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#and that's it

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#this is the very oldest thing in my likes #feeling some kind of way letting it out into the dash

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Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos (Dynamite Shrimp)

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I feel like this has been done before but I don’t care

#everytime I felt sad and stressed this video would sort it #mood of all time

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A decadently rich chocolate pie nestled in a graham cracker crust garnished with fresh whipped cream and chocolate shavings. This decadent chocolate pie is perfect for potlucks, birthdays and neighborhood shindigs.  A chocolate lovers dream come true!

https://www.smalltownwoman.com/rich-chocolate-pie/

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If you see this you’re legally obligated to reblog and tag with the book you’re currently reading

#Trickster Makes This World #Rest is Resistance #Blackwood Farm

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art of tea

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I'm getting super disillusioned with social media - not only the AI content I'm seeing cavalierly reblogged, but with just how much of my time this eats up with no real return. I remember how creative and focused I was before the internet and I want to get back to being that weird again!

I'm paring down my likes list and am trying to make the break. I will get there, slowly.

However you can always find me on Discord at bajablastbelmont or pop in to the art server: https://discord.gg/FJRGQTS where it is much more intuitive to interact and have conversations! I really don't want to lose the connections I've made here, so please don't hesitate to friend me over there and say hello.

#social media is like fairy food #its sort of socializing but its leaving me feeling lonelier than if I was alone in my room #I've been on here since like 2012 this is gonna be tough t.t

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solitude

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luna moth necklace

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What are absolute must sees in New Orleans? Planning a trip.

Gosh, so many wonderful things to see and do!

If you’re visiting the French Quarter, there are so many amazing things to see and do there other than just Bourbon Street.

Free Tours by Foot is a local tour company (pretty much what it says in the name— free walking tours, although I think you need to sign up ahead of time/can choose to tip your your guide) which I really like and have signed up for both with out of town friends and with local friends. They have all sorts of tours— cemetery tours (the famous Cities of the Dead), architectural tours, ghosts tours… I would avoid anything labeled a vampire tour though since we don’t have vampires in this city, just ghosts and loup garoux! There’s also a Garden District tour which, if you’re into architecture, is pretty neat.

On that note, there are two house museums from the 1700-1800s in the Quarter— the Herrmann-Grima House and the Gallier House (James Gallier is arguably Nola’s most famous architect, and it’s his home which is now open as a museum).

It’s also always fun to stroll through Jackson Square, to see St. Louis Cathedral and maybe have your fortune told. The French Market sells all sorts of interesting knick knacks, and is right next to Cafe Du Monde on the edge of the Square.

For authentic live jazz music, Preservation Hall is a must— they do like 3 shows a night but you have to get in line early.

I would have to recommend Antoine’s for authentic New Orleans creole cuisine— you can enjoy some of their famous dishes in the casual Hermes Bar, or make an occasion of it and dress up to dine in the regular restaurant. They usually do a ~$20 prix fix 3 course lunch around the holidays, with 75¢ martinis, if you happen to be visiting later in the fall. (Many of the “Grande Dame” restaurants in the city offer prix fix meals— definitely worth looking into!)

Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar is the oldest continuously operating bar in the country— it’s a fun place to stop off if nothing else!

The New Orleans Museum of Art is located out in City Park, which is an incredibly picturesque backdrop crawling with the city’s famous Live Oaks. The sculpture garden is also pretty amazing there, and depending on the time of year there are outdoor movies in the garden. Also, Cafe Du Monde has a second location at City Park for beignets.

For other live music venues, I recommend wandering down Frenchmen Street— there are tons of bars and venues with live music most nights, and you can just come and go as your fancy takes you. The Maple Leaf Bar uptown also has great local live music (but it’s LOUD— expect your ears to ring).

I DEFINITELY recommend taking the streetcar from Canal Street all the way Uptown to Audubon Park. It’s a great way to take in the sights of the city in a calmer atmosphere than the Quarter.

Audubon Park is probably my favorite place in the whole city. It’s just a really peaceful place to enjoy towering live oaks, egrets, herons, and picturesque views. It can be especially refreshing to grab a daiquiri and enjoy it while you walk. (Also we have a GREAT zoo which is right by the park)

If you want incredible views overlooking the river, consider grabbing a cocktail at the Hot Tin at the top of the Pontchartrain Hotel on St. Charles Avenue. Some other famous bars are the Sazerac Bar at the Roosevelt Hotel, the Carousel Bar, and the local favorite, Cure.

If you want to shop, go to Magazine Street. It’s filled with tons and tons of locally owned businesses.

If you want to see some alligators and can travel outside of the city: Jean Lafitte Swamp Tours out in Marrero is the way to go.

Finally, it’s a good idea to check what local festivals might be going on during your visit! I know pretty much everything has been pushed into the fall this year due to covid, so the chances are good there will be something unique and fun happening in the city!

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Good afternoon sluts and those of us who wanted to be sluts but never got around to it

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obsessed with this heraldic beaft i saw on twitter