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razorblade180 · 4 years

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Shackles pt7: Trap

“Finally, we’re here...” Blake said as she stood in front of Jacquelyn’s house. Nothing suspicious so far, but that could change quickly. Who knows what the clay carved house held inside. At least it beautiful

She was ready to proceed but looked back to see Yang and Jacquelyn on the opposite sides of the oasis. Yang was washing up her pale face while Jacquelyn drunk water from another. Both of them looked better than when they woke up but still not like their normal selves; especially Yang. The closer Blake walked to her the more she thought about the possibility that Yang just might be pregnant. ‘There’s no way she’s actually...well...it’ll explain some things. Still, why wouldn’t sh-’

Her train of thought was cut off suddenly by pressure building around her ankle. Blake looked down to see Yang looking at her with a concerned expression before pointing in front of them to the water. Blake had gotten so wrapped in her own mind that she didn’t realize how far she’d walk.

Yang:Uhhh going for a swim? Hehe I thought cats were supposed to hate water?

Blake:......

Yang:...I know that wasn’t exactly my best material but-

Blake:Are you pregnant?

Yang:*eyes widened* What? W...what would give you that ide-

Blake:Yang you’ve been pale, tired, sweaty, and irritable. This situation is stressful I know but you handle pressure like a diamond so this shouldn’t be getting to you so easily. Also you look like you wanna vomit since you woke up. Please don’t lie to me.

Yang:...Sigh, this isn’t how I expected you to find out.

Blake:Why didn’t you tell me sooner!?

Yang:I tried to but in case you haven’t noticed, shit keeps popping up! I wasn’t expecting to trek across the desert to investigate the disappearance of a supposed to be terr....terr...

Blake:Yang? Hey are you okay?

Yang:Nausea.....also... ugh, haven’t eaten. B-But....*covering mouth*

Blake bends down and holds her partner’s hair back. Yang bent over and felt bile slowly creep up her throat before managing to hold it down. She quickly reached for her bag and pulled out a pill bottle and took a capsule with some water. Her face scrunched up from the taste but it was an improvement from what she was about to experience seconds ago. She put the bottle back and pulled out packs of crackers and granola.

Blake:The duffle bag is for your pregnancy? I thought you had huntress gear in it or something.

Yang:There’s bullets and gear in it. Also everything I needed to have a comfortable trip that my doctor told me to bring....

Blake:How far are you along?

Yang:Almost three months. Believe it or not but I went an entire month not realizing I had a bun in the oven.

Blake:W-Wow you are not showing in the slightest.

Yang:Give it another month or so. Mom said I’ll blow up like a balloon. The point of this whole trip wasn’t only to reconnect but give you the big news. Figured it was the perfect excuse to reach out and all. Not having you in my life during this whole process didn’t feel right ya know?

Blake:That’s really sweet and all but you still should’ve told me this before I let you come along for this.

Yang:Then you would’ve tried to talk me out of tagging along. I tried to stop this adventure before it even started remember? I wasn’t about to guilt trip you with this though.

Blake:It’s not guilt tripping it’s allowing me to see everything that’s at stake; and of course I would try to talk you out of it. Taking a boat to Menagerie had risks in it of itself. I’m surprised Jaune or Ruby let you out of their sight.

Yang:Yeah....well....it might be because they don’t know....since I wanted to break the knews to my best friend first? *shrugs*

Blake says nothing to that. She only registers the statement then says it in her head. No, there’s no way Yang just said. There is no way that she’s currently in the desert with two secretly pregnant women. The hard part about this adventure was supposed to be finding Adam. Not this!

Yang continued to eat as she watched Blake’s facial expression constantly shift at this new information. It was a little hard to watch. Before she could speak more on the matter, Blake took her hand and started walking towards Jacquelyn who was still cleaning up.

The maiden only had the chance to raise her head before she too was pulled to her feet. Blake continued walking until they both were in front of the house.

Jacquelyn:Woah, what’s going on?

Blake:From here on out I’m officially taking point on this. I decide how we’ll proceed, be the first to engage in combat, and anything else serious; we clear.

Yang:That’s a bit extreme.

Jacquelyn:Yeah I can still-

Blake:Am I clear!?

......

The two women looked at each other then back at Blake with a nod. Not realizing both of them were agreeing to this formation for the exact same reason.

Blake:Good, you two can keep resting. I’m going inside the house.

Jacquelyn:I’m coming too. Last thing I need is to be accused of something because you got hurt inside

Yang:Yeah that doesn’t give me confidence. I’m definitely going in too.

Blake:What did I just-sigh, fine. Just stay behind me.

Irritated, Blake ignored the doorknob and simply kicked it open. A piece of her wanted something to be in here. Shooting a thing sounded nice right now. The interior was bigger than it looked outside. A decent sized living room welcomed them that had a hallway in the bag. The door on the left was creaked open while the one further down on the right was shut.

Yang:Not much for decorating huh?

Jacquelyn:It’s hard enough getting fresh produce out here. The market is far and being a maiden doesn’t automatically give you the greenest thumb.

Blake:What’s the two rooms back there?

Jacquelyn:Open door is Adam’s room. Closed door is mine.

Yang:You don’t sleep together?

That question didn’t receive an answer. Not verbally anyways. Just pouting and a red face that screamed “it’s complicated.” Jacquelyn walked over to a wall to the left, applying pressure to a spot near the middle. That section flipped around to reveal a chest with lien and other supplies.

Blake:Of course there’s hidden compartments.

Yang:You’re not selling me on believing this isn’t a trap.

Jacquelyn:This is why I think something is wrong. If Adam abandoned me then why not take all of this? It would have been easy. Yet he only took a third at best. It doesn’t make any sense.

Yang:Neither does he.

Blake:Yang, not helping.

Yang:Just saying. You sure you checked every inch of this place? There’s no hidden tunnel that leads to Atlas or anything crazy like that.

Jacquelyn:We wouldn’t be living in a desert if magic could do all that, and no, I’m not sure. I was....frantic last time I was here.

Blake:Then I guess we’re searching top to bottom. Maybe-

The sound of her scroll vibrating made her jump. Blake opened it up to see a banana icon bouncing up and down. It wasn’t uncommon for Sun to give her a good morning call, or to see if she actually went to bed. Something she wished she had for once. Maybe she should tell him about her current situation, but that might cause a few problems. It did with Yang in more ways then once. Nevertheless, Blake answered.

Blake:Hey Sun, morning. Listen I can’t really talk right n- what do you mean Ilia was almost abducted?

Jacquelyn whipped her around and looked at Yang before looking at Blake.

Yang:Ilia was almost what?

Jacquelyn:Speakerphone, now.

xxxx

Sun sat on a beanbag in his teams little gathering spot, filled with trinkets of various things. It was essentially a thieves den if they were being honest. Ilia sat across from him, lightly resting from her experience.

Sun:Five guys randomly crowded Ilia. Apparently they called her White Fang trash then tried to take her somewhere. These dudes were armed fairly well. Luckily me and Neptune caught them off gaurd. Sage and Scarlet got involved too. One escaped though, a guy named Trigger. The other four are tied up in our den but they aren’t being too chatty.

Blake:Where’s Ilia right now?

Sun:In front of me. Wanna talk to her?

Blake:Are you too the only people in the room right now? If not then I need you both to be.

Ilia:*stretching* We’re alone! I’m fine if that’s what your concern is. You sound more on edge than I do, and that’s saying something.

Blake:Guys...there’s something I need to tell you both. Something I should’ve done for some time now. Adam is....

xxxx

Blake told them everything. Adam, Jacquelyn, where they’ve been, their encounters; everything. That includes what she doing right now. The only thing she didn’t mention was her two partners in this adventure being pregnant. The group had switch from voice call to holographic video, the sight of Ilia leaning against the wall with her hands on top of her head made Blake uneasy. Sun held a neutral expression. Yang could tell he was working through all info he was just given. He seemed to be doing it well.

Sun:So, these things might be connected?

Blake:I’m not really sure.

Jacquelyn:They have to be, I’m sure.

Ilia:Even if they’re not, you should’ve told us, Blake. You should’ve told me!

Blake:Ilia I-

Ilia:Adam was apart of my life too. Longer then yours even. I gave that man a grave on Menagerie out of respect because no one else would. How could you let me do a thing like that when you knew he was alive.

Blake:I didn’t know how you would react.

Ilia:And that makes it okay!?

Her words made Blake flinch. Sun put his hand on Ilia’s shoulder to calm the girl. Ilia looked at him then looked at the guilty expression all over Blake’s frown. Ilia knew the her friend had reasons for not telling the people closest to her about such a secret. That didn’t ease the frustration, it just made Ilia sad and anxious. She knew how to remedy that. She went over to her weapon to take it into the next room.

Sun:What are you doing?

Ilia:If anything is connected then those four we have will know something about it. I’m gonna see if they do.

Blake:Ilia, you can’t just-

Ilia:For all we know we’re on borrowed time and I’m not about to feel sympathy for a bunch of thugs who attacked me. Trust me when I say I’m not gonna lose any over this.

Yang:So that’s it? Torture is okay now?

Ilia:Focus on the things you actually have control of over on your side of the screen.

Yang bit her lip before walking off. Blake knew that she wasn’t gonna fair any better in changing Ilia’s mind. She simply nodded while Jacquelyn looked at the chameleon faunus and gave a quiet thanks. Adam told Jacquelyn much about her, about the girl’s passion and ability to endure. Now she got a glimpse of it before walking away.

Sun:We’ll check in with you in a little bit. Be safe okay?

Blake:Ummm are we okay? You haven’t said much.

Sun:My love for you isn’t fragile. You had your reasons and I respect that.

Blake:Doesn’t mean I made a good choice.

Sun:True, but I’m not counting it as a wrong one. Right now we gotta keep our focus right?

Blake:*nods* Right, see you soon. Love you.

He gives her a dramatic kiss to the screen in an attempt to make her feel better. Yang can’t help but overhear them and wonder how he could be so calm. Sun hung up and gave Ilia a concerned look of displeasure as she stared at the door.

Sun:Need extra hands?

Ilia:I would never ask you or anyone to do what I’m about to do. Just make sure I’m not interrupted okay? I’ll be okay. Things like this, it’s essentially the same as riding a bike. All I gotta do is find my balance and coast.

Sun:Well I will be out here then. Don’t push yourself, and I’m here to talk if you wanna. This Adam news must be a lot to take in.

Ilia:Thanks Sun, I mean that.

With a deep breath, Ilia walked into the other room. The time for emotions had come to a halt. Right now she needed results. Ilia needed her old self.

xxxx

Jacquelyn:You have good friends.

Blake:I have the best friends. Everyone last one of them, including you.

Jacquelyn:Me? Do you not remember our conversation by the fire?

Blake:I do. Admittedly I am a little jealous of you too. Still, I can’t help but also feel a little...inspired by your results.

Jacquelyn:Oh, well, thank you. *red* I’m touched. Maybe I was a little-

“BOMB!!!!” Yang cried out, several feet inside Jacquelyn’s room. Her words barely registered to the others. All they can see was fiery flames of an expanding explosion coming at them in what had to be a fraction of the second. The humble house in the middle of the desert had faded way. Pure destruction, taking its place.

Part 6

#rwby shackles #rwby #jacquelyn frost #yang xiao long #ilia amitola #sun wukong #blake belladonna

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musinglymuse · 4 years

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This list is dedicated to the rare pairings in this fandom, celebrating ships such as Holster and Bitty or Shitty and Jack. Some of these pairings may even surprise you! These rare pairings epitomize the possibilities of fandom and its creativity, something worth treasuring.

I’ve compiled some of what I consider excellent fanfics that feature rare pairings although it does not contain all of my recommendations. They are listed in no particular order. I plan on creating more recommendation lists down the line, especially for other pairings in this fandom. You can find other fic recs tagged in my blog.

As a reminder, please make sure to check the tags and any warnings before reading. Take care of yourself!

make you laugh by orphan_account Bitty/Holster // ~3k // PG-13

He doesn’t know how Holster manages to be so friendly about offering.

quote unquote boyfriend by orphan_account Bitty/Holster // ~7k // PG-13

A month after Bitty came out, his mother asked, as casually as she could, if he was seeing anyone. He couldn’t believe that this was a question he didn’t have to be afraid of anymore, and that after so many years of saying no, no, not seeing anyone, as if he were some kind of failure, he could finally say something.

He blurted out, “Yes,” because he’d started hooking up with Holster week before last.

Bend Me, Shape Me (Any Way You Want Me) by sysrae Nursey/Ransom // ~5k // NC-17

“Your type,” Nursey repeats. His arm is a warm line against Ransom’s own, pressed close in the night air. “You said Holster doesn’t do it for you, so what are you after?”

Ransom smiles, pulse quickening as he lifts a hand and gently grips Nursey’s chin, thumb smoothing across his plush lower lip. He leans in, his other hand on Nursey’s knee, and moves his mouth to Nursey’s ear. Low and rough, he murmurs, “Guys who know how to dance, what they want and when to move on it. That’s my type.”

we call this fixer upper home by the_one_that_fell Bitty/Shitty/Jack // ~30k // NC-17

It starts with Bitty assuming Lardo is a 6-foot-tall white dude and ends with something beautiful.

The Cost of Emotion by alpha_exodus Bitty/Johnson // ~2k // R

Sometimes Bitty doesn’t understand what Johnson is saying, but Johnson always looks at him with a kind smile and Bitty can’t help liking him for that.

Secondary by Thunderhel Lardo/Johnson // ~3k // PG-13

“I feel like I don’t even know myself, you know? Like that sketch I told you about. Like…Like God or the universe or whatever had this idea of what I’m supposed to be and then they just…never filled it in. And now I’ve gotta fill it in myself and that’s bullshit.” She rubbed at her eyes before parting her fingers again. “Do you ever feel that way? Or am I just going insane?”

Johnson moved in what may have been a shrug. “I think that’s fairly common. Especially with secondary characters, like there’s a plot and an end game and you’re a part of it but you’re not the focus so all your details tend to get a little fuzzy beyond the basics.”

Lardo blinked hard, it felt like she hadn’t done that in a while. After a moment of deliberation she sat back up on her elbows to look at him. “I’m a secondary character?”

only a simple fool by blamefincham Chowder/Nursey/Dex // ~6k // PG-13

Dex had been wishing that the universe would save them from this horribly awkward conversation, and as if it’s answering his prayers, Chowder’s garbage bag chooses that moment to split wide open.

“Oh—oh no,” Chowder says despairingly, sinking to his knees to start collecting the garbage. Dex joins him, but then he notices that everything he’s collecting is wrappers: takeaway containers, fast food bags, the occasional TV dinner box…

“Chowder, do you eat, like, any actual food?” Dex can’t stop himself from saying.

Alexis Jacquelyn by Thunderhel Bitty/Tater/Jack // ~12k // PG-13

Jack and Tater are unstoppable duo, both on and off the ice. There is absolutely nothing that can come between the two of them, nothing at all, except maybe a very cute new intern, a year of indecision, and a cat named after themselves.

Muse by the_one_that_fell Bitty/Nursey // ~3k // PG-13

Nursey needs a muse for his writing assignment; he doesn’t expect to find more than that in Bitty.

two weeks by justlikeswitchblades Bitty/Ransom // ~2k // PG-13

The Haus attic gets a little chilly in winter, but it’s not so bad when Ransom has Bitty by his side.

after the raven has had his say by halfabreath Holster/Jack, Bitty/Ransom // Series // ~20k // Various

Adam plays the FRIENDS theme song in the truck on their way to the market in retaliation, because sometimes that’s all you can do when your boyfriend is thoughtful and doles out crucial financial advice to keep your dairy cows from wandering away.

honey, i’d put money on myself by wrishwrosh Tater/Ransom // ~3k // PG-13

Ransom is pretty sure he just ascended. He has left his body behind and moved on to a better place and he must now be in heaven, receiving his eternal rewards for the week Holster spoke only in Michael Scott quotes, because Alexei Mashkov is standing in the doorway of the Haus holding a tray of deluxe nachos from Jerry’s.

Talk It Through For Me by psocoptera Ransom/Dex // ~2k // PG-13

“Hey,” Ransom says, “Come sit with me at my table, maybe we can figure it out.”

Lonely Hearts Club by orphan_account Bitty/Holster // ~3k // PG-13

“Okay, that’s completely different!” Holster argues, sounding offended, “Justin Oluransi is a kind and gentle soul who has never done anything to anyone and who snores like a puppy when he sleeps. Jack is…”

Holster trails off. Bitty bumps his shoulder.

“Jealous of Jack?” He asks playfully, and Holster laughs loudly.

“Obviously.” he replies, “You’re a catch and Jack doesn’t deserve you. C’mere–”

trespass by applecrumbledore Holster/Jack // ~6k // R

It’s a party, so if Holster were talking to one of the boys, he’d ask him to play beer pong, and if it were a potential hook-up, he’d see if he wanted to dance, but Jack is somewhere in between.

I’m On Fire by motorghosts Shitty/Jack // ~15k // NC-17

“This repressed, rich, white, cis-male victim of modern masculinity conventions…this was Knight’s white whale.”

Slice-of-life trek through Jack and Shitty’s blossoming friendship with just a splash of bro-on-bro.

#omgcp rarepairs #omgcp #omgcp fic rec #omgcheckplease #omgcheckplease fic rec

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grimmbrookhq · 4 years

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MULAN ▶ MAGGIE YAO ( GOLDEN GOOSE TRAINER ● 36 ● GEMMA CHAN ● TAKEN )

Thomas Yao grew up first generation in Chicago with his brother Christopher. He knew early on that he wanted to help people and serve his country, so he went to the Naval Academy and later became a Corpsman in the Marines. Several years into it, he met Jacquelyn Zhang on leave, promptly fell in love and was married a year later. Once he completed his service at forty, he and Jacquelyn moved to Grimmbrook where Christopher lived and they opened Yao Family Practice, having their first and only child: Margaret.

Maggie grew up an only child with hard working parents. Her mother went back to school to become a physician’s assistant once Maggie started elementary school, so she was always surrounded by a strong work ethic and a keen sense of right and wrong. She idolized her father and his military career, thinking of him as a hero, often trying on his uniform as a little girl. Childhood flew by and college came faster than expected, as she’d graduated high school at 16. She followed in her father’s footsteps, going to Annapolis and graduating four years later as part of the Health Professions Scholarship Program which paid for all of medical school. Finishing her residency by 26, she was deployed six months later.

In January 2018, her unit was ambushed by hostile forces who took her and two other doctors hostage because a leader’s child needed urgent medical attention. Maggie’s sense of honor to the oath she took as a doctor compelled her and the others to help. As hostages, they were fed and given clothes, no one allowed to look, touch or talk to them as they were moved from their cell to the makeshift hospital room. They were only valued because of the skills they possessed. Two months into their kidnapping, one of her fellow marines was killed trying to escape, despite Maggie warning him against it. They let her keep his dog tags and, a day later, help arrived. Hostile forces were taken prisoners and Maggie was brought back to the states in March 2018, to be honorably discharged in June.

Moving back to Grimmbrook wasn’t a hard decision. She’s helping care for her parents now: her dad is still working but her mom has a series of health issues. Maggie makes sure not to worry her parents with what she’s still dealing with. There’s always a place for her at the family’s practice and even the hospital, but Maggie’s not sure she can go back to that setting. So, working at the gym is good for now, letting her interact with others in a positive way that helps her feel assimilated. By all accounts, she’s well-transitioned back into civilian life and even sleeps through most nights. But the nights she doesn’t? Those are when the nightmares come – she can’t outrun them. Duty is pulling her in one direction: to use her skills, to honor her fallen comrades who no longer have the choice. But uncertainty is pulling her in another direction: can she ever truly go back to who she was?

CONNECTIONS ▶

ALEXANDER YAO: Her younger cousin and best friend: her closest and most trusted confidant and the only one who really knows what’s going on in her head. She spent many nights at her aunt and uncle’s house and a big part of her childhood memories revolve around time spent with Alex. Upon his parent’s passing, he inherited their vast wealth and has been generous enough to pay off her mother’s hospital bills. Her parents are comfortable with her father’s practice but the bills piling up could overwhelm anyone. She appreciates his generosity towards them but draws a line at him helping her out too much, though she has relented to him helping her out with a new apartment. He doesn’t pry but she knows he’s always there for her.

ALICE SUMMER: Word travels in a small town and though she doesn’t talk about it much, rumors of Maggie’s military career and kidnapping have reached Alice’s ears. Maggie has remained professional and polite, but she can tell that the young woman isn’t coming to yoga just to relax. She’s itching for a story and it makes Maggie uncomfortable to be the potential subject.

NOEL ENRIQUEZ: Maggie read about what happened to Noel in the paper, but when he came to the gym, looking to get back into pre-hospitalization form, she couldn’t help but feel a kinship with the man. Like her, he was trying to collect the pieces life gave him and make something out of it. It’s a relief not to have to explain why she can’t talk about what she's been through with him. He understands not wanting to relieve a trauma and they’ve become friends because of it, along with the healthy competition they have going at the gym.

IDA LAWSON: She’s one of the kindest people Maggie’s met and whenever she frequents The Midnight Pub, Ida manages to get her out of her comfort zone. She’s developed a little crush on the manager but hasn’t done much about it. She’d rather keep Ida as a good friend than risk messing it up. Besides, she imagines half the town has a crush on Ida by virtue of her being so damn likeable.

CHAD REDDING: Maggie’s seen the younger man around the gym with EMT buddies and he seemed like a pretty chill guy. But in the months since his sister’s death, he’s shown up on his own frequently, going at everything he does with an explosive force that reminds her of being back in the military: of seeing fellow soldiers take out their anger on a punching bag because they can’t break rank and punch the person closest to them.

#dark rp #skeleton rpg #new rpg #town rp #gemma chan #maggie yao #war tw #kidnapping tw #ptsd tw #grimm.skeleton #alexander #alice #noel #ida #chad

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actually-kit-snicket · 6 years

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@myqueenoliviacaliban here’s your answers! Thanks for tagging me!

(since I've already done one of these I’m not going to add questions or retag people)

1: If you could save one character who would you save?

Kit, of course

2: Would you join the VFD?

I mean... I wanna say yes but tbh I wouldn't be much help. Maybe I can be their clinical psychologist

3: Would you be a fire starter or a firefighter?

I feel like I would be a firefighter but a more neutral one

4: Who/What are you most excited to see in season 3?

KIT!!! Also Esmé legendary lettuce bikini (@netflix do it, you cowards)

5: Favorite of the 3: Kit Snicket, Lemony Snicket or Jacquelyn Scieszka?

Kit. But I do love the rest. it goes Kit, then Jacquelyn, then Lemony

6: What’s the craziest ASOUE theory you’ve seen?

My mind goes straight to “the real sugar bowl was the friends we made along the way” for some reason

7: Is it morally acceptable to eat a tea bag? If you have, what’s your opinion?

...no??? Is this something people do?? I've never heard of this lmao

8: What’s your favorite type of tea? Do you add anything to it?

I personally prefer peppermint tea because it helps when my throat is feeling sore. I don’t add anything to it

9: Where are you most comfortable?

My bed

10: What book feels the most like coming home to you?

This series tbh. The bad beginning especially

11: If you had a library how would it look?

Something like this 😍

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arplis · 5 years

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REVIVE BOOKLR TAG!

I was tagged by @lizziethereader, thanks, let’s revive booklr together! :D

Which book are you reading right now?

“Lady Windermere’s fan” by Oscar Wilde. It’s really taking me a while, because I only read in when I’m at uni, it lives permanently in my bag.

What’s the best beverage when reading?

Tea! Tea is good for every occasion

What’s your favourite book quote?

Tough question. There is one by Jenny Han that has stuck with me: “People come in and out of your life. For a time they are your world; they are everything. And then one day they’re not. There’s no telling how long you will have them near.”

Are you looking forward to a certain book release? If yes, which one?

Yes, quite a few! The two that come to my mind are “The Ship of Dead” by Rick Riordan and “Always and Forever, Lara Jean” by Jenny Han

What’s your Hogwarts house?

Ravenclaw

If you could get on a plane right now, where would you go? (And yes, fictional places are good as well. You could also travel via wardrobe/ train/ etc.)

I’d go to London, just for the sake of it. And to Idris, if we’re talking fictional places.

What’s your favourite holiday read?

I’m not sure I have one. But I reread “My True Love Gave to Me” this Christmas, so I guess that counts?

Spell your name using book titles!

A Walk in the Park by Jill Mansell

London Belongs to Me by Jacquelyn Middleton

In Order to Live by Yeonmi Park

Clockwork Princess by Cassandra Clare

Ed Sheeran: A Visual Journey by Ed Sheeran and Philip Butah

Would you like Booklr to do something for Christmas/ New year?

Oh yeah, definitely! Next year I mean.

Are there any books you want to recommend to the rest of us? :)

“The Muse” by Jessie Burton. It’s the last book I’ve read in 2016, so good!

What is your favorite nonfiction subject to read?

I don’t think I have a particular subject. I like reading about women in history, especially since they weren’t usually talked about at the time.

What types of book covers do you find most aesthetically pleasing?

I love the ones that have a pattern all over the cover. Google “Świat książki angielski ogród” and you’ll see what I mean.

If you had to choose one bookworld to live in, which one would it be?

Either Shadowhunters or the Harry Potter world.

What is your favorite reread?

I reread books so often I can’t pick a favourite. All the ones I liked the most I think.

Which books are you planning to read next?

I’m going to start rereading “Księżniczka” (Princess) by Andrzej Pilipiuk after I finish this tag. It’s the second book in the “Cousins” trilogy. I think it’ll be my fourth time rereading it?

Questions added by sparkylovesbooks

What was the last book you rated 5 stars?

“King Lear” by William Shakespeare

What book character do you identify the most with?

I don’t really? I mean I could say Alex Sinclair from “London Belongs to Me” since she has a panic attack disorder, but that’s all.

Does your family read a lot?

My mum does. She’s read “Gone With the Wind” in like 3 or 4 days? I’m still amazed by it!

#tag #booklr #lizziethereader

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The Best Exercises for Kids to Keep Them Active and Healthy, According to Experts

The Best Exercises for Kids to Keep Them Active and Healthy, According to Experts Originally published May 3, 2020 in Good Housekeeping. By Marisa Lascala Anything that gets kids up and moving is good for them. https://ihtusa.com https://ihtusa.com/the-best-exercises-for-kids-to-keep-them-active-and-healthy-according-to-experts/ Originally published May 3, 2020 in Good Housekeeping. By Marisa Lascala Anything that gets kids up and moving is good for them. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) notes regular physical activity can help children improve cardiorespiratory fitness, build strong bones and muscles, control weight, and reduce the risk of developing health conditions such as heart disease, cancer, Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and osteoporosis, along with improving the symptoms of anxiety and depression. According to CDC guidelines, kids between the ages of 6 and 17 should be getting at least an hour of heart-pumping, aerobic exercise every day, in addition to and hour of bone-strengthening and muscle-strengthening exercises three times a week. So, how do you get kids to enjoy exercise? That's the real trick. We turned to Jacquelyn Oldham, the Director of Curriculum and Development for The Little Gym, which has 300 locations across the country and focuses on kids between the ages of 4 months and 12 years. Oldham recommended exercises for kids to do at home that get that heart rate up, strengthen little bodies and bones, and — most importantly — are fun to do. After all, if kids see exercise as something they love, as opposed to a chore, they're more likely to actually do it.

Running

It may seem the simple, but chasing each other around is one of the best exercises kids can do. "Running is particularly healthy for kids, since it helps them build strong bones while strengthening their muscles," Oldham says. "Not to mention, it’s fun to run. Coupled with a healthy diet, it helps children maintain a healthy weight. Developing a love of running and seeing it as fun is something children can carry into adulthood, setting them up for a lifetime of healthy habits." Playing tag, organizing timed relays, or games like Mother May I? or What Time Is It, Mr. Fox? will get your kids up and racing.

Squats

Oldham notes that squats help kids build endurance, strength, and even self-confidence. She likes to play a game called Hot Seat Squats. "Place a stool or ottoman behind them while they squat, let their bum — or biscuits — graze the seat of it, then quickly stand. We call these Hot Seat Squats because you don’t want your biscuits to get burned! You simply toast them. Most kids find them super fun because almost all kids are capable of successfully executing this exercise."

Skipping

Not only does skipping increase heart rate, work out the total body, and improve core strength, it's also an unexpected workout for little minds as well. "Skipping is a fantastic brain booster!" Oldham says. "It engages both the left and right brain, leading to improved functioning, while improving balance and coordination."

Crab Walk

You know how to do these: Have your kids sit with their feet in front and hands behind, then lift their hips off the ground so they're walking like a crab. It's funny and silly, while also developing core and arm strength. Once your kids have mastered the basic move, kick it up a notch: "Try balancing different small items on their bellies while moving around," she says. "At The Little Gym, we balance bean bags and shakers. At home, you could try toilet paper rolls, snack-size bags of pretzels, or even your favorite stuffed animal!"

Bear Crawl

If they don't like walking like a crab, flip it over and have them walk like a bear — have them crawl on their hands and feet, with their knees not touching the ground. "The bear walk is what we call a 'whole body' skill because it works the entire body at once," Oldham says. "It starts with strengthening the core to weight-bearing, which strengthens the arms ands legs. It also enhances the child’s spacial awareness. It’s a full brain and body exercise." Bear walk races are always popular, Oldham says, but parents can also sneak these in whenever they can. "Rather than walking to the bathroom for bathtime, why not bear crawl?" she says.

"Supermans"

Have your kid lay on their bellies, then lift their arms and feet off the ground, a la Superman flying through the air. It's a good movement — if it's done correctly, Oldham warns. "Supermans improve the back, neck, glutes, and hamstrings, and they're also a great got improving the vestibular system," she says. "But they can also put a lot of strain on the areas if not performed correctly."

Frankenstein Walk/Cross-Lateral Movement

Cross-lateral movements involve crossing one side of the body over to the other, such as knee/elbow exercises where the left elbow touches the right knee, and so on. "Cross-lateral movements improve brain function, focus, and coordination," she says. The "Frankenstein Walk" asks kids to put their hands straight out like Frankenstein's monster (or a zombie), then bring one leg out straight so it's almost parallel with the ground. The object is to touch the toe with the opposite hand. Growling like a monster is optional.

Stretching and Yoga

There are many advantages to stretching, including reducing the risk of injury, increasing range of motion, and keeping muscles flexible and strong. But most importantly, Oldham says, stretching has been proven to reduce stress. "At The Little Gym, we perform what we call a 'Beautiful Butterfly' with the kids to stretch the body while centering their focus," she says. "Simply sit on the floor, bring the soles of your feet together in front of you, making the shape of your legs into butterfly wings. Then you breathe in as you lift your arms over your head, and as you release the arms back down, you breathe out." It's a soothing way to begin or end a day.

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