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Things my friends have said out of context (July 2023 edition)
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Y'all know Japanese right?
And then gay furry porn.
We've been measuring our distance in LOTR Director's Cut length.
This is when the ants start to peek over.
Humans think existential threats look just like us.
Can't get more American than bikini clad armor women flying with snipers.
They wanted to fucking negotiate peacefully at first. Imagine the surprise when that failed.
God was not happy being stunned continuously, but I was thriving.
Ok guys, time to be replaced by a skinwalker.
I hope to watch someone eat shit on the sand dunes.
I consumed a chocolate covered coffee bean for the first time not knowing that's what it was and died.
I mean, it is coffee condensed into a powerful bean.
IT'S 104 DEGREES, NO WONDER I'M DYING OUT THERE.
Alright, y'all get to be my bodyguards.
You're paid in friendship and permission to be an ass if they're a giant red flag.
I'm just bad at judging people like this, so I need bodyguards.
Except I have too many bones and they're all fragile so I don't go squish.
I make a million cracking noises.
I'm gonna eat the Zaku.
You're gonna feel every bone in my body shift and be horrified.
Plot twist: I'm running the carnival. I'm the fae.
Bathroom mirrors are awful at night.
I'm gonna squish, and not in nice way.
Why does the pool smell like fried chicken?
If this somehow works in her favor, I'm gonna Kermit.
You will not do nothing to ensure you don't purchase it.
HEY KIDS YOU WANT TO FIGHT AN ELDRITCH GOD?
But as we all know from endless consumption of Japanese media, anime is more powerful than God.
As it turns out, God is weak to an oversized Glock.
It's just a vampire being a freak with a Druid.
What? You don't like the Druid transforming into a literal bear to bang the vampire?
The IRS waits for no one.
Do I get to re-enact my one day as an Oblivion guard?
I still want to punt [name] a lot.
When she's in her true form, I want to bop her with a bat. The major league baseball kind of bat.
I hate it when mechs have feathery wings like this.
Not the first or the last time we will commit war crimes.
I got hit with the X. X just gave it to me.
I AM THE MOST UNRECOGNIZABLE PERSON AROUND.
You say this, but I am often able to sneak away by doing nothing.
What a fucking nerd. You have a boyfriend that cares about your wellbeing. Point and laugh at this nerd.
I'd pick her up, spin her around, and do the same kind of singing that confuses my dogs.
That sounds incredibly stupid. You have what's basically chocolate and savory candy.
You're beyond creatures.
Or you could be like me: Drink four shots of espresso and vibrate to the sun.
#memes#roleplay meme#roleplay prompt#rp meme#rp prompt#inbox prompts#inbox memes#ask prompts#sentence starters
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tysm for the tag @desolatewrath <3 thats such a good amy winehouse song u put btw
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tagging: @lu-luvslestat @cicadafarms @escapingpurgatory @rightmixofcocaineandheroin @angel-cryptid @vinnyandthephenomena + any1 else who wants to join
PICK A SONG FOR EACH LETTER OF YOUR ULR
Dog Days Are Over • Florence + The Machine
Inner Smile • Texas
Smalltown Boy • Bronski Beat
Cry to Me • Solomon Burke
Our Last Summer • ABBA
Silver Springs • Fleetwood Mac
Changes • David Bowie
Ocean Drive • Lighthouse Family
Only Angel • Harry Styles
Bennie And The Jets • Elton John
I lost track of how many people tagged be in this and I haven’t kept track of who has already been tagged so I apologise if I tag someone who has already done it.
Tagging: @desolatewrath @johnwickb1tsch @imajinxnation @mentallyscreamingsincebirth @stvr-dust @sweetwolfcupcake @softcoresweetheart @satlun @littlemisslomax
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Coffee Shops with Bikini-Clad Staff Spark Controversy
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tagged by @seungchris , thank you 💖
tagging: @hyunjinz @felixies @junjunies @realstraykids @chrisbangs @cosmic-jinnies (feel free to ignore this♡)
rules: bold the aesthetics you relate to and add twenty of your own aesthetic qualities for others to bold
soft
baby pink | iridescent | glitter is always a good option | no bra | minimalistic tattoos | cherry patterns | sweet scented perfumes | wearing generous amounts of blush | doodling hearts | getting excited to pet an animal | fun nails | rewatching old barbie movies | hair sticking to glossed lips | heart shaped sunglasses | taking pictures of the sunset or sunrise | stuffed animals | protecting nature | stickers everywhere | teen movies | the light rain that falls from a clear sky at the beginning of the night
dark academia
neutral tones | masculine outfits | studying languages | worn down copy of books | grey skies | turtleneck sweaters | loose fitting pants | hair tied with a silk ribbon | trying to remember a cool difficult word you read somewhere to use in a convo | thick belts | minimal makeup | windows fogged by rain | vintage jewelry | blouses with cuffed sleeves | reading a murder mystery and trying to solve it | oxford style shoes | sweater vests | subtitled old movies in a language you don’t speak | leaves crackling as you walk | annotating books to express your emotions about the story
edgy
closet full of dark clothes | fishnet tights | makeup sweating off | neon signs | searching for unknown songs | chokers | band tees | doodling on old converses | finding smoking aesthetically pleasing but not doing it | weird humor | accidentally very dramatic | dim lights | layered outfits | chain belts | chipped nail polish | messy hair | low quality pics | piercings | combat boots | scribbling on desks
seventies
colorful wardrobe | doodling flowers | wearing short shorts | using a bikini top or bra as a normal top | listening to ABBA | flowers in your hair | diy-ing everything | jamming to songs alone in your room | drunkenly telling your friends you love them | patterned bandanas | mid heeled shoes | messy braids | flared sleeves | walking barefoot on grass or sand | bold sunglasses | the good kind of tired you get after doing something you enjoy for hours | feeding stray animals | fun patterned socks | room decorated with succulents and other plants | likes to go roller skating or skateboarding
preppy casual
collared clothes | drinking juice out of a champagne glass | getting excited to see the met gala looks | thick headbands | small pastel cardigans | making your friends take your ootd pics | plaid mini skirts | tweed two pieces | watching reality tv to pass time | frilly tops | watching old hollywood movies | academically driven | long manicured nails | new year’s eve fireworks | colorful tights | layered golden jewelry | yearns for luxury brand items | decorating your room with fairy-lights | cursive and neat handwriting | lace details
cinanamon - steph
gold jewelry, slowdancing in the kitchen with a lover, sun on skin, red-tinted lip balm, lazy mornings, getting lost in foreign cities, scent of bakeries, high-waisted jeans, kissing someone’s neck, writing reminders on your wrist, sleeping in braids to have waves in the morning, growing an herb garden, gentle touches, sketches tucked between pages, flushed cheeks, tandem bikes, floating in a pool, vintage gold hand-mirror, deer grazing, softly singing while doing chores
jaesmintea - dia
oversized everything | painted nails | fairy lights | dozing off in the middle of class | tying hair up into a ponytail | round glasses | laughing so hard you can’t breathe | late night study sessions | tender hand holding | impromptu photoshoots | drowning in moondust | bathing in the light of the sunset | strawberry flavored lollipops | polaroid pictures | eagerly tugging someone down the street | handwritten love letters | smell of coffee | living with reckless abandon | crinkled pages of a journal | replaying the same part in a song over and over
naptimetea - helena
everything black | rewearing your favorite outfit | drawing late into the night | rewatching favorite shows | the bread isle | minty lip balm | falling asleep anywhere and everywhere | making green tea | useless questions when it’s 2 am | forehead kisses | sleeping in till the afternoon | love of pink | staying up to watch the sunrise | dancing in the bathroom | messy handwriting | pile of sketchbooks | talking for hours about interest | old sentimental stuff animals | hanging out on the bed and doing nothing | thick fluffy blankets
jeonginks
the thrill of leaning your body way over a balcony’s edge | the suffocating feeling when the strong wind blows down your lungs | tip-toeing barefoot | hair ruffling and cheek pinching | hugging a body pillow at night | facing the sky with closed eyes | the whimsical silence when it’s past midnight and you’re the only person awake | when you can physically feel your eyes soften when you look at someone | dancing alone with only an oversized shirt | when your sweater falls over your thighs as you stand up | humming scary but memorable lullabies | vivid imagination | w-sitting with a mini skirt and thigh high socks | heated laptop on your lap | cereal at 3 am | gliding your fingers across your thighs | bittersweet melancholy | withdrawn and distant eyes | very tight belts | wanting love but not believing in it | not cruel but not kind
scxrlettwxtches
listening to a song and remembering the times you used to listen to it on repeat | imagining yourself living in any other life than the one you have now | crop tops and high waisted jeans | forgetting to smile but not actually being upset | nuzzling your face in the crook of their neck | back hugs when you’re stressed | turning in assignments 1 minute before they’re due | wanting a relationship but getting scared the moment you’re in one | pretending that you don’t care when inside you’re burning with doubts and fears | the sound of the evening waves as you lie on the sand | lying in your bed listening to your sad playlist | exhaustion but you can’t sleep | singing loudly when you’re the only one home | feeling safe and comfortable with that person in your life | knee high suede black boots with your black winter coat | comfort over appearance | writing essays at 2 am | creative peak from 1 am to 4 am | the one that always ends up walking in the back of a friend group
hyunsracha - sav!
split-dye hair | female rappers | staying up until 6am and sleeping until 1pm | taking notes on an ipad | middle school emo music | mini skirts | late night drives | rain on the ocean | flirting with people when you’re bored | doc martens | eating ramen in the pot | afraid of being looked at | fishnets | getting joy out of making people laugh | small tattoos | crying yourself to sleep | peppermint everything | desperate for freedom | chipped black nail polish
lveletters
well-worn converse | ginger ice cream | farmers’ markets | amaretto in coffee | the sound of pen on paper | empty mountain trails | black and white photographs | vintage bicycles | roads trips with no destination | overfilled bookcases | a shoebox full of ticket stubs | granny smith apples | orange gerbera daisies | cardigan sweaters | games that tell a story | red wine in a mason jar | succulent gardens | tattoos of birds | fresh-baked muffins | a favorite pair of jeans
dnceracha - sydni
black chelsea boots | chapped lips | browline glasses | losing yourself in video games | impressionist art | pink peonies | writing down anything you need to remember | the smell of gasoline | business goth style | dangly earrings | florals | ballet flats | cuffed jeans | liking the villain | a stack of journals | generous amounts of highlighter | knives | rain on a tin roof | heavy footsteps | small-town diners
seungchris - tessa
1am coffee | small of fresh baked cookies | lazy morning cuddles | craft beer | corner booth in a local diner | video games till 4am | strained vocals in songs | soft yellow lighting | fresh mint | loud synth bass with sweet vocals | fuzzy photos | squished cheeks | long hugs | childhood stuffed animals | cat laying on your chest | blasting music going to country roads | chocolate espresso beans | white beat-up converse | 6-year-old worn sweaters | hand-made gifts
innielove - vi
baking for your friends | hugging a pillow while sleeping | listening to the same song four hours on repeat | yearning for physical affection | holding hand with friends | listening to paranormal stories late at night | sitting on the balcony at 1am thinking about everything and nothing at the same time | late night studying | crying very easily | falling for a friend and not realizing it | getting way too immersed in playing video games | desire to study languages | bones cracking when stretching | drinking low calorie soft drinks | having a habit of touching your collarbones | chewing on your lips while thinking | feeling like you don’t belong anywhere | the smell of freshly cut grass | overthinking the simplest things | drinking pure green tea
#listen...i have no idea#im just an anxious dumbass living on those 2 mentioned drinks#and when i say i cry easily i mean it#*tag game#really just feel free to ignore this sorry for bothering
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aesthetic tag!
tagged by @seungchris
tagging: yall dont have to do it but ! @banghans @kimatas @djxiao @chrrysoda @utunes @itzmidzy n if anybody else wants to feel free to say i tagged u!
rules: bold the aesthetics you relate to and add twenty of your own aesthetic qualities for others to bold
soft
baby pink | iridescent | glitter is always a good option | no bra | minimalistic tattoos | cherry patterns | sweet scented perfumes | wearing generous amounts of blush | doodling hearts | getting excited to pet an animal | fun nails | rewatching old barbie movies | hair sticking to glossed lips | heart shaped sunglasses | taking pictures of the sunset or sunrise | stuffed animals | protecting nature | stickers everywhere | teen movies | the light rain that falls from a clear sky at the beginning of the night
dark academia
neutral tones | masculine outfits | studying languages | worn down copy of books | grey skies | turtleneck sweaters | loose fitting pants | hair tied with a silk ribbon | trying to remember a cool difficult word you read somewhere to use in a convo | thick belts | minimal makeup | windows fogged by rain | vintage jewelry | blouses with cuffed sleeves | reading a murder mystery and trying to solve it | oxford style shoes | sweater vests | subtitled old movies in a language you don’t speak | leaves crackling as you walk | annotating books to express your emotions about the story
edgy
closet full of dark clothes | fishnet tights | makeup sweating off | neon signs | searching for unknown songs | chokers | band tees | doodling on old converses | finding smoking aesthetically pleasing but not doing it | weird humor | accidentally very dramatic | dim lights | layered outfits | chain belts | chipped nail polish | messy hair | low quality pics | piercings | combat boots | scribbling on desks
seventies
colorful wardrobe | doodling flowers | wearing short shorts | using a bikini top or bra as a normal top | listening to ABBA | flowers in your hair | diy-ing everything | jamming to songs alone in your room | drunkenly telling your friends you love them | patterned bandanas | mid heeled shoes | messy braids | flared sleeves | walking barefoot on grass or sand | bold sunglasses | the good kind of tired you get after doing something you enjoy for hours | feeding stray animals | fun patterned socks | room decorated with succulents and other plants | likes to go roller skating or skateboarding
preppy casual
collared clothes | drinking juice out of a champagne glass | getting excited to see the met gala looks | thick headbands | small pastel cardigans | making your friends take your ootd pics | plaid mini skirts | tweed two pieces | watching reality tv to pass time | frilly tops | watching old hollywood movies | academically driven | long manicured nails | new year’s eve fireworks | colorful tights | layered golden jewelry | yearns for luxury brand items | decorating your room with fairy-lights | cursive and neat handwriting | lace details
cinanamon - steph
gold jewelry, slowdancing in the kitchen with a lover, sun on skin, red-tinted lip balm, lazy mornings, getting lost in foreign cities, scent of bakeries, high-waisted jeans, kissing someone’s neck, writing reminders on your wrist, sleeping in braids to have waves in the morning, growing an herb garden, gentle touches, sketches tucked between pages, flushed cheeks, tandem bikes, floating in a pool, vintage gold hand-mirror, deer grazing, softly singing while doing chores
jaesmintea - dia
oversized everything | painted nails | fairy lights | dozing off in the middle of class | tying hair up into a ponytail | round glasses | laughing so hard you can’t breathe | late night study sessions | tender hand holding | impromptu photoshoots | drowning in moondust | bathing in the light of the sunset | strawberry flavored lollipops | polaroid pictures | eagerly tugging someone down the street | handwritten love letters | smell of coffee | living with reckless abandon | crinkled pages of a journal | replaying the same part in a song over and over
naptimetea - helena
everything black | rewearing your favorite outfit | drawing late into the night | rewatching favorite shows | the bread isle | minty lip balm | falling asleep anywhere and everywhere | making green tea | useless questions when it’s 2 am | forehead kisses | sleeping in till the afternoon | love of pink | staying up to watch the sunrise | dancing in the bathroom | messy handwriting | pile of sketchbooks | talking for hours about interest | old sentimental stuff animals | hanging out on the bed and doing nothing | thick fluffy blankets
jeonginks
the thrill of leaning your body way over a balcony’s edge | the suffocating feeling when the strong wind blows down your lungs | tip-toeing barefoot | hair ruffling and cheek pinching | hugging a body pillow at night | facing the sky with closed eyes | the whimsical silence when it’s past midnight and you’re the only person awake | when you can physically feel your eyes soften when you look at someone | dancing alone with only an oversized shirt | when your sweater falls over your thighs as you stand up | humming scary but memorable lullabies | vivid imagination | w-sitting with a mini skirt and thigh high socks | heated laptop on your lap | cereal at 3 am | gliding your fingers across your thighs | bittersweet melancholy | withdrawn and distant eyes | very tight belts | wanting love but not believing in it | not cruel but not kind
scxrlettwxtches
listening to a song and remembering the times you used to listen to it on repeat | imagining yourself living in any other life than the one you have now | crop tops and high waisted jeans | forgetting to smile but not actually being upset | nuzzling your face in the crook of their neck | back hugs when you’re stressed | turning in assignments 1 minute before they’re due | wanting a relationship but getting scared the moment you’re in one | pretending that you don’t care when inside you’re burning with doubts and fears | the sound of the evening waves as you lie on the sand | lying in your bed listening to your sad playlist | exhaustion but you can’t sleep | singing loudly when you’re the only one home | feeling safe and comfortable with that person in your life | knee high suede black boots with your black winter coat | comfort over appearance | writing essays at 2 am | creative peak from 1 am to 4 am | the one that always ends up walking in the back of a friend group
hyunsracha - sav!
split-dye hair | female rappers | staying up until 6am and sleeping until 1pm | taking notes on an ipad | middle school emo music | mini skirts | late night drives | rain on the ocean | flirting with people when you’re bored | doc martens | eating ramen in the pot | afraid of being looked at | fishnets | getting joy out of making people laugh | small tattoos | crying yourself to sleep | peppermint everything | desperate for freedom | chipped black nail polish
lveletters
well-worn converse | ginger ice cream | farmers’ markets | amaretto in coffee | the sound of pen on paper | empty mountain trails | black and white photographs | vintage bicycles | roads trips with no destination | overfilled bookcases | a shoebox full of ticket stubs | granny smith apples | orange gerbera daisies | cardigan sweaters | games that tell a story | red wine in a mason jar | succulent gardens | tattoos of birds | fresh-baked muffins | a favorite pair of jeans
dnceracha - sydni
black chelsea boots | chapped lips | browline glasses | losing yourself in video games | impressionist art | pink peonies | writing down anything you need to remember | the smell of gasoline | business goth style | dangly earrings | florals | ballet flats | cuffed jeans | liking the villain | a stack of journals | generous amounts of highlighter | knives | rain on a tin roof | heavy footsteps | small-town diners
seungchris - tessa
1am coffee | small of fresh baked cookies | lazy morning cuddles | craft beer | corner booth in a local diner | video games till 4am | strained vocals in songs | soft yellow lighting | fresh mint | loud synth bass with sweet vocals | fuzzy photos | squished cheeks | long hugs | childhood stuffed animals | cat laying on your chest | blasting music going to country roads | chocolate espresso beans | white beat-up converse | 6-year-old worn sweaters | hand-made gifts
gutenyang - luca
a game over screen playing its melancholy music in the darkness | being so full of love you start choking on it even though it has nowhere to go | being so drained of love that everything runs together | hazy memories as if they’re no longer your own | wet ink staining the palms of your hands | teeth glinting in the dim light, are those really so sharp? | getting lost in a campfire, the voices of your friends laughter and singing fading out as you stare | home-grown roses and lavender and lilies | the burn in your lungs after a good long scream | the ringing in your ears after seeing your favorite artist in concert, live, feeling the vibrations in your very soul | a smile shared between two...not lovers, but impossibly intertwined regardless | the fascination with catholic imagery and disgust with everything else | a ballroom in the modern era | lips against skin, a kiss and a secret whispered | a leather jacket so loaded with pins and patches that it says more about the owner than any words can describe | a bassline so melodic it catches you off guard, sweeps you off your feet | laughter for laughter’s sake | reading between the lines and only praying someone reads between yours as well | that one knife that says ‘jopping’
#i think i did more than 20 but like im a writer it's what i DO#about tag#bullshit.txt#thank u so muc !!!!
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"Exploited" Bikini Babes Serving Coffee?
“Exploited” Bikini Babes Serving Coffee?
By Elizabeth Shore
If you ever find yourself in Kent, Washington and are hankering for a cuppa joe, you could head over to the local Starbucks or Peet’s Coffee. They’re as tried and true as the day is long. Coffee and a pastry and you’re good to go. But what if the same ol same ol isn’t your style? What if, for example, you like cleavage with your coffee? Some pasties with your pastries? Well,…
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#ABC News#Banana Hammock#Bare Beans Espresso#Bikini Beans Espresso#Carlie Jo#Elizabeth Shore#Peet&039;s Coffee#Spokane#Starbucks#The Sun#Washington#Whip It A-Latte
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"Exploited" Bikini Babes Serving Coffee?
“Exploited” Bikini Babes Serving Coffee?
By Elizabeth Shore
If you ever find yourself in Kent, Washington and are hankering for a cuppa joe, you could head over to the local Starbucks or Peet’s Coffee. They’re as tried and true as the day is long. Coffee and a pastry and you’re good to go. But what if the same ol same ol isn’t your style? What if, for example, you like cleavage with your coffee? Some pasties with your pastries? Well,…
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#ABC News#Banana Hammock#Bare Beans Espresso#Bikini Beans Espresso#Carlie Jo#Elizabeth Shore#Peet&039;s Coffee#Spokane#Starbucks#The Sun#Washington#Whip It A-Latte
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"Exploited" Bikini Babes Serving Coffee?
“Exploited” Bikini Babes Serving Coffee?
By Elizabeth Shore
If you ever find yourself in Kent, Washington and are hankering for a cuppa joe, you could head over to the local Starbucks or Peet’s Coffee. They’re as tried and true as the day is long. Coffee and a pastry and you’re good to go. But what if the same ol same ol isn’t your style? What if, for example, you like cleavage with your coffee? Some pasties with your pastries? Well,…
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#ABC News#Banana Hammock#Bare Beans Espresso#Bikini Beans Espresso#Carlie Jo#Elizabeth Shore#Peet&039;s Coffee#Spokane#Starbucks#The Sun#Washington#Whip It A-Latte
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“I Saw Momma Kissing Santa Claus”
Rhys approached the kitchen slowly, still shook by the rough treatment. His eyes narrowed as he looked over the counter, noticing how close Nisha and Jack were sitting. Even though they were in two different chairs, it looked like she was almost seated in his lap.
Rhys took a seat at the bar across from them, arms folded over his chest. Nisha and Jack seemed to talk to each in gestures and looks as much as actual words, their smirks and gesticulations interweaving with a comfortable ease that had the back of his neck prickling.
Rhys set his lips in a line, watching. His annoyance must be obvious, because Nisha noticed with a smirk.
“Uh oh, watch out, your little pet seems kinda on edge, Jackie.”
Rhys bristled so hard he nearly rivaled the Christmas tree in the corner.
Jackie? She even had a nickname for him? Also pet? Really?
She had some nerve.
The ending to this fic isn’t done yet but I’m getting antsy not having it at least partially posted as it gets further away from Christmas D: So I’m posting most of it now and later tonight I will edit this post to add on the ending and then reblog it again so people can read the full fic!
This is basically sugar baby Rhys getting jealous when Nisha comes to stay during the holidays.
11th day of Requestmas for @sinnamon-jack! Who wanted some sugar daddy AU shenanigans with Rhys Jack and Nisha. This is mostly just Rhack though with some past implied Jack/Nisha and a slightly hinted threesome but nothing explicit yet. Enjoy!
Rhys was special.
He’d come from some inauspicious beginnings, sure—no one exactly aspired to be a coffee shop barista fresh out of college, especially when he had a programming degree—but thankfully his good looks had plucked him out of the hellhole of spilt milk and screeching soccer moms and jumped him directly into Jack’s lap.
Jack treated him like the prince he was. He saw something more in Rhys, which wasn’t to say he didn’t also enjoy the young man’s body and all the fun things they could do with it. They’d been together for over a year now, sharing a second Christmas when many couples didn’t even get to experience a first, and in that time Jack had clearly shown how much he cared for Rhys. He had the receipts to prove it, the marks on his neck should anyone try to dismiss their love. Jack utterly adored him, and Rhys relished every moment of his time bathed in his boyfriend’s attention and love.
He was Jack’s special boy.
So when Jack had come home one day followed by a woman that Rhys had never seen before, arm around her shoulders and laughing and joking all friendly, he’d been put off.
“Hey, Rhysie!” Jack had called him from his perch on the couch, the young man untangling his legs from the tiny throw blanket. The cheerful greeting he’d had for Jack died in confusion on his lips when he first saw the other woman, who teetered on his toes and held onto Jack for support as if his laughter had gotten her drunk.
“Look who I found bumming around outside! I’ve told you about Nisha, didn’t I?”
Nisha. Rhys vaguely remembered Jack mentioning that name on occasion, usually when talking about his past. And now that he looked at her closely, he recognized her from one of the few framed pictures of people other than Jack adorning the walls in the living room. It was a vacation photo, presumably, of Jack and this Nisha in some tropical cay, the both of them flipping off the camera, Jack in a sleek pair of black swimming shorts and Nisha in a plum bikini, her abs rock hard and her boobs squeezed together by Jack’s one-armed hug.
“Oh, right, I vaguely remember you talking about her…” Rhys started, watching the proximity between this woman and his boyfriend as if he were judging a ____ competition. He flinched slightly when Nisha bumped their hips together, nearly sending Jack off balance as she shed his arm, sauntering over and sticking her hand out to Rhys.
“So, this is the little thing Jack’s told me about, huh? He’s cute.” She called over her shoulder. Rhys hesitantly reached out to shake hands, only for Nisha to grab his wrist and pull him in for a hug. He yelped once as their chests bumped together, then against when Nisha reached over his hip and roughly grabbed his ass.
“Hoo boy! You got a ripe one here!” She cackled into his ear.
“Easy on him, Nish,” Jack laughed, peering around the counter separating the living room from the kitchen, hand already in his emergency bag of pretzels. Rhys wiggled helplessly in Nisha’s arms as she nearly lifted him up off of the ground, before suddenly letting go. He yelped, frazzled as he wobbled back on his feet. He rubbed his injured butt ruefully, watching as Nisha plunked down next to Jack at the bar, stealing some pretzels.
He approached the kitchen slowly, still shook by the rough treatment. His eyes narrowed as he looked over the counter, noticing how close Nisha and Jack were sitting. Even though they were in two different chairs, it looked like she was almost seated in his lap.
Rhys took a seat at the bar across from them, arms folded over his chest. Nisha and Jack seemed to talk to each in gestures and looks as much as actual words, their smirks and gesticulations interweaving with a comfortable ease that had the back of his neck prickling.
Rhys set his lips in a line, watching. His annoyance must be obvious, because Nisha noticed with a smirk.
“Uh oh, watch out, your little pet seems kinda on edge, Jackie.”
Rhys bristled so hard he nearly rivaled the Christmas tree in the corner.
Jackie? She even had a nickname for him? Also pet? Really?
She had some nerve.
“How long are you staying here, Nisha?” Rhys asked, as politely as he could muster.
“Hah, you know, I wasn’t really planning on it, I was just thinking of grabbing a fancy hotel room ‘round here.”
“Pfft, you think I’m gonna let you stay in some crappy little room for the holidays when you could be staying here?” Jack snorted. Rhys’ tenuous, polite smile quivered, like a fault-line about to snap.
“Pretty sure the Ritz-Carlton isn’t exactly crappy, but well….if you’re offering…” Nisha grinned, showing off her fang-like teeth. “Been awhile since we’ve slept under one roof, huh Jackie?”
“I’m going to make some coffee, does anyone else want coffee?” Rhys interrupted, scraping his barstool against the floor as he hopped up, busying himself with Jack’s fancy coffee maker that he’d only just recently figured out to use. He poured milk into the tiny pitcher and started to steam it, hoping the tearing, bubbling sound of the foam would drown out any further conversation with Jack and Nisha.
Rhys tipped a little bit of the special-order lavender syrup Jack had bought for him back during his birthday in the peppermint-striped mug he’d gotten last Christmas. Jack had a matching one too, stowed away in the cupboard for now.
Neither Jack or Nisha called to him saying they wanted any, or if they did he was blocking them out. He did heard Jack laugh, probably at some super funny joke that Nisha said or something. Rhys pressed the button for the espresso shots, trying to drown his aggravation in the sounds of coffee beans grinding.
The hot, perfectly foamed little drink did a little to make him feel better, but an unhappy feeling still clawed at his heart as he walked back towards the counter, trying to stave off the slight knit in his eyebrows. Though he was annoyed, he didn’t want to cause a scene. So he kept taking angry sips, licking the foam clean from his upper lip as Nisha and Jack continued their banter as if they were an old married couple.
Ugh.
“Rhysie, you’re fine with Nisha staying for Christmas, right?” Jack asked over his shoulder. Rhys froze, both suddenly looking at him. He forced a smile on his lips, through his eyes were small and humorless.
“If you think that’s a good idea, Jack.”
“Pfft. You kidding? It’s a great idea. We’ve got a lot of catching up to do.” Did Jack just wink? Rhys prayed for his sake it was a trick of the light.
“And you two are gonna get along great, I just know it!” Jack proclaimed, robust with blunt confidence.
Rhys smile dropped off his face like a lead weight, sourly tipping back his festive mug and chugging the rest of his coffee.
Nisha being around wasn’t exactly helping Rhys to think of a proper Christmas present for Jack. And it was already a week before the big day! If he wanted to get anything that had to be ordered and shipped, he needed to think fast, but it was hard when nothing he came up with seemed good enough. It needed to be amazing, to knock Jack off his feet, so he would have eyes only for Rhys and kick Nisha to the curb before Christmas dinner was served.
But his typically reliable shopping source, the internet, wasn’t helping him much when it came to Jack’s gifts. Everything he wanted was far out of his price range, and though he had access to Jack’s credit cards, the guy checked his balance almost obsessively and would definitely figure out what Rhys had been buying through some fervid interrogation. So that left him with his own, dinky little bank account with leftovers from previous paychecks and the occasional cash gifts that Jack had deposited for him.
Ugh. Nothing that Rhys could afford would impress Jack at all!
He realized that, at this point, he would probably have to brave the malls to at least cut off the cost of rushed shipping, and although the thought of shopping filled him with adrenaline even with the thin bank account, getting out of the apartment brought with it another problem. A problem stemming from the source of all his misery lately.
Rhys was conflicted. On the one hand, he really didn’t want to hang around the house all the time while Jack and Nisha reminisced about the good old days but. Even worse was the idea of what kind of shenanigans they might get up to if he wasn’t there to make sure they kept some kind of space between them.
Even when Jack was out and Nisha was there alone Rhys was antsy. She had little respect for personal space. Or knocking before entering. One time, Rhys had been changing, fresh from the shower, when she suddenly slipped in, sauntered over, and sat on the bed.
“Ah!” Rhys had screamed, nearly tangling his legs in his silky pajama bottoms and falling over. She had only laughed, slapping her knees as she sat cross-legged on the bed, right in Rhys’ spot. Where he had just fixed up the sheets.
“Please, kid, there’s nothing you have that I haven’t seen before. Believe me.” She snickered. Rhys flushed down to his neck, backing away from her with his towel clutched against his chest, not trusting her enough to turn his back. She’d already grabbed his butt once.
“It’s not about that,” Rhys hissed, backing up into his closet, hand groping behind him to try to find an undershirt to throw on. Something so that he could stop being naked with Nisha watching him like a hungry dog.
He heard the distant beep of the front door security code, followed by a slamming door that sent his heart leaping.
“Jack—!” He started, foolishly turning towards the door and lowering his towel, which gave Nisha an in to jump up and get all up in his face.
“Oh Jack, Jack!” she mocked, voice pitched up. “Jeez, you really are a fat, pampered little pussycat, aren’t you?” Nisha cackled, poking him in the belly. Rhys blushed, wrapping his arms tight around his middle as he sucked in his stomach.
“I am not.’
“Ohhh yeah? What’s all this, then?” She lunged forward, somehow worming around the cage of his arms to grab at the sides of his hips. He squealed, jumping away and out of her grasp, his cheeks flushing impossibly darker.
“D-Don’t do that!” Rhys cried, loud enough to apparently summon Jack, who appeared in the hallway.
“What are you kids up to, huh?” He grinned. Rhys huffed, skipping over to Jack’s side and wrapping his arms around the man’s waist.
“She called me fat.”
“Fat with a ‘p-h,’ or—“
“No. What? That’s not even…” Rhys fumbled at the terrible joke as Nisha snickered in the background.
“Aw, I was just kidding, Rhysie. Don’t get your boxers in a bunch.” She brushed past them, snapping at Rhys’ waistband as she walked by. He practically jumped into Jack’s arms, glaring after her.
“Jack—“
His boyfriend pecked him on the lips, quieting Rhys’ whines but not wiping off his pout.
“She’s just teasing, pumpkin. C’mon, don’t be so sensitive.”
“I am not sensitive.” He insisted, fingers scrabbling against Jack’s sweater as he shifted away from the doorframe, trying to tug him back into the room. He heard the sound of tearing plastic and the beep of the microwave in the direction of the kitchen—if they were lucky, they could get some cuddling in while whichever frozen dinner Nisha had stuffed their fridge with heated up.
But Jack brushed away his hands, leaving Rhys frustrated and still half-naked and alone watching his boyfriend go off to make small talk.
Everything came to a head when one afternoon, three days before Christmas, Rhys returned home from the mall with empty hands and a tightly wound ball of frustration deep inside his chest.
He had spent the entire trip second guessing every potential gift he’d laid his hands on, eventually taking out his sorrows on a ice cream sundae from one of the little mall kiosks. And then another one.
Now he had a slight stomachache and a deep sense of dread. He wanted little more than to curl up in his bed and cry and maybe order Jack a keychain online so he had something, but—of course—when he walked through the door there was Nisha, sitting with her feet up on the coffee table, watching television and painting her nails.
“Kitty finally found his way home, huh?” Nisha rolled a peppermint around her tongue
“…Unfortunately…” He had little desire to act civil around her anymore. He shrugged off his coat, tossing it onto the coat rack and nearly tipping it over.
He needed coffee in his hand two minutes ago.
Feet thumped against the slate tile behind him as he reached up for a fresh bag of beans in the pantry. He could feel Nisha’s eyes on him, but hoped she would leave as he processed a couple scoops of beans in their grinder. But as he patted the grounds out into the little filter he heard her sigh, like Rhys’ presence was the one inconveniencing her.
He tilted his head slightly over his shoulder, narrowing his eyes.
“What?”
Nisha pursed her lips.
“I’ve been sensing a little hostility here, Rhysie.”
“Don’t call me that,” Rhys hissed, his patience running very thin as he grabbed the jug of almond milk from the fridge and poured it into the little pitcher.
“Me-ow. All right,” Nisha snarked, hands on her hips as she looked him over. Her eyes yellow, slitted like a wolf’s. Carrying that same bossy, predatorial air that she’d kept over him her entire stay. Well, Rhys was sick of it.
“You think you can come into my house and tell me how to act and talk? You really have some fucking nerve!” he snapped, slamming the milk carton against the counter it splashed all over his hand. But he didn’t care as he whirled around, little frothy drips splattering on the floor. For the first time, Nisha had the sense to show an expression other than detached snark.
“Hmm. I’m thinking this goes a little deeper than just some dishes left out or a borrowed toothbrush. Spill, kid, what’s your damage?”
“You think I’m gonna just bro down with you and tell you everything about me?” Rhys raised his eyebrow, letting out a short, derisive laugh. “I want you away from me, I don’t want to have to talk it out!”
Nisha’s purple nails rapped viciously against her hipbones.
“So you’re just a spoiled little brat, is that it? Fuck, how does Jack put up with you?”
“Because he loves me!” Rhys seethed, cheeks growing flush with anger. “I know that. Because I know him.”
“Pfft. As if. You don’t know him as well as I do, kid.”
“Oh yeah?” Rhys eyes glittered with a challenge. “You’d be surprised. I have been living with him for over a year.”
“Yeah, and I’ve known him since he was a zit-faced teenager. Pre-plastic surgery.” She laughed at Rhys’ shocked expression. “Yeah. Bet he never told you that?”
“You’re lying.”
“Cross my heart. You think Jack can’t afford the best surgeon around?”
“Why are you doing this?” Rhys hissed, nose scrunching like an angry animal. “Do you just want to break us up or something? Get back into Jack’s life? Is that it?”
Nisha blinked owlishly, golden eyes wide with surprise.
“Is that why you’ve been so fucking hostile ever since I came here?”
Rhys’ eyebrows clenched together.
“Yes, sorry for being a little possessive of my boyfriend.”
Nisha stared for a moment, lips parted, before deflating and rubbing the bridge of her nose.
“Look, I’m not trying to steal your daddy, kid. Nuh-uh. I’ve already rode that train and it’s nice, but I’m a one-way kind of gal.” She waved dismissively. “You can have him.”
“Well…..thanks, I guess.” Rhys relented slightly, a bit of the tension draining out of him.
“I know you probably won’t anyway, but trust me. You’re a really cute twink. Jack loves cute little guys like you. Almost as much as he loves girls with tits bigger than mine.” Her voice edged into a slightly sour territory, before bouncing back.
“You seem a little tightly wound though, sweetie, something up? Jackie’s not eyeing other boys, is he?” Rhys shook his head.
“No, it’s not that…”
“Well, the offer to ‘spill’ still stands, Rhysie.”
Rhys sighed, palming his temples as his feelings suddenly came vomiting out.
“Sorry. It’s just. I don’t know what to get Jack for Christmas, I wanted to buy him something with my own bank account but all the money is his and if I use his card he’s going to notice but all the things I think he might like are too expensive and it’s getting so close to Christmas and overnight shipping is like fifty dollars and I don’t know what to—“
“Woah woah woah there, breath, little guy—“ Nisha stopped him, thumping her palms against his shoulders. Rhys roughly swallowed down the rest of his words.
“S-sorry…it’s just been…a lot.” He eked out as Nisha rubbed his shoulders, the gesture weirdly comforting. She had nice strong hands, just like Jack.
Rhys flopped his head forward, letting out a tight sigh.
“I really need some coffee…”
“Pop a squat there, kid, I’ll finish it up for you.” Nisha patted his face before directing him towards the bar and forcing him to sit on one of the stools. He zoned out a bit, absently popping the button on his cuff as he listened to the bubble of milk and espresso. He gratefully took the cup from Nisha when she sat down besides him, pleased to find it was his Christmas mug. Fortunately, the warmth and caffeine helped him relax a little more. He thanked her quietly, voice still a little hoarse from upset.
“No problem, Rhysie.” She patted his forearm as he took gentle sips, gradually calming down. For the first time since Nisha had come to stay, the air was serene between them, zapped of the previous strain.
Rhys perked up as Nisha suddenly hummed, tapping her fingers against her lips.
“I do wanna help you get him a nice gift though, kid. ‘Cause I’ve been talking to him a lot and he’s…he seems pretty happy. Happier than I’ve seen him in a long time.” She shrugged. “He’s always been a sucker for spoiling people, and if you’re soaking that up like a sponge rather than getting weirded out then well…it’s no wonder he fell for you.”
Rhys’ heart thumped in his chest, blushing.
“Ooooh, hold it. I think I got the perfect idea.” A devilish little smile flitted across Nisha’s purple lips.
“Uh huh?”
“Yeah…lets be honest….there’s only one thing that Jack really wants for Christmas.”
Rhys cocked his head.
“What’s that?”
“You.”
Christmas Eve had come so quickly Jack could feel his head spin.
Things were always a touch more hectic than usual around the season at Hyperion—which was saying something, considering the usual corporate shenanigans Jack had to deal with the rest of the year. Last minute meetings and project approvals had dogged him in the last few days, so finally being able to leave the office in the early afternoon had been as refreshing as that first inhale of crisp air as he stepped out of the building.
Traffic was blissfuly light on the drive home, and without any last minute gifts to buy or plans to arrange Jack felt totally relaxed.
Everything was ready—the fridge already stuffed with food both for tonight and tomorrow evening, the decorations already hung with meticulous care, Rhys’ presents laid out underneath the Christmas tree. Jack thought he’d out done himself this year. Last Christmas, Rhysie had got a mountain of presents from him. This year, it was practically an entire mountain range, circling around the tree and trailing off along the wall towards the entertainment center. Every inch professionally wrapped, topped with elaborate bows and twirls of ribbons like some kind of ritzy art display.
Jack tapped his code on the apartment’s keypad, ready to unwind and rest for a bit before he got started on Christmas Eve dinner.
But the massive present sitting square in the middle of the living room put those plans on hold.
Jack blinked, sliding his laptop bag onto the couch as he approached the huge gift with confusion and trepidation. The present was slightly taller than he was with the added height of the messy blue bow popped on top. It had been wrapped rather clumsily, bare side of the paper exposed and stuck down with criss-crossing layers of tape. He reached out, not sure if he should touch it.
The packaged rumbled, its bow trembling. Jack could hear noises from within, soft grunting and scratching up against the walls. Just when Jack was about to grab his knife on the hunch some enemy of his had wrapped up a wild animal and shipped it to his place when whatever was inside punched out. Jack watched as painted nails tore through the blue and gold wrapping paper, ripping open a bigger and bigger hole before another hand joined it and opened up the box like a door.
Jack’s eyes widened with surprise as Rhys slipped out of the present, shedding off any clinging paper and ribbon as he stepped out into the living room. The young man was dressed from head to toe in a sexy reindeer costume, but nothing like the cheap tacky ones they sold in dollar stores. Realistic fur tastefully covered the young man’s chest and tufted on his hips, complimenting the red leather lingerie tight against Rhys’ skin. Dainty gold jingle bells glittered on the shoulder straps and garter belts, and high heels stylized to look like hooves bumped Rhys up an extra inch or two. Realistically carved plastic antlers sat atop his head, set in a headband that also sported a pair of spotted, fluffy ears—completing the look.
And what a look it was. Jack had never wanted to fuck a deer more than he did in that second.
Rhys struck a coy pose, fingers curled underneath his chin as he fluttered his eyelashes at Jack. A grin split the older man’s face from ear to ear, glowing with passion as he practically stepped forward and wrapped his arm tight around his boyfriend’s waist.
“Rhys, Rhysie, you perfect lil’ peach of a pumpkin, you make the prettiest present I ever saw!” Jack nearly kissed the peppermint gloss off his lips as he brought Rhys in close, his nose bumping against Rhys’ own and smearing a bit of the red makeup on the tip.
“What do you think?” Jack broke from Rhys’ lips, turning to see Nisha leaning against the doorway leading into the bedroom hall, a knowing grin on her face.
“You helped out with this?” He breathed, feeling Rhys’ kissing insistently along his cheek. Nisha remained unfazed by the way Rhys was grinding his furry little hips against Jack’s body, looking more proud than anything else.
“Of course, he needed someone to wrap the present for him! Can’t exactly do that while he’s, yanno, inside.”
Jack snorted, hand falling to Rhys’ hip to stave his needy crotch off just a little longer.
“You two getting along. Cooperating? That’s a frikkin’ Christmas miracle right there.”
“Mmm, lets just say I got into the spirit of the holiday.” Nisha shrugged away from the doorframe, sticking one hand in her pockets. With the other she shot a finger gun, using a finger to tip up her hat.
“Anyway, I’m gonna leave you two lovebirds to it. And that’s real fur, Jackie, so try not to get any fluids on it, ‘kay?” She started to head towards the door when Rhys suddenly broke away from Jack, prancing over to her with a jingle in each step.
“Hold up—“ Rhys lowered his voice as Nisha turned, craning her neck in to hear him.
“Even sex won’t budge Jack from his dinner plan—believe me, I know—“ Rhys laughed softly. “It’s probably still going to be at seven….come back for that, okay? I promise if he makes a mess I’ll force him to clean up.”
“I believe it. In that outfit, he’s gonna be putty in your hands…all right, kid. Momma will meet ya for dinner.” She ruffled his hair affectionately, the blush on Rhys’ cheeks deepening almost to match his nose.
“Thank you,” Rhys whispered, before bounding back to Jack’s side, kissing the older man’s suspicious look off his face. Nisha smirked as she moved out into the hallway, shutting the door behind her just as Rhys pounced on Jack and pushed him down on the couch, the muffled sounds of randy jingle bells quickly filling the air.
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This Street Is the Perfect Place to Soak Up the Spirit of San Juan
On Puerto Rico’s north shore, Old San Juan isknown for its romantic charm, with historic cobblestoned streets,sorbet-colored buildings, and an ever-present easygoing vibe. But it’s also themost popular destination for cruise ships to disembark.
To dive a little deeper into the island’s art and culture, head east to Santurce. The slightly less glossy barrio has gone through a revitalization in the past few years—one that can be experienced firsthand on Calle Loiza.
On this stretch of road between the more polished Condado and Isla Verde neighborhoods, find a former fashion editor selling colorful straw bags, espresso con leche made with locally grown beans, tropical fruit juice cocktails, fried local plantains, and a vibrant scene that’s unlike anything else on you’ll find on the Caribbean island.
Condado Lagoon in San Juan. Courtesy of Discover Puerto Rico
A Shopper’s Paradise
Len.T.Juela has been a Loiza Street mainstaysince 2012 for good reason. The mix of vintage and new clothing includes plentyof inclusive sizes, while bright hair accessories, bags, and shades will add anextra dose of cool to whatever you’re wearing.
Sisters Monica and Nicole own Moni & Coli, which offers a well-curated collection of clothing and accessories—jumpsuits, sundresses, and standout statement jewelry—all priced for stocking up. Former Allure fashion editor Tanamá Besosa Castillo moved back home to Puerto Rico after stints in New York and Paris to open T Playa, inspired by her love of the ocean. Perusing the narrow shop feels like a romp through your chicest friend’s walk-in closet—walls are lined with racks of gauzy caftans, chunky charm necklaces dangling with seashells, and an unparalleled collection of new and vintage straw bags and hats. Complete your beach look with a new swimsuit from Nude, where you’ll find racks of on-trend one-pieces and bikinis.
Just off Loiza, Luca on Calle Taft is known for cool, minimalistic jewelry, sandals, and wardrobe staples, while Love Is You and Me on Calle del Parque stocks delicate lingerie and responsibly made beauty products.
A Foodie’s Paradise
Start your day with brunch at Sabrina, run by chef Mario Ormaza, who was trained by Jean-Georges Vongerichten. Inspired by the Audrey Hepburn film, the sunny see-and-be-seen bistro is decked out in fern-patterned banquets, vivid tropical wall coverings, and a pink neon sign—the perfect ambiance to snack on a plate of fried local plantains and sip colorful cocktails like the Painkiller, mixed with rum and house-made coconut cream, or a mimosa, with a choice of tamarind or passion fruit juice. Also owned by Ormaza, who grew up in the neighborhood and is credited with contributing to its transformation, Café Tresbé serves burgers and fish tacos out of a bright yellow shipping container.
Sabrina Restaurant in San Juan. Courtesy of Discover Puerto Rico
There’s plenty of al fresco seating on the leafy patio, and before leaving, stop into Café Con Ce. Order a café con leche, and pick up a bag of local beans at a fraction of the cost of the same bag at the airport gift shop. (Ask the friendly staff to grind them for you.)
Herbivores will love Tostado for the cafe’s local-veggie salads, vegan coconut pumpkin pancakes, made-from-scratch bread, and seasonal, fresh-squeezed juices like mango kale orange and passion fruit.
At Acapulco, margaritas and Mexican street tacos are the draw, with made-from-scratch corn tortillas and meat cut to order from the trompo, or vertical skewer of pork topped with pineapple. Nearby Bocca Osteria is run by the same family and gives the same level of care to classic Roman dishes like Amatriciana and carbonara, using homemade pasta.
Newlyrelocated ice cream shop Funkyberry is known for flavors—see: guavacookie crunch, watermelon, and traditional Rocky Road—all made in small batchesusing tropical fruit and homemade mix-ins like marshmallows and peanut buttercups. If baked goods are more your speed, stop into Double Cake bakery for coconut cupcakes,guava brioche, and sweet pan de Mallorca.
A Night Owl’s Paradise
During the day, it’s a classic barbershop, but at night El Bar Bero transforms into one of the area’s most creative bars, with old-school barbershop chairs and playfully named cocktails like the Lavender Fade or El Mullet.
Head to Piso Viejo for the lively entertainment, which varies depending on the night, but might feature live hip-hop, salsa dancing, or comedy.
El Tap has 46 taps of beer and wine, with nearly half dedicated to showcasing the newly expanded local craft beer scene. Order a flight and ask the knowledgeable staff for recommendations.
An Artist’s Paradise
Public art thrives in Santurce. Stroll down CalleLoiza for a self-guided tour of works by local artists, including vivid muralsand mosaics that wrap around buildings, mailboxes, and water towers. The yearlySanturceEs Ley festival—held in the fall—features live music, culturalprogramming, and a walking tour that more formally spotlights theneighborhood’s street art.
Santurce Es Ley in Puerto Rico. Courtesy of Discover Puerto
Before leaving the neighborhood, check out Libros Libres on nearby Avenida Juan Ponce de León to peruse the stacks of free books at this outdoor library run by volunteers. Leave your beach read and grab something new for the flight home.
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—How new Nashville hotels are bucking the Airbnb trend
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This Street Is the Perfect Place to Soak Up the Spirit of San Juan
On Puerto Rico’s north shore, Old San Juan isknown for its romantic charm, with historic cobblestoned streets,sorbet-colored buildings, and an ever-present easygoing vibe. But it’s also themost popular destination for cruise ships to disembark.
To dive a little deeper into the island’s art and culture, head east to Santurce. The slightly less glossy barrio has gone through a revitalization in the past few years—one that can be experienced firsthand on Calle Loiza.
On this stretch of road between the more polished Condado and Isla Verde neighborhoods, find a former fashion editor selling colorful straw bags, espresso con leche made with locally grown beans, tropical fruit juice cocktails, fried local plantains, and a vibrant scene that’s unlike anything else on you’ll find on the Caribbean island.
Condado Lagoon in San Juan. Courtesy of Discover Puerto Rico
A Shopper’s Paradise
Len.T.Juela has been a Loiza Street mainstaysince 2012 for good reason. The mix of vintage and new clothing includes plentyof inclusive sizes, while bright hair accessories, bags, and shades will add anextra dose of cool to whatever you’re wearing.
Sisters Monica and Nicole own Moni & Coli, which offers a well-curated collection of clothing and accessories—jumpsuits, sundresses, and standout statement jewelry—all priced for stocking up. Former Allure fashion editor Tanamá Besosa Castillo moved back home to Puerto Rico after stints in New York and Paris to open T Playa, inspired by her love of the ocean. Perusing the narrow shop feels like a romp through your chicest friend’s walk-in closet—walls are lined with racks of gauzy caftans, chunky charm necklaces dangling with seashells, and an unparalleled collection of new and vintage straw bags and hats. Complete your beach look with a new swimsuit from Nude, where you’ll find racks of on-trend one-pieces and bikinis.
Just off Loiza, Luca on Calle Taft is known for cool, minimalistic jewelry, sandals, and wardrobe staples, while Love Is You and Me on Calle del Parque stocks delicate lingerie and responsibly made beauty products.
A Foodie’s Paradise
Start your day with brunch at Sabrina, run by chef Mario Ormaza, who was trained by Jean-Georges Vongerichten. Inspired by the Audrey Hepburn film, the sunny see-and-be-seen bistro is decked out in fern-patterned banquets, vivid tropical wall coverings, and a pink neon sign—the perfect ambiance to snack on a plate of fried local plantains and sip colorful cocktails like the Painkiller, mixed with rum and house-made coconut cream, or a mimosa, with a choice of tamarind or passion fruit juice. Also owned by Ormaza, who grew up in the neighborhood and is credited with contributing to its transformation, Café Tresbé serves burgers and fish tacos out of a bright yellow shipping container.
Sabrina Restaurant in San Juan. Courtesy of Discover Puerto Rico
There’s plenty of al fresco seating on the leafy patio, and before leaving, stop into Café Con Ce. Order a café con leche, and pick up a bag of local beans at a fraction of the cost of the same bag at the airport gift shop. (Ask the friendly staff to grind them for you.)
Herbivores will love Tostado for the cafe’s local-veggie salads, vegan coconut pumpkin pancakes, made-from-scratch bread, and seasonal, fresh-squeezed juices like mango kale orange and passion fruit.
At Acapulco, margaritas and Mexican street tacos are the draw, with made-from-scratch corn tortillas and meat cut to order from the trompo, or vertical skewer of pork topped with pineapple. Nearby Bocca Osteria is run by the same family and gives the same level of care to classic Roman dishes like Amatriciana and carbonara, using homemade pasta.
Newlyrelocated ice cream shop Funkyberry is known for flavors—see: guavacookie crunch, watermelon, and traditional Rocky Road—all made in small batchesusing tropical fruit and homemade mix-ins like marshmallows and peanut buttercups. If baked goods are more your speed, stop into Double Cake bakery for coconut cupcakes,guava brioche, and sweet pan de Mallorca.
A Night Owl’s Paradise
During the day, it’s a classic barbershop, but at night El Bar Bero transforms into one of the area’s most creative bars, with old-school barbershop chairs and playfully named cocktails like the Lavender Fade or El Mullet.
Head to Piso Viejo for the lively entertainment, which varies depending on the night, but might feature live hip-hop, salsa dancing, or comedy.
El Tap has 46 taps of beer and wine, with nearly half dedicated to showcasing the newly expanded local craft beer scene. Order a flight and ask the knowledgeable staff for recommendations.
An Artist’s Paradise
Public art thrives in Santurce. Stroll down CalleLoiza for a self-guided tour of works by local artists, including vivid muralsand mosaics that wrap around buildings, mailboxes, and water towers. The yearlySanturceEs Ley festival—held in the fall—features live music, culturalprogramming, and a walking tour that more formally spotlights theneighborhood’s street art.
Santurce Es Ley in Puerto Rico. Courtesy of Discover Puerto
Before leaving the neighborhood, check out Libros Libres on nearby Avenida Juan Ponce de León to peruse the stacks of free books at this outdoor library run by volunteers. Leave your beach read and grab something new for the flight home.
More must-read stories from Fortune:
—How new Nashville hotels are bucking the Airbnb trend
—This island in Washington State will make you feel like a multi-millionaire
—Why you should visit southern India on your next vacation
—This Australian paradise combines everything you love about Sonoma and the Hamptons
—Listen to our new audio briefing, Fortune 500 Daily
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This Street Is the Perfect Place to Soak Up the Spirit of San Juan
On Puerto Rico’s north shore, Old San Juan isknown for its romantic charm, with historic cobblestoned streets,sorbet-colored buildings, and an ever-present easygoing vibe. But it’s also themost popular destination for cruise ships to disembark.
To dive a little deeper into the island’s art and culture, head east to Santurce. The slightly less glossy barrio has gone through a revitalization in the past few years—one that can be experienced firsthand on Calle Loiza.
On this stretch of road between the more polished Condado and Isla Verde neighborhoods, find a former fashion editor selling colorful straw bags, espresso con leche made with locally grown beans, tropical fruit juice cocktails, fried local plantains, and a vibrant scene that’s unlike anything else on you’ll find on the Caribbean island.
Condado Lagoon in San Juan. Courtesy of Discover Puerto Rico
A Shopper’s Paradise
Len.T.Juela has been a Loiza Street mainstaysince 2012 for good reason. The mix of vintage and new clothing includes plentyof inclusive sizes, while bright hair accessories, bags, and shades will add anextra dose of cool to whatever you’re wearing.
Sisters Monica and Nicole own Moni & Coli, which offers a well-curated collection of clothing and accessories—jumpsuits, sundresses, and standout statement jewelry—all priced for stocking up. Former Allure fashion editor Tanamá Besosa Castillo moved back home to Puerto Rico after stints in New York and Paris to open T Playa, inspired by her love of the ocean. Perusing the narrow shop feels like a romp through your chicest friend’s walk-in closet—walls are lined with racks of gauzy caftans, chunky charm necklaces dangling with seashells, and an unparalleled collection of new and vintage straw bags and hats. Complete your beach look with a new swimsuit from Nude, where you’ll find racks of on-trend one-pieces and bikinis.
Just off Loiza, Luca on Calle Taft is known for cool, minimalistic jewelry, sandals, and wardrobe staples, while Love Is You and Me on Calle del Parque stocks delicate lingerie and responsibly made beauty products.
A Foodie’s Paradise
Start your day with brunch at Sabrina, run by chef Mario Ormaza, who was trained by Jean-Georges Vongerichten. Inspired by the Audrey Hepburn film, the sunny see-and-be-seen bistro is decked out in fern-patterned banquets, vivid tropical wall coverings, and a pink neon sign—the perfect ambiance to snack on a plate of fried local plantains and sip colorful cocktails like the Painkiller, mixed with rum and house-made coconut cream, or a mimosa, with a choice of tamarind or passion fruit juice. Also owned by Ormaza, who grew up in the neighborhood and is credited with contributing to its transformation, Café Tresbé serves burgers and fish tacos out of a bright yellow shipping container.
Sabrina Restaurant in San Juan. Courtesy of Discover Puerto Rico
There’s plenty of al fresco seating on the leafy patio, and before leaving, stop into Café Con Ce. Order a café con leche, and pick up a bag of local beans at a fraction of the cost of the same bag at the airport gift shop. (Ask the friendly staff to grind them for you.)
Herbivores will love Tostado for the cafe’s local-veggie salads, vegan coconut pumpkin pancakes, made-from-scratch bread, and seasonal, fresh-squeezed juices like mango kale orange and passion fruit.
At Acapulco, margaritas and Mexican street tacos are the draw, with made-from-scratch corn tortillas and meat cut to order from the trompo, or vertical skewer of pork topped with pineapple. Nearby Bocca Osteria is run by the same family and gives the same level of care to classic Roman dishes like Amatriciana and carbonara, using homemade pasta.
Newlyrelocated ice cream shop Funkyberry is known for flavors—see: guavacookie crunch, watermelon, and traditional Rocky Road—all made in small batchesusing tropical fruit and homemade mix-ins like marshmallows and peanut buttercups. If baked goods are more your speed, stop into Double Cake bakery for coconut cupcakes,guava brioche, and sweet pan de Mallorca.
A Night Owl’s Paradise
During the day, it’s a classic barbershop, but at night El Bar Bero transforms into one of the area’s most creative bars, with old-school barbershop chairs and playfully named cocktails like the Lavender Fade or El Mullet.
Head to Piso Viejo for the lively entertainment, which varies depending on the night, but might feature live hip-hop, salsa dancing, or comedy.
El Tap has 46 taps of beer and wine, with nearly half dedicated to showcasing the newly expanded local craft beer scene. Order a flight and ask the knowledgeable staff for recommendations.
An Artist’s Paradise
Public art thrives in Santurce. Stroll down CalleLoiza for a self-guided tour of works by local artists, including vivid muralsand mosaics that wrap around buildings, mailboxes, and water towers. The yearlySanturceEs Ley festival—held in the fall—features live music, culturalprogramming, and a walking tour that more formally spotlights theneighborhood’s street art.
Santurce Es Ley in Puerto Rico. Courtesy of Discover Puerto
Before leaving the neighborhood, check out Libros Libres on nearby Avenida Juan Ponce de León to peruse the stacks of free books at this outdoor library run by volunteers. Leave your beach read and grab something new for the flight home.
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Leanbean Review: Best fat burner for women?
Leanbean is a fat burner for women supplement that is designed with women in mind.
It contains a great mixture of natural ingredients to help you shift those unwanted inches. Leanbean claims to help you burn fat while reducing your appetite and food cravings without the use of synthetic stimulants.
This Lean bean dietary supplement review will analyze the product to see if it can really stand up to those claims.
Click here to buy Leanbean for the lowest price
Benefits
Leanbean contains a blend of all natural ingredients which they claim work in harmony with the female body.
Many of these natural ingredients are already well known for their weight loss benefits, as we’ve seen with other direct sales weight loss shakes in Herbalife and Advocare.
Leanbean claims to help you slim down in the following ways:
Boosting The Metabolism
You may already know that our metabolic rate is the rate at which we burn calories for energy.
Everyone has a base metabolic rate which determines how much energy they burn by simply being alive and breathing. This is known as our Basal Metabolic Rate or BMR.
Our BMR tells us how many calories we would burn if we just laid in bed all day and did nothing.
Of course, if we want to lose weight we can burn additional calories by exercising.
But what if we could raise our metabolic rate to increase our calorie burn further?
Leanbean contains ingredients such as green tea and turmeric to help kick your metabolism up a notch without the use of harsh stimulants.
Appetite Suppression
Aside from increasing your calorie burn, if you want to lose weight you also need to cut the amount of calories you are consuming.
But watching what you eat and counting calories can be quite stressful. It is very common for people to lose their will power in the face of hunger and cravings.
Leanbean can help make your dieting less hassle by suppressing your appetite.
It contains ingredients that fool your brain and gut into believing you have eaten more than you really have. This will help you to get through the day without grabbing a calorie laden snack.
Hormonal Balance
The amount of fat we store in our bodies is largely effected by the levels of testosterone and estrogen we have.
These hormones can be thrown out of balance by an unhealthy lifestyle and toxic diet choices.
If our hormones are out of balance, this can lead to excess weight gain. A balanced body is critical to help you look and feel your best.
Leanbean contains antioxidant ingredients to help boost your body in its fight against these imbalances so you can boost weight loss.
Ingredients
Green Tea Extract
Green tea has been drunk for thousands of years in the far east due to its health boosting effects.
It contains compounds called catechins which have strong antioxidant properties and have been proven to increase resting metabolism.
Catechins have this effect upon the metabolism by increasing the levels of norepinephrine which promotes the burning of fat. (1)
Green tea also contains caffeine which has energy boosting and fat burning qualities. (2)
Glucomannan
One of Leanbean’s top appetite suppressing ingredients, glucomannan is a dietary fiber which slows down the progress of food through the gut.
Glucomannan swells up inside the digestive tract, creating a feeling of fullness which prevents you from feeling hungry for longer. (3)
Glucomannan is so good at reducing the appetite that one study found it reduced body weight by up to 0.8 kg a week. (4)
Turmeric
Turmeric is a much loved spice that has a wealth of health properties. (5)
It is native to India and Southeast Asia, and is commonly used in spicy dishes from these regions.
Turmeric has an active compound known as curcumin, which has a thermogenic and antioxidant effect on the body. (6)
Furthermore, tumeric has been proven to help reduce body fat. (7)
Cayenne Pepper
Another well-known spice, cayenne pepper is often seen in a hot curry.
It contains a substance called capsaicin, which is what make chillies hot.
Capsaicin also has a heat producing effect upon the body, raising the metabolism. (8)
It also can help to reduce your appetite. (9)
Green Coffee
Green coffee is just regular coffee that hasn’t been roasted yet. The beans turn brown during the roasting process which makes them ready for your espresso.
Therefore, green coffee contains much more of the good stuff that is lost during processing.
Green coffee is rich in antioxidants and also contains a chemical called chlorogenic acid.
Chlorogenic acid has been proven to help with the reduction of fat absorption and can reduce blood sugar levels. (10, 11)
Raspberry Ketones
Raspberry ketones are responsible for the colour of the fruit and also contribute to their aroma.
They have been shown to help increase the breakdown of fatty tissue.
Raspberry ketones do this by making the cells more responsive to the fat burning hormone norepinephrine. (12)
Garcinia Cambogia
Often found in fat burning supplements, garcinia cambogia has a potent weight loss effect.
The skin of this tropical fruit contains hydroxycitric acid (HCA), which can reduce abdominal fat accumulation. (13)
Garcinia Cambogia can also reduce the appetite and help lower calorie intake by boosting serotonin levels. (14)
Acai Berry
Acai berries are native to south america and are often referred to as being a superfruit.
It has high levels of antioxidants that can accelerate healing and athletic performance. (15)
There is some evidence that acai berries can reduce cholesterol and fasting insulin, helping you to reduce cravings. (16)
Chromium Picolinate
The mineral chromium is found in many of the foods we eat. It is vital to blood sugar regulation and plays a role in appetite reduction. (17)
Taking chromium when trying to lose weight can assist with reducing hunger and calorie consumption. (18)
Vitamin B6 and B12
Vitamin B6 and B12 are critical for human life.
They are important for energy production and the synthesis of amino acids, cholesterol and fatty acids in the body. (19)
Piperine
Piperine is extracted from black pepper. It is responsible for the peppery taste that we love to add to our meals.
It is included in Leanbean because it can help slow down the absorption of fat and body fat accumulation. (20)
Side Effects
Major side effects are unlikely but with any dietary supplement there’s always things to be aware of.
Firstly, Leanbean does contain some caffeine, although at much lower amounts than other fat burners. Therefore, if you are very sensitive to caffeine you may experience disturbed sleep if you take it too close to going to sleep.
Secondly, Leanbean contains glucomannan which swells in the gut to prevent hunger.
Glucomannan can cause mild side effects if not taken with water. However as long as you drink plenty of liquid and follow the directions you should experience safe weight loss.
Recommended Dosage
One Leanbean capsule should be taken four times a day with food and plenty of water. It is best to spread the dosages out throughout the day for maximum effect.
FAQ:
How to take Leanbean?
Leanbean capsule should be taken four times a day with food and plenty of water.
Who should use Leanbean?
Leanbean is best used by women who want to lose weight and tone up without the use of synthetic stimulants.
Is there a lean bean coupon code?
Leanbean costs $59.00 for 120 capsules (1 month supply). They do not currently offer a lean bean coupon however they have free postage options and money off for buying more.
They also offer a “bikini bundle” for $185.00 which includes: 3 bottles of Leanbean, 1 free bottle, and a workout guide.
Is Leanbean legal?
Yes, Leanbean is legal.
Is Leanbean safe?
Leanbean is safe is used according to directions. It is manufactured in an FDA approved facility.
Where to buy Leanbean – Leanbean on Amazon?
Leanbean is not available on Amazon unless you’ve come across one of the cheap copies or fakes. The real thing is only available to buy from their official website.
Does Leanbean really work?
All the ingredients in Leanbean have proven weight loss and appetite suppressing effects.
How long do you have to take Leanbean before seeing results?
You should see results within 1 or 2 months with diet and exercise. If you have used it according to directions for a full three months and not seen results then Leanbean will give you a refund.
Summary
All of the ingredients in Leanbean are natural and have the clinical proof to help you to lose weight and burn fat.
Due to the lack of synthetic stimulants there are few if any side effects. Although it is important to take Leanbean with plenty of water.
After conducting this Leanbean fat burner review we found a number of benefits for weight loss. However the highlight for us is that the company will provide you with a money back guarantee if you have not seen results after three months of use.
Overall, after taking a closer look at Leanbean we think it is a great choice for women who are looking for a natural boost to their fat burning efforts.
Click here to buy Leanbean for the lowest price
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Leanbean is a fat burner for women supplement that is designed with women in mind.
It contains a great mixture of natural ingredients to help you shift those unwanted inches. Leanbean claims to help you burn fat while reducing your appetite and food cravings without the use of synthetic stimulants.
This Lean bean dietary supplement review will analyze the product to see if it can really stand up to those claims.
Click here for the lowest price
Benefits
Leanbean contains a blend of all natural ingredients which they claim work in harmony with the female body.
Many of these natural ingredients are already well known for their weight loss benefits, as we’ve seen with other direct sales weight loss shakes in Herbalife and Advocare.
Leanbean claims to help you slim down in the following ways:
Boosting The Metabolism
You may already know that our metabolic rate is the rate at which we burn calories for energy.
Everyone has a base metabolic rate which determines how much energy they burn by simply being alive and breathing. This is known as our Basal Metabolic Rate or BMR.
Our BMR tells us how many calories we would burn if we just laid in bed all day and did nothing.
Of course, if we want to lose weight we can burn additional calories by exercising.
But what if we could raise our metabolic rate to increase our calorie burn further?
Leanbean contains ingredients such as green tea and turmeric to help kick your metabolism up a notch without the use of harsh stimulants.
Appetite Suppression
Aside from increasing your calorie burn, if you want to lose weight you also need to cut the amount of calories you are consuming.
But watching what you eat and counting calories can be quite stressful. It is very common for people to lose their will power in the face of hunger and cravings.
Leanbean can help make your dieting less hassle by suppressing your appetite.
It contains ingredients that fool your brain and gut into believing you have eaten more than you really have. This will help you to get through the day without grabbing a calorie laden snack.
Hormonal Balance
The amount of fat we store in our bodies is largely effected by the levels of testosterone and estrogen we have.
These hormones can be thrown out of balance by an unhealthy lifestyle and toxic diet choices.
If our hormones are out of balance, this can lead to excess weight gain. A balanced body is critical to help you look and feel your best.
Leanbean contains antioxidant ingredients to help boost your body in its fight against these imbalances so you can boost weight loss.
Ingredients
Green Tea Extract
Green tea has been drunk for thousands of years in the far east due to its health boosting effects.
It contains compounds called catechins which have strong antioxidant properties and have been proven to increase resting metabolism.
Catechins have this effect upon the metabolism by increasing the levels of norepinephrine which promotes the burning of fat. (1)
Green tea also contains caffeine which has energy boosting and fat burning qualities. (2)
Glucomannan
One of Leanbean’s top appetite suppressing ingredients, glucomannan is a dietary fiber which slows down the progress of food through the gut.
Glucomannan swells up inside the digestive tract, creating a feeling of fullness which prevents you from feeling hungry for longer. (3)
Glucomannan is so good at reducing the appetite that one study found it reduced body weight by up to 0.8 kg a week. (4)
Turmeric
Turmeric is a much loved spice that has a wealth of health properties. (5)
It is native to India and Southeast Asia, and is commonly used in spicy dishes from these regions.
Turmeric has an active compound known as curcumin, which has a thermogenic and antioxidant effect on the body. (6)
Furthermore, tumeric has been proven to help reduce body fat. (7)
Cayenne Pepper
Another well-known spice, cayenne pepper is often seen in a hot curry.
It contains a substance called capsaicin, which is what make chillies hot.
Capsaicin also has a heat producing effect upon the body, raising the metabolism. (8)
It also can help to reduce your appetite. (9)
Green Coffee
Green coffee is just regular coffee that hasn’t been roasted yet. The beans turn brown during the roasting process which makes them ready for your espresso.
Therefore, green coffee contains much more of the good stuff that is lost during processing.
Green coffee is rich in antioxidants and also contains a chemical called chlorogenic acid.
Chlorogenic acid has been proven to help with the reduction of fat absorption and can reduce blood sugar levels. (10, 11)
Raspberry Ketones
Raspberry ketones are responsible for the colour of the fruit and also contribute to their aroma.
They have been shown to help increase the breakdown of fatty tissue.
Raspberry ketones do this by making the cells more responsive to the fat burning hormone norepinephrine. (12)
Garcinia Cambogia
Often found in fat burning supplements, garcinia cambogia has a potent weight loss effect.
The skin of this tropical fruit contains hydroxycitric acid (HCA), which can reduce abdominal fat accumulation. (13)
Garcinia Cambogia can also reduce the appetite and help lower calorie intake by boosting serotonin levels. (14)
Acai Berry
Acai berries are native to south america and are often referred to as being a superfruit.
It has high levels of antioxidants that can accelerate healing and athletic performance. (15)
There is some evidence that acai berries can reduce cholesterol and fasting insulin, helping you to reduce cravings. (16)
Chromium Picolinate
The mineral chromium is found in many of the foods we eat. It is vital to blood sugar regulation and plays a role in appetite reduction. (17)
Taking chromium when trying to lose weight can assist with reducing hunger and calorie consumption. (18)
Vitamin B6 and B12
Vitamin B6 and B12 are critical for human life.
They are important for energy production and the synthesis of amino acids, cholesterol and fatty acids in the body. (19)
Piperine
Piperine is extracted from black pepper. It is responsible for the peppery taste that we love to add to our meals.
It is included in Leanbean because it can help slow down the absorption of fat and body fat accumulation. (20)
Side Effects
Major side effects are unlikely but with any dietary supplement there’s always things to be aware of.
Firstly, Leanbean does contain some caffeine, although at much lower amounts than other fat burners. Therefore, if you are very sensitive to caffeine you may experience disturbed sleep if you take it too close to going to sleep.
Secondly, Leanbean contains glucomannan which swells in the gut to prevent hunger.
Glucomannan can cause mild side effects if not taken with water. However as long as you drink plenty of liquid and follow the directions you should experience safe weight loss.
Recommended Dosage
One Leanbean capsule should be taken four times a day with food and plenty of water. It is best to spread the dosages out throughout the day for maximum effect.
FAQ:
How to take Leanbean?
Leanbean capsule should be taken four times a day with food and plenty of water.
Who should use Leanbean?
Leanbean is best used by women who want to lose weight and tone up without the use of synthetic stimulants.
Is there a lean bean coupon code?
Leanbean costs $59.00 for 120 capsules (1 month supply). They do not currently offer a lean bean coupon however they have free postage options and money off for buying more.
They also offer a “bikini bundle” for $185.00 which includes: 3 bottles of Leanbean, 1 free bottle, and a workout guide.
Is Leanbean legal?
Yes, Leanbean is legal.
Is Leanbean safe?
Leanbean is safe is used according to directions. It is manufactured in an FDA approved facility.
Where to buy Leanbean – Leanbean on Amazon?
Leanbean is not available on Amazon unless you’ve come across one of the cheap copies or fakes. The real thing is only available to buy from their official website.
Does Leanbean really work?
All the ingredients in Leanbean have proven weight loss and appetite suppressing effects.
How long do you have to take Leanbean before seeing results?
You should see results within 1 or 2 months with diet and exercise. If you have used it according to directions for a full three months and not seen results then Leanbean will give you a refund.
Summary
All of the ingredients in Leanbean are natural and have the clinical proof to help you to lose weight and burn fat.
Due to the lack of synthetic stimulants there are few if any side effects. Although it is important to take Leanbean with plenty of water.
After conducting this Leanbean fat burner review we found a number of benefits for weight loss. However the highlight for us is that the company will provide you with a money back guarantee if you have not seen results after three months of use.
Overall, after taking a closer look at Leanbean we think it is a great choice for women who are looking for a natural boost to their fat burning efforts.
Click here for the lowest price
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Borneo Coffee: Surfing And Coffee In The Monaco Of South America
Last August, during winter in the Southern Hemisphere, the Argentine entrepreneur and surfer Tomas Moche took the off-season to renovate the kitchen and enlarge the space of his coffee shop, Borneo Coffee, in Barra de Maldonado, a region of Punta Del Este, Uruguay. Even during construction, he kept the shop semi-open to attend to customers arriving constantly for his coffee. “I do not want to stop serving people, for now, I’m still the only specialty coffee around here and I need to keep the customers connected with good coffee, so I keep the takeaway service operating,” he says.
Five years ago, Moche moved to Punta Del Este, a cosmopolitan seaside town commonly referred to, with some exaggeration, as the Monaco of South America because of its casinos and luxury residences, restaurants, and hotels. But if Punta can be compared to the certain glamour of the French Riviera, across the rippled architecture of the Barra de Maldonado bridge, known as Puente Ondulante, is the much more relaxed town of Barra de Maldonado.
Here, there aren’t any tall buildings around, only holiday houses wedged among great lengths of sand and virgin wild areas, and, of course, beautiful beaches like La Posta del Cangrejo and Playa Bikini, both appropriate for surfing. Across the charming central street are cool restaurants and bars, local shops, antique stores, and a glittery nightlife that sets the small village on fire every summer evening.
Moche got the inspiration to found his business in La Barra while frequenting Californian cafes. Since moving to Uruguay, he visits the American West Coast once or twice a year, and while there relaxes at cafes after surfing. The vision for a cafe came to fruition while taking barista courses in San Diego, when he bought a La Marzocco FB80 and began chasing after specialty roasters in Uruguay and Argentina, his homeland.
Without delay, he found a wide range of high quality beans from MVD Roasters and The Lab, both native to Montevideo. He also discovered Agustin Quiroga’s coffees from Puerto Blest in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Moche also brings coffees back to Punta Del Este from his travels. Recently, he had Australia’s Quest. In addition to espresso, Borneo prepares coffee with the V60, AeroPress, and as cold brew. Hot Dutch chocolate-based drinks are also hits, according to Moche.
Moche has Argentine chef Sabine Caubarrere preparing genuine homemade foods like carrot cake, chocolate cookies, brownies, Argentinian alfajores made with almond and honey, and other southern cuisine staples. “I want to offer a traditional but focused patisserie of wholesome products like whole wheat flour, brown sugar, and vegan and gluten-free options. For the summer, we will also have light and healthy snacks for the beach, not forgetting, of course, the Uruguayan meat in some dishes,” says Caubarrere, who has a degree in gastronomy from Argentina as well as international experience working in restaurants and hotels in France, Spain, and Belgium, as well as in Argentina and Uruguay.
Moche (left) with a customer at Borneo Coffee
Today, the regular coffee served by Borneo is roasted by The Lab, which besides being a coffee shop and a roasting company in the Uruguayan capital also operates as a dealer for La Marzocco in the country. Veronica Leyton, one of the partners, told me she is very excited to provide her beans to Moche. Her sentiment sums up his cafe’s place in the South American coffee community. “Borneo is a jewel in the country’s recent boom of independent coffee shops, brimming with casual amiability and offering expertly-prepared coffee and food. It’s exactly the alternative that a place like Punta del Este needed.”
Borneo Coffee is located at 20001 La Barra, Maldonado Department. Visit their official website and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.
Paulo Pedroso is a regular contributor to Brazilian newspapers Folha de São Paulo and Valor Econômico, as well as Revista Espresso, a Brazilian specialty coffee magazine. Read more Paulo Pedroso on Sprudge.
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