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bismuth-209 · 1 year ago

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what i want to play in Solo But Not Alone 4

So, there's a charity bundle on itch.io right now, Solo But Not Alone 4 is a bundle of 125 solo ttrpg-type games.

By ttrpg-type I mean that they aren't played on the computer, they usually have pdfs to download and then you need to bring the things like playing cards, tarot cards, dice and something to write with yourself (and very occasionally a jenga tower). They're usually rather focused on journaling.

If you want to know which games need which supplies, or what genres the games are, there's a handy dandy spreadsheet you can get here.

now, I've not really played any of the games yet, but there's ones I really want to play, and maybe I can make some of you excited enough to buy the bundle and support the charity Take This too. Take This is a non-profit to benefit mental health in the gaming community, but a little look on their website gives me the idea that their resources are useful broader as well, for example they have links to mental health resources for particular ethnic groups. It does seem pretty English-speaking country centric, but still a worthy charity to support I think.

without further ado! the games

Project ECCO is a game you play in a PLANNER. I've scrounged up an old planner I barely used and I'll be using it to play this game. It's a time travel game and you write your answers to the prompts on the pages of the planner you've "travelled" to. There's different ways to "travel through time" in the game, so you use dice, playing cards, tarot cards and a coin to determine what day you're writing on and what prompt you're fulfilling. I like the variety in methods, and i like that i'll be having limited space to write (although it's VERY little on the weekends. we'll see what i can manage on 3 lines)

If you want to play just this game you should definitely buy the bundle, it's usually 15 USD, while the bundle is just 10.

Corporate Onboarding is here mostly because of the formatting, I'll admit. But the formatting is so cool! It's AVAILABLE AS A POWERPOINT FILE. Also pdf, handy if you don't have the ms office suite. It fits on just 19 slides, but it claims that the average session is about an hour, which sounds about right. It doesn't have a lot of introspection far as I can tell, you need to find all your bosses to report to them without going over 5 warnings, and you have some stats for your character and all that.

Fox Curio's Floating Bookshop is another game worth getting the whole bundle for, normally 16 USD and it does seem worth that.

The game has such cool worldbuilding, you've got different towns and seasons and events throughout the year. I can see myself dedicating a whole notebook to this. And it's got a beautiful pdf (that's kind of formatted for print, but the print book's sold out). Also a fishing mini game you play by dealing a deck of cards.

5 act play is a game that gives you some guidance for the plotting of a play. It uses tarot, but also gives an alternative using dice and playing cards. It really USES tarot, you are expected to have a guidebook or look one up for the meanings of the cards and use them to inform characters and themes, but it does have tables for what you do with some of the cards. It's Shakespeare inspired, using examples from Much Ado and Romeo and Juliet to help you, and you're expected to write a tragedy or a comedy.

The Peace Engine is a game you use a jenga tower to play, which I don't currently have access to, but it looks incredible and I'm considering asking around if I can borrow one. You have to pull bricks from the tower when your scientist gains "burnout" and if your tower falls you fail. It has a complex system and it seems very cool.

Again a game more expensive on its own, so get it in the bundle!

Glyph is a sort of guide where you make sigils, it has a beautiful pdf as well. I like the method it provides. It recommends to be used for enrichment of other games, or just as a fun creative exercise

This bundle runs until the 9th of March 2024!

#solo but not alone 4 #itch.io #itch io charity bundle #game recommendations #game recs #solo ttrpg #solo journaling rpg #solo rpg #the peace engine #fox curio's floating bookshop #game sale #bis speaks #indie ttrpgs #indie games #indie rpg

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dustofwarfare · 24 hours ago

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Deleted Scenes from S&V (Kinda)

For the one-year anniversary of when I started this monstrosity (I got sober in May 2024, if you've ever done that, you know it's a lot of mental work to simply not do a thing, because of course, addiction isn't that simple but! Best decision I ever made :DDD) here are some scenes I did not put in the fic! I found these in a gdoc called "Cut scenes" and had no idea what they were.

First one is an alternate version of the Petrov's party, the one Makarov and Graves attend in Moscow where they end up in a gunfight and then in bed :D I ended up re-writing this for a few reasons but I did like Graves dragging Makarov up the stairs to kiss him as a way to pretend he wasn't snooping around for a safe. I shall call it...SAFE!

The second one, I wrote in Makarov's POV before I decided to keep the whole fic in Graves's POV, so Graves hears this story the night after the Petrov's party, when Makarov finds out Milena has again betrayed him. It's him thinking about getting out of prison, going to her house in Plutus (I know that doesn't work with the game timeline but like...what are these timelines, do they simply travel by breaking the time barrier or???) and turning down her offer of spending the night with her. I liked it as a contrast to how Makarov is with Graves. Anyway, idk it seemed like maybe someone might like them, so, pls enjoy (caveat they are unedited cut scenes, obvs, and are probably messy \o/ )

Safe

The safe is in the walk-in closet, tucked behind Mrs. Petrov’s collection of designer handbags. Graves reports this on comm, and Piotr gives him the date of the Petrovs wedding – the tenth of July, 1994. Graves gets it wrong twice, realizing he’s using the American date format and gives a soft hiss of satisfaction when he switches it and the safe opens smoothly.

Inside is money – a lot of money – several passports that show both Petrovs but have different names and nationalities, something that looks like a legit black velvet bag full of diamonds, and a small black address book with the tabs, the sort that went out of fashion once day planners and smartphones came into fashion. He thumbs through it, sees there are all sorts of names – and they have accompanying notes in the roman alphabet, things like travel thru Dubai and contact for America, and others that make it clear this list of contacts is very specifically for moving things – people, cargo, whatever – in and out of countries without penalties, taxes or law enforcement.

If someone wanted to facilitate entering or leaving a country without anyone knowing about it, this entire book is a list of names to see it done. He shoves it in his pocket, thinks about taking the diamonds – hey, he’s gonna need to get out of Russia at some point and he’s not sure if Makarov’s temporary allies package includes exfil home or not – but in the end, he doesn’t, simply closes the safe and ducks out of the closet, heading back down to the party. He gets to the staircase before his luck runs out, because there’s someone there –

Fuck, fuck, isn’t Piotr supposed to be on overwatch? This fucking place is nothing but goddamn windows –

“There you are,” a voice says, and Graves hisses out a breath, relieved to see it’s Makarov who’s heading up the stairs and not someone with a dog, or a gun, or both.

“Yeah, sorry, but I –”

“Vladimir?”

That’s a woman’s voice, and Makarov and Graves stare at each other for half a second, because that’s all they have – and Graves reaches out, grabs Makarov by the wrist and hauls him bodily up the stairs. This only works because it’s a surprise, but it’s still gratifying, because Graves likes winning and he’s going to count it. “Play along, comrade,” he hisses, then, just as the clicking heels of whoever is looking for Makarov round the corner…Graves shoves him up against the wall and kisses him.

Makarov, who doesn’t understand obvious ploy to explain our absence, bites him. Hard. Really hard, enough that Graves’s mouth fills with copper and he puts a hand on Makarov’s shoulder, pushing him against the wall even more, like that will work. He’ll apologize later, but this is all he can think of to do to explain why they’re halfway up (or halfway down) the back staircase.

“Oh,” the woman – Petrov’s wife, and what the fuck is she looking for Makarov for anyway? – says, and then – she laughs, saying something he can’t translate because his fucking mouth hurts and Makarov is not going to win any contests for his acting, fuck.

“Sorry, ma’am,” he says, pulling back, pretending like his mouth isn’t bloody and the man he’s kissing isn’t furious. He puts all his natural submission in his voice. “You can’t blame me thought, right? Thought we might find an empty bedroom.”

Mrs. Petrov is staring at him, her head tilted. Makarov’s still as fucking death where Graves pushed him against the wall, and he turns to say something to her, surprisingly not moving away though Graves is certain he probably wants to. Whatever, he’ll apologize later.

“There is, ah. Guest room. Second door from left,” she says, a little frown between her brows, her smile more puzzled than genuine. But she doesn’t think he’s a spec ops agent snooping for intel, just a dumb American who can’t keep his hands off his date, so. Yeah. Great.

“I apologize, Anushka,” Makarov says, and it’s about as believable as it would be if Graves went to apply for the 141.

She says something in Russian that makes Makarov smile, his eyes as empty and cold as the dark glass windows. He grabs Graves’s wrist in a strong grip and pulls him in sharply, but it’s just so he can whisper, “We’re leaving,” in his ear before he turns to go.

“Sorry,” Graves says, gruffly, and he’s a little…he feels weird, bad, like he did something wrong. It’s irritating, because Makarov said to talk his way out of shit if he got caught, and that’s what he did, isn’t it? He’s not sure why he’s apologizing, the intel’s good and his dumb, clueless American act worked.

“Alpha 2-1 this is Czar 9-0 Actual, ready for exfil,” Makarov says, in English, probably for Graves’s benefit.

Graves can’t tell if he’s angry or just his usual low-level of simmering menace, but he thanks the person who hands him his coat and waves at the girl who told him where the bathroom was, heading out into the chilly night. “Quick exit,” he says, while they stand at the foot of the entryway stairs, waiting for the car to pull through the circle drive.

“There’s the car,” is Makarov’s answer, and Graves is really not enjoying feeling like he’s been chastised and as soon as he can be angry, he’s gonna be, fucking hell he got the goddamn intel and it’s not like –

They’re almost to the car when he sees it. A red dot, from somewhere over Makarov’s shoulder.

Graves doesn’t think. He grabs for the weapon he has holstered under his coat, shoves Makarov and says in a tight voice, “Check your six,” and sights the location of the shooter really only visible because of the outside air being foggy with heavy, cold moisture.

Graves takes his shot. He’s always been a good marksman. Makarov has his own weapon out, and he shoves Graves into the car as they hear someone shout.

“We got out of the house first,” Graves says, sliding into the back as Piotr throws the car into drive and peels out. Graves flips onto his back and braces his feet, head low so it’s not near the windows of the car, as a bullet hits the tire and the car careens wildly before Piotr gets it steady again. “Before the gun fight.” He pokes his head up, winces as a bullet shatters the glass, and says, “What the fuck, they are not shooting at us because I kissed you on a staircase.”

“They are shooting us,” Makarov says, shattering the back window out with three quick shots, “Because Petrov decided I was worth more to him dead than alive.”

“What the —” Graves snarls, turning so he can shoot out the window to his left. The glass shatters and Piotr swears and turns the car sharply, sending him half-rolling on the back seat and knocking into Makarov.

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Silence

It’s the silence that wakes him.

Prison was never quiet. It wasn’t really the weather, either, or the endless and constant slam of the waves against the rock – that was distant enough through the thick walls that it was hard to remember there was anything beyond the drab gray stone at all. The noises that you couldn’t ignore were from the inside – other prisoners, the guards, a thousand little sounds that meant danger or pay attention and were rarely anything pleasant. Too many people in too small a space, miserable, constantly looking for a way out no matter if it was metaphorically or literally – and it wasn’t just the prisoners, either.

Anyone who goes on about the inherent goodness of humanity should spend a year or two in a Russian gulag. An easy enough notion to disabuse.

Even for him, a man who wielded almost more power in prison than out of it, there was the undeniable fact that he couldn’t leave until an outside force arranged it on his behalf. That was infuriating enough, a constant chafe against his dominance, reminding him in small subtle ways you are not in control when you are in here, no matter how much money you offer or cigarettes you smuggle, how many bones you break, how many people you put on their backs on their knees for you.

Silence is a luxury, as is privacy.

It’s silent outside when he blinks his eyes open, and a glance at his watch shows him it’s barely three in the morning. There’s very little light shining through the tacky curtains, and it’s cold in the room, the comforter having been tossed to the floor and the black silk sheets cool against bare skin. Graves is warm as a furnace, though, and he takes up more room than he needs – typical American – so that’s fine, he’s used to discomfort, temperatures that are either too hot or too cold.

What he’s not used to, however, is sharing a bed with another person. And this is the second time in so many days, though he hadn’t really slept any when he put Graves on his knees back in the mountains. Hen paced and chain-smoked while Graves slept, under and unaware that at one point, Makarov had the gun again, loaded this time, aimed right at his head.

This will save us both so much trouble in the end, he thought, but he put the gun away and that was that.

And now, Graves is in bed with him again, and Makarov actually slept for a few hours. He turns his head, taking in Graves as he’s sleeping – his eyes are moving under his eyelids. Makarov wonders what he’s dreaming about.

He must dream, everyone does. But Makarov doesn’t remember a single one of his since he found his father hanging by a rope when he was twelve. Some Russian army psych doctor once referred to his lack of dreams as a result of having no empathy for other people. It’s likely why they sent him to Urzikstan.

He slips out of bed and ignores the cold air on his naked skin as he heads to the bathroom. When his eyes adjust to the dark he can barely make out the shape of his own reflection in the mirror, another little unexpected shock – they take mirrors out of prisons because of the glass, but it’s also another tactic to dehumanize and institutionalize.

The closet off the bathroom has a few items of clothing, so he grabs a long-sleeved shirt and a pair of sweats, feeling somewhat less unsettled when he’s dressed. He finds a pack of cigarettes and goes back into the bedroom. He doesn’t bother going outside – it’s snowing again, anyway – just sits on the ridiculous couch by the dark fireplace and smokes a cigarette. He’s not sure why he’s even awake, or if he wants to go back to bed or not. The cigarette smoke burns, the nicotine sparking and chasing away the lingering fog of sleep.

His eyes go to the bed again. It seems incomprehensible to him that he’d been there an hour ago, just as asleep. There’s a sense of vulnerability with that thought he doesn’t like, but it is what it is.

It’s not fucking someone that’s strange to him, he’s spent his life in the military, special forces, rogue militias and prison – his encounters are primarily stress relief or for establishing dominance. Prison, especially, is a bit like releasing warring packs of wild dogs in a junkyard. It isn’t conducive to the kind of encounter that makes you want to cuddle when you’re finished.

The only other person who’s tried to initiate anything with him was Milena, shortly after his release from prison. He’d gone to her island house for a few weeks to get things in order, and one night, they’d had a glass of wine on the terrace. She’d been fairly obvious about it, but he wasn’t quite sure why – he’d taken care of her husband for her, so perhaps she felt like she owed him, but that wasn’t why he’d done it and he can’t imagine her thinking it was.

Which is what he told her, there with the sun sinking below the sea, quiet and blue in a way the turbulent waters around Zordaya never were.

“It isn’t that,” she said, pushing her wind-tossed hair out of her face. She was lovely, smart, ruthless, but he had no interest in taking her to bed, and had nothing to do with her also being a dom. “You’ve been in prison, Volodya. You should have something nice.”

“This is very nice,” he said, lifting the glass. What he wanted was money, power, and firearms. Privacy and a shower. A bed with sheets that weren’t moldy and thin and scratchy as newsprint. “Nice view. Nice company.” He did like her – at that point he did, anyway – and he couldn’t deny the warm tropical breeze and soft, sea-scented air were relaxing.

She likely was offering for the same reason he had prisoners want to kneel for him – and more than a few guards – the second he’d been processed and taken to his cell. Protection was a powerful motivator, and it was one thing to control the finances of his organization when he was in prison. Now that he wasn’t, she likely wanted to secure her place and her safety in the simplest way she knew how.

“You’ve done good work,” he praised, and she’d smiled, sipping her wine, clearly enjoying the praise more than she would his hands on her. “You don’t need to try and seduce me for me to tell you that, Mila.”

“That isn’t why, Volodya, of course not,” she said, but there was something in her gaze that gave him pause, a look that said clearly I am lying, that is why. Or at least that was partly why. She moved in, pressed up close, in a way that made him immediately tense and want to shove her back. She smelled like clean linen and expensive perfume and fresh air, which would have been nice if he’d wanted her this close, which he did not. When she leaned up, a hand on his chest, her breath smelled a bit like wine. “You’re very attractive.”

He might have laughed at that. He was not the sort of person Milena liked – her lovers were typically wealthy, younger, and absolutely did not have a criminal background. He could, he supposed, go to bed with her and go through the motions enough to settle whatever concerns led her to make this offer – but the thought did nothing for him, and since this was before she gave up intel to Price’s men about his location, he considered her an ally.

So he shifted slightly when she went to kiss him and put his mouth very close to her temple. “You won’t like it,” he assured her, honest in a way he almost never was. “So take my appreciation as I’ve given it, and let it be, hmm?”

Some people might like that he was dangerous, that he was covered in prison tattoos and the blood of too many people to count. She liked having her security force of dangerous ex-military types with guns that did what she told them, on her private little island paradise, but she didn’t really understand any of it beyond her spreadsheets and numerous bank accounts. If he fucked her he doubted she’d look him in the eyes again, and in that moment, he needed her loyalty more than he needed a quick fuck in a soft bed.

Now, of course, he wants to know if she’s the one behind his being sold out to Petrov – rich men who hired protection for a party didn’t typically choose to employ snipers with military-grade guns, or anyone who’d give chase after several people were left dead – as well as the situation with Graves, which it seems quite likely she is and is now getting desperate. If she’s in collusion with Shepherd in some way, it’s financially motivated. Which doesn’t mean he won’t fix the problem, because he will. He should have back when she betrayed him the first time over money.

His eyes flicker over to the bed, thinking about Graves. He figured out early on about Graves’s kink for danger and threat, he hadn’t even tried to hide it all that much. And it wasn’t the first time he’d come across someone who got it up for the same reasons – he’d seen men being tortured to death get hard, some fucked up biological impulse related to their alignment or not, he wasn’t sure and didn’t much care. Graves seemed to have a remarkable ability to compartmentalize – he hates Makarov’s convictions, yet has no problem working alongside him or shooting unarmed party guests – that is strangely fascinating, like a train wreck, to be around. He’s had some soldiers in his unit or under his command who are very similar, who want to be pushed around and settled through violence, and maybe even a few where it was the threat itself, but he supposes the difference is they were eager enough to let him do it.

Graves took longer to ask to be settled than he did to form an alliance, which is the thing Makarov finds both compelling and vaguely funny, that he’s fought harder to deny his attraction than his own moral code, though perhaps his moral code really is the ends justify the means. He remembers what Graves said to his colleague on comms the day they agreed to work together, about how many Shadows does that asshole get to kill before I put him down?

Makarov inhales, ashes the cigarette in an empty water glass on the table. It’d been him, this time, who’d been wound up, and he can at least admit that. Something about watching Graves kill for him – not even the sniper, though that’d been impressive – the way he’d so easily shot that young man who’d called for backup, made him so hot for it, he could barely think straight. He might have fucked Graves in the car on the way back if he wasn’t thinking about stragglers who were sent after them, or even before that, in the smoking remains of the shootout, glass and rubber all around, the air thick with sulfur and danger.

He made his offer to Graves at first to ensure he would stay loyal for the duration of their proposed alliance, thinking it couldn’t hurt to put him under and get him kneeling a few times. That wasn’t what he was thinking, tonight, when he’d practically dragged him up to bed.

He’s not a man given to passion, at least when it comes to sex – has never been, and he knows it, has heard his men talking about how funny it is that Graves seems to think they all want to fuck their commander.

“Is that how they do things, in Shadow Company?” Masha asked him, when he was arranging for the helo. “He’s relentless about it, sir.”

He’s pretty sure that it wasn’t, which is what he told her. “No. Commander Graves has a specific alignment that I believe I satisfy, and he’s an American, so he can’t fathom anyone else isn’t just like him.”

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I can't decide if I should put these on AO3 so for now they shall live here! :D

EDIT wait there's another one that is actually from the fic where Makarov tattoos Graves, where he's talking to Wraith, but the only part that I recall liking was the bit where Wraith apologies that none of them knew it was Makarov's birthday, to which he responds that's fine because he doesn't know any of theirs.

#ficlets #salt and vinegar 'verse #makagraves #makarov #call of duty #modern warfare #vladimir makarov #fic: dustofwarfare #makarov x graves #phillip graves #banter #cut scenes #makarov x milena (unrequited)

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neetily · 2 months ago

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My new years resolution is to write in my new journal every day it's a a6 size page and I have big handwriting but I am used to putting down like a line or two maybe in a small planner. I am trying out a different format than last year to see if it's feasible in the long run. My other resolution is to save up enough to travel to Japan again!

As a side note I read the Seb/Sam/Abby gooner post and it's tickled my brain. I am replaying Stardew (with the expanded mod) and it makes me think of how small that town is in vanilla and how the cliques of people in town would work when there is a generational divide between most of the single people (and not single people) in town. I think you've written about it before too but I Alex and Haley probably get together for their own stress relief sessions if they aren't actively dating someone.

those are cool resolutions! i'd also like to write in my online journal every single day. it'd be nice to look back at it fondly in the future, i think. i have a couple diaries that i enjoy flipping through every now and then to see were i was versus now!! and japan is such a dream destination of mine, solely for the food... i wanna eat authentic japanese meals, because nowhere around my does japanese food PERIOD. i hope you can attain your goals!

as for your side note, i think shane and emily would have a thing going at some nebulous point. maybe it doesn't ever really stop, they just send a lewk at each other and know. haley and alex would also have a mutual thing going on, but they're just using at each other. mutually. like neither of them are wanting more, it's just a release. and something about harvey and elliott, IDK, the sdv community has indoctrinated me and now i see it lmfao...

#mail💌

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polysjmweek · 1 year ago

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Here are some questions and ideas that you can use to help develop your own creations for poly+ ACOTAR week! These prompts are meant to be suggestions, so feel free to do whatever you'd like for each prompt! All formats of creative expression are welcome.

We encourage you to create something that brings you joy, and maybe even something you haven't done before. This is a safe space to explore new ideas and develop different things that help celebrate consensual non monogamy (CNM) within the fandom.

Read more under the cut!

Day 4: 4/10 ~ Adventure

Your poly+ group is off on an adventure. Is it a physical one? Maybe they’re on a secret mission. Or an emotional adventure, like wanting to start a family together. Interpret this however you’d like! Perhaps they’re just trying something new they’ve never done before *wink wink, nudge nudge*.

Is your group traveling somewhere? If so, have they been there before? Is this a fun trip, a work trip, a serious trip? Do they get lost anywhere along the way?

You could explore an adventure AU! Are they pirates? Wilderness explorers? Gangsters on a mission? Astronauts? Wild car chase?

Starting a family together is quite the adventure. Does your group do this through pregnancy? Surrogacy? Adoption? If it’s a pregnancy, how do they find out? Who finds out first, and how do they share the news? Maybe it’s not a baby they expand their family with, but a pet.

Maybe the adventure is sexual and your group is trying something they’ve never done before. Maybe that adventure is your couples first time swinging with each other.

The adventure could be emotional in nature. Is your group moving? Maybe they’re moving between courts, or even out of Prythia.

Maybe the adventure goes wrong. Maybe it’s a date that goes adorably wrong. Maybe it goes horribly wrong! How does your group handle this?

How does the adventure get planned? Who in your group is the planner? The backseat driver? The passenger prince/princess?

Feel free to reach out to the page with any and all questions. We are happy to help you brainstorm ideas as well. You can always refer to the pinned post to access the CNM misconceptions posts and general CNM information post as well. These posts may help you determine which aspects of CNM you wish to explore in your fic!

Happy creating, we can't wait to see what you all come up with!

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kintatsujo · 1 year ago

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I'm still on my journal system a little bit

the reason I need my logbook to be 5x7 specifically is because I carry it everywhere in a belt bag and any longer doesn't fit against my hip while any wider gets in the way of my leg moving if I have to bend over or kneel (I keep the bag itself nestled along my left hip)

and any smaller just. it's too small. doesn't work for my bastard broken brain. So it's basically dictated by both how much space I need plus my actual physical proportions, lol.

for whatever reason, the popular size for journaling stuff is 5.5x8 or somewhere around there.

I also need both looseleaf and a bound notebook (I keep the used logbooks in a little pile while looseleaf is for thinking on paper)

but I need the monthly to be a single year with two year overviews (current and next), dated ahead of time, preferably by someone else, and also bound separately--the logbook needs to be able to be changed out without affecting the monthly, the monthly needs to be able to pop out so I can look at it and the logbook at the same time, and I get what I can only describe as fatigue if I can't change the monthly out in January--those little pocket two year planners have proven that to me.

I can't have the logbook be dated ahead of time because if I miss a day I'm basically fucked.

so I have multiple journals and planners because I can't QUITE find everything in the size and format I actually need in the book that travels with me (according to my jank-ass brain).

but if I COULD combine the whole thing into one cover I think it might almost fix me tbh; I'd probably incorporate parts of the reference section of my big binder at that point (combination address book, family register and so forth)

(the bedtime diary and the art projects master planner would probably still be separate from the whole mess, though.)

idk, I can daydream and keep hunting.

#recs are welcome but I already have 2024 in progress

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meiar · 9 months ago

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Hobonichis I'm using right now!

Daily planner is my Weeks! I started using the Weeks format last year: I find it meets my needs without feeling pressured to write for every single day (2022 I used an A6)... I like small form factors more than something bigger like an A6/A5 (in general I tend to prefer small, delicate things...).

A6 is my sketchbook... but more for when I travel and I let others draw in it like a passport. On the rare occasion, I may decide to doodle in it.

A5 is a my journal, my faithful companion when I have too many words.

#hobonichi

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stepbybreak · 1 year ago

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Le Guide Ultime pour devenir Planificateur(rice) de Voyages

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traveltricksblog · 10 months ago

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Global DMC Solutions in Dubai: Elevating Your MICE Experience

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Dubai's MICE landscape is in the midst of a renaissance, embracing trends that cater to diverse preferences and evolving industry standards. From hybrid event formats that blend virtual and physical experiences to immersive technology integrations like augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR), event planners have a myriad of innovative tools at their disposal.

2. Seamless Logistics with Global DMC Travel Solutions

One of the keys to unlocking a successful MICE event in Dubai is seamless logistics management, and Global DMC travel solutions excel in this arena. With their expertise in transportation, accommodation, and on-ground support, event planners can focus on curating unforgettable experiences while leaving the logistical intricacies to the experts.

3. The Rise of Experiential Meetings: Creating Memorable Attendee Experiences

Gone are the days of passive conferences; attendees now crave immersive and experiential meetings. Dubai's MICE scene has embraced this trend wholeheartedly, offering unique experiences such as desert safaris, cultural tours, and interactive workshops that leave a lasting impact on participants.

4. Sustainable Events: Green Initiatives Shaping Dubai's MICE Industry

Sustainability is no longer an afterthought but a core pillar of MICE events in Dubai. From eco-friendly venues equipped with renewable energy solutions to waste reduction initiatives and carbon offset programs, event planners can align their events with sustainable practices while contributing to Dubai's green initiatives.

5. Tech Innovations Driving Engagement: Leveraging Digital Solutions for Impactful Events

Technology continues to revolutionize MICE tourism in Dubai, with innovations like AI-powered event analytics, live polling tools for audience engagement, and mobile event apps that streamline communication and networking. Event planners can harness these tech advancements to create immersive and interactive experiences that resonate with attendees.

Navigating Dubai's MICE Scene: Tips for Event Planners

Understand Cultural Sensitivities: Dubai's cultural nuances play a significant role in event planning. Familiarize yourself with local customs and etiquette to ensure a smooth and respectful experience for all participants.

Plan Ahead for Permits and Regulations: Dubai has specific regulations and permit requirements for events. Work closely with Global DMC travel solutions to navigate these processes and secure necessary approvals well in advance.

Embrace Collaboration and Partnerships: Leverage partnerships with local vendors, venues, and suppliers to enhance your event's offerings and create memorable experiences for attendees.

Stay Flexible and Adapt: The MICE landscape is constantly evolving. Stay agile and be prepared to adapt your plans based on emerging trends, attendee feedback, and industry dynamics.

Focus on Delegate Experience: Ultimately, the success of a MICE event in Dubai hinges on the delegate experience. Prioritize attendee satisfaction, engagement, and comfort to ensure a memorable and impactful event.

In conclusion, Dubai's MICE tourism presents a wealth of opportunities for event planners seeking to create exceptional experiences. By staying abreast of the latest trends, leveraging Global DMC travel solutions for seamless logistics, and focusing on attendee engagement and sustainability, planners can unlock the full potential of Dubai's dynamic MICE scene.

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How to Use Top Hashtags to Find Paid Social Media Keywords

In the ever-evolving landscape of digital marketing, staying ahead of the competition is crucial. One effective strategy that has gained significant traction in recent years is harnessing the power of hashtags to discover paid social media keywords. By utilizing trending hashtags, you can tap into the conversations and interests of your target audience, ultimately boosting the effectiveness of your paid advertising campaigns. In this guide, we'll walk you through the steps to effectively use top hashtags to find paid social media keywords.

Understanding the Power of Hashtags

Hashtags are not just a trendy way to embellish your social media posts; they are potent tools for discovery and engagement. When users search for or click on hashtags, they are actively expressing interest in a specific topic or theme. Leveraging popular hashtags can help you identify trending conversations and the keywords associated with them. Here's how to do it:

1. Research and Identify Relevant Hashtags

The first step in using hashtags to find paid social media keywords is to identify the hashtags relevant to your industry, niche, or campaign. Start by conducting thorough research to discover which hashtags are commonly used by your target audience. You can use social media analytics tools, such as Brandwatch, Sprout Social, or even built-in platform analytics, to identify popular hashtags related to your industry.

For example, if you're running a campaign for a fitness product, hashtags like #FitnessGoals, #HealthyLiving, or #WorkoutWednesday might be relevant.

2. Analyze Top Posts and Content

Once you have a list of relevant hashtags, analyze the top posts and content associated with them. Pay attention to the keywords and phrases frequently used in these posts. These keywords are valuable because they represent the language and interests of your target audience.

For instance, if you're exploring the hashtag #TravelAdventure, you might find keywords like "adventure travel," "exploration," "off-the-beaten-path," and "wanderlust" in the top posts.

3. Use Keyword Research Tools

To further refine your list of paid social media keywords, use keyword research tools like Google Keyword Planner, SEMrush, or Ahrefs. These tools can help you identify the search volume, competition, and potential performance of the keywords you've extracted from hashtags.

For example, if "adventure travel" is a keyword you've discovered from the #TravelAdventure hashtag, you can use a keyword research tool to assess its search volume and competitiveness. This data can guide your decision on whether to include it in your paid advertising campaign.

4. Build Keyword Lists

Now that you have a pool of potential keywords from your hashtag research and keyword analysis, start building keyword lists tailored to your specific social media platforms. Different platforms may require different keyword strategies due to varying audience behaviors and content formats.

For instance, on Instagram, you might use more visual and lifestyle-oriented keywords, while on Twitter, you might focus on concise and trending keywords.

5. Create Targeted Paid Advertising Campaigns

With your refined keyword lists in hand, it's time to create targeted paid advertising campaigns. Use these keywords to inform your ad copy, headlines, and descriptions. Ensure that your advertisements align with the interests and language of the audience using the hashtags you've researched.

For example, if you're running a Facebook ad campaign targeting the #HealthyEating hashtag, your ad copy should emphasize the benefits of healthy eating and include keywords like "nutritious meals," "balanced diet," and "healthy lifestyle."

6. Monitor and Optimize

Paid social media advertising is an ongoing process. After launching your campaigns, closely monitor their performance. Keep track of which keywords are generating the most engagement and conversions. Use A/B testing to refine your ad copy and continually optimize your campaigns.

Remember that social media trends can change rapidly. Stay up-to-date with new hashtags and evolving keyword trends to keep your advertising efforts fresh and effective.

Conclusion

Harnessing the power of hashtags to find paid social media keywords is a savvy strategy for digital marketers. By identifying and analyzing relevant hashtags, extracting keywords, and using keyword research tools, you can create highly targeted and effective paid advertising campaigns. Remember to stay adaptable and keep an eye on evolving trends to maintain the relevance and success of your campaigns in the dynamic world of social media marketing.

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Unforgettable Weddings in Los Cabos with Liz Moore Destination Weddings

Los Cabos, Mexico, is an exquisite blend of stunning landscapes, luxurious resorts, and a warm, inviting atmosphere, making it one of the top destinations for couples seeking a dreamy wedding abroad. Known for its picturesque beaches, rugged cliffs, and a wealth of all-inclusive resorts, Wedding Planner Los Cabos Mexico offers everything you need to create a truly unforgettable wedding. If you’re considering tying the knot in this magical location, Liz Moore Destination Weddings is here to help you every step of the way.

Why Choose Los Cabos for Your Wedding?

1. Stunning Natural Beauty Los Cabos is a paradise that boasts breathtaking natural beauty. With miles of golden beaches, crystal-clear turquoise waters, and dramatic desert landscapes, it offers a variety of settings perfect for any wedding style. Whether you envision exchanging vows with the waves gently lapping behind you or celebrating with a dramatic view of the iconic El Arco rock formation, Los Cabos has it all.

2. Perfect Weather Year-Round Los Cabos enjoys sunny weather almost all year, making it an excellent choice for destination weddings. Whether you’re planning a spring ceremony or a winter escape, you can count on sunny skies and pleasant temperatures to set the stage for your big day.

3. Luxurious Resorts Los Cabos is home to a variety of world-class resorts that cater specifically to destination weddings. These resorts often offer all-inclusive wedding packages that take care of everything, from venue setup to catering, so you can focus on enjoying your special day.

4. Accessibility Los Cabos is easily accessible from many major cities in North America, with frequent direct flights to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD). This convenience makes it a great option for couples expecting guests from various locations.

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The Role of a Wedding Planner in Los Cabos

Planning a destination wedding can be both exciting and overwhelming, especially if you’re unfamiliar with the location. This is where an experienced Wedding Planner Los Cabos Mexico like Liz Moore Destination Weddings comes in to make the process seamless and enjoyable.

1. Local Expertise Liz Moore Destination Weddings specializes in planning weddings in Los Cabos. With their local knowledge and extensive experience, they can recommend the best venues, vendors, and services to suit your style and budget.

2. Personalized Planning Every couple is unique, and Liz Moore Destination Weddings understands this. They take the time to understand your vision and preferences, ensuring every detail of your wedding reflects your personal style. From the decor to the menu, every element will be tailored to your taste.

3. Stress-Free Coordination Destination weddings require managing logistics like travel arrangements, legal requirements, and vendor coordination. Liz Moore Destination Weddings handles all these details, giving you peace of mind to enjoy your engagement and focus on the excitement of your upcoming wedding.

Top Wedding Venues in Los Cabos

Los Cabos is home to a variety of incredible venues, each offering a unique experience. Here are some of the top choices for your Los Cabos wedding:

1. The Cape, a Thompson Hotel This luxury boutique hotel offers stunning oceanfront views, contemporary architecture, and an intimate atmosphere. It’s perfect for couples seeking a modern yet sophisticated venue.

2. Dreams Los Cabos Suites Golf Resort & Spa Dreams Los Cabos is an all-inclusive resort that offers beautiful beachfront venues and customizable wedding packages. It’s a fantastic choice for couples looking for convenience and luxury.

3. Sunset Monalisa If you’re dreaming of a romantic wedding with panoramic ocean views, Sunset Monalisa is the place for you. Its cliffside location offers an unparalleled backdrop for your ceremony and reception.

4. Flora Farms For couples looking for a rustic and intimate vibe, Flora Farms provides a unique farm-to-table experience. Surrounded by lush gardens, it’s an idyllic setting for a magical wedding.

Benefits of All-Inclusive Wedding Packages

Many resorts in Los Cabos offer all-inclusive wedding packages, which simplify the planning process and ensure a stress-free experience. Here’s why they’re a great option:

1. Comprehensive Services All-inclusive packages often include everything you need for your wedding, such as the ceremony venue, catering, floral arrangements, photography, and entertainment.

2. Budget-Friendly Options With a package, you’ll have a clear understanding of the costs upfront, making it easier to stay within your budget.

3. Convenience Having all your wedding services bundled into one package saves you the hassle of coordinating with multiple vendors.

Activities for You and Your Guests

One of the joys of a destination wedding is the opportunity to turn your celebration into a mini-vacation for you and your guests. Los Cabos offers a wide range of activities to keep everyone entertained:

1. Beach Days Relax on the pristine beaches of Medano Beach or take a stroll along Lover’s Beach.

2. Adventure Activities From snorkeling and scuba diving to zip-lining and ATV tours, Los Cabos offers endless opportunities for adventure.

3. Golfing Los Cabos is known for its world-class golf courses, making it a great destination for golf enthusiasts.

4. Sunset Cruises Treat your guests to a memorable sunset cruise along the coastline, complete with breathtaking views and refreshing cocktails.

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Why Choose Liz Moore Destination Weddings?

Planning a wedding in a foreign location can be daunting, but Liz Moore Destination Weddings ensures it’s a joyous and seamless experience. Here’s why they’re the best choice for your Los Cabos wedding:

1. Decades of Experience Liz Moore Destination Weddings has years of experience planning destination weddings, making them experts in creating memorable events.

2. Strong Vendor Relationships Their established relationships with local vendors mean you’ll have access to the best services at competitive prices.

3. Personalized Approach Liz Moore Destination Weddings takes the time to understand your vision, ensuring every aspect of your wedding is exactly how you imagined.

4. Stress-Free Planning They handle all the logistics, allowing you to relax and enjoy the journey toward your big day.

Final Thoughts

A destination wedding in Los Cabos, Mexico, is the perfect way to celebrate your love story in a setting that feels like paradise. With its stunning venues, endless activities, and perfect weather, Los Cabos offers everything you need to make your wedding unforgettable.

Let Liz Moore Destination Weddings guide you through every step of the planning process, ensuring your special day is as magical as you’ve always dreamed. From selecting the perfect venue to handling all the details, they’ll make your Los Cabos wedding truly extraordinary.

For more information about planning your Los Cabos wedding, visit Liz Moore Destination Weddings today and start your journey toward a day you’ll cherish forever.

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