#SIR! You have a mortgage and a dog now with Team

[respectthepetty]

Pulls out receipts from Team's backpack.

What does it have to be, so I can be in your room?

It's destiny.

[The sex] was really nice.

I like it when you call me Hia.

I'm trying to be supportive.

Kiss me!

I never brought anyone here.

Don't talk about him like that again.

You're avoiding me.

Who would I have to be, so I can be protective over you?

*holds Team when he has nightmares*

*buys Team food*

Couldn't sleep again last night?

Whatever you want to call me: Daddy, husband, wifey.

You'll sleep at my place tonight.

Move closer to me.

I'm here. You're fine. Everything's okay.

*hugs Team's pillow tighter to enjoy the scent*

*thinks about Team as more special than others*

You can come to this room whenever you want.

Go grocery shopping with me. I'll buy you snacks. Lunch also.

Trust me.

*gives Team all the food he wants off his plate*

*lets Team feed him food*

*lets Team tease him*

*watches horror films with Team even though he is afraid*

You're the first one to ride. I only let people ride with me when they are willing to risk.

I feel good about him. I wanna get to know him better. I wanna support him with things that he loves, and I also care about him. I worry whether he could sleep at night or not. Has he eaten? What is he doing?

Have you ever wanted to know about the things that the person you're interested in likes? Wanna know their thoughts from the song they listen to?

I'm always here beside you.

I left it unlocked for someone to come in.

I do [want to know], but I'd love to know when you're ready to tell me, which is not right now.

Stop thanking me.

I promise. I only have you. I don't know for how long but until you're better, until there's someone who takes care of you better than me, until you are bored of me, or until whenever, I would still only have you.

With you, it's different. I just want more time.

*watches Team get dressed in his clothes and helps him with the tie*

*loves when Team calls him daddy*

[lilianasholl-blog]

Move Your Own In Time Consuming Real Estate Market With Incentives

Now your picnic guests have all gone home with leftover hot dogs and potato salad in Tupperware, it is time to use the white linen trousers, the open-toed sandals, have that pedicure (we're talking to you, sir), make sure your home warranty insurance plan is in order and declare war upon the mosquitoes. Tip #5. Complete your due diligence, Protect yourself have your team into position to take appropriate steps swiftly you are purchasing an "as is" home, most are vacant properties many i'm able to utilities put off some off for a long time. Home Inspection is really a must followup with individual mechanical inspections (HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical) complete any extra recommended examinations. Always have the well and septic systems inspected and well water tested usually required because of your mortgage tiny. How much should purchaser offer? If ever the thought process going easily into this transaction is "the bank calls for anything" backyard from using this house straight into their store. Think again! Home inspections are a part of the purchase fo fresh new home. Being a buyer include the in order to perform inspections and the owner is essential to law drugs to house available for any inspections. Will be the major 2 main inspections will be used from the comfort of the beginning: general inspection and manage inspection. However, there can also be inspections 100 % possible choose by analyzing your needs and the final results of common inspection. While your real estate is found it necessary to point out any defects or problems you conscious about, permit yourself to become him or her actually choose for . Choose the home that you're most more comfortable with. You don't want to pay the next ten years hating your personal home or fully understand you really couldn't afford it. After closing the deal, it is recommended to sign up for sears home warranty protection. Folks who have owned homes for years may not feel that it should be necessary, however for a first-time buyer, it is definitely. Owning a home is very distinct from renting a rental.

Prepare Your own house. To get top dollar when selling your own home, make all minor repairs and paint rooms as that you need. Cut the lawn and trim the shrubbery, gain freedom from of all you do not need, as well as put everything as a substitute. When you have a home the proverbial buck stops at the office. As a renter you always had another person or business to handle the repairs (and the price of renovations.) As an owner it is entirely up to you. And the simple can end up expensive speedily. Make positive that if one does choose take an extended home warranty, you ought to pay focus on the details in it. Understanding the fine print will allow you to negotiate in your own company to discover the most outside your warranty.

[finderskeepersff]

22.

“Alex” shaking his hand “hello new owners” I smiled wide “Sofia Bundy, these are the keys to your new home” putting my hands in my pockets smiling at Sofia as she took the keys, she got all dressed for this, she was so excited “I bought the paperwork but they are the keys to your home!” Sofia held the keys close to her looking at me “it’s yours babe, this is your home. Home owner at twenty five, you tell me who is doing that? It’s paid off for” Sofia ran at me and jumped up, holding Sofia close “thank you so much Cassius” she is so emotional, bless her heart “don’t be, it’s our home now” slowly placing her down “I always love giving homes to new couples, it’s been a pleasure to work with you both. It’s been pushy on how quick but it’s done” nodding my head as I watched Sofia just stare at the keys “I guess you will be a busy man, the whole home needs doing” I sighed out heavily “yes I know” Sofia got plans “please, before you go. Can you take a picture of us. Please” Sofia held her phone out “oh of course I will” Alex took the phone from Sofia, she grabbed my hand “it’s a new start, this is ours!!” Sofia yelped, following Sofia up the drive to the home “god, it is so beautiful and look! It says sold. Come, let’s go to the sign” here she goes “Cassius, I am dying to cry but I won’t. I did my make up perfectly for this moment” that is good, I don’t like to see Sofia crying “oh and welcome to Atlanta, the both of you. I never said that, fresh start in a beautiful peaceful area” placing my arm around Sofia, she placed her arms around my body “thank you sir” he held the phone up, for this I will smile because Sofia’ energy is making me happy “you got a nice smile sir when you use it” Alex said.

I am happy with this, I mean I had to pay a little more because other people did bid on it but I was paying it all off, I win in this “how much did you pay for this? I always wanted to come to Atlanta because I know I could live in a nice home for not a stupid amount, I like it here” Sofia jumped up on the kitchen unit “well they said two hundred thousand and sixty three but I put down two hundred thousand and seventy three, Alex said you want it closed and I said yes. I ain’t playing. This shit is brand new, ain’t nobody been here just us babe” I am happy, I can imagine how it will look when Sofia has finished doing it up. I mean I can assume what she sees in it, I know this second living room that comes off from the kitchen is a no so it’s whatever, I don’t mind getting rid of that “look baby” Sofia turned her phone to me, walking over to her slowly and taking the phone from her “your smile is so cute baby” I grinned at the picture of us, our home looks good “New home owners, thank you baby” I read out “I was dying to put no mortgage but let’s not, you look so cute baby” passing Sofia’ phone back to her “thank you, you see Alex? You think he gay” placing myself between Sofia’ legs, placing my arms around Sofia “he said you had a nice smile, he probably wanted your dick. You playing men now” pulling a face, placing my head on Sofia’ chest.

Sofia is stressing me already “you really knocking walls down?” staring at the walk in closet, it’s big enough “Cassius, this is enough for me. Not for you, I am not having your clothes everywhere. Just listen to me, it’s just the wall is being moved a little. Which then gives your space for clothes and then” Sofia walked by me “here will be my middle isle, I can sit here and put my heels on, mirror here. And then when I walk out” turning around “my vanity table, all my make up here. And then here, there will be plush couch and then our bed, and just here” I have no idea what this woman is doing “here will be a chandelier, and then here will be a wall that comes out a little, will be a fire box here. Glass so we can see, and then our bathroom there. It works” blinking at Sofia, she has ideas “just trust me, I have people. They will be coming tomorrow, when it’s done you will be impressed” I guess so “baby, I am also thinking of you. In the basement will be a like your movie room, just let me do this” this woman is taking walls down and then building walls.

The home is a little empty though, we need a baby. Actually we could get a dog, for now that will work. Maybe a guard dog “your brother said, he is happy for you” looking behind me “who?” which brother she speaking too “Jordan” scrunching my face up “I didn’t remove him, I mean I am now but he just put. Happy for you both, bro deserves it. New start” nodding my head “ok, remove him” he doesn’t need to know “I will, Mia already wants to come but I just said no. Cassius you are happy for me to do this?” looking ahead of me “yeah, I didn’t say I wasn’t. I was thinking” turning myself around “we could maybe get a dog, when it’s done. I am happy for you to do what you need to do ok? Just make sure I am with you, aight? I don’t want you handling these guys alone” Sofia cooed out “don’t worry baby I will” I don’t know why this fear came at me, what happened there.

Unlocking the lock on the storage unit, pulling the door open. I looked around me before I stepped inside “you all looking everywhere why?” putting the light switch on “because, just because” I ain’t about to start speaking on the money I have here right now, I didn’t even put these things in this place so I am not sure where they put my money. I am sure they said they put it in suitcases, spotting the rows of suitcases. They emptied the duffle bags out, I mean they had too. They couldn’t just roll with duffle bags after duffle bags, grabbing the suitcase and laying it down. Crouching down “get me a duffle bag, it’s just there. Next to the box” I said to Sofia as I unlocked the lock, I don’t feel secure that my money is here. I mean if anyone knows what I got, they could just jack this shit from me. Unzipping the suitcase, my smile grew “bingo” the rows of money, money is what made me want to do most of the shit but I live like a poor man, have too with Sofia around “Cassius, the fuck” Sofia said, grabbing the duffle bag “you got to have more-” I shushed Sofia, I don’t want her saying anything. I need to move the money again, I don’t think it should be here. I have a home now so I can do something with that, maybe check out what them idiots are doing with theirs but I didn’t really see how they put this away, I have rows of suitcases.

Rubbing my face thinking, I need to put my money somewhere “Cassius, please tell me in those suitcases. There was too many to count, please tell me there is clothes in that” I knew she would mention it again as soon as we get in the car, she took her time to get inside actually “what answer you want?” looking over at Sofia “the truth?” taking in a deep breath looking away from Sofia, putting the car engine on “money in those, Sofia. I want you to use that money I put in your bank. Use it, buy something for the house. I want you to buy it using your card, buy home stuff. Then I am going to put more money in your bank, don’t question this just do it ok? I have been meaning to do this, this is the moment. I need to set these things up right, everything needs to be done properly for you Sofia. Just like my family, you too. I won’t have them ever taking shit from you, so tomorrow or when you’re ready. Buy home stuff, anything related to a house. So I can put more money in your bank so when they question they will link it to the fact you have a new home and your mother gave you that, that life I have left. I told you that, it’s gone but I still need to cover myself” Sofia is all quiet now but she needs to be told sometimes “I know, you don’t like it but it’s life. It’s me, it’s my life and it’s happened” I can deal with myself but I can’t if anything falls through for Sofia, this way it won’t “millionaire drug dealer?” Sofia said, I didn’t say anything. Money is money, I don’t know why it needs to be a bad thing “if you calling me that” I shrugged, driving off slowly “you never really tell me the truth on the fact you are the boss” why would I tell Sofia any of that “it’s behind me, end it” I don’t want to know anymore.

I have been up all night thinking on this, thinking on how the hell can I put my money into something. I just know if I do, it’s going end up being a place where I will do dumb shit, I don’t know how to go legit, I mean I really don’t. Watching over Sofia speaking to two guys, she knows what she is doing, she is telling them. They seem decent, I just wanted to know they was cool and for them to know I will break their faces if they disrespect my woman “I mean, we are in a rush to move in. It is a lot of work and I understand” Sofia is the one wanting walls moved around “talking materials we need to order, walls needing to move. You’re looking at two months, we aren’t going to rush the job. I have a team that can do everything, everything you see on this I can do it. I have the people to do it but it will cost” stuffing my hands in my pockets “the money isn’t a issue, I can pay half now” I spoke up “we need to price it up, getting the people together. When we are done, what you see in these designs will come to life, that is my part of the job now. To make these a reality so we will try and see if we can make it quicker” Sofia sighed heavily “I have seen good reviews about you, I am just excited to move here” I know she is finding is difficult about staying in a hotel but she needs to be positive.

“Awwww shiiiittt Carnell Junior got his crib” Kyle said, walking over to him laughing “nigga shut up” dapping him “you done better than me, I ain’t even got a crib. I am in a motel, I don’t do no hotel” he dumb as shit “why you playing? Amira won’t allow it” seeing his girl in the car “I know, I am playing. She would put a cap in a my ass but this your plan then?” he pointed behind me “yeah, it’s Sofia’ place. I am not having my name on anything unless it’s my child” Kyle laughed “Carnell the third” kissing my teeth “you dumb, what is Myles doing? Where he at?” I miss him “he took his girl on holiday because she is all upset about moving. Amira was fine about it. I am happy for you but you wanted to see me” rubbing my hands together “yeah, I got too much money” Kyle busted out laughing “it ain’t funny, the fuck am I going to do?” he is laughing like it is funny “open a nail salon, use the money to clean it. I don’t know, that is your money. Some of that is still in Brooklyn, how you think I feel? I don’t know what to do with the money myself. I am thinking of taking over Atlanta, but we could. I mean Amira could open a business, weaves. Best business to go for, open some business up. Best way. I am so happy to see you after so long oh, hi Sofia” looking behind me “Kyle” Sofia hates my friends being here, I need to do something.

[weshipyourride]

Meet Pro Mountain Biker Alexey Vermeulen

Last year, 2019, was the year that many WorldTour riders left the ranks to test the waters of off-road adventure racing. While most opted to venture into gravel racing with similar bikes, similar tactics and similar distances, Alexey Vermeulen, 25, opted for a bigger challenge by trading in drop bars for flat bars and immersing himself into professional cross country and endurance mountain biking.

Photo credit: Avery Stumm

“Firstly, my ego took a huge hit when I started mountain biking. At the WorldTour level, you are constantly being told how great you are and how you can do this, or you can become that … then during my first UCI races of the 2019 season in Vail Lake, I realized that power wasn’t going to win me races - I crashed at least five times. I went through the whole year developing skills and my own base for personal change,” Vermeulen told BikeFlights.com.

The desire for personal growth and showing progress motivate Vermeulen towards his own goals, which have ranged from slapping around the hockey puck as a kid to riding the break away in WorldTour races.

“I’ve worked with the same coach since I was 14 years old. Not many cyclists can say that, but Lucas (Wall) has always challenged me to see progression from my time as a junior, to BMC, to Lotto and to racing mountain bikes now.”

Vermeulen is now racing as a privateer among many well-equipped teams, but despite blazing his own path forward, he has been able to acquire support from companies such as Bianchi Bikes, Shimano, Enve, Q+M Advertising, Commercial Mortgage Capital, Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales, Carhartt and BikeFlights.com. The story behind receiving this support was a bit more interesting, according to Vermeulen.

“I used Iceman (2018) as a point to earn my support,” explained Vermeulen. “I called several previous sponsors and asked them, by gambling, that if I were able to podium, can we talk about a deal in 2019? This was the first time I was ever content with second place. I never thought this would happen.”

The following year was a big year of learning and adapting to this unfamiliar discipline with a constant goal to return to Iceman and finish off the season on a high note.

“I grew up in Michigan idolizing Iceman as a ‘hometown race,’ but I never really thought I was going to win it. I always believed that I could, but never thought I was going to - which is what came to fruition at the finish line last year,” said Vermeulen. “The coolest part of winning is the ice trophy. It weighs a good 40 pounds. You have about 48 hours to enjoy it before it’s gone. Your next opportunity to hold it is by winning the next year’s race.”

Photo credit: Avery Stumm

Like many other racers, Vermeulen is making the most of his time without races on the calendar due to COVID-19 by self-isolating with his family in Michigan and continuing to train with hopes for a late season push for events.  

“The goals for now are Leadville and Iceman. Otherwise I have not altered my training because of the cancellations of races; it’s more fun to ride when you’re fit.”

BikeFlights.com wishes Alexey luck for the remainder of the year, and look forward to lending our voices to the cheers of the crowds once racing and events return.

Follow Alexey on Instagram; you’ll enjoy Michigan trails, piles and/or stacks of wood and Sir Willie the Wiener dog!

[myviewoftheuniverse]

The party is over...

When is this party over? How long are we supposed to live on this planet? I assume we're all hoping the next stop isn't nightmarish? Or that there at least exists a next stop. Just getting tired of waking up everyday. 

Don’t get me wrong, I do things to change the world for the better. I don't just wake up and watch Judge Judy and soap operas. (actually never watched Judy...came across it once and watched for about 20 secs...not my thing) I own a software company and thousands of people rely on me to keep their businesses up and running. I'm just tired of working my ass off everyday for minimal enjoyment. I mean isn’t life supposed to be fun? Enjoyable?

I blew all my loads when I was younger. I worked for Continental airlines and I traveled everywhere I could possibly want to go. So my list of new destinations to hit is very small...Yellowstone park, Monument Valley, Greece, Egypt...and at this point I will never have the dough necessary to visit those places at the current rate of income. 

So being I have no family or children it’s kind of boring. 

Now I know why more than a million people a year commit suicide. Not that I know why, because many do it for many different reasons. 

But I know one reason....boredom. If I had a project that absorbed me then I might find more value in life and want more out of it. 

It’s amazing how today I was next to a guy driving his beamer and he was in his shirt and tie. I looked at him and imagined how excited he is to go out and make more money every day. He probably lives for it. It drives him forward. He loves making money. Wish I could say the same. 

I love the kids I work with. They’re handicapped young adults. They keep me moving. They NEVER have anything bad to say. They’re always upbeat and happy to shake your hand and say hi. They are an inspiration for all of us. They just enjoy ...well I was going to say they just enjoy life but that isn’t true. Some of them get bullied at work and they tell me all the stories.

Like when Khari was in a car with a friend. They were driving in Parkland and a cop pulled them over. The cop said “Who are you?” Khari says “Hi I’m Khari!” (Khari is the most polite young man you’ll ever meet) The cop says “Where are you from?” Khari says “I’m from Coral Springs” The cop says “Then get out of the car and get back to Coral Springs.” So Khari did exactly what he was told.” He got out of the car and started walking the 9 or so miles he had to go get home. The cop followed him the whole way! He kept driving by block by block. Then Khari says the cop drove up to him as he walked into his apartment complex and Khari yelled “Have a great day sir!” and the cop drove off. 

Shit like that bugs the fuck out of me. Innocent handicapped kid with one hand gets bullied by a cop. What a loser. I pray every day there is a heaven and hell because people like that need to suffer. Just stupid immature behavior. 

Anyway the kids that I work with are just full of fun and yes they are basically what keeps me going every day. 

But I’m still tired as shit and not getting any younger. I don’t see retirement coming anytime soon. I’m 51 already and I’ll definitely be working for another 20 years or more at the rate the economy moves. That’s a long road. Plus when you have software problems and things are moving slow, it gets depressing. We’re a team of two and my competitors have teams of 10 or 20 on coding. They’re constantly outdistancing themselves from us every day. We’ll never catch up. Losing clients every few months, not getting any new ones. It’s a slow death that I’m actually trying to avoid. I don’t see success anywhere in the future. We thought we’d be buying islands in the Philippines by now and we can barely afford a dinner at a Mexican restaurant right now...yeah success is right around the corner. 

Over 90K in debt and I don’t even have a mortgage. You can’t run away from that. They’ll chase you down forever. 

I don’t have a wife that I love. That would at least give you something to come home to, to hug every day. I don’t have children to love and watch them get married and have grandkids. It’s kind of a boring life. 

Yet millions of people live far more boring lives than I live. They hang out at a bar nightly and drink their life away. I don’t like getting drunk. Some people, like one of the special kids fathers, just sits and lays on the couch every day and watches TV. I mean she says he does it every day. He doesn’t even walk a dog. He does nothing. I’ve never seem him outside. That blows my mind. 

Then I cry for the people on the other side of the world that struggle every single day of their lives just to live one more day. I wish I could do something about it. It’s so depressing. Thinking about the world is too confusing to think about. It’s too vast to comprehend for the small minds we have. 

Anyway...trying to stay positive and I realize this was not positive at all. I hope everything is going well for you and your family. Change the world if you can....