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send me 💘 + A SHIP and i’ll tell you— @magierogers bb!claudia x bb!alana

where they first met and how: at school, during a psychology lecture that spoke of the criminal mind. claudia spotted alana and started chatting her up. 

how long their ‘flirting’ phase was before feelings got involved: i say their flirting stage lasted pretty long and they still flirt now since they’re both pretty young in this verse and still learning the ropes of love and relationships. so everything is both still new and exciting to them. 

who fell for who first ( if applicable ) probably claudia. she found alana looking at her - but not looking at her the way others did - comforting. she made her feel like a normal person and not some weirdo. 

where their first date was and what it was like: claudia took alana to mini golf dskljkldfskldf she knew it was tacky as hell but alana made a comment about not needing to be wooed with expensive things, so claudia quickly cancelled her fancy restaurant reservation and set up a date for them at the put-put & arcade. 

who asks who out and how ( with a sign? spelled out on a cake? just a simple ‘will you go out with me’? ) claudia asked out alana. she’s blunt so it was a pretty straight-forward ask, yet somehow romantic?

who proposes first: in an au where they’re together past college, i’d say cloud. which is so funny cause otherwise it’s the other woman. but in claudia’s head she’s the protector so she feels like she should propose dsfjlkdfkjd

if they keep / kept their relationship secret or let everyone know right away: let everyone know right away. claudia thinks alana would hide it cause she’s a bit of an oddball, but she doesn’t seem to care, and to be honest claudia never embarrasses her. like sure she’ll go on a tangent about some cool thing she learned but she always shuts up when alana gives her a polite look. 

where the proposal happens and how ( kiss cam at a baseball game? on a hillside surrounded by ducks? at a disney park? ) In an au it happens at a beautiful garden near a waterfall while they’re on a private vacation that claudia convinces alana to go on with her.

if they adopt any pets together: claudia has a three legged dog named cerberus who is a handful so i don’t think she adopts more pets

who’s more dominant: claudia but it’s not like obnoxious. 

where their first kiss was and what it was like: their first kiss was in the university library and it was short and sweet and it surprised cloud. 

if they have any matching couples stuff ( mugs? sweaters? pillowcases? ) claudia buys them all sorts of matching mugs hahaha and sweaters because she’s secretly soft. BUT DON’T TELL ANYONE

how into pda they are: they hold hands and kiss in public and it’s no big deal. 

who holds the umbrella when it rains: claudia holds the umbrella and gets sopping wet so alana doesn’t

where their usual ‘date spot’ is ( if applicable ): probably the park where they just read over their studies and talk and cuddle and swap kisses

who’s more protective: claudia says she’s more protective but i say alana

how long it is before they sleep together ( can be as in ‘had sex’ or as in ‘shared a bed’ ): it’s around a week because claudia takes alana in as a roommate after the lecture they meet at. alana’s roommate is hard to live with and she needs a place to stay and claudia needs a roommate or her mom won’t let her live alone.

if they argue about anything: claudia getting into trouble. alana is like the “no david no” book sometimes

who leaves more marks ( lipstick, hickeys, scratchmarks etc. ): alana and claudia is a blushing mess the next day

who steals whose clothes and how often: claudia steals alanas clothes but alana also steals hers soooo

how they cuddle ( spooning? facing each other? ) facing each other sdflkjslkjsd

what their favourite nonsexual activity is: dancing together barefoot in the kitchen

how long they stay mad at each other: not long, claudia may be stubborn but she listens to women 

what their usual coffee / tea orders are: alana likes light coffee and claudia likes hers somewhat dark

if they ever have any children together: in an au mayhaps

if they have any special pet names for each other: alana calls her “darling” endeeringly and claudia melts

if they ever split up and / or get back together: when they get older because claudia is like…...set on having a career in the fbi, even if it means leaving alana :(

what their shared living space is like ( messy? clean? what kind of decor? ) clean af

what their first christmas / hanukkah / etc as a couple was like: alana got so many gifts

what their names are in each other’s phones: idk what alana has her in her phone in but claudia has her under “in bloom”

if they have any ‘couple traditions’ ( buying a new mug for their collection every year? baking every friday evening? ): going to the movies every friday is their thing

who falls asleep first and who wakes up first: alana falls asleep first but cloud wakes up first

who’s the big spoon / little spoon: alana is big spoon sometimes, othertimes cloud

who hogs the bathroom: claudia hogs the mirror

who kills the spiders / takes them outside: lol none of them kill the spider they put it in a cup and let it go

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TWD 10x14: Details

Okay, let’s talk details! I’ll try to cluster these by character:

Negan/Daryl:

When Carol goes to see Negan and make a deal with him, he says he wants, “a T-bone, a beer, and a scoop of Rocky Road. 

Naturally, the beer reference caught my attention. But it also occurred to me that Rocky Road is ice cream. So, we can obviously link the beer to Beth, and the rocky road could be a reference to Daryl’s frozen yogurt “I never.” I don’t know how to work the T-bone in. Maybe it’s less about the meat and more about the T. As in, a cross. (@frangipanilove​ also pointed out that as ice cream is frozen it goes with the coolers/frosty cola theory)

Negan says, “I get it,“ at one point. Kind of small potatoes, but Beth dialogue always jumps out at me. During the “I don’t think she’s coming back conversation, Negan gives Daryl a canteen of water. Just the fact that water is involved in the scene is more evidence that this is meant to be a Beth reference. Negan also says, “I’m not bullshitting you.”

I also noted that when the three whispers (rule of threes) kneel to Negan, and he ends up shooting them, there’s only one bullet in the shotgun. I’m not trying to say anything in particular about that. But we can have the “I get it now,“ line, and then there’s one bullet in the shotgun (dude is shot pretty brutally in the face) and then of course there’s everything I talked about yesterday with him saying, “I don’t think she’s coming back.“ Just lots of Beth related details around Negan and Daryl here.

And as I said yesterday, I hope that’s a hint that both of their future arcs will intersect with Beth in some way.

Eugene/Ezekiel/Yumiko:

There’s definitely a fool/foolish theme going on here. I’m not entirely sure what to make of it yet, but it definitely is linked to faith. You often hear phrases about “a fool’s hope.” It just means believing when there’s nothing left to believe it anymore. So, you’re a fool to believe it. But that’s also the strongest form of faith. And we heard this theme over and over again this episode, both from Eugene and from Zeke.

Eugene and the bunnies. Actually lots of interesting symbols in this conversation. He says his mother grew up next to some train tracks, like the ones they’re currently passing. We saw train tracks not only leading to Terminus in S4, but also associated with Beth in Ty’s hallucination in 5x09.

Then he says his mother was a “pistol,” but she used to buy the bunnies for Easter, so he’s come to associate the chocolate bunnies with “family.” Beth, anyone?

Then Yumiko says, “we’re not really on a journey to find chocolate bunnies, are we?” He answers, “No. We’re on a journey for the future hope of mankind.” Yeah, seeing all kinds of Beth symbolism there.

There is that cage full of walkers that Eugene’s group sees. So, we have two walkers in cages and then a bird in the third compartment. I think we could interpret that several ways.

I think this Stephanie thing will lead to Beth and the helicopter group in some way. We just don’t know how, yet. So, the two imprisoned walkers could represent the two sheriffs (Beth and Rick). Then again, perhaps the bird represents Beth. In which case, the two walkers might represent Rick and Zeke, since I think I’ll three of them will be part of the helicopter group and have death fake-outs at some point.

The yellow rope is also interesting. Perhaps it suggests the three of them escaping imprisonment together?

Let’s talk in a little more detail about how they are foreshadowing Zeke’s death fake out. His horse collapses suddenly and Zeke sees a bite on it. I went back and watched the scene where Zeke was fighting the walkers. We don’t actually see the horse get bitten, but at one point, one of the walkers staggers toward Zeke from near where the horse is standing. So, I’m kind of thinking that’s where it happened.

And it’s similar to how they showed Carl getting bitten. As in, they didn’t really show it, but if you know to look for it then you can see where it happened. Zeke is very emotional and sweet with the horse. He keeps telling it, “it’s okay, it’s okay.“ Also Beth dialogue. And then he puts it down.

Another thing that occurred to me is that it’s almost as a parallel to Carol killing Lizzie. I say that because 1) he “puts it down,” obviously feeling heartbroken about it. 2) There’s a flower graffiti on the bridge pillar behind him. And 3) this episode is called, “Look at the Flowers.” Then, as I mentioned yesterday, he tries to get Yumiko to promise to leave him behind if he’s too weak and falls. She says no, but it still feels like something exactly like that might happen.

Yumiko has a cool line. She says, “I don’t know what lies ahead. Probably things none of us can predict. Or imagine.” Yeah, that still make me think we’re looking at a cure arc pretty soon. But it’s just a cool, very hopeful thing to say.

And let’s not underplay the fact that they’re camping under a bridge. We don’t see anyone fall off it or anything, but keep in mind that in Fear, Madison was kind of under/beside a bridge just before she disappeared. And I believe her “death” is a fake out as well.

Let’s address the Princess stuff. Look at the stuff in this picture with this walker. The first thing that struck me was that it’s sitting in a rocking chair. When the Governor went into the retirement home in 4x06, there was a walker tied into a wheelchair. So, different kind of chair, but visually it looks similar.

As I said yesterday, these walkers look a lot like the Rich Bitch walker from the golf club. If you zoom in on the table, there’s actually a mannequin abdomen, just like we saw with the Rich Bitch walker. There are also pink shoes, lanterns, a blue umbrella. Plenty of pink. The two at the table are holding cocktail glasses. Not sure what to make of the guy on the motorized scooter.

Upon seeing all the purple @wdway​ pointed out that purple is an important color where Advent is concerned. Here’s what she found:

So, purple actually heralds the coming of Christ. And blue, well…..

They walk past a food truck. It’s actually a burrito truck in this case, but in Alone, Maggie laid down next to an ice cream truck when she was waiting for Sasha. Because of the water and freeze symbolism around that (think blue coolers and frosty cola) we’ve always seen that as part of the Sirius symbolism.

Beta:

We definitely heard a lot of the hear/see/speak no evil theme. Beta keeps asking the Whisperers around him if they can hear Alpha speaking to him.

(When he takes her head off the pike, he cradles it like a baby. Yikes!)

When he gets to the western saloon place, he finds a note that says these two eyes see one truth.

And let’s talk about this western theme. We’ve seen it a lot in FTWD, and there are hints to it earlier on during S7/8, such as with the Smokey and the Bandit trailer and the Highwaymen. 

@frangipanilove​ found THIS ARTICLE for us in which AK talks about how S11 will have a huge western theme. So, this is all foreshadowing that will be paid off at some point. And let’s also appreciate that the word ‘sheriff’ has its origins in the old west. So while we’re still hoping we’ll see Beth alive before the end of the season, and not face another long hiatus not knowing, this may suggest that S11 will deal with old west things, including, you know, sheriffs. ;D

Inside the saloon, we see tons of interesting symbols. The semi-circular bar looks just like the one Beth looked for booze behind (where she found the peach schnapps) in Still. There is alcohol, spoons, musical instruments and equipment, a music stand, candles, a mini fridge, records, plenty of interesting colors. You name it, it’s a Beth symbol.

 We’re also wondering what he’s called Half Moon. It’s obviously symbolic, and the moon is linked to the Sirius symbolism, both because we saw the moon in Still and because of this picture from 4B of a dog chasing moon. We’re just not exactly sure how to interpret the half-moon thing yet. @wdway did some research I won’t go into here that also links it to Easter and resurrection. Just saying. ;D

There’s a battery next to his record player. And he uses the music to call the walkers. We’ve seen that theme lots of times before, and often associated with Beth stuff. In 4x01 at the Big Spot. With the green Gremlin car at Hilltop in S7, to name a few.

Beta says to Alpha’s head, “Thank you. I see now. Thank you.” Then he fixes half of his broken mask with skin from Alpha’s face. 

Carol:

It struck me that Carol hallucinating Alpha was actually a lot like Daryl hallucinating Merle in S2. Not just because of the hallucination, but also because the hallucination was razzing them, calling them names, and was obviously a representation of their own mind and the worst things to think about themselves.

One detail that jumped out at me is that when Carol is trying to get the boat down, there’s a pink blanket or tarp next to it. I thought of the Pink Theory, of course. Then Alpha says something interesting. She said that Carol even sent a letter to Maggie about Alpha. It’s kind of an interesting detail to throw in, especially because they don’t go into detail about it. It could foreshadow Maggie’s return, but I also think there must be a specific reason they mentioned this. I’m interested to see how that plays out.

The walker that tried to buy Carol crawls out of the river. And when it’s trying to get her, Alpha accounts, one, two, three.

Alpha also says, “My mother used to say everything works out the way it supposed to.” Yeah, that was something Mica said in 4x14, The Grove. Like, those exact words. So it’s kind of disturbing to hear Alpha say them. And that made me realize that her earlier, whiny apology, when she was saying, “I’m sorry you’re mad at me,” was supposed to emulate Lizzie in a super-twisted way. Remember, Lizzie got upset and started crying because she thought Carol was mad at her? Yeah, seriously traumatic, twisted stuff.  

Oh, and there’s another one of those. I caught that Alpha counted after telling Carol to the let the walker bite her. She says, “One…two…three.” I wasn’t sure what that was at first. I was just thinking Rule of Threes. But then I realized. If you go back to episode 4x02, where Lizzie and Mica’s father died, they counted too. They would say, “look at the flowers. One, two, three,” like they were counting breaths to calm themselves. So once again, hearing old lines in Alpha’s twisted voice.

 And one way I could kind of obliquely relate this to Beth is simply to point out that, while a lot of people in the fandom may think this stuff is ancient history, it’s truly not. The characters are still dealing with events from S4 and S5 in a big way. So why would we discount Beth from that? Well, TD definitely wouldn’t. ;D

Okay, Alpha says some really interesting things to Carol (all equally messed up). At one point, she says, “And now you can’t go back. They won’t accept what you’ve done.” So, the Can’t-Go-Back theme. We heard that a lot in S5.

Then she says, “Being out on your own, you’ve tried it before. They always pull you back. Wanting more. Love Motherhood. Death. But they don’t know what you truly want. Admit it. What do you want? What do you want? Say it. Say it.” Carol doesn’t admit to anything. 

And I had to sit and think what it is Alpha’s referring to that Carol wants. At first, I thought maybe it was forgiveness, and really, she needs to forgive herself. But looking at the intersection of the other character journeys, especially Zeke’s, I realized I was wrong. What Carol wants is death. She’d never admit that, even to herself, but she wants it to be overwith. 

And we’ve seen this from her before. She’s not one that would take her own life, but back in 6x16, when the Savior shot her, she was literally begging Morgan to either let her die or kill her. She won’t do it herself, but her world and the things she’s done have become too dark and too much for her to bear, and she longs for death.

Just then, a walker bursts from trees and grabs her. She kills it easily enough, but it reminded me of the walkers coming out of the trees at the gas station in 4x04. And that makes sense because Tyreese was going through much the same thing then as Carol is now, after losing Karen/Henry. And, okay, this is a total side-tangent, but I almost wonder if that was the rationale for putting Tyreese and Carol together in 4b. I mean, they were connected anyone because she was the one who killed Karen. But him transcending what happened and forgiving Carol was kind of a foreshadow of Carol’s much more protracted arc to try and transcend the things she’s done and the things that have happened to people she loves.  

It’s also important to note that this mirrors what I’ve always said about Carol in the Grove. She was talking about Lizzie when she said, “she’s too dangerous to be around people” and that whole speech, but she was also talking about herself. And this is another version of that. Alpha is saying it but that’s Carol’s own inner voice saying everything. So look at some of this dialogue in that light.

“It’s finally time... You always knew how this would end. No one’s coming to save you. Not Ezekiel. And certainly not Daryl. Not after what you did to Connie. Stop fighting. No matter what you do, you lose people. Sophia, Lizzie, Mica, Henry, Ezekiel… And if you go back, Daryl could be next.”

“I could never let that happen.”

“Your track record does not inspire confidence. Just look at the flowers, like you’re supposed to. One…two…three…

Just really interesting.

Okay, I’ll stop there. There’s probably more but you can all study the episode and find it. This is the kind of stuff that’s sprinkled throughout the entire thing and it’s all really interesting.

Thoughts?

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Planning Your Ideal Vacation — Anna Maria Island Condo Rentals

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We’ve put together the following information to help you choose your vacation destination.

Where should we go? Looking for something that is not a densely populated tourist hot spot? Anna Maria Island (AMI) Florida is a little gem along the coast of the Gulf of Mexico that offers a perfect mix for those seeking total and utter relaxation or those wanting a more active, but still relaxing vacation. Anna Maria Island with 7 miles of bright, white powdery sand beaches, crystal clear turquoise water and old Florida charm is a popular tourist destination unlike others. The locals have done an amazing job of maintaining the island’s charm with no chain restaurants and no high rise buildings. You will find old beach cottages, gently swaying palms tress and award winning picture perfect beaches. Combine all that with the beautiful Florida sunshine and you have the idyllic atmosphere of Anna Maria Island. Watching sunrises colouring the radiant sky or viewing spectacular sunsets you will be delighted you have come to this beautiful Island.

Where will we stay? Stay with Anna Maria Island Condo Rentals and you will have everything you could possibly need to spend a vacation in paradise. From the white sandy beaches of Anna Maria Island, private beach access, luxurious condos featuring a heated pool, lanais overlooking the beach or pool and amazing location, we offer everything you need for a blissful, tropical vacation. 

  When should we book? Reserving your rental at least six to 12 weeks before you travel will improve the variety of inventory available. Typically our rates are not subject to the same changes as airfares or hotel rates. Thinking the inventory is unlimited? It's not. Supply is limited and when supplies run out, so does your chance to book. So, our advice...if you like it, book it as soon as possible.

When is the best time to go? Anytime. If you want to enjoy a tropical climate, then Florida is the place for you. Florida has an average annual high of 80F, offering year round sunny, warm weather.

Every year residents from the northern United States, Canada and other cold weather countries flock to Florida in search of sunny skies and warmer temperatures. Because of this people think the months from January to April offer the best weather of the year. But, other months offer an equally perfect vacationing environment –

For example, Anna Maria Island, Florida from December to March sees average day temperatures from low 70’s to high 70’s. April to June low to high 80’s and July and August mid-high 80’s with some low to mid 90 degree temperatures. September to November low to high 80’s.

In my opinion, May and mid-September through November offer the best in terms of ideal temperatures – both air and water. Average daily highs ranging from low to mid 80’s and Gulf of Mexico water temperatures hovering around 80F delivers near perfect conditions for your vacation. These months are usually dry with lowish humidity and on top of that are quieter months. The snowbirds are gone, kids are in school which mean you have the Anna Maria Island beaches almost to yourselves.

Temperature tolerance is different for each of us. Some people think they will melt in the Florida summer heat. For me, summertime weather on Anna Maria Island is ideal. From June-August, average daily high temperatures range from 85 F - 91 F. With a 5-15 mph tropical beach breeze felt most prominently on the beach, most find it is quite comfortable. The Gulf of Mexico is typically 5-10 degrees cooler than the air temperatures making the water pristine! A swimsuit, cooler and beach umbrella are all you need for a most enjoyable day on the beach.

As you plan the perfect trip, remember any time of year is a great time to vacation in Anna Maria Island. 

How will we get there? Plane, bus, train or car? 

One of the many advantages of choosing Anna Maria Island as your travel destination, is that it is easily driveable from most American States and Canada. Plus, there are five International Airports within 2 hours of Anna Maria Island. Most visitors either fly or drive, but if that’s not your thing and you are willing to spend a little more time, consider travelling by train or bus which is as much an experience as it is transportation. Wether you arrive via air, train or bus there are many transportation services available to pick you up and deliver you safely to our condos.

How far is it from the airport? The closest airport to us, Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ), is approximately 15 minutes. SRQ is a relatively small airport making it very easy to navigate. The baggage area is easy to find and the car rentals are in the same area. In 2018 SRQ added a series of new destinations flights from budget airlines to/from some very popular locations. With many low cost, non-stop flights now being offered, Sarasota Bradenton International Airport is our the airport of choice. Tampa International Airport (TPA), another great options for our guests, is exactly 1 hour door to door. TPA offers an abundance of flights to many destinations. The driving time to: Orlando International (MCO) 1 hour 50 minutes, Clearwater/St.Petersburg (PIE) 45 minutes, and Fort Myers Southwest Florida (RSW) 1 hour 40 minutes; these are great airports as well.

How can we get around? Worried you won’t have a car when you arrive, don’t be. Unbelievable as it may seem, you really can get around the seven mile Island of Anna Maria without a car. Anna Maria Island offers you several transportation options: the Free Island Trolley operates daily from 6:00 am to 10:30 pm running approximately every 20 minutes. It will take you from Anna Maria at the northern tip to Coquina Beach, the Southernmost point of the Island & yes, it is FREE. Island Monkey Bus, a tip only ride service on Anna Maria Island and beyond. Golf cart Rental is readily available and a fun way to see the Island. Bike rental. Walk. Shopping, restaurants, and loads of activities are all within walking distance of our vacation property.

Upon booking with us, we are happy to help you choose the means of transportation that is right for you.

What will we do when we’re there? There is plenty to do on Anna Maria Island (AMI) Whether you’re looking for a quiet escape from reality or prefer a more lively experience there’s something for you on the island. You can go to the beach. With private beach access you will find less crowds in an area that’s almost exclusively yours. Walk the beach, you have 7 miles of it to enjoy or if you want true relaxation, sit and listen to the sound of the waves. You can bike the Island. Rent a bike and discover the Island, the peaceful neighbourhoods and the slow lifestyle of AMI. Follow along an unbeaten path, you never know what you might find. Go Paddleboarding, jet skiing, sailing or kayaking. Rentals are available right on the beach. Walk to Historic Bridge Street on Bradenton Beach. You will find lots of quaint shops, restaurants, and a nice pier at the end of Bridge Street. Well you’re there stop for a game of mini-putt and then to the courtyard at Blue Marlin where you can listen to live music and enjoy some delicious seafood. Rent a Golf cart or take the Free trolley to the North end of the Island. Have your picture taken at the old Anna Maria Jail and go shopping on Pine Avenue. With no shortage of shops you will find quaint, boutique clothing stores, culinary specialty stores, and more! Take your wallet as is likely you will find something you want to buy.

  Can I play golf? - There is only one golf course on Anna Maria Island and it is gorgeous! The club is members only, but you can pay a guest fee of around $500. A little pricey for most, but don’t be discouraged there are many courses near Anna Maria Island.

Bradenton Country Club is a beautiful course designed with fountains, lots of trees, and lagoons. It is a 18 hole course located just 10 minutes east of the Island.

Timber Creek Golf Course is a nine hole course located 10 minutes east of Anna Maria Island. Not only is it a budget friendly course, but perfect for beginners and families. 

Manatee County Golf Course is located in West Bradenton, about 10 minutes from Anna Maria Island. This public course will challenge even you scratch golfers.

IMG Academy Golf Club is a prestigious club located about 15 minutes from Anna Maria Island. Facilities include a driving range.

So as you can see, yes you can golf when vacationing on Anna Maria Island. For a full list please inquire upon booking with us.

Can we take yoga classes?

Yoga on vacation, of course! Beach yoga or in studio classes are available.

All weekly studio classes are on a DROP-IN basis. Gentle and Flow classes limited to 25 students. Restorative classes limited to 15 students. Once your reservation with us is confirmed please request yoga information. We will be happy to provide you with everything you need to get in touch with the local yoga group.

Is it a good place for the kids? Not only is Anna Maria Island beautiful, it is also a great place for families. The island is not overly large. It is big enough to offer lots to do and yet small enough that everything is easily accessible.  On AMI, you won’t experience long lines, crazy traffic or other headaches while on vacation with your little (or big) ones.

Here are a few of our family favourites:

Go to the beach - Build sandcastles, swim, throw a ball around, bury each other in the sand. There are so many fun things to do at the beach.

Hunt for seashells - You can find shells anywhere on the beach, but for really great shelling go to Greer Island aka Beer Can Island. Located just south of Coquina Beach it is a perfect spot to grab some beautiful shells.

Get Donuts - This is always at the top of our list. The Donut Experiment for the most delicious donuts. You must experience these made to order donuts with multiple options of glaze, toppings galore, and even a drizzle of choice!

Play Miniature Golf – A fun activity for all ages. Who doesn’t love watching the ball sink in the hole? On historic Bridge Street which is full of other shops, restaurants and activities, so you can spend a whole morning, afternoon or evening there.

Or, rent kayaks and tour the mangroves, visit Mote Marine & Aquarium in Sarasota, parasail, the list is almost endless.

Where will we eat and drink? Our condos are complete with fully equipped kitchens and there are several nearby markets to find fresh local seafood, locally grown seasonal veggies and fresh spices. There is also a Publix Supermarket on the Island a few minutes from our condo and Island delivery service is also available.

We always suggest our guests dine out at least once. Why? Because the food on the Island is amazing! Beach towns aren’t always known for great food, but that’s not the case on Anna Maria Island. Whether you opt to dine at an upscale restaurant or prefer a more casual relaxed atmosphere you won’t be disappointed with the island’s culinary offerings. There are many restaurants in Anna Maria Island, each one offering something to suit every taste and palate. Would you like to dine with your toes in the sand, indulge in the freshest local seafood in a classy beach setting? Whether you prefer American food, Italian, barbecue, pub food, Mexican, German, you name it, you will find it on Anna Maria Island!

The following restaurants are all within walking distance of our condo. Walking times range from 2 to 15 minutes: Anna Maria Oyster Bar On the Pier, Beach House, Blue Marlin, Bridge Street Bistro, Bridge Tender Inn, French Table, Island Creperie, Island Time Bar & Grill, Kokunut Hut, Oma Pizza & Restaurant, Seafood Shack, Smoqehouse, Tide Tables Restaurant, Wicked Cantina.

When planning your next vacation, put Anna Maria Island on the top of your list. We’re certain you will be delighted as you take your first step on the white powdery sand beaches and look out onto the long stretch of turquoise water. For us, each visit is a beautiful as our first visit. Even after 30 years, we are still in awe of the breathtaking beach views and everything else AMI has to offer. We invite you to visit the white sandy beaches of Anna Maria Island where our favourite place in the world becomes your favourite place too!

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The Lifeguard by Jenna Moquin

Shonda wrapped her arms around her waist and shivered as the sky darkened. When the clouds came in, Andy had texted she should close the pool early, and she’d made the announcement from her lifeguard chair. 

“But it’s just clouds!” Mrs. Moulaison had protested. 

“Sorry, Mrs. M—Andy said to close up. You know how he is.” 

Shonda shrugged and gave Mrs. Moulaison an apologetic smile. She didn’t want to upset the woman whose family owned half the town, but she had to follow her boss’s orders. 

She glanced at the bulletin board above the check-in desk, and the “Missing” flyer caught her eye. Margaret "Maggie" Townsend had been missing for weeks, and the edges of the flyer were frayed, discolored. 

When most people saw the flyer they’d do one of two things: avert their eyes, and, Shonda assumed, make themselves think about something besides the poor girl and what might’ve become of her. Others would look directly into the face of Margaret “Maggie,” sigh and cluck their tongues, and say what a shame it was. How pretty she was. They’d speak of her in past tense, as if the verdict was already in, and she was no longer of this world. Shonda was part of the first camp, trying not to look at the flyer as she thought about other stuff, like the summer school classes she had to take because she failed English this year. 

She stashed her copy of Wuthering Heights with her notes in her locker. She pulled on her hoodie and got everyone out of the pool with a few short whistle blows while the first tentative raindrops fell from the sky. 

Mrs. Moulaison griped as she gathered her things, and said she’d speak to Andy personally about how cautious he was over a few harmless raindrops. Shonda smiled and nodded. If anyone could get the rules changed in this town, it would be the Moulaisons. That name was plastered on almost everything in McDonough Park from the bed and breakfast to the auto shop, with several apartment complexes in between. And now that her father-in-law had passed away, Mrs. Moulaison’s standing in town had risen even higher. 

After everyone left, Shonda went inside to the locker room. There was an eerie emptiness heightened by the cold grayness the day had become that gave her goosebumps. The picture of Margaret “Maggie” on the flyer made Shonda pause, and instead of averting her eyes, she looked at the girl’s eyes in the photo. They were dark, and very round, penetrating, intense for such a young girl. 

The day she went missing was the last day of school, and it had been raining just like today. She was in the same class as Shonda’s sister Luci, and although they weren’t really friends, they were friendly enough to smile and say “Hi!” every day and “Have a fun weekend!” on Fridays. 

“She was just walking home from school…and then she never made it home!” Luci had wailed the day she went missing. She was so upset she cried in their mother’s arms and slept in her room that night. Shonda recalled Luci clutching her pink bear Rufus, although she’d said that twelve was too old for stuffed animals. 

The police didn’t have any suspects, or leads. No strangers seen in town, no relatives wanting custody, unlike Shonda and Luci, whose father went back and forth from deadbeat dad to self-righteous recovering-alcoholic dad. Lately he’d been threatening their mother for full custody, which didn’t seem likely to happen. 

Shonda sighed and looked at the rain, and the wet gray color it made the concrete surrounding the pool where the children ran everyday despite whistles and shouts of “No running!” from her and her fellow lifeguards. 

It was mid-July, about six weeks of summer left. Classes would start right after Labor Day, which was early this year, on September 2nd. Shonda’s last day at the pool would be a week before school started, which gave her just enough time to buy some back-to-school outfits and supplies. 

This was her senior year, and she’d have to start looking at colleges in the fall. She didn’t want to think about life after high school just yet. Eighteen didn’t sound like an adult age, though she would turn that magic number just after Christmas. She didn’t think she was going to become an adult just because she would be one legally. As much as she enjoyed feeling like a grownup earning her own paycheck at the pool, she liked being in this middle state of not having too many responsibilities but also being somewhat independent where she could drive her mother’s Subaru to the movies by herself, but didn’t have to pay the car insurance. 

There was a noise behind her. It sounded like someone with wet feet slapping against the floor as they walked. Shonda turned. The locker room was empty. 

She locked the back entrance, and took the large golf umbrella Andy kept by the door. She rushed out into the rain to lock the gate, and saw movement near the pool. 

“Hello? The pool is closed!” Shonda called out. 

She looked toward the diving board, where she could’ve sworn she saw a dark shape shifting, but no one was there. She shrugged and locked the gate, figuring it was a dark flash from the rainstorm, and rushed back inside. 

Her bag was underneath the check-in desk, and her car keys fell out when she grabbed it. The clanging sound they made startled her. Shonda reached down to pick them up, and when she stood up someone appeared in front of her. 

The rotted green skin and sunken cheeks on the girl standing there made Shonda hold back a retch. She looked like she’d crawled out from her own grave. The resemblance of the green-skinned girl and the girl in the “Missing” flyer was unmistakable. She had the same eyes from the photograph. 

Shonda shook her head and backed up, and the heavy lock hanging from another locker dug into her back. The girl stepped closer, her movements jerky as if she were in pain. Her feet, covered in dirt and moss, slapped against the floor. She held out her scraggly hands as dark water dripped off them. 

Shonda didn’t know whether to help the girl, or run for her life. She froze while the girl reached out and grasped her arm, her green fingers colder than ice and almost glowing against Shonda’s brown skin. 

The girl leaned forward with her teeth bared. Shonda screamed and tore her arm away. She ran. Her keys jangled in her hands and she stashed them in her pocket. The wet feet slapped behind her, slow but heavy.   

She reached Andy’s office in the back, and locked the door behind her. Breathing heavily she crouched behind the desk and peeked out from the side, keeping her eyes on the slat between the floor and the bottom of the door. She waited to see a scraggly shadow of feet appear through the slat. She listened for the sounds of wet footsteps, but all she heard was the pounding of her own heart, and the harsh breath coming from her throat. 

She didn’t see any foot shadows. She didn’t hear any wet slapping sounds. Shonda began to breathe evenly when her phone vibrated and dinged, loudly, with a text. 

Shonda sucked in a breath and her heartbeat quickened. She glanced at her phone. 

>>Can u pick me up at the library ?

It was a text from Luci. Shonda checked the bottom of the door. Still nothing appeared there. No movement. Her heartbeat settled down and she stepped out from behind the desk. Having her sister on the other end of the phone, even just texting, made her feel a bit safer. She could focus on something real, a task to be done, and not dwell on what had just happened to her. Her mind wasn’t yet ready to deal with making something real that shouldn’t be real. She tapped out a text to Luci. 

>Ok b there soon 

>>Thx!!! ☺ 

Shonda opened the door to Andy’s office, looked to her left and then right. The hall was empty. She tiptoed out, clutching her phone to her chest. She felt the outline of the key fob in her pocket, and ran down the hall keeping her eyes peeled. She didn’t see the green-skinned girl, but there was a muddy footprint on the floor, near her locker. 

She rushed out into the rain. She glanced around the pool grounds with her hand cupped over her eyes. A clap of thunder rumbled when she reached her mother’s Subaru. She unlocked it and threw herself into the driver’s seat, shivering so badly her teeth chattered. 

She looked through the window, and peered around the edge of the pool. It was empty. Shonda breathed evenly and started the car. She flipped on the windshield wipers and drove the half mile to the library. 

Luci stood under the awning holding a pile of Harry Potter books. She ran to the car and Shonda opened the door from the inside. 

“Thanks, Shon!” Luci said and fastened her seatbelt. 

“No problem. You’re lucky the pool closed early,” Shonda said.

“I knew it would be closed from the rain. Andy closes the pool if a bird poops from the sky.” 

Shonda nodded. Luci looked at her. 

“Was he there today, or did you have to close up by yourself?” Luci asked. 

“He had to do some work over at the graveyard,” Shonda said with a sigh. “He’s the groundskeeper there, too.” 

“Are you okay? You look…kinda freaked out.” 

“I’m fine.” 

“You don’t look fine.”

“Thanks,” Shonda snapped. She flipped down the sun visor to glance at herself in the mirror. Her face was ashen and her eyes were so wide she could see white all around her pupils. 

“Shon, what happened?”

Shonda took a deep breath and told her sister what she’d seen at the pool. How frightened she was crouching behind the desk. The muddy footprint by her locker. 

“She looked like one of those zombies from the movie we watched last week,” Shonda said. 

“Come on, you were just imagining it. You saw someone leaving the pool, and the noises you heard were from the rainstorm. And you said you were looking at Maggie’s flyer, that’s probably why her face was in your mind. I’m pretty sure you didn’t see a zombie girl!” 

Luci chuckled. Shonda managed to crack a smile. She knew her sister was right. But she also knew what she saw. 

“What about the muddy footprint?” Shonda said. 

“Probably from someone rushing through the locker room.”  

Shonda nodded, but she couldn’t ignore a nagging thought, that the area surrounding the pool was concrete—how would someone’s feet get muddy? 

She pulled into their driveway, and they rushed inside the house as thunder rumbled. Luci plopped her books on the table by the door. 

“Mom said we can order takeout since she’s working late. Let’s get Chinese food!” 

Later on, while the sisters enjoyed egg rolls and fried rice, Luci asked how summer school was going. Shonda shrugged. 

“Are you ready for the Wuthering Heights test next week?” Luci asked. 

Shonda’s eyes widened. “Oh no! I can’t believe I forgot my notes!”

“Where are they?”

“I left them in my locker at the pool.” 

“I’ll go back with you to get them.” 

“Really?” 

Luci nodded. “And I’ll prove it was just your imagination when we don’t see any zombies at the pool.”

Luci smirked. It was moments like this when Shonda wondered who the true older sister was. 

The rain slowed down to a drizzle while they drove to the pool. Shonda kept thinking she saw the missing girl, flitting through the edges of the trees that lined the sidewalk. But when she blinked, she’d see nothing out of normal place. Nothing but swaying images, breezes through the brain caused by paranoia. 

They pulled up to the pool, and Shonda parked. She took out her set of keys to unlock the gate. 

“You ready?” she asked Luci, who nodded. 

They got out of the car and walked toward the fence surrounding the pool. The chirps of crickets in the grass greeted them and the silhouette of the streetlamps glowed onto the ground. A quiet night, but a hesitant one. The kind of atmosphere that breeds just after a thunderstorm. 

Shonda’s eyes darted left and right as she hurried along the fence with Luci behind her. She got to the gate and unlocked it, and they went inside to the locker room. 

Shonda’s locker was the third one on the right. She twirled her combination, Luci’s birthday, and the door opened. Resting atop her fanny pack with first-aid supplies and spare whistle was her copy of Wuthering Heights, with pages of notes sticking out making a bookmark.

Something moved and shuffled behind her. Shonda gasped and whipped around, her book in her hand. 

Luci screamed. 

Standing before her was Mr. Gregory, the chemistry teacher who died of a heart attack last spring. His cheeks were sagging, his eyes hollowed out. He was so decomposed most of his skin was missing. He reached out toward Luci, her face frozen in a scream, as green slime oozed off his wrists. 

Shonda grabbed Luci and tugged her arm as they ran down the hall to Andy’s office. She took one look behind just before they reached the door, and saw them. 

There were a dozen of them. The missing girl in front and behind her was Mr. Gregory. And next to him was Mrs. Moulaison’s late father-in-law, his skin waxy green and decaying with rotted hollows. 

They inched closer, the shuffling sounds of their feet magnified, intensified as if every creature standing there had just climbed out from their wet graves, wanting to taste the air. Their desperate arms reached out while their rotted feet inched closer, shortening the distance between them, and life. 

Shonda pushed open the door to Andy’s office and shuffled Luci inside. She slammed the door behind them. She could hear wet muddy footsteps pacing around the door. Thick, throaty warbles in the air. She was so scared she could barely breathe. 

They crouched behind Andy’s desk, and hugged each other. Shonda squeezed her eyes shut, and prayed it was just a dream. That any moment she’d wake up in her bed, her mother soothing her from a nightmare, and offering her a gross cup of warm milk.

“I c-can’t believe it,” Luci whispered. “Did we just see…were those really…zombies?” 

“I don’t know,” Shonda whispered. 

“That girl in front…was Maggie, wasn’t she?” Luci was shivering. Shonda rubbed her shoulders. 

“W-what are we going to do?” Luci asked. 

Shonda glanced at the window behind Andy’s desk. She stood and went over to it, her sneakers squeaking against the floor. 

“Come on,” she whispered. “We’re on the ground level. We can just climb out.” 

Shonda unlocked the window and eased it open. She looked out and checked the surrounding bushes. No movement. She went back to the desk and wheeled out the chair. 

“Step up here,” she whispered to Luci. 

Shonda held the chair steady as her sister climbed out through the window. From the other side of the door, she could hear rushed, wet shuffling sounds. The doorknob started to twist and jiggle. She couldn’t remember if she’d locked the door. She didn’t wait to find out and climbed onto the chair while it teetered on its wheels. 

As Shonda pulled herself over the window pane and landed on the lawn outside, the door to Andy’s office eased open. She looked through the window, her pulse racing faster than ever. Mr. Gregory came through the door, followed by the rest of the creatures. 

“Let’s go!” Shonda turned and pulled Luci, but she didn’t move. 

“Andy?” Luci’s voice trembled. 

Shonda looked up at her six-foot-four boss Andy, who stood there aiming a shotgun at them. 

“Get down!” Andy shouted. 

Shonda tugged her sister to the ground and covered her. The ear-splitting sound of the shotgun firing was rattling. She looked up and saw part of Mr. Gregory’s head gone while his zombie body dangled half out of the window. 

“Come on!” Andy pulled the girls up from the ground. “My truck’s parked over here.” 

He ushered them into his pickup truck idling near the curb. Shonda kept her arm around her sister, who was trembling so hard her teeth were chattering. 

“What are you two doing here?” Andy said as he stashed his shotgun behind the driver’s seat. 

“I left notes in my locker for my test next week,” Shonda said, her voice shaky. 

“Stay away whenever it rains…they always show up here when it rains, especially after a thunderstorm. That’s why I always close the pool as soon as clouds appear.” 

“Do they only come out in the summer?” Luci asked. 

“Yup,” Andy said. “It’s like a zombie summer vacation.” 

As they pulled into the road, Shonda saw one of the creatures walking in the middle of the street. She pointed it out to Andy, who ran over it with his truck as they drove away.

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[The Keihancarl Diaries: June 24, 2017]

Once again, this is me Keihancarl. You already knew me, right?

To be honest, I hate last-minute plans for a city travel... but I did it anyway. Manila was my chosen itinerary for this one, focusing mostly on Binondo and Ermita. I just have a sudden urge to do this, even though I was initially planning on Ortigas-Greenhills for this month. Oh well...

To begin with, the traffic was incredibly slow all the way to Novaliches. And it doesn’t stop there, as there’s also heavy traffic along Mindanao Avenue. This was kind of expected, that’s why I decided to leave the house as early as possible. Approaching EDSA, I decided to get off the UV Express I was riding even though I already paid my fare up to Monumento. It turns out that I made a wrong decision getting off near the Congressional-EDSA junction, and I have to walk as fast as I could (and climb up and down the footbridge as if I’m in a real hurry) just to catch the next train going to Baclaran.

As soon as I reached the LRT-1 Roosevelt station, my eyes and skin (particularly on the face and ears) got itchy and I immediately dig through my bag for the mirror, alcohol, and my OTC med (Loratadine). I took a Loratadine tablet during the train ride, and as soon as I made it to my first stop, SM San Lazaro, I immediately head to the mall’s restroom to cool my face and eyes with water. Though I still feel uncomfortable, I feel a slight relief and I went on visiting a few shops before heading to my next stop, in Binondo and Divisoria.

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En route to Divisoria, the traffic is significantly lighter, particularly along Recto Avenue. Along the way, I did snap some pictures of the newly-renovated LRT1-Doroteo Jose station.

Arriving at 999 Mall in Divisoria, I was feeling hungry and I can really use a chow, so I decided to head to the food court first. Since I’m on a limited budget, I could have decided on a four piece dim sum (siomai in particular) or a hamburger, but I just noticed a fried rice stall and that’s what I had for lunch. I ordered a minced beef fried rice. For a reasonable price of 55 pesos (as of this writing), it was surprisingly delicious.

I decided to do some window shopping in the aforementioned mall and its neighbor 168 Mall, but of course, I couldn’t find anything worth buying. As usual, I drop by the stall where I bought my anime shirts at 999 Mall, and the stall that sells anime and K-pop merch at 168 Mall. Again, I couldn’t find anything worth buying. At this point, I didn’t feel like continuing the window shopping and decided to go to their upscale neighbor, the Lucky Chinatown Mall. I rest for a while at the lounge (at the cinema level) while reading some of my own works and did a little story writing as well.

It’s already 3:30 in the afternoon, but I feel like exploring the rest of Ongpin Street. In my previous Manila side trip, I only get to see some parts of Ongpin during the Dragon Dance, but it was raining that time and I was feeling exhausted with all the people and everything so I turn left to a street leading to Soler, and up to the three malls in the area. This time, however, I took my time and took some photographs, and walked my way up to Plaza Sta. Cruz, near the LRT-Carriedo station. And I just passed by one of the tallest buildings in Binondo, the Anchor Skysuites, a residential building in Ongpin. Though I always see the well-lighted tall building at night while passing Quezon Bridge, it is the first time I get to see the building up close.

Just before reaching the LRT-Carriedo Station, I noticed a crowd of people, an ambulance, a fire truck, and some policemen in the area. It appears that there were three people lying on the ground for unknown reasons (one of them was being carried to an ambulance, to be taken to a nearby hospital) and as I walked to the station, I managed to see two of the victims up close. They were bloodied and badly injured, I assumed that they fell down from the LRT station or from the nearby building. Meanwhile, the security guards cordoned some parts of the station’s concrete railings to discourage onlookers from checking the scene and for their safety as well. I didn’t bother asking some of the people on the station for some information, though. The other victims were eventually brought to the hospital.

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Inside the LRT, I just noticed something interesting. It’s actually a reminder about not leaning on the doors, but of course, some of us tend to be creative when it comes to this sort of thing. Well, there’s an image of a man hugged by a woman with the message “Kapit ka na lang kay crush, wag na sa pintong ito” (hang on to your crush, not on this door). Reaching LRT-Central Terminal station near Manila City Hall and SM City Manila (I’m quite obsessed with providing the names of notable landmarks, eh?), I just noticed some interesting makeover of the said LRT station. Some of the concrete railings and some posts in the vicinity are painted with images of Coca-Cola bottles. Is this an ad deal for the said stations? Turns out it is. A slight improvement, though not pleasing for the eyes since they are mostly painted red. At least, they didn’t paint the entire station red, or else the LRT commuters will surely riot... just kidding!

After a quick visit to SM City Manila, I dropped by the bookstore in the underpass and take a good look at some of the used books, particularly some manga titles. I then went on to my next destination, Rizal Park.

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I suddenly find myself walking along P. Burgos Avenue, on the side of the Intramuros Golf Course. That area looks kind of creepy to me, and the sight of trash and some street dwellers just doesn’t seem right for a city that attracts foreign tourists. Aside from that, some of the old trees along the pedestrian walk were cut down, for some reason. I then passed by the National Museum and check the museum’s rules. Afterwards, I head straight to Rizal Park.

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Going home, the traffic is lighter than usual. A moderate, moving traffic. At least the UV Express I was riding didn’t have to take a shortcut. Anyway, the UV Express turn right at Regalado Avenue and I get to see the actual construction of the future rail line, the MRT-7. I took some photos of the construction site, but of course, it’s impossible to do this on a moving vehicle, at a time like this, and with a not-so-good smartphone camera.

And that ends my unplanned city travel. Except for the allergy, there were no untoward incidents as the last time [I visit Manila] three months ago.

All pictures are from my private Instagram account, kcox105.

Nine years ago, my former blog The Kin Keihan Times debuted on the now defunct Friendster Blogs. It is the predecessor to The World According To KCOX.

The blog debuted with my first post, entitled [01] Official Launch. It is actually a re-post of the About Me section of my Friendster profile. You can still read some of my KKT posts here.

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