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The healthiest food in the world has been found

Beauty-Boosting Magic of Nutrient-Packed Foods

Let's talk about the secret sauce for that radiant skin we all dream of.

Spoiler alert: it's not just about skincare products, but what you put on your plate matters too!

Dive into a world of delicious and nutritious eats that not only satisfy your taste buds but also leave your skin beaming with health. We've teamed up with the beauty gurus at MobileStyles to bring you the lowdown on the healthiest foods for that lit-from-within glow.

Blueberries: The Berrylicious Beauty Booster

Picture this: you, lounging with a bowl of plump, juicy blueberries. Not only are they a delightful treat, but these little bursts of flavor are loaded with antioxidants that wage a war against those pesky free radicals. The result? A complexion that's as vibrant as you are!

Antioxidant Power of Blueberries:

Rich in vitamins C and K for skin repair.

Fight inflammation, keeping redness at bay.

Why Your Skin Loves Them:

Improved cognitive function (so you never forget your beauty routine!).

The ultimate anti-inflammatory tag team for your skin.

Kale: The Leafy Green Queen

Meet kale, your new BFF in the pursuit of flawless skin. Packed with vitamins A, K, and C, this leafy green powerhouse is like a spa day for your skin. And the best part? It's low in calories, so you can munch on guilt-free goodness!

Kale's Nutrient-Rich Goodness:

Abundance of skin-loving vitamins and minerals.

High fiber content for a happy digestive system.

Skin Perks of Kale:

Supports bone health (because strong bones are the foundation of a stunning strut!).

Cardiovascular benefits to keep your heart as happy as your skin.

Salmon: The Oceanic Beauty Elixir

Dive into the ocean of beauty benefits with salmon, the omega-3 fatty acid marvel. Not only does it support heart health and brain function, but it also brings a wave of goodness to your skin. Say hello to a natural glow that rivals the sun!

Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Salmon:

Essential for heart and brain health.

Aids in maintaining skin elasticity.

More Goodies in Salmon:

Protein, vitamin D, and selenium for an all-around beauty boost.

Benefits for skin and joint health (because who says beauty is skin deep?).

Quinoa: The Protein-Packed Grainy Goodness

Let's talk about quinoa, the protein-packed superstar that's not just for gym buffs. It's a complete protein source, meaning your skin gets the amino acids it craves. Plus, it's gluten-free, making it a winner for happy, healthy skin.

Quinoa's Nutritional Arsenal:

Complete protein source for amino acid goodness.

Rich in fiber, vitamins, and essential minerals.

Quinoa's Beauty Bonanza:

Aids in weight management (because feeling good in your skin is the ultimate goal!).

Versatile in the kitchen for a culinary adventure.

Avocado: Creamy Goodness with Skin-Loving Fats

Say hello to your skin's new bestie: avocado! Packed with monounsaturated fats, vitamins, and fiber, this creamy delight does wonders for your skin's hydration and radiance. Time to make that avocado toast a daily ritual!

Nutrient Composition of Avocados:

Monounsaturated fats for heart health.

High in potassium, vitamins, and fiber.

Why Avocados Make Your Skin Happy:

Supports weight management (because feeling good is beautiful!).

Enhances nutrient absorption for an inside-out glow.

Sweet Potatoes: Comfort Food, Skin Boost

Who says comfort food can't be healthy? Sweet potatoes bring a burst of nutritional goodness to the table. Packed with vitamins A and C, fiber, and complex carbohydrates, they're the secret weapon for a skin-loving diet.

Sweet Potato's Nutrient-Loaded Goodness:

High in vitamins A and C for skin renewal.

Good source of fiber and complex carbohydrates.

Health Benefits and Kitchen Versatility:

Regulates blood sugar levels for stable energy.

Boosts immune function, because healthy skin starts from within.

Nuts and Seeds: Nature's Power Snacks

Crack open a handful of nuts and seeds, and you've got yourself a beauty snack pack! Rich in healthy fats, protein, and essential minerals, they're the ultimate munchies for nourished and glowing skin.

Nutrient Content in Nuts and Seeds:

Varied profiles in different types (from almonds to chia seeds).

Rich in healthy fats, protein, and essential minerals.

Why Nuts and Seeds Are Skin's Best Friends:

Supports heart health (because a healthy heart equals a happy glow!).

Effective for weight management in moderation.

Green Tea: Antioxidant-Rich Elixir of Youth

Sip, sip, hooray for green tea! Packed with antioxidants and polyphenols, this delightful elixir is your ticket to youthful, radiant skin. Plus, it's low in calories, so feel free to indulge in a cup or two (or three!).

Antioxidants and Polyphenols in Green Tea:

EGCG for health benefits and skin protection.

Low in calories and a source of hydration.

Positive Impacts on Health:

Boosts metabolism for that extra calorie-burning magic.

Supports brain health and reduces the risk of certain cancers.

Dark Chocolate: Indulgence with Skin Benefits

Yes, you read that right! Dark chocolate is more than just a treat; it's a beauty booster too. Packed with flavonoids, iron, magnesium, and other minerals, indulging in a bit of dark chocolate can be a guilt-free pleasure for your skin.

Cocoa Content and Antioxidants in Dark Chocolate:

Flavonoids for heart health and skin-loving benefits.

Rich in iron, magnesium, and other minerals.

Moderate Consumption and Its Positive Effects:

Improved mood and cognitive function (because a happy mind is a beautiful mind!).

Potential benefits for cardiovascular health.

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griffin-wood · 2 years

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maia. (mind blind/when twilight strikes)

“I’m tougher than you think. You just need to believe in me. You know, like a fairy.” - Lily Calloway.

tags: @indorilnerevarine, @moderarato , @sagedumortain

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daz4i · 2 years

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B, K, M, N, P? <3

thank you!!!! ^_^🖤🖤🖤

send some letters?

B - A pairing–platonic, romantic or sexual–that you initially didn’t consider, but someone changed your mind.

my friend yuuri got me interested in yusuke/ann as a qp relationship 👀 they got some really cute takes and fics abt their dynamic it's so nice!!!!

K - What character has your favorite development arc/the best development arc?

kageyama tobio my beloved..... askljfldhg maybe it's bc i just told a friend abt him so he's fresh in my mind but. he really does have such a beautiful development and it's so touching to see him not only be loved and appreciated and growing from his past, but keeping these connections for years and seeing how he learned to work in a team...... my baby. so proud of him 🖤

M - Name a character that you’d like to have for a friend.

yu narukami. hands down. he's my bestie actually we meet up every third saturday for some tea and catching up

ok this is where i started rambling so n and p under the cut!

N - Name three things you wish you saw more of in your main fandom (or a fandom of choice).

reading comprehension. amen

aslkjfdgh fr tho:

i wish people were more open minded when it comes to nuance and duality and depth. like i talked with a friend today abt how ppl just refuse to read goro in a nuanced way and take him and everything he says at face value and obviously he comes off as unlikable that way aksfjg but like you also just took away everything that makes his character interesting?? so obviously you can't enjoy him that way??? anyway. i have some rage abt that

polyshipping 👏👏👏👏👏 true abt every fandom tbh. i want more trios quartets and whole ass groups being in romantic relationships. i'd say p5's fandom is generally better at that than others but it's still lacking with anything that isn't like, some basic trios or just polythieves and it's a bit disappointing. so lemme tell you abt my ship of akira/goro/haru/yusuke-

more honesty and genuine creation. like don’t get me wrong there’s plenty of it, but there’s also so much cynicism, like with how meme drawings become more popular than actual serious fanart, or how on certain social medias posting genuine creations, opinions, or pure enjoyment just comes off as cringey and something to make fun of

honestly these are true abt any fandom not just persona akjsdhg but! yeah

P - Invent a random AU for any fandom (we always need more ideas).

i honestly really wanna see some superhero aus for persona ngl. like i read a fic like that abt p4 + p5 but they still sorta fought against shadows and such and! no! i want super villains!!!

i think when it comes to powers it’s just. basic mutants shit really. if anyone’s interested i might think up specific powers for everyone but like that’s not the focus rn so!

since i brought up both p4 and p5 i’ll just. go ahead and make one for both. not at the same time tho bc i kinda want it to mirror the games, in a sense

so p5’s obvious. the actual villains from the game, their shadows can even be their villainsonas and their goals as villains are related to that, they just work through different methods that are more sci fi than realistic, and they get beat by the team (who are still vigilantes ofc) in real life

for p4 tho! i think instead of a murder mystery it’s like, a mystery of someone kidnapping people and creating clones for them to sort of replace them? and that’s what their shadows are! and yu starts as a hero (with maybe teddie as a sidekick) to first save yosuke and then he adds people to the team as they save them. when a person beats their clone they get a superpower through that, something abt radiation or w/e, this is how the clones were created and having the same person twice creates a cosmic imbalance and this is how the universe corrects it idk.

i think it would ultimately bc namatame who created these clones, like he got some divine message about society being impure and having to replace the people in it with new ones to save them

no idea how adachi and mitsuo will be involved yet (if you’re reading this you’re welcome to chime in with your own ideas!!!) but i do know dojima is the cop in charge of the investigation and he gets so frustrated with this team of vigilantes who do his job for him because they’re possibly putting humanity in danger by messing with forces none of them understand yet and all those basic superhero tropes aksjfkhgd

#dan rambles #specifically for the au talk askljfdkgh #i simply cannot be normal when asked to think up an au i'm sorry.......#asdjkdkhg but i hope you liked it anyway!!!!#i know you like adachi so if you have some ideas of how to involve him in that one i'd love to hear them 👀

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spirit-shroud · 3 years

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what are some roles that have been largely changed for cityrune? since you said queen was an influencer now :]

hi ty for asking me im vibrating. havent gotten to talk about this au now for three years and now that chapter 2 is like real and this time i can like........draw occasionally and i have more understanding of nuance...... [grips table] [screams]

this isnt quite what you asked but heres what's everyone from chapter 1 has been Up To with a little bit of context (and under a read more bc it got LENGTHY):

kris - professional stay at home teen (they live w/ asgore n help run the flower shop sometimes. this decision was entirely bc i dont like toriel). was wrongly diagnosed w Sudden Soul Rejection when they were incredibly young and given an experimental transplanted soul as a replacement. it works for them fine, give or take having to see gaster once a month for checkups. but sometimes the soul makes them skittish n decides they're going to sit in front of the pc and play 30 consecutive hours of a certain simulation game and not even let them drown people in the pool. if it were entirely up to them, they'd be like. passing out on the sofa to documentaries about bigfoot. or practicing cool knife tricks to impress their friends at their next tabletop meetup

- EDITED IN: the soul is kind of their friend. they are wearing a hypothetical get along shirt. most of the time, they agree on actions and things to do. tends to refer to themself + their soul as we/us which originally was just something they did in their head but they kept slipping in speech/text n just became a Thing of how they talk. switches to 'I/Me' whenever smth is wrong.

- also edited in: they believe the soul they have is their original soul bc nobody has told them otherwise. whenever theyre like 'oh yeah we think about our soul n view it as a separate entity to us like. all the time. it likes to hurt if we make too many choices it doesn't seem to like and kind of forces us to be a toned down version of what we want to be but thats just how souls are haha' and everyone is like.... 'Hey Kris That's Really Not How It Is.' theyre like. 'huh. gonna ignore that for now' - this was going to be a plot point

toriel - head of H0MEWOR1D (H01)'s department of education; kind of lost her roots as a simple math teacher as she was pushed into a lot of power she didn't even really seek out. divorced asgore over some miscommunications in their relationship; also loosely as a result of grief from asriel's death

asgore - the same. runs a lil flower/gift shop. people come in more to talk with him than to buy flowers most of the time, though

asriel Flowey - he's back in flower form, thanks to the government an accident. causes a lot of technology glitches wherever he goes, and wants revenge. isn't sure how to go about it. asriel "died" around 8 years before the story takes place and kris still misses him and refuses to even THINK about even the IDEA of calling someone their sibling after what happened, just in case it somehow happens a second time

susie - more of the same really. she spends most of her time either at grillby's (she's sort of become his assistant n helps with opening/closing. it just happened) or getting into low-stakes trouble w/ kris

noelle - she's in the city's equivalent of college and shes so tired. shes So Abysmally Tired n got kinda pushed 2 follow in her mom's footsteps. she's rarely around anymore except through text or on monsters & mages (dnd) night. (however.........she will come back w/ a long break n hang out w everyone again)

berdly - tbh i didnt even consider berdly when i made the au initially. idk what he's doing. probably in a similar situation to noelle??? canonically got kicked out of the M&M group due to clashes w/ other players but lurks in their group chat to posts memes sometimes

didnt rly think of any other of kris' classmates (+ their families) after ch1 and probably will continue to not, until chs 3-5 come out and i gotta whip up roles and histories for like. a lotta guys all of a sudden. i also forgot about noelle's parents

sans - runs a convenience store that everyone kind of thinks is a front, but also it has really cheap snacks and the local teens make a point of stopping there after school. so essentially, more of the same papyrus - similar to ut. is a very polite and sweet boy but you'll know when he's coming

grillby - he's back. he runs a bar like back in ut but the cozy vibes and weird-for-a-bar hours keep attracting kids who need parents, so half of his menu is comprised of overly sweet mocktails. usually only frequented by monsters

QC - same as usual. has a "rivalry" with grillbz but, theyre besties and have a book club

mettaton - he's real and he's back. he's similar to how he is back in ut w/ his EX body. likes to hang out at grillby's and talk to unsuspecting fans. has a show for everything

napstablook - similar to how they are in ut. helps mtt with making music sometimes. doesn't leave the house too often, but spends a lot of time posting on undernet

undyne - unfortunately. more of the same. she is a cop in the monster district. i am also upset by this but couldn't think of anything better for her

alphys - a doctor studying under dr. gaster in the hopes she'll one day take over his research. she spends most of her time as a nurse with a bigger title, though, and blocks out the weirdness of her job with anime.

gaster - weird guy. H01's top soul researcher and resident House wannabe. trying to manufacture the ultimate soul that can be controlled with simple internal switches, but so far he's only had 1 (very limited) success with a certain human. monsters just melt, and darkners just sorta......get weird... he's onto Something, though.

ralsei - lonely boy with some very strange hobbies. popular on UnderNet for poetry, baking videos, and general cryptid vibe. is the DM for the monsters & mages group (also seems to think everything is actually very fine in H01 when it is very much not)

lancer - about the same. professional Round Boy. lives w/ rouxls full time. follows susie around like a lost puppy and calls himself her "underling."

rouxls - runs a hotel/casino kind of deal where the objective Bad Guys hang out, and usually ends up doing any of the spade king's paperwork.

spade king - mafia godfather. kind of a dick. don't play cards with him

seam - works with the spade king as his right hand cat more or less because they have for a lot of years and are in that 'sunk cost fallacy' zone. thinks of retiring to a quiet life in the monster section of town like, daily

jevil - used to work with the spade king, but got imprisoned for Crimes. got weird after The Accident (separate from asriel's accident)

temmies (all) - dont really get mentioned except offhandedly but they run the monster space station. so far, are the only monsters who have ever been to space.

as far as chapter 2 goes:

yeah i dont have much so far for characters. in the original version of the au i accidentally made darkners as a whole just kinda..... not great? like all sorts of weird organized crime ties n sort of going out of their way to be A Problem to the city (not even in like. a revolution way. in a working against them but with the same goals kinda way). with the whole context it worked At The Time, bc i just had the spade king to look to as a villain, and also in this au the darkners are just trying to survive a world that ultimately was not built for them (that humans think they own, and monsters sort of... seeing this and wondering what it'll mean for them whichever one wins), but w/ new info abt how the dark world works n more guys to work with i want to kind of. edit the vibe a bit. like yea darkners will ultimately do whatever it takes to take over H01, but maybe in a better way than like. idk. all this. it doesnt have to be peaceful or anything it just has to be more adaptable as we meet more kinds of darkners

however yeah i thought up 'queen as some sort of childless mommy blogger/influencer' and that completely revived all memory i had of this au. she should be on mtt's talkshow. also she sells collectible wine glasses w/ her likeness

spamton is another one of gaster's failed soul experiments, but he hasn't melted yet, and seems............fine? sort of. so he hasn't gotten decommissioned yet. he does want to give you malware tho. hot monster singles in your area n all that

im blanking on the rest of the guys but i hope any of this was comprehensible

#kc takes questions #cityrune au #idk if tumblr still autotags things but if it does i am SORRY

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sardonicxcrwn · 5 years

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|| Jughead Jones, 16, Sophomore at Riverdale High ||

→ Self-proclaimed loner & weirdo.

→ Works at the Twilight Drive-In.

→ His LIFELONG BEST FRIENDS are Archie Andrews & Betty Cooper, but both friendships suffered a blow over the summer before Sophomore year, & things with his besties have been d i s t a n t at best. Spends most of his time these days with the younger Serpent crowd.

→ SOUTHSIDE BORN & BRED, Jughead ultimately enrolled at Riverdale High at the urging of his father, who wanted a better education for him than what Southside High had to offer. Regardless, with friends on the Northside & Southside, he’s got one foot planted firmly on either side. Despite his apparent mixed loyalties, he’s always going to fight tooth & nail against the INJUSTICES suffered by the Southside community.

→ His life went to HELL IN A HANDBASKET when his dad lost his construction job & fell off the wagon ( for the umpteenth time ) during his Freshman year. His mother skipped town soon after that, & for a while he attempted to hold down the fort at home, both looking out for FP & using what little FUNDS he had squirreled away from working at the drive-in to keep the lights & water on at the trailer.

→ Soon, the BURDEN OF RESPONSIBILITY ( & the constant fighting with his father ) became too much to carry & he started secretly camping out at the Twilight when he wasn’t at school or on the clock. The goal being to a v o i d his dad & an inevitable visit from Social Services.

→ IN LIGHT OF RECENT EVENTS, Jughead has become reacquainted with an old friend—his trusty, old laptop. But what is he writing exactly? A memento? A biographical account of Riverdale and its less than savory inhabitants? Future best-selling true crime novel? Even HE doesn’t know...

**CANON CHANGES**: The only real deviation from canon here is that he’s already joined the Serpents. With his family all but absent, friendships strained, nobody left to turn to, & trouble seemingly l u r k i n g around every corner, over the last summer he finally decided to trade in his signature sherpa for a LEATHER JACKET.

Personal note: With both of his parents being long-time Serpents, & FP being the leader of the gang, I personally find it hard to believe that Jughead grew up in Sunnyside Trailer Park without ever getting to know the other Serpents. Sounds FAKE, so I’m choosing to i g n o r e that part of canon. That said, Serpent characters, feel free to assume friendships/acquaintances with Jug!!

#bghq.intro #hiii pls love us!!

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whatthekpopofficial · 6 years

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Best Friends Day: 10 Of The Cutest Korean Celebrity Best Friends

June 8th marks National Best Friends Day in the U.S., so we thought we'd compile a list of some of our favorite K-star duos! From famous friendships to lesser-known besties, check out our list of these adorable friends!

1) SHINee's Taemin and EXO's Kai

When you think of Kpop friends, almost all fans will think of these two first. Not only do Taemin and Kai look like they could be brothers, they've also been best friends for years. In fact, their friendship is famous in the Kpop world! Their friendship circle also includes more best buddies, including VIXX's Ravi, Wanna One's Ha Sungwoon, HOTSHOT's Timoteo, and BTS's Jimin. Talk about friendship goals!

2) Lee Jong Suk and Kim Woo Bin

These two gorgeous, famous actors have one of the cutest friendships in the acting world. Both started out as models, so perhaps that's what made the two grow extra close after filming together in "School 2013." In fact, they are so close that dating rumors even began to circulate about the two, leading Kim Woo Bin to laugh the rumors off when asked about it in an interview. "I think friendship is also a type of love," he stated. Meanwhile, Lee Jong Suk said before that he would like to start a boy band like EXO with him, Woo Bin, and their model friends. What do you think?

3) Super Junior's Donghae and Eunhyuk

The best friend duo that launched a thousand fanfics, Donghae and Eunhyuk are practically inseparable. Although the two are well-known to have other best friends as well (Eunhyuk is famously close to JYJ's Junsu while Donghae is super close with people like 2NE1's Sandara Park, EXO's Sehun), these two have become like true brothers after spending over 15 years together. They love, they laugh, they cry, they fight— they even started their own sub-unit together—but in the end, these two are always at each other's side like true best friends.

4) SNSD's Tiffany and SISTAR's Bora

Tiffany may be famous for her friendship with fellow SNSD member Taeyeon, but her other best friend in the business world is none other than former SISTAR member Yoon Bora. The two became close when their groups were promoting at the same time, then their friendship grew from there. Cue giggles, cuteness, and bubbly personalities that leave us wishing we were half as adorable as these two besties.

5) BTS's V and Park Bo Gum

BTS's V has a close circle of buddies that includes fellow "Hwarang" co-stars Park Hyung Sik and Park Seo Joon, but perhaps the cutest part of his BFF circle is his friendship with famous actor Park Bo Gum. Evidently, V was a fan of Park Bo Gum after watching him in "Tomorrow's Cantabile" and Park Bo Gum was a fan of BTS's music. When the two met through work, V confessed that he wanted to become friends. Since then, this duo has thrilled fans with their cute and lively friendship!

6) IU and Suzy

These idol-actresses first met when they co-starred in the popular drama "Dream High," but they didn't grow closer until a phone call from Suzy at 4 a.m. to wish IU a happy birthday. With that one call, the awkwardness melted away and their friendship truly began. The two may be more reserved than a lot of celebrities, but that works to their favor since they get along so well. From friendly butt-slaps on TV to adorable selcas together, innocent times of swinging together in a park to spur of the moment plans, these two are just too cute for words!

7) Lee Kwang Soo and Song Joong Ki

All hail the friendship to end all friendships! Lee Kwang Soo and Song Joong Ki first became really close through the mega-hit show "Running Man." However, even after Song Joong Ki left the show, his friendship with Kwang Soo continued to grow. Joong Ki is also close to many other celebrities, including Park Bo Gum, but he confessed that his ultimate bestie is in fact Lee Kwang Soo. Their friendship is so famous that even the media laughs over it, especially after Kwang Soo humorously took to SNS to profess he had a "broken heart" after Joong Ki announced his engagement.

8) INFINITE's Woohyun and SHINee's Key

Good looks, talent, laughter, and making fun of each other is pretty much how we would describe Woohyun and Key's friendship! The adorable pair has been best friends for a long time, even starting their own music unit called Toheart (We're still waiting for a comeback, by the way!). What we love most about these two is their hilarious banter. No matter how much they tease each other though, their genuine love for each other is evident for everyone to see!

9) Lee Min Ho and Jung Il Woo

Lee Min Ho and Jung Il Woo are another famous duo that have been friends for a long time. However, a certain tragedy made the two grow even closer. While traveling together, the two mega stars were involved in a major car accident which left two people dead. The actors were both severely injured as well and had to spend several months in the hospital, leaving them both with lasting health problems. Going through such a hard time together just served to further solidify their friendship and help it become even deeper. The famous buddies still remain best friends today!

10) Super Junior's Heechul and Son Dam Bi

Heechul's circle of lovely female best friends seems never-ending! While many also consider EXID's Hani and SNSD's Taeyeon his best friends, his friendship with Son Dam Bi has definitely been one of the longest. The two are so close they even had each other saved on their phones as "My Man" and "My Woman." With such a deep friendship that has lasted so many years, their sincere love for each other definitely makes them one of the cutest pair of best friends in Kpop!

What other K-star BFFs do you love? Let us know your favorite pair of best friends in the comment section below! Meanwhile, share this article with your own best friend today! Media: As Credited Featured Image: 荏苒_TimePast051106 Read the full article

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thegeminisage · 7 years

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Final Fantasy XIII and Dragon Age

i cant tell you how fucking delighted i am that someone sent me a ff13 ask. why doesn't everyone send me ff13 asks. someone come fucking talk to me about this fucking game it's full of beautiful and layered women who are probably gay and the protagonist has pin k hair

hey will someone send me ff13/cambionverse, lightning and claire are the same goddamn character

final fantasy xiii vs dragon age:

the characters i’d ship: listen ff13 is full of hot queer-coded girls so i could ship nearly any of them with isabela but that's a little too easy (fang and isabela tho good lord theyre both so gay). actually? snow and morrigan, because he's so annoyingly persistent about being your friend and she needs someone reliable who won't easily be pushed away. he'd do really well with leliana for that reason, too - plus when their optimistic natures began to wear away, they'd have each other to pick them back up.

the characters who would be BFFs: purple hawke and sazh would get along like a house on fire like can you think of a more comedic duo? no. she'd get along really well with snow, too, i think, just because that upbeat perseverance is kinda his thing and he'd be happy to have someone boosting him along rather than trying to drag him down. also, varric would get a huge kick out of both fang and snow.

the characters who would be enemies: sera would absolutely hate lightning. too uptight, a position of authority? no way, dude.

the characters who would be allies: lightning and cassandra. they stuck with the authority powers as long as they could, but they knew damn well when it was time to turn on their own organizations, and they're both badass, determined, and unafraid of dying. neither of them lack conviction, which i think each woman would find incredibly refreshing and reassuring; they'd have a lot of respect for each other.

the characters who would be allies, but reluctantly: lightning would be pretty wary of anders (because she'd think he was unpredictable and dangerous and she doesn't know if she can appeal to his reason), who would be equally wary of her (because he thinks she's unpredictable and ruthless and he doesn't know if he can appeal to her heart), but they ultimately have similar goals, so they'd get over it for the sake of those goals. i also think cullen would sympathize greatly with cid, but in the end would ultimately turn on him when he crossed that last line.

the characters who would drive each other bananas: sazh Could Not Take isabela flirting with him. he'd have a total meltdown. which means she would keep doing it until he got genuinely upset with her and then they'd just argue. also varric would pester lightning CONSTANTLY about what her real name is, and she would get EXTREMELY annoyed, oh my god. i think noel would also really dislike cole because cole would keep coming in and talking about how he's the last living human in his time and noel would be like CAN YOU STOP I DON'T WANT TO THINK ABOUT THAT and cole would make that sad puppy face he makes and i would be sad about it

the characters i think are the most alike: vanille and merrill are a lot alike! peppy and young and secretly a bit sad. isabela and fang strike me as similar, too; go-getters, flirty, etc.

my favorite character from each fandom & how i think they would get along: fang & fenris. honestly, if she wasn't a lesbian, i'd ship them, but she is a lesbian (i don't care, i DON'T CARE, she is, she was originally written as a male and vanille's love interest, she's fucking gay), so i think they'd be besties instead. he wouldn't like her at first, she's a bit too forward, but like with isabela he'd get used to it and then come to like it about her - it'd be nice for him not be treated so delicately, yk? meanwhile on fang's end once they became good friends she's got someone who'll have her back thick & thin and probably feel equally as strongly about protecting vanille as she does

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How Planning for Retirement Is Like Choosing a College

Choosing a college and planning for retirement might bring about similar emotions — like trepidation — plus some actual symptoms. (Am I right about those stomach flip-flops?) After all, it’s easy to feel the fear of not getting your decision 100 percent right the first time around.

It can be tough to pull the trigger on the type of retirement fund that’s the “best fit” for you. (Are there retirement fund pamphlets all over your kitchen table? Is your laptop left open to articles that read, “Your retirement fund: Which one won’t poison your portfolio?” Rest easy — it’s totally normal.)

Compare your retirement woes to today’s 17-year-old’s impending decision. Every college-bound kid’s got to wade through stacks of various college viewbooks. His Apple Watch bursts with messages like, “Hiya, Joe. This your admission counselor, and we’re going to send you messages about 350 times a month until you visit XYZ University.”

Have you ever thought about how planning for retirement and college are eerily similar? Just think about it! In both cases, you’ll take some of the same steps:

Research your options

Get the employer match (find the right financial aid match)

Plan a visit

Hope you won’t choose the same one as your best bud

List the pros and cons

Make a life-changing decision

Move in

Here’s what you can do to make sure your retirement is as on-target as your choice for your future alma mater.

Step 1: Research Your Options

Admittedly, researching colleges might be a bit more fun than researching your retirement options (spending a weekend on a college campus versus analyzing asset allocations — I mean, which would you rather do?) As with most things in the 21st century, the college search process and retirement both start with robust online research.

Your investment choices ultimately depend on your wants and needs, and they might also depend on what your employer can offer you. Examine what’s on the table just as you would when you choose the best college for you. Private college or public university? Go halfway across the country or stick close to home? Opt for an excellent biology program or stellar intramural program instead?

There are a few key types of retirement funds you’ll want to know about. In most cases, you’ll start with your employer-sponsored plan.

But what happens if your employer doesn’t offer a retirement plan? You have options, and here are a few of them:

401(k): A 401(k) is a retirement plan that’s sponsored by your employer. A 401(k) allows you to save a portion of your paycheck before taxes and put the money into investments of your choice. You pay taxes on your contributions, the employee match, and any growth when you retire.

Roth 401(k): A Roth 401(k) is also a plan sponsored by your employer. However, there’s a distinct difference compared to a Traditional 401(k). A Roth 401(k) allows you to save a portion of your paycheck after taxes. You don’t pay taxes on your contributions or any growth when you retire.

403(b): A 403(b) is a lot like a 401(k), but it’s for employees of public schools and certain tax-exempt organizations. You don’t have to pay any taxes on allowable contributions until you withdraw from your plan in retirement.

Roth 403(b): A Roth 403(b) is also called a tax-sheltered annuity or TSA plan. Just like a 403(b), a Roth 403(b) is an option if you’re an employee of a non-profit agency, such as a public school or entity that’s a 501(c)(3) organization. The only difference between a 403(b) and a Roth 403(b) is that you save a portion of your paycheck after taxes. You don’t pay taxes on your contributions or any growth when you retire.

Self-Employed 401(k), also called a Solo 401(k) or an Individual 401(k): Are you a business owner but don’t have any employees except for yourself or a spouse? You may want to look into a Solo 401(k). It’s a lot like a regular 401(k) — you contribute based on your pre-tax earnings, but you can save a lot more with a Solo 401(k) than a regular 401(k).

Traditional IRA: You contribute pre-tax dollars to a Traditional IRA and your investments grow tax-deferred until retirement. You’ll pay taxes on the money when you take the money out in retirement.

Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRA: Are you a business owner? A SEP IRA might be a good fit. A SEP IRA gives business owners a way to contribute to their employees’ retirement plans as well as your own. You’ll follow the same rules as Traditional IRAs.

SIMPLE IRA: A Savings Incentive Match PLan for Employees (SIMPLE IRA) offers both employees and employers a way to contribute to a Traditional IRA. Employers who don’t have a retirement plan can use a SIMPLE IRA.

Roth IRA: You might surmise that a Roth IRA has similar tax treatment to a Roth 401(k) and a Roth 403(b), and you’d be correct. Put simply, contributions and your investment earnings grow tax-free so you don’t pay any tax on your Roth withdrawals once you retire.

Is the list of choices as tough as that first organic chemistry class you’ll take in college? Remember to do your research — and ultimately, you’ll want to start out with the plan your employer offers. Look into everything because your retirement deserves the most attention you can give it.

Also, know that you can invest in more than one retirement plan. For example, you can bolster your savings with a Roth IRA and invest in your company’s 401(k) at the same time.

Step 2: Get the Match

Do absolutely everything you can to get your employer’s match. When an employer matches your 401(k) contributions, it means that your company contributes a particular amount based on how much you contribute to your own retirement. For example, your company might contribute 50 cents for every dollar you contribute, up to 6% of your pay.

Leaving an employer match on the table is just like refusing a college scholarship — it’s absolutely unacceptable on your part. You want to get the best financial aid award you can for all colleges you’re considering, which includes the best scholarships, grants, and any other financial aid a college is willing to give you.

Find out what your company match is, and save at least up to that amount — saving more than that is an even better goal.

Step 3: Plan a Visit

You’ll need to plan a visit. Luckily, visiting your human resources office is a little less formal than visiting a college campus, taking a tour, and meeting with the soccer coach.

Nope, think of it this way — HR is just a hop, skip, and a jump to the basement of your building — you might even be able to fit it in during a busy day. There, you can fill out a few forms that will enable you to sign up for your company’s 401(k) plan, learn more about the company match and more.

And getting your retirement plan rolling can be even easier than that. These days, you can glean all this information without actually having to talk to a living human. But what if you’re unsure about your options? Wouldn’t you rather be able to ask specific questions about your personal situation?

Opt for the personal touch and let your HR office connect you with an investment professional who is affiliated with your company retirement plan.

Step 4: Don’t Pick the Same One As Your Best Bud

Remember allllll the grownups telling you not to follow your best friend, girlfriend, or boyfriend to the same college? Sound advice, right?

Same idea: Never invest for your retirement with a cookie-cutter approach, because no two retirements are exactly alike. For example, you’ll need to save a lot more money if you plan to spend your whole retirement hitting every single foreign country on your bucket list.

Your cube-mate bestie won’t need to save nearly as much as you if she plans to live next door to her grandkids and become their built-in babysitter. It’d be a total mistake to choose the same retirement funds as your cubie, particularly if she’s investing less than you’ll need for your particular retirement goals.

In other words, resist the urge to visit HR together and check all the same boxes on the retirement forms.

Step 5: List the Pros and Cons

No college decision is complete without the “heart test” or the “gut test” — a simple “feeling” that a particular college is perfect for you. So many college decisions are made using that simple barometer. You know you’re on the right track when you say things like, “The professors care about me. The tennis team is welcoming. They didn’t care that I slept with a stuffed bunny rabbit during my overnighter.”

But… what if you can’t decide? What if two colleges are clambering for you and you’ve felt at home on both campuses? You can’t attend two colleges… so you make a pros and cons list.

Similarly, you have to feel good about the investment portfolio you’ve chosen.

Consider your risk when you choose which type of retirement account you want — your age will impact the amount of risk you take on. For example, if you’re younger, you’ll want to invest in a more risk-heavy portfolio with more stocks, but if you’re inching closer to retirement, you might want to invest more heavily in bonds or other conservative investments to reduce your risk.

Check with your plan administrator if you’re not sure which route to tackle.

Step 6: Make a Life-Changing Decision

At this point, you decide whether you’re going to head for a state school or a liberal arts college. This is also the point where you determine how you want to allocate your retirement dollars. You’ll also decide how much to contribute.

In 2019, you can contribute the following amounts:

401(k): You can contribute $19,000 to a 401(k) with an additional $6,000 catch-up contribution if you’re 50 or older.

Roth 401(k): You can contribute $19,000 to a Roth 401(k) with an additional $6,000 catch-up contribution if you’re 50 or older.

403(b): You can contribute $19,000 to a 403(b) with an additional $6,000 catch-up contribution if you’re 50 or older.

Roth 403(b): You can contribute $19,000 to a Roth 403(b) with an additional $6,000 catch-up contribution if you’re 50 or older.

Solo 401(k): You can contribute $56,000 with an additional $6,000 catch-up contribution if you’re 50 or older.

SEP IRA: You cannot exceed the lesser of 25% of compensation, or $56,000 in a SEP IRA. There’s no catch-up contribution at age 50.

SIMPLE IRA: You can contribute up to $13,000 to a SIMPLE IRA with a catch-up contribution of $3,000.

Traditional IRA: You can contribute up to $6,000 to a Traditional IRA with a catch-up contribution of $7,000 if you’re age 50 or older.

Roth IRA: You can contribute up to $6,000 to a Traditional IRA with a catch-up contribution if you’re age 50 or older.

Step 7: Move In

What’s left? Yep, move on your decision — just like you’d move into your college on moving day.

And know this: It’s never too early to start thinking about both your college decision or your future retirement.

Give yourself some peace of mind and make a decision early on in your working career. After all, you wouldn’t want to wait till May of your senior year to make a final decision about college (and give your parents a heart attack in the process).

It’s also never too late to start saving for retirement — even if you’re not as young as a prospective college student.

Melissa Brock is the Money editor at Benzinga. She spent 12 years working in the admission office of her alma mater, Central College, and knows a thing or two about helping high school students and their families choose the right “fit.”

from https://moneydoneright.com/how-to-plan-for-retirement/ from http://thereallaptoplifestyle1.blogspot.com/2019/10/how-planning-for-retirement-is-like.html

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The Parka Squad

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