#BUT DO I REGRET MY 2HOURS? NO!

[akanothere]

Here I present— Shitpost Wednesday

“MATT” THE RADAR TECHNICIAN

[measuringbliss]

Glee Rewatch 1x15, Faberry and good lighting

Becky deserves a much better haircut, what is this atrocity?

(Are you wondering what's up with this post? Here's an explanation!)

You can see Sue's obsession with Madonna in two ways: the first idea is that it's earnest. She explains it herself: Madonna is an important part of her.

Or you can go the cynical way: "oh. this show is actually popular. we need to sell music and so far we've had quite a few bad numbers for comedy and also a bunch of unremarkable ones. we need to speed up the sales. By the power of Grayskull... Madonna has the power!"

Quinn seems eager to make fun of Rachel, but she also insists on drawing a lot of hearts... Yeah okay that's it, I'm convinced! Faberry shippers, rejoice! You have one more faithful in your ranks!

I completely forgot how much of a jerk Artie could be! That flashback is harrowing.

The cheerleaders's act is incredible but so outlandish that it becomes ridiculous, as I'm sure is the intended reaction. But I've never actually seen IRL cheerleading; do numbers ever get this complicated and audacious?

Loving their outfits (+ Rachel and Tina's faces). Those hearts on Mercedes's shirt? Rachel's tartan and green? Puck's effortlessly fitted shirt? Artie's cardigan? Quinn's bright red with blue/purple outfit? Quinn should wear red more often (note from later: oh boy just you wait!), it fits her skintone and hair color really well I think. And Kurt's odd yet charming getup is a beast of its own.

A scene between Sue and Emma! And this time, Emma looks much more submissive and breedable gosh don't make that joke than previous times, where she seemed ready to fight her. Was it because she felt safe with Will, whereas now they're not together anymore so her insecurities are partying big time?

FINN WHY DID YOU PUSH THOSE BOOKS AND MADE THEM FALL ON THE FLOOR? I understand the Finn hate now.

"Mercedes is Black. I'm gay. We make culture." is such a fun line but I'm biased

"Vogue" is one of the multiple covers I added to my playlist after finishing the show and watching a +2hours Youtube video where somebody ranked every Glee performance. It's a strong performance and the clip is absolutely hypnotizing, very satisfying to watch. It just makes sense.

"Like a Virgin" is also a nice performance and I particularly appreciate the beautiful lighting in the Finn/Santana section. The other two sections are nothing special, but this one? Hypnotizing too. I also like all the couples seem to worship each other's body. It's beautiful to look at. With that said, I find it weird how much importance is given to losing one's virginity. It's very ceremonial in the Gleeverse, apparently! I wouldn't say losing it didn't change anything for me, but it was just... something. It happened. End of story. Finn regrets that it didn't mean anything whereas I rejoyce in the fact that *it doesn't mean anything*.

Meanwhile Emma keeps on cosplaying Daphne from Scooby-Doo and while it's a very fine color scheme, it perplexes me.

I also added "4 Minutes" to my playlist, but the original version. I think if Blaine had replaced Kurt in this song, it would actually be great!

...Damnit, he's still not here yet. At least Mercedes's performance is good. And visually the choreography is nice.

This is a gratuitous screencap of Quinn smiling because she's a ray of sunshine.

Matt's sweat refers to the fact that he only has 48 seconds of screentime left on the show.

Tina absolutely losing her cool when Artie is an asshole to her is one of her finest moments. You go, Tina!

Don't you love it when the local church choir suddenly sings alongside you?

Overall I think it's one of the best episodes of S1. It's a fun watch!

[missezri]

Got to love when the brain decides 10:30pm is the best time to do all the house chores you neglected all day. Although no regrets for sitting in a park for 2hours writing.

But, it is to the point an hour in, the cat puts herself to bed while I am still puttering about sorting the mess on my dinner table.

Oh, and I was up at 6am. Good times.

[the-whispers-of-death]

while on the topic of coffee, its actually pretty poisonous to cats and dogs.. which is also raising the question of "how bad does poisonous foods to animals affect hybrids" because dominic certainly dont give a fuuuuck when requesting it

mārīte's staring at the fact that cats cant eat raisins and is just. ignoring it, and keeps shoveling them in her mouth. they can cause lethargy, an upset stomach and vomiting. so. if you see her writhing like a sad worm next to a half-eaten raisin bag.. you know what happened. no regrets, she does the same thing again a week later.

i think its way funnier if its similar "guy who's lactose intolerant eats a kilogram of cheese because fuck it, its worth it being in the bathroom for 2hours afterwards" lol. maybe it just translates to a mild allergic reaction instead of a full-on deadly poison

~ rusty

Stone, bearing every raisin bag in the house: We'll no longer be buying raisins. Nope, no raisins.

Stone, turning to Bloodhound and smacking the cup of coffee out of his hand: And actually, no more coffee too! No more poisonous things for my family.

Bloodhound: I shouldn't have taken this job.

Stone: I'm not paying you, did Heartthrob tell you I was paying you to do Dominic's job while he's on vacation?

Bloodhound: What the fuck do you mean you're not paying me???

...I think I just got Heartthrob kicked to the couch.

[2many-art]

I don’t know what to do with my tumblr acc anymore.

On one hand, I have wonderful friends/moots/acquaintances that I love to see here 🖤

On the other hand, it’s a lot to be « up to date ».

I’ve left out my Instagram acc a loooong time ago already because interacting there was too much to handle with twitter and tumblr. Sometimes I feel like I’m spending way too much time on socmeds, there are times where I’m on them for 2hours straight just to catch up the last 24h and that’s only with my fave people 😶

There’s also the fact that I mostly just draw 🔞 so I always have to censor to post it here, I also put it undercut to make sure no one gets uncomfy etc but it’s added work for something I’m supposed to do for enjoyment.

Last but not least, sometimes I feel like the more socmed acc you make, the more toxicity you encounter. I curate my experience, so I block on sight without any regret, but sometimes… Sometimes it’s just exhausting.

I had to take a break from socmed and it was either keeping tumblr or twitter, and I chose twitter because it’s an easier one for me. Now I just don’t know what I want to do with my tumblr. I just. I just miss my people, but I also have a very poor time management 😭

[nctrenjunie]

Heatwaves~ Jaehyun!Doctor X Reader

Author: Sera

Genre: Smut

Comment: YES, finally after losing it I had to rewrite it all :(( I literally have to wake up in less than 2hours ughh. 

Request: I hope you´ll like it!!! <3

You felt kind of hypnotized by the bad feeling that followed you throughout the whole week now. The idea of overworking the past weeks so you can rest now, lingered now only as a regret in your head since catching a cold and having to move to your doctor wasn't really what you would like to call a relaxing break.

The pumping feeling of your headache drove you insane as you tried to cope with the intense lack of sleep that started to roll in now whilst you were waiting for your name to be called. Besides how weak you felt you were sure that you must have had a fever, judging by the big sweater you were wearing under the winter jacket that you usually only took out at the end of the year. And even tho you were packed in thousands of layers, the coldness of your body was also one of the symptoms under which you were suffering right now.

You tried to keep your eyelids open, looking around the room as you fixated your gaze on a boring graphic sketch of a boat, under pressing the loud coughs that you thought you cured earlier with the sweet anti cough syrup you swallowed before making your way a few blocks down to your doctors praxis. 

It seemed peaceful at first, just as if you were in the eye of an hurricane, the waves you were swimming in, trying to get somewhere or maybe to someone. The tranquil ciel waves changed abruptly into aggressive crimson blue ones, almost drowning you into the cold atmosphere as you tried to maintain yourself over water keeping your eyes out for any kind of salvation. It's so cold. You heard your name being called. Looking at the direction, a small boat fell into your sight. You couldn't really distinguish the face of the person on it until the boat neared you. You tried to concentrate, trying to find out who this familiar looking man with a still blurred face was whilst he already gripped your arms to pull you out of the water on the boat. The sky started to brighten again, the storm ending as the familiar stranger pulled you up. “Don't worry I'll keep you warm Y/N.”

“Y/N, Miss Y/N.”

You woke up, looking around the waiting room you must've fallen asleep in. The woman at the receptor called out your name again, getting no response until you abruptly stood up coughing out a small “yes”. Clearly trying to maintain her smile she accompanied you to the room, leaving you alone to wait for a doctor you knew all to good. You sat down on the medbed rubbing your hand over your upper arms to try and keep yourself as warm as you felt at the end of your small dream.

“ So, Miss Y/N. How are we feeling today?”

The silence that lived in the room died down as Doctor Jungs voice brought his bright voice to shine. Looking up you got greeted by his beautiful smile on the familiar face you haven't visited for long. Trying to speak up you coughed out two or three times before answering his questions.

“Why so formal Doctor Jung....”

You started to smile, trying to stay awake. Laughing out of nowhere. Jaehyun, who you've known since a long time joined in by your laughter until he looked at you worried, stopping as you started to cough out again. Taking a break you kept on talking.

“ I've got a headache. My throat hurts and I think I have fever...Jaehyun, I mean doctor give me something.”

“Didn't I tell you to take better care last time? You overwork yourself and then give me work to heal you again? Am I your dad or what?”

You looked at him through  your slightly opened eyes as he moved some things on the desk. The white rolled up sleeves of his medcoat left the perfect view of his veiny underarms, leading your eyes down to his beautiful perfect hands that were typing some things on the keyboard. You closed your eyes, seeing pitch black as you took another break before speaking up again.

“You can be if you...I mean, Im so sleepy, and so cold. Just give some pills and nose spray so I can go home and rest. At least there's warm; it's freezing cold in here.”

“Don't worry Y/N, I can keep you warm if you want.”

You fastly opened your eyes, noticing the deep voice against your ear. You looked into his eyes, now realizing that he was in fact, standing between your legs, one hand against the wall you were leaning on whilst sitting on the medbed. Jaehyuns eyes kept contact with yours as his hand creeped up your leg as same as the warm feeling in your body that you were longing for almost the whole week. No words were exchanged as Jaehyun moved his one hand from the wall to cup your right cheek as he pressed his soft hot lips against your cold ones. You closed your eyes, going in for the kiss deepening the make out session Jaehyun just started. His plump lips were moving slowly against yours, like waves, biting on your under lip sometimes or intertwining his tongue with yours whilst he pressed his thumb against your neck. The purposely hot breaths he left out between the steamy make out session left you craving for more as he filled you with new energy to waste on lust and pleasure. Whilst his mouth was working on heating you up his other hand went down, helping the other one that was already working on taking of all the layers of your body. 

Your winter jacket was the first one to go and then the big sweater that gave Jaehyun's lips the access to leave butterfly kisses on your neck. You panted out by every layer that went its way on the floor. The white medcoat he wore joined your clothes on the clean floor before jaehyun pulled you aggressively closer, putting one hand on your neck and the other one on your waist, embracing your body with his warm broad shoulders as you felt the outline of his abs against your already naked torso.

You moaned out, not keeping down the loud way you panted out his name as his right hand went down over your breast to your already heated pussy. You threw your head in your neck, giving his other hand better access to feel your pulse with two fingers that was pumping hectically against them, leaving him satisfied.

 He would love to see this from another perspective. Your closed eyes only opening themselves to roll back from the ecstasy whilst his one hand was working his magic on your neck. His lips muffling down your loud moans he wants to keep only for himself. His already throbbing out boner leaving a big bulge in his work pants while his other hand was already working magic deep inside of you, making you ready for what's to come. 

“Fuck, you love that right? Getting fingered on a medbed making everything wet? You're so dirty baby. Don't worry baby, im gonna make you feel even warmer. Right, you want that? You want to be fucked good to get back on track?”

Jaehyun kept teasing you, taking his fingers out of you to grope at your inner thigh, his lips speaking out dirty words whilst biting hard on your neck, making your roll back your eyes. He bobbed his hand two or three times over his already freed member before positioning it against your hole, waiting for your answer. You tried to form out an answer, feeling the tip of his dick already poking against your entrance.

“Jae..fuck yes please...please just fuck me and do your job.”

You gasped out, trying to scream out his name as he pumped into you, holding down your hips to keep you from moving. Insane pants were filling the room, your nails digging into his veiny under arms and his hand moving up into your hair, gripping it and moving your head to get a better access on your neck to leave love bites on it. 

“Fuck, fuck...don't stop jae, I'm almost there.”

Listening to your erotic words Jaehyun fastened the pace, fucking you into oblivion until waves of heat crashed over you as he came into you, joining you into the crimson blue ocean of sexual euphoria. Your almost closed eyes closed, leaving you to look into the pitch black nothing. 

The warm body that just kept you warm seemed to be disappeared as you woke up from your dream. Opening your eyes you were met by the bright clinical light and a half amused and half aroused Jaehyun, sitting on a chair before you. Noticing now that you must've fallen asleep you averted your ashamed gaze from his, hiding behind the big layers you were wearing.

“Well you felt so exhausted Y/N, you just fell asleep. I hope you had a good dream, at least it seemed like this.”

Jaehyun's chuckle didn't really hide the big smile that was plastered over his face as he made his way over to you.  Pulling down the fabric that you had covered your head with, he put his lips close to your ear, making you shiver shortly.

“Don't worry i'm gonna do my job and make sure you're kept warm.” 

[gadgetgroot]

Newly Launched Redmi Earbuds S At Affordable Prices In India || Honest Review, Price, Features, and Specification

Today we’re going to check out the Redmi Earbuds S, which are a very exciting pair of truly wireless earphones because of their price point, especially because people trust Xiaomi to make great value products, and while they are really good for their price, some drawbacks to them might make you look for some other option.

We get a very basic unboxing experience with these, as the box itself is very simple, and inside it, we get extra ear tips of different sizes, a manual, and the earbuds in their case. There is no USB cable for charging, but I can't complain about that at this price point.

Build Quality And Design

Coming to the design and build, the Redmi Earbuds feel like a budget product. The case is made of cheap plastics, and the build quality is very basic, and the lid of the case also kind of wobbly, which makes it feel cheap, and charging is done through this micro USB port. The earbuds are also made of cheap plastic, and the design also doesn’t have anything to write home about, But they do have these large multifunction buttons on their sides which are easy to press and work very well.

A single press will play or pause your music, a double press will launch Google assistant, and a triple press will enable game mode which we will talk about later. I don’t have an issue with the quality of plastics used here, but I do think that the design could be better.

For reference here’s a 2500 Rs. Blitzwolf pair of truly wireless earbuds from Banggood and you can see how it has a design that fits your ear well, while on the Redmibuds, it’s a very basic design that I have seen in some other cheap earbuds.

So while these Blitzwolf earphones sit well in your ears because of their ear-friendly shape, the Redmi earbuds just use their fingertips to hold themselves in your ears. But coming to comfort, the Redmi Earbuds are still comfortable enough, the plastic used here does make them very lightweight, so I was able to wear these comfortably for long periods. It’s just that my expectations from Xiaomi are kind of high, so I think the comfort could have been improved a little, without needing to make these more expensive.

The sound isolation is also decent, but it’snot that great because of the shape they have. Coming to the functionality and quality of wireless connection, they do work very well, you can also use any one of the two earbuds separately which is great, and their pairing to each other, and your Bluetooth devices also works perfectly without any issues, the range is also good, and they power on and off when you remove and insert them into the case, so there are no compromises in this area even at this very low price point.

Features And Specifications

A very special feature they have is a game mode which makes their latency very low, and you can activate that by triple pressing the side buttons. I did try it with PUBG mobile, and while it's not the same as using wired earphones, it does make a significant difference, and for something as casual as mobile gaming, I don’t mind the small latency that the game mode still has. It is a big advantage over other wireless earphones that don’t have a low latency mode, and another cool thing about having it is that even if you use it while watching movies or videos on YouTube, the mouth of the person speaking is completely in sync with the earbuds, unlike the normal mode where there is a very small delay.

which is the only mode in most other wireless earphones, so it is a nice feature to have, and I didn’t notice any reduction in the quality of sound, so I just have the game mode always enabled while using them. The battery life for the earbuds is 4 hours, and it gets up to a total of 12 hours if you charge these in the case, and it does deliver to these numbers, so the battery life is great on these, and the charging time of 2hours is also good.

This is a microphone test for the Redmi Earbuds S, and I think the microphone sounds kind of tinny but, it’s acceptable at this price point, and on the calls that I made with these earphones, the people on the other side were able to hear me. They also have an IPX4 water resistance rating, which means that they are protected from splashes of water and sweat, but you can't immerse them in water, but getting IPX4 on these is still pretty good. Now finally coming to sound quality, they are pretty good considering their price point and all the features they have, but you feel like you are using a budget wireless device.

Xiaomi is known for delivering higher segment quality on a budget, but with these earphones, you get what you pay for. The good part is that the mid and high-frequency range is pretty good, it doesn’t sound muffled, and they have a very airy sound which is very easy to listen to for long periods, so I do enjoy that, but the bass is kind of loose, and it lacks definition, even though it does extend deep. The amount of bass is good, but if you have multiple things going on in lower frequency range, you’re not going to be able to hear that clearly, and it’s going to sound kind of muddy.

The sound is otherwise pretty balanced. Even though it doesn’t have a lot of detail, Xiaomi didn’t tune it with overpowering bass or spiked treble which I appreciate, and for watching movies, TV Shows, or videos on YouTube, or for listening to podcasts, they are great. But you are going to get a much better sound quality if you go with something like the Oppo ENCO M31 Wireless.

But being able to get the convenience of TrueWireless Earphones, which are comfortable, and work very well without any serious compromises something that the Redmi Earbuds S do very well. Even if you don’t get them for listening to music, I think for general listening and for just consuming content on your phone, or your TV, they are great, and no one will regret spending 1800 Rs.

On them, because they are worth it. The low latency mode is also not a gimmick, so overall I can give them a very strong recommendation.

Source:- https://www.quora.com/What-is-your-review-of-the-Redmi-Earbuds-S/answer/Trending-Samachar-1

[hazirawrs]

As some of you may know, I have just returned from having travelled around New Zealand for 11 whole days. Here are 5 top places to see in South Island if you’re planning to head there!

Akaroa

Akaroa is about an hour’s drive away from Christchurch and while the drive there is winding, Akaroa itself is a beautiful little town. My family and I went on the nature tour with Akaroa Dolphins and despite the $92 price tag, it was very worth it! We saw plenty of dolphins, seals and even a cute little penguin. The team was also very hospitable so I highly recommend choosing them to take you out onto the harbour/sea!

2. Astro Cafe, Lake Tekapo

View from drive towards Astro Cafe

  Random person on a rock

View from Astro Cafe

View from Astro Cafe

Perched on top of a hill, Astro cafe offers stunning views of Lake Tekapo! Just take note that entry into the road that leads up the the cafe requires an $8 cash payment and the drive up is very steep! Some of the road is also one way so be very careful! Nonetheless, the view from the cafe will be worth the drive.

For my muslim readers, do note that their cakes are not halal and most of them contain gelatine, so we went for the vegan coconut cake! Please do ask before purchasing their cakes!

3. Queenstown, New Zealand

View from Skyline Queenstown

Queenstown is known to be an adventure capital and the best part about the town is that it is surrounded by mountains! AKA STUNNING VIEWS. I highly recommend staying for at least 2 nights here and trying out some activities. Do not, I repeat, DO NOT give the skyline a miss! The view from the top was incredible and the luge was really fun!! As for the number of rides to go for, 2 rides was just nice for us because we managed to try both the beginner and advance tracks! We booked the package on Changi Rewards!

If you’re adventurous and want to try out canyoning, do check out Canyon Explorers! For rafting, you can look at Go Orange. For the BEST deals on either of the places, do check out Bookme.co.nz or Klook! We found that they both had the best deals for most of the activities in Queenstown (and most of the South Island).

4. Milford Sound, Te Anau

Milford Sound is home to Mitre Peak, the 8th wonder of the world. I still remember how we had to run from the carpark (a hefty $10/hr btw) to the terminal so it’s a good idea to get there early. The cruise is 2hours long and the captain of the ship was extremely informative. He shared with us how the waterfalls were formed and brought us out to sea to see the difference between the freshwater in the harbour and the sea water. I had so much fun on the cruise! Especially when the captain brought us really close to the waterfalls and we all got drenched. Milford sound is definitely a place to see and you will NOT regret paying for the cruise! We booked the cruise on bookme.co/nz.

The area also has lots of great hikes and walks for those of you who enjoy long walks in nature (as I do). Unfortunately, we did not get to go on any of the hikes as it was raining the day before and after our cruise (yes we were very lucky and the sky was fairly clear during our cruise). So do check out the area and hopefully, if you’re there on a sunny day, you’ll have more luck than we did!

5. Mount Cook

Mt cook off the most beautiful glacial views and while it rivals Franz Josef, I found that the Hooker Valley Track was one of the best hikes I have ever done after Zakopane, Poland and Plitivice, Croatia. I was so glad that my family members managed to hike the track as standing atop the mountain and looking upon the view was absolutely euphoric. Unfortunately I didn’t take my phone with me on the track (as my battery had died) so you’ll have to take my word for it!

While these places are my top 5 in South Island, I also recommend the following places if you have more time! – Goldfield’s Mining Centre (To learn about New Zealand’s Gold Rush and to try your hand at gold panning) – Wanaka Lavender Farm (For fans of lavender!!!) –  Jackson’s Orchard (To try your hand at picking cherry, peaches and berries!) – Royal Albatross Centre(For penguin viewing and wildlife spotting!)

Lastly, if you are travelling across the East Coast, do bring along a pair of binoculars as there are lots of wildlife to see at places such as Curio Bay and Nugget Point!

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to me on Instagram (@Hazirawrs) !

Happy travelling!

The Best of South Island, New Zealand As some of you may know, I have just returned from having travelled around New Zealand for 11 whole days.

[f7ckyouthisismyrant]

Walk

I have work today. 10am to 7pm. Yay, employment. Because I have no transportation of my own, I have to bum rides from H J and R. The past week and a half I just kept hearing how they (H and J) would rather just be living alone because because everyone only thinks about themselves and dont give a fuck about anyone else and blah blah blah. Today, I came into work at 8am because that's the only time that R could drop me off. Cool, I don't give a fuck coming in early. I just have to walk 2hours at 7pm to get home because honestly, it's a fuck you to them. I'm so fucking tired of them screaming to each other about how everybody, minus them, are selfish assholes who care only about themselves. Well, everyday at 7pm we all have dinner. I decided that I dont give a fuck anymore. I'll fucking walk home now if that's how you want it. Walking across highways and cars that WILL RUN ME OVER because I'm so selfish. So selfish that I'd rather walk home than ask for a ride at dinner. I hope I get run over assholes. I hope you guys regret calling everyone fucking selfish when I walk home in the dark and you wont get a fucking phone call.

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So.

I got out of work and R picked me up because, as a fucking after thought, J asked him to pick me up. Oh, but gave him a list of shit he wanted R to do and then asked to pick me up.

I already fucking know I'm an goddamn inconvenience so why the fuck did he even fucking ask. Like wtf. Didnt bother to ask ME if I needed someone to pick me up just fucking remembered on a whim.

Is it really hard to think of me as anything other than a bill (rent) or waste of space or an after thought? I guess so.

And another thing, I go around and try to make them happy, h and J, but they dont fucking do the same for me. That's some bullshit. I should yell at them and say THEY'RE the ones that are selfish and shit. (Not really j, he actually doesnt do much for himself and takes the side of h so bleh.)

[fkrw8coooper]

Reasons To

Starting with a random inspection Hey relax, it's just random 15hr flight caught in thunderstorm landing Finally found my guts to get underground A dollar donation to an aspiring artist on metro People are kind 'cept at fast-food counters Well this is a blue state if that gives a hint The place mixes and creates new outta existing You can try but labels don't apply False fire alarm waiting to board Got my water in the bag forgot to toss Sat and turned to my side of window seat Okay that's funny there's no window? Sat through 2hour flight my back kicked I'm patient with them but hey folks With all due respect, where is my nap! Made it back to another great town Is keeping my eyes open A town of beautiful young memories Times changed, people aged, buildings haven't Feels like a home from home This town map walks me again too much Beautiful suburb worth the walk and Do I have more time to get to know you better? Can I please, please stay longer? I'm already missing you When you travel do what you want You can delete digital photos later And remember to feel, see, taste You can't regret what you didn't more Not the time frame you've set though Checked off the spots, made friends with an Irish band but yeah Travel is never long enough I wanna be here 'till like local What can I see here as I live? So leave a thing or two behind So there are reasons to get back Traveling don't need them though My inner traveller is awake from a long nap Just like Captain America Oh yeah this heartache isn't new I hate it every time, where do I belong? Confused and lost where I am at 1am Missing a home of my heart

[thegoodcraicguide-blog]

Plan for your budget travel in 2019? Top10 Dublin Wanderlust you don’t want to miss!

How to travel around Dublin in a budget? Top10 attractions in town you don't wanna miss out on 2019！☘️ Add Dublin to your bucket traveling list with more cost-cutting tips. 

Check out the attractions below and start planning for your visit! 

Wanderlust is a guiding resource to help international students who just arrive in Dublin and want to view the city in a cool way. Started with my personal stories on the blog, I've evolved with Top 10 Dublin sightseeings you don't want to miss and some of budget tips for students. Now let's start our journey of exploring the city and I hope this little shinning guide note will benefit of your fantastic experience in Dublin! ​​

TOP 1: Trinity College

Trinity was my first spot when I just arrived in Dublin (the reason of Harry Porter lol). Founded in 1592, Trinity College  is one of the oldest university in Ireland.  The library of Trinity College is a legal deposit library for Ireland and UK, containing over 6.2 millions printed volumes andsignificant quantities of manuscripts, including the 'Book of Kells'. Also, the library ofHogwarts had been shot in Trinity library!  

Motto:

'It will last into endless of future times.'    

TIP:

FREE FOR ALL IN CULTURE NIGHT!

Open Days:

12:30-4:30 (Oct to May)  9:30-16:30 (June to Sept)

Fee:

15Euro for the Library, Free admission in College

Suggested visiting Hour:

1-2h

TOP 2: St. Stephen Green Park

If you want to take a lunch break far away from chaos in town, go to this amazing centre park surrounded by perimeter trees and shrub paints.   (But watch out the birds' turd！) Stephen Green is the most famous Victorian public park ​in the heart of town.  While the central park of St Stephen's Green is one of three ancient commons in the city, it's currently layout owes much to the restorations of the 1800s. The style of the park remains the same as hundred years ago. It's always good to chill out with friends lying on the grass in the warm sunny day!

TIP:

The Victorian bedding has the most amazing view of the park!

'Let there be no inscription upon my tomb; let no man write my epitaph: no man can write my epitaph.' ——Robot Emmet

Opening Hours: 

9am-7pm

Suggested visiting hours:

1-2h 

TOP 3:​ National Museum of Ireland

If you're interested in Viking, Iron age, Celtic history, here might be the best place for you ! The National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology, first opened in 1890 and since then it has been filling in the blanks for us through its extensive archaeological collections.  The collections include Celtic, vikings prehistoric gold artefacts and Medieval art.  Those treasury offers you a great opportunity to broaden your archaeology knowledge.

TIP:

Kingship and Sacrifice Exhibition are fascinating!

(don't judge me if you don't like it x)

Opening hours:

10-5pm Tue-Sat, 1-5pm Sun & Mon

Fee:

Free admission

Suggested visiting Hours:

2-3h

TOP 4: Grafton Street

Don't miss out the most popular shopping street in town if you are shopaholic like me (Uff...I' m not!). There are several brands, souvenir shops and cafes in this street. Entering from Stephen’s Green in the south, Grafton  Street meanders by a series of architecturally rich townhouses and you will walk down to Trinity college at the end of the street.

Suggested Visiting Hours:

Flexible but...3mins for Anti-Shopping spree!  

Recommended Places:

Café：'Bewley's Oriental’ -A favourite of poets, artists and musicians.

Dessert: 'Ginos' -Authentic Italian Gelato (Pistachio always tastes the best! If you ask mom my favourite recipe of crepes——try with nutella & banana! )

Disney store of Dublin: Live in your childhood dream.

Stephen Green Shopping Centre: Distinctive Victorian interior design.

Budget Meal deal: Busen, Xianstreet Food, Chooped (healthy choice)

TOP 5: Ha' Penny Bridge

Two minutes to walk from the bridge but 5 mins story time:

Half Penny Bridge is a pedestrian bridge built in 1816 over the River Liffey in Dublin city centre.  Before the Ha'penny Bridge was built there were seven ferries. The ferries were in a bad condition and someone call 'Wiser Walsh' (I actually can't recall the name) was informed that he had to either fix them or build a bridge. He chose the latter option and was granted the right to extract a ha'penny toll from anyone crossing it for 100 years.  The toll was increased for a time to a penny-ha'penny (That's where the name come from), but was eventually dropped in 1919.

TIP:

Notice that there are many lockers on the bridge and figure out what it means

Open:  All day

TOP 6: Phoenix Park My secret paradise in this city! Phoenix park is the natural urban park in Dublin, located 2-4km west of the city centre. It is one of the largest enclosed recreational spaces  within any European capital city!  The park includes large areas of grassland and tree-lined avenues, and since the 17th century has been home to a herd of WILD DEER! (You might find many groups of deer in any quite place in park, please don't disturb/annoy them!) TIP: 

 2hours by walk from the city centre, 20mins if you take 39A/46A in the city

(DM me on the contact form then I will tell you where the deers usually show up)

Open: All day Fee: Admission Free Suggested Visiting hours: 2-3

TOP 7: Howth Irish weather is always unpredictable. If the weather is good, you don't miss the chance to do to the seaside! ​Howth is the bay side in the north of Dublin. The best things to do in Howth actually involve being out in nature, hiking hills and eating seafood which will suit you perfectly!   Take a leisurely trip out to sea and admire all the different birds from the boat (but don't trigger those seagulls), spot some seals and see the Martello Tower. Or you can get another boat out to the islands and explore them by foot. Climb to the top of the hill and gaze out over the stunning views, or chill on the beautiful sandy beach. You can even visit a monastery that is dated back to 700 AD!

TIP:

Take Dart(rail) from Connolly Station

31bus from Dublin city centre Open: All day

TOP 8: Guinness Storehouse Alcoholic? Guinness Lover? This amazing 'Alcohol Museum' might be for you! I've been to Guinness storehouse two years ago even though Guinness isn't my favour taste of drink. But this shinning storehouse goes far more than that. They explains the history of Beer! The story is told through various of interactive exhibition areas including ingredients,brewing,transport, cooperage, advertising more! For now the building in which the Storehouse is located was constructed in 1902 as a fermentation plant for the St. James's Gate Brewery (Don't tell me you've never heard of that;) You won't feel regret to visit this place and broaden your knowledge of drinks. (Free beer in the end of the touring!) Suggested visiting hours: 2-3 Fee: 18Euro 

TOP 9: St Partick's Cathedral  I'm not a big fan of Celtic architecture, but this spectacular St Partick's Cthedral should be on your list if you want to see the most classic craic monument in the city! Founded in 1191, it's the National Cathedral of the Church of Ireland. ​ Here is a place where history is alive and tradition breathes, where lives are remembered and transformed, and where all are welcome to experience and explore the loving presence of God. TIP: 

Don't need to go to Netherland(just kidding, ofc you should!), you can find tulips surrounded by the cathedral area!

Opening Hours: 9-5pm Mon-Friday

Fee: 6Euro 

TOP 10: Temple Bar Area Finally we come to Temple Bar! Here is an area on the south bank of the River Liffey in central Dublin, It is recognised as Dublin's 'cultural quarter' and, as a centre of Dublin's city centre's nightlife, is a tourist favourite destination. ​ A genuinely warm welcome to everyone comes to Ireland , backed by first-rate modern service, is the hallmark of this friendly spot in Dublin. I will recommend those traditional Irish Music Pubs(follow the music and find our by yourself lol). Also Temple Bar prides itself with fine Live Music Sessions every day and bring together a fine sample of talented musicians from around the country. TIP: Always bring your ID if you are under 19:))) Open: 6pm-5am 

Check out the original website below and start planning your journey! 

LINK:  https://thegoodcraicguide.weebly.com/wanderlust

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RECAP OF GOT7 FANMEET 1/29/2017

RECAP OF GOT7 FANMEET/CONCERT Sorry I'm still a bit hyped and excuse my language OMG HOW DO I EVEN START ON THIS SMH. GOT7 WAS SO FREAKING PERFECT UP ON STAGE ;-; WE CHEERED AND SCREAMED FOR EVERY THING THEY SAID CUS WHY NOT ... RETURN MY SOUL, LIFE, AND VOICE NOW .-. i recorded the entire 2hour thing with one arm smh give me my arm back too got7 First of all, we went to go get our merch (poster, jacket, shirt, and light stick) and got to our seats and all... and then we were just waiting for GOT7. Mark's family came exactly 16 minutes before the fanmeet started and we all went wild for a good 3 minutes. So I just went crazy on my Snapchat story and uh spammed it :O THEN it was 7pm and HARD CARRY started playing and we all were just screaming got7 got7 got7 got7 got7 GOT7 CAME OUT LIKE WTFWTFWT I WAS NOT READY i screamed so much with this girl next to me haha she's a jackson bias <3 IT GOT LIT AF. So they sang Let Me I SWEAR THEIR VOCALS ARE BETTER IN REAL LIFE OMG MY EARS GOT BLESSED MARKS RAPPING WAS SO FREAKING PURIFYING OHHHHHHHHHH YOUNGJAES VOCAL BLESSED MY LIFE LIKE WTF MAN They were sitting in the chairs from left to right: Jackson, Jinyoung, Mark, Jaebum, Youngjae, Bambam, and then Yugyeom. THEN THEY SANG Prove It I SWEAR JAEBUMMIES VOICE IS SO SEXYYY AND CHICCCCC X1000000 I LOVE BAMBAMS RAPS IN THIS SONG IDK WHY I JUST DO OK. AND MARKS OMG THOSE DEEP VOICES ARE JUST SE(ductive)XY AF. (NEW FAVORITE SONG IN TURBULENCE) hey all did self introductions (ALL IN ENGRISH YUS IM SO PROUD) and all seemed pretty shy at first OMG HOW COULD U BE SO CUTEEEEE Bambam (ATTEMPTED TO) get us lit but then it got awkward af. Like he told us to say Got7 everytime he says Ay and the third time he didnt even realize we said GOT7 and he just kept looking at us like SMH BOI SMH. idk their host was annoying af BUT I MEAN HE WAS THE ONE THAT ENCOURAGED THE SEXY DANCE FROM THE MEMBERS SO NO COMPLAINTS THERE. Q&A started .... Jackson's Question: What's your ideal type? Yugyeom: Sexy cutie IGOT7 (I swear I heard someone from the back saying ILL BE SEXY AND CUTIE FOR YOU YUGYEOM) it was super cute when the host was like raise your hand if your a sexy cutie IGOT7 :3 WE ALL RAISED OUR HANDS haha and yugyeom was like "so many heh *nervous laugh*" Bambam: a girl who is cute, but when you get to know her, she's sexy. I'd like a girl with a sexy side. BOI U NEED A GIRL TO DAB WITH U EVERY MORNING. Youngjae: ummm.. ummmm...... OKAY YOU *points to girl* *breaks everyone else's hearts in the crowd* "BECAUSE YOU ARE AN AHGASE" *HYPES UP CROWD MORE SCREAMING* -everyone else starts saying IGOT7/Ahgases- *Bambam trying to calm us down lmao no it didn't work because Youngjae basically just told us he loves us all* Jaebum: I don't really have an ideal type... (he was nervous af) Host: So you like all AHGASES? Jaebum: yeahhhh.... Host: YEAHHHHH... * I THINK I ACCIDENTALLY STOPPED RECORDING HERE OOPS * MARK: (MINDY IS MY IDEAL TYPE) YOU... I love all AHGASES (boi) Jinyoung: I love IGOT7s <3 Jackson: I love everyone, I love you, I love IGOT7 (love me jackson) Next question: Can the members do a sexy dance? Jackson: Yugyeom Yugyeom you first <3 Yugyeom does sexy dance to Prove It (inappropriate content pm me for those details :3) i will never think of that song the same way again. nope nope nope yugyeomie yah. Mark turns around like no i aint seeing this shit again (even though ur hyung man) Jackson looks down at Yugyeom doing his uh-sexy dance- and is very proud of his work. After Yugyeom was done with the sexy dance Jaebum reached out his hand and took it back and made Yugyeom fall again (savageee) but yes, he did help him up afterwards Yugyeoms face was like why am i even living rn Question: What inspires you in writing a song? Jaebum's: Experience and imagination (DEEP) Host: OH AND JAEBUM READS A LOT (JAEBUMBUMBUMBUM) and watches lots of movies... what kind of movies? -Jaebum's face: wtf is he saying...- Jaebum gets translation: La la land (what is that...) -sings a song from that movie SEXY AF VOICE- Question: What do you like the most of the MV music? Youngjae: i like the small parts and the really strong beat and you can bounce around to the music Question: You (meaning Bambam) and Yugyeom.. can you dance to (???some lit af american music which i clearly dont know of since i got into kpop but it was lit i mean yehhhhh...) music Bambam: EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEASYYYYYYYYYYY *Insert note: YUGYEOM IS SUCH A CUTE BABY OMG I WANNA ADOPT HIM* Question: If you were an American artist who would you be? Yugyeom: *asks crowd* Yugyeom: Kendrick Lamar? someone from crowd: DONALD TRUMP DONALD TRUMP Bambam: oh? what are u guys saying *laughs* Bambam getting ready for a dab like its his routine DABDAB dabs* crowd goes wild* DABDAB IS VERY PROUD OF SELF* MOMMA JINYOUNG SHAKES HEAD* bambam ur ded. BOOM BOOM BOOM (BOOMX3) PLAYS* G7 TURN UP <33333333333 *me singing to the song but rly i probably pronounced everything WRONG BUT NO REGRETS) HIP THRUST DURING BOOM BOOM BOOM PART YUGYEOM AND BAMBAM CALM DOWNNNNNN When bambam sang "turn all the lights on" MARK LOOKED AT HIM AND NODDED AND WINKED WTF YO I CANNOT TELL YOU HOW GOOD THEIR VOICES ARE IT JUST SOUNDS SO GOOD LIKE UGHHHHHHHHHHAAAHHHHHH PARK JINYOUNG IS LIKE A FREAKING PRINCE IN THAT BLACK JACKET WITH SILVER LINING AND RED UNDERSHIRT OMG HE IS A TRUE PRINCE HIS PERM IS JUST HUKUHKHUHKUH then... JUST RIGHT PLAYS CROWD GOES CRAYCRAY AGAIN *MINDY'S NONSTOP SHAKING YO* THIS ENTIRE SONG IS SO WARMING I LOVE THE WORLD NOW lol thats funny. YOUNGJAE SWITCHING UP THOSE VOCALS MADE US DRUNK AF BAMBAM IS BEING EXTRA AF LET ME TELL U WITH THOSE LONG LEGS HE LOOKED LIKE HE WAS READY TO TAKE OVER THE WORLD (JACKSON). IN HIS RAPPING PART JACKSON WAS very inappropro lets make this less inappropro and just say he was like "SAY OHHHH YEAHHH.... SAY OHHHHH YEAHHHHHHH... SAY OHHHHHH YEAHHHHHH. SAY OHHHHHH YEAHHHHH." BAMBAM: "SAY OHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH (voice cracks* smh boi) SAY OHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHH (voice cracks again*) SAY OHHHHHHH YEAHHHHH (now imagine this in a deep deep voice) SAY OHHHHH YEAHHHHH (this was even deeper) ++++++++++++++++++++++++ GAMES ++++++++++++++++++++++++ Game #1: Guess the Song Game #2: Hacky Sack (each member from GOT7 plays with someone from the audience) Everyone chooses who they partner with MINDY WAS 2 NUMBERS AWAY FROM MARKS NUMBER SMH MARK MARK MARK IF YOU ONLY ADDED 2 TO THAT LAST DIGIT I WOULDVE GONE UP .-. you wouldve hugged meh <3 (that's for lataaa) mindy's heart breaks NO BUT I FEEL HAPPY FOR THOSE IGOT7 WHO WENT UP STAGE MAN NONE CRIED??? I WOULDVE FLIPPED HELL (sorry sab's natural habitat) GOT7'S COMPETITIVENESS IS CRAZY EVERY ONE WAS SCREAMING AND DYING AND KILLING EACHOTHER TO GET THE RIGHT ANSWER OMG But overall, Youngjae won the first round after guessing the most amount of songs correct <3 He even went on his knees for "Beggin' on My Knees" *lowkey feels like Jinyoung, Yugyeom, and Mark were pretty ignored... almost never got called on...* Game #2 begins and the people who were chosen gets up stage :D Every IGOT7 does their self introduction Yugyeom's partner: Amy, favorite GOT7 song is Fly Bambam's partner: Molly, 24 years old *PAUSE HERE FOR A SEC* Bambam: ohhh.... NOONA *continue* Bambam's partner: favorite GOT7 song is If You Do Youngjae's partner: Arianna Youngjae: Arianna, ah, yea, WOAWWWW Youngjae: How old are you? Arianna: Who's that Youngjae: I asked how old are you. Who I am? I'm Youngjae HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAH Youngjae: What's your favorite song? Arianna: Who's That Youngjae: You don't like Home Run? Jaebum's partner: C(K?)at Jaebum: Cat? Oh wow oh oh uhhhhh okay What's your favorite song? Cat: Just Tonight Mark's partner: (mindy ;-; jk) Serena, favorite song is Fly Jinyoung's partner: Vivian, favorite song is Mayday Jackson: Sussy, from China, favorite GOT7 song is IDK because she doesn't understand engrish. and her favorite member is Jinyoung (BETRAYALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL) Jackson: Can you be more confident? *HUGS* (i need a man like jackson ;-;) JACKSON SAYS HIS PARTNER IS PRO AND WEARS HER COAT SO SHE CAN KICK THE THINGY JACKSON YOOOO GIRL WANNA TRADE (wait but mark) Scores for the second game: Youngjae team: 5 Jaebum team: *Jaebum trying to be calm but almost trips smh* 3 Bambam team: *STARTS MAKING SHIPS OF HIM AND HIS PARTNER* "Holly, Bambam... Hollybam.... Bamlly. Bamlly you go first" 4 Jinyoung team: *JINYOUNG IS SUPER GOOD AT THIS* 15 (Jinyoung made like 12 im so proud of this mother) MARK TEAM: (mark im so proud) gets 16 ---- PRAISES THE KICKY THINGY hugs the girl up in the air .... mindy is reminded that her last digit was only 2 numbers away sad face XD Yugyeom team: *hits his partner and she fake dies lol* 8 Jackson team: "She's pro" *CONFIDENT HES GONNA WIN* *TAKES OFF HER JACKET AND HOLDS IT FOR HER* *AFTER HIS PARTNER IS DONE PUTS JACKET BACK ON HER* 5 WINNER IS TEAM MARKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK the girl gets marks jacket LUCKYYYYYYYYY WE GOT TO SEE THE "SECRET" BEHIND THE SCENES OF THE MAKING OF HARD CARRY'S MV THEY ARE SO SEXY IN THEM. THEY START PERFORMING FLY JB IS BACK TO HIS EXTRA SELF AND THIS TIME ALSO BRINGS IN YUGYEOM SMH. MARKS RAPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP HOW CAN MY HEART TAKE THIS LOL NO I DIDNT I DIED. JINYOUNG'S VOICE IS SO SOFT WTF MANNN even mark screaming at the end was sexy af everything got7 does is sexy af SMIRK FACE INSERTED NEXT THEY PERFORMED IF YOU DO THEIR PERFORMANCES ARE SO GOOD I FEEL LIKE IM REPEATING SO MUCH BUT ITS RLY RLY AMAZING IM SO PROUD OF THEM GAWD GOT7 IS SO AMOOZHING GOT7 say their thank yous and YUGYEOM WIPES HIS SWEAT uughgghhghghg and its sexy af THEY SAID THEY WILL COME BACK JINYOUNG SAID THEY WILL COME BACK THIS YEAR. JINYOUNG SAYS KCON JINYOUNG SAYS SO. *MINDY STARTS SAVING NEW YEARS MONEY THEY START PERFORMING HARD CARRY HARD CARRY HEH WOH HARD CARRY HEH *no jackson did not lift up his shirt like i expected* Jaebum wraps HIMSELF IN A HOODIE AND IT LOOKS SO DARK BUT SO CUTEEEEEE THEN THEY PERFORMED HOME RUN ONE OF MY FAVS <3 JINYOUNG AND HIS SASS OMG JINYOUNGGGGGGGGG BAMBAM TAKES SOMEONES PHONE AND RECORDS HIMSELF BAMBAM KNOWS HOW TO KILL FANS. BEWARE OF THE BAMBAM.. SO DOES JINYOUNG. BEWARE OF BOTH JINYOUNG AND BAMBAM. THEY SAID THEIR GOODBYES AND LEFT </3 -------------------------------------- overall this fanmeeting was a very very very amazing experience and I got to see GOT7 in real life, not through the screen bUT IN REAL LIFE ive been crying since 11 smh i need help it's so surreal I can't even believe it's already over like. HUKKKK. Got7 is probably at Mark's house right now and Mark finally gets to reunite with his parents that he hasn't seen since summer. got7 is probably resting up for their next comeback

[whatamievendoingherelikesrsly]

Get to know me tag

So @columbusister​ tagged me and yeeee (thaaanks)

RULES: you must answer these 92 statements and tag 20 people (i dont think i have even have 10 mutuals to tag lmao) THE LAST: 1. drink: Water 2. phone call: My friend at 2:30am today while i was on my bike riding home while being drunk and high 10/10 3. text message: Friend mentioned above 4. song you listened to: Bellyache - Billie Eilish 5. time you cried: 2:30am realizing that im in fact not an alpaca and bc my friend didnt pick up his phone 6. date someone twice: not even once lol 7. kissed someone and regretted it: ye 8. been cheated on: how?? 9. lost someone special: kinda 10. been depressed: yeeee 11.gotten drunk and thrown up: yup LIST 3 FAVORITE COLORS: 12-14. Black, Purple, Blue IN THE LAST YEAR HAVE YOU: 15. made friends: ye 16. fallen out of love: wasnt even in love 17. laughed until you cried: yep 18. found out someone was talking about you: ye 19. met someone who changed you: doesnt everybody change u in some way tho 20. found out who your friends are: kinda 21. kissed someone on your facebook list: dont have facebook but if i would have ye GENERAL: 22. how many of your facebook friends do you know in real life: if i would have fb most of them 23. do you have any pets: -- 24. do you want to change your name: nah 25. what did you do for your last birthday: my friend bought me pizza during lunch break and then we sat in school till 5pm was @ home at 6pm my mom wasnt there so i was eating my cake alone 26. what time did you wake up: 11 27. what were you doing at midnight last night: was at a houseparty we smoked weed while watching a not scary horror movie and i was drawing on all the cups and desperado bottles 28. name something you can’t wait for: summer vacation this friday or well august aka end of my internship 29. when was the last time you saw your mom: 2hours ago 30. what is one thing you wish you could change in your life: uhmm my mental health rn 31. what are you listening to right now: nothing 32. have you ever talked to a person named Tom: ye 33. something that is getting on your nerves: that i have to do an internship bc school 34. most visited website: gmail lol 35-37. -2 38. hair color: Blonde/Brown based on hair dye dirty blonde 39. long or short hair: Medium 40. do you have a crush on someone: idk probably not  41. What do you like about yourself: my humor 42. piercings: none 43. blood type: ?? 44. nickname: none 45. relationship status: single 46. Zodiac: pisces 47. pronouns: she/her 48. favorite tv show: --- 49. tattoos: None 50. right or left handed: Right handed 51. surgery: Never had surgery 52. piercing: look at 42 53. sport: ---- 54. vacation: idonthavemoneyfoff 55. pair of trainers: ----- MORE GENERAL: 56. eating: Nothing 57. drinking: Nothing 58. I’m about to: continue watching star wars knowing damn well that im too lazy to pay attention to the plot 59. waiting for: Summer vacation 60. want to: stop time 61. get married: nah 62. career: dontaskmequestionsicantanswer WHICH IS BETTER: 63. hugs or kisses: kisses if the person can actually kiss 64. lips or eyes: Eyes 65. shorter or taller: taller 66. older or younger: older 67. nice arms or nice stomach: idc 68. hook up or relationship: hook up 69. DUDE I KNOW SAME HAVE YOU EVER: 70. kissed a stranger: nah 71. drank hard liquor: yes 72. lost glasses/contact lenses: ye 73. turned someone down: DONT REMIND ME OF THAT 74. sex on the first date: i never was on a date 75. broken someone’s heart: i guess so 76. had your heart broken: kinda 77. been arrested: nah 78. cried when someone died: L in Death Note 79. fallen for a friend: For 5 hours 3 days after he stopped having a crush on me lmao DO YOU BELIEVE IN: 80. yourself: kinda 81. miracles: kinda 82. love at first sight: nah 83. santa claus: nah 84. kiss on the first date: Idc 85. angels: meh 86-89. -3 OTHER: 90. current best friend’s name: dont consider ppl my best friend 91. eye color: brown/green 92. favorite movie: idk Deadpool...?

too lazy to tag other ppl bye 

[novellyorg-blog]

Reproductive Justice Mini-Campaign: 1 in 3: Women are allowed to prioritize their own lives (2)

(Your own decisions...)

nobody ever thinks it'll happen to them.. before knowing i would experience it first hand myself i had always been pro choice and always a self advocater that women have rights and their own free will with their body. i was 17, two months from being 18 when my boyfriend at the time came inside of me without consent and laughed in my face when i asked about it and told him i was not ready to bring another life into this world. he told me that if he did get me pregnant and i had an abortion he would hate me forever and never talk to me again... a month went by and my period was late and was beginning to feel unlike myself when i decided it was finally time to take a test. i woke up before school on the 15th of january and peed on a stick. i waited and the next thing i knew there were two very solid lines in front of me. i started shaking with fear with my boyfriends words imprinted on my brain as i went to show him.. he burst with excited until he saw me crying and got angry with me. i knew i had to go through with the pregnancy for him or atleast that's what i thought. everyone around me had me so brainwashed and clueless as to what bringing a baby into the world actually meant and made it seem like everything was okay.. i put in a show and acted like this is what i wanted to keep everyone else happy. they were excited and i lived in fear of hurting anyone or losing anyone. i was miserable. i was killing my self. i lost myself. three months went by and they were the worst months of my life. i continued to hurt myself over and over again this whole time to refrain from hurting anyone else. i didn't want anyone to think negatively of me. i reach my breaking point. i had no feeling for the fetus inside of me. i barely acknowledged the fact it was there and just played along with everyone else's happiness. but the day came where i had enough. i was tired and hurt by living in everyone else's shadow that i knew it was time to speak up and tell them how i had really been feeling. that i cried myself to sleep at night begging god to take it away and to make it stop. nobody understood. they were only worried about how they felt, to take in consideration of how i was feeling. how i had really felt the whole time. they only cared about themselves, they forgot to ask what i wanted. this is not what i wanted. and i told them. everyone's initial reactions were rash just like you'd expect but i found a few good people on my side. with a little bit of common sense in their brain. i was merely 18, still in school, struggling with my mental health, working a minimum wage job, living under someone else's roof. my parents are not in the picture and i had no one to help. how could anyone be okay with me having a baby? i know i was not okay with it. i made my decision. it hurt me to have to hurt anyone but i got over it eventually and was able to follow through. my sister, her boyfriend and my bestfriend traveled and stayed over night with me 2hours away for my procedure. it has been three days since and i have been walked all over, called many names including a murderer but i would not take my decision back for the world. nothing anyone says or does could make me regret it. i chose life that day. i chose my life. i saved my own life that day. and those who choose to look at it otherwise have that choice just like i had mine. when i came to out of anesthesia after my procedure and was actually coherent, everything just felt right in the world. i felt alive for the first time in four months. i felt like i had finally woken up from a never-ending nightmare. to the women reading this and going through something similar, you are strong. this is a strong choice, not a weak one. people are going to talk. people are going to hate. people are not going to understand. but those people don't matter. you have people who love and support you. you just have to be willing to look past the ones who don't. do not feel shameful. this is not a shameful act. you overcame something most people would never be able to do in their lifetime. you are amazing. it's your body, do with it what you want to. it's your life, live it how you want to. it's your choice, you chose what you want to. god gave us free will for a reason. do not let anyone take that away from you. "God forbid you ever had to walk a mile in her shoes, because maybe then you really might know what it's like to have to choose."

ANONYMOUS

[datingadviceonreddit]

I [20/M] had been together with my ex for 10 months. I have broken up with her 2 months ago. She [23/F] was my first partner ever, I loved her more than anything. Since then, there are questions torturing me, I fear that it was my fault that the relationship went wrong. For some times, we had a wonderful time together, but often it suddenly changed to disaster. I would like you to take a glampse at the main problematic situations that I'm going to list, I would be delighted with your opinions on either my or my ex and on how it went wrong.She would always be very furious when I did something wrong. She would mock me, call me names and be very aggressive and cynical. I am a calm person, and quite rational, and I've never done such things to her. I would listen to her, and I tried to find a solution. After she cooled off (about 1-2hours-1day) we could somehow get a solution, but it was always giving up myself, because she wouldn't compromise. I always tried to talk things out, but she refused to do so at the end, because she thought that is was useless, as it "doesn't do anything".At the beginning of our relationship, she was mad at me, because she introduced me to 2 friends of hers when I escorted her home from a party I was not invited to, but it took me more time to introduce her to one of mine, because I'm not that social, and I wanted to introduce her when we meet some of my friends on the street for example, I didn't go to parties for a while. She couldn't understand this, that it's not on purpose, and I have no bad intentions. She was also very upset, that I was friendly with her friends, as if I'm "trying to get too close to them". For example, I added them on facebook, and she was mad for this. Eventually, we met with my friend, and I introduced her to them.She was mad at me that I didn't invite her to my dormitory. She was once up in my room, but she found it too messy and disguting, so later on, I didn't invite her to that place. But she got upset because of this, as I had a female friend (Mary) in the dorm, and we seldom spent time together there.Mary didn't like my gf, and my gf didn't like Mary. Mary didn't want to get to know her, and my gf said she didn't trust Mary, and she wants me to cut ties. I wanted to keep both of them (Mary and gf), so I wanted to give it time, and make them meet. Maybe because of this I seemed a little shady. But my gf feared, that Mary would interfere with the relationship, and she would do harm. I didn't even spend a lot of time with her, just at some classes, because I dedicated all my freetime to my gf. Nevertheless, I gave in, and I cut ties with her.She was upset about me being helpful and polite to other girls. For example, I held the door for them, or I picked something up for them if it fell down. She couldn't realise, that I help everyone, not just girls, because I always try to be useful. I helped my gf a lot too. Like paying a lot of things to her, getting anything she desired or needed, food, expensive gifts, medications, I comforted her during hard times, I sacrificed all my time to make her even a bit happier, etc, which I wouldn't do for anyone. She was also mad at me when I brought back a girl her gloves she lost, because I "run after other girls". I just didn't want this random person (who was a girl by accident) to lose her leather gloves.She wanted to break up, because she said I behave deceitfully. It is true that I always try to avoid conflicts, and I even try to be kind and polite to the ones I don't really like, but of course I have my opinion on them. She believed that this is not normal, and she freaked out, that I am false.Last summer (at 3 moths into relationship) we went partying, and we were a half drunk. We went to an open-style strip club (where the stripper is almost on the street). I pinched 3 dollars into the side of her panties. Later I confessed this, and she again beleived that I cheated on her.Some time ago, I had zero self-confidance. I have a roommate, who is gay, and he really likes me (like finds me sexy). I didn't know how to handle this situation, and it was a pretty good feeling before I got to know my ex gf that someone finds me sexy, and although I'm not gay, he convinced me to send him nudes. The last nude I sent was when we had been dating for a month with my gf. Later, I confessed this to her, and her reaction didn't surprise me. She believed I cheated on her, and thought that if she sent nudes to some straight guy, it would be the same. I know that I'm not gay, I was just lacking self-confidence, and this was a not-so-good way to build it up. She wanted me to go to a psychologist, so "I can figure out if I'm gay". I find some men attractive, but I dont find anything attractive in having anything sexual with men, I know that I'm not gay. Nevertheless I went to the psychologist.There was an occasion, when one of my old female acquaintances messaged while we were on a trip with my gf. It was like "hey, it's been a while talking to you, how are you?". I told this to my gf, and she was furious. She tried to make up parallel situations, like how would I feel if she met with the guy that tried to flirt with her. When we got home, she said that she breaks up, and that she can't handle this anymore. She didn't answer the phone that day, and I went into deep depression mode. After a few days, I told this acquaintance of mine all my problems about my gf, but I remained loyal to her, I even defended her in some topics. Later on, my gf contacted me, that she overreacted, and wants to continue. She asked me whether I had talked to this girl about our problems via text. I lied to her, that I hadn't. I confessed my lie to her 2 weeks after this, as I couldn't keep it inside, and she fell out of love with me. She said I betrayed her. I talked to the girl about the problem "who was the problem". She said, she wanted to cheat on me physically in exchange in her anger.I lied when I got suicidal thoughts because of the love for her, and cut wounds into my hand, I was very desperate. When she asked me what those were, I lied about them, but it was obvious, so she lost her temper again, and was very angry that I lied to her. She says she is broking up with me, but later she phoned me that she wants to stay by me, but I need a therapist.I also lied to her when I was at their place for the first time, and her brother made a very inappropriate joke about her, and I tried to make the matter of the joke myself, as a kind of evasive action, and we laughed it off. She was not present there. She asked later what was the laughung all about, and I said that it was just frustrated laughing, I didn't hear what her brither said. Turns out she actually knew what it was about, and she was angry again that I lied to her.I met with Mary in the summer, while we agreed not to meet opposite-sex friends one-on-one in "date like scenarios". I couldn't find a way to meet her with other persons, so I met with her nevertheless. I wasn't romantically interested in her, and nothing happenned, we were just talking and having a caffee. Later my gf confessed, that she met her ex in summer, as he was her friend, and she needed some emotional support when we were in an argument. She asked if I had met with Mary, but I lied, because I knew she would be angry. But I later confessed it, and she was not happy of course.I also lied about my virginity at the beginning of the relationship. I was so ashamed being a virgin, that I said I have been with a girl once. She showed some understanding, but later she came up with it a few times, so she held a grudge.I talked to her about my ex-crush at the beginning of the relationship, and that I'm so glad that she (my gf) loves me and that my love is reciprocated, and it feels so good and clear, because I was desperate with that girl, and there was that thick, rose-coloured cloud, but not with my gf, and I really loved that. She resented me, because she belived I love her less than I loved this girl if our love is not that confusing, like it was with the ex crush. As this ex crush is my classmate, I had classes together with her, but I tried to remain neutral to her. I had to confess every damn moment when we were in the same class or when we had to wok together. Later, we talked about sexual fantasies. I didn't want to talk about this, but she insisted, she was very stubborn. She kinda interrogated me. She got it out of me, that I fantasize about other women, also about this ex crush, and she wanted to break up again. She said that she also fantasizes about other men, but not that frequently like I had described, and it had "disgusted her".The end came, when we talked about opposite sex friends. She has a lot of them, even exes. She rarely has female friends. I only had Mary, but I broke it off with her, so I didn't have any. I talked about what if I had a female friend, and it was the regular reaction, she was full of anger. She said she doesn't want me to talk to other girls just only when it is necessary. She said that if I loved her, that request wouldn't be much. But I felt it was like in a prison, and I broke up with her.I feel sometimes that I made a lot of mistakes, and that it was my fault that we broke up. I never critisized her, I always tried to support her, I tried to give her everything, even if it was sacrificing some values in order to gain peace, because she couldn't compromise. I tried to own up my mistakes, I even owned up some which I hadn't done. She hardly ever recognised her own mistakes in the realtionship. I assimilate with her values, or it is done. We couldn't find a common way, which is good for both of us, it was only good for her. I feel great regret, as I left her in grave times, her mother is terminally ill, and I also really got to love their parents.I fear that it was all my mistake. What do you think? Sorry for the long post, but I had to write it down.Thank youtl;dr.: I made some mistakes, and my gf couldn't understand me although I tried to give her everything. I wonder if the breakup was my fault. via /r/dating_advice

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25 October 2018

Fast forward to me having 2 babies. So my Tumblr is pretty much dead because....who uses Tumblr now eh? As I sat here by my husband who is currently hospitalized due to a bike accident last Thursday, I can’t help but think how far I have come. How far I have come to this stage of my life. Just last month, I was battling with Thyroid cancer. Thyroid cancer is not as bad as other cancers but at the end of the day, it was still CANCER. I am only 28 years old and so much shit had happened. 2018 have not been nice to me. Soon, it will be November and we are just 2 months shy to 2019. Shops are already counting down to Christmas and I am counting down to the end of my Maternity leave. I have been away for 6 months now from battling with cancer and giving birth to my precious second daughter. The babies are alright, THANK GOD. Aulea is turning 2 soon and Aira is going on to 4 months. Time do past real fast when you don’t pay attention. I guess that’s what Allah is trying to tell me and my husband. I was busy with my career, wanting to do great things. I was always away from home and is always in the office. After I got to know I had Thyroid cancer everything came to a stop. Suddenly everything else just don’t matter. I was struggling to come to terms with it. I keep telling myself its no biggie. Just a tumour. It can’t be cancer. I’m so young and I still have a lot ahead of me. What gave me hope was my age. I was only 28 so its unlikely I will be on stage 3 onwards. The only good thing that came from that news was that its curable. I will just need to be on meds my whole life. 

Whatever it was, it put my life to a stop. I decided that my life is more valuable than anything else. My daughters need me, my husband needs me and I still have a family that cares about me. If it was up to me, I wouldn’t have done anything. With the persuasion of my second gynae, I decided to go for the surgery. She introduced me to a surgeon and the surgeon had a talk with me. He made me feel so at ease and comfortable throughout the whole surgery and I was very thankful for that. I would like to give thanks to my gynae too for pushing me instead of giving up on me. If it weren’t for her I probably would still have cancer living in me. It is not over though. I still need to go through a mini chemo procedure which is to take radioactive iodine. It is like chemo but not as intensive. I will need to be hospitalized and be away from people. I have decided to put it on hold as I am breastfeeding Aira. Well I guess there’s another reason why the procedure is put on hold. Last Thursday, 18 October, my husband was caught in a bike accident. It was the scariest day ever cause I was waiting for him to get home but he didn’t come home. His last message to me was he will stop by the mosque for Isyak prayers and will get home after. An hour went by, 2hours, 3 hours, he is still not home. I texted his friends but no one knew where he was. The worst thing was on that particular day, Singtel decides to be shit. Singtel users didn’t have any network so I could not get hold of anybody and nobody could get hold of me. 11pm came and I had put Aira to sleep. That night she had trouble sleeping which was unusual because usually she would have been in bed by 9pm. The phone rang and I recognized that phone number. I wish it was my husband’s but it was not. It was from NUH, the hospital that I went for my surgery. In my mind I knew its not good cause why would a hospital call in the middle of the night unless someone is there at that hour. My heart just sank when the person on the line said NUH A&E. I just knew it was him. They told me a bunch of details and information but all I can think of was to get my ass to the hospital. I hung up and quickly got dressed. Thank god for my helper. I swear it’s all in God’s plans. The helper just started her first day. She was not our first choice. We had shortlisted a few others but all of them were already taken. We had the last option of taking a transfer maid. Luckily, she was available then. It only took a week to get her. I was desperate to get someone as I am preparing to leave for work again. So I got dressed and told the helper to look after the kids while I rush to the hospital. I called my parents and his parents. So many things going through my mind. I just needed to see him. I needed to know he is okay. But of course, when I reached, he was not in there. They had to rush him to the Operation Room to stop his bleeding. He was losing a lot of blood they had to transfuse blood in him. I was waiting in his room and all I could think of was, “What if he left us?”, “What is going to happen to me?”. He came in a few minutes later and I was asked to wait outside. I waited even though they said they will update me once they are done. I only got to see him at 3 in the morning. His face was swollen and I could see he was in pain. He couldn’t say much but I was relieved he was in stable condition. 

Coincidence? or just plain right fate. My husband was placed in the same ward I was in when I had my surgery. I talked to the same doctor that took care of me when I was there. I met with the same nurses who also took care of me when I was there. There gave me the same concern look. “Weren’t you here a month ago?” All I could say was “Yes”. I was crying on the inside. I wasn’t strong for this. I am still recovering from that surgery. I am still mentally drained. It was the helper’s first day so I thought I could finally get some rest but I was very wrong. That very night he had the accident and since then I have been going back and forth between home and the hospital. I couldn’t bear the thought of just leaving him there alone. When I was hospitalized, he didn’t visit me often and I got kind of depressed. It felt like he didn’t care and I was missing the girls terribly. I was crying to the doctors every day to let me go home but alas I was still there for 5 days. Now, he is going through what I went through and I could see in his eyes he regretted what he did to me. He misses the girls terribly. The girls miss him too. I wasn’t able to bring them to see him cause he is stuck in the high dependency ward. Children are not allowed in there. All I could do was show videos of them and video call him in the morning. He was crying today cause he just wanted to go home and see the girls. I knew how hard it is. All I can do now is pray and hope he will recover quickly. It will take some time cause he partially damaged his liver and he fractured some of his bones. I am just grateful that he is okay. As much as I want him to be home soon, I want him to recover properly here in the hospital because once his home there’s nothing I can do. 

All I can do now is stay positive as much as I can. I need to be strong for my loved ones. I may think everything is bleak now but I have always thought some people had it worse than me. I should stop feeling sorry for myself and just pick up the pieces slowly. I have always believed that things happen for a reason and Allah is giving me this huge test because he knew I am strong enough to handle it. I should take this opportunity to get close to him and learn valuables lesson from it. For all the trials and tribulations that I have to go through, it only made me stronger. 

P.S Always and always have faith in His plans.