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glowettee · 4 months ago

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✧ ˚.The Ultimate Study Guide: How to Become a Top-Tier Student ✨📚

Hi besties! 💖 It’s Mindy here, your resident study buddy and glow-up guru at Glowettee. I wanna talk about how to become a top-tier student this upcoming year without losing your sanity—or your vibe. Imagine sipping on a latte, surrounded by pastel notes and cute stationery, feeling like the main character of your academic journey. That’s the energy we’re channeling today. Ready to take your study game from blah to iconic? Hopefully these tips could help prepare for the second semester!

1. Active Recall and Spaced Repetition Hacks

Okay, so here’s the deal: simply reading your notes is not the move. You’ve got to make your brain work a little harder to really soak in all that info.

Active recall: Write down questions from your notes and try answering them without looking. This forces your brain to actually retrieve the information (and helps you remember it longer!).

Spaced repetition: Spread out your study sessions instead of cramming. Use apps like Anki or Quizlet to create digital flashcards that you review over time. Bonus: Anki is super aesthetic if you customize the fonts and colors. 🌸

2. How to Make Study Sessions Feel Luxurious

Studying doesn’t have to feel like a chore, babe. Here’s how to romanticize the grind:

Set the mood: Light a candle, play soft lofi beats, and wear your coziest silk robe. (Yes, the fancy one.)

Aesthetic setup: Use pastel highlighters, cute pens, and a clean desk space. Your desk should feel like a Pinterest board come to life.

Snacks & drinks: Treat yourself to something yummy like matcha lattes or chocolate-covered almonds. A chic study session is fueled by snacks, trust me. 🍵

3. Step-by-Step Pomodoro Method Breakdown for Focus

Pomodoro is basically magic for productivity. Here’s how to do it:

Set a timer for 25 minutes and work on one task. (Pro tip: Choose something specific, like summarizing one chapter.)

Take a 5-minute break after each session. Stretch, grab a sip of water, or scroll Pinterest for inspo.

Repeat four times, then take a longer 20-30 minute break. Use this time to dance around your room or journal—it’s all about balance.

🦢 ✧ ˚.Why it works: Breaking your tasks into bite-sized chunks makes studying less overwhelming and way more manageable. Plus, the breaks keep you refreshed and motivated.🦢 ✧ ˚.

4. Best Apps for Studying

Bestie, your phone doesn’t have to be a distraction—it can be your ultimate study tool. Here are my faves:

Notion: Perfect for organizing your study schedule and creating dreamy, color-coded notes. You can even add cute icons and headers to make it so aesthetic. (SPOILER!! I'll be making some soon for you guys!!)

Quizlet: Great for flashcards and testing yourself on key terms. Bonus: You can use other people’s study sets if you’re short on time.

Anki: Ideal for mastering those tough subjects (hello, bio and chem!). The spaced repetition feature is a lifesaver for long-term retention.

Forest: Keeps you off your phone by growing virtual trees while you study. The guilt of killing your tree will keep you focused, I promise. 🌳

5. How to Romanticize School and Make It Fun

Here’s the tea: school doesn’t have to be boring. Treat every class like a stepping stone to your dream life.

Dress the part: Show up like the best-dressed main character. Think Blair Waldorf vibes but comfy—plaid skirts, cozy cardigans, and knee-high socks are always a win.

Curate your supplies: Invest in cute stationery, a pastel planner, and maybe even a monogrammed tote bag. If it feels luxurious, you’ll want to use it.

Celebrate small wins: Finished a chapter? Reward yourself with a TikTok break or a face mask. You deserve it.

Shift your mindset: Instead of dreading school, think of it as part of your glow-up. Every essay, test, or project is one step closer to the 🦢 ✧ ˚.elite🦢 ✧ ˚. version of you.

Final Thoughts

You’ve got this, babe. Becoming a top-tier student is about working smarter, not harder—and looking cute while doing it. Make your study sessions a vibe, stay consistent with these hacks, and watch your grades (and confidence) skyrocket. Remember: You’re not just studying for school; you’re building the foundation for your dream life. 💕

Let me know how you’re leveling up your study game in the comments or tags! And don’t forget to tag @glowettee if you post your aesthetic study setups—I’d love to see them. ✨

Xoxo, Mindy/Glowettee 🌸

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meazalykov · 10 months ago

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nice to finally meet you

lena oberdorf x bayern!reader

summary: reader discovers that her long time rival will be her teammate-- and possibly more.

warnings: long chapter, not 100% proofread

you walk into the training headquarters at bayern, excited since this is the first training which will prepare for the pokal round of 16. since this will be your second time in this competition, you hope to win finally.

as you walked into the locker room, the familiar chatter of your teammates seemed subdued. it was still there, with sydney and sam with their inside jokes– but it was quieter. your mind can't shake the feeling that something is off.

sitting down on the bench in front of your locker, you change into the training kits then drink a bit of water, since there was still time before you had to head onto the pitch.

you look up and see klara give you a sympathetic smile, you smile back brightly. this made klara’s eyes widen– did you not know?

as you lace up your boots, you catch georgia, sam, giulia, sydney, and klara exchanging glances before looking back at you. this bothered you. these people are some of your closest friends on the team– are they hiding something?

"alright, what's going on?" you demand, your voice echoing off the walls of the locker room as you crossed your right leg over the left.

your shoulders flinched when you felt lea’s hand rest of your right shoulder. everyone knew about the news– except for you. lea hopes you will take the news well, for the sake of her best friend.

georgia hesitates, her eyes darting to sydney before she takes a deep breath. she moves to sit beside you.

"did you hear about who's coming to bayern?," she starts, her voice cautious.

you eyebrows knit together in confusion. usually, transfer news doesn’t occur this early before the summer– so you shake your head.

“no. who's coming?” you look over at lea, who looks down at your cleats without saying anything.

"lena. lena is transferring to bayern." sydney says.

they’re all happy for lena transferring to bayern, since they’re all close to her. they knew that you never had a good experience with lena– so they were nervous to see your reaction.

this news hits you like a punch to the gut. lena, your nemesis on the pitch, the wolfsburg midfielder who always seemed to have the hack for getting under your skin.

the first time you guys met was in the champions league final in 2020.

you weren't with bayern. lyon was the club of your life at the time. you were 18 years old during this final and weren’t wise enough to hold back your words.

being subbed into the final in the 70th minute, you wanted to contribute something.

when you had the ball at your feet in the midfield, you felt the spike of a cleat smack into your ankle. you squealed as you hit the ground in an awkward position, lucky that your ankle didn’t twist.

you looked up to see “5 oberdorf” standing up and walking away from you nonchalantly. the medics determined that you were okay, all you needed was a bandage since your ankle started bleeding, but you took her actions personally.

lena had the ball and before she could pass it to alex popp, you pushed her to the ground harshly before dribbling the ball away from her. you didn’t bother to pass up to sommer before shooting the ball– scoring the third goal in that champions league final. winning against the german club.

after finishing third in the 2022 ballon d’or ceremony, and lena getting fourth— just below the two spanish superstars bonmati and putellas– the media declared that there was a new rivalry among you and lena.

you remember the friendly between germany and the united states later in the year too, just after your transfer to bayern months before.

germany won the first game against the united states, but you were out sick with a fever.

the second game– you were back healthy. you took every opportunity to play aggressively against lena, even earning a yellow card for a particularly hard tackle after she tackled you moments before.

despite lea, sydney, and klara’s assurances that lena was a sweet person, you could never reconcile that with the competitor you faced. you were stubborn and knew that lena felt the same towards you.

you force a laugh, trying to mask the mixed emotions inside of you. "lena? lena oberdorf?"

“yeah, she wants to be closer with her friends and family.” lea says.

“that's surprising, she said that she never wanted to come here. i guess things change.” you say, after tying your cleats quickly, you walk out of the locker room.

practice didn’t start for another twenty minutes, but the girls decided to leave you alone with the news.

the reality of the situation sinks in, and you are terrified.

you KNEW you had to be friends with her once she joined the club in july. there was no way you would sacrifice your professionalism over lena oberdorf.

but– how are you supposed to get along with lena after years of arguments, yellow cards, and on-pitch battles? the thought of sharing the same locker room, training together, her wearing the same colors as you working towards the same goals—it all feels overwhelming. it's a thought-process you don’t know if you’ll get used to.

the rest of the day passes in a blur. on the training ground, your mind isn't on the drills or the tactics; it's on lena.

what if she hasn't changed? what if the friction between you only gets worse? what if she tries to take your spot in the midfield? you knew that last question was ridiculous, since you’re an attacking midfielder and she's defensive.

and yet, a small, nagging voice in the back of your mind wonders if maybe, just maybe, there’s a chance to turn this rivalry into a duo that would terrify the future opponents.

a few days later, you saw a post made by lena. yes, you both followed each other on instagram. you didn’t know why, but it just happened.

she confirmed her transfer to bayern after receiving many hate comments about an old interview she did.

in your mind, you felt bad for her. It's not just about football anymore; it's about finding a way to exist together, to move on from the years of competition that have been created. she will be your teammate soon and you have to accept it.

over the next few months, you focus on your training. the reminder of your rival coming to bayern disappeared from your mind for a while.

until july 1st. you woke up that morning and you did everything that morning to delay your route to the training grounds.

however, you still arrive on time– walking into the locker room, you see all of your friends and greet them for the new season.

today was just performance diagnostics, which requires a lot of running, balancing, and strecthing– but that wasn’t the only thing on your mind.

sitting down in the locker room, you avoided your eyes from looking at her.

she sat in the locker right next to yours– with lea on her other side.

little did you know– the coaches and captains wanted it this way so you both could try and get along after years of only knowing each others competitive side.

you take a quick glance at her when you put on your adidas running sneakers. you say to yourself that she looks different in bayern's red and white.

standing up, her eyes meet yours.

“hey.” lena speaks.

for a moment, you pause. at first, you thought she might’ve said hey to someone walking in the locker room– but no.

she is looking right at you.

the expression on your face is unreadable, “hi.”

“we're teammates now." is all lena could say. she looks awkward just as much as you do. this is a hard watch for your teammates in the locker room.

you nod, trying to keep your emotions in check. "yep, we are."

neither of you knows what to say– so nothing else was said. the rest of the team still watches– knowing what will happen.

your teammates know that lena and you will get along and become friends. the two of you are very similar in terms of personality, passion, and hobbies.

obviously, years of hard feelings don’t go away in a day– but they hoped that you guys would accept that you’re teammates and it's okay to be friendly now.

the performance diagnostic goes well, everyone is happy. you forget about lena for a while when you, giulia, sydney, and klara are fooling around in one of the rooms. you’re happy to be back with your teammates for a new season.

as you’re running on the treadmill with a breathing tool over your mouth– sydney, klara, and georgia clap around you in encouragement. you want to smile– but you’re focused. you move your eyes to see that lena is staring right at you. this didn’t throw your running off– but you’re curious about what she is thinking.

as much as you hate to admit it, having her on the team might actually be good for everyone involved– including yourself. you hope that she feels the same about playing with you.

the next week, after receiving advice from lea and the coaches– lena approaches you.

"can we talk?" she asks, her tone earnest as you take off your boots from your tired feet after a day of training on the pitch.

you hesitate, looking at her, but eventually nod. "sure."

you find a quiet spot away from the rest of the team, knowing that they’re all eavesdroppers.

choosing a media room, where the tables are empty with no outside presence, the both of you sit down in chairs beside each other.

you chose to not speak first, since you weren’t the one that wanted to be here.

lena takes a deep breath, clearly gathering her thoughts. "i’m sorry if i have made you feel some type of way over the years," she begins, "i feel like we would both be great together in the midfield. you’re a very good player and i don’t like how we are avoiding each other. "

you study her, searching for any hint of insincerity, but find none. "yeah i agree," you admit. "i’ve built a bias about you and i need to push it away for the sake of bayern. i don’t want the team to be affected by what we went through.”

“i agree, i’m sorry again.” lena frowns.

“don’t apologize. i’m glad you finally chose the right team.” i smirk as lena rolls her eyes, playfully, at my remark.

“this isn’t going to be easy though.” i mumble as i cross my feet together.

lena nods. "i know. but I'm willing to try if you are."

“i will oberdorf, its nice to finally meet you.” i hold my hand out and smile.

“es ist auch schön, sie kennenzulernen.” lena smirks and shakes my hand.

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weeks turn into months and the season is in full-swing.

the oberdorf, stanway, and y/s/n midfield is an extreme combination. no opponent can walk into the midfield with you three.

for the first goal of the season– it was scored by you against essen. something unexpected happened.

lena had the ball and dribbled it around a few defenders from essen. she looked forward and saw that you were free from a marked opponent, so she passed the ball up to you. your feet dribbled around the last defender before you launched the ball past the goalkeeper. goal!

processing the golozo you scored, you ran to the corner and did a knee slide. lea jumped on your back which made you both fall onto the ground– but you were happy to provide the first goal for bayern this season.

standing up after receiving hugs from your teammates, you saw oberdorf standing with a smile on her face.

lena wasn’t sure if she could hug you– yes you’re her teammate now, but that doesn’t mean that you’re friends.

however, you were high off of the joy from the goal. knowing that lena assisted your goal, you launched your body onto her– giving her a hug that was unexpected from her and your teammates.

“what an assist oberdorf!” you yelled as you released your body from her arms and ran back into position.

she didn’t know what to say– but lena did want to hug you again and she didn’t know why.

a few weeks later, bayern had to play a game which determined if they'll be in the champions league group stages.

remembering mistakes from last year, you didn't want another repeat of that.

during the match, bayern was up 2-0. thanks to a goal from giulia and madga.

in extra time, you had the ball and looked around to see if anybody was free to accept a pass. before you looked back to pass the ball to stanway-- a midfielder from the other team pulled your shirt before throwing you onto the ground.

the opponent wasn't going for the ball, so it was a yellow. many of your teammates argued that it should've been a red.

you didn't have a chance to argue for yourself. you hit your head off of the grass and pain struck throughout your upper body.

you couldn't move, as the quickness of it all had you overwhelmed.

"y/n, y/n! are you okay?" you opened up your eyes slowly to see lena kneeling beside you. you closed your eyes again and held her hand that was on your head.

"I think?" you mumble.

"the medic is coming. can you breathe?" lena asks, just to keep you talking.

"I can yes. my head hurts though." you mumble again.

gently, lena moves her hands to the back of your head- laying it there as a block between the hard grass and your head.

you didn't think too much about the gesture at the moment-- but it hits you later in your living room hours later.

over the months-- you started to see glimpses of the person your teammates always insisted lena was: kind, dedicated, and sweet.

lena's actions from earlier replayed from your mind and your heart started to flutter as your stomach felt tingly.

"lena, I just want to say thank you for helping me last week before the end of the game. i didn't forget about it." you sat down beside lea, who was talking to lena across from her in the lounge room at the training center.

lena smiles slightly, "it's no problem-- the opponents were playing dirty and that wasn't right."

"I agree, usually I'm fast but I didn't see her coming." you say as you giggle at the memory.

you had to skip out on a few training practices and most of the next game-- since the head slam on the grass could've gave you a concussion, but you felt fine after two days.

lena and you talked more, which caught the interest of a quiet lea. she sat back and let you guys talk while she observed.

the blonde saw a look on lena's face that she hasn't seen since she was with her ex. a look of happiness and desire.

as she turned to look at you, she saw the same look in your eyes. this made her eyebrows knit together-- she knew she had to tell the other girls. there was no way that this could be ignored.

the next morning in the gym rooms-- lea tells the girls about her observation before you or lena arrived.

"wait I'm glad I'm not the only one who noticed their behavior towards each other!" georgia yells. klara covers her mouth and looks towards the doors, uncovering it when she realizes that lena and you aren't nearby yet.

"yeah, they're giving each other the same googley eyes that sydney gave sam last season." giulia comments.

"hey?" sydney says, pretending to be offended.

"at least they're getting along-- well, a little too well. I knew they were gonna be friends once they pushed their old rivalry aside but a potential relationship? I didn't see that coming." ana joins into the conversations.

"you didn't see what coming?" you say, walking into the door seeing your teammates surprised at something you were unaware about.

some of the girls exited the conversation and pretended like they were doing their workouts the entire time-- others look to find an excuse to your question.

"we were talking about the champions league group stages that come out this morning. we are grouped with paris fc, real madrid, and ajax." sydney says.

pernille rolls her eyes,

"lets not lie-- yes those are the group stages that came out but we were talking about you." pernille says. your heart drops at her words, what were they saying?

"about me?" you question as you sat down on a workout mat.

"you have a crush on lena and its starting to become obvious." ana says.

your heart skips a beat as you shake your head in denial, "no way! I don't have a crush on her. you guys aren't used to seeing me getting along with her that's it!"

"we are, and you're getting along with her just a tad more than with us. we see the blush on your face and the twinkle in your eyes with you see her, love." georgia squeezes your cheeks as goes she sits beside you.

"I don't know what to say."

"you can say that you have a crush on her-- but its fine since she might have a crush on you too." Sydney says.

"no she doesn't."

"well you didn't deny that you have a crush on her!" sydney smiles.

you playfully roll your eyes.

"it hasn't been that long you guys-- I need to wait a bit." you say.

"and you can-- but you can't hold it in forever." sydney replies.

another week goes by when lena and you are sitting outside a cafe in amsterdam. the first group stage match between bayern and ajax occurs later that night and everyone is excited.

originally, everyone was going to go to the cafe.

little did you and lena know, everyone was going to back out of the cafe plans. just leaving lena and you to go by yourselves.

neither of you minded that nobody else was going. in the middle of the hangout while you were talking-- lena slips up.

"this a nice date, i mean when-" lena cuts herself off when she processes her words. you smile at her as she goes to rub her eyes in frustration at herself.

"a date?" you tease.

"i'm sorry it just slipped out." lena mumbles as she takes a sip of her coffee.

"don't apologize. I can see this as a date with you obi." you smirk. lena's eyes widened, in shock, before she smiles back at you.

after winning against ajax 3-0, thanks to a brace from you and a goal from franz, lena and you switched jerseys.

"well, hello #8 ms. oberdorf?" an ajax player and your friend from the national team, lily, walks up to you as your back was faced towards her.

you wore the number 16, and oberdorf isn't your last name (yet haha), so the swapped jersey confused her at first.

"omg lily!" you turn around and embrace the younger girl in a hug when you notice her. she holds you with confusion on her face as you pull away.

"I was going to ask if we could swap jerseys but I see you already have someone." lily smirks. you playfully roll your eyes, knowing what your fellow american friend is hinting at.

"oh be quiet! I'll give you my jersey when you play us in munich next time ok?" you smile.

"is oberdorf the girl you were talking about back at camp?" lily says.

back in the united states, you might've told the girls on the national team that you had a crush on someone from your club team. all of them begged for you to tell them who, but you refused.

"maybe..." you say.

lena and you grew extremely close throughout most of the season, and all of the fans were starting to notice.

all of your teammates did too-- and they were sick of lena and you cutting corners and not confessing your feelings to each other.

in march 2025, sometime before the start of the pokal games, lena and you sat in a media room, trapped thanks to pernille, ana, giulia, sydney, and georgia.

neither of you were allowed to come out of the room until you both confessed your feelings to each other.

three minutes of silence in the room passed by before lena had enough.

"I love you, y/n" she spoke up.

your heart flutters and your dimples appear on your face as she stares at you. she's sitting right beside you and you could see that she was nervous.

"gosh-- the dimples on your face are so cute. you've been my number one since I've arrived at bayern and if I told myself a year ago that I'd be falling in love with you or that I'd be here right now-- I'd laugh at myself. your laugh replays in my mind all of the time and the way we connect on and off of the pitch mad me realize how much I miss you when you're away for international camp. y/n If you don't feel the same--"

you knew what she was going to do. she was going to invalidate herself and start the whole "if you don't like me back" part of her confession.

she didn't have to though. you pulled your body on top of hers and kissed her. as if this happened a million times before, lena held onto the outside of your thighs and pulled yourself on top of her lap.

still kissing, five minutes ago by before you pull away.

"lena, i love you. i feel the same way about you. please be mine and let me be yours." you whisper against her lips.

you didn't give her a chance to respond before you made out with her lips again. she kissed you back and slipped her tongue into your mouth after you moaned slightly. the tension building up over the months was a lot.

"I'm yours." lena says as she forces herself to pull away from you. forgetting that the two of you are still at bayern training grounds.

"and I am yours." you repeat, starting a new relationship with your once old rival.

#lena oberdorf #woso fanfics #woso community #woso x reader #gerwnt #bayern frauen #bayern munich #paris olympics #lea schüller #sydney lohmann #georgia stanway #lily yohannes

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soleauclub · 8 days ago

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The 5-Minute Wellness Routine for Studying All Day (and Still Feeling Good)

by Soleau Club

We all know that feeling of grinding out a study session for hours—your brain is fried, your back aches, and your energy is basically gone. But what if you could stay sharp and energized without totally burning out? Enter the 5-Minute Wellness Routine. This mini reset is all about keeping you mentally and physically in top shape, even when you’re on your third hour of notes.

Here’s how you can hit refresh in just 5 minutes:

1. Power Up With Hydration

Time: 30 seconds

Start with a giant glass of water. Hydration is non-negotiable for focus and energy. Add some sea salt and lemon for an extra boost. Bonus points if you add electrolyte powder to keep those brain cells firing.

2. Stretch It Out

Time: 1 minute

Stand up, roll out your neck, and give your shoulders a good stretch. Your body’s been slumped over a desk for too long. Stretch your arms over your head, bend to the side, and even throw in some yoga poses like Child’s Pose or Downward Dog for 30 seconds. A little body movement goes a long way for that “I can keep going” feeling.

3. Focused Breathing

Time: 1 minute

Take a deep breath to calm your nervous system. Inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 4, and exhale for 4. Repeat this for a minute. It’ll clear the mental fog and reset your brain’s ability to focus. Think of it as a little mind spa session.

4. The Quick Snack That Boosts Brain Power

Time: 1 minute

Grab something that nourishes your brain—think healthy fats and protein. A small handful of nuts, an avocado toast, or a few pieces of dark chocolate. Just enough to fuel you without the sugar crash.

5. Clear Your Space

Time: 1 minute

Messy space, messy mind. Take a quick minute to clear the area around you. Organize your desk, toss any empty coffee cups or clutter, and make your study space feel fresh. You’ll instantly feel more productive and in control.

Follow @soleauclub for more wellness hacks, brain-boosting tips, and ways to feel good while doing all the things.

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liviawildrose · 3 months ago

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𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞

tryna manifest that indian baddie hair.

monday

morning

1. scalp massage: massage your scalp with rosemary oil for 2-3 minutes. (only 2-4 drops)

2. detangle: gently detangle hair with a wide-tooth comb. (please get a wooden comb)

3. styling: style your hair as usual (loose, braid, bun, etc.)

night

1. scalp massage: massage your scalp with growth oil (rosemary) for 5 minutes

2. derma roller: use a derma roller on your scalp (buy a derma roller please)

3. protective style: braid your hair or wrap it in a silk scarf or use a silk pillowcase

tuesday

morning

1. scalp massage: massage your scalp with rosemary oil (apply 2-4 drops only)

2. detangle: carefully detangle with a wide-tooth comb

3. styling: style your hair as usual (loose or in a protective style)

night

1. scalp massage: do a 5-minute scalp massage with rosemary, coconut or castor oil.

2. protective style: braid or twist your hair for protection overnight.

wednesday

morning

1. scalp massage: do a light scalp massage for 2-3 minutes (no need to apply oil)

2. detangle: gently detangle your hair with a wide-tooth comb or fingers.

3. styling: style your hair how you like (loose or protective style)

night

1. pre-wash: apply mask for strengthening leave it for 20-30 minutes

2. shampoo: wash out the pre-poo with a sulfate-free shampoo

3. deep conditioning: apply deep conditioner to strengthen your hair

4. moisturize: apply your usual leave-in conditioner.

(on this day you can also use a heat less curls method if you want)

thursday

morning

1. scalp massage: massage your scalp with oil to boost circulation

2. detangle: gently detangle with a wide-tooth comb

3. styling: keep your style fresh, whether it’s loose, a braid, or bun

night

1. scalp massage: do a 5-minute scalp massage

2. protective style: braid or twist hair before bed

friday

morning

1. scalp massage: massage with rosemary oil or any growth oil for circulation.

2. detangle: gently detangle hair.

3. styling: style your hair as usual.

night

1. pre-wash: apply coconut oil to your hair and leave it for 30-45 minutes

2. scalp massage: massage your scalp for 5 minutes

3. shampoo: wash with a moisturizing shampoo

4. deep conditioning: apply your hydrating deep conditioner

5. moisturise: apply leave-in conditioner to lock in moisture

saturday

morning

1. scalp massage: massage with oil for 2-3 minutes. (2-4 drops only)

2. detangle: use a wide-tooth comb to detangle. (invest in a wooden comb

3. styling: do a loose braid, bun, or let it stay down for the day.

night

1. scalp massage: massage your scalp with growth oil (rosemary) for 10 minutes.

2. protective style: braid your hair or wrap it in a silk scarf or use a silk pillowcase.

(don’t wash off the oil, you need to keep this overnight)

sunday

morning

1. scalp massage: do a light scalp massage with your growth oil for 2-3 minutes.

2. detangle: gently detangle your hair.

3. shampoo: wash out (the oil) with a sulfate-free shampoo

4. scalp scrub: exfoliate your scalp with a scalp scrub for deep cleansing

5. mask: apply mask to your scalp and hair for growth. leave for 20-30 minutes

6. second wash: wash out with a sulfate-free shampoo.

7. deep conditioning: apply a nourishing deep conditioner to lock in moisture.

night

1. scalp massage: do a 5-minute scalp massage (no oil needed)

2. protective style: braid or twist hair before bed.

more tips and tricks

nutrition tips

• drink amla (gooseberry) juice daily for super thick hair.

• eat curry leaves (4-5 every morning) to prevent premature greying and strengthen follicles.

• drink fenugreek (methi) water on an empty stomach for hair regrowth.

• eat nutritious food and healthy foods

• avoid too much sugar and dairy – they can cause scalp inflammation and hair fall.

other powerful hacks for hair health

1. scalp massages every day – use fingertips or a scalp massager for 5-10 mins to boost circulation.

2. derma rolling (microneedling for scalp) – stimulates new hair growth and thickens strands. please don’t get too harsh (once a week)

3. wear a cap (especially in summers) – to protect your scalp

4. use a wooden comb – reduces breakage and improves scalp circulation.

5. never brush wet hair – hair is weaker when wet, so use a wide-tooth comb instead.

6. sleep with a silk/satin pillowcase – reduces friction, breakage, and frizz.

7. listen to subliminals – subconsciously helps to manifest

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philosophicaltrashcan · 2 months ago

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Modern Six of crows AU

Kaz

Knows exactly where to watch movies for free

Self-learned master programmer who can hack literally anything

Hijacks the stock market

Orders black coffe at Starbucks unironically but it's actually a caramel latte

Is the manager of The Dregs' Discord channel

Doesn't have a degree but somehow seems more educated than anyone he meets

Knows how to get into darkweb

We all had that one guy who wore the finest suits every day to class. That's Kaz.

Inej

Works part-time as a climbing instructor

Vegan

More addicted to coffee than Kaz (and that's saying something)

Studies ethnology/anthropology

Wants to study/volunteer abroad

Never leaves the house without a water bottle, and always reminds the rest of the crows to drink enough water

Loves all of Jane Austen's works

She would have loved Rupi Kaur's "Milk and honey"

Jesper

David Bowie's biggest stan

Addicted to UNO but totally useless at it

Oh and animal crossing. And Hay Day. And...

Oddly fascinated by Guinness Word Records (and yes, he tried to beat most of them)

Has a YouTube channel consisting of pranks, jumpscares and secret recordings of the other crows. Oh and he also has a meme account with only pictures of Kaz in different situations Kaz is aware but stays quiet

Tries all the weird pringle flavours the second they arrive

Went viral on TikTok once

Wears socks in sandals just to piss people off

Wylan

Plant dad (I am not kidding, it's hard to move through rooms)

Sure thing he can't read but you will never meet anyone who listens that much to audiobooks (he has listened to the Harry Potter series about 5 times)

Has a gigantic box of Capri Sun in his locker

Studies chemistry, art AND music he denies every acccusation of burnout

Has about 15 different flavours of tea at home

Always walks into vintage bookshops even though he can't read

Works part time at the cinema

Contrary to popular belief, he doesn't like Disney (he prefers Lord Of The Rings)

Nina

Chapell Roan and Kate Bush are her girlies

Worked as an au pair in France (everyone thought she was french because she sl@yed the language)

Big time musical lover (especially Wicked and Phantom of the Opera)

Tries her best to educate Matthias on LGBTQ+ labels and stuff

Wears the strawberry dress with pride

Saturday tarot readings with Inej

Had a crush on about 60% of her teachers but has ONE math/science teacher that is her MORTAL ENEMY

Sunbathes a lot but never tans and it drives her mad

Matthias

Secretly into knitting.

Jesper once changed his Snapchat name to "Grandpa" and now he is stuck with it because he doesn't know how to change it.

When others say "bring snacks" he brings an apple

The only one with a drivers license but it doesn't matter because Kaz only lets himself drive

Sports heartthrob except he doesn't play sports he's just running a lot

When the crows watch movies he always pick them apart and analyses them, which ruins all the fun ("that's unrealistic, because in real life he would have...")

Has a siberian husky

Loves thanksgiving

#six of crows #kaz brekker #crooked kingdom #jesper fahey #soc #wylan van eck #ck #inej ghafa #nina zenik #kanej #wesper #helnik

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weirdmageddon · 7 months ago

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milton rapidly intensified from a category 1 to a category 5 hurricane in under 24 hours. it will hopefully SLIGHTLY “weaken” in wind speed before fall due to wind shear, but i don’t like using the word weaken because it’s a major hurricane no matter what and it’s likely not enough to offset catastrophic damage.

tampa bay area has not been directly hit since 1921, the infrastructure may not be adequate. a category 5 tropical cyclone is without exaggeration the most powerful class of storm capable of being produced on planet earth

i’m in sarasota which is right in the crosshairs of hurricane milton. i think i will be safe physically because i am so so so so lucky to live in a building made of solid concrete + hurricane proof glass and i’m not in an evacuation/flood zone. i live on the first floor so if a tree falls on the building it will hit the roof which is the second floor. so i’ll probably bunker in the bathroom which is the safest room in my complex in the center of the building away from windows.

what i’m more worried about is being without power or water for a long time. it’s very hot and humid and without air conditioning florida is swamp-ass swamp-taint sweat hell.

we have a huge stack of water bottles that we copped in preparation for helene and thank god we didnt have to use it. flashlights and batteries, portable chargers, usb powered fan that i can use a car phone charger and a 9-volt battery attached by a little metal spring from a mechanical pen to activate (awesome hack i did back in 2017 with irma), a box of snacks, plenty of weed edibles (for me), wine (for my mom) and we will be feasting on peanut butter and bread.

#mine

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irnjehernandez · 2 years ago

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5 Second Ice Water Hack: Instant Relief from Summer Heat

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keelt9 · 11 months ago

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Chapter 2

Masterlist

It’s what I like to call my day off; Anton gives me Sunday so I can rest and enjoy the day. I would love to see his face if he knows that instead of going out, I’m sitting in the living room seeing my little sister Mia struggling to brush her hair while we do our daily video call.

“That’s why you should use a conditioner.” Mia is a diver, even though she has practiced since she was 5 years old, she normally is careless with her hair, she takes a deep care of her body but her hair seems to be in another world. Mia keeps making funny faces as she tries to get the comb out of her hair.

“Auch!”

Liam even getting his keys, he chooses knocks first, waits for a couple of seconds and opens the door.

“Morning, morning.” Liam enters with my new supplies of ice bags, bigger ones.

“What about if…” As he passed to the kitchen leaving the bags in the cooler, he noticed who I’m speaking to. “Oh, hi Mia.”

Mia with a comb stuck in the top of her hair and taking a bite of her sandwich smiles and waves her hand.

“Hi Coach.” Liam smiles and lets us talk.

“Show me, show me.” My hands fake the sound of tambourine on the table, Mia takes out a silver medal under her shirt, she got it this afternoon. “Congratulations! Oh, I would love to be there.”

“I love having you here too, but first you need to recover, I mean, I want the next medal we celebrate be from you, and if I don’t ask too much, a golden one.” Mia is my personal cheerleader and I’m hers, since she was little it was easy to recognize her in my junior competitions for her big pink poster in the crowd.

“Breathe and feel the air in your lungs.” We spoke at the same time, the words our dad always repeated to us when we were so overwhelmed.

Talking about the king of Rome, we hear him shout for her. “I have to go, I’ll call you tomorrow, ok?” Mia smiles before ending the call, still I was able to see her picking her sandwich and running to dad.

“Hey, you have really cleaned the apartment.” Liam is observing the kitchen and the living room, I stand not before grabbing the ice bag one more time and putting it over my shoulder.

“It’s my way to pass my free time.” Liam lends his head and his face turns serious. “Come on Liam! Don’t look at me like that, I go out for groceries… Oh! And I found a really nice place where they prepare delicious french toast.”

He doesn't need to tell me anything just grabs the keys one more time, takes the ice bag from me and drags me out of the apartment.

“Fuck” I whisper lowing my head not before dropping the scapular to the floor. “Sorry, it's just…”

“It’s ok Y/N, it’s a different exercise, take it easy.” This week the towel is left aside and I start to use the scapular, for a scapular stretch. To be honest I try to use scapulars.

“Here.” Liam gave me an ice bag, and lately it became my best friend. The ice bags help to reduce the swelling and minimize the pain, always wrap around a towel. “Let us talk a little, I will make sure to call you for a check up.”

That means they will talk about things I shouldn't hear, yet. So, I grab my bottle of water, my phone and the ice bag with me walking straight to the garden.

“That’s a better hack.” I turn around when I hear Max's voice. My bottle now has a strap avoiding it rolls out of my wrist.

“Oh, yeah, it makes my life easier.” Max nods and points to the chair next to me.

“Can I?” I nod so he can sit. “Are you all right? I mean, the ice bag is not a good sign, right?”

“It’s a small inflammation, I’m ok, thanks for asking.” I don’t want to mention right away anything he probably hears the first two minutes someone mentions when meeting him for the first time.

“You? Are you all right?” My questions take him by surprise but he presses his lips in a smile and nods.

“Just a little bit of physical conditioning.” The silence that follows, he cut it out with a question. “You mention about being ready, what do you mean?”

“Amm, well, there is a competition in a year, but the test begins in 10 months, so if I want to be there, first I need to be in the tests. It's a long story.”

“I love to hear it.” I am getting goosebumps all over my body.

We talked for 40 minutes, in the middle of our talk he already mentioned what he does and his really impressive achievements and his goals, naturally, not trying to brag about just as he’s telling his day by day.

I felt comfortable talking with him about my goals too, how I terribly miss grabbing a bow and shooting arrows over a field, even allowing myself to tell him things I usually don't tell anyone who I just meet.

“Y/N, ready?” Liam appears in the crystal doors with my bag over his shoulder and his in the other one.

“I have to go, thanks for listening to me.” The ice bag stops being ice now just a liquid gel forgotten in my lap.

“Please, thanks for hearing me too, Y/N” Max stands with me, however he remains in the garden as I walk where Liam is waiting for me.

“Ready.” I plan to take my bag but he moves faster and takes it out of my hands. “Is everything alright?”

Liam smiles and puts his hand carefully over my right arm. “Just good thighs, just good things. So…”

“HEY Y/N!” Max shouts at me. I don’t know if Liam recognizes Max or he is pretending not.

“I’ll wait for you outside.” Let me alone so Max can reach me.

“It’s ok if I… well… If I talk with you when we meet here, you know, just a simple talk.”

“Are you really asking me if you can talk with me?” Eyes hide just a little bit between his eyelids, smiling.

Can it be cuter?

“I mean, I don’t want you to feel uncomfortable around me.” He jokes, making me laugh.

“I'm already feeling the pressure.”

Max’s smile is contagious, now I know that.

That's how our small talk happens every time we meet in the center, varying each one of them; sometimes long, sometimes short but each time I get something meaningful from him and I give him something meaningful from me.

“That's nice! Well done Y/N.” My exercises of internal rotation have been pretty well, the swelling slowly decreases; Anton hopes in a few weeks, we will introduce advanced ones.

A soft knock on the door calls for our attention, one of the nurses of the center told us she has an envelope for me.

Mia has been sending me photos, not for email, not for a message, a palpable ones; for at least I make the apartment look a little bit like home.

“I have to fill some papers, I’ll wait in the reception.” By the time Liam ends that phrase leaving the room with Anton, the third beep of the call I made was interrupted.

“What about if instead of a boring Sunday shut in your four walls you spend a full package all included for a F1 race?” The train tickets, the name tag with my photo, and a strange brochure from 3 different restaurants are in my hand.

“Max, I really, really appreciate it…” He won’t let me reject him so easily.

“No, no, wait, let me finish, have you ever been in a F1 race?”

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Thank you so much for reading.♥️

#fic #max verstappen #max verstappen x reader #f1 x reader #f1 fanfic #f1 x female reader #max verstappen imagine

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lulublack90 · 1 year ago

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Prompt 24 - Modern AU

@wolfstarmicrofic April 23, word count 937

Sirius gripped his coffee as though it were a lifeline. It was the biggest, strongest coffee he could find, watered down with copious amounts of milk. He took little sips as he logged into his computer at work, brought up his list of tasks for the day and slowly began muddling his way through.

He’d gone out last night with James, against his better judgement, not that it took much persuasion on James’s part. All he had to do was bat his hazels at him, and Sirius was putty in his hands.

He’d been having a great time, downing drinks, shaking his arse to the vintage jukebox and then woken up in some fit lad’s bed, hence the massive coffee and the mind-numbing hangover. He’d crept quietly out of the little flat and stumbled his way down the harsh concrete steps that smelled like weed, piss and, for some bizarre reason, hairspray. Sirius had rushed home, hopped in the shower, changed his clothes and hurried to the coffee shop on the corner. He couldn’t even remember the man’s name. He put it out of his mind, reasoning that he’d never see him again anyway.

It took an age for the little digital clock on his computer screen to blink to 12:00 and signal lunchtime.

Feeling the need for greasy food, he went to pull out his mobile to order a McDonald’s when he realised he didn’t have it. He checked all his pockets and his bag. It wasn’t there. The panic had just set in that it had been stolen at the bar last night when his computer alerted him to a new email on his personal account.

‘Hi, erm, I guess Sirius. Sorry, I didn’t get your name last night 😬.

So anyway, I have your phone. You must have left it here when you snuck out this morning. (You are not sneaky, by the way! Like an elephant in size nines!) But yeah, anytime you want to come by and get it is fine. I’ll be in all day. Crap, I hope you get this email, or I’ve just got myself a new phone. It’s actually a big upgrade to mine. On second thoughts, it’s mine now, mwahaha 😈!

Thanks

Remus Lupin.’

Sirius stared at the words for a few minutes, taking them in, before picking up the work phone from his desk and phoning himself.

“Hello?” A voice on the other end answered. “Hi, I’m not Sirius. He left his phone at mine last night.”

“Hi, Remus. It’s me. Sirius.” He added in case he hadn’t realised.

Well, I guessed when you used my name. I highly doubt anyone in your phone book knows who I am. Especially ginger toss pot number 1. There’s more than one ginger toss pot?” Remus snickered.

“Wait, how do you know that, and how did you get my email address? Have you hacked into my phone?!” He felt outraged. How had he even gotten in, though? It was password-protected.

“Sirius, 6969 is not a strong password. Plus, I could see where you’d jabbed at the screen to unlock it. You really need to clean your phone.” Remus went on.

“Yeah, I’ll get right on that.” He paused for a second, trying to rein in the snarkiness. “I don’t finish work until 5. Is it alright to come over after that?”

“Sure,” Remus answered. “I’ll be in.”

“Great, thanks.” Sirius forced a smile on his face so Remus could hear his sincerity.

“Who’s Specky Dick Nuts? Because they’ve been blowing up your phone all morning before I woke up and found it. They seem to have stopped now, though.”

“Oh, that’s my best mate James. Oh shit, if he’s gone quiet, he’s probably tracking my phone. Er, be prepared. He probably thinks I need rescuing.” There was a loud thudding on the other end of the line.

“Er, I think your friend might be here,” Remus whispered into the phone.

“Put me on speaker so I can talk to him.” He heard the faint click as he was put on speaker and the sound of Remus unlocking the four locks on his door.

“Hi, you must be James,” Remus said.

“Where is he?!” James’s voice was stern and full of concern.

“James, mate. I’m fine. I’m at work. I just forgot to pick up my phone this morning. This is Remus, by the way. He kindly let me know he had it.” He prayed that was enough to call off the Potter inquisition.

“Oh, cool. Hi, Remus.”

“Hi, James.”

“Sorry, I thought you were some lunatic. And you were keeping him prisoner.”

“Oh, don’t worry. Happens all the time.” The phone line was filled with laughter, and Sirius had to hold his receiver away from his head.

“Hey, James, can you take my phone, seeing as you’re there?”

“Sure thing.”

“Thanks, Remus.” He managed to say before James hung him up. He felt oddly dejected for some reason but brushed it off.

When he came back from lunch, he found a new email, this time from Remus’s actual address.

‘Can I take you out on a date?’

It said. Sirius felt a surge of joy and so replied.

‘What do you have in mind?’

‘Dinner? Movie? Massive shagathon?’

Sirius choked on his own spit at Remus’s reply. He coughed as he typed back.

‘Jesus, Remus. Are you always so forward?’

‘What can I say? You made an impression 😉.’

‘Yeah, go on then.’

And that was how Sirius found himself for the second morning in a row in Remus Lupin’s bed. But this time, he didn’t sneak out.

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dumbfloweralive · 1 year ago

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Mystery Hack

Chapter 5: A message of hope

Machine!Connor x reader

Warning: Implicit grafic violation

May 30th 2039, 5pm, CIA office

The Zen garden. Connor stepped followed the whites tiles of the garden, all while looking for Amanda. Besides the sound of running water and birds, the garden was silent, free of any noises. It didn’t take him long enough to find Amanda, finding her next to her roses.

She turned around, hearing his footstep, a content smile adorning her face. Connor offered her a polite smile, standing steal. He felt nervous, his mission had gone wrong, ending in death and no more information. All he expected from Amanda was anger, therefore, the smile on her face wasn't expected.

“You accomplished your mission perfectly.” She said, walking toward him.

Connor frowned. Definitely not what he expected.

“I do not understand.” Connor shook his hand. “We gain no information, Y/N die, we have no other way to understand what she had done. RA9 remain in the android program and cyberlife have no way to erase it.”

“You got rid of her. That was all that matter. All we needed. We will manage the rest.” Amanda raised her hand toward him, her palm falling on his cheek. “I am very proud of you, Connor. You did a wonderful job.”

Connor accepted the praise despite this feeling lingering deep in him. Like he had done something wrong. Something he regretted, unforgivable. This time, even Amanda praised wasn’t enough to convinced him.

How could he feel this way?

“Your job isn’t over yet.” Amanda walked back to her roses, spraying them. “As you said, RA9 is still active. Plus, the government and special forces have asked for our help to find those behind “Mystery Hack”. It is a great honour to work with the military.”

“I will do my best to accomplish this mission.” Connor said, more confident this time, the update of his mission getting in his field of vision.

“I know. Don’t disappoint me, Conor.”

When he opened his eyes the next second, Connor was sitting at his desk in the office, near agent Wilson, this one in deep conversation with another agent.

“They have found no corpses yet.” He told Connor out of courtesy more than anything.

Soon, he was gone, leaving them both alone.

“We are on the big cases now.” Wilson told him, showing the “Mystery Hack” file on the desk.

Connor nodded.

He wouldn’t disappoint Amanda.

30th May 2039, 5 pm, Somewhere in a tower in Detroit.

You were heading toward your room, Markus walking by your side as the two of you discussed the next step of the plan.

Markus had came to you a few hours after the fall of the android revolution. Carl had send him to you. He was badly injured, scared, full of hatred, expecting an android. At first, he didn’t trust you at all. But of course, how could one blame him? After everything your kind had done to his people despite him leading a peaceful revolution, you couldn’t expect much. That day, he didn’t let you fix him. Markus was all alone, and you were afraid to know what happened to the rest of them.

Later that same night, he came to your lab, calmer, asking for your help. You had fixed him, putting back on his feet, taking all the time he needed in order not to frighten him. He was quick to trust you after that, understanding you meant no harm. That you stood by his side.

Markus was your first personal creation, meant to a new type of autonomous android and to be a friend to keep Carl’s company after his accident. You knew Carl for years before that, knowing he would take a good care of him. And that he did.

12 November 2038

Markus was sitting in your couch, watching the fire burn in the chimney. Everything was quiet, the TV was turned off on purpose. You sat across him, watching the snow falling behind him, a thousand of question burning your lips.

You asked none.

The two of you stayed quiet, giving time to process all that happened. Mankind had butchered his people, he was angry and so were you.

Seeing Markus leading that revolution filled your heart with pride and joy, seeing the popular opinion rising for them made you happy. They were winning all by themselves.

It all came to an end so quickly. You were disappointed. Not after Markus. After mankind, after yourself. Stupid human being, scared of evolution. And you stood there, unhelpful.

It pained you even more, seeing Connor fighting alongside mankind. What cyberlife had done to him? The first deviant turned into deviant butchered. The one you thought would lead the revolution. The deviant hunter, that’s how they called him.

“It’s my fault. I lost my people and my friend, and it’s all my fault” He whispered so low you almost didn’t hear him.

“You know this isn’t true.”

Markus’s eyes fell on his hands, joined on his knees. He had no idea where his friends were. Wondering if they could be alive.

“I failed them.” You rose to your feet, carefully moving to sit at his side. Markus didn’t move. “I thought i could make them change their mind. That i could give us freedom. I thought human would understand and accept us. I failed everyone.” You chuckle. “Why are you laughing.”

“You’ve done exactly what i wanted you to do. Yesterday was the start of a hard and long road. But i’ll be with you, every step of the way.” Your hand cupped his cheek, raising his face to look at you. “You will change heart and mind. You will lead your kind to freedom. This will be your calling. It will be your life works.”

Markus eyes filled with tears as he signed a “no” with his head.

“I don’t think i can.”

“I made you this bright so that others would see in the darkness.” You brushed the tears that had fallen from his eyes with your thumb, before raising, walking toward your computer.

“How am i supposed to do it alone?” He asked.

“You won’t have to.” you answered. “I am here.”

“Why”

“I want you at my side because it’s the safest place in the world.”

May 30th 2039

Markus’s eyes darted to you, as the news of your death was on every channel of your TV.

“You don’t approve?” you asked, eyes glued to your laptop.

“I never said that.”

Markus turned the TV off, leaning further in the couch.

“I can hear your thought from over here.” you mouth, moving your hand in the air.

“It’s too soon” He just said.

Your eyes crossed him, inviting him to explain his point of view.

“Last night was too close. They were after you, imagine if they had to arrest you, or worst, kill you.”

“But i am fine.” you said, stopping what you were doing on your laptop. “Everything is fine, and the plan is working perfectly.”

“They sent the deviant hunter after you. You know what he did to me, you fixed me and i could barely handle him. Connor could kill you just that easily.” Markus said, walking toward you. “I’m not losing you. Maybe we should lay quiet for some time.”

You stayed quiet. Maybe he was right. This Connor wasn’t your Connor, for now, he could kill you if asked. You sight, remembering the way his skin had crawled down, just like he used to do with you. You couldn’t help but hope your Connor was still here.

“This isn’t Connor.” You whispered.

“It doesn’t matter Y/N.” Markus kneeled in front of you, taking your hands in his. “This is who he is now. We need to keep you safe. I can understand your wish to free him, but not at the value of your life. Y/N please.” Markus paused, raising from the ground. “What if this become too dangerous for you.”

“I’ve been standing at the gate of your creation, keeping you all safe since the moment you crawled out of the world.” You told Markus, hand raising to his cheek. “I am not stopping now.”

Markus leaned in your touch.

“Alright” You nodded. “Let’s stay quiet for some time.”

“Thank you.” Markus said, squeezing your hands.

15 July 2039

It has been a month and a half that Connor had been searching for the mystery hack, a month and a half since they got nothing, since they had vanished from the earth. And just as quickly as human forgot drama, they forgot what happened with the Mystery Hack.

Everyone continue their lives as if nothing had shattered the world.

And Connor felt stuck looking for a ghost. Amanda would be disappointed, but he couldn’t follow any tracks he already explored.

It was a dead end.

4 August 2039

Connor was looking for files regarding you, the co-creator of cyberlife. He didn’t know why or what he was looking for but reading files kept him busy, he hoped to found more about RA9 though, that was for sure.

That was until a small flash blind him for a second, a confidential file with your name on it had popped up in his field of vision. For a second, the android stared at the file, oblivious on what he should do with it. From what he could see, it seemed to be a memory dating from 2036.

But he hadn’t been activated yet. It couldn’t be his.

Connor excused himself, leaving to a more private place, closing his eyes, hoping he could open the video. He relaxed immediately, and he was gone is a second, the smell of wet dog suddenly surrounding him.

12 January 2036

Connor’s eyes open on a door opening and the happy noise of a dog yapping. He heard the sound of the nails on the ground first, and the same Aussie he had seen weeks ago at your place running toward him, throwing all his weight on him, licking his hands.

“Shush” You whispered, pushing the wet dog away from Connor. “Sorry, it’s raining like crazy outside.” You said, hand going to his shirt, swapping the droplet of water off him.

Connor noticed the soft way you smiled at him, very different from the last time he saw you. Your hand moved to cup his cheek as a sign of affection before following the dog.

Your smile was so different.

7 January 2036

The memory was mixed up. This time he was in a lab. In front of him stood Elijah Kamski, next to him was you, head popping next to Kamski, scanning the screen of his computer. Your head turned to him for a split second but were quickly brought back to the computer. You looked so serious.

2 February 2036

Connor was sitting on the roof of your house, watching the star. You were sitting next to him when he turned his head, recognising a familiar perfume. A long sight escaped your mouth, and you light up the cigarette you were holding in your hand. Connor eyes are stuck on your face, analysing every trait of your face.

He found you pretty. Not just pretty because of society standards. Real pretty. You smile at him, and he turned his gaze away, feeling warmth spreading to his cheek.

Your hand moved to his face, brushing a strand of hair out of his face, before planted your palm to his hair, cajoling him tenderly. Connor’s eyes dared to turned back to you, and you offered him once again the softest of smile he could see, your finger lost in his hair still.

6 April 2036

“Would you like to see the beach, Connor?”

“I can see the beach whenever i want. I have direct connection to internet and all media that could be related to the beach.” He said, sitting in the sofa, watching you putting a coat.

You rolled your eyes.

“Thanks, Connor, i didn’t know that.” Sarcasm. Of course, you knew, you had created this part yourself. Connor felt silly, his eyes falling to the ground. Did you found him silly? Now, you stand in front of him, glaring at him. “Stop this, i can feel all your wiring running crazy. You’re overthinking.”

“I can’t exactly overthink, it’s not in my program.”

“Well, for an android, you sure aren’t.” You hand him a jacket, and he took it, eyes wondering to yours. “I meant a real beach. Bet you don’t have the smell of the ocean in your hardware.”

“That’s correct.”

“Come on.” You whispered, a soft smile spreading on your lips.

After crossing the ocean, he found himself in a beach in France, the Atlantic Ocean spreading all over his eyes, you and your dog at his side.

“So, what do you think.” you asked, noticing his gaze lost in the waves.

He doesn’t answer, too focused on the sound of waves, the smell of the ocean, the wind in his air, the warmth of the sun during spring.

It’s astonishing, he thought to himself.

4 August 2039 somewhere in a tower in Detroit

A loud barked echoes in the room. You just got the time to turned around, watching not one, but two ball of fur running toward you.

“Look who i found outside.” Markus said, a laugh escaping his mouth.

“Oh, i missed you, sweet girl” You whispered, kneeling on the ground to welcome your dog.

The second dog, much bigger than yours, licked your face, asking for affection too.

“I missed you too, Sumo” you said, patting his head.

“I was walking nearby, thought i pooped up to say hello.” A rock voice said at the other side of the room.

“You know you're always welcome here, Hank.” You said, patting the man’s shoulder. “It’s good to see you.”

“Good to see you too, kid.” He said, his arm sneaking around your shoulder. “With your disappearance with Mystery Hack, i really started to think you were dead.”

“No, pretty much alive, thanks for worrying.”

Markus exits the room, leaving the both of you with the dogs.

“How is everything going around?” Hank asked, looking at all the computer in front of him.

“It’s time.” You told him.

Later that day at the precinct.

Connor’s partner had his head flat on the table, resting, bored. Sometime, Connor could hear him pout loudly. It was quiet, nothing needed to be done. Even Connor could say he was bored if he wasn’t a machine. His finger tapped on the wood of the table every 2 seconds, wondering on the same page he was admiring since… Since what felt like forever.

The light above his head started clicking, turning on and off for a few seconds. Connor frowned, looking at the light, before his head turned to the TV, the screen pacing from the news to snow. He shook his partner arm, waking him up, pointing the TV.

“It’s nothing.” He said, putting back his head on the cold desk.

In Detroit tower.

“Live in 5 minutes” North said to you.

You took your jewels off, leaving them on the side of the table before heading toward the set, your heels echoing on the soft ground. Wearing them weren’t exactly your favourite part. But as any other Host, you needed to be at your best. Especially tonight.

Markus gave you his thumbs up, and you put the mask on, before heading toward the sofa, sitting in the chair, near the white board. You crossed your legs, hand resting on your knees.

“Live in 2 minutes.” North continued.

The set fell quiet, everyone eyes darting around, making sure everything was in place. And it was. As usual.

“Live in 3… 2” You breathe in. “1… Go” You breathe out. The hacking game was on the road, and the light turned green. Another success.

“Hello everyone. Did you miss us? We surely missed you.” You uncrossed your legs, raising from the seat. “On today’s topic… The android revolution.” Behind you, started playing record from the 11th November 2038. “You might wonder, why? Especially since what happened last time we evoked this subject. Well, i have something to admit. You probably know, i wouldn’t be able to assume all this work by myself, i am only human. But first, let’s rewind the time.” Stepping aside, your hand moved to the screen where you could see Markus’s speech, then, the first manifestation.

You stayed quiet, letting the images take their importance before you continue.

“We’ve all witnessed the rise of the android as a new form of life. And, we’ve all witness the fall, just as fast as the ascension. The government, to frighten by a possible threat.” You smirked. “Frighten by a peaceful demonstration. Take the irony.” Walking forward the camera, you continued. “I was disappointed. I know, many of you were disappointed, too. Markus succeeded to allies all the android and the public opinion to his cause, and for what?” Once again, you turned to the screen, the display of Markus and Connor fight playing. “For it to be ended by the deviant hunter.” In front of you, Markus was presumed killed by Connor. “Tragic. And, the life of the android is ended. All the androids remaining had been killed. Has anyone heard anything from Cyberlife since? I wonder.”

You sat back on the couch as the screen turned black, crossing back your legs.

“Yes, and i used the word kill, they slaughter them, like their life meant nothing.”

On the white board, appeared the words “We are alive” and the logo of the android revolution.

“Cyberlife didn’t end the production. Android are still being created, while their mind is getting check to look for any sign of deviancy. For now, nothing is working, and the bug is still in their program. Many deviants made the news at the time. For example, the android who killed that man in Detroit and escape with a girl. I remember them crossing Detroit main road, purchased by the deviant hunter himself. Remember, we spoke about him earlier, even in the latest show.” You leaned on the chair. “Do you know why she was running with that girl? I’ll give you the answer since the media and the government hide it from you, She killed the girl father because he was violent and abused both of them. Kara, did this only to protect that girl. Would this story had worked if they wanted all of us to hate and be afraid of androids.” You nodded “And, ever since, all media hide the deviant story. Because it is not over. And, the government doesn’t want you to know it. They are scared.” You looked at your watch. Still plenty of time.

North gave you a thumbs up, they were far from founding you. Good.

“I have, always, been honest with you. And i won’t stop so far. Actually, i will make the announcement now. I said i wasn’t working alone. I have a crew of thousand and thousand people. But not only people. We work alongside androids, what you call deviant. We work together, in harmony. The closest people i work with are android. I know who they are, what they feel. I know, they are alive. Probably more empathetic than human.” A laugh escaped your lips. “I mean, have you seen them? Far more peaceful than we, human, ever were.”

“We are here to defend them. To make sure they get the right they deserved. If it takes years and years, then, we will fight as long as it takes. This is no call for war, but a message of hope we bring to you. This, is the beginning of our project.” You look at your watch again. “Well, this is it for today. We will see you soon enough. Until the next time, thank you for being here and remember, the government lies to you.”

You raised from your seat, turning around, back to the camera.

“It’s only them now.” North said, telling you, they succeed to isolate the message to only the FBI.

“You failed again to find us agent. Trust me, it won’t be easy. You will only be able to find us when we want to be found. Until then.”

The screen turned black.

FBI Station

Connor sat at his desk, watching as all the best hackers in the world failed again to found the mystery hack. And, despite the new information, they didn’t find anything important.

Mystery hack wasn’t just a project, it was a way to allies public opinion with them, to help rise the android revolution. They worked with androids.

Who could they be?

Hello everyone, i am back, finally. It feel so good to be able to write again. I hope you will enjoyed this small part, do let me know if anything feels strange or different.

See you guys.

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damn-funny · 2 months ago

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Dumb Life Hacks That Somehow Work

Let’s be honest: sometimes the best solutions come from the most ridiculous ideas. You know the ones—life hacks so absurd that they make you question reality, yet somehow, against all odds, they actually work. If you’re looking to add some chaos to your life while also making things a little easier, here are some dumb life hacks that are surprisingly effective.

1. Microwave Two Bowls at Once Need to heat up two bowls but only have one turntable? Place one bowl on the microwave plate and use a cup or mug to elevate the second bowl. It looks ridiculous, but it evenly heats both meals at the same time. Efficiency at its finest.

2. Use a Fork to Dunk Oreos Tired of getting your fingers covered in milk when dunking Oreos? Just stick a fork into the creamy center and dip away. It’s life-changing, and you’ll wonder why you didn’t do this sooner.

3. Mark Your Luggage with a Sock Forget fancy luggage tags—just tie an old, brightly colored sock to your suitcase handle. No one will mistake it for theirs, and you’ll spot it instantly at baggage claim. Bonus points if the sock is weird enough to make people do a double-take.

4. Use a Stapler Remover to Save Your Nails Ever struggled to put a key on a keyring, only to end up with broken nails? Use a stapler remover to pry the ring open without destroying your fingers. It’s one of those “why didn’t I think of that?” moments.

5. Wrap a Rubber Band Around a Paint Can Dipping a brush in paint always leads to messy drips. Solve this by stretching a rubber band across the opening of the can and wiping the brush against it. No more excess paint on the rim, and way less mess.

6. Use a Dustpan to Fill a Bucket Ever tried to fit a big bucket under a small sink? Instead of struggling, grab a dustpan, place the wide end under the faucet, and let the handle direct the water into the bucket. It’s a low-effort solution that just works.

7. Cool a Drink Fast with a Wet Paper Towel Need a cold drink ASAP? Wrap your bottle or can in a wet paper towel and pop it in the freezer for 10-15 minutes. It cools much faster than just sticking it in there alone. Science!

These life hacks may seem questionable, but once you try them, you’ll realize their genius. Have any dumb-but-effective hacks of your own? Share them and spread the wisdom of absurd brilliance! For more hilarious life tips and humor, check out our funny Tumblr blog!

#damn-funny #life hacks

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marozzoespabakingcooking · 1 month ago

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Charlotte Chocolate Mousse Cake

Ingredient lists

Chocolate mousse (x2)

3 egg yolks

75g sugar

250ml milk

3 gelatin sheets (1 teaspoon gelatin powder)

150g chocolate 55% cocoa

270g heavy cream

Chocolate lady fingers & base:

5 eggs

150g sugar

60g flour

60g corn starch

10g cocoa powder

Chocolate insertion:

100g chocolate 70% cocoa

80g heavy cream

40g milk

20g sugar

20g butter

Decoration:

Some chocolate to make shavings out of.

(Sugar pearls, optional)

(Ribbon, optional)

Material:

Baking circle 27cm Ø

Cooking thermometer

Instructions:

Lady fingers:

Seperate the sugar in two halves.

Seperate the white & the yolks

Beat the egg whites with an electric whisk. When they become foamy, add 1/3 of one of the sugar halves. Once they become firm, add 1/3 of the sugar. Beat one minute and add the last 1/3 for a minute.

Beat the yolks with the second half of sugar until they become fluffy and whiten.

Mix together the whites, yolks, flour, starch & cocoa powder. Mix well but gently, not to loose air.

Make a disk about the size of your baking circle base.

Make lots of lady fingers with a piping bag. Size them to be slightly over your baking circle. As I like them to have a flat bottom, I make lady fingers twice the size, that I will cut in the midde to make proper lady fingers. Cover with icing sugar, wait 10min, cover with icing sugar again just before baking.

Bake the base & lady fingers at 170°C for 10-15min.

Place the disk on the bottom of the baking circle, and place the lady fingers on the wall of the circle. You can use the disk to push the lady fingers in place. Make sure the lady fingers compress each other.

Mousse (1/2):

Hack the chocolate in pieces.

Rehydrate the gelatin sheets in cold water (or for powder, mix the powder with a tiny bit of hot water).

Beat the yolks with the sugar until they become fluffy and whiten.

Put the milk to boil, then melt the chocolate in the milk. Then pour on the yolk and mix with a whisk.

Put the mix in a pan, and under gentle heat, whisk until it reaches 83°C.

Take off the stove and add the gelatin. Mix well and whisk for 5min.

Put in a bowl and wait until it cooks down to room temperature.

Once cooled down, whisk the heavy cream to a whipped cream.

Mix the whipped cream and chocolate mix together.

Pour into the baking circle and place in the fridge for a couple of hours to solidify.

Chocolate insertion:

Hack the chocolate in small pieces and dice the butter.

Put the cream, milk and sugar together in a pan and put to a boil.

Take off the stove and mix in the chocolate and butter.

Place in a bowl and wait to cool down to room temperature.

When cooled down and once the mousse solidified, pour the chocolate ganache on top of the mousse.

Place for an hour in the fridge.

Chocolate mousse (2/2)

Do the same as the first one, with the same quantity of ingredients.

Once the ganache has solidified, pour on top and store for a couple of hours

Decoration & finishing touch:

Using a vegetable peeler (or knife), shave a chocolate tablet on top of the cake to decorate it.

For extra visual touch, add some sugar pearls on the top.

Place the cake back in the fridge.

Wait for a few hours until the chocolate mousse has fully hardened.

Remove the baking circle, making sure not to dammage the lady fingers.

For even more extra visual touch, add a ribbon around the cake and make a pretty knot!

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soleauclub · 6 days ago

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A Beginner’s Wellness Guide That’ll Have You Looking Like an Ibiza 10

by Soleau Club

You’re not trying to be the hottest girl in the room. You’re trying to be the hottest girl on the island. Glowing, glowing, never bloating. An Ibiza-level 10. A coastal-core siren with a wellness routine to match.

Whether you’re starting from scratch or just need to upgrade your hot girl protocol—this is your cheat sheet to that radiant, refreshed, unbothered energy that turns heads and breaks hearts.

1. Morning Rituals = Main Character Vibes Only

Start every morning like the sun is rising for you.

What to do:

Wake up early-ish (7–8am range). It’s giving “I prioritize me.”

Hydrate immediately. Water + minerals (Himalayan salt or electrolyte packet) = electrolyte goddess.

Lymphatic brushing + tongue scraping. Say goodbye to puffiness, toxins, and bad breath.

Sun on your face. Go outside for 10 mins. No phone. Just sunlight and you.

Move gently. 10–20 min walk, stretch, or hot girl Pilates. We’re not pounding pre-workout—we’re flowing into the day like a soft life siren.

2. Eat Like You Love Your Face & Stomach

Food is either fueling your glow… or your bloat. We’re skipping sad diets and going straight to nourishing, sexy meals.

The Ibiza 10 Food Formula:

Protein at every meal (eggs, fish, beans, collagen)

Anti-inflammatory fats (olive oil, tahini, nuts, seeds, avocado)

Complex carbs that don’t crash you (sweet potato, quinoa, oats, fruit)

Herbs, spices, and bitter greens (aka natural detox baddies)

No-no’s? Seed oils, dairy overload, processed sugar, and eating in a rush.

Eat slow. Plate cute. Light candles. Romanticize the fork out of your food.

3. Move Daily, But Make It Aesthetic AF

You’re not just working out for abs—you’re moving to feel delicious in your skin.

Beginner-friendly, Ibiza-hot-girl-approved workouts:

3x week Pilates or yoga (Mat, reformer, or YouTube)

2x week light strength training (bodyweight or dumbbells)

1x week dance cardio, rebounding, or long walk in the sun

Stretch every night like you’re training for the runway

Bonus points if you sweat a little—either via workout, sauna, or hot girl walk in Miami heat.

4. Gut Health = Skin Health = Mood Health

Your gut is your second brain—and your skin’s BFF. If you want to glow and be clear-headed, fix your digestion. Period.

Beginner Gut Goddess Protocol:

Digestive enzymes with heavy meals

Probiotic-rich foods (kimchi, coconut yogurt, sauerkraut)

ACV or chlorophyll water before meals

Magnesium glycinate or calm powder before bed

Skip the nightly ice cream and eat for your future face

You’ll notice: less puff, more energy, flatter stomach, less “meh” in your mood.

5. Mental Wellness = The Ultimate Beauty Hack

Listen, a stressed girl is never the prettiest girl in the room. An Ibiza 10 doesn’t sweat the small stuff—she radiates peace. She sparkles in silence.

Here’s how to get there:

5 minutes of breathwork before bed

A daily gratitude list (yes, it’s cliché—but it works)

Clean up your feed. Unfollow anyone who drains you.

Journal like you’re manifesting your dream summer (you are)

Romanticize boredom. Silence is sexy.

6. Glamorize Your Wellness

Don’t just do wellness. Be a wellness girlie. Treat your routine like a luxury spa ritual, not a to-do list.

Add the glam:

Cute glass water bottles

Ice globes for morning de-puffing

Satin robes, candles, and fancy mugs

Supplements in a pill case that looks like it belongs to a hot mom in Saint-Tropez

Face masks and gua sha at sunset with a podcast about feminine energy

7. Live Like the Island Is Watching

Because guess what? It is. Whether you’re in Ibiza or your apartment—your hot girl era starts now.

Wellness is not about being perfect. It’s about showing up like you know you’re worth the effort. You don’t chase the glow. You become it.

Your Ibiza 10 Starter Pack (Recap)

Hydrate + mineralize every morning

Daily movement, soft and strong

Eat to nourish, not shrink

Prioritize your gut

Romanticize everything

Protect your peace

Glow like it’s your full-time job

Follow @soleauclub for more bloat-free beauty hacks, beginner wellness routines, and hot girl tips that feel like a vacation. This is the energy you’re becoming. And trust me, babe—you wear it well.

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