#Create signature in outlook

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Including a signature in an email makes it more professionally appealing. You can set up a personal signature so that you are saved from the hassle of entering your details every single time. Luckily adding an email signature outlook is an effortless process. In this brief guide, we will help you understand the process step-by-step.

How to create a Signature In Outlook?

Go to settings>choose view outlook settings.>then go to compose and reply.

Now go to the email signature and create your signature. You can also change its appearance using the formatting feature per your preferences.

If you wish to include your signature at the bottom of every email, choose “Automatically Include My Signature On New Messages I Compose”.

If you want to add the signature you forward or reply to, you can select the feature “Automatically include my messages on messages I forward or reply to”.

However, if you want to add your signature manually, select “Manually Add Your Signature To A New Message Below“. You can also use the outlook email signature template to create your signature.

Now choose to save to complete the process.

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Writing Notes: Character Development

Rick Riordan's Writing Tips

Rick Riordan:

Character development is paramount for me. I firmly believe that plot and character development must occur simultaneously. Plot cannot be left to chance. Neither can characters be automatons who carry out actions envisioned in the author's master plan. Below are some things I try to keep in mind when developing my characters:

RICK RIORDAN'S TOP 5 TIPS ON CHARACTER

Define a character first through action, second through dialog and description, never through explanation.

A character should be primarily defined by the choices he makes, and the actions he takes.

How does he respond to violence?

How does he respond to love?

Secondly, a character must be vividly but deftly describe through his speech, and through the initial view you give the reader.

Never stop to explain who a character is when we can watch him in action and decide for ourselves.

Be impressionist rather than realistic.

Describe characters as Dickens did – with a single deft stroke.

A laundry list of physical traits is realistic, but it is neither memorable nor compelling.

A jarring metaphor for the character, or a focus on one mannerism or physical trait, can be very compelling.

Example: She was a human tornado.

Do not be afraid to use real people as models, but do not be constricted by your models.

It is very natural to use parts of ourselves or the people we know when creating characters.

Do not be afraid to do this because someone might get mad at you.

At the same time, let your character develop.

Do not force them to do what the real-life model would do.

Characters seldom end up exactly like the real people they are based on.

The reader does not have to be told everything you know about the character.

It may be critically important to you that your character has blue eyes, or went to Texas A&M.

But if these details have no part in the story, the reader will not care.

Leave them in your subconscious.

If you are having trouble figuring out a character, fill out a character profile, or do some journaling in that character's voice.

Your character must act, not simply be acted upon.

We care about characters because we are interested in the choices they make.

We want to boo the villain, cheer the hero, and cry with frustration when the tragic figure makes the wrong move.

A character who does not act, but simply receives information and is acted upon by outside forces, is not a character who will compel the reader.

Remember, plot is what the characters do next.

If the characters do not create the plot, the plot is hollow.

Here's a character profile worksheet I sometimes fill out if I'm having trouble understanding a particular character I've created:

Character Profile

Name:

Height:

Age in story:

Birthplace:

Hair color, length, style:

Race/nationality:

Regional influences:

Accent: (include voice, style of speech, slang, signature phrases or words)

Religion:

Marital status:

Scars or other notable physical attributes:

Handicaps: (emotional, physical, mental)

Athletic? Inactive? Overall health?

Style of dress:

Favorite colors:

How does the character feel about his/her appearance?

Brothers/sisters:

Relationship with parents:

Memories about childhood:

Educational background: (street smart? Formal? Does he/she read?)

Work experience:

Occupation:

Where does the character live now? Describe home (emotional atmosphere as well as physical)

Neat or messy?

Sexual preferences/morals/activities:

Women friends/men friends:

Pets?

Enemies? Why?

Basic nature:

Personality traits (shy, outgoing, domineering, doormat, honest, kind, sense of humor):

Strongest trait:

Weakest trait:

What does the character fear?

What is the character proud of?

What is the character ashamed of?

Outlook on life (optimistic, pessimistic, cynic, idealist)

Ambitions:

Politics:

How does the character see himself/herself?

How is the character seen by others?

Do you like this person? Why or why not?

Will readers like or dislike?

Most important thing to know about this character:

Present problem:

How it will get worse:

What is the character's goal in the story?

What traits will help/hurt the character in achieving this goal?

What makes the character different from similar characters?

Why will readers remember this character vividly?

Source ⚜ Writing Notes & References

[eveningepiphany]

go with it | H.S oneshot

my masterlist!

summary: your ex boyfriend— someone you never want to talk to again— is searching for you at a party. trying to do anything to deter him or get away, you spot harry, and a plan comes to fruition.

warnings: cheating ex, surprise kiss, sexual tension, partial mentions of sexual stuff, love/hate relationship, protective! h, fluff, cuddling and lots of kissing

a/n: I’m sorry but this gif actually has me in a chokehold. his jawline, his chewing, his FROWN. literally melting 🫠

———

There was never a day you thought you’d be b-lining to Harry of all people.

Especially not with the intention of once getting there, that you would be slamming your lips against his.

However, you already know you’d rather face a pit of blood-thirsty snakes then be forced into a conversation with your asshole of an ex boyfriend.

Who you know is currently seeking you out, because when you’d caught glimpse of him scouring the groups of people inside the kitchen, after coming back from the bathroom— your stomach dropped, and someone tapped your shoulder.

“He’s your ex, right?” The girl had said this with a light scrunch of her nose as she looked over to him. Her face riddled with a sense of disgust you couldn’t relate to more If you tried.

You had nodded, to which she replied, “Well, he’s asking everyone if you’re here and where you are. Going by his personality I’m assuming you’re gonna want to avoid that.”

You’d never wanted to hug someone more then her in that moment.

At the information she’d so kindly shared with you, your first priority was getting out of the house.

The front door wasn’t an option since he is near the only hallway that leads it it. So out through the back patio, where a smaller group of people were mingling by the fire, was easily your best option.

You knew this was where he’d be likely looking next, so you ran out the door. Unsure if you are about to just find a way to jump the fence and make your escape or…

Either way, you knew if he managed to talk to you, you’d be getting an unwanted earful of advances.

He’d beg with his nasally voice for you to give him a chance, and then go on about the same bitter ending you’d both faced. To his own fault, of course.

He was talking to multiple other girls over the damn state while you were together. And once you found out, it confirmed your outlook on his person.

He of course was charming and nice at first. But it was almost in a sleazy way when you think back to it. He’d yelled at you when you bought up his adulterous habits, and you never looked back after that.

Once you were outside, you were considering your options, but you spotted a person on the other side of the decking.

The second your eyes locked on Harry, it was a done deal.

If you were to seem like you were in another relationship, he would be much more likely to back off. Much more likely to never contact or try to find you again.

He was petrified of other men. Always felt so inferior around them. So this would be perfect, if you could just make it work.

All your past with him fell from the forefront of your mind as you practically ran in his direction. Maybe you had argued countless times over college projects and he could be a bit of an ass, but you still knew you could trust him.

He was leaned against the wooden beam of the patio, skin casted with a warm glow from the fire a few feet away, down on the grass.

He had a signature frown. One that creased between his brows and pouted his pink lips. Creating his almost intimidating persona. Protective in a perfect way.

“Harry.” You state frantically, moving at a pace you’re not used to, shoes hitting the wooden decking hastily.

His scowl deepened as he heard his name, being pulled from his intense train of thought.

“What—” He looks honestly pissed off, but when his gaze snaps to you, it softens a tiny bit. Still annoyed, but just a sliver less.

Also confused at your frantic and rapidly approaching frame, which is now suddenly breaching the usual metre-wide distance you both would maintain on any other day.

“Y/N? What are you—“

You plant your hands on the side of his face, and the look of surprise in his eyes is evident.

His cheeks are warm and smooth under your palms, “I need you to just go with this okay? Can you do that for me?”

He is struggling to make sense of the situation, let alone get a sentence out without being interrupted.

“What do you—“

“I— I’ll explain later just—“ you take a final glance over your shoulder, and see your ex inside still, but seemingly headed for the sliding door to come outside.

This drives the final surge of adrenaline you need to tug his face to yours, melding your lips together. His are puckered in tense shock, and a noise of surprise sounds from the back of his throat.

His hands jump to your hips, gripping them like he’s not sure whether to pull you closer, or push you away.

Your mouth moves against his, and he reciprocates with a sense of hesitation.

His own brain is in absolute overdrive. The interaction far to short to go from being people who merely tolerate one another to people who are currently kissing.

And somewhere inside of him he acknowledges the feeling of how warm your lips are pressed to his.

He senses your urgency now though, hands tensing around his jaw at the sound of the access door getting slid open.

Parting his lips, he impulsively drags his tongue over your bottom lip. You sigh a sound of almost gratefulness at his action.

Harry turns his body swiftly, pressing your back into the railing, his lips moving harder against yours.

“Y/N! Are you bloody out here?” A grating voice sounds, and he quickly picks up the pieces of the story he was missing.

The voice also pulls him out of the half trance he’d gotten himself in. Your mouth so warm, he genuinely forgot his own name for a second.

One of your hands slide down to the neck of his black shirt, securing it in an anxious grip.

The pace quickly picks up, him plastering himself to you as close as physically possible. Clashing mouths as he shadows your body with his.

“Oi, mate!” He ignores the yell, and is met with the footsteps of this guy coming closer.

“Have you seen—“

Harry pulls from your mouth, turning his head to look at the dickhead who you’re clearly attempting to get away from. And who just hypothetically interrupted someone’s makeout session— which is just fucking rude anyway.

“Do I look like I have?” Harry scowls, an angry tone over his voice.

The guy frowns, an ugly look casting upon his features, he steps closer, “No need to be a fucking di—“

He moved just close enough to see you, frowning, making sense that you were just essentially making out with someone, “Y/N I—“

“Can you fuck off? We’re in the middle of something here, that you’ve just so kindly interrupted. Read the room you twat.” His sentences come out harsh, and it’s clear he means it.

Your ex tries his luck a final time, “look I just want to talk with—“

And Harry interjects it again, “She’s not interested.”

You stay quiet, and at this he gets a disgusted look. It appalls you that he thinks you owe him anything.

There’s a stare down between the two men. But you can see in his face he’s intimidated. Also humiliated, that you’ve seemingly moved on with someone else, and that he’s clearly got no shot at winning you back.

“Fucking ass.” He hisses, and turns around, storming down the patio and back inside.

Harry turns back to you, shielding your frame with his. A sigh of relief passes through you.

You look a little shaken up, and he loosens the grip he has on you slightly. Both your lips still puffed and shining from the exchange you unexpectedly shared.

“Thank you…” you pant out, not sure if you’re out of breath from the situation or because of Harry.

The reality of what just happened comes pelting down on you both.

And it’s quiet a moment as you both clock over in your brains that you just practically made out. It takes a second for him to break the silence,

“So, stalker? Ex? Random guy who can’t take no for an answer?” He quizzes.

Feeling embarrassed, you purse your lips— but are able to to taste the remnants of his own mouth on yours. “Ex.”

“Ex?”

You nod.

“You sound surprised. Didn’t you think I could land anyone?” You scoff, trying desperately to bring back the usual snarky vibe between the two of you.

“No, not at all. Just that he was clearly batting above his level. He was a proper dickhead, and that’s rich when it’s compared to you.” You thank god he plays back into your banter.

But he pries further, “What exactly did he do to you?”

“Long story.” You attempt to brush it off, but he has none of it.

“Love, y’just came over here and slammed your bloody mouth over mine, and now you’re not going to tell me why?”

“But—“

“No,” he interrupts, still very close to you as he shakes his head, “No buts. Y’said you’d explain after.”

A sigh rattles out of you, feeling a little pathetic you’re telling Harry you got cheated on.

“He cheated on me. Like with multiple girls.”

To this, his face immediately drops.

“Are you serious?”

“Yes. Unfortunately.”

He fights the overwhelming urge to go hunt him down and lay a hand into the side of his fucking face. An absolute scumbag.

“What a pathetic excuse for a man.” He scoffs, “Lucky to have even got a pretty girl like you, and he blew it.”

You flush, another brief wave of quiet falling over the two of you. His compliments throwing you.

You quietly speak again, “I’m sorry about the… kiss. Didn’t really get as much consent as I’d have liked.”

You did feel guilty, you don’t usually go forcing your mouth onto unsuspecting men.

“No, it’s okay. You did it for a reason.” He shakes his head at your apology, and in all honesty, he enjoyed it.

Somehow it meant more than many of his others have. And he can’t quite pinpoint why.

“I… I carpooled here so, I think I’m gonna call an Uber and go home ‘cause…”

You had no interest in sticking around, incase your ex comes back— and you don’t want to spend the rest of your night glued to Harry’s side, because you doubt he’d want that.

“You’re not catching an Uber home.” He scoffs aloud, fishing his keys from his back pocket, “I’ve only had one drink, I’ll be fine to drive, so I’ll take you.”

“Harry, no. You’ve already done plenty for me tonight, I’ll be fine—“

He grabs at your hand, lacing them together and beginning to walk you down the patio.

“I’m driving you home.” He states, leading the you inside.

He clutched your hand tight, eyes forward and uncaring of the heads that had turned your way.

You on the other hand had burned up at the curious— and quickly jealous— eyes.

Harry was by no means a whore. There were plenty of rumours of him sleeping with certain girls. Mostly outlandish stories that eventually fizzled out to nothing.

He’d had a few girlfriends here and there, but it’d been a while since. And he’s maybe had one actual fling over the last couple months.

It just seemed he was harder to get. And many women tried their luck around the school. Yet to no avail.

You cast your sight down, walking behind him out the front door. Relishing in the quiet surroundings of the front lawn, free of prying glares.

He unlocked his car that was parked on the side of the road, and he opens the side door for you to get in. Chivalry mustn’t be dead.

Once you’re both in the car, you fight the urge to say again that he really doesn’t have to take you, because it’s clear there is no other option on his end.

So instead, you let out a tiny thank you, and he nods while starting the car.

However, your self restraint only branches so far— matter-of-fact, you weren’t even out of the street— before you blurt out, “Everyone was staring.”

He veers his gaze momentarily to you, then flicking it back to the road. Silence stretches a moment, and he recalls the heat of your lips pressed to yours with no real prompt.

And when he thinks of it, the image doesn’t leave his head. It unwillingly transpires, into something that bubbles into the pit of his stomach.

He had to blink it away, grounding himself when he hears your nervous swallow.

“I— what?” He’s confused at what you mean, while you kissed? When you walked out?

“When we walked out.” You reply, and he makes sense of what you’re talking about.

“People will always stare. They’re nosey.”

“I know.”

There’s another breath of silence, until he laughs, so suddenly that it almost makes you jump.

“Where am I going?” He asks, still chuckling as he realises he’s literally just driving aimlessly.

“Oh.” You sputter out a laugh as well, rattling off the side of town he needs to start driving to.

You wish you had more to say to him. That’s conversation usually flowed easily— filled with the sarcastic retorts it usually is. But now all that sat between you was a thick, hot slab of tension.

It wasn’t bad— not by any means— but it was easy to tell both of you were stuck in your own head. And you fear you’ve fashioned a permanent problem between the two of you.

Your voice only cut through the quiet once you were a few blocks away from your house.

He hummed acknowledgements to your each set of directions, and before you knew it, you were pointing out your house to him.

As his car pulled to a stop in the driveway, he didn’t hesitate to turn off the engine and get out.

Confused, you follow suit anyway, but wondered if he was about to walk you to your door.

And you weren’t wrong. Somehow, the guy who seems hardly like a gentleman, is waiting to walk the maybe 15 steps with you from his car to your front door.

You get your keys from your small bag, looking at him with an undeniably curious gaze as you meet his side.

He follows in sync by your side, hands in pockets. All the way up the patio steps, and he falls to a stop when you do, still next to you.

“Thank you for driving me home…” you smile, and can feel an unwilling red colouring spread over your cheeks.

“Was nothin’. Glad you’re home safe.”

“Were you seriously worried about me?” You frown, yet it’s undeniably endearing his concern for you.

A tiny scoff sounds from him, “Obviously?”

“That fuckin’ twat of an ex you have hardly seems like a good person. And who’s t’say he wouldn’t follow you home from that party and…” he stares off in thought, jaw clenching.

“Harry.” You state, stepping forward, wrapping a single hand around his wrist.

“Thank you.”

His distant gaze was snapped away at your touch. He’s never really considered himself an overly violent person, but your ex was easily about to change that.

And he hardly can pinpoint why. Or not yet.

The only thing he knows he wants to do again in sudden clarity, is kiss you. It almost shocks him, because he hasn’t felt an urge as strong as this in forever.

“Can— I need you to just go with this.” He mutters, being the one now very suddenly invading the gap between you both.

He’s mimicking what you said when you kissed him, yet you don’t realise “I’ll explain later.”

His hand cups the side of your jaw, and he leans to brush his lips against yours, a breath of relief fanning out his nose after finally feeling the contact.

You’re stood on your porch, and Harry is kissing you.

And somehow you’re all the sudden kissing him back.

Not because there’s someone you’re running from. Not because you have to. Because you want to.

He pulls you closer to him, allowing his teeth to graze your lower lip. Causing your hands to card through the hair at the nape of his neck.

You both play a back and forth game. Full of lips against tongue and tongue against teeth.

Until you’re both panting and running out of new places to map out with your hands.

“Care to explain?” You retort gently, stricken of breath.

He hums in the back of his throat, barley a rumble as he trails his mouth along your jaw, and down to the base of your neck.

“Is this enough of an answer?” He asks, sucking the skin between your two collarbones between his teeth.

Your knees almost give out at the sensation, and even the pressure behind his harsh mouth.

A near whimper comes from you, and he licks over the slightly bruised spot before he pulls back.

He cocks an eyebrow, expectant of your answer, despite having such a skilled mouth you’re pretty sure you forgot your own name for a second there.

“I— yes. That was… plenty.” You nod.

“Did it because I wanted to, and y’have an incredibly hot little mouth.” He provides anyway, a laugh coming from him as he pecks your cheek. All gentle, all loving.

You’re lacking for words completely, and can only lean your head against his broad chest. Unsure what exactly you’ve sparked between the two of you this evening, but simultaneously not caring of the future right now.

“I’m also probably not going to be able to stop thinking about it…” he whispers.

“Stay.” You blurt out, and then clarify a few seconds later, “The night.”

He chuckles at this, “Are you trying to get in bed with me now? Moving very quickly, sweetheart.”

You flush, “Not everything is about sex, you fucking addict.”

“So you were inviting me to stay the night so we could cuddle?”

“I was.” You affirm, despite not being opposed to his idea either.

Grabbing his hand, you lead him to your front door. Unlocking it and making quick work of sneaking him inside without the one of your three lovely housemates hearing.

All the others were luckily out at varying parties, and the only girl still home— Grace— sleeps like a log.

“You seem like a bit of a professional at sneaking people in.” He smirks, kicking his shoes off and leaving them in the corner of your room.

With only the lamp turned on, he’s lit with a warm glow, and he looks beautiful.

“Comes naturally when you live with housemates that are like your best friends. They wanna know everything.” You go to your cupboard, pulling out a jumper to change into.

He watches as you pull it over your head, yet managing to unclip your top and bra off underneath it.

“Impressive.” He nods at your easy change.

“I’m taking my pants off.” You state, “and not in a sexual way, perv.”

He lets out a defensive laugh, “I’m not a perv! You’re the one stripping off.”

You unbutton your jeans, sliding them down your legs to change over to sweatpants. His gaze strays around your room and you smile at his respectfulness.

Once you’re changed, you sit on the edge of your bed.

You lock eyes, and he gives a sly smile, not waiting to tug his shirt over his head and unbutton his own jeans.

You cover your eyes, sarcastically scoffing, “yea well, I didn’t plan on getting fully naked, but you go right ahead.”

“No different if we went swimming, darling. Still have my underwear on.”

You don’t get to reply as his hands tap your knee, “Budge up.”

You uncover your eyes, being met with his toned chest and calvin klein briefs.

Obliging silently, as he gets under the covers with you. The two of you rearrange until you’re comfortable.

Your head perched on his side as you cuddle into him, arm over his abdomen. His own arm curled underneath you.

“This is… an awfully weird situation we’ve ended up in.” You laugh. Because you’re cuddling in your bed right now, and if you told yourself even yesterday that would be happening, there no way in hell you would have taken it seriously.

“Guess it is.” He shrugs, turned his head to look down at yours.

“Still hate your guts.” You whisper.

“Mm, i don’t think I ever even hated you.” He muses.

You laugh, “Is that so?”

“Seriously,” he nods, “you’re too pretty. And even though you’re annoying, and can’t admit when you get a project question wrong, i think I have a little bit of a soft spot for you.”

“Gross.” You say, but he can hear in your tone— and the way it nearly shakes— that you actually are a little worked up over his minor confession.

“Cmon, you can’t even admit you like me a tiny bit?”

You shake your head, blushing profusely as you try to hide it.

He tugs you further up, so he can look at you properly, “You’re blushing though. Like you always seem to do when I get a bit sappy. Which is my most recent observation of you.”

He doesn’t let you respond as he presses another kiss to your lips again. And you smile into it unwillingly.

He pulls away mid-kiss, letting you whine a little at the abrupt ending to it.

“Admit it, and we can keep kissing.” He says, and it draws an eye-roll from you.

But he somehow knows it will work, because you quickly crack under his ultimatum, “Fine! Yes. I like you— just a little bit.”

To your response he laughs, murmuring against your lips, “I’ll take it, I suppose.”

He presses another kiss against you, and you press back again.

It becomes another makeout session, but despite being the third one of the night, it’s the first time hands can skate against mostly bare skin.

Which his own palms find their way under your jumper, and one cups gently at your breast, flicking over your nipple while his tongue dips into your mouth.

That’s as far as it goes for tonight though.

He kneads the flesh there softly, until you’re panting into his mouth with a heat budding between your legs.

Somehow there’s an unspoken not tonight agreement.

And you know that despite how needy you feel for him, it’s definitely for the best. And you’re still shocked you made it this far with him.

You roll into him further, chest rising and falling quickly as you sigh out to him, “I lied.”

“When?” He sounds completely unconcerned, despite your risky sentence starter.

“Before, when I said I only liked you a little bit.”

He chuckles at your response, “How was that a lie, hm?”

“I like you more than a little bit.”

“You’re sweet, darling.” He strokes his thumb against your ribcage, “so do I.”

To this you smiled. Eyes growing heavy at his rhythmic touches and soothing voice.

And his gentle words are the last that you hear before you fall asleep against his chest.

Both filled with a warmth you haven’t felt in a long time.

———

[innieseong]

“𝐒𝐊𝐙 - 𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐒”

✧꡴ - 𝟎𝐓𝟖 𝐑𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐬 - ꡴✧

𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧 ( ˘ ³˘)♥︎

𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝 - As the leader of Stray Kids, Bang Chan has a natural sense of responsibility toward his members and fans. His caring, mature, and thoughtful personality aligns perfectly with the “Overprotective Best friend” trope. He is the type who would always look out for you, making sure you’re comfortable and safe. He's deeply responsible and tends to put others first, showing his affection through acts of service and attention to detail.

𝐋𝐞𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐡𝐨 ♡´･ᴗ･`♡

𝐄𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 - Lee Know's sharp tongue and playful, teasing nature could easily lead to a lot of "banter" with someone who he might clash with. His mischievous side might create moments where you start to think he's difficult or even annoying at first. (Start of the enemies) However, beneath all that sarcasm and teasing is a caring side that slowly slips through. As you spend more time together, the initial tension would turn into affection, making him the perfect candidate for the "Enemies to Lovers" trope.

𝐒𝐞𝐨 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐛𝐢𝐧 )⊃｡•́‿•̀｡)⊃

𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐲 - Changbin's playful, lighthearted side fits best with the "Sunshine Boy" trope, especially when paired with you, who's a little more closed-off or grumpy. His vibrant energy and optimistic outlook on life would be the perfect antidote for you, who is more serious, moody, or skeptical about love. While you might roll your eyes at his over-the-top enthusiasm at first, Changbin's genuine affection and refusal to let things stay gloomy would gradually win you over. He'd shower you with constant support, jokes, and little thoughtful gestures that bring you out of your shell, proving that no matter how grumpy you get, he's always there to brighten your world <3

𝐇𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐲𝐮𝐧𝐣𝐢𝐧 )￣▽￣)

𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐲 & 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭 - Hyunjin has a striking, almost ethereal beauty, his sharp features, smooth dance moves, and charismatic stage presence make him a visual standout. In this trope, you would be the one who sees beyond his physical beauty and fame, recognizing the sensitive, more fragile parts of him. You would be there to support him through his insecurities, offering comfort and reassurance when he doubts himself. While Hyunjin may initially push you away or feel unworthy of your love, over time, you help him heal, fostering his emotional growth and self-acceptance. Your love would be blossom, and it’ll show Hyunjin that his worth isn't defined by his appearance or achievements, but by the person he is inside. (Love him so much :/)

𝐇𝐚𝐧 𝐉𝐢𝐬𝐮𝐧𝐠 (●’◡’●)ﾉ

𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐇𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐒𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 - Han, with his playful, energetic, and fun-loving nature, fits best into the "Childhood Sweetheart" trope. He seems like the type who would have been a bright, cheerful presence in your life even from a young age. Growing up together, you and him would have shared countless memories, like riding bikes, playing games, and perhaps even dreaming about the future together. Han's mischievous, teasing side would have made him the kind of friend who'd always find ways to make you laugh, even during the toughest moments.

𝐋𝐞𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐛𝐨𝐤 (*^‿^*)

𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞 - like changbin’s, Felix's gentle, sweet nature, combined with his signature bright smile, fits the "Sunshine" trope a bit too well. He's the kind of person who literally radiates positivity and warmth, making others feel instantly comfortable and cared for. In a relationship, Felix would be the one who showers you with affection, always providing comfort and making you feel loved:3

𝐊𝐢𝐦 𝐬𝐞𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐦𝐢𝐧 (•̀ᴗ•́)و

𝐅𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 - seungmin’s often seen as a dependable and somewhat no-nonsense type of guy, especially when he's focused on his work or the group. If he were to enter a fake relationship, it would likely be because of some practical reason, like helping out a friend, fending off annoying relatives, or making someone jealous. Initially, Seungmin would take the role seriously, maintaining the image of the "perfect couple" with a calm and composed exterior, which might feel a bit awkward for him at first— especially if you’re more playful or exuberant.

𝐘𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐉𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧 ヽ(♡‿♡)ノ

𝐏𝐞𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐬 - Jeongin, being the youngest member of the group, has a shy, sweet, and sensitive personality. He's often seen as a little quieter compared to the other members. As someone who may be more introverted or private, Jeongin could definitely fit into this trope, where he feels more comfortable expressing his true thoughts and emotions through writing than in face-to-face conversation. Jeongin starts exchanging letters with someone online. At first, the letters would be simple-talking about your lives, favorite music, or interests. However, over time, Jeongin would begin to open up more about his personal struggles, dreams, and hopes-things he might find hard to express out loud. (Best one yet :3)

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[simmervlogs]

Scaravelli Retreat

Hello Simmers, enjoy a getaway at the Scaravelli Retreat in Oasis Springs.

Set amidst an ocean of dunes, rocky outcrops and gravel plains, the utter tranquility and extraordinary clarity of light makes this area one of Oasis Spring's most compelling landscapes. A canvas of beauty that invites reconnection with yourself and nature.

Sustainability and uncompromised luxury go hand in hand at Scaravelli Retreat. 3 beautifully appointed stone and glass suites, spread out along the curve of the escarpment, open onto ever-changing outlooks. Each spacious air conditioned suite offers a secluded, shaded veranda complete with private plunge pool and an ensuite bathroom with a rain shower offering 180º desert views.

The split-level guest area is an inspired masterpiece of glass, rock and steel. Large folded wood panels reveal unobstructed desert vistas. Inviting amenities include a luxurious reception upon the entrance, central-island bar, spacious dinning room with all day buffet, interactive kitchen and rim-flow pool. Other signature features include numerous shaded, private spaces, a gym and heated sauna as well as a outdoor meditation area. This retreat also offers many revival treatments. Ensure to book the couples massage room overlooking the desert vistas or treat yourself to a much needed pedicure. Whether you are here to simply relax or looking for a more spiritual gateway, Scaravelli Retreat aims to make your stay memorable.

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[yes-these-obsessions-are-healthy]

The thing about Solas is that he invalidated his guise as a “humble” apostate mage with everything from his unflinching observations to his body language. That signature “hands behind the back” pose he does? That’s the opposite of humble. That doesn’t make him look unobtrusive, it draws him to his full height, it straightens his back, it lifts his chest. He never stays hunched for long, he always eventually straightens himself out, “springs back”, as if shrinking his body is uncomfortable (his spine is strong and sturdy and doesn’t take too kindly to prolonged curving).

He doesn’t even inject some exaggerated contrapasto (relaxing one leg to pop up the hip, creating an asymmetrical line) to offset the image. With that stance he is projecting a quiet unshakeable dignity, Pride—both unwavering esteem in the Self, but also a lofty separation of himself from others, “I am Me [ ], everyone I encounter in this world is simply one part of The Rest ( ).” In other words, he believes only himself to be real, to be fully realized.

While other companions have jabbed at him and he has mirrored with subtle (or more direct) jabs in kind, he remains unwavering in his posture. One would think that someone who has truly internalized humility, who does have humble beginnings and a humble outlook, would “go with the flow” and allow indignities to pass through them without fuss. The only thing humble about Solas is his clothing and his non-descript (false) origins.

From the start he was signaling something incongruous about himself without even his knowledge. He could not erase old habits. He could not put away his self-dignity, even to blend in. Because dignity is extremely important to him. Not the “honor me as I am due” dignity, but “Respect my personhood”.

[chaoskirin]

Today, While I was in the middle of typing an email, Microsoft Outlook 365 popped up a window demanding feedback. And boy did I have shit to say.

I had to keep the swearing out, because apparently any report I make is duplicated and sent to the IT department. But the text I ended up sending follows:

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God, I have so much to tell you. Thank you for giving me the opportunity. First: Stop messing with everything. Outlook works fine, but you keep changing things that don't need changing. Moving buttons around. Turning on features that I have explicitly turned off for not working before. Just today, you turned on the auto-suggestions again, which would be great if it actually worked. Instead, when it suggests anything you don't accept, it just mashes words together. Do you know how it feels to be typing a professional email and you miss one of those failures and send your email anyway? I mean, to be fair, I caught ten, so I still got a 90% on the ol' Microsoft-sanctioned-typo-factory. But the person I emailed doesn't see it that way, do they? They see that I mashed three words together like there was a wasp on the space bar.

Plus, my signature keeps getting deleted. Not just switched to nothing, but completely deleted. Which means I have to re-make that every time your developers get bored and decide to re-haul a program that absolutely never needs re-hauling. I remember once a couple months ago the attachment button just disappeared, and there was no way for me to attach a final bill. I had to actually use my personal gmail address to send an email to a customer because for about 16 hours, it was impossible to attach anything.

But, you say, I should have sent error reports. And I did. But the question in my mind always comes back to "why are you messing with something that does not need changing?" The only thing that ever happens is that you change aesthetics. Colors. This time the boxes are gone. Do you think you're at risk of losing customers? Do you think you have to keep things new and fresh? No. People are shackled to you. You have a quasi-monopoly and a stranglehold on a whole lot of workflows. People cannot leave you. In the world of word processing and spreadsheets, you are Alcatraz. You don't have to change things to keep people here.

Instead, long-time bugs continue to plague everything I do within this hell-suite of software. Sometimes when I try to start typing in the body of the email, outlook decides that, no, I don't want to type an email! I want to send the other emails in my inbox to the archive, where, if I don't notice this, they will sit and fester forever. There's also the bug where I create an email and it duplicates it and puts it in my drafts. Or the bug where it just creates a blank email and puts it in my drafts. Do you want to know how many blank emails I've deleted from my drafts folder? There are not enough numbers in existence to count this.

If you REALLY want to know how to improve Outlook and this message isn't just going into the wilderness like all those notebooks from the hit-TV-show-where-nobody-liked-the-ending, LOST, then please. Listen. From the bottom of my heart and from the top of my lungs: Stop changing everything. Nothing needs changing. Just run a good service. Get your programmers onto fixing longstanding bugs instead of trying to make an email and scheduling program look like a fashion show in Paris.

And if I seem a little ticked off in this message, it's because your request for feedback popped up in the middle of me compiling an email, which was just about halfway done. Outlook, in all its wisdom, decided that I didn't actually need that email and went ahead and deleted all the text in it. All of it. So after I finish giving you an earful, I'm going to have to retype it.

Hope this helps. Have a wonderful day.

[hasdrubal-gisco]

on a different note what is up with the text editor specifically when changing signature in outlook 365 some of the worst software created

[imsparky2002]

Batraculous: Spirit Bat.

Character Name: Ayesha Reynolds

Bat-Hero Name: Spirit Bat

Appearance: Ayesha Reynolds, known as Spirit Bat, possesses a unique and eye-catching appearance. Her chestnut brown hair falls to neck-length and is almost always tied up in a high ponytail, allowing her heterochromia to take center stage. Her tanned skin complements her distinctive hazel and dark green eyes, one of each color, giving her a mysterious and captivating look. Despite her short and curvy build, Ayesha carries herself with confidence.

Ayesha's personal style is a testament to her vibrant personality. She's often seen wearing comfortable yet stylish clothing in bright, cheerful colors, with yellow being her absolute favorite.

Bio: Ayesha, who goes by she/her pronouns, is not just a Miraculous hero; she's also the captain of the Spirit Club. Her positivity is infectious and strong enough to combat any akuma attack that threatens Paris. Originally hailing from Burbank, California, she brought her passion for animation with her to Paris.

On her YouTube channel and Tumblr page, Ayesha creates a wide range of content, including videos and drawings focused on Disney, and her own OCs. Her signature series features her and the other Bat Heroes in adorable hijinks, illustrated in her unique anime-esque style with thick lines. Ayesha is known for her unwavering dedication to staying positive in public, as she believes it's essential for someone leading a club centered around positivity. And, whatever you do, don't criticize animation in front of her; it's her true love.

Batsuit Description: Spirit Bat's batsuit is a reflection of Ayesha's passion for animation and her love for bright, cheerful colors. The suit incorporates various shades of yellow to honor her favorite color and is designed for both functionality and style.

Cowl: The cowl of her batsuit is a masterpiece of design. It features expressive, wide eyes that are reminiscent of anime characters, with each eye being a different color to match her heterochromia. The cowl is equipped with advanced optics, allowing Ayesha to analyze her surroundings and identify akuma threats effectively.

Cape: Her cape is a brilliant shade of golden yellow, and it billows dramatically as she moves, giving her a dynamic and heroic appearance. The cape isn't just for show; it's made of a lightweight yet highly durable material that offers protection from attacks and provides additional mobility when needed.

Armor: Ayesha's batsuit incorporates lightweight, flexible armor with yellow accents that not only protects her from physical harm but also enhances her agility. It's designed to mimic the look of animated armor, with intricate detailing that showcases her love for animation.

Gadgets: Her utility belt is filled with an array of gadgets inspired by animation themes. She has bat-shaped throwing stars that are adorned with cute, animated expressions, and a boomerang-shaped batarang that unfolds into a cartoonish whirlwind when thrown, creating a stunning and effective distraction.

Ayesha Reynolds, aka Spirit Bat, combines her love for animation, her unwavering positivity, and her vibrant personality to not only combat akumas in Paris but also to inspire hope and happiness in everyone she encounters. With her unique style and outlook on life, she truly embodies the spirit of a Miraculous hero.

Thank you to ChatGPT for assistance. Make sure to reblog, reply, post and ask for more. @artzychic27 @msweebyness

[societybydesign]

In defense of Brutalism: An appeal for 21st century revival

Coming into prominence during the reconstruction period following the Second World War, the architecture movement widely known as Brutalism was born out of a need for affordable and functional construction in Europe. Rebuilding efforts in Europe were influenced by socialism and embraced the ideals of utilitarianism, austerity, and low cost. Brutalism, not only holding to those ideals, also stems from the already existing Modern architecture movement, where functionalism is favored to form, and minimalism is preferred to heavily ornamental designs. It remained a popular architectural style in the mid-20th century, lasting until the late 1970s.

Recognizable by – and quite literally defined by – the raw materials and structural elements of construction, the term “Brutalism” is derived from the French phrase “béton brut,” meaning “raw concrete,” a nod to the exaggerated and exposed concrete which is signature to all Brutalist buildings. The phrase was made popular by Brutalist pioneer, architect Le Corbusier. By highlighting the building material’s structural elements as integral parts of the design, Brutalist architects created visually harsh edifices that render power. Beyond that, other characteristics of the movement are strong cubic form, deep set windows, top-heavy designs, and the monochromatic tones. Using cast concrete lends itself to geometric, repetitive designs, creating a rational, robust style. It was not the explicit intent of Brutalist architects to create foreboding structures, but the powerful and weighty buildings that emerged from these principles of design cannot be viewed passively by a visitor. Because of this, Brutalism often evokes visceral reactions of either admiration or frustration.

Unité d'habitation, Marsielle, France Designed by Le Corbusier

Beyond the physical elements of Brutalist architecture, there are the social and political philosophies behind it. Though this architectural movement was not backed by a specific school of artists or thought, Brutalism was used by architects to create a social narrative and conversation about habitation ethics. There was “a growing desire amongst architects, urban designers and planners to restore human scale in cities and honesty of materials in the construction of buildings; in other words, they wished to combine social and architectural considerations”, prioritizing ethic over aesthetic.

1950s American architecture had become dominated by homogenous sleek and non-decorative buildings, an aesthetic referred to as the "International Style". Originally revered as the look of modernity, International Style buildings were alienating, boring, and unappealing. They became symbolic of corporate culture conformity and did not relate to each other or the space around them in a way that created desirable, socially integrated spaces. The pursuit of a solution to this “human and architectural crisis” that emerged allowed the space for Brutalism to thrive in the U.S.

Architects and thinkers like American Paul Rudolph saw Brutalism as a way to positively impact people’s lives and outlook. The 1960s gave rise to a more humanist-centered architectural approach, pivoting from the monotonous, unexpressive International Style in favor of irregular, monumental, and futuristic silhouettes offered by Brutalism. At the same time, the progressive leadership of President John F. Kennedy and the Great Society agenda developed under Lyndon B. Johnson left the ideal opening for Brutalism to take hold. A period of growth for the U.S. coincided with the rise of Brutalism and “at a moment when the United States was enjoying great prosperity and political influence, Brutalism’s large-scale monumentality answered the desires of political authorities to give architectural expression to their Great Society ambitions." Brutalist style precisely captured the dignity, stability, economic confidence, and desire for a strong public sector that the United States was striving for. It also embodied a rebellion against the cookie-cutter, commercial homogeny of the suburbs and disdain for bureaucratic faultiness.

Boston City Hall, Boston, MA Designed by Micheal McKinnell and Gerhard Kallmann

Washington D.C. Metro Designed by Harry Weese

Peaking in the United States in the 1960s and 1970s, Brutalist architecture began to fall out of favor, eventually becoming what is arguably one of the most contested modern architecture movements across the globe, specifically in the U.S. As recent as 2020 under the Trump Administration, an executive order was passed prohibiting further construction of Federal buildings in anything but “beautiful” classic architecture. The order explicitly called out the Brutalist style as one of bad taste, saying that "since the mid-20th century, Modernist mandarins controlling government architecture have been forcing ugly designs upon us." The order goes on to say that “new Federal building designs should, like America’s beloved landmark buildings, uplift and beautify public spaces, inspire the human spirit, ennoble the United States, command respect from the general public, and, as appropriate, respect the architectural heritage of a region." The commentary in former President Trump’s executive order evokes another reason for the Brutalist downfall – the association with communist Russia, as the Brutalist style was used in ultimately failed Soviet public housing and that of other communist countries following WWII.

The style was also the choice of private developers hoping to use unique Brutalist housing to replace neglected urban neighborhoods in cities like Boston and Washington D.C. to entice wealthier, white residents to remain in the city instead of moving to the suburbs, the migration referred to as “white flight” in the 1960s. But the resulting "urban renewal" efforts in American cities proved just as unsatisfactory as those in Soviet Russia, if not downright malicious. By clearing out urban "slums" and tearing down the existing housing, urban planners displaced communities and culture, only to replace them with experimental Brutalist housing complexes they had no intention of maintaining.

Stevenson Commons in the Bronx, New York, NY

Brutalism in United States cities was the epitome of architecture and urban planning centered on aesthetics without the ethics – the opposite of Brutalism’s original aims. It inevitably led to devastating effects on communities and a nearly universal sentiment that Brutalism had failed to appeal and meet the needs of people. By totally neglecting and skewing the original intentions of the design, "social, political, and economic elites used Brutalism to write power and privilege onto urban landscapes in an effort to redraw the boundaries of American democracy” to favor themselves and further disrupt marginalized populations.

There is poignant irony in this being the way Brutalism was implemented in the U.S., given that the intention of the style was to symbolize optimism, equity, and aspiration, not paranoia and exploitation. Possibly because of Brutalism’s decentralized ideology, over time “its function as a means for the demonstration of hierarchies of power changing. Once conceived of as a language of form designed to articulate ideas and practices of equality and inclusion, it was increasingly reinterpreted as a way of inscribing elite power and privilege into urban space." This shift was exceptionally significant and highlighted in the United States.

Situations like this playing out in U.S. cities were used as neoliberal arguments against public housing. "Step outside in the worst estates and you're confronted by concrete slabs dropped from on high, brutal high-rise towers and dark alleyways that are a gift to criminals and drug dealers." This solidified the public’s connotation of Brutalism as a symbol of urban decay, and overreaching public sector, and totalitarianism.

The Brutalist experiment also proved to be a fundamental failure in branding. Despite efforts to rebrand with phrasing such as “heroic”, to strike a less intimidating tone, Brutalism has remained the dominant idiom, often misconstrued as a reference to the severe look and impact of the buildings and not the French origins of the word. It was very easy to blame the before mentioned issues on a structure and style that had “bad” connotations, which had effectively gone out of style, rather than admit the failure of urban planning.

Geisel Library (University of California, San Diego), San Diego, CA Designed by William Pereira

Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, NY Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright

If the founding principles and purposes of Brutalism are adhered to, the architectural style presents a great deal of potential to serve as a vehicle for community building and affordable, equitable housing in urban regions. The failings of Brutalism are superimposed on the style, results of racist and careless planning combined with meager upkeep. The structures and designs themselves are not to blame for the crime and substandard conditions that plagued them. More accurately the management of the buildings and deliberate neglect of them lead the Brutalism’s shortcomings and the demolition of many Brutalist buildings from this period.

Successful implementation of the intended Brutalist ideals in future housing projects, as well as the protection of current buildings will undoubtedly prove to be beneficial moving forward. First, concrete remains a valuable material for construction. Shape and form that are not possible with traditional wood or steel framing is possible, allowing architects to act as artists, pushing the boundaries of what buildings are expected to look like. Though cement – the primary ingredient in concrete – creates carbon dioxide in production, concrete can reduce the energy needed for heating and cooling by retaining heat in the winter and keeping cool in the summer. Cast concrete remains versatile and affordable, and the previous mistakes of Brutalism can be more effectively mitigated, so that construction can be efficient but still produce refreshing, creative, and community-centered structures.

Second, as we move into a new political and social era, the Brutalist architecture of a historic period where the public sphere was prioritized could have legitimate appeal. Through its ethics and aesthetics, Brutalism reflects a time a great hope and represents honesty, idealism, and hubris. The buildings have "visual sensibility combined with a desire for good social planning and an honest expression of materiality, construction and refined detailing. [They are] ‘uncompromising, pioneering, forward-looking and expressed modernity.'"

Lastly, there are examples of current Brutalist buildings that have been hailed as beloved structures by the public, and effectively revived via creative methodology and upkeep. For example, the Hirshhorn Museum shows how the use of color and light displays on the typically bleak, monochromatic walls of a Brutalist building can draw attention and eventually affection from visitors.

Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Washington, D.C. Designed by Gordon Bunshaft

Our culture today is perhaps more hyper-consumerist, convenience-driven, and commercialized than it was in the 1960s and 1970s when Brutalism made its claim in the American urban landscape. I believe that now, more than ever, the intentional, stimulating, and unique design of Brutalist architecture is needed to re-humanize structures and community spaces. Returning to the origins of the Brutalist counterculture, the holistic construction method and visual features can draw residents in, provide perspective, inspiration, and a sense of camaraderie could prove a solution to modern urban planning challenges.

And though visually Brutalist buildings do not evoke the same immediate associations with “democratic ideals” as Greco-Roman styles, the grandiosity, audaciousness, and sublime greatness of Brutalism ultimately demonstrates the same heroic narrative of a strong democratic nation. When evaluated through the lens of ethics, correctly executed Brutalist architecture is forward looking to modernity where urban landscapes are not built homogeneously and lazily, but with intention and relatability. As an editorial writer for the Washington Post puts it, "while glass buildings seem transient, Brutalist buildings seem to know they will outlast us. To stand in front of one is to be humbled, to be confronted by a chunk of eternity. That can be comforting — or disconcerting; I choose to view it as a comfort." Using the pragmatic construction and preservation of Brutalist architecture, I believe it is both possible and necessary to create utilitarian housing and urban structures that can withstand the test of time in both ethics and aesthetic — it might just take a little reframing.

Read more:

[rajubhadra]

VidProposals 2.0 Review - Truth Exposed! (Neil Napier)

VidProposals 2.0 Review - Truth Exposed! (Neil Napier) Welcome to my review blog and VidProposals 2.0 Review. Neil Napier is the author of this VidProposals 2.0 App. VidProposals 2.0 is the world’s #1 platform for creating engaging and professional video proposals designed for newbies and business owners alike. A built-in email-sending platform for creating and sending cold emails. Then you can add graphics, text, and video that can be recorded right in the app. In just 3 steps you can apply this App. Why Do People Love VidProposals 2.0? – Create Professional, Persuasive, Custom Video Proposals In Minutes, With A Legally Binding Contract Ready For Them To E-Sign, And Close Clients Fast On Any Device. – Host All Your Proposal Videos On VidProposals’ Servers For Super-Fast Delivery – Create Custom Thank You Pages To Celebrate The New Deal – 100% Beginner Friendly. 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Connect as many Gmail & Outlook accounts as you want. ✔ Set up Email campaigns ✔ Use advanced email composer. ✔Email templates library with 100s of cold outreach scripts. EXPERTS MARKETPLACE (NEW!) ​ If you don’t know how to provide a particular service, don’t worry. Their Expert Marketplace makes service arbitrage a breeze. We help you connect with service providers and you both make money. LEAD GEN TOOL (NEW!) ​ Looking for more clients. They’ve got you covered with this new feature in VidProposals 2.0. HOSTING ​ Host All Your Proposals On VidProposal Servers For Super-Fast Delivery – NO NEED To Host Any Proposals On Your Own CUSTOM THANK YOU PAGES ​ Create Custom Thank You Pages To Celebrate The New Deal RECEIVE NOTIFICATIONS ​ Get Instantly Informed When The Client Views The Contract. DOWNLOAD PDFs Of The SIGNED CONTRACT ​ The Best Way To Keep Things Moving Forward Is To Have Both Parties Under Control Of The Situation. CAPTURE TIME AND DATE STAMPS ​ For better accountability, both the client and vendor are fully aware of when the deal was signed. INTERACTIVE VIDEOS ​ Add CTAs right in the video BRENDABLE PROPOSALS ​ Add Your Colors and Logo To Each Offer To Keep That Consistent, Professional Look. CAMERA, SCREEN, OR CAMERA & SCREEN RECORDING ​ Chrome Extension Makes Recording Your Own Video Super Simple – No DOWNLOAD REQUIRED In Order To Create Your Proposals PROTECTED PROPOSALS ​ Signed proposals cannot be deleted – We Are Not Giving An Inch To Anyone Willing To Game The System Or Cause Chaos Within Your Account. Signed. Sealed. Delivered. Securely. Get Access VidProposals 2.0 + Huge Bonuses >> Who Is Perfect for VidProposals 2.0 Video marketers – Showcase video creation skills directly within proposals, giving potential clients a taste of their work. Digital marketing agencies – Streamline the proposal process, impress clients with video proposals, and close deals faster. 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[lankira]

One of my favorite former bosses is former NYPD and drilled into us:

If it’s not in writing, it didn’t happen.

Send those follow-up emails!

Also, after the cut, I’ve included both my method for sending those emails AND how I was able to use them to advocate for one of my clients’ employees without doing anything extra.

Here’s my method for if you have access to the standard Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook and OneNote.

Meeting Invite

If you’re told by your boss that you need to talk to them in their office with at least 15 minutes’ notice, ask them to send you a calendar invite. If they don’t create the invite at least 15 minutes before, create your own calendar invite with the title “Meeting as requested by [boss’s name]” and invite them to the meeting. In the body of the invite, add the notes “Meeting was requested  by [boss’s name] via [Teams/verbal request/etc] on [date] at [time].”

Send to OneNote

From the event in Outlook, find and click Send to OneNote. It will automatically make a page for meeting minutes with the following information: Meeting Name, who sent the invite (with an email link), who the required attendees are (as a checklist with email links), and the meeting date/time. There will also be a premade heading for the notes section.

Take Notes

If you have a laptop, bring the laptop with you to the meeting. If not, bring a notebook. Either way, take notes. AT A MINIMUM, note all attendees (regardless of if they were on the calendar invite), the topics discussed, any action items for you AND OTHER ATTENDEES.

Update/Type Notes

After the discussion, update your OneNote page for legibility/comprehension/typos. OR, type your notes into your OneNote page from your notebook. Check off all the invitees on the list who attended and add any unexpected attendees.

Add Action Items

On the OneNote page, create a heading for Action Items, then a subheading for each attendee/interested party. For internal meetings, my subheadings were usually [my name], [team lead’s name], [manager’s name], [other attendee(s) name(s)]. For external meetings, it was usually [my name], [TL’s name], [client company name]. Under each subheading, make a checklist. For something with a lot of moving parts, make a sub-list by indenting lines with the various parts. For example:

(Only if needed) Add Next Meeting’s Agenda/Follow-Up Topics

If a follow-up meeting was scheduled or things were mentioned as “things we’ll follow up on”, add a section with a heading like “Topics for Next Meeting” or “Follow-Up Topics”. Add a brief description of each thing, such as “Team performance expectations” or “Status of [Project]”

Prepare Your Follow-Up Email

Use the Email Page function in OneNote in order to email the notes. Anyone on the calendar invite will automatically be listed in the To field. Anyone not on the calendar invite need to be added manually in the CC field. All your notes, including the appropriate checkboxes for attendees, will be included in the email automatically. In the space before the OneNote data begins, start the email with “[greeting of choice], My minutes from our meeting are as follows. Please let me know of any changes or updates you have by using the reply all function to keep us all on the same page.”

Add Your Signature

Add your email signature AFTER your notes. Sometimes, anything below your signature is read by an email parser as part of your signature.

Click Send on the email.

Then go back to work! Keep an eye on the email and if you have a verbal conversation with someone from the meeting about an update about the notes, reply all to the email with something like “Per a conversation with [name], please note that the due date for [item] was misstated. The actual due date for [item] is [correct date]. [Name], please confirm that this is accurate.”

On using “Please [do thing]”:

As a note, telling people “Please do X” (such as “let me know of changes” or “confirm this”) is still polite in business land and puts the onus on the person/people addressed. Basically, it’s a way of saying “hey, I did my part, now it’s time to do yours”. If you never hear back from them and they try throwing you under the bus later, you have the email chain! You can say “I was acting on the information I had in my notes, which were in this email, which I never got a reply to.”

On using this for external meetings/worker solidarity

This also works for external meetings, such as those with customers/clients/trainers/etc. I was commended both by clients and my management team when I was doing software implementation for my thorough documentation. Including one client who was able to prove “on paper” that her boss was overloading her with work because of the action items lists.

The boss would be in the meeting, was my primary point of contact (on paper at least), and would have this one team member (I’ll call her Sheila) on the call, who I could tell was already overworked by the fact that she was often having to answer other business emails during meetings and mentioned training other people who weren’t in our meetings. Usually, my action items were sorted into [My Name], [My Team Lead], [My Client’s Company’s Name]. However, when my point of contact basically kept asking Sheila to do things that were technically his responsibility, I split it up to be more like this.

My Company Name

My Name

My Team Lead

Client’s Company Name

My Point of Contact

Sheila

When my TL saw the change, she asked why I started doing it different. I told the truth, but only half of it. “Sheila tends to have a lot on her plate, so I know things assigned to her might take longer. I just want to make sure I know who’s doing what.” I didn’t say the part where I suspected that the client was throwing Sheila under the bus for why the project was running late.

After a few weeks of meetings with that format for action items, we got an email from my point of contact’s boss explaining that the point of contact was being removed from the project and, as a result he was putting Sheila in charge of it with a small team. I kept the format (breaking it out into a section each for Sheila, each of her team members, and a general “Sheila’s Team” section) for a number of reasons, but mostly so the point of contact’s boss (who was now Sheila’s boss and had asked to be CC’d on our meeting minutes) wouldn’t know that I was initially doing it so Sheila could prove that she had been overworked. 

Sheila and her small team got the project done ahead of schedule AND she was able to keep her promotion after the project ended.

Do Not Let HR do this to you. It is not illegal to talk about wages in the work place. I did and got a 12% raise!

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Digital Transaction Management Market: Key Trends, Security Features, and Industry Forecast

The global digital transaction management market size is expected to reach USD 61.10 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 26.3% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The growth of the market can be attributed to the increasing need to manage all document-based transactions digitally. The growing adoption of cloud-based services across various industries and industrial verticals is also expected to propel the growth of the market over the forecast period. Digital transaction management solutions can potentially digitize, and subsequently, accelerate the process of signing business contracts and agreements accurately and securely.

These solutions can help in signing and transmitting documents online instantly rather than signing the documents physically and dispatching those by post or scanning and emailing the signed documents. Apart from accelerating the overall process of signing contracts and agreements, digital transaction management solutions can also help in reducing mistakes, thereby lowering operating costs. Businesses across the globe are focusing on adopting digital transaction management solutions to reduce errors, and operating costs thereby, while reducing transaction times and augmenting productivity. Moreover, as these solutions are cloud-based, employees can access important business documents irrespective of their device or location.

These solutions can also create digital signatures, which are considered highly authentic and secure, thereby making them more legally applicable than conventional signatures. The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic is expected to play a decisive role in driving the market. Given the restrictions on in-person interactions, shipping, and traveling in the wake of the outbreak of the pandemic, businesses are gradually switching to alternative procedures for settling down their trade and financial transactions. At the same time, the adoption of document archival and workflow automation solutions is also expected to gain traction across numerous end-use industries and industry verticals as businesses are unable to deliver, examine, and handle physical documents owing to remote operations and the restrictions on the staff allowed to be present within the premises.

Digital Transaction Management Market Report Highlights

The hardware segment dominated the market in 2024 owing to the increasing demand for Point of Sale (POS) systems for digital transaction management from the incumbents of the hospitality, healthcare, and retail industries

Aggressive investments in electronic documents by enterprises and government agencies across the globe are expected to propel the growth of the electronic signatures segment over the forecast period

Continued digital transformation across Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across the globe is expected to drive the growth of the SMEs segment over the forecast period

The BFSI segment dominated the market in 2024 owing to the increasing adoption of digital transaction management solutions by banks and financial institutions as part of their efforts to reduce paperwork and improve the efficiency of their processes

Digital Transaction Management Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global digital transaction management market report based on component, solution, end user, vertical, and region:

Digital Transaction Management Component Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

Hardware

Software

Services

Digital Transaction Management Solution Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

Electronic Signatures

Workflow Automation

Authentication

Document Archival

Others

Digital Transaction Management End User Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

Large enterprises

SMEs

Digital Transaction Management Vertical Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

Retail

BFSI

Healthcare

IT & Telecom

Government

Real Estate

Utilities

Others

Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

North America

US

Canada

Europe

Germany

UK

Spain

France

Italy

Belgium

Portugal

Asia Pacific

China

India

Japan

South America

Brazil

Colombia

Chile

Peru

Mexico

Middle East & Africa

Key Players of Digital Transaction Management Market

Adobe Inc.

Ascertia

DocuSign Inc.

eDOC Innovations

Entrust Corporation.

Wolters Kluwer N.V.

Kofax Inc.

Nintex UK Ltd.

One Span Inc.

Order a free sample PDF of the Digital Transaction Management Market Intelligence Study, published by Grand View Research.

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Infrared Imaging Market Share Growth & Regional Forecast

Introduction:

The Infrared Imaging Market is gaining traction across multiple industries, driven by its ability to capture images based on heat signatures rather than visible light. This technology is widely used in military applications, industrial inspections, automotive night vision systems, and medical diagnostics. The increasing demand for surveillance, security, and predictive maintenance solutions is fueling market growth. Additionally, advancements in infrared sensors, decreasing costs, and integration with AI and IoT are further enhancing market prospects.

The Infrared Imaging Market was valued at USD 7.03 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 12.36 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 6.5% during the forecast period from 2024 to 2032.

Market Trends:

Rising Adoption in Defense & Security – Military and law enforcement agencies are increasingly using infrared imaging for surveillance and target detection.

Growth in Industrial Inspection & Automation – Infrared imaging is being used for predictive maintenance, leak detection, and machine monitoring.

Expanding Use in Healthcare – Thermal imaging is playing a crucial role in early disease detection and non-invasive diagnostics.

Advancements in Infrared Sensor Technology – The development of high-resolution, low-cost infrared sensors is driving market growth.

Integration with AI and IoT – Smart infrared imaging systems powered by AI and IoT are enabling real-time monitoring and automated decision-making.

Market Growth Factors:

Increasing demand for security and surveillance solutions.

Growing adoption in automotive for night vision and driver assistance.

Expansion of smart infrastructure and smart home applications.

Rising need for non-invasive medical imaging solutions.

Technological advancements leading to cost reductions in infrared sensors.

Challenges:

Despite its rapid growth, the Infrared Imaging Market faces several challenges. The high cost of advanced infrared cameras and sensors remains a significant barrier to widespread adoption, especially in emerging economies. Additionally, regulatory restrictions on the export of thermal imaging technology pose hurdles for market expansion. Limited awareness and technical expertise in handling infrared imaging solutions also hinder adoption in smaller industries. Furthermore, challenges in integrating infrared imaging with existing surveillance and monitoring systems create compatibility issues, requiring further advancements in interoperability.

Future Outlook:

The Infrared Imaging Market is expected to experience robust growth in the coming years, driven by increasing investments in defense, healthcare, and industrial automation. The integration of AI and IoT will further enhance the capabilities of infrared imaging systems, making them more accessible and efficient. Additionally, the automotive industry’s growing focus on autonomous driving and driver assistance systems will boost demand for infrared cameras. Emerging applications in environmental monitoring, agriculture, and energy sector inspections will also contribute to market expansion. With advancements in sensor technology and cost reductions, infrared imaging solutions will become more affordable, leading to widespread adoption across various industries.

Conclusion:

The Infrared Imaging Market is on a strong growth trajectory, driven by its increasing adoption in defense, security, healthcare, and industrial sectors. While challenges such as high costs and regulatory restrictions persist, continuous technological advancements and increasing demand for thermal imaging applications are expected to drive market expansion. Companies investing in AI-driven infrared imaging solutions and innovative applications will likely gain a competitive edge in this rapidly evolving industry.

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Changing your email signature in Microsoft Outlook is a simple yet essential task to ensure your communications reflect your most up-to-date information and branding. Whether you’re switching roles, updating contact details, or refreshing your signature design, Outlook makes it straightforward to manage.

To start, open Outlook and go to the "File" menu or "Settings" (depending on your version). From there, navigate to "Mail" or "Email" settings and locate the "Signatures" option. In the Signatures and Stationery dialog box, select an existing signature to edit or create a new one. You can customize text, add images, links, and even your company logo. After making your changes, assign the updated signature to your email accounts for new messages and replies.

Remember to save your updates before exiting. Test the changes by sending a test email to yourself or a colleague. By following these steps, you can maintain a professional and polished image in your email communications.

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