex, Four corners, Florida, and Nevada). He’s the second oldest of his siblings, Texas being the oldest. He really wants to adopt a kid with New York, but he’s been too anxious to ask. So for now he’ll just be the best and totally the favorite uncle to Utah’s kids.

New York: He’s siblings with the other og13. Somewhere around being a middle child and he’s also twins with New Jersey. IDC, Gov, Maine, and DC are his niece and nephews (PA, Mass, and Maryland being parents is totally cannon I swear)

Louisiana: You’ve probably noticed a common theme. He’s siblings with the other French colonies and he’s the oldest. Those siblings are the twins Bama and Sippi, Missouri, Michigan, Arkansas, Illinois, and Oklahoma.

Florida: As mentioned in California’s, he’s siblings with the other Spanish colonies. He’s pretty close with California, even thought they don’t act like it but messing with each other is how they show their affection. Utahs kids love him because he doesn’t have any rules and he loves to do science experiments with them. Much to Utah’s dismay.

Texas: You know the drill. Since he’s the oldest he practically raised the others with help from the other older siblings.

Gov: He’s twins with IDC and they’re actually identical twins but IDC likes to dye her hair so it’s not that noticeable. If you put both of them plus their father side by side they look like carbon copies of each other. The only differences are the twins hair is darker and their eyes colors are a little different. When he was younger, his uncles would spoil the hell out of him and his sister. They would also go on play dates with Maine quite a bit. When DC was (born?? spawned??) they would take care of him too and treated him like a younger brother. There’s so many photos that they all use to embarrass Gov, IDC, Maine, and DC from the shenanigans they would get into.

New Jersey: Same as New York, middle sibling of the og13 and twins with York. Jersey was the uncle that spent the most time with the kids because he was the only one who could get them to go to sleep (to everyone’s surprise). They would rope him into their shenanigans cause they knew he would never say no to them.

🍜 - Food

California: Most people believe he’s vegan, but he’s actually not. He’s just a bit picky with meat and will only eat it if it’s seasoned certain ways. Like he can eat burgers perfectly fine but if you season and cook chicken the same way he’ll puke. That’s why he only eats vegetables or fruit if the others offer, cause there’s nothing done to them.

New York: This man is a picky eater. His siblings all know this and will either make him something else and or prepare the dish differently so he can eat it. Jersey’s been the only one who could get him to eat everything he made.

Louisiana: He is chef. No but fr this man loves to cook and everything he makes is amazing. He also eats everything, like he’s the opposite of New York.

Florida: He’ll eat any and everything. Except oysters and clams. He hates them. Only Loui knows why. It’s their texture

Texas: Everyone assumes he eats meat with every meal. Since he’ll jokingly make fun of California, they think he doesn’t like vegans or vegetarians (which California isn’t). He actually only eats meat maybe once or twice a week, usually on the weekends during cookouts. Them bull instincts make meat seem very unappealing.

Gov: This man runs on coffee and spite alone and the occasional grilled cheese

New Jersey: He can eat anything and I mean anything. Stupid little goat boy

👔 - Clothing

California: He’s usually seen in a skater boy kind of aesthetic, but he also likes wearing those cottage core type dresses. He’s also definitely got those glasses chains with the little charms at the end. He’s got many different ones but his favorite and New Yorks have little knives on them.

New York: He’s got that typical city style but when he doesn’t have meetings he likes to wear dark academia type outfits. This man has style

Louisiana: He is Adam Sandler and he’s waiting on them to play Gangnam style. Nah but fr the only stylizing he does are the occasional pieces of jewelry and the charms in his hair.

Florida: He’s got that beach boy/surfer boy style like you see at the table. He hates the way pants feel on his legs and he rarely wear sweaters only his husbands

Texas: Typically in farm wear like jeans and button ups or t shirts but he can also be seen in lounge wear when he’s at the statehouse

Gov: Usually in business attire since he’s at work almost 24/7. When the others actually manage to drag him out of his office to go somewhere, they’re surprised to see him space themed outfits. The most common thing is he’ll have stars on his clothing then planet based jewelry

New Jersey: Grunge goblincore is all that came to mind for him. Just the more earthy tones and the sweaters but also perfect for doing outdoorsy things. Perfect

🟣 - Romantic/Sexual/Shippy

California: I’m mainly a Caliyork shipper but I’m open to any ships that are legal and not toxic! His love languages are definitely physical touch and acts of service. He loves just holding his partners hand or hugging them and picking them up. He also loves doing anything they ask. Whether that be cooking or cleaning or just going with them somewhere. He likes feeling useful.

New York: Again the Caliyork brain rot is real. His love language is quality time. He loves just being around his partner. They don’t even have to be interacting, one could be on their phone and the other could be reading on the other side of the room and he’d be happy.

Louisiana: Flouigov are the husbands ever. They help teach Gov to relax and Gov helps them find better ways to regulate their energy that won’t upset anyone. His love language is acts of service

Florida: Same as before but Florida loves to cuddle them. His love languages are touch and acts of service. He also loves baking for them (the only form of cooking he can do)

Texas: I’m a major multi-shipper but my current fav is Texahoma (enemies/rivals to lovers fr) his love languages are words of affirmation and gift giving

Gov: He loves info-dumping about his interests to his partners. And they listen because they know he rarely gets to. He’s always either working or in meetings so the very rare occasions when he has free time he cuddle with his partners and starts talking. His love languages are words of affirmation and quality time

New Jersey: I see him being with both Nevada and Wyoming (it’s random I know but I love them) his love languages are quality time and physical touch

🗡️ - Fighting

California: Mainly fights with his legs and he’s really strong with them. He once dislocated Florida’s knee after he broke one of his mugs

New York: Mainly uses his fists and brass knuckles but he also uses his bat and a gun

Louisiana: Mainly magic but he can and will shoot someone and when he somehow gets a gun he shoots to kill

Florida: He uses any and everything. That chair? Oh word. This stick? Hell yeah. His brother who just so happened to be standing next to him? Let’s do get help.

Texas: Gun. That’s it just gun. And occasionally his fists but mainly gun

Gov: He’s an excellent manipulator. He can usually dissolve the situation before he has to fight but he does carry a combat knife on him for when that doesn’t work

New Jersey: He uses all his limbs. His fists, his legs, his teeth. Whatever works

Got a bit lazy at the end but I’m so sorry this is late I’ve been pretty busy

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olderthannetfic · 2 years

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original pointed out the vegan evangelical anon here: I totally get you, hides-that-you're-vegan anon! honestly as much as I hate the evangelical holier than thou type vegans, I also hate a lot of even just the posts that are supposedly calling them out. even when they're about legit stuff like exploited labor they so often seem to be more about witty gotchas and shitting on the idea of ethical veganism than actually talking about the issues at hand. (oh, and although individual people stating why they personally can't go vegan is fine, I hate any sweeping generalizations to the effect of "all people with x can't be vegan", because 99% of the time that's just not categorically true.)

oh and I also find the way other meat eaters get up in arms at the concept of vegan and vegetarian food ridiculous. you aren't being fucking disrespected because your friend isn't serving meat at their wedding, and your friend definitely isn't required to "accommodate" you by serving meat, any more than your Jewish friend is obligated to serve you pork or cheeseburgers. grow up already.

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airlock · 4 years

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so, folks, having put a great deal of time into staring at the dining hall menu on Fire Emblem: Three houses, I decided to attempt a fun little exercise: what if I set about putting together a list of what my dislikes, neutrals and likes from the list would be if I were attending Garreg Mach?

and see... due to my presently undiagnosed neurodivergence, I have a hypersensitive palate, as well as a hypersensitivity to textures. I have been described by sufficiently rude people as “difficult to feed”. if y’all have seen and remember that one post where you tally up everything you would eat and get a higher score the less of a picky eater you are, well, I scored like a two or a four on that. so, y’know... this is going to be fun y’all

The Wretched Food Sins (dislikes)

Beast Meat Teppanyaki, Pickled Rabbit Skewers, Gronder Meat Skewers, Garreg Mach Meat Pie

see, I’m just going to get this one out of the way immediately: I don’t like red meat. when I tell people that, their first assumption is usually that I’m a vegan or avoiding the shitload of growth hormones or whatever, but no, I still eat some other types of meat and health is obviously not a priority in my diet; I just find that red meat tastes and feels something awful. we clear? we clear.

Onion Gratin Soup

(Onions stewed with white trout and baked with a layer of cheese on top. Will warm you up from the inside out.)

onions I’m also not very fond of. when they’re used for flavor, they’re normally used in small enough amounts to be safely ignored, but here it seems that the idea is to eat whole baked onions off a soup, like... is that a thing that human people do with the single lives that they have??

Country-Style Red Turnip Plate

(A balanced meal including red turnip and verona stew, red turnip salad, and sautéed red turnip with garlic.)

just not sure about this one; I mean, it’s not that I actually recall ever eating a turnip, or that a “verona” is a real vegetable that I can compare to any extant thing... I just don’t think I’ve ever had a good time attempting to eat a plateful of vegetables and I don’t have much faith that the monastery cantina is breaking new ground there

Vegetable Stir-Fry

(A dish of dried tomatoes, cabbage, chickpeas and other vegetables, stir-fried with egg. Nutritious and very filling.)

I might just be mixing up terms, but if I understand correctly, I’ve never heard of stir-frying before. it sounds like a cool thing, though! I do love the the idea of using egg as a base for this, too! it’s a pity that they then proceed to pick nothing but ass ingredients for the entire rest of this particular recipe

Fish and Bean Soup

(A soup made by simmering white trout and chickpeas. A simple yet wholesome dish.)

sorry, head chef, beans are a horrific mouthfeel and you cannot and will not convince me that a dish featuring them is uwu wholesome

Pickled Seafood and Vegetables

(A Dagdan dish of raw fish and turns pickled in a vinegar-based seasoning liquid. Rarely eaten in Fódlan.)

so, I’ve actually had the idea for this post quite a ways ago, and one of the very first things I had in mind was the precise burn I was going to deliver unto the smell of vinegar. right? thing is, it’s been so long since then that the anedocte I was going to use as a delivery vector for that burn has since taken a dark turn. it won’t really be worth the while to unpack it at this point, so I’ll just skip to the punchline: the smell of vinegar is indistinguishable from the smell of dog piss

Cabbage and Herring Stew

(Cabbage and Albinean Herring stewed whole. The fish guts lend this hearty dish a superbly bitter kick.)

ew, what the hell? what sort of florida man recipe is this? “oh, let’s stew some fish, but make sure the entirety of its intestines are stewing in there so that the final product can punch you in the mouth with bitterness”. what? who’s that supposed to appeal to? I can understand this being one of Hubert’s favorite meals but why would absolutely anyone else do this to themselves? and it’s with this demon fodder here that we finish the hell section on an absolutely burning note and proceed to...

The Purgatory of Eh, I Guess, Maybe (neutral)

Pheasant Roast with Berry Sauce

(Well-roasted Fódlan pheasant drizzled with a berry reduction sauce.)

we’re getting somewhere; poultry is like, 80% of the protein in my diet, and sweetness is precisely the only flavor I can tolerate in major excess. alas, in gastronomy, one plus one doesn’t always make two; I’m not sure this combination here works or just clashes frontally

Vegetable Pasta Salad

(Pasta with a blend of fresh vegetables from various regions of Fódlan. This popular dish sells out almost instantly.)

we’re out of the hated food list, but that doesn’t mean you’re safe yet from listening to me maw about foods that are supposed to be super common!

you know how I prefer to take my pasta? over water, butter or olive oil with absolutely no sauce. additional seasoning also needs not apply, although salt is welcome. fun fact: my ideal instant noodle is cooked with only a small amount of flavoring powder. so yeah, there you have it, that’s the “hey guys I eat bread with nothing in it and have a good time” moment of the jour

but back to the point -- how does this particular pasta measure up? well, I took a look at the in-game model of it and it appears to pass the most important bar: no sauce -- or, at least, if there was any, it was thick and yellow and it made a fool of me. anyways, I might not particularly dig some of the vegetables thrust into the pasta here, but the beauty of it is that I can probably pick and choose which ones I will actually eat, which makes this a solid ehhh it’s solvable

Fruit and Herring Tart

(A baked tart with stewed herring and Noa fruit mixed into the batter. Popular in Enbarr, the Imperial Capital.)

again, I don’t object to the components but I’m not sure about it all adds together. is that a real thing, like, putting a god damn fish into your fruit pie mix?

Fish Sandwich

(A simple dish. Airmid Cabbage is pickled in vinegar and served with cabbage between two slices of bread.)

a fish sandwich plain and simple, I would happily chow down; fish is the other one of my acceptable meats, after all. thing is, as non-domestic sandwiches usually do, this one comes with a bunch of add-ons that I absolutely do not want and it’s hard to tell how much can be salvaged. like, there’s old man vinegar/piss again, and besides, I swear I’ve eaten leaves off the ground that had better texture than cabbage. so, like, can we go even simpler, head chef? bread, fish, and no wicked ideas?

Spicy Fish and Turnip Stew

(Spicy stew made with Teutates loach and turnips. The monastery’s unique recipe features spices from Dagda.)

come to think of it, I don’t think I’ve ever eaten a stew. if it’s very much like a soup, then it might have as much of an annoying texture as one, but if it’s just a soggy filet, then that might work out. anyway, between that and the non-specification of what those spices from Dagda are intended to do with the recipe, I’d have to taste it to believe it

Super-Spicy Fish Dango

(A light snack, popular in the Empire. Small, spicy balls of fried dough packed with white trout and dried tomato.)

ugh, that was so close. fried dough and fish sounds AMAZING, it really does. but the first strike here is “super-spicy”; I did mention having a hypersensitive palate, yes? now add that to the fact that I’m white. the real crushing sin here, however, is the inclusion of fucking tomato. we were so close to greatness! we were this close! anyways, depending on how exactly the dried tomato is meant to be implemented here, it might be possible to just pull it out with a fork and accept the mouth-hurting substances in a bid to have a good time anyway

Sweet and Salty Whitefish Sauté

(Whitefish is coated in spices and sautéed with dried tomatoes to bring out an addictive salty-sweet flavor.)

tomatoes again! seriously, you creeps keep throwing that in with one of my sole acceptable approaches to meat! although fortunately, I gather that, with this one, the goal is not for the tomatoes to be eaten, just popped on the juice that this fish is jumping around in while it roasts, so maybe there’s salvation for it yet... I do want to find out whatever in the world an “addictive salty-sweet flavor” is supposed to mean, admittedly

Sautéed Pheasant and Eggs

(Thin slices of bird meat and shredded cabbage, mixed with scrambled eggs and sautéed with spices. Invention of a certain noble.)

again, we broke it right at the finish line. I like the idea of a pile of chicken strips and scrambled eggs; would have some fun digging through it and all. alas, Alfred von Certain Noble had to go and throw cabbage into the mix. at least, maybe, if it’s shredded, then the awful texture is eliminated and that makes it straight-up just eating some leaf? it might be sufficiently non-intrusive

Gautier Cheese Gratin

(A gratin of bird meat topped with heaps of Gautier cheese, which is famous for its low fat content. It has a unique flavor.)

I... do I want to know what “unique flavor” this is? because chicken gratined with cheese sounds good, but you could potentially go wrong with the type of cheese, and the fact that this apparently counts as a bitter dish doesn’t leave me particularly hopeful...

Small Fish Skewers

(Made by grilling skewered Airmid gobies. With a muddy flavor and dry texture, this dish is beloved by few.)

okay, yeah, “muddy flavor and dry texture” isn’t exactly the sales pitch of the year, but these sound like reasonably ignorable things in favor of what would just be grilled fish on a skewer with no more of those terrible nonsense ideas like adding some fucking tomato

Fried Crayfish

(Fried and breaded Caledonian crayfish. Looks much tastier than it actually is.)

looks are all we have to go by here, but besides that, intsys, you’ll have a lot of labor to do if you want to convince me that a fried and breaded anything isn’t good if it’s not, like, inherently ass as an ingredient. what keeps this one from reaching the heavens is most likely not the taste or the feel itself, but mostly just the fact that I’m probably allergic to shrimp

The Blessed And Divine (likes)

Saghert and Cream

(A baked confection coated with Noa fruit cream and a currant reduction, often enjoyed as a dessert at family gatherings.)

first, I have to get this much out of the way: does anyone know what the hell a saghert even is? cursory searching has only led me to results about Fire Emblem, so it might be a made-up word altogether...

... that said, the aforementioned cursory searching has also brought me to this blog where I got to see someone’s idea of what the thing would be in real life, and the result is definitely something I’d want in my mouth, stomach, and soul, so there we go!

Sweet Bun Trio

(Traditional pastries from Faerghus, known for their subtle sweetness. The dough is made with eggs and sugar.)

is this supposed to be like sweetbread or like, dumplings, which might actually be made with eggs and sugar...? oh, who am I kidding, I’d scarf the hell out of either one. and hey, no need to be subtle with the sweetness, either!

Peach Sorbet

(A sorbet made with thin slides of magically frozen peach, dusted with bean flour.)

o, ice cream... I have a rather layered relationship with that one. I’m never one to turn down plain desserts, least of all when tradition also permits me to dump six layers of whatever the hell else to (sweetly) spice it up, but the hypersensitivity in my mouth also extends to temperatures, and ice cream is normally and understandably served in very low ones. I usually try eating when it’s, like, nearly melting or already melting... but is that even on the table if we’re talking about pre-refrigeration ice cream made with very strangely applied magic? thoughts to mull over. but I won’t let them get in the way of yum, ice cream

Daphnel Stew

(Minced poultry and onions boiled with salt. The simple recipe lets high-quality ingredients speak for themselves.)

simplicity goes a long way, as usual! again, I have no idea how a stew tastes, but again, poultry is pretty much the backbone of my diet, and I suppose it doesn’t sound objectionable to take it soaked in saltwater. at least, if I’m presuming that the onions are there for flavoring the stock and not once more for the absurd suggestion that I should be eating them whole

Deirdriu-Style Fried Pheasant

(Pheasant meat pounded flat and fried. Can be served as a sort of sandwich, with cheese between two strips of meat.)

holy shit this sounds great. like, I want this in real life, especially the whole pseudo-sandwich arrangement. I’m optimistically assuming that we’re picking a decent type of cheese and not, like, cheddar, but that's really the only possible stumbling block

Grilled Herring

(Herring caught off the coast of Albinea, shredded and grilled in an earthenware pot with sliced turnips.)

I’ve expressed not being familiar with the taste of turnips, but even if I hate those too, it sounds like it’s pretty easy to ignore them here in favor of what’s just some shredded and grilled fish, which hits the spot

Fisherman’s Bounty

(Freshly-caught fish are cut into chunks and stewed together to make this hearty dish.)

right, so I’m not actually 100% sure about this one, if only because the model of the dish appears to contain some unidentifiable bits of disgusting red whatever, but if the description alone covers it, this just seems to be plain and nice

Two-Fish Sauté

(Two types of fish are cut into strips and sautéed in butter. This lavish meal hails from Enbarr, the Imperial Capital.)

and this sounds similarly plain and nice, but also even better, because the sautéeing in butter sounds like a great addition. now we’re finally on the right track with regards to fish meals! keep the red devil testicle fruits away from those!

Bourgeois Pike

(A gourmet dish with Airmid Pike, vegetables, and a sprinkle of expensive spices. Popular among nobles.)

the punchline writes itself, doesn’t it? but don’t get me wrong -- while I haven’t grown up wanting for money, being bourgeoisie is just what my family wishes were the case.

as for the meal itself: the in-game model appears to be just fish filet, served without any gross sauce, so I’ll happily take it, as long as this “sprinkle of expensive spices” isn’t doing anything too janky in there. ... but hey, most expensive things exist primarily for the purpose of being janky, so maybe I’m being too optimistic

Sautéed Jerky

(Jerky aged in the monastery and sautéed for a delightfully salty flavor. A perfect snack to go with your favorite drink.)

my first instinct was to throw this right onto the undesirable meat section because it’s jerky, but apparently, this is poultry jerky? I’ve never heard of such a thing existing, but I need to try it sometime. for now, I’ll just assume it’s as good as it sounds

so, there you have it! it seems that quite a bit more of this menu is edible than I would have expected? or perhaps I’m just being very optimistic, since I’m not face-to-face with whatever offputting smells and textures I could potentially be dealing with here

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b4dluckbin · 5 years

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I am evil but- 1 to 50, answer them all!! hahaha (if you only want to do this for one oc- then michaleas)

Hello, I hate you. I'm also not going to cut this because I have no idea how so have fun everyone.

This is for Michaleas Lament.

1. What’s their full name? Why was that chosen? Does it mean anything?

His full name is Michaleas Ermiah Lament. First part is because Michael,,, sounds tOO WHITE. Ermiah I came up with my myself but looking into it, it is kinda close to Ermias or Jeremiah. Hmmmm. Lament? He's a sad boi.

2. Do they have any titles? How did they get them?

One personal title he was given while in the military was "The Lamenting Giant". It was more to poke fun at their commander more than anything because of how tall he was and usually he has a distant, kind of sad look on his face like he was constantly thinking.

3. Did they have a good childhood? What are fond memories they have of it? What’s a bad memory?

Yes he did- until he was 9. It was pretty modest but comfortable until then. Fond memories he had would be are listening to his mother hum as he helped her clean around their little house, and looking over his fathers woodwork that he sold in town. For the last bit..... *SCOFFS* His entire life after 9 years old. That's all chock full of bad memories but if I have to limit it of his childhood,,, everything from 9 to 20 years old.

4. What is their relationship with their parents? What’s a good and bad memory with them? Did they know both parents?

He knew both his father and mother! He had a very good relationship with them both. They were very nurturing but stern when they needed to be (like when he wanted to go outside or into town with his father). A good memory he has of them is just them sitting together for dinner and his father telling him stories about the places he had been when he was younger.

5. Do they have any siblings? What’s their names? What is their relationship with them? Has their relationship changed since they were kids to adults?

He has no siblings.

6. What were they like at school? Did they enjoy it? Did they finish? What level of higher education did they reach? What subjects did they enjoy? Which did they hate?

He never went to school. He was taught what his father and mother had learned.

7. Did they have lots of friends as a child? Did they keep any of their childhood friends into adulthood?

He didn't have any childhood friends as he was cooped up in his house until he was 9. Then he was enslaved for about 10 or so years.

8. Did they have pets as a child? Do they have pets as an adult? Do they like animals?

No he didn't have any pets. He is neutral about animals.

9. Do animals like them? Do they get on well with animals?

He's never really interacted with animals before.

10. Do they like children? Do children like them? Do they have or want any children? What would they be like as a parent? Or as a godparent/babysitter/ect?

.... CONNA YOU REALLY SHOULD HAVE EXCLUDED SOME OF THESE- Oh god... He thinks children are cute from a distance but are very annoying. He has a son named Adiren. Because of the situation (no I'm not saying it to validate him in just trying to be like vague with how I'm saying this. He is a terrible father in main canon) he was a neglectful father. But in AUs I've had for him he is decent. He's just a tad bit over protective. As a god father? Uhhhh depends on if this is AU or Canon dad Michaleas. If it was an AU and all is Gucci then he'd be decent enough at being a caregiver. If it was main story well- he wouldn't really be worried about them.

11. Do they have any special diet requirements? Are they a vegetarian? Vegan? Have any allergies?

Michaleas is actually not allergic to anything. Except love. Also no, this big boi is a meat eater.

12. What is their favourite food?

Steak and potatoes.

13. What is their least favourite food?

Id have to say maybe fish? He doesn't really like the smell.

14. Do they have any specific memories of food/a restaurant/meal?

Stew,,, his mother made that a lot.

15. Are they good at cooking? Do they enjoy it? What do others think of their cooking?

He is actually fairly decent at cooking! He does enjoy it because it's something to take his mind off of whatever he's currently thinking about. He's been told it's really good but he doesn't,,,, care for compliments.

16. Do they collect anything? What do they do with it? Where do they keep it?

If there is a flower he has never seen before you best believe he will press it into his journal.

17. Do they like to take photos? What do they like to take photos of? Selfies? What do they do with their photos?

Lmao in a modern AU? He'd probably have a little blog or something dedicated to flower pictures. He won't take a picture of himself because he hates how he looks.

18. What’s their favourite genre of: books, music, tv shows, films, video games and anything else

If my boy was literate, I'd say he'd be into adventure stories. He loves acoustic jams because he plays the guitar. Tv or films??? Maybe family movies and comedys. Video games?????? Medieval-esque stuff. He'd be too into Dark Souls and rhythm games.

19. What’s their least favourite genres?

Tragedy (They just make him sad). For music it's anything too loud.

20. Do they like musicals? Music in general? What do they do when they’re favourite song comes?

I don't think he'd be a fan of musicals very much. Music in general? He likes. If his favorite song were to come on he'd probably just sit and hum along with a smile.

21. Do they have a temper? Are they patient? What are they like when they do lose their temper?

*insert laugh meme* Yeah. Yeah he fucking does and his blood curse revolves around it. Oh boy he's prone to yelling.

22. What are their favourite insults to use? What do they insult people for? Or do they prefer to bitch behind someone’s back?

He likes to use the word "privileged" a lot against people that are acting out.

23. Do they have a good memory? Short term or long term? Are they good with names? Or faces?

He has a good memory but he can remember faces better than the names that correspond to them.

24. What is their sleeping pattern like? Do they snore? What do they like to sleep on? A soft or hard mattress?

It isn't much sleeping as it is lying awake and staring at the wall. When he does sleep ooooh yeah he snores. Not like,,, super loud but noticeable. He likes a more soft bed because hard beds make his back hurt.

25. What do they find funny? Do they have a good sense of humour? Are they funny themselves?

,,, he has a dark sense of humor unless it's just something you really can't have a straight face at. Someone almost choke on bread? He will have a fit. He isn't really one for telling jokes himself.

26. How do they act when they’re happy? Do they sing? Dance? Hum? Or do they hide their emotions?

When Micha is happy he usually just has a smile plastered on his face for a while. He is capable of singing but doesn't like doing it, so he opts to humming. He doesn't know how to dance.

27. What makes them sad? Do they cry regularly? Do they cry openly or hide it? What are they like they are sad?

Remembering his past trauma. No he doesn't cry regularly and if he feels he will he will hide off somewhere and call himself a dumb ass. When he's sad he's desolate. He makes himself scarce and when he is around you get that brooding feeling.

28. What is their biggest fear? What in general scares them? How do they act when they’re scared?

Going back to the slave ring. Nothing really scares him. Maybe little jump scares but eh. When he's actually fucking terrified? He will close up on himself and leave. Fast.

29. What do they do when they find out someone else’s fear? Do they tease them? Or get very over protective?

Like Kai it really just depends on what the fear is. Spiders? You can handle that yourself. Groups of unknown people in an unknown place? Yeah no, come here and walk with him now so he can watch out.

30. Do they exercise? Regularly? Or only when forced? What do they act like pre-work out and post-work out?

Post military Michaleas hardly worked out any more, but when he was still there? Totally.

31. Do they drink? What are they like drunk? What are they like hungover? How do they act when other people are drunk or hungover? Kind or teasing?

Oh gOD THIS IS PART OF THE PROBLEM WITH HIM BEING A PARENT. He falls into a deep depression because of some shit and picks up drinking more so than he did before in the military. He really just wants to forget so badly. When he's hungover he's a complete asshole. When he's drunk it's just sad boi hours.

32. What do they dress like? What sorta shops do they buy clothes from? Do they wear the fashion that they like? What do they wear to sleep? Do they wear makeup? What’s their hair like?

He gets his clothes at any normal clothing store. Nothing fancy at all just basic shirt and pants. Sleeping is just pants no shirt. His hair? Messy short brown hair parted in the middle with Short cut bangs.

33. What underwear do they wear? Boxers or briefs? Lacey? Comfy granny panties?

Hi, the image of granny panty Micha is scared into my brain thanks- boxers my fam.

34. What is their body type? How tall are they? Do they like their body

Me, explaining Micha to anyone: Bara. But,,,, smaller,,,, he's like 6ft6-6ft7. Does he like his body? Eh. He doesn't like the scars that litter it.

35. What’s their guilty pleasure? What is their totally unguilty pleasure?

Guilty pleasure? Spending time with a certain fucking vampire. Unguilty pleasure? He likes,,,, sweets.

36. What are they good at? What hobbies do they like? Can they sing?

He's good at playing the guitar and fighting. If he was allowed I'm sure he'd pick up gardening. Who knows if he can sing? :3c

37. Do they like to read? Are they a fast or slow reader? Do they like poetry? Fictional or non fiction?

*quietly sobs* he's shit at reading.

38. What do they admire in others? What talents do they wish they had?

How some people can go about their lives so easily without a care in the world.

39. Do they like letters? Or prefer emails/messaging?

Talk to him,,, face to face. Dont be a coward.

40. Do they like energy drinks? Coffee? Sugary food? Or can they naturally stay awake and alert?

I mean,,,, does trauma count as a natural way to stay awake and alert? Because I feel like it is personally.

41. What’s their sexuality? What do they find attractive? Physically and mentally? What do they like/need in a relationship?

*leans into mic* He's gay. He is more both when it comes to someone. He needs someone who isn't just using him for,,, sex because hi- sex drive? There, but honestly kind of hates it. He wants someone to talk to and help him through his bad moments. Someone who won't talk shit to him about being weak because he does that to himself enough.

42. What are their goals? What would they sacrifice anything for? What is their secret ambition?

*leans into mic further* To be able to have a decent relationship with said vampire from earlier.

43. Are they religious? What do they think of religion? What do they think of religious people? What do they think of non religious people?

He isn't religious at all. He's Atheist actually. He thinks they're just sheep following a Shepherd. Non religious people, in his eyes, are smart to see through that shit.

44. What is their favourite season? Type of weather? Are they good in the cold or the heat? What weather do they complain in the most?

Michaleas likes the time around the end of winter because that's when the flowers start to bulb up. He thinks its beautiful. He fucking hates the heat. You can't escape it.

45. How do other people see them? Is it similar to how they see themselves?

They look to him as something like a pillar. He doesn't waver and they believe if they try hard enough they won't either. Which is,,,, completely different than how he sees himself. He hates hIMSELF AND THINKS HE'S WEAK LMAO.

46. Do they make a good first impression? Does their first impression reflect them accurately? How do they introduce themselves?

I mean,,, no. He's very fucking blunt with his observations of people. Yes and no with reflecting him accurately. He is very observant but he isn't like,,, that when you warm up to him. He plays around more and talks shit. Michaleas introduces himself as such. Michaleas.

47. How do they act in a formal occasion? What do they think of black tie wear? Do they enjoy fancy parties and love to chit chat or loathe the whole event?

He hates fancy events. He will wear what he has to but he isn't going to have his tie tied or creases ironed. He doesn't give a shit. He wants to leave.

48. Do they enjoy any parties? If so what kind? Do they organise the party or just turn up? How do they act? What if they didn’t want to go but were dragged along by a friend?

Regular parties where he can just drink and have fun? Totally. No one prissy there just a bunch of rough dumbasses. He doesn't plan parties he just turns up if he hears about it and is like "where is the booze".

49. What is their most valued object? Are they sentimental? Is there something they have to take everywhere with them?

He doesn't have anything like that. He has his sword for protection so I mean that counts as a need everywhere and anywhere. Edit: I lied. He has a journal with pressed flowers he normally has on him always.

50. If they could only take one bag of stuff somewhere with them: what would they pack? What do they consider their essentials?

Water, food, things to start a fire, tools and his sword.

#thanks for the ask!#my oc #michaleas #im going to go kill you now #excuse me

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foragehawaii-blog · 5 years

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Q&A Former Die-hard Vegan

I met Terry a few months ago at the Kailua market when she came to pick up beef bones and liver. Through e-mail I had learned that she was converting from six years of Veganism, to embracing regenerative agriculture and eating more of a keto based diet. Terry had been the most die hard, activist, hard-core Vegan I had ever encountered. So I wondered, what changed her mind?

Due to the fact that I am a meat advocate, I have gotten my fair share of hate from the Vegan Dogma advocates. I have tried my best to stay neutral and remind myself that eating a vegan diet is not associated with hate and sophomania. I love and enjoy vegan meals. I also commend anyone making an effort toward improving their health and the environment and I’ve always known I share that in common with every vegan out there. I think vegan diets can be very helpful to people if it gets them on track to a better lifestyle and eating healthier. That being said, I believe (based on science) that a long term vegan diet is nutritionally inadequate and not optimal for health for most people and especially children. I also believe there is adequate evidence to confidently say, that it is not better for the environment that a diet based on the natural ecosystems of regenerative agriculture.

So...here is some of the Q&A I received from Terry:

Q: Tell us a little background about yourself and what your diet was like before you went vegan.

A: Typical S.A.D., (Stupid/Shitty American Diet), with improvements, along the course of my 60 plus years on this planet. I had minored in health in college, and seemed to be up on what foods were good for you, (as ruled by F.D.A. Food Pyramid, the American Medical Gods,etc.). I have/had no major health issues, like being over weight, diabetic, etc.

Q: Why did you decided to go vegan and for how long?

A: My oldest daughter had been vegetarian, then vegan, since high school, but I called her a "closet" vegan because she never said much about it...like her big mouth mom would have! We'd touch on it, in conversations along the years, with not much thought to my ever becoming veg/vegan myself!

It was the night before my birthday, and I had just got done talking with my daughter. I was on my way to bed, and thought, what's something new I could do on my birthday that I'd never done before? It hit me: I'll go Vegan!I went to bed, got up the next morning, and have been, 100% VEGAN, for 6 solid years ever since. (until August 16th of this year).

Q: Did you experience health benefits or detriments along the way?

A: I was on such a VEGAN HIGH, eating, breathing and sleeping VEGANISM, I thought I had died and gone to Vegan heaven! I was the Vegan Queen of my community, all my new friends were Vegan, I started a group called, Imagine A Vegan World, for 5 years+, I went to the First World Vegan Expo, in CA., I read every Vegan book, saw all the great Vegan gurus, only ate at Vegan restaurants, activly marched and demonstrated for animal rights, wore Vegan t shirts, and I was known by my car license plate read: BVEGAN. Was I healthy? I sure as hell knew I was! Never doubted that for one moment. Even when my diet usually ended up being more junk food Vegan than whole foods, I used to say, if they ever found out that the Vegan Diet was bad for you, I would still do it for the animals.

Looking back, I and most Vegans live in our own little Vegan Bubble, hang with only other Vegans, read only the Vegan side of issues, etc. And we separated ourselves from those, Vegetarian heathens, let alone those terrible meat eaters! I never questioned whether I was healthy. How could I not be? I told everybody I felt 1000% better, had such mental clarity and just knew it was the best thing I had ever done in my life!

Q: What made you change your diet to include animal products and was it a difficult transition?

A: All of the difficulties were NOT because of transitioning my foods, as it was sticking my head up out of the Vegan Herd, and the hypocritically hostile ostracization to blatant banishment, without ever being open to understanding why I could/would possibly do such a thing?! THAT was a revelation, and opened my eyes to just how crazy the Vegan agenda is.

Just some things I became 'woke' to:* Most Vegans are on the Left, and in "my" tribe, I found out I was the only outsider, leaning right.* Vegans always take the moral high ground, and will turn on you like a hungry bamboo eating baboon if you cross their belief barrier. About that time, I started feeling less energy than normal, and knew I wasn't eating the best. So, I began to do some personal research by getting some blood work done...before I started a high fat, low carb, medium protein, Keto type diet.

Being full fledged vegan for 6 years, it surprised me that my blood test results weren't too bad; no red flags to speak of. I wanted to see what changes a real grass fed butter, beef, eggs, cheese, organ meats, etc., would do for me. I did it mostly in secret, away from the vegan vultures of virtue. It's been 4 months on Keto and solid, fatty meats, dairy, eggs. If you would have told me, even 6 months ago, that I would not be vegan anymore,and that I was thriving on a meat lifestyle, I wouldn't have believed it!

The more I read, and research, I realize how closed minded, and wrong I was. I truly did not know there are many people who got sick and almost died because of vegan's poor nutrition, and blind ignorance. That it's next to child abuse to put a baby on a vegan diet?! Then the rabbit holes of finding out that the vegan diet does not improve our planet. That's a whole other topic, and one I'm hoping will begin to snap people out of this vegan fog they are in.

Thank You Terry for sharing your thoughts with us and supporting Forage!

-Jess

#omnivore #vegan #veganism #cleaneating #meat #grassfed #regenerativeagriculture

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foundcarcosa · 6 years

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List three people you’ve had crushes on. >> *shakes head slyly* Noooope! Have you ever been in love with someone that you watched from afar?: >> Yeah. How old were you when you started your period?: >> Eleven or twelve. Probably twelve. How old were you when you had your first crush?: >> Pssh, I don’t fuckin know. Like, ten. How old were you when you were first head over heels in love?: >> Thirteen, and it was with David Duchovny, and I stand by it, god dammit.

Has loving someone ever made you miserable?: >> Sure. How bad are your worst cramps on a scale of 1-10?: >> A fucking thirteen. Have you ever thrown up from cramps?: >> Yep. List three people you had a hard time forgiving. >> The people I had a hard time forgiving remain unforgiven, so. Is there someone you are currently struggling to forgive?: >> No, I’m not struggling. I’m not going to force it, what’s the point in that? Nothing requires my forgiveness. I don’t even regard it as a particularly important thing to give. What is the most physically painful thing you’ve ever experienced?: >> I don’t think anything I’ve experienced tops my worst cramps. Do you have an embarrassing period story? If so, what is it?: >> Not really any embarrassing stories. Like, I’ve bled through clothes and stuff before, but... meh, really. Mostly I was just mad that I ruined a pair of pants I liked. Have you ever had bad cramps in class?: >> Oh, yeah. Have you ever thrown up in school? If so, what happened?: >> Doubtful. Have you ever left school because of cramps?: >> Yeah, because I literally couldn’t stand up. Did your school allow you to have pain medicine on you?: >> I don’t know. I didn’t... like, realise I could take that and solve the problem. (I don’t know. I told y’all my development was skewed. But also, my dad never thought to buy me painkillers, either??? Hmm.) Did your school have a nurse?: >> Yeah. When was the last time you threw up?: >> A month ago or so. Have you ever tried to starve yourself in order to lose weight?: >> No. Do you ever comfort eat?: >> Occasionally. Have you ever thrown your phone across the room in anger?: >> Yeah. Raven (an ex) made me upset and I threw my phone across my studio apartment. Samsungs have always been tough, though. What was the name of your first crush?: >> Non-celebrity? Damned if I remember. Who was your first celebrity crush?: >> Matt Damon. How old were you when you lost your virginity?: >> Seventeen. If applicable, what form of birth control do you use?: >> Abstinence by default. What is your sexual orientation?: >> I’m oriented towards sex. Have you ever questioned your sexuality?: >> Sure. I was raised to believe that I had to be a straight female. At some point, I had to question that, because as you can see, it turned out to be fucking false. Are you happy with your gender?: >> I’m happy not having one, yes. What gender do you identify as?: >> I don’t. What gender were you born as?: >> I wasn’t born as a gender. But I get what you mean, and female is what I was assigned. Do you identify as “religious”?: >> Sure, just not in the way that most people do. Do you identify as “spiritual”?: >> I suppose. What spirituality are you?: >> I’m not “a” spirituality. That’s not how it works by my ken. Have you ever tried drugs?: >> Sure. Have you ever gotten high off a prescription medication?: >> I don’t think so. I tried hydrocodone and I didn’t feel any different. Have you ever been drunk?: >> Yeah. Have you ever smoked pot?: >> Yeah. Have you ever smoked a cigarette?: >> Yeah. What’s your favorite drug?: >> I don’t know anymore, lol. After these long-term effects started manifesting, my relationship with drugs changed drastically. I’m not even sure about trying anything new without a trip-sitter now, and I used to be perfectly fine without one. Going todash will fuck your perception and ability to self-regulate (regulate one’s connection with reality, I mean) way up. What’s your favorite alcoholic beverage?: >> Absinthe. How old are you?: >> 31. Do you drink regularly?: >> Sure. Are/were you abused?: >> Yeah. Do you have a significant other? If yes, are you happy in your current relationship? If not, are you happy being single right now?: >> I am happy with my current relationships, yes. Do you want a significant other?: >> I have significant others. Do I want another one? I’m not actively looking for another (especially not around fuckin here), but stranger things have happened. Do you take drugs or drink to numb your pain? >> No, I take them to eradicate my boredom. Who is your current crush?: >> I mean, I have all kinds of crushes. Who is your current friend crush?: >> I don’t have one. Has a friend ever broken your heart?: >> No, but trying to keep a friendship going has definitely made my life hell for a while until I realised it was pointless. Is your love life history tragic or magical?: >> Hm. Do you have regrets?: >> Nah. Do you prefer tampons or pads?: >> Pads. I mean, I don’t like them per se, but tampons exacerbate my cramps and I’m not crazy about the whole insertion process, so. Lesser evil. Have you ever used a tampon?: >> Mhm. What’s your bra size?: >> I don’t remember. A something-B. Do you have a hard time finding bras in your size?: >> No. Can you still wear clothes from the children’s section?: >> No. I might be small but I’m nowhere near narrow or straight-lined enough for children’s clothes. Are you lonely?: >> Often. Do you have allergies?: >> No. Are you in control?: >> Of what? Do you have a relationship with God?: >> I have a relationship with at least one god. What size pants do you wear?: >> Around a 30W. Do you wear girls, juniors, or women’s clothes more?: >> I don’t really know. I think I fit women’s sizes best, but mostly I don’t shop in stores that have sections of that nature, so. Do you HATE people who are controlling?: >> It can be tiresome. How old were you when you started to have acne?: >> Thirteen, more or less. Did your parents give you “the talk”?: >> No. How old were you when your parents talked to you about puberty?: >> He... didn’t. Do you like going to the doctor?: >> Nope. Do you like going to the dentist?: >> Nope. What’s your favorite part of going to the dentist?: >> There isn’t one, the whole thing is no fun. Do you feel average?: >> No. Do you feel insecure?: >> About some things, but not most things. Do you feel alone?: >> No, because I’m literally never alone. Do you feel exhausted?: >> No. Do you feel depressed?: >> No. Do you feel anxious?: >> No. Are you haunted by your past?: >> No. Who’s your best friend?: >> Hm. How often do you pray?: >> I don’t. Sometimes I say things to Wednesday. Is that prayer??? I don’t even know how this shit works, I’m flying blind here. Do you keep a journal or diary?: >> Collectively, my dreamwidth, instagram, facebook, and tumblr all function as a multimedia cross-platform diary. Do you relate to the characters in books?: >> Sure, sometimes. Who’s your favorite Disney princess?: >> SHURI Do you think you are attractive?: >> Yeah, but I don’t think other people think I’m attractive. (I mean, I guess some people do. It’s hard to believe, and I think that has to do more with my whole thing about feeling sexually dysfunctional and incompatible than it has to do with what people actually think. Like, it’s this whole ball of really fucked-up yarn.) Are you happy with the way you look?: >> I suppose. Do you look more like your mom or your dad?: >> *shrug* How many siblings do you have?: >> Five. What song describes your life?: >> There isn’t one song that does. Do you cry a lot?: >> Nah. Are you sensitive?: >> In some fashion, but not necessarily in the fashion that people mean when they call someone sensitive. Do you take medication every day?: >> No. Do you take vitamins?: >> No. Are you a meat-eater, or are you vegan or vegetarian?: >> I’m somewhere in the middle, where it makes the most sense to be. What’s your favorite color?: >> Gold. Are you unique?: >> Sure. Do you feel blessed?: >> I’m not sure. Who is your favorite person?: >> ME ~*~*~ idfk, man. Has your favorite person ever hurt your feelings?: >> I hurt my own feelings all the time, that’s just how being a human is, mang Do you write in cursive or print more?: >> Print, because of legibility. Cursive is easier for me because of the flow, but the legibility is questionable. Do you like to write?: >> I love to write. Do you like to read?: >> Sure. What are your favorite types of books to read?: >> Nonfiction (science, philosophy, sociology, etc), science fiction, fantasy, horror, I don’t know. Do you have neat handwriting?: >> Ehh. It used to be a lot neater but now my muscles are unused to it. List three people you who you think are good role models. >> Hm. List three fashion trends you love. >> Hm. Are you a trendsetter?: >> Not on purpose. Do you like fashion?: >> I mean... I guess? I like clothes? Do you enjoy shopping?: >> No. I enjoy the obtaining of things I like, but not the process of obtaining it. What stereotype do you fit the most?: >> I don’t know. The Mystic/Psychotic? Is that a stereotype, or at least a trope? Because that’s how I see myself. Are you your own person?: >> I am not even a person, my guy. Are you a risk-taker?: >> Sometimes. Do you feel free to be yourself? If not, why?: >> Not all the time, but I try to focus on the times when I do. (I don’t always feel free to be myself because I often feel like a wild fey creature trying to play the part of a well-adjusted and mildly socially-acceptable construct, and I don’t believe that people in my life actually fully understand that about me. Like, I do my best to keep playing the part, but sometimes it chafes really hard, and I react to that sometimes. Do you like fantasy better than reality?: >> I don’t draw a line between the two. Never really have. Do you have “female problems”?: >> I have spider-god problems. Because they’re my problems, and I am a spider-god, therefore they are spider-god problems. What are you longing for?: >> A ride on Paul Bettany. (I just saw Solo, all right.) Have you ever contemplated suicide?: >> Yeah.

Have you ever self-harmed?: >> Yeah. How many people have you known who were suicidal?: >> Several. Do you get bullied constantly?: >> Not now. Are people jealous of you?: >> I don’t know? If you’re a worshipper, how do you worship?: >> Horizontally. How many tattoos do you have, and what are they of? Do your tattoos have personal meaning to you? If you don’t have any tattoos, do you want one?: >> I only have three small ones, because the money doesn’t flow like that around these parts. One is the number 19 in Roman numerals, one is the Mannaz rune, and one is “scully, it’s me”; and yes, they all have personal relevance to me. Do you have your ears pierced?: >> Yeah. Do you have any other piercings? If not, do you want any other piercings?: >> Septum. What is your first and middle name, and do you like them?: >> Logan Frey. Yeah, they’re good. What do you want to name your first daughter?: >> Hm. What would you name a son?: >> Hm. Do you dream about your wedding day?: >> No. What’s your favorite food?: >> A lot. Do you have a secret you want to tell someone?: >> No. Have you ever had a friend turn on you?: >> Yeah. List three friends who have turned on you. >> Hm. List three people who have bullied you. >> Why? Do you have anyone you can trust?: >> I guess. What country do you live in?: >> USA. What’s your favorite pain reliever?: >> Hmm. What do you do for cramps?: >> Take naproxen as soon as I feel them. Pray. Do you wear make-up?: >> Occasionally. Who has the cutest baby/babies you know?: >> Hm. Do you have a lot of people blocked on facebook?: >> I don’t know that I have anyone blocked on fb. What is your natural hair color?: >> Dark brown. Do you have a morning routine?: >> Not particularly.

#surveysofsamedi #surveys

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thetribalmoth · 6 years

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the Victoria in my head by Janelle Milanes

This book would be pretty good for someone who likes close to real-world teen stories. If you feel any connection or relatability to the main character it's worth the read. Now this review is coming from someone who experiences maladaptive daydreaming. The back of the book frames the main character as if she has maladaptive daydreaming herself and that's why I was drawn to reading the book. Further this book has characters that are LGBTQ+ and alternative, I myself am both these things.

Now this particular genre is one I don't read and I wouldn't have read the book if it hadn't been free. I strongly stick to fantasy, horror, supernatural and sci-fi. I did enjoy this book but I wouldn't buy it. This was me giving this genre a chance and I'm satisfied but not impressed and I've got little desire to read more. I'd recommend this book as a preteen/tween novel, around 11-14. I'd class it as being better suited to the children's (9-12) section than YA section if it wasn't for the alcohol consumption and point blank sex mentions.

A book summary is pretty straightforward as not a whole lot happens. Basically the main character (Victoria) lives a boring life where every day is the same but this makes her parents happy. She dreams of being a singer and loves to make oddly specific playlist. Eventually these dreams get a chance to be reality and on top of that she falls for the sight of two boys. She also has a best friend named Annie who is far too tight laced of a person. The book also delves into dealing with parents wants and child's wants clashing. That's pretty much all there is to the book. Frankly the book is at least 20 chapters too long for the material and there's tons of filler.

World building is bare minimum which is unsurprising since the world it's in is just the real world basically.

Characters: All the characters are simple straightforward and cookie cutter Victoria is your shy "please the parents" girl who learns to break the rules for her own happiness. Annie is your school obsessed neat freak that learns to loosen up Levi is your work before everything unattached boy who really learns nothing. Strand is your bad boy womaniser who learns to be a little less of a creep. Krina is your edgy alternative badass lesbian who gets some genuine love (honestly this is the highlight of the book). A note in Annie's character: she's framed as this supposed happy positive good influence character. But she's actually painfully depressing. Whenever she thinks she's rights she just forces people into stuff, by whatever means, it's to the point of being cruel. A note about Victoria's character: She is for a lack of better words (plus this suits the book which attempts to be "edgy" and "vulgar") a whiny bitch.

Stereotypes: (yes I had to make a section just for this because the amount of stereotypes in this book is physically painful) The Book can't even go two pages without throwing puppy dog love at you. Plus the boy is "unobtainable" and a "bad boy jackass" talk about a stereotype. On top of this there's instalove with a totally different boy. Not even two chapters after the onset of puppy dog love for Mr.bad boy. Queue stereotypical good guy geek vs womanising bad boy love triangle. And of course, it turns into quite nervous shy sheltered girl makes a loyal decent man out of the bad boy. Plus good guy geek being Nice Guytm. Heavy emotions are mentioned to be always premenstrual which is a massive incorrect stereotype that women are bloody sick and tired of hearing. The book is wholeheartedly unable to sperate romance from sexuality. Apparently not kissing somehow equals "sexually stunted" (what? O_o). Feeding into the stereotype that relationships need the sexy stuff. The Mohawked alternative girl Krina is a walking stereotype. Fake id to get into bars, drinking pigs blood, being a "sexual deviant", scary, rebelling against society, hates beauty standards etc if you're going to do an alt girl do it right instead of low key insulting any alt folks that might read the book. But at least the author had the sense to make her a left-leaning feminist. As most alt folks actually are left-leaning feminists. Making the alternative feminist a lesbian was pretty stereotypical even if alt folks have higher rates of being LGBTQ+. Thankfully this stereotype is offset by the two other LGBTQ+ girls. However queue Stereotypical cute girl prep dates stereotypical edgy alt girl. (Not sure how much I can trash this stereotype tho as cutesy pretty girl is exactly my type). However Krina being a lesbian doesn't feel like an attempt at brownie points and neither do the other LGBTQ+ character. Victoria's father was a ladies man who "knows what boys are like", hello stereotypical overprotective dad. Her parents overall are stereotypical "we know what's best for you" "your friends need to be good kids" "rock music is a bad influence". But they truly appear to care and have heart felt-ish conversations with her. As soon as the Victoria is introduced to alcohol she practically becomes a drunkard and regrets everything she does whenever drunk. Hello stereotypical demonisation of alcohol and being drunk. Lastly, There's the "cats are cold distant pricks" stereotype thrown in for good measure.

Some stuff that's simply wrong or ridiculous to reality or to me: Again with the Author chalking up emotional behaviour as "premenstrual", that's not how that works at all. Someone being emotional doesn't equal them being on or near the period. The Book can't wait even 4 chapters before shoving it that the main character is vegetarian. Which I just have a personal issue with as no minor should be intentionally having an unbalanced and less healthy diet. The author throws in a "veal is baby animal and makes you vomit" scene just to guilt trip the reader/meat eaters, it's very rude and is shitty vegan/vegetarian agenda/propaganda. Thankfully Victoria drops the whole vegetarian thing and the entire book would have been far better off without the vegetarian thing thrown in. Plus removing the vegetarian thing would have removed an awful lot of the filler. Victoria is a total mess yet is also day in day out the same. It's illogical. The character can go from freaking out to the point of near vomiting to being good to go in two sentences. Real people aren't like this. The book summary makes it sound like the main character has maladaptive daydreaming, she very obviously doesn't. Daydreaming is rarely mentioned and even then it's nothing more than a mental scene to go along to music. I'll give the author slack for this tho seeing as the author and book never directly says Victoria has maladaptive daydreaming. However when you literally describe the main character as "living inside her fantasies", further to book title is a very unapologetic nod to living side your own head; the author might as well have said maladaptive daydreaming. As mentioned earlier the book can't sperate sexual from romantic. In real life no ones relationship (especially a minors relationship) has romance and sexual behaviour so heavily tied. This will be extremely off-putting to any asexual readers or really anyone who understands romance without sex.

Some other things: The quotes at the beginning of chapters are unfitting and just don't belong. Tossing cheerios into Krina spiked Mohawk was freaking adorable. "Cutlet-related violence" is actually pretty hilarious. And I like that it becomes a running joke. The book does a decent-ish job at points for making you feel bad or relate to the main character even if every attempt is covered in tons of stereotypical stuff. The 40's chapters do a great job of making the main character totally soul crushed almost to the point of being full blown depressed. Annie and Krina are adorable together and the book sets them up for perfect chemistry. The last 10-ish chapters are actually fantastic and do a great job at surprising and satisfying the reader. The cover is somewhat creative, has an old-timey feel (which I know is popular with hipsters *sigh*) and is a nod to the book being predominately about music.

Overall the book was passable but would qualify as good if you like the specific genre. However, it is filled to the brim with stereotypes and unnecessary attempts to be "edgy". It feels like an adult trying to pass as a hip teen. The representation of LGBTQ+ teens is nice and done decently. The representation of subcultural/alternative teen is nice to see but done quite poorly. I'd say give to book a go for cheap.

#book #books #book review #the Victoria in my head #thetribalmoth speaks #thetribalmoth #gothmoth #gothmoth speaks

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zairehyun-blog · 7 years

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do ask memes :o

ALL OF THEM!? ON THE ENTIRE WEBSITE!? no but since i love you i will ~

Halloween asks : done

‘Let’s get personal’: done

Sweet asks:

vanilla - how has your week been?

An honest to god mess, but that’s okay. It’ll get better soon~

chocolate - what do you crave right now?

Attention.

red velvet - what type of music do you like?

All tbh

ice cream - if you were an animal, what kind would you be?

I WOULD BE RILAKKUMA (u may be like zaire that’s not an animal. shhh let me be rilakkuma)

cake - describe your ideal location

like.. im just gonna say what i consider home

new zealand or osaka 💫

mocha - what are three things that make you feel warm inside?

my bby

the stars

writing abt my day at night

frosting - describe your appearance

uhm Mmmm i don’t know how i would.

marshmallow - do you sleep with plushies? if so, which are your favorites?

I DO INDEED i sleep with my moomin

sorbet - describe an ideal summer day

Going on adventures ;; especially car rides n stuff like that ✨

butterscotch - describe an ideal autumn day

going outside and walking around and the cold wind n i m happy it’s autumn 🍂

caramel - describe an ideal winter day

DRINKING HOT CHOCOLATE AND WATCHING TV IN AN OVERSIZED SWEATER WHILE IT SNOWS AND THEN GOING OUTSIDE TO PLAY IN THE SNOW ❄️

pecan - describe an ideal spring day

sitting outside n just enjoying all the flowers c”:

mint - what’s new in your life?

my bby

pie - “home is where…”

he is

macaroon - list three things you feel inspired to do

draw again

to cosplay

2 mAKE HOT CHOCOLATE NOW

Send me a number:

1: where are you from?

I was born in London but I was raised in New Zealand

2: how old are you?

I’m 18

3: when is your birthday?

March 13th

4: what is your favorite music genre?

It all depends on my mood

5: religious?

Yes

6: do you believe in ghosts?

Yes

7: would you want to be immortal?

Yes and no, I would hate to lose everyone who isn’t but I would love to see how the world will evolve idk

8: favorite book?

Alice in Wonderland

9: favorite song?

MIC DROP ASJGHSD

10: favorite band/singer?

I have too many but between bts and exo :3

11: sexual preference?

Indifferent to gender

12: virgin? If not, how old were you when you had sex for the first time?

No & 16

13: do you drink, if yes, tell me what?

Nah.

14: do you smoke?

15: ever did drugs?

16: ever visit a festival?

Yes

17: do you have pets? tell me about them!

I have 2 cats ✨

Ayumu & Kiyoshi

18: how many countries have you been to?

A lot , my dads travel 2 much

19: do you speak another language besides english? If yes, write a sentence in that language!

Korean - 안녕 사랑해!

Japanese - やあ、君を愛している！

and Arabic - مرحبا انا احبك!

They all say Hi, I love you! C:

20: vegan, vegetarian or meat eater?

21: be creative! write a short story about something that comes into your mind!

ASGIJSDHKJf i hate

one day we all heard zayn left the band and it was the worst day ever like they had a song called the best day ever no bitch this is the worst day ever and we all went 2 bed and it was all a mutual dream we all had (WTF WAS THIS ASKJGHKSD)

22: put your iPod on shuffle and tell me the first 10 songs

i don’t have my phone near me either

23: grab the nearest book and give me the last sentence of page 124

I have no books near me....

24: tell me about your crush

i’m answering his ask

25: any weird habits?

If i get scared i start sucking on the back of my thumb

26: ever been rude to a teacher?

Yeah

27: ever talked to yourself?

I always do...

28: extrovert or introvert?

In the middle

29: the most embarrassing moment in your life?

WHEN MY DAD GOT DRUNK AND STARTED FLIRTING wITH MY OTHER DAD AND WAS LIKE “u single”

and my other dad said “no.” and MY daD cRIEd AJHKGDS

30: what keeps you going?

🍯 you c: 🍯

31: ever thought about suicide?

Always

32: do you suffer from a mental illness?

Yeah

33: I'm bored, tell me something funny that happened to you!

I once fell down a flight of stairs because I thought someone was walking up them and I wanted to beat them, but like as I was falling I realised I was walking downstairs and no one was there.

34: your 5 favorite blogs

1. @spook-hyun

2. @lucidyeol

3. @hosvoks

4. @ultchen

5. any suggestion blog tbqh

35: 10 facts about yourself

1. I can bend my pinky all the way back lmao

2. It took me one night to learn Korean :’)

3. I’m a self taught artist

4. the first cat I ever had, I randomly found and I nursed him back to health and he never left me C:

5. I used to want to be a vet/or just someone around animals at all times

6. I used to live by the ocean and yet i’m lowkey afraid of it askJGHKSD

7. I started this blog as a safe space ✨

8. I have a twin sister who’s older than me by a minute

9. I have a younger sister who still calls me her little brother....

10. i’m madly in love

36: 3 things you like about yourself

Nothing

37: 3 things you hate about yourself

Everything

38: biggest turn on?

AHEH IM NOT DISCLOSING THAT I have a stalker who’s gonna try shit so no

29: biggest turn off?

someone who’s controlling. ;e; like i get if you’re like warning me abt something but if you’re like thisthen yeah fuck off.

30: when did you join tumblr?

January 2014

Luxury Asks:

bubble bath: do you have any routines before bedtime? like skin care, etc. what are they?

AHA YALL READY FOR THIS

I wash my face n then i brush my teeth and then i put lotion on and i change and then i drink green tea and watch anime lmao and that’s it

champagne: what topic could you talk about for hours?

You

crushed velvet: have you ever used your charm to get something you want?

AHEH HOW DO U THINK I GOT HYUN

diamonds: how do you feel about excessively spending money?

I mean, if it’s for a shopping spree for good reason (like u got cheated on and are trying to make yourself happy) then yeah, but if you do it everyday then no

faux fur: describe your wardrobe.

lots of oversized sweaters and jeans and cosplay outfits

glitter: describe someone special to you.

His eyes look like honey when the sun shines on them and every time it happens I fall in love

gold: describe what you would call the most perfect meal.

mY DADS KIMCHI COME FOR ME

jazz: name a song that resonates with you and your emotions. explain the reason why.

Go go because

“I want to be cruisin’ on the bayI want to be cruisin’ like NemoNo money but I wanna go far awayI don’t have money but I wanna relaxNo money but I wanna eat Jiro Ono’s sushi

Worked hard to get my payGonna spend it all on my stomachPinching pennies to spend it all on wasting itLeave me be, even if I overspendEven if I break apart my savings tomorrowLike a crazy guy”

lace: what is something in your life completely different from last year?

My happiness

lingerie: do you consider yourself a promiscuous person?

If I remember the definition correctly

kinda? but I stopped being that way

lipstick: do you enjoy talking to strangers?

n...no not at all lmAO unless it’s like at a comic con or something like that then yeah

pearls: what's something about your personality that surprises others?

I open up to people when I feel comfortable with them, like, I seem really shy and reserved but I open up to everyone I meet as long as I’m comfortable.

penthouse: what would you consider your dream home? describe it.

AAAH my old house

perfume: if you could make your own signature fragrance, what would it smell like?

Ironically my cologne is really strong but it’s not so strong you’re like *dies inside*, it’s like, it’s strong so you remember it and if you smell it somewhere, you’re like “Zaire?”

robe: how do you prepare for an evening alone with a loved one/date?

I HYPE MYSELF UP AND THEN I GET READY LMAO

roses: If it had to be winter, autumn, spring or summer for the rest of your life, which would you choose?

AUTUMN AUTUMN AUTUMN LIKE

AUTUMN ABT TO TURN WINTER YES

satin: what is your most favorite article of clothing?

this oversized as FUcK black sweater that says “fuck off” in japanese on the sleeves asghsdjkfl

sheet mask: what's your favorite lazy activity?

drinking tea while watching anime

silk: do you have more inner or outer beauty?

Inner

silver: do you have any obscure hobbies? what are they?

I’ll draw on the wall and then i’ll paint over it??? unless i rlly rlly like it

sparkling water: what are your top three songs for the summer?

ew summer

wine: what kind of drunk are you (happy/affectionate, angry, sad, fun/wild)? if you don't drink, what kind do you think you WOULD be?

Well,

one dad acts all normal and like he’s not drunk and he makes perfect sense and he’s fully aware of everything and can walk perfectly and cook

my biological dad on the other hand is all emotional and affectionate n happy n soft lMAO so i guess i’d be like my biological dad

wow bby i hope you enjoyed this

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List three people you've had crushes on.: I don’t want to lol

Have you ever been in love with someone that you watched from afar?: I guess in the past? But I wasn’t in love, no lol

How old were you when you started your period?: I’m going to say about 12?

How old were you when you had your first crush?: I don’t know

How old were you when you were first head over heels in love?: 16

Has loving someone ever made you miserable?: Yeah. Not a good feeling

How bad are your worst cramps on a scale of 1-10?: I’m going to say about 7 these days. They used to be worse

Have you ever thrown up from cramps?: No.

List three people you had a hard time forgiving.: Kyle in the past. Now, really. I don’t think I can forgive him anymore, because throughout his and my dad’s marriage he only cared about the money and being taken care of. He never loved my dad, he only used him. Fucking scumbag. And you want to know something? The scumbag got engaged to someone who he’s only been with for about a month. Didn’t take long for him to move on. Fuck that asshole.

Is there someone you are currently struggling to forgive?: Nope. I don’t even want to.

What is the most physically painful thing you've ever experienced?: Broken bones, broken heart, sprained foot

Do you have an embarrassing period story? If so, what is it?: No thank goodness.

Have you ever had bad cramps in class?: Yes.

Have you ever thrown up in school? If so, what happened? Yeah, was feeling sick. Was in elementary school.

Have you ever left school because of cramps?: No.

Did your school allow you to have pain medicine on you?: Yeah.

Did your school have a nurse?: Yes

When was the last time you threw up?: No idea

Have you ever tried to starve yourself in order to lose weight?: No.

Do you ever comfort eat?: Yes, sometimes

Have you ever thrown your phone across the room in anger?: Yes.

What was the name of your first crush?: Meh

Who was your first celebrity crush?: Davey Havok from AFI!

This music video, Love Like Winter made me have a crush on him. Looked so amazing back then! Still one my favorite songs and music videos! <3

How old were you when you lost your virginity?:

17.

If applicable, what form of birth control do you use?:

What is your sexual orientation?: Bisexual

Have you ever questioned your sexuality?: Yes

Are you happy with your gender?: Yes.

What gender do you identify as?: Female.

What gender were you born as?: Female.

Do you identify as "religious"?: No

Do you identify as "spiritual"?: Yes.

What spirituality are you?:

Have you ever tried drugs?: Just weed

Have you ever gotten high off a prescription medication?: No.

Have you ever been drunk?: Yes.

Have you ever smoked pot?: Yes.

Have you ever smoked a cigarette?: Yes.

What's your favorite drug?: Well, pot

What's your favorite alcoholic beverage?: Don’t really have one

How old are you?: 28

Do you drink regularly?: No.

Are/were you abused?: No

Do you have a significant other?: No

If yes, are you happy in your current relationship?:

If not, are you happy being single right now?:

Yes

Do you want a significant other?: Someday in the future

Do you take drugs or drink to numb your pain? No.

Who is your current crush?:

Who is your current friend crush?:

Has a friend ever broken your heart?: Yes.

Is your love life history tragic or magical?: Meh

Do you have regrets?: Yes.

Do you prefer tampons or pads?: Pads

Have you ever used a tampon?: No

What's your bra size?: About an A

Do you have a hard time finding bras in your size?: No

Can you still wear clothes from the children's section?: No

Are you lonely?: No

Do you have allergies?: No

Are you in control?: Sometimes.

Do you have a relationship with God?: No

What size pants do you wear?: It’s in the 20′s

Do you wear girls, juniors, or women's clothes more?: Women’s

Do you HATE people who are controlling?: Yeah

How old were you when you started to have acne?: Never really got it

Did your parents give you "the talk"?: Sure

How old were you when your parents talked to you about puberty?: I don’t know

Do you like going to the doctor?: No.

Do you like going to the dentist?: No.

What's your favorite part of going to the dentist?: Don’t have one

Do you feel average?: Sure

Do you feel insecure?: Sometimes

Do you feel alone?: Sometimes

Do you feel exhausted?: Sometimes

Do you feel depressed?: Sometimes

Do you feel anxious?: Most of the time

Are you haunted by your past?: No

Who's your best friend?: Marie, James, Colin, David

How often do you pray?: Not often

Do you keep a journal or diary?: No.

Do you relate to the characters in books?: Sometimes

Who's your favorite Disney princess?: Elsa

Do you think you are attractive?: Sometimes

Are you happy with the way you look?: Sometimes.

Do you look more like your mom or your dad?: Mixture of both

How many siblings do you have?: Just one

What song describes your life?: I don’t know

Do you cry a lot?: Yes.

Are you sensitive?: Very.

Do you take medication every day?: No

Do you take vitamins?: No

Are you a meat-eater, or are you vegan or vegetarian?: I eat meat.

What's your favorite color?: Purple

Are you unique?: In my own way

Do you feel blessed?: Sometimes.

Who is your favorite person?: I have a few favorite people

Has your favorite person ever hurt your feelings?: Sure

Do you write in cursive or print more?: Print

Do you like to write?: Yes

Do you like to read?: Yes

What are your favorite types of books to read?: Horror, fantasy, drama

Do you have neat handwriting?: Meh

List three people you who you think are good role models.: My dad, mom, Anitra

List three fashion trends you love.: Meh

Are you a trendsetter?: Nope

Do you like fashion?: Its alright

Do you enjoy shopping?: Yeah

What stereotype do you fit the most?: Meh

Are you your own person?: Yes.

Are you a risk-taker?: Sometimes

Do you feel free to be yourself? If not, why?: Most of the time

Do you like fantasy better than reality?: I feel that way a whole lot

Do you have "female problems"?: Sure

What are you longing for?: *sigh*

Have you ever contemplated suicide?: Yes.

Have you ever self-harmed?: Yes.

How many people have you known who were suicidal?: A few

Do you get bullied constantly?: Used to

Are people jealous of you?: Doubtful.

If you're a worshipper, how do you worship?:

How many tattoos do you have, and what are they of?: Just one, which is a pentagram. I do want more in the future

Do your tattoos have personal meaning to you?: Yes.

If you don't have any tattoos, do you want one?:

Do you have your ears pierced?: Yes

Do you have any other piercings?:

Nipple piercings. I want a few more of those in the future too. I want my next one to be an eyebrow piercing

If not, do you want any other piercings?:

What is your first and middle name, and do you like them?: Jamie Ann. And they’re alright

What do you want to name your first daughter?: Mentioned in an earlier survey

What would you name a son?: Look above

Do you dream about your wedding day?: I think about it sometimes

What's your favorite food?: Chicken, steak, corn, fruit

Do you have a secret you want to tell someone?: No.

Have you ever had a friend turn on you?: Yes.

List three friends who have turned on you.:

List three people who have bullied you.:

Do you have anyone you can trust?: Yes.

What country do you live in?: USA.

What's your favorite pain reliever?: Ibuprofen

What do you do for cramps?: ^^

Do you wear make-up?: Sometimes

Who has the cutest baby/babies you know?: Anitra and my brother have a cute kid. She’s so adorable.

Do you have a lot of people blocked on facebook?: No

What is your natural hair color?: Dark brown

Do you have a morning routine?: Not really

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princess-of-the-corner · 7 years

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Let’s start Headcanon Time off with some SpikeTiara!

I’m using a few ask prompts, but I’ll link them (and delete repeat questions).

Drinks the most coffee

Spike. One of many bad habits he learned from Twilight’s family.

Wants to adopt fifteen pets

Both.

Is most likely to adopt children off the streets

Again, both. If they found a kid in need they’d immediately help.

Has the biggest plushie collection

Diamond. She practically makes it a nest.

Owns twenty million hoodies

Spike. Partly because Diamond keeps stealing them, and he doesn’t exactly fit in her jackets.

Is the best at sports

Neither cares for sports, but if you teach them the rules they’d be pretty good.

Insists on family movie night

Spike.

Sings the best

Diamond.

Will eat anything

Absolutly Spike. Mostly since Dragons can eat more than Ponies can, and he’s good with spicy things.

Gets arrested the most

Neither is really a lawbreaker, but when they’re out of Ponyville Spike tends to have the cops called on him more.

General:

How long will they last?

Forever!!!!

How quickly did/will they fall in love?

A few months

How was their first kiss? Electrifying, but complicated because of outside issues.

Wedding:

Who proposed?

Diamond! She proposed right after they helped in a Hearth’s Warming Play, with the audience watching.

Who is the best man/men?

Spike picks Twilight as Best man(Well, Best Mare), as she’s the pony he’s closest to

Who is the braid’s maid(s)?

Silver Spoon.

Who did the most planning?

TBH? They mostly roped Twilight into helping them keep it all organized. Diamond made more of the decisions though.

Who stressed the most?

Both. Old issues with Diamond, ‘my anxiety doesn’t give a flying fuck’ paranoia for Spike, and the real fear of Ponyville Shenanigans ruining it.

How fancy was the ceremony? - Back of a pickup truck | 2 | 3 | 4 | Normal Church Wedding | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Kate and William wish they were this big.

They wanted something small and intimate, but when you have to invite all of the Alicorns in Equestria it goes downhill real fast. It’s only a 7 because, well, let’s just say they share an Anniversary with their niece’s Birthday.

Who was specifically not invited to the wedding?

Diamond’s mother. When sending out invites, Spike and Twilight jokingly discussed sending an Uninvitation, but Pinkie didn’t have any on hoof.

Children:

How many children will they have naturally?

One on their own,Enchanter Zoisite, When they’re an OT4 with Sweetiesqueak there’s also Crafted Song, Crystal Clear, and Pearl. but I’m sticking to just these two for now.

How many children will they adopt? - None yet but if they run into a kid that needs it...

Who gets stuck with the most diapers?

Diamond, since Dragons have a sharper sense of smell(he tries, but stars does it suck.)

Who is the stricter parent?

Depends on the situation. On the day to day Diamond’s stricter, but Spike takes the lead during events.

Who stops the kid(s) from doing dangerous stunts after school?

Are you kidding? They live in Ponyville. Dangerous kid stunts are the least of their worries!

Who remembers to pack the lunch(es)?

Spike. Not only is he good at remembering things, but he’s the one who cooks so....

Who is the more loved parent?

They’re equally loved but Diamond feels like she’s less loved due to past issues in general.

Who is more likely to attend the PTA meetings?

Spike, but he’s definitely the ‘Fight me Helen!” type.

Who is more likely to bail the child(ren) out of trouble with the law?

Are you kidding? Enchanter Zoisite would never, ever, do anything to get into trouble with the law! I’m kidding, Zoe’s a sarcastic little shit and will not hold back on insulting those who insult her or her family, which are usually Nobles that call for Guards the moment they feel threatened(only to laugh in their faces when the Guards trust her story more, since they all know her). That said, by time her shenanigans reach her Parents, the problem’s already gone.

Cooking:

Who does the most cooking?

Spike is a great cook, his Dragon abilities helping a lot. Cooking with Dragon Fire adds interesting flavor, and he doesn’t need oven mitts!

Who is the most picky in their food choice?

Spike. Especially when it comes to food from the Crystal Empire. Like, yes he likes raspberries, and he likes Rhodonite, but he doesn’t like rasberries that taste like rhodonite

Who does the grocery shopping? -

They take turns, but since they live with Twilight she makes the list.

How often do they bake desserts?

everyone has a sweet tooth, so fairly often. The problem is keeping Twilight from digging into them instead of eating an actual meal for once stars damn it!(Though only Spike and Zoisite can eat the desserts with crystals in them)

Are they more of a meat lover or a salad eater?

Pony society in general leans more toward vegetarian(but not vegan) despite being omnivorous. But out of the two Spike is more likely to eat meat.

Who is more likely to surprise the other(s) with an anniversary dinner?

Diamond would try, but she’s not as good of a cook so it doesn’t come out right.

Who is more likely to suggest going out?

Neither. They go out with friends often enough that they won’t even choose it as a date idea.

Who is more likely to burn the house down accidently while cooking?

Diamond, but only by technicality. Though tbh Sweetie Belle actually came close, if not for the fact that crystal is hard to burn and Twilight always fireproofs her stuff out the wazoo

Chores:

Who cleans the room? -

they work together to clean their own area, but they do live in Twilight’s castle which, as much as Twilight hates it, does need a maid service if they want it clean.

Who is really against chores?

Diamond is more unused to chores, but she doesn’t complain much.

Who cleans up after the pets?

If they have any, Diamond would Again, dragons have a better sense of smell.

Who is more likely to sweep everything under the rug?

Spike tried once. then Twilight told him to clean the rug and well...

Who stresses the most when guests are coming over? -

Diamond. Spike’s used to his family’s stress and freakouts, so he knows how to keep them calm.

Misc:

Who takes the longer showers/baths?

Diamond. She likes the fancy bubble baths with the scented candles and such.

Who takes the dog out for a walk?

If they have a dog they’d probably go out together.

How often do they decorate the room/house for the holidays?

All the time. Like, there will me minor decor for, like, Hearts and Hooves day, but they go all out for Nightmare Night and Hearth’s Warming.

What are their goals for the relationship?

just to be happy, you know?

Who is most likely to sleep till noon?

If they’re sharing the bed then both of them will sleep forever, but in separate beds Diamond’s up earlier.

Who plays the most pranks?

Retaliation.

Which of their friends is over-joyed shipper trash that they are together

Shining and Cadence. The day after they get together, it basically goes down like this video.

Who overshares intimate relationship details

Diamond, because she has less people to be embarrased around.

Who steals the other’s clothes

Diamond. Spike tries to retaliate, but her clothes are a little too small for him to wear all the time.

Who’s the PDA fan

Spike

who said i love you first?

Diamond said the word first.

who laughs when the other trips?

Both.

who pays the bills?

Neither because they live with Twilight who does that.

which one makes a bigger deal around the holidays?

Both are Hearth’s Warming nuts.

who’s more clumsy?

Diamond, because hooves vs hand-like claws

who sings louder in the car?

Not that they have cars, but tbh Spike gets there first but Diamond quickly follows.

who leaves the cap off the toothpaste?

Spike

who is more up to date in pop culture?

Spike at first, since when they were first together Diamond’s mom tried to keep her from anything she deemed ‘unworthy of time’, but she gets way to into it.

who insists on going to see the newest movies?

Diamond(especially the Daring Do movie so she can see how they portray her favorite uncle)

who’s the lighter sleeper?

Diamond when she’s on her own.

who believes in ghosts?

It’s Equestria. Ghosts exist, though they rarely leave the Underworld. That said, even if it wasn’t known, they’ve seen enough to consider the possibility

How did they they meet?

They met a few times in passing before, but once Diamond starts hanging out with the CMC more they officially meet and become friends

Who developed romantic feelings first?

Pretty close, so they’re not sure.

Who confessed their feelings first?

Diamond

What was their first official date?

A day trip to the Crystal Empire.

How do they feel about double dates/group dates?

Since their friend group is all dating one another, most hangouts are group dates in a way.

What do they do in their down time?

They end up reading together a lot, and making sarcastic comments at the characters.

What was the first meeting of parents as an official couple like?

Well that’s....uh....

Okay, Diamond meeting Spike’s family went really well. Twilight already liked her, Shining and Cadence had some fun, and Velvet and Night Light adore her.

Spike meeting Diamond’s family was.... well, Spoiled was very near throwing a fit when she found out(which is why they put off telling her), but Filthy Rich likes him and that’s all that matters to them.

What was their first fight over and how did they get past it?

I’m not sure if it counts as a ‘fight’, but when Diamond confessed her feelings they got into a minor ‘why would you like me?/why wouldn’t I like you?’ debate.

Which one is more easily made jealous?

Not exactly ‘jealous’, but Diamond thinks Spike could probably do better than her.

Who’s the cuddly one? What their favourite cuddling position?

Diamond. Especally in winter when Spike’s Dragon body heat keeps her warm.

Are they hand holders?

ponies don’t have hands but they do the equivalent.

Do they have joined Bachelor/Bacheloette parties or separate?

A mix of both. They start together, but then they split upthe group to have their own

Who spends almost all their money on the other?

Diamond is the daughter of a successful businessman, Spike is related to literal Royalty. These two have plenty of money to throw at each other.

Who sleeps in the other’s lap?

Diamond. She likes it when he plays with her hair.

Which one tells the other not to stay up all night and which one stays up all night anyway?

Spike has picked up some bad habit from his family.

Which one spends all day running errands and which one says “You remembered [thing], right?”

Diamond says it to Spike as a joke, because he remembers everything and even if he didn’t Twilight’s list making skills make it difficult to forget things.

Which one does the posing while the other one draws?

they take turns

If they were about to rob a museum, which one does backflips through lasers and which one is strolling behind with a bag of chips?

Diamond backflips, Spike brings chips.

Which one of your OTP overdoes it on the alcohol and which one makes the other stop drinking?

They don’t get really drunk often, but Diamond lasts longer(give a cheer for Earth Pony Endurance!)

Which one likes to surprise the other with a lot of small random gifts?

Both

Which one gives the other their jacket?

Not so much ‘give’ as much as it is that ‘Diamond now has a hoodie collection that smells slightly charred’.

Who keeps getting threatened by the other’s overprotective older sibling?

Spike’s the only one with older siblings(and a sister-in-law) but they’re accidentally threatening. Like, they don’t say ‘break his heart I break your soul’, but you have

Shining Armor, the magically talented former Guard Captain

Cadence, a powerful Alicorn who rules a small kingdom

Twilight Sparkle, who has magically battled multiple supervillains and as a Unicorn had been tied for ‘most magically gifted pony without Immortal Blood to ever exist’ and has learned magic from three out of four remaining Immortals.

So yeah, they don’t threaten her, but the idea itself is terrifying when Diamond stops to think about it.

Which one types with perfect grammar and which one types using numbers as letters?

Oddly enough, Spike uses shorthand more than Diamond would. He and Twilight kind of created their own system that’s near-indecipherable(If you’ve watched Elementary, it’s like how Sherlock texts)

Who gets attacked by a bully and who protects them?

Well considering Diamond used to be a bully.....

Okay, in all seriousness, the closest they’d get to ‘bullying’ is some kind of comments about the pony/dragon relationship, and oddly Spike’s the one to speak out more often.

Who makes the bad puns and who makes a pained smile every time the other makes a pun?

They take turns.

Who comes home from work to see that the other one bought a puppy?

Honestly? Both.

Which one gives the other a piggyback ride when they’re tired?

Spike will carry Diamond if needed. She can technically lift him, but she wouldn’t be able to carry him too far.

Which one competes in some sort of activity and which one does the overzealous cheering?

Diamond competes, Spike cheers.

Who takes a selfie when the other one falls asleep on their shoulder?

Spike.

Which one holds the umbrella over both of them when it rains?

Diamond tries, but Spike’s taller so she kept hitting him in the face with it.

If your OTP went on vacation, where would they go and what would they do? Who would take the pictures?

They go a good handful of places, but they like colder places better since it means more cuddles. They both take pictures, but Spike takes more pictures with Diamond in them.

#mlp headcanons #Spike #Diamond Tiara #Spiketiara

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meredithferg-blog · 7 years

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BEGINNING

AGE?: 29. PIERCINGS?: Ears. ANY TATTOOS?: None. HAVE THEY EVER CONSIDERED PLASTIC SURGERY? WHAT WOULD THEY GET DONE?: No, she’s too scared. GIVE 5 FACTS ABOUT THEIR APPEARANCE: Blue eyes, brown hair, big lips, high cheek bones, short.

GENERAL

FAVORITE AND LEAST FAVORITE HOLIDAY?: Favorite: Christmas, Least: None WHAT FOOD CAN THEY NEVER TURN DOWN?: Pasta. WHAT IS THEIR DIET LIKE? ARE THEY VEGETARIAN, VEGAN? Meat eater. ARE THEY MORE OF A SNACKER THROUGHOUT THE DAY, OR DO THEY EAT THREE MEALS AND CALL IT A DAY?: Three meals and snacks. WHERE DO THEY PREFER TO READ? THE SOFA, IN BED, AT A TABLE, ON THE PORCH, IN A CAFE?: Bed. DO THEY WATCH SPORTS? FAVORITE TEAMS?: No. DO THEY HAVE CABLE, OR DO THEY RELY MOSTLY ON NETFLIX, HULU, AND OTHER STREAMING SERVICES?: Netflix, Hulu, and cable. WHAT ARE 3 NETFLIX SHOWS THEY LIKE?: Slasher, Gilmore Girls, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. HOBBIES AND INTERESTS?: Art, books, movies, baking. WHAT SOCIAL GROUPS OR ACTIVITIES DO THEY ATTEND?: Work acitivies, friend activities. ARE THEY A GOOD COOK?: Pretty good. DO THEY LIKE TO TAKE PHOTOS?: Yes. FAVORITE INSULT/CUSS WORD?: Fuck. DO THEY EXERCISE? WHAT DO THEY DO?: Not really. DO THEY DRINK?: Yes. WHAT KIND OF DRUNK ARE THEY?: Loud, kinda wants to fight people. IF THEY COULD ONLY TAKE ONE BAG OF STUFF SOMEWHERE, WHAT WOULD THEY PACK?: Clothes, books, charger.

CHILDHOOD

WHAT TYPE OF DISCIPLINE WERE THEY SUBJECTED TO AT HOME? STRICT? LENIENT?: Strict-ish. A normal amount. WERE THEY OVERPROTECTED? SHELTERED?: Ehh, sometimes for certain things. DID THEY FEEL AFFECTION OR REJECTION?: Mostly affection. WHAT WAS THEIR FAMILY’S ECONOMIC STATUS?: Middle class. BROTHERS, SISTERS? WHO DO THEY LIKE? WHO DO THEY HATE? WHY?: Only child. WHAT DO THEY THINK OF THEIR FATHER? WHAT DO THEY LOVE OR HATE ABOUT HIM?: She’s a lot like him, so they get along most of the time. She loves that he’s kind of a kid at heart. THEIR MOTHER? WHAT DO THEY THINK OF HER? WHAT DO THEY LOVE OR HATE ABOUT HER?: Her mom and her butt heads more often than not, but when they get along they can talk for hours.

CHILDREN

WHAT TOYS DID THEY PLAY WITH AS A CHILD?: Stuffed dogs. Lots of stuffed dogs. HAVE THEY EVER HAD AN IMAGINARY FRIEND?: No. DID THEY HAVE A LOT OF FRIENDS AS A KID? DID THEY KEEP ANY OF THEM INTO ADULTHOOD?: She actually has a lot of friends from her childhood that she keeps in touch with. DID THEY HAVE PETS AS A KID? DO THEY HAVE ANY NOW?: She had dogs, cats, fish, birds, rabbits, hamsters. She has a fish right now. WHAT CLIQUE DID THEY FIT INTO IN HIGH SCHOOL? WERE THEY PART OF ANY CLUBS/SPORTS?: She was a floater. She did drama, art, cheerleading, and yearbook. WHAT DEGREE DO THEY HAVE? GED, HS, COLLEGE, PH.D.?: College. DO THEY LIKE CHILDREN? DO CHILDREN LIKE THEM?: Yes and yes. DO THEY HAVE/WANT CHILDREN?: She has a two year old son named Aiden. WHAT KIND OF PARENT ARE THEY/WOULD THEY BE?: She’s a Lorelai Gilmore wannabe.

LUST

DO LOOKS MEAN ANYTHING TO THEM? COULD THEY FALL IN LOVE WITH SOMEONE THEY THOUGHT WAS UGLY?: She’s attracted to brains. DO THEY LIKE KISSING IN PUBLIC?: Depends. Nothing gross. HOW MANY PEOPLE DID THEY KISS IN 2012?: A few. VIRGIN?: No. HAVE THEY HAD SEX WITH A MAN?: Yes. HAVE THEY HAD SEX WITH A WOMAN?: Yes. HAVE THEY BEEN WITH SOMEONE OLDER THAN THEM?: Yes. HAVE THEY HAD SEX THIS YEAR?: Yes. HOW MANY TIMES DID THEY HAVE SEX LAST YEAR?: Quite a bit. HOW MANY SEXUAL PARTNERS DID THEY HAVE?: Last year - 3. FOREPLAY, YES OR NO?: Yes. WHAT IS THEIR DEFINITION OF HAVING SEX?: Taking your clothes off and doing things. WHAT IS THEIR DEFINITION OF CHEATING?: Emotionally betraying someone.

CRUSH

DO THEY GET JEALOUS EASILY?: No. WHEN IS THE LAST TIME THEY FELT JEALOUS?: She hasn’t in a long time. DO THEY FORGIVE BETRAYAL?: MAYBE. HAVE THEY EVER BEEN CHEATED ON?: NO. HAVE THEY EVER CHEATED ON SOMEONE?: YES. HAVE THEY EVER CRIED OVER SOMEONE?: YES. HAVE THEY EVER EXPERIENCED UNREQUITED LOVE?: NO. HAVE THEY EVER WANTED SOMEONE THEY COULDN’T HAVE?: NO. HAVE THEY EVER LIKED ONE OF THEIR BEST FRIENDS?: NO. HAVE THEY EVER LIKED SOMEONE THEY DIDN’T EXPECT TO?: YES, DAN. DO THEY THINK SOMEONE HAS FEELINGS FOR THEM?: SHE’S ALMOST POSITIVE. WHO IS THE LAST PERSON THEY HUGGED?: LUCY. WHO WAS THEIR FIRST KISS?: SOME BOY SHE DOESN’T REMEMBER. DO THEY HAVE A CRUSH ON ANYONE?: DAN. DESCRIBE THEIR CRUSH: IRISH. BROWN HAIR. BLUE EYES. BEARD. NAME FIVE PEOPLE THEY FIND ATTRACTIVE: HARRY, DAN, LUKE, ANDREW.

LOVE

HAS ANYONE TOLD THEM THEY DON’T WANT TO EVER LOSE THEM?: Yes. IF THEIR FIRST LOVE KNOCKED ON THEIR DOOR WITH AN APOLOGY, WOULD THEY ACCEPT AND WHO WOULD IT BE?: He has nothing to apologize for. They still talk daily. WHAT’S THE SWEETEST THING ANYONE HAS EVER DONE FOR THEM?: Given her a baby. WERE THEY SINGLE AT ALL THIS YEAR?: Yes. DO THEY WANT TO BE IN A RELATIONSHIP IN A YEAR?: Maybe. WHAT WAS THEIR LONGEST RELATIONSHIP? HOW LONG DID IT LAST?: It’s very complicated, but she’d say it’s still kind of going. Since they were fourteen. WHAT HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST AGE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THEM AND ONE OF THEIR PARTNERS?: 20 years okay. WHAT’S THEIR OPINION ON AGE DIFFERENCES IN RELATIONSHIPS?: She doesn’t care. HOW MANY RELATIONSHIPS HAVE THEY BEEN IN?: One. WHY DID THEIR LAST RELATIONSHIP FAIL?: They’re constantly on and off. ANYTHING THEY WANT TO SAY TO THEIR EX?: What’d you do last night? ARE RELATIONSHIPS WORTH IT?: Yes. ARE THEY IN A RELATIONSHIP NOW?: No. WHAT IS THEIR FAVORITE THING ABOUT THEIR PARTNER?: N/A. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME THEY TOLD SOMEONE THEY LOVED THEM?: Yesterday. IS THERE SOMEONE THEY WILL NEVER FORGET?: Yes. IS THERE ANYONE THEY’VE GIVEN UP ON? WHY?: No. DO THEY EVER WANT TO GET MARRIED?: Maybe. DO THEY THINK THEY’LL BE MARRIED IN FIVE YEARS?: Probably not. DESCRIBE THEIR PERFECT PERSON: No one’s perfect.

IN DEPTH

THE BEATLES OR THE ROLLING STONES?: The Beatles. IF THEY COULD LIVE AND BE HEALTHY WITHOUT SLEEPING OR EATING/DRINKING, WHICH WOULD THEY CUT OUT OF THEIR LIFE?: Sleeping. WAS THE FIRST CRUSH IN THEIR LIFE SOMETHING THEY HAD OR SOMETHING SOMEONE HAD ON THEM?: She had on someone. WOULD YOU RATHER BURN OR FREEZE TO DEATH?: Freeze. COULD YOU LIVE WITHOUT HAVING SEX EVER (AGAIN) IN EXCHANGE FOR ETERNAL YOUTH?: No. WHAT WAS THE WORST NIGHTMARE THEY EVER HAD?: Her son being kidnapped. IF THEY COULD GET AWAY WITH ONE MURDER IN THEIR LIFETIME WITHOUT ANY LEGAL, SOCIAL, OR EMOTIONAL REPERCUSSIONS, WOULD THEY KILL SOMEONE?: No. WOULD THEY RATHER SPEND ONE YEAR WITH YOUR ONE TRUE LOVE JUST TO NEVER SEE THEM AGAIN OR THE REST OF THEIR LIFE WITH SECOND BEST?: One year with her true love. IF IT MEANT IT WOULD SOLVE ALL WORLD HUNGER, WAR, DISEASE, AND BIGOTRY, WOULD THEY SPEND THE REST OF ETERNITY IN HELL?: Look at the time.

#about

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koonagi · 4 years

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I Stopped Eating Meat for 6 Months and Here's What Happened.

If you’ve hung out with me in the past for even a small amount of time, you’d know I love certain types of meat. In particular, I love fried chicken and cheeseburgers. I’ve never been that much into pork or steak and recently, within the last few years, was introduced to and fell in love with fish by my wife. So, why would I decide to stop eating my favorite things? 2 main reasons:

My stomach always hurts after eating it.

I love animals.

As an experiment, my wife and I both decided to stop eating meat on November 5, 2019. We didn’t go full-vegan because of well…cheese. (Plus, if I have to have a job, cows should too.) We did have a small suspicion that dairy could be contributing to my stomach aches as well, so when we could, we ate vegan cheese. I preferred the kind we would buy from Market Street or the Whole Foods brand.

We also switched from regular milk to oat, almond, and soy milk. I used to think I hated those non-dairy options, but I think I was making up my mind without actually trying them as I love all three now. My favorite became almond milk as I think it has the best taste in coffee.

As a side note: I’ve had many people tell me how bad soy is and how it contains estrogen. To clarify, soy products have phytoestrogen which is not the same as normal estrogen. Phytoestrogens are naturally-occurring plant compounds that show up in other foods you may eat such as berries, seeds (particularly flaxseeds), grains, nuts and fruits.

"Unbeknownst to most consumers, in addition to well recognized soy products such as soy milk, tofu and tempeh, soy is found in upwards of 60% of processed foods [280]. Textured soy protein (50–70% soy protein) is a meat substitute found in hotdogs, hamburgers, sausages and other meat products while soy protein isolate (90% soy protein) is used to enrich energy bars, sports drinks, infant formula, cereals, granola bars, imitation dairy products, ice cream, cheese and even doughnuts. In addition, textured soy protein is used to fortify numerous products in the school breakfast and lunch programs as well as other federal assistance programs [274,243]. Soy is a popular food additive because it is a cholesterol-free, vegetable protein rich in complex carbohydrates and unsaturated fats, high in fiber, and free of lactose. It also contains upwards of 100 or more phytoestrogens." -- US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health

Cool, anyways, back to our six month vegetarian adventure…

The idea was to not solely skip the consumption of meat, but to replace it with more greens and healthier foods in general. In other words, not just eat crackers and chips the entire time. When others asked why we weren’t eating meat and we told them, we received two main responses:

“So, what do you eat then? Just lettuce?”

They would want to argue why meat is okay to eat. Somehow, when you tell some people you’re vegetarian, they take it as an insult and want to argue. It’s really strange. We weren’t throwing buckets of blood on random humans or picketing for Oscar Meyer to shut down. They asked, so we told them in a non-confrontational way.

So what happened to my body when I started this lifestyle? My stomach started feeling better.

My weight stayed the same throughout, but my body did feel good on the days I ate mainly greens and plant proteins. To be fair, there were a few nutrients I was scared I’d miss so we got vitamins specifically tailored toward being vegan/vegetarian. I ended up taking one per day and this could have also minorly affected the way I felt since I was more than likely deficient in those vitamins. I found throughout this process that there were multiple contributors to my belly pains. The main causes were greasy foods and heavy amounts of dairy. Notice: I didn’t say the meat was necessarily the main contributor.

To make this a true layman’s experiment, I had to eat meat again after all this time, so on May 5, 2020 I ate grilled chicken. I was a bit afraid it would hurt my stomach, but it didn’t affect me at all stomach-wise, (though it did make me gag while consuming it). The next day I got fried chicken and low and behold, there was that upset stomach I remembered. However, fried tofu never gave me inner belly issues and fried seitan (wheat gluten) did.

I’ve come to 4 main personal realizations after wrapping up on this experiment and they are as follows:

Fried foods aren’t by their own nature the issue. It’s mainly the amount of grease that’s on/within the food. In other words, GREASE BAD. TUMMY NO LIKE.

Too much meat in my diet makes me feel sick mentally and physically and both affect each other negatively.

I will do my best to stick with non-animal food products as often as possible as it seems to make me feel the best.

Dairy seems to not agree with my well-being and although I think cows should work if I have to work, I’ll be passing cow milk as often as possible, except in the occasional non-vegan cheese.

One last thing though…

This experiment was based on what happened in 6 months, not an entire lifetime. It also focused on how I felt as opposed to what was actually going on inside my body besides what I could feel. After watching a documentary called “Game Changers” and looking up the claims the movie had pushed when looking at a full humans life of eating meat, most seem to check out. If you haven’t seen it, you should, as meat, in general, is not very good for you and red meats/deli meats are absolute trash foods which often lead to diabetes, heart complications, various cancers, and more.

Are you vegan, vegetarian, or an avid meat eater and have a comment? Leave it below! As for me, I’ll probably stick closer to the veggie crowds than the meat ones. Thanks for reading!

#phytoestrogen #vegetarian #vegan #cheese #eating #meat #gamechangers #diets

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stevefeythewriter · 5 years

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R. E. S. P. E. C. T.

New Post has been published on http://stevefey.com/LivefromLV/2019/11/06/r-e-s-p-e-c-t/

R. E. S. P. E. C. T.

Made famous by Toulouse Latrec. you’ll find it in Paris.

One thing that seems to be in short supply in America these days is respect. I mean respect for each other’s basic humanity. I guess it is largely because social media seems so anonymous, and can in fact be so, that I see so many cases of someone blaming entire groups of people (MAGA wearers, liberals, conservatives, Democrats, Republicans, Rastafarians, Pastafarians, Vegans, meat eaters, women, men, and whoever created mosquitoes, for examples.) I’ll tell you this right now, folks, if you do that, you’ve just lost your argument. Sure, it feels good, but it just shows your own weakness. Ironic, that. Anyway, interpersonal respect is what keeps a society functioning. Respect of authority isn’t it. Respect of social position isn’t it. Respect of wealth or job title isn’t it. It is simply respect for the basic humanity of another person. That is what we need to cultivate, and stat.

We might look to France for some guidance on this, because the French are very much committed to respecting each other’s basic humanity. My first morning ever in France, in 1976, I went to a change booth in a train station (no ATMs in those days) and received a stern lecture from the change lady on how to be polite in society. Fortunately for me, I took her lesson to heart. Not only in France, but after I returned home. I generally say hello, goodbye, please, and thank-you. For years I took that as basic courtesy, and was at first amazed at how much easier simply being polite made things. But, to the French, it is courtesy, yes, but also much more.

In France, the word for hello is “bonjour.” Literally that means “good day,” but it has been used as “hello” for so long that people had to adopt “bonne journée,” which originally meant “good trip you can take out and back in one day.” FYI. Anyhow, you first say “Good Day” and then you add, “Madame” or Monsieur.” Madame literally means “My Lady.” Monsieur literally means “My Lord.” So, no matter who you address in France, you are saying, “Hello, My Lady,” or “Hello, My Lord.” Sounds a bit over the top, but it works. If the President of France wants to speak to a beggar on the corner, the President must first say, “Hello, My Lord” or “Hello, My Lady.” Only then is it proper to begin a conversation. This is why sometimes Americans believe the French to be impolite: because in America we don’t go for such ceremony, and anyway, shouldn’t the shopkeeper say hello first? (Sometimes they do. I would, but it isn’t required.) No matter who you are addressing, it is assumed that you are invading their personal space, and you owe them the simple acknowledgement of that fact, which is to say, a polite greeting. Is the beggar on the corner a Lord or Lady? Probably not, but by using those terms, you grant them the basic dignity due to any human being.

When you combine this basic respect with the French educational goal of being able to discuss literally anything without getting personal, you end up with a polite society where it is considered normal to argue. (No, shopkeepers won’t argue with you. Once you’ve exchanged “bonjours” they’ll be so eager to help that you’ll almost feel guilty.) Imagine a society where arguments were not the Monty Python type (No they aren’t!) but rather reasoned and defensible. We could have that, if we respected each other. We certainly don’t need to go to the lengths of calling each other My Lord or My Lady. In fact, a bunch of patriots once fought a war for the right to eliminate Lords and Ladies. But we can still be respectful. A few suggestions:

Don’t call people names. Not even if you hate them. Remember, as we writers occasionally point out, that everyone is the hero of their own story. You may not agree with their reasoning, but you can respect their right to an opinion without getting snarky.

Say hello to everyone you expect to interact with, and to anyone on the street with whom you happen to lock eyes. And when you want something from someone, say “please,” and after you get it, say “thank-you.” and Maybe throw in a Sir or Ma’am to really seal the deal. (Yes, watered down versions of those old titles, but still appreciated.)

Don’t blame groups, any groups, for society’s problems. We are all members of society, so we all contribute, each in our own way, to the problems. Boomers didn’t wreck the world (trust me,) nor are they any better than any other generation. We all have our quirks. Millenials aren’t lazy. Generation X has never slacked. And Generation Z, while pretty young yet, will make a great contribution (that history will forget) to the welfare of humankind. (Such generations always do. The last one invented rock and roll. They called them “silent,” ironically.)

Don’t get over invested in a particular world view. For one thing, in philosophical terms, it’s as likely as not that you have some significant information wrong.

Stay cool, stay respectful.

Ladies and Lords, we can do this. We can make America better simply be being mutually respectful. And, very importantly, by being respectful even of those who don’t respect us. In that case, remember, that’s their problem, not yours. Okay?

Great. Now go forth and be respectfully kind to each other! Thank you.

#Manners #respect #society

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barbosaasouza · 5 years

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Stereotypes Vegans Are Tired Of Hearing

Check off your dietary census box: carnivore, vegetarian, omnivore, pescatarian, and perhaps the least understood and most maligned of the food-type groups, vegan. Why do people seem to hate vegans, or mock and disparage the vegan and vegetarian lifestyle? Vegans, who don't use or eat animal products, like any group of people who are passionate about a cause, endure plenty of stereotypes, in their case related to health, political persuasions, personalities, and ability to savor life. The late celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain, in his book Kitchen Confidential, wrote that vegetarians, and their Hezbollah-like splinter-faction, the vegans, are a persistent irritant to any chef worth a damn... [They] are the enemy of everything good and decent in the human spirit, an affront to all I stand for, the pure enjoyment of food." Ouch. Food and enjoyment of it (and meat in particular) is so central to the human experience that perhaps non-vegans just can't comprehend a lifestyle that limits dietary choices. Or maybe meat-eaters feel they're being judged and lash out as a defensive tactic. Or perhaps it's a backlash against celebrities who advocate for animal rights. Whatever the reason for the disdain, vegans are sick of hearing the same old stereotypes - and they aren't sick or unhealthy. If you're a vegan, flex your muscles (which are fed plenty of protein, thank you), and vote up the myths about your lifestyle you wish would go away. Stereotypes Vegans Are Tired Of Hearing published first on https://superworldrom.tumblr.com/

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almajonesnjna · 5 years

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How to Eat a Plant-Based Diet: A Scientific Look at Going Vegan Safely

So you’re interested in eating only plants, eh?

Well, you’ve come to the right place to learn all about it. I’ve seen many people over the years have success with a Plant-Based Diet.

Truth be told though, I’ve seen many people also struggle with it too.

(After all, donuts are “plant-based” and pizza just got declared “a vegetable”).

There is definitely a right way and a wrong way to embark on eliminating animal products from your diet.

Today, I’ll share with you how to safely and correctly follow a plant-based menu and still hit your goals.

Now, although I’ve been running this site for 10 years, I may be drawing a large target on my back by diving headfirst into a topic I’ve thus far avoided.

As a blogger, if you want to tenfold your hate mail, take a stance on a Plant-Based Diet.

And saying ANYTHING about veganism – for OR against – is an easy way to get virtual produce tossed at you.

Although most people discover Nerd Fitness through our guides on Paleo or Keto, we get SO many questions on how to eat a Plant-Based Diet that I figured I’d give my two cents.

With pop stars and famous directors advising folks to try veganism, these inquiries are only going to increase.[1]

So today, we are going to talk about how to eat a Plant-Based Diet safely.

The right way, and the wrong way, to go vegan or vegetarian.

BIG ASS CAVEAT: I’m not going to try to convince you to give up meat. If you’re reading this, I’ll assume you’re here because you’re interested in doing so, and want to know the best path through it.

The politics, controversy (yes, I’ve read the China Study[2]), and geopolitical impact of veganism are beyond the scope of this article. I’m just a nerd who studies the hell outta health and wellness and sometimes wears pants.[3]

So setting all the controversy aside, I want to explore the science and the “how to” for people who are heading down this path.

If you are going to eat a plant-based or vegan diet, what’s the best way to do it?

What are tips and tricks to make it sustainable?

Is it as easy as “stop eating meat?”

Is there any unsafe way to eat only plants?

Let’s goooooo!

WHAT EXACTLY IS A PLANT-BASED DIET?

There are quite a few different versions of a Plant-Based Diet.

It’ll be good to start with some definitions so we land on the same page.

According to the Vegetarian Society, a vegetarian is someone who “does not eat foods that consist of, or have been produced with the aid of products consisting of or created from, any part of the body of a living or dead animal.”[4]

So NO eating:

Meat

Poultry

Fish

Shellfish

Insects

Instead, vegetarians DO eat:

Grains

Legumes

Nuts

Seeds

Vegetables (duh)

Fruits

Fungi

Plants, more or less.

“Vegetarian” can be a broader term for more specific examples of plant-based eating. Some examples would be:

Lacto-ovo-vegetarians is someone who doesn’t eat animal flesh but does eat dairy and eggs. This is the most common type of vegetarian.

Lacto vegetarians don’t eat eggs but do eat dairy.

Ovo vegetarians avoid all animals products, with the exception of eggs.

Vegans avoid all animal products, including dairy and eggs and even things like honey. If it came from an animal, it’s not a part of a vegan diet. Some even take it one step further and eat only a “raw vegan” diet, where the plants consumed are not cooked prior to consumption.

The above are the most common forms of Plant-Based Diets, but there are others!

A pescatarian is someone who consumes no animal products except fish and shellfish.

A flexitarian is someone who follows a vegetarian diet a majority of the time, but who will occasionally eat meat.

Now granted, neither pescatarians nor flexitarians are technically vegetarians because both contain animal products on the menu.

However, they are mostly plant-based, so worth mentioning – especially if somebody is doing this in an attempt to be healthier.

There are many more considerations and labels, which can tackle a lot of the ethical stances around being vegan: not wearing animal products, the treatment of animals, etc.

To be blunt, this is outside the scope of this article.

I’m only interested in “If you are going to eat only plants, how do you do it?” So we’ll politely ignore clothing, testing, and captivity for this article.

Which brings us to…

WHAT DO YOU EAT ON A PLANT-BASED DIET? WHAT’S ON A VEGAN MENU?

What you can or cannot eat on a Plant-Based Diet depends a lot on what kind of vegetarianism you follow.

Eggs and dairy, for example, may or may not be included. It really comes down to what path you are choosing.

There are some general food groups we can consider as universal no matter what form of vegetarianism you follow.

A Plant-Based Diet will include the following foods:

Whole grains. Rice, oats, barley, and buckwheat would all be examples of whole grains. Most vegetarian diets include a sizable amount of whole grains as their base.

Vegetables. Of course, a vegetarian diet is going to include vegetables! And it should because vegetables are great for you! They’re packed full of nutrients, fiber, and generally low in calories. Most people could stand to eat more veggies. If you find yourself not being able to stomach greens, I got you. Check out this post for tips on how to turn around any vegetable hater.

Legumes. Beans, lentils, and soy make up the legume family. If you’re following a plant-based or vegan diet, legumes would be a great way to get protein (more on this to follow).

Fruit. Bananas, apples, and oranges all come from plants, so all are vegetarian-friendly. While high in fructose (sugar), they are also nutrient dense. Our general stance on fruit around these parts is to eat “in moderation.”

Nuts and seeds. Again, they come from plants, so almonds, cashews, and pumpkin seeds are good to go on any vegetarian plan you pick. So is quinoa, which although is often thought of as a grain, is actually a seed. Mind=blown.

Nuts and seeds, although high in fat and calories, are another great way to get protein on a Plant-Based Diet.

No matter what type of vegetarian diet you pick, you’d be free to eat the above (provided they fit into your current nutrition goals – but I’ll get to that shortly).

The below will depend on what kind of vegetarianism you are trying. We may be stepping into controversial waters (remember, don’t shoot the messenger) with the following:

Eggs. Eggs are a great source of vitamin B12 and protein, which will become important in a section further down.

Dairy. Whether or not you consume dairy will be determined by your specific strain of plant-based nutrition. On the one hand, it’s from an animal (moo). On the other hand, dairy can be full of nutrients that might be harder to source from only plants, like omega-3s and calcium.

Fish. Look, I get it. Fish are animals, so technically not allowed on a vegetarian diet. However, if you eat a mostly-Plant-Based Diet that includes a little fish, it wouldn’t be too different from a Mediterranean Diet. There are a lot worse ways to eat than like the Mediterraneans. And as mentioned earlier, depending on who you talk to, being pescatarian could be a form of a Plant-Based Diet.

That’s a lot of the major food groups when it comes to plant-based eating.

So here’s all you need to remember:

Whatever form of vegetarianism you may pick, stick to REAL food whenever possible.

Pinto beans, asparagus, apples, and quinoa would all be examples of real food. These are nutrient-dense foods that will keep you full and energized throughout your day. Deep fried cheese balls, donuts, and candy bars are examples of “plant-based, but not real” food.

And I’ll give out a warning on processed vegan junk food in a moment.

For now, there may be a question you are thinking.

It’s one of the most common ones we get when it comes to eating a vegetarian or vegan diet.

WILL A VEGETARIAN OR VEGAN DIET HELP ME LOSE WEIGHT?

…MAYBE!

There are plenty of examples of people losing weight on a Plant-Based Diet.[5]

However, there are also stories of the opposite where people gained body fat when going vegan.[6]

However, anecdotal evidence isn’t science.

What does the research say?

If you look at studies on the subject, there’s nothing here that will surprise us: plant-based calories count just as much as animal-based calories.[7]

There are some studies which show the success of veganism compared to omnivore diets for weight loss.[8] Then there are others showing that a diet including meat outperforms vegan diets for trimming body fat.[9]

Depending on who you’re trying to impress, you can find six studies that say vegans will lose more weight than meat eaters, or half a dozen studies that show vegans will lose less weight.

It honestly doesn’t matter, because when it comes to weight loss, it comes down to calories, calories, calories.

Oh and calories. Did I mention calories?

Put bluntly, if you’re not losing weight, you’re consuming too many calories.

It doesn’t matter if they’re vegan or vegetarian or Paleo or certified organic. Check out our “Why can’t I lose weight?” article to learn the science behind why!

Let’s get to the point: You’re here, you’re eating plants, and you want to lose weight. So here’s how to do it.

If you typically ate a standard American diet filled with burgers and french fries, and then moved to salads? Yeah, I’d imagine that you would lose weight – simply because you’re now eating fewer calories than you were eating in the past.

However, if you go from scarfing down normal burgers to scarfing down an Impossible Burger or a vegan burger? Maybe not.[10]

Let’s take a look:

An Impossible Burger’s three-ounce patty has 220 calories.

A three-ounce regular beef patty has about 205 calories.

The Impossible Burger is made with wheat protein, coconut oil, potato protein and heme (a molecule found in plants and animals). So it’s very calorically dense.

Moral of the story: don’t assume that food without any meat in it will have fewer calories in it.

While there are plenty of nuances, when it comes to weight loss, calories in and calories out plays a major role in whether or not you are successful.

Just because something is vegan doesn’t mean it’s necessarily healthy. As someone pointed out in our private Facebook Academy group, “Oreos are vegan.”

If you don’t plan properly, you could be deluding yourself into thinking veganism will be a weight loss strategy.

I know that adopting a new lifestyle can be challenging, especially if you’re really busy. Whether it’s veganism, a low-carb diet, or trying to build muscle, embarking on a new habit can be tough if you don’t know what to do.

Weight-loss, no matter which strategy you pick, can be a hard road to follow.

I want you to know that you’re not alone, we’re here to help. We offer a 1-on-1 Online Coaching Program to help busy people like you embark on complete life overhauls. We can help you with dietary changes, exercise, and accountability so you can create new healthy habits that fit into your chaotic day-to-day life!

If you’re thinking about a Plant-Based Diet for weight loss, we can help you switch to a less restrictive diet over time. Slow and steady is our preferred approach.

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DO I HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT GETTING ENOUGH PROTEIN WHEN EATING A PLANT-BASED DIET?

Contrary to popular belief, you CAN get enough protein when following a Plant-Based Diet.

However, protein consumption SHOULD be something that’s prioritized if you’re trying to lose weight, build muscle, and be healthier. What we call “protein” is actually a combination of different amino acids. There are 20 or so amino acids that we use to build muscle and keep our organs functioning.

Nine of these amino acids our body can’t produce itself, so we need to get them through food.

Getting all nine is important, because these amino acids do everything from build and repair muscle tissue (which is HUGE for strength training), run our metabolism, and even help our genes function correctly.[11]

All nine are found together in all forms of meat. When you eat a piece of chicken, you are getting all nine.

When it comes to non-animal sources, most plants will generally be missing one or two of these nine essential amino acids.[12]

Soy might be the best way to get all nine together in one plant; however, soy doesn’t seem to provide the same biological functionality as dairy or eggs.[13]

You can overcome this small challenge easily by varying your dietary choices.

Let’s look at the most common example:

Beans are low in the amino acid methionine, while high in the amino acid lysine.

Conversely, rice is low in lysine but high in methionine.

Eat them together, and you’ve covered any amino acid deficiency![14]

To recap: if you eat some kind of unprocessed starch (rice, corn, potatoes, beans), combined with some fruits and vegetables during the day, you’ll be covered.[15] The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics explains “Protein from a variety of plant foods, eaten during the course of a day, supplies enough of all indispensable (essential) amino acids when caloric requirements are met.[16]

Did you catch that caveat?

As long as you are meeting your calorie requirements from “plant foods,” you’ll get all your necessary amino acids. But this only works if your calories are coming from plants, not cookies.

I’ll say it again: EAT REAL FOOD.

Eating a variety of foods will help build up a diversified nutrient profile, including amino acids. Oats with one meal, lentils with the next, and rice with dinner, for example.

This would be a better strategy than just living off soy.

And DEFINITELY better off than living off of Soylent Green…

To recap this section: vegetarians can get plenty of protein. It just really depends on what they are eating.

So why are we focusing so much on protein?

Because, muscles.

CAN I BUILD MUSCLE ON A PLANT-BASED DIET?

Look in the right places and have the right conversations, and you’ll be able to find uber successful plant-based athletes that have built plenty of muscle.

For example, Danielle Sidell is a CrossFit athlete who follows a 100% Plant-Based Diet:

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David Carter, a defensive lineman in the NFL, calls himself “The 300-Pound Vegan.”

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Let’s not forget about Jeremy Reijnders, another CrossFit athlete and vegan proponent:

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And one last example to round things out: Joe Venus, a vegan bodybuilder who gets anywhere from 80-180 grams of protein daily through big meals.[17]

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