#VIP day

[africanethereal]

As January Comes to an End

Honestly, it feels like 2023 started yesterday, I don't understand where the first 30 days have gone.

I've been so blessed. I am so blessed.

I haven't been keeping up on here, tbh I just post sporadically 😂 but I'll probably start posting weekly.

In 2023 I plan to be more intentional and soft.

Life updates:

I live alone! I love my place, it's my first apartment solo, and it's literally my dream home. It's the best Birthday present I've ever received, thank you universe.

I started my own business! I love being my own boss and working with other women entrepreneurs 🥰 I'm continuously growing and up-leveling. Visibility is my current challenge as a super introvert.

I finished the coursework for my post-MSc certification! Woot Woot! It was a lot of work and I'm super proud of myself for upskilling! I am now a Certified Online Business Manager! 🤯

🥳🥳🥳

I'm super excited to continue to glow in February and work with more women entrepreneurs!

I never thought I would be helping other women set up and manage their businesses, but here I am, doing the Lord's work 🤣

So excited about all the elevation of 2023!

From Corporate Barbie to Ethereal Entrepreneur 💖

[c-ash-m]

Creative Clarity VIP Day

I am ready for tomorrow's big VIP Day for Creative Clarity that I'll be leading!

Worksheets in order! Conversation points ready! Intuition and ability to see beyond turned on!

The VIP Day is where my expertise, intuition and ability to see your unique essence, your soul's truths come together to help you:

-See yourself with joy -Find your voice with curiosity -Plan your next moves with strategy -And express yourself with poetic confidence

It's going to be intense but my client is ready and energized... and so am I.

I am booked for the next two months but I'll be sharing more opportunities to work together in my next newsletter which obviously will show up on your feed!

I'm about to be all up in your ear reminding you that your ideas are worth looking into... and some of them are worth prepping and doing NOW.

(Also, posting this pic of the haircut I gave myself this morning AND my pearl and bean necklace I made... I am in love with both)

[blaithnne]

There is something immensely satisfying about watching Vic get called out by a fourth grader

[larrylimericks]

14Jul24

England lost, but it’s no time for tears. It came Home when a photo appeared: The backs of two heads Who may share a bed, But have not shared a room in eight years.

[bengiyo]

Random QL Superlatives: 2024 Edition

It seems @lurkingshan has begun the end of year listicle game. Time to shout out our faves.

Presented (mostly) in the order I watched them.

Favorite Blorbo of the Year: Dynamite in Cooking Crush

I love when a show reveals that someone who has been upbeat or strong is actually carrying a ton of pain. Learning about how Dynamite suffered so much because of his family touched me to my core, and forever solidified the friendship he has with Samsee and Prem.

Favorite Use of Visual Comedy: I Became the Main Role of a BL Drama

This show really had everything, and more than anything it had some of the best visual gags of the year. There is so much humor in the framing of scenes in this show. It was a genuine delight, and I'm so happy I'll get to see Aoyanagi Hajime again next year.

Favorite Facial Hair: Gu Jing in VIP Only

This show ended up rather flat, but damn do I think about this man's face sometimes.

Favorite Disappointment: Last Twilight

This show really could have been great if it didn't fuck up so badly.

Favorite Existential Crisis: Love For Love's Sake

The way this show telegraphed that it would be heavy, and then still managed to gut the audience, is one of the most impressive things I got to witness this year. I love that this show left people with so many different interpretations that don't contradict each other.

Favorite Use of Omegaverse: Tadaima, Okaeri

Yes, there were two BL omegaverse shows this year. No, I did not enjoy the other one. I was instead overinvested in the success of my gay dads and their kids every week. HIKARU IS OUR HERO!

Favorite Use of Food: She Loves to Cook, and She Loves to Eat 2

I love this show with my whole being. If the Japanese don't figure out a way to get this cast to crossover with What Did You Eat Yesterday? honestly what is even the point of putting queer people on TV?

Favorite Reunion Romance: Perfect Propose

I really loved that this show was about two childhood friends both at the end of their ropes. I also loved the way this show used a questionable sexual encounter to jumpstart the dynamic. I'm so glad Hirokuni quit that nasty job, because this was so difficult to watch after having left a very difficult workplace.

Favorite Cast Dynamics: Ossan's Love Returns

"We are family!" In their 3rd or 4th outing, depending on how you want to look at it, I continue to be obsessed with Haruta, Kurosawa, Maki, and their extended network. I loved seeing Haruta and Maki working on their relationship, and I loved seeing them all grapple with the changes in their lives. I hope I never have to fight my in-laws in my kitchen.

Favorite Version of Tay Tawan: Cherry Magic Thailand

Tay Tawan was at his most charming as Karan. I'm so glad that Tay and New are able to work together again.

Favorite Version of Cherry Magic: The Cherry Magic Anime

Despite my opinion that Cherry Magic TH is the best version of Cherry Magic, I still think the anime is my favorite. The characters have an ugliness to them in this version that I really love.

Favorite Use of Yukata: Love is Better the Second Time Around

Despite my qualms with the final arc of this show, I still think about the way this show handled its second chance romance and especially the way it handled sex. Also, this show has a great visual gag in a woman who doesn't deserve this physically restraining a man from proposing to her.

Favorite Performances: The Cast of Unknown

I really think this is my favorite cast of the year. I really loved the way they all played together, and loved the handling of growing up in this show.

Favorite Use of a Mirror: Memory in the Letter

To be clear, I do not recommend this show. However, I was very impressed with all of the acting and technical work around the mirror in this show.

Favorite Show About Actors: At 25:00 in Akasaka

I really loved the way Niihara and Komagine played actors in this show. It's rare that a character withholding the truth of their feelings works out this well. This is one of the best things I watched this year.

Favorite Boy: Igarashi Daichi from Ossan no Pants ga Nandatte Ii Janai ka!

Not BL, but I love Daichi so much that he gets a shout out here. I love that he wasn't a manic pixie dream gay, that he was allowed to be angry, and that he was allowed to be imperfect. Daichi is now forever a part of my soul.

Favorite Rambutan Enjoyer: Venice in Marahuyo Project

Venice is so funny to me. I love that she's not the brightest one in the group, but she understands everything important. She protects Archie because she understands how hurt and scared he is. She accepts everyone who joins their group unquestioningly. She is eating in almost every scene. She is perfect.

Favorite Flirt: Vee in San's Dreams in Century of Love

I think we should let Offroad flirt with Daou more in future shows.

Favorite Narrative: Knock Knock, Boys!

This is favorite show from Thailand this year. I loved the use of every story in this show. The kindness pouring out of this show was really something special. I loved that this show never made fun of Almond for being a version, let Latte have positive relationships with his exes, let Thanwa dress like a normie, and treated Peak's closeted storyline with immense respect. I look forward to showing it to many more people.

Favorite Back: Mahasamut in Love Sea

I loved the way Fort played this man, and I love that we got another BL romantic lead that doesn't look dehydrated. More romantic leads should get to deck abusive fathers in BL.

Favorite Collector of Marbles: Takara in Takara no Vidro

A rare version of the Knowing blessed us this year in Takara. He was overwhelmed by Taishin's naivete, and I really loved seeing a character who absolutely knew who he was. I loved watching a character manage obsessive tendencies, and I loved how he spent much of the show holding back because he was afraid of himself. What a blessing these two were.

Favorite Use of a Workplace: The Trainee

I really loved that GMMTV used one of their best production houses to tell a story about interns in a production house. It was genuinely refreshing to see a workplace show from Thailand where everyone involved understood the work they were portraying. This was a really solid ensemble piece.

Favorite Homo: Shion in Twilight Out of Focus

I love this pink-haired boy. He was loud and competent. He was clear in what he wanted. He said plainly that he wanted a boyfriend, and HE WON. For everyone who got called slurs in their youth, Shion is for you.

Favorite Second Chance: Let Free the Curse of Taekwondo

Hwang Da Seul was determined to get it right this time, and boy did she! This show did a wonderful job establishing the teen romance, justifying its separation, and earning its reunion. Best BL of the year.

Favorite Adaptation: Love in the Big City

Also not BL technically, but there's no way we make a list of shows form this year without acknowledging Nam Yoon Su's incredible performance as Go Yeong and the efforts of literally everyone involved in this show. If there's one show you need to watch this year, it's this one.

Favorite Angry Outburst: Qi Lu in Blue Canvas of Youthful Days

I loved the way Qi Lu got mad about Qian Xiao holding back with him. It's the most I've enjoyed a character being wrong this year. It was the exact right response for a character like him. He knew who he was, what he was feeling, and that Qian Xiao was feeling it, too.

Favorite Cross-Cultural Exchange: Love in the Air: Koi no Yokon

We've had more than a few Thai adaptations of Japanese works. This is the first time MAME work crossed over to Japan, and it's been so cool seeing how much the Japanese team really loves Love in the Air. I feel no competition between the two adaptations of this novel, because it's clear that the Japanese show is a huge fan of the Thai show. It makes so many loving homages to the source work that it's clear this is a passion project for many people involved. It's so cool that we're now seeing Japan adapt Thai works, and I'm so excited to see where this takes us next.

Well, this was fun! Tag me with your list if you make one!

[hirmienworld]

November 2023 BL'S lineup

Last update: 07/11/23

November 2023 looks packed with new BLs, seriously, it's like they all agreed to air around the same time. There will be a lot of competition.

Twins - November 3 - TRAILER

2. Middleman's Love - November 10 - TRAILER

3. Last Twilight - November 10 - TRAILER

4. A Breeze of Love - November 10 - TRAILER (region locked)

5. Beyond the Star - November 11 - TRAILER

6. Playboyy - November 16 - TRAILER

7. Pit Babe - November 17 - TRAILER

8. Bake me Please - November 19 - TRAILER

9. 7 Days before Valentine - November 22 - TRAILER

10. VIP Only - November 24 - TEASER

11. The Sign - November 25 - TEASER

12. Cooking Crush - November 26 - TRAILER

13. The Whisperer - November 26 - TRAILER

14. For Him - November 30 - PILOT

15. Sahara-sensei & Tori-kun - November 30 -

Ending in November:

If it's with you - November 1

I Feel You Linger In The Air - November 3

Dangerous Romance - November 3

Venus in the Sky - November 4

I Cannot Reach You - November 6

Kiseki: dear to me - November 7

You Are Mine - November 10

One Room Angel - November 30

Scheduled for November but without a date:

Night Dream - TEASER

Boyy of God - TEASER

[forgottenkirbyfacts]

forgotten kirby facts 76 - official amazing mirror wallpapers were made to promote the game, the japanese ones were all available on the official website while the american ones, that mostly reuse older official art, were given through the nintendo VIP 24:7 service, which once again provided a wallpaper changer along side them.

(jp website page on the wallpapers, download link of nintendo 24:7 wallpapers, wiki archival of the latter)

[astaroth1357]

Happy birthday, Birthday Buddy!!

Sorry I keep calling you an old man, but if we're being honest, we're both too old for this shit 😅😂

Also:

Alright game. I admit, that's more than I expected. Not huge, but more. But I better still get my birthday phone calls, or I swear...

[drugsforaddicts]

TERRRVE!!! Kärtsäri täällä huutelee! Pirkka yllätti Vantaan ukon ja Pirkatti mun AirBnB-asunnon 🔥 Nyt sulla on mahdollisuus päästä yöpymään mun Pirkatetussa AirBnB:ssa. Pirkka arpoo onnekkaalle voittajalle yöpymisen mun Airbnb-asunnossa sekä 3-päivän VIP-liput Tikkurilan festivaaleille ajalla to 18.7-su 21.7. 🎉 Pirkka-arvonta

[moonpleaser]

sorry we turned your host into an ornament

[isitahairbrush]

Basel Highlight: The Fuckin Chiquita Banana Bag

[an-internet-introvert]

I can’t wait to wake up tomorrow to a dash of

[alittlevillainy]

everything about this scene is so important to me. the way everything just spills out of host!vic the second someone asks them about their feelings. avery going from just egging host!vic on to actually connecting with them. host!vic feeling the need to remind everyone that they’re tall. avery’s composure and facade of charm cracking towards the end for just a second. i need bdg and vic in more stuff together immediately

[250318]

© dazzling days | preview

[persephoneprice]

24 days of mentors // day 13

vipsania sickle.

i’m so sick of running as fast as i can / wondering if i would get there quicker if i was a man

playlist.

the man - taylor swift

lacy - olivia rodrigo

you should see me in a crown - billie eilish

fav fics.

can’t catch me now by tabathaxnala

headcanons.

is extremely competitive in everything she does- especially sports and academics.

her family life is mostly fine but she’s often ignored in favor of her successful older siblings leaving her even more desperate to prove herself.

being best friends with 3 of the prettiest/most popular girls in her year- she often struggles with jealously and feeling like she doesn’t quite fit in with them.

[save-the-data]

BL's Still Waiting to premiere in 2023

These release dates are taken from MDL, so with a grain of salt. Although some have been confirmed with official trailers and statements.

China

Japan

One Room Angel - Oct-19-2023

Sahara-sensei & Toki-kun - Nov-30-2023

South Korea

Bump Up Business - Oct-20-23

Wuju Bakery - Nov-?-2023

A Breeze of Love - Nov-10-2023

Taiwan

VIP Only - Nov-24-2023

Thailand

Pit Babe - Nov-17-2023

Beyond the Star - Nov-11-2023

Y: Journey: Stay Like a Local - Oct-14-2023

Shadow - Oct 31-2023

Twins - Nov-3-2023

Playboyy - Nov-16-2023

My Dear Gangster Oppa - Oct-26-2023

7 Days Before Valentine - Nov-22-2023

The Sign - Nov-25-2023

Last Twilight - Nov-10-2023

Cooking Crush - Nov-30-2023

The Whisperer - Nov-26-2023

Cherry Magic - Dec-7-2023

Bake Me Please - Nov-19-2023

Middleman's Love - Nov-10-2023

For Him - Nov-30-2023

Boyy of God - Nov/Dec-?-2023