#stable housing and food with a purpose in life?

[razzek]

I left the church some time before I really understood and embraced being trans, so I never really looked into it myself. So this was nice to read.

#went down a little rabbit hole when thinking about today being two holidays #I badly want more renaissance style trans man jesus art now XD #someone put together a classics but make it gay book but judeo christian please XD #nice to see that through all of history including now #there's a consideration of divinity about folks like me :) #bring more of that back please #I'd make a good temple person or whatever XD #stable housing and food with a purpose in life? #yes please XD #queer #razz rambles

[zombiewhor3]

BLUE EYES AND JEALOUSY

rick x fem reader (season 5 era)

WARNINGS: mentions of jealousy, protective rick, mentions of injured reader, mentions of blood from injury, alexandria era, smut, reader is over 18, penetrative sex, oral, fluid consumption (cum only), jealous sex, rick marking reader, slight public sex, fingering, clit play, unprotected sex (wrap it before you tap it), dirty talk, dominant rick, rough sex, loud sex, getting caught but kinda on purpose ig,

a/n: sorry for the no uploads i've been so busy and i keep randomly starting new drafts and never end up finishing the old ones but anyways i've been working on this one for a week so i'm shocked i even got the chance to actually write out the full thing, i might come back and edit some more of it later because i hate some of the details but feel free to enjoy this for now!

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a protective prick is what she labeled him as, she could see the difference from the man in the beginning to the man who was now ruthless and so paranoid with practically everything that had seemed to been thrown their way.

she looked at the man who's beard needed an obvious shave while he paced on the porch of one of the houses in Alexandria, she could see his hands placed on his hips as his mind seemed to be a running treadmill of thoughts at full speed inside him.

she remembered how he knocked out aaron and about how badly he had treated him, when all he ever wanted to do was help their group, he just wanted to help their group.

Aaron wanted them to get out of the barn to get out of the poor life they lived in the woods because the truth was they needed food, they needed water and a stable shelter which is what they had now at Alexandria, and living like that simply just wasn't a life for them.

Besides Alexandria was perfect for them the community had hot water, bigger rations to feed their people, air conditioning, hell it was almost like the world was before, the way they all had the opportunity to sleep in beds and never had to worry about going hungry.

Except she could tell everyone was on edge, the paranoia starting to catch onto them, the lack of trust as well, thinking that maybe someway or somehow this was another trap just like Terminus.

Especially Rick had been off his rocker, with all these interviews stressing him out, because he hated the camera filming him,

not because of the way he looked he hadn't cared an ounce if he was covered in Walker blood and dirt that lingered over his skin and hair from traveling through the woods.

he wasn't sure why he hated the way the camera and its red blinking light seemed to soak into him, but he hated the feeling, he hated the feeling of being watched ever so precisely with it.

She noticed he stopped his pacing and instead leaned against the snow white railing while he let go of the hand that was placed on the holster where his knife rested.

"you alright?"

a voice called out from the bottom of the porch making y/n turn her head, a man dressed in nice clothes and a clean pair of jeans rested just near the wall with one of his eyes squinting from the sunlight that was beaming down on him.

his hair color the color of a dandelion and his eyes the prettiest honey golden she had ever seen, his hair short and obviously freshly trimmed because she could see some gel in it still from the way she was ever so guessing he liked to style it as.

y/n pointed to herself watching the man nod with a somewhat of a charming smile approaching the steps of the porch, she could see the dark pupils of Rick's eyes grow,

like a shark meeting its prey the blue was quickly swallowed up and turned into the color of soot that had poured out of the prison while it was being engulfed in a heard of flames and walkers.

"your leg it seems to be bleeding, our doctor is great and i'm sure it wont take long to fix you up" the man offered to her,

he hadn't noticed Rick's nails practically digging crescent shapes into the woods his hands gripped on but she seemed to, she seemed to notice the jealousy and the anger that was boiling through his blood, the way he seemed to be so furious over the man before them.

"it's just a small cut, i caught a branch on the way up here i'd only need a bandage wouldn't want to waste resources" y/n spoke with a gulp looking over to see Rick's grip loosen on the railing as he used a hand to rub over his bushy facial hair.

She had lied that it was a small cut and well that she needed just a small bandage, all she wanted was to maybe ease the man who stood envious and threatening next to her.

"not a waste if you need one just trust me on this" the man held his hand out watching as y/n hesitantly took it making her way down the stairs as she followed him, she swore she could hear a raspy grumble fly from Rick's lips as he watched her run off with some tramp.

-

she looked around the clinic, it was nice and well it was sanitary. unlike the prison clinic where blood and some walker guts had remained before it was burned to the ground.

she looked at the man who forcefully lifted up the denim fabric of her jeans up above her calf to look at the wound on her leg,

"well it ain't no scratch but lucky for you, you don't need stitches"

he gave a half false smile before using some rubbing alcohol to sterilize the wound making her bite down on her inner cheek once he wrapped it in a clean bandage.

Rick slipped into the shower feeling the hot water pour onto his back, with a relieved sigh he used a cloth and a bar of soap to clean over his body. making sure to wipe the residue of blood and dirt from the woods that he had collected over the period of time.

the water poured down his face as he let out a deep exasperated sigh while his mind started to wander to her, his mind seemed like a freight train that wouldn't stop itself from spinning in one big giant circle around him.

no matter what he did, no matter where he went even if he was with her, he couldn't stop thinking so damn wrong, so damn erotic was how you could describe the thoughts pooling into his mind,

a sudden snap of anything and it could send him in a mind filled haze of just imagining how good his cock would be inside her, he imagined how well she'd take him, if he hadn't torn open her walls with how large the size of his cock was.

he let his hands wander over his body while he combed through his shaggy hair that also needed a cut, he wiped over his face pushing some water out of his eyes as he flushed himself with cold water to make the dirty thoughts go away.

he could feel the chill through his bones, of course it didn't feel good, but he had to. He was merely a few seconds away of stroking himself to the idea of her being stuffed to the brim, her pussy full of his cock while she was a moaning mess beneath him.

she was out playing a game of explorer with this man while rick was drowning himself with the guilt of imagining her perky tits pressed against him, and it wasn't like she hadn't taken a notice to his staring or just the way he loved it whenever she touched him.

a subtle hand graze was just enough to set him off, to send him to heaven and hell with the dirty thoughts lingering in him.

Alec had shown her everywhere, he'd shown her the garden and all the houses, the food pantry, he even showed her how they managed to keep all of their power just from the power of science and sun rays.

she giggled as she bit into an apple feeling the sweet juices lace over her tongue she let out a moan, a sigh of the relief and well the sweetness of the fruit in her mouth.

she hadn't eaten anything fresh in weeks, it had been almost a month since she had eaten anything remotely near fresh, they all had been eating from beat up cans or even random rabbits Daryl had been able to catch with his crossbow.

"good isn't it?" alec asked scooting a little closer to her as she took another bite before she was even done chewing the first one, she nodded her head eagerly before taking another bite.

she felt like a slob eating this way but then the thought only crossed her mind because she hadn't really cared what he was thinking of her right now because she was hungry, so hungry that she was already half way through the sweet red fruit.

"so what is with Mr scruffy?" alec asked nudging y/n as she bitterly swallowed the apple in her mouth feeling like it had gone sour from his out of the blue question about Rick.

"he's nervous that's all, he doesn't like new people or new places" she spoke honestly but left out a few of the true details about his strange behavior towards her and Alec.

She left out the fact that somehow they had a weird connection, or somehow they couldn't seem to not get jealous over anyone who came close to one another.

it was like a loop that couldn't seem to stop for the two, even if they managed to set a boundary she could tell the pressure between Rick and her was growing and starting to bottle up,

like a soda can ready to explode after its been shaking and well rick was the can in this case and Alec was the one shaking it.

-

Rick wanted to lose his damn mind, he wanted to yell and simply go ape shit once he saw the two laughing from the bathroom window, he was wrapped in a white linen towel,

it dangled just to his v-line to show off the perfect outline of it and well his abs were visible which was even more of an benefit if she were just to stop talking to that man and come up stairs.

Rick cracked the window open so he could hear about whatever the hell the two had been murmuring about for over 15 minutes, for rick it had seemed like and endless damn time loop he couldn't seem to let his mind escape from, he couldn't seem to make it stop.

"Alec i should go, it's close to meeting up with my friends it's been great you showing me around and well i'm glad i met you" she spoke honestly watching the man place a charming smile on his face while his honey eyes seemed to make her heart skip a beat.

"dinner tomorrow? just me and you please? i promise i can cook" he asked watching as she tucked a piece of her hair behind her ear and she looked down at the jet black asphalt underneath her boots.

she left him without an answer for a few seconds watching as he shuffled and tucked his hands into the pockets of his jeans, "or is it the big guy that's stopping you because i can tell Deanna to come and handle him with no problem"

she licked her lips with a chuckle at his words, "he doesn't stop me from doing anything Alec, and no Deanna doesn't need to get involved with my group i think we can manage ourselves"

y/n bit back watching Alec take in the realization that he said the wrong words but she frowned softly once she realized maybe she had been just a little bit to harsh towards him.

"dinner then tomorrow at 7"

she didn't even get the chance to respond to his obviously already planned out offer because he had walked off to another side of the wall so he could fulfill his duty of keeping watch on Rick and their group even if it was just for the night and here she was about to lose her damn mind over the dinner date part.

she was surely just about to lose her mind because a handsome man asked her to dinner, a man she had only known for less than a day, but she planned on seeing and talking to him more.

After all he seemed to be sweet.

Y/n walked past the people sitting in the living room up to the room she left her bag in but the bathroom door cracked seemed to get her full attention, she hated cracked doors it was just some damn pet peeve of hers but when she saw Rick who was shaved and freshly showered her jaw seemed to fall to the ground.

"oh god" she mumbled slipping inside the bathroom making sure to shut the door behind her, "you shaved finally" y/n remarked watching as rick started the water and rested the razor against the white porcelain of the bathroom sink in front of him.

he didn't respond instead he turned his head to look at her watching as her eyes seemed to want to glance down at the sight his torso held for her, she mumbled something under her breath watching him take a step closer until she was pushed against the door,

Her back was pressed against the wood while she could feel one his hands lingering and brushing some hair from the soft skin of her neck, it sent a chill down her body as she tried to buck her hips up.

She was bucking her hips up at him, maybe to give him a message or maybe just to feel his hard cock that she knew was surely gonna poke against the white linen of the towel he had ever so sloppily wrapped around his waist, almost like he wanted it to fall.

Almost like he wanted to fuck her until her brains were scrambled, he wanted to fuck her and make her forget about whoever the hell that man was, no matter how nice he seemed.

he used his thumb to wipe over her cheek while his other hand slid down to the middle of her hips just above her cunt where he forcefully but gently pushed her against the door.

"needy huh? well you shouldn't be so wanting for me to touch you y/n, not after the game of explorer you've been playing with whatever the hell his name is"

he gestured his head behind him where he knew the window was, he knew he was still leaning against the wall with a smug look, his hands tucked in his pockets as he probably thought about y/n.

he could feel her breaths grow shallow and raspy from just the small of contact his body had on hers, he gently let her hand glide to the flat part of his abs feeling her gasp softly.

"his name is Alec, and you know damn well who i'm with shouldn't be in your level of concern" she spoke back pulling her hand away to try and make him believe that she wasn't enjoying pressing her hand against him, but hell they both knew the damn truth.

Rick cocked his head to the side softly while using one of his fingers to toy at the waistband of her jeans, "i think you know why" he spoke back watching as her eyes couldn't seem to stop glancing at the bulge that had formed underneath his towel.

"i'm not your property rick, and you can't make me" she scoffed back her eyes finally having the courage to look up at him instead, to look into his that were the color of a blank night sky.

his hands gripped a slight pressure on the side of her hips watching as it was once again an excuse for her eyes to trace down just to get another glimpse of how hard he was.

"i don't give a damn what his name was and i don't give a damn that you think i shouldn't care, you think he'd be better than me? you think he'd know how to touch you y/n? And god believe me if i need to prove you wrong i will"

he grumbled at her feeling his grip grow tighter at her waist feeling her shudder at the contact, she didn't respond except she kept her gaze on the bulge he had hidden under the cloth that she ever so desperately just wanted to tear off of him.

"stop staring and answer my question" he spoke watching her eyes look up at him once more, she licked her lips clean from the desire to look back down at him,

"w-well no, but" she froze feeling his hands start to rub its way down to the waistband of her jeans slipping them down lightly

as she tried not to pay attention. "but what y/n? finish your sentence" he spoke pulling his hands away from the denim that was now hanging just below her hips.

without even such a warning or hint to her action she reached her hand out to rub the bulge in his towel making him groan her fingers spun so perfectly through the fabric making him practically buck his hips up to get more from her, her hand rubbed a small set of circles making his voice grow raspy and huskier with each sly movement of her handwork that truly seemed to be working like a charm on him.

"you're trying to distract me" he griped at her, she could tell he was enjoying it, and maybe just a little to much, she slipped down to her knees watching as he looked down at her,

he pushed her hand away just so he could pull off her t-shirt revealing her breasts being held up by her bra, the bra that was a dark blue color that seemed to blend well with her skin.

he liked the sight of her, he liked seeing her down on her knees while she was ever so willingly playing with his cock even if it had been clothed it was all still such a damn sight for him.

she wiggled her way out of her jeans to reveal her black panties, the hem such a pretty damn lace that he knew that soon he was going to tear off of her to get access to her cunt.

her hand ripped away the towel that was wrapped around his waist, she tossed it across the bathroom floor while her eyes admired his member that was lengthy and hard right in-front of her,

she was practically drooling at the sight of it, rick's cock was long and thick, it had veins just in the right places making it even more god damn pretty to her.

she used a hand to start from the base until she made her way up to the tip of his cock using her tongue to lick off the salty clear liquid that seemed to form on top because of his eagerness.

he groaned softly while his hand reached out to tangle in her hair, he forcefully gave himself a grip at the root of her hair swirling his fingers at her scalp to keep a steady hold on her.

her tongue seemed to be like god damn magic with each way it seemed to warp around his cock each time he bobbed in and out of her mouth like a lollipop, her mouth was so full of him her eyes started to prickle and her throat felt sore.

he was bucking his hips up just a little so he could help force even more of his needy cock down her throat, he could feel her saliva starting to build and spill out onto his cock while her nails started to dig into his inner thighs.

she had a full set of prickling tears flowing down her cheeks from the pressure building up in her throat and well the fact she was trying not to gag all over his cock, she could feel him twitch in her mouth.

already so close and all she had to do was work her mouth,

but it wasn't just the pleasure her mouth was feeding him that was about to send him off the edge, it was the way she looked so pretty on her knees, the way her eyes filled with tears and the way her nails dug into his skin as she whimpered against him softly.

he had been finally able to shoot his load down her throat hearing as the breathing from her nose seemed to sharpen while her nostrils flared, her mouth was trying to take all of his seed,

once she swallowed his warm seed she pulled away from his cock, panting and her throat scratchy from the saltiness of his liquid pouring down her throat like she was a cum rag.

his chest rose up and down while he helped lift her up from her knees and pressed her back up against the door, his hard cock now pressing against her belly as she tried not to moan at the hand that was now pulling off her panties.

he wrapped them around his fingers while he admired them for just a hence of a few seconds before finally tossing them to the floor,

he used just one of his hands to un-clip the bra watching it slip off her body so peacefully. her breasts still perky while her nipples grew hard at the arousal each of his thumbs was giving them.

she let out a soft moan for him as she could feel him the one dropping to his knees to place a soft kiss on top of her cunt that was clenching on practically nothing because of how impatient and how desperate it was for any touch of his,

she whimpered tossing her hips forwards at him but he simply pushed them back and stood back up, he peppered a kiss on each of her breasts feeling as goosebumps formed on her arms.

"n-need you" she whined at him practically sinking her nails into the biceps of his arms hoping he would understand the message and once she felt the tip of his cock teasing the inner of her wet folds she knew he took the message the right way.

he allowed one of his hands to trace into her wet folds as he pulled his cock away, just to give her a taste of what she actually wanted or just what she actually needed.

she let out a loud moan feeling as his middle finger was inserted into her and when she felt his ring finger join the other in her dripping cunt she let her hands wander to the top of his shoulders planting down a firm and stable grasp for herself.

he pumped his fingers slowly inside her watching as she tried to keep back her moans by forcing her teeth to clamp down on her bottom lip, his eyes flicked up at her as he started to pump faster.

"c'mon don't be shy now let them know how good you feel" he spoke hearing as she let out a sputtered gasp at the feeling of his thumb rubbing its way in fast circles amongst her clit.

"f-fuck Rick!" she cried, "god that pretty throat of yours has so many talents" he chuckled in her ear while his hand slipped around her neck gently to rub just under her chin.

it was like she could already feel her orgasm starting to arise in her because her legs shook and her mind was a damn minefield ready to explode with profanity and dirty words that she was sure that she could no longer hold onto inside her.

"so c-close fuck i'm so close" she whimpered feeling as his other hand moved from away from her throat and down onto her breasts swapping back and forth to make sure they each got the same amount of attention from him.

the soft swirl of his thumb on each of her nipples and the feeling of his fingers inside her curling at her g-spot with each thrust was like heaven to her, she was so damn close to letting out an erotic cry once she felt the knot growing looser and looser in her stomach.

"come on, cum for me let em hear how good you are baby" with just those subtle words he could feel some of her juices spurt out onto his fingers while she made a loud set of whimpering noises so loud that even Alec was able to hear them spilling out of the bathroom window.

Rick licked his fingers clean with a smile as he made sure to clean off every ounce of her juices off of them, without a hesitation he flipped her around so that she was pressed against the door.

his cock teasing her soaked entrance while she whimpered at a finger skimming over her clit just to see how sensitive she really was, "p-please" she whined at him her fists pressed against the door.

he himself was so damn impatient, he was so needy to be inside her he could stand the teasing either, with swift up rise of his hips he thrusted into her while his full drive hearing as a scream was pulled out from the back of her throat.

-

"as i was saying Dixon, you suck at go fish and i'm going to kick your ass, i've already decided it" Michonne spoke pulling down two sevens in her deck next to the pile of her other matches.

Daryl scoffed as he licked his lips clean about to ask if she had a '6' but a loud sound coming from the bathroom stopped him, the door was rattling as a rhythmic pounding noise was coming through.

he could hear a loud cry as he furrowed his brows and looked over at the others, Glenn sat up and Rosita tossed down her knife and the piece of wood she had been whittling away at.

another cry emerged as Daryl stood up in a slight crouch position and pulled up his crossbow but Sasha grabbed his arm and forced him to put it down.

the pounding seemed to go on forever along with the set of screams that started to flood out of the bathroom, it was y/n crying and moaning aloud for Rick.

They could hear her muffled profanities faintly while the pounding didn't seem to stop, "fuck rick! god dammit right there!" she screamed so loud that they were all sure even all of the houses and buildings surrounding them had surely heard it.

"so fuckin tight this pussy" they heard a loud groan and a whine back in response, the door shaking so much from her body being pressed up against it, her tits smushed against the wood while her nipples were perky from the slight coldness it was pressing on her with.

his cock was buried so deep inside her she swore that he was re-arranging every single organ in her stomach maybe his cock had even skimmed past her own heart that's surely what it felt like to be this full of him, to be filled to the brim so much that she had tears flowing down her face and her hair a scrambled mess.

"you think Alec could fuck you like this?" rick asked bitterly as he held onto her waist to fuck into her even deeper, "n-no!" she cried almost sounding like another whimper from her.

"so fucking close" she whined so loud that she could practically feel the vibrations of her own cries, she was letting out a series of pleasureful moans while she felt his cock twitch inside her.

"i should fill you up for being so bad today" he huffed into her tugging a piece of her hair hearing a moan return back to him, he groaned feeling as his cock twitched inside her while her walls clenched around him hoping to spill its juices.

"gonna c-cum oh f-fuck!" she practically screamed feeling his hand slip around to her front to rub against her sensitive clit only making her even closer and once both of their knots untied they both let out a series of profanity while they panted.

rick could hear her whine when he pulled out of her with a soft 'pop' sound that seemed to make her legs wobble without the stability of his hands on her body, she flipped around to see him grab a rag and putting some water from the faucet on it.

he gently spread her legs while he wiped his cum clean from her, even though he loved the feeling when he thought about watching it pour from the walls of her cunt.

she hissed softly watching as rick grabbed a fresh rag to clean himself off, he helped to get her dressed by slipping back on her clothes letting them slip onto her body, she thanked him while watching him change into the fresh pair of clothes he had laid out for him after his shower.

he followed her down the stair case to see all of their friends staring at them, Rosita rolled her eyes in a slight disgust and got up to grab something from the kitchen.

Rick had been so lucky that he placed Judith and Carl in a different house with Jessie and their son Ron, maybe just to get Carl around more kids to keep him somewhat a normal person,

Daryl shook his head at y/n while he had put his crossbow against the white wall next to him, "thought a walker got in but it's just ya two fuckin" he scoffed watching as Michonne practically choked on the glass of water she was sipping on.

she coughed with a smile on her face trying to hold back the disgust and the laughter all at once, "oh god you two are horrible!" glenn piped in watching as his wife chuckled a little.

"you two fuck like dogs!" y/n remarked back taking a seat against one of the cushions rested on the floor for her, "one time in the guard tower doesn't count!" Glenn huffed back watching as Maggie raised her eyebrows while her eyes widened a little.

"that's disgusting you know i used to keep watch in that tower!"

y/n shuddered at the thought of her two best friends having sex with each other but it couldn't be as bad as hearing Rick and her going at it upstairs.

-

Alec flicked his eyes up to look at y/n who planted a kiss on Rick's cheek before she made her approach towards him, he took a bite from his oatmeal bitterly swallowing it while he looked at her.

"you were sweet trust me Alec i just have something else waiting for me i'm sorry" she spoke, she hadn't felt that bad about it, even though the situation did seem pretty shitty.

"i was only gonna pity fuck you anyways i haven't had action since this bullshit started so don't get to excited" he spoke the truth, she could tell he wasn't lying which is why she hadn't said another word instead she walked back over to her friends.

"god if he knew what an actual fuck was" she mumbled watching as rick furrowed his brows, "what?" he asked rubbing the sides of her waist watching as she smiled at him, "i think alec understands now" she spoke proudly while feeling Rick press a kiss against her neck.

"good"

#rickgrimesmut #rick smut #rick twd #rick grimes x reader #rick grimes #twd #the walking dead fanfiction #the walking dead fic #the walking dead #fem reader smut #rick grimes smut #grimessmut #daryl fanfiction #twd fanfiction #explorepage #carl grimes #carl grimes x reader

[veenus777]

◜Dad! Jason Headcanons ◞

          ┊ ᝰ﹕Characters : dad!jason todd x latino vigilant! Reader

          ┊ ᝰ﹕Summary: recently I saw a post from @super-marvel-dc here on Tumblr where she said her headcanons of Jason being a father of a big family, and it inspired me a lot! So I decided to share some of the crazy things that had been on my mind for a while about this. If you like this maybe it could become a series

(Link to the initial post by @super-marvel-dc, )

          ┊ ᝰ﹕Theme : nothing but fluffy and google translate english

- You and Jason had already been married for about two years, things were stable and happy for both of you, taking into account your busy vigilante lives.

- The first child to be adopted was Naomi, who was found when she was just 3 years old abandoned in the alley of crime, and since then you and Jason have had her as your daughter

- Shortly afterwards, things got complicated with a completely unplanned and surprising pregnancy, after all, after the incident, Jason thought he could not even have biological children,and nine months later you had twins Holden and Skyler

- Shortly after two years, a little boy named Austin had been rescued by the Gotham police after a major attack caused by the Black Mask, having arrested the culprit Jason felt the responsibility of taking the boy in

-And then came the twins Savannah and Aspen, who were adopted after a Wayne gala in support of Gotham Orphanage, the big surprise for everyone was Jason and Y/n adopted two of the children instead of Bruce

- After that came Hazel, a little girl who had been purposely abandoned at the mall by her mother.

- and then we had river, a boy from a troubled family who lived in the alley of crime, and with him little darcy who was protected by river while her parents were too busy spending all their money on drugs

- And that was how the simple routine maintained by two people over five years together, in less than three years multiplied, becoming a family of eleven people

- At first things were chaotic but over time a routine was established, Fridays were reserved for friends, Saturdays for meetings and Sundays for family.

- Jason despite initially being terrified of fatherhood and literally shaking with fear, things changed in a short time, this man read every book on pregnancy, fatherhood and positive parenting he could find, he watched vlogs and tips on YouTube and Instagram from mothers and fathers on how to care for and educate their children, and I say with conviction that he has become an incredible father and making it his personal mantra to become the father he wishes he had had

- because you have children of different ethnicities, you reserved one day a week with us. traditional cuisine dinner, holidays with foods typical of each place, you made sure your children knew about their respective cultures and origins

- As a Latina by blood and raised in a Latin neighborhood in Gotham, you made sure your children learned your native language (Portuguese or Spanish, you choose lol), in addition to obviously the house being always filled with cultural music and food

- Speaking of home, in a short time you had to exchange your beautiful industrial loft in the center of Gotham for a large farm-style house that was about 40 minutes from Gotham, after all, you refused to raise your children in the chaos that was that city. by the way, don't tell bruce but you and jason had to accept many jobs in addition to surveillance and batman's rules to be able to pay for everything, but for the comfort of your children it was worth it

- Since the family grew abruptly, visits to the mansion became less frequent, but you and the children still visited at least once a month, especially when you needed a free babysitter. It is worth mentioning that for a long time they will be the butt of jokes on family holidays due to the large number of children

- You keep the life of vigilantes away from the children's reality, they don't even know about their second identities because you feel better knowing that you are keeping them away from this world, despite this you both agree that you will bring the truth to light when they are old enough

- Despite not wanting anyone anywhere near a gun or robin uniform, they all know self-defense and some type of fight or sport.

- An additional thing is that Jason sees himself on the river a lot, especially when he was younger, and that's why he always tries to be a present for him.

-Meanwhile Austin is the little version of Dick which makes Jason wish for death many times while you just laugh at the whole situation finding it hilarious, and all of this gets worse after I give Austin gymnastics lessons which results in Jason taking his son away from him. you from the roof of the house after ending up stuck in one of the tiles.

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#jason todd imagine #jason todd smut #jason todd x reader #jason todd #imagine #headcanons #red hood #red hood x reader #red hood x you #dc comics #dcu #dc universe #batfam #red hood and the outlaws #x reader

[anexperimentallife]

Life/Health Update

The thing we've been most worried about is the damage to my heart from COVID and anti-inflammatories. BP has been slowly going down over the past few months, so that would seem to indicate that at least SOME of the damage to my heart is healing. Let's hope. Need to get all those tests done again to know for sure, but for now they've taken me off one of my BP meds, so that's promising. (This was the main thing we were considering trying to get back to the states for, so I could use my medical benefits.) The rest of the stuff impacts quality of life, but isn't directly life-threatening, so if the other issues have to wait, they have to wait.

The hole in my throat still needs closed up. That will probably be the priority once we get my mouth issues (below) sorted. This one is kind of dangerous, as food, medication, and liquids often get stuck in there, and can throw off med dosages and sometimes cause me to choke. Been lucky so far, I guess.

One place in my jaw still pokes through inside, and another is threatening to. If those places don't start reabsorbing within the next few days, they'll have to open up the inside of my mouth AGAIN to file them down. So I'm gumming my food for at least another eight weeks before we can do anything about new teeth.

We're able to get the eye drops that take down the swelling in my retina fairly regularly now, so here's hoping that if I keep using them for three more months they'll have some kind of permanent effect. Probably still need surgery on that eye, though. Sucks that this happened to my formerly good eye--it used to have 20/10 vision. Temperature seems to play a role in the amount of fun-house-mirror-vision, but we live in the tropics, so not much to do about that. (We live in the mountains, so it's not as bad as the lowlands, but AC is rare up here.)

I don't think the cataract in the other eye has gotten too much worse, but that's obviously going to need surgery eventually, as well. If I can come out of this with one good eye, I'll consider myself lucky.

Brain fog (combination of long COVID, ADHD, Autism, and a traumatic brain injury) is still bad, but not as bad as it was. Nothing to do about that but wait.

My spine injuries are still an issue, with occasionally arm cramping/paralysis that used to be JUST in my right arm, but now sometimes spreads to my left. At least the cramping keeps the muscles toned? (Trying to look at the bright side here.) Neck exercises and stretching help with that, as does ice. (I mean, yeah, there's the constant pain, too, but that's the least of my concerns.)

Still need that second foot surgery, because the cauterization didn’t completely take from the last one; not only am I open for another infection (like the two-year one that an infectious disease specialist finally cleared up for me), but walking is pretty painful, too, even if I’m not talking about joint injuries.

Joint injuries... Hoo boy. Definitely gonna need a hip replacement eventually, and probably both knees.

I have chronic fatigue now, plus every pre-existing condition and old injury I had has been exacerbated by long COVID. It sucks. My stamina is improving little by little, though.

Treatment for all of the medical stuff has to wait for one thing at a time to be affordable. My health was stable until COVID, but now... Damn. Unfortunately, COVID came around around the time we found out we were having a baby, and four bouts of COVID have left my health completely fucked and exacerbated all my old injuries.

(If you're new here, you may not know that the licensing contract to convert some of my old fiction to a game--which, fortunately, did not count as "work income" for social security purposes--got canceled just weeks after El was born, meaning our income dropped way down, and that a snafu with Eleanor's birth certificate made her stateless, which took every bit of our savings plus the proceeds from a fundraiser to correct. If not for the combo of COVID and El's birth certificate snafu, we'd be fine both medically and financially.)

I'm working on plotting out more Quiet World and Alex And stuff, which I'll be shopping around, but frankly, even if it sells, it probably won't be much. (If you were here in 2013, you may remember that I had just started to have success selling my fiction to pro markets when my sons died, which threw me for a loop for several years, so I have to start over building a reputation.)

We've considered a move back to the US to use my medical benefits, but a) that'd be expensive af, and b) the US may be on the edge of becoming a military dictatorship, so even if we had the money for it, we'd want to wait to see what November holds.

So yeah, that's what's been going on with my health and our finances. As always, @thesurestthing and Baby El bring me joy, and my sort-of-adopted niece @geniussheepworld is a great help to all of us.

With so many people in the world suffering so much, I am reluctant to post a funding link. We are MOSTLY financially stable--it's just that we have to save up for my medical stuff while we work to finish paying off about 11K USD of debt from El's paperwork thing and all the medical whammies (and thank you to everyone who has helped already)--but if you want to help with that, the best link is either our paypal donation link or Ko-Fi.

#rob gets medical #rob gets personal

[hlsongs]

KEEP DRIVING - Long Analysis

SUMMARY:

keep driving, the tenth song on harry's house, is a loving observation about a long-term relationship worth holding onto despite the presence of troubling truths and general chaos. its tender and delicate message portrayed beautifully by harry’s soft delivered lyrics in an almost humming manner, and the more concerning aspects represented by an increasingly chaotic chorus all ties into one question - should we continue this journey throughout life together?

CONTENTS:

- verse/chorus/bridge analysis

- comparisons

- final thoughts

VERSE/CHORUS/BRIDGE ANALYSIS:

First Verse:

Black and white film camera Yellow sunglasses Ashtray, swimming pool Hot wax, jump off the roof

the scenery has been set instantly from the first verse through a basic stream of consciousness writing technique. it implies that harry will be using the verses of the song to reminisce about memories shared between him and his partner.

the first verse has things that do not exactly relate to one another, with the exception of black and white film & camera. otherwise, it's quite literally a random toss of words that only have meaning to harry and his partner, and are therefore quite uninterpretable by anybody else.

A small concern with how the engine sounds We held darkness in withheld clouds I would ask, "Should we just keep driving?"

harry now snaps back to the current day. the vehicle represents their relationship, and thus the engine represents the state of their relationship. at the very worst, there’s a chance that their relationship may fail in the future because the situation doesn’t look ideal at the moment.

thus harry recalls an earlier time in which they had major concerns.

the lyric "we held darkness in withheld clouds" could mean several things, all of which have a similar message. he is remembering a period of time, perhaps within the band, in which their relationship was repressed. this caused them to hold darkness, or rather, to suffer greatly.

the past tense tells us they are no longer in that situation.

harry then says he would ask 'should we just keep driving?'. he's remembering that at the time they held darkness in withheld clouds, he would ask his partner if they should continue the relationship.

that is whats so interesting about this chorus. harry is acknowledging that there are problems with their relationship, but specifically notes that its a small concern. those two words sound so mild in comparison to the "darkness" he speaks about in juxtaposition. its almost like he's trying to say that we're concerned for the future, but we've been through worse.

Second Verse:

Maple syrup, coffee Pancakes for two Hash brown, egg yolk I will always love you

this verse is, arguably, my favorite out of all of them for four reasons:

his voice. this is the softest that he has sounds in the entire song, and it makes so much sense because its arguably the softest part of the whole song too.

the simplicity. the entire verse is just him describing their breakfast foods. it's sickeningly domestic, a simple and constant routine that he is highlighting because it means so much to him.

the last line. i will always love you is arguably the most blatant harry has ever been in a romantic song. he's not using flowery language and poetry and my eyes want you more than a melody. he's stating a simple fact. here are all our memories - i loved you during them. lets keep driving - i love you now. here is our breakfast foods - i will love you forever.

the fact that its the only verse in the entire song that follows a syllable meter rule (4/6), with four syllables making up the first and third lines and six syllables making up the second and fourth line. this is very often coincidental in songwriting, and more purposeful in poetry, but there's no hard and fast rule. assuming its not coincidental, the entire verse becomes even sweeter because its like he's saying that two things will always remain stable, a constant truth. the breakfast that we like. and the fact that i will always love you.

Second Chorus:

A small concern with how the engine sounds We held darkness in withheld clouds I would ask, "Should we just keep driving?" Should we just keep driving?

the second chorus has only one difference. he has thought about their memories in the first verse. he has reflected on what they did when they suffered previously in the first chorus. then, he remembers domesticity and love in the second verse. and now, upon having remembered that, he makes up his mind.

he'll ask what he asked before. the question is now being asked in the present. considering how they clearly kept driving before (as indicated by the past to present transition), there's an implication that he wants to keep going with his partner just like before.

Bridge:

Passports in footwells Kiss her and don't tells Wine glass, puff pass, tea with cyborgs Riot America, science and edibles Life hacks going viral in the bathroom

note: too many of you have been focused on the next line, and not on the fact that harry seems to have made an onlyjayus reference. tiktok harry please do not rise.

Cocaine, side boob Choke her with a sea view Toothache, bad move Just act normal Moka pot Monday, it's all good Hey, you Should we just keep driving?

this is one intense bridge.

what is interesting about this bridge is that it has become less intimate, less domestic. we're focusing on travel, fame, drugs, sexual innuendos, riots, america (in other words, not home), pain, etc.

its all a part of their relationship, but its not specific to them. and the second he starts talking about these things, aka when the bridge begins, the overall vibes of the song changes.

the music starts to become more and more intense, seemingly heading for a climax and there's a sense of anxiety and trepidation when one focuses on the music alone. it almost sounds like they're pushing the car's engine too far.

its like when the focus is on more chaotic matters in their life, their relationship suffers. fame, traveling, the state of the world. but whats also important to note is that the bridge is separated into two chunks and yet harry doesn't stop once between them to ask his partner the question. he doesn’t communicate.

but then, right when the climax is about to hit, he finally asks it. and the second he does, everything goes quiet. the music mellows and becomes the same sunshine-y rhythm as the beginning of the song.

and i think that's the whole point of the song. when you don't communicate (don't ask that question) in the more chaotic aspects of your life, there is a high chance that your relationship's engine will fail. its like harry has realized this because he doesn't try bringing up the small concern in how the engine sounds. he hears it, despite how obviously he's trying to keep his quickening voice calm and soft, and thus checks in with his partner.

and then does it again, and again.

COMPARISONS:

fine line, track 11:

this song can have a plethora of different interpretations, all valid. however, keep driving reminds me a little of fine line because i interpret both of them as inspections of his relationship (and life in general).

fine line is a slightly chaotic dissection between the extremes of his relationship like the really high & really low, while keep driving is about the in-betweens, like the memories, the inside jokes, the small and simple routines specific to him and his partner.

despite the difference in his approach to inspecting his relationship in both songs, the basic acknowledgements remain the same:

“we’ll be a fine line”/“small concern with how the engine sounds” - implying the imperfections of his relationship, that perhaps come with an instability and concern at times.

“we’ll be alright”/“we’ve held darkness and withheld clouds, should we just keep driving?” “it’s all good, hey you” - acknowledging that despite the issues, they’ve overcome bad things before and they’re gonna be okay.

“you’ve got my devotion”/“I will always love you” - assuring that above everything else, the good and the bad and in the in-between, there is an unwavering commitment.

FINAL THOUGHTS:

keep driving is a beautiful observation of a long-term relationship, layered in history and an endless stream of memories and absolutely drenched with commitment, love, and partnership.

the many different parts of life; the domestic, exciting and chaotic times are all shared within the comfort of one car on the same journey. there has been troubling experiences between them in the past, and there is small worries about longevity as anybody in a longtime relationship has experienced, worries that are perhaps not entirely in their control.

however, above all of that, there is something else. something that starts the song and ends it to. a willingness to make things work and continue being in this relationship together. there is communication that stops the chaos, the loudness, the potential failures. there is a softness to the narrators voice as all this happens, indicating the precious nature of the relationship itself. there is a reassuring admission of his endless love for his partner when he tells them he will always love them. there is a heart-fluttering playfulness in the way he greets his partner by saying hey, you.

all of these things, when combined together, make the reality of a long-term relationship. a reality that isn’t sugarcoated by poetry or prose or flowery metaphors, but is real and raw and existing and beautiful.

ignore this: tagging @larrylyrics

#this is a long one babes #i clearly have a favorite child ! #keep driving #harry's house #hsh #hs3 #harry styles #hl #larry #larry stylinson #keep driving analysis #hsh analysis #lyric analysis #larrylyrics

[mushroomowlchemist]

Another Welcome

“A shattered castle deep in the woods is an excellent place for a Diviner to ply their trade.”

“What are you doing?” Isabella asked. “We only came in here because you wanted to look around, and now you're sitting on the floor with your eyes closed.”

“Answering your questions before you ask them.” Asar replied. “This place is old. Older than I realized when we first saw it in the distance. My eyes are closed because I am focused on seeing what happened here.”

Isabella crossed her arms. “I know you're a prophet and all, but can we get moving? This place isn't stable, dude.”

Asar sat unmoving, causing Isabella to groan. “Fine.” She said after a prolonged silence. “You magic people are always weird. Are you going to share or is this a super secret prophet moment I'm not supposed to interrupt.”

Asar opened one of his eyes, peering at Isabella. “We’re the same age. How'd I get to be so patient and you so testy?” Isabella's stare in return made it clear he didn't want the answer to that question. “I'll share, but only if you let me take in the ubeity of this place, alone, afterward.”

“If that's what you want dude, go ahead.” Isabella replied.

“Alright then.” Asar said. “It began long ago, as history often does. This castle was built as a bulwark on the edge of an ancient ruler’s kingdom. Soon, a town sprang up to house the families of the soldiers who manned the castle. Then, commerce expanded it, taking advantage of the natural resources surrounding this place.”

“The merchant guild soon surpassed protection as the purpose of the town. Those who live on the frontier know that the most effective method is the method used, and by this measure competition became cutthroat. Mercantile families took over the castle and lived like the lords of their own little fiefdom. Until their time came.”

A knock sounded on the great oak door of the castle. A child stood awaiting the reply, which came from the mouth of a soldier. “Let none in. Begone, back into the night.”

“Sir, I'm starving.” The child cried. “I can hear the feast that is happening within. Please sir, ask your lord for some food for me.”

The soldier, with a heart not made of stone, was moved and did as the child asked.

“My word is final.” The Lord said. “Tell them to begone, back into the night as I have commanded.”

Disheartened, the soldier returned to the wall and informed the child he could not help. Dejected, the child left the wall of the castle.

The next night the child returned. Again, he cried out to the soldier standing at the top of the wall for food. Again, the soldier interrupted his lord’s feast to plead for the child, and again he was rebuffed.

The following night the child returned once more. Knowing his lord was not one of great patience, the soldier tossed the child what little of his ration he had. As they left, the child called out a blessing to the soldier.

When the soldier next stood on guard, the child once again returned. This time, his plea was far different. 

“Bring your lord to me.”

The tone of the child's voice deeply frightened the soldier, for it was different by many measures to the voice he had heard the nights before. He hurried to interrupt the feast again, and brought the lord as the child had demanded.

“You, child.” The lord called down. “You have interrupted me thrice. For this I sentence you to a year's labor.”

“You will never live to see such a sentence carried out, lord.” The child replied.

“Insolence.” The lord said, shaking with anger. He turned to command the men on the wall. “Fire your arrows upon this child, end their annoyance.” 

All but one fired, yet none would land. The child raised their hand and swept it downward as the arrows fell. Like a great wind, every bolt was knocked from the sky and plummeted, shattering on the stone below.

With each arrow that failed, a man's life ended, until only the soldier and the lord remained on the wall. When they peered over the edge to see what had happened the child was gone. In their place stood a man, a look of fury in his eyes.

“I am Stravaig! God of Welcomes, and you have forsaken me! Let your name be lost with this castle, forgotten. Begone, back into the night as I have commanded!”

Asar opened his eyes, finished with the story. “That's all my divination shows me.”

“That's it?!” Isabella asked “What about the soldier? Did the God of Welcomes spare him?” 

“Who knows?” Asar replied. “Now can I please have some peace and quiet? There are other things to see here for someone with my skill set.”

Isabella rolled her eyes. “Yeah, yeah. Tell me when you want to leave. I think I'll go make some lunch.” As she left, she turned the story over in her mind, faintly reminded of a fairytale from her youth. “Did he make all that up?” She asked herself.

With Isabella out of the room, Asar was free to expand his mind, reaching out along the leylines to search other histories and other places. But he made special note of this one. “Another story of welcomes. Bless me Stravaig, that I may welcome others as they failed to.”

#stravaig theoxenia #theo #my writing #fairy tail #sort of I guess #my ocs #hunt for the snoodle bros

[strawwritesfic]

Loki Laufeyson x Female!Asgardian!Reader: Sunrise

Summary: As a matter of fact, the life he was living wasn’t enough.

Rating/Tags: T (Implied/referenced depression; post-Thor: The Dark World; not canon complaint; Thor & Loki; Thor & Reader; Peasant!Reader)

Challenge: “160 Collective Drabbles” challenge by BobaPop on Lunaescence Archives.

Tag List: @imaginesfire​

Sunrise

Loki could not for the life of himself understand what was so wrong with him. Sitting in a comfortable bed alone and watching the sunlight creep up the opposite wall, he felt a strange dullness settle over him, body and soul–if one such as he could claim ownership of a soul anymore, he supposed. Yet even the soulless felt joy, did they not? So why was it that when he at last had peace that he could feel no joy? 

Was this not enough? What was so suddenly missing from his life? Where was he? 

Perhaps it was best to start from there. Green eyes slowly dragged themselves away from the dust motes dancing in the sunbeam splayed across his dark green sheets. A bedroom, small and tidy, met his gaze beyond the edge of the mattress. A worn but tasteful bedside table sat nearest to him. A stack of equally worn and tasteful sat books atop it. Loki sat up to run his pale fingers over their spines. The books smelled old, of dust and paper and ink–as old as he felt at that very moment.

His joints still worked well enough, though, and his stomach, too, by the sound of things. Having solved his simple mystery (brought on by nothing more than sleep and mental numbness), Loki thought he should maybe eat some breakfast. What else was there to do, save more sleeping? He would have preferred to not waste what remained of his life like that, whatever few choices he had otherwise–and those were just as few as he had for meals.

That wasn’t to say the cabinets weren’t full. They were, and with perfectly decent food. Loki could not taste it, though, just as he could not feel the sun coming through the windows or appreciate the antique furniture filling the rooms. There was something wrong, something missing. He just didn’t know what.

A knock on the wooden front door interrupted Loki’s attempts to work the puzzle out. Having no intention of letting whoever it was in, he did not get up from his place at the kitchen table. 

Of course, Thor just opened the door anyway. That he smiled while he did it was simply a further annoyance.

“I suppose since you have me under house arrest, you think you can just barge in here whenever you want,” Loki observed. His voice lacked its usual tone of derision, but still served the purpose of smacking the grin off his adopted brother’s face.

“It is not house arrest, Brother,” Thor replied as he sat down–uninvited–in the chair opposite Loki. “You are free to come and go as you please.”

“But not to the palace, nor to the stables, nor to the armory, nor to anywhere else worth going.”

“You are as free as I could arrange you being.”

“Yes, I’m sure you tried very hard.”

“It is what Mother would have wanted.”

“She would not have wanted me caged.”

“She would not have wanted you to usurp the throne, as you have in my absence numerous times!” 

Even getting Thor riled up did not have the same effect on Loki as it once had. Instead of watching his face with amusement, Loki stared at his own fingernails. 

Only Thor’s sigh brought Loki’s attention back to reality. “I did not come here to argue.”

“Pray tell, what did you come here to do, then?”

“I came to check on you.”

Loki’s face slowly furrowed. “Why?”

“You have not touched your breakfast,” Thor said, just as slowly inclining his great blond head toward Loki’s plate. Before Loki could argue, Thor went on, “Heimdall says you rarely eat. You rarely move.”

“Oh, so now it’s okay to have your men watch me at all hours. Yet you would have me believe that I am free.”

“Heimdall would be watching anyway. You need watching.”

No argument left Loki’s lips. Was he hoping to drive Thor away by not giving him a fight? Loki didn’t know. After a few minutes, Thor sighed again.

“When we got you out of prison, I expected to be throwing you back in within the week. You were supposed to use your freedom to give me headaches with your mischief, not your apathy,” Thor said.

“I am sorry to have disappointed you all.”

“I am not disappointed, Loki. I am worried.”

“Because I have no desire to find myself behind bars again?”

“Because you have not attempted to escape those bars completely. Are you feeling all right?”

“I’m fine, Thor.”

Thor regarded him for several long moments. It was a scrutiny Loki was unused to after such a long imprisonment and the isolation Thor had rewarded him with. If Loki had felt up to it, he would have lashed out until he’d driven Thor away. 

Like with so many other things of late, Loki did not feel up to it. He didn’t even feel anything over Thor seeing straight through his lie.

“You’re not,” Thor announced, getting up from his seat, “but you will be.”

Loki's eyes narrowed. “And why is that?”

“Because I did not come alone.” 

Thor’s grin was back, and despite himself Loki felt a flash of something: discomfort. Before Loki could do more than blink at this sudden flare of emotion, Thor wrapped his meaty paw around the front door’s handle and pulled the door to Loki’s house wide open.

Standing just outside was a familiar woman with [color] hair and [color] eyes. 

“[Name],” said Thor. “Please come in and join us.”

You took Thor’s offered hand and stepped over the threshold–the threshold of Loki’s sun-warmed hovel. He found himself suddenly on his feet, a most unprince-like gape gracing his features as he looked between your shy expression and Thor’s bold smirk. 

Silence. You said nothing. Loki said nothing.

Thor heaved yet another sigh as he rubbed the back of his head. “It took me some time to dig her up, but once I explained who I was and she knew I bore her no ill will for her association with you, she became just as worried about you as I am.”

“There is,” for the first time in ages, Loki could feel his cheeks burning, “nothing to worry about.”

“I disagree. What about you, [Name]?”

Despite your obvious nerves, you did nothing more than swallow, then take a step forward. “It–You do not sound like yourself, your--your highness.”

Thor waggled his eyebrows at Loki’s bewildered stare. 

Loki, again, said nothing. 

You ducked your head. That was more familiar. 

Loki could remember: a hot day coming in from a ride, a young woman not of high birth admiring the horses, Loki refusing to let the guard throw her out and insisting on escorting her home himself. He had not known then what would blossom from the exchange. Soon he was riding his horse to see her every week, thinking of her smile over family dinners, and sharing secrets with her that he spoke of to no one else. 

But that had been another lifetime, another man entirely.

“I do not have to stay if you find my presence displeasing,” you said in a rush. “If you wish, I can–”

“No!” Loki burst out. 

So long feeling nothing, and now he felt this: shaky, embarrassed, flustered, and so very, very annoyed at Thor grinning at him behind your back. Loki took a deep breath to try to steady himself; his knuckles gripped the back of his chair. 

All the while, you watched, with those [color] eyes Loki had almost forgotten. 

“You are here. You might as well stay. It has been…a long while since I have had conversation. Good conversation,” he added as his eyes met Thor’s.

This only caused Thor’s grin to grow wider still. Obviously Loki wasn’t to win anything that day. However, this did get the King of Asgard to release you, something Loki noted you greeted with relief.

“I will take my leave, then,” said Thor in his migraine-inducing voice, then more gently said to you,” You are free to come and go as you please, as decreed by Thor Odinson, King of the Realm–not his younger brother, who may no longer claim a royal title.”

With this last poor attempt at a friendly barb, Thor swept out of Loki’s cottage. Loki watched him go, then stared at the closed door. Thor had left. He was gone. Now Loki was all alone with…

“Your higness?”

To add to just how undignified the whole situation was, Loki nearly jumped out of his skin at the sound of your voice. You were too close all of sudden, having apparently crossed the room while his thoughts were elsewhere. His heartbeat sped, a sensation so foreign that he wondered if he ought not lie down. This could all be some horrible fever dream. After all, he had never thought it possible that he could look into those eyes again. A girl of such low birth–even a girl that appreciated horses–had no business being the consort of the Realm’s future ruler. He had had such grand dreams. Now all of those dreams were dashed to pieces.

Slowly, as if in a dream, Loki lifted a finger to your cheek. You did not move. You did not disappear either. You were real, solid, somehow forgiving. He felt his lips lift in a slim smile.

“No,” he said. “Thor’s right. It’s just Loki now. Like it always should have been.”

Tears filled your eyes, but perhaps you were feeling a plethora of emotions, too, because then you smiled in return. Only then–not when he was briefly king, not when he was free of prison, and not when he finally got out from underneath Odin’s roof–did Loki realize what he’d been missing all along. Only then did the sun rise again on Loki’s hopes and dreams.  

#fan fic #strwa writes #reader insert #second person pov #challenge fic #one shot #request #loki #loki odinson #loki laufeyson #thor #avengers #marvel #mcu #loki x reader #loki x you #loki x y/n #loki laufeyson x reader #loki laufeyson x y/n #loki laufeyson x you #avengers x reader #avengers x you #avengers x y/n #marvel x reader #marvel x you #marvel x y/n #mcu x reader #mcu x you #mcu x y/n #thor x reader

[tonberry-yoda]

Hi, my name is ria and thanks for accepting my request.

Sorry if it's long. 😭😭

age: i am 18+ so you can include even slight NSFW 

pronouns: - she/her , straight , interested in men

fandom : jujutsu kaisen

appearance:- i am 5'3 , i have blackish brown wavy hair , big brown eyes and pretty eyebrows. I am neither chubby nor slender just the perfect weight for my height. my skin complexion is wheatish.

MBTI: intj

personality:- i am often viewed as cold individual with superiority complex and the 'hard-worker' of the group. which is true to some extent (except the superiority complex part) but the people who are close to me know a completely different side of me. i can be super funny, sarcastic and i have varied emotions. i work really hard to fulfil responsibilties. i am  loyal , and responsible. I do get depressed with life sometimes finding no meaning or purpose but try my best to move on. i also cannot make friends easily due to trust issues, also I am not close to anyone not  even to my parents I find it so hard to match up to their expectations of being 'perfect' and it stresses me so much. The best part about  dating me can be that i can help u with u r work and  motivate to u and be there for u when times r tough.

likes:- i really like it when others are passionate about their dreams and work for it. I find it really attractive. Also people who defend their loved ones even if the world is against them is also such an attractive quality. i like long walks in garden with my loved one with meaningful silence and meaningful late night conversations on any topic is my favourite thing. I just want them to treat me special sometimes.

dislikes:- gossips , drama , liars , hypocrites , bossy people . infidelity is deal breaker for me. i get super cold and won't address the problem anymore and break the relation right away.

hobbies: books , cooking ( i am reallyyy good at it ) , anime , music and occasionally i sing and most of them tell me i have good voice but i don't think so .

love language :- i am happy to give whatever kind of affection they crave for.

i like to receive words of affirmation and acts of service.

physical affection is totally ok in later stage of relation.

i want the person to motivate me and give me hope in my darkest days. i want them to make me feel loved and needed when i am going through my bad days. they should have a stable mind and passion. its a bonus if they can make silly jokes to make me laugh.

Hi RIa!!! You are the first person in the matchup event, so naturally, you are the first to get a matchup!!! Thanks for the request because I think I have the perfect man for you (though this was a tough one ngl)

the character I chose for you is...

MEGUMI FUSHIGURO!!!

this man is obviously passionate, so there you go!

you can help him get a lot of his dreams and passions going and help motivate him and even if he doesnt show it, it means the world to him

he definitley isnt one to boss you around, so you're all good in that department

if he gets to live his own life, why shouldnt you be able to live your own? that's how he sees it for sure

HE THINKS YOU ARE STUNNING OKAY?!?!?!? like literally will blush whenever you're around because you are just so beautiful

he can relate to that hard worker complex going on, so in order for both of you to take a break, you usually have to do it together lmaoooo

he will defend you and protect you because you literally mean the world to him frrr

he dislikes the same thing as you, so you constantly eye roll when you hear gossip and then laugh about it

he will gladly eat your food, like will love that you cook for him

if you bring him homemade treats, he will love you forever

he tells you your voice is good. all the time

he loves providing all of your love languages for you. like he will clean the entire house and then tell you how much he loves you, giving you butterflies bro

when the time comes, he will definitely hold your hand everywhere and give you hugs when you need them, but he's not a PDA guy, so never in front of people

he doesnt mean to be funny, but he definitely cracks a joke here and there lmaooooo

he is the perfect stable man for you and will make you feel loved like you deserve, while providing as much as he can for you and tell you how good you're doing all the time, motivating you constantly

he is the perfect man for you

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@tonberry-yoda

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[iricasdiaries]

Immigration is a complex and sensitive issue, and people's experiences and motivations for moving to a new country can vary greatly depending on their circumstances. Here is a sample immigration story based on common migration concepts discussed in this chapter:

I spoke to a 40-year-old female immigrant from Mexico who came to the United States about ten years ago. For anonymity purposes, I will call her Maria. Maria immigrated to the US to seek better opportunities for her and her family.

Maria grew up in a small village in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico. Her family was poor, and they struggled to make ends meet. Despite working long hours on the family farm, they often didn't have enough money to pay for basic necessities like food and clothing.

The pushes and pulls that motivated Maria to immigrate was poverty. She couldn’t stand the situation she was in and more than ever she needed a better life. She wanted to provide a better life for her family, and she knew that the US offered better job opportunities and a higher standard of living. These bridges allowed her to understand what it would mean for her and her family to migrate to America. Maria did not speak English; she only spoke Spanish, in the slightest bit this barrier discouraged her. At the time cumulative causation encouraged Maria's husband to migrate to the U.S A few years earlier he had been deported this was also a factor which contributed to her decision to immigrate. The pull factors that attracted Maria to the US were the promise of better-paying jobs, access to better education for her children, and a more stable and secure life. She had heard stories from other immigrants who had come to the US and were able to provide for their families and live a better life. Regardless of her move to America she was always going to remember her roots, a transnational.

Maria's immigration journey was not easy. She crossed the border illegally with the help of a coyote and spent several days in the desert before making it to her destination. Once in the US, she struggled to find work and adjust to a new culture and language. She always knew that she would work as a labor immigrant. She was told it would be easy to get work. So her struggle confused her. However, she eventually found a job at a local factory, where she worked long hours for low pay. She wanted to transition and become an entrepreneurial immigrant and open her own cleaning business but I guess that was not in the cards for her

One of the biggest barriers that Maria faced was discrimination. As a Mexican immigrant, she often felt marginalized and excluded from American society. She faced many challenges, including finding affordable housing, accessing healthcare, and navigating the legal system.

Despite the challenges, Maria persevered, and she was eventually able to bring her husband and children to the US legally. She has since become a US citizen and has started her own small business, which has provided her with financial stability and a sense of pride and accomplishment.

Maria's immigration story highlights many of the key migration concepts discussed in this chapter, including push and pull factors, barriers to immigration, and the importance of family and community in the immigrant experience. It also underscores the resilience and determination of immigrants who come to the US in search of a better life for themselves and their families.

[mooshako]

a misconception (rant) about being a “privileged” child in a filipino household: from a filipino child

i grew up thinking we were privileged because of how my parents would always say that we were by being able to eat, have clothes and a roof above our heads, and have access to quality education with a 100% certainty of having the honor to get higher education. i mean, sure. they’re not wrong. it is very hard, at least for those who does not have generational wealth or enough and stable income, it’s known to be a challenge to survive in the middle class here in the philippines — but we weren’t poor, we had enough to be able to go on trips, to have extravagant meals once in a while. that part, i do feel privileged. but the thing that rubs me the wrong way is how they make it seem like making us live and giving us our essentials is a privilege. 

YES, i know what i said. living here in the philippines is hard. BUT it is our right, as children that is brought up in this world without a choice, to have our essentials given to us by those who brought us up here in the first place. we, as children, do not have ANY responsibilities whatsoever. children are not meant to be anti-depressants, nor their parents’ constant ‘happy pill’, nor are they meant to save a failing marriage/relationship among partners. children shouldn’t worry if they are in debt with their parents because they needed something. children shouldn’t risk anything to “survive”. and children shouldn’t be emotionally resilient from what their parents are going through.

what we should shout about is how it is an obligation for parents to give their children what they need. AND SHUT THE FUCK UP, if you’re going to tell me that what children only need are food, clothes, a house, and education. NO. i believe that that is just text book bullshit. because that was the problem, they see their child acting “problematic” when they haven’t given their child what they need the most. it's the intangible things: love, care, emotional support, showing them and making them feel understood and accepted; giving them the freedom to be themselves at home — because sometimes, a child’s home is literally what makes them so caged up by themselves. they feel choked and limited. idk about you guys, but what is the use of a home being a home if the first thing you want to do is to get out of there? 

parents, or acting parents, who puts their children into debt because they let their child live a “privileged” life defeats the purpose of having it as your parental duties. parents like those are also the ones who have literally chosen to have kids. and have more kids after the first ones. and it makes me hurt my brain for trying to comprehend how. how can they have multiple children already and still don’t get how it should work. it’s not like i’m demanding them to be the best parents there is because i know for a fact that we are all only humans. but holy fuck, at least own up to your own shit as a grown up than projecting shit onto your children and be fucking baffled as to why they grew up different from what you wanted. 

this is why i will never pity parents who act like they’re the victim when their children found and made a new, better life for themselves because they wanted to. those parents should have at least owned up to their shit, and let their children live their life without them fucking it up even more. 

i know this is just some fucked up rant, and some of you might see this narrative as one-sided. but that’s how it works, honestly. we can’t always consider both sides because there is a side that is more affected and more hurt. children have their future waiting for them, a future that they did not even think of yet but they’re already going through the “hard and tough times” because their parents are “preparing” them for it. make your home feel like a home, assholes. be parents that made their children feel they are actually loved unconditionally. that’s how it is supposed to be. 

there isn’t always forgiveness available when they grow up, so please. PLEASE. don’t waste the time you still have in connection with your children just for your pride. please.

[the-interplay-of-sex-and-violins]

Transplanting 49 random facts about Kel from Twitter, plus a secret bonus one to make an even 50.

1: We'll start easy. Kelyn's favorite color is red! He doesn't like this (because he suspects it's part of his deeply-repressed Durge Problems), and tries to wear other colors, usually into the pink/purple/blue spectrum. Red still comes up in small places though (like earrings). Once he's cured, though, his favorite color is still red...which he doesn't mind, now, though he still tries not to wear too much of it.

2: Kel knows one spell so well he can do it almost no matter what: a simple disguise self one. He was forced to use it to hide his vitiligo and black hair in his youth, and had it beaten into his head as soon as he could cast it. He purposely refuses to use it now.

3: Kelyn can play several instruments very well, but his preference is strings: first violin, then lute. He CAN play a vazhan-do very well, which was his first instrument; he doesn't like them very much and would rather not.

4: Kelyn genuinely thinks spiders are adorable and is convinced cats are kind of like them, but they don't have enough legs or eyes. He thinks cats look kind of weird, but cute in a strange sort of way. None of his non-drow friends understand this comparison, at all.

5: Kel comes from a minor noble house in Menzoberranzan, Zauvirr, and is the youngest child and second son. He was raised by the second-youngest, Alythara, for the first few years of his life. Both of them fled home about twenty years ago: Kelyn first, and Alythara followed him.

6: Once Kelyn is reminded of his surname, he purposely chooses not to use it and goes without one from then on. (Until some ambiguous time in the future when he may or may not end up taking the name Ancunín...)

7: Kelyn started braiding the left side of his hair after leaving the Underdark and getting separated from Alythara, because it was how she did hers. Once he loses his memory, he doesn't remember why he styles it that way: only that it's important to him that he does.

8: Kel doodles, usually while thinking. Sometimes he actually draws, and it's usually his friends...or whoever is in line of sight and catches his eye. He also tends to hum snippets of songs when he thinks, and he can cast very small spells just by humming.

9: Kel likes to explore all the weird food variety of the surface, but anything mushroom-based is his go-to comfort food. Especially soup. He doesn't have many good memories (or many memories in general) of the Underdark, but that's one of them.

10: Kel speaks Undercommon, Common, Drowic (rarely used), and drow hand sign. Sometimes he and Alythara use Undercommon to talk shit, or hand sign if they want to be REALLY sure they can't be understood. (He's also taught Yurissa both, but she can't do all the signing.)

11: Kel met Yurissa when she was five and couldn't tell him much but her name. She got attached and they stuck together; when the Temple of Bhaal found him, he went with them because it meant he could provide a more stable life for her...at the cost of his sanity and morals.

12: Kel calls Yurissa "'Rissa", "sweetheart", or "ta'ecelle" (which means sunlight). Yurissa just calls him "Kelyn" or "Kel". (Or, when he died, "dad"--once he got better, she started calling him "dad" regularly instead of his name.)

13: Kelyn is 136. His first kill was as a child, in self-defense. By the time he was 16, he was an accomplished assassin, which is how he spent his life until he was around 80 or so and first discovered music, which was the first thing that let him repress the Dark Urge.

14: Kelyn plays music most mornings, in part to keep up practice, but mostly because it helps ground him and clear his head to prepare for the day (and helps repress the Urges). He usually tries to slip off to play so he doesn't bother anyone else.

15: Kel's singing voice is a lovely baritone, but he's a little self-conscious about his singing, unless he has time to mentally prepare himself for it. He used to sing Yurissa to sleep when she was little, despite this.

16: One of Alythara and Kelyn's favorite ways to bond is music: he plays, she either sings or dances. This often turns into a little performance in camp, and Alythara likes to drag anyone else she thinks will tolerate it in; Wyll and Karlach are the best sports about it.

17: Kel has some thalassophobia. He really is afraid of krakens. And the ocean. And deep water in general, like large lakes. It's not debilitating, but he doesn't want anywhere near any of that, ty. He still likes calamari though, possibly out of spite.

18: Kel is a huge masochist with a high pain tolerance...which is one of the many things he forgot, until Abdirak happened. Everyone in the party learned something fun that day, ESPECIALLY Kel.

19: Despite no longer hiding it, Kel's a bit self-conscious about his vitiligo in particular, and gets flustered and uncomfortable when attention is drawn to it. He sometimes gets the same way about his hair, but that's rarer.

20: He really likes striped fabrics and slashed sleeves. Also sparkly things (embellishments or jewelry) and pops of bright color. If it's eye-catching or visually distinct, he probably thinks it's really neat!

21: Bright sunlight still gives him a headache even after almost two decades on the surface and he prefers dim lighting as often as possible. His darkvision is so good he rarely bothers with light, except for especially fine work; he only uses light out of habit for others' sake.

22: Kelyn tends to feel safer being emotionally vulnerable with other men or nonbinary people; he likes women just fine, but is naturally more guarded around them, especially drow women, and needs a little longer to warm up to them. He can't exactly say why, but he can guess.

23: Don't ask Kel about his violin. He will go off on long, rambly tangents about something related to it, which may or may not be coherent. He has Opinions(TM) about many things related to it.

24: Unsurprisingly, his violin is his most precious possession, largely because it's both a symbol and method of being able to (somewhat) control the Urge. He's had the same one ever since he first picked it up; it's amazing he hasn't named the thing, honestly.

25: Kelyn pierced his ears himself on a whim, which is probably why they're aligned a bit oddly. The matched studs are set a bit high in his lobes, and the second piercing on the right (the hoop) is directly below the stud instead of behind it.

26: Kel honestly gets along with everyone in the party really well, and had the most friction with Lae'zel and possibly Astarion (it was hard to tell with them, early on). He has a mild crush on about half of them, bc gay culture is being a little in love with all your friends.

27: Kel tends to subconsciously take on a more dance-like rhythm to his movement when playing in battle, especially if it's a drawn-out spell. He also sometimes dances when he practices if he's really feeling it, though it's rare. He WILL get self-conscious if you point it out.

28: Kel grew up worshipping Lolth because he had no other option, then there was the whole stint with Bhaal, then he gave up on gods for a bit, and Alythara is eventually going to convert him to Eilistraee.

29: Kelyn's favorite flower is daffodils, especially the multicolored varieties. (He also has a fondness for rosemary and bergamot now, thanks to someone.)

30: Kelyn genuinely doesn't think much of his own looks: he knows he's charming, but he thinks it's just charisma, personality, and a certain degree of flashiness and novelty as a surface drow.

31: Kelyn spent his first few years out of the Underdark surrounding himself with art and aggressively doing good whenever possible, as a way to atone for and repress the Urge. Then he met Yurissa, and moved to Baldur's Gate shortly after.

32: Kel stopped playing violin as much once he joined the Temple of Bhaal; he still did, but not as often. Orin hated it, and threw his violin out with him, then got rid of all his other art in his room in the Temple.

33: Kelyn likes caverns and finds them comforting, but strongly dislikes being too tightly enclosed in a small space, and doesn't know why. (It's residual memory from being locked in the mindflayer pod.)

34: His favorite season is spring, because of the new colors, and he likes autumn for similar reasons. The seasons are one of his favorite parts of the surface, actually; seasons in the Underdark don't differ the same way they do on the surface and are more consistent.

35: Kel prefers to be the big spoon. He actually tends to default to being the nurturing, caring one in any relationship; the exception is Alythara, bc SHE tends to forcibly take on the nurturing role between them, bc she’s the big sister and that’s her job.

36: Kelyn has a soft spot for young tiefling girls (but also just tiefling kids in general); he particularly liked Mol when they met. He’s unsure where this came from: it’s from Yurissa, and him associating tieflings with his daughter (and Mol in particular is a lot like her).

37: His fondness for tieflings is also in part from having a shared experience as part of a race associated with evil and sometimes getting an unfair rap from others for it. He’s likewise drawn to others in similar circumstances.

38: Kelyn makes a point to practice The Weeping Dawn every now and then. He's not really comfortable performing it, but he wants to make sure it's not forgotten--even if the only person who remembers it is him. Eventually he'll write it down so it can outlive him.

39: Kel really likes blades, just, in general. (It's fun when Astarion realizes how thoroughly he can distract him just by idly flipping a blade around. Then he starts doing it on purpose to cause problems.)

40: Kelyn's hoop earring is a gift from Yurissa for his birthday one year, which she picked out and had enchanted with Gortash's help. Before then, he just wore a plain hoop there.

41: Kelyn pierces Astarion's ears for him shortly after they arrive at Baldur's Gate, as part of everyone generally splurging and sprucing up their gear after wading through several kinds of hell in it.

42: He does in fact canonically wear the fuck-me heels I draw him in, and yes, he can run, climb, sneak, and generally adventure in them. That alone should terrify you. (He's 5'5" without the heels, which actually doesn't bother him any.)

43: Kel has an encyclopedic and frankly alarming knowledge of poisons and the making thereof. Mostly he knows about poisons based on materials you'd find in the Underdark, but he also knows a lot about surface ones. Fortunately, he also knows how to counteract most of them.

44: Kel's complexion is naturally freckled, but he's gotten more freckly since coming to the surface, especially on his cheeks and shoulders. He's only ever sunburned on his vitiligo patches, though (since they're more sensitive to that), and he DOES NOT want to repeat it.

45: Despite liking bright colors, Kelyn tends to wear shades of grey, black, and white, preferring to use a highlight color or something else eye-catching on himself, instead of a lot of color at once. Usually.

46: Kelyn is bi, and despite his trouble trusting women as readily as other people, he genuinely doesn't have much preference in actual attraction, at least as far as gender goes. He does tend to be into women who intimidate him somehow, though, which he has mixed feelings about.

47: Kel genuinely thinks puns are hilarious, despite all evidence to the contrary. He's usually well-behaved about it...unless he's in a mood. Definitely NEVER show weakness and let him know if you hate them. (Astarion has threatened to kill him no less than four times over it.)

48: Kelyn likes being marked up, which is probably why he only heals Astarion's bites just enough so they stop bleeding, but still have a visible mark (until it fades naturally). He'd say it's just because they don't NEED a more thorough healing, and he's a godsdamned liar.

49: Kelyn does make a point to learn Lesser Restoration from Alythara, roundabout when they enter the shadow-cursed lands and Astarion can't really hunt anymore, entirely so he can be Astarion's sole source of blood without risking actual harm to himself.

50: Kelyn likes jewelry in general, and aside from his earrings, is often also wearing his choker, multiple rings, possibly multiple necklaces, and multiple bracelets if his wardrobe allows. He does keep kicking around the idea of piercing his ears again, or maybe something else, but hasn't committed yet.

#Swan sings #Kelyn

[muveone]

Can I move to Portugal permanently?

Portugal is a beautiful country that offers a high quality of life, a pleasant climate, and a rich culture and history. Many people dream of moving to Portugal permanently, but wonder how feasible and easy it is to do so. In this article, we will answer some of the most common questions and concerns that potential expats may have about living in Portugal permanently, such as:

What are the requirements and procedures for obtaining a residence permit in Portugal?

What are the benefits and challenges of living in Portugal permanently?

What are the best Portuguese cities for expats to live in?

How can MuveOne, a reliable and professional international European removals company, help you with your move to Portugal?

How to obtain a residence permit in Portugal?

If you want to live in Portugal permanently, you will need to obtain a residence permit from the Portuguese Immigration and Borders Service (SEF). The type and duration of your residence permit will depend on your nationality, purpose of stay, and personal circumstances.

If you are a citizen of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA), or Switzerland, you have the right to live and work in Portugal without a visa. However, you will need to register with the local town hall within four months of your arrival and obtain a Registration Certificate. This document will prove your legal residence in Portugal and allow you to access public services and benefits. You will also need to apply for a Tax Identification Number (NIF) and a Social Security Number (NISS) if you intend to work or pay taxes in Portugal.

If you are a citizen of a non-EU/EEA/Swiss country, you will need to apply for a visa and a residence permit before you travel to Portugal. The visa application must be submitted at the Portuguese embassy or consulate in your country of residence. The type of visa you need will depend on your purpose of stay, such as work, study, family reunification, or retirement. You can find more information about the different visa categories and the application process on the SEF website.

Once you arrive in Portugal with a valid visa, you will need to schedule an appointment with SEF within four months and apply for a residence permit. You will need to provide various documents, such as your passport, visa, proof of income, proof of accommodation, health insurance, and criminal record. You will also need to pay a fee and undergo a biometric data collection. The residence permit is usually valid for one year and can be renewed for successive periods of two years, until you become eligible for permanent residence or citizenship.

What are the benefits and challenges of living in Portugal permanently?

Living in Portugal permanently can offer many benefits, such as:

A low cost of living: Portugal is one of the cheapest countries in Western Europe, with affordable prices for food, housing, transport, and utilities. According to Numbeo, the average monthly cost of living for a single person in Portugal is €684, while for a family of four it is €2,373.

A high quality of life: Portugal ranks high in various indicators of well-being, such as health, education, safety, and happiness. Portugal has a universal public health care system that provides free or low-cost medical services to all residents. Portugal also has a high-quality education system that offers free and compulsory schooling for children between 6 and 18 years old. Portugal is also one of the safest and most peaceful countries in the world, with low crime rates and a stable political and social environment. Portugal is also known for its friendly and hospitable people, who are welcoming and helpful to foreigners. Portugal also ranks high in the World Happiness Report, which measures the subjective well-being of people in different countries.

A pleasant climate: Portugal has a Mediterranean climate that offers mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of sunshine and little rainfall. Portugal has an average annual temperature of 16°C, with variations depending on the region and altitude. Portugal also has a long and diverse coastline that offers stunning beaches and opportunities for water sports and leisure activities.

A rich culture and history: Portugal has a long and fascinating history that dates back to the ancient times, when it was inhabited by various civilizations, such as the Celts, the Romans, the Visigoths, the Moors, and the Christians. Portugal also has a rich and diverse culture that reflects its influences from different regions and continents, such as Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Portugal is famous for its music, literature, art, architecture, cuisine, and festivals, which offer a unique and captivating experience for visitors and residents alike.

Living in Portugal permanently can also pose some challenges, such as:

Learning the language: Portuguese is the official and dominant language in Portugal, and it is essential to learn it if you want to integrate and communicate effectively with the locals. Portuguese is a Romance language that shares some similarities with other languages, such as Spanish, French, and Italian, but it also has some distinctive features, such as nasal sounds, complex verb tenses, and gender and number agreements. Learning Portuguese can be challenging, but also rewarding, as it can open many doors and opportunities for you in Portugal and beyond.

Dealing with bureaucracy: Portugal is known for having a complex and slow bureaucracy that can make some processes and procedures frustrating and time-consuming. For example, obtaining a residence permit, registering a car, opening a bank account, or paying taxes can involve a lot of paperwork, fees, and waiting times. You may also encounter some inconsistencies and contradictions between different authorities and regulations. To deal with bureaucracy in Portugal, you will need to be patient, persistent, and well-informed, and seek professional help if necessary.

Adapting to the culture: Portugal has a distinct and diverse culture that can be different from your own in some aspects, such as values, norms, customs, and habits. For example, Portugal has a more relaxed and flexible attitude towards time, schedules, and deadlines, which can be perceived as inefficient or disrespectful by some foreigners. Portugal also has a more collectivist and hierarchical society, where family, friends, and social status are very important and influential. Portugal also has a more indirect and expressive communication style, where gestures, facial expressions, and tone of voice are used to convey messages and emotions. Adapting to the culture in Portugal can be challenging, but also enriching, as it can help you learn new perspectives and appreciate diversity.

What are the best Portuguese cities for expats to live in?

Portugal has many cities that offer different advantages and disadvantages for expats to live in, depending on their preferences, needs, and goals. Some of the most popular and attractive Portuguese cities for expats to live in are:

Lisbon: The capital and largest city of Portugal, Lisbon is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city that offers a mix of modern and traditional, urban and natural, and local and global. Lisbon has a rich and diverse culture, with many museums, monuments, galleries, theaters, and festivals. Lisbon also has a dynamic and innovative economy, with many opportunities for entrepreneurship, innovation, and creativity. Lisbon also has a mild and sunny climate, with many parks, gardens, and beaches nearby. Lisbon is also well-connected to the rest of the country and the world, with an international airport, a train station, a bus station, and a metro system.

Porto: The second-largest city and the main economic and industrial center of Portugal, Porto is a historic and charming city that offers a blend of old and new, authentic and trendy, and elegant and rustic. Porto has a rich and distinctive culture, with many landmarks, such as the Ribeira district, the Dom Luís I Bridge, the Clérigos Tower, and the Lello Bookstore. Porto also has a lively and diverse gastronomy, with many restaurants, cafés, bars, and markets. Porto also has a mild and rainy climate, with many green spaces, such as the Serralves Park, the Crystal Palace Gardens, and the City Park. Porto is also well-connected to the rest of the country and the world, with an international airport, a train station, a bus station, and a metro system.

Coimbra: The third-largest city and the main academic and cultural center of Portugal, Coimbra is a historic and beautiful city that offers a balance of tradition and innovation, culture and nature, and tranquility and excitement. Coimbra has a rich and prestigious culture, with many attractions, such as the University of Coimbra, the Old Cathedral, the Santa Cruz Monastery, and the Machado de Castro Museum. Coimbra also has a vibrant and youthful atmosphere, with many students, events, activities, and nightlife. Coimbra also has a moderate and humid climate, with many hills, valleys, and rivers nearby. Coimbra is also well-connected to the rest of the country and the world, with a train station, a bus station, and a highway network.

How can MuveOne help you with your move to Portugal?

Moving to Portugal permanently can be a rewarding and exciting experience, but also a challenging and stressful one, especially if you have to deal with the logistics of transporting your belongings across borders. That is why you need a reliable and professional international European removals company that can take care of everything for you. We are such a company, with years of experience and expertise in providing high-quality and affordable removals to Portugal and other European destinations.

MuveOne can help you with every aspect of your move to Portugal, from packing and loading to delivery and unloading. We have a fleet of modern and spacious vehicles that can accommodate any size and type of load, whether you need a full house removal or a small parcel delivery. We also offer a range of

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[irl-trashqueen]

SAMMinistries is a Beacon of Hope for San Antonio, Texas

In the heart of San Antonio, Texas, a shining light of hope and support stands tall, helping those in need regain their footing. SAMMinistries, a non-profit organization, plays a crucial role in transforming the lives of the city's most vulnerable residents.

With unwavering dedication and a commitment to the community, SAMMinistries is a lifeline for people facing homelessness and other challenges.

A Helping Hand When It's Needed Most

Homelessness is a complex issue that affects individuals and families from all walks of life. SAMMinistries understands the struggles faced by those experiencing homelessness and works tirelessly to provide a helping hand during these challenging times.

Shelter and Housing Programs

One of the most significant ways SAMMinistries helps is through its shelter and housing programs. These programs offer safe and stable places for individuals and families to stay, ensuring they have a roof over their heads. This provides immediate relief and allows people to focus on rebuilding their lives.

Supportive Services

SAMMinistries goes beyond providing shelter. They offer various supportive services to address the root causes of homelessness. This includes job training, educational programs, and counseling services to help individuals gain the skills and confidence to secure stable employment and housing.

Feeding Hope and Nourishing Lives

Nutrition is a fundamental aspect of well-being, and SAMMinistries recognizes this by operating programs that provide nutritious meals to those in need.

Meals and Food Assistance

The organization serves hot meals to individuals and families struggling with hunger. These meals are not just about filling empty stomachs but also about restoring a sense of dignity and providing a moment of respite under challenging times.

Food Pantries

SAMMinistries run food pantries, offering groceries to those facing food insecurity. This assistance ensures that families have access to nutritious food, reducing the stress of wondering where their next meal will come from.

Empowering Through Education

Education is a critical factor in breaking the cycle of homelessness and poverty. SAMMinistries recognizes this and provides educational opportunities to help individuals build a better future.

Youth Programs

SAMMinistries offers programs specifically designed for children and young adults. These programs help with homework, offer tutoring, and provide a safe and supportive environment for learning.

Adult Education

For adults looking to improve their skills and qualifications, SAMMinistries provides adult education classes. These classes empower individuals to enhance their job prospects and increase their self-sufficiency.

Community Engagement

SAMMinistries believes in the power of community involvement. They engage with the local community to raise awareness about homelessness, advocate for policy changes, and create a more inclusive society.

Volunteer Opportunities

The organization offers opportunities for volunteers to get involved, fostering a sense of unity and shared purpose within the community.

Advocacy

SAMMinistries advocates for policies and initiatives that address the underlying causes of homelessness. They work to raise awareness about the challenges faced by individuals experiencing homelessness and advocate for change at the local and state levels.

My Conclusion

SAMMinistries stands as a beacon of hope and a testament to the power of compassion and community in a city as vibrant as San Antonio. Their dedication to providing shelter, nourishment, education, and support to those in need has transformed countless lives. 

Through their unwavering commitment, SAMMinistries continues to make a profound difference in the lives of San Antonio, Texas, proving that when a community comes together, it can bring about positive change for its most vulnerable members.

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Best NGO in Mumbai: The Significance of Free Food Donation by Child Safe Foundation

1. Empowering Education for All:

At the heart of Child Safe Foundation’s endeavors lies its commitment to education. The foundation firmly believes that education is the key to unlocking doors of opportunity and breaking the cycle of poverty. With a school dedicated to providing free education to children who cannot afford to attend traditional schools, Child Safe Foundation opens the gateway to knowledge and dreams. By offering quality education, the foundation nurtures young minds, equipping them with the tools they need to build a better future for themselves and their communities.

2. Safeguarding Health and Well-being:

Child Safe Foundation leaves no stone unturned in ensuring the health and well-being of the children it serves. From access to medical care to providing essential healthcare resources, the foundation stands as a pillar of support for families struggling with health challenges. By addressing medical needs and offering preventive care, Child Safe Foundation ensures that children can grow up healthy and strong, ready to face the world with vigor.

3. A Roof Overhead:

Recognizing the vital role of a safe and stable home in a child’s life, Child Safe Foundation extends its outreach to shelter and housing support for families facing homelessness or inadequate living conditions. A secure living environment not only offers physical comfort but also provides the emotional stability necessary for children to thrive and focus on their studies.

4. Nourishing Bodies, Nourishing Dreams:

Child Safe Foundation acknowledges that a child’s growth and development are closely tied to proper nutrition. Unfortunately, many children face the harsh reality of hunger and malnutrition. To combat this issue, the foundation’s free food donation program plays a pivotal role. By collaborating with local businesses, donors, and volunteers, Child Safe Foundation distributes nutritious meals to children and families in need. These meals not only fill empty stomachs but also create an environment conducive to learning, growth, and happiness.

5. Extending a Helping Hand:

Child Safe Foundation goes beyond the classroom and food distribution efforts. The foundation actively engages in donating necessary goods to families struggling to make ends meet. By providing essential items like clothing, blankets, and hygiene products, the organization ensures that children are well-cared for and can focus on their education without the burden of lacking basic necessities.

6. Building a Stronger Community:

Child Safe Foundation understands that empowering children goes hand in hand with strengthening the community they belong to. The foundation actively engages with local residents and community leaders to identify the most pressing needs and address them effectively. By fostering a collaborative spirit and promoting community involvement, Child Safe Foundation not only brings positive change to individual lives but also creates a network of support that uplifts the entire community.

7. Nurturing Emotional Support:

Beyond physical necessities, Child Safe Foundation recognizes the importance of emotional support for children facing challenging circumstances. The foundation invests in counseling services and mentorship programs to help children cope with trauma, build resilience, and develop a positive outlook on life. Through these interventions, the organization strives to create a nurturing environment where children feel valued, loved, and empowered to pursue their dreams.

8. Inspiring Hope and Aspiration:

Every child deserves to dream, aspire, and believe in their potential. Child Safe Foundation serves as a source of inspiration and hope, igniting the spark of ambition in young hearts. By providing a safe and nurturing environment, access to education, and opportunities for growth, the foundation instills a sense of purpose and determination in children, encouraging them to set ambitious goals and strive towards achieving them.

9. Measuring Impact and Celebrating Success:

Child Safe Foundation’s impactful work is made possible by the support of individuals and organizations that share its vision. There are various ways to contribute and be part of this life-changing journey:

Child Safe Foundation’s commitment to child safety, education, healthcare, shelter, and free food donation serves as a powerful testament to the transformative power of compassion and collective action. Through the unwavering efforts of the foundation and the support of caring individuals and partners, countless children’s lives are being touched, nurtured, and given the chance to blossom.

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Empowering Hope: The Mission of Homeless Organization Maryland

In the heart of Maryland, a compassionate force is at work, striving to combat homelessness and provide a glimmer of hope to those in need. Homeless Organization Maryland is a beacon of light, dedicated to addressing the complex issue of homelessness by offering support, shelter, and a path towards self-sufficiency. This article delves into the profound impact of this remarkable organization and how it is making a difference in the lives of the homeless population across the state.

Understanding the Crisis:

Homelessness remains a pressing issue across the United States, and Maryland is no exception. The lack of affordable housing, coupled with economic challenges and personal struggles, pushes many individuals and families into the clutches of homelessness. Unstable living conditions can lead to a cascade of hardships, from diminished access to education and healthcare to increased vulnerability to crime and substance abuse.

The Mission of Homeless Organization Maryland:

Homeless Organization Maryland, founded with a vision of creating a more compassionate society, centers its efforts around three core pillars outreach, shelter, and empowerment. Its tireless team of dedicated staff and volunteers traverse the state, seeking out those in need and providing immediate assistance and resources.

Outreach:

Taking to the streets, the organization's outreach teams connect with the homeless community, building relationships and trust. By offering food, clothing, hygiene kits, and medical assistance, they meet immediate needs while laying the groundwork for long-term solutions.

Shelter:

Homeless Organization Maryland operates shelters throughout the state, providing safe havens for those without homes. These shelters not only offer a roof overhead but also create a supportive environment where individuals can access counseling, job training, and educational opportunities.

Empowerment:

Recognizing that true change comes from within, the organization focuses on empowering the homeless to regain their independence. They offer life-skills workshops, job placement assistance, and financial literacy training, equipping individuals with the tools to break the cycle of homelessness.

The Impact on Maryland's Homeless:

The impact of Homeless Organization Maryland has been profound, touching countless lives and offering a glimmer of hope to those who felt forgotten by society. Through its comprehensive approach, the organization has helped individuals and families transition from homelessness to stable housing, enabling them to rebuild their lives with dignity and purpose.

Beyond meeting immediate needs, the organization's emphasis on empowerment has led to inspiring success stories. Formerly homeless individuals have found gainful employment, pursued higher education, and even become advocates for others facing similar challenges. As a result, the ripple effect of the organization's efforts is felt far beyond the individuals they directly assist.

Community Collaboration and Support:

The success of Homeless Organization Maryland is not possible without the support of the community. The organization partners with local businesses, faith-based groups, and civic organizations to expand its reach and maximize its impact. Donations, volunteers, and the voices of advocates have all played a crucial role in the organization's ability to extend its services and elevate its mission.

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Why does everyone work?

Introduction

Work is a fundamental aspect of human life, serving as a means to earn a living and a source of personal fulfillment. However, the reasons why individuals choose to work extend beyond necessity. People work for numerous different reasons, including financial security, career advancement, personal satisfaction, and social connections. In this article, we delve into the various motivations behind why everyone works and explore how work shapes our lives and society as a whole.

Financial Security

One of the primary reasons people work is to attain financial security. Work provides individuals with the means to support themselves and their families, meet basic needs, and lead a comfortable lifestyle. The ability to earn a stable income is crucial for meeting essential expenses such as housing, food, healthcare, and education. Additionally, financial security offers a sense of stability and protection against uncertainties, allowing individuals to plan for the future and save for retirement.

Career Advancement

Many individuals work with the goal of advancing their careers. Work provides opportunities for skill development, gaining experience, and mastering new competencies. Through dedication and hard work, individuals can climb the career ladder, achieve promotions, and increase their earning potential. Career advancement not only brings greater financial rewards but also enhances self-esteem, professional reputation, and the overall sense of achievement and success.

Personal Fulfillment

 purposeful work allows individuals to pursue their passions, utilize their talents, and contribute to something greater than themselves. Whether it's creating art, helping others, solving complex problems, or making a positive impact on society,

Government Jobs in Qatar provide individuals with a sense of purpose and fulfillment. It allows them to express their creativity, develop their skills, and derive a sense of accomplishment from their contributions.

Social Connections

Workplace environments often foster social connections and relationships. Interacting with colleagues, clients, and customers provides opportunities for collaboration, networking, and forming friendships. Workplaces can become communities where individuals bond, share experiences, and support one another. Social connections at work not only contribute to a positive work culture but also enhance overall well-being by reducing feelings of isolation and loneliness.

Sense of Identity

Work plays a crucial role in shaping an individual's identity. The type of work one engages in often becomes an integral part of their self-concept and how they perceive themselves. The profession or career path chosen can reflect personal values, interests, and skills, forming a significant aspect of one's identity. The achievements and successes attained through work also contribute to an individual's self-esteem, self-confidence, and overall sense of identity.

Conclusion

While financial security remains a driving force behind work for many, the reasons why everyone works are diverse and multifaceted. Work fulfills not only our basic material needs but also serves as a means of personal growth, self-expression, and social interaction. Whether it is for financial stability, career advancement, personal fulfillment, social connections, or a sense of identity, work plays a vital role in shaping our lives and contributes to the overall fabric of society.