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mygoldmine · 4 years
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3lji · 3 years
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i have many thoughts about @marinacourage ‘s Tennis Champ He Tian AU and here are just some (i'm obsessed so sorry)
- so i always imagine he tian’s dad as wanting his kids to be very successful and he’s a bit pushy? we don’t have a lot of info from tian about his dad so anyway~
- i think he started tennis lessons rly young and was pressured to do well. his dad thinks it's healthy for him and wants him to compete a lot, make himself stronger. i think maybe he tian actually enjoyed the sport for the release it brought him, or maybe that winning awards got him some sort of approval or attention he wasn’t getting elsewhere.
- i’m not sure whether he tian and mo know one another already in this AU however i think mo comes into the mix because he usually hangs around the stands in the summer. to get some sun (like a cat), so he doesn’t get bothered by she li or other gang members and he usually just likes to sit and chill out there alone.
- he gets rly rly annoyed when he tian starts showing up for tennis practice there. why doesn’t he go to some fancy, expensive gym??? and not this kinda dusty dirty court where the concrete is all falling apart and there’s weeds in the cracks (because his gym doesn’t have cute redheads, that's why...)
- he’ll get increasingly more annoyed as tian comes every day of the week, and the crowd of admirers grows at the fence. the girls bring him orange slices and bottles of water that he gratefully accepts. it gives mo a bitter taste in his mouth.
- (what's more frustrating, i think, is how tian takes his shirt off when he's hot and his shoulders are so broad and muscled, and that his arms are defined and tanned...what's frustrating is how when he wins, instead of smirking at his admirers he'll inevitably look over to mo whose eyes have JUST darted away in time. he still smirks)
- mo will confront tian, and ask him why he doesn't go SOMEPLACE ELSE. ANYWHERE. and this is precisely what tian has been waiting for.
- he's surprisingly charming, and mo thinks he's even remorseful. mo being the naive sweetheart he is doesn't see this as the ploy that it definitely is, and starts to feel guilty for chasing tian off a tennis court which he quite rightly should be allowed to practice at. he grumbles a little, and then makes some annoyed comment about how the LEAST he tian could do is get rid of his groupies, they give mo a headache.
- tian, of course, would be delighted to do so.
- anyway this post is too long already but this is how i envisage the beginning of Tennis Champ AU lmaOOOOOO. ugh it's so delish when they're not-boyfriends-boyfriends omg omg <3
just imagine mo's face when he finds out tian is like 6th best player in the world THIS BITCH.
feel free to add your ideas! this AU is my favourite now lmao thank you @marinacourage dear xox
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stunnerbody · 5 years
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First we look 👀, then we eat🍴! Binge eating disorder? Then please read!🧡⬇️ ⠀ What is the very first thing we do before we have a bite? Smell? Taste? Touch? Or see? ⠀ ✨When we go grocery shopping, Why do we feel tempted to go with the more expensive brands packaging, why do we want to pick the best looking vegetables and fruits? Why do we match our shoes to our clothes or, put on makeup and comb our hair? Why does nature have a healing effect? ...Why do those “Instagram” pictures have to look Perfect + Pretty all the time (You see those “Instagram” vs “Reality” posts?!). ⠀ By far the most important organs of sense are our eyes and we perceive up to 80% of all impressions by means of our sight. We are usually attracted by the beauty. If we put effort to look good in order to feel good, why wouldn’t we put an extra effort on our food? 💁🏻‍♀️Especially if your priority is nutrition!🍏 ⠀ 👱‍♀️👉YOU DESERVE to look good, to have matching shoes with your pretty dress👗 ..But, don’t you forget, you also deserve to have nutritious and well presented plates to nourish your body and soul!☯️ ⠀ A study by👨🏻‍🔬 gastrophysicist Professor Charles Spencer at the Oxford University has proved that making something look good makes it effectively taste better too. If you have binge eating disorder, you might want to start working on the presentation of your foods. If your eyes are satisfied enough, your stomach may be too! Don’t forget to chew your food and eat slow! ⠀ Would love to see your beautiful plates! Don’t forget to tag me!☺️❤️Thanks to @fitwmeneat for this wonderful graphic. Happy weekend guys! xox ⠀ #apples #keto #bingeeating #calories #diet #weightloss #recipes #recipe #chef #cooking #bbg #healthyeating #nutrition #macros #protein #eggs #almond #recovery #selflove #mealprep
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do you know any fics where sherlock is really cranky? :)
Oh! What an odd and fun request! This has been sitting for months, so I hope you’re still around to see this! Here’s a few for you that are similar!
Also! Check out my Jealous & Possessive Sherlock fics too! They might also be similar to what you’re looking for!
A Discourse on the Inadequacy of a Duvet by guns_and_poses (T, 1,005 w. || Est. Rel., Fluff, Humour, Bed Sharing, Romance) – Sherlock keeps stealing the covers when they share a bed because he wants John to move closer to him when they are sleeping but of course doesn’t want to ask. John gets annoyed at first until he realises what Sherlock wants and is more than happy to oblige.
The Other Shoe by thewaitwasworthitlove - (NR, 1,053 w. || Pining Sherlock, Angst, URT, Post-TSo3) - Sherlock realizes how deep in love he has fallen for John. Only Sherlock Holmes would manage to be more shattered than crystal dropped on concrete.
Velvet by headlessjess (G, 1,155 w. || Pining, Angst, Jealous Sherlock, Loneliness, Sad Fic) – It’s the day, the wedding day - John and Mary, getting married. And then there’s Sherlock, in pain and in love, without knowing how to deal with it.
Battle of Bakerloo by bendingsignpost (G, 1,494 w. || Cuddles, Clingy Sherlock, Fluff, Snuggles) – The change had occurred, John had accepted it, and when Sherlock had asked, “You don’t mind, do you?”, John had answered, “No, of course not.” In hindsight, an obvious mistake.
I Hear Newcastle is Dreadful This Time of Year by oxfordlunch (G, 1,515 w. || Sofa Cuddling, Hugs, Mentions of Alcoholism, Pining / Anxious Sherlock) – When the fourteenth day comes, he gets a cab to Heathrow.
33 by Indigo Blue.x (K+, 2K+ w. || Humour) – “I haven’t made a zombie,” Sherlock says scathingly, which would be more convincing if there were not a zombie in the flat.
Assurance by belovedmuerto (T, 2,382 w. || Bed-Sharing, Friends to Lovers, Fluff, Idiots in Love) – It’s not so much the ‘you’re half-dead, you wanker,’ or even the broken ribs, the hairline fracture of the pelvis, the dislocated shoulder and knee, and the wrenched ankle.
In Which John is Attractive and Sherlock is Angry by kim47 (T, 2,382 w. || Fluff, Est. Rel., Jealous Sherlock) – Sherlock’s reaction to finding out that everyone wants HIS John, and how he told them to piss off and get their own Watson.
Twas The Night by xox-hattii-xox (K+, 3K+ w. || Humour & Friendship, Christmas, Domestics, Fluff) – Twas the night before Christmas…and Sherlock has had just about enough of the whole thing! ‘Really, John, a Santa Hat’ Christmas in 221b, and Sherlock just wants it over with.
Right Foot Red by Irrevocably_Sherlocked (E, 3,089 w. || First Time, Board Games, Frottage, Masturbation, Frottage, PWP) – …ok, it’s juvenile, but at least it’s a game where touching is allowed. And if something more were to happen, well, John can’t say he’d be too upset about that. “What are the rules of this game?” Sherlock asks, the disdain evident on the word ‘game’. “I spin, you do as I say.” John thinks he sees a slight widening of those pale grey eyes at that, just for a fraction of a second, before it is shut down. Oh, this is interesting, he thinks.
The Sweetest Taste In The World by crossroads (G, 3,121 w. || Jealousy, First Kiss, Fluff, Pining, Friends to Lovers) – The sweetest taste in the world is rarely ever the easiest to come by. 
Entanglement by orphan_account (G, 3,218 w. || Pining, Confessions) - On Christmas Eve, snow covers London, John visits Harry, and Sherlock and Mrs. Hudson untangle some knots.
In the Bleak Midwinter (A Canticle for Advent) by CaitlinFairchild (M, 3,476 w. || Angst, Injury, Missing Scenes, HLV Timeline) – In the autumn of 2014, Mary Watson shot Sherlock Holmes. This is what happened after.
Fine Print by mistyzeo (E, 4,224 w. || ACD Holmes || Est. Rel, Retirementlock, Glasses, Oral, Hand Jobs, Bees) – Holmes needs glasses, but he’s too much of a stubborn arse to go get his eyes checked. Watson is used to bullying him for his own good. The glasses have unexpected but not unwelcome consequences for everyone.
Practical Johnkeeping by what_alchemy (M, 4,330 w. || Beekeeping, Aging, Gladstone, Tooth Rotting Fluff) – Sherlock predicts nectar flow the same way he deduces a murder, but he harvests the honey like John coddles the dog.
There’s Something Living in These Lines by teahigh (orphan_account) (M, 4,676 w. || Mutual Pining, Love Letters, Angst, Mutual Pining, UST / URT, Dirty Talk) – Two men, complete opposites in almost every way, who speak only in letters and pages torn from books.
Confessions by crimsonwinter (T, 4,711 w. || Love Confessions, Fluff) – John and Sherlock finally confess their love for each other.
Facade by distantstarlight (M, 4,715 w. || Fluff, John’s Beard, No-Shave November, Grumpy Sherlock, Clueless Sherlock) – Sherlock is highly irritated with a challenge John has agreed to undertake. Why does he need to grow a beard anyway?
How Will I Know? by eragon19 (E, 4,895 w. || Pining, Love Confessions, POV Sherlock, Fluff, Sherlock’s Imagination, Papa Lestrade) – Here was the problem: Sherlock Holmes was completely and irrevocably in love with John Watson, and he had absolutely no idea how to tell him.
Electric Potential by pygmymeese (T, 5K+ w. || Supernatural) – It’s not clear why everyone in the world suddenly gets a ghost only they can interact with. All John Watson knows is that he’s stuck with a brilliant, if smug, ex-consulting detective, and that life is definitely looking up.
London’s Ghost by JustlikeWater (K+, 5K+ w. || Tragedy, H/C, Angst, Post-TRF AU, Sherlock POV) – “Today, it’s been weeks since Sherlock died. Other times, years. He doesn’t know for sure, though. Time passes differently for the dead" 
Every Little Thing by the_beekeeper_of_sussex (E, 5,066 w. || First Time / Kiss, Fluff, Frottage, Come as Lube, Embarassed Sherlock, Porn With Feelings) – When Sherlock walks in on John making tea wearing nothing but a tight pair of boxer-briefs things get a little heated…physically and emotionally. 
Scrutiny by lifeonmars (NR, 5,100 w. || Domestics, Sherlock’s Deductions, John Tries Deductions, Love Confessions, Anxious John) – What is it like to live with someone who can nearly read your mind? John’s life comes into focus under the magnifying glass of Sherlock Holmes.
EMERGENCY CONTACT: Sherlock Holmes, RELATIONSHIP: n/a by blueink3 (M, 5,533 w. || Hurt John/3G, Fluff & Angst) – The first time John Watson’s emergency contact is called is the first time Sherlock Holmes finds out that he has the job. Part 1 of The Emergency Contact Series
Tease You Till You Come by phoenix089 (E, 6,090 w. || First Time, Clueless Sherlock, Texting) – Initially, Sherlock was rather put out by John’s lack of presence on the case. But then he starts to recieve pictures, several of them, of an unexpected nature. The case is forgotten rather quickly after that.
EMERGENCY CONTACT: John Watson, RELATIONSHIP: Saint by blueink3 (M, 6,229 w. || Hurt Sherlock, 5+1, H/C) – The first time Sherlock Holmes realizes he needs an emergency contact is the first time he mentally appoints John Watson with the job. John, of course, does not know this and neither does the local hospital. Part 2 of The Emergency Contact Series
5687 (Approximately) by prettysailorsoldier (T, 6,771 w. || Alternate Canon, Christmas, Pining, Fluff, Soldier John) – When John’s leave request for Christmas is denied, Sherlock is nothing short of devastated, not that he’s letting it show. The holiday season now something he’s just waiting to end, Sherlock doesn’t think anything can possibly make it worse. That is, until he realizes no one in his life believes his army “boyfriend” is even real, but, luckily, everyone is in for a surprise. Part 13 of 25 Days of Johnlock
Abatement by WhimsicalEthnographies (E, 6,816 w. || Est. Rel., Retirementlock, Fluff, Sherlock’s Self Esteem, Grumpy Sherlock) – “What’s wrong with you? You love the cottage,” John glances over to the passenger seat, then quickly turns his eyes back to the road. Driving was still not his forte, but considering Sherlock still couldn’t properly bend and lift his new knee enough to press and release the clutch, he had to make do. Not that Sherlock hadn’t tried to argue his way into the driver’s seat. “I love the cottage for a week or two, John. Don’t be deliberately obstuse,” Sherlock grumbles, sinking further in his seat. Well, as best he can with a four-week-old knee replacement. “And that’s all we’re going for, love,” John says out loud. But what he’s thinking is, shit. He knows.
Beg for Mercy (Twice) by Solitary_Endeavor (E, 7,060 w. || Est. Rel., Bottomlock, Bearded John, Edging, Rough Sex, Idiots in Love, Canon Compliant) – Sherlock hasn’t left the flat in four days, the itch of impatience beneath his skin too great to allow him to suffer interaction with any human being who isn’t John. This is probably a mercy that goes both ways, as he’s driving even himself mad. Sherlock supposes there is a lesson to be learned here about having himself to blame, but of course he blames Mycroft.
I can’t pretend by Salambo06 (E, 7,692 w. || Fake Relationship, Victor Trevor, Jealous John, Miscommunications, Bed Sharing, Love Confessions, First Kiss/Time, Anal, BJs) – They had arrived more than a hour ago, and the moment they had walked inside the hotel reception, John had understood why Sherlock hadn’t wanted to come. Two men, posh suits and expensive watches on their wrists, had come to greet them with sharp remarks and badly hidden mockery, and John had seen red. Sherlock hadn’t said anything, mostly ignoring the two men entirely, and without thinking twice about it, John had slid an arm around Sherlock’s waist and introduced himself as his husband.
The T-Shirt Thief by allroadsleadbacktobakerstreet (T, 7,968 w. || Mutual Pining, Post Canon Fix It, Dev. Rel., First Kiss, Domestics) – Sherlock steals John’s t-shirt from the laundry. John catches him wearing it one evening, fluff ensues with an endeared yet teasing John?
To Quote Malcolm Tucker; or, Get The Fuck In or Fuck The Fuck Off by kim47 (T, 8,484 w. || Jealous Sherlock, Flirting, Cockblocking) – Sherlock is cockblocker and a prick tease and John is not amused.
Bread and Wine and Curry Once a Week by cwb (E, 8,737 w. || Fluff, Friends to Lovers, Stroppy Sherlock, Love Letters, POV John) – Sherlock asks John for relationship advice. Little does he know that it’s him that Sherlock is in love with.
Let You Kiss Me (So Sweet and So Soft) by out_there (G, 8,659 w. || Fluff, Kisses, Stroppy Sherlock, Confused John) – The first time Sherlock kisses him, John keeps his eyes open, and so does Sherlock, and mostly, he wonders what Sherlock could possibly be up to. There’ll be some logic to this. Some ridiculous experiment about body warmth or respiratory rates or testing a new way of picking pockets. Sherlock does the unimaginable for bizarre reasons, but behind it, there’s always logic and curiosity. Sometimes, it just takes him a while to explain it to John.
Illogical, even. by magikspell (E, 9,119 w. || Grey-Ace Sherlock, Character Study, Growing Up, Victor Trevor, Romance, First Time/Kiss, Sherlock-centric) – Five reasons Sherlock never believed in love and one reason he does now.
With This Ring by Quesarasara (E, 9,121 w. || Est. Rel., Marriage Proposal, Angst and Fluff and Smut, Idiots in Love, Embarrassing Hospital Visits) – Sometimes even the best of plans go wrong. And sometimes wrong turns out to be exactly right.
The Painted Man by jinglebell (E, 9,894 w. || Tattoos, Scent / Tattoo Kink, Rough & Tender Sex, Fluff and Smut, Obsessive / Jealous Sherlock, Touch Starvation) – Here stood John Watson – middle name, Hamish, ex-RAMC captain and field medic, favourite brand of jam: Duerr’s, preferred toothpaste: Mentadent. Loyal, steadfast, interesting John had just done the most unpredictable thing merely by being.John’s body was covered, neck-to-waistband, shoulder-to-elbow, in tattoos.
The Devil You Know by PipMer (T, 9,300 w. || Friends to Lovers, Romance, Holmes Brothers, Jealous Sherlock) – The Holmes brothers are behaving oddly. John is dazed and confused. In other words, it’s business as usual at 221B Baker Street. Except when it’s not.
Someone I Love by hudders-and-hiddles (M, 10,002 w. || Canon Compliant, HLV-Filler Fic, Pre-Slash, Jealous John, PIning Sherlock, Angst & Fluff, UST/URT, Dog Tags) ��� John gets married and Sherlock finds comfort in wearing John’s identity tags around his wrist.
The Thin Line by Odamaki (M, 10,809 w. || Virgin Sherlock, Awkwardness, Confessions, First Times, Anal) – John swallows. Keeps his eyes on Sherlock. Begs him not to ruin him.Sherlock leans forward over the witness box ever-so slightly, “I was distracted,” he informs the court, “by my partner, John Watson.”
A Terrific Soporific by antietamfalls (T, 11,269 w. || Bed Sharing, Sleepy Cuddles, Fluff, Insomnia, Experiments) – Sherlock, a long-time sufferer of insomnia, is forced to share a bed with John at a hotel while on a case. To his astonishment, he finds that spending the night next to John helps him sleep and becomes determined to maneuver himself back into John’s bed.
Back to the Start by slashscribe (M, 14,088 w. || Sherlock’s Violin, Pining Idiots, Fluff, Domestics) – Sherlock hasn’t played the violin since John’s wedding (which is long since over), and when John returns to 221B, Sherlock relearns the violin as he and John relearn each other. Post S3 fic with an obscene amount of pining, idiocy, and attempts to pawn off tea duties.
Speaker for the Bees by antietamfalls (M, 14,649 w. || Deaf Sherlock, Friends to Lovers, First Kiss / Time, Fluff, Sign Language) – It isn’t always easy assisting a deaf detective. Luckily for John, they make a pretty good team.
Better Than One by Innerspace (E, 14,760 w || Threesome, Self-cest / Clone Sex, First Time, BJ’s, Power Play, Slight Dub-Con) – Sherlock creates a clone and discovers things about himself and John he never imagined. John is just along for the ride, so to speak. 
Till Death Do Us Part by prettysailorsoldier (M, 15,390 w. || Fake Relationship, Case Fic, Friends to Lovers, Fake Marriage, Christmas, Fluff) – When Sherlock links a recent spree of murder-suicides to a psychologist who specializes in marriage counseling, there’s really only one thing to do: Go undercover as a couple in hopes of drawing the killer out. Faking a relationship seems easy enough, but things take a turn when their real issues start to creep into the sessions, and, all the while, a killer is watching, waiting in the shadows for their chance to strike.
In A Changing Age by allonsys_girl (E, 15,590 w. || Victorian AU, Virgin / Demi Sherlock, First Kiss / Time, Friends to Lovers, Love Confessions, Mild H/C) – Sherlock wakes up in the 19th century, with no idea how he got there.
Understanding by rizandace (T, 13K+ w. || Friendship, Hurt/Comfort) – Sherlock’s hiding something about his newest case, and John wants answers. Set post-TGG. Friendship fic, mostly, with brief entrances from Harry and Lestrade just for fun.
At the Edge of Desire by philalethia (E, 16,375 w. || Post S3, Pining, Arse Worship, Humour, First Kiss / TIme, Sexual Fantasy, Awkwardness) – While helping John move back in to the flat, Sherlock discovers a strap-on among John’s things. He finds the discovery considerably difficult to move past.
Pleasure to Burn by scullyseviltwin (E, 17,863 w. || Firefighter AU, Firefighter John / Arson Investigator Sherlock, Slow Burn, Pining, Case Fic-ish) – “If you’d kindly stop knocking about in there and destroying all of my evidence, it would be most appreciated!” John groaned and for a moment rested his head against the side of the truck. Of course he was the only captain left on the scene, which meant he would have to be the one to deal with the arson investigator.
For you, there’s only me by shock_blanket (E, 19,557 w. || Jealous Idiots, Virgin Sherlock, UST/RST, Pining, Miscommunication, First Kiss / Time, Insecure Sherlock, Masturbation) – Sherlock realizes he has fallen in love with John, but believes he is unlovable. Cue lots of pining and jealousy on Sherlock’s part, followed by our favorite cuddly marksman making it all better. Because for Sherlock, there’s only John.
A Life Well-Lived by Kate_Lear (E, 20,121 w. || Original Male Character, Sherlock Woos John, Jealous Sherlock, Reluctant Bi-John, Past Abuse, Insecure John, Reassuring / Caring Sherlock, Protective Sherlock, Understanding Sherlock) – John got scared off men by an abusive past relationship. Sherlock has to try and woo him while not scaring him off with protective possessive rage.
Achieving the Together-Coloured Instant by teahigh (E, 20,776 w. || Est. Rel, PTSD, Codependency, Fluff & Angst, H/C, Smut, Demisexual Sherlock, Experiments) – John wonders if this is how it’s going to be: A life speaking in code, because they’re both too stupid to figure out how to say, “I love you.”
Winter’s Delights by Kate_Lear (E, 21,173 w. || Holmes Family, Christmas, Fake Relationship, Friends to Lovers, Bed Sharing, Domestics) – Sherlock takes John home for Christmas to meet the extended Holmes family. Part 1 of Winter’s Delights
Brief Conversations with the Woman by May_Shepard (E, 21,906 w. || Pining, Love Fairy Irene, Filler Fic, UST/URT, Drug Use, Clueless Sherlock, Relationship Advice, Angst w/ Happy Ending) – Sherlock has a puzzle to solve, and his name is John Watson.
Knotted by naughtyspirit (E, 23,166 w. || UST/URT, Cuddling, Sharing Body Heat, Confessions, Kissing, Mastrubation, Frustration, BAMF!John) – John has to cancel a date because of Sherlock’s case, which leads them to be tied up in a basement from which they have to escape. They get wet, get tied up close and John has to step up and save them. Because he’s pretty. And hot. And just a little bit of a BAMF. 
Tomorrow’s Song by agirlsname (M, 24,645 w. || Post-TRF, POV Sherlock, Angst with a Happy Ending, Virgin / Repressed Sherlock, Love Confessions, Slow Burn, Pining) – How can he think a relationship with me would be a good idea? I am the sort of person to take a break from my life and when I come back after two years, I expect to find it exactly as I left it. In reality I find it shattered to pieces. (I actually equate you with my life. When did I start doing that?)
State of Flux by Atiki (E, 24,655 w. || Sherlock POV, Slow Burn, First Kiss/Time, Friends to Lovers, Frottage, Cuddles and Snuggles, Awkwardness, Insecure/Virgin Sherlock, Romance) – John’s marriage is over and he is finally back home (i.e. at Baker Street, where he belongs). Sherlock is awfully insecure and John is awfully hesitant, and they’re both awkward idiots, of course, but they figure it out. Many First Times happen.
Among the Secret Things by Kate_Lear for coloredink (E, 26,073 w. || Angst, Drama, Amnesia) – Sherlock would be the last person to describe himself as given to flights of fancy, but at the look on Lestrade’s face he could swear that something inside him curls up and dies. Part 1 of Among the Secret Things
A Study In Auto-Signatures, Sniper Dolphins, and Sex Holidays by cwb (E, 32,690 w. || Case Fic, Post S3, Evil Mary, Dev. Rel., Honeymoon, Epistolary, Bottomlock, First Kiss / Time, Fluff, Secret Agents, BAMF!John) – John and Mary go on their sex holiday, and Sherlock is grumpy and pining about it. Part 1 of HOT DOLPHIN SEX
The Midas Touch by flawedamythyst (E, 32,231 w. || Magical Realism, John has a Magical Cock, Dub Con, Healer John) – John Watson has a medical condition that means everyone he sleeps with is instantly healed of all illness and injury. This causes complications when Sherlock breaks his arm, and even more complications when Sherlock falls in love with him. Yes, this is a story where John has a literal magic healing cock. It’s a lot less cracky than you’re probably imagining. Warning: Contains complex issues of sexual consent, although not between Sherlock and John.
Bedtime Stories by Liketheriver (M, 34,388 w. || Emotional H/C, Romance, Angst & Humour, Bed Sharing, John First Person, TRF, John Whump) – John’s POV during Season 2 and beyond when Sherlock takes up semi-permanent residence in his bed. A collection of codas and missing scenes wrapped up into one long fic and topped with a bow that takes the story beyond Reichenbach and into happy territory once more. Part 1 of Bedtime Universe
The Wrong Wagon by DancingGrimm (E, 35,663 w. || Alternating POV, MollyxJohn [Molly pines for John], Public Sex, Casual Sex, Obliviousness, BAMF!John, Awkwardness, Angst & Humour, First Time, Virgin Sherlock, Jealous Sherlock) – Molly sees John in a new light and realises that she may have hitched her horse to the wrong wagon…or something like that. John pines for Sherlock and worries what he will think if he ever finds out. And Sherlock doesn’t know what Molly’s up to…but he knows he doesn’t like it.
Classified(s) by blueink3 (E, 36,153 w. || Wedding Date AU || Fake Relationship, Jealous, PIning, H/C, Idiots in Love, Happy Ending, Mary is not Nice) – Clara’s American father is the ambassador to some such territory that Great Britain probably used to own, but she (and Harry’s undying love for her) is the reason John is getting on a flight at 12:30pm, flying across the second largest ocean in the world, and pretending to be in a perfectly happy, healthy relationship with an undoubtedly perfectly coiffed stranger. See, Clara is not only American (and wealthy to boot), she’s also best friends with John’s ex-fiancée. Whom she’s placed in the wedding party. As Maid of Honor. And John just happens to be Best Man. Bloody brilliant.
Goodness Gives Extras by mydwynter (E, 39,629 w. || Fluff & Angst, Case Fic, Oral / Anal, Humour, First Time, Miscommunication, Snark, Christmas) – Christmas time. ‘Tis the season to settle down with a drink, some food and a present or two, and to enjoy the quiet relaxation of the holiday. Instead, there’s a case that drags them all over, missing presents, disappointed kids, angry parents, and a freak snowfall. On top of that John has to deal with Sherlock, who is being even more of a prat than usual. He really shouldn’t have expected anything different.
There’s Someone On Your Shoulder by halloa_what_is_this (NR, 41,215 w. || Pining Sherlock, Introspection, Daydreams, Sherlock Loves John So Much it Hurts) – Sherlock trips and falls head over heels in love, makes a lot of lists and stares, stares, stares.
The Semantics of Crop Circle Formation: a case study by Sherlock Holmes [unpublished] bycanolacrush (M, 41,710 w. || Sherlock POV, Aliens, Wordplay, Casefic) – “Look at these photographs,” I said, gesturing to the wall of crop circles. “What do you observe?”“Crop circles,” John replied.“Obvious. What else?”“Are…are those intestines surrounding them?”“Yes. The majority are bovine and ovine in origin. The farmers who have acquired these crop circles in their fields have also had a tenth of their livestock murdered and arranged thus.”“Why?” John said, presumably in a rhetorical fashion. I detest rhetorical questions. “That is what I must find out, John.”
The Case of the Vanishing Pants by SwissMiss (E, 44,025 w. || Five and Ones, Friends to Lovers, Case Fic, Homophobia, UST, Post-TRF) – Five times John and Sherlock lost their pants in the course of a case.
The Norwood Love Builders by flawedamythyst (T, 47,798 w. || Fake Relationship, Slow Burn, Post TRF Angst) – Sherlock and John go undercover to solve the murder of Joanna Oldacre, but things are complicated by the many feelings John has been repressing in the wake of Sherlock’s faked death and return.
Triage by scullyseviltwin (E, 51,612 w. || Character Injury, Introspection) – Sherlock’s mind goes exceedingly, devastatingly quiet and gray-blank. When he speaks it’s through a thick haze, it’s through molasses, he’s so disconnected from the words that it may as well be the unconscious shooter speaking.
In the Dark Hours by hubblegleeflower (E, 51,639 w. || Friends to Lovers, Unreliable Narrator, Closeted Bi John, Angst, Miscommunications, Slow Burn, First Time, John’s Blog / Epistolary) – John, wounded and silent, drifts back to Baker Street for healing…and then goes home again. He visits, gets more upbeat, chattier, smiles, jokes… and still goes home again. Sherlock wants him to move back in - it just makes sense - but John shows no signs of doing so. This is the story of how John and Sherlock learn to say what needs to be said when they’re both so very, very rubbish at talking.
Spare Change by Ermerness (E, 51,966 w. || Rich Holmeses AU || First Kiss / Time, Holmes Family, Virgin Sherlock, Anal, First Meetings) – The Holmes family is one of the richest and most powerful in England. Sherlock spends his time flying around the world on the family’s private jet drinking a lot and shopping at expensive boutiques as a way of trying to alleviate his endless boredom. His mother decides it’s time he settles down with someone powerful, wealthy and well connected. John Watson happens to be none of those things.
Albion and the Woodsman by Glenmore (E, 54,437 w. || Post S3 || Parentlock, Pining Sherlock, Angst, Family, Drug Use, Depression, Sherlock POV) – Sherlock and John are devastated after Mary Morstan makes her final moves. Sherlock relapses at the crack house, John walks around the world … and a lot happens in between. Parentlock, in the good way.
You Have Drawn Red From My Hands by J_Baillier (T, 67,085 w. || Three Garridebs, Heavy John Whump, Hurt / Comfort, Pining, Heavy Angst, Case Fic/Adventure, Slow Burn, Sick Fic, Injury, Guilt & Depression, Just Talk Already Please, Medical Realism, PTSD) –  John getting injured leads Sherlock on a path of guilt and revelations.
Darkling, I Listen by You_Light_The_Sky (T, 73,254 w. || Fairy Tale AU || Loosely Based on Beauty and the Beast, Magical Realism, Suicidal Themes, Romance, Creepiness, Adventure) – No one who enters old London ever comes out. They say that the beast devours them. When his sister disappears, John ventures into the dead zone beyond the wall, and finds a brilliant madman under a terrible curse… Part 1 of Darkling I Listen + Extras, Deleted Scenes
A Fold in the Universe by darkest_bird (E, 152,869 w. || Omegaverse / Prime Universe Crossover || OmegaJohn / AlphaSherlock, First Kiss / Time, Friends to Lovers, Established Relationship, Angst, H/C, Dub Con, Humour) – Alpha Sherlock and Omega John are in a relationship. Prime Sherlock and Prime John are not. So what happens when a freak fold in the universe switches one John for the other?
Performance In a Leading Role by Mad_Lori (E, 156,714 w. || Hollywood / Actor AU, Secret Relationship, Falling in Love, Slow Burn, Romance, Coming Out, Fluff and Angst, Pining) – Sherlock Holmes is an Oscar winner in the midst of a career slump. John Watson is an Everyman actor trapped in the rom-com ghetto. When they are cast as a gay couple in a new independent drama, will they surprise each other? Will their on-screen romance make its way into the real world? Part 1 of Performance in a Leading Role
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3 SNEAKY WAYS TO BOOST YOUR VEGGIE INTAKE
Happy Monday!
Everyone can benefit from increasing their vegetable intake - they provide oodles of vitamins, minerals and fibre to our diets, supporting brain health, digestive health and so much more. However, vegetables aren’t as sweet as fruits are, and sometimes have strong aromas and textures that can make them hard to enjoy. Vegetables can also be expensive and difficult to access to folks living in low socioeconomic areas or in food apartheid (formerly and commonly known as “food deserts”). Food banks aren’t a reliable source of nutrition as their access to fresh produce can be limited based on donations and are only a band-aid for the problem around food access (which is inadequate income causing poverty).
So let’s get real. How can we “sneak in” more veggies to gain all of their health benefits?
Add mild-flavoured veggies into smoothies. Options like cauliflower, spinach and carrot can be paired with fruit blends to add fibre and colour without tasting like grass. If fresh options are inaccessible, frozen and canned are just as nutritious and are more shelf-stable to reduce food waste and costs in throwing rotten produce away.
Blend into spaghetti sauce. Whether you choose to leave veggies chunky or blend them down to a smooth consistency is up to you! A handheld blender can hide bell peppers, celery and more. My favourites are basics like onions and potatoes - staples that can be used in so many other meals and are often more cost-efficient when they’re available in bulk.
Add extra to your sandwiches, wraps & pitas. Adding a few more slices of tomato, lettuce, onion or cucumber are quick ways to boost your veggie intake without dramatically increasing the volume of a meal.
Have favourite tricks for getting extra veggies and fruits in during the day? Share them in the Ask Box!
peace and harmony xox
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This week’s blog post has a lifestyle focus. I’m sharing ten natural ways to build immunity during the cooler months and prevent the common winter cold. I hope you find this blog post useful and stay warm and healthy this Winter! Take care lovelies x
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1. Ensure Your Get Plenty of Zzzz: research shows that whilst you’re sleeping, your body is working hard to repair cells and injuries you may have incurred during the normal day’s wear and tear.
2. Vitamin C: increasing your vitamin C intake during the cooler months is a wise idea as it helps boost the immune system, and is said to prevent and shorten the duration of the common cold. Some great (and delicious) ways to do this include eating more orange and other citrus fruits, kiwi fruit, strawberries, tomatoes, parsley, kale, broccoli and brussels sprouts.
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3. Sip Warm Liquids: this is a natural cold remedy used in many cultures (and with good reason). Warm liquids such as herbal tea (lemongrass, ginger and honey is highly recommended and helps to naturally build immunity), chicken soup, tumeric lattes, and other warm drinks are soothing and help ease congestion.
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4. Wash Your Hands Regularly: keeping hands clean is one of the most important and simple steps we can take to avoid getting sick and decreases the chance of spreading germs to others.
5. Keep Moving: getting your blood pumping regularly can increase the activity of a type of white blood cells that attacks viruses.
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6. Manuka Honey: if you’re suffering from a sore throat or cough, manuka honey is full of antiviral and antibacterial properties which can reduce inflammation and helps provide some relief. Whilst this type of honey is more expensive, I believe it’s worth the money – it’s quite strong so a little goes a long way, and you can usually buy it in small jars which are typically less pricey. Not to mention it tastes delicious! Some of my favourite ways to enjoy manuka honey include stir into your favourite tea, spread on toast or crumpets, mix with warm milk before bedtime, or naturally sweeten your smoothies (I’m yet to try this myself).
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7. Stay Hydrated: water, juice, soup broth, tea and warm lemon water are all said to help loosen congestion and prevent dehydration. Try to avoid alcohol and coffee as they can sometimes make dehydration worse.
8. Avoid Getting Close to People Who Are Sick (when possible: okay, so obviously don’t be rude, but try and postpone catchups with people who are sick (if they’ve got a nasty bug, are on antibiotics, or they have the flu). For example, don’t shake hands or get too close to people whilst they’ re sick.
9. Use Hand Sanitizer: I find it handy to keep a small bottle of hand sanitizer in my handbag, especially when travelling or catching public transport – it’s strong enough to kill cold and flu germs.
10. Stay Warm & Rested: when you start to notice the first signs of a cold, staying warm and listening to your body is important and helps your body direct its energy toward fighting off the cold. Self-care is key, especially in this stage.
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11. Consider The Flu Shot: Okay, so this last tip isn’t a ‘natural’ remedy, however I think it’s worth mentioning.
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I hope you found this week’s lifestyle blog post useful and hopefully no one catches a nasty cold this Winter. Stay warm and take care lovelies! 🙂
Do you have any tips for beating the sniffles and the common cold in Winter?
Daisy Chain Daydreams xox 
LIFESTYLE: How to Naturally Prevent Winter Colds… This week's blog post has a lifestyle focus. I'm sharing ten natural ways to build immunity during the cooler months and prevent the common winter cold.
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Top 2017 Trends For Event AV & Technology To Be The Most Successful Event Planner
Did you know that 29% of Americans say their phone is the first and last thing they look at every day? People are always connected and are continuing to grow into a technology dependent reality.
Undoubtedly, as people grow their personal lives into the technology realm, they expect their professional and social lives to follow in suit. Due to this quickly changing way of life, it is crucial that events stay up to date with the latest and greatest. Below I will outline the top 2017 trends for event AV & technology to be the most successful event planner.
2017 Trends For Event AV
Live streaming
Adaptability
Real Life or Fantasy
Agility through Application Program Interface (API)
Crowd in control
Ticket tracking
Smart events
Activate all senses
Live Streaming
It’s no surprise that social media channels have gained an exponential number of followers through streaming videos. As a result, nearly every major social media channel now has a video offering. Consequently, in the next year, researchers expect to see an increase in demand for live streaming events. With every social media platform utilizing this marketing method, you will want to prepare to have the best live streamed events. For those without extensive resources, tune into live event broadcasts through live broadcasting drones equipped with 4K cameras. Drone streaming is another trend that we expect to see next year, paired with the live broadcast features of social media sites such as Facebook Live and Instagram Live, according to the Enless 2017 Event Trends. This will allow events to grow to the next level and achieve full streaming before 2017 ends.  Follow the simple tips below to maximize live streaming:
Camera Quality.
Say goodbye to phone recording. Invest in a quality videographer with proper equipment. Although the expense may be greater initially, viewers will appreciate the clarity. Cameras with 4K capability have been the highest quality video we have witnessed with live streaming.
Increase Wi-Fi bandwidth.
You want the user experience to appear as seamless as possible. This includes minimizing as many interruptions as possible. Make sure your Wifi signal is strong enough to cover the area of your event while also considering the amount of users who are linked to it.
Protect yourself, plan ahead.
Discuss the speaker and copyright agreements with the parties that will be involved in the live stream. Ensure you broadcast the appropriate material without being at risk of being sued.
Adaptability
You’re an event planner which means you’ve already mastered the art of adaptability. Although you personally are able to make quick decisions and changes on the fly, you may not understand what changes need to be made. Over the past few years, technology has grown to have the ability to analyze statistics in a short amount of time and consequently, make real-time improvements. Now is your time to pick 2017 trends for event AV that are able to analyze as quickly as you. Below are a few helpful resources that will help increase your technology adaptability.
Real Time Data Analysis Trends
– Mobile event apps – Beacon technology – Mobile polling and surveys – Measurement of dwell times – Social Media Utilization (hashtags) Altogether, by tracking and understanding your analytics as they are happening, you are able to make quick adjustments to your event to maximize the attendee experience.  By measuring this data, event managers can measure the ROI of each event.
Real Life Or Fantasy
The era of alternate realities is quickly taking over. In a world that is continually advancing, the need to “feel” like you are in a reality that you are not physically present is becoming a new norm. Technologies that once geared toward the gaming realm are quickly sweeping the nation. These technologies are augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR). Mark Zuckerberg, founder of Facebook, predicted, “One day, we believe this kind of immersive, augmented reality will become a part of daily life for billions of people.”
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The shift toward AR and VR provides unique ways to connect customers to an ideal state. Below are a few tips to incorporate AR and VR into your event:
AR and VR Tips
– Product Demonstrations. Prospective customers can test, view and interact with their potential new purchase – Engage Attendees. Everyone likes a game of hide and seek. Incorporate an interactive scavenger hunt or strategy game that will result in a memorable event experience. – Interact with non-present Attendees. For the attendees who are unable to physically attend an event, this system can give them a seemingly real-life experience. – Tell a story. Many props and displays can quickly get expensive. With AR and VR, you can more efficiently tell a story through special scenery, performances and creative aspects.
Agility through Application Program Interface (API)
For many years, companies have been incorporating new technology trends into their systems and events. With consistent rates of change, this has created road bumps when upgrading, replacing and connecting systems. The API, however, has been a proven solution for this challenge. API is a set of routines, protocols and tools for building software applications. In other words, it is a centralized application that specifies how software components should interact by ANY device. Below I’ve outlined some steps to incorporate API into your event technologies:
API Steps
– Step 1: Create your application todo list. What do you want the application to be able to do? – Step 2: Create the API Server. This is where hiring a coder might be beneficial as this is mainly back-end work. – Step 3: Secure the API Server with an ID and Password. – Step 4: Create the Front-end Experience. What do you want the customer/client to see?
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Learn more at the 5 Best Machine Learning APIs for Data Science here
  Crowd in control
Attendee engagement is a major factor contributing to the experience of a meeting. Engagement promotes an emotional tie which results in the attendees learning and retaining more. Additionally, 2017 Event Trends predicts next year will be a gradual decline in the keynote speaker-dominated events structure. Instead of having one keynote speaker dictating the event, future events will focus on the creation of “learning sessions” where both speaker and audience can share the limelight. Consequently, if an attendee can customize their experience, they can create an environment which is best suited for them. Not only will they be satisfied but you could track the customization preferences to better prepare for future events. So how can the attendee control the event they are attending? Below are a few 2017 trends for event av to allow your attendees to have control over their experiences:
How you can incorporate your guests feedback:
– Create polls when developing the event (and actually utilize what people want). You can also decide to invite guests to the meeting governance meetings when making decisions Include them from the beginning. – Ask for feedback. Make a decision and see how the audience likes it. If they have feedback, consider their opinion and making the potential change. – Create a hashtag specifically for improvement ideas. Utilize this hashtag through the lifespan of the event; from the early development process through the actual event.
One of the hidden secrets of many events are the talks among attendees, often held in between booths, hallways and activities. The next year will see this conversation being incorporated directly into the framework of events. Imagine creating an impact in an event even when you’re just chatting in the corridors.
  Ticket tracking
Believe it or not, ticket scalping is one of the greatest financial loses with events. Although this cannot be prevented, event managers can sell tickets through ticketing software that can track who is using the tickets. With innovative solutions, event managers can now leverage the power of the cloud, mobile apps and online marketplaces. Below are the top 6 ticket sale companies to check out:
Ticket Sale Companies
1. Eventbrite 2. Purplepass Ticketing 3. Tix 4. TicketSpice 5. TicketPeak 6. TicketSource Want to analyze which software is best for you? Sort by features at capterra.com.
  Smart events
Technology has advanced to a level where recognition software can determine physical, mental and emotional characteristics of attendees. This not only enhances the user experience, but also provides insight into the type of guests who are attending. By using simple cameras and sensory wristbands, this technology is able to track face analysis and mood.
Wristbands:
One example is the XOX. The XOX is a basic system which includes a server, cloud and sensory wristband. Under those circumstances, the wristband reads raw data through the various biometric sensors detecting an individual’s mood and sending to the server. Consequently, you can know an attendees mood which can help determine what you need to change or keep for your future events.
Facial Recognition:
The human face plays an important role in social identity. Imagine having an event where each attendee needed to use their human face as a key to security, services and products. You would be able to track the exact biometrics of that individual while allowing the program to adequately supply their needs.
  Activate all senses
Gone are the days of music and video projections. 2017 trends for event AV have expanded to a world that incorporates all of the 5 senses. Although sight and sound are the most common among events, attendees have recorded having a higher retention of events where smell, touch and taste is involved. Below are the 5 senses and tips to maximize each experience.
Sight
Use stimulating visual content including pictures, videos and lighting techniques during your event. Understanding the impact of social media, add incentive for guests who publish the best photo or video to their sites. Ensure pictures are high resolution and clearly depict your event in a positive light.
Sound
Think of what mood you want your event to have. Undoubtedly, setting the right soundtrack will help create a mood for your guests. It is also important to understand the demographic of your audience and how they respond to the chosen soundtrack. For example, jazz music is directly correlated to stress reduction. According to Alphonse de Lamartine,
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Taste
Don’t skimp on catering! When choosing a catering company, keep in mind your event theme, attendee demographic, dietary preferences and duration of the event. Also don’t be afraid of free samples! Attendees love having a taste of what the event has to offer and ask for their feedback on your event app. Remember, make all appetizers bite size and finger food. Guests wont likely have time to sit down or use utensils.
Smell
Similarly, the smell of an event will set the mood or the theme of the event. Take the time to test different scents for your venue, number of attendees and additional factors that may alter that fragrance. For example, lavender eliminates nervous tension, relieves pain, disinfects the scalp and skin, enhances blood circulation and treats respiratory problems. No wonder many luxury events incorporate this scent.
Touch
Select the right textures, shapes and feelings for your event. Additionally, some new 2017 trends for event AV allows guests to interact with AR that incorporates touchable water surfaces. Incorporate this effect as a water sculpture or add a mist for a booth. A guest will not forget that experience!
Undoubtedly, if you incorporate all the 2017 trends for event AV above into your next event, you will soar above all other event planners. Guests will be in shock when they are able to experience the newest 2017 technology trends at your event. <!–[if lte IE 8]>
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