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i learned who is the most accidentally famous person ever
Imagine you're a regular 70 year old Hungarian guy, who, after a satisfactory career as an electrical engineer, has finally retired and is spending his days in peace. I know I'm asking you to get bored even in your imagination but bear with me. It's about to get fun…
So this one day, some photographer, who happened to see a picture of you vacationing, on a social media site, approaches you for a photo shoot and you comply, because there's nothing much to do.
You then proceed to upload some of your photos on Google, to see how stock photos work…
..and who uses it. (Uh oh) Because now, things start escalating…
While you're sitting in your home, punctually maintaining your routine of getting bored, there's some random guy on some random part of the world, who looks at your stock photo and finds immense potential in it, in your face, in your smile. (And no, he's not gay)
The potential for the next revolutionary meme. He posts it on Facepunch.
And fortunately for him (unfortunately for you), the meme clicks. So much so, that a Facebook page called “Maurice”, springs up, which gets 10k likes in no time.
When you first see your meme, you find it offensive, but there's nothing you can do about it, so you let it go (thinking that it'll die soon). But you duly warn your acquaintances to be more wary the next time they upload their photos on the internet.
But alas, you're already on your way to the list the most famous memes of all time. There are people on 4chan, who, in a thread dedicated just for you, start theorising that you must be some sad old man who has to work as a stock photography model. Then, an Imgur user goes on to compile notable quotes from the above 4chan thread into a gallery post titled “Hide-the-pain-Harold”, which garners more than 8,80,000 views in just three weeks.
You are now a classic meme template.
Eventually, you decide to publicly recognise yourself on a Russian social media site called “VK”.
You transcend from being bits on the Internet, to actual prints on a coffee mug, on a skirt! Documentaries are made, and articles are published about you. There's a random Quora user who nominates you as one of the most accidentally famous person from Hungary.
People start recognising you on streets. Some of them now want to get a picture taken with you. You're a celebrity for wrong reasons. After having lived 70 peaceful years as a harmless guy, you've become world famous - as a painter, as a singer, as whatever the next notorious meme maker wants you to be.
You are Arató András, the meme guy. Every single time a stranger recognises you, you acknowledge it with a smile, but there's an inevitable pain which just cannot be hidden.
So you smile like this,
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I feel your pain Harold.
Hide your pain, Harold.
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stop paying for shit you can pirate
this is a good website for pirating books thats a lot easier than looking for vk epubs, there are pdfs and epubs for a LOT of books and the site is the easiest to use and most comprehensive of the ones that I've found
the free kindle app (don't pay for amazon kindle) lets you send these files to all of you devices with the kindle app at the same time, you can use this site or find the email addresses for your devices in your amazon account (this is amazon tutorial for how to use the send to kindle email), the files are identical to ebooks that you buy for kindle, you can also upload any epub or pdf files from your device to google books and read them there exactly the same
this is a good site for reading any articles that are behind a paywall for free, not sure it if works with academic journals and papers but it definitely works for stuff like the nyt
this is the classic and one of the best sites for pirating movies, tv shows, video games, books, and more, you will need to have a torrent installed to download and use these files, I use utorrent (free)
this is a site that's good for a lot of stuff, its a nonproft free library type program, the book downloads do not work with the kindle app even if the file type is correct but the pdfs can be opened normally with any pdf reader
this is a cracked spotify apk, I think this one might be for android only and this is a link to spotiflyer which is an app that lets you pirate songs from spotify, youtube, and a few others to put on an mp3 player or flashdrive or cd or just to have them downloaded but separate from the spotify app, works on android, windows and mac
this is a very detailed step by step tutorial on getting ALL of the sims 4 dlc for free (it takes a LONG time to download the actual dlc, set aside at least 12 hours where you won't need to restart or turn off your computer but it works perfectly) you will need a torrent and file extractor but the tutorial links to reliable free apps for both
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tozuiyon · 1 year
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Continuing on the behind the scenes of Crime and Punishment (2007) directed by Dimitri Svetozaeov (Преступление и наказание by Дмитрий Светозаров)…
here is the video that I talked abt in the first post 😭😭 (because I can't post more than 1 in a post).
Also added the vid from the first post - in case you're new to this post ;)
HE GOT THOSE ‘HOLDING AND WAVING THE AXE AROUND’ DANCE MOVES
Fun Fact:
The actor, Vladimir Koshevoy (Владимир Кошевой) who plays Raskolnikov, was suggested to find and listen to music- specified for each episode- in order to get in character and determine the behavior of Raskolnikov.
Music he listened to were 'destructive' (in his opinion and he quotes, "Dostoyevsky should have everything that is, a lyrical waltz, a soul-twisting march, and an incomprehensible creak of something...").
He mentions classical music like; Vivaldi, Schnittke, Gubaidulina, Karavajchuk, Arvo Pärt, etc...
...........Is Madonna one of them?? 😳😳😳 /j
Interview with Koshevoy
god this song slaps so much
i noticed that on Koshevoy’s instagram and vk, he listens to Muse and Panic at the Disco 😭😭😭
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I believe that these were the costume tests for the series. They're all so cute sobsosbosbobsob
Somehow I can't find the other actors costume tests :(
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that jacket looks so comfy ngl
he got that palmerston hat fit
HES SO FINE
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Screen tests!!!!!
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THIS SCREAMS 2000s SO MUCH AAAAAAAA
Koshevoy - Raskolnikov with St Petersburg's 'The Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood' behind him..... edgelord.
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RASKOLNIKOV WITH A FLIP PHONE BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Potential meme material
I think he's up to something guys 🤔
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I THINK THE PHOTOGRAPHER FELL IN LOVE WITH KOSHEVOY LMAO
i'm in love with him too 😳😳😳😳
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have no idea what they're doing here 😭😭
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he is silly goofy your honor 🥲
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hes like me fr
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here is some more photos that the photographer took--
AND NOW I HAVE REACHED THE 30 PHOTO LIMIT........
stay tuned for the next post! :D
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blue-sadie · 7 months
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.Random.
.Request Page.
A place for my different fandoms brain rots
Platonic = 🌼 Fluff = 🌺 Smut =🌹 Lime = ⚘️ Angst = 🥀 Yandere = 🍁
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Anime
Imagines.
(H) kakeru Sengoku - Her Little Merman 🌺
(H) Keishin Ukai - Assistant Manager 🌹
(HMC) Howl Pendragon- A Thing Of Beauty 🌺
(LOK) Mako & Bolin - Brothers Charm 🌹
(MHA) Katsuki Bakugo - Silly Nicknames 🌺
(MHA) Shota Aizawa - Villainous Love 🌹
(MHA) Shota Aizawa - Little Helper 🌹
Combo.
Incorrect Quotes.
Drabbles.
Oneshots.
(H) Asahi Azumane - Pregnant Hungry 🌺
Different Aus.
Headcanons.
NSFW/SFW Alphabet.
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Animation
Imagines.
(QFC) Garrett Touch Says All 🌺
Combos
(A&TAE) Dimitri & Cale Tucker - The Tucker Twins 🌹
Incorrect Quotes.
Drabbles.
Oneshots.
Different Aus.
Headcanons.
Nsfw/SFW Alphabet.
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Celebritys
Imagines.
Hayden Christen - Yn Moment 🌺 Jamie Flatters - Admiring The Interviewer 🌺
Henry Cavill - Distraction 🌺
Oscar Isaac - Wavering 🌺
Combo.
Jamie Flatters,Tedros Pendragon,Neteyam - One Room 🌹
Incorrect Quotes.
Drabbles.
Oneshots.
Jack Champion - Past Experiences 🥀🌺
Jamie Flatters - Attention Thief 🌺
Jamie Flatters - Bakery Girl 🌺
Jamie Flatters - When Fate Intervenes 🌺
Stephen Lang Hard At Work. Prt 2 🌺
Combos.
Avatar Cast - Dream Come True 🌺
Different Aus.
Headcanons.
NSFW/SFW Alphabet.
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Games
Imagines.
(BG3) Astarion - Love From Cold Lips 🌹
(BG3) Astarion - For Your Pleasure 🌹
(BG3) Astarion - Flaunting Treasures 🌹
(BG3) Astarion - Sweet As Sugar 🌹
(BG3) Astarion - Red As Cherry 🌹
(BG3) Halinsin - Size Difference 🌹
(HL) Sebastian Sallow - Dazzling Smile 🌺
(TLOU) Joel Miller - The Tiredness 🌹
Combos.
(BG3)Astarion & Halsin - Vampire And The Bear ⚘️
(BG3) Astarion & Gale - Love From The Gods 🌹
(BG3) Astarion & Harleep - Jealous Much 🌹
(HL) Sebastian & Ominus - Bros Before... 🥀🌺
Incorrect Quotes.
Drabbles.
Oneshots.
(BG3) Ascended Astarion - Truly Broken 🥀
(BG3) Astarion - My Darling Baker 🌺
(HL) Sebastian Sallow - Lace Me Up 🌺
Combos
(BG3) Astarion & Halsin - Lust Filldd Touches 🌹
Different Aus.
(BG3)God Astarion & God Gale -Praises From The Gods🌹
Headcanons.
NSFW/SFW Alphabet.
(BG3) halsin - NSFW
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Movies
Imagines.
(HP) Draco Malfoy - A Bubbly Companion 🌺
(It) Bowers Gang - Plaid Skirts 🌹
(MR) Newt - Second In Command 🌺
(MR) Gally - Soft Spot 🌺
(RH) Prince John - Fall From Grace 🌺
(T) Paul Lahote - Second Head 🌺
Incorrect Quotes.
Drabbles.
Oneshots.
(A) Kane - Stop Your Breath 🌺🌹
(FG) Walter Mckey (keys) - Cuter Then Puppies 🌺
(MR) Newt - Glow Of Embers 🌺
(TF) Santiago Garcia - Friend Of A Friend 🌹
Combos.
(TF) Santiago Garcia & Frankie Morales - Movement Of The Hips 🌹
Different Aus.
Headcanons.
NSFW/SFW Alphabet.
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Series
Imagines.
(F) Savitar - A New Day Has Dawned 🍁
(OBX) Rafe Cameron - Uncontrollable??? 🌹
(SN) Dean Winchester - Jealous Much 🌹
(ST) Billy Hargrove - Addicted 🌹
(ST) Eddie Munson - Something A Bit More 🍁
(TVD) Stephen Salvatore - The Classics 🌺
(T) Jason Todd - Cold Stares 🌺
(TW) Derek Hale - Big Bad Werewolf 🌹
(VK) Ivar Ragnarsson - Tracing Tattoos 🌺🌹
Combos
(OUAT) Peter Pan & Felix - Princess Treatment 🌹
(ST) Billy Hargrove & Eddie Munson - High And Mighty 🌹
(TW) Stiles Stilinski & Scott Mccal - Rain Check 🌹
(ST) Billy Hargrove & Steve Harrington - You Wouldn't Dare🌹
(T100) Bellamy blake & John murphy - little convincing 🌹
(TVD) Damon and Stephen - Elana Really... 🌼🌺
Incorrect Quotes.
Drabbles.
Oneshots.
Combos.
(911) Eddie Diaz & Evan Buckley-Something To Look At 🌹
Different Aus.
Headcanons.
NSFW/SFW Alphabet.
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Tag.List
@sweetirilly @neteyamyawne @greekgods15 @laylasbunbunny
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mejigay · 7 months
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MEJIBRAY MiA is chewing on his ribcage bone
Keeping up with MEJIBRAY: The Series
⨯ . ⁺ ✦ ⊹ ꙳ ⁺ ‧ ⨯. ⁺ ✦ ⊹ . * ꙳ ✦ ⊹
Hello to my favorite bitches, long time no see! Ready for a classic mejigay gossip sesh?
If you were anything like me, you started a Tumblr blog about visual kei very young (I've posted about vk on this blog since I was 16) and now you're an adult. MEJIBRAY broke up around 6 years ago now I think right? I am now 24, have a masters degree and planning on moving to Japan in spring. Crazy how time flies right.
Let's refresh our minds a little bit okay? Now I'm assuming you remember everything from those 6-ish years ago. The MEJIBRAY label/contract issue with Tsuzuku and Koichi, Tsuzuku's borderline disorder, the refusal to do encores during the last tour, the charcoal face paint and the result of it all which was 8p-sb. If you want a recap on that specific semi-disbandment drama there's plenty of posts that I made about it while it was happening so feel free to check it out! (keep in mind I was like 18 and very dramatic writing those posts lol) There's also this great summary from a redditor in the comment section here
The same redditor even filled me in on stuff I felt out of the loop about in their reply to the OP. I know 8p-sb is gone and Koichi does Trembling Bambi solo stuff while Genki (Tsuzuku) is a vocal coach, is in the band 30 seconds certain victory, and revives VanessA occasionally. But this has also happened:
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Yeah what the fuck Koichi? Now, I do remember starting that yakuza theory here on Tumblr back in the MEJIBRAY semi-disbanding days. I read it on tanuki and told y'all about it and got soooo much shit for it at the time lol. Looks like Koichi kind of confirmed the theory! (take that rude anons in my asks back then lmao). However, Koichi staying in the same industry he claims is rotten and run by the yakuza is definitely weird. Why talk all high and mighty while benefitting from it one may ask. Either way, for those wondering what Koichi is up to, there's your answer and an explanation to why he got backlash. About the VanessA stuff, one can conclude that our favorite duo, Genki and Koichi, doesn't seem to be that involved with each other anymore.
I would also like to take time to talk about Genki's well being, as some of you might know he has a youtube channel in Japanese. From my so-so Japanese skills I can still keep up with a lot of what he's saying. Good news, he's doing better now than the MEJIBRAY days from the looks of it. In this video he talked about how the photo from the MEJIBRAY days was him being unwell and the picture to the right is him feeling much better!
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(TW for this paragraph: self harm) In another video he talked about various topics/gave advice such as about self harm/cutting and how it annoys him when people say he shouldn't hurt the body his parents gave to him. He thinks that's an incorrect way to tell someone to stop cutting and seems in general to be very open to talk about this topic while smiling and not getting angered. So he seemed very stable, mature and content to me.
What about Meto/Yutaro? Well, he seems to be a happy chef! As for MiA... I've seen him hang out with hosts like Roland and in general seems to live that bougie life. Roland is a top host who aims for the prince vibe just like MiA, and is open about his plastic surgeries just like MiA. Now let's get into a really recent topic about Mia!
Just like me, you might still follow our MEJIBRAY boys on various social medias. And just like me, you might have seen MiA's picture where he chews a bone. "Huh, weird" you might have thought as you scrolled past it. Well here I am, resurrecting this blog once again, just to tell you that the bone is MiA's fucking ribcage bone. I ain't posting that picture, find it yourself cause it's gross.
As MiA poses in the same costumes from his MEJIBRAY days and posts them on Instagram, you'd think his life and social media posts were a bit mundane. Then, a fucking picture of him chewing a thick ass bone pops up. The bone in question was taken out during a ribcage surgery, that MiA claims was done in order for him to create a custom guitar with his BONE INFUSED into it. Yeah I know. What???
In general you could either see it as him being a massive attention hungry person, or as unhinged and putting his life in danger. Bone surgeries are very harmful and anyone with two working eyes can see his shaved jawline bone already. So adding a removed ribcage bone to that... It's dangerous.
That's it for the gossip sesh! I'm thinking of making this "Keeping up with MEJIBRAY: The series" a thing whenever I think there needs to be a big gossip update like this.
To anyone still here in the MEJIBRAY Tumblr tags and to anyone following this blog, thanks for reading all of this and I hope we can laugh at this absurdity together! <3
xoxo mejigay
(feel free to read that sign off in the gossip girl voice lmao)
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descendants-extended · 5 months
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AK & VK's Hobbies
A lot of the AKS probs do horse-riding too cause rich kids and their parents have pet horses mostly in canon stuff.
Also hanging out with pets for VKs and AKs since they all have pets galore. Though no one has more than Aladdin, Jasmine and their kids’ massive menagerie.
Everyone sings (probs various degrees of good)
Harriet: Likes doodling (not coherent usually & just for her eyes only) and reading.
Harry & CJ: They like to read but mostly for the dramaticness & extraness. And because they are Hook’s kids so classical literature and stuff is easy for them. It’s probably a hobby that surprises people the most!
^ the hook kids’ hobbies are also inspired by chats with @panthera-tigris-venenata
Hook kids may also play some instruments cause their dad does (piano, harpsichord and from jake and the Neverland pirates: the trumpet)
Ben:  Headcanon that he can do some ‘tinkering’ with things. Not full on inventing like his grandfather, Maurice or like Carlos. But it’s a talent he has from spending lots of time with his grandad during his childhood.
He is probably a great assistant/helper! His mode of doing things is trial and error! Though he probably does know the basics pretty well. It helps him relax and calm down. It transports him to simpler times with his grandad and the stories he used to hear.
Audrey: Swordfighting, fencing & jousting with & cause of her parents (mum too cause in one disney picture book Aurora does joust! which is cool of Disney to give us content for. Also Aurora uses a sword in concept art).
Spending time with woodland creatures, hearing stories from her ‘great-aunts’-the 3 good fairies and gramma. She likes foraging. Embroidery and stitching too maybe. Probs likes reading stories too. She also writes her diary.
Gil: possibly woodworking/carpentry? But he values detail, style and elegance and likes engraving it with art unlike his father who only cares about its functionality and just generally leaves it like bare and crude. People also hc he likes gardening which is cute!
Hunting responsibly? A take I heard once. Like he only takes what he needs and sometimes just enjoys running after animals and not actually hunting if that made any sense.
‘Uma’s wicked book for VKs’ said he made Uma and Harry’s outfits for em I think so he’s a fashion designer too? Or maybe they gave him special instructions that he followed. Good for him. Cause dude can still sew then.
Jay & Jade: Practicing disguises (Jafar & Nasira both got disguises in canon so like just a family thing). Practicing magic when they get to Auradon (Jay is 1/4th Genie in mine. Plus Jafar & Nasira do have some magic of their own so do Jay & Jade).
Anthony: reading, upcycling outfits & accessories (because a line in the 1st book saying his outfits look regal & tailor-made somehow though they’re made of the same materials other’s outfits are made of. He generally makes any outfits work but further elevated by him tailoring stuff).
He likes spending time with his mum, siblings, cousins, pet(s) & his bestie, Eddie Balthazar! Loves throwing parties (based on the 1st ‘isle’ book again, saying he throws great parties)- he just enjoys the effort, the pay off & it helps him unwind (good for him. ambivert vibes).
Thinking up business strategies, accounting & book keeping! (Why are these in his hobbies? He finds it pretty fun when it all works out. So generally ‘plotting’? Yeah. Likes things organised), being a taste tester for his sibling’s food creations (they’re just good at it), dignifiedly sassing annoying isle people (mostly villains, some won’t get it sometimes) & learnin‘ stuff like languages!
He can play the piano but not really something he likes as much (wind instruments aren't his thing just like they weren’t his mum’s thing). Probs likes the idea of dueling but not exactly good at it?
Hadie: Likes rock & roll music like his dad, maybe he likes giving himself new piercings as a hobby? (met someone who did this irl! sounds cool but be careful). Likes to be a pest to the villains who are horrible parents and people (like him bothering Frollo to do his fortune quite regularly- @panthera-tigris-venenata made a post bout this! Give it a read, it's such a treat).
is the prince of the underworld so he likes to practice magic with his dad though you don’t really see results on the isle cause of the no-magic nature of the barrier (I suppose other magic users also found it very hard learning magic without well, magic! His irises glow yellow sometimes & his blue hair lights on fire so some magic still is kinda visible.)
Likes hanging out with his friends! Oh and his cousin, Freddie (if one hcs Freddie being Ursula’s daughter which I adore) and by extension Celia (who isn't Ursula’s kid in mine so not his blood cousin but he still treats her like one)
Chad: Dude won’t ever admit it but doing chores helps him clear his head and he likes cleanliness cause his mom wanted to still know some responsibility (never forced him to do it though).  Likes sports and also shopping! He can sew but like only repair stuff. He can cook some basics but not a hobby of his and not something he ever has to do.
Jenna, Rafi, Salima, Aziz (& their two lil siblings in mine): Hanging out with family, friends and pets.
All love going on long magic carpet rides. (‘Borders? Air traffic? Aw, bless your heart.’ They have like no need for passports on carpet rides & Agrabah’s got it as a clause in their agreement. The royal family doesn’t need those. (reminds me of how irl the British royal family’s head doesn’t need a passport). They have passports though. This is a new idea I just had & yeah. Can have a lot of exploration).
They love travelling. Probs try different modes of travel.
Aziz can Skateboard (based on Jasmine skateboarding in an Aladdin console game XD. Can't remember which game it was rn. But ‘Nasira's Revenge’ maybe? Feel free to correct me if I remembered the wrong game. While trying to find a pic, I found a doll of Jaz with Carpet as a skateboard so interesting.)
Anxelin & Ruby: Too many cause of their mom, Rapunzel's many hobbies and how it inspired them. They love trying out new stuff and are pretty adventurous. Their favourite book series is obv the 'Flynnigan Rider series'.
inspo from this post from @dragoneyes618: here
This is it so far. Maybe this is a part 1? Depends.
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harper-hook · 1 year
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Best Gift Ever | Carlos De Vil
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Song: All I Want For Christmas Is You | Mariah Carey 
Author’s Note: I got this request 3 years ago and here it is finally. 
"It's not that I don't believe you but..." You trailed off, rubbing your face tiredly. "You think we don't know who our best friend has a crush on." Mal raised an eyebrow, unimpressed. You flushed, a bit embarrassed. They didn't have a reason to lie, you supposed.
According to her and Evie, Carlos had the biggest crush on you and they were more than delighted to see that you felt the same. "You should tell him." Evie spoke softly to you, rubbing your arm comfortingly. "Yeah. And then we can count you as his Christmas present." Mal snickered.
Your heart felt like it was going to blow up and the butterflies in your stomach were rioting but nonetheless, you were all smiles and red, warm cheeks. “I want it to be special.” You declared. This was the first Christmas the VKs had spent in Auradon and they had all be amazed and wonderstruck by the festivities in some way or another.
You had heard only bits and snippets of their childhood on the Isle and from what you understood, Carlos had it the very worst. This broke your heart and you wanted to make him feel as loved and wanted to make up for all the years missed out on.
“Just call him on Christmas and tell him to meet you. And to get the point across, wear a bow. Just a bow.” Mal cackled as Evie smacked her shoulder. “Stop! He would faint.” Evie giggled.
As Mal and Evie continued with their shenanigans, you racked your brain for ideas when it hit you. Next week was the yearly Christmas fundraiser put on by Auradon Prep. Any talent was welcome and encouraged to join. 
“Guys!” Evie and Mal went quiet. Your eyes were filled with excitement and determination. “I’m gonna sing a song for him. At the show.” You nodded, becoming more and more excited at the idea.
Evie gasped. “And I can make you a special outfit! He won’t be able to keep his eyes off of you!” She squealed, quickly pulling out a sewing tape measure. “As long as he waits to put his hands on you until later.” Mal snickered, leaning against the wall. 
You smiled, allowing Evie to begin taking your measurements. You knew exactly what to sing. 
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That was last week and you would never be able to repay Evie. She had put all other projects on hold, sewing your dress and making sure that it was perfect. And boy, you felt perfect. 
You focused on taking deep calming breaths, not even watching the talent going on stage before you. “(Y/N)!” Mal whispered, coming from the stairs that led to the audience, Evie right on her heels. “Ooh girl! You look so good!” Evie praised even though she had seen you everyday for the last week. 
Evie had sewn you a red dress that hugged your body in the right ways and stopped mid thigh. It was off the shoulder with sleeves that covered above your elbow to your wrist and a classic fuzzy white trim on the top of the bodice. It screamed sexy Christmas.
“We got him here, right there.” Mal pointed through the curtains, leading you to peak through the folds, quickly spotting the familiar white haired boy in the audience next to Jay. Mal put her hand on your shoulder, grabbing your attention. “All we had to do was tell him you’re performing and he nearly knocked us over trying to get here.” She winked at you, making you flush and match your dress.
The sound of applause from the audience and Fairy Godmother on the mic, thanking the performer, made you all turn your heads. “Up next, (Y/N)!” Evie and Mal whispered good lucks behind you before darting back into the audience the way they came.
You smoothed down your dress and walked out onstage, nearly being blinded by the lights. You reached center stage and adjusted the mic stand to your height. Once ready, you took a shaky breath and nodded to the audio guy in the wings who began the track.
Gazing over the audience, you met Carlos’s eyes and held his gaze as your cue for the first verse came.
I don't want a lot for Christmas There is just one thing I need I don't care about the presents underneath the Christmas tree I just want you for my own More than you could ever know Make my wish come true All I want for Christmas is you
You sang loud and clear, carrying notes flawlessly all while holding eye contact with Carlos, desperately hoping your message would come across clearly.
Yeah I don't want a lot for Christmas There is just one thing I need (and I) Don't care about the presents underneath the Christmas tree I don't need to hang my stocking there upon the fireplace Santa Claus won't make me happy with a toy on Christmas Day
The beat picked up and you got lost in the rhythm, allowing yourself to smile and sway to the beat. You broke eye contact with Carlos and focused on the rest of the crowd, putting every bit of emotion behind your performance.
I just want you for my own More than you could ever know Make my wish come true All I want for Christmas is you You, baby
You glanced at Carlos who was focused on you, cheeks flushed. You shot him a wink, flushing yourself as a smile spread across his face. In return, a wide victorious smile crossed yours.
You continued with the song, getting lost in the lyrics and emotions. So lost, in fact, you didn’t notice Mal, Evie, and Jay shoving their way through the crowd, dragging Carlos to where he would be right in front of the stage. He didn’t resist, not wanting to miss a single second of your song.
Soon the song was coming to an end and you met Carlos’s gaze again, him being closer than he was before. You took a leap of faith and pulled the mic off the stand and strutted to the end of the stage, easing yourself down gracefully.
You looked and met Carlos’s eyes again and suddenly felt more shy face to face. 
All I want for Christmas (all I really want) is you, baby All I want (I want) for Christmas (all I really want) is you, baby
You were barely singing, your voice being carried softly by the mic. You stopped in front of Carlos as the music ended, the crowd clapping and whistling louder than before.
You squeaked as Carlos pulled you in for a tight but gentle hug. You hugged him back before pulling away and placing a hand on his jaw. “Merry Christmas, Carlos.” You murmured, feeling like you two were the only people in the world.
You closed your eyes and leaned in, his lips finally meeting yours. This gift for Carlos was also a gift to you.
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heart has his heart | part 6.
Summary: (Y/N) Heart is chosen alongside her friends to attend Auradon Prep. Of course her friend Mal’s mom, Maleficent, has a much more sinister plan than the kids just attending Auradon. Will they be able to pull of stealing the wand or will (Y/N) find herself liking Auradon a bit too much?
Pairing: Ben x reader
Word Count: 1.6k
Warnings: none
Previous Part | (Series Masterlist)
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You walked around with a huge basket on your arm as well as your school backpack, the bag filled to the brim with cute clear bags of tarts and a flower attached to each bag. The tarts were an old recipe from your mother’s chef. It never tasted amazing on the Isle due to lack of good ingredients but you used the basement kitchens at school with Auradon ingredients and they tasted amazing. You were obsessed and baked them all the time. You went around handing everyone you passed a bag.
“Have a nice day!”
“Will do. Thanks for the makeover by the way, Heart.”
“No problem, you look fabulous. I can really say the change in your walk.”
Evie may have have been the fashion master, and Mal had hair covered, but neither of them could touch a candle to your confidence classes. Although, Evie did sometimes chew your ear off about constantly cutting holes and slits into her outfits.
All the students you passed were pleasantly surprised with the treats. You saw all of the VKs around Mal’s locker, as well as Moetini, Ben, Audrey, and Chad approaching.
“I made tarts!” You announced to everyone.
“Blueberry or strawberry?”
You held up two bags. The strawberry tarts had a classic heart shaped cut out while the blueberry cut outs were shaped like spades. Daisies were the flower that was in each bag. You handed everyone a bag, even Audrey and Chad took one.
“Oh my God. What is all this?” Moetini asked in shock.
“You’re such an Auradon girl,” Mal said.
You gasped. “I am not. I just like these…”
“Sorry, Heart. I do believe you’re an official Auradon girl.” Ben took one of the bags holding the strawberry tarts. “No one should complain though if Auradon girl means we get free cookies then sign me up.”
You snatched his cookie out of his hand. “Take that back.”
“Is being an Auradon girl that bad?”
“I’m a VK. I was made to grow up on the Isle, don’t try to erase that.”
“I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to say you weren’t from the Isle, you just act so different.”
“Is that a bad thing?”
“No, it’s great. Just not the typical VK.” Ben motioned to the others behind you.
“I didn’t mean to offend you, really (Y/N).”
Tears welled up in your eyes. Ben panicked and tried to wipe your tears.
“Whoa, whoa. I’m so sorry. (Y/N)? (Y/N)?”
You slipped fresh bag of the strawberry tarts into Ben’s hands before looking up at him smiling through the tears. “I can’t believe you fell for that.”
“Not funny, Heart. I thought I really hurt you.”
“I mean I’m not an Auradon girl but nothing you said bothered me. Here, I know you like the strawberry but the blueberries are a personal fav. My dad can attest to that, used to be his favorite.”
You handed him another bag of tarts. You turned to the other VKs.
“Time for Goodness Class. Let’s roll out.”
Mal slung her arms around you and Evie’s shoulders, the boys tagged along close behind.
“Hey, Princess Rotten!”
“Yes, Prince Loser?”
You turned around as best as you could with Mal’s arm still around your shoulder.
“You coming to the Tourney game this Friday?”
“I wouldn’t miss Carlos and Jay playing for the world, and the whole team all the guys have been working really hard. I know you’ll do great too, Chad.”
“You do know I’m on the team too, right?”
“Oh… you are?”
“Forget it, Benny-Boo. Let her go to her class. She doesn’t care.” Audrey grabbed Ben’s arm.
“Just wanted to know if after the game you wanted to come out for ice cream with Chad, Audrey, and I.”
“Can Moetini and the VKs come along?”
“Yeah, totally. Bring whoever you want.”
You made a little hmph noise and turned back around to head to class. You, Evie, and Mal started to walk in a funny way where you cross your legs over the person next to you’s legs as you moved.
“So is that a yes?!” Ben yelled as you walked off.
“I’ll think about it!” You yelled back not even looking at him.
“Oh, this spell is going to be too easy,” Mal said as you and the VKs kept walking. You rolled your eyes as they all laughed.
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“Are we sure we can we really do this?” Carlos asked.
You guys were in the dorms’ basement kitchen that was available for late night snacks. Mal had found a recipe for love potion cookies.
“No, we are not but do we have a choice?” Mal stirred the batter.
“A love potion though? Is it even going to work? Do I really have to do it?”
“If it makes you feel better just think of it as a little booster, (Y/N). Ben’s already in love with you, we’re just helping it move quicker.”
“He’s not in love with me.”
“And I’m not MVP on the tourney team,” Jay piped up.
“He’s not in love with me you guys. He has a girlfriend. And, furthermore, I’m not in love with him. We’re friends.”
The VKs said nothing but you could tell from their faces that they didn’t believe you. You petted Dude’s head and slumped down a little. They were seeing things, things that weren’t there. There was nothing between you and Ben.
“Anyway, we need a tear. A real, sad one.”
“Okay, so let’s chop up an onion and get you a tear,” Carlos said.
“We need a tear of human sadness. This potion’s the best reviewed. We’re following it exactly.”
“A tear’s a tear.” Jay chimed in.
“Actually, no.” Evie handed Mal the bag of flour. “They both have antibodies and enzymes but an emotional tear has more protein-based hormones than a reflex.”
“Well, look at you.”
Evie smiled proud of herself. Just then, Lonnie strolled in looking for a late night snack. Everyone scrambled to look natural as Mal tried hide her spell book under the egg carton.
“Oh hey guys. Mal, all the girls want you to do their hair! Midnight snack, too?” Lonnie looked at the bowl of cookie dough. She stuck a finger in to grab a bite before the VKs could stop her. Jay took this as his opportunity to try and flirt with her.
“Hey, there.”
“Umm, hi?”
You snorted. Sometimes, watching Jay fail at one of the things he did best was oddly comical. There was something satisfying about seeing a girl not fall for the charm, it also meant that you really needed that tear for the potion to work.
“Do you think it’s missing something?” Mal asked Lonnie.
“Could use some chips?”
“Chips?”
“Chips. Like chocolate chips. Like your mothers would make when you were feeling down about the world?” Lonnie couldn’t help but shed a tear as she realized they didn’t have it easy on the Isle. Mal quickly wiped her tear and plopped it in the batter.
“We’ll be fine Lonnie, thanks for stopping by. Don’t forget your snack! Evil Dreams.”
“Oop, almost forgot. Thanks. See you guys tomorrow. Don’t stay up too late.” And with that Lonnie left the five of you to finish making the love potion cookies.
“Let’s hurry up before another person comes in.”
“Agreed.”
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You opened and shut your scissors multiple times close enough to his head that Ben could hear it. The noise made him duck and shut his locker, making you laugh.
“I wasn’t joking when I said keep those things away from me. I don’t need any more of your design ideas.”
You belted the scissors.
“I thought you liked the shorts I made?”
“I can just buy shorts if I really want some.”
“But you know what you can’t buy?”
“I’m both excited and scared to find out the answer to your question.”
“Tada!” You held up the bag of Mal’s chocolate chip cookies.
“Not tarts? I’m shocked.”
“Not tarts but definitely hot sauce free, I promise. Royal promise. It’s a pre-game snack.”
“Oh, royal promise, she means business… but I’m not really supposed to eat sweets before our big games.”
You looked over Ben’s shoulders to see the other VKs watching. Watching you fail.
“Can’t break the rules even a little bit? You know you want one.”
“I mean, yes, I do. But, no can. I really shouldn’t before the game, hence the ice cream afterwards which you still haven’t given me a reply to.”
“Yeah, I’m coming. So are the others.”
“Awesome. See you afterwards, then. Sorry ‘bout the cookies. I’ll try some next time.”
“Yeah, see you later loser.”
“You too, punk.”
You walked over the small distance to Mal’s locker where the others were waiting giving you questioning looks. You just shrugged your shoulders.
“I mean, what were we thinking, (Y/N)! He would never eat the cookies!” Mal said obnoxiously loud.
“What are you doing?” you whisper-yelled.
“Yeah, (Y/N). Someone probably warned him about constantly accepting sweets from a villain kid!” Carlos chimed in.
You finally caught on, this seemed so trivial. You spoke up loud enough so Ben could hear.
“Yeah, you’re right guys. Every Auradon parent probably teaches them that. It was only a matter of time before they stopped accepting my tarts.”
“It’s okay! We’re here for you, (Y/N)! We’ll eat them if you like!” Mal yelled.
She smiled at you and you could only assume that meant Ben was coming up behind you. It actually worked?
You pulled out the cookie from the bag, pretending to get ready to eat it. Ben appeared right behind you, putting a hand on your waist to balance himself as he grabbed the cookie from you and took a huge bite.
“See, it has nothing to do with trusting you. I meant it about the game, oh wow this is really good, it’s so chewy so, so… (Y/N)… have you always had such pretty eyes?”
“How you feeling, bro?” Jay whispered in Ben’s ear.
Ben was staring intensely into your eyes and it made you want to divert your attention elsewhere. He smiled at you.
“I feel… I feel like singing your name, Heart!” Ben yelled. Jay shushed him.
“I think it worked,” you said wide-eyed as you took the cookie from Ben’s hand and put it back in the Ziploc bag.
(Part 7)...
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whats tekkon kinkreet
i am too dumb to tell if this is a joke ask so i will respond seriously :) tekkon kinkreet is my favorite manga in the world and a strong contender for my favorite comic in general. it is 33 chapters long and ran in the early 90s, was cancelled and wrapped up early, and later became a cult classic partially due to an equally cult film adaptation.
short summary of what it's about will be as following: it's a partially surreal story about two homeless children trying to fight back against the gentrification of their neighborhood, with themes of growing up, duality, and love. the plot digs into that slow gradual destruction and the impact it has on the cast as things gets progressively worst for both kids
tekkon is a bittersweet story that is weirdly human in it's tone and stakes, with a cast of more or less savory marginals all entangled together by what they feel about the grimy, labyrinthine & quaint old neighborhood at the center of the plot. due to the surreal aspect of the storytelling it's very open to interpretation and from experience people usually tie what they think of it to how it personally touched them, what resonated the most. most people akin it to childhood memories or long gone places and the feeling of loss in general. i myself was really moved by how it handles mental problems, with one of the main characters being (as i interpret it, it's never said outright) my favorite depiction of an autistic character in anything i've read. in general the author's works all showcase extreme kindness towards it's characters, who tend to be social outcasts or children or in tekkon's case, both
manga and movie both have different art style which are in my opinion gorgeous and stand out in animanga by how unique they are. that the film went for a fully new art style is a bonus. look at my boys go
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Site you can read the manga on here (warning, it's in western reading order)
Stream link for the film
VK uploads of the film's preprod artwork artbook and background art artbook
I do encourage buying it which I have myself, these links are for accessibility. Read tekkon, yo
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“These are VK's 1st ever photoshoots from ~2012.” Nah. There are not bloopers. Like the Vogue Mexico series when they put her in dark make-up to look Hispanic 😆😂, or that Texas cowgirl shoot with the giant cowboy hats and boots. Or that god awful plastic outfit VS put her in for that show? I know there are some classic others but I can’t think of others right at this moment. Come on Al. It’s all in fun and I can suggest just as many absolutely beautiful shots so let’s have some fun.
They made her look Hispanic? 🤔
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Okay... 🤷🏼‍♀️
If you ask me they made her look like a Lolita but that's a whole different topic to mull over. 🤷🏼‍♀️
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A topic that HE was also very invested and interested in. 😏
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Beautiful 🙌 indeed. 🫠
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Anime Girls in The Real World
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Today we take a break from the usual on-the-pechka programming to bring you something of an art exhibition. Anime girls, the ideal unattainable female forms of the 21st century, get engraved into existing images of the real world the same way the Greeks used to engrave women into pots and vases.
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Like most artworks of this kind, the above two are of unknown origin, and their earliest appearances on the internet are on community based websites. Why anyone would create art without a profit incentive is beyond me; it’s not like people have an innate drive to express themselves or anything. This next one was tweeted by the mangaka behind “Rent-a-Girlfriend”. Terrible manga, but he nails this genre:
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The next few pieces will be from perhaps the only prominent artist in this niche, Mikhail Bersenyov. Right now Bersenyov is the sole active contributor on “MS INSANITY”, a VK page that most likely lies at the roots of this movement. If you were going to ask why so many of these artworks are set in Russia, there’s your answer. "MS INSANITY” is not responsible for all artworks of anime girls in Russian settings, but because they popularized the genre many follow the trend. 
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One thing I want to point out about Bersenyov’s work is that it is meant to depict mundane, every day Russian settings not for the novelty of being Russian, but simply because to the artist, as well as the bulk of his following, that is what every day life looks like. A Western copycat is easy to spot because they misunderstand the point and just put an anime girl in front of a half demolished soviet building. The Westerner is intrigued by Bersenyov’s work because they see Russia as a third world shithole and the perfect beautiful anime girl as an interesting contrast against it. Bersenyov’s intended audience enjoys his work because of the artist’s stated “fantasy come to life” motif. One has to have spent at least some significant portion of their life in a former Soviet country to fully appreciate Bersenyov.
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Next, a few artworks by RNVNN, the artist who, according to Bersenyov, is responsible for many of the “MS INSANITY” classics, and played a pivotal role in developing the page:
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Finally, a few Americans missing the point and clearly lacking the skill to replicate Bersenyov’s work:
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Okay those last two are not that bad, but they are in an entirely different category than the rest of the artworks shown in this exhibition. It’s not like I KNOW Americans made them either. To be honest sometimes I just come on here and make stuff up. 
So what is the appeal of this art? It is hard to describe, but something about these artworks looks like an image from a dream. This genre is also kind of like Haruki Murakami’s books, because being profoundly miserable really adds to the experience. I suppose I am getting to that age where I no longer care for breaking everything down and analyzing the pieces. I’m done rationalizing art. I dare you to look at these images and not feel anything. Idiot. Stay sigma.
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Hot Kitchen Trends 2022
One of the hottest kitchen trends for 2022 is the use of open shelving. You’ll also see angular designs, fine-grained wood and geometric patterns. Mid-century modern designs will use organic shapes and organic curves along with geometric lines. But before you start remodeling your kitchen, there are a few things you need to know.
Open shelving
Open shelving is a popular addition to many kitchen designs today. This storage option is not only functional but also stylish. It offers an easy way to display decorative and meaningful items. It can also make small kitchens feel more spacious and open.
Color
Black and dark hues have been popular for the past few years, and 50 percent of experts say they will continue to be popular through 2022. These colors are great for creating dramatic looks. They can be combined with lighter colored countertops and backsplashes. Design firm owner Sean Leffers likes to use black wood cabinets with white concrete counters.
Structural materials
The structural materials you choose for your kitchen can make a big difference in the overall design of the space. These materials are ideal for highlighting the form and beauty of structural elements. You can use your current structure to guide your selections or consult an interior designer for expert insight.
Two-tone color scheme
A two-tone color scheme in the kitchen is a great way to make a bold statement without breaking the sophisticated styling of the space. This color scheme pairs a light tone with a darker shade, creating a distinct separation between the cabinets and the walls. If you’re not sure which colors to choose, consider a pale shade of green or a neutral orange. These hues are both safe and stylish, and will add a unique touch to any space.
Brass accents
A brass accent is a great way to add sophistication to your kitchen. These accents will be popular in 2022 because of their rich look. You can use them as a decorative detail or as an accent color.
Wood
While white and wood tones will remain popular, more colors will be seen in kitchens in 2022. Greens and blues are the foundation of an organic design style. Painted wood grain will also be popular choices for cabinetry.
Colored concrete
Colored concrete is a highly versatile material that is being considered for the kitchen of the future. It is extremely durable, resilient and pleasant to touch. What’s more, it is also very natural and peaceful. Its classic color is gray, but you can go for shades of gray with warmer or colder tones. Regardless of shade, the texture of the concrete will be clearly visible.
Oak
If you want your kitchen to look modern and stylish, consider adding oak cabinets. This stylish material is great for transforming the whole look of a kitchen. Oak cabinets can be refinished and restaining them can give them a fresh look.
Walnut
Walnut is a versatile wood, with its fine linear grain complementing neutral colors. In kitchens, this wood works especially well in flat-front cabinets. Dark walnut is also an excellent choice for countertops. In addition to walnut, white oak is another popular choice, thanks to its rich color and neutral tone.
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In the Pacific region (Alaska, California, Washington, and Oregon), according to Remodeling Magazine, that same midrange central kitchen remodel jumps to $72,513, and a major upscale kitchen remodels jumps up $11,823 from the national average to $143,333. (hgtv.com)
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How to design a kitchen you’ll love cooking in for years to come
Kitchen design should balance aesthetics and practicality. You should carefully plan the space so that you can feel at home in your kitchen, where you can cook delicious meals, entertain friends, and unwind after a long day.
These are some ideas to help you design your dream kitchen.
Choose the layout that suits your needs best. L-shaped and U-shaped kitchens are the most popular. L-shaped kitchens can accommodate multiple cooks and are ideal for entertaining. U-shaped kitchens work well for families that spend a lot time in the kitchen. They offer ample storage and counter space. Galley kitchens are great for small spaces, as they can be accessed quickly and easily.
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You should choose a color scheme you feel happy with. You can choose your favorite color, or a combination of both. Choose a palette that brings color and life into your kitchen. You could use bright colors, or soft pastels. Just make sure it matches the rest of the room.
It is important to find the right balance between function & beauty. Your kitchen doesn’t have to be all-encompassingly beautiful. Sometimes you need to focus more on functionality than looks. However, you don’t need to forget about decorative elements. For a striking focal point, use a mixture of glass and metals like chrome, brass or ceramic.
Create a comfortable environment. When designing your kitchen, remember that comfort should always come first. You’ll spend a lot of time in this space, so it needs to feel inviting and welcoming. Add some seating areas, lighting fixtures, and other features that will help you relax after a long day.
Make sure to store everything. The kitchen should provide ample storage space for all your cooking tools and utensils. So, when planning your kitchen remodel, consider adding additional cabinet space.
Include a pantry. You can store and organize food items in a dedicated pantry. You can also store extra supplies in a separate area to prevent clutter building up around your kitchen.
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Expansion plan. People make the most of their kitchens when they remodel them. They don’t leave enough space for future growth. Consider adding another walk-in or sliding closet to expand your countertop space.
Allow plenty of light. You will enjoy your kitchen more if you can see it. So, if you plan on using your kitchen as a family gathering place, ensure you leave lots of natural sunlight streaming through the windows.
Make sure you have energy-efficient appliances. When remodeling your kitchen, energy efficiency is a key consideration. This means that old appliances should be replaced with more efficient models.
Budget wisely. Analyze your financial situation before you start shopping for kitchen appliances and cabinets. The best way to narrow down your options is to know what you can afford. This will save you time and money in the long term.
You should designate an area for entertaining. Whether you love hosting dinner parties or like to entertain friends over drinks, a designated dining area will give your guests somewhere to gather and socialize.
Incorporate an island. A island is a great addition to your kitchen. It provides additional prep and eating space, as well as serving as a place to store beverages, snacks and other small items.
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5 Australian Muscle Cars Meaner Than "Mad Max" Loud vehicles that go fast in a straight line. That’s what it means to be a “muscle car.” The term refers to classics with names like GTO, Charger, and Fury. Each was born right here in America, thank you very much. That’s not to say that there haven’t been worthy overseas competitors. Down Under, the Aussies are known from building machines that can give our domestic champions a run for their money. Here’s a quick look at five great muscle cars built by Australia’s “Big Three:” Holden, Ford Australia, and Chrysler Australia. Each could hold its own on Main Street USA any day of the week.
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1972 Dodge Charger Top speed: 134 mph, 0-100 km/h (62 mph) 6.1 seconds. The 4.3 L engine produced insane amounts of torque for a six-cylinder
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1969 Holden Monaro: With stats slightly better than those of the Falcon, the Monaro (from the aboriginal phrase meaning “to fly”) was a worthy competitor on both sides of the globe.
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1971 Ford Falcon GT: Considered the greatest of all Australian muscle cars, the Aussie version of the Falcon had a top speed of 139 mph and could go 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 6.4 seconds.
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1985 HDT VK SS: Even with government-imposed engine size limits cramping its style, the ’85 HDT went 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 6.1 seconds and topped out at 137 mph.
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1972 Holden Torana GTR: With a top speed of 137 mph, this bad boy could go 0-100 km/h (app. 62 mph) in 8.2 seconds – respectable if not exactly spectacular.
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sparrowmoth · 3 years
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Disney Descendants Asks
Auradon:
💩 King Beast: If you could make any one thing happen in canon without consequence, what would it be? 🪄 Fairy Godmother: You have the power to help any one ship become reality. Who’s your endgame? 🥀 Queen Belle: Which three Descendants fics are you currently reading and/or have recently enjoyed? 🤩 King Charming: Who or what first caught your eye in/about Descendants? What got you hooked? 🌷 Queen Leah: Which family from Auradon would you want to adopt you if you were an orphan VK? 🍎 Snow White: If you could ask any character for a five minute interview, who would it be and why? 🤡 Seven Dwarves: You can pick any seven characters to be your roommates. Who are they and why? 🏑 Coach Jenkins: If you could sit down for a heart-to-heart with any VK, who would it be and why? 🥸 Mr. Deley: You have evidence to expose the crimes of a so-called hero. Who’s going down and why?
The Isle:
😈 Maleficent: Whose powers and/or kingdom would you most desire to claim as your own? 💋 Evil Queen: If you had to marry one of the classic Disney villains, who would it be and why? 🐾 Cruella de Vil: If you could steal one character’s entire wardrobe, whose closet would you hit? 🧞 Jafar: A genie has granted you three wishes to change canon. What three things are you changing? 🎩 Dr. Facilier: Let’s pretend there’s college on the Isle. Which ghastly field would you be majoring in? 💀 Hades: Which three Descendants songs are you singing to survive your dank cave imprisonment? 🐙 Ursula: What’s your villain origin story? What did you think you could get away with in-universe? ⚓ Captain Hook: What’s your pirate name? How about the name of that dinghy you call a ship? 💪 Gaston LeGume: If you could fist fight any one character in the franchise, who’d catch your hands? 💅 Lady Tremaine: Describe what you’d look like and how you’d dress if you grew up on the Isle. ⌛ Mother Gothel: If you had to spend a year alone with just one character, who would it be and why? 😾 Lucifer: What’s the name of your pet on the Isle? Which animal villain are they descended from?
(Note: Reblog to your heart’s content, but please don’t repost without permission/credit.)
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So I own none of these pictures 😂 they are ones I found on google images seafh for romance club Andvari. All right go to original owner. I just wanted to show you them 😂 I’m getting excited for the next update 🤣 and the last one I just love. It looks like Mc lifting the short little dark elf so he can hit Loki 🤣
Hello @azora-starr! Hope you and Cinder are doing well!
Ah, what a beautiful sight 🥰 ...but you're showing me nothing new 😅
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(All rights/credit to the artists ((including me, bc you can see two of my works in that screenshot 😂)) also I found all the fanarts on VK)
You can find the artist of the first 4 arts here:
((Their latest Andvari fanarts post includes a 🔞 piece too btw))
Okay now the important part: yes!!! I am very excited for the update, expecially POTV (unsurprisingly), LOTW (also unsurprising) and Tiamat. And yes, that last pic 🤣 it's what Loki deserves 🤭
Btw! Last week the author of POTV had an AMA on reddit, and I couldn't help myself so I asked her what Andvari's favourite colour is, and the answer is: purplish blue
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And then over the weekend the author had a livestream on Instagram (in Russian ofc but I can provide you a link) and besides confirming she's a badass she said Andvari would listen to classical music (which reminded me of your first ask 😅)
Okay, this are all the Andvari news I had 😅
Thank you for the ask and feel free to send more! 💜💙
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professorpski · 3 years
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Vogue Knitting, Fall 2021
This issue has a wide range of projects from the bright, blocked colors you see on the cowl on the cover to subtle shades for sweaters with a total of 18 patterns, most of them sweaters.
On the cover, you see the simple cowl called Perpendicular by the VK Design Team which is rated very easy and done in Fairmont Fibers Cardo which is a wool. The next picture gives you Corner Block scarf/stole by Fatimah Hinds which is a mere 2 out of 4 on difficulty and measures 21″ by 72″ in Hikko/Skacel Collection Sueno Worsted which a mix of wool and viscose. You can wear it as a scarf, but at that size, it works as a stole.
The sweaters range from simple looking to this complex design by Maria Molodova called Kent which has smocking as well as other special stitches. It is a 3 out of 4 in difficulty and made with La Bien Aimee Merino Sport yarn. The Mella cardigan by Jimenez Joseph is the same level of challenge and is worked in the round from the top down using bird’s eye tucks on the front and the back and plain stockinette for the sleeves. The yarn is Rowan Kid Classic which gets its fuzziness from the mohair mixed with the wool.
There are interviews with makers, features by makers, book reviews, and a technical article on intarsia by Mieka John, as well as an advertising section on new yarns--I can’t be the only one who really enjoys these ads which offer both the skeins and swatches. The general instructions seems more detailed this time with a full page of techniques, so newbies should feel less intimidated.
Find it at your local newsstand, or local yarn store, LYS, or online here: https://www.vogueknitting.com/
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