#a worrisome trend

[hustlemeanokay]

Sometimes, I genuinely worry about the, what is it - Generation Z? Those who are about aged 20 or so. A lot of fic writers are in this age range, or at least they write like it/their concept of experiences read like it. (Nothing wrong with that at all, just gives off that vibe.) That's not the worrisome part. Not even the rise in CNC or dom/sub or like degradation kinks or anything like that. Those aren't worrisome - whatever tickles your pickle. What is worrisome, that I often see, is the loop around. I'll explain.

Character A (often male) will be a total and complete fuck-head; an asshole of epic proportions and Character B (often female or "reader") will get pissed about something and tell Character A to get fucked, rightfully so. OR Character A just yells at Character B for something because Character A is so "damaged" and they were pushed "too far" or something and Character B gets their feelings hurt, again - rightfully so. Anyway - so this event happens. Character A will often storm out or leave or something. And Character B will be angry/devastated/crying or whatever.

And okay, drama - I get it. But the issue that happens, the worrisome part... is that they will write Character B looping back around in their head and somehow believing that the whole thing really was their fault? Like "oh I shouldn't have pushed him that far" or "I really was being a bitch that day" or something and then Character B will completely take the blame for the whole thing and will be the one to apologize to Character A. And I'm always left sitting there just blinking at the screen. Because... that's not okay. That's really not okay. That's the loop around.

And I see this a lot. From a lot of different writers. And I genuinely hope that they know... that this is not okay in real life. Because art imitates life. We write about what we know and what we see and experience. And... this is not okay. Sometimes, yes - we can be a bitch and push buttons on purpose (male, fem, non-binary doesn't matter, I use bitch as a descriptive word) but we are responsible for our own actions. Not anyone else's. How someone reacts is their responsibility. While you can totally apologize for your behavior, you absolutely do not take all the blame if their response was to scream at you and storm out, making you think your entire relationship was over. Because keeping someone on edge like that? Pulling the rug out from under them and creating an environment with zero security? That's emotional abuse. Big time.

Over-reacting and loosing one's temper - not okay. Especially when you should be able to be a fucking adult and handle the situation while keeping in mind that you are still talking to the person you supposedly love. That's why things like name calling and shit are absolutely not okay, even in arguments - because they're still talking to their fucking partner. And if their anger has made them forget that? Or if they somehow think it's okay to call their partner names or say things specifically to hurt them? Then they are the asshole in the situation. If they're always threatening to leave or always kicking you out? That's fucking abuse, too.

So while I understand that there are kinks that revolve around degradation (not my bag but hey whatever) - there is a difference between playtime and real time. And when it's not playtime, that shit is not okay. And I really, really hope that these writers know that. Because seeing "reader" or Character B systematically, across multiple fics, multiple writers, take the blame for Character A's shitty behavior? It's worrisome.

[uncanny-tranny]

I dream of a future where all forms of AAC give people the option to swear, to talk about "gross" things, and to have as full a range of vocabulary and topics as the users want. It is no exaggeration to say that limiting a user's ability to speak on certain topics because they cannot access the speech through their AAC is silencing.

[transmutationisms]

thots on astrology? related, thoughts on mbti?

k i like that you guys just pop in my inbox from time to time and invite me to run my mouth about topics and concepts. like truly what else is this website for.

anyway astrology (& sorry, most of what i know here pertains specifically to europe in the middle ages onward) is genuinely such a bizarro historical case of a science whose core epistemological presupposition (a geocentrist and specifically anthropocentrist cosmology) has completely fallen out of favour in both popular and professional discourse, and i don't think most people appreciate how weird it is for astrology to continue existing with this degree of popular and mainstream participation lol. like most fringe science actually bothers to have some semblence of its own reactionary epistemology to fall back on; astrology just doesn't seem to care. it would be like if the medical guilds fully endorsed the position that blood is circulated in the human body by the heart, but then also recommended as treatments for clotting disorders medical practices that only make sense on the supposition that the liver is the origin of all blood and is continuously creating more of it. like no other science that i can think of tries to have it both ways to the extent astrology does. like, one reason phrenology and eugenics are bad comparison points here is because they're very much copacetic with post-enlightenment naturalism and evolutionary transpositions in the social sciences. astrology, like, intellectually is not and yet here it is anyway. ideology innit.

anyhow i assume the reason you asked about this in conjunction with mbti is because today's astrology is largely purporting to provide psychological analysis and is therefore more similar to a system like mbti than to the historical use of star-reading as a predictive science. obviously both astrology and mbti are deeply reactionary in this respect and belong to a larger trend toward attempting to categorise, measure, and taxonomise the psyche, tho an important difference here is that mbti has hereditarian elements, which no form of astrology that i know of does. i think astrology's shift in the personal-psychological direction has to do with a few different factors, including medical astrological practice (orthodox in the european middle ages, then varying degrees of heterodox from the early modern period onward) and self-help movements in the 20th century.

but in any case it, mbti, and similar attempts at psychometry are, like, staggeringly essentialist in conception and practice, and i do think their current popularity reflects some deeply reactionary tendencies amongst people who often (not always) consider themselves otherwise progressive or leftist. it's honestly kind of worrisome how many people will jump on a project that explicitly aims to define static and immutable human 'types' as long as it's dressed in quasi-spiritual or psy-scientific terminology. like i do think we all need to pause and think about the ideological ends and consequences of how we talk about each other and our bodies, minds, and birth circumstances 😵‍💫

[anachronisticmech]

As a disabled person, the ‘bedrotting “trend”’ is absolutely disgusting.

I don’t even know how to explain all my feelings about it, but seeing ableds talk about it like something they can choose to do, something they can do for fun, even, makes me feel absolutely awful.

Some days I am stuck in bed for long amounts of time because it hurts too much to move or I’m too dizzy to even sit up, and my chronic illness is not the worst example of even people who have the same chronic illness as me.

I can physically feel my muscle rotting on particularly bad days because of my lack of movement. They may not actually be rotting, but that doesn’t change how it feel to me. I feel like my body is dying constantly, and I can’t do anything but lie here and scroll through Instagram reels with a heat pillow between my back and the mattress.

My depression also affects my getting up, though I mainly want to focus on chronic illness and physical disability since I feel like it isn’t talked about enough.

That is not a hobby, a trend, or a past time. That is a seriously worrisome act that shows how much chronic illness (and other disorders) can disable those who have it.

I do not cry at night after a long day of laying in my bed because I was too sore and sick to do anything else for some able bodied person to say that it’s ‘perfect’ and try to make it aesthetic.

Fucking think about what your doing. Us disableds are left out of so many peoples minds, either unintentionally, or because people don’t want to or see the point in thinking of us. And it’s horrible.

I got very upset seeing some of the things people were saying while trying to claim it was a ‘trend’ and just needed to rant about it. Please think about us before you do shit like this.

[bordysbae]

26. "do this tiktok with me" with quinn!! it’s the lipstick on your lovers face trend!! he doesn’t like tiktok trends but he likes this one bc he gets a whole lot of kisses!!

“temporary tattoos”

quinn hughes x f!reader

🦋 BORDYSBAE’S 500 CELLY

— ୨୧ —

“quinn, do this tiktok with me!” you exclaim as you turn your phone towards him.

“you know i hate making tiktoks, y/n,” he groans. you look up at him with puppy dog eyes and jut out your bottom lip. he sighs, “fine. only because i get kisses.”

you immediately jump off the couch and take his hand in yours. you rush to the bathroom and put red lipstick on your lips, and you begin kissing quinn all over his face. he laughs a little as you do so, but he’s not complaining. “now i’m gonna smudge my lipstick, and you’re gonna fix it with your thumb, okay? then the camera will pan towards you and you’re gonna have lots of kiss marks on your face, understand?”

“whatever you say missy,” he smiles. you start recording and smudge your lipstick. quinn then wipes it with his thumb, meanwhile you move the camera towards him. his cheeks turn a little rosy as he see’s himself with lots of kiss marks, but as long as they’re from you he’s perfectly content.

“perfect! we got it done in the first take, i’m so proud of us! and yes quinn, you can wash it off now,” you laugh. he gives you a kiss on top of your head as you leave the room to let him wash his face. a few minutes later, he comes out of the bathroom with a worrisome facial expression.

“y/n… it stained my face,” he nervously says. you immediately look up from your phone and giggle at quinn’s red stained skin.

“oh quinny, you don’t like my temporary tattoos?!” you joke, before getting off the bed to grab makeup wipes.

“this isn’t funny y/n!” he groans as he follows you into the bathroom.

“quinn you need to use makeup wipes to get it off. here take these,” you say as you hand him the package. he doesn’t take them from your hands and you furrow your brows. suddenly his eyes turn soft and a small grin appears on his face. “can you wipe it off?” he innocently says.

“really quinn? is this just an excuse to stand between my legs?” you chuckle as you sit on the bathroom counter. your boyfriend stands between your legs, and you pull his brown hair into a small ponytail on top of his head.

“maybe…” he smiles, making you roll your eyes at him per usual.

[sniperct]

See that white line? That's the water line. That shows the highest it's ever gotten. At one point that bar of land there used to be mostly underwater though.

This looks very low. I don't know if it means its in a drought, or part of a more natural rhythm, or something to do with the dams on the river like I read in the reserve's wikipedia article. I'm inclined to think it's just a seasonal low but the wikipedia article did say a lake on the reserve had gotten low due to dams.

For comparison, here is a lake that is literally drying up, you can see the white water line there, and the comparison of those massive towers. Hard to describe the scale but I grew up near this and they're huge:

Uvac Special Nature Reserve, Serbia by Aleksandar Bubanja

[xoxochb]

⋆·˚ ༘ * my wait is you and I won’t go on

warnings: angst, self doubt, redeeming fluff, this takes place at chb (post hoo), this is mostly based off of me so please be kind

pairing: jason grace x daughter of poseidon

summary: based on the trend symphonia IX trend!

A/N: okay okay so backstory! I came across this trend and I started scrolling through the videos using the song and I saw the cutest one and this girl said “I wish I had real friends” and her boyfriend said “you’ll always have me” and I knew I had to write this asap!!

the sea is for the people who feel lonely or lost, happily taking in anyone who has feelings of self doubt or any worrisome thoughts, making them disappear forever, never letting these awful thoughts take over the mind of their beloveds

that’s why most of your time is spent by the water, especially recently. you didn’t have many friends except for your boyfriend and brother. why? you were unsure.

did people hate you? did they think you were weird? what made you unapproachable? did people find you obnoxious? did they think you were weird because you didn’t socialize much? were you hated because your father broke an oath and they thought you were in trustable?

you truly did not know

but what you did know was that you missed your brother. he went back to new york while you stayed back at camp to be a year-round camper. you couldn’t help but feel somewhat selfish for wanting percy to stay with you instead of finishing school, and this haunted you.

perhaps you were hated because of your selfishness? would you even consider yourself selfish?

you lay awake in bed thinking about this. when was the last time you slept? you can’t even remember the last time you actually got out of bed before one in the afternoon!

was this dramatic? you don’t believe so, but your self esteem is so low you start believing it is

you sit up from your sleeping position (you weren’t sleeping anyways) and turn to the boy laying beside you, an arm thrown around your waist

you felt bad about leaving him to lay alone but you couldn’t lay in bed anymore, the thoughts would only get worse if you did. you remove his arm from you with a kiss to the top of his head, then make your way out of cabin one (opposed to cabin three, yes, they’re both empty but the more time you spent in your cabin made you think of percy so jason suggested you sleep in cabin one) to sit by the ocean for a while until your doubts were drowned by the waves

it was fine sitting there for maybe thirty seconds? but the more you looked into the ocean, the more it reminded you of percy and then before you know it tears are pooling out from your eyes

this wasn’t supposed to happen

wasn’t the ocean supposed to help? it always helps you!

you wipe the tears away from your cheeks with a sigh and for a moment it’s silent, but that’s until you see someone sit beside you on the sand

and it’s not just anyone, no, it’s your sweet jason grace

“did I wake you? I’m sorry”

“no, you’re fine” he gently takes your hand in his “are you okay?”

you internally curse him for being so gentle with you because at this very moment you feel the tears making their way back out

“I don’t know” you look up to the sky to prevent the tears from coming out “it’s a lot”

“that’s alright. I’ll be here for as long as you need”

you take a moment to form the words into a sentence “I miss percy. a lot.” you sigh before continuing “I wish I had real friends. I love you and percy, I really do, but it hurts to know that nobody even thinks of approaching me”

“you’ll always have me. you don’t need any of those idiots who don’t want to talk to you, they don’t know what they’re missing out on”

you lay your head on his shoulder and look out to the water. It doesn’t seem so depressing to look at anymore

but perhaps that’s because the ocean was only special if you’re there with someone you love

or maybe because jason was your sea

[alohajun]

♡ SHADOW — KIM MINGYU

mingyu x fem!reader | wc : 0.5k words | content : possible grammar and spelling mistakes, lowercase intended, established relationship, fluffity fluff, swearing, playful teasing | loki’s lines : atp i don’t have an excuse maybe i am a seventeen writer at heart

silence. absolute pure silence.

it was pin-drop silent as mingyu walked into your shared apartment, brows furrowed in worry at the lack of noise.

you said you were home, but why is it so silent? were you sick? were you okay?

all sorts of worrisome questions ran through your boyfriend's head as he took off his shoes, wondering what had happened.

and that was when he heard it.

“oh my fucking goodness, what the actual fucking fuckity fuck of a thirst trap is this?!” you screamed, staring at the video you had just received on your phone.

mingyu's soul left his body upon hearing your scream, quickly rushing to your room to see what was the issue.

“babe–”

“you are telling me that is kim mingyu?!” the male paused in his tracks, standing near the doorway as he listened to you talk to someone over the phone. “dude, you are joking.”

jinny laughed, finding her best friend's reaction hilarious. “i'm being for real. his fancam has been trending everywhere,” she commented.

mingyu raised his brow in confusion, wondering why his girlfriend and her best friend were talking about a fancam of his.

stay with me 어느 순간에도.

kim mingyu smiled upon hearing his voice, realising which fancam you were screaming about. it was a clip from their “be the sun” tour in jakarta.

the rain really took the cake, he thought to himself.

“how many more times are you gonna watch it?” jinny questioned, hearing the same lyric around ten times in the past minute.

“as long as it takes me to believe this is mingyu,” you muttered in awe, hitting replay once again.

“y/n, that really is mingyu!”

“you are telling me i'm dating him?! i'm dating the rain-soaked deep-voiced thirst-trapping guy in this video?! that's my mingyu?!”

mingyu peeked into your room, grinning ear to ear. “yep, the one and only, truly yours,” he announced, bowing mockingly.

a quiet gasp left your lips, the disbelief only doubling when your best friend hung up, leaving you to fend your actions alone.

“exactly, how much did you hear?”

mingyu chuckled. “as much as i needed to hear,” he replied, smile widening when your cheeks flushed in embarrassment.

“ah,” you whined. “forget about it. you heard nothing!”

“don't do that, babe.” mingyu joined you on the bed, easily pulling you into his embrace. “it makes me happy when you say things like that.”

you raised your brows, looking skeptically. “me fangirling over your fancam is not cringy at all to you?” you inquired.

your boyfriend rolled his eyes playfully. “i fanboy over you every day, my love. do you find that cringy?” he stated, as if it was the obvious.

“no, of course not! it’s your way of showing your love and i love that.” kim mingyu raised a brow knowingly, smiling adoringly when you realized your own words. “oh … i see.”

“i love you, y/n … especially when you are fangirling over an actual fucking fuckity fuck of a thirst trap of mine.”

[loki-zen]

so now the AI art thing has died down a bit, here’s what I think is an actually worrisome trend in how we as a society use technology:

1. a technology is pitched as able to replicate something else, e.g. ‘you don’t need to travel to someone to see them!’

2. this vastly underestimated the complexity of the steps in between; i.e. every camera and especially your built-in laptop camera is vastly inferior to the human eye in almost every respect, not to mention all the other ways in which a video chat doesn’t replicate seeing someone in real life in the context of eg a doctor’s appointment

3. the technology is nevertheless implemented as if it did replicate the thing perfectly and now you are being awkward if you want the objectively better thing we used to have

[cuckolding-books-library]

A LESBIANIZED TOWN

=====================

Most people didn't pay much attention to the opening of Tricia's and Naomi's women-only massage studio in the small town of Sanford Hills. The number of costumers peaked quickly, though. The comments posted in the studio's website were uniformly positive and included sentences such as "A life changing experience," "A wonderful, sensual session", "Exactly what I had been missing all my life" and "If you haven't yet visited their studio, you are missing the most wonderful things a woman can experience in her life." Most costumers also advised their friends to visit the studio.

If Tricia and Naomi hadn't advised their costumers to be very discreet and cautious, the massage studio would have been a source of scandal among the inhabitants of the town. The local preacher caught his sister-in-law kissing a woman who had got married at his church a few months before, and in his next sermon he advised his parishioners to be vigilant against the worrisome trends of "unnatural closeness" between women. This was not only followed by a sharp drop in attendance to Sunday mass, but also by a harsh scolding from his wife and his own brother advice to be more open minded.

"Ladies night" at the local pub became "Ladies only night". At first, male costumers tried to oppose the pub owner's decision, but after their initial reluctance, male costumers accepted the new rules without much ado.

There was a sharp spike in demand for couples therapy, and rumours of sexual dissatisfaction from wives. Some couples, sought the advice of one the two male marriage counsellors of the town. The more religious couples, sought the advice of their pastor. Irrespective of whose advice they sought, husbands were told to do anything to make their wives happy.

There was a short lasting peak in the local divorce rate, but the couples that divorced were only the peak of the iceberg, compared with the number of couples whose life was changed forever after the opening of the massage studio.

Your wife, for instance, was one of Tricia's and Naomi's first costumers, one of the first to beg them to finger-fuck her, one of the first to post one of the "life changing experience" comments, one of the first costumers to lick Naomi's pussy. But, most of all, your wife was one of the first to invite over one of the lesbianized wives and to ask her to stay over as you slept in the guest bedroom. However, she cannot claim to be the only one who has blatantly cuckolded her husband with another woman, in her own house, in her own master bedroom, in her own marital bed; the list of competitors is larger than the inhabitants of the town would dare to believe.

Although you probably aren't very proud of it, you were one of the first hubbies of Stanford Hills cuckolded by a lesbian, one of the first trained to serve a lesbian couple and one of the first to wait hand and foot on the women who went to the pub on the "Ladies-only nights". Your wife followed Tricia and Naomi's advice to the letter, "your hubby will never be able to give you the intense orgasms you will experience with women, but properly trained hubbies can still be useful. Once they become cuckolds, once they accept that they are no longer allowed to rule their wives' sex life, or to even comment on it, they can make very good and very submissive servants, whose only aim in life will be making their wives' life easier."

You were not the only one, though. The long list includes your two brothers… but also the two male marriage counsellors of the town. You even heard rumours about the preacher's wife, and one of the rumours is that she and a close female friend of her love to peg him. In one of his most recent sermons he said, "a husband who fails to support his wife friendship with another woman isn't keeping his marital vows and, because of this, he's a sinner." But maybe you'll learn very soon if the rumours have some foundation; the pastor's wife has invited your wife and you over ...

[covid-safer-hotties]

Also preserved on our archive

by Kristen Monaco

Risk of new diabetes diagnosis was higher compared with non-COVID respiratory infections

Children and teens had an increased risk of being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes after COVID-19 infection, a retrospective cohort study of over 600,000 youth suggested.

Adolescents 10 to 19 years old had a 55% higher risk for a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes 1 month after a COVID diagnosis compared with peers diagnosed with a non-COVID respiratory bug (risk ratio [RR] 1.55, 95% CI 1.28-1.89), reported Pauline Terebuh, MD, MPH, of Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, and colleagues.

The risk of a new type 2 diabetes diagnosis remained elevated at 3 months (RR 1.48, 95% CI 1.24-1.76) and 6 months (RR 1.58, 95% CI 1.35-1.85) after COVID infection, the group detailed in JAMA Network Openopens in a new tab or window.

"Youth diagnosed with diabetes will carry the burden of diabetes-related complications and increased medical costs for many years," Terebuh told MedPage Today. "All potential contributors to that trend are deserving of our attention, including COVID-19 and the increasing prevalence of obesity."

"COVID-19 is becoming endemic and strategies for mitigating its impact are extremely important," she said.

"SARS-CoV-2 may have the ability to selectively infect human pancreatic β cells, and if this triggers apoptosis, the ability of the pancreas to secrete insulin may be impaired," the researchers suggested. "Though T2D [type 2 diabetes] is usually considered to be a disease of insulin resistance rather than insulin lack, for newly diagnosed patients, the origin may not be entirely clear or confined to a single pathobiologic cause."

This wasn't the first time research suggested a link between COVID infection and diabetes in youth, but up until this point, most research focused on the relationship with type 1 diabetes. However, these studies have shown mixed results, with some studies indicating a linkopens in a new tab or window, and others dismissing the associationopens in a new tab or window.

Terebuh said while data have indicated an overall increase in new diagnosesopens in a new tab or window of type 2 diabetes among youth during the first year of the pandemic, this uptick has been a "worrisome trend" for decades.

"However, lots of things changed for youth during the pandemic from access to food to level of activity and stress," she pointed out. "The association with a COVID-19 diagnosis, per se, was not clear." To delve further into the topic, the researchers reviewed electronic health records on 613,602 patients from the TriNetX analytics platforms between January 2020 and December 2022. This included 306,801 patients diagnosed with COVID-19 (mean age 14.9 years, 52.8% female) and 306,801 with other respiratory infections (mean age 14.9 years, 52.6% female), after propensity score-matching.

Preexisting diabetes was grounds for exclusion.

In a subpopulation of adolescents with a BMI designating overweight or obesity (BMI in the 85th percentile for age or higher), a COVID diagnosis was tied with higher risks for developing type 2 diabetes at all three follow-up points compared with other respiratory infections: 1 month after: RR 2.07 (95% CI 1.12-3.83) 3 months after: RR 2.00 (95% CI 1.15-3.47) 6 months after: RR 2.27 (95% CI 1.38-3.75)

"New drugs for diabetes and obesity, such as GLP-1 receptor antagonists, provided they are safe, may have a role that should be studied," Terebuh suggested. Additionally, the researchers found the risk for developing type 2 diabetes was the highest for adolescents who were hospitalized within 1 month of a documented COVID infection: 1 month: RR 3.10 (95% CI 2.04-4.71) 3 months: RR 2.74 (95% CI 1.90-3.96) 6 months: RR 2.62 (95% CI 1.87-3.66)

Some diabetes diagnoses may have been preexisting and were discovered during the encounter for infection, the researchers pointed out. "Diagnoses made in the first month following infection may well represent preexisting disease, since the diagnosis of T2D is often confirmed by HbA1c measurements, which use mean blood glucose levels over the life span of the erythrocyte, or over 3 to 4 months," they wrote.

It will be important to test whether patients diagnosed soon after COVID-19 infection continue to meet diagnostic criteria for type 2 diabetes to separate patients who had diabetes from those who became hyperglycemic only during the metabolic stress of infection, they added.

Other limitations included potential confounders like vaccination status, socioeconomic status, BMI, or insulin resistance. In addition, patients with obesity and overweight weren't matched for obesity-specific treatments.

Study Link: jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2824731

[barklikeagod]

ignore that it says dog but AHHHH!!!!!!

can my cat stop waking up every time i go to take his resting respiratory rate. i’m trying to monitor your heart condition loser go to SLEEP!!!

[fuckyeahmarxismleninism]

NLG Condemns the US Government Attack on Samidoun and the Palestinian Solidarity Movement, Calls for an End to Resurgent McCarthyism

The National Lawyers Guild strongly condemns the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designation of Samidoun as “a sham charity that serves as an international fundraiser for the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) terrorist organization,” and the listing of long-time Palestinian- Canadian activist Khaled Barakat “as associated with terrorism.” 

Done in coordination with the government of Canada, this designation will have a broad chilling effect on Palestine solidarity work in North America.  Above all, it is designed to disrupt the unprecedented global tidal wave of support for the liberation of Palestine.  The crackdown on our constitutionally protected speech is a worrisome development at any moment in time but in particular right now as social movements confront the US-backed Israeli genocide in Gaza, the Israeli war on Lebanon, and the general global trend toward fascism.

[thedroneranger]

Giddy Up

Jake "Hangman" Seresin

Synopsis: Mrs. Seresin always picks up Jake when he returns from deployment. He likes to make sure she can easily find him.

Notes: A To-Do List imagine inspired by this.

Warnings: Suggestive, but mostly fluff

Word count: 0.5k

Airport pick-ups were the worst. The traffic alone was enough for her to consider paying a car service to pick up Jake. The drive was always longer than she wanted, and she always held her breath that his Ram 1500 would fit into the garage. 

However, that first hug made the slog worth it.

Her sneakers squeaked as she traversed the corridors between the parking garage and luggage claim. The butterflies in her chest fluttered. The excitement of Jake coming home never ceased. Although the most worrisome part was over—he was coming home to her—her nerves were still electric.

When they were apart for months, or even weeks, things sometimes changed. A haircut, a new piercing or maybe a new fashion trend. Sometimes Jake came home with shorter hair or bulked up from a protein-rich diet and unfettered gym access.

As she neared the luggage carousels, the crowd thickened. She scanned the sea of people, but no sign of Jake. People streamed around her—most careful to mind their limbs. Vigiliant, she kept searching.

There!

Instead of Jake’s blond coif, she spied his fawn-colored, slightly askew, Stetson. He always made a point to wear it so she could easily spot him. It served its purpose both in the airport and at the docks. 

The masses seemed to part and give her a perfect view of Jake in a black v-neck, broken-in Levi’s and aviators hooked on his shirt collar. 

They made eye contact as they floated toward each other. “Hey, cowboy.” She wrapped her arms around his middle as they met. He wrapped his arms around her shoulders and pushed his lips to hers. His hat perched perfectly for her to fit underneath. 

“Hey, pretty woman.” He responded after their kiss. Neither of them could stop smiling. Jake pulled her in for another kiss. This time, his tongue dipped into her mouth. 

Her hands dropped lower until they were tucked in the back pockets of his jeans. 

“I can’t wait to get you home.” His lips remained against hers as he spoke. Then his hands traveled south until they were almost on her ass. She fully pressed herself against his front. 

She bit her lip as she looked up at him. Jake definitely didn’t understand how much power he wielded. His deep dimples and eye crinkles made her weak. And, somehow, his dazzling smile hadn’t killed her yet. 

As she studied his features, he freed an arm to pluck his hat off his head and place it on hers. It slipped over her eyes, but Jake quickly adjusted it. 

“Seems like we have plans when we get home, cowboy.” She glanced up at the brim.

He hummed in agreement. As they separated, she ran her hand down his arm until their fingers laced. Hand-in-hand, they strolled toward the parking garage. 

Suddenly, Jake looked at her. She returned the gaze, waiting for him to say something. “Do you still have your saloon girl outfit?”

A smile broke across her face. “It’s in the closet next to your chaps.” 

He bit his lip. The thoughts flooding his mind were best left unsaid in public. “Dress up for the evening?”

She couldn’t help but laugh. “I don’t mind dressing up to go for a ride.”

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Chaeri as the 8th and youngest member of BTS.

CHAERI'S MASTERLIST

FALL IN THE SNOW

❅ Before the fall

❅ KBS news:

Good evening I'm Kim Ji-yeon and today January 9, 2023, we bring you urgent and concerning news about one of the most prominent figures in the K-pop world. Chaeri, the popular member of the internationally acclaimed K-pop group BTS, was involved in a snowboarding accident while spending her free time on the slopes during the group's temporary hiatus.

According to reports, Chaeri was snowboarding alongside a small group of friends, including her cousin Kang Haerin - emerging member of the KPOP group NewJeans - when the unfortunate incident occurred. However, the exact nature and extent of her injuries remain unknown.

Emergency response teams were swiftly deployed to the scene, but the resort's remote location and inclement weather conditions have complicated the situation. As a result, updates on Chaeri's condition are still pending.

Fans around the world are expressing their deep concern and rallying together to support their beloved idol. On social media, the hashtag #StayStrongChaeri is trending as the global K-pop community unites in solidarity.

In this moment of uncertainty, it's essential to respect Chaeri's privacy and allow her agency, Big Hit Entertainment, time to provide accurate information to the public.

We'll be diligently monitoring the situation and will bring you updates as soon as they become available. Our thoughts are with Chaeri, her loved ones, and her devoted fans during this worrisome time.

Please stay tuned to KBS for the latest developments on this developing story. Thank you for joining us, and we'll continue to keep you informed as events unfold.

❅ Haerin and Namjoon texts:

❅ KBS news:

We have received reports that Chaeri has been transported to a hospital following her snowboarding accident. 

BTS members and Chaeri’s father were spotted at the medical facility, making people question once again the severity of her condition.

BigHit Entertainment's silence doesn’t help, as the public craves answers about their beloved celebrity's well-being and the true nature of the incident.

NA: From conspiracy theories to heartfelt prayers, fans and non-fans alike are seem to be unable to think of anything else on social media.

Chaeri's status as a global star has turned the hospital into a media circus, with fans camping outside, eagerly awaiting any glimpse of hope or news.

We'll be keeping a close eye on this developing story, and as soon as any official information emerges, we'll bring it to you.

Stay tuned for further updates, and join us in sending thoughts and prayers for Chaeri and those close to her during this tense period.

❅ Aurora's impact in the event

The Mountain-Wandering Influencer: Aurora 

In the vast world of social media, there exists a wandering soul who roams through snow-capped peaks and unimaginable mountain landscapes. This person is Aurora, the influencer who knows the heartbeat of the mountains better than anyone else. Through her adventures, she takes us on an endless journey through the wonders of the world, from freeride landscapes to the comforts of mountain lodges.

With a glance at her stories, it seems there isn't a mountain Aurora hasn't climbed or a trail she hasn't traversed. She lives the rush of snowboarding down the slopes and the warmth of a cup of hot chocolate in her mountain cabin. Oh yes, the cabin: her home, where her faithful companion, a domesticated wolf named Accalia, resides.

But let's get to the heart of the current events. Aurora became known not only for her stunning shots but also for being one of the first sources of information about the incident involving BTS's Chaeri. Yes, it was her, through her Instagram profile and her tweets, who informed the world even before the news agencies had a word to say.

Her tweets describing the scene and her concern for Chaeri went viral, gaining followers at a rapid pace. With each update and detail shared from her mountain location, her following grew. Aurora not only shared the news but made us feel like we were right there with her, on the slope, in the midst of the tension.

Her passion for sharing and informing had a significant impact on the K-pop community. Her story showcased the power of social media in connecting people in crucial moments. And this is how Aurora Frost, the mountain-wandering influencer, demonstrated that a simple post can unite hearts and souls in a way no other means of communication can achieve.

❅ BIGHIT’S STATEMENT

Hello. This is BIGHIT Music.

We would like to share with you important communication regarding our artist, Chaer. We are aware that many of you have been affected by the news of her accident and we wish to provide updated information about her health status.

On January 9, during a snowboarding session, Chaeri was involved in an incident. The incident resulted in a fractured ankle, a partially dislocated wrist, and other minor injuries. Immediately following the incident, rescue teams and medical squads were activated, providing necessary care and transporting her to the hospital for a thorough medical evaluation.

Currently, Chaeri is receiving the necessary medical care and attention. Doctors are closely monitoring her health condition and planning her recovery path. Her health and well-being are our top priorities, and we are doing everything possible to ensure she receives the best care. 

We kindly ask for your understanding in respecting Chaeri's privacy and that of her loved ones during this sensitive time. We understand that many questions may arise, but please await further updates from us or official representatives.

We will strive to provide further information as soon as we have updates on Chaeri's condition and her recovery journey.

Thank you for your understanding and constant support.

❅ KBS news, a few days later

Breaking News: BTS's Namjoon Speaks Out on Chaeri's Accident

Good evening, I'm Park Min-ji. As the world anxiously awaits updates on Chaeri's condition, we've managed to get exclusive insight from BTS's leader, Namjoon, also known as RM.

Sources close to the group have confirmed that our team was able to approach Namjoon for a statement on Chaeri's current situation. In a brief but heartfelt response, Namjoon conveyed, "It's been a really tough time for us. Chaeri is not just our bandmate; she's our sister. We're all praying for her recovery, and we're just grateful that she's alive. We're just trying to be there for her and her family right now."

This statement provides a glimpse into the emotional struggle the BTS members are facing as they navigate this challenging time. The global K-pop community continues to rally around Chaeri, sending an outpouring of support and well-wishes.

As we eagerly await further updates on Chaeri's condition, BTS fans worldwide are holding onto the hope that their beloved idol will recover swiftly. Stay tuned for more developments, and we extend our thoughts and prayers to Chaeri and the entire BTS family during this trying period. Thank you for joining us, and we'll keep you informed as the situation unfolds.

❅ How BTS help Chaeri

Jin

Jin, despite having just enlisted, obtained a special permission to visit Chaeri in the hospital as soon as possible. Several years earlier, Jin himself had been the one to teach her how to snowboard, nurturing her passion for the sport.

He couldn't believe that the accident might be attributed to any negligence on her part. Driven to unveil the truth, he took on the role of an advocate, actively working to expedite the investigation into the incident and urging the agency to initiate legal proceedings against the resort.

Even though the time spent with Chaeri in the hospital was limited, in skillfully offered solace through gentle gestures like a comforting kiss on the forehead and the reassurance of brotherly caresses, nfusing her with the courage needed to navigate the demanding journey of recovery.

Forced to depart early, Jin maintained his genuine concern for Chaeri's well-being through messages and phone calls, demonstrating his commitment to stand by her side even from a distance.

Yoongi

Yoongi was used to scold Chaeri for her eating habits. The girl went from often treating herself to junk-food snacks at all hours of the day and night - then complaining of stomach pains caused by the mix of sweet and salty foods - to almost starving for days whenever she worked too hard and forgot to eat.

Everyone knew it: the band members, the fans, the staff.

But when Chaeri was injured and had to rest, Yoongi always brought her something to feed her every time she visited. It didn't matter if it was a milka chocolate bar, a whole pizza, stuffed burgers from the most famous fast food restaurants, or anything else. Yoongi just wanted to make her smile.

He knew that Chaeri's recovery would also depend heavily on her mental state, and he wanted to do everything he could to alleviate the stress and anxiety that came with being injured and unable to perform.

Hoseok

Hoseok was always the one to lift Chaeri's spirits whenever she was feeling down, and her injury was no exception. Despite his busy schedule, he made it a priority to visit her in the hospital and the dorm every chance he got, bringing along gifts and telling her funny stories to make her laugh.

But it was during the physical therapy sessions that he truly shone. He would sit beside her, offering words of encouragement as she worked to regain her strength and mobility. And when Chaeri would become frustrated at her slow progress, Hoseok would take her hand and remind her that recovery was a marathon, not a sprint.

Together, they would do exercises and stretches that felt impossible at first, but gradually became easier with each passing day. And as Chaeri's confidence grew, Hoseok felt a sense of pride knowing that he had played a small but important role in her journey toward recovery.

Jimin

Jimin was the one who made sure that Chaeri never lost her passion for music during her recovery. He knew that losing your sense of purpose could be just as detrimental to your recovery as physical injuries. So, he would bring his guitar to her hospital room and serenade her with songs from their repertoire, sometimes even allowing her to sing along if she felt up to it.

Despite the pain of her injuries, Chaeri found solace in the music and the company of her bandmate. They would write silly lyrics and melodies together, to make days a little funnier

Jimin's infectious energy and positive attitude were contagious, and he helped to remind Chaeri that one setback didn't define her career or her identity. With his encouragement, Chaeri was able to find joy in the small victories of her recovery and remain optimistic about her future.

Taehyung

During Chaeri’s recovery, Taehyung noticed that her creative spirit couldn't be confined by the situation. One day he suggested her to focus on her fashion brand, using that time to breathe life into new projects.

Taehyung, with his innate passion for art and design, immediately got to work with Chaeri. They spent hours together sketching, discussing styles, fabrics, and colors. Together, they experimented with new ideas and concepts that would make her fashion brand even more distinctive.

They sat side by side for hours, immersed in creativity, with the sound of brushes and pencils filling the silence of the hospital room.

This collaboration not only led to a new fashion collection but also created a deeper bond between Taehyung and Chaeri, based on shared passions and mutual inspiration.

Together, they overcame not only the injury but also turned a challenging time into an opportunity for growth and creative realization for Chaeri and her fashion brand.

Namjoon

Namjoon, recognizing the emotional toll Chaeri's injury might be taking on her, became a steady pillar of support throughout her recovery. Understanding the unique challenges that come with being a global superstar forced to step back temporarily, he made it a priority to address not just the physical aspects of healing but also the emotional well-being.

During his visits, Namjoon would bring carefully curated playlists designed to soothe Chaeri's soul. He believed in the healing power of music and saw it as a way to transport her mind to a place of comfort and tranquility. 

In addition to music, Namjoon brought along a collection of movies—films that ranged from heartwarming classics to motivational documentaries. He understood that sometimes a good movie could provide a much-needed escape, allowing Chaeri to momentarily forget the challenges she was facing and find inspiration in different stories.

Beyond entertainment, Namjoon engaged her in thoughtful conversations about life, dreams, and the challenges they both had overcome. He shared his own experiences with navigating the pressures of fame and reassured her that taking the necessary time for recovery was not a sign of weakness but rather a testament to her strength.

His thoughtful gestures and genuine conversations created a safe space for her to express her real concerns and fears.

Jungkook

During Chaeri's recovery period, Jungkook went beyond providing emotional support and pleasant distractions; he also demonstrated practical commitment to facilitating her daily life. Taking on the role of a true friend and confidant, he became a constant source of comfort.

Jungkook volunteered to move back in with Chaeri in their old dormitory, as his idol activities were temporarily halted. His daily presence not only relieved Chaeri's loneliness, but also allowed Jungkook to be there for her at all times.

Throughout the day, Jungkook took care of practical tasks such as preparing meals, ensuring Chaeri had everything she needed, and assisting her with daily activities that her condition made challenging. This caring attitude underscored his tangible commitment to making Chaeri's healing journey as smooth as possible.

In addition, Jungkook continued to engage Chaeri in enjoyable activities, such as movie nights, gaming sessions, and simple conversations to divert her thoughts from the incident. 

His dedication to being there for Chaeri in every aspect of her daily life was evident.

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🔅Wed morning - ISRAEL REALTIME - Connecting to Israel in Realtime

( Update 1 of 2 )

🔻AIR ATTACKS.. 

.. North - Hezbollah

ROCKETS at Gesher HaZiv, Nahariya, Sa'ar, Hanita, Ya'ara, Metzuba, Shlomi, Betzet, Lehman

ROCKETS at Margaliot

ROCKETS at Even Menachem, Zarit, Netua, Fassuta, Shomera, Shtula

ROCKETS at Alkosh, Matat, Netua, Fassuta, Hurfeish 

Interceptions without alarm reported over the Kinerret

.. South East - Iranian Shia Militias of Iraq

SUICIDE DRONE at Kushi Rimon

.. South West - Hamas

ROCKETS at Kissufim

▪️TERROR - KOCHAV YAIR.. ramming attack - 4 policemen were injured and the terrorist was shot dead.

▪️VIOLENT ANTI-GOVT PROTESTS JERUSALEM.. MK Zeev Elkin:  Hard pictures in Jerusalem. There is no place for breaking the law and harming the police! There is no place for police violence and excessive use of force!  Please stop! We are not enemies to each other. Hamas, Hezbollah, Iran are the enemies! We are in the middle of a war against a murderous enemy who wants to destroy all of us, the supporters of the government and its opponents.

Head of Shin Bet.. “The violent discourse on the Internet and some of the scenes we saw tonight in Jerusalem, go beyond the accepted rules of protest, harm the ability to maintain public order, may lead to violent friction with the security forces, hinder them from fulfilling their duties and even harm secure individuals.

There is a clear line between a legitimate protest and a violent and illegal protest. This is a worrisome trend that may lead to dangerous areas that should not be reached."

And our enemy watches Al Jazeera and laughs.

▪️IDEAS.. Head of Yisrael Beitenu, former Minister of Defense, MK Avigdor Lieberman:

"The Israeli government must make two immediate decisions:

1. In the security field, there is no justification for purchasing aircraft for a total amount of approximately NIS 35 billion. It is impossible for militias in sandals to be able to launch cruise missiles and UAVs (suicide drones) towards Israel, while in order to attack in Yemen, the Israel needs to put an entire squadron into the air for a flight thousands of kilometers south.

Therefore, instead of purchasing airplanes for approximately 35 billion shekels, you can purchase airplanes for approximately 20 billion shekels, and invest 10 billion shekels in establishing an effective missile force that will meet the security challenges, and five billion shekels to strengthen the land army.

2. In the economic field, we must immediately bring to Israel about a quarter of a million foreign workers, who are needed in the construction, industry, agriculture and hotel industries.

After almost half a year of war, it's time to change mindsets.”

( Update 2 of 2 )

🔻AIR ATTACKS.. 

.. North - Hezbollah

ROCKETS at Alkosh, Matat, Netua, Fassuta, Hurfeish 

▪️CEASEFIRE LEAKS.. The Lebanese Al Mayadeen from a "senior source in the resistance": The new proposal submitted by Israel today does not provide an answer to the main issues that Hamas insists on and therefore there is no progress in the talks.

Al-Arabiya: Israel showed some flexibility proposing establishing 3 safe crossings to the north of the strip, but demanded health checks on the hostages in return.

▪️MORE INFO ON ARAVAH DRONE ATTACK.. At around 1 a.m., a suspected drone flying from the eastern direction entered Israeli airspace in the Arabah region, just north of Eilat, according to the IDF.

The "suspicious aerial target" set off sirens at a popular roadside store in the area.

The IDF says it fired an interceptor missile at the target, although it is not clear if it was shot down. (Fabien)

▪️MORE INFO ON THE RAMMING ATTACK.. a 26-year-old man from the Arab city of Tira rammed his vehicle into four cops near the town of Kochav Yair, police say. One of the officers was seriously wounded.

The assailant then fled to a nearby West Bank checkpoint, where he allegedly tried to stab the guards there. The guards at the Eliyahu Crossing returned fire, killing the suspect.

His family: our son has mental disorders. It was not on a nationalistic basis.

▪️IRANIAN SHIA MILITIA SAYS ATTACKED HAIFA?  The Shia militias in Iraq claim: We attacked the airport in Haifa early in the morning with a UAV.  No such attack.

▪️PASSOVER ECONOMY.. Min. Of Economy found a 32% gap between expensive and discount grocery chains on the ‘average basket of Passover foods’.  It also noted an overall 4% increase from last year.