#pinched off fb

[magic-is-something-we-create]

very random but super curious about dawn now from your tags can u tell me more about her 👁️👁️

omg im SO upset i didnt see this before i left for camping because dawn is, much like the rest of the tms arc 2 crew, one of my most beloved blorbos in the entire ehlverse

ok so the tags being referenced are these:

#dawn <3 #shes sooo sun coded its not just her name #she also frequently enters blood frenzies triggered by her vampirism and also the fact that shes a loght mage #so her blood is like lava to her now that shes vampiric (from this post)

the tags say a lot of the big important things about her (aka she's a light mage who got infected with vampirism, so now her own inherent magic is a source of constant awful pain that gets exacerbated whenever she actively uses it) BUT another really important thing to know is that we first meet her from her own POV in the first interlude of Firebreathers

in which she finally exits the lethargic fever and toothache stage of the vampiric disease into the initial blood frenzy that solidifies her infection becoming permanent.

while out in the middle of the swamp in a canoe with her family.

who, during the frenzy, she hallucinates as monsters

:)

ALSO. she is our introduction to Veratrum, who up until that point we only know from a) vague references to isa, lakia, and emerald being her descendants and b) her statue in Unity Park next to those of Arthur and Tieling. and we don't meet dawn from an outside POV until a few chapters later, when the gang arrives to tal'ren to find her as lakia's favorite knight's new squire (effectively having taken lakia's spot as a squire) and thus a rivalry is started between the notorious hothead and the new quiet girl whose teeth have become crocodilian and whose eyes look like when you shine a light towards a dog in the dark <3

she's gonna be one of the main narrators in arc 2 of tms (alongside dusk + lakia) and her personal arc during that is going to center a lot on figuring out how she's going to deal with her pain, whether she specifically wants magic to keep existing if it hurts her and others so much, and spending a lot of time in the wilderness looking for answers that may not ever be found. and reconnecting with the others after several years apart when she's done with that :D

#a&a #her portrait is gonna be one of a few that have multiple versions when i get around to drawing it #bc i want one that's her everyday in arc 1 (covering her mouth to hide the monster teeth bc she cant close her lips anymore really) #and one that's her snarling showing off them and the way her blood glows when she's agitated/the feedback loop there #bc pain triggers her frenzy and when she's frenzied she loses herself in bloodlust/battlemode #kinda like a d&d barbarian raging #but also she can electrocute people in a pinch bc light magic is really electricity magic #and she'll fry herself doing so (bad) #ALSO. when shes older and leaning into the whole vampire thing. she makes a point of killing EVERYONE she bites #so she doesnt spread the infection. bc she wouldnt wish it on anyone. #the arc 2 crew is way more down for violence than arc 1 crew even tho they're defined by Having The Pacifist At Their Core #anyway THANK U FOR ASKING REN i love dawn so much and i havent gotten to write her much since fb :( #talking with: ren #the millennium saga #millennium saga spoilers

[whorekneecentral]

i am hereby sending in a virgil van dijk request....

reader being a little brat: she insists on coming to fb practice with him which obviously takes hours and all she does is tease him from where she's sitting (on the bleachers of whatever idk). and obviously that shit kinda pisses him off ya know so when the two of them get home he like throws her over his shoulder (my man is hUGE OKAY and i live for a size kink hehe) and shows her her place 😫😫

feel like that's a very detailed request so sorry if it's too much. im sure whatever u write will be wonderful as always xoxo

- ney anon

I'm kissing you rn -- also even better if you're flirting (jokingly of course) with one of his teammates

"Oh come on," you grabbed your husband's hand, pulling his attention from his phone to you. "Let me come with you," you stood in front of him while he sat on the couch. "I promise I'll be good."

Virgil laughs, giving you a tug and pulling you closer to him. He lets go of your hand, his hand coming up to pinch your chin softly. "You've never good."

You fake a gasp, hand on your chest. "Soooo not true, your standards are just too high."

"Yeah okay," he smiles, "go on then, I'm leaving 10 and I'm not waiting."

You bite the inside of your cheek, knowing you've won for now. You give him a kiss on the cheek before heading to the bedroom to get dressed. Virgil had his work cut out for him; you never joined him unless you were up to something.

He shouts for you from the bottom of the staircase, telling you he was leaving and you come down a moment later, your little black leggings and his shirt hanging off your shoulders. The two head out for the day and the moment you arrive, you're welcomed by the guys and they all want to show you around because Virgil never brings you around unless they're having a home game.

Virgil, of course, lets you go off with whoever you pleased, telling you he'll see you during practice. You and Ox end up walking around for a bit, he made you laugh so hard your stomach was hurting.

Eventually, he had to join the guys for practice and you sat on the bleachers, watching as they ran through the first couple of drills. Virgil smiles at you when he sees you and you blow him a kiss.

You were there for a while, your attention on your phone before you feel someone nudge your knee. You look up and see Trent sitting in front of you, turned to face you.

"Hey," you smile. "Boring isn't it?" He asks and you shrug, "I don't mind it, you guys are good."

"Still boring," he says and makes you laugh. Your smile isn't something your husband missed. His eyes fixed on you and Trent, his teammate's hand touching your leg, friendly of course, you and Trent were nothing more than friends but Virgil didn't see it that way.

"Trent!" He shouts from the field, "we're practicing, not chatting. Sub in for me." He tells him, walking over to you two. Trent gives Virgil a look but gets up nonetheless, he says bye to you and walks off before Virgil gets over there.

Your husband grabs your hand, pulling you up and you follow him down to the tunnel. He picks you up, letting you hang over his shoulders and you were confused.

"Virg! Put me down!" You smack his back but he doesn't, instead he keeps walking until he gets to the locker room which was empty aside from the two of you.

Finally the man puts you down and you look at him. "What the hell was that?"

Virgil holds your jaw between his thumb and index finger, "you're mine."

It clicks why he's dragged you off, "oh." You giggled, "are you jealous?"

"Why would I be jealous?"

"Why would you drag me off?"

He rolls his eyes, pulling you against him. He leans down and kisses you, eventually the two of you shift around until he's sitting down and you're on his lap, straddling him.

"How much time do we have before practice is over?" You ask, kissing down his neck. Virgil pulls you back a bit, "we're not fucking in the locker room."

You roll your eyes, "you're so boring, maybe I'll ask Trent." You get off his lap and he grabs your hand and pulls you back, "hurry up then.

He's got you on his lap again, your leggings tossed on the floor, his shorts pulled down just enough and your hands on his shoulders, balancing yourself as you sink down onto him.

"God," you sigh, your forehead resting on his shoulder.

"Not exactly." He smiles, pulling you up for a kiss.

#virgil van dijk #virgil van dijk smut #ney anon :)

[magpie-69]

Anybody get stressed about Christmas Dinner ? Read this from a butcher,

I’ve pinched this, but it’s fab!!

😂Just in case anyone is stressing about Christmas Day..............! 😂

Here's my top tip

🎄Christmas Dinner....

I have concluded that the inevitable stress of Christmas dinner is created by adverts, supermarkets and TV chefs...

It's a Sunday dinner for goodness sake!!!

The only difference is that you are allowed to open a bottle of wine before you open the kitchen curtains. 🍷🍷🍷

🙄We do it quite happily 51 weeks of the year but can we the consumers be trusted to manage by ourselves on one day of the year...apparently not!

Here goes...💓

1. Turkey... It's a big fecking chicken that's all, 20 minutes per lb plus 20 minutes at 180 degrees - jobs a good un! Get yourselves a meat thermometer £3 off the Internet poke it in the offending bird if it says 75 degrees or over its cooked!👏🏼

2. Stuffing - regardless of what Jamie Oliver says you do NOT need 2lbs of shoulder of pork, onions breadcrumbs,pine nuts and a shit load of fresh herbs to make stuffing....( no fecking wonder he's bankrupt if thats what he spends to make stuffing!)😜

What you need is Paxo and a kettle!! If you wanna liven it up squeeze 3 sausages out of their skins and mix that in with your Paxo before cooking 😉.

3. Gravy - Jamie Oliver is copping for this one aswell....

Bisto Jamie.... All you need is Bisto!

I ( nor anyone else I know) has got time on Christmas Eve to piss about roasting chicken wings and vegetables, adding stock and flour,cooking it for another half hour, mashing it all up with a potato masher and then straining the whole sorry mess to make gravy 😠😠😠

4. Vegetables...🍆 Never mind faffing round shredding sprouts and frying them with bacon and chestnuts to make them more palatable... If you don't like them don't buy and cook the fecking things!! If your family only eats frozen peas then that's good enough!

5. Roast potatoes... Yes I par boil mine then roast them in goose fat but Aunt Bessie also does the same 😉.

6. Trimmings /Christmas pudding and the like.... Aldi or Lidl!

(oh and while we're on the subject of pudding- if birds custard is what your family likes on the wretched thing then that's fine - you do not need brandy butter /rum sauce etc or anything else that costs a fecking fortune and takes 2 hours to make!)

7. Family....

Children.. Feed the little blighters first separately, if they only want turkey with tomato sauce - fine leave em to it, it doesn't matter. Once they are fed bugger them off to play with their Christmas presents so that YOU can enjoy your dinner in Peace!

Adults... Anyone that can manage to get their sorry arse to your dinner table is also capable of helping to serve up/ sort the kids out/ clear the table /wash up /dry up etc.

And Finally.....

NO ONE.... And I mean no one APART FROM THE COOK IS ALLOWED TO GET PISSED AND FALL ASLEEP BEFORE THE WASHING UP IS DONE!!!

Rant over 😂

🎄Merry Christmas!🎄

Cheers 🍷🍷🍷 Getting you all in the mood.

(Source: FB)

@texasred43 and all you other Christmas nutters 😁😂😉 🤗😘

[howshouldibegin]

I have a need to go on a little work-related rant on a platform that is a little less doxxable than FB or Twitter, so smash that J key if ya wanna skip past.

So! Context. I sell appliances in a home reno store, just signed on as full time last month. I ALSO work with one of my aunts, in the same department; she retired to part time, so we basically just switched positions (no nepotism, there's a whole hierarchy in here that she and I are fairly equal on).

Other context, my grandfather, who is also my aunt's father, passed away last April, and was cremated. She and I both booked a week off in September to go do the commital, and to spend time with family we don't otherwise see very often; in September, she was full-time and I was part-time, working in the same department, and our time off requests were granted. HOWEVER, in September, Hurricane Fiona slammed through the Maritimes the same weekend we had planned for, so we canceled the commital. Grampie's been in my aunt's closet since then. (You can laugh, he'd find it funny too.)

We have planned for attempt #2 on the first weekend in June. My aunt and I both booked off the week two months ago, and my direct supervisor, let's call her S for Supportive, was all, "No problem! We'll make it work!" S unfortunately did not actually go in and approve our requests, and she is off for at least six weeks. The manager in charge of all special order departments (appliances, doors, blinds, etc), let's call him B because he's being a Butt, asked me yesterday asking if I could choose another week to book off because it's really hard to let two people in the same department be off for a whole week.

September 2022, one full time associate (my aunt) and one part time associate (me) request the same week off for a commital, and got approved.

June 2023, one full time associate (me) and one part time associate (my aunt) request the same week off for a commital, and got pushback.

I told B that we requested the same week off so we could bury my grandfather. B made a "yikes!" face and hasn't given me a definitive answer yet if my time off will be approved. From context, I gather that my aunt's has already been approved. And he's off until Monday at least, so I get to stew.

This is a store of over 150 employees, and while yes, not everyone in the store can sell appliances, nor should they, there is one other full time associate, two part timers with full availability, one part timer who can work evenings and weekends, and two part timers and one full timer in our neighbouring department that can sell them in a pinch. Plus S should be back by then. There's the same coverage now as there was in September.

I'm gonna admit, if mine gets denied, I will not be okay with that. I'm not saying that I should get approved over my aunt, we should both be approved. And I am not above emotional manipulation, if it takes telling B that this will only be my THIRD opportunity to visit my dad's grave since 1997, I'll do it. (Grampie's being buried with Grammie, who is buried next to my dad. At least half that cemetery is filled with my relatives, going back a few generations.)

If I get denied, I will be very much not okay.

#B just put me out of my fucking misery and approve or deny my request #bluh bluh work #oh theres a tag i havent used in a dogs age lmao

[wyndsong]

Pinched this beauty off of FB just now. I have seen many in this series, but this new to me. Can you say gorgeous?

#greg lake #still he turns me on #just look at that face #beautiful man #elp #baby face #I could look at him all day #closed mouth smile #gorgeous #takes my breath away #greg #sigh

[cadmium-ores]

Well, we went from summer to fall in about two days. It's chilly in the house now.

Unfortunately, while we were supposed to get some major energy efficiency upgrades BEFORE this point, delays and miscommunications mean I'm waiting for calls to reschedule both our new windows and our insulation. Both should be in before winter, though.

We're also going to just seal off the sunroom and second floor porch as those are the biggest areas of heat loss. I'm going to do the same over the window in each bathroom, and in the attic windows for good measure.

Lastly, I'd discovered plans for a DIY solar heater that like... apparently really works. Like this is just a thing I can do. I'm hoping to build two units for each of my housemates' bedrooms, because that's the side of the house that gets sun. And besides, since I'm on testosterone now, I run way hotter than either housemate.

The basic outline is you take a wooden box, fill it with columns of connected soda cans (so like big tubes), spray paint the inside black, and cover it with glass. At the top of the box you stick an exhaust, and at the bottom you stick an intake, and usually there's a fan in each.

So, I've been harvesting soda cans over the summer and have about a trillion. I scored free storm windows on FB Mkp, which I'm super hyped about, because that seems like it would've been the biggest cost. There was a bunch of random wood and materials left in our basement, so I'm gonna go scrounge down there and hope I can harvest the wood to use. I also found two secondhand computer fans for cheap (also FB Mkp) to drive the air flow. I did have to buy a hole-making bit for my drill. I went ahead and invested in a set because I'm sure this won't be the last time and I wasn't sure exactly what sizes I'd need for this project anyway. Buying even two sizes separately was gonna be basically the same as just getting this set.

Then all I'll have to buy is the "connector" bits (silicone to seal everything, screws or nails to hold my frame together), some kind of tubes for my inlet/outlet, some kind of power source for the fans (I see Amazon sells tiny solar cells that I think would work fine, just gotta look up the fan specs), and the black spraypaint. Counting the bits, then, I'm estimating like a $100 project.

Unfortunately, I don't have any data on heating costs as this'll be our first winter in the home. Even if I did, with the other improvements (like reducing the amt of living space and putting new windows in some of the rooms), I'll never know how much I'm saving monetarily. But again, it's also like for the learning experience -- technical skills like me sucking less at sawing straight lines and the figuring stuff out bits. Practicing frugality has already changed my mindset; my default has switched to "how can I make do?" rather than "where can I buy a product to solve this?" which is really cool.

Might just save our ass, too; I was told last year the main heat source for the house is past its life expectancy and we should replace ASAP, which we can't afford yet. I'm gambling on doing the energy efficiency upgrades first and I'm well aware of that. I do have """an emergency fund..." it is not meant to be an emergency fund, but it'll do in a pinch if our boiler shits the bed in January.

Next steps is measuring the windows and figuring out the size box I'd need & the number of cans I'll use. If I have a crazy amt of excess cans, now's the time to find out, b/c I'll be taking a trip to a state where you can get the deposit back on them next week. I have some other bottles and other size cans to do that with regardless.

#read a book abt personal finance and it made me insane #my post

[themushroomgoesyeet]

Questions about wizarding worldbuilding: what's the deal with spell language

guess who forgot to write for two weeks straight! anyway I'm back & still confused

so, it should be common knowledge by now that the spells in harry potter are all in latin and greek (although I think it's mostly latin? idk I've never looked into it that deeply), which presents a few questions:

A, why aren't the wizards learning greek and latin?

I've seen this discussed at least once, mostly in a joking manner, they were talking about keeping ravenclaws specifically from learning latin so they couldn't come up with their own super spells that could accidentally end the world or something.

while that is a valid point, I can also see a lot of benefits to learning the language you speak when casting spells, like coming up with something quick and effective in a pinch when all the traditional spells you learn inevitably leave your brain due to panic

B, do greek wizards have to hide their wands so they don't accidentally set off the spell during a normal conversation?

yeah this question is kinda goofy but like.....am I wrong though?

granted, I wouldn't be surprised if the wizards are using an older dialect of greek to pair with thier latin, and I also don't know how much the language has changed since ancient greece, but this is tumblr, the place where all stupid academia come to collect

and C, is this a worldwide thing that wizards cast spells in latin, or do other countries just speak spells in their own language?

this one I really wish I knew the answer for bc we don't really see too much spellwork from other countries

I'm almost partially convinced that you really can just cast spells in your native language and have the exact same effect, and the british wizards are using latin and greek purely for their stupid aesthetic

I wish I could remember if any of the wizards in fantastic beasts speak in their native tongue; I've seen it theorized that american wizards don't verbalize their spells thanks to their history with the witch hunts since they do a lot of wandless magic and aren't really seen speaking any of their spells, so there's that at least. I'd have to rewatch the second and third FB movies as well as the goblet of fire to see if I can figure anything else out.

part of the reason why I think wizards can cast spells in their native language though is mostly because of wandless magic; we know it can be done, and apparently taught if we're right about american wizards, which implies that they're thinking whatever spell - accidental or otherwise - they're doing, and unless someone is bilingual they're not very likely to think in a language that they don't speak.

I've got nothing else to add here, but if there's anyone out there who's more observant than me with the fantastic beasts movies, then please let me know your thoughts on this

#harry potter #world building #wizarding world

[badooney7]

Getting more stuff done!

priced a bunch of stuff for a yard sale

put away two more board games

bought and put up some Valentine's decorations because we only had like four and the shadow boxes looked stupid

finished the Play Doh gingerbread house I started at least a year ago

wiped the spilled coffee off the metal legs of my desk chair

tightened the bolts under the seat of the chair

dust bustered up crumbs in my vicinity

actually tucked in the bottoms of the flat sheet and blankets

bought tickets to Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead

listed tickets for sale for a thing I can't go to

did two loads of laundry, like put it all away and everything!

made a Valentine's Day cookie house

wrote Good News and Thank-Yous and copy edited another edition of the activism newsletter

went for an eye exam

painted a picture frame

organized the 6,000 tabs I have open

called the pre-op person back and answered all of her questions

hot glued the card stock flowers I made from a Target kit together because the adhesive on the pre-sticky pieces is always insufficient

hot glued one of the snowman wreath snowmen's button back on

decoupaged some wooden hearts

decorated the shadow boxes for St. Patrick's Day

made some important donations

wrote and sent out a bunch of work thank-you letters

cleaned stuff out of my Politics-Related Letter Sending Box that had nothing to do with mail

got cervical traction on my neck to try to unfuck whatever's going on with what I'm assuming is a pinched nerve that's been annoying me since last July

made little shamrock ornaments for the tabletop all-holiday tree

scraped the hot glue off of a stained glass Christmas ornament I made months ago

answered a FB message from weeks ago

got my hair cut

#The four of those that required me being on the floor only happened because I fell over and was down there anyway.

[mr880fan]

Does the Threat of Extreme Heat Affect Our Food Supplies?

Written by Bernie Carr   We’ve all been experiencing extreme heat this summer which makes you wonder whether this poses a threat to our global food supplies. The rising temperatures, prolonged heat waves, and changing weather patterns can significantly impact our food supply. Let’s explore what this means for an average person like you and how we can prepare for this threat.  

How Extreme Heat Affects Our Food

Extreme heat can cause real harm to the crops and animals we rely on for food. Here’s how it can impact our food supply:   - Less Food from Crops: High temperatures can make it hard for plants to grow properly, which means we might get less food from our farms. Sometimes, the flowers of the plants may fall off too early, and this affects how fruits and seeds are formed. - Not Enough Water for Farms: Prolonged heatwaves can make droughts worse, which means there won’t be enough water for the crops to grow well. - More Pests and Diseases: The heat creates a friendly environment for pests and diseases, which can damage the crops and animals we need for food. - Troubles for Farm Animals: Animals are also affected by the heat. It can make them eat less, have problems reproducing, and potentially make them susceptible to disease. - Changing Growing Seasons: Climate change can also mess up the time when we usually grow our food, like planting and harvesting times.

Mitigating the Threat

There are a few ways to prepare for the threat of extreme heat to the food supply.   - Choose Different Kinds of Food: Try to eat a variety of foods that can handle heat and drought better. Support the growth of local crops that are used to your area’s climate. - Be Smart About Water: Use water wisely by using special systems that save water and collect rainwater. - Learn to Grow Food: Learning to grow food is a worthwhile pursuit, no matter how small your space might be. Start growing food in your own backyard or balcony garden and learn how to grow climate-suitable vegetables. - Start a Small Stockpile: Make sure your pantry is fully stocked with two weeks of water and food, along with any necessary medical supplies. - Heed Climate Warnings: We can pay attention to the weather warnings and news about the climate, so we know when extreme heat is coming. This way, we can be prepared. - Don’t Forget Your Pets: Let’s make sure our animals are comfortable in the heat too. Giving them shade and proper ventilation will help them stay healthy. - Reduce Waste: We can avoid wasting food because it puts more pressure on our food system. Learn about substitutions and use what we have.  

Conclusion

Extreme heat does pose a threat to our food supplies, but we can make a difference. By making small changes in our daily lives, supporting our local farmers, and staying informed about climate change, we can protect our food and prepare for potential threats.   Today’s societal climate is not supportive of prepping. With your help, we can keep bringing you content that is often suppressed. Help keep Apartment Prepper alive. Join me on Patreon for ad-free content. Or Help out via Paypal About the author Bernie Carr is the founder of Apartment Prepper. She has written several books including the best-selling Prepper’s Pocket Guide, Jake and Miller’s Big Adventure, The Penny-Pinching Prepper, and How to Prepare for Most Emergencies on a $50 a Month Budget. Bernie’s latest e-book, FRUGAL DIY has just been released on Amazon. Her work appears on sites such as the Allstate Blog and Clark.com, as well as print magazines such as Backwoods Survival Guide and Prepper Survival Guide. She has been featured in national publications such as Fox Business and Popular Mechanics. Learn more about Bernie here.   FB: https://www.facebook.com/apartmentprepper Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apartmentpreppers/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AptPrepper YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7vOtdbo-wiBeBxD6puCr1Q   Patreon: https://patreon.com/apartmentprepper Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/aptprepper/ Today’s societal climate is not supportive of prepping. With your help, we can keep bringing you content that is often suppressed. Help keep Apartment Prepper alive.   Join me on Patreon for ad-free content. Or Help out via Paypal   About the author Bernie Carr is the founder of Apartment Prepper. She has written several books including the best-selling Prepper’s Pocket Guide, Jake and Miller’s Big Adventure, The Penny-Pinching Prepper, and How to Prepare for Most Emergencies on a $50 a Month Budget. Bernie’s latest e-book, FRUGAL DIY has just been released on Amazon. Her work appears on sites such as the Allstate Blog and Clark.com, as well as print magazines such as Backwoods Survival Guide and Prepper Survival Guide. She has been featured in national publications such as Fox Business and Popular Mechanics. Learn more about Bernie here. FB: https://www.facebook.com/apartmentprepper   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apartmentpreppers/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/AptPrepper YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7vOtdbo-wiBeBxD6puCr1Q Patreon: https://patreon.com/apartmentprepper   Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/aptprepper/   Source link Read the full article

#affect #does #extreme #food #heat #our #prepping #supplies #the #threat #uncategorized

[garpski]

Coconut Fish Curry Watch: YT: https://youtu.be/jVqJ3xEnWmE FB: https://fb.watch/h1MkXRRcPd/ IG & TikTok: (check out profile links below) #fishcurry #curry #coconutfishcurry Disclaimer: My recipes may not be the original, classic or the authentic ones. I use whichever ingredient is handy and available in our pantry. Most of the time, i use ingredients that serve as an alternative but nearest to its flavor. Sometimes i lack one or more ingredients from the original and sometimes i recreate and introduce new flavors to a dish. Coconut Fish Curry Ingredients: Cream Dory, half kg, sliced into servable pieces Red Onion, 1 smal pc, sliced Black Mustard Seeds, 1-2 tsp, roasted then pounded Butter, 4 tbsp *Curry Paste, from scratch, ingredients below Cooking Oil, 1-2 tbsp Coconut Cream/ Milk, 1 cup Water, 1 cup Light Brown Sugar, 2 tsp Fish Sauce, 1-2 tbsp Lemon Juice, 2 tbsp, added after fire is turned off *~Curry Paste~ Ginger, thumb-size, slice into small pcs Garlic, 2 cloves, crushed Coriander/ Cilantro, roots with stems Red Chili, 1 pc or depends on your preference Turmeric Powder, 1 tsp Cumin Powder, 1 tsp A Pinch of Salt ~Garnish/ Sides~ Bok Choi, boiled Cilantro/ coriander, leaves and stems Red Chili Slice of Lemon Follow and Subscribe: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MaryanangGarapones Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MaryanangGarapones Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MaryanangGarapones TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@MaryanangGarapones #pagkaingpinoy #whattoeatph #pinoyfood #letscookpare #filipinofood #lutongpinoy #foodiesph #letseatph #wheretoeatph #pinoyfoodporn #homecooking #foodporn #foodph #foodgrammerph #chibogtayoph #foodphotographph #instafood #pinoyfoodie #lutongbahay #foodbloggerph #letseatpare #foodstagram #foodinfluencerph #ulamideas #homecooked #satisfyingcravingsph #maryananggarapones https://www.instagram.com/p/ClbKTstPVB9lDZVXB7YQDbDw9CTqxLzDC1WopM0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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[sportsminorityreport]

What can the now “New Pac-10″ do to solidify their financial future? (part 3)

Over the first two parts of this series, I’ve looked at the problems of standing pat with the current 10 schools and I’ve volunteered some conceptual goals for the conference in expansion.  Now we will look at what is out there.

The Candidates.

Why am I so bullish on what most Pac fans would consider a disappointing field of candidates?  Well, because almost all of the following candidates have several if not MOST of the assets required to be a strong PAC member and meet the needs of the conference in its efforts to maximize it’s media offerings.

I am going to mention EVERY candidate for PAC inclusion that makes sense even if PAC fans and leaders don’t want to hear these names.

I am going to list these off in order of problems they potentially solved.

The California problem

The Pac now has only the 3rd and 4th most popular teams in California, a state of 40 Million people.  It has no schools in Southern California, a region of 23-28M people depending on where you draw the ill-defined line.  Left untouched, the PAC could see the Mountian West Conference take an abnormally large share of the southern California supplemental recruiting the out of state PAC schools have relied upon.

Additionally, both California schools are located in the Bay media market. This is not good for the conference in media terms to have the lion’s share of their fans isolated in one market in a geographically enormous state.

San Diego State -  The only other FBS school in southern California makes a lot of sense for the PAC.  Adding SDSU cuts off the MWC’s recruiting pipleline into Southern California. SDSU has been very good in both revenue sports for two decades. Athletically they are ready to go and if the PAC can stomach their mediocre academic profile, SDSU would at least stop the bleeding.

Recommendation: Broker a deal with the Cal State System.  If they allow SDSU to be rebranded as “California State University” for out of state media optics (paralleling “Cal”), the PAC will admit them.

UC DAVIS -  An enrollment of over 40,000 students in the #20 Designated Market Area (Sacramento), Davis has a feel as a rare school in California outside of the FBS ranks that doesn’t apologize for liking competing in sports.  They have a large endowment ($1.69 B), are ranked 38th among national universities by US NEWS, and they do over $800M in research.  In terms of academic profile they would be one of the better schools in the Pac on admission. 

There is no pro football in Sacramento and Davis has a huge fanbase in that DMA.  Davis has a very large and very rich sport interested alumnibase and a football starved city. Building a barebone 45,000 seat stadium to allow competition in the PAC would not likely be a financial problem.  If Davis built a 45,000 seat stadium to play in the PAC, they would easily fill it, much like what happened with UTSA when they started up football.  The LA schools 20 years from now would have no problem with a member like Davis if they are drawing 40k per football game.

While Davis is an FCS school, they project very well as a potential FBS member of the PAC.  

Recommendation: Make the offer to the leaders at Davis and the leadership of the city of Sacramento.  Build a PAC appropriate stadium in the next 2 years and you are in. 

other options

UC Irvine - Really an intriguing option in a number of ways. 36K enrollment, $1B endowment, #36 in US News rankings.   An hour southeast of USC on the southern edge of greater LA.  Lots of people with no football competition out there.  They could be exactly what the PAC needs, but would they build a stadium?  A lot more doubtful. 

UC San Diego - 42,000 students, $1.9B endowment, ranked 34th among national universities... UCSD is academically in the same conversation as UCLA.   Sports positivity, but combined with a penny pinching attitude towards sport that generally kills programs in California, they make more sense as a leverage point to get the “Cal State University” brand for SDSU.  But maybe down the road...The NFL appears to have given up on San Diego after all.  

UC Riverside - Solid but not a juicy candidate.  They appear to be the best candidate to deliver a team in the Inland Empire portion of LA. Enrollment of 27,000 but with a mediocre endowment. Ranked 83rd among national universities. I don’t think the money would be there among the university and their alumni to build a stadium, but there are a lot of rich people in the inland empire looking for a high profile football team to fill their dream stadium. A real darkhorse.

Cal Poly - Not in SoCal.  Like their rivals Davis, a great mix of sports positivity and impressive academic potential.  Sadly the market offering makes it a scratch.

Fresno State -  Competent athletics, but they do not offer the academic pedigree or the media market for inclusion.

SIgning off on the California problem.

Adding “Cal State” and Davis would give your inland empire schools access to supplemental recruiting in California and ease unrest about a divisional setup -- what you need to maximize your TV revenue.

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Fics by Theme || Valentine's Day

Masterlist of Lists | Holy Grail Fics

You know how you coo at kitties and puppies that are just too cute? That's how I feel about these stories – my favorite fanfic couples in celebration of Valentine's Day. Most are fluff with good humor, a pinch of angst, and a happy ending. You might actually burst into fireworks of cotton candy-scented confetti.

🍰 denotes particularly feel-good, fluff stories with minimal angst

♥️ denotes absolute must-read stories

P.S. I made this list off the top of my head and realized at the end that there's a huge overlap with my Holy Grail Fics. Hey, at least I'm consistent 🤷🏻‍♀️. For that reason, I want to underscore that all of these stories are deserving of "favorite" status – I just had to draw a line somewhere.

A Holiday Snowdown (m) 🍰 by @kpopfanfictrash | JJK | holiday, inn manager reader, snowboarder JK, f2e2l

JK is more pure than the snow he snowboards on, sweeter than the cookies he bakes, and fluffier than his dog, Bam.

You'd do anything to help save your ski resort, including begrudgingly babysitting the man who broke your best friend's heart.

All I Want for Christmas Is You (m) 🍰 by @ladyartemesia | KTH | holiday, rich au, e2l, super cute, fluff

A fluffy Tae is caught between following his heart and making sure his best friend doesn't castrate him for going after his sister, feat. the snarkiest banter you've ever read.

“When Park Jimin is unable to escort his precious sister through the gauntlet of corporate holiday galas, he blackmails his best friend Taehyung into being her chaperone. After all, who better to safeguard his headstrong sibling than a man who would never want her for himself?”

After Midnight Series (m) ♥️ by @gyukult | JJK | doctor reader, bad boy JK, fwb

I love this series because JK might not start off as the boyfriend you want, but he tries so hard to show you that he's the only guy you need.

“Jeon Jungkook only likes seeing you after midnight.”

Bad Influence Series (m) ♥️ by @noteguk | JJK | college au, fwb, good girl reader, bad boy JK

These characters are so realistic and flawed, and come together to tell an amazing story about shedding others' expectations and preconceived notions to live the life that you want.

“In which you know Jungkook is a bad influence on you, but you can’t avoid falling for him every time.”

Be Mine, Princess Series (m) by AzureFangirl (AO3) | JJK | college au, rich reader, transfer student JK, jock JK (football, basketball, track), feat. the rest of BTS as your brothers, very funny

This series is completely unrealistic in how perfect OC's life seems to be (even for a fanfic 🤣), but it is nevertheless very funny how JK gets jealous over a fundamental misunderstanding. The dynamic of the rest of BTS as your chaotic older brothers is also 💯

The one where Jungkook thinks that you're somehow dating your six brothers.

Calculated Series (m) by @whatifyoulivelikethat | college au, TA reader, d/s themes

My favorite PWP couple by my favorite PWP writer, don't @ me.

You don't need a calculator for the calculus class you TA for, but Jungkook learns how to push all of your buttons anyway.

Devil in A New Suit Series (m) 🍰 by @yeojaa | JJK | reader works at a department store, rich JK, s2l

One of the most pure and fluffy JKs out there, who's intimidated by every girl except you.

In your line of work, you don't offer your opinion unless you're asked. That is, until you meet the poor sap who is being swindled out of his money and affection.

Do You Want Me (Dead?) by @gukyi | JJK | Hogwarts au, 🐍 column writer reader, 🦅 seeker JK, e2l, fluff

The classic e2l trope but make it Hogwarts and magical.

“Jeon Jungkook, quidditch extraordinaire and overall pain in your ass, is the one problem you can’t seem to solve, even with years of being the school’s advice columnist under your belt.”

Ego Series (m) ♥️ by @suga-kookiemonster | JJK ft. PJM | college au, fb JK, jock JK, very funny

Seriously one of the funniest stories I've ever read! A classic series featuring a confident and funny OC who only wants to pass her chemistry class but ends up in a situation way over her head.

“What’s a girl to do when her sweet, innocent baby lab partner isn’t quite so sweet and innocent?”

Endgame by @minyoongijjangjjangmanboongboong 🍰 | JJK ft. KNJ | college au, cheerleader reader, football player JK, e2l, super cute

The set up for this story sounds stereotypical, but all of the characters are so sweet!

“What if your best friend’s handsome brother happened to be at the right place at the right time?”

I'd Love You to Stay but That's Simply Insane Series (m) ♥️ by @taexual | JJK | college au, good girl reader, JK is in a band, childhood f2l

The best way I can describe this couple is that they were always meant to be together – it was true then and it's still true now. Of course, life is more complicated now, but love always finds a way.

"He was the one who decided it'd be better if the two of you stopped being friends... it couldn't have taken him seven years to change his mind."

Love to Hate Series (m) by @kpopfanfictrash | JJK | ongoing, rich au, CEO reader & JK, e2l, fwb

It may look like your standard e2l story, but like the characters, there's a lot more than meets the eye.

Just as you think you’ve escaped your parents’ world of the rich and famous, a blind date with billionaire playboy Jungkook threatens to rope you back in.

Love to Hate You Series (m) 🍰 by @latetaektalk | JJK | ongoing, college au, fake dating, rich JK

A classic fake dating set up but make it fluffy. I mean, I still can't get over how cute this couple is, how gentle this JK is, and how comforting this story is? Here's to hoping that they continue walking on the flower road to happiness.

Why does your (fake) boyfriend insist on telling you that he loves you? It's not like you've really talked before.

Maybe I Do Series (m) by @chateautae | KTH | LONG, CEO au, arranged marriage

Pretty much required reading for any Taehyung and arranged marriage trope fans. A slow burn where you're rooting for the couple the entire time. (It does contain a significant amount of angst in the later chapters so be warned.)

"Maybe you love each other, maybe you don’t. You’re prepared for a loveless marriage of eternal regret and unhappiness, but maybe it doesn’t turn out that way after all."

Mind of Mine Series (m) by @yslkook | JJK | data scientist reader, tattoo artist JK, f2l

Yet another story where appearances are deceiving and there's more than meets the eye. OC and JK's friendship dynamics are super cute.

For years, Jungkook has been in your friend group, but just out of reach. What happens when you finally take a leap of faith?

Netflix and Chill Series (m) by @1kook | JJK | ongoing, college au, rich but wholesome JK, super cute

This JK gives Devil in a New Suit JK a run for his money in fluffiness. He also owns the pun game.

Your blind date invites you over to Netflix and chill… but does he know what that means?

No Sweetness by @rosaetae | JJK | college au, bobarista reader, lacrosse player JK, e2l

The fact that this JK isn't nearly as smooth as he thinks he is makes him even more endearing. A cute, fluffy, angstless story.

"Sweetness level?" "You."

Once Upon a Bracelet (m) by @ladyartemesia | JJK ft. KSJ | fantasy, sorceress reader, prince SJ/JK, e2l

A compelling story about how opposites attract, set in a rich fantasy world in which your bracelet will close around your soul mate's wrist.

“Jeon Jungkook is (probably) a former necromancer and (definitely) the wrong prince… but the bracelets tell a different story.”

One Thing Right Series ♥️ by hobios (AO3) | JJK | sheriff JK, reader is a (slight) degenerate, reader has a sick mom, f2e2l

A beautiful story about former friends who broke apart and mend each other back together. You will probably cry but it's worth it.

“I’ve been wrong about a million times, but I’ve got one thing right.”

Oreos and Electroshock Couples Therapy (m) 🍰 by @ladyartemesia | JJK | Brooklyn 99 au, thriller/mystery, detective reader/JK, fake dating, e2l, very funny

The characterization of OC as Santiago, JK as Peralta, Jimin as Boyle, and Namjoon as Captain Holt is on point, as is the humor throughout the story.

“You and infuriating precinct playboy Jeon Jungkook go undercover to lure out a killer targeting engaged couples. Literally nothing goes according to plan…”

re: untitled Series (m) ♥️ by @to-star-lake | JJK ft. KTH | arranged marriage, CEO JK and reader, CFO TH, e2l

This story begins angsty and will make you cry, but it's a classic for a reason. If only we were all so loved.

You think your hate is mutual, but Jungkook has only ever wanted you.

Some Way, Some How (m) ♥️ by @1kook | JJK | buisnesswoman reader, mechanic JK, bf2l, i2l

Despite the overall light nature and humor in this story, there's just something so raw about the mutual yearning and desperation in this story that's hard to forget.

A classic bf2l story featuring a boss bitch reader, mechanic Jungkook, and ex-bf for 62 hours Taehyung.

Stay Series by @lolabangtan | JJK | ongoing, college au, fake dating, former popular girl reader, swimmer JK, e2l

It's not easy to stop following others' expectations for you and start living your life for yourself. Sometimes being hurt means you also inadvertently hurt others – watch as OC begins on the path of healing and acceptance and drags JK along on the way.

You know how sometimes you've disliked someone for so long that you can't remember the reason in the first place? Maybe you should give Jungkook another chance – if not out of the kindness of your heart, then for $250.

Super Series (m) by @littlemisskookie | JJK | superhero au, supervillian reader, superhero JK, e2l, very cute

When you think about it, this is basically a coworkers to lovers story. You just happen to wreak havoc while your arch nemesis is there to stop you.

“Ironically, some of your best moments are with your archnemesis, the man who you literally fight every other day. But the two of you might be closer than you originally thought.”

The Art of the Rom Com by @gukyi | JJK | college au, film major reader/JK, e2l, all of the rom com cliches

In which Jungkook always has an argument at hand about why he's right – about his interpretations of films for class discussions, about his views on love, and about how your love story will be different from your past.

When you are paired up for your final film class project, Jungkook is determined to show you what love truly is.

The Cul-de-Sac Cons Series (m) by @bonvoyagenoona | JHS, JJK | covert au, a bit of a mystery/thriller, criminal OC & JK, CEO HS

I usually avoid stories with infidelity because it really bothers me. I think the reason I was okay with it here is that to some extent it feels like her new life is a temporary identity (like all of her past ones), and everyone has a happy ending. The world- and character building in this series is very imaginative.

You thought that everyone from your old life either was dead or hunting you down. What happens when your past finally catches up with you?

#bts fic rec #bts fanfic #jungkook x reader #taehyung x reader #jungkook smut

[theglitterypages]

Haikyuu Boys As Your Boyfriend

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Bokuto Koutaro

•He's a big baby

•He's the type of boyfriend to hug you all the time, he loves warmth and affection so please be generous enough to give him those.

•Clingy but not in an annoying way, you'll jusy feel like you have a boyfriend and at the same time, a son (LOL)

•Bokuto is the type of person who will always apologize first after arguments. Arguments will be very rare though, because when it comes to you he'll always listen.

•Kou is probably an insecure boyfriend, he thinks more men are much cooler than him that's why he's always working hard to improve himself.

•He's the type of boyfriend who will definitely avoid making you jealous, he'll limit his interactions with women because he doesn't like it when you're jealous, you're cute when you're being jealous but he's afraid that you might leave him.

•Loves kissing you

•He will always tell you how much he loves you.

•Your picture is his wallpaper and lockscreen.

•His IG, FB, Twitter or any other social media platforms is full of you, your pictures. messages for you and stuffs.

•Bokuto is your diary, he loves listening to your rants, it doesn't matter if you guys aren't together, just call him and he's always ready to listen.

•He's the type of boyfriend who will always brag about you, he's just so proud of everything you achieve. It doesn't matter how big or small the achievement is, he will celebrate it no matter what happen.

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“Baby Bear!” you opened your arms widely as you ran towards your boyfriend. Bokuto lifted you off the ground, he kissed the tip of your nose before putting you down. “I miss you, baby.” he told you as he let his hands rest on your hips.

“I miss you too, sorry if I don't have much time Kou.” you apologized and he just pulled you closer for a hug, “Shh it's fine. I know you're busy, but how's your tests?” he asked.

You looked at him with sad eyes and the poor baby panicked, not knowing what to do, “What? Did you fail? It's alright baby, I'm proud of you, I know how you worked hard for this.” he pressed his lips on yours with a smile, he cupped your face and let his forehead rest on yours before kissing you for another time, much longer than the first one.

“I almost got my exams perfect baby!”

“You scared me! But I know you can do it!” he laughed and showered kisses on your face as he keep on saying how much he loves you and that he's so proud of you.

“HEY, HEY, HEY! MY GIRLFRIEND IS THE PRETTIEST AND THE SMARTEST GIRLFRIEND EVER! SHE ACED HER EXAMS!”

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Kageyama Tobio

•Cold at the beginning of the relationship

•Kags is not yet used to physical contacts so don't expect much at first.

•But as the time passes by, he'll start wondering how it feels like to keep you in his arms for a long time so he will try and do it once when you two are studying in his house.

•Because Kags loves how warm and comfy it is to hug you, he'll start hugging you a lot (not in public though, he will be so shy)

•He's the type of boyfriend who'll fall asleep while watching movies (Forgive him, playing volleyball is hard)

•He wouldn't call you baby, babe or other endearments but he loves it when you give him one. His favorite endearment? LOVE

•Kags is a supportive boyfriend, he's the first one to cheer you up if you're sad.

•He's sharp as hell so he would always notice if you're not feeling well once he notice that he will do everything he can to make you smile or to make you feel better.

•Loves it when you keep on asking him to carry you.

•He loves the fact that you're shorter than him (Readers, if you're taller than Kags sorry😭)

•He would always walk you home.

•Sweetest thing he do for you? Taking care of your fingernails 💅🏻 he would definitely watch tutorials in applying nail polish. He also takes care of his fingernails so he wanted to do the same for you.

•When it comes to kisses it also take him some time to kiss you, he always wondered how it feels like to kiss you but he doesn't want to creep you out so he'll behave for quite some time.

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“Tobio, you used the wrong method for this equation.” you called him out, Kageyama was quick to look at the problem that you're pointing out and his mouth gaped open as he realized his mistake. “Sorry, I'll do it again.” you giggled and showed him your homework, “Look at mine and compare it to yours, both methods are similar but they will have different answers so beware.” Kageyama started revising his answer while you continued studying for the another subject.

When he was done he looked at you just to see you so focused on what you're doing, you were pouting while answering your own homework and he couldn't help but stare at your pinkish lips.

You two have been dating for almost a year and you two haven't kissed because Kageyama is too shy to make the first move but right now he couldn't help but be tempted.

“Y/N, look at me.”

When you looked up at him, he immediately grabbed your nape and pressed his lips on yours. He was still unsure of how to do it but he did his best and boy, Kags is not too bad for a first timer.

When he pulled away you couldn't help but look at him completely dumbfounded. He will chuckle on your expression and will lean down to press his lips on yours for the second time.

“I love you.” he whispered.

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Kuro Tetsuro

•The type of boyfriend who acts like a Dad (no one can change my mind)

•Kuro will definitely keep on reminding you that eating vegetables is good for you.

•He will monitor your sleeping routine. He would even buy scented candles for you to help you sleep.

•He's so smart so expect him to help you in studying.

•Kuro is addicted to kisses, he will always do everything in his power to steal a kiss from you even if it's in front of his teammates.

•He will tease you a lot for being smaller than him but once you get pissed he'll stop and he will keep on bugging you until you finally agree to forgive him.

•He will always talk about you, in fact he never shuts up about you to the point that Kenma is asking you what kind of love spell did you put in Kuro. He'll politely ask you to decrease the effect of the ‘love spell’

•Kuro loves pinching your cheeks (it hurts so you will get mad) once you get mad he'll be showering kisses all over your face and will talk to you in a baby voice saying things like, “Oh look at baby YN looking so cute with red cheeks. Sorry baby, come here I'm gonna kiss the pain away.”

•What is the sweetest thing that Kuro did to you? He installed a period tracker app on his phone, so he can remember your cycle. If you're on your period, expect Kuro to be extra gentle. He won't tease you or anything, he will buy you snacks and he will always check up on your mood.

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“YN, the captain of volleyball club is looking for you.” says one of your classmates. You smiled at your classmate and nod but before you could stand up from your seat, Kuro is already in front of you, “How're you feeling? Do you want to go home? Internet says ginger tea is good for reducing nausea during period.” your eyes widened and you covered his mouth using your hands.

“You don't have to announce to everyone that I'm on my period Tetsu!” you whispered yell and he gently removed your hands from his mouth. “Okay, calm down. Sorry, I know that there's a whole lot scientific process going on inside you, I understand your outburst. I brought snacks for you.” he lifted the plastic bag on his left hand and smiled at you.

You were about to smile back at him but you realized something, “How did you know I'm on my period?” Kuro blinked for a few times before clearing his throat, “I saw the period tracker on your phone, I installed the same thing on mine so I can monitor your period. My Mom told me periods are uncomfortable and painful so I just want to do what I can for my dearest girlfriend.” your heart melted at that and you started crying, Kuro's eyes widened as he pulled you close to his chest.

“Shh, baby what did I do?”

“Nothing. It's just that...I love you so much.”

“Oh experts believe that the drop in estrogen and progesterone, which occurs after ovulation, triggers mood swings during or before your period.” Kuro whispered as he caress your back gently. You sniffed and hugged him tighter still crying because you just felt so loved. “These hormones reduce production of serotonin, a chemical neurotransmitter, it's natural to be emotional, baby.” you looked up at your boyfriend and when you saw how serious he was you just couldn't help but laugh.

“You're such a nerd. God, I love you.”

“I love you too.”

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