#alpaca annie's

[gay-sin]

crocheting yarn is praying to god

i have spent a good amount of my free time lately thinking about yarn. i won a bid on ebay and bought some white mohair from a seller in florida for a great price. today i spent a very long time trying to get to a yarn store in cambridge. i had a lot of transit complications and had to walk a long time in the rain. i got there with my jeans and belongings soaked. my phone is in rice at the moment. it was worth it though because the store was amazing. it had so many kinds of quality yarns. i went around feeling them all for what must have been an hour. i tried to intuit what worsted vs woolen yarn was. there are so many things i don't know about yarn. all of the plastic yarns were very cheap. some wool yarn was cheap but the cheap wool felt very scratchy. i wanted soft yarn. i got two balls of 100% merino wool in bubble gum and rococo pink. i think i will make leg warmers with them. i'm not sure yet. i spent a long time feeling the alpaca yarn. i let myself splurge and get a $20 skein of 100% alpaca yarn in a muted blue color. the tag said that the yarn was "non-mulesed" which i read as non-molested. turns out mulesing is "a painful procedure that involves cutting crescent-shaped flaps of skin from around a lamb's breech and tail using sharp shears designed specifically for this purpose." i looked up photos but i don't recommend that you do.

as an artist, there are always so many factors to consider when choosing materials. i have always preferred trash/found materials as they are the most affordable. there is so much that ends up in landfills so why not use these things to make art? i love the poetics of things that were thrown aside being given new life. i've always preferred thrifting clothing, yarn, fabric. but what i have realized with yarn, though, is that it is very hard to find quality yarn like that. most yarn is mixed with acrylic or polyester. before i took a class on fibers in the spring, i had no idea what my clothes were really made of. now i think about it a lot. i'm trying to train my senses to decipher these things. i had no idea that clothes could even be made out of plastic and now the thought that most clothes are made with plastic really disturbs me. if you can't tell if yarn is plastic, you can burn it and tell by the smell. i'm becoming a detective, trying to find the imposters in a world where the plastic version is so goddamn convincing. it makes me uneasy. it feels very metaphorical.

in my fiber arts class, we read chapters of books written by anni albers. she was an artist that co-founded the black mountain college. i want to go back and dive deeply into these things that i only had the time to skim in school. i wanted to reread this article we had to read of hers from class. it is called "tactile sensibilities" but i needed an institution login to read the whole thing. i hate academia.... i could access the first page though and it had the main points. i wanted to use them to discuss yarn. so here are a couple quotes...

"No wonder a faculty that is so largely unemployed in our daily plodding and bustling is degenerating. Our materials come to us already ground and chipped and crushed and powdered and mixed and sliced, so that only the finale in the long sequence of operations from matter to product is left to us: we merely toast the bread." "We touch things to assure ourselves of reality. We touch the objects of our love. We touch the things we form. Our tactile experiences are elemental. If we reduce their range, as we do when we reduce the necessity to form things ourselves, we grow lopsided."

i spent a long time wanting to make pointless art, just art for the sake of art. i still do sometimes but i have been very invested in fiber arts. they are the opposite of pointless art. it is so practical, ancient, useful. i have found a deep love for it that grounds me in ways i didn't even know that i needed so badly. i think there are so many things about the way we live now in such an industrialized, hyper-individualist plastic world that we are completely unaware the harms of.

i am very interested in religion and ritual and i love how this intersects with fiber arts for me. crocheting feels like a prayer. it feels like healing. i don't really like to crochet with plastic because it feels like it cuts me off from the cycle of it all. yesterday i started my day by crocheting for a long time before work. it put me in a beautiful mood and i felt patient and at ease all day. i have been needing that. i've been in such a bad mood for awhile, so tense, always in a rush. the yarn was wool and it sorta looked like the yarn that i had spun when i tried to spin yarn. it was thicker in some spots than others, making it feel real. i could imagine someone spinning it. spinning is such a beautiful process and i respect it so much. i hated it because it was so hard. it requires so much balance. i love the look of a spinning wheel. it reminds me of fairytales. i guess that just shows how far we have come from doing these things with our hands.... but anyways, i could imagine the sheep that grew the wool, the person that sheared the sheep. the yarn was probably spun by a machine, not a person, but i like to imagine it was spun on a wheel by a person. then, i crochet with the yarn. my crocheting is not a work of individual artistic genius, but the finishing step in a long process of labor and art, across time, species, places on earth. i'm employing techniques used for such a long time before me by so many wise and beautiful human beings. techniques i didn't invent and that i am still a humble beginner at. i make things that i can feel, touch, use, give. they can be used to keep me or those i love warmer in the winter, to hold my things, to make me feel more like myself. then, the things i make with these fibers can be reused or reworked when i no longer use them. when they fall apart, they can be reabsorbed into the earth, maybe they will become soil that will grow grass, that will be eaten by a sheep that will grow wool... the process continues. i am a small participant. that is a prayer to me. that is god to me.

this is what we lose when we don't make things with our hands, when we don't know where things come from. these are the skills that are deemed frivolous and inessential, not fast enough to turn profit. i think that these things are legitimately essential to being a person. most of fiber arts is historically women's work, based in traditions of indigenous people. it is not taken seriously in this culture and it is a shame because i really think that this is having grave consequences on everyone's wellbeing.

i was talking to my roommate's dad about how he had a maid when he lived in africa. he paid her very little but he said that it was still more than the norm. he said she could go get an education and "better herself" to get more money like him. it was a long conversation and there are so many layers to that mentality that are fuckedddd. but i just really don't understand how people actually believe that doing busy work for a corporation on a computer all day does anything of importance or requires any real intelligence at all. how is that "bettering yourself"? to alienate yourself even from your own space, never even touching the things you live with except to use them and toss them wherever for someone else to clean up?? the countless skills that come with cleaning are baffling to me. i have so much respect for cleaners. i am always learning the importance of cleaning and trying to do it well. i am naturally terrible at it and am currently trying my best to be better. to me, an office job is the place most void of intelligence. it's not at all the sort of intelligence that really matters to being alive or understanding what that means. whatever.

anyways, i made a bunny hat last weekend and i haven't been able to stop wearing it. it makes me so happy. i am very content with the idea of it getting colder because i will stay inside and crochet things. i will get to wear silly hats. i have been wearing the hat to work and the kids love it. people on the streets smile at me more. lots of people compliment me on it. for some reason, it makes me feel more like myself. maybe i'm a little bit of a furry. i made it with acrylic yarn because i had bought some awhile ago but i still really like it. maybe i will make one out of mohair. i want one with bigger ears. i want a collection of animal/monster hatwear.

here is a photo of me in the bunny hat and a drawing that one of the kids drew of me in the hat. i let the little girl that drew the picture try on the hat. it was so big on her little head. she is 5 and i love her very much.

[nusta]

Giri in giro, in compagnia delle più piccole e delle più grandi della famiglia, non in contemporanea purtroppo, ma sempre nel cuore e nei discorsi. Abbiamo visto fiori e gatti alle finestre, provato bubble tea sedute sulle altalene, condiviso pennarelli e delusioni e risate e interrogativi teologici.

Io vorrei tanto un cane...

Io vorrei tanto un gatto...

Lo so ma in città con una casa piccina è difficile... Quando sarete grandi se vi andrà potremmo andare a stare in una grande casa in campagna e prendere tanti animali.

Davvero? Allora prendiamo un alpaca, due asinelli, nove gatti, dei conigli, delle anatre e delle galline.

E cinquanta cani!

Forse cinquanta sono troppi...

Vabbè allora cinque almeno!

E in mezzo al giardino mettiamo un albero grande e gli attacchiamo... come si chiamano quelle che si appendono?

Le amache.

Ecco quelle, così gli animali si possono mettere a dormire.

E anche noi!

E poi prendiamo anche una rana. Anche a te fanno impressione le rane? Io penso che mi possono entrare nel naso mentre dormo!

Comunque se c'è il giardino forse vuole venire anche lo zio.

Va bene, basta che non ci dia fastidio.

La più grande affronta i primi problemi della peer pressure, e se fossero tutti di questo tipo ci metterei la firma >_<

Le mie amiche dicono che siccome non sono andata più a catechismo vuol dire che non credo in Gesù, ma non è vero, è che non mi piaceva catechismo. Secondo te ho fatto male a non andare?

Mah, io penso che se dicono così forse non hanno capito bene quello che gli hanno raccontato a catechismo... Tu comunque devi fare come ti senti, non è mica obbligatorio fare catechismo, per fortuna. Avrai tutto il tempo per imparare queste cose quando sarai più grande, se vorrai.

La più piccola ascolta e comincia a costruire i suoi riferimenti.

Ma zia, Gesù esiste?

È esistito tanto tempo fa, ora non c'è più.

E dov'è andato?

Eh, in cielo.

Ah, per questo si chiama Ge-sù!

Per fortuna non mi ha chiesto di nuovo di spiegare il concetto di "sacro" u_u

Anche quando abbiamo parlato del mio gatto che è morto anni fa le avevo detto che era andato in cielo. E tempo dopo mi disse che pensava che ci fosse un posto in cielo dove era andato il mio gatto e io ho cercato di spiegarle che no, il suo corpo non c'era più perché era diventato polvere e pezzettini piccolissimi e l'aveva portato in cielo il vento. Questa volta però ci siamo fermate qui, per il mito della resurrezione e delle sue implicazioni ci saranno altre occasioni, semmai, così come per i concetti "tutto si conserva e niente si distrugge" e "siamo fatti di polvere di stelle".

Comunque a me piace un sacco fare questi discorsi, la cosa più bella di vederle crescere è proprio sentirle affrontare argomenti sempre più difficili e farsi domande sempre nuove. E mettere in discussione buona parte di quello che hanno capito. Chissà cosa ci aspetta in futuro...

[mikaharuka]

Femslash Ships to Get to Know Me

As I figured she would, Annie (@udaberriwrites) went and tagged me for the other half of my list! You can find the M/M post over here~

**Rules**: Name at least five (but no upper limit) femslash (F/F) ships you love. Each from a different fandom.

1 - Twilight & Life and Death

I'd be quite remiss if I didn't mention the two femslash ships I'm writing right now - Rosalie/Eleanor (Elle) and Alice/Jessamine (Mina)! Like with the slash pairs I'm writing in that world, Carlisle/Beau and Edward/Mike, I didn't ship them at first (despite being the femslash version of canon pairs)... but as I wrote on, I ended up loving them!

2 - Teen Wolf

Well, my undisputed femslash OTP is Allydia (Allison/Lydia), and I love them so much that they inspired how I went about writing the above sapphic vampire ships! Also, I almost chose Teen Wolf instead of Twilight/Life and Death for my worldbuilding concept, and if I had, I'd be writing Allydia and my slash OTP, Steter, right now.

3 - Fire Emblem Three Houses

There are quite a few femslash FE3H ships I love, but my favorite is definitely Edelthea (Edelgard/Dorothea). In fact, three years ago, I started writing a Beauty and the Beast AU and it was supposed to include both Edelthea and Ferdibert (Hubert/Ferdinand) as the main ships, but that plan went bust when I left the fandom soon after >.>

4 - Puella Magi Madoka Magica

Oh, my love, MadoHomu (Kaname Madoka/Akemi Homura)! This pair of tragic lesbians really has my heart. I remember being stuck on them for months after I finished watching the anime... and honestly, I saw the potential for the ship to be written in an even darker manner, though it's not something I found all that often in the fandom.

5 - Ace Attorney

Salty and Momo might be shocked, but I've shipped FranMaya (Franziska von Karma/Maya Fey) for quite a while! They were the second ship I fell into after Narumitsu, in fact... but I will say that Momo's way of writing that pair definitely had me falling more into the pair than I had before! I'm also a major fan of Mia Fey/Lana Skye - there's just something powerful about that duo~

...

Huh... I can't pin out as many similarities between my femslash ships as I could with my slash ships. All those ladies have some dark stuff going on... but unlike with some of the slash ships, the dark and/or ambiguous stuff is more in the surroundings than the dynamic itself.

Oh, but they all have that magic/supernatural component to them! Vampires in #1, werewolves and banshees in #2, magic in #3, magical girl stuff in #4, and spirits and possession in #5, so...

Tagging @axolotlsupremacyowo @alpaca-clouds @sliebman10 @kayedium-writes @tamras-shieldmaiden @aislinnstanaka @mrsmungus and the open tag as always.

[firsttarotreader]

Here is the article by the way. the ending states that the movie is about to be released.

https://www.vanityfair.it/article/willem-dafoe-moglie-giada-colagrande-vivono-fattoria-alpaca-italia-dopo-20-anni-insieme

Anon, I get that it is Vanity Fair, but how would Pedro have done it? This movie was supposed to be filmed in Brazil, and we would know if such a movie was being filmed here, it would be on the news everywhere. Ever since it was announced we also know what Pedro has filmed and what he has been working on and he did not have time to do it. I think they are mistaken.

[axolotlsupremacyowo]

Find the Word...Megapost!

So, the wonderful @mikaharuka @tsunderewatermelon @udaberriwrites @alpaca-clouds and @hylianjo have tagged me in this game. They tagged me 7 times...like a few weeks ago, so naturally the words I was supposed to find accumulated. Now I have 50 words to find, and I didn't know what to do about it XD. Eventually I decided to do it, and here we are now! I'm totally not mad about it btw. This was super fun to do! It's my fault for not doing this XD.

As for who I'm tagging...oh boy! I'm tagging everyone! So @bleepbloopbotz @tsunderewatermelon @mikaharuka @hylianjo @kayedium-writes @0nelittlebirdtoldme @udaberriwrites @alpaca-clouds @lena-hills @mikaharuka @zkang288 @mrsmungus. Yep! I'm tagging everyone XD! No sweat, of course! And if you want to participate, go right ahead!

I combined a few words when I saw that they were in the same snippet, just to make this easier on myself. Also, most of these snippets are from my Maya Defense Attorney AU. I have like 17 chapters of that thing, of course a few were gonna make it lol.

Anyway, let's get on with this post!

Words for me!

Mizuka

drink, black, sun, laugh, silence, sky, green, plate, ice, fly, mercy, wave, deny, tall, cage, pillow, trust, mirror, fog, bird, coffee, wedding, return, terrify, hidden, stone, whisper, suffocate, prepare, garden

Annie

gold, glass, jump, nervous, call, 

Alex

edge, scar, surface, glitter, depth, 

Salty

work, dragged, smoke, empty, grunt

Hylian 

sword, blood, shiver, voice, lock

Words for you!

clouds, flourish, retreat, ecstasy, yearn, consider, vague

Now, here comes all the snippets!

Drink (Momo's Ace Attorney Flufftober, Chapter 7)

It was the early autumn days of September, the weather was starting to get cold and the cafes were starting to serve fall related drinks and desserts. Autumn was Franziska’s favorite season, with winter coming in on a close second. It was cold, the perfect weather to wear a classy thick wooly sweater. Franziska loved the fall, despite her dislike of the commercialization of the season. It was always so comfortable and cozy, and with the clothes she wore it was finally nice to not be always be sweating in what she was wearing. And honestly? The pumpkin spice flavored snacks and drinks were delicious! Not that she’d ever admit that out loud, of course. She had a reputation to uphold, and she could not have pumpkin spice of all things ruin it.

Black (Yours Truly Franziska von Karma, Chapter 1)

Franziska walked into the classroom, spotting two students yelling at another student. The student was a girl, with short shiny black hair and an…odd outfit, to say the least. It looked almost like traditional Khura’inese garb, at least Franziska had guessed with her little to no knowledge about Khura’in culture. The girl was pretty, the type boys and girls could get a crush on easily… (Or…is she? Perhaps I’m just biased…) Franziska thought to herself. (But…why would I think that about a someone, and of a girl of all things…) She was snapped out of her thoughts when she heard more yelling. Franziska turned her head towards the girl, who at this point looked like she was about to cry.

Sun (The Bridge Paved with Uncertainty)

Miles liked warm weather. The kind of warm weather where gentle morning sunbeams filtered through the windows and blinds of the offices, during which Miles liked to sit down and read a good book. He was lounging on the chair at his desk, his book open on the table next to a mug of tea. He had no trials or plans, he now had all the time to himself. With the craziness of his past trials, it was a pleasant change to just relax and enjoy a hot cup of tea.  Too bad it had to be interrupted.

Laugh (Momo's Ace Attorney Flufftober, Chapter 2)

“We can’t stay here too late, by the way.” Apollo reminded them. “Trucy has school tomorrow, and I promised Mr. Wright I’d have her home by 8.”  “Aw man.” Trucy pouted. “Can we not extend the Fräulein’s curfew to 8:30?” Klavier asked.  Apollo shook his head. “Nope. Mr. Wright was very adamant that I have her home by 8 o’clock sharp.”  “Booo!” Trucy said. “Killjoy!”  “Do you not like fun, Herr Forehead?” Klavier added.  “I’m not a killjoy.” Apollo said. “I’m just terrified of Mr. Wright.”  “Daddy’s not scary!” Trucy said, adding. “He’s just…protective!”  “…I feel sorry for whoever is going to date you, Truce.” Apollo said.  The three all laughed.

Silence (Apollo Justice Drunkenness Scale)

“That’s his 4th one today.” Klavier said, and he thought to himself for a moment. He then asked. “Wait a minute…Herr Wright, what was 4 drink Herr Forehead again?”  “4 drink Apollo?” Phoenix scratched the back of his head in thought, answering. “It was pervert Apollo, I think.”  Silence, and then realization.  “Oh…Oh no.” Phoenix muttered to himself.  “Scheisse!” Klavier cursed.

Sky (The Master of the Kurain School of Boobery)

Maya slowly got up from the grass, examining her surroundings carefully. Was this…was this the spiritual realm? It felt like the spirit realm, but one could never be too sure. Everything felt still, calm and peaceful. In the distance, Maya could hear the sounds of crystal wind chimes swaying in the wind. Being here, in this place, Maya felt…content. She felt content just standing in the fields of grass and flowers, a calm soothing stillness washed over her as she stared up at the cloudless sunless sky. Maya could stay here forever, if she wanted to. But she couldn’t, because she was alive, and not dead. She couldn’t stay here forever, but she didn’t exactly know where to go to either, or where the hell the spiritual gardens even were.

Green, Bird (Newly Painted Deluxe Coops)

It was already 5:31 PM by the time Sebastian started his journey back to the farm. He bade his goodbyes before making his way through the mountains and back to his home. The stroll from his old home and back to the farm had always been nice, despite how much of a hermit he was Sebastian had to admit that the fresh air was nice. The grass and the trees of the leaves were a bright vivid green in the spring, and he could see the flowers that grew everywhere. Sebastian loved seeing the squirrels that climbed up the trees, the rabbits that ran away when they saw him, or the birds that flew away even at just the tiniest sound he made. Sebastian especially loved frogs, though the sky was clear as can be.

Plate (The Garden at von Karma Estate, Chapter 1)

Miles could hear the clattering of the plates and cups from the room, for the guest room was not too far from the kitchen. Grossberg must have been preparing breakfast, and Miles found himself starting to get hungry. Sighing, Miles got up from his bed and made his way downstairs. Grossberg’s house was much bigger than his own, and everything in it was much more expensive. Miles made sure to be gentle as he stepped down the stairs and went into the dining room. Grossberg was already there, plating the food he had prepared for both himself and the child. Pancakes for Miles, and bacon and eggs for himself. “Good morning, m’boy.” Grossberg greeted pleasantly.  “…Good morning.” Miles said unenthusiastically, staring at his plate of pancakes.

Ice (Apollo Justice Drunkenness Scale)

“I’ve always really liked you, you know~” Apollo purred. “So let’s bang. Bang bang!”  “Herr Forehead, no.” Klavier said firmly.  “Awww, why not?” Apollo struck out his bottom lip in a pout, shaking Klavier’s arm. “Pleeaase?”  Klavier sighed, shaking his head. “No, Herr Forehead. You are drunk.”  “Drunk in love with you~” Apollo slurred, as he started to (badly) sing. “Cigars on ice, cigars on ice, feeling like an animal with these cameras all in my grill. Flashing lights, flashing lights, you got me faded, faded, faded. Baby, I want you, na-naaa. Can't keep your eyes off my fatty. Daddy, I want you, na-naaa. Drunk in love, I want youuuu~"

Fly (Apollo is a Crazy Cat Attorney™, Chapter 2)

Klavier was interrupted by a loud and violent POP, and multicolored confetti flying everywhere. He looked to behind him only to see Trucy, a wide grin on her face, and Phoenix, holding a confetti bazooka. Trucy took out a party horn and blew on it several times while Phoenix lazily clapped. Klavier glanced at Apollo, who was beet red, even redder than the waistcoat he was wearing. Not that Klavier blamed him, this was downright the most humiliating experience of his life.  "DADDY, IT HAPPENED! IT FINALLY HAPPENED!" Trucy screamed with joy, and she skipped her way to Apollo to slap him on the back. "POLLY! How does it feel to not be alone and single?"  "Uhh, good?" Apollo said, looking just as bewildered as Klavier. He let out a cry of surprise as Trucy had forced him up, spinning him like they were riding a Merry Go 'Round.

Mercy (The Master of the Kurain School of Boobery)

[Phoenix] what have i done.  [Maya] Something incredible  [Maya] Thanks for the idea, Nick!  [Phoenix] oh lord. [Phoenix] well, may the lord have mercy on franziska von karma. [Phoenix] god bless her and her soul.

Wave, Nervous (Momo's Ace Attorney Flufftober, Chapter 3)

Phoenix waved Edgeworth a goodbye, before he turned away and left the office, closing the door after him. Once Phoenix was gone, Edgeworth groaned and slumped into his chair. He was a little nervous…no, scratch that. Edgeworth was freaking the fuck out. He’d heard horror stories of boyfriends who met their partner’s parents, and he’d rather not become one of those boyfriends. Phoenix loved his parents, that much was obvious, and he wanted Phoenix’s parents to like him, too. Edgeworth wanted to make a good impression on Phoenix’s parents, show them that he was a trustworthy guy worthy of being their son’s boyfriend. But as Phoenix said, Edgeworth was never really good at the people thing…

Deny (To Maya Fey)

“You know, you still should send Ms. Fey the letter.”  “Okay, you should leave.” Franziska said, getting up and pushing Edgeworth out of the room.  “I don’t know why you’re so adamant on not sending that letter.” Edgeworth began.  “Goodbye, Miles Edgeworth.” Franziska said, ignoring what Edgeworth was saying.  “Franziska, you know you can’t deny those feelings forever.” Edgeworth continued, ignoring that Franziska ignored him. “At some point, those bottled up feelings will explode someho-“  Franziska cut him off by slamming the door in his face. She heard Edgeworth call out her name a few times, before giving up and walking away. Once he was gone, Franziska slumped against the door and groaned.  That was a disaster.

Tall (Ace Attorney: Maya Fey, Chapter 2)

Maya patted his shoulder one last time and got up. She opened the door to the offices, and she was met with a detective heavily panting. He was tall, if Maya had to guess he was probably 6 ft. He wore a dark green trench coat and had scruffy black hair. Intimidating for sure, especially when he stared her down like she was a small child. Though, the big goofy smile he had on his face made him a lot…less intimidating, though only a little bit. Maya peeked behind him, seeing a few other officers behind him waiting patiently. (Huh, they came quick…) Maya thought, turning back to the large detective.

Pillow (Newly Painted Deluxe Coops)

It was late into the night, the frogs they took care of were already fast asleep, and still Dickon did not come inside the house. Sebastian was used to this by now, since Dickon was busy all the time, but Dickon wasn’t busy today. At the moment Sebastian couldn’t help but feel a little worried. What if something happened to his wonderful husband?  Sebastian lifted his head up from the pillow and blearily looked at the clock. Ah, 2 AM, that explained it. Dickon always seemed to pass out at 2 AM sharp. Groggily, Sebastian got up from the bed and made his way to the outside of the house. He quite soon came across Dickon, who was passed out on the ground, after hours and hours of…watching paint dry.

Trust (Ace Attorney: Maya Fey, Chapter 14)

It was just a gut feeling Maya had, and a gut feeling that she trusted. It was almost like before she confronted April May, an epiphany that she had as she heard about the horrible things she had done. Though, the last time Maya had trusted this gut feeling, she ended up being accused of murder…But she wasn’t exactly sure what else there could be done. She had to make sure Vasquez would be at the witness stand, and that meant going to her directly. No matter how terrified she was at the prospect of confronting Vasquez, and no matter how much in danger they would be. She had to do it. Besides, she couldn’t really go to anyone about her plans.

Mirror (Ace Attorney: Maya Fey, Chapter 12)

Maya stared at herself in her pocket mirror, and she sat on the couches of the defendant lobby, like she had on her first trial she had ever been. Mia had been by her side in that trial, and she was going to be by her side again now. Despite that, Maya was still extremely, utterly nervous. This was the same nervousness that caused her to spend most of the night before going over ever note she had made in her notebook. Though, preparation didn’t go so far with such little evidence on hand. And with how little they had on their side, Maya knew that this trial was going to be an uphill battle.  Maya softly sighed to herself, rubbing her eyelids as she stared into herself in the reflection of her mirror. Her hair was messy, her eyes looked tired and her bandana was crooked. (I look nothing like a professional, I look like a mess…) She frowned, fixing herself up as best she could. After fixing herself up, Maya closed the pocket mirror with a snap, and moved to grab her bag. As she reached in her bag to put the mirror back in her bag, she felt her hand brush over something. It was the empty bottle of sleeping pills. Maya took it out, staring down at it in thought while playing with her magatama with her other hand.

Fog (Ace Attorney: Maya Fey, Chapter 16)

No matter how hard she tried, she couldn’t quite remember the past few minutes that had transpired. She couldn’t piece it together, like a puzzle that seemed to never fit together. It was as if her memory was blocking it out, perhaps in an effort to protect her, she didn’t know at this point. The sound of police sirens cut through the deep silence of the lake, snapping her out of thoughts and echoing through the air. She looked back to the far away surrounding lands, seeing the blue and red lights cut through the thick fog of the night.

Coffee (Ace Attorney: Maya Fey, Chapter 14)

Maya sat in the backseat of the car, staring down at a hot cup of coffee Larry had given her. He had bought it from a nearby cafe…though Maya didn’t feel like she deserved it. She stared down at her reflection on the brown liquid, seeing her bloodshot eyes and the visible tear tracks on her face. She looked horrible, though Maya didn’t particularly care at the moment. The events of the day replayed in her head over and over again, in a torturous loop that never seemed to end. But most of all, she thought back to how Phoenix had jumped in front of her…All she could think about was the conviction in his voice as he blocked her from the gun to her head. She could have lost Phoenix in an instant, thank god she didn’t…but it was a real possibility, a possibility that was just a trigger pull away.

Return (Momo’s Ace Attorney Flufftober, Chapter 2)

“Uh…Daddy…?” Trucy spoke up.  “Hm?” Phoenix looked over at Trucy. “Yes, Trucy?”  “What are you wearing?” Trucy asked, eyeing down her father curiously.  “Oh.” Phoenix chuckled slightly. “These are Edgeworth’s clothes. It was raining when I went over to his house, and I got soaked. Thankfully he let me borrow some of his clothes. I’ll be returning them tomorrow.”

Terrify (The Garden at von Karma Estate, Chapter 2)

It was late at night when they had arrived at Misselthwaite, and Miles was both intrigued and alarmed when he saw the large house that loomed in front of him. The roofs were pointed and dark, and the house was overgrown with gnarled foliage. From where Miles stood, he could see the pointed pickets of the metal fences that surrounded the entire von Karma estate. The manor was as beautiful as it was terrifying, and Miles could tell just from looking at it that it was generations old. In the darkness of the night, the manor looked just like the kind of houses Miles imagined that horror novels took place in. Though, from how some of the windows had lights on Miles could at least tell that this house was lived in.

Hidden (Yours Truly Franziska von Karma, Chapter 2)

It was odd, Igor seemed like…a normal guy. Franziska had seen her fair share of the criminally insane before, and when she saw her mother talk about Igor’s mental health problems she expected him to be just like them. She expected him to be a horrible man, despite what her mother had said. He wasn’t, though. Igor was the first of Frieda’s boyfriends to ever listen to her, to ever care about her. He always had a smile on his face, no matter the occasion. Though, if what her mother said was true…then Igor must have had problems. He must have hidden feelings that he never let out. At that, Franziska had a horrible question.

Stone (Ace Attorney: Maya Fey, Chapter 5)

Maya waited for the phone to beep again. “You’re right, Miss May.” She said, gripping the newspaper clipping tight in her hand. “I should be looking for my sister’s killer right now. In fact, I’ve already found her. She’s right in front of me.”  “Grrr! Oooh, you mean nosey lawyer!” April roared, her eyes now much more obviously twitching. “What are you trying to insinuate?”  “Mia was on to you, keeping tabs on you for the last few years. Because of this, you had Mr. White tap her phone. Then, Mia died and all the documents about you mysteriously disappeared. So, the culprit would be…?” Maya paused expectantly.  April scowled at her.  “Come now, Miss May. The answer is obvious.” Maya said. “Even a child could figure it out.”  April didn’t answer, all she did was press a button on her phone again. “We won’t be needing an escort for the lawyer anymore.” She said, her voice stone cold. “Connect me to the public prosecutor’s office, Charles.”

Whisper (To Maya Fey)

“Do you have the spare key Phoenix Wright had given you, Miles Edgeworth?” Franziska asked in a whisper.  “Why are we whispering?” Edgeworth whispered back.  “Oh I don’t know, because we’re committing a crime?” Franziska whispered, accentuating her point by pointing at the door. “That’s fair.”  “Miles Edgeworth!” Franziska hissed at him  “Oh, sorry.” Edgeworth said, lowering his voice to a whisper.

Prepare (Turnabout Shipping Wars)

Another day, another trial. Phoenix went in blind for most of his trials, but he came pretty prepared for this one. He was confident that he was definitely going to get himself a guilty verdict. Although, some part of him felt like something horribly wrong was about to happen…He wasn’t sure what or why, but he felt it all the same.

Garden (The Garden at von Karma Estate, Chapter 3)

After Mia was gone, Miles turned down the walk which led to the door to the shrubbery. He couldn’t help but think about the garden that nobody has been in for ten years. He wondered what it looked like, or if any flowers were still alive in it at all. When he passed through the shrubbery gate he found himself in great gardens, with wide lawns and winding walks with clipped bushy borders. There were trees that Miles had never seen before, and tons of flowerbeds, and even a large pool with an old gray fountain in its midst. Though the flowerbeds were bare, and the fountain was not playing. This definitely was not the garden that was shut up. After all, how could you shut up a garden? You could always walk into one.

Gold (Sunflower Pendulums)

It was innocuous thing really, years of neglect and dust on it, but it immediately caught Edgeworth’s attention. It was a clock, sitting on a bookshelf untouched and unbothered for what he was sure was decades. The clock’s shape was simple, but the craftsmanship on it was beautiful. The simplicity caught Edgeworth’s eye, most antique clocks were ornately shaped and carved with complex patterns, but this one wasn’t. There were a few sunflowers carved on the side, though. The wood on the clock was old, but Edgeworth was sure that with enough polishing and some varnish that it would look breathtaking. Its arms and pendulum was made of a gold like metal, though the metal had started to fade because of time. The pendulum’s arms were shaped like a sunflower’s leaves and stalk, while the pendulum’s ball like a sunflower.

Glass, Empty (Ace Attorney: Maya Fey, Chapter 16)

Maya adjusted in her seat awkwardly, her bag on her lap and staring at the empty side of the glass. She sat with Phoenix on the same side of the detention center, waiting patiently for Franziska. There was a long tense silence, the only sound in the room the buzzing of the fluorescent lights above. It was awkward as hell. Maya adjusted the bandana on her neck, glancing at Phoenix who was sat beside her. Phoenix’s mouth was pressed into a thin line, and he was obviously starting to become impatient. (Not that I blame him, he did have to abandon his Christmas plans…) Maya cleared her throat, deciding to break the silence.

Jump (Ace Attorney: Maya Fey, Chapter 13)

Phoenix jumped and hit his head on the underside of the table, and Maya screamed. She spun around to punch whoever that voice belonged to, and that person was Detective Gumshoe. However she had realized too late, and her fist made contact with Gumshoe’s face. She apparently had hit him hard, as he groaned and held his nose in pain. Phoenix had already climbed out from under the table and he watched Gumshoe in concern. Maya immediately regretted punching him in the face, especially when seeing Gumshoe curse to himself about how much it hurt.  “Oh my god…Detective Gumshoe I am so sorry.” Maya apologized.  “No no, it’s fine pal…” Gumshoe groaned again. “I’ve had to deal with Prosecutor von Karma’s whip plenty of times, this is nothing.”

Call (Turnabout Birch Meadows)

Phoenix could barely register the panicked shouts of everyone in the court, nor could he process the loud banging of the gavel or the Judge’s demands for order. All he could think about was the pain, the terrible aching sharp pain in his left shoulder. He couldn’t even process Franziska, Maya or Edgeworth around him, all panicking on what to do. He even heard Maya scream for someone to call an ambulance, though he wasn’t sure if that was just his mind playing tricks on him or not. The pain was so unbearable that his vision had started fading in and out.

Edge (Ace Attorney: Maya Fey, Chapter 6)

Everyone in court had reconvened, many waiting patiently on the edge of their seat for the trial to continue. Maya stood behind her desk, Mia stood beside her and looking through her notebook. Mia was familiarizing herself with the case, so focused on the note that she didn’t even notice that Maya was staring at her. Maya tore her gaze away from her sister, looking to the two people who had made her life a living hell these past few days. Franziska was behind her desk at the other side of the court pulling at her whip, and April was stood by the witness stand. The two were smiling knowingly, Franziska pulling on her whip and April running her fingers through her hair as the two waited for the judge.

Surface (Sunflower Pendulums)

Just seeing the clock made Edgeworth think about Phoenix. It was as though the clock was a representation of Phoenix’s personality in physical clock form. Simple and beautiful, just like Phoenix’s soul. Edgeworth could almost hear Phoenix’s laugh as he imagined the pendulum swinging back and forth, he could almost see the smile on his face on the shiny glass surface of the clock. Edgeworth smiled back at the shiny surface. The clock was the manifestation of every reason Edgeworth loved Phoenix Wright.

Depth (To Maya Fey)

Writing the letter had helped enough that Franziska was able to work again, so that was a victory that she was willing to take. She still thought about Maya Fey of course, but some small part of Franziska knew that she’d never stop thinking about Maya Fey. That was fine with Franziska, she never really wanted to stop thinking about Maya. She just…wanted to stop thinking about her so goddamn much. Which mind you, was a lot before she wrote the letter. Franziska thought about the letter sometimes too, despite shoving it into the farthest depths that her desk could manage in an effort to ignore the letter for the rest of her life. The letter was embarrassing no matter how much times passed, and she wanted nobody to read it, ever.

Work (Apollo is a Crazy Cat Attorney™, Chapter 1)

Apollo Justice, the beautiful bastard who happened to also work in these offices. Klavier's feelings for him wasn't a secret, he was about as subtle as a punch to the face. Though. even if he wanted to, he doubted the two walking lie detectors in front of him wouldn't be able to find out one way or another.

Dragged (Apollo Justice Drunkenness Scale)

“Well, I should probably make you breakfast now schatz.” Klavier said, getting up.  Apollo frowned, grabbing Klavier and dragging him back to the bed. “Mmm, no.”  Klavier raised an eyebrow at him. “No?”  Apollo hummed. “I wanna stay here for a while…It’s too early to get up.”  Klavier looked over at the clock, seeing the time. “Herr Forehead, it’s 8:31 AM…” “Yeah, too early.” Apollo retorted.  “Well…I guess I’m not complaining.” Klavier said.

Smoke, Blood (Ace Attorney: Maya Fey, Chapter 11)

The first thing that Maya had noticed about the room was the awful smell of smoke. She coughed, covering her nose with her hand. Now that they were inside, they got to have a good look at the place. The room was mostly dark, since the curtains were pulled over the windows. Maya looked up and saw the silhouette of a woman, stood behind a long table with various things scattered on top of it. The woman seemed to be focused on the whiteboard in front of her, as she hadn’t even noticed that Maya and Phoenix had stepped in. Maya soon found the source of the smoke, which was a wooden pipe that she held. The woman turned to face the two, her cold calculating eyes examining the two carefully. Her lips were blood red, light blue eyeshadow on her face. Her face was sharp, perfectly accentuating the calculation in her eyes. The woman was petite, only a few inches taller than Maya, though that made her no less intimidating. The woman wore a a black slim dress and a black headscarf, her shoulders covered in slightly see through black fabric with embroidered patterns on it. Vasquez was almost like April May, in a way. But instead of April’s sadistic and playful evil, Vasquez was calloused and unforgiving. She was beautiful…but terrifying

Grunt (Ace Attorney: Maya Fey, Chapter 8)

“Wow, look at this camera!” Maya said, leaning over to get a good look at it. “It must cost a ton!”  “Maya, It is expensive, don’t touch it-“ Phoenix tried, but he was cut off by Maya’s panicked yelp.  He rushed over to help catch the toppling camera before it could hit Maya in the face. “Oh my god, this camera is heavy!” Maya gasped out, struggling to set the camera upright.  “Ugh…yeah.” Phoenix grunted, also struggling.

Sword (Ace Attorney: Maya Fey, Chapter 17)

That seemed to anger the woman even further. “Are ya playin’ dumb? Don’t try to play stupid with me just ‘cause you think I’m some country dumbass bumpkin! Yeah, I know how y’all Yanks think! Y’all think just cause I’m from the country that I’m stupid! “I say, those country folk that talk with that exaggerated drawl, why they must be dumb!” Don’t deny that ya think like that!” She then pointed at Maya and Phoenix angrily. “Well let me tell y’all, just because I ain’t the sharpest tool in the shed don’t mean we all are!”  Maya hid behind Phoenix, scared shitless. She peeked from behind him, staring at him with wide helpless eyes. “Nick, help!”  “What do you want me to do? Pull out a sword and stab her?” Phoenix hissed at her.

Shiver (The Bridge Paved with Uncertainty)

After a whole day in a moving train, Miles was almost glad to be met with the dreary grey sky of winter. Almost. The large gate towered over them, its roof covered with soft fluffy snow and a snowmobile propped up against it. It made him feel small, like an insignificant part of the universe… Miles shook the thought off, looking instead at the plaque on the gate. It had Japanese writing on it, which he didn’t understand. There was also an equally large bell tower, that seemed to be a growing trend in this temple. He turned to Maya, who was shivering from the cold.

Voice (Yours Truly Franziska von Karma, Chapter 1)

Franziska stopped what she was doing, looking up at Maya to just…stare at her as she sang. A small smile began to form on her face as she listened to Maya sing. Her voice was angelic, and soft enough for only Franziska to hear. It was beautiful, not only her voice but…Maya herself. Franziska had noticed that Maya was pretty, and most of the boys in her class liked her, but Franziska never really noticed how pretty Maya was, inside and out. Her smiling face, her flowing black hair, her amazingly positive attitude…Everything about Maya was incredible, and Franziska felt lucky to be her friend.  (What a beautiful voice…)

Lock (The Bridge Paved with Uncertainty)

“Yes, charade, this silly little game we’re playing.” The magatama Miles held pulsed in a powerful energy that Miles couldn’t explain. He could almost feel it beating, in sync with his own fastening heartbeat. “Please, tell me the truth. We know each other, don’t we?”  Ryuichi stood firm, holding his ground. It was a pity the ground he was on was built upon lies. “We don’t.”  The whole world around Miles and Ryuichi blurred away into a dark black abyss, to where it was now only just them. The sound of a loud chain could be heard, and 5 large silver chains appeared, wrapping the Psyche-Locks that hovered around Ryuichi. Miles counted each one he could see. 1…2…3…4…5 whole Psyche-Locks, 5 whole secrets for Miles to uncover. 

[alexsfictionaddiction]

Review: The Pumpkin Spice Cafe by Laurie Gilmore

I am a huge fan of autumn, pumpkins, cosiness and Gilmore Girls, so of course I was going to pick up this book. I have no idea if Laurie Gilmore is the author's real name but has there ever been a more fitting name for the author of a book like this?

Jeanie has just inherited her aunt's cafe in the sleepy town of Dream Harbor and she is ready for a new start. She didn't bank on meeting a handsome farmer named Logan straightaway but she's prepared to roll with it, as she navigates her new life of book club gossip, local events and of course, pumpkin spice lattes. But it seems that someone may not be happy that she's in town.

Jeanie has a touch of Lorelai Gilmore about her and the humour is similar to the show. Mistaking him for an intruder in the middle of the night seems like the kind of meet-cute that Lorelai would have with a guy, so it's clear where the author's influences are. I'm not sure it's quite as polished and addictive as Gilmore Girls but the vibes are certainly there.

Dream Harbor is a quintessential New England small town and of course, I had a map of Stars Hollow in my head throughout my time with this book. I wonder if it perhaps wasn't quite fair that I am currently in the midst of a Gilmore Girls rewatch and therefore, because it is so fresh in my mind, I couldn't not make the comparisons. To reiterate, Dream Harbor and Stars Hollow are not the same place. They're just really really similar!

Jeanie walks into a community of people who have grown up together and who know all of each other's business. She is immediately bombarded with information about everyone's relationships and romantic interests and she does her best to fit in. I'm not sure that the lack of difficulty she had with this is entirely realistic (despite all the characters being very welcoming) but it fitted the cosy, romantic feel of the whole story.

Logan is definitely inspired by Luke Danes but for me, he's actually hotter. I don't know if I'd have necessarily shipped him with Jeanie, had he had other options. Logan does have close, sibling-like friendships with both Hazel, the bookshop owner and Annie, the baker. His romantic options are limited and I think I'd have really appreciated a love rival for Jeanie. It would have solidified their romance and given me more evidence that they were each other's best option.

Logan's farm animals are all named after pop stars and I just found this hysterical. Of course, the alpaca is Harry Styles because with all that fluffy curly hair and cute face, you can see the resemblance, right? This tiny touch was genius!

The Pumpkin Spice Cafe is a cute, cosy, autumn romance. I have seen it being marketed as a cosy mystery, which it isn't really. There is a very low-key mystery running through it but there's absolutely no threat or high stakes going on here. The romance gets quite spicy, so that's something to be aware of, whether you're into that or not. Overall, it's a very easy, light-hearted read that is perfect for the cold season.

[dadjokestop]

Get Ready to Giggle with Flirty Knock Knock Jokes! Are you looking to add a little spark to your conversations? Then you’re in for a treat! These flirty knock knock jokes are the perfect way to break the ice and bring a smile to someone special. Whether you're trying to impress a crush or just want to lighten the mood, these jokes are sure to do the trick. So, grab your best punchlines, and let’s knock, knock our way into some fun and flirty banter! 1. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Olive. ²Olive who? Olive you and I want to know if you’ll go out with me! 2. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Atch. Atch who? Bless you! Want to grab some coffee? 3. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Ketchup. ²Ketchup who? Ketchup with me, and let’s go on a date! 4. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Annie. ²Annie who? Annie way you can give me your number? 5. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Honeydew. ²Honeydew who? Honeydew you want to dance? 6. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Dishes. ²Dishes who? Dishes is a nice place for a date, don’t you think? 7. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Adore. ²Adore who? Adore is between us, let’s open it and go out! 8. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Cereal. ²Cereal who? Cereal-ously, you’re the cutest person I know! 9. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Tank. Tank who? You’re welcome! Now how about dinner? 10. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Avery. ²Avery who? Avery good reason to ask you out! 11. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Wendy. ²Wendy who? Wendy you want to go out with me? 12. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Alpaca. ²Alpaca who? Alpaca the bags, we’re going on a romantic getaway! 13. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Butter. ²Butter who? Butter let me take you out tonight! 14. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Hatch. Hatch who? Bless you! Now that you're feeling better, let’s grab a bite! 15. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Boo. Boo who? Don’t cry! Let’s just have a fun date instead! 16. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Mikey. ²Mikey who? Mikey doesn’t fit in the keyhole; let me take you out! 17. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Lettuce. ²Lettuce who? Lettuce be more than friends! 18. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Orange. ²Orange who? Orange you glad we met? 19. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Lola. ²Lola who? Lola, let’s go for ice cream! 20. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Peas. ²Peas who? Peas say yes to a date with me! Time to Flirt and Have Fun! And there you have it—twenty flirty knock knock jokes that are bound to make someone smile and maybe even blush! These light-hearted jokes are perfect for adding a playful twist to your conversations. So, go ahead and knock on that door of laughter; who knows where it might lead!

[amymear01]

Lovely walk out at Charnwood Forest Alpacas & The Chilli Bean this morning on Annie.

[nullaperte]

Ciao, avevo scelto questo nome apposta perché forse già l'avevo capito che per te non sono mai stata nulla, 🧊 vorrei portare indietro il tempo ma non si può

Vorrei che per una volta tu avessi provato a metterti nei miei panni

Perché io sinceramente quando chiedo "che fai" è perché di una persona mi importa non capisco quale sia il problema

Sono tornata dall'Albania domenica, volevo solo vederti e raccontarti il viaggio e invece tu in un giorno sei riuscita solo a spezzarmi un'altra volta

Non sei riuscita nemmeno ad avere un confronto con me dopo 3 anni che ti conosco e ti ho detto 1000 volte che mi fa stare male quando vai via senza nemmeno darmi la possibilità di parlare con te

Vorrei avere la forza che hai tu

Ma ho capito che tu sei così perché non ti importa

Non te ne frega un cazzo di me io potrei morire domani e forse tu saresti finalmente felice, magari il tuo sogno si realizzerà prima del previsto, chissà.

Vorrei essere stronza e menefreghista come lo sei tu

Peccato che non ho mai mentito e ho sempre tenuto troppo a te, ti ho voluto troppo bene, non bisogna farlo se no le persone ti calpestano, ti usano e poi ti buttano via

Ti sono andata bene finché ne avevi voglia e poi mi hai messa in un angolo

Non sto bene da ieri, o forse da molto più tempo

Non faccio che pensare a quella domenica, con gli alpaca, le mani unite, gli abbracci.

Quante bugie hai detto Inu? Perché devo sempre essere io ad essere trattata male? Ho fatto tanto per te e ti sto chiedendo soltanto una chiacchierata..

Ho un regalo per te, non voglio più piangere per favore.

[mikaharuka]

I'm pretty sure you're a part of it too, and probably Alex and Miranda too, if they aren't already there XD

@udaberriwrites @alpaca-clouds @mrsmungus @tsunderewatermelon @danceswithdarkspawn

Also... there's a reason why Annie's Orion's #1 fan, aside from the obvious "cute vampire kitty" thing, but I guess the rest of you will figure it out in time~

“Black cats are evil”

The cat:

[levysoft]

Qual è la differenza tra lama e alpaca?

Lama e alpaca sono stati utilizzati dagli esseri umani per il trasporto e la produzione di pile per alcune migliaia di anni. Entrambe le specie si trovano principalmente in Perù e Bolivia e fanno parte della famiglia dei cammelli, Camelidae. Alpaca e lama sono due delle quattro specie di lamoide: le altre due specie, vicuña e guanaco, sono i loro cugini selvatici. È interessante notare che tutte e quattro le specie sono in grado di incrociarsi e creare prole fertile. Sebbene spesso confondersi, alpaca e lama differiscono in modi chiave. Le differenze fisiche più distintive tra alpaca e lama sono le loro dimensioni, i loro capelli e la loro forma del viso. Inoltre, differiscono nella disposizione, che influenza il modo in cui gli esseri umani li hanno usati nel corso degli anni.

La differenza più denotabile tra i due animali è la loro dimensione. Gli alpaca sono più piccoli, alti circa 90 cm (35 pollici) alla spalla e tra i 55 e i 65 kg (da 121 a 143 libbre). I lama sono il lamoide più grande a circa 120 cm (47 pollici) alla spalla e circa 113 kg (250 libbre). Quindi i lama saranno molto più grandi dei loro cugini. Anche i loro volti sono dissimili: gli alpaca hanno facce piccole e smussate con orecchie corte, mentre i lama hanno facce più allungate con orecchie delle dimensioni di una banana.

Un'altra differenza chiave sono i loro capelli. Gli alpaca hanno i capelli arruffati che vengono utilizzati per la produzione di pile. Il loro colore di capelli può variare notevolmente, dal bianco e dal giallo chiaro al marrone e al nero. I capelli dei lama sono più grossolani e la loro lana è considerata inferiore, ma gli allevatori di lama stanno lavorando per creare una razza di lama con capelli più fini e morbidi.

Gli esseri umani di solito usano i lama come animali da soma, poiché possono trasportare una generosa quantità di peso. Il lama medio può trasportare un carico da 45 a 60 kg (da 99 a 132 libbre) fino a 30 km (18,6 miglia) ogni giorno. Eppure i lama ottengono una cattiva reputazione, poiché, quando sono sovraccarichi o maltrattati, reagiscono sputando, prendendo a calci, sdraiandosi o rifiutandosi di muoversi. Di solito, tuttavia, sono creature gentili. Gli alpaca, d'altra parte, sono un po' più timidi e amano stare con la loro mandria. I lama possono essere usati come animali da guardia per il bestiame come alpaca e pecore.

[mikaharuka]

Slash Ships to Get to Know Me

Bleep (@bleepbloopbotz) resurrected this tag game from the depths of her notifications and tagged me and Annie (@udaberriwrites) on it, and of course, Annie being Annie went and tagged me too, so yay~

It got me thinking a bit, and I figured I might as well, since I never actually sat down and listed all the ships I had - slash and femslash alike. I'm only listing the major slash ones for now, but I'll continue my list beyond that... for real, though, I need to do this same exercise for my femslash ships (yes, I saw your tag, Annie, and will get to it soon!)

**Rules**: Name at least five (no upper limit) slash (M/M) ships you love. Each from a different fandom. (Sadly, I have no pictures here).

1 - Twilight & Life and Death

I'd be pretty remiss if I didn't mention the two slash ships I'm actually writing right now - Carlisle/Beau (MM Bellisle) and Edward/Mike. Being the only writer of the former ship (as of today) is quite the interesting experience! At first, they were just convenient characters to carry out worldbuilding plans... but jokes on me. I became a massive shipper as I wrote and I suckered Annie into them too XD

2 - Teen Wolf

I need to mention both my slash OTP, Steter (Peter/Stiles), as well as the Sterek (Derek/Stiles) ship that is so popular and well-known. I almost chose Teen Wolf as the fandom for my concept instead of the Twilight/Life and Death combination I settled on, and if I had, I'd be writing Steter and my femslash Teen Wolf OTP, Allydia, right now.

3 - Fire Emblem Three Houses

I'd also be pretty remiss if I didn't mention the slash ship that got me writing fanfiction in the first place - Ferdibert (Hubert/Ferdinand). I have no idea what about these two managed to get me writing after 15+ years of silent lurking, but they somehow did and I'm grateful, since it ended up in me being here, meeting so many lovely people!

4 - NBC Hannibal

Quite a few people know how I love the Hannigram (Hannibal/Will) ship - and I love that it's canon. It's the perfect darker ship for me! Heck, fun fact - I was heavily influenced by NBC Hannibal's fantasy-like sequences when I wrote Apricity's Azure Mystique dreamscape!

5 - Scum Villain (SVSSS)

You know what's interesting? Scum Villain is the only MXTX novel I've read, despite MDZS and TGCF being way more popular. I'm quite the fan of the main ship Bingqiu/Bingyuan (Luo Binghe/Shen Yuan), but I also love the dark ship that is original Luo Binghe and Shen Yuan.

6 - Ace Attorney

Decided to end this list with one of my more lighter, older, and cuter ships in Narumitsu/Wrightworth (Miles Edgeworth/Phoenix Wright). Also, Momo is selling me on Klapollo (Apollo Justice/Klavier Gavin), so there's that! I love Ace Attorney in general and I'm pretty confident Capcom was intentionally making the whole thing ridiculously gay lol

...

You know, looking at this, I noticed two similarities across all of them.

First, that they all have at least a shade of darker themes among them. Heck, even Ace Attorney's Narumitsu isn't free of the ambiguity either, with the angst and all.

Second... I strongly favor the magical and supernatural stuff. I mean... there are vampires in #1, werewolves in #2, dark magic in #3, magical themes despite technically not being that in #4, heavenly demons and cultivation in #5, and the sheer absurdity present in #6

Tagging @udaberriwrites @axolotlsupremacyowo @alpaca-clouds @sliebman10 @0nelittlebirdtoldme @mrsmungus and the open tag for anyone else interested.

[lamilanomagazine]

Modena: "Abilità in azione" promuove lo sport aperto a tutti

Modena: "Abilità in azione" promuove lo sport aperto a tutti. Modena, dalla danza aerea allo sci su erba, passando per il bowling e il tiro con l’arco, ma pure per i progetti di pet therapy sviluppati con gli alpaca. Anche quest’anno sono numerose le discipline al centro di “Abilità in azione”, la manifestazione che unisce sportivi con abilità differenti e normodotati in programma domenica 24 settembre, dalle 9.30 alle 17, allo Sport Village di Modena. Il centro di via Cassiani 161 si trasforma per l’occasione in una vera e propria cittadella degli sport con oltre trenta punti in cui praticare le varie attività, tradizionali e paralimpiche. L’iniziativa è giunta alla settima edizione ed è confermata la formula degli anni passati: nel corso della giornata, aperta a tutti e a ingresso gratuito, i partecipanti possono mettersi alla prova e sperimentare diverse attività sportive, nel segno quindi della socialità, con l’obiettivo di accrescere l’autonomia, migliorare l’integrazione e favorire la salute. L’appuntamento è organizzato dall’associazione di volontariato “Insieme si può” col Comitato italiano paralimpico (Cip – delegazione di Modena) e col patrocinio di Comune di Modena, Unimore, Uisp, Csi, Panathlon Modena, Coni, Azienda Usl Modena, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Modena e Inail. La manifestazione è stata presentata in una conferenza stampa organizzata oggi, martedì 19 settembre, in Municipio alla presenza dell’assessora comunale alle Politiche sociali Roberta Pinelli, del presidente di “Insieme si può” Ferdinando Tripi, del direttore della Medicina dello sport dell’Ausl Gustavo Savino, della delegata provinciale del Cip Felicia Lo Sapio e della docente di Unimore Anna Vittoria Mattioli. Presente anche la presidente provinciale Uisp Vera Tavoni. Come hanno spiegato gli organizzatori, il programma sportivo negli spazi di via Cassiani, gestiti da Uisp, è intenso sin dal mattino. Dopo l’esecuzione dell’inno nazionale da parte dal coro “Voci e mani bianche” dell’Istituto delle Figlie della provvidenza di Santa Croce di Carpi e l’alzabandiera, in programma alle ore 9.15, alle 9.30 prende il via la “tradizionale” camminata di apertura della festa. Quest’anno l’appuntamento sportivo non competitivo, intitolato “Non dimenticarti di chi si dimentica”, rientra nel programma della “Settimana dell’Alzheimer”, la rassegna promossa dall’Ausl con l’obiettivo di sensibilizzare l’intera comunità cittadina sulle necessità e i bisogni delle persone con demenza, contrastando lo stigma che contribuisce all’isolamento e alla mancata richiesta di aiuto da parte delle famiglie. Nel dettaglio, la camminata si sviluppa in più percorsi a cui partecipano pure i professionisti Ausl del Servizio di Medicina dello Sport (che si occupano della pratica motoria e sportiva nei soggetti fragili o con disabilità) e del Centro Disturbi cognitivi e demenze di Modena. A seguire, aprono negli impianti le attività rivolte a tutti, non soltanto alle persone con disabilità, che appunto si possono provare: per esempio arrampicata, basket, boxe, bowling, calcio, fitness, equitazione, judo, lotta, hockey, pilates, pattini in linea, sitting volley, sci, scherma, tennis e tiro con l’arco. Cani e alpaca per pet therapy sono presenti sul campo a disposizione di tutti. Fondamentale è la collaborazione di enti, associazioni e società sportive del territorio, che propongono e forniscono informazioni sulle varie discipline, anche su quelle che non si potranno sperimentare nel corso della giornata, ed è possibile confrontarsi e scambiare esperienze. È confermata infine, come da tradizione, l’attività di ristorazione organizzata da “Insieme si può” assieme all’associazione “Stiolo c’è” per un pranzo conviviale a cui possono partecipare tutte le persone interessate. Informazioni via mail (insiemesipuoday@gmail.com e modena@comitatoparalimpico.it) e al telefono (348 9023713).... #notizie #news #breakingnews #cronaca #politica #eventi #sport #moda Read the full article

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Ahhh ty sel!!

Last song: Grow For Me from Little Shop Of Horrors

Favourite colour:

Last book: uhhhh if comic books/picture books count then Book of Bill but if they don’t then I thiiinkk it’s Percy Jackson? I’ve only been reading school books atm :(

Last movie: No clue, I’ll say Nightmare Before Christmas bc that’s the last one I remember

Last TV show: currently watching Glee (shut up I know)

Sweet/spicy/savoury: sweet

Relationship status: single aroace who wants to want a partner

Last thing I looked up: the Eeveelutions. I have a vision.

Current obsession: my mind is looking desperately but refuses to latch onto ANYTHING. But Glee because I like it enough to binge it for hours which is uncommon for me

Looking forward to: similarly, the production of Annie that I’m in!! Opening night and rehearsals

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tagged by: @megkuna thanks <333

last song: the phantom of the opera

favorite color: muted green

last book: uhhhhhh oh man i really need to start reading books

last movie: phantom of the opera which i watched with a friend

last tv show: the original star trek which i also watched with a friend

sweet/spicy/savory: sweet, i love sugar too much

relationship status: single and not looking, i'd rather just have more friends

last thing i googled: "how to know if skincare routine is too harsh" my pimples hurt in a Different way now :(

current obsession: probably still mob psycho 100 but it's not what it used to be. yay depression

looking forward to: when my family finally moves into the new house

tagging: @scarecloud69 @disorganised-thoughtss @daneonrainbow @lawful-goof @officialkarinuzumaki @leo-probably @vychodocech @umkayonninay @mocha-blossom @spageddy29 no pressure though <3

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Bachelor and the Geek

A Bodyguard Protector Romance

Bachelors Abroad Book 1

By Sofia Aves

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His brand of grumpy sunshine clashes with her outer geek...on an international stage.

Silver fox and security firm owner Sirius Weston is the eldest of his band of bachelor brothers and feels some responsibility for his siblings’ security. Intent on leading by example, he lets himself be goaded into joining the cast of a reality TV show in an effort to boost his firm’s reputation and find himself some form of stability as a model for his brothers-in whatever form that might take.

Mousy brainiac Annie Pillingston is nothing like what he imagined, either in his bed or out of it. When he’s partnered with her for the duration of filming reality TV show Geekily Yours, ending in the biggest gala event of the year, he helps the chaotic and shy woman battle catwalks, heels and social awkwardness as she transforms from geek into gorgeous in her own way.

But there’s more fingers in the reality TV pie than either of them expect, from exes and interfering bosses to controlling fathers. Together they navigate the political landscape despite the risk of ruin for his firm’s reputation-and his own-until one secret too many threatens the trust they’ve built together. Though Sirius didn’t want to be on the show in the first place, he no longer wants to go home alone, though he might not have a choice.

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What’s the best way to add some fun to a birthday celebration? Knock knock birthday jokes! These playful puns are perfect for making the birthday person chuckle and can even serve as icebreakers for guests. Whether you’re planning a surprise party or just want to make someone smile on their special day, these jokes will do the trick! So let’s jump right in and start the birthday fun! Why Knock Knock Birthday Jokes Are a Hit Knock knock jokes are a classic form of humor, loved by kids and adults alike. They’re simple, easy to remember, and always guarantee a laugh! Pairing this format with birthday themes creates a delightful mix that can make any birthday celebration even more enjoyable. Let’s get ready to knock on some doors of laughter! 30 Hilarious Knock Knock Birthday Jokes 1. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Annie. ²Annie who? Annie way you can let me eat your birthday cake? 2. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Olive. ²Olive who? Olive you and I hope you have a great birthday! 3. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Boo. ²Boo who? Don’t cry, it’s your birthday! Let’s celebrate! 4. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Howard. ²Howard who? Howard you like to have a birthday party? 5. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Lettuce. ²Lettuce who? Lettuce celebrate your birthday with cake! 6. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Tennis. ²Tennis who? Tennis birthday cake is for you! 7. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Doughnut. ²Doughnut who? Doughnut forget it’s your special day! 8. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Atch. Atch who? Bless you! Hope you have a sneeze-free birthday! 9. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Candy. ²Candy who? Candy you believe it’s your birthday again? 10. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Tank. Tank who? You’re welcome! Now let’s eat cake! 11. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Harry. ²Harry who? Harry up and let’s start the birthday party! 12. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Wendy. ²Wendy who? Wendy is your birthday cake coming? 13. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Hatch. Hatch who? Bless you! Now let’s blow out those candles! 14. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Mikey. ²Mikey who? Mikey doesn’t fit in the keyhole! 15. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Yoda. ²Yoda who? Yoda birthday is the best day! 16. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Llama. ²Llama who? Llama birthday party for you! 17. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Butter. ²Butter who? Butter hurry, the cake is getting cold! 18. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Alpaca. ²Alpaca who? Alpaca the cake, you bring the presents! 19. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Orange. ²Orange who? Orange you glad it’s your birthday? 20. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Robin. ²Robin who? Robin you, now let’s celebrate your birthday! 21. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Buttercup. ²Buttercup who? Buttercup your candles and make a wish! 22. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Jim. ²Jim who? Jim sure is lucky to have a birthday today! 23. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Boo-hoo. Boo-hoo who? It’s okay, let’s eat some cake! 24. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Nobel. ²Nobel who? No bell, that’s why I knocked! 25. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Cheese. ²Cheese who? Cheese ready for some birthday fun? 26. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Waffle. ²Waffle who? Waffle you want for your birthday breakfast? 27. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Socks. ²Socks who? Socks it to me, it’s your birthday! 28. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Crack. ²Crack who? Crack open the birthday cake! 29. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Sherwood. ²Sherwood who? Sherwood like to wish you a happy birthday! 30. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Ketchup. ²Ketchup who? Ketchup with all the birthday fun! Conclusion These knock knock birthday jokes are perfect for adding laughter to any birthday celebration.

Whether you’re sharing them with family or friends, they’re sure to bring joy and smiles to the special day. So the next time you’re celebrating a birthday, don’t forget to sprinkle in some of these jokes for an unforgettable occasion!